Chronicles Of Hope with Annie Bennett

Listen as Becky and I chat about how she coped with the loss of her father in her early twenties, and about her successful career in drama teaching. Rebecca is a drama facilitator and LAMDA examiner, with a background in drama therapy, performance and SEND teaching. She teaches drama  skills and the LAMDA exam syllabus to a wide range of ages, abilities and needs from 4+  -   76+. Her groups are c...

As the parent-carer of Elijah, a young boy who has faced numerous health complications and complex care needs since a tragic brain injury at just 18 months of age, Kaddy has dedicated her life to ensuring that her son receives the best possible care. With a large team of health professionals at her side, Kaddy has been able to provide Elijah with round-the-clock care. However, the journey has not...

Becca Scott is a women’s health practitioner specialising in peri menopausal women experiencing vulval and vaginal health issues, autoimmune conditions, and stress-related illness.  With over 25 years’ experience in women’s health, Becca has observed a recurring and often overlooked pattern - many chronic gynaecological, hormonal, and autoimmune conditions are closely linked to prolonged emotional...

Madeline Cordes is founder of Maddie4Music , and in this episode she shares her journey from a corporate career to building a thriving music business alongside it, driven by a desire to give people access to music they may never have had.  From community choirs and adult learners to care homes, dementia support, and rehabilitation settings, Maddie4Music is about far more than learning to sing...it...

Catherine Grout is a London-based personal stylist and colour analyst, and the founder of What I Am Wearing Personal Styling. She works with women, particularly those in mid-life, who are navigating change, whether that is around health, confidence, identity or life direction, and helps them reconnect with themselves through colour, clothing and self-expression.  Catherine believes getting dressed...

Mangala Holland is a Somatic Sex Educator, Trainer and Facilitator with over 13 years’ experience. She has worked with thousands of women worldwide, is the author of the Amazon #1 best-seller, Orgasms Made Easy, and maintains an international client base. Her work has been featured on UK daytime TV and in Vogue, Grazia UK, Marie Claire, The Daily Telegraph, Metro , Daily Mail and Mail Online. She...

Gill M Edwards is known as a stress disruptor. She helps those who feel they’re drowning - she puts her hand into the water and pulls them out.  She also teaches on how to prevent getting up that point in the first place. Gill is also an author and a Reiki practitioner, singer, and runs a ‘Singalong’ group in Staffordshire for those who love to sing in private, or have always been told to be quiet...

Naomi Holbrook is a dynamic speaker, Number 1 bestselling author of ‘Your Weight is Not The Problem’, and women’s health advocate known for her magnetic presence and message that truly lands.  Having created a name for herself as The Unconventional Weightloss Coach, what you’ll come to discover for yourself is Naomi is so much more.  Naomi is the creator of the SMART formula and the SMART business...

Michelle Rigden is a blogger and advocate for widows and widowers navigating life after loss. After losing her husband to pancreatic cancer in 2023, Michelle began walking the path of grief with her children, Holly and Osian, learning to hold hope close and seek joy amid life’s broken pieces.  Through her work, she supports others facing similar heartbreak, helping them find light in the darkness...

Dr Claire Vowell is a Clinical Psychologist, speaker, and advocate for compassion-led mental health support. With over 15 years’ experience working across the NHS and private practice, she specialises in helping individuals and families navigate life after trauma, illness, and loss. Claire’s approach blends professional expertise with genuine empathy — she believes that healing begins when people...

Caroline is an inspirational speaker and leadership coach for women over 30 dedicated to helping others rise, reclaim their voices and build passionate teams. She believes in the transformative power of stepping into your full, unapologetic potential. In this episode, she opens up about the journey through losing hope, finding it again, and learning how to hold onto it - even in the hardest season...

Dr Ellie Hambly is a Clinical Psychologist specialising in supporting parent navigate the overwhelm of modern-day parenting. She understands first-hand the pressure to “do it all” and the toll this takes on our nervous systems, relationships, and sense of self. Ellie has over a decade of experience supporting children and their families, starting in the NHS and then through her private practice wh...

In this episode I’m talking to the wonderful Hazel McKinnon. We talk about the challenged of becoming deaf at a young age, and how she is striving to raise awareness of deaf issues. Hazel writes: I’m Hazel and I’m currently on a journey which I want to share with as many people as possible about the challenges which I face on a daily basis which bring me hope in supporting hard of hearing and deaf...

In this episode I talk with the spiritual engineer, Sarah Malone… listen as I find out all about what that entails! (This episode contains occasional mild swearing) Sarah Malone is a transformational speaker, Core Belief Decoding® creator, and soul-led truth-teller known for her raw, honest voice around living, leading, and rising with PMDD. As a mother, business owner, and trauma-informed coach,...

In this episode I talk with the inspirational Andrea Rainsford Andrea Rainsford – A Passionate Connector, Business Growth Expert & Advocate for Women in Business Andrea Rainsford is a business growth strategist and the creator of Buyology™ a distinctive approach to business that helps wildly brilliant women create consistent income in a way that feels deeply aligned. Her work brings together t...

Listen as I talk with Eve, and we discuss hope, fun, and singing! Eve Stanway is a divorce and breakup coach, psychotherapist, author, and speaker who believes that part of hope is having the courage to speak when it feels impossible. Her work focuses on helping people find the words they need when they feel most overwhelmed, especially during times of heartbreak, conflict, or deep change. As the...

In this episode I’m talking to the Queen Bee herself, the inspiring Dani Wallace. (Please note: This episode contains occasional mild swearing) It’s time to SHOW UP, WISE UP & RISE UP with The Queen Bee. Former serial self-saboteur, having grown up on the council estates of Preston, Dani has survived the adversity of domestic violence, homelessness and single parenthood to become a leading voi...

Nikki is a Grief Coach & Transformational Life Coach working in East Sussex. She set up New Future Life Coaching in Jan 2025 with the aim to empower people who have found themselves at a crossroads in their life, through loss or circumstance, to find their ‘new future’. A confident, creative & empathic woman, Nikki has navigated the very highs & very lows of life over the past 10 years...

Julie Bale : Vocal Transformation Specialist Julie Bale is a powerhouse in the world of vocal transformation, performance mindset, and personal empowerment. With over 35 years of experience as a singer, voice teacher, hypnotherapist, author, and speaker, she has helped hundreds of individuals find their true voice both on stage and in life. Founder of the ground-breaking Diva programme, From First...

In this episode I’m talking with the very inspiring Vicki Holtom, and hear her courageous story. Please be advised that this episode contains discussions about child bereavement.  Vicki is an Intuitive Health Guide Founder of aebwellness, as a purpose driven holistic wellness advocate Guiding people to reclaim their voice and true self to feel energised, live with confidence and clarity to thrive....

In this episode I talk to musician Ruth Toynton about her challenging childhood and her musical hopes.  Ruth Toynton is a singer songwriter and writer based in Yorkshire. Ruth has taken herself from selective mutism as a child to performing on stage and building a successful solo career as an independent artist.  Ruth has dealt with fatphobia and racism all her life and is the founder of The Green...

In this episode I talk to psychotherapist Lucy Hills-Gale, for a very insightful episode. Lucy Hills-Gale I’m a psychotherapist and I work both online and in person in Eastleigh, Hampshire.  I work in an open ended way supporting clients to  connect with their thoughts and feelings, explore and process their experiences and gain self awareness. I work with a wide range of subjects supporting clien...

This edition of The Chronicles Of Hope podcast is a special one, as I’m talking to my lifelong friend, Mark Lacey. Mark has been suffering with mental health issues (though he dislikes that term) for many years, and in the past year those issues have become far worse, to the point where Mark was at his very lowest with anxiety and depression. In this episode, Mark shares some of his story, telling...

This episode contains occasional mild swearing Trigger Warning: contains references to suicide. In this episode I talk to the inspirational Jaxon Feeley, his life and his hopes. One of the most exciting emerging talents in tv and podcasting, Jaxon Feeley is a TV Personality, Podcast Host, Presenter, Speaker, Model and SO much more. Transitioning whilst still a serving prison officer in 2021, Jaxon...

In this episode I talk to the lovely Chantal Shears about her business, her busy life and her CIC. Chantal is passionate about the nervous system and simple ways that you can use daily to help you feel calm, connected, have deeper relationships, have better overall health and feel in control of your well being. Chantal is a mum to 4 boys, after the birth of her boys instead of going back to primar...