Confidence Matters

33 year old Aishwarya Panchal, moves through her life journey removing limiting beliefs and blocks, as she goes. Aishwarya does not let anything hold her back. She moved from India to the US in 2007 and when her parents decided to move back to India, Aishwarya stayed, alone aged just 19 years old. She became an analyst working in New York. Despite being great at her job, Aishwarya felt unfulfilled...

Neidi de Carvalho has been physically active since her father persuaded her to be his running partner as a child.  A marathon runner and karate black belt, life coach and psychologist,  Neidi sees how an active lifestyle can help you better manage stress, as well as help you to relax better at the end of the day. We talk about how to start a new habit slowly so that it sticks. Our bodies find it e...

## Apologies for some issues with the audio. Lorcan's story is still a great one despite the slight background noise issue. My guest this week, Lorcan Moley,  has battled mental health challenges for most of his life.   Although Lorcan gained a degree in finance at University, he never embraced University life like other students. Falling off a roof during fresher week pranks caused a back in...

Imagine a world where gourmet chocolate and sacred plant medicine fuse to ignite a journey of profound healing and wisdom. Can you see it? This weeks guest, Seamus Black, a retired chef and chocolatier, has not only envisioned this, but he's brought it to life. Seamus intertwines insights from his experiences living within the Native American community, their approach to plant medicine, and h...

Do you ever look in the mirror and question your confidence?  This weeks  guest, Natasha Abou Moghli, defines confidence in her own unique way and believes it's something you can witness when you look at your reflection.  A life coach with deep roots in the hospitality industry, from waiting tables to global training manager, Natasha's journey is a testament to resilience and self-growth...

# TRIGGER WARNING# This episode contains details of domestic and sexual abuse which may be distressing for some.  Have you ever felt trapped in a toxic relationship? It's an arduous journey that international awareness coach Pauline Grouette knows all too well.  Pauline returns to share more of her inspiring story.  In this episode, she talks about how she found her way out of an abusive marr...

Professional basketball star turned CEO, four TEDx talks, 33 books, and over a hundred million views on his content. Sounds incredible, right?  That's exactly who our guest today is - Dre Baldwin, the man behind 'Work On Your Game. ' Dre's journey from the basketball court to the boardroom is nothing short of inspirational. Not only did he make a successful transition from spor...

Did you ever stop to consider the lasting impact of your childhood relationship with your mother and how it might be influencing your adult relationships and self-perception today? Intriguing isn't it?  My guest, the insightful Shruti Goel, a Jay Shetty certified life and success coach, joins me as we explore the profound concept of mother hunger - the longing for nurturance, protection, and...

Ever wished you had the secret sauce to balance work, parenthood and still keep your sanity intact?  Steffen Eidem is  a Jay Shetty Certified Life Coach, and single dad who has turned his personal journey of  parenting into a passion for helping millennial parents navigate parenthood with confidence.  After moving to England from Norway for love,  having a heartfelt dedication to his daughter, and...

This week we explore the fascinating world of confidence-building through therapy. I am pleased to introduce my very clever sister Lorraine Brown, a seasoned integrative counsellor, cognitive behavioural therapist, and mindfulness teacher.  We journey through Lorraine's personal battle with low self-esteem and depression, shedding light on her road to recovery that ignited when she bravely re...

Allan's father walked out when Allan was just three years old, leaving him and his mother, Catherine. Catherine was one of nine siblings, brought up in the Southern States in the 1950's. She was the only one of the children who finished high school. Allan and Catherine lived in Chicago where drugs and gangs were the norm. Working a  number of jobs over endless hours, taking qualification...

This week I welcome back Dr. Victor Mosconi, who was my first podcast guest back in October 2022, when we talked about Imposter Syndrome. Victor holds a PhD in Psychology, with a Master’s in Psychology of Leadership Development and Coaching, and is the founder of Imposter Solution Coach.  Through his life-long experience with imposter syndrome, his psychology background, and coaching skills, Victo...

Lights, Camera, Action! Working in Hollywood must be so glamorous right?  Hell no, says my guest this week!    Laura Cayouette is best known for playing the role of  Lara Lee, Leonardo DiCaprio's sister in the movie,  'Django Unchained'.  She has also acted in over 60 movies and TV shows including 'Kill Bill', 'Now You See Me', 'True Detective' and &apo...

What if you achieved everything you thought you wanted in life and then realised this is not what you want at all? This week, I am catching up with Desiree Casimir, my guest in November 2022.  In the episode, 'Emerging From A Traumatic Life You Don't Belong In', we talked about being diagnosed with a terminal illness, racism, losing a child, going through a divorce, and bringing you...

What makes a good leader?  How important is confidence in leadership? Can you be caring and vulnerable at the same time as being a strong leader? This week I am discussing these questions with someone who I have worked with and regard as a great leader. Why? Because he has your back, he cares about your life and he wants you to succeed.  We also talk about mindset and how to make the unrealistic b...

Loneliness is a state of mind that craves human contact but feels alone.  This is how Sebastian Bohorquez felt after leaving Colombia to start a new life in the United Kingdom.  He was only 19 years old, beaten as a child by his mother, and now miles from home trying to find someone to give him the love he needed. But this only led to more hurt when a partner cheated on him. Sebastian joins me in...

J. Lynn was an average working mom when a series of life-altering events inspired a sudden shift in her world. Over a nine-month period from June, 2019 until March, 2020, J. Lynn experienced a breakdown in her marriage, ongoing postpartum complications,  Aa medical diagnosis for her baby, and an autism diagnosis for her toddler. She then was in a major car accident, resulting in corrective surgery...

Megan Glorioso  is a physical therapist of 10 years. She's also a reiki practitioner and a self-confessed astrology nerd. Megan grew up in  Mississippi in the Southern United States. In this week's conversation, we talk about the expectations around fitting into the 'southern' way of living.  We also talk about Megan's work with reiki and astrology and how healing your inn...

 Patricia Redulla  is one of life's adventurers.  She's lived in 10 different cities. She's taken a leap of faith by skydiving from 15,000 feet and authored a children's book, so she is always eager to take on new challenges. Recently she graduated from  Purdue University and now works as a communications professional. When she is not working she lifts weights and works on heal...

Two successful businesses and a relationship that looks perfect. You should be happy right? My guest today, Poliana Ribeiro, seemed to have a perfect life; indeed, no one ever heard her complain. Until one day she phoned her sister in tears, saying she couldn't carry on like this anymore.  It was time for a drastic change. Be prepared, Poliana's new found joy of life comes right out of t...

Until the beginning of  2023, Saskia Greiner was employed as a Sales Manager in the IT industry with 13 years of experience.  After gaining a leadership position at the end of 2022, Saskia thought she had landed a dream role. She was wrong. Although she loved the leadership role, the environment she found herself in did not feel right at all. She was unhappy, so she left. Saskia left her well-paid...

Clara Walton is a London-based graphic design student with a passion for traveling and helping others develop their business through design.  Clara set up her freelancing role at the end of 2022, called 'Clara Does Design' where she provides dedicated and personalized design work for small businesses. Alongside her freelance work, Clara has a passion for mental health development and tra...

Hassan Al -Shohaty is a successful investment advisor with over 15 years of experience in his field. But despite his professional accomplishments, he struggled with mental health challenges, which he feels stemmed from society's expectations of masculinity.  In March 2022, Hassan had to self-isolate for 2 weeks when he contracted Covid. Already suffering burnout, Hassan saw the opportunity to...

Kuljeet Jagdev has worked in the food safety field for 32 years and is a scientist by profession. She loves getting to know people and where her role as a food auditor can often  appear scary to those being audited, Kuljeet has found her own way of building rapport. As a child though, Kuljeet was so shy she was afraid to speak to anyone. Even, one day at school when she was sick, she hid it rather...

My guest today is on his own self-confidence journey. Ryan Hughes is a self-development enthusiast and aspiring writer, aiming to be the best he can be in mind, body, and spirit. Ryan talks honestly about his battles with self-confidence and how he is taking a step by step approach to reach his personal goals. Ryan can be contacted via Instagram - @ryan_18.07 or by email ryanhughes20@hotmail.co.uk...