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  In this episode I am interviewing Claudia Wenning, a German born, California-based Holistic Health Consultant, Naturopath and Functional Medicine Practitioner, PhD Natural Medicine. Claudia will explain what are the root causes of many issue between parents and teen or adult children in particular, and the role that communication and expectations play in the process.   You can find Claudia here:...

When Alex Aguilar was young, she developed BDD , and specifically body dysmorphia . She couldn't recognise herself in the mirror and she was extremely preoccupied about the opinion of other people about her looks. This condition brought much misery to her life just like it does to thousands of people today. Years have passed and Alex, who has used therapy to revert back to her outgoing personality...

You are a purpose-driven professional and you are looking into exercising your true capabilities, but self-doubt, worry and fear are keeping you stuck. In this interview with Paul Norrish , a multi qualified change worker from Toronto, we shall discuss what might be keeping you that way, why this is happening and how Paul's approach to transformation can help you to break through your emotional bl...

An eye-opening interview with RTT therapist Lucia Costin. We discuss how our view of the world is altered and we fear judgement from others when we live in a state of anxiety. Lucia digs deep into the stories we tell ourselves about who we are and how during the lockdowns we thought we were 'safe' from the very thing we all need so much: human contact. Lucia also shares freely how to get over it -...

Abuse is not love. Yet every year thousands of people end a relationship because the initial affection has been replaced by some form of abuse. For some it takes a few weeks to realise it's time to go. For others it takes years. Domestic abuse is a vile aspect of our society and we can't even scratch the surface of such a vaste topic. It affects all segments of society, ages and abilities. We coul...

When we experience a break up, it's natural to feel shocked, overwhelmed, sad, depressed and negative. We might feel that the world is crashing down and everything is bleak, including our future. What we thought would be a happy life with this person is gone and gosh, it hurts! Is it possible to find healing and move on, and rebuild a new life? Yes. In this interview with Chris Goode, a break up r...

There are millions of people who suffer from an eating disorder , or ED. These are accompanied and triggered by several factors, including genetics , and may continue for 20-30 years - or even lead a person to death. While wading through tons of medical papers is beyond the scope of this podcast, I just wanted to balance the conversation a bit after talking so much about weight loss, and focus jus...

We continue the fascinating conversation about letting the weight go. In this interview, and we are now in part two, Steven will explore more areas that are connected with success in losing weight. One of them is concerned with how to deal with contionous offers of foods that we no longer want to eat. Isn't that strange that when we stop smoking, our smoking 'friends' keep offering us cigarettes/v...

In this interview with Steven Blake , the creator of OldFat2Go, we will go through many myths related to diets, calorie counting, why diets fail, the type of body we really want and much more. The refreshing outlook that Steven introduces here might be just what you were looking for and it's mindset based! The same interview is published in full on Youtube, but we split it in episode one and two f...

What's the difference between a healthy relationship and a toxic one? At work or at home, we risk our mental health if we suffer in a toxic environment because of the actions of family, co-workers or a partner. In this episode we will go through the main aspects that make a relationship toxic, what abuse is and how to call it off or leave. Sadly many of us do not leave but instead drink away their...

This episode is basically the audio track from the Youtube video I recorded with my guest, Steven Blake of OldPain2Go. com In this one hour long interview, Steven goes really deep into the realm of pain and what type of message the body is trying to give us with certain types of chronic pain. In far too many cases, we ignore the pain and keep pushing , and so it returns, stronger and stronger unti...

In my conversation with Steven Blake, the founder of OldPain2Go, I will ask many questions about the meaning of pain. Where is it coming from? What is it telling us and do we need it for years and years to remind us of something? Steven will enlighten all of us regarding some aspects of pain that we might have not considered before. The one that shines to me is that many times we can let the old p...

If you are lacking motivation and purpose just generally, or after a negative event, I hope that this episode will help you to get back on track. Maybe you have lost your job, or a loved one, or chronic issues are debilitating you. I will list the seven most common reasons why our motivation evaporates, and ten steps to recover your purpose, clarify it and use it to power up your days. purposeofli...

If you ever wondered how to become fitter, happier and overall a better person, and do it for free - this episode is designed for you. Research clearly shows that when we disseminate grateful, kind thoughts and words throughout our day, something incredible happens. - Our immune system improves - We sleep better - We become happier and more resilient - We think differently - and much more, which I...

Are you going to be on the spot soon and you are dreading it? Maybe you have been asked to... Give a talk in front of a large audience Give a presentation at work Lead a seminary where you will present a business opportunity to potential investors Perform in a theatre, drama, TV, or musical show Give a special talk during a wedding Read a heartfelt eulogy about a deceased friend Present a case in...

Raise your hand if you have been criticised by people who felt threatened by you, by your parents or peers, by in-laws, by work colleagues, and by partners. It happens, and sometimes it happens every single day, for YEARS. What our parents, carers, authority figures and friends tell us contributes to form the idea of who we are. Not only that, but overly critical people in our lives will eventuall...

If you suffer from anxiety and panic attacks when it comes to money, you might have a money phobia, which is also known as Chrometophobia. In this episode I will share what the symptoms of this condition are and how it affects people who have regular or very well paid jobs; they won't spend money for bills, repairs or necessities, and might end up in financial trouble, or neglecting serious home r...

I must admit I was shocked when I saw a short BBC documentary where young people spoke to a stranger the same words they tell themselves every day. Those dialogues were dark and depressing. Yet we know that a surprisingly large amount of our youth and young adults is suffering in an environment that is toxic for them, and is destroying their self esteem, while pushing them, in some cases, to self...

More than 10% of the population suffers from anxiety related to driving. I did too and I completely recovered! In this episode I explore the types of fears one might might experience (such as fear of motorways, bridges, tunnels), some reasons why this disorder might happen, and some considerations on how to tackle driving anxiety. In some cases, using either CBT, hypnosis and/or a short refresher...

Every once in a while we need to listen to something soothing and calming, or to find again focus and energy. This recording has been done in Italian, my native language, and it's designed to help you love yourself more, have more joy in your day and relax with the sounds of nature. It also helps in situations such as being at the doctor or dentist, or trying to fall asleep. The introduction is sh...

I have a give away this week, just for you! If you have been worrying about progress towards a goal you have, help is at hand with this FREE coaching session designed for you! Your goal could be about: You career (starting one, improving it, climbing the ladder) Your relationships (creating, cultivating, nourishing, ending one) Your health (reversing or managing a condition, improving overall fitn...

Have you ever wondered if it's possible to live a good life - not perfect or without trails, but good and without regrets? I did - and I eventually I realised that if I didn't take action, nobody would do it for me. I had to take responsibility to fix my issues, change my habits, my thoughts, my everything if I wanted to reach my goals. One thing I had to learn was to stop licking my wounds, stop...

A diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis can be daunting . There isn't a total cure yet. Therefore, when Cindy Hubbs Longsdale found out she had MS, she had two choices: helplessly watch the disease destroy her life or take action. In this episode, we will find out what type of mindset Cindy had, how her stressful situation triggered M.S., and how she managed to reverse her condition through several, wid...

If you've noticed that at the end of the day you've achieved pretty much nothing, despite good intentions, join the club. Between lack of sleep, overwhelm, multitasking and lack of clear goals, everything seems to be set up to make us fail. In this engaging episode we will examine why we can't concentrate - and most importantly, on how we can focus on what really matters and get things done. If th...

New year, new goals, right? So you've done it all: You decided to become healthier and fitter this year You improved your diet You changed your lifestyle You set realistic goals You hired a therapist and/or a coach/medical professional You cleared your emotional traumas and blocks You achieved good results... BUT... You are still not losing enough weight You can't quite resist your sugar craving Y...