Exploring Ways to Wellness

Host Sarah Gorev is joined by photographer and nature lover Annie Johnston for a genuinely joyful chat about forest bathing - and fair warning, neither of them are experts. This is two people who love being outside talking about why it makes them feel so much better. And somehow they cover a lot of ground.  In this episode you'll hear about:  Why our connection to nature is primeval - and wha...

What if the thing that's been holding you back — in your relationships, your work, your sense of self — has absolutely nothing to do with anything that's happened recently? And what if one of the most powerful things you could do for your health isn't a supplement, a practice, or a morning routine, but forgiveness?  This week Sarah is joined by returning guest Dr Jane Lewis, Huna pr...

Have you ever wondered why every diet you've tried has eventually failed — even when you were doing everything "right"? This week Sarah chats with Jenny McDonald, the Food Freedom Fairy, and it's fair to say this isn't your typical wellness conversation about food. Jenny's story starts in the eighties — bullied at school, hiding food under her bed, desperate to just f...

Welcome to Season 4 of Exploring Ways to Wellness. After three seasons and 30 conversations exploring different wellness practices, host Sarah Gorev has realised something: maybe feeling good isn't about adding more. Maybe it's about finding your way back to something that got lost along the way.  This season is about coming home. Not in the literal sense, but coming home to yourself. To...

The end of Season 3 already - can you believe it? In this solo episode, host Sarah Gorev reflects on ten incredible conversations exploring everything from ancient Hawaiian Huna to quantum bioenergetic scans, Pilates to Akashic Records, and the question that's been sitting with her throughout: with all these amazing practices and incredible practitioners, how on earth do you choose what'...

Host Sarah sits down with Marina Beech - Soul Alchemist and Akashic Records practitioner - to explore something Sarah had absolutely no idea about before recording. Even the words sounded strange. But what she discovered was far less woo and far more fascinating than expected. What makes this episode special is where Marina's proof came from. Not faith, not spiritual theory - but a single ten...

What if touching your feet could reveal what's happening in your digestive system, your hormones, or your stress levels?  In this beautifully honest conversation, host Sarah Gorev sits down with Emma Kelly from EJK Wellness to explore reflexology. What makes this episode special is Emma's vulnerability about her own journey. After being severely unwell following COVID, she spent three ye...

What if your body isn't just a physical being, but an energetic one? And what if a fifteen-second voice recording could scan thousands of frequency points to find out what's not right? In this mind-expanding conversation, host Sarah Gorev connects with Chantelle French all the way from New Zealand to explore bioenergetics. Chantelle brings years of experience working with frequencies, qu...

What if movement is your birthright - and you don't need to be flexible, fit, or wear the latest workout gear to start? In this grounded conversation, host Sarah Gorev reconnects with Anne from Shape It Up Pilates in Rugby - and Anne brings over 30 years of fitness industry experience to share.  What makes this episode special is Anne's straight-talking approach. She runs a business, she...

When you picture Tai Chi, you probably imagine elderly people in a park moving slowly through graceful forms. But what if I told you it's actually a martial art taught to the Chinese military centuries ago?   In this fascinating conversation, host Sarah Gorev chats with Cathy, who started practising Tai Chi at just 14 years old - making her the youngest person in pretty much every class she&a...

Have you ever felt inexplicably drawn to pick up a particular stone or crystal? Wondered why certain ones seem to call to you while others don't?   In this rich conversation, host Sarah Gorev chats with Joanne Gillibrand from Tree of Life Holistics in Rugby - and Jo brings 26 years of crystal therapy experience to share. Her journey from Catholic upbringing (singing Latin hymns and drawn to r...

What if a deck of cards could help you process trauma, rediscover yourself, and find clarity in the most chaotic moments of your life?   In this deeply moving conversation, host Sarah chats with Katya McEwen from My Divine Downloads about oracle cards - but this isn't your typical "how to read cards" episode. This is raw, honest, and profoundly human.   Katya's journey with ora...

What if the clothes you wear and the sheets you sleep on could actively support your body's natural healing processes?   In this fascinating conversation, host Sarah chats with Seth Casden from Celliant about infrared technology embedded into everyday textiles - and no, this isn't science fiction. It's science fact.   Seth shares his journey from being an amateur athlete dealing wit...

What does performing do for wellbeing of the person on stage?   In this moving conversation, host Sarah Gorev chats with Mat Ricardo - a cabaret and variety performer who's been entertaining audiences for nearly 40 years - about something most of us never consider: how being on stage actually supports his wellbeing.    Mat shares his remarkable journey from being a shy, stuttering kid locked...

Have you ever thought you'd dealt with something from your past, only to discover there were deeper layers you hadn't touched? What if the wounds you think you've healed are still affecting you energetically?   In this fascinating conversation, host Sarah Gorev speaks with Dr Jane Lewis about Huna - an ancient Hawaiian practice that nearly disappeared from history but holds profound...

In this honest Season 3 opener, host Sarah Gorev shares what she's been hesitant to reveal: her personal mental health journey and why this isn't just another wellness podcast.   Discover why Sarah isn't randomly collecting interesting stories – she's personally experienced techniques from many of the practitioners featured on this show. From EFT training and certification to r...

Season 2 Finale: Ancient Wisdom, Modern Lives, and the Golden Threads That Connect Us Journey through the transformative patterns that emerged across 10 profound wellness conversations this season. Discover how ancient Ayurvedic principles, Egyptian temple experiences, functional breathwork, and creative practices all reveal the same essential truths about human healing and wellbeing. What You&apo...

Art as Mindfulness: How Creative Practice Supports Mental Wellbeing with Artist Jo Bryan Join professional artist and teacher Jo Bryan for an inspiring conversation about how art naturally creates flow states, builds confidence, and supports mental wellbeing - even if you think you "can't draw." What You'll Experience: How the philosophy of "mark-making" removes press...

Functional Breathwork: The Science Behind Breathing for Health, Performance & Healing with Physiotherapist Ren Jones Discover why 80% of us breathe dysfunctionally and how functional breathwork is revolutionizing approaches to chronic pain, sleep disorders, athletic performance, and overall health. Join physiotherapist Ren Jones for an eye-opening conversation about this accessible yet powerfu...

The Hidden Psychology of Flavour: How Taste and Smell Impact Mental Wellbeing with Flavour Expert Craig Discover the surprising connection between what you taste and how you feel. Join me for an eye-opening conversation with Craig Duckham, an expert from the flavour industry, about how our relationship with taste and smell profoundly impacts our psychological wellbeing - and how mindful eating can...

Emotional Aromatherapy: How Essential Oils Support Deep Healing with Julie from Little Brown Bottles Discover how essential oils can be powerful tools for emotional healing and physical recovery. Join me for a transformative conversation with Julie from Little Brown Bottles about emotional aromatherapy - a therapeutic approach that combines essential oils with talking therapy to unlock trapped emo...

Ancient Wisdom for Modern Life: Exploring Ayurveda with Karen Conville | Holistic Health Discover how 5,000-year-old wisdom can transform your relationship with stress, seasonal changes, and daily rhythms. Join me for an eye-opening conversation with Karen Conville from Urban Zen about Modern Ayurveda - a profound system I knew absolutely nothing about before this chat. What You'll Experience...

Teenage Wellness Through Sport: A 17-Year-Old's Honest Mental Health Strategies with Beau Discover profound wellness wisdom from an unexpected source - a 17-year-old who's mastered using sport for genuine mental health support. Join me for a rare and precious conversation with Beau, who shares how watching and playing sport has become his primary strategy for managing stress, building co...

Laughter Yoga: The Free Wellness Practice That Rewires Your Brain with Noreen for Intentional Joy Discover the surprisingly powerful wellness practice that costs nothing, requires no equipment, and can instantly shift your mood from low to joyful. Join me for a delightfully uplifting conversation with Noreen from Waves Holistic Healing about laughter yoga - and yes, we'll be laughing together...

Discover how a two-week journey through Egypt's ancient temples became the most profound wellness experience imaginable. Join me for an extraordinary conversation with Blanka Gal, who transformed from complete burnout to feeling "like a goddess" through sacred travel and cultural immersion. What You'll Experience: How Blanka went from corporate stress and exhaustion to profound...