Social Harmony - Time to Talk

Today I'm joined by chef to the stars, author, radio personality, entrepreneur and host of the '50 Tastes of Gray' podcast, Matthew Gray. Since childhood, Matthew has held a love of food and cooking that has taken him from New York all around the world to his present home in Hawai'i. Using food as the vehicle, Matthew combines humour, an engaging personality and a genuine curiosity...

Today I'm joined by Dr. Ray Doktor, Psy. D., bestselling author of "All it Takes is One", clinical psychologist of 30 years and relationship/life coach who has worked with some of the leading figures in personal development and whose expertise can be read in publications including Psychology Today, the Los Angeles Times and Men's Health. While practising with a broad range of mod...

Today I'm joined by Dr. Matt Motchkavitz Ph. D, founder of The Excellence Incorporated Company to talk about the importance of goals - just in time to kick off 2026. Matt started the company with a mission to teach practical life skills and this is done via a variety of mediums including seminars, takeaway training programmes, events and tangible products such as books. These are currently pro...

Today I'm joined by Petya Yordanova, the owner of 'You-Expanded Coaching' . Petya works with women to attract the love they deserve by focusing on that which is within - healing from past hurt, removing emotional blocks and allowing your true self to flourish in order to find someone who aligns with you rather than settling for an unsuitable partner or repeating old, negative patterns....

I'm joined today by Dominique Favreau - an artist, growth advocate and presenter of the Coconut Soul Podcast to discuss a myriad of topics including vulnerability, self-love, personal growth and so much more... Dominique AKA Nikky, supports people in the move to become 'Soulpreneurs' in that she helps them to discard the unnecessary and sometimes toxic baggage that accumulates in life...

Today I'm joined by Alexander J. Ward, musician, advocate and the face of the People Helping People podcast, which looks to do good things in the community whilst also showcasing people from all walks of life who are adding positively to the lives of those around them. Alexander talks with me about his own origin story and how he came to be in the position he currently sits - a life that inclu...

In today's episode I speak with Adam Meyers - a serving Police Officer (now Captain) of 23 years and founder of 'Stop The Threat, Stop The Stigma'. In 2016, Adam was on a routine call which turned into much more - resulting in him using his service weapon and the loss of life. While to those on the outside this may be seen as just another day on the job but for Adam the aftermath of th...

Today I'm joined by Dr. Jennifer Schlueter, a trauma-informed certified hypnotherapist who incorporates emotional freedom techniques, neuro-linguistic programming and breathwork into her practice to shift mental blocks that are in the way of physical, spiritual and mental wellbeing. Jenny was formerly in a high-achieving corporate role and was doing very well professionally but her personal li...

Today I'm joined by James McCambridge, a movement coach specialising in the brain and nervous system and owner of Rewire Neuro Dynamics to discuss his work - in particular the principles of neuroplasticity and the real-world implications in relation to recovery from injury, skill acquisition, moving away from bad habits and mental wellbeing. Throughout our conversation, James brings science-ba...

In preparation for International Men's Day on 19th of November, I'm joined by David Maywald - author of 'The Relentless War on Masculinity - Does it Ever End?' and driving force behind 'Celebrating Masculinity' David discusses his book and the research behind it that backs up what many of us have been seeing in society for decades - that boys and men are falling behind wome...

Today I'm joined by Mandy who talks firstly about her battle against a 16-year addiction to cocaine and her subsequent recovery, alongside her efforts to rebalance herself whilst also battling a nervous breakdown and serious depression. Mandy had - in her own words - what we would call a 'normal' childhood that, while including some bumps in the road was relatively happy. At the age of...

Today I'm joined by Shlomit Liz Sanders - Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional to talk about how easy it is to fall into routines, the need to work on oneself to improve your partnership, becoming 'weather guy and handwash girl' and so much more... Shlomit has 10 years' experience in the field, working with high achieving individuals a...

Today I'm joined by Rob McCarthy, author of 'Fuck The Script - How to Own Your Shit and Rewrite Your Story' - a self-help book that's not your average read. As Rob himself states "...you come for the title, you stay for the book". So many of us are consumed by the belief that success means having a newer car, a bigger house, flashier clothes and other trappings that signa...

Please don't let the title of the episode put you off - this is actually a story of hope. Today I'm joined by Mordy Gottlieb, chef-turned social worker turned therapist who works predominantly with men who are struggling in a number of ways and can't seem to find a way forward. Mordy works on the premise that there is always hope - you just can't see it yet and through connections...

Today I'm joined by Stacey Niedenthol, an evidentiary medium, psychic and published writer. We talk about her work since learning of her particular gifts 11 years ago after convincing herself that she was potentially schizophrenic before receiving guidance that opened her eyes in a number of ways. We discuss her journey from childhood to the present day, her troubled past, skepticism and not r...

Today I'm joined by Joyce Holden Wheeler, owner and driving force behind Total Holistic Living, the company Joyce set up following startling discoveries in the aftermath of her husband becoming chronically ill. In 2009, Joyce's husband began to feel ill and was becoming increasingly fatigued and unwell. Following a series of incorrect diagnoses and discussions with doctors who seemed unwil...

At the moment it feels like many of us are doing life hard, with much of what happens around us seemingly beyond our control. The cost of living crisis, unemployment, political turmoil and so on can leave us feeling more disconnected and struggling to deal with everyday issues. Today I'm joined by Shelley Loader, manager at Community House, Whanganui and someone who regularly sees the best and...

I'm joined today by Michelle Steiner, who talks about her life having been diagnosed in kindergarten with dyscalculia, visual perception issues and limited hand dexterity. Although being supported by family and involved professionals, Michelle was regularly told that she would be unable to excel academically due to her disabilities, despite an aptitude for reading and writing that marked her o...

Today I'm joined by Gill, who talks with me about a parents' worst nightmare - the loss of a child. Only in this instance, Catarina died In Utero at 40 weeks in avoidable circumstances. Gill talks openly about the initial feeling that something was not right, the pain of discovery while expecting to give birth and the subsequent emotional, social and domestic impacts upon her life. Talking...

Today I'm joined by Roisin, another friend from home whose story will relate to many. Erin was born and things appeared to be well - she was a friendly, compliant child who was no trouble. Following some routine 'age and stage' assessments, Roisin began to feel that something was amiss, then at 3 years of age Erin was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Condition. Like many, Roisin was unsu...

Following on from the success of our conversation in Episode 38, I'm rejoined by my emotional support Canadian Chelsea Powell for another deep dive on personal growth - this time starting with a look at the relational grief that comes from stepping out of a relationship. As is often the case, the end of a relationship brings about intense feelings but as a society are we too quick to push forw...

I'm joined today by Johnathan to talk about his work with men who are struggling with chronic illnesses and compulsive behaviours - in particular addictions to porn, caffeine, binge eating and more. Johnathan was himself an addict and for many years continued to circle the drain of rehab, 12-step programmes and relapse until - while struggling through the break-up of his marriage and COVID loc...

In today's episode I'm joined by Emily Wehrman, owner and CEO of Mastery in Love. Emily works with women to find or rediscover intimacy and create true, lasting love - starting with the self, in a holistic model that looks at the mind, body and central nervous system as a starting point. Emily looks to "meet you where your healing is at" and have the sometimes taboo conversations that peel back th...

Today I'm joined by Victoria Lefebre - holistic midlife strategist, international best-selling author, podcaster and so much more. Victoria works with women who have reached the midlife point and are struggling to understand the changes they are facing - be they physical, hormonal, psychological or whatever has brought them to the present moment. Using her 'Chaos to Confidence' model t...

Today I'm joined by Maddie, who talks about her mental health struggles from the age of 4 and which have led her on a rollercoaster of psychosis, depression, mania and suicidality - much of which made worse my medical ineptitude and a system that makes recovery even harder. Maddie talks openly and honestly about how life has been - and continues to be - a daily struggle but one which will not...