The Art of Living Consciously

Episode #034 : In today's episode, we’re exploring an emotion we often crave but unknowingly limit : joy . Join us as we reveal why so many of us hold back from fully embracing joy and how to break through this self-imposed “joy ceiling.” Together, we’ll uncover how deeply rooted beliefs and fears sabotage our happiness—and what we can do to let more joy in. Ever heard of the "upper limit dilemma"...

Episode #033 : Have you ever wondered what lies beneath the surface of your personality—the parts of yourself you might be hiding or repressing? Join us as we explore the compelling concept of the shadow, a term introduced by Carl Jung. Through engaging stories, including insights from Dr. Aziz Ghazipura's book "Not Nice," we unravel how societal norms shape our shadows and discuss how embracing t...

Episode #032 : Fear is often seen as something to avoid, but what if you could use it as a powerful tool for growth? In this episode of  The Art of Living Consciously , we dive deep into the nature of fear, uncover its positive intent, and learn how to transform it from a roadblock into a compass guiding you towards your most fulfilling life. I’ll walk you through the different types of fear—situa...

Episode #031 : What if sadness isn't the void we've been taught to avoid but a state of being full? Join us on this episode of the Art of Living Consciously podcast as we explore the profound meaning and essential role of sadness in our emotional landscape. By tracing its etymology back to Old English, where sadness meant "full" rather than empty, we challenge the conventional na...

Episode #030 : What if you could unlock a wellspring of creativity and intuition with a simple exercise? Inspired by a recent Spanish interview with the insightful Elisabeth Niut, this bonus episode introduces the transformative "20 Idea Method." Originally developed by Earl Nightingale and popularised by Brian Tracy, this technique disrupts repetitive negative thought patterns and encou...

🇪🇸 Episodio #029:  ¿Te sientes atrapado en la rutina y buscas una chispa de inspiración? En este episodio, Dannie Reeve entrevista a Elisabet Niut, una enfermera y madre de dos hijos que, contra todo pronóstico, se convirtió en autora de ciencia ficción y coach creativa. Descubre cómo Elisabet utilizó la escritura diaria para desbloquear su creatividad, incluso sin experiencia previa, y cómo puede...

Episode #028 : Join me in this thought-provoking episode as we explore the often misunderstood emotion of anger. Many of you voiced through our Instagram poll that anger is a challenging emotion to express and manage. We'll uncover how all emotions, including anger, serve a vital purpose in our lives and are neither inherently good nor bad. We'll flip the script on this misunderstood feeli...

Episode #027: What if the key to a happier, healthier life was hidden in the way we connect with others? ​ Join us as Dr. Todd Bernston  walks us through the secrets of building deeper, more meaningful connections. A Clinical psychologist and relationship expert himself, who just celebrated his 34th wedding anniversary, Dr Todd has transformed his own life through the power of healthy relationship...

Episode #020:  If you are reading this, chances are you are probably human and therefore have most likely experienced some form of trauma at some point in your life. Trauma isn't merely an event—it's an experience that shapes how you respond to and perceive your current circumstances. That's why understanding its wisdom can greatly improve your health and wellbeing. In other words, you...

Episode #026 : Unlock the secrets to living authentically and breaking free from your internal obstacles in our latest episode of the Art of Living Consciously podcast. Discover how core wounds and sub-personalities, formed at different life stages, can mask your true desires and behaviors. Leaning on Richard Schwartz’s Internal Family Systems model, we dissect these sub-personalities—managers, fi...

Episode #025: Join us for an enlightening conversation with Claire Heafford, head of  Gymnasts for Change . As an ex-elite gymnast, high level hurdler, serial entrepreneur and NLP coach, Claire brings a wealth of experience and insight to the conversation.  Wether you are a sports lover or simply someone who wishes to be inspired and learn from the mindset and fortitude that helps athletes like Cl...

Episode #024: Today we delve into the wisdom of our bodies and explore 3 simple practices you can use to better manage overwhelm. We will look at the medicine that a simple pause can offer you. And how it can help you to signal safety to your nervous system and create new neural pathways so you can start to explore new behavioural responses. Key take aways: Understanding the wisdom of your body:  ...

Episode #023:  In this compelling episode, we sit down with Nicole Brennan, an exquisitely embodied human and talented freedom & empowerment coach who has turned her own struggles into a source of strength and joy.  Her work an example have had a profound impact on my own life. And, I am excited for you to listen in as she shares her deeply personal journey of overcoming fear, insecurity, and...

Episode #022: In this heart felt episode, we explore the powerful concept of radical self-honesty and its transformative impact on personal growth. I share the changes I recently went through, and the steps I took to break free from the comfort of familiarity and embrace the path of uncertainty and authenticity. Through my own experience I share steps, insights and tips that can help you on your o...

Episode #021: Today we dive deep into the transformative journey of change. In this intimate and motivational conversation, we explore the fascinating reasons behind the often tumultuous process of change and why breakdowns frequently precede breakthroughs. May you listen in and walk away motivated to continue changing and evolving. You'll learn: Why it is important to understand the resistanc...

Episode #019:  Do you struggle to understand the men or women in your life and maintain a healthy relationship? Do you often feel out of balance and not sure about what foot to dance on? Or, maybe you are generally interested in deepening your understanding of masculine and feminine energies? If so, please listen in, as I have a long due and exciting episode in store for you. Together, we will tak...

Episode #018: Do you feel stuck in certain areas of your life? Maybe you have ticked all the external boxes of success, but a part of you feels unfulfilled and unmotivated. Perhaps you are struggling to make changes that you know deep down you need to make. Maybe you just need an extra pep talk on ways that you can reflect on your life and improve or up-level certain aspects that are deeply meanin...

Episode #017:  In this episode we delve into the transformative process of fully feeling and expressing difficult emotions, in order to process grief and heal pain. As Arthur Janov wisely said: " Feeling is the antithesis of pain. The more pain one feels, the less pain one suffers." Today I unpack what that means and give you insights and tools to help you with your own process. You'...

Episode #016: If you are listening to this podcast you are likely to be someone who is looking to keep evolving into the best version of yourself. You also know that books have the power to touch you, move you, inspire you and transform you. They are a gift to this world! A book can spark something in you, but what really matters is how you decide to apply that wisdom to your own life. So today, a...

Episode #015: Do you sometimes struggle to believe in yourself? Do you often put yourself down and forget about your inner strengths, assets and qualities? Or maybe you are pretty aware of your capabilities and strengths, but are eager to strengthen that foundation? Today's episode is all about cultivating a strong sense of self and banking on your inner assets to deal with overwhelm and overc...

Episode #014:   Have you ever let people or external circumstances come in the way of your deepest desires and dreams? Do you look back on some decisions you took and realise you overrode your sense of self in the face of external circumstances? Or, perhaps you are about to make a major decision, or move forward with something your heart truly desires, but you are doubtful and overly focused on ex...

Episode #013:   Do you sometimes find yourself thinking: Why me? Why is this happening to me? Do you look at people who have a seemingly easy life and wish you could swap places with them? Do you tend to avoid conflict? Let's face it, most of us have fallen into one or more of those categories at some point in our lives. That's why, this episode is here to remind you that you have much more s...

Episode #012:   Do you wonder why you keep running into the same kind of relationship issues? Are you keen on improving your current relationship? Or maybe you aren't in a relationship and want to learn better ways to show up for the next one? If so, this episode is the right choice for you. We look at romantic relationships as containers for growth, and how they can help you to find your SEL...

Episode #011:   Are you interested in understanding yourself better to improve your relationships? Then, understanding how feminine and masculine energies operate is a must.  No matter what gender you are, you have a masculine and a feminine side, and the way you relate to those energies, greatly influences the quality of your relationships. This was a really eye-opening topic when I fir...

Episode #010: Are you an over-thinker and do you find it difficult to connect with how you feel? Or, perhaps you  get easily overwhelmed and have trouble managing your emotions? If so this episode is for you and most of us.  In a world that predominantly tends to prioritise thinking over feeling, it can be hard for us to connect with what we truly feel and n...