The Check-In With Podcast

" Being ok with the Uncomfortable" - Emily Jane  In this powerful episode, we sit down with Emily Jane Randall, a HCPC-registered Drama Therapist working full-time in a London prison. Originally from a small village in Germany, Emily’s path to therapy began with a background in Musical Theatre and took shape through her studies in Education, Social Sciences, and eventually an MA in Dramatherapy (2...

"What is your Ideal Relationship" - Richa Raval After over 6 years in the corporate world, Richa Raval took a leap of faith and followed her passion—building healthier human connections. She founded Wallnut, an app by The Relationship Lab, designed to help people foster self-awareness and create thriving relationships. In this episode, Richa shares her journey from the 9-to-5 grind to la...

" I think failure if you could picture as a person, they should be our best friend" - Juliana Damasco. Episode 033 – The Power of Self-Discovery in Personal Branding with Juliana Damasco In this episode, Personal Branding Specialist and Public Speaker Juliana Damasco shares how self-discovery is the foundation of authentic and influential personal branding. With 10+ years in marketing and collabor...

" WE ARE ALL HUMANS BEINGS IN THIS TOGETHER" - DR Chris In this thought-provoking episode, we’re joined by  Dr. Chris Deussing , a seasoned mental health clinician with over 25 years of experience. With expertise in  Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) ,  Contemporary Psychoanalysis , and  Ketamine-Assisted Therapy , Dr. Chris brings a deeply human, client-centered approach to the therapy...

Episode Title: Money, Mindset & Boundaries with Bola Sol "It's always fine when you're there but it's so hard in the process" - Bola Sol Episode Description: In this powerful episode, we sit down with Bola Sol—finance coach, speaker, and author of Your Money Life—to explore the deeper, often unspoken sides of our relationship with money. Bola dives into the psychological impact of being told "...

"WHY NOT ME" - Sydnee Falkner “Today’s guest is a master of transformation—both in her own life and in the lives of those she’s helped. Sydnee Falkner’s journey began in the frozen frontier of northern Alaska, where grit and resilience weren’t just admirable traits—they were survival skills. From working in extreme conditions to building a successful career in medical sales, Sydnee knows what it t...

" Do i get curious about what lies behind the door, or am i gonna say the door is closed so it's not for me" - Serena Low   Podcast Episode Description: In this episode, we’re joined by  Serena Low —former lawyer, certified root-cause therapy practitioner, and trauma-informed introvert coach—who helps quiet achievers become  Quiet Warriors  who speak, sell, and lead authentically, without pretendi...

"TRULY THOUGHTS ARE THINGS AND HAVE WEIGHT  BUT WORDS HAVE MORE" - JOSH ROBINSON  This week, we're joined by Josh Robinson, a standout political organiser, public speaker, and current Vice President of the King’s College London Politics Society. With a proven track record of leadership, innovation, and community-building, Josh shares insights from his experience growing society membe...

"Any kind of traumatic event has a shock component to it. Until you’ve verbalised it, until you’ve talked about it, it stays in your body and your brain." – Melika AzizHaghighi In this powerful episode, we sit down with Melika AzizHaghighi, a psychologist and psychotherapist based in Athens, Greece. With a BA in Psychology and an MSc in Counseling Psychology and Psychotherapy from The Am...

Sonia | Host of   Un-Seen Legacies of Childhood " Comparing yourself constantly to other people you never quite measure up, and you don't allow you to be you" - Sonia Bullied from the age of five, Sonia spent much of her life staying small—unseen, unheard, and trying to blend in. Now in her 50s, she has reclaimed her voice—and she’s using it with purpose. As the creator and host of ...

"Lets Discover, Let's Find Out What the Outcome Will Be" - Maryam Samar In this insightful episode, host and guest explore the transformative world of couples therapy with Maryam Samar, a qualified integrative counsellor and a member of both the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and the British Psychological Society (BPS). Maryam shares her professional app...

Season 2 starts NOW. And we’re kicking things off with a force of nature:  Moon Onyx Starr . She’s not just a motivational speaker — she’s a movement. A self-empowerment powerhouse who’s collaborated with iconic brands like Snapchat, Stella McCartney, Soho House, and Sweaty Betty — and lit up the pages of  Elle ,  Marie Claire ,  The Observer , and beyond. But Moon’s mission? It’s bigger than the...

Episode Description: In the Season 1 finale of The Check In With PODCAST, the tables are turned — and I take the hot seat! After a full season of diving deep with incredible guests, it’s my turn to reflect, share behind-the-scenes stories, and look ahead to what’s next. In this special episode, I answer questions like:What inspired the launch of Check In With? What moments from Season 1 had the bi...

Don't dream your dreams, Live them - Denisa In this insightful episode with Denisa, we dive deep into the mind of our guest through seven compelling questions: What sparked the journey into the world of the mind and behavior? How are Psychiatry, Psychology, and Neuroscience interconnected? What personal impact has studying these fields had? Can they share a standout success story from their jo...

" You can't do anything if we're not aware." Dr Saira Khan Dr khan walks us through: - What made her want to become a therapist. - Knowing our limits as Therapists. - Coercive Control. - What People need to know about Mental Health. To get in touch with Dr Khan please use the following link: www.mendality.com

"Sitting with someone and saying how can i help, that person will say something, and it begins." - Mike Moss Mike subtly speaks on - Therapeutic Relationship - Person Centred Approach - His Journey To get in contact with Mike please use the following: Email mike.moss@outlook.com linkedin.com/in/mike-moss

"Being able to find your people to find your network is such a key thing." - Sophie Ibekwem Sophie takes us through: - What made her choose Therapy as a vocation. - What makes a good Therapist. - What makes a good Client. - What makes a good Supervisor. - Why she chose to specialise in her areas of focus. - The advice she would give to up and coming Therapist. - The next area of focus wi...

"Triggers are little signs, little messages saying hey, something isn't right here, how we react or respond to it is different." - Nasreen Nasreen gently walks us through: - What inspired her to become a psychotherapist, and her journey stepping into the field. - Her decision to set up private practice. - How her experiences have shaped how she works with clients. - The term "Neuroelasticity" and...

" Why is a very important question, you need to write down how do you feel and why do you feel that. If you know these two questions and if you know how to answer them, then you will know how to help yourself and know exactly what it is you need." - Aya Hakm Aya gracefully walks us through: - Effects of broken homes on children. - Why foster homes are necessary. - when is it the right for children...

"Everyone of us can live the best life that we desire or dream of." - Dr Shohreh Majd DR S intricately speaks on: - Her Career Journey - What inspired her to get into Coaching. - What made her resonate with Neuroscience. - The power and intricacies of The Brain. - Techniques that help us create better functionality within our brain. - Where she would like the field of Neuroscience to be...

"The biggest tool a client can take away from therapy is self awareness. Without that healthy changes can't necessarily be made." - Yasmin Donaldson Yasmin speaks on: - Who she is as a therapist. - What is her approach in Therapy. - Her current Pathway. - What her clients have taught her. - Endings with clients. If you would like to contact Yasmin please use the following: info@growm...

"I believe it's all about that working alliance, that connection and be in there with that person so what can we do to facilitate them being ready and to facilitate change." - Raushia Coles Raushia explains : - Her reason for coming into the Mental Health sector. - Being a wounded healer and the journey to becoming a trauma therapist. - An understanding of what the word trauma means. - Coping skil...

"Greater awareness starts with education and conversation, it's about normalising mental health struggles, and encouraging people to seek help without the fear of judgement." - Harsheeta Naran Harsheeta Navigates us through: - What made her become passionate about Mental Health. - The areas she specialises in and why. - How we create greater awareness when it comes to Mental Health. - Helpful tool...

" I truly believe that you should never ask a client to walk down a road you've either not been down or be willing to go down yourself." - Abigail Nelson Abigail takes us through: - Becoming a Therapist. - Being a Drama Therapist. - Her retreats and work within nature. - The growth she has seen within herself from all she has learned. - What other pathway she would embark on had she not of become...

"Were not robots we're humans, we have stuff so, how do i notice that, manage it and make sure it doesn't become apart of my clients story." - Olumide Ajulo Olumide explores with us within this episode - His training to becoming a Therapist. - The challenges he has face since starting his journey. - Navigate us through working in a university. - Why reseach is important and when he found out he ha...