The Healthy Metal Hippie

Send us Fan Mail If you’ve been following me for a while, you know I am a sucker for the New Year! This is the time that I believe it’s so important to take time for reflection and reset. This year has honestly been one of a lot of massive changes yet again and it’s been reassuring that everything feels aligned with the greater purpose. I am not the one for resolutions but I am the one for reflect...

Send us Fan Mail Christmas and the holidays are all around us! I’m sure you can’t avoid it on every single corner and to be fair, I absolutely love it. I’ve been trying new things this season, like checking out the Silent Pool Gin pop up shop, meeting for creative writing workshops with Rachel Knightley, flipping up my routine, focusing on a strong push before the holidays and taking some proper d...

Send us Fan Mail To be honest, I wasn’t sure if I was going to speak publicly about this outside of my groups and close circles. But it occurred to me how often I hear these stories of women’s medical concerns being brushed off for one reason or another which usually, are not very compelling reasons of dismissal. I have been struggling with irregular menstrual bleeding for nearly a decade. All tes...

Send us Fan Mail This time on the Healthy Metal Hippo - We are brining the Punk Rock Hippies!  The Lürxx join us and share their incredible journey as musicians who blend punk rock with environmental themes. There is something so beautiful and inspiring of their story, to believe in what you do and work together to achieve your dreams. They discuss their mission to inspire positive change through...

Send us Fan Mail Today we are speaking with Jade Robertson - founder and creative director at Little LiesI - the rock and roll fashion brand that emphasizes individuality and community. We spent some time discussing the balancing act between motherhood and running a business and how staying present is the key to success.  I first discovered Little Lies back in 2020 and they’ve been a big part of s...

Send us Fan Mail It was so wonderful to catch up with one of my favourite artists, Belinda Fireman. Belinda is from Calgary, Canada and Belinda and I met back in 2012 where I purchased a painting that brightly exclaimed “I Love You”.  I knew my home and my life needed that energy at the time. I continued collectingArt is healing for the creator and the collector at the same time and Belinda opens...

Send us Fan Mail I always have a blast chatting with Neli and today is absolutely no different! Neli is a performer and guitar teacher with students around the world. Neli has an ever growing guitar community and is always bubbling with energy and joy. Today Neli and I explore the multifaceted world of music, teaching, and personal growth. Neli shares her journey from learning guitar as a child to...

Send us Fan Mail Following the very successful Isiliel show at The Black Heart Camden, we had to have a chat with Isiliel writer, composer and producer Nikken. Today we get chatting with everything behind the scenes in creating Moonbow Rebellion especially as well as discussing the creative process, imagination and believing in adding beauty to the world. I’m sure it’ll come through that the main...

Send us Fan Mail We had a ton of fun catching up with Stone from the Swedish band the Trench Dogs. After several years, we finally met in person at their show at the Hope & Anchor in Islington and had a great time catching up! Today we're talking about being yourself, finding comfort and confidence in your style, and developing ways to make life work for you each day. We are talking about...

Send us Fan Mail Today we are discussing the profound impact of art on our daily lives. I’ve been thinking a lot about this concept of the world without art. In many ways, it is not a world that would exist full stop as every little thing we have requires creativity and design. But let’s be real, the world would absolutely suck without the arts.  More and more venues are coming out and reminding p...

Send us Fan Mail It's been one busy week so we took our little break! We have been celebrating the release of The Unshakeable Entrepreneur and our chapter within this collaborative book! Amazon Bestseller! My chapter is all about overwhelm and honestly this was a tough one for me to go back through as the memories flood back. But that's where I find the strength, that's where reflec...

Send us Fan Mail Though this episode was meant to come at you a week earlier, some scheduling and technical issues got in the way but today is certainly a fitting day to talk about the critical need for rest and resetting in our busy lives. I am talking burnout and the importance of taking breaks to maintain productivity and mental health. We’re giving a quick overview of the difference between re...

Send us Fan Mail Today we're talking about decluttering. While some of the principles come from our Feng Shui practice, I always find its a great way to get grounded, shift energy and get realigned with our goals and our purpose. I’ve been working on my house the past few weeks to get things flowing, feeling inspired and energised and welcoming fresh opportunities in.  Decluttering doesn’t me...

Send us Fan Mail Sometimes when I do these episodes, I need the pep talk myself and I hope that it helps you get ready to step into a place of full confidence, authenticity and self acceptance. Confidence has been top of mind and discussion for a few weeks and I have been surprised to hear how people view themselves and the people around them. We can give ourselves a gift of stepping into that ene...

Send us Fan Mail Today we are talking about toxic workplaces and the long term impact they can have on you. At the same time, we’re also talking about the really good workplaces out there and how they can can have a massively positive effect.  SO many of us have been in some varying degree of difficult work environments and it’s only when you’re on the other side that you can see the impact they’v...

Send us Fan Mail Today we are talking about all things self love and self worth. In some conversations I’ve been having lately, it is mind blowing how many of us have deeply rooted feelings of being unloveable and unworthy. So Where does it come from? How do we change this? I’m sharing some stories today from a couple weird moments in time that have sat with me over the years and how some of our e...

Send us Fan Mail Today we are about confidence, self-acceptance, and the importance of rewriting one's own narrative. I had a moment with a dress that I've owned for a few years and the stories that had been put on me to build up my shame story. Well, I think it's important to reflect and rewrite the script. Because the story somebody wrote for you is not the story that you need to...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Healthy Metal Hippie, Ashley Lexine discusses the themes of overwhelm, vulnerability, and the healing power of art. She shares her personal experiences with health challenges and the emotional toll they have taken on her. Ashley emphasizes the importance of self-expression through art and how it can help individuals navigate their feelings and connect with o...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Healthy Metal Hippie, Ashley Lexine discusses the concept of feeling 'broken' and challenges the societal narrative that suggests there is an age limit to mental health struggles. I was horrified the other day when someone asked me essentially if it was OK to be depressed at 35... That's worrying when people have decided that there is a time l...

Send us Fan Mail It was so great to catch up with Kalen Baker, the frontman of the band Poltergeist on everything going on with the band. Kalen has had an incredible journey so far as a musician and is proof that never giving up on your dreams is the key. We discuss Kalen's musical journey from his early days of playing shows as a teenager to his current role in multiple bands. We touch on ch...

Send us Fan Mail This week we are catching up on all the happenings at HMH HQ. We are talking the importance of authentic connections over small talk, embracing imperfections, and the beauty of real human experiences. I so strongly believe in the need for authenticity in content creation and the power of community in making a difference through the world.  I'm also bringing you big updates fo...

Send us Fan Mail It was great to catch up with Maddy Chesman - the singer from the band Saints Among Us to discuss her journey in music. We spent some time discussing evolution of the band, and the importance of mental health and healing in their lyrics. They have several  singles coming up for release this year which she is so excited to release. Maddy shares insights on their unique sound, influ...

Send us Fan Mail It's always a pleasure to have our friend   Eric Dover on the show! Today we are talking about his latest Sextus EP release “Hello the Mushroom, Volume 1.' This EP has been long anticipated by many fans and it is finally here. Trust me, it was worth the wait.  We got to chat about relationships, and romance in songs, as well as the power of humour and how connection shap...

Send us Fan Mail We loved having Canadian glass artist Melanie Long on the show today! Melanie now lives in Tucson AZ and is a full time artist and educator opening the world of glass blowing up to curious minds that come in for a session! She shares her artistic journey and the unique challenges of glassblowing. The power of community and communication in glass blowing are so important and spill...

Send us Fan Mail Today we are chatting all things hair with  expert scalp bleach & vivid colour stylist Connor Stansfield. But it's not all about hair itself. It's all about discovering yourself and finding your strength. Your stylist is often your therapist in many ways and help you find your beauty and get you closer and closer to the authentic you.  Connor has mastered his craft s...