The Healthy Metal Hippie

Send us Fan Mail Danielle and I had an absolute blast talking everything entrepreneurship and growing a business. Danielle is the founder of Goldspun Support where she supports other business owners in organising and upping their game within their business. She takes tons of the admin tasks that pile up as a business owner to support you. We spill the beans here sharing details of our self accepta...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Healthy Metal Hippie, we are talking about the concept of Blue Monday, often labeled as the most depressing day of the year. I challenge the notion of this day being inherently negative and I'm inviting you to flip the script by embracing positivity and joy. I want to remind you  of the importance of self-care, community, and finding glimmers of happine...

Send us Fan Mail Today was a big one and we covered so many things! Janet is a relationship and well being consultant with a long background in education, therapy as well as her own experiences on her healing journey. She is an absolute breath of fresh air and I'm thrilled she could join us to chat! Listening back has been an absolute joy and I'm thankful I could be part of this conversa...

Send us Fan Mail Today we are catching up on all the new energy for the New Year!  Welcome to 2025 and I'm so excited to be back and fresh for the year. We often are dealing with burnout in some form when it comes to the end of a year and I always find it's an amazing time to reassess what we're doing. What is working, what isn't working and how we can start moving with passion...

Send us Fan Mail When your squad includes a bunch of remarkable women, they need to be a guest speaker! Nic shares her incredible story navigating a new large blended and finding balance to care for her health as a business owner - especially after suffering a heart attack. In this conversation, we discuss the challenges and triumphs of managing a blended family, the birth of the Platespinning Aca...

Send us Fan Mail It's always a treat for old friends to come together and chat about life, music, health and taking care of each other. Dave Spivak of DSP Dave Spivak Project and I caught up with everything happening for the band and his personal journey with music. Dave shares his musical journey, the evolution of his band, and the importance of chemistry among band members. He discusses the...

Send us Fan Mail So wonderful to chat with Marisa of Marisa and the Moths about all things music, passion and plans for the future. There is no sign of stopping MATM from taking over the world as they are set for success! In this heartfelt conversation, Marisa shares her journey as an independent artist, discussing the success of their second album, 'What Doesn't Kill You', and the...

Send us Fan Mail Florence was so much fun to sit down and chat to about the yoga retreats she has built over the last four years. In this conversation, Ashley and Florence discuss the transformative power of wellness retreats, particularly in the context of yoga and mental health. Florence shares her personal journey into the world of yoga and retreats, highlighting how the COVID-19 pandemic creat...

Send us Fan Mail It is always a pleasure to chat with Scotty Hagen of Bellyache Records and today was no different!  In this conversation, we discuss the journey of Bellyache Records and its evolution over the years. We explore the creative processes behind album artwork, the changing landscape of music consumption, and the deeper societal value of music.  We highlights innovative vinyl releases a...

Send us Fan Mail In this conversation, Ashley and Sylvia discuss the importance of tension and trauma release (TRE) as a method for healing physical and emotional trauma. Sylvia explains how trauma manifests in the body, the significance of the mind-body connection, and how TRE empowers individuals to take control of their healing process. They also touch on the role of Reiki, the natural stress r...

Send us Fan Mail Listen, I love every week - but sitting down with Bev to discuss her career as a TV & Film costume designer and the absolute passion for art and creativity was such a treat. You may know her work from things like Debris, Van Helsing, Needle in a Timestack, BH90210  and tons more.  Bev and I have been friends for about 20 years and every time we get together, she continues to i...

Send us Fan Mail Today we are speaking with remedial hypnotist Sarah Wellband. We delve into the fascinating world of remedial hypnosis, exploring how it differs from traditional hypnotherapy. Sarah explains the importance of the subconscious mind, how core beliefs formed in childhood can impact adult life, and the role of trauma and phobias in shaping our behaviors. We discuss emotional eating, t...

Send us Fan Mail We loved sitting down with Nicole & Dracu to chat about long distance relationships, staying healthy on the road, supporting each other while both working as touring musicians and the strength in analogue love. They share their unique love story and navigating the challenges of working in the same industry and being apart a lot of the time! Nicole tours with her band The Darts...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Part Two our discussion with Dawn Baxter, the founder of Beyond the Dawn and Multipotentialite Co. Dawni and I will probably need to have another long conversation as actually - we ran out of mic power on this episode with OH so much more to discuss! Here we continue our discussion on abuse and ADHD and both the positive and difficult impact on every day life. Dawni con...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to PART ONE of our discussion with Dawn Baxter, the founder of Beyond the Dawn and Multipotentialite Co. It was such a joy to sit down with Dawni and we had a ton to talk about of course! Dawni shares her mission to raise the consciousness and empowerment of women and good men while sharing her journey of overcoming an abusive relationship and her passion for helping women...

Send us Fan Mail Today I really wanted to take a quick moment to sit down and briefly outline some trends I've seen and the risks of sharing misinformation. This isn't about different opinions. It comes down to sharing facts that have clearly and repeatedly been falsified, about the impact that AI has - even on fairly innocent topics and the impact that events over the past couple weeks...

Send us Fan Mail It was a special day meeting up with Himari Tsukishiro (Isiliel) and her producer Ricky in London to talk all things metal and mental health. Himari shares her joy of performing at anime-focused events and the connection she fosters with fans. Himari shares how music has helped her overcome challenges and how she wants to bring hope and power to her audience. Connecting with fans...

Send us Fan Mail We had a blast with Gerrod Harris from One in the Chamber / OITC discussing his journey with music! Hearing his story is one that can resonate with so many on the path of discovering music and becoming completely consumed with it. Gerrod shares his experiences studying jazz and how he moved into being in one of the up and coming rock bands in Canada. Gerrod carries a lot of skill...

Send us Fan Mail Juliette Bryant is a leading figure in the field of health transformation. She has travelled the world seeking out and studying the most effective tools for achieving good health and healing. Juliette has spent years running womens circles and supporting women through all stages of their lives with nutrition, meditation, breathwork and awakening work. Juliette has three published...

Send us Fan Mail It was great to sit down with The The Crown Remains  out of Belfast where we discuss the thriving punk and metal scene in the city and the inspiration they draw from it. The band's name reflects their message of empowerment and rising back up after being beaten down.  Music is a form of therapy and a source of hope to help people through their days and they tell us how they u...

Send us Fan Mail Today we are discussing the topics of gatekeeping and having multifaceted interests. It's been a week of reflection on the experiences with gatekeeping in the and how people's judgments based on appearance can affect their perception. We also explore the changing attitudes towards fashion and music in younger generations and the acceptance and kindness she has observed i...

Send us Fan Mail We loved chatting with Hayden Gladstone, a personal trainer, where he shares his journey from being a mountain biker to becoming a personal trainer.  He talks about the impact of sports on development and socialization, and how it can benefit both children and adults. Hayden also opens up about his past struggles with addiction and how he made the decision to turn his life around....

Send us Fan Mail Today we discuss Taylor Swift's recent concerts in London at Wembley Stadium, the issue of ticket scalping, and the connection between music,  inspiration and community. We also touch on the controversy surrounding Taylor Swift and the Foo Fighters, over the Eras / Errors Tour comments at London Stadium and emphasise the power of music to unite people. Music is  We highlight...

Send us Fan Mail Today we got to catch up with Alyson Dicey from Girl Brain in Edmonton in Canada. Come along for a listen - You’re among family! Truly! Alyson is my cousin and is setting her own rules in the arts in Edmonton. She speaks freely about building her confidence and growing from a shy young teenager to flourishing as an actor in the theatre scene.  Alyson is a key developer of several...

Send us Fan Mail I really enjoyed speaking with Rob Labbe from American Global! He is flipping the script in job site safety and truly making waves in suicide prevention. This is a topic that is so important to me and it is life changing to have this information being discussed in industries with far too many lost.  Mental Health & suicide prevention are taking a front seat across so many indu...