The Mindful Wellbeing Podcast

Our third episode of Season 4 is with the wonderful Hannah Àjàlá! In this episode, Hannah shares her journey from humble beginnings, to becoming an award-winning Journalist, Broadcaster and Community Builder of We Are Black Journos. Nicola is delighted to shine a light on journalism and the importance of diversity in media with Hannah, our expert guest. Topics include representation, creativity, m...

Our second episode of Season 4 is with the wonderful Parul Singh! It's World Autism Acceptance Week and Nicola is delighted to shine a light on neurodiversity with our expert guest. Parul is the founder of Parallel Minds (a neurodiversity consultancy) and is an advocate of neuro-inclusion in the workplace and beyond. In this episode, Parul shares her lived experiences of dual diagnoses of Auti...

Our first episode of Season 4 features Sam Adams, a renowned Life & Breath Coach! Nicola talks with Sam about her unique journey, and how she navigates through life's ups and downs with breathwork and nervous system regulation. This has sparked Sam's passion to transform the lives of many others with breathwork and human optimisation. We also practise simple breathing activities, discu...

Welcome to Season 4 of the Mindful Wellbeing Podcast! This season, your host Nicola Harvey, will be joined by guests Sam Adams, Robert Aymer, Calliope Wood, Hannah Àjàlá and Parul Singh. Each episode will discuss a range of topics with inspirational role models who are all creating a difference in their communities and beyond. We'll also be pausing to practise mindfulness activities (optional)...

It's the Season Finale of the Mindful Wellbeing Podcast! This episode features guests: Shahana Knight, Mo Kanjilal, Dr Connie Kerali, Indie Foolheea, and Silvie Koana; sharing helpful insights from their original episodes in Season 3. Our host, Nicola also reflects on this year's World Mental Health Day, and the importance of raising awareness all year round. To learn more about each of ou...

This episode features Silvie Koanda, the Co-Founder of Sound Waves Foundation - a charity which supports and empowers deaf children. Silvie is also a Picture Editor at the Economist. Nicola talks with Silvie about her unique journey of being a mum with two deaf children who were originally born with hearing. This has fuelled Silvie's passion for starting her own charity to promote deaf inclusi...

This episode features Shahana Knight - a Childhood Trauma & Behaviour Specialist, Author and Founder of TPC Therapy Ltd. Nicola talks with Shahana about the childhood experiences that fuelled her passion for working with children using trauma-informed approaches. We also discuss the importance of using empowering language, creating therapeutic classrooms, building authentic relationships with...

This episode features Indie Foolheea - a Yoga and Ayurveda Practitioner, specialising in holistic wellness to support healing. Nicola Harvey talks with Indie about the ancient practice of yoga, connecting with her roots, and Indie's pursuit to diversify wellness spaces. We also explore cultural appropriation in a commercialised world, the importance of authenticity, and so much more! To connec...

This episode features Mindful Wellbeing Podcast host, Nicola Harvey, sharing insights to help reduce Summer Anxiety. Nicola provides an introduction to anxiety in connection to the summer season. She also shares mindfulness-based techniques like the 333 Grounding Technique and Dr Dalton-Smith's Seven ways of Rest. The episode features clips of guests from Season One with helpful guidance from Akil...

This episode features Dr Connie Kerali - a Medical Doctor (GP), Coach, and Clinical Hypnotherapist. Nicola Harvey, talks with Dr Connie about her pursuit to silence shame by practising empathy, vulnerability, and owning her story. In this heartfelt episode, Dr Connie shares her journey of shame resilience, and why she has started a movement (Mission 100K) to empower others to do the same. To conne...

Welcome to Season 3 of the Mindful Wellbeing Podcast! Our first episode is with Mo Kanjilal, an award-winning Diversity & Inclusion Leader, TedEx Speaker and Published Author. Nicola talks with Mo about the early childhood experiences which have fuelled her passion towards working in the DEI space today, and championing the power of inclusion. We explore a range of subjects including represent...

It's the Season Finale of the Mindful Wellbeing Podcast! This bonus episode features previous guests: Nicola Rae, Steve Ollington, Dr Poppy Gibson and John Lynch, sharing reflections from Season 2. Nicola and her guests discuss a diverse range of topics from authenticity to unconscious bias; to labelling in ADHD and imposter syndrome; and so much more! To learn more about each of the guests, p...

It's almost the Season Finale of the Mindful Wellbeing Podcast! In this solo episode, Nicola Harvey (host), discusses the importance of creating a sense of belonging to help break down barriers, improve emotional health and wellbeing, and enhance diversity and inclusion. Nicola also thanks her amazing guests from this season for sharing their nuggets of wisdom and joining the MWP community. To...

It's Stress Awareness Month and this episode features Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), also known as Tapping, to help relieve stress! Our guest in this episode is Mary-Jane Sharratt, an Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT Tapping) Practitioner & Trainer. Nicola talks with Mary-Jane about her journey from a career in corporate banking, to launching a business focused on EFT Tapping. We explore t...

This episode is with John Lynch, a retired Head Teacher and now a Senior DEI Consultant. Nicola talks with John about his inspiring journey from humble beginnings in Wales, to over 25 years of Headship in Primary and Junior schools in the UK. We explore the impact of unconscious bias, racial inequity, and highlight the importance of conscious inclusion and representation in schools and beyond! To...

This episode is with Steve Ollington, a PhD researcher raising awareness of ADHD in the Workplace. Nicola talks with Steve about his journey from misdiagnosis in childhood, to navigating through life's ups and downs with ADHD and overcoming challenges. We dive deep into the research and highlight the importance of neuroinclusive practice in schools, workplaces and beyond! To learn more about S...

This episode is with Selina Flavius, the award-winning CEO & Founder of Black Girl Finance. Nicola talks with Selina about all things money, including helpful tips for financial wellbeing, our early relationships with money, the gender pay gap, and so much more! To learn more about Selina and Black Girl Finance, go to: https://blackgirlfinance.co.uk and www.instagram.com/blackgirlfinanceuk And...

This episode is with Nicola Harvey, a Mental Health Consultant, Therapist, Trainer and Podcast Host! In this episode, Nicola talks about the signs and symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder (S.A.D.) with insights from Dr Rina Bajaj. Nicola also shares top tips to navigate through this time of year and beyond! This topic was inspired by Nicola's appearance on BBC 1Xtra Radio, where she was int...

This episode is with Dr Poppy Gibson, an award-winning Lecturer in Education, Researcher and Published Author. Nicola talks with Dr Poppy about wellbeing in academia, the importance of balancing job and life satisfaction, ways to create meaningful boundaries, and so much more! To learn more about Dr Poppy Gibson, go to:  https://www.open.ac.uk/people/pg2589 And to explore Dr Poppy's brilliant...

Season 2 kicks off with Nicola Rae, an award-winning Coach, Coach Trainer, Coach Supervisor and Creative Strategist. Host Nicola Harvey, talks with Nicola Rae about all things coaching to embrace authenticity and taking up space. Nicola unpacks the importance of 'whole life ambition', representation, navigating through self-doubt, relationships, and so much more. To learn more about Nicola Rae, go...

The final episode of Season One of The Mindful Wellbeing Podcast is a solo with your host Nicola Harvey. This episode explores the 7 types of Rest, from Dr Saundra Dalton-Smith as shared in the book, Sacred Rest. Nicola delves into how we can bring this concept into our lives to become more self-aware and avoid the chances of burnout, which is often linked to toxic productivity. To learn more abou...

This episode features Jen Mak MSc MBACP, a highly experienced Counsellor who specialises in Bereavement, Anxiety and Depression. Jen and Nicola have an important and sensitive discussion reflecting on the personal impact of grief, loss and bereavement as part of the human experience. They also explore supportive strategies during times of pain and loss, alongside ways to practise empathy, and so m...

In this episode, Akila Richards shares a helpful insight into the Rest Experience as an act of self-love, healing and reclaiming the narrative. This podcast shines a light on the importance of creating a world where radical rest is a part of life, and enables us to connect with our true selves with a sense of purpose, particularly in culturally diverse communities. Akila is an award-winning publis...

In this episode, Kat Cauchi shares a helpful insight into the world of tech. From artificial intelligence and inclusive practice, to the impact of social media and overcoming imposter syndrome. This podcast shines a light on the importance of taking up space authentically. Kat is the Community Manager of NetSupport , Editor of RISE magazine , a Podcast Host, and has a variety of other roles in tec...

In this episode Safi Abdi, shares her courageous story on emotional eating and body image. From childhood obesity to yo-yo dieting, and gastric band surgery; this episode shines a light on disordered eating in the real world. Today, as a therapeutic coach, Safi is now on a mission to help others overcome their struggles with food and build a positive relationship with themselves. To learn more abo...