The Self Development Podcast

Summary In this episode, Johnny Lawrence interviews Lou LeBentz, the founder of the online trauma recovery program, The Voyage. They discuss the importance of speaking and campaigning for mental health, as well as the need for affordable and accessible treatment options. They also explore the concept of trauma and its impact on our lives, including the different types of trauma and the importance...

Summary In this episode, Johnny Lawrence interviews Julius Cowdrey, co-founder of Safe Space, a community focused on mental well-being and coaching. The conversation covers topics such as the global mental well-being crisis, personal experiences, the impact of reality TV, the need for accessible coaching, and the importance of open communication. The discussion also delves into the challenges men...

Summary In this episode, the self-development coach Johnny Lawrence speaks with Sarah Gregg and Jill Ritchie, founders of the Intuitive Psychology Association. They discuss their personal journeys in self-development and the creation of their organisation. They explain that intuitive psychology combines intuition and psychology to help individuals connect with their inner guidance and heal. They e...

Summary In this episode, the self-development coach Johnny Lawrence interviews nutritionist Dale Pinnock, also known as the Medicinal Chef. They discuss the role of nutrition in healthcare and disease prevention. Dale emphasises the importance of individualised nutrition and the limitations of one-size-fits-all approaches. He also highlights the need for integrity in the nutrition industry and the...

Summary In this episode, Johnny Lawrence speaks to Natalie Russell, a relationship recovery coach and star of the TV show My Mum, Your Dad. They discuss Natalie's journey, including her time on the show and her breakup with Paul. Natalie shares her insights on knowing when a relationship is over and the lessons she learned from being in the public eye. They also delve into attachment theory and ho...

Summary In this episode, Johnny Lawrence speaks with mindset and accountability coach Ryan Stephens. They discuss the importance of facing fears and stepping out of their comfort zones. Ryan shares his journey as a mindset coach and how he helps people challenge themselves to become better. They also talk about Ryan's initiatives, such as Wild Minds Gower and the Get After It Club, which aim to em...

In this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with the incredible Pat Divilly. Pat has been involved in the wellness industry for over fifteen years, starting with the fitness sector and later transitioning into mental, emotional, and relational wellness.  He is the host of the renowned podcast "The Pat Divilly Podcast" and the author of the bestselling book "Fit Mind."  Pat frequently...

During this episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with Kamran Bedi, the author of The Anxiety Antidote: How Awareness and Action Can Lead to Self-control and Inner Peace. Kamran is a life coach and specialises in anxiety and PTSD. He also trains and certifies other coaches. Kamran's toolbox includes Neuro-linguistic programming, Hypnosis, and Integral Eye Movement Therapy, and he will be sharin...

In this episode, I'll be chatting with Paul Weeden, a skilled counsellor, cognitive behavioural therapist and coach. He believes in integrating a variety of theoretical frameworks and theories to provide clients with a holistic understanding of good mental health and well-being from different perspectives.  Paul helps individuals change physical behaviours, addictions, and habits, with his sp...

In this episode, I have the privilege of speaking with renowned dating and relationship coach and three-time author Persia Lawson. Growing up, Persia’s parents struggled with drug addiction. To escape the challenging emotions, she focused on becoming an overachiever, and as part of her subconscious coping mechanism, she found herself leaning into an addiction to sex and love. She became well-pract...

In this episode, I'll be speaking with Amira Mansour, a Communication Expert who guides individuals and companies on effective communication with themselves and others. Effective communication is essential for building strong relationships that make us feel understood and content. Although we communicate all the time, few of us can do it well. With more than 12 years of experience in the corporate...

In this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Matt Young, a life and mindset coach based in London. Matt has spent the past 15 years studying top performers in physical and mental fields and has had the privilege of receiving coaching from some of the world's best coaches. Matt has a diverse background, having been a professional footballer for eight years and playing alongside full England...

In this episode, I’ll chat with Holly Matthews, a former TV actress, Ted X speaker, Life Coach, and founder of The Happy Me Project. Holly has established a solid social media following of over 40,000 followers across her platforms and over 3 million views on her award-winning YouTube Channel. She is the author of the No.1 best-selling book The Happy Me Project. In 2017, Holly’s husband Ross died...

In this episode, I am joined by Adeyemi Adeyosoye, a spiritual and executive coach who is also known as the energy guy. According to Adeyemi, attracting your dream life doesn't necessarily require new plans or strategies. Instead, he believes that it is essential to discover and commit to your soul's purpose and become skilled at channelling energy.  Adeyemi's journey has been remarkable: he...

In this episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with the chartered psychologist, social scientist, author and broadcaster, Dr Meg Arroll. Meg started her career in academia, focusing on medically unexplained conditions that leave people feeling lost, neglected and at sea in a world of symptoms, stigma and pain.   This passion for finding answers to questions that no doctors seem able to trea...

In this episode, I’m chatting with the author, psychotherapist and military mental resilience coach, James Elliott. James has over 6 years of coaching experience from National League Rugby teams to Paralympic rowers, from Special Forces Operators to vulnerable veterans. He has a wealth of knowledge in designing, developing and delivering mental resilience training programs, both group training and...

In this episode, I’m chatting with Katie McNicol. Katie is an ex-party girl binge drinker who stopped drinking three and a half years ago at just 24 years old.  She’s passionate about sobriety, has fallen in love with self-development, and uses social media influence to spread a message of encouragement, motivation, and a can-do mindset.  Katie has now decided to evolve her passion and h...

On this episode, I’m chatting with breathwork coach and founder of The Breath Space, Jamie Clements. Having discovered breathwork four years ago, the practice had a profound impact on him. Jamie found that significantly improved his physical and mental well-being, and helped him move through severe anxiety and panic attacks.  He truly believes that breathwork is the most universal, power...

In this episode, I’ll chat with the founder of MotherKind, Zoe Blaskey. Zoe has been on a path of self-enquiry and transformation since her anxious, depressive breakdown in her early 20s. She’s spent the last 15 years researching personal development, sitting in cold church halls in 12-step meetings, meditating with monks at sunrise, and dancing all dressed in white on an island in Sweden. She has...

On this episode, I’m excited to speak with Tj Power. Tj is a neuroscientist, international neuroscience speaker, and online mental health content creator who has delivered mental health training to over 10,000 people and is the co-founder of Neurify. He delivers highly engaging, gamified mental health training experiences and has built a new formula for mental health called DOSE. DOSE stands for D...

On this episode, I have the pleasure of chatting with an incredible musician best known as the live bass guitarist for Gorillaz, Seye Adelekan. For 15 years, Nigerian-born Seye has worked as a musician, writer, producer and film scorer and he’s also performed, recorded and written with artists such as Paloma Faith, Ellie Goulding, Birdy, Mumford and Sons, KT Tunstall, Noel Gallagher, Damon Albarn,...

In this episode, I'm chatting with author, meditation and energy healer, and anxiety specialist, Vicki Witherick. Vicki spent many years of her life in a very dark place battling her own mental health, but it was there that she discovered a natural way to heal and I began her well-being journey. For over a decade, Vicki has been working on her own self-healing journey and has studied and practised...

In this episode, I’ll be chatting with Quint Boa. Quint is the proud founder of Shoot You which supports companies in producing animation and video for business communications, including fourteen, 'Fortune 500' companies on their roster. Psychology has been a lifelong personal passion of Quint and this is evident in his use of animation to advance the delivery of mental health and well-being withi...

In this episode, I'm chatting with health and fitness competitor and coach, Kirstie George. Kirstie has set herself the mission to educate and support busy women to feel stronger, build confidence and lead happier healthy lifestyles. She became a personal trainer in 2018 after experiencing a life-changing event and following that, her own fitness journey. She was diagnosed with PTSD after experien...

Every year around this time, I feel drawn towards talking about sobriety and what's involved in being a non-drinker. In past years I have spoken with well-known specialists such as Mandy Manners, Kate Bailey and Sober Dave, all of which provide deeper insight into becoming alcohol-free. However, this year, and after many requests, I have decided to share a talk with my brother, Kris Lawrence, abou...