The Tropic Pianist Gamer’s Podcast

It's been nearly 7 years since I started networking, and things have evolved since then. Some networking groups come to a natural end, but I like to belong to some thing in that ilk, so I like to join a mixture of online and in person things, and it's nice to see the Anglesey opportunities are growing too <3 And it's not just about networking, it's also about trying new things a...

It's the month I turned 40, so I made it my mission to find a guest who also happened to turn 40 in the month of June, so when Tasha piped up that she turned 40 this month in a networking group, I knew she was my person <3 I was so happy when she said yes! In this episode we discuss how she feels about becoming 40, what she's learnt, what she's looking forward to or not! And how she...

It's just 3 days until I turn 40! It's a milestone worth celebrating, as the last milestone (30) I was still deep in my anxiety disorder. I talk about reflecting, lessons learnt, what I'm looking forward to (or not) and the importance of finding somewhere to truly belong.

This month I'm talking to Michele about frequencies and how they can help every bit of life. "I’m Michele, founder of Lumo Wellness. An award winning business Lumo was created from one simple belief: wellbeing should feel accessible, supportive, and able to fit into real life. My journey into frequency wellness started through my own healing. After navigating trauma, estrangement from my...

Every May I circle back to my book, as that's the whole reason this podcast exists. Going from surviving to thriving, remembering how far I've come, and what I'm looking forward to!

This month I like to dedicate to Neurodiversity, so what better guest to have than Joanne, the Neuroinclusive Consultant! In this episode we chat about what being Neuroinclusive actually looks like, some earlier experiences, and how Joanne helps others make their spaces more neuroinclusive. https://www.linkedin.com/in/joannegibsonneuroinclusiveconsultant/

Originally when I set up as a piano tutor, I wanted to appeal to anyone and everyone, I chanced saying I specialised in teaching older adults because it meant more daytime slots, but that backfired within the first year! I bumbled through until 2025, before realising what my actual niche was. Now clarity is 100%! And it's all due to Neurodiversity <3

Danielle Beardmore-Easson is a legal business co-founder and lifestyle entrepreneur building at the intersection of law, leadership, and legacy. After overcoming a dyslexia diagnosis that challenged her confidence in numbers, she now empowers others to protect their future, lead boldly, and design lives rooted in freedom and purpose. In this episode we talk about living with dyslexia, and how she...

Talking this month about maths, how I used to have a photographic memory, and how I lost my "gift" of maths by the time I was 17... And also how I still use maths now, despite everyone at school saying maths was pointless because no one uses it in real life! For Pi Day (3/14 in American :P)

This month I'm talking to Jolanda about being childless. This is a topic that still has a lot of stigma about it, so it's important to cover it. It was also interesting because myself and Jolanda have completely opposite life experiences! Jolanda is a certified coach and the founder of ThrivingWithout Kids , a community for childless women. She knows about the pressureof ‘having to make a...

In this episode I talk about "not" choosing to become a mum. But also choosing it. The plight of being anxious about being pregnant, and how I was originally incapable of making big life choices... how I got through the pregnancy, and how for this part of my life, CBT did actually work.

This month I'm talking to Heather Palfreyman. Heather was one of my main influences who helped me in the early days of my self development journey, I love seeing her journey too! We met in lockdown at a virtual networking event. Heather is a Home Educating Mum of two, owner of More Than Just Mum and a Leader with UW. She is passionate about helping others achieve their goals and dreams through...

This month I'm talking about my word of the year, over the years, and what they've meant to me (or not in some cases!) And why this year's word is FUN! (and a culmination of all the past ones too) https://tropicpianistgamer.co.uk

This month I'm talking to Jackie Hall about her memories of Christmas in Germany, and how it differs to the way Christmas works in the UK. Jackie is a Holistic therapist, wellbeing mentor, crafter & best-selling author—supporting others to live with balance, clarity, and care through natural, heart-led routines.

This episode I talk about the traditions my family held, the pattern that caused meltdowns in my first employed job, the kid hating his first Christmas dinner, and how I'm breaking the traditions this year. Because this year has been different in many ways, may as well finish it off differently!

As a nod to Men's Mental Health and International Men's Day (19th) I chatted to guest Aaron Solly about his movement to help others who feel stuck, as he has extensive lived experience of mental health struggles, which he overcame taking the lessons with him as he went along. Aaron SollyMental Wellness Coach | Author | Founder of Engage Coaching GroupFor many years, Aaron struggled with lo...

It's Men's Mental Health Awareness Month this month, so ahead of my guest, I'm talking about mental health in my family. When I met Dr G he was always the calm one against my stress! we're a lot more balanced now, and I've learnt a lot along the way, and we're able to communicate more efficiently about mental health (both ways) But Men's Mental Health is still very much...

This month's guest is Hali Jafari, a multi passionate creative, who flits between things, but found success in multiple outlets before settling into what she does now. Hali Jafari is a Creative Business Strategist who helps multi-passionate entrepreneurs build businesses that align creativity, purpose, and profit.

It's World Mental Health Day today, which marks exactly 3 years since this podcast began! But what I uncovered last month, were the stubborn bits of anxiety that were hiding in my subconscious and blocking my mindset.. Explore with me, and don't forget to check in on your friends <3

This month I'm talking to guest Angela Hodgson about how her experiences led her to helping business owners find their purpose and passion. How she came from burnout to brilliance. And how she manages a balance being mum to two neurodivergent kids! Free quiz here: https://igniteimprovement.co.uk/quizConnect with her here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelahodgson/

This month's topic is spinning plates! How many times has someone asked how you manage to spin all the plates? Or warned you not to try spinning all the plates? I've been asked/told many times over the years, but it only stopped me while I was anxious. When I found my confidence, I realised that it's ok to want to do all the things, as long as it's not simultaneously obviously! I like balance, a b...

This month's guest was Laura Teare-Jones. Laura Teare-Jones is a hormone and mindset coach and business mentor. Laura's journey into this space has been deeply influenced by her own experiences and challenges. For the past decade, she has dedicated her work to supporting women with their wellbeing, helping them to be kinder to themselves and to prioritise their own needs, and over the last year, h...

This month's topic is around Imposter Syndrome, and Self doubt, which is a common topic for anyone on their self development journey. The interesting thing being I don't have an inner dialogue, but with a previous anxiety disorder, was it always like that? Listen to this episode to find out! Join the discussion in https://www.facebook.com/groups/tropicpianistgamer

This month I'm chatting to Jan Ockenden. "I'm Jan - I'm a personal power coach and therapist. A qualified and highly experienced psychotherapist with a twist. I blend traditional therapy with coaching, NLP and energy practices to support deep lasting change. My passion is working with women to help them love themselves fiercely and show up unapologetically as the woman they know t...

Talking about our cycles... whatever stage of life you're at, you'll have a cycle. The most obvious one is the menstrual cycle, but even if you don't menstruate, your energy comes in ebbs and flows. I'm seen as high energy most of the time, but I'm honestly not. I went from battling through every month, to being more mindful about what my body went through, and now give space to my body when I nee...