The Wellness Within

If you feel like you’re doing everything right – you’re getting your morning sunlight, drinking your greens, meditating and doing all the wellness hacks - but still feel flat, burnt out or like something’s just off , this episode is for you. In today’s episode, I’m sharing a recent masterclass I shared on nervous system regulation, a key piece of healing that so often gets overlooked.  I’ll b...

Today I’m joined by Farzana Ali, a certified trauma-informed sound healing practitioner, to explore how sound healing can support nervous system regulation and help you feel safe in your body. We unpack what sound healing is, how it works both physically and energetically, and how it’s evolved into a modern wellness practice. Farzana shares how sound can calm the nervous system, help shift the bod...

What if your nervous system held the key to healing, but no one ever taught you how to work with it? In today’s episode, I’m joined by Sophie Hascher, a neuroscientist and neurofeedback practitioner, for a powerful conversation on nervous system regulation, trauma recovery and the role neurofeedback can play in helping us feel safe in our bodies again. We explore what the nervous system is, why it...

Today I’m sharing something a little different - while I often explore theory and tools for healing and regulation within these solo episodes, this time I’m pulling back the curtain on the specific nervous system routines that support me in my every day life, and how I work these into my daily routines. These are the practices I rely on to stay regulated, grounded, and connected to that wellness w...

*Click here for your EFT tapping handout* When you think about resilience, what comes to mind? We often talk about resilience in terms of ‘pushing through’ or ‘toughing it out’ but it’s more about your capacity to prepare from, recover from and adapt to stress, challenges or adversity.   In today’s episode, I’m sharing my recent masterclass on Resilience, and breaking down what it really...

You know those moments when your mind is racing, your chest feels tight, and you’re either stuck in spiralling thoughts or running on autopilot? Whether you’ve struggled with 3AM insomnia, pre-meeting anxiety, or an invisible weight you can’t quite name, then this episode is for you. Today, I’m exploring EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique), also known as tapping - a powerful, science-backed too...

If you've ever found yourself feeling wired but exhausted, driven but disconnected, this episode is for you. Today I’m digging into the hidden cost of hustle culture - the pressure to do more, achieve more, and push through no matter the toll on your mind and body.   While ‘hustle’ is often glorified, the reality is that the chronic stress and nervous system dysregulation that comes with this...

So many of us are operating on stress responses we don’t even realize we have. patterns that once might have helped us cope or succeed, but are now quietly fuelling burnout, overwhelm, and disconnection. In today’s episode, I explore what I call stress signatures - the unconscious nervous system adaptations that shape how you show up under pressure. These patterns aren’t personality traits or flaw...

If you're someone who’s constantly on the go, highly productive, and high achieving, it can be surprisingly difficult to tell when your nervous system is out of balance. In today’s episode, I’m talking about nervous system dysregulation - what it is, how it can silently build up over time, and the hidden signs that high performers often miss. We often associate dysregulation with full-blown panic...

We often focus so much on strengthening our bodies - going to the gym, moving our muscles, building physical stamina - but what about our minds? What are you doing to train your thoughts, regulate yourself and become more resilient?   In today’s episode, I’m diving into the concept of mental fitness, something that is just as essential as physical fitness when it comes to showing up strong, c...

Life has a way of throwing curveballs, but what if you could train your mind to meet them with more strength, calm, and clarity? In today’s episode, I’m diving into one of the most powerful yet often overlooked tools for building resilience, and something that has been a game-changer for me personally - visualisation.   Visualisation isn’t just a productivity hack or a law of attraction gimmi...

Today I’m joined by Dr. Wendy Harris, an innovative addiction and trauma specialist who integrates the Compassionate Inquiry psychotherapeutic approach, yoga and meditation, and evidence-based practice into her work. She is also one of the founding facilitators of Compassionate Inquiry and the director of the Addiction and Recovery Specialization at Antioch University Los Angeles. In this episode...

Today I’m joined by Sara Bowcutt, Managing Director of Women for Women International, a global organisation supporting women survivors of war to rebuild their lives through social and economic empowerment. Sara shares the powerful and deeply moving stories of women who have lived through conflict in countries such as Afghanistan, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Nigeria, and Rwanda. We explore ho...

Stress is a given in life - whether it’s the pressures of daily responsibilities, challenges at work, or personal struggles such as navigating a plan B or dealing with chronic illness - but what separates those who thrive under pressure from those who crumble is resilience .   Resilience isn’t something you’re born with, it’s a skill you develop, and it’s often through overcoming adversity an...

In this episode of The Wellness Within , I sit down with Dr. Samuel Mann, a physician and hypertension expert, to explore the profound connection between repressed emotions and our physical health. Dr. Mann shares his groundbreaking perspective on how unresolved emotions - ones we’re not even aware of - can contribute to conditions like hypertension, chronic fatigue syndrome, migraines, and more....

Do you ever feel like you aren’t good enough? And that no matter how hard you try, self-doubt and your inner critic hold you back? If so, you’re not alone. But here’s the truth - confidence isn’t something you either have or don’t have, it’s something you can build, no matter what life throws your way.   In today’s episode, I explore what confidence really is (and what it’s not) and why self-...

Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed by your thoughts or emotions, unsure of how to process them? If so, journaling could be a powerful tool to help you untangle those feelings and unlock a deeper understanding of yourself on your healing journey. In today’s episode, I explore the many benefits of journaling, and the profound impact it can have on processing emotions, reducing stress, building resili...

Have you ever felt trapped by the relentless grip of perfectionism? If so, you’re not alone and today we’re going to be exploring how you can nurture self-compassion to break free from the pressures of perfectionism. We’ll be unpacking the concepts of perfectionism and self-compassion, exploring the dangers of tying self-worth to perfectionism, and discussing how you can practice more self-compass...

With our work lives more demanding than ever and the pressures of family and personal commitments adding to the load, burnout has become an increasingly important topic. In today’s episode, I’m joined by Emma Matthews, a former senior leader in financial services whose high-flying career came to a halt when she hit severe burnout in 2017. What followed was a long and difficult recovery - one that...

Have you ever wondered why some people seem to bounce back from challenges with ease, emerging stronger, whilst others struggle to recover? Resilience isn’t just something you’re born with - it’s a skill that can be built, strengthened, and nurtured over time. And the good news is, no matter what you’re dealing with right now, you have the power to rewire your brain for resilience. In this episode...

In this episode of The Wellness Within Podcast , I sit down with Karly Arber, a business founder, mentor and CEO who has built a life of purpose, freedom and impact after facing hardship and hitting her rock bottom.  Karly’s story is one of resilience, reinvention, and redefining success on her own terms. She opens up about her pivotal year in 2018 when her world was turned upside down by an...

Today’s episode is an important one, exploring a topic that comes up with nearly all of my clients; overwhelm. Not the overwhelm of a busy schedule, but the kind that arises when life gives you an unexpected turn and throws you off balance, or when you’re dealt a setback you didn’t see coming. In this episode, I explore exactly what overwhelm is, what’s happening in your nervous system when it tak...

In this episode of The Wellness Within , I sit down with Kiki Kirby, whose remarkable journey takes us through some of life’s most challenging experiences, including grief, severe burnout, a stage 4 cancer diagnosis and a complex fertility journey. Despite these trials, Kiki has redefined her understanding of wellness, cultivated resilience and found strength in the face of adversity.  In thi...

In this episode, we’re diving into the important topic of nervous system regulation - what it is, why it matters, and the small, simple steps you can take today to get started - providing you with practical steps to start bringing balance back to your body. Whether you’re feeling stuck in a state of anxiety, emotional numbness or chronic stress, understanding how your autonomic nervous system work...

In this episode of The Wellness Within , I’m joined by Sarah Littlefair, a somatic practitioner and hypnotherapist whose inspiring story is testament to resilience, healing and the power of living authentically.  Sarah Littlefair is a Somatic Practitioner specialising in somatic stress release, integrative hypnotherapy & coaching. She combines modalities to help people heal burnout &...