Thriving not Surviving

Keywords thriving, surviving, resilience, discipline, boxing, recovery, addiction, mindset, coaching, personal growth, accountability, small steps, 1 percent better, purpose Summary In this episode of Thriving Not Surviving, Helen Valentino is joined by Bennie White, a coach, boxer, entrepreneur and podcaster, who shares his powerful journey from poverty, instability and addiction to discipline, p...

Keywords thriving, surviving, personal growth, relationships, health, wellness, self-discovery, kindness, morning routines, entrepreneurship Summary In this episode of Thriving Not Surviving , Helen Valentino is joined by Ildiko Sealey for a heartfelt and honest conversation about the journey from surviving to truly thriving. Ildiko shares her personal story of growth through relationships, includ...

Keywords sobriety, alcohol, recovery, Bee Sober, community, mental health, holistic practices, personal growth, podcast, wellness, sobriety, ADHD, rejection sensitivity disorder, family business, IPHM, mental health, personal growth, communication, financial awareness, holistic practices Summary: In this episode of Thriving Not Surviving , Helen Valentino is joined by Lisa Elsworth, founder of the...

Keywords / Themes Thriving not surviving, soul cartography, spirituality, neurodiversity, healing, personal growth, storytelling, self-advocacy, creative expression, relationships, adversity, wisdom, community, meaning and purpose Episode Summary In this episode of Thriving Not Surviving, Helen Valentino is joined by writer and soul cartographer Caroline Carey for a deeply human conversation about...

Summary - In this solo episode of Thriving Not Surviving , Helen Valentino shares the morning gratitude practice that anchors her through times of grief, transition and change. This living, one-take offering weaves together reflection, drumming (which sadly you can’t really hear ☹), chant, and gratitude for the natural world. The practice moves through connection with Mother Earth, the elements, t...

Keywords thriving, surviving, trauma, resilience, personal growth, Buddhism, storytelling, adventure, cultural experiences, empowerment Takeaways   · Thriving means having the tools and community for support. · Mary Gold's childhood was marked by dysfunction and challenges. · Traveling abroad shaped Mary Gold's perspective on life. · Surviving a traumatic experience in Som...

Keywords Obesity, depression, bariatric surgery, gastric band, gastric bypass, metabolic surgery, eating disorders, addiction transfer, sobriety parallels, mental health, body image, keeping weight off, Kio Method, transformation, resilience Summary In this episode of Thriving Not Surviving, host Helen Valentino speaks with actress, podcaster and weight-loss mentor Mel Harris about her extraordina...

Keywords meditation, spirituality, sobriety, personal growth, mental health, mindfulness, healing, transformation Summary In this conversation, Georgia Laurence shares her profound journey with meditation and spirituality, emphasizing their critical roles in her life and sobriety. She reflects on how meditation has been a life-saving practice and how spirituality has supported her sober journey. T...

 Keywords thriving, surviving, personal growth, spirituality, intuitive decision-making, healing, dragons, ancestral patterns, corporate challenges, playfulness Summary In this episode of Thriving Not Surviving, host Helen Valentino speaks with Emily Janda about her transformative journey from surviving to thriving. Emily shares her childhood experiences, the impact of ancestral patterns, and...

Keywords: infertility, miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, IVF, medical consent, abortion pill, adoption, childhood trauma, special-needs parenting, alcoholism, sobriety, Kundalini yoga, Amma (the hugging saint), Gabor Maté, Compassionate Inquiry, self-trust, forgiveness, resilience, thriving Summary: In this deeply moving episode, Denise Sohandev shares a decade-long journey from infertility and repe...

Keywords mental health, personal growth, resilience, memory loss, therapy, COVID-19, public speaking, purpose, burnout, recovery In this episode of Thriving Not Surviving , host Helen Valentino sits down with Gareth James-Ryan , who opens up about his profound journey of rebuilding life after a serious accident, memory loss, and mental health struggles. What began as a period of confusion and disc...

Keywords loneliness, community, mental health, chatty benches, support, connection, personal development, thriving, inspiration, storytelling Summary In this episode of Thriving Not Surviving, host Helen Valentino speaks with Aliya Musa about her transformative journey from personal loss to creating a community initiative called Hello Benches. After experiencing the death of her mother and the unr...

Keywords chronic pain, alternative therapies, kinesiology, reiki, emotional healing, India, healing centre, shamanism, music therapy, nature connection Summary In this episode of Thriving Not Surviving , Helen Valentino sits down with healer and musician Natalie Matos for an inspiring conversation about transforming pain into purpose. Natalie shares her deeply personal journey of living with chron...

Keywords surviving, thriving, spiritual awakening, meditation, self-worth, healing, emotional freedom techniques, miracles, self-discovery, transformation, spirit possession Summary In this episode of Thriving Not Surviving , Helen Valentino speaks with Claire Collard about her powerful journey from surviving to thriving. Claire opens up about early trauma, the healing path that followed, and the...

Keywords mental health, anxiety, depression, empathy, shamanism, Reiki, psychic abilities, healing, spirituality, community Summary In this episode of Thriving Not Surviving, host Helen Valentino speaks with Sydney, a shamanic healer and empath, about her journey through mental health challenges, including anxiety and depression. Sydney shares her experiences growing up in a family with mental hea...

Keywords thriving, surviving, personal growth, beauty standards, feminism, environmental awareness, sisterhood, resilience, empowerment, self-acceptance Summary In this episode of 'Thriving Not Surviving', Helen Valentino speaks with Elenice Faria about her journey from Brazil to London and back, embracing her natural beauty, and the societal pressures surrounding aging and appearance. They discus...

In this episode of Thriving Not Surviving , host Helen Valentino welcomes Sanna, a seasoned practitioner in somatic healing and trauma recovery. Together, they explore Sanna’s journey from moving through her own trauma to guiding others with powerful practices such as TRE (Trauma and Tension Release Exercises) and breathwork. The conversation highlights the importance of emotional release, the tra...

Keywords: Near-death experience, community support, emotional healing, authenticity, personal growth, living in the present, spiritual practices, trauma, vulnerability, gratitude Summary: In this episode of Thriving Not Surviving, host Helen Valentino speaks with Michael Brett, also known as Miracle Mike, who shares his incredible near-death experience and the profound impact it had on his life. M...

Keywords: Alcoholism, recovery, AA, addiction, mental health, personal stories, sobriety, blackouts, spirituality, overcoming challenges, self-discovery, community, support, 12 steps, parenting, self-worth, empowerment Summary: In this episode of Thriving Not Surviving , host Helen Valentino welcomes Melissa, her AA sponsor, to share her powerful story of recovery. Growing up in an alcoholic house...

Keywords thriving, surviving, personal growth, childhood trauma, education, spirituality, Reiki, social work, children's books, emotional healing, authorship, children's books, imagination, healing, education, creativity, emotional support, community, workshops, empowerment Takeaways Experiences in orphanages highlight the need for compassion. Angels and spiritual guides are present in our lives....

Keywords thriving, surviving, trauma, transformation, self-worth, authenticity, healing, music, community, empowerment, transformation, healing, spirituality, self-reflection, social media, emotional health, visualization, personal growth, connection, empowerment Summary In this episode of Thriving Not Surviving, host Helen Valentino speaks with Emmah Tubmen, a folk musician and embodiment coach,...

Keywords drumming, women's health, endometriosis, empowerment, healing, community, cycles, retreats, self-discovery, passion Summary In this episode of 'Thriving Not Surviving', Helen Valentino interviews Melonie Syrett, a passionate advocate for women's health and empowerment through drumming. Melonie shares her personal journey from suffering with endometriosis to discovering the healing power o...

Episode Overview; In this candid conversation, Robin Harford—forager, ethnobotanical researcher, and founder of Eatweeds —sits down with host Helen Valentino to explore how the wild can help us heal. Robin traces a life arc that begins in a violent, addiction‑scarred childhood, detours through the DIY punk scene and guerrilla self‑publishing, collapses under the weight of substance abuse, and fina...

Keywords: mental health, addiction recovery, ayahuasca, personal development, men’s work, community support, spiritual healing, brotherhood, thriving not surviving, resilience Summary In this episode of Thriving Not Surviving, host Helen Valentino speaks with Naoki Nayati, a suicide survivor and founder of The Brotherhood, a men's organization focused on healing and personal development. Naoki sha...

Keywords: Internal Family Systems, IFS, trauma healing, psychedelics, mental health, personal growth, meditation, unburdening, self-energy, thriving, Ibogaine, healing, integration, therapy, shamanism, ketamine Summary: In this episode of Thriving Not Surviving , host Helen Valentino is joined by Michelle Glass — IFS practitioner, educator, and author — for a powerful conversation about trauma hea...