Thriving not Surviving

Keywords thriving, resilience, overcoming adversity, single motherhood, immigration journey, career transformation, mindset, purpose, healthcare, personal growth Summary In this deeply moving episode, Helen is joined by Dr Liliya, whose journey from rural Ukraine to becoming a private GP in London is nothing short of extraordinary. Raised by her grandmother on a farm without running water, Liliya’...

Keywords thriving, community, belonging, empowerment, motherhood, immigration, resilience, women in business, confidence, connection Summary In this deeply moving and inspiring episode, Helen is joined by Rukaya Chounwie (Ruki), founder of Together We Rise — a growing community created to support women, particularly those from ethnic minority backgrounds, to feel seen, supported, and empowered. Ru...

Keywords Thriving, hope, miracles, grace, faith, spirituality, free will, sovereignty, resilience, chronic illness, childhood hospitalisation, osteomyelitis, healing, prayer chain, intuition, clairaudience, clairsentience, memoir, creative process, hospice, grief, life after death, community, compassion, unconditional love, world peace, Unification Movement, cultural perspectives, meaning-making S...

Keywords trauma, voice, healing, self-expression, empowerment, nervous system, inner child, self-worth, growth, thriving Summary In this powerful episode, Helen is joined by Emma-Blue Rose, Filmmaker and Voice Alchemist who shares her deeply personal journey from silence and suppression to reclaiming her voice and stepping into her truth For much of her early life, Emma felt unseen, unheard, and d...

Keywords Thriving, trauma healing, grief, PTSD, addiction recovery, psychosis, EMDR, nervous system, voice healing, creativity, music, resilience, somatic healing, community, self-worth Summary In this deeply moving episode, Helen sits down with Ziggy Phoenix—singer, songwriter, and self-described “Creatrix”—to trace a life shaped by early loss, trauma, and profound turning points… and the fierce,...

Keywords Thriving, Near-Death Experience (NDE), lightning strike, hypnotherapy, regression therapy, nervous system regulation, safety, unconditional love, oneness, heart-led living, soul, ego, inner child, active listening, healing space, spirituality, autism, facilitated communication Summary In this episode, Helen speaks with master hypnotherapist and regression therapist Paul Aurand , whose lif...

Keywords workplace bullying, bullying, boundaries, standing up for yourself, confidence, self-worth, shame, guilt, gaslighting, healing, self-awareness, nervous system, intuition, trauma, support, sovereignty, thriving Summary In this powerful and deeply relatable episode, Helen is joined by Harinder Virdee , host of Belly Button Musings , to explore workplace bullying, fear-based leadership, and...

Keywords sobriety, self-love, mother-daughter healing, generational patterns, alcohol culture, accountability, meditation, mantra meditation, spirituality, crystals, nervous system, emotional availability, boundaries, conscious communication, Enchanted Minds Studio, healing relationships, recovery, self-discovery, thriving Summary In this heartfelt episode of Thriving Not Surviving , Helen is join...

Keywords thriving, surviving, grief, trauma, nervous system, chronic pain, breathwork, somatics, ADHD, authenticity, community, self-responsibility, healing, resilience, embodiment, conscious leadership, authentic relating, Spain, off-grid living, Biting Lemons Summary In this powerful episode of Thriving Not Surviving , Helen is joined by therapist and truth-teller Beth Hardwick, who shares an ex...

KEYWORDS: addiction recovery, sobriety, thriving not surviving, men’s mental health, masculinity, rehab, Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, boundaries, shadow work, plant medicine, trauma healing, grief, community support, personal growth, emotional wellbeing, recovery journey, Brave Man Project, resilience, self-worth SUMMARY:  In this deeply honest and powerful episode, Helen is joi...

Content note: This episode includes honest discussion of suicidal ideation and mental health challenges. Listener discretion advised and please take care while listening. Keywords ADHD, Autism, Mental Health, Hypnotherapy, Cacao Ceremony, Neurodiversity, Support Networks, Parenting, Community, Personal Growth Summary In this milestone Episode 50 of Thriving Not Surviving, Helen is joined by fellow...

Keywords thriving, surviving, community, beekeeping, personal growth, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, healing, spirituality, success, trauma, art, healing, portraits, health challenges, business success, personal turmoil, women in business, grief, motherhood, resilience, beekeeping, spirituality, community, self-worth, personal growth, bees, mindfulness, connection, organic food, mental health Summary In...

Keywords thriving, surviving, healing, self-love, intuitive healing, Reiki, personal growth, spirituality, trauma, empowerment Summary In this episode of Thriving Not Surviving, Helen is joined by intuitive healer, former nurse and fellow podcaster Beverley Holt, whose extraordinary life journey spans trauma, spiritual awakening, abusive relationships, spontaneous cancer remission, and a deep retu...

Keywords : holistic medicine, child development, sensory processing, dyslexia, ADHD, primitive reflexes, functional neurology, parenting, brain development, environmental factors Summary In this episode of Thriving Not Surviving, host Helen Valentino speaks with Lara Barnes about her journey supporting her son, Archie, who faced severe sensory processing difficulties and dyslexia. Lara shares her...

Keywords thriving, surviving, trauma, mentorship, healing, documentary, cinematography, social change, grief, community support Summary In this episode of 'Thriving Not Surviving', host Helen Valentino engages in a deep conversation with Ben Cole, an actor, filmmaker, and mentor. They explore Ben's journey from a challenging childhood, through the struggles of acting, to his eventual reinvention a...

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...