Tranquil Awakenings

In today’s episode of the Tranquil Awakenings Podcast, Debbie will be in conversation with Mand Black who specialises in laughter yoga, believing that when we embrace laughter and joy, it not only helps us to feel better emotionally, but also benefits the body.   Mand discovered laughter yoga when she went in search of a way to support herself with a terminal secondary cancer diagnosis in 201...

In today’s episode of the Tranquil Awakenings Podcast, Debbie will be in conversation with Michael Daw, who has recently completed his PhD in parapsychology, his study focussing on the impact that vegetarianism, veganism, and fasting has on spirituality and psychic phenomenon.   During this conversation, Mike discusses his reasoning for adopting a vegan diet and the benefit that this had on h...

In today’s episode of the Tranquil Awakenings Podcast, Debbie will be in conversation with Amanda Whitehead, who after years of suffering with irritable bowel syndrome, a sluggish liver, and SIBO (small intestinal bacteria overgrowth), turned to learning about alternative methods of healing, analysing what she chose to put into her body, both with the foods that she ate and the thoughts she allowe...

In today’s episode of the Tranquil Awakenings Podcast, Debbie will be in conversation with Jo Dyer, a flower essence practitioner who believes in the importance of connecting in with your true self, your creativity, and your inspiration.   After leaving a career in education, Jo became a gardener, exploring the unique essence of the plants she worked with. Over time, this passion grew, and sh...

In today’s episode of the Tranquil Awakenings Podcast, Debbie will be in conversation with David Harrison who is a wildlife photographer who has a passion for being on Safari.   As a young adult, David’s first experience on safari was transformational. Life however continued and his passion got put on the back burner as he went into a career in sales.  In time however, he began to suffer...

In today’s episode of the Tranquil Awakenings Podcast, Debbie will be in conversation with Peter Wall, a retired hypnotherapist of 22 years, who during his career assisted individuals with many things including overcoming phobias and habits, his particular love being past life regression work.   During this conversation, Peter shares how he came to be a hypnotherapist, recalling tales from hi...

In today’s episode of the Tranquil Awakenings Podcast, Debbie will be in conversation with Dr Piero Calvi-Parisetti, a medical doctor, who upon hearing an anecdote about his wife experiencing poltergeist activity, began to investigate research indicating survival beyond death.   Through his personal journey of using cognitive behavioural therapy to overcome depression, Piero discovered that b...

In today’s episode of the Tranquil Awakenings Podcast, Debbie will be in conversation with Dave Carson who is a hypnotherapist and Integral Eye Movement Therapist who creates subliminal recordings and helps clients to understand their self-talk and how this can be transformed to help them live more fulfilling lives.   During this discussion Dave, highlights the importance of learning to commu...

In today’s episode of the Tranquil Awakenings Podcast, Debbie will be in conversation with Nicola Ellwood who is a Master Coach and NLP Master Practitioner.   From an early age Nicola discovered that she had the innate skill of communicating effectively with others; something which was nurtured within her professional career, as she acquired skills in personal and leadership development. Thro...

In today’s episode of the Tranquil Awakenings Podcast, Debbie will be in conversation with Nicky and Sharon, who upon meeting felt an instant connection to one another.   After struggling with feelings of depression and subsequently having a breakdown, Nicky turned to crystals to assist with her recovery. As she started to recover, she began to share her knowledge with others, Sharon stumblin...

In today’s episode of the Tranquil Awakenings Podcast, Debbie will be in conversation with Joanna Waddell who is a counsellor, and a breathwork and meditation teacher.   After rushing around and attempting to do it all, Joanna became ill with chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS). As she began to search for answers to assist with her recovery, she came to realise that we are encouraged to spend s...

In today’s episode of the Tranquil Awakenings Podcast, Debbie will be in conversation with Samantha Dolling who is a medical herbalist, reader, energy healer, and witch.   During their discussion Sam notes how she has been drawn into researching the lives of witches throughout history and has developed a calling to heal the witch wound within herself and within others. Sam highlights that the...

In today’s episode of the Tranquil Awakenings Podcast, Debbie will be in conversation with Stuart Kerry, a Reiki Master who has a passion for helping others to recognise their own healing potential and innate wisdom through the power of reiki.   Stuart came to Reiki 16 year ago when his wife had a treatment. Upon seeing instant improvement, they embarked upon their reiki training journey, set...

In today’s episode of the Tranquil Awakenings Podcast, Debbie will be in conversation with John Bowtell who helps individuals explore their emotions through the use of drama and play using developmental transformations.   Through his theatre background, John became aware of dramatherapy, a type of psychotherapy; and how the intentional use of drama techniques and ideas could assist in the the...

In today’s episode of the Tranquil Awakenings Podcast, Debbie will be in conversation with Nawab Pasnak, the head of the International Sufi Movement.   During this conversation Nawab will discuss how he came to learn about the Sufi movement and how this led him to be a seeker of wisdom as he embarked on a process of purification, unlearning preconceptions and dogmas that he had been carrying...

In today’s episode of the Tranquil Awakenings Podcast, Debbie will be in conversation with Carol and Don Harradine who practice Tai Chi, Qigong, and a range of Malaysian arts.   A number of years ago Carol suffered an injury during a sword fencing competition. Looking for gentle exercise to aid her recovery, she stumbled upon a Tai Chi class. After they both attended the classes, they were am...

In today’s episode of the Tranquil Awakenings Podcast, Debbie will be in conversation with Heidi Dawson, a coach and therapeutic practitioner who works with both individuals and within the corporate world. As part of what she does, she works alongside her team of horses to help others to heal and learn about themselves as they explore a range of different areas such as social and emotional develop...

In today’s episode of the Tranquil Awakenings Podcast, Debbie will be in conversation with Emma Chandler, a bodywork practitioner who specialises in massage and yoga, looking at how the nervous system interplays with the muscles and joints.   Emma always had a passion for helping others, initially wanting to train as a nurse, however opting to study chiropractic’s. After suffering from a brok...

In today’s episode of the Tranquil Awakenings Podcast, Debbie will be in conversation with Laura, who holds women’s and men’s circles, giving individuals the opportunity to share their deepest thoughts, loves and fears within a safe space so that they can heal and grow.   Laura believes that through individual and group healing we also influence the timeline of the collective. In this upbeat...

In today’s episode of the Tranquil Awakenings Podcast, Debbie will be in conversation with Ana who reads the tarot. Ana, who is from Brazil, was brought up to explore various healing traditions, her father being a healer within their community. From a young age, this opened her up to the complexities of how our energy and intentions have an impact on our wellbeing.   When Ana was first guided...

In today’s episode of the Tranquil Awakenings Podcast, Debbie will be in conversation with Zoe Smart who is a creative mindful practitioner who works with children to access and understand their feelings and emotions, using mindfulness-based practices to assist with this.   During this conversation Zoe highlights that we all have our struggles and difficulties, but we are not taught how to ef...

In today’s episode of the Tranquil Awakenings Podcast, Debbie will be in conversation with David, a yoga practitioner who is also an experienced nurse and mental health practitioner.   David initially began his yoga practice for fitness, in time noticing that the benefits went way beyond this, assisting with mental and emotional wellbeing, and spiritual connection.   During this conversa...

In today’s episode of the Tranquil Awakenings Podcast, Debbie will be in conversation with Jacqui Marsh an intuitive reader who attends and organises Mind, Body and Spirit Events.   Whilst suffering from anxiety Jacqui became interested initially in crystals, obtaining an extensive collection. During this time, to help with her anxiety Jacqui would play cards. It was suggested to her that she...

In today’s episode of the Tranquil Awakenings Podcast, Debbie will be in conversation with Gary Whitt, The Urban Monk, who works with individuals to educate them on the journey to well-being and enlightenment.   Gary, whilst serving in the police force, was a self-professed functioning alcoholic and narcissist, blaming other people and external situations for his problems. Upon travelling acr...

In today’s episode of the Tranquil Awakenings Podcast, Debbie will be in conversation with Vanya Mander who is a Leadership Development and Transformation Coach who is passionate about helping people become better communicators and leaders by increasing their emotional and social intelligence as a first step.   Growing up, Vanya loved learning different languages. As she developed this skill,...