Unwind with Poppy Jamie

NEW SERIES! I love astrology as a tool for reflection and as it's been so helpful for me, I thought I'd launch an astrological forecast series! Each month, world leading astrologists will share a short update on the energy of the month and how we can best use it to thrive, grow and prosper! Do let me know your thoughts and if this is the sort of content you enjoy and want more of, always love your...

Hello and welcome back to the Not Perfect podcast!! We have hit series 5 and I couldn't be happier to be launching with the wonderful and truly brilliant Dr Guy Winch! Guy is a psychologist and the author of best selling books… Emotional First Aid - https://www.guywinch.com/books/emotional-first-aid/ How to Fix a Broken Heart - https://www.guywinch.com/books/how-to-fix-a-broken-heart/ The Squeaky...

This week we celebrated World Mental Health Day! In light of this special day, this week's episode breaks down the easiest ways we can manage our mental health and tips to become a better support for others. My guest is the wonderful author of The Mind Medic, Dr Sarah Vohra. Please find Dr Sarah Vohra on instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/themindmedic/?hl=en Please find Dr Sarah's The Mind...

Ever wondered what a Chakra really is? Why they are important? What they affect? Or HOW they affect our energy and HOW we can make sure they are working for us? This episode breaks down everything you need to know about energy and Chakras. Ambi Kavanagh has been a mentor of mine for many years and was one of the first to teach me how to meditate!! In this episode, we talk about her brilliant debut...

On today's show we have a real hero of mine, Dr James Doty. Dr Doty is one of the world leaders in compassion research, a clinical professor in the Department of Neurosurgery at Stanford University School of Medicine and also the founder and director of the Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education at Stanford University of which His Holiness the Dalai Lama is the founding benefact...

After many messages from you all about how much you enjoyed the episode with mindset and life performance coach Polly Bateman…. She is back! With more wisdom and in this episode we dive into how to get out of a rut, and manifest your greatness!  Please follow and reach out to Polly here: https://thepollybateman.com Find Polly on instagram on here: https://www.instagram.com/thepollybateman/ A...

On today’s show I have Danielle Beinstein, a psychological and intuitive astrologer and the founder of the Cosmic Compass. She uses astrology to provide tools for growth, expansion and self discovery through her readings, groups and workshops. In this episode we run through the basics of astrology. Why it's important? How it works? Where it came from? How we can use astrology in our own lives for...

You guys are in for a really interesting episode about psychology and food… This weeks interview is with the author, speaker and diet industry disruptor, Dana James who is is a triple certified nutritionist, functional medicine practitioner and cognitive behavioural therapist. She takes a rare approach to women’s weight loss by putting self-worth and personality types at the centre of the conversa...

Wow and just more Wow. There are those books that arrive and are so powerful, they challenge your outlook, teach you new things and leave you better than when you started. This week's show is diving into one of those books, Maybe You Should Talk To Someone with the author Lori Gottlieb. In the show we discuss letting go of the past, breaking patterns, heartbreak, love and managing life. Most impor...

Ever wondered which essential oil helps soothe anxiety, helps you sleep or boots your immune system? Find out on today’s show. During this week’s episode, I have aromatherapy expert, Christina Salcedas, Global Director for Education and Wellbeing at Aromatherapy Associates, to dive into the benefits of essential oil. This is a hugely personal topic for me because my parents have a lavender farm so...

Wow, this episode is spine chilling and eye opening! On today’s show I'm speaking with a global expert on narcissism (a topic I have been fascinated by and longing to dive in deeper). My special guest is Dr Ramani - best selling author, clinical psychologist, professor of psychology and media expert. Dr Ramani breaks down narcissism in a way you can easily understand and if you're like me, this ep...

Do you play enough in life? After listening to this episode maybe you should prioritise playing more!  Dr Shimi Kang is an award-winning, Harvard-trained psychiatrist, best selling author and speaker on how to incorporate more play, passion and purpose into our lives. Dr. Kang has helped thousands of children, teens, and adults transform their lives through her books, ted talks and practice.&...

Feeling disconnected from your body, feelings and desires? Looking for more intimacy with others and yourself? This week I have a goddess on the show, the author of The Wild Women’s Way, Michaela Boehm, who guides us through a reconnection process. Michaela is a global teacher in all things intimate from tantra, to sex and relationships. Michaela has over 30 thousand clinical counciling hours with...

When did we begin to rely on crystals for healing rituals? What is the significance of crystals? Why are we gravitating to these stones more than ever? On today's show we have the jewellery historian, stylist and British Vogue's jewellery editor for twenty years, Carol Woolton. Carol is a complete expert in stones, jewels and gems and we dive into her new beautiful book, The New Stone Age, explori...

Freedom is on the other side of fear, but how do we get there? Ready to release your fear and finally step into your power? On todays show, I have the psychologist, author, doctor of sports psychology and culture coach Dr Pippa Grange - she works with elite sports and businesses internationally improving mindset, performance and community,. She worked with the England football team closely during...

In this special episode, recorded LIVE with the Arts Club Dover Street London, I am chatting to Julia Samuel, the best selling author of Grief Works, one of the leading voices on managing grief globally. We discuss the idea of change, from grief to new beginnings and how to navigate them better. Julia has just released her latest book This Too Shall Pass - Stories of Change, Crisis and Hopeful Beg...

On todays show I am speaking to Kathleen booker aka the Jedi of calm. She is a spiritual coach, thought leader and Certified Conscious Connected Breath-work practioner. I first met Kathleen a couple of years ago and can testify her work is magical. I will never forget the moment she took me through my first breath work practice and placed her hands upon my back. In this episode we talk about the p...

On today's show we dive into the world of astrology and I ask world renowned Kabbalistic astrologer Ruth Nahmias to teach us how we can use the wisdom behind the signs to navigate our relationships better, especially when it comes to communication. Ruth teaches all over the world and began her study of Kabbalah in 1989. Since that time, she has drawn on the wisdom handed down through this 2,000-ye...

Today I am speaking to Nurse Courtney, a board certified advanced holistic nurse, public health nurse in the states and a nurse coach who specialises in the integration of science, spirit, sacred activism and plant medicine into public health. In today's episode we talk about what it means to be a medium and speak to the other side. Nurse Courtney has recently been overwhelmed with messages from p...

On today's show, I interview Mindset & Performance Coach, Author and Thought Leader Polly Bateman. In today’s episode we are talking about how you can let go of the past, especially loosen the grip to all those "should of, would have, could have, if only..." thoughts. We are the sum of our past experiences but our future doesn’t need to be. I hope you enjoy todays chat, Polly has helped me alo...

Welcome to this week's episode with Heather Lilleston, founder of Yoga for Bad People, Yoga trainer and teacher and host of wellness retreats globally. I first met Heather in Mexico and she has stayed a close friend and mentor since our first encounter. Heather observes the world and reflects on human behaviour and cultural forces in a way that extracts wisdom and teaching that leaves you thinking...

On today's show I have Dr Christiane Northrup, an author, doctor and complete inspiration who has shaped my life since I first read her books when I was a teenager. Dr Northrup pioneered a movement for over 40 years educating millions around the world about uniting the mind, body, emotions and spirit.  Today, we are talking about her New York Times best-selling book, Women’s Bodies, Wome...

Is the answer to understanding ourselves better in Human Design? Today's episode is with Human Design expert Jenna Zoe. She explains what this approach means, why it was created and how by using it you can unlock answers to questions you've been looking for. Stuck wondering what job to do? Why there's tension in your relationship? Why your digestion never seems to settle? I know this seems like a...

Hello and welcome to a special episode of the Not Perfect podcast with Kate Spies, Editor Chief of Well + Good, one of the leading health and wellness online magazines that guide millions globally to a healthier way of life. In this episode we discuss what it means to be a leader, Kate shares her work from home tips, how she stays well whilst managing a big team and notes on what content trends sh...

On today’s show I have a true idol of mine, the psychologist and New York Times Best Selling author Dr Rick Hanson. He has been a true leader in the entire positive neuroscience movement and I have spent years reading his books (Hardwiring Happiness, Resilient, Buddha’s brain, Just one thing and his latest Neurodharma ).  I couldn’t recommend his work more! We speak about whether science...