Addiction isn't the problem; it's a solution the subconscious found to deal with something deeper. But what if there was a way to address that deep-seated need, creating permanent freedom instead of temporary fixes?

Welcome back to HypnoGeeks! We're diving into the cutting-edge of healing, where solution-focused techniques meet trauma-informed care to redefine transformation.

In this truly inspiring episode, we sit down with Cormac Colleran (Creator of the powerful ICAAN Method from Ireland) and Dr. Jodie Solberg (International best-selling author and founder of the RESTORE Process for Trauma from the US). Together, they are the co-founders of the SFTI Hypnosis Academy and share over 40 years of combined experience helping thousands heal from trauma, anxiety, addiction, and unwanted patterns.

This conversation is close to the host’s heart, and you’ll discover the World-First protocol they’ve created that is empowering practitioners to create lasting change at the subconscious level.

In this transformative episode, you will learn:

•  The Core Driver: Why Dr. Jodie says, "Trauma is often the hidden driver behind addictive patterns," and how their approach helps clients finally release what's been holding them back.
•  The Solution, Not the Problem: How Cormac’s perspective "Addiction isn’t the problem, it’s the solution," opens the door to authentic, sustainable freedom.
•  The SFTI Difference: A breakdown of how the blend of Solution-Focused and Trauma-Informed care makes change not just possible, but inevitable.
•  Identity Over Habit: Why helping a client shift their core identity is infinitely more powerful than simply addressing a behaviour or habit.
•  Language of Healing: The critical distinction between "temptation" and "craving," and the protocol they use for "washing away temptation."

This is essential listening for hypnotherapists, coaches, or anyone looking to understand the deepest roots of addiction and anxiety. Get ready for a conversation that's not only informative but truly transformational.

Join the movement to empower practitioners with confidence.

Let's welcome Cormac and Jodie to the show!

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This podcast is sponsored by The Northern College of Clinical Hypnotherapy
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In this episode of Hypnogeeks, Amanda chats with her friend and colleague Nicola Barragry — clinical hypnotherapist, Reiki Master, and creator of HypnoFlow. Nicola’s inspiring story weaves together family life, personal loss, career shifts, and a lifelong commitment to helping others.

From supporting her community as a teacher, council worker, and crisis advisor, to stepping fully into holistic healing, Nicola has built a unique toolkit that blends hypnotherapy, Reiki, and the Energy Alignment Method. She now runs two powerful initiatives: HypnoFlow, a year-long programme for clearing resistance and aligning subconscious beliefs, and Circles of Support, safe spaces where carers and community members can connect and be heard.

This conversation is full of warmth and wisdom — and especially valuable for hypnotherapists and wellness professionals interested in blending modalities and deepening their work with subconscious communication.

Key Highlights & Insights:

• 0:13:21 – From teaching to crisis work: How Nicola recognised the limits of “broken systems” and developed her own approach to support clients holistically.
• 0:26:55 – Discovering the Energy Alignment Method (EAM): Nicola shares her “aha moment”, realising that unresolved trauma and subconscious resistance often block transformation. She explains how EAM uses the body as a pendulum, working with sways, resistance, and reversals to access subconscious communication directly.
• 0:37:41 – The five steps of EAM: A practical walk-through of how to identify resistance, trace beliefs back to their origin, release them with powerful statements, and replace them with aligned states of flow.
• 0:56:40 – Blending Hypnotherapy & EAM: Nicola discusses how she integrates hypnosis with energy work, helping clients bypass resistance and deepen into subconscious communication. She uses metaphor, sanctuary spaces, and hypnotic techniques alongside energy alignment to create HypnoFlow.
• 1:00:46 – The HypnoFlow Programme: A structured year-long journey blending hypnotherapy, energy alignment, and accountability. Participants work through universal laws, subconscious beliefs, physical health, relationships, lifestyle, wealth, and purpose — aligning every area of life. For hypnotherapists, it’s an inspiring model of combining subconscious tools with holistic frameworks.
• 1:10:56 – Circles of Support: Nicola’s community initiative that offers safe spaces for carers, relatives of those in care homes, foster parents, teaching assistants, and charity workers. Unlike traditional support groups, Circles focus on holding space without agenda — a place for authentic presence, emotional release, and shared humanity. Hypnotherapists may recognise parallels with group hypnotherapy, supervision, and reflective practice.
• 1:18:00 – Supervision & therapist support: Nicola has also trained as a hypnotherapy supervisor, bringing her unique blend of compassion, energy awareness, and subconscious communication to those working in the helping professions.

Why listen?
If you’re a hypnotherapist, you’ll find fresh inspiration in how Nicola blends EAM and hypnosis to work more intuitively with the subconscious. You’ll also hear how she builds meaningful programmes and groups that address not just individual transformation, but the wider need for community connection.

This episode is both a case study in professional reinvention and a reminder of the power of our work: to hold space, to listen beyond words, and to unlock the subconscious mind’s capacity for healing.

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Welcome to the HypnoGeeks Podcast episode 14!

In this episode, I am thrilled to introduce Albert Vigil, a passionate advocate for self-improvement and holistic healing. Albert is certified in the Silva Method and Reiki levels 1 and 2, and is currently pursuing advanced education in clinical medical hypnotherapy, mind-body psychology, neurobiology, and neurochemistry. His dedication to understanding profound healing modalities extends to biology, biochemistry, and psychology.

In this episode, we'll dive into the transformative power of the Silva Method, a pioneering self-help programme developed by José Silva in the 1960s. The Silva Method focuses on enhancing mental abilities and personal well-being through deep relaxation, meditation, and visualization techniques. By learning to enter a relaxed state of mind known as the "alpha level," practitioners can tap into heightened creativity and problem-solving skills.

The programme also emphasizes positive thinking, affirmations, and intuition development, empowering individuals to reprogramme their subconscious minds for success. Through goal setting, mental rehearsal, and mind-body healing techniques, the Silva Method provides a comprehensive approach to achieving personal and professional goals, reducing stress, and fostering overall health and happiness.

Albert is not only an aspiring author but also a committed educator, developing community programmes to spread awareness about the benefits of self-help and motivational education. Join us as we explore how The Silva Method, clinical medical hypnotherapy and self-directed methods can empower us to become our best selves, thrive in life, and feel good.

Discover the secrets to living the life of your dreams and the transformative power of doing the self-work necessary to achieve it. Tune in and get inspired on the HypnoGeeks Podcast!

Want to know more about how to become a Clinical Hypnotherapist check out www.thenortherncollegeofclinicalhypnotherapy.com and discover how you can be a bright light in your community.

https://linktr.ee/a1234.v

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Tonight on the #wednesdaywellbeing show I'm chatting with modern day Monk Arjuna Ishiya.
 
 https://www.arjunaishaya.com/108ways
 
 Originally an outdoor instructor from New Zealand, Arjuna Ishaya has been a monk and meditation teacher since 2003. 
 
 He is currently working with the British military's bomb disposal regiment and the Metropolitan Police.
 
 Arjuna is the author of "200% – An Instruction Manual for Living Life Fully”, and lives in Richmond, North Yorkshire with his family.
 
 Tonight we chat about becoming responsible for your own peace. How to find that much needed wisdom to regain balance, serenity, acceptance and courage to benefit your life.
 
 You can find out more about the ishayas here: https://www.thebrightpath.com for more.
 
 
 “200% – An Instruction Manual for Living Fully.”
 Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/200-Instruction-Manual-Living-Fully/dp/0957205678
 
 Want to connect? 
 Website: https://www.arjunaishaya.com/
 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arjunaishaya/
 Facebook: https://business.facebook.com/MrArjunaIshaya
 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKGnUdwZj1BvJLbLoIVVXZg?
 
 #wednesdaywellbeing #amandajoytherapist 

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This week NTRsounds is officially launching.  Its such an exciting project to be a part of and I have been asked to do a best bits show for the launch day.
Drum roll....Here it is....
Staring Anne Ball and Samantha Gibson, Jote Prakash Singh, Arjuna Ishaya, Aiden Butler and Helen Rose Karlia Jacobs. 

We chat about Aromatherapy oils that help us clean and stay healthy during the covid pandemic.  We talk kundalini yoga and recovery from addiction. We chat about the power of the mind, Hypnotherapy and self love. We have a good ole belly chuckle and learn about laughing yoga too.

Starting this weekend a brand new digital local radio station New Town Radio fully digital and available on the web, on Alexa or better still on their app. 

Tune in especially as it is the new home of The "Wednesday wellbeing show" with me Amanda Joy and "Quarantyne" with Craig Conway and Andrea Davison.

Here’s the links x x x ANDROID HERE; https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.icreo.ntrsounds  

GET THE APP for apple here; https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/ntrsounds/id1516637280 

Ask Alexa “Alexa ask NewTown Radio to play NewTown Radio” 

Or VISIT: www.ntrsounds.co.uk   
Facebook Twitter and Instagram  @ntrsounds

#wednesdaywellbeing #amandajoytherapist 
www.learnhypnotherapy-ncch.com 

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♥️♥️This week I'm chatting with the laughter yoga teacher Aidan Butler.♥️♥️
 Aidans background is in film and television, he experienced the pressure of that life and fell out of love with that way of living and looked to do something completely different. 
 
 He trained in 💆‍♀️massage, 🙏meditation and 😂laughter yoga. He provides personalized support for people and gets results.
 
 🦋🦋Tonight we talk about the amazing health benefits of laughter. Laughter really is the best medicine and has so many amazing health and wellbeing benefits.
 We also chat all things Meditation and the importance of self care. 🦋🦋
 
 👍👍Aiden works with a fabulous team who have created a unique online educational personal development course called mission slimpossible. It's not just about healthy eating its about mindful eating, it incorporates Hypnotherapy and EFT and a powerful combination of techniques. 👍👍
 ♥️♥️The pamper lounge family are working hard to continue to support you during lockdown and they have been doing lots of amazing things on their social media platforms. ♥️♥️
 
 😎😎Check out 'The good vibes tribe'😎😎
 
 https://www.facebook.com/groups/290451598528641/?ref=share
 
 🦚Tune in and listen at 8 pm.🦚
 https://www.ntrsounds.co.uk/
 
 

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This weeks guest on the #wednesdaywellbeing show is Kundalini yoga teacher and men's work facilitator Jote Prakash Singh.
 
 Jote Prakash has spent much of his life craving elevation and ecstatic states. From being young and finding it through high-octane extreme sports such as parkour and skateboarding to being a teenager and looking for it through drugs and alcohol.
 
 After a spiritual awakening that was un-grounded and happened too quickly (the doctors called it psychosis, we call it 'The Big Trip') he was gifted the chance to do Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training at The Rising Dawn Sanctuary; a Whole-istic Centre Jote Prakash and his Mum have set up in East Yorkshire. 
 And so, through the practice, at age 18, he came to the realisation that all the joyful and hightened states in the Universe can be inspired within ourselves - he still loves parkour of course but the drugs and alcohol have been shown the door.

Finding natural highs on The #wednesdaywellbeing show #amandajoytherapist 
 https://www.facebook.com/TheRisingDawnSanctuary/

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Tonight I'm hosting a special episode of The Wednesday wellbeing show as my fantastic guest is just about to launch a brand new book.
 
 'Revival, Women embracing their superpower'. 
 
 As a co author with 29 other ladies the launch of this incredible book happens on June the 11th. I am delighted have Aly Jones on tonight as my very special guest.
 
 Writer Aly recently had featured articles in mo2vate magazine. She has her very own stationary range. She is about to publish a fantastic do it yourself self help workbook. 
 
 Aly also offers one to one coaching, workshops and she is the area director in London for a womens business networking company.
 
 She works with energy and reiki, colour therapy she is a reflexologist and body mapping anylist. 
 
 Aly combines her knowledge with intuition and she gets the whole picture about your health, wellness, history and lifestyle so that she empowers you to find your pathway to purpose.
 
 https://www.revivalsanctuary.co.uk/events/book-launch-revival-women-embracing-their-superpowers

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This podcast is sponsored by The Northern College of Clinical Hypnotherapy
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This week I'm talking miracles, amazing transformations, recovery from paralysis, serious assault and terminal cancer.
 
 Helen is a walking miracle, I interviewed her 2000 days on after she was told she'd only have 100 days to live at the most. She is fit, healthy, happy, living a full life and sharing about the power of self love.
 
 Helen is an inspirational speaker who will fill your heart with hope, joy and love. 
 
 We chat about how we can love again after a sexual assault, domestic violence, cheating, separation or after a difficult relationship.
 
 As 'The Self Love Architect' Helen guides you to live a full, whole life. She'll show you how to fall in love with yourself again.
 
 We discuss looking for love and how we can find that perfect person.
 
Just how do we prepare ourselves for #romantic #love if we've been injured by a painful past or painful past #relationship?
Listen to the #wednesday #wellbeingpodcast  
 
 
 

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This week on the #wednesdaywellbeing show I'll be chatting with Rachel on how now is the perfect time for new beginnings. She'll be telling me about the exciting new launch of Rock your soul purpose®.
 We delve deep into what Rachel has in store to support people connect to their soul purpose.
 
 https://elite-va.lpages.co/7-day-power-up-your-purpose-programme/?fbclid=IwAR29VO82iBK7TLFFRXO8iPLRiPHgoWp3vK1l5CMDWovqLmu5svkrflZqdYc

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This podcast is sponsored by The Northern College of Clinical Hypnotherapy
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This week on the #Tuesday vibes show I'll be chatting with Sarah.
 Sarah is a clinical hypnotherapist that works with women to help them become free from anxiety and limiting beliefs, drawing from her past own experiences. She helps women feel confident and achieve balance within, so they can lead the lives they truly want.
 https://www.facebook.com/sarahhunterhypnotherapy/
 
 Laughter really is the best medicine and I'll be chatting with Aiden about laughing yoga. 
 
 Aidan has a background in film and television, he experienced the pressure of that life and fell out of love with that way of living and looked to do something completely different. He trained in massage, meditation and laughter yoga. He provides personalized support for people and gets amazing results.
 https://www.facebook.com/groups/290451598528641/
 
 I'm also chatting with Ann about the amazing benefits of essential oils.
 She'll be sharing with us her top 5 essential oils to help us though this time.
 https://guruholistictraining.teachable.com/
 
 Tune in live at 8 pm www.radioshields.co.uk #laughter #essentialoils #hypnotherapy #tuesdayvibes @radioshieldsne 
 
 

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This podcast is sponsored by The Northern College of Clinical Hypnotherapy
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This week on the #wednesdaywellbeing show I'll be chatting with Judith who has been a physiotherapist for over 30 years. She's been practicing pilates for over 20 years and her musculoskeletal experience and knowlage is extensive. Her enthusiasm for exercise and Pilates together helps people maintain a level of function and activity no matter what their age or ability.
https://www.facebook.com/Prescriptive-Rehab-101275604876553/
 
 I'll also be chatting about Traditional Chinese medicine with Acupuncturist Frank.
 
 From a young age, Frank was fascinated with the East, particularly the martial arts and developed a firm belief in the wisdom of these ancient cultures. He has a degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine from the University of Westminster and has been in practice since 2006. He has a special interest in mental health but also treats pain conditions, digestive complaints and fertility.
https://www.facebook.com/Frank-Ramsay-Acupuncture-2396120074047639/
 
Listen live at 8 pm www.radioshields.co.uk 
 #wednesdaywellbeing #pilates #acupuncture #amandajoytherapist 

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This podcast is sponsored by The Northern College of Clinical Hypnotherapy
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This week on the #Tuesdayvibes show I'll be chatting with Natalie Crawford. Natalie is a mum of 4 beautiful children and a wife to Garry. She is the Co-owner of Holistic Academy Network and runs two other businesses. A Top Model UK finalist, reiki Practitioner, Confidence Coach and advocate for living more authentically. 
 https://www.facebook.com/holisticacademynetwork/
 
 I'll also be chatting with Essex Born Gareth Pitt a regular stylist for London fashion week and the saviour of all our hair needs. He'll be sharing with us his top tips on keeping your locks in good shape during lockdown. You can get all his fantastic hair tips right here.
 https://www.facebook.com/groups/1096973553993163
 
 I'll also be chatting with Jote Prakash Singh Khalsa. Jote has spent much of his life craving elevation and ecstatic states. From being young and finding it through high-octane extreme sports such as parkour and skateboarding to being a teenager and looking for it through drugs and alcohol. 
 After a spiritual awakening he was gifted the chance to do Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training at The Rising Dawn Sanctuary; a Whole-istic Centre Jote Prakash and his Mum have set up in East Yorkshire. 
 And so, through the practice, at age 18, he came to the realisation that all the joyful and hightened states in the Universe can be inspired within ourselves - he still loves parkour of course but the drugs and alcohol have been shown the door.
 Stay tuned and Listen to his inspirational life story. 
 https://www.facebook.com/TheRisingDawnSanctuary/
 
 #Tuesdayvibes #raiseyourvibe #amandajoytherapist 

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This podcast is sponsored by The Northern College of Clinical Hypnotherapy
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🧠Unlocking the Power of Mind and Recovery 🧠

Are you ready to explore the fascinating world of the mind, delve into the secrets of personal transformation, and discover the keys to recovery and well-being? Look no further than Hypnogeeks episode 13 – the ultimate podcast for therapists, curious minds, and seekers of positive change!

Join us as we embark on a mind-bending journey through the realms of hypnotherapy, holistic healing, and the power of the human spirit. Hosted by experts in the field, our podcast episodes are packed with fantastic information. 

Episode 13  of our Hypnogeeks Podcast with Shig 🎙️ Step into the World of Recovery and Transformation  🌟

In this captivating conversation, we journey deep into the heart of truth and transformation. Hypnogeeks explores the very essence of our existence, unveiling the stories, struggles, and triumphs that shape our lives.

🔍 Unearthing the Roots:
Discover the profound origins behind life's challenges – from the feeling of not fitting in, to the masks we wear. These issues run deep, and families often hold the key to unraveling them. Shig believes in listening, understanding, and embracing these perspectives from the earliest stages.

🤯 The Ripple Effect of Substance Misuse:
Did you know that for every person grappling with substance misuse, a staggering 14 lives are impacted? But it doesn't stop there. Addiction's far-reaching consequences affect families, friends, and communities at large. The numbers might be even higher, revealing the urgency of addressing this issue.

🏠 A Fresh Approach to Recovery:
Traditional rehabilitation centers have their place, but they come with challenges – time off work, separation from family, and costs. Enter SP Bespoke Solutions, setting a new standard with rapid intervention and individualised care. Their dedication and expertise make all the difference.

🌟 The Power of Early Intervention and Education:
COVID-19 brought substance misuse into sharp focus as people were confined to their homes. Early recognition and seeking help became crucial. SP Bespoke Solutions emphasizes the need for education and intervention to prevent further harm and maintain family bonds.

🏛️ Government's Investment in Recovery:
While the government invests in recovery services, the conversation calls for a holistic approach. Legal measures might not be as effective as comprehensive support and therapy, in addressing the emotional and psychological facets of addiction.

❤️ Shig's Path to Recovery:
Shig's own journey to recovery is a testament to revisiting the past, embracing the good and the bad, and learning to love oneself. His approach involves clearing minds of negativity, offering "rent-free space" in heads, and empowering individuals to live without fear of substances.

🌠 Individualised Recovery, a Team's Dedication:
Shig and his team at SP Bespoke Solutions champion individualised recovery plans. Their mission? To help individuals reclaim their lives, mend relationships, and become positive contributors to their communities.

🎧 Join "Hypnogeeks" for a heartfelt exploration of addiction recovery. Witness the power of compassion, early intervention, and personal dedication. Together, we'll unveil the path to healing and transformation.🚀🌈

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This podcast is sponsored by The Northern College of Clinical Hypnotherapy
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This week on the #Wednesdaywellbeing show we chat with the mum who’s a modern day monk Anita or Viramata Ishaya. 
 
 A modern day monk and international meditation teacher of ascension meditation. She works with thousands of monks globally through an organisation called the Bright Path 
 
 Anita is an ordinary mum who has unbelievable extraordinary tools to stay in the present moment and create love and space for all her family. She will share with us how with simple changes that literally saved her mental health can bring you back to peace.
 www.thebrightpath.com
 viramata@thebrightpath.com
 
 I'll also be chatting with James Angus who works full time running text relief. 
 Last year James experienced the loss of a friend and he has his own mental wellbeing challenges.
 
 James was driven to help provide a service in South Shields to support the community and those who are struggling to reach out for help so he created Text relief. 
 Text relief provides a 24 hour service for anyone who needs support and perhaps can't pick up a phone, for many reasons, and make a call but who can text. 
 Text relief is a wonderful community interest company that aims to support people in the community and I cant wait to find out more.
 https://www.facebook.com/textreliefmentalhealth/?ti=as
 
 Tune in live at 8 pm www.radioshields.co.uk 
 Or catch up later on Amanda Joy's podcast.
 On to the questions now! Focus on the lockdown and for some people this is a very stressful time. Discuss how to find less stress more peace!

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This week on the #Tuesdayvibes show we will be getting our finances into better shape with  CiCi Reagan Twining.

As well as our minds and bodies finances can be difficult to talk about and subjects like estate planning can be an emotive subject for many people. It makes a difference to speak to someone who can not only provide professional advice, but be empathetic as well. www.brilliantestateplanning.com

Ill be chatting with Lisa Viccars on empowering you to find your power and how you can learn amazing skills to take out into the world helping self healing.  Healing is Lisa's passion and therapy is her calling. Assisting people to shed their self limiting beliefs and become who they were before the world told them who to be is what drives her.

I'll also be chatting with Tove from Ocean Zen. Do you need help with your life and intuition do you need support to achieve and realise your goals? Tove can help using angel guidance,  crystals and reiki during one to one sessions.

At Ocean Zen they help people with connection particularly right now by offering online services such as coffee mornings and meditation ( also includes help and support for key workers )
And support with well being products and spiritual tools, online workshops and loads of support ...their online shop is coming soon! 
https://oceanzen.co.uk/

Listen live at 8 pm @Radio Shields www.radioshields.co.uk 
Healthy mind, body, soul and bank account.
#raiseyourvibe #amandajoytherapist #Tuesdayvibes

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This week we are super boosting your positivity on the #Tuesdayvibes show. 
 We will be bopping with Sophina who runs a fantastic school of performing arts in Sunderland. Chatting about how dance is great for fitness, wellbeing and boosting your positivity.
 https://www.facebook.com/sk.dance.33
 
 I'll be chatting with TEDx talks speaker Helen Bartram who will be giving us the best advice on nurturing your wellbeing through this covid 19 period.
 https://www.facebook.com/blossomacademyuk/
 
 I'll be chatting with Fernando Brazil who is teaching Zumba online to raise funds for our NHS workers 
 https://www.facebook.com/fernando.brazil.7
 
 and I'll be bringing you vital information on how can we best prepare for birth in our current situation with the amazing Hypnobirthing expert Lisa Andrew's.
 www.yourhappiestdayhypnobirthing.com
 
 A packed show filled with amazing advice and tunes to raise your vibes. 

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This podcast is sponsored by The Northern College of Clinical Hypnotherapy
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This week on the #wednesdaywellbeing show I'm chatting with Marnie Cameron. 
 
 Free Your Voice was established in 2012 with the aim to create opportunities to explore and express your inner voice.
 
 Marnie is a practising Counsellor, registered with the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists, she offers affordable therapy for a wide range of issues and concerns.
 
 She designs and delivers short workshops on Mental Health issues including Mindfulness, Anxiety and Self-Esteem.
 
 She also runs regular singing groups and workshops on Mantra Meditation, Kirtan Singing and of course her transformational 1-1 Voice Therapy.
 We chat about the benefits of singing, mantras, meditation and the benefits of counselling.
 
 https://youtu.be/BOgju67xAbc
 
 https://facebook.com/events/s/mantra-meditation-via-zoom/506177900058609/?ti=as
 
 https://freevoice.me.uk/
 
 I'm also Chatting with Erica Marmai 
 a Holistic Therapist, Yoga & Meditation Facilitator, Founder & Director at ID Holistics since. 
 
 We will be chatting yoga, holistic therapy, meditation and much more.
 
 ID Holistics is a safe space for all who intend to invest in their own health, wellbeing, and aim to become the best version of themselves. 
 @IDHOLISTICS
 @ERICA_HOLISTICHEALTH
 www.idholistics.co.uk
 @SOUL COLLECTIVE LEEDS 
 #wednesdaywellbeing #amandajoytherapist 

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This week on the #Tuesdayvibes show I'll be playing lots of upbeat tunes to raise your vibe. I'll be chatting with Emma about how we're collectively awakening from a 3rd to a 5th dimension of awareness. I'll be chatting with Catherine about the fascinating subject of Atlantean healing to release past lives, the Elementals walking in nature and grounding with earth plus I'll be chatting yoga, tribal bellydance and womens health with Andrea. Packed show raising your vibes this Tuesday at 8 pm on Radio Shields Shields.

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This podcast is sponsored by The Northern College of Clinical Hypnotherapy
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This week on the #wednesdaywellbeing show I am chatting with Olivia Silva a Bowen Therapist who's work helps people to release pain, anxiety, stress and other conditions in a lasting way. She has a background in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Reflexology, Reiki, Yoga and Meditation. 
 We will also be talking about Gut health, that all important microbiome and vitality screening. We will chat about the importance of good gut health for supporting your immune system and your overall wellbeing.
 You can connect with her on social media check out her website and join her in meditation.
 Meditation facebook/1MeditationLeeds/
 Bowen/vitality screening/gut reset
 Facebook/Oliviabowenworksleeds
 www.bowentechniqueleeds.co.uk
 @oliviabowenworksleeds
 
 I'll also be chatting with Suzanne Ingleton who I interviewed a few weeks ago. Suzanne joins us from Australia, her weight management programme addresses not just diet and exercise but mindset change and that has a massive impact and powerfully supports long term changes.
 
 Suzanne Ingeton is an inner calm coach. 
 I met her whilst completing my Skillful mind meditation leaders course she'll share her transformational journey and her amazing new weight loss program the 5 in 4 that helps women to change their shape, size and their relationship with food.
 Suzanne has a free guide you can get, just reach out and get in touch and sessions are online. 
 You can reach Suzanne on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/YourInnerCalmCoach/ 
 yourinnercalmcoach.squarespace.com

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This podcast is sponsored by The Northern College of Clinical Hypnotherapy
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This week on the #Tuesdayvibes show I'll be playing lots of upbeat tunes to raise your vibe I am chatting with Abid from Calais refugee Aid about giving and how kindness and gratitude can keep you feeling great.
 
 I'll also be chatting with Patti Hemmings a fantastic therapist, Acupuncturist Counsellor and Cinical Hypnotherapist she's popping on to tell us about some great ways to feel positive, more in control of our emotions and stop negative thoughts and feelings getting out of control.
 
 I'll also be chatting all things spiritual with Dale Tobin a healer, spiritual teacher, Hypnotherapist who specialises in past life regression. He is a reiki teacher & a psychic surgery practitioner. He hosts group fire ceremony’s and assits people on their spiritual path. He will lead is in meditation to finish the show leaving you upbeat, peaceful and positive.
 #raiseyourvibe #Tuesdayvibes #meditation 

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This week on the #wednesdaywellbeing show I chat with James Gopala about the process of spiritual transformation currently occurring on the planet. 
 
 We chat about this with particular reference to the Coranavius and how we can manage our anxieties and fears during these times.
 
With the new OFCOM guidance I am unable to broadcast the interview with Mark Steele on this weeks podcast. 
 
 However, this gives me a fantastic opportunity to share the interview I did with Helen in January 2020. 
 
 She is just so inspiring having fully recovered from a serious assault that left her paralyzed and surviving a terminal illness. 
 
 She is true testament to the power of a positive mindset, the power of the mind, self-love, self-care, community, and Holistic medicine. 
 
 Not to be missed. #recovery #nutrition #empowerment #inspitational #spiritual #holisticmedicine #amandajoytherapist #wednesdaywellbeing
 
 

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On the #wednesdaywellbeing show this week we are talking yoga, mindfulness, meditation, releasing trauma and healthier happier pregnancy and birth. 
 
 Sally Roach is a Yoga mindfulness and compassion teacher. Tonight we chat about how through her own healing of an eating disorder and chronic fatigue she discovered the benefits of yoga and meditation.
 
 Ten years ago she discovered Mindfulness and Compassion practice which was life changing and an important piece of her healing journey and tonight she is on air sharing with us. She's also a shamanic practitioner and helps people to let go of old wounds and trauma.
 
 When there is trauma in the system, we may be managing ok and not aware that there is a problem and then an event happens… a loss, an accident, the trauma of this isolation under covid 19 ….and it can be the straw that broke the camels back and the dysregulation becomes out of control. 
 
 Our anxiety goes sky high or we shut down into freeze or we may swing between the 2. Maybe we don’t have access to our usual coping mechanisms…the gym, going out socialising and drinking, retail therapy so tonight we chat about what we can do at home.
 
 Tonight I'll also be chatting with Vicky from kalma Mammas.
 Kalma mamas offers pre, post and aqua natal yoga to expectant mothers 
 in south Tyneside. She also teaches yoga and mindfulness classes to babies from 6 weeks to 18 years. 
 They've done a fantastic job of adapting all their services so they can still support you during Covid19 lockdown with remote yoga classes. She'll be providing top advice on juggling home life with new way of working and how there are lots of positives coming from this time. 
 A wow factor chat show to up your vibe and support your wellbeing.
 
 https://www.yogaisforlife.co.uk/about-sally/
 https://kalmababy.co.uk/km-southtyneside/
 #amandajoytherapist #wednesdaywellbeing 
 

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This week on the #wednesdaywellbeing show I'm delighted to have 2 amazing women joining me to share their journey, their growth, development and wisdom.
 
 With the impact of Covid 19; it is so great to be chatting with such amazing, uplifting, spiritual teachers. They will share with us their top tips on managing our wellbeing through the next few months.
 
 I'll be chatting with Joanne who's 22 year journey so far, has been quite a humbling one. She had to allow herself to feel the pain of loved ones passing away, a traumatic divorce, being the victim of financial crime, physical health problems, losing her home....all resulting in depression. But working through it all, and coming out the other side. Knowing we are not alone gave her great strength to walk in her own power. 
 
 She has invaluable practical life skills that she utilises alongside her spiritual knowledge. Her passion, divine calling or dharma has been to learn to help others on their pathway towards wellbeing. 
 
 Joanne has the ability to see, sense, hear, and know the spiritual realms....she has what is called discernment. She's a reader a healer a medium and offers training too. In these tough times she brings great joy and wisdom to the show.
 https://www.facebook.com/amidawellbeing/
 
 https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=haven%20wellbeing%20centre&epa=SEARCH_BOX
 
 I'll also be chatting with Lindsey Banks our #wednesdaywellbeing resident spiritual medium, author, speaker and the host of 'The Spiritual Journey on YouTube'.
 She'll be offering real and practical advice on how to stay well, motivated and connected during lockdown.
 I chat with Lindsey every month and just love how inspiring she is.
 
 https://youtu.be/8r_DLHz7HCI
 
 https://www.facebook.com/LindsayBanks111/
 
 Looking for positivity, check out the #wednesdaywellbeing show @Radio Shields NE. www.radioshields.co.uk listen live at 8 pm online, on our app, on Alexa or listen later on our radio Shields podcast. https://www.buzzsprout.com/705534

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In this episode, we chat about all things meditation and The New Guided Minds Meditation Teacher Training Course at the NCCH.

Neil our meditation teacher began his journey to spiritual freedom in November 2017 beginning with Meditation classes.

The joy and blissful state of being that Neil began to experience with meditation was more than enough to convince him that life is a truly magical gift and that the changes to come would be for the highest good of himself and all his relations.

Meditation reconnected Neil with his creative spirit and this took him to sing in concerts in Italy, the Czech Republic, Macedonia, and New York City as well as bringing an abundance of joy to his life.

His dedication to meditation under the spiritual guidance of Sri Chinmoy enabled him to flip unhealthy and addictive behaviours bringing centredness and grounding to his whole life.

Before meditation, his life was extreme but he found his 'here and now' on the middle path of enlightenment, and knowing this place of balance he lives a fully expressive and empowered life.

Neil's exploration of the healing arts blossomed under the tutelage of Sheila Whittaker at the College of Sound Healing,  Suzy Crockford for Ancient Ways, Leo Rutherford for his expertise on the teachings of the Medicine Wheel, and in addition Angelic Reiki, Cacao Ceremony Facilitation, Ho'oponopono, Mindfulness, Hatha Yoga and most recently with the guiding light of Hypnotherapy, Amanda Joy at the Northern College of Clinical Hypnotherapy.

All of the teachings Neil receives, he shares in facilitating and holding space for his events with The Soul Sound Spirit www.thesoulsoundspirit.com.

Neil loves to share sound healing and meditation in his spare time he performs at festivals and concerts and has performed at the Yoga Show in Alexandra Palace, The Durham Festival of Well being and Ferne Cotton's Happy Place Festival, and many more to come!

Neil currently leads and facilitates classes for adults and children in Meditation and Mindfulness bringing presence and grounded living to all who seek it. 'The building blocks of an enriching spiritual life are found in meditation and mindfulness, from there you can blossom and flourish on your own spiritual journey to enrich the mind, body, and soul.

It's really an immensely rewarding calling to teach meditation, you find yourself within each and every student you teach.'

Neil is very excited to share the wonderful gift of becoming a teacher of Meditation with the Guided Minds Meditation Teacher Training - 'It's about being a bright guiding light in your world, to love, grow and create the world that you share from the pure light of the heart.' 

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This week on the #wednesdaywellbeing show the spring equinox well on it's way and this months theme is all about growth and development.
 
 I'm delighted to be chatting with 
 Martin Pemberton. Martin an English footballer and a central defender who played for many different professional clubs before moving to non-league side, Farsley Celtic in spring 2005 now a Well Being and Performance Consultant. A Director of Professional Services with Rhomb Associates and the Author of The 1 to 11 - Wellness Recovery Action Plan.
 Nothing great in the world has ever been accomplished without passion and martin is passionate about raising awareness about mental wellbeing. 
 
 I'll also be chatting with Russell Jarmesty about depression and what that really means for men. Russell's friend Ben sadly took his own life recently and this has fueled his passion to support other men. We'll chat about how training and martial arts can help combat low mood disorders and how he continues to support mens mental wellbeing. 
 
 Are you in constant pain? Does pain affect your sleep, your work, your relationships? Are you frustrated that your current treatment is not improving your pain? Have you lost your confidence? 
 
 Imagine if you could 
 
 Get to the root of your pain and resolve it – instead of treating symptoms
 
 Experience less fear of movement, less anxiety and more joy
 
 Resume the life that you want to lead
 
 Fiona Beard is a fully qualified Functional Medicine Health Coach who works with clients who have chronic pain issues, she understands the impact of chronic pain on a person’s life. How it affects every part of that life. She'll join us to tell us all about the benefits of functional medicine. 
 
 Great show great guests live at 8 pm on Wednesday @RadioShieldsNe! #wednesdaywellbeing #amandajoytherapist #functionalmedicine #mentalhealth #menwellbeing @Martin Pemberton @Fiona Beard.

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This week on the #wednesdaywellbeing show I'm delighted to have James back with us. This month is growth and development month so today we are chatting about our personal spiritual growth and the process of spiritual awakening. Awakening often occurs due to child traumas creating crisis's later in life such as health issues. These challenges force people to search out teachers or therapist to help them heal. This then leads to new information and ideas coming through creating spiritual awakening, growth and expansion into new knowledge and greater understanding of reality. This interview is not to be missed.
 
 Live in the studio I'll be chatting with Bryana from white feather house we will be finding out about her top powerful 5 techniques to support spiritual growth and development. We will be chatting with her about her journey, her life experiences and her personal spiritual growth and development and how thats led her to do the work she does at White Feather house in South Shields. #wednesdaywellbeing #amandajoytherapist #growth #development #spiritual

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This week in the #wednesdaywellbeing show I'll be chatting with internationally certified Personal Trainer Sam Blakey. Sam is the owner of Oobermama. 
 
 She built up a successful boutique fitness company, Ooberfit, shortly after qualifying as a PT in 2012, whilst living with her family in Singapore,. 
 
 Prior to returning to the UK, she had built up a reputation as the foremost pre and post natal coach there and her company was voted Best Fitness Provider in Singapore two years in succession, by a national magazine.
 
 On returning to the UK in 2017, she settled in Harrogate and spotting a gap in the market, decided to focus on her pre and post natal
 specialisms. 
 
 As well as a woman’s health coach, she is a Certified Pilates Instructor and one of only nine senior trainers with UKHypopressives. 
 
 Hypopressives is a unique core-restoring, low pressure breathing technique that helps clients safely reconnect the all important core muscles.
 
 With five children of her own, Sam fully understands the toll giving birth has on mums and credits working alongside women’s health physios in Singapore as invaluable in ensuring she could give these mums the most appropriate pre and post-natal workouts.
 
 Sam also works with women with more severe rehab issues, such as abdominal separation, prolapse, bladder incontinence and poor posture, using Hypopressives to great effect. 
 
 “When I moved back to the UK, I decided to primarily focus on training women and particularly pre and post-natal fitness, drawing on the experience I had gained working alongside women’s health physios and from leading Mums & Tums, Pilates, HIIT and Boxing FIT classes over the past six years. I love helping to give women a leg-up on their journey to fitness through carefully designed fitness programmes, videos and - as a former journalist - informative blogs.”
 
 This week I'll also be talking with Laura Hellfeld, a nurse consultant, sleep practitioner, children's yoga teacher and the founder of koko pie families. 
 
 Her organisation supports the mental wellbeing of parents and caregivers.
 She specifically specialises in working with neuro divergent children and children who have experienced trauma. 
 
 Her work reaches a multitude of families and children who are looking for new ways to better connect and communicate within the family. 
 
 She teachers strategies that encourage and lift up children. We will be chatting about how you can better communicate with your children to support them through challenging times and we will be talking about the training she provides not just for parents but for care givers and therapists so they can create successful and inclusive practices.
 #wednesdaywellbeing #growth #development #amandajoytherapist #wednesdaywellbeing listen live at 8pm. www.radioshields.co.uk 

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This week on the #wednesdaywellbeing show I'll be chatting with Anna who qualified as a counsellor in 2019 after the death of her daughter in 2010.
 
 Anna is a mum with 2 children who keep her busy as well as being involved with raising funds for the local foodbank in Hebburn. She is involved with white collar charity boxing, has completed the 3 peaks challenge, has slept out to raise awareness about homeless, she really loves a challenge.
 
 Annas passion is in guiding others to increase their self-love, she sees the gold in others and helps them to discover that for themselves too. She uses journaling, the power that is gratitude, affirmations and has a tool box to help you to smash negative mindsets and start thinking in a positive and healthy way. 
 
 Anna overcame her own challenges and all the techniques she uses have helped her in her own life too.
 
 I'll also be chatting with Tracy finding out the latest on the St Claire's Hospice campaign. 
 An amazing show with incredible people.

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This week on the #wednesdaywellbeing show are you looking to boosts your self esteem, build a strong safety net for when you're experiencing trying times, expand your connections? Do you desire to up your feel good factor, live a longer life, feel as though you have more purpose, combat stress and learn new skills? Listen in at 8 pm on Wednesday as we have the solution to all your needs. I'll ge chatting with Angela who combines a wonderful community minded activity of litter picking with laughter.
 
 Also on this week's show we have our resident spiritual medium and self care expert Lyndsey Banks taking about birth, rebirth, past lives, going with the flow and all things spiritual. 
 

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On this weeks #wednesdaywellbeing show we are chatting about #parenthood.

Becoming a Father or mother can be a challenging time and a rebirth into new roles and identities. When life throws curve balls, illness, separation, how do we take care of our wellbeing as well as those in our families. 

I'll be chatting with Heather who was a successful business woman and a super organised wedding planner, she loved travel and had a great life.

Having overcome a rape and a violent relationship. Becoming a mother was a massive challenge for her. After a tough pregnancy and a traumatic birth she developed post natal depression. She discovered mindfulness gained her Diploma and started using the techniques to help herself and her son Isac. 

Together Heather and Isac have created Mindset and Me. Mindset and Me create affirmation and mindset products for children who maybe in need a confidence boost, to be inspired, taught the importance of self-love, love of others and responsibility.

Mindset is everything, it can help children develop and learn NOT to give up.

We want our children to be confident, resilient, develop high self esteem and ambition to achieve anything they want to in life. She also runs support groups for parents as well as supporting mums to run their own businesses too. 

https://www.mindsetandme.com/

Let's not forget that Dads have tough times too. However every day 200 children
lose contact with their fathers in secret courts. (Fathers4Justice)

1 in 3 children live without their father (Office of National Statistics) and 3.8 Million children are fatherless in the UK.

I'll be chatting with Jonny about his experience of becoming a Dad and how he had to go through the UK court experience, supervised visits and the pain of being separated from his daughter.

I'll be chatting about how he supports Dads in this position with a new programme that brings a whole fresh perspective breaking the current molds. 
https://www.facebook.com/ifeelgreat

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Tonight on Radio Shields NE it's all about Birth and rebirth.

I'll be chatting about hyonobirthing, what is it and how it works. Live in the studio I'll be chatting with Tove one of the founders of Ocean Zen CIC. 

Tove mainly does intuitive work, angel guidance , mentoring and coaching. Having worked in education for 20 years she also offers holistic therapies ,events and retreats.

At Ocean Zen they are passionate about working with young people encouraging their own mindfulness and supporting parents and their families with this also. the other founders offer hypnotherapy, nlp, lightning process and well as indian head massage and rose quartz crystal facials. We are an inclusive wellbeing centre in the heart of Whitley Bay. Supporting clients but also those practitioners who need a supportive environment.

A month or so after the birth of her daughter Tove began to experience post natal depression.

She went through a really challenging time. 

She had worked as a qualified teacher in a college in South Shields but she went through a total life change that included losing her job. 

She hit massive financial difficulties and relationship challenges. At the same time was living with post natal depression, a massive personal loss and deep grief, all while still searching for work.

In the face of these massive life challenges she had her rebirth moment that not only helped her but now with has opened Ocean Zen a safe and inclusive space to share with Mums Dads and all the family what worked for her and much more.  www.radioshields.co.uk

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This week I've got the fantastic Jill Glozier talking about some powerful ways to manage your emotional energy.

Are you feeling anxious, depressed, do you have low energy, can’t calm down or are you just feeling a bit off?

Maybe you need to take a breath. Or several breaths. On this weeks #wednesdaywellbeing show we will be talking about the massive benefits of the practice of Kundalini Yoga.

Kundalini Yoga is a Pran Yoga, or a yoga of the breath.

And there are dozens and dozens of breathing practices and breath meditations in Kundalini Yoga that are widely used with many therapeutic applications.

There literally is a breath for every condition or illness. We will be chatting about how it all works, where we can do it and Jill will lead us in a powerful breathwork meditation so we will even get to give it a go.

I'm also Chatting with the wonderful Lindsey Banks a new and regular guest on the show.

She began her spiritual journey back in 2002. With over 15 years of reading, learning and attending a variety of spiritual workshops she's got some amazing tips on self-love and spirituality.

After her friend passed away and her marriage broke down. She went through her own dark night of the soul.

After six months of utilising the tools she had learnt in theory and putting them into practise she wrote a book. This little book is one of my favourites and my go yo or my spiritual toolbox. She'll be an inspirational guest and will also be available to answer all your spiritual and wellbeing questions.

It's going to be inspirational, packed with practical advice and techniques.

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This week on the #wednesdaywellbeing show I'm so delighted to have James Burford back.

He is a spiritual teacher a practitioner of ayuvedic massage, medicine, and a yoga and pilates teacher.

We will hear more about of how he spent over 5 years studying and training in India. He will share will us about becoming a Sivananda Hatha Yoga and Astanga Yoga teacher, his experience of transcendental meditation and so much more.

James provides in depth spiritual, health and wellbeing teaching as well as all aspects of yoga and its underlying philosophy.

He really has a massive understanding of physiology this week he'll share some gems about Ayurveda too.

I'm delighted to have him back on the wellbeing show. If you have any questions for him do send them to studio@radioshields.co.uk.

Also this week I will be chatting with Dani.
She is a holistic nutrition and wellness coach, a gut health expert a yoga teacher, motivational speaker and published author of Beauty and The Gut.
She will be live in the studio, ready to help guide you back on a path to wellness and beauty.

Whether you are suffering from conditions like IBS, SIBO, Candida, leaky gut, hormonal problems, gut based issues, skin problems like acne, eczema etc. autoimmune issues, weight problems and so on shes got a multitude of solutions.

It's going to be powerful, it's going to be interesting it'll help your personal growth and transformation. 

www.radioshields.co.uk

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On this weeks wellbeing show its Christmas.

Following on with our December theme of a Concious Christmas I'm delighted to be chatting with Dheep, a writer and bestselling author of ‘A New York Kind of Love’.  

Her inspirational book is a memoir of her life and how that spun out of control reaching the point where she started her day with cocaine, and the party kept going 7 days a week.

From the outside looking in Dheep seemed to have it all. She had moved to New York and had hit it big in investment banking. She had that sex in the city lifestyle, money, clothes, awesome apartment, and she had it all but, was utterly miserable.

Finally she found the courage to quit. And I'm delighted to have her on this weeks show to share her story.

As its Christmas we've invited Joseph Omoragbon from living faith church South Shields to share a Christmas message of Joy. Jesus is the reason for the season.

And I'll be sharing with you all your Christmas gratitude stories as well as playing all your favourite Christmas hymns and songs. We may even have a few interesting festive guests in the studio including Elaine, the 1998 winner of Stars in their eyes, who won as Belinda Carlisle.

We will be talking all things festive and chatting with Morris Mathison and hearing his reflections on the season too.  MERRY CHRISTMAS!

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Post-traumatic stress disorder is a mental health condition caused by a traumatic experience.
Symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder include flashbacks, nightmares, feeling very anxious and difficulty sleeping.
The main treatments for post-traumatic stress disorder are antidepressants and talking therapies.
Any situation that a person finds traumatic can cause post-traumatic stress disorder. Examples include a road accident, an assault and childbirth.
Complex trauma describes exposure to multiple traumatic events often of a wide range of types, long-term exposure to trauma and/or repeated trauma. These events are severe and pervasive, such as abuse or profound neglect.
Roderick Aungier Known as Rod is an independent Gestalt Psychotherapist with a small private practise. He has also helped set up an online Institute called Complex Trauma Institute where provides various online active learning groups, the occasional webinar and some training as and when.
Qualified in Gestalt and Somatic Developmental Psychotherapy – qualified in New York.  He has various diplomas around Embodied Relational ways of working – because he found that connecting at a bodily level worked for him and his trauma process and he sees incredible results with clients.  
Before Gestalt training – in 2002 I worked at various jobs which all seemed to relate to trauma, notably working with acquired brain injury for ten years. He studied natural science at university later in life (36) and did Analytical chemistry for five years and discovered an analytical side of him that he didn’t know existed but he never felt like a real scientist.
Rod sought help and therapy for many years after leaving school after realising that he was pretty damaged. 
He found very little help or understanding from any of the available resources provided until one day when he told his Doctor that he was suicidal and was referred to see a Gestalt therapist.
This Gestalt therapist was pivotal for his awareness of what happened to him and years of peeling away the layers of the onion followed – and still continue.
 
When he felt, he had come to a good point in his personal therapy and understanding he engaged in Gestalt training – and of course became much more aware of how him and his damage had affected everyone he was in contact with.
Further understanding led him to investigate embodiment and embodied work and the connection between one lived body and another – which. If paid attention to, can lead to profound healing.
That seemed to be the place he needed to be so his therapy approach is a mixture of Gestalt and Embodied work.
Rods childhood from a very early age involved a confusing – charming for a lot of the time but brutal, controlling and physically violent at other times– father.  All of his adjustments and adaptations and unawareness’s came about because of one man, and he say that sometimes when he looks back and sees how one person’s actions can affect a whole family system its staggering.
There were five in his family and not once was his father ever confronted with the truth of his actions and if Rod looks at the world today you can clearly see the benefits of being an autocratic and brutal leader everywhere you look which is a sobering thought.
Rod is passionate to share that trauma and even complex trauma _ the enduring kind, which he suffered, can be worked with, processed and transformed – it’s just not the easiest nor the shortest of journeys.
 
So the real driver behind writing the book was what I saw as a real split in therapy and healing. On the one hand you had the absolute expert scientific approach and on the other you had the spiritual hippy very unscientifi

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On tonight's packed Wednesday wellbeing show its nearly Christmas and I will be chatting with James from the Yorkshire Centre for Wellbeing about his time and training in India, his interest in spirituality and his journey to South Asia on a pilgrimage in 2007. James brings a wealth and philosophy about Sivananda Hatha Yoga and Astanga Yoga, as well as Pilates, Ayurvedic massage and Reiki.

This is the first part of a series of interviews I will be doing with James about his life's journey, yoga, philosophy, science, and spirituality.

James's personal yoga website can be viewed here: Gopala Yoga Harrogate.  

I am also so excited to introduce you to Olivia from Bowenworks in Leeds. 

Olivia is a passionate, calm and enthusiastic Bowen Practitioner that has a long and heartfelt background in Bodywork, Chinese Traditional Medicine, Reiki, Reflexology, Yoga and Meditation.  Olivia has an amazing holistic assessment method that allows her to better target the primary cause of concerns for her clients.

She is a certified Vitality Screening Technician, which is a unique high tech system that allows her to give her clients an extra tool to improve their wellbeing and life. 

​She also teaches meditation with her partner so we get to chat about her classes and how she recommended getting started with meditation.  

"When you touch one thing with deep awareness, and with all your heart, the echos are immeasurable"
She can be contacted via her website https://www.bowentechniqueleeds.co.uk/

I will be sharing some tips on how to survive the post-election Blues.  

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This week on the wellbeing show I'll be chatting with Jay Arnott. Over the years, Jay has helped hundreds of clients remove fears, blocks, phobias, and anxieties.

Originally an outdoor sports coach, he qualified over a decade ago in hypnosis and as an NLP trainer.

He is also a practitioner of less-heard of modalities such as Kinetic Shift™, Havening Techniques™, and OldPain2Go.™ who continues to spend his time working 1:1 locally in the North and globally online where he coaches groups of professionals how to save time, money and energy by honing their mindset with NLP coaching skills.

“It’s the most wonderful time of the year,” the song tells us. But if you’re dealing with grief namely the death of a loved one the holiday season can become a barrage of painful reminders that your life isn’t what you had hoped. We will be discussing loss and how best to manage it at this time of year.

We'll be chatting about the rise of the conscious Christmas movement and how to maintain healthy choices with booze around the festive season.

Let's raise your vibe increase your Christmas sparkle on the Wednesday Wellbeing show #amandajoytherapist #wednesdaywellbeing

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This week on the Wellbeing show I'll be chatting all things past lives with Emma Gibson and finding out all about soul realignment.

We will be discovering our intuitive energy, how to connect with our unique soul-level gifts, and how to get rid of the things that may be preventing us from living our best lives expressing our gifts, talents and reaching our objectives.

Often these blocks or things that are holding us back could have come from past lives and have been perpetuated over many lifetimes.

We'll continue with our November sleep well topic and learn the best way to get to sleep faster and for the quality of sleep to be better.

We also have our usual gratitude stories that'll raise your vibe and improve your wellbeing.

#amandajoytherapist #wednesdaywellbeing

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This week we will be chatting all things green looking at the latest inervations in green technology and the impact of going green in our lives in our homes. We will have Shirley Ford south Tyneside green party supporter chatting all things green in South Shields and the NE.
 
 The Greens have the radical ideas so desperately needed to create a healthy environment, a sustainable economy and a just society. We will be asking how these policies could impact our community and what we can do at home to care for the wellbeing of our environment.
 
 I'll be chatting with Eco Warrior Debs on how can we affordably remove toxic chemicals from our home and increase our health and wellbeing at the same time as saving our planet.
 
 We will be talking Increadedible edible all things greens and how growing vegetables is not only good for our physical, mental health but our nutritional wellbeing too.
 
 I'll be finding out what broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, kale, cabbage, and bok choy all have in common.
 
Plus more chat on improving the quality of our sleep do we can become a morning person.
 
 Join us as we raise the vibe and pledge small changes that have a big impact. 
 
 What will you change in your life to help your wellbeing and the wellbeing of others around you.
 
 Looking forward to The wellbeing show on Wednesday at 8 on Radio Shields NE.

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In today's fast-paced world, many people are looking for more than just financial success in their careers.

They want to create a business that is not only profitable but also aligned with their personal values and beliefs. This is where the concept of a "soul aligned business" comes into play. Let's be honest that's why we trained in Clinical Hypnotherapy,
whether you're spiritual or not we all trained to help and serve others, we all felt the call to do something more soul aligned.

In this episode we ask just is a soul aligned business?
How can you ensure that you are following the right path for your life and building a soul aligned business?
We discuss the Witch wound, how that shows up and how we  can work together to heal and grow.
Connect with Melissa at https://melissa-amos.com/

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In this episode of HypnoGeeks, we chat branding your hypnotherapy business with Rosie Houghton who has been a graphic designer for 17 years, in that time she has worked both in-house for national brands and agency side for some leading creative agencies too.

Rosie made the move into freelancing in the summer of 2013 and has been running her own successful freelance business for the past 9 years, working with national brands on their marketing materials and helping small independent businesses to hone their brand identities

Rapport Creative Design is all about building relationships…with her clients through her personal and down-to-earth approach and for her clients through her strategic, creative solutions that help them attract their ideal customers

She has been a Brand Manager and Creative Manager for leading national retailers, and now I’m super passionate about helping small businesses and independent business owners craft their unique brand identity. Rosie believes that great, considered branding helps business owners grow and that beautiful, well-crafted design should be affordable for all.

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Tonight on the #Wednesdaywellbeing show we chat with Adam James Proud.

Adam is a YouTuber and motivational speaker from Newcastle. Growing up very shy, socially awkward and without many career options, Adam felt life had left him behind… 

We chat about how many of us feel left behind, not really knowing what we want to do with our lives, just watching as others head of to university, college or get their dream jobs. 

After reaching an all time low, he began to slowly transform his life. Having shared tables with millionaires and worked around the world, Adam comes to you today to share some of his insights on confidence and personal empowerment. We find out how he went from feeling ugly, uninspired, unhappy and unhealthy to empowered, confident and driven to help others. 

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Tonight on the #Wednesdaywellbeing show I'm chatting about MONEY.. 

Helen Louise Adams is the leader of a growing global movement called the Female Business Revolution. 

She helps female entrepreneurs create unlimited income with the most powerful tool at their disposal - their intuition! 

She is passionate about empowering women everywhere to reclaim their sovereignty over money, not only for their security but also for them to be able to live the first class lives they desire and deserve!

Listen at 8 pm on DH9digital and on The Wednesday Wellbeing Show.

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This podcast is sponsored by The Northern College of Clinical Hypnotherapy
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This week on the #Wednesday Wellbeing show  I'm chatting with 🧠 Award Winning Mental Health Coach & Public Speaker 🎵 Singer Songwriter 🦋 Inspiring Women Changemaker ‘Social Impact Star’ 📻 BBC New Voices Finalist / Regular BBC guest 💫 and Network Mental Health Lead - NHS Leeds
Miranda Arieh. 

Tonight we duscuss how We ALL have the power to grow, develop and re-condition our minds in new ways.  

It all starts with compassion and tonight we discuss the foundations of self-compassion for emotional recovery.
We are the creators of our lives tune in and discover how you can heal the Unheard parts of you meet your unmet needs heal grow and transform.

https://mirandaarieh.co.uk/

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This podcast is sponsored by The Northern College of Clinical Hypnotherapy
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Tonight on the #Wednesdaywellbeing show 

I'm chatting with voice specialist and Expert. Healer of the voice, former X-factor voice coach and the Founder of Soulfood Seminars, Liz Howard Yates.

Liz helps men and women who have issues of anxiety towards public speaking, which might include panic, weakness, or frailty In their voice! 

With her Soulfood method, you will discover how to speak with a calm, commanding voice on the Topics that matter. 

With her 25 years of experience as a voice expert and a TEDx Speaker, she's helped hundreds of nervous speakers from around the globe release fear, find their voice, and champion their ideas when stepping into the spotlight. 

💯 listen tonight and reach out to Liz when you're ready and need to work on your public speaking skills. aka… Heal your voice!  

💯get in touch if you need feedback concerning your Podcasts or Videos. 

💯 Rid stage fright that maybe over-taking your confidence. 

Your voice mirrors who you indeed are!  

Liz's motto is, We can strive for perfection; however, authenticity will always open the doors 🚪 to freedom! 💯👍🏾📌🎙 
Mail: speak@soulfood-seminars.com 

www.soulfood-seminars.com 

www.facebook.com/Howard.Liz  

http://linkedin.com/in/liz-🎙-howard-62469418  

https://www.google.com/search?q=soulfood-seminars.com%20liz%20howard 

IG https://www.instagram.com/businessvoiceexpertliz_h/?hl=en

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This podcast is sponsored by The Northern College of Clinical Hypnotherapy
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This week, Hypnogeeks takes you behind the curtain of stage hypnosis with one of the UK’s top comedy hypnotists, Grant Saunders. From conquering a crippling fear of public speaking to performing at Balmoral Castle, Grant shares stories that are hilarious, jaw-dropping, and inspiring.

But this isn’t just entertainment. For clinical hypnotherapists, this episode is a goldmine:

• Discover how the confidence and performance skills of stage hypnosis can directly elevate your client's work.
• Learn why body language, conviction, and rapport often matter more than scripts or trance depth.
• Hear how stage performance offers lessons in ethics, consent, and volunteer care — principles that transfer seamlessly into the therapy room.
• And explore how stage shows can act as powerful public education about hypnosis, breaking myths, and building trust.

Whether you’re curious about sharpening your delivery, overcoming visibility fears, or simply bringing more confidence into your sessions, this conversation will give you practical takeaways and a fresh perspective on what hypnosis can really do.

✨ Highlights you won’t want to miss:

• [06:45] Grant’s first-ever stage show… at a biker’s charity event (and the hilarious disaster that nearly sunk him).
• [18:30] The “shoe phone” routine and why it blows people’s minds every time.
• [32:10] Confidence hacks: how Grant turned fear into excitement and why going live online changed everything.
• [47:00] The night he accidentally caused chaos at Balmoral Castle (spoiler: it involved armed police!).
• [1:05:20] Why body language and conviction matter more than scripts in hypnosis.
• [1:22:00] Mentors, Vegas summits, and where stage hypnosis is heading next.

🎧 Tune in for laughter, real talk about hypnosis, and unforgettable behind-the-scenes stories that bridge the world of therapy and entertainment.

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This podcast is sponsored by The Northern College of Clinical Hypnotherapy
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This week on the #Wednesdaywellbeing show I'  chatting meditation with Colin Ellis. 

Colin is known as a Meditation Maverick, and has been studying meditation for over 23 years. 

He recently published, "There Are Only 7 Ways to Meditate: Make Your Meditation Amazing". This book is aimed at people who have tried meditation but not gained all the benefits. 

Along with the paperback, Colin launched a mobile app.  He says "Retreats create quantum jumps in your personal evolution" 

Tonight we talk the misconceptions of meditation and find out how to do it even if you have a super busy mind. 

Get the app here: https://MeditationWellbeing.app 

His Book: https://7WaysToMeditate.com 

OrConnect: https://ColinEllis.info
Listen on @DH9digital on @nova and on Amanda Joy's Podcast 

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This podcast is sponsored by The Northern College of Clinical Hypnotherapy
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This week on the #wednesdaywellbeing show comes with a content warning!! 

This episode contains content that may be alarming to some listeners. 
Please check the show notes for more detailed descriptions before listening and take care of yourself. 

Tonights topic is sexual violence and domestic abuse. Far more than that, we discuss how you can heal fully from these types of horrific experiences. 

To provide some perspective, here are some key statistics from trusted sources showing the scale of the problem in England and Wales. 

1 in 4 women are raped, sexually assaulted and or sexually abused. 1 in 6 children have been sexually abused and 1 in 20 men have been raped or sexually assaulted as an adult. That's more than 1 in 20 people every 12 months. 

My guest tonight Geua Hila spent over 30 years battling with depression and anxiety after falling victim to sexual abuse, divorce and homelessness.

Geua is the founder of The Wholistic F.A.I.T.H Process; a process that allows all who will apply it, to become enlightened and feel empowered in reclaiming a life they have lost.  

Through inspirational and motivational speaking, she has unlocked doors for women to regain control and use their negative past experiences as fuel for a positive present and future. 

She has spoken on platforms such as The Evolve Network, women-only group She’roes, International Women’s Day events and Kingdom Women of the Word. She has also featured on Jessie Wang’s podcast ‘Voices Unheard’ and this week she's joining me on my podcast as she prepares to share her story at an event. 

You can join Geua at Customs House on the Friday the 7th of October 2022 at 10:00  till 15:00 BST. 

Tickets available at: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/think-and-feel-great-seminar-reach-out-tickets-409417417517
You can listen on DH9digital or at Nova Radio on Sunday or on Amanda Joy's Podcast too. 

This is possibly the most challenging and inspiring interview I've ever done.

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This podcast is sponsored by The Northern College of Clinical Hypnotherapy
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This week in the #Wednesdaywellbeing show I'm chatting with Catherine Kelleher qualified transformation coach, Mind Detox and Neuro-lingustic programming practitioner, specialising in helping people move from fear to freedom.

Catherine beleives that "​It starts with you and the realisation that you might be on your way or indeed burned out".

​Years ago, she found herself in a position of rebuilding her life and starting over after her "dark night of the soul". Catherine had totally crashed and burned.  

This was an extremely difficult and dark period of her life, she was stressed, depressed, anxious, lost, fearful and had lost all hope.

The reason being; she wasn't fulfilled or living her life the way she wanted to. 

Just going through the motions everyday out of a sense of duty because that’s what professionals and high-achievers do. Right? 

When working with Catherine  you will look at every aspect of your life, your deep rooted fears and your aspirations for the future. 
With a blend or coaching, Mind Detox, exercises and other techniques you will clear any limiting beliefs and fears that led you to burnout in the first place and get you moving forward and living life the way you want.

https://linktr.ee/cathkellehercoaching

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This podcast is sponsored by The Northern College of Clinical Hypnotherapy
www.thenortherncollegeofclinicalhypnotherapy.com