Explore every episode of the podcast Calm Your Nervous System
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| How Mike Watts Overcame Years of Chronic Skin Issues and Found Balance in His Life | Episode 5 | 26 Aug 2024 | 01:13:33 | |
Men can often find it much harder to open up and be vulnerable with others than women do, but have you ever considered how this could impact them when they find themselves struggling with a chronic illness? Diving into this topic and so much more with me is Mike Watts, the co-founder of an online educational company with his wife, Kate Northrup, whose mission is to help women create a better relationship with money, sex and power. Mike also shares his experience with being hit by a car and how stress set off a chronic skin condition that took him years to overcome. In this episode, we’re chatting about:
For more information on topics discussed in this episode, links to connect with me or my guest, or to learn more about me and my coaching, check out the full show notes here! DISCLAIMER: Everything mentioned in this podcast is only my/my guests’ opinion and should not be a substitute for seeing a medical professional. Please seek advice from your doctor and confirm with them that they are happy for you to implement something you heard on the podcast. | |||
| Using Psychedelics to Heal Trauma and Chronic Illness: A Doctor’s Perspective with Dr Aisling Quiery | Episode 4 | 12 Aug 2024 | 00:57:59 | |
In this first ever guest episode, I’m joined by Dr Aisling Quiery, an NHS GP with a background in addictions work who also works as a Compassionate Inquiry Practitioner, Maturation Coach, and psychedelic guide at Imperial College London. Through her additional training beyond a medical degree, her lived experience of anxiety and long Covid, as well as using psychedelics as a healing medicine in the jungle with Dr Gabor Maté, Aisling is uniquely placed to discuss the limitations of modern medicine when it comes to chronic illnesses and talk more about why GPs should be empowering their patients to look beyond test results for answers about their conditions. In this episode, we’re chatting about:
For more information on topics discussed in this episode, links to connect with me or my guest, or to learn more about me and my coaching, check out the full show notes here! DISCLAIMER: Everything mentioned in this podcast is only my/my guests’ opinion and should not be a substitute for seeing a medical professional. Please seek advice from your doctor and confirm with them that they are happy for you to implement something you heard on the podcast. | |||
| Everything You Need to Know About the Nervous System: Polyvagal Theory, Dysregulation and Techniques You Can Use to Regulate | Episode 3 | 29 Jul 2024 | 00:45:54 | |
I’ve got a bumper episode for you today and it will definitely be one you’ll want to grab your notebook for! If you’ve had a question about the nervous system or regulation - I probably answer it here. I’m giving you an overview of the nervous system and polyvagal theory, diving into some regulation techniques for each state, as well as discussing what dysregulation actually looks like and how you can start to expand your window of tolerance. If you’re at the beginning of your healing journey and have no idea where to start, this is the episode for you! In this episode, I'm chatting about:
For more information on topics discussed in this episode, links to connect with me, or to learn more about me and my coaching, check out the full show notes here! DISCLAIMER: Everything mentioned in this podcast is only my/my guests’ opinion and should not be a substitute for seeing a medical professional. Please seek advice from your doctor and confirm with them that they are happy for you to implement something you heard on the podcast. | |||
| My Story: How I Used Nervous System Regulation to Heal My ME/CFS | Episode 2 | 15 Jul 2024 | 00:29:56 | |
Trying to recover from ME/CFS when you have no idea what works is not an easy thing to do - I’ve been there! Whether it’s acupuncture, the Perrin technique, veganism, pilates or therapy, I’ve tried it all. In today’s episode, I’m diving into what worked for me! This is the second part of two “my story” episodes (do go and check out part one first!) where I’m sharing much more about the recovery side of things and how I discovered that what was working was nervous system regulation.
For more information on topics discussed in this episode, links to connect with me, or to learn more about me and my coaching, check out the full show notes here! | |||
| From Glandular Fever to Being Diagnosed with ME/CFS: My Story of Chronic Illness, Trauma and Nervous System Dysregulation | Episode 1 | 28 Jun 2024 | 00:52:11 | |
I’m so glad you’ve clicked on the first episode of the “Calm Your Nervous System” podcast! I really don’t hold back while sharing my story in this one, and I just know you’re likely to see yourself in my story. Whether it’s missing my GCSE mocks, abusive relationships (slight trigger warning for this episode for sexual trauma, though no details are shared), workplace discrimination or when I was told to sit on the floor at a Beyoncé concert (yep…🙄), I’m letting you in on my ME/CFS journey. And be sure to subscribe, as in episode 2, I’m going into how I started to recover - so I know you’ll love that episode too!
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| How Sayeeda Alam Used Yoga and Ayurvedic Principles to Heal from CFS | Episode 6 | 09 Sep 2024 | 00:44:06 | |
At one point, I was so sick of being asked if I’d tried yoga that I got a sticker for my mobility scooter that said “Yes, I have tried yoga. No, it didn’t work”. If I had known then that some types of yoga aren’t even physical, maybe I might not have got it! Today’s guest is my friend Sayeeda Alam, who is a dedicated yoga teacher and Ayurvedic lifestyle advisor passionate about holistic well-being. She considers herself 95% healed from CFS and believes in the power of offering tailored practices to others looking to find balance in body and mind. If this episode inspires you to take up a form of yoga, especially a non-physical one, I’d love to hear from you. My Instagram is linked on the show notes for this episode and my DMs are always open! In this episode, we’re chatting about:
For more information on topics discussed in this episode, links to connect with me or my guest, or to learn more about me and my coaching, check out the full show notes here! DISCLAIMER: Everything mentioned in this podcast is only my/my guests’ opinion and should not be a substitute for seeing a medical professional. Please seek advice from your doctor and confirm with them that they are happy for you to implement something you heard on the podcast. | |||
| Turning Our House into an Airbnb: Tips for Getting Through Busy Life Periods for People with Chronic Illnesses | Episode 7 | 23 Sep 2024 | 00:46:55 | |
How many times have you prioritised your work, a project or any other stressful life event over yourself? I’m willing to bet quite a few times – if not every time. Over the last few months, we’ve been turning our house into an Airbnb so there’s a LOT that needed to be done which could easily have completely overwhelmed my whole life! So, in today’s episode, I’m sharing how I’ve managed to get through it all without sacrificing my health and wellness. In this episode, I’m chatting about:
For more information on topics discussed in this episode, links to connect with me, or to learn more about me and my coaching, check out the full show notes here! DISCLAIMER: Everything mentioned in this podcast is only my/my guests’ opinion and should not be a substitute for seeing a medical professional. Please seek advice from your doctor and confirm with them that they are happy for you to implement something you heard on the podcast. | |||
| Why Mindset is So Important in Healing Chronic Illnesses with Love and Life Coach Katharine Morgan | Episode 9 | 11 Nov 2024 | 00:46:54 | |
When today's guest, Love and Life Coach Katharine Morgan was diagnosed with malrotation of the intestine as a teenager, she never thought that it would be a lifelong process to recovery. Through a combination of visualisation, EFT tapping and self-hypnosis, she took back control and discovered the power of accepting her situation in order to control her pain. Katharine also talks about her upcoming book series that will help to provide daily guidance to free yourself from chronic pain. Connect with Katharine: Connect with me:
DISCLAIMER: Everything mentioned in this podcast is only my/my guests’ opinion and should not be a substitute for seeing a medical professional. Please seek advice from your doctor and confirm with them that they are happy for you to implement something you heard on the podcast. | |||
| Why Undiagnosed ADHD Leads to Burnout and Chronic Illness | Episode 8 | 28 Oct 2024 | 00:47:00 | |
Once I’d noticed that the vast majority of my 1:1 clients have either diagnosed or undiagnosed ADHD, I knew I needed to create a podcast episode about the link between ADHD and chronic illness. I’ve done so much research on this, and I’m excited to share it with you! More and more adults, particularly women, are discovering that a lot of problems they face are down to ADHD, and so I wanted to share more about how I handle my symptoms and also track my cycle to discover when I’ll feel at my best and worst. In this episode, we’re chatting about:
For more information on topics discussed in this episode, links to connect with me, or to learn more about me and my coaching, check out the full show notes here! DISCLAIMER: Everything mentioned in this podcast is only my/my guests’ opinion and should not be a substitute for seeing a medical professional. Please seek advice from your doctor and confirm with them that they are happy for you to implement something you heard on the podcast. | |||
| Healing from Trauma Through Somatic EMDR with Cara Hooper | Episode 11 | 02 Dec 2024 | 00:57:34 | |
A lot of people think that because they had food on the table growing up, they didn’t live in a war zone or have any major negative experiences, they don’t have trauma. However, it’s not just the big things that can cause trauma and a lot of it can actually stem from conditioning that occurred during childhood and the lack of certain needs being met, too. Diving into this topic and others like somatics, living authentically and toxic relationships is my guest Cara Hooper, a Leadership, Life and Trauma Coach who is a mum, a CPTSD survivor and has a vocational drive to facilitate the release from trauma using somatic EMDR and coaching. Connect with Cara: Connect with me:
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| Q&A: Balancing Work and Money with a Chronic Illness, Managing Setbacks & Handling Procrastination and the Freeze Response | Episode 10 | 25 Nov 2024 | 00:16:55 | |
I get asked a lot of questions on social media about managing setbacks, keeping hopeful, and balancing work and money when having a chronic illness. Today I'm answering them! This is my first shorter episode, and I'm hoping that including these into the podcast will help to give you something to listen to when you have low energy or a bit of a shorter concentration span. If this episode prompts a question for you, or you have anything else you'd like to ask, head over to Instagram or Facebook and ask away! Connect with me:
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| Neurodivergent vs Neurotypical Burnout, The Chronic Illness Link, and What Helps? | Episode 12 | 16 Dec 2024 | 00:18:33 | |
Most people have heard of burnout – physical and emotional exhaustion due to prolonged stress – but have you heard of neurodivergent burnout? People with ADHD, autism and other neurodivergencies can experience this when they have been masking for too long with too little support. In today’s bite-sized episode, I’m sharing some advice for handling burnout and chronic illness that can arise from it. Connect with me:
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| Get More Done in Less Time: Manage Overwhelm & Procrastination for ADHDers | Episode 13 | 13 Jan 2025 | 00:45:20 | |
Whether it’s from friends, clients or just out of my own mouth – ‘overwhelmed’ is a word I hear quite frequently! In today’s episode, I’m answering all your questions on overcoming procrastination, coming out of the freeze response and therefore reducing daily overwhelm. Best of all – this episode is applicable to anyone experiencing these feelings, not just those of us with ADHD. Connect with me:
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| Understanding Female Hormones and the Link to Chronic Illness with Jeni Crane from Yum Nutrition | Episode 14 | 27 Jan 2025 | 01:04:51 | |
It’s very hard to make decisions about your health without the data – and that’s one of the things that today’s guest, nutritional therapist Jeni Crane, is led by. After being diagnosed with PCOS, determined to understand the “why” behind it and how she could help herself, Jeni discovered that nutrition and exercise were huge pieces of the puzzle. She then followed the path to becoming a fully qualified nutritional therapist and our conversation today covers topics like female hormones, why so many women struggle with chronic illnesses and how she used nutrition to support her PCOS, too.
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| Using Your Breath to Heal From Long Covid or ME/CFS with Jackie Baxter | Episode 16 | 24 Feb 2025 | 00:54:07 | |
When it feels like life and your health are out of control, there is one thing you can easily control which could actually help you to influence your nervous system and begin to heal from Long Covid or ME/CFS. What is that one thing? Your breathing. Today’s guest, Jackie Baxter of The Long Covid Podcast, shares with us all about how she overcame Long Covid by learning how to breathe properly and introducing breathwork into her life. Connect with Jackie: Connect with me:
DISCLAIMER: Everything mentioned in this podcast is only my/my guests’ opinion and should not be a substitute for seeing a medical professional. Please seek advice from your doctor and confirm with them that they are happy for you to implement something you heard on the podcast. | |||
| Why the Nervous System is the Missing Piece to Managing ADHD & Burnout | Episode 15 | 10 Feb 2025 | 00:50:00 | |
Learning to regulate your nervous system will have a big impact on anyone’s life – but it will be particularly huge for those of us with ADHD. In today’s episode, I’m discussing why ADHD can be much harder to handle when we’re dysregulated, how dysregulation can manifest itself and ideas you can use to start to become more regulated. I’m also inviting you to an opportunity to unmask, to be your true self so that you can live a joyful, aligned life. Connect with me:
DISCLAIMER: Everything mentioned in this podcast is only my/my guests’ opinion and should not be a substitute for seeing a medical professional. Please seek advice from your doctor and confirm with them that they are happy for you to implement something you heard on the podcast. | |||
| Self-Care Routines & Nervous System Regulation for ADHDers with Kate Moryoussef | Episode 17 | 10 Mar 2025 | 00:51:35 | |
Today’s guest, Kate Moryoussef, has her own brilliant podcast aimed at women who have been late-diagnosed with ADHD, so I was really excited to speak to her on mine! After her own diagnosis at age 40, she really practices what she preaches when it comes to the advice she provides, and now as a Wellbeing Coach and EFT practitioner, Kate has a wealth of experience in helping women who have been newly diagnosed understand how to adapt their lives so that they can better manage their ADHD. Connect with Kate:
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DISCLAIMER: Everything mentioned in this podcast is only my/my guests’ opinion and should not be a substitute for seeing a medical professional. Please seek advice from your doctor and confirm with them that they are happy for you to implement something you heard on the podcast. | |||
| Using Touch to Heal Pain: The Power of Reflexology with Dr. Njideka Olatunde | Episode 19 | 07 Apr 2025 | 00:49:23 | |
You might not think you’ve come across reflexology before, but chances are, you have. If your parents ever did “This Little Piggy” on your toes as a child, you experienced the power of reflexology! Today’s guest, Dr. Njideka Olatune has helped thousands of chronic pain sufferers relieve pain with addiction- and medication-free pain relief treatment, using touch and reflexology as an alternative to the opioid epidemic. Connect with Njideka:
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DISCLAIMER: Everything mentioned in this podcast is only my/my guests’ opinion and should not be a substitute for seeing a medical professional. Please seek advice from your doctor and confirm with them that they are happy for you to implement something you heard on the podcast. | |||
| Finding Community After a Late ADHD Diagnosis with Meredith Cairns-Palmer | Episode 18 | 24 Mar 2025 | 00:48:21 | |
Discovering you have ADHD later in life can totally alter your perspective on yourself and everything you’ve been through in the past, and it can be really difficult feeling like you’re different to everyone else. I met today’s guest, intuition-led business owner and coach Meredith Cairns-Palmer at a local ADHD networking group and I knew we would have an inspiring conversation about what it feels like to finally feel like you’ve been accepted for who you are after finding other people like you. We also talk about how we can begin to reconnect to ourselves even in a disconnecting society and the beauty of what we gain when we do. Connect with Meredith: Connect with me:
DISCLAIMER: Everything mentioned in this podcast is only my/my guests’ opinion and should not be a substitute for seeing a medical professional. Please seek advice from your doctor and confirm with them that they are happy for you to implement something you heard on the podcast. | |||
| Sync Your Business with Your Menstrual Cycle: Find More Ease, Flow and Balance with Feminine Leadership Coach Renae Fieck | Episode 20 | 21 Apr 2025 | 00:48:35 | |
If you aren’t yet tracking your cycle, today’s episode should be the nudge you’ve been looking for! I’m sitting down with Feminine Leadership Coach Renae Fieck, to talk all about how women can harness the power of their menstrual cycle to achieve greater balance, productivity and success – without burnout. We also dive into practical tips surrounding what to do if you no longer have a menstrual cycle, or have irregular cycles, so if you’re someone who’s been feeling very out of place trying to work to a 24-hour masculine cycle, this episode is for you! Connect with Renae:
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DISCLAIMER: Everything mentioned in this podcast is only my/my guests’ opinion and should not be a substitute for seeing a medical professional. Please seek advice from your doctor and confirm with them that they are happy for you to implement something you heard on the podcast. | |||
| How Autistic Women Can Overcome Burnout and Live Joyful Lives with Carole Jean Whittington | Episode 21 | 05 May 2025 | 00:50:13 | |
Neurodivergent burnout is sadly incredibly common in today’s world when you consider the impact that trauma and masking have on a person. My guest today, Carole Jean Whittington of Whittington Well-Being is an expert in autistic burnout in women and in this episode, she shares all about the internal and external signs or burnout, the “restoration illusion” trap and tools to overcome burnout. Connect with Carole:
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DISCLAIMER: Everything mentioned in this podcast is only my/my guests’ opinion and should not be a substitute for seeing a medical professional. Please seek advice from your doctor and confirm with them that they are happy for you to implement something you heard on the podcast. | |||
| Reconnecting with Your Body for Neurodivergent People with Yoga Teacher & Somatic Coach Oliver Phoenix | Episode 22 | 19 May 2025 | 00:46:27 | |
Being your authentic self and reconnecting with your body can be especially difficult for neurodivergent people. Whether it’s being able to manage when the dopamine runs out, or constantly following the belief of “I’ll be happy when…”, there’s a lot more that we need to consider. This episode dives into practices like yoga, meditation, breathwork and somatic movement with yoga teacher and somatic coach Oliver Phoenix, who explains how to find what will work for you and why self-acceptance is so important. Connect with Oliver:
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DISCLAIMER: Everything mentioned in this podcast is only my/my guests’ opinion and should not be a substitute for seeing a medical professional. Please seek advice from your doctor and confirm with them that they are happy for you to implement something you heard on the podcast. | |||
| How Nutrition is Impacted by ADHD with ADHD Nutrition Research Expert Annika Angelo | Episode 24 | 16 Jun 2025 | 00:55:35 | |
When you have ADHD, it impacts so many different areas of your life, and that can also include your relationship with food, what you eat and what causes you to eat those foods. Today’s episode is a fascinating discussion with the leading expert in ADHD nutrition research, Annika Angelo, also known as Nutrimind Coach. Annika shares about the three styles of eating we tend to see in people with ADHD, and how you can try to make accommodations for the way ADHD impacts what and how you eat. Connect with Annika:
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DISCLAIMER: Everything mentioned in this podcast is only my/my guests’ opinion and should not be a substitute for seeing a medical professional. Please seek advice from your doctor and confirm with them that they are happy for you to implement something you heard on the podcast. | |||
| Building a Creative Business Alongside ADHD and ME/CFS with Photographer Celie Nigoumi | Episode 23 | 02 Jun 2025 | 00:49:11 | |
If you’re a neurospicy entrepreneur - today’s episode is for you! I’m joined by Celie Nigoumi, a visual storyteller specialising in thoughtful film and photography for brands and individuals. In fact, she did my brand photos and she was a dream to work with! She shares all about how she’s created a business that works for her and her brain following her lived experience of ME/CFS and late-diagnosed ADHD, so if your business feels like it’s battling against you right now, you’ll want to listen to this one. Connect with Celie:
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DISCLAIMER: Everything mentioned in this podcast is only my/my guests’ opinion and should not be a substitute for seeing a medical professional. Please seek advice from your doctor and confirm with them that they are happy for you to implement something you heard on the podcast. | |||
| The Neurodivergent Survival Trap: Why You Keep Burning Out (And How to Break the Cycle) | Episode 25 | 15 Sep 2025 | 00:36:42 | |
⭕THE LIMITLESS SERIES⭕: “You’re too much” is what you might have believed from such a young age, being sensitive and neurodivergent and internalising the many negative messages you heard as a child. So often, that beautiful sensitivity turns into burn out as an adult, pushing through life on adrenaline and wasting your potential. How did you get here? And how can you change this? We chat: 00:00 Welcome Back and Introduction to Burnout Cycles 02:51 Understanding Survival Mode and Its Impact 06:14 The Shift from Survival to Creative Mode 09:07 Identifying and Meeting Personal Needs 11:57 The Power of Community and Sensitivity 14:44 Gaslighting Ourselves and Trusting Our Intuition 16:52 The Connection Between Burnout and Disconnection from the Body 20:17 Breaking the Cycle of Burnout 21:15 The Role of Interoception in Well-being 24:41 The Importance of Listening to Our Bodies 27:36 Transforming Lives Through Empowerment 30:21 Real-Life Examples of Transformation 33:05 Conclusion and Next Steps Connect with me:
DISCLAIMER: Everything mentioned in this podcast is only my/my guests’ opinion and should not be a substitute for seeing a medical professional. Please seek advice from your doctor and confirm with them that they are happy for you to implement something you heard on the podcast. | |||
| The Secret to More Money, Energy & Love (Without More Hustle) | Episode 26 | 23 Sep 2025 | 00:41:20 | |
⭕ THE LIMITLESS SERIES ⭕: Abundant energy, abundant money, abundant love. If those words feel charged for you- maybe something is off balance. So many of us grew up believing we had to hustle harder, push through and do it all ourselves… then wonder why we struggle to receive support, love, money and energy. If you’re neurodivergent, your sensitivity and intuition is a gift that can lead to the limitless life you dream of! How do you start to work with this gift? It’s all through the nervous system… We chat: 00:00 The Flow of Abundance 02:59 Balancing the Nervous System 05:58 Masculine and Feminine Energies 11:27 The Power of Intuition in Money Management 17:21 Shifting Energy for Success 23:15 The Role of Gratitude in Abundance 29:03 Rewiring Beliefs for Financial Freedom 34:17 Living a Limitless Life Connect with me:
DISCLAIMER: Everything mentioned in this podcast is only my/my guests’ opinion and should not be a substitute for seeing a medical professional. Please seek advice from your doctor and confirm with them that they are happy for you to implement something you heard on the podcast. | |||
| Why Traditional Strategies Don’t Work if you’re Neurodivergent (And What To Do Instead) | Episode 27 | 29 Sep 2025 | 00:24:28 | |
⭕THE LIMITLESS SERIES ⭕: Neurodivergent burnout is a byproduct of too much masculine hustle and trying to solve it with a masculine structured approach is like trying to put a fire out with more fire. 🔥What puts out fire? 💧Water. 🔥What reverses burnout? 💧A body first approach- feeling safe in yourself & community. In this episode, I share how to find the balance between the strategies and knowledge, and actually embodying and utilising those strategies, through the body and nervous system. Finding the unique balance for you, rewires the old beliefs keeping you stuck in the same cycles so you can actually have the energy to travel, to feel passionate about your work, to feel at ease, confident and in control of your life! ✨ What would change if you stopped collecting strategies and started trusting your body? We chat: 00:00 Breaking Free from Burnout 02:53 The Power of Knowledge vs. Embodiment 06:09 Overcoming Overwhelm: The Role of the Body 08:55 Building Evidence and Celebrating Small Wins 11:53 Rewiring Beliefs and Community Support 14:40 Finding What Works for You 17:59 Tuning into Your Needs and Energy Management 20:53 Living a Limitless Life Connect with me:
DISCLAIMER: Everything mentioned in this podcast is only my/my guests’ opinion and should not be a substitute for seeing a medical professional. Please seek advice from your doctor and confirm with them that they are happy for you to implement something you heard on the podcast. | |||
| The inner circle for burned out ADHDers is here! | Episode 28 | 10 Oct 2025 | 00:21:11 | |
⭕ THE LIMITLESS SERIES ⭕: Healing burnout as a passionate ADHDer isn’t about pushing harder. It’s about finding your balance. In this episode, I’m opening the doors to an exclusive community and how The Limitless Circle is that supportive space if you’re exhausted, passionate and refusing to choose between success and health. ✨ What would be possible if you finally had the right community support around you? We chat: 00:00 Introduction to the Limitless Circle 04:53 The Power of Community and Accountability 09:53 Transformative Practices for Lasting Change 14:49 The Science Behind the Limitless Circle Connect with me:
DISCLAIMER: Everything mentioned in this podcast is only my/my guests’ opinion and should not be a substitute for seeing a medical professional. Please seek advice from your doctor and confirm with them that they are happy for you to implement something you heard on the podcast. | |||
| Burnt out to global travel in 4 months! The one shift Calum Mew took to live his Limitless neurodivergent life! | Episode 29 | 14 Oct 2025 | 00:51:02 | |
⭕ THE LIMITLESS SERIES ⭕: 12 years sick. A passionate ADHDer. Ready to give up trying to feel better. In 4 months he changed his life around- how did he do it? One of my most successful clients, Calum, spills the tea on how he changed his life so drastically in just 4 months. He will share:
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DISCLAIMER: Everything mentioned in this podcast is only my/my guests’ opinion and should not be a substitute for seeing a medical professional. Please seek advice from your doctor and confirm with them that they are happy for you to implement something you heard on the podcast. | |||