Real & Raw – Details, episodes & analysis

In this episode, I sit down with Emily English (@emthenutritionist)—a registered nutritionist, No1 Sunday Times best selling author, entrepreneur, and the founder of Epetome—to talk about the journey behind her thriving brand. Emily has built an engaged audience through her motto, Food you want to eat, designed by a nutritionist. and expanded her business beyond content into products, books, and partnerships.

We dive into:

• How she built a strong, recognisable brand while staying true to herself
• Content and Business strategy that enabled her to grow to 1.8m followers
• How to diversify your revenue streams as a content creator 
• Personal growth, imposter syndrome, and her strive to find balance.

If you're a striving content creator or founder looking to grow your brand, this episode is packed with value. 

If you loved this episode, tag me on IG @helenderbs @thisisrealandraw

In this episode, I sit down with Nicola Gunby—entrepreneur, founder, and CMO of CLIQ, the social networking app bringing real connection back to social media. From launching one of the first beauty tech SaaS platforms (AMB Beauty, later acquired by Revolution Beauty who renamed AMB to MyRev) to now tackling the loneliness pandemic with CLIQ, Nicola has mastered the art of building engaged communities both online and offline.

We dive into:

• The key moments that accelerated her growth as a founder
• How she built and scaled multiple startups in different industries
• Strategies for brand building, raising capital, and standing out in a crowded space
• The challenges of entrepreneurship 
• Tips for female founders
• Finding balance in the chaos and maintaining wellness as a high performer

If you're a founder, aspiring entrepreneur, or just someone who loves stories of resilience and innovation, this episode is packed with insights. 

If you loved this episode, screenshot and tag me over on IG: @helenderbs @thisisrealandraw

Welcome back to The Real & Raw Podcast, and this year we are coming back strong with a new and improved intro, with guest episodes every other week.

I heard this quote from a friend 'some years ask questions, others give answers' this year was certainly a question year, mostly "what the f*ck". So allow me to bring you up to speed on this year, how I got through depression (for the third time in my life) and why I'm burning this bitch to the ground and raising from the ashes in 2025 (Hello Phoenix).

In this episode I covered;

• 2024 recap - how I navigated depression, what it taught me and the practical tools I used to get me out of it.
• My word of the year (and why you should have one too)
• My favourite self development and wellness hacks for an optimised 2025
• The new direction I'm taking in 2025 

If you're ready to hear conversations that will inspire you, you're in the right place.

Let's dive into The Real & Raw Podcast.

If you loved this episode and you want to be in with the chance to win a free session of life coaching then tag me on @helenderbs + @thisisrealandraw and let me know what you loved about it!

Thanks for listening,

Helen x

In this episode I was joined by a former long standing life coaching client, and friend of mine, Hannah Barrett who featured on the podcast in 2021, Episode 15.

Within this episode, we spoke about her journey of discovering her purpose, following a life altering accident which led her to where she is today, a qualified personal trainer, sports massage therapist and reformer pilates instructor as well as a first class honour degree graduate in Physiology which she went back to university for at the age of 30 to pursue an entirely new life path which has also led her to opening her own business, Physical Finesse where she teaches 1:1 Reformer Pilates, coaching people of all ages & promoting increased strength & mobility through a unique combination of stretching & strengthening. 

Hannah will soon also be offering private Physiotherapy to help people recover & find themselves again, following injury; something she is highly passionate about following her own life experiences.

Reformer pilates has become extremely trendy the last couple of years, so I wanted to hear from Hannah:

• Why is pilates all of a sudden become popular?
• Is it worth the hype?
• Who and what is it for?
• Where should you start as a beginner?
• How can this help me regardless of my age?
• What else can I do to improve my overall health especially in regards to strength and mobility.

You're going to love this episode.

Find Hannah on Instagram @physical.finesse or visit her website: https://physicalfinesse.co.uk/

In this episode I was joined by Lisa Penny from Fertilityism. 

We discussed:

• How to balance your hormones, and the impacts of imbalances.
• Whether the contraceptive pill is hormone imbalances or fertility issues.
• Navigating IVF and pregnancy loss for both men and women.
• How to naturally enhance fertility levels.
• Nutritional advice to support your journey.
• How to live a more holistic lifestyle and manage stress.

Follow Lisa on Instagram @fertilityism https://www.lisapenny.co.uk/

Trigger warnings: Child loss and Fertility Challenges.

In this episode, I talk about how to accept your past mistakes and work on self forgiveness. 

In this episode you will learn;

• How holding onto your mistakes impacts you and your mindset.
• Understand why we do this and what it can mean.
• How to analyse your thoughts, actions and behaviours.
• The process for letting go of your past mistakes and making peace with them.
• How to cultivate self love and forgiveness.

If you loved this episode, let me know over on Instagram @helenderbs / @thisisrealandraw

Until next time, have an amazing,  day week or month.

Hx

In this episode I was joined by  Britains former Strongest Woman where we spoke about how to let go of things that no longer serve you and living a more holistic life. 

In this episode you'll hear:

• How to come back from rock bottom
• How to re-connect with your authenticity 
• The role masculine and feminine energy can play in business and relationships
• How to let go of what no longer serves you
• Managing work life balance as a high performer and achiever 

And so much more! 

If you loved this episode, be sure to let me know over on Instagram. You can find Joanna on Instagram @joannamont | https://www.joannamontgomery.com/ https://www.littleriot.com/ 

Welcome to the first episode of our new series COUPLES THERAPY.

In these monthly episodes, you’ll hear myself and my husband, Chris talk about the topics you send us to discuss, and answer any questions you may have.

This months episode, was all about conflict.

• Conflict Resolution
• Analysing Your Conflict
• Do’s and Don’ts When It Comes To Conflict
• How To Approach Defensiveness (and Stop Being Defensive)
• How We Approach Conflict (In All Phases of Our Relationship)

If you loved this episode, be sure to let me know over on Instagram @helenderbs and send in your topic requests and we will be sure to cover them each month.

Until next time, have an amazing day, week or month.

Helen and Chris x

I was joined by the GLOW up queen, Izzy Utterson. She has amassed 155k followers on TikTok where she shares the best of her glow up tips, to help you feel and look your best, inside and outside.

Within this episode we discussed her top tips for:

• Breaking your negative habit cycles
• Glowing up physically and mentally
• Navigating through triggering experiences of environments 
• Reducing inflammation and improving your sleep quality

You can find Izzy on Instagram and TikTok @izzyutterson 

If you loved this episode, be sure to let me know over on IG @helenderbs / @thisisrealandraw

Welcome back to The Real & Raw Podcast! 

In this weeks episode, I will be providing you with a life update, with some lessons I've learnt along the way. 

The Real & Raw Podcast is ELEVATING and you can expect to hear guests covering your favourite topics every 2-3 weeks, in addition to the newly launching COUPLES THERAPY episode which you will hear at the end of every month.

If you have any questions or topics you'd like covering, or you'd love to be a guest on the podcast, please drop me an email via info@thisisrealandraw.com

Until next time, have an amazing day, week or month.

Hx