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Episode 1: Relax and Restore - A Gentle Journey to Inner Peace

Welcome to the very first episode of The Kay Manby Podcast.

In this opening offering, I share a little of my story and the journey that brought me here - from deep loss to the healing power of stillness.

You’ll then be guided through a peaceful meditation designed to help you settle your body, soften your thoughts, and return to the calm that lives within you.

This is a space to rest, to breathe, and to remember that you are held. Let this be a gentle start or end to your day. Or simply a pause in the middle of it all.

You are warmly invited in.

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The Gift of Kalkan - A Guided Journey into Stillness and Beauty

In this episode, I share a quiet reflection inspired by an unexpected invitation to the coastal town of Kalkan, Turkey - a place that reminded me how healing it is to pause, to breathe, and to simply be.

Through soft storytelling and gentle visualisation, I invite you to walk sun-warmed cobbled streets, breathe in the scents of jasmine and rose oil, and feel the kindness of strangers and the wisdom of slowness.

This isn’t a travel story. It’s a meditation on presence, peace, and the beauty of unexpected stillness. Let this episode be a gentle reset - a return to yourself through scent, sound, colour and calm.

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The Rainbow Within - A Chakra Meditation for Balance and Renewal

In this second episode of The Kay Manby Podcast, we explore the beauty and symbolism of the rainbow - as hope, as harmony, as a bridge between the physical and the spiritual.

Through gentle storytelling and guided meditation, you'll be invited to journey through the seven chakras. Each colour and centre brings a message of grounding, creativity, empowerment, love, truth, intuition and connection.

Blending myth, poetry and presence, this meditation is a soft return to balance — a reminder that, like the rainbow, you are whole, vibrant and made of light.

Let this time bring you back to yourself.

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Young, Brave, and Beside the Dying: A Funeral Director’s Unexpected Journey

In this special episode, Kay is joined by David Billington, a funeral director who found his calling at an unusually young age. With warmth and honesty, David shares the story behind his vocation, the emotional depth of his daily work, and what it means to walk alongside others in their moments of deepest loss.

Together, they explore the quiet humanity of funeral care, the misconceptions people often carry, and the unexpected beauty that can be found in grief. This is a conversation about purpose, presence, and finding meaning in the spaces we often avoid.

Whether you're navigating your own grief or simply curious about the life of someone who works so closely with death, this episode offers tenderness, insight, and a deep respect for the sacredness of saying goodbye.

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In this heartfelt episode, I’m joined by Jules Cooper - yoga teacher, gong therapist, Akashic Records reader and mother of four. Jules shares her story with openness and grace, beginning with life as a footballer’s wife and unfolding through the unimaginable loss of her son, Finn.

We speak about motherhood, grief, spiritual awakening and the healing power of sound, energy and community. From tearful moments in Shavasana to life-changing retreats and unexpected guidance from spirit, Jules’ path is a testament to strength, surrender and sacred transformation.

This is an episode about holding space when you’ve walked through fire. About rebuilding from the heart outward. And about how sometimes, our deepest pain can become the root of our most powerful purpose.

Connect with Jules Cooper:

• Facebook: Jules Cooper Yoga Teacher Gong Therapist Reiki and Shamanic Healing
• Instagram: @julescoops13 – Portal of Alchemy with Jules
• Acorn Wellness Retreat: www.acornwellness.co.uk
• Yogabomb Workshops: www.yogabombyork.com
• Retreats with Kay: Joint events at The Acorn Wellness Retreat and The Tree Relaxation Retreat on the North York Moors

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In this special solstice episode, we honour the longest day of the year with a guided meditation to help you reconnect with light, inner power and the quiet strength of the heart.

Through gentle breath, radiant visualisation and affirmations, you are invited to explore your own inner sun, the sovereign centre of love and personal power, and set heartfelt intentions for the season ahead.

Let this be a sacred pause. A place to rest, renew and rise into the light of your fullest self.

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The Tree Retreat: A Journey Into Stillness, Healing, and Home

In this gentle visualisation, Kay invites you to experience The Tree, a deeply nourishing retreat centre nestled in the North Yorkshire Moors. Inspired by a recent visit with her son, this episode is an immersive journey into rest, reconnection, and the quiet beauty of simply being.

You’ll be guided through a sensory-rich exploration of this sacred space - from forest paths and flickering candles to yoga nidra, gongs, and the warmth of shared meals. Let the peaceful rhythm of the retreat carry you home to yourself, wherever you are.

This is a practice in presence. A gift of peace. A reminder that healing begins when we allow ourselves to pause.

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What Happens When You Let Go of the Shoulds? A Gentle Conversation with Dan Peppiatt

In this special episode, I’m joined by teacher, thinker and seeker, Dan Peppiatt. We talk about what happens when we stop striving and start listening - not to the noise of the world, but to the quiet, honest voice within.

We explore the winding path that led Dan away from traditional yoga teaching and into a more intuitive, playful relationship with the body and spirit. Along the way, we touch on the meaning of presence, why stillness can feel unsafe, and how we might begin to trust ourselves again.

This is not a conversation full of answers. Instead, it’s an invitation to unlearn, to soften, and to return - gently - to what truly matters.

Let this be a moment to sit with your own truth. Brew a tea, take a breath, and come join us.

If you’d like to explore more of Dan and Gemma’s work, CLICK HERE - they offer a range of Yoga Like Water courses and trainings. These include:

• Meditation Teacher Training (online and in Cornwall)
  
  
• Pregnancy Yoga Teacher Training (online and in Cornwall)
  
  
• Breathwork Immersions (online and in Cornwall)
  
  
• Meditation Retreats (Cornwall and online)
  
  
• Specialist trainings in mindfulness, yoga nidras, and embodied practices 

Visit their site to learn more and see which offering might support your path.
yogalikewater.com

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Join me for a gentle visualisation inspired by the recent lunar eclipse and the golden light of late summer. Together, we'll reflect on what’s come to fruition in your life, gently release what no longer serves you, and plant new seeds of intention into the fertile soil of change. With a nourishing reading by Nadine Stare and grounding imagery from the Qigong tradition, this episode invites you to slow down, breathe deeply, and honour the beauty of both endings and beginnings.

Whether you're feeling the shift of the season or standing at the threshold of something new, this practice is here to hold you. Let it be a soft place to land and a reminder that change can be kind.

Settle in. Take a breath. And let the eclipse energy guide you home to yourself.

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In this special summer episode, I invite you into a gentle, sensory-rich space for rest, reflection, and stillness.

We begin with a tender poem titled Summer by Lizzie Rosewood, a long-time student and supporter of our yoga and Qigong community. Her words are a golden thread through this practice - a meditation on presence, softness, and the subtle joys of the season.

What follows is a guided relaxation designed to help you soften the body, settle the mind, and welcome a moment of calm. With imagery of butter mountains, creaky doors eased by warmth, and crumpets kissed by summer light, this episode blends poetic language with grounded mindfulness.

Perfect for winding down, recharging, or simply reconnecting with yourself in the quieter corners of your day.

🌼 Features:
 • Poem by Lizzie Rosewood
 • Guided breathwork and body awareness
 • Soothing summer visualisation
 • Restorative, slow-paced practice for all levels

Thank you for being here. To explore my online and in-person yoga and Qigong offerings (resuming September 3rd), visit www.lovekay.co.uk or email me at kay@lovekay.co.uk.

If this episode resonated with you, I’d love to hear your reflections—and feel free to share it with anyone who could use a little softness today.

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