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In the first episode of Season 2, Fliss Downes reflects on the essence of wholeness and what it means to come home to oneself. With fresh insights and personal reflections, this episode sets the tone for a season of exploration, connection, and growth. Tune in to discover how embracing wholeness can help us live fully and authentically.
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Concluding Season 1 of AWP, with thanks and gratitude towards those who made this podcast possible and deep love for all of our guests who have embarked on this journey with us.Fliss acknowledges each guest and moves into sharing how she feels about her career and the new direction she has found herself in.A well rounded episode to bring Season 1 to an end, until Season 2 comes back bigger and bolder with new guests and an even more determined strong cookie, that we all know as The Yoga Barber, Fliss.Until next time, Peace, Love & Light.A Wholeness Podcast is proudly sponsored by Earth & Soul Pizza in Bairnsdale. If you are local or travelling through Bairnsdale, use promo code LOVEFLISS to get a free large pizza when you buy one.A big thank you to Daniel, founder of Bairnsdale Bikes for the use of his studio where part of this episode was recorded. Check out his Podcast here.
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In this weeks episode Fliss is joined by clinical psychologist Dr Leanne McEvoy, where Leanne shares her personal journey into psychology and becoming a therapist, why self compassion is important and necessary in her life and the duo describe how mindfulness and self-kindness can help people manage difficult emotions and promote personal growth.Throughout the episode, Leanne provides insights into the structure and purpose of the 'Mindful Self Compassion Course' she offers online and in person, detailing the various sessions focused on mindfulness, inner critics, difficult emotions, and more.Fliss shares her own positive experience of the course, highlighting the transformative impact it had on her and the other participants.Mentions in this episode include: London Buddhist Centre, Tina Gibson, Kristin Neff and her TED Talk.A Wholeness Podcast is proudly sponsored by Earth & Soul Pizza in Bairnsdale. If you are local or travelling through Bairnsdale, use promo code LOVEFLISS to get a free large pizza when you buy one.A big thank you to Daniel, founder of Bairnsdale Bikes for the use of his studio where part of this episode was recorded. Check out his Podcast here.
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In this episode Fliss brings you a conversation which she had with The Barber Coach, Mathew Guerin.It turns into them both interviewing one another, where hey delve into Fliss' daily routine, her journey in the hair industry over the past 19 years, and her commitment to integrating wellness within the industry.Together they tackle topics such as the importance of mental and physical health, the connection between mind and body, and the role meditation and yoga play in well-being.Mathew and Fliss also discuss their personal experiences with mental health struggles and how adopting healthier lifestyles has transformed their lives and careers.Mentions in this podcast include: Chris Moody, Kyle Rowland, Shaun Buckinghman, Lorenzo from EP 51, Phil Rankin from EP 47 and next weeks guest Dr Leanne McEvoy.A Wholeness Podcast is proudly sponsored by Earth & Soul Pizza in Bairnsdale. If you are local or travelling through Bairnsdale, use promo code LOVEFLISS to get a free large pizza when you buy one.A big thank you to Daniel, founder of Bairnsdale Bikes for the use of his studio where part of this episode was recorded. Check out his Podcast here.
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In this enlightening episode, Fliss talks with Lorenzo from Life Fit Therapy a dedicated physiotherapist, they delve into his journey and the physiotherapy field.Lorenzo shares his personal story of overcoming a brain injury, which inspired him to pursue physiotherapy.He explains the differences between physiotherapists, osteopaths, and chiropractors, and discusses how physiotherapists can assist clients both in person and online.This episode is packed with valuable insights for anyone interested in physical health and rehabilitation.Find Lorenzo on Instagram and check out his website here.Lorenzo is working along side Pinnacle Health & Fitness, who are raising funds for Alzheimer's Disease Charity.If you can't wait until next weeks episode and you'd like to gain access to Mathew and Fliss' conversation on The Barber Coach TV on Thursday at 8:30pm UK time, click here.A Wholeness Podcast is proudly sponsored by Earth & Soul Pizza in Bairnsdale. If you are local or travelling through Bairnsdale, use promo code LOVEFLISS to get a free large pizza when you buy one.A big thank you to Daniel, founder of Bairnsdale Bikes for the use of his studio where a percentage of AWP is recorded. Check out Daniel's Podcast here.
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In this episode, Dr. Ioannis Ntanos shares his journey moving between Greece and the UK, his passion for gender-affirming surgeries, and the profound impact he has on his patients' lives. He delves into his personal background, his thoughts on gender and societal labels, and offers advice for both patients and healthcare providers.This conversation is filled with insights and thought-provoking discussions on autonomy, ethics, and the human experience.Find Ioannis on Instagram and LinkedInA Wholeness Podcast is proudly sponsored by Earth & Soul Pizza in Bairnsdale. If you are local or travelling through Bairnsdale, use promo code LOVEFLISS to get a free large pizza when you buy one.A big thank you to Daniel, founder of Bairnsdale Bikes for the use of his studio where a percentage of AWP is recorded. Check out Daniel's Podcast here.
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In this weeks episode Fliss dives into Dave Nelson's fitness journey, founder of Flow St8. She asks Dave to share his story of how his early passion for sports led to the creation of his holistic fitness method that combines breath work, yoga, animal flow, and more. Known as the Power Hour. He discusses with Fliss the philosophy behind Flow St8 and the benefits of integrated fitness practices, and offers insights for those looking to change their approach to health and wellbeing.Not only does Fliss question Dave on his personal fitness journey but also touches base on business and what he's now providing to people who want to or already work in the health & fitness industry.Mentions in this episode include: Dylan Werner, Evolt 360, Dr Michael Colgan, Paul Chek, Djokovic, Lebron James, Dave's book 'Living In Flow State'.A Wholeness Podcast is proudly sponsored by Earth & Soul Pizza in Bairnsdale. If you are local or travelling through Bairnsdale, use promo code LOVEFLISS to get a free large pizza when you buy one.A big thank you to Daniel, founder of Bairnsdale Bikes for the use of his studio where a percentage of AWP is recorded. Check out Daniel's Podcast here.
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Come unlock the secrets to thinking big and transforming your entrepreneurial mindset with today's episode featuring insights from Andrea Liebross, a business and mindset coach, podcast host of 'Time To Level Up' and author to 'She Thinks Big'.Discover the role of future-thinking, the TRUST acronym for growth, and why embracing fear, uncertainty, and the unknown unlocks your potential.Learn from real-life client stories and shed the fear that holds back so many from their dreams.Whether you're struggling with the chaos of entrepreneurial life or looking for the next step in your journey, this episode offers actionable advice, innovative approaches, and the inspiration to take your professional and personal growth to the next level.Mentions in today's episode: Dr Joe Dispenza, Michael Hyatt and Dave Nelson, founder of Flow St8A Wholeness Podcast is proudly sponsored by Earth & Soul Pizza in Bairnsdale. If you are local or travelling through Bairnsdale, use promo code LOVEFLISS to get a free large pizza when you buy one.A big thank you to Daniel, founder of Bairnsdale Bikes for the use of his studio where part of this episode was recorded. Check out his Podcast here.
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This week Fliss has a conversation with a hydration enthusiast. Phil Rankin, founder of Balance Energy Australia. A matter of 15 years ago, Phil found himself in a situation which lead him down the path of health and wellness. Little did he know, years on, it'll turn into a took kit to help save his sons life.Phil's enthusiasm about his work, water and the healing zone, shines through when he talks so passionately about his life's work.To watch Lawson's Story, click here.Other mentions in this episode include Prince Wales Hospital NSW and Dr Gordon FlynnA Wholeness Podcast is proudly sponsored by Earth & Soul Pizza in Bairnsdale. If you are local or travelling through Bairnsdale, use promo code LOVEFLISS to get a free large pizza when you buy one.A big thank you to Daniel, founder of Bairnsdale Bikes for the use of his studio where part of this episode was recorded. Check out his Podcast here.
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An incredible episode where Fliss welcomes Jo Irving, a hair professional, educator, meditation teacher and retreat host. Founder of Jo Loves Hair & The Loft.Another online connection Fliss has made. With many things that Jo shares, Fliss resonates and we sure think, you too will, whether or not you are in the hair industry.Jo talks us through, her journey, from being entrepreneurial as a kid, to building a business, facing burnout and coming out the other side, flourishing and now educating the hair industry. A true inspiration and leader, who has a heart of gold and it shines though in her work and words.Mentions in today's episode: GHD, Bumble & Bumble, Vidal Sassoon, Schwarzkopf
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In today's episode Fliss looks at the words "mental health" and how we can look at them in a different way, she touches base on how the schooling systems do not teach children the true function of our brain and shares Australia's statistics.A special gift awaits you as it's AWP's first ever meditation on an episode #excitedSENTENCE UPDATE "Joe Dispenza says brainwave patterns, remember, 95 percent of who we are by the age 35 and is a set of memorised habits and behavioursMentions in this weeks episode: Simon Sinek, Dr Joe Dispenza, Australian Institute of Health & Wellbeing, Gaia, Alyssa SutherlandA Wholeness Podcast is proudly sponsored by Earth & Soul Pizza in Bairnsdale. If you are local or travelling through Bairnsdale, use promo code LOVEFLISS to get a free large pizza when you buy one.A big thank you to Daniel, founder of Bairnsdale Bikes for the use of his studio where part of this episode was recorded. Check out his Podcast here.
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A short solocast from Fliss, briefly sharing what she got up to at the weekend, shining the light on her wonderful friend Alyssa Sutherland, who designed The Yoga Barber brand and has her very own podcast too, known as 'Catch Me Outside My Comfort Zone'.Fliss touches base with feelings over thoughts and gives you a few prompts to come back to yourself, along with what kind of questions to expect at Sweat & Scribble, an event hosted by Alyssa, at Koho Sauna followed by Albert & Co, down in Lakes Entrance.A Wholeness Podcast is proudly sponsored by Earth & Soul Pizza in Bairnsdale. If you are local or travelling through Bairnsdale, use promo code LOVEFLISS to get a free large pizza when you buy one.A big thank you to Daniel, founder of Bairnsdale Bikes for the use of his studio where part of this episode was recorded. Check out his Podcast here.
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Fliss welcomes Jake Putan in today's episode, with both of them having parallel feelings about the technicality of their work, and an essence and zest for a greater vision, purpose and impact within the industry. They certainly are making shifts and ripples with conversation like this one.Think, optimisation, awakening and propelling a holistic shift within the hair industry. Where you'll bound to feel some variation of resonance and synchronicity if you are anything like these two. And if you're someone to turn your back on "woo woo" stuff, we encourage you to press play. Because you'll be surprised at how much this episode will provide you with curiosity.Mentions in this episode include: Cheryelle, Mariana, Expo 4 Barbers, Danny, Laura, Hearts & Minds Barbershop, Chan, Vuja, Matias De StafanoA Wholeness Podcast is proudly sponsored by Earth & Soul Pizza in Bairnsdale. If you are local or travelling through Bairnsdale, use promo code LOVEFLISS to get a free large pizza when you buy one.A big thank you to Daniel, founder of Bairnsdale Bikes for the use of his studio where part of this episode was recorded. Check out his Podcast here.
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In this weeks episode we welcome Amy Fraser, a yogi, web designer, photographer and hidden entrepreneur who leads a life darting between Australia and Bali.This conversation between Fliss and Amy will bring you smiles and maybe even laughter. These two are vibe'ing the same frequency and the love of travel is just one commonality.Fliss takes Amy down a memory lane as she explores how Amy got to where she is today. A true inspirational sunshine, who is full of love, positive energy and radiants ‘feel good’ vibes.Find Amy’s web designs here, her photography here and her personal page here.Mentions in this episode include: Mary Cherry, Julio, Bhava Yoga, Deborah, Humming Puppy, Jacqueline, Melissa.A Wholeness Podcast is proudly sponsored by Earth & Soul Pizza in Bairnsdale. If you are local or travelling through, use promo code LOVEFLISS to get a free large pizza when you buy one.A big thank you to Daniel, founder of Bairnsdale Bikes for the use of his studio where part of this episode was recorded. Check out his Podcast here.
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A trip down memory lane, as Fliss pulls out a conversation between herself and her cousin Wayne Smith which they had back in lockdown days in January 2021.Wayne has built an incredible community, bringing boxing and fitness into schools all across the UK delivered by him and his team at Olympia Boxing.With a number of personal challenges along his journey, Wayne is certainly someone to never give up. Despite when the odds are against him. His famous saying is "Forward Is Forward". And Fliss couldn't agree more,A true inspiring human who goes above and beyond for the people in his life and the communities her serves. Fliss feels very honoured to have Wayne as a cousin and to gift him this space to share his story. And to promote his fundraising challenge. We'll hear more from Wayne in the coming month or 2 after the big day on 21st April 2024. Link is below for you to donate.Waynes current fundraising challenge is to complete the London Marathon in a wheelchair to raise funds for Demelza, a charity which supports him and his family since his gorgeous daughter Esmé was diagnosed with SMA (Spinal Muscular Atrophy).Mentions in this episode, also include: Ringside Charitable Trust, Lee Selby, Chris Sanigar, Anthony Joshua, BT Sport, Skysports, James.A Wholeness Podcast is proudly sponsored by Earth & Soul Pizza in Bairnsdale. If you are local or travelling through Bairnsdale, use promo code LOVEFLISS to get a free large pizza when you buy one.
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A short solo episode from Fliss today, where she shines the light on all the guests who have been welcomed onto the show and she talks about motivation and not always feeling motivated to create an episode for AWP.A big thank you to all of our guests, who are Jack, Earl, Vea, Melanie, Keegan, Cheryelle, Mahesh, Tim, Eoin, Leigh, Rebecka, James, Lisa, Daniel, Tony, Iestyn, Carol, Merryn and Keri.Motivational YouTube video Fliss mentions is here.A Wholeness Podcast is proudly sponsored by Earth & Soul Pizza in Bairnsdale. If you are local or travelling through Bairnsdale, use promo code LOVEFLISS to get a free large pizza when you buy one.
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In this weeks episode Fliss welcomes Keri Blue, they are the founder of Affirmation UK, an educational platform which illuminates the LGBTQ+ community. Originally purely educating the hair industry, but Keri soon realised the training was wanted further a field, from hair and beauty to corporate businesses to universities, schools and colleges.Linked to ep 35 where Fliss spoke to Carol Black, talking about the LGBTQ+ Community in the hair industry and that they both have a common connection with Keri.Keri shares their story which sank Fliss' heart, very knowingly the LGBTQ+ community face discrimination, simply as going into a Barber Shop wanting a clipper cut and being turned away. This happens and we all know it. Not just in the salon and barber shop environments. But every where.What Keri and Carol are teaching can safe lives!To support and share Keri's story, please read and consider donating to their GoFundMe page.Mentions in this episode include: Stonewall Housing, Tom Chapman, Modern Barber, Schwarzkopf, Fellowship Hair, Statement, Errol Douglas, Ashleigh Hodges, Barry Stephens, Carol Black. Affirmation.A Wholeness Podcast is proudly sponsored by Earth & Soul Pizza in Bairnsdale. If you are local or travelling through Bairnsdale, use promo code LOVEFLISS to get a free large pizza when you buy one.
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Fliss shares an insight into who she once was and what she's personally working on.Along with asking you, her listeners a question, wanting to know your thoughts, opinions and experiences about a topic she is currently typing up.This episode was recorded in Auckland, New Zealand using a RODE portable microphone.A Wholeness Podcast is proudly sponsored by Earth & Soul Pizza in Bairnsdale. If you are local or travelling through, use promo code LOVEFLISS to get a free large pizza when you buy one.
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A solocast from Fliss where she begins to unpack the experience of social exhaustion whilst being a barber. This is a short episode but one that can be elaborated on further down the line.Fliss is not here to fluff things up, she's here to get real and speak truth. She's spent many years suppressing what she feels and believes, but no longer is she going to back down.She comes at this angle with love, she's doing it from a place of concern and care. She wishes to be a voice for others who haven't voiced what they wish to....yet.Social exhaustion is something Fliss experiences week to week as a Barber. She has a few tools up her sleeve to help her maintain her energy levels, but yet this still detriments her connection to her friends and family across the globe. Which she finds upsetting.P.S - It's ok, to say, "my job is detrimental to many aspects of my life". This is where Fliss comes in to help, especially after she's managed to go from hating her job and wanting to walk out, to now, being able to face each day with a genuine smile on her face and continue her future vision.A Wholeness Podcast is proudly sponsored by Earth & Soul Pizza in Bairnsdale. If you are local or travelling through, use promo code LOVEFLISS to get a free large pizza when you buy one.A big thank you to Daniel, founder of Bairnsdale Bikes for the use of his studio where this episode was recorded. Check out his Podcast here.
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On this weeks episode Fliss sits in the studio with Merryn, the co-founder of Earth & Soul Pizza who sponsor this podcast.Both of them have not been short of experiencing mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression, and building resilience throughout their journey's.Merryn is a beautiful soul and one which has many things in common with Fliss, such as meditation, food, walks, multiple jobs behind them, many interests and passions.In this weeks insightful conversation, Fliss gives Merryn the opportunity to share her story of building resilience whilst battling mental health conditions.Merryn is a power house when it comes to knowledge, she has studied business and marketing, has a diploma in holistic counselling, a bachelor of fine arts and holds her Reiki level 1 & 2.Mentions in this weeks episode include: Dr Bruce Perry, Amma (Hugging Saint), Carol Dweck, Edward De Bono, The Present Woman Challenge being held by Perry Locasol (Happy Hacking), Dharma Wheel, Joseph Campbell, Sarah Yip, Tony from Ep 32, Dan Milman (The Way of Peaceful Warriors), The Alchemist (book), Lisa Messenger (Purpose), Kate Knapp (Ruby Red), Carl Jung.A Wholeness Podcast is proudly sponsored by Earth & Soul Pizza in Bairnsdale. If you are local or travelling through, use promo code LOVEFLISS to get a free large pizza when you buy one.A big thank you to Daniel, founder of Bairnsdale Bikes for the use of his studio where this episode was recorded. Check out his Podcast here.
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