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Hello and welcome to another episode of the Perception Podcast with me your host Caroline Partridge. In today's episode I'm joined by human rights lawyer, hair salon owner and founder of 'The Black Hair Society' Sabina Harris-Hercules. Sabina talks about promoting the positive representation of Afro hair in society and her mission to redress hair discrimination and bias. She shares what it was like growing up in 1970s London as a black woman and explains how black hair businesses evolved. We also look at the repercussions of toxic hair treatments, like relaxers, the desire for Caucasian looking hair and why there is such a woeful lack of education and training about black hair when the black hair industry is such big business. So please join me as we look a life through a different lens.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Sabina challenges the frequent bias and hair discrimination found in education, workplaces and the wider community. She is passionate about being a voice for change. Combining her legal expertise with extensive salon experience, Sabina established the Black Hair Society specifically to challenge discrimination and create institutional change in professional hair education Her decades of client interactions have documented the generational damage caused by relaxers and toxic treatments, with many older clients suffering permanent hair loss and scalp damage As both a lawyer and salon owner, Sabina has supported numerous families whose children faced school discrimination simply for wearing traditional black hairstyles Her work with mixed-race clients and their parents exposed the critical knowledge gap affecting cross-racial families, demonstrating the broader societal impact of inadequate hair education Through her salon work, Sabina has observed how the normalised segregation between "black" and "white" salons contradicts Britain's multicultural reality Leveraging her dual professional background, she's now leading the Black Hair Society's research efforts to gather concrete statistics needed to influence policy makers and transform industry attitudesBEST MOMENTS
âI also challenge hair discrimination and bias in education and the workplaceâ
âItâs unfair because there is unequal access, a hair stylist should be competent in all hair types, we shouldnât have segregation in the hair industryâ
"In 22 years I've had one person from the community college come to my salon... when she qualified and came to work in our salon, she couldn't do black hair. We had to retrain."
"We need to reverse the Eurocentric beauty standards... embrace our natural hair, embrace ourselves as individuals with different and unique hair textures that are just as equally important as any other."
"Knowledge is power and through increasing society's understanding of Afro textured hair, we will help eliminate discrimination and bias."
"We have to embrace the beauty of diversity, as we do with people, as we do with everyone. How should hair be any different?"
ABOUT THE GUEST
Blog, Socials & Contact
https://www.theblackhairsociety.com
CONTACT METHOD
FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/caropartridge
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/caroline-partridge-03131520
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/partridge_caroline
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Hello and welcome to another episode of the Perception Podcast with me your host Caroline Partridge. In today's episode I'm delighted to be joined once again by relationship expert and trauma specialist Sally Baker. In this fascinating and informative conversation Sally breaks down why the latest government 'jab for a job' scheme for unemployed overweight people is short sighted, and over simplifies a deeply complex and layered issue. We discuss the mental, emotional and legal fallouts from failed short cuts to weight loss, as well as body dysmorphia, ageing, the poison of comparison and the pandemic of dangerous and unnecessary cometic procedures amongst women in their early twenties. So please join me as we look a life through a different lens.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
· As a trauma specialist and relationship expert, Sally Baker believes the government's proposed Ozempic scheme for unemployed people is dangerously simplistic, drawing on her extensive experience with weight related trauma cases
· Through her clinical practice, Sally has supported numerous clients using Ozempic, observing not just physical side effects but also a phenomenon she calls "Ozempic sadness" where suppressed traumas surface when food can no longer be used for emotional comfort
· Sally's long-term work with bariatric surgery patients has given her unique insight into how weight loss shortcuts can backfire, from severe nutritional deficiencies to addiction switching when underlying emotional issues aren't addressed
· Drawing from decades of experience treating eating disorders, Sally reveals the connection between obesity and childhood trauma, particularly sexual abuse, which she's seen in cases dating back to when clients were as young as three
· Sally's expertise in body dysmorphia allows her to explain how modern beauty trends like the "Love Island face" are creating a concerning uniformity, with young women seeking Botox and fillers before they even develop wrinkles
· Through her therapeutic work, Sally has witnessed the devastating impact of social media comparison culture, seeing how heavily curated images are affecting her clients' mental health and body image
· Her work with post-surgery clients has shown Sally how body dysmorphia often worsens after procedures, as patients develop a hyper focused attention to increasingly minor "imperfections"
· Sally's holistic approach to treatment emphasises the need for therapeutic intervention alongside any physical interventions, based on her observation that quick-fix solutions often lead to more complex problems later
BEST MOMENTS
"It works. It does work. Although I've also met clients now, the longer it's around, the more you meet clients who've had different experiences with it. And I've also met clients that couldn't stick with it or didn't want to stick with it, and they haven't lost weight or they've regained the weight they lost as soon as they stopped paying for the jabs."
"Whatever you get done becomes your new normal... If you're always searching for something to make better, you'll find imperfection."
"We're comparing ourselves to these choreographed, beautiful fantasies and these women are fantasies as well."
"These are strategies that people have come up with in really difficult, challenging times in their lives. And they're not great strategies, but that's absolutely all they had at that time."
"It's an introspective gaze that we see a lot now with the pressure of social media, the pressure of societal norms on women, that it makes women introspective, where really we need to be looking out to the horizon for mental health to have an impact on the world."
ABOUT THE GUEST
Blog
Sally Baker APAQAM
Sally is a highly experienced licensed and accredited award winning therapist, writer and speaker. She sees adults and young people face to face in London and worldwide via Zoom. She is trained to an advanced or master practitioner level in many of the latest therapeutic approaches all of which work rapidly and powerfully to resolve a wide range of presenting issues, and she leads workshops on resilience, achieving peak performance and how to recover from trauma and PTSD. Through her therapy work she is often in demand for her expert opinion on human behaviour and is frequently quoted in the international press, magazines, BBC Radio and influential on-line media platforms.
Sally has written several books on key aspects of therapy: â7 Simple Steps to Stop Emotional Eating', âHow to Feel Differently About Food', âThe Getting of Resilience From The Inside Out' : https://amzn.eu/d/2ArYDFU
Socials & Contact
www.workingonthebody.com
Twitter: @Sally_Therapist
FB: Working on the Body
CONTACT METHOD
FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/caropartridge
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/caroline-partridge-03131520
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/partridge_caroline
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Hello and welcome to another episode of the Perception Podcast with me your host Caroline Partridge. In today's episode, I'm joined by Physiotherapist, Menopause Expert and best selling author Michelle Rowlinson. Michelle outlines how a slew of frightening and life changing symptoms prompted her deep dive into understanding her menopause journey, and how she decided to dedicate herself to creating awareness for others. We discuss the impact on both women going through the change as well as their partners, the far-reaching ramifications of the effect of transition symptoms, and how women are failed in the workplace, as 1 in 4 leave or lose their jobs during this period. Michelle also busts some myths about the 3 stages of menopause, the efficacy of treatment options that are currently available, and we look at the positives of this life phase. So please join me as we look at life through a different lens.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Through her own often confusing journey with perimenopause, Michelle discovered her symptoms of hair loss, brain fog, and panic attacks were just a few of over 100 possible symptoms. Her experience taught her that perimenopause can start in the mid-30s, something she had never been warned about. Michelle left her successful physiotherapy career due to perimenopausal symptoms, prompting her investigation into workplace impacts. Her research revealed the shocking statistic that one in four women leave their jobs during this transition, leading her to develop corporate workshops. Her deep dive into modern lifestyle factors revealed how today's environment amplifies menopausal symptoms. Michelle discovered that chemicals in everyday products from food preservatives to skincare ingredients, are disrupting hormones in ways previous generations never experienced. Michelle's struggle with weight gain despite intense daily workouts led to her breakthrough understanding of exercise. She now teaches that high-intensity workouts can worsen symptoms, advocating instead for gentler activities like yoga and swimming. Drawing from her extensive client work, Michelle challenges the common misconception about menopause duration. She explains that technical menopause lasts just one day - the pivot point between perimenopause and post-menopause, a fact that transforms how women view their journey. Through her wellbeing stalls and workshops, Michelle encounters countless women struggling with ongoing symptoms well into their 80s. This experience drives her mission to educate about the lifelong nature of hormonal changes. Michelle's work training GPs stems from her own misdiagnosis with depression. She's found that a third of women enter perimenopause without ever having heard the term, leading to years of unnecessary suffering and incorrect treatment. Her extensive research into modern HRT options, particularly transdermal treatments, has revealed their safety and long-term health benefits. This knowledge drives her passion for helping women make informed decisions about their treatment options.BEST MOMENTS
"I started getting all these symptoms that I just didn't really understand... I thought I had dementia. I thought something was serious going on."
"We were talking before that you can't get pregnant in perimenopause. And although fertility might be more difficult, you might be more predisposed to miscarriage; you're also more predisposed to twins."
"Many women call in sick and lie about why they're calling in sick because they're worried about the stigma, will they lose their job?"
"It's shocking that the British Menopause Society did a survey and found that a third of women still haven't heard of the word perimenopause before they start having symptoms."
"I don't know why we're not taught it in school. It's crazy. We're taught lots of things that we never use ever again, but we're not taught about ourselves."
ABOUT THE GUEST
Blog
Michelle Rowlinson is a Senior MSK Physiotherapist and Menopause Wellbeing
Practitioner who has dedicated her career to raising awareness and supporting
women through menopause, by leveraging her professional expertise to improve
community health and create supportive environments for those experiencing this
natural life phase. She specialises in offering holistic approaches to physical and
emotional health during the menopausal transition.
Michelle also conducts workshops tailored not only to women navigating
menopause, but also breast cancer charities, businesses, and health
professionals.
Michelle is the bestselling author of "You, Me Conquering Perimenopause &
Menopause," a book that explores the benefits of anti-inflammatory diets in
reducing menopause symptoms: https://amzn.eu/d/9annpK9
Socials & Contact:
www.panaceapause.co.uk
CONTACT METHOD
FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/caropartridge
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/caroline-partridge-03131520
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/partridge_caroline
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Hello and welcome to another episode of the Perception Podcast with me your host Caroline Partridge. In today's episode I'm joined by Lifestyle and Wellness Mentor Sophia Husbands. Sophia talks us through her inspiring self-help methodology S.I.P which focuses on self acceptance, honesty and living a juicy life. We explore unhappiness and how that manifests in our lives, and Sophia talks about how allowing ourselves time out in the Green Room can enrich our existence. Please join me as we look a life through a different lens.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Storytelling and writing has always been Sophiaâs way of dealing with and processing life. As her younger self, it was especially helpful when she was suffering from anxiety. Whilst people can offer valuable advice on our situations you have to remember that a lot of what people say is their own projections. Life is not linear and there isnât one way to exist. If you can learn to trust in yourself and listen to your intuition you can live a more authentic life. Itâs human to look for validation from others but we have to learn to trust in ourselves. We have to be honest with ourselves and what we want and need, this includes setting the right boundaries with others. Often if you are unhappy with your life, it is because your core values are being compromised. Society programmes us to put others needs above our own but itâs not selfish to put yourself first.BEST MOMENTS
"A lot of us when weâre stuck in a situation can become comfortable with the unease of it, being unhappyâ
âPeople project their own stuff, itâs nothing to do with youâ
âItâs important to be comfortable in your own skinâŠthe best person I can be is be myself"
âHaving your own value system is importantâ
ABOUT THE GUEST
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Sophia Husbands is the founder of Single Important PersonÂź (S.I.P), a holistic methodology empowering individuals to live life on their own terms. Known as the #GoGetter, she's an entrepreneur, mentor, author, and storyteller whose passion lies in helping others achieve their goals and dreams, offering 1:1 training, e-courses, and innovative techniques like the Green Room. Her approach teaches people to let go of unworthiness and embrace self-love, leading to more fulfilling lives
Her professional journey has spanned roles as a change consultant, law lecturer, and career coach. As a thought leader and change specialist, she advocates the mantra "Happiness starts with you," taking a holistic approach to personal growth.
She's also the author of the book "Be Happy," further showcasing her expertise in helping people find confidence and joy in their lives.
Book: Be Happy
Socials & Contact:
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/iamsophiahusbandsuk/
Twitter/X - https://x.com/sophiaworld
Website - www.sophiaworld.co.uk
CONTACT METHOD
FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/caropartridge
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/caroline-partridge-03131520
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/partridge_caroline
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Hello and welcome to another episode of the Perception Podcast with me your host Caroline Partridge. In today's episode I'm joined once again by relationship expert and trauma specialist Sally Baker. Sally breaks down the not so obvious downside of online dating, the red, amber and beige flags to be aware of, exactly how the phenomena of ghosting, cuffing, breadcrumbing and firedooring diminish our self esteem and ultimately mental health, and the ramifications of the Covid pandemic on dating trends. She shares why you shouldn't start dating in autumn or winter months, and discloses the dating trend that is throwing online dating sites into mass panic. So please join me as we look a life through a different lens.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Online dating platforms are seeing a downturn in subscribers due to user dissatisfaction with behaviours like "breadcrumbing" and "ghosting," which negatively impact self-esteem and mental health. There's a growing trend towards meeting people in real life through shared interests and activities, providing more authentic connections and context. The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted dating trends, relationship dynamics, and people's overall approach to socialising. "Cuffing season" occurs in autumn and winter, when people lower their standards for companionship during colder months, often leading to spring breakups. Slow dating, which gained popularity during the pandemic, involves taking more time to get to know potential partners before meeting in person. Meeting people out of context through online dating can be risky; using intuition and being aware of red flags is crucial for safety. Doing personal growth work and developing self-worth before dating can lead to healthier relationships and better partner choices. Shifting focus from internal to external landscapes by engaging in volunteer work or group activities can improve overall well being and increase chances of meeting like-minded individuals.BEST MOMENTS
"What's happening in the world of online dating is that all of the dating platforms are seeing a downturn in the number of subscribers. So their business model isn't growing exponentially as it was. It's diminishing."
"My first word of advice is never do it in autumn and winter. It's too cold, it's too dark. Wait till spring."
"It's about having, having a big life, and having a big life. And you're right, lots of people are, their, their friendships. Groups are established and those people are often in couples and I would actually encourage my friends to pimp for me."
"We've become very fearful and we've made our lives much smaller."
"When you shift focus to the external landscape, and that's the world around you, that's connection, that's when you thrive."
ABOUT THE GUEST
Blog
Sally Baker APAQAM
Sally is a highly experienced licensed and accredited award winning therapist, writer and speaker. She sees adults and young people face to face in London and worldwide via Zoom. She is trained to an advanced or master practitioner level in many of the latest therapeutic approaches all of which work rapidly and powerfully to resolve a wide range of presenting issues, and she leads workshops on resilience, achieving peak performance and how to recover from trauma and PTSD. Through her therapy work she is often in demand for her expert opinion on human behaviour and is frequently quoted in the international press, magazines, BBC Radio and influential on-line media platforms.
Sally has written several books on key aspects of therapy: â7 Simple Steps to Stop Emotional Eating', âHow to Feel Differently About Food', âThe Getting of Resilience From The Inside Out' : https://amzn.eu/d/2ArYDFU
Socials & Contact
www.workingonthebody.com
CONTACT METHOD
FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/caropartridge
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/caroline-partridge-03131520
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/partridge_caroline
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Hello and welcome to another episode of the Perception Podcast with me your host Caroline Partridge. In today's episode I talk to actress and campaigner Freddie Stabb. In our conversation Freddie shares how as a person with a disability, she has navigated the world of acting for over 30 years. We discuss tokenism, how the representation of disability on screen is a powerful tool in shaping society's perception of disabled people and how that representation can be limiting and unrealistic. We also talk about the trials and tribulations of the casting process for actors with disabilities, and why casting able-bodied actors in disabled roles should be considered unacceptable, as disability is not a costume. So please join me as we look at life through a different lens.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Being bullied as a teenager for her disability gave Freddie the determination to pursue a career in acting. âDisabled blind castingâ is a disservice to disabled actors, studios and people working with disabled actors need to recognise and understand an actorâs disability to make the right accommodations for them. Freddieâs lived experiences have allowed her to correct and amend things in the writing of her roles to make them more accurate and realistic, often educating those she works alongside. Writers and studios still arenât daring when it comes to casting disabled actors, they are frequently given smaller parts in shows, they are rarely the protagonists. If we can cgi able-bodied actors to having disabilities, then why arenât we doing the opposite? Disabilities arenât a costume. If disabled writers start to be recognised more and are given opportunities in mainstream media, then we will begin to see a more accurate representation of disabilities on screen.BEST MOMENTS
"You wouldnât believe Iâve done half the things I have with my lifeâ
âThereâs this disabled blind casting which is kind of unrealisticâ
âItâs really important to be able to educate the people around youâ
âThere seems to be a big fear around disability (in casting)â
âWhen is someone with a disability going to get a main role in a regular seriesâ
âMy disability is not a costumeâ
âIf you have confidence in yourself as a human being it becomes easier to pass on the messageâ
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Having worked as an actress for over thirty years, Freddie's most recent work included 'The Witcher' Netflix, 'Breathtaking' ITV and 'Stephen' ITV. Her theatre work has included understudying for Liz Carr in 'The Normal Heart' at The National Theatre, 'The House of Bernarda Alba' at Royal Exchange in Manchester and projects including corporate, voice over and documentary presenting. One of her highlights was working with Mark Rylance and Johnathan Moore on 'What You Will', a pop-up Shakespeare project across London during the Paralympics in 2012.
She has been a vocal supporter of disability rights in the industry, working with Equity on their 'Deaf and Disabled Committee' over the years and is on the steering committee for Actor at the Centre, a campaign group who are working to return 1a Tower St (now 7 Dials Playhouse) to a home for actors by actors as its original purpose. Freddie is represented by Nicola Bolton Management.
Socials & Contact:
Insta /FB /X : @freddiestabb
CONTACT METHOD
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LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/caroline-partridge-03131520
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/partridge_caroline
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Hello and welcome to another episode of the Perception Podcast with me your host Caroline Partridge. Today I'm joined by Tracey-Jane Hughes who describes herself as a listener, and listening trainer. Tracey-Jane shares how the discovery that she wasn't a very good listener hit her hard, but how that realisation subsequently altered her family communication style for the better. We discuss what good listening looks, or rather sounds like, the important distinction between listening and hearing, the dangers of not listening to ourselves, others, or our environments, and how technology is impacting the art of listening. Tracey-Jane also shares actionable tips on how to listen on a deeper level. So please join me as we look at life through a different lens.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
True listening involves all senses, not just hearing words. It requires being fully present and attuned to the speaker's energy, body language, and underlying emotions. This holistic approach to listening can dramatically improve communication and understanding in all relationships. Many people believe they're good listeners but often fail to give their full attention, especially in today's multi-tasking culture. Recognising this gap is the first step towards becoming a better listener and improving communication in all areas of life. Technology, particularly smartphones and noise-cancelling headphones, can hinder our ability to listen to ourselves, others, and our environment. This disconnection from our surroundings and inner voice can lead to a reliance on external sources for guidance and decision-making. Effective listening involves hearing without prejudice or the need to immediately respond or fix. It's about creating a space for the speaker to express themselves fully and reflect on their own words, which can be a powerful tool for self-discovery and problem-solving. Listening to oneself is as crucial as listening to others. Many people seek external advice or validation instead of tuning into their own intuition and inner wisdom. Practicing self-listening can lead to better decision-making and a stronger sense of self. Improving listening skills takes practice and conscious effort. Key strategies include stopping to focus, looking at situations from different perspectives, paying attention to gut feelings, and taking moments to breathe and connect with oneself. Good listening is foundational to effective communication in all areas of life, from personal relationships to professional settings. It fosters deeper connections, better understanding, and more meaningful interactions. The ability to listen without immediately interjecting or reinforcing potentially harmful narratives is a valuable skill. It allows people to process their thoughts and feelings more effectively, often leading to their own insights and solutions.BEST MOMENTS
"Listening with all of our senses is something that I believe is what listening truly is."
"A lot of us will hear something and make up what that means to us. So there's already a disconnect."
"It's not for us to fix others. It's for us maybe to reflect back, to listen and reflect back what we hear in an unprejudiced way."
"We forget that actually we need to practice. Talking about listening is so, it helps us, I think, reflect on our own, the way that we move through life and our own journey."
ABOUT THE GUEST
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Tracey-Jane Hughes inspires people to listen creatively, enabling liberating lasting change in every part of their life. She empowers people to have the courage to listen and supports them to explore, be curious and start enjoying life despite the chaos, confusion and anxiety that is often the reality. She believes in the power of possibilities and nurtures potential through her loving, compassionate approach.
Book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Passion-not-enough-enterprise-sustainable-ebook/dp/B07QMRPMK7
Socials & Contact:
Website: tracey-jane.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/traceyjane
Twitter: @tracey_jane
CONTACT METHOD
FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/caropartridge
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/caroline-partridge-03131520
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/partridge_caroline
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Hello and welcome to another episode of the Perception Podcast with me your host Caroline Partridge. Today I'm joined by Roger Hartley founder of the Bureau of Silly Ideas. Driven by an underlying sense of altruism and a passion for the absurd Roger has made it his mission to bring the genius of silly ideas into the mainstream and goes on to explain the ethos behind the Bureau and its seriously silly work. We talk about how subverting the everyday creates the space for magic to happen, and Roger recounts some of the Bureauâs exploits, that include rampant robot wheelie bins, harvesting the pheromones of success whilst masquerading as event sponsors, and working with the UN. We also look at how silliness and eccentricity are at risk in the wake of cancel culture and how we can push creative boundaries by blurring the lines of reality and illusion. So please join me as we look at life through a different lens.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Roger started by creating a space where people could come to an environment with resources to do things, even if they didnât have any formal training or means. Raised to believe in giving first, Roger has always approached much of his life altruistically. Society and culture put pressure as we grow out of being children to also grow out of being silly and this is to our detriment, especially where creativity and joy are concerned. One approach Roger has implemented is working as a sponsor, it was a different way to curate a 'silly' story and bring silliness to an event. So many adults have forgotten how to play, but we need to recognise that life is about more than being serious and working hard. Cancel culture is making artists, creators and ordinary people scared to push boundaries, stifling creativity.BEST MOMENTS
"Silliness for me is the key to free thought and eccentricity and where the glimpses of genius come fromâ
âI was raised in a way where you think of giving firstâ
âThey dilute stupid into silly and theyâre too different words in my headâ
âWhen you remember something that youâve done that is brilliant, you created a pheromone thatâs associated with successâ
ABOUT THE GUEST
Blog
Roger is a celebrated public space maverick who creates inspired madness on the
streets of the UK and beyond. An experienced creator, performer, producer & maker he
has worked across theatre, film, music, stage, television and Outdoor Arts. In 2002 he
founded the Bureau Of Silly Ideas. As Artistic Director he has devised street theatre
experiences from remote-controlled wheelie bins and stunt clown shows through to
large-scale conceptual artworks called 'SuperFictions. Often a guest lecturer and
masterclass leader Roger has also been a Leverhulme Scholar, Ted Talk presenter and
is currently a member of the Hard Art cultural collective & Guardians of the Arches.
Previous Directorships include Big Oriental Squid Inc and Bio Organism Substrate
Industries.
https://www.meisterdrucke.uk/fine-art-prints/Bruegel/779168/The-Fight-Between-Carnival-and-Lent.html
https://www.dickjewell.com/Breugel.html
Socials & Contact:
Tweet: @SillyBureau
Insta: @bureau_of_silly_ideas
Facebook: /bureauofsillyideas
CONTACT METHOD
FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/caropartridge
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/caroline-partridge-03131520
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/partridge_caroline
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Hello and welcome to another episode of the Perception Podcast with me your host Caroline Partridge. Today I'm joined by Well-Being Alchemist Wendy-Anne Steer. In this episode Wendy shares how she felt compelled to explore alternative healing modalities after her own experience of suffering, and recovering fully from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Wendy talks about the increase in the incidence of female clients suffering the effects of both ADHD and menopause, and how during this phase unprocessed trauma can appear. We discuss the harmful effects of over-identification with personal labels and dismantle the notion of single solution healthcare, rather that we can be fluid, but consistent in our healing. Wendy also shares actionable healing tips for when we're feeling anxious and overwhelmed. So please join me as we look at life through a different lens.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
After being diagnosed with M.E, Wendy struggled with finding her identity and what this meant for who she was as a person. She knew she didnât have to be ill forever and this positivity is what aided her through her recovery. It also helped her discover healing methods in alternative health care including meditation. Healthcare in the UK isnât focused on helping you live a healthy and fulfilling life, itâs too focused on a single solution, and it doesnât look at people's health holistically. Grief alters anyoneâs world view but it can also shape a person's evolution. Identifying too much with a label can become unhelpful and hold you back. The impact of chronic stress on the body outweighs almost any other lifestyle factors in your health, physically and mentally. A therapist or practitioner isnât there to solve your problems for you but to aid you in finding conclusions about yourself before you do the work.BEST MOMENTS
"I have not stopped learning, I have not stopped evolvingâ
âNHS, itâs great at keeping you alive but it's not great at helping you liveâ
âGrief plays a massive part in your perception of lifeâ
âIâm not depressed, Iâm illâ
âIf youâre exposing yourself to constant stress you are tearing your body to shredsâ
âI just adapt to who is in front of meâ
âYou need someone to facilitate your wellbeingâ
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Wendy-Anne Steer, known as The Well-Being Alchemist, has dedicated the past 20 years to the relentless pursuit of knowledge in well-being and various healing modalities. Her journey began with a deeply personal and transformative experience: at the age of 30, she was diagnosed with M.E./Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. This unexpected challenge put a sudden halt to her career and marked the most humbling and educational period of her life. After enduring three long years of suffering, Wendy made a complete recovery, a triumph that fuelled her passion for helping others find their well-being balance. Nature serves as Wendy's sanctuary and source of healing, and she and her family reside in the serene landscapes of Lincolnshire where she continues to inspire and guide individuals on their paths to well-being.
Socials & Contact:
Website: https://thewellbeingalchemist.co.uk
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wendy.alchemy
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_wellbeing_alchemist/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendyalchemy/
CONTACT METHOD
FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/caropartridge
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/caroline-partridge-03131520
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Hello and welcome to another episode of the Perception Podcast with me your host Caroline Partridge. Today I'm joined by Energy Therapist and Coach Lisa Tighe. In this honest and revealing conversation Lisa talks about the life changing realisation she had at age 33 about what was blocking her happiness and what she did to resolve it. Lisa beautifully and simply explains the connection between EFT or Tapping, and energy, and how EFT works to connect us with our trapped emotions - which may sometimes come as a complete shock to us when identified. We look at the emotions that lie behind emotional eating and the dysfunctional adult behaviours that stem from our childhood stories and how we neutralise them to live better lives. So please join me as we look at life through a different lens.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
After attending some NLP training through work, Lisa realised she could change her life. NLP didnât feel like it went deep enough for Lisa, so she began looking into other techniques and discovered EFT which opened up an entire new world and lifestyle for Lisa. Something that has happened in your past doesnât have to dictate your future, this was one of the biggest things Lisa realised and what helped her transform the way she was living. Frequently there is a catalyst for change in peopleâs lives. Lisa finds this in the women she works with, that something has happened which makes them realise the self-loathing and destructive behaviours have to stop. Self-sabotaging behaviours are behaviours that we have done once that felt good that we continue to do and push past the point of normality, behaviours that then impact parts of our lives negatively. Recognising self-sabotaging behaviour is one thing but then you have to do the hard work to break the habit and part of that is being honest about your true feelings about yourself. Acknowledging feelings is one of the key components of EFT and tapping. Lisa also focuses on identifying where feelings are duplicated across different situations. Our bodies are feeding us information about what is happening with us and if things need to change, we just have to learn to listen to what our body is telling us.BEST MOMENTS
"From that I started my own business, to reach and support more people with the changes that I had made through what I had been learningâ
âEvents and things that happen are important but itâs what you do with them now, thatâs whatâs importantâŠwhat you can do with it now is the impact you have on yourself and the worldâ
âOvereating is massive self-sabotageâ
âNo one wakes up and says they want to self-sabotage their lifeâ
âI used food to stop me feeling lonelyâ
âDoing anything to excess is often self-abuseâ
ABOUT THE GUEST
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Lisa is an Energy Therapist and Coach helping women to overcome Life changing obstacles and find Purpose and Passion for life, by creating a life they love during midlife.
Lisa's work focuses on stopping self sabotaging behaviours such as over eating, drinking to excess, and treating other excessive behaviours that mask a lack of self care and low self worth. She offers 1-2-1 therapy and coaching sessions, online programmes, group workshops and retreats, the next if which is in Spain this October: Your Life your Purpose 4 night Retreat
Socials & Contact:
https://www.lisatighetherapyandcoaching.co.uk/
https://www.facebook.com/share/GMd4ogAB1GLa7PkK/
www.linkedin.com/in/
Insta: Lisa_change500
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Hello and welcome to another episode of the Perception Podcast with me your host Caroline Partridge. Today I'm joined by Leadership Mentor, Modern Shamanic Psychotherapist, and Yachtswoman Antonina Andreeva. In this deep and revealing conversation Antonina explains what lies at the core of dysfunctional behaviour and discontent, and what perception shifts need to occur in order to move through dense negative emotion to create lives that not only look good on the outside but feel good on the inside. She reveals how and why world leaders are seeking out spiritual counselling instead of spin, and how after the age of 40 we experience new value and fulfilment based evolutionary drivers in our search to lead purposeful lives. So please join me as we look at life through a different lens.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Antonina isnât an advocate for the traditional school system, itâs a negative environment that focuses too much on things that individuals arenât good at. From a young age, we all have our own unique talents but these arenât cultivated in the right way and the choices we make arenât driven by what we are supposed to do. Becoming a mother was the catalyst in Antoninaâs journey to mentoring and therapy. Our needs and wants change depending on our level of consciousness. Everyone is capable of pushing past what is immediately obvious and engaging their senses to read between the lines and manage energy, itâs about learning the process and harnessing that power. If we can learn about our own energy and vibration, we can project the best version of ourselves into the world.BEST MOMENTS
"From a young age, we are all blessed with an incredible, unique outstanding talentsâ
âIf Iâm going to be away from my child it has to be purposeful and meaningfulâ
âItâs not just world leaders that can harness energy and bend things to their will, itâs all of usâ
âItâs never too late to start, you can start nowâ
ABOUT THE GUEST
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Antonina is a Yachts Woman| Leadership Mentor + Author | Retreat Facilitator| Catalyst.
Co-Founder & Facilitator of Experiential Adventure Mastermind with a travel element aka Activation Adventures. Antonina is Energy Intuitive, Mentor and a Thought leader in areas of integrating Feminine + Masculine energies, creating your Holy Wealth legacy, and accessing your Soulâs Purpose! She is a practitioner of the Shamanic Psychotherapy and teaches tangible consciousness tools to purpose-driven leaders and entrepreneurs, and worked with several world leaders and celebrities, including the wife of the former UK Prime Minister - Tony Blair.
Book: https://a.co/d/9I9MlEe
Socials & Contact:
https://www.facebook.com/antonina.andreeva1
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoninaandreeva?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app
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Hello and welcome to another episode of the Perception Podcast with me your host Caroline Partridge. Today I'm joined by Ascension Guide, Direct Channel, Activator and author Marie Fleming Grant. In this fascinating conversation Marie shares how she first discovered she was a channel for higher dimensional beings and energies outside of the physical realm, and how she has used her gift to help other people access their own channelling power. Marie reveals how we are all have assigned spirit guides from birth and clarifies common misconceptions about their purpose in our lives, as well as how we can learn to directly connect with them. We talk about the effect of shifts in personal consciousness, and Marie explains how the collective planetary ascension that we are currently undergoing, is working to move us from out the dark to the light, in an extraordinary evolutionary aspect never before experienced by humanity. So please join me as we look at life through a different lens.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Marie feels like her life has been split in two, her life before as a lawyer, contrasted to how she lives now, particularly as an ascension guide and direct channel. Marie feels information from other dimensions, from beings and energies outside our physical human existence. Everyone has the capability to connect, they just have to learn how and this is something Marie teaches people. There is beginning to be a shift in culture towards Marieâs beliefs and ideas into the mainstream, particularly amongst young people. There is excitement to be tapped into if we accept this is a new phase of life and evolution for humanity. Small noises, sensations and even ailments can be frequencies we arenât recognising or paying attention to. An activation of these senses can be spontaneous, individuals can feel like they have been âswitched onâ to be able to communicate. Those who are switched on and can connect with different frequencies have all been doing so in previous lifetimes, this can feed into the current fear to speak out and be open about the messages we are receiving because they have previously been persecuted in other lives. Social media can be a necessary evil, it is very useful in promoting yourself and getting your message out, but it can be challenging managing the negativity and cynicism of others. In order to find light we have to recognise the dark energy at play around us. Light and dark coexist, one cannot exist without the other.BEST MOMENTS
"We are surrounded by these beings and they are all here to assist us, you all have guides even if youâve never felt themâ
âNow young people are actually standing up and saying actually no, weâre not going to allow this continueâ
âThereâs never been a time where so many of us, conscious beings, have all been here at the same time all focused in the same wayâ
âWeâre all putting ingredients into this pot so everything we do makes a differenceâ
âIâm here for the ones that want to hear it and need to hear itâ
âWe canât have light without darkâ
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Marie is a Direct Channel, Ascension Guide & Activator, who works with Leaders, Healers, Impact Makers, Conscious Business Owners, Visionary CEO's & Entrepreneurs, and those here on their Mission to assist the collective shift. Marie is also an Author, Founder of 'The Awake Revolution' and creator of 'High Level Channel International Training Academy.'
She guides and activates people to drop the old paradigms in life, business & mission, wake up to who they really are, and revolutionise how they think, feel, live and create, to be all of who they came here to be.
Book:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0B8H967LS
Socials & Contact:
https://www.facebook.com/MarieFlemingGrant
https://www.facebook.com/TheAwakeRevolutionMFG/
https://www.instagram.com/theawakerevolution
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjD2cjhw5yjoEEkm_RUCidA?view_as=subscriber
https://www.linkedin.com/in/the-awake-revolution111
https://theawakerevolution.com
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Hello and welcome to another episode of the Perception Podcast with me your host Caroline Partridge. Today I'm joined by award winning TV host, singer, dancer, actor and keynote speaker, the irrepressible Cindy Ashton. Cindy reveals how her lifelong journey as an advocate for those who struggle with visibility began, and the impetus behind her groundbreaking leadership and business programme 'Brave Leaders Rising' - which provides heart based ethical leaders training in how to be seen and heard, as well as successful on prominent stages, Cindy also discloses what drove her to buying herself white privilege at the age of 16, her invisible illness and the freedom she's finally found in living without the devastating effects of chronic emotional, and physical pain. We discuss the life changing importance of self belief, how we don't know what we don't know - and we talk about Cindy's incredible new show 'Liberated'. So please join me as we sprinkle a liberal dose of 'spiritual potpourri' and look at life through a different lens.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Cindy was born with a heart condition and structural problems with her left side, this led to a childhood of operations and chronic pain. She has spent her life being told she wouldnât be able to do things but she has beaten the odds time and time again. At 49 years old, Cindy finally has the freedom to wake up each day without being in pain. Most people are not consciously aware of their life purpose. Cindy, on the other hand, knew her purpose but struggled to pursue it fully because of her chronic illness. Self-belief is one of the most powerful things we can build and harness to achieve success. Purpose gives our lives meaning and direction. Cindyâs own experiences of living with an invisible disability have made her challenge perceptions of disabilities and labels. Cindyâs parents were first-generation immigrants from Palestine and she felt the weight of this growing up as well as the prejudice against her for her name. She changed her name and calls this âbuying white privilegeâ. It has framed and shaped how she views the world. Cindy fosters and teaches a different approach to leadership, speaking and sales. She is against pushy tactics and instead focuses on making her audience and clients feel comfortable. Everyone has wisdom, they just need to learn how to tap into it inside of themselves.BEST MOMENTS
"Your world is communicationâ
âI have basically spent my entire life reversing illness that shouldnât be able to be reversedâ
âI think purpose is a really crucial thing in our life that moves us forward and gives our lives meaningâ
âThe majority of people in leadership, bought their way to the top because they had the moneyâ
âIâm spiritual potpourri!â
âWeâve been taught that weâre not powerful, from being little kidsâ
ABOUT THE GUEST
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Cindy Ashton
Award-Winning TV Host, Singer/Entertainer/Actor & Keynote Performer: cindyashton.com
Socials & Contact:
Cultivating ethical leaders shifting the planet at Brave Leaders Rising
TEDx Talk â Speak From Your Power & the Art of Liberessence: https://youtu.be/j8cCK2I5NyI
Author of âLiberate Your Voice: How to Trust Your Power in a World That Shuts You Down.â
As seen on ABC, Thrive Global, Forbes, Inc Magazine and more.
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Hello and welcome back to another episode of the Perception Podcast with me your host Caroline Partridge. Today I'm blessed to be talking to the force of nature that is the multi-talented Mr Mat Fraser. As well as being internationally known as a disabled actor, writer, and musician Mat is a long time advocate and activist within the disability rights movement. In our conversation Mat shares his journey from angry young man to equally passionate older man within the industry, and how changes over the last 30 years have impacted his career, for example the practice of 'disability-blind' casting and what that means in terms of expectation and reality. We discuss Mat's brilliant new Netflix show 'KAOS', and his current theatre show 'Unspeakable Conversations'. - And we look back at his controversial 2005 show 'Thalidomide!! A Musical' as we debate how audience guilt and cultural sensitivity can prevent us from being able to accept humour. Mat also shares the surprising personal challenge he faced when his 85 year old mother took a lover 35 years her junior, his proudest moments, and why you should never go to bed on an argument. So please join me as we look at life through a different lens.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Mat is approached for interviews and thoughts more now than ever, because of the amount of experience he has built in disability advocacy, particularly in the arts space. In his youth, Mat projected a lot more anger onto the world, he has always been an outspoken person and felt he had to make his own rules in life to navigate the ableism he faced. Mat learnt to brand and promote his own theatre shows, with rules and controls, so that they couldnât be framed in a prejudiced way. Comedy trends are intrinsically linked with society and current culture, Mat has had to change his style of comedy and performances as almost all comedians do. Comedy is the ability to laugh at anything in society and acknowledge humanity and our existence. Inclusivity doesnât erase ignorance, something Mat has experienced frequently on set. He tries to always educate crews and production teams. Whilst culture in the West is more inclusive in a lot of areas for disabled people, it often isnât realistic or takes into account the real experiences of disabled people.BEST MOMENTS
"Iâve been around so long that people care what I think about stuff or think that my take on it might have some value given the length of time I have been looking at the subjectâ
âNone of the things that are meant to happen when you obey the rules happened so I thought for disabled people it doesnât count so fuck all rules in that case, Iâll make my own pathâ
âI think we need disobedience, we need disobedient adults because otherwise weâre completely fucked overâ
âI do have hope for the future, you have to have hope for the futureâ
âThere was a lot of audience guilt, thatâs why people didnât want to laughâ
https://www.amazon.co.uk/View-Down-Here-Young-Disabled/dp/0241612764
ABOUT THE GUEST
Mat Fraser
Mat Fraser is an internationally known disabled actor, writer, and musician, recognised for his work in shows like âKAOSâ (Netflix) and âGangs of Londonâ (Amazon Prime). He recently played Peter Singer in the play âUnspeakable Conversationsâ. Mat's writing, including the series âCripTalesâ for the BBC, has won awards. He is currently pitching dramas around disability for the BBC under the working title â7 Deadly Sinsâ and is part of a team pitching a sitcom set in the world of fan conventions to US TV stations. He is also part of a 3 person writing team for a sitcom set in the world of fan conventions, currently being pitched to USA TV stations. Everything Mat writes has a connection to disability, which Mat understands though the Social model of Disability.
Socials & Contact
Website: www.matfraser.co.uk,
Instagram @mflidfraser,
Twitter: @mat_fraser
Facebook : Mat Fraser
https://www.amazon.co.uk/View-Down-Here-Young-Disabled/dp/0241612764
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Hello and welcome to another episode of the Perception Podcast with me your host Caroline Partridge. Today I talk to inspiring Queen of Sparkle and the most sophisticated 5 year old you'll ever meet Carole Pyke. Carole is a medical anomaly, a two time stroke survivor and one of only 13% of stroke survivors who suffered a bleed on the brain, which left her with 5 years worth of conscious memory and no recollection of what life was like before 2019. Carole shares the fascinating story of how her hidden disability has changed her perspective on life - how the doors of possibility have flung open and how she motivates others to accept the present with gratitude, embody their uniqueness and show up unapologetically. So please join me as we look at life through a different lens.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Carole Pyke, a two-time stroke survivor, lives with only five years of conscious memory due to a bleed on the brain, which has significantly impacted her identity and daily life. Embracing the present and focusing on moving forward, rather than trying to reclaim the past, is crucial for navigating life's challenges and finding happiness. Resilience is a skill that can be developed by recognising one's ability to overcome obstacles, no matter how small or large they may seem. Identity is shaped by our memories and experiences, but it is also a choice in how we define ourselves and the stories we tell about who we are. Comparison can be a useful tool for understanding the world, but it should never be the basis for how we live our lives or measure our self-worth. True success and happiness come from discovering and embracing one's unique "flavour" or essence, and fearlessly sharing it with the world. Reframing challenges as adventures and focusing on possibilities rather than limitations can lead to a more fulfilling and joyful life. Societal conditioning often pushes us to chase external markers of success, but true contentment comes from within and appreciating what we already have.BEST MOMENTS
"I say the past informs the present because quite literally your past has set you up for now, but it doesn't determine how it is that you move forward unless you choose to."
"I believe that there are people who found the extra in their ordinary, and that's the element that makes them extraordinary."
"Your job is to find your flavour and then sprinkle that wherever you go. Season every dish with your flavour."
"I often say things like guns do not kill people. People with guns kill people."
"I see life as this amazing adventure and I'm an intrepid explorer."
ABOUT THE GUEST
Carole Pyke
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With over 30 years of marketing expertise, Carole helps ambitious women leaders, entrepreneurs, and business owners discover and leverage their Sparkle. Carole's core values are represented by HUGS, Sparkle, and Storytelling. She emphasises active listening, understanding, and giving back value. Carole's vibrant and enthusiastic attitude towards life encourages others to embrace their own unique qualities and find their inner radiance. Through her authentic and compelling storytelling, Carole touches the hearts and minds of others, leaving a lasting impact. Despite the challenges she faces, Carole continues to make a positive difference in the world, demonstrating that even in the face of adversity, one can find strength, purpose, and leave a lasting Sparkle.
Socials & Contact
Social Media: https://www.instagram.com
https://www.linkedin/in/carolepyke
https://www.facebook.com/sparklenavigator
https://www.tiktok.com/carolepyke Websites:
https://www.wordsthatdeliver.com https://www.ThePersonalBrandingSPA.com My TEDx talk: Freedom in forgetting; memory loss, essence found | Carole Pyke | TEDxLewisham
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Hello and welcome to another episode of the Perception Podcast with me your host Caroline Partridge. Today I talk to author, publisher and mentor Nicola Humber. Nicola describes how she became lost through years of trying to people please, consumed by doing what she thought other people expected of her, and how she found herself again by reconnecting to her love of writing. Nicola explains how she went from good girl to unbound self accepting woman and how she now teaches other people to do this by discovering their inner author. She shares the secrets of her unique writing process, we talk about how creativity helps us remember who we are intrinsically, and we ponder the resurgence of physical books as an antidote and welcome escape from endless hours of scrolling and overwhelm. Please join me as we look at life through a different lens.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Nicola's journey from being a "good girl" to an unbound, self-accepting woman involved breaking free from external expectations and reconnecting with her love for writing. Writing a book is a transformational journey that helps women express their authentic voice and share their stories in a vulnerable, brave space. Nicola's unique writing process involves radical self-trust, writing in alignment with one's cyclical nature, and making personal stories the centre of the writing. Community support is crucial in the writing process, helping writers overcome doubts, celebrate successes, and witness each other's transformations. Physical books are making a resurgence as people seek a tactile, immersive experience away from constant screen time and digital overwhelm. Creativity helps us remember who we are intrinsically and express ourselves authentically, even if it means facing criticism or ridicule. The inner "good girl" or "good boy" can show up in various areas of life, such as people-pleasing, creativity, and relationships, limiting our self-expression and authenticity. Writing a book is not just about the outcome; it's a transformational experience that allows authors to step into their power, build confidence, and create magical portals for themselves and their readers.BEST MOMENTS
"I could describe my journey to this point really simply. It's like from good girl to unbound, you know, that's the kind of terms, phrases that I use."
"It ties in because a lot of the fears around expressing ourselves creatively and certainly when it comes to writing a book, what I hear and what I've experienced myself, especially when we're sharing elements of our story and we're allowing ourselves to be vulnerable, well what will other people think of me, particularly the people close to us, but then out in the world and on the internet, will I attract criticism, ridicule, you know, all of these things."
"The approach that I take to it for myself and when I'm holding space for others is I guess, it's a process of like radical self trust. So you really are like, you're coming to the page, like not having this expectation that you will have like the whole book mapped out at the beginning."
"What I love about books in particular is that like you get to hold this actual physical thing at the end of it. I mean, the way I think about and talk about books is like, they're like these magical portals that we get to create for ourselves as we're writing them and also our readers get to experience them in that way."
"I think sometimes because we don't know, we know we want to make a change, but will it work out? Like, you know, where will I end up? We don't know. So it's, it is trusting that first step. â
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Nicola Humber is the author of three transformational books, Heal Your Inner Good Girl, UNBOUND and Unbound Writing and creator of the #unbound365 journal. She's also the founder of The Unbound Press, a soul-led publishing imprint for unbound women. After playing the archetypal good girl up until her mid-thirties, Nicola left her 'proper' job in finance to retrain as a coach and hypnotherapist and this leap of faith led her to what she does now: activating recovering good girls to embrace their so-called imperfections and shake off the tyranny of 'shoulds' so they can be their fullest, freest, most magnificent selves. Nicola helps women to write the book their Unbound Self is calling them to write, whilst growing a community of soul-family readers and clients. She's also the host of The Unbound Writer's Club podcast.
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Website: https://nicolahumber.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicolahumber
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nicolahumber
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Hello and welcome to another episode of the Perception Podcast with me your host Caroline Partridge. Today I talk to Natural Perfumer Charis Angel about the launch of her new range of natural perfumes 'Essentially Botanic". From childhood Charis loved the fragrance of flowers, but it took the stresses of a corporate marketing career, and her work as a celebrity complementary therapist for her to even consider creating her own uniquely therapeutic and stress relieving natural perfumes. During our conversation Charis highlights the crucial differences between synthetic and natural perfume we consider the incredible mood enhancing effects of plant extracts, and we imagine a world without perfume. Please join me as we look at life through a different lens.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Natural perfumes, like Essentially Botanic, are made from pure plant essences and offer therapeutic benefits, while synthetic perfumes are created from petrochemicals and can cause adverse effects. Charis's perfumes combine clinical aromatherapy with natural perfumery, using stress-alleviating plant extracts to create beautiful, mood-enhancing fragrances. Smell is a powerful and primal sense that affects our emotions, memories, and overall well-being, making the choice of perfume a highly personal and impactful decision. Synthetic perfumes often use cheaper materials and focus on packaging and marketing, while natural perfumes prioritise quality ingredients, resulting in a more expensive but healthier product. Charis's journey from a stressful corporate career to becoming a natural perfumer highlights the importance of self-care and finding solutions to manage stress and anxiety. Essentially Botanic is committed to sustainability, using eco-friendly packaging that can be reused, recycled, or even planted to grow wildflowers. Mono perfumes, made from a single ingredient like patchouli or lavender, are gaining popularity as a simple and natural alternative to complex synthetic blends. Natural perfumes offer a wholesome and environmentally conscious way to experience the beauty and benefits of fragrance without the potential harm of synthetic chemicals.BEST MOMENTS
"When you breathe in the beautiful aromatics, the molecules, the rose molecules you breathe into your olfactory system, which, which links to your limbic system in the brain, which is where, you know, emotions are sort of managed as it were."
"Smell is so important to us, really. I mean, smell is one of our most primal and probably one of our most important senses in terms of smelling danger, smelling each other."
"We love the planet. I love the planet. All our perfumes are made, and formulated with plants from our beautiful planet. And we want to show our love and respect to the planet by doing our little bit to be as eco-friendly and sustainable as possible."
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In 2023, Charis Angel decided to take the plunge and started to create a collection of natural perfumes, formulated with organic essential oils and floral absolutes, reputed to help you handle stress and blended with luxurious, skin-loving organic jojoba oil and Vitamin e, to help nourish the skin with vitamins and minerals.
Her mission is to teach people how to incorporate the beautiful aromas of nature into their everyday hectic lifestyle, in order to help them handle the stresses of everyday life. Her natural fragrances pair beautifully with the practice of various healing activities and therapies such as meditation, mindfulness, breathwork, somatic therapy, EFT, yoga, pilates, Tension Release Experience, psychotherapy and so many more.
Socials & Contact
Instagram: essentially_botanic
facebook: Essentially Botanic
www.essentiallybotanic.com
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Hello and welcome to another episode of the Perception Podcast with me your host Caroline Partridge. Today I'm joined by alternative health practitioner, medical intuitive, healer and animal communicator Martina Waidhas. Martina talks about how she tapped into her healing gifts at an early age, and how she completely reset her spiritual and physical body through a fast that was the result of a debilitating viral infection. We discuss how critically important but usually overlooked deep belly breathing is as a form of healing and how it can completely transform our health. Martina also shares her thoughts about the cause of diseases and explains what living a 5th dimensional life looks like. Please join me as we look at life through a different lens.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Deep belly breathing is a simple yet powerful tool for activating the parasympathetic system, increasing oxygen intake, and reducing acidity in the body, promoting overall healing. Cancer is a gift from our bodies, showing us when something is emotionally or mentally out of balance. Working on the underlying issues can help resolve the physical manifestation. Illness or injury is an interruption in communication between cells and the brain. Restoring this communication through the Neurological Integration System (NIS) can help detach organs from emotions and start the physical healing process. Negative thoughts cause cells to release toxins, leading to symptoms and disease. Rewriting our stories and focusing on positive thoughts can transform our health. The universe has a plan for each of us, and when our soul path is fulfilled, we will transition. Death is not the end but a change in energy. Trusting the universe and surrendering to its guidance can lead to incredible blessings, even in the face of seemingly disastrous situations. We are all connected, and it's time to take responsibility for our lives, just as God does. Separating people based on labels such as colour, gender, or religion is a tool for division. Sharing information freely is crucial in a world where truth is often shadow banned or blocked by mainstream media.BEST MOMENTS
"In the presence of oxygen, illness and disease cannot exist."
"Cancer is actually a gift from our physical bodies. Our bodies show us whenever something is not okay."
"The universe has our back. The universe doesn't want us to suffer. It's us. It's us. That creates our own suffering."
"Change is our greatest fear. Success, failure, and fear. Those are the three things that are holding people back."
"When we stop judging by colour. gender, whatever crazy things, religion, country we live in, all these labels that are here to separate people."
ABOUT THE GUEST
Martina Waidhas is an alternative health practitioner, medical intuitive, healer and communicator who works with both humans and animals to facilitate healing in body, mind and soul. She has studied a wide range of healing practices including epigenetics, quantum healing, energy psychology, spinal column and joint therapy and has achieved a master level in both Reiki and the NIS (neurological integration system) therapy. As a former chef, Martina is passionate about the link between food and illness and brings a holistic approach to her work that is second to none. Her unique combination of skills gives her an insight and range of healing practices that allow her to tailor her treatments to suit each individual client. Martina works from higher dimensions and bringing her wisdom into the here and now always looking at the bigger picture of what is going on and translating it for her clients.
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Email: [email protected]
Website: www.wemakeyouhappy.de
Private Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/martina.waidhas.7
Twitter/ X: @WaidhasMartina for
Rumble channel: Jen Lillian Partnership: Martina Waidhas 'The Animal Translator'
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Hello and welcome to another episode of the Perception Podcast with me your host Caroline Partridge. Today I'm joined again by passionate outfluencer and queen of sustainability Anna Kilpatrick. In this episode, we talk about Anna's decision to give up drinking 4 years ago during lockdown and how it drastically affected not only her appearance, but also her life in ways she could never have imagined. We also discuss the lies that we're sold about alcohol by advertising companies that encourage our increasing consumption, and the psychological drinking games that we play with ourselves to normalise drinking to excess. So please join me as we look at life through the bottom of an empty glass.
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KEY TAKEAWAYS
Anna lost weight as a consequence of quitting alcohol. She has found the way she is perceived differently now, particularly around her style and fashion sense. Drinking is normalised throughout all of UK society, from having a relaxing drink in the evenings to socialising with friends. Itâs incredibly easy to feel like your relationship with alcohol is normal. Anna found she was limiting what she would do in the evenings to ensure she had the time and the capacity to drink. It was in May 2020, during lockdown, that Anna stopped drinking. We are all âsoldâ alcohol throughout our lives, that itâs needed to enjoy ourselves and to be a real adult. Whilst the stresses of parenting made Anna drink more, it was also parenting that made her want to give up. She wanted to show her children there was an alternative life that didnât include alcohol. Most people are unaware of the amount of sugar that is in alcohol and the damage this can create.BEST MOMENTS
âWe do judge people by their weightâ
âIt is so culturally accepted, to drinkâ
âMy world shrunk down to the places I could drink inâ
âYou will never satisfy your need for alcohol by drinking alcoholâ
âSugar is in so much non-foodâ
âThe size of you means nothing to do with styleâ
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Anna Kilpatrick started the Instagram account @not.needing.new to document her exclusive use of second hand clothing and homeware over the past twelve years as a single parent on a very limited budget. She is very interested in ideas around satiation and in finding the joy in realising what is enough. Anna is represented by Curtis Brown and is researching for a book about our relationship with fashion and how we have got to the point that we are now at.
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Hello and welcome to another episode of the Perception Podcast with me your host Caroline Partridge. In this uplifting episode, I talk to Mind-Body Transformation Specialist and Homeopath Sadhna Chaman. Sadhna talks about how she first discovered she had a gift for healing at a very early age and how it has now become her mission to help others on their own healing journeys. We debate the 'mind body connection' and the critical importance of mindset in changing our lives. Sadhna also busts a few controversial myths about homeopathy, as we discuss the immense power of universal energy, belief, fear and unconditional love. Please join me as we look at life through a different lens.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
From a young age, Sadhna began to learn about the power of healing and throughout her career this is what drove her, eventually leading to her current mission to help as many people as possible on their own healing journeys. After having her daughter, Sadhna started to have chronic health problems. She tried more traditional methods such as tablet medication but when they did not work she turned to homoeopathy and alternative medicine. Homoeopathy allowed Sadhna to get to the root cause of her problems and stop medications she was told she would need for life. The mind and the body are connected, this canât be underestimated when trying to treat any health problem. We are surrounded by energy and this impacts all of us in often unexpected ways. We are the creators of our lives, until we begin to make some of our subconscious mind conscious, we will continue to call things that happen fate. Not taking everything at face value, from parents, teachers and institutions and taking steps to make choices and decisions that work for you as an individual is the start to altering your mindset and life. Homeopathy looks at the emotional and mental parts of an individual, not just their physical symptoms. There isnât a one-size-fits-all solution for any problem. Sadhna tailors her remedies for her clients, what works for one person might not work for another, something modern medicine ignores. Not being ruled by fear and simply asking your body what it needs to heal can be very powerful. But it takes a lot of courage to have this belief in yourself.BEST MOMENTS
"Iâll treat anybody who is asking for helpâ
âThrough homoeopathy and training I was able to get to the root cause and that is what I now help women to doâ
âEnergy can be transformed into different forms that may help or hinder us and our healthâ
âEnergy is everythingâ
âOur focus creates our realityâ
âHow can something so diluted have such an effect on you? But you really have to experience itâŠit comes down to perception at the end of the dayâ
âFear is a massive contributor to healthâ
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Sadhna is a Mind-Body Transformation Specialist and second-generation Homeopath. Her passion for healing spans over 30+ years of experience and can be found at the intersection of energy medicine, ancient wisdom modalities and modern neuroscience. Her aim is to addresses the root cause to leading a healthier, happier and more healed life with a holistic, natural and personalised way of working as she believes that one approach doesnât not fit all. She is passionate about helping women over 40 and children to unlock the power they hold within to step into their health and life with greater meaning, purpose and joy.
She is a mother of two young women now, and having experienced chronic illness herself and with her childrenâs health too, all treated successfully with a natural and holistic approach, she understands all perspectives as a patient, mother and practitioner and offers a multi-dimensional approach which encompasses decades of training, expertise and lived experience to empower her clients to heal their health and life from within with her support.
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Online group coaching program 24th June 2024;
Optimise Your Life | Rebalancing Life with Sadhna Chaman
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