Today we delve into the complex world of psychopathy and serial killers. Criminologist Dr. Scott Bonn shares his insights from corresponding with infamous serial killers and studying them for the last 20 years. We discuss the psychopathy spectrum, from mild to extreme behaviours, and uncover chilling details about notorious killers like BTK, highli…

Wrongfully convicted, John was sentenced to death and spent over 32 years behind bars before his exoneration. In this eye-opening episode, we explore the harsh realities of prison life and the power of hope and resilience through John Huffington's story and the valuable life lessons he learned. We also delve into his advocacy for proper reentry pro…

Karen Conti was a young and inexperienced attorney when she spent 7 months as part of the legal team representing serial killer John Wayne Gacy in his final death row appeals. A time that defined her professional trajectory. We discuss societal aspects of criminal infamy, including the consequences of giving attention to nefarious individuals and t…

Today, I’m joined by Madam Bella Cummins, the proprietor of Nevada's only true female-owned brothel, bringing nearly 40 years of experience as a Madam to our discussion. We delve into the nuanced landscape of legalised prostitution, shedding light on ongoing efforts to reduce stigma, promote safety, and ensure consent within the profession. We expl…

Breaking free from societal expectations of beauty, body image, and identity. In this empowering episode we cover the power of listening to the body's signals, questioning societal narratives, and approaching ageing with grace and self-respect. Including the Compliance vs Defiance Mode of Operating in relation to those and all of life. We unpack th…

Three scientists won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2022 for proving Quantum Entanglement is real! We delve into its fascinating world and philosophical implications on human connections and the universe. Lindsay, an astrophysicist with expertise in space policy, breaks down complex scientific concepts like wave function collapse and quantum mechani…

In this special episode for Wrongful Conviction Day Dean and Pam talk about the impact of Dean's wrongful conviction and how in the process of fighting for his compensation he had to re-live the traumatic trial.By Louise Hewitt

After getting out of debt, Tawnya dedicated herself to help others do the same. She shares how to create a budget to help break free from living paycheck to paycheck. It's not always easy, but it's worth it. We cover: // The impact being broke has on your health. // Why getting into debt is so common and normalised. // The first steps you need to t…

The ethics of AI: AI is neutral but how it’s coded and used will determine if it’s good or bad for us. Here’s the catch: its development is based around profit and private companies are racing each other for it. This race is not democratically run and we have no regulations in place to manage AI’s warpspeed advances and without fail-safes it’s a gl…

Today with Mac, a NY Couples Therapist, we talk about this new era of where men are opening up more and how to navigate this new paradigm. Mac specialises in infidelity recovery, black men going to therapy and recovering from narcissism and porn addiction. We go over + Discerning between good and bad advice on the internet. Are they voicing an opin…

Ever wondered how someone is exonerated after 28 years in prison? Innocence Projects are doing an insane amount of work to make that happen. Today with Louise, Director of The Innocence Project London, we talk about what they do for the wrongfully convicted. Dr Louise Hewitt has many accolades but the one that stands out to me is the pro bono work …

By Louise Hewitt

By Louise Hewitt

By Louise Hewitt

By Louise Hewitt

By Louise Hewitt

Are memories reliable? Memories can be implanted or misremembered and be used against you or someone else. Not always knowingly but it happens. Today with Kevin, Director of Communications for the British False Memory Society. We go over what they are, when they occur and we can protect ourselves from others [therapists, police and other officials]…

Shawn, a trained therapist and now a marriage and relationship expert, specialises in couples who are in business together and whose relationships have either fallen asleep or fallen apart. We go over: // What got her into this line of work. // Power struggles: Why we have them and how to transcend them. // Practice makes permanent. // The 7 key Em…

While TO4TS is on a break, check out this revisit of a past favourite episode (#086 When Self-Help Goes Horribly Wrong and How To Prevent It). I will return early 2023 with Season 4!!! What led to the death of 3 individuals seeking to better their life and looking for enlightenment at a James Arthur Ray 5-day event? Ray was made famous by the movie…

While TO4TS is on a break, check out this revisit of a past favourite episode (#058 Love Isn’t Enough). I will return early 2023 with Season 4!!! Natasha Koo & Jachym Jerie are a couple and relationship coaches that have gone through the wringer together from long distance, to open, to semi open to polyamorous to closed again, today we discuss its …

Today’s episode is about money, how to save for your pension and even retire early. Jeremy Schneider breaks it down into bitesize steps to regain control over your finances and redirect your financial trajectory. We cover: // Index Funds. // How to change your financial trajectory. // Investing vs speculating. // The dirty little secret of Hedge Fu…

Today is a laughter filled threeway on divorce with Pete & Seth on all things love, and the weird things heartbreak makes us do. With podcast Producer Pete, married for 23 years and Divorce Lawyer Seth, engaged to be re-married; we cover: // How they met. // Oddest items fought over in past divorce settlements. // What makes for good relationships?…

Why do you think black holes exist and where do they lead to? I want to hear your thoughts on this :-)!! Today with Astrophysicist and poet Lindsay we take a fun look at what a black hole is, what lies behind it and where it could all lead to. This is part 2 of this two-part series. We cover: // What are black holes and how are they created? // Wha…

With astrophysicist and poet Lyndsay, we take a deep-dive into the benefits and harms that come from the Mars exploration & her unusual journey into academia. This is part 1 of a two-part series. We cover: // Her unusual journey into academia. // How we are related to dead stars. // The ethical issues on the mission to Mars. // The colonial languag…

This episode hears from the family member of an IPL client, telling of the impact a wrongful conviction has on the family left behind.By Louise Hewitt

From working with one of rock's most influential bands KISS to being a Florida Supreme Court Family Law Mediator, Mary a Licensed mental health counsellor, is here to wake us up from the codependent funk. Today we cover: // What is codependency? // How Ted Bundy utilised codependency to trap his victims. // Why healing codependency is a matter of s…

Are you a good friend or do you feel let down by your friendships? Maybe it’s a bit of both…? Today, Professor, Speaker and author Dr Marisa Franco, gives us some very good insights based on science and how our brain & attachment style interpret things subjectively when it comes to our friendships. We cover: // The one thing we get wrong about frie…

*Recorded June 2022 ⁣ - Will Wood is more than a singer - songwriter, after a great deal of criticism and attempts at cancelling him. He has come out wiser and stronger. I loved hearing his insights on mental health and how society and culture defines what mental health & illness are. We go over: + How to keep doing what feels right to you despite …

His curiosity, focus and open-mind rewrote our history books, but don’t be fooled, Eske is an adventurer and his life journey is nothing short of extraordinary. Eske Willerslev is the world-leading evolutionary geneticist and the rockstar of science. Today, we discuss where life comes from, conspiracy theories and if our DNA is alien technology. Th…

Trial Lawyer turned peacemaker, Doug Noll, has since 2009 been working with prisoners, some serving life sentences, who want to learn how to stop the prison–violence. Doug coaches them on how to become mediators and de-escalate conflicts which have had life-changing repercussions and I got him on to share some of his wisdom and methods with us. We …

Abby went from being terrible at relationships to being great at them. She’s a psychologist who believes a leopard can change their spots and as a recovering heroin addict, she knows what she’s talking about. We cover: - We’re as happy as our relationship. - To be good at relationships takes skills you're not born with but you can learn those skill…

What led to the death of 3 individuals seeking to better their life and looking for enlightenment at a James Arthur Ray 5-day event? Ray was made famous by the movie The Secret and being featured several times on the Oprah Winfrey show. Together with Kirby Brown’s mother Ginny, a licensed clinical social worker and her sister Jean, we discuss the p…

From Venezuela to Harvard Law school, Maria left a 6 figure corporate job to work in the arts. She believes there are no starving artists and shares how that myth came about. From starting a business to being an entrepreneur as an employee, we share our thoughts and widely different experiences on following our passions. Enjoy! Find Maria: https://…

How do we revive our libido & desires for ourselves and our partner(s)? Dr Tara, professor of relational and sexual communication & award-winning researcher went from sexually anxious to sexually confident. Today, Dr Tara shares how to get your juices flowing again & feel good sexually. We cover: + Myths around sex. + What is sexual confidence and …

From Cirque du Soleil to big corporate America, Jay has helped leaders and team members undo terrible behaviour and resolve toxic environments. In this episode we dive into how-to speak up at work when a boss crosses a line & in return how bosses can better deal with conflicts. From sharing great stories to how-to formulas, Jay gives us plenty to t…

How do you reduce or remove alcohol if you're known as the party girl or just used to have a drink after work as a ritual to cut off your work day? Sarah’s been there, done that and now helps others change their relationship to alcohol, without shame or guilt. She shares her thoughts on: + National Alcohol guidelines. + Not needing to hit rock bott…

James Preece a professional dating coach based in London shares his insights on how to lift your online profile to attract better matches not and to that end he reviews mine… We also go over: // How to avoid typical online dating traps. // A quick fiery round of yes/no answers to some more typical dating questions. // Some great conversation starte…

BIG THANK YOUsssss + today, I share some more behind the scenes of producing a podcast, namely the 6 automations all podcasters need - there are more but for today, I’ll keep to 6 😉- you’d be surprised how many seasoned podcasters aren’t implementing these! You can hear it first-hand when I’m a guest on other podcasts to talk on all things producti…

Today, I share some behind the scenes of producing a podcast, namely the 4 common mistakes I see many podcasters make with their guests - there are more but today, I’ll keep it to 4 😉! And also, an update on what happened at work…. And a big thank you to YOU! Become a podcaster with me: https://www.learnpodcasting.online/courses/podcastin6weeks + c…

Today with Isabella Beham, Matchmaker and Love Recruiter, we talk about the difference between being bad and being wild. This conversation took me places I didn’t expect and I absolutely loved it. We cover: + Disobedient men and women vs the bad rebellious ones. + The dark side of spirituality. + Confusing people pleasing with sex positivity. + And…

Writer, body image activist and coach Marci lived a double life for many years, which led her to being consumed by shame and guilt which almost cost her her life. Her story is about how to unshackle yourself from your mind’s chains, being free and truly exploring who you are. Feel free to share what came up for you from this or any other episodes, …

Today with Leslie, a divorce lawyer, relationship coach and author, we discuss how to not let cynicism ruin your chances at Love, and the things you need to know when it comes to prenups, postnups and settlements. We cover: + How come as a divorce lawyer, she is not cynical when it comes to love. + Personal accountability and growth being pivotal i…

You left that terrible relationship, you’ve done the work in therapy but now what? How do you recognise a healthy partner and how do you not sabotage a good thing? Tune in to hear Shannon, a Licensed Professional Counselor is back for a 4th time to tell her happy ending / new beginning story. This is about how you can put old damaging patterns to b…

Today with Sam, the philosophical coach, we talk about how to meet our partners and ourselves with fresh eyes and not get bogged down with the baggage of our past. How we’re not fixed in who we are and how the same applies to our friends, partner(s) and loved ones. Find Sam: thephilosophicalcoach.com & cpl.thephilosophicalcoach.com Podcast @thishum…

In 2017, the NY times leaked that the Pentagon’s had an official UFO program since 2008, and it brought the conversation out of the shadows and into the mainstream. Are we the only civilization in the universe? Are we being visited by ‘aliens’ or are there other intelligent beings already among us that we can’t see, called earth aliens? What is rea…

How is compromising bad for your romantic relationship? Sounds like it goes against everything we’ve been taught but Jáchym, a relationship coach, married to the mother of his child and business partner, knows what he’s talking about when it comes to overcoming relationship challenges. You may remember him from episode #058: Love Isn’t Enough’, whe…

Ever wondered what a Daddy Dom is? Do you think a Dominant man is domineering? Are Dom/Sub couples all about leather, ropes and chains? Do some of the Dom/Sub quirks remind you of the traditional marriage rules? If so, you’ll want to hear Sir InQ’s refreshingly honest take on love and what it takes to be a Man, whether you’re into the vanilla or ki…

What happens if you like someone at work? Did the metoo movement make that more complicated or even impossible? • We discuss how to go about it in a respectful way and how to protect yourself if you’re ready to make your move... • Also, have parts of the metoo movement, as necessary and about time for it to happen, made it more difficult for women …

Today with CJ Grace, former BBC broadcaster and infidelity author of: The Adulterer's Wife, we discuss infidelity and how to overcome it whether we choose to stay or not. We discuss: • Her husband had an affair with a woman half his age. • The 6-part plan she created to get through it. • Being happier after the affair. • Celibacy in marriage. • Pel…

Today with Goddess Carroll, founder of Sunseed Community which practices collective healing with body-energy work, including somatic abolition. We discuss topics from sex to who we are as a human species. As serious as it gets at times, the episode is filled with giggles and laughs. We cover: • Decolonising our minds and our bodies. • Ancestral vs …