The Meade Musings podcast is dedicated to raising awareness about societal issues that are often not discussed openly. Many individuals face challenges that affect their emotional, psychological, mental, and physical health and wellbeing. These issues include infertility/involuntary childlessness, living with disabilities or debilitating illnesses, homelessness, and coping with abusive partners. By recognizing and sharing experiences of real People in abusive relationships and other everyday ...
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Episode 81 : Sarah Doucett - Surviving Domestic Violence: Unmasking Financial Abuse and Finding Strength Again
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30:20Intimate partner violence and domestic abuse have become significant public health concerns . Women are more likely to experience domestic violence during their lifetime than men Over 61 million women have been abused by partners, while the figure for men is approximately 53 million. According to Wisniewska, M. J. (2024, October 7), "Domestic Viole…
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Episode 80: From Silence to Expression : Amanda & Leta Trisdale dance Therapy for Autism Story
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26:16This mother's day with Autism awareness week also approaching we dive again into the world of autism with Amanda and Leta , a mother-daughter autistic duo. They share their unique experiences navigating life with Autism . Leta was diagnosed at just three years old, facing challenges with communication and understanding, which led to frequent meltdo…
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Episode 79: Carin Luna-Ostaseski Menopause ,Whiskey and the Journey of a Trailblazing Entrepreneur
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25:39On this International Women's day ,we share an enlightening episode as we explore the world of women in business and the often-overlooked topic of menopause. Join us as we welcome Carin Luna Ostaseski, a trailblazer in the whiskey industry, who shares her inspiring journey from being a graphic designer to becoming the first American woman to create…
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Episode 77: Luka Reedy - Love, Standards, and Self-Discovery: A Conversation on Modern Dating
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31:49In a world where love and relationships can often feel overwhelming, understanding the dynamics of dating is crucial. In our latest podcast episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Luka Reedy, an insightful dating coach based in Vancouver, Canada, who specializes in helping individuals navigate the complexities of relationships. Luka's journey…
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Episode 76: Charity Sinclair - Love, Loss, and Lessons from the Trenches of Modern Dating
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32:19In this engaging episode of The Meademusing's Podcast, we dive into the complexities of love and relationships with our guest, Charity Sinclair, author of the self-help memoir "We're All Dating the Same Guy." Charity opens up about her personal journey of navigating toxic relationships and the red flags that often go unnoticed in the pursuit of lov…
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Episode 75 : Maximising Neuroverse Skills for Business Success - Katherine McCord Speaks
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28:14As of 2024, an estimated 15-20 percent of the world’s population exhibits some form of neurodivergence based on both genetic and environmental factors. About a third of the global workforce is included in this population. My guest on this episode Katherine McCord explores different ways organisations can maximise Neurodiversity skills for Business …
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EPISODE 74 Christmas 2024 : A Life of Endless Second Chances - John David Graham Story
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28:13John is a Multi award winning author but describes himself as renaissance man. He spent over 30 years trying his hands on different jobs amongst which are door-to-door sales, children’s home counselling ,substitute school teaching , truck driving , fireman, building contractor, minister and journalism before he finally found his niche operating hal…
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Episode 73 Ken and Anna Kunken : International Day of Persons with Disabilities -Disabilities Don't Limit Your Achievements
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31:33On this International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2024 , we acknowledge the vital leadership roles of individuals with disabilities. The mantra, "Nothing about us without us," highlights the significance of their involvement, representation, and inclusion in leadership. My guests on this episode are Ken and Anna Kunken As a junior at Cornell U…
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EPISODE 72: Susan Snow Military Family Appreciation -Lest We Forget
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27:09On Halloween night in 1985, Susan Williams (Snow) experienced a life-changing event when her father, LAPD Detective Thomas C. Williams, was tragically ambushed and killed. Her moving account of her family's loss and their path to healing from trauma provides hope and practical advice for those impacted by violence and loss. Susan recounts her story…
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Episode 71 Jason Pike Soldier against all Odds
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26:41November is Military awareness and Veterans appreciation month My guest on this episode is Jason Pike, an Army Veteran who overcame incredible odds to serve in the military. Diagnosed with a learning disability at the age of seven and suffering from osteomyelitis, a bone infection that left him unable to walk at nine, Jason faced significant challe…
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Episode 70 : Richard Seeram Preventing Suicidal Tendencies changing The Narratives For Musicians, Actors and Creators
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23:41Available data from the US Census Bureau statistical as reported in the 2021 National Vital Statistics System (NVSS) shows Deaths from suicide for people In Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation industry (males = 47.9; females = 15.0 this figure is approximately 33% higher than it was 2 decades ago. My guest on this episode Richard Seeram is a young …
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EPISODE 69 Black History Month 2024 Danielle Vassell Defying all Odds
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25:39Born weighing only 1 pound and 4 ounces, Danielle was given a mere zero to five percent chance of survival. Despite facing numerous negative prognosis, including the potential for brain damage, she defied the odds and is alive today without any health complications. Danielle Vassell is a motivational speaker, author, and film producer. In May 2020,…
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EP 68 Lisa Sugarman Can you help someone who is suicidal- Yes you can
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31:37Lisa Sugarman is a three-time survivor of suicide loss, a mental health advocate, and a crisis counsellor with The Trevor Project. She is also an author and a nationally syndicated columnist. We discussed her personal journey of discovering that her father, whom she believed had died from a heart attack when she was just ten years old, actually too…
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EPISODE 67: Kristof Morrow - World Suicide Awareness: Life & Dating with Tourette's Syndrome
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20:40The WHO's 2021 report "Suicide worldwide in 2019" states that suicide remains a leading cause of death globally, surpassing deaths from HIV, malaria, breast cancer, war, and homicide. Kristof Morrow, a disabled U.S. veteran, suffered severe abuse from his parents, who struggled with addiction, leading to his prolonged battles with anxiety, depressi…
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Episode 66 :Russ Solomon - Eliminating stress and improving Mental Health in Parents of special needs children
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27:25Caring for a child with special needs can be incredibly rewarding, but it also comes with unique challenges that can lead to significant stress for parents. A UNICEF report published in 2021, suggests that 240 million children worldwide live with disabilities, and that figure is increasing by the day . Russ Solomon is a music therapist and a parent…
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Episode 65: Christopher Wyatt speaks as a parent and educator on Educating Neurodiverse Children in K12 and beyond
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30:31My guest Christopher Wyatt discusses his experience as an autistic parent with two adopted neurotypical daughters, both diagnosed with ADHD, autism, sensory processing disorders, and learning disabilities. Chris speaks about the daily challenges he faces and shares his journey as a parent, researcher, educator, and advocate for neurodiversity. He e…
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Episode 64 : Rebecca Prejean talks about her son's Autism , lessons learnt, & gives practical tips on harnessing Neurodiversity for Business Success
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30:27In this episode, my guest Rebecca Prejean, a mother of an autistic child, talks about her experiences as well as how Autism affects her son . He is seven years old and, like anyone, has his good and bad days. Rebecca explains how she manages these days and the resources that support her consistently. She also discusses the triggers of her son's anx…
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Episode 63 : Dr Weiss and Wife reveals why Stem Cell works so well in Autism treatment
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28:24Meade Musings continues the discussion on stem cell treatment in autism. Our guests, Dr. Eric Weiss, MD, and his wife Chris Weiss, who are parents to an adult with autism, share their insights. We address the global increase in autism diagnoses without a known cause. The Weiss couple reveal that their son received umbilical cord stem cell treatment…
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Episode 62 : Autism: A Transformative Journey with Stem Cells Treatment Through the Eyes of a Family with Medical Experts
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33:31Welcome to a riveting episode of the Mead Musings Podcast – a deep-dive exploration into the world of autism through the unique perspective of the Weiss Family. Join Dr. Weiss MD ,his wife Chris, share their journey with their autistic son from early diagnosis to watching their child transform into a self-reliant adult. Listen to fascinating medica…
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Episode 61 :Toxic relationships - Insights from Dawn Marcote's Journey
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35:16Welcome to a highly engaging episode of our 'Meade Musings' podcast where we host Dawn Marcote, who bravely opens up about her experiences in a toxic relationship. Dawn's story offers a deep, personal exploration of her journey which began in college and led her through challenging times and towards her eventual freedom. Our episode highlights her …
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Episode 60 :Uncovering Tom Hartman's Inspiring Journey
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22:09Immerse yourself in an inspirational episode of the Meademusings Podcast where we interview Tom Hartman - a dedicated father, supportive spouse, and host of the Podjerky Podcast. Tom shares the harrowing tale of his unexpected diabetes diagnosis and the life-threatening kidney failure that ensued, shining a light on his unstoppable spirit as he fig…
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Episode 59 : Nelson Tressler : The Unlucky Sperm Club -Living a Smarter life when you can’t control the winds
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26:51You can't control the wind but you can control the sail . My guest on this episode is Nelson Tressler : His mother was just fifteen when she was raped by a police offer and Nelson was conceived as a result of that action Nelson's Grandfather stood trial and , facing a death penalty without the possibility of parole for committing a grievous crime w…
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Episode 58 : Dr Kelly Winnett - Myalgic Encephalomyelitis or Chronic fatigue Syndrome and Naturopathic Health
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27:10According to a 2015 study published by American Myalgic Encephalomyelitis and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome society it is estimated that over 17- 24 million people suffer from Chronic fatigue syndrome ME/CFS worldwide , the study revealed that CFS is generally more prevalent in women but according to the world health organisation ,medical professionals …
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Episode 57 Victoria Jordan Speaks about giving up her daughter for adoption
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21:48My guest on this episode is Victoria Jordan Aka Spellboundhoney from Two Drinks & A HauntingHear her talk about how she became a mother at the young age of 16 , had another child at 18 but found herself in an abusive relationship , went through postpartum disorder, and with having to leave her abusive partner whilst also struggling financially to m…
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Episode 56 : Exploring reflexology for menstrual and reproductive health with Amy Williams
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42:56Statistics available from the UNICEF website show that 1.8 billion people menstruate every month ,and there are indications that millions of girls ,women , transgender men and non binary persons experience problems with managing their menstrual cycle especially with gender inequalities , discrimination and societal norms ,impacting on mental and em…
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Episode 55 : Infertility ,IVF journey & Mental Health from a Male Perspective Ray Blakney Story
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40:19More on Infertility and IVF journey for couples according to statistics from the World Health Organisation, infertility affects roughly 48 million couples and 186 million individuals globally .The effects of infertility on men and women can sometimes lead to relationship breakdowns and mental health struggles . On this episode we speak with Ray Bla…
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Episode 54 : Miscarriage Infertility IVF Mental health and women -Jeniffer’s Story
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30:08Over 23Million women all over the world experience miscarriage annually. With the international women's week underway this week we focus on Miscarriages in Pregnancies , Infertility and lack of support during IVF treatments and how these impair mental health in women.In the UK it is estimated 1 in 5 pregnancies end in miscarriages , and this figure…
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preview of Episode 54 - impact of Miscarriage on Mental health - Jenifer’s Story
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1:00Jennifer my guest on the episode will be sharing her real life experience of having repeated miscarriages without getting the much needed counselling and support to deal with the loss . episode out on monday the March 1 , 2023 Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-meademusings-podcast/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://r…
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Episode 53: Kath - Real life story Adventures Lust and Drugs
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56:58It is black history month, I feature someone i will simply call Kath, she shares her real-life story.Going from a carefree young girl just finishing her GCSE's to seeking some adventure outside the United Kingdom, getting on her first flight to Greece where she learnt to fend for herself by taking up all sorts of jobs, including Grave diggingShe ca…
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Episode 52 : Tonika Williams - DIVA and Entrepreneur In spite of Sight Loss
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35:52Tonika williams : She wasn't born with visual impairment but she is blind however this blind damsel is also known to be a Pretty ,Real Intelligent, Cute, Emailing , Eating , Sweet ,Speaker , Talented , Independent , Always Confident (PRINCESSTIA) moreover she is Determined ,Independent ,Versatile, and Awesome (DIVA)Tonika's blindness was attributed…
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Episode51 : Louie voice control technology as a way of dealing with visual Impairment
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30:05Pramit Bhargava is the founder Visio apps Technology Pvt. Ltd in Gurgaon, Haryana, India and also the creator of the app Louie voice control -A voice solution that allows the use of voice commands for controlling other apps such as Uber ,WhatsApp ,You tube ,Gmail ,Contacts syncing , Messages , Facebook messenger, Google search , spreadsheets and mo…
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Anorexia and Bulima are both eating disorders that are extremely distressing and cause anxiety and depression which often impacts on physical, psychological as well as mental health for sufferers Anorexia is a serious eating disorder prevalent in adolescents , men and women from about the age 16 – 17 up to about 40 and it is still on the rise with …
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Perspectives of a sibling to a person living with disabilities featuring Annie Tremil
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32:47Perspectives of a sibling to a person living with disabilities , my guest on this episode is Annie Tremil based in Wisconsin USA , Annie is also a coach who previously worked with families of people living with disabilities . We discussed: Her role as a former coach to families of people living with disabilities. Some of the resources that are avai…
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Episode 48 :Solutions to Insomnia ,sleeplessness and Stress with Sondra Komblatt
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29:00Still on the growing problem with sleep , my guest on this episode is Sondra Kornblatt based in Seattle USA , a life and sleep coach who previously suffered a long period of chronic insomnia as a young mother herself . Sondra has been a Sleep and life coach for 18 years , She has an in depth understanding of sleep as a process and also she is also …
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Episode 47 : Tackling Sleep disorders with Dr Mobi of Lifestyle TV USA
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30:19As at 2020 approximately one billion people in the world were estimated to have obstructive sleep apnoea - the most common type of sleep disordered breathing, with up to seventy five percent of adults suffering from Insomnia and roughly thirty five percent of adults having less than seven hours of sleep daily . Since the Covid 19 pandemic that numb…
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Episode 46 : Eric Herrera Life on Warfront & Post Military experience impact on Mental & Physical Health
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21:57As part of the awareness of how life as a military Veteran impacts on mental and physical health, and to coincide with the 2022 Invictus games we host Eric Herrera a Military Veteran , Eric talks about his experience with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) ,mental health breakdown and suffering from Hearing loss working as a front-line Combat En…
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Episode 45 : Life after near death experience - Mark Anthony Raines
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34:07In continuation of our Brain illness series on this episode I reflect on the impact of covid 19 lockdown on the physical and mental health of people as so many people came face to face with life and death situations in the last three years during the outbreak of covid 19 pandemic , however there are people who have also been in near death situation…
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Episode 44 Bill Monroe :the story behind Strokecast
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44:23Do you or anyone you know suffer from High Blood Pressure , or Sleep Apnea . Approximately 16 million people in the United Kingdom have high blood pressure 30 per cent of women and 32 per cent of men In the United states of America more than 100 million people have high blood pressure . The American Sleep Apnea Association estimates that 38,000 peo…
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Episode 43 Unpacking the facts : Diversity ,inclusion and equity at work -Black Lives still Matter
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38:55In a world where there is so much nepotism and systemic racism we celebrate America Black History month sharing the story of Dark chocolate drop in Corporate America It is a story that suggests Black folks try so much harder to make meaningful contributions in our communities and societies, it also shows our resilience in the face of sometimes fier…
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Episode 42 : From Burnout ,Mental health struggles to Self Care ,Happiness and Success-Courtnay Malcolm’s story
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1:10:28We all want to be successful and loved but some more than others , Courtnay Malcolm my guest on this episode is considered successful as a Canadian and International Rugby Women sports champion , she was surrounded by loving friends and family but she experienced Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder , Stress Burnout and Mental health issues. I…
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Episode 41:Speech impairment- Callum Schofield story
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23:59On this episode we hosted Callum Schofield , a young man who has a speech impediment (Stutter /stammer) which started when he was about five years old . Stuttering and or stammering occurs in 1% of the world population , It is a genetic /neurophysiological condition where the flow of speech is distorted . Sadly people have committed suicide due to …
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episode 40 :Cross Palalas - A Sucess story inspite of ADHD ADD and OCD
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21:22On this episode we hosted Cross Palalas , he was diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) ,Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) as a kid , his teachers and parents thought this would hold him back but he used his disabilities to his advantage becoming a Vice President at a Media agency based…
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Episode 39 Chris Parker Surviving dyslexia, becoming a successful university Programme Leader
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40:50Chris is a Chartered Ergonomics and Human Factors specialist (think Chartered Accountant, but for understanding design and the human body/ mind) He is also Programme Leader for Loughborough University’s MSc in UX Design He shares his experience with dyslexia and how he overcame that to become a Chartered Ergonomics and Human Factors specialist webs…
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Episode 38 : Black History Month Andrea Jim talks about Racial Discrimination in work place
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27:19Black History Month Andrea Jims For our Black history month I Interviewed Andrea Jims an amazing single mother ,born in Hong Kong to parents of Nigerian descent she has grown up and been raised in Britain so she is what I call a true global citizen , Andrea shares her story, beliefs ,pains , gains and battles to have a sence of belonging in life , …
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Episode 37 : Neurodiversity – Bipolar and OCD with Ashley Fontes
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27:33Neurodiversity – Bipolar and OCD with Ashley Fontes My guest on this episode is Ashley Fontes , a California based mother to three children , wife , yoga teacher ,and a dog lover , she shares her experience of living with Bipolar and Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD ) She spoke about : The ways her Bipolar affected her ,from packing up the entire…
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Episode 36 :Trauma clearing and energy healing with Tara Argall
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31:56We end our brief healing stories with Energy healing featuring Tara Argall . Tara is an energy healer and mental health practitioner. On this episode we discussed : How she got into energy healing having suffered from Fibromyalgia leading to suicidal tendencies earlier in her life . Her turnaround and how energy healing transformed her life . What …
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Episode 35 : Dr Heidi talks about Naturopathic medicine , nutrition and applied Kinesiology in healing
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51:54My guest on this episode is Dr Heidi a registered naturopathic Doctor who focuses on healing the body from the inside out using Naturopathic medicine, nutrition and applied kinesiology with Muscle testing for diagnosing illnesses . She spoke about : 👉The application of Muscle testing in learning about the internal workings of the body . 👉 Muscle te…
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EPISODE 34: Kirsten Chick - Sarcoma Cancer, nutrition self care and mental health matters
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38:02Available data from world health organisation suggests one in two people will have cancer at one point in their life , imagine you have access to information that would help you beat that odd , help you bounce back and heal without necessarily depending on medication even if you found you have cancer already !! Kirsten Chick a cancer survivor, auth…
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Episode 33 Scott Manduck :The truth about essential oils ,boosting immunity to lyme and other diseases
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43:43We continue our discussion on Lyme disease with Scott Manduck as guest Scott is a self directed healthcare professional he has worked with multinationals including Google, Sony, Nike, Toyota, Mazda, Ford, iShares, Godiva, Pandora, Investors Group, Hugo Boss, Konami, Samsung and Microsoft . 👉He spoke about the counter productive ways the food we eat…
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Episode 32 : Thrashing Lyme disease with Kellie Koedel
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37:27This episode we are discussing Lyme disease , my guest is Kellie Koedel . She had been perfectly fit and healthy until her body started attacking itself starting with a bad back had no idea what was causing it , she had a back surgery and she then had a lot of gastro intestinal problems - worms , gas, mould toxicity , heavy metal toxicity , food al…
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