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  • Living Well on Your Own Terms with Wendy-Anne Steer, The Well-being Alchemist
    Jun 21 2025
    What happens when your body calls time on the life you’ve been pushing through?This week’s episode is a deeply powerful conversation with Wendy-Anne Steere, a woman who went from a high-achieving corporate career to lying on the floor, unable to hold a hairdryer. Her story is one of complete burnout, ME and ultimately, transformation.We talk about:✨ The shame of not being able to do “the basics” and how recovery can start with something as simple as emptying a dishwasher ✨ Losing identity, ambition, and energy and finding new meaning in the stillness ✨ The link between ME, autism, ADHD, and nervous system burnout ✨ Letting go of labels and choosing to alchemise your experience into something beautiful ✨ Why retreats, space, and nervous system repair are non-negotiables (not luxuries)Wendy shares her journey of burning out, breaking down, and rebuilding - not as the woman she was before, but as something more whole, more intuitive, and more real.If you’ve ever felt like your body betrayed you, like you’ve “failed” for not coping, or like you’re craving a softer, wiser way of living… this one will hit you in the heart.About Wendy:Wendy, 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 fueled her passion for helping others find their well-being balance.Driven by her own experience and an insatiable thirst for knowledge, Wendy has trained extensively in numerous healing modalities. Her commitment to Continuing Professional Development is unwavering, a testament to her dedication to both her clients and her personal growth. Affectionately dubbed a "Learning Slut" by a friend, Wendy embraces this moniker with pride, continually seeking to expand her expertise.Nature serves as Wendy's sanctuary and source of healing. She finds solace and rejuvenation in activities like Stand Up Paddleboarding and Wild Swimming, even braving the cold to swim through the last six winters. Residing in the serene landscapes of Lincolnshire with her Hubster and their now adult twins, Wendy continues to inspire and guide individuals on their paths to well-being, embodying the alchemical transformation she so passionately promotes.Connect with Wendy:Website: https://thewellbeingalchemist.co.ukFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/wendy.alchemyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_wellbeing_alchemist/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendyalchemy/
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    39 min
  • Meet Cat Googe, The Joy Queen
    Jun 14 2025
    In this uplifting and candid episode of Shame-less Stories, I am joined by the irrepressible Cat Googe, The Joy Queen herself! Together, we dive deep into how joy, laughter, and self-love can be radical acts of rebellion, healing, and self-validation.Cat Googe - AKA The Joy Queen - is super passionate about JOY and teaches how to intentionally bring it into everyday life instead of waiting for it to happen. She loves to facilitate this through her unique blend of laughter yoga, reiki and NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming.) Before following her calling to bring more joy into the world Cat spent twenty years in education working as a primary school teacher. During this time she deepened her understanding of the power of cultivating a positive mindset and creating healthy habits to help you flourish and embarked on her journey to acquire tools to support emotional, physical and spiritual health.Using these tools, Cat has crafted a powerful framework to help you shift what’s feeling stuck and get intentional with prioritising yourself so you can feel more energised and JOY-FULL! Cat delivers transformational workshops and has performed at many events and festivals including Fearne Cotton’s Happy Place, Mind Body Spirit Festival and Glastonbury. She also loves to work 1-2-1 and in her membership The Inner Joy Circle. Cat uses her unique blend of modalities to help her clients identify energy drains and learn how to embody simple yet powerful practices to support their emotional wellbeing even when a lot of life is going on.Trigger Warnings:This episode contains discussions about parental estrangement, family trauma, and emotional abuse. These topics are handled with care and compassion but may be sensitive for some listeners.Connect with Cat:Follow her vibrant journey and learn more about her laughter yoga and joy workshops:🔗 Instagram: @catgoogeofficial🌐 Website & Events: catgooge.comCheck out where Cat is bringing joy next, from MindBodySpirit to Wellergy and beyond!
    Final Words from Cat:“If you feel far removed from joy, just do one small thing each day that puts a smile on your face. And notice it. That small act is enough to shift everything.”
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    43 min
  • Nourishing Yourself and Your Family with Nutritionist Sandrine Olmi
    Jun 6 2025
    In this episode of Shame-less Stories, I am joined by Sandrine Olmi, a down-to-earth nutritional therapist and mother who blends science and intuition to help women and families nourish themselves and ditch the shame around eating.
    Together, we explore how food can be a source of strength and empowerment (rather than stress!), especially for mothers navigating perimenopause, parenting, and the messy middle of life.
    Trigger Warnings:Brief mentions of anxiety and sleep deprivationDiscussions of chronic digestive issues and nutrient deficienciesBrief mention of disordered eating patterns (but no graphic detail)
    In this episode you will hear about:
    • How Sandrine went from a marketing career to nutritionist after healing her own gut issues
    • Why digestive health, hormone balance, and anxiety are so interlinked
    • The shame women often feel around feeding themselves (and their kids!) and how to reframe it
    • Gentle, sustainable nutrition swaps to boost energy and mood
    • The power of nutrigenomics testing for neurodivergent children and those with sleep/anxiety issues
    • How Sandrine balances real-life motherhood and nutrition (hint: pancakes with hidden veggies!)
    • Why “no guilt” and enjoyment are essential parts of healthy eating
    • How relaxing around mealtime can transform family wellbeing

    Easy nutrition swaps shared by Sandrine✅ Swap white bread/pasta for wholegrain to boost B vitamins✅ Sweet potato jackets instead of white potatoes for a fibre-rich meal✅ Add protein, healthy fats, or colours to every meal to sustain energy✅ Smoothies with surprising ingredients (like cauliflower!) to fuel kids✅ Make meals playful and adaptable to each child’s needs
    Connect with Sandrine:
    Website: savoirfayre.co.uk Instagram: @savoirfayre_nutrition Facebook Group: Your Hormone Harmony (focused on PMS and hormonal health tips!)
    Whether you’re a mum juggling a million things or simply trying to find more ease in your relationship with food, this episode will inspire you to nourish yourself and your family with more compassion, and less shame.
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    33 min
  • Rhythms, Rebellion & The Power of Healing-Centred Work with Kerry Tottingham, co-Director of A Brilliant Thing CIC
    May 28 2025
    In this episode of Shame-less Stories, I am joined by the compassionate, wise, and quietly rebellious Kerry Tottingham, co-founder of A Brilliant Thing CIC, author of Healing-Centred Transformation, and co-creator of the Brilliant Box coaching cards.Together, we explore what it means to build a values-led business in a system that often rewards burnout, compliance, and shame. Kerry shares her powerful framework for healing-centred design, blending trauma-informed practice, creative coaching, and systems thinking, to help individuals and organisations design work that truly works for them.You will hear all about:
    • How Kerry turned her lived experience of caregiving, chronic illness, and community work into a transformational framework
    • Why "selling" can feel icky and how to shift toward inviting, not pitching
    • The difference between trauma-informed and healing-centred approaches
    • How entrepreneurs and changemakers can build businesses with wellbeing at the core
    • Practical rituals and rhythms that ground you in chaotic times
    • Why Kerry and her team delete all their emails every August (!), and what happened when others followed suit
    • Building a future with collective care, rebellion, and brilliance at the centre

    Upcoming Event: Mend, Tend & Change the FutureWhere: GRIT Studios, Manchester.When: 21st June 2025. A joyful, action-oriented event for founders, freelancers, and changemakers with workshops, speakers, markets, and live storytellingFind out more here: https://brilliantthing.co.uk/2025event/
    Connect with Kerry & A Brilliant Thing CIC:Website: brilliantthing.co.ukInstagram: @abrilliantthing
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    41 min
  • Authenticity is the Highest Vibration, with Gill Kirkham, founder of State Change Alchemy, mind alchemist, and high-performance coach
    May 23 2025
    This week on Shameless Stories, I welcome the radiant and wildly multi-dimensional Gill Kirkham, founder of State Change Alchemy, mind alchemist, and high-performance coach for soul-led leaders.In this expansive and thought-provoking episode, Gill shares what it means to be a “mind alchemist”, turning emotional lead into gold and how she guides intuitive leaders, coaches, and change-makers to clear old patterns, reclaim their full expression, and live in deep soul alignment.Gill opens up about her once-shameful story of healing Covid energetically on a beach in Wales; a moment she would have previously hidden for fear of judgement. She now boldly speaks her truth and this conversation dives deep into what’s possible when we move past societal programming and into unapologetic authenticity.In this episode, we explore:- What it means to alchemise emotional density into energetic gold - The power of storytelling without indulging in shame or blame - Energetic self-healing, interdimensional connection, and the intelligence of the body - Why language, words, and even thoughts are spells and how to shift your inner dialogue - The role of entities, energetic interference, and how Gill clears them with ease - Spiritual boundaries, energetic sovereignty, and the end of the “rescue” narrative - How ADHD, high sensitivity, and neurodivergence can be portals to deeper purpose - Why we’re done with performing perfection and ready to live in full-spectrum truthConnect with Gill:- Website: https://www.gillkirkham.com - For private sessions, mentorship, or training: See upcoming offerings on her site
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    43 min
  • The Power of Us with Natalie Farrell and Emily Doe - Speaking Up, Shining Bright, and Embracing Our Truths
    May 13 2025
    Power of Us | Club Quantum, Tunbridge Wells | 22nd May 2025 7pm - 11pmIn this heart-opening episode of Shame-less Stories, I am joined by the luminous co-creators of The Power of Us, Natalie Farrell and Emily Doe. Together, they dive deep into what it means to use your voice unapologetically, shed the shame of being “too much”, and create spaces where authenticity and vulnerability are not just welcomed, but celebrated. They share with me some exciting details about their upcoming event, The Power of Us,a special event designed to celebrate and showcase the incredible journeys and talent of local entrepreneurs, held at Club Quantum in Tunbridge Wells on 22nd May 2025 7pm - 11pm. Founded by Natalie Farrell, local singer, talent scout and sound healer, The Power of Us is an evening packed with the remarkable stories and talents of local business owners who have come together to support one another through collaboration and community spirit. There will be inspirational talks and stories of resilience, vulnerability, and triumph shared by speakers who have embraced the power of their voice in order to inspire and attain success. Plus music and songs performed by Natalie and others in the line up. The lineup features an inspiring group of entrepreneurs, including:Danijela Colic - the Founder of Club Quantum, an evening hotspot with a heart. Nicola Humber - Author and Founder of The Unbound Press - publishing imprint of rebel women. Lillia Fedorenko - Yoga teacher, singer, and massage therapist, who relocated to Tunbridge Wells from Ukraine, where she now runs a flourishing business.Natalie Farrell - Founder of The Power of Us, singer, author, and talent agent.Buckso Dhillon-Woolley, Hollywood Actress and Founder of Haus of Wisdom magazine.
    For tickets and further information, please visit: www.nataliefarrell.co/the-power-of-us
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    36 min
  • Episode 17 | Breaking Free from the "Shoulds" and Living Shamelessly with Elisabeth Carley-Leonard, accidental influencer and founder of Vib
    Apr 29 2025
    In this episode of Shame-less Stories, I am joined by the vibrant and inspiring Elisabeth Carley-Leonard, accidental influencer, founder of Vibes and Visibility social media agency, and a powerhouse advocate for living life unapologetically.
    Elisabeth shares her incredible journey of transformation, from being elbow deep in the UK music scene - running her own venue and securing major grants - to realising that the life she had built was no longer bringing her joy. In a raw and courageous move, she left her marriage, her business, her home, and started over in London with just £100 to her name.
    We dive deep into:- The hidden shame of changing your mind after building a life others expect of you- The power of recognising when your values shift, and allowing yourself to change too- Why social media should be fun, not forced, and how Elisabeth helps clients rediscover their true voice online- How ADHD, personal development, and ditching perfectionism have helped Elisabeth thrive- Why showing your real, unpolished self is the ultimate magnet for authentic connections- How redefining professionalism can unleash your best business success yet
    Elisabeth’s honesty about shame, burnout, people-pleasing, and personal reinvention will resonate with anyone who's ever felt trapped by "shoulds."You can find out more about Elisabeth here:InstagramTikTok⁠Facebookand more about Elisabeth's social media agency here:https://www.vibesandvisibility.com/Instagram - Vibes and Visibility
    Elisabeth's book recommendation:You Are a Badass by Jen Sincero
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    36 min
  • Episode 16 | Be More You! | Buckso Dhillon, Energy Transformation Coach, Speaker, Founder of Haus of Wisdom magazine
    Apr 17 2025
    In this raw and radically honest episode of Shame-less Stories, I am joined by my partner in crime and Editor-in-Chief of Haus of Wisdom magazine, Buckso Dhillon. We dive deep into the journey that brought us from a chance meeting at a personal development event, to working together on something truly powerful.
    Buckso shares her powerful awakening story - growing up in a large immigrant family, discovering her voice at 13 (literally), defying cultural expectations, overcoming grief, losing her voice (again - this time metaphorically and physically), and eventually reclaiming it as a fierce advocate for truth and authenticity.
    We talk about the birth of Haus of Wisdom, why traditional magazines don’t cut it anymore, and why sharing our messy, magnificent stories without shame is a spiritual act. If you’ve ever felt like the odd one out, questioned your path, or wanted to be more YOU, this conversation is for you.
    Buy your tickets to the Be More You event on Friday 6th June 2025 in Derby here
    You can find out more about Buckso and Haus of Wisdom here:Instagram: @thehausofwisdomWebsite - https://hausofwisdom.com/LinkedIn - https://uk.linkedin.com/in/buckso-dhillon-894384212Facebook - @iambuckso
    Buckso's book recommendations: Biology of Belief by Dr. Bruce Lipton The Power of the Subconscious Mind by Joseph Murphy
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    35 min