BRAINZ PODCAST

Joakim Valsinger is an Award-Winning Fitness Instructor and 2nd Generation Pilates Teacher who opened Bälans Pilates Studio in Perth, Scotland in 2005.A Swedish-born Australian, Joakim came to the UK in 1998. He is a former Australian Army Reserve SF Commando, Bondi Beach Surf Life Saver, and Territorial Army Physical Training Instructor.  Joakim's son has a rare genetic condition called Prader Willi Syndrome which brings with it several challenges.  Pilates has helped Albie improve his physical capacity, and the creativity required to keep Albie engaged and improving has taught Joakim a lot. This unique experience has honed Joakim's skills to achieve tangible results for clients through thoughtful applications of Pilates techniques.  Joakim believes Pilates should be accessible, achievable, and assessable. Joakim has presented at Pilates conferences across the UK, Germany, Switzerland, Spain, Brazil, and the USA, as well as several online Conferences with international audiences. Joakim is an Educator for Lolita's Legacy, the Comprehensive Pilates Teacher Training program developed by his mentor. Students travel from around Scotland, the UK, Europe, and even Japan to attend his courses. He is also a regular presenter at Pilates Industry Conferences here and abroad. Before the birth of his son, Joakim was the expert on Pilates for the Military.  Since learning to cope with Albie's disabilities, he now teaches other Pilates professionals Pilates for the Disabled Child. In 2023, Joakim was invited to work as a Subject Matter Expert with the US-based National Pilates Certification Program (NPCP) to help create their Certification Exam for Matwork Pilates Teachers.In this episode, we discover the following:What attributes make the best teachers and students?How Pilates has a positive impact on the mind-body connection.The main benefits of Pilates and how they can help someone with a disability.The value of listening with your eyes.With podcast host: Mark SephtonHope you'll enjoy the episode!

Dr. Jason Shields is an international speaker, a doctor of chiropractic, co-founder of several businesses, a three-time Master World Champion in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, a Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and a consultant and coach for people ranging from Olympic athletes to high-powered business leaders. Dr. Siv Jøssang Shields is also a doctor of chiropractic, co-founder of several businesses, holds a master’s degree in physiology and is certified in Soma Breath and hypnotherapy. Our CEO, Marit Tyssedal Gabrielsen, is a Master World Medalist in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, a Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, was a second lieutenant in the Norwegian Military and has education in Leadership in Organizational Development with a specialization in Leadership. This “tripod,” as we are often referred to, creates a unique power source for people’s ability to thrive and grow.In this episode, we discover the following:   1.  What is "The Integrated Human"?  2.  What is the neurogenic integration technique?  3.  The difference between a mentor and a coach.  4.  How to deal with uncertainty.With podcast host: Mark SephtonHope you'll enjoy the episode!

Natalia Richardson is a global spiritual business mentor, life liberator and the visionary founder of High Frequency CEO, where she empowers individuals by prioritizing the whole woman first, knowing that her business is simply an extension of her. With a deep commitment to personal and professional growth, Natalia helps clients break free from the constraints of shame and subconscious programming. She guides them in reverse-engineering their 10x lifestyles, enabling them to create freedom from the inside out and scale their businesses without sacrificing their life. As a renowned retreat host and intuitive coach, Natalia creates safe spaces for women to connect with their limitless feminine power. Her unique approach blends spiritual wisdom with practical business strategies, inspiring her clients to cultivate deeper love, passion, and purpose in their lives. Through her transformative programs, she empowers entrepreneurs and visionaries to embrace their authentic selves and achieve unparalleled success. Natalia’s work is rooted in the belief that true liberation comes from understanding and evolving beyond one’s subconscious programming. She is on a mission to guide others on their journey toward fulfillment, helping them rewrite their stories and step into their highest potential.In this episode, we explore:The importance of never abandoning yourself.The true meaning behind the words "I see you."How to create a "safe space" for others.What the Liberated Goddess Method is all about.With podcast host: Mark SephtonHope you'll enjoy the episode!

Marc Scheff coaches creative professionals and guides them on profound inner journeys. With his background in coaching, tech, leadership, and the art world, he supports individuals to break through barriers, and transcend self-limiting beliefs to unlock the full spectrum of their capabilities. Marc's transformative coaching goes beyond the visual arts, resonating with a diverse array of creative minds, empowering them to architect their own narrative and flourish in their professional endeavors. He is an award-winning artist based and multiple certified Coach living in Brooklyn. In the art world, he is known for his unique portraits made with resin layers. His artwork, like his coaching, reveals the hidden truths beneath the surface, using materials in creative ways to make eye-catching pieces. Marc's creative coaching helps people find clarity, focus, and motivation, leading to lasting changes. With a wide-ranging career, from team player to Executive Director, plus a degree from Harvard, Marc understands the value of community support and creates these connections in all areas of his life. Marc uses his art skills and leadership experience to help clients achieve their goals, uncovering hidden strengths and talents to bring their dreams to life.In this episode, we discover the following:   1. The magic needed to transform your life.   2. Why being courageous is vital to impacting the world we live in.   3. If we want to change and transform our lives, we must overcome resistance.   4. How to navigate through the transitions of life. With podcast host: Mark SephtonHope you'll enjoy the episode!

Kerry Bolton is the CEO and Founder of Caring Lotus, a disability services business that has been operating in Melbourne since 2021. Caring Lotus redefines support for people with disabilities. Through personalized care plans, thoughtful client matching, and engaging social activities, we create real connections that go beyond basic care and build a true sense of belonging, where each client feels valued, empowered, and part of a welcoming community.In this episode, we discover the following:The importance of connection, community, and care.How to create positive change in ourselves.What is still missing in supporting individuals with disabilities?Why purpose is so important in the world of disability.With podcast host: Mark SephtonHope you'll enjoy the episode!

Allison Mones is a high-performance health and business coach and functional nutritionist, focused on empowering high-achieving, ambitious professionals to reach their limitless potential without burning out. She is a former professional engineer and management consultant with a Master of Science in Sustainability and spent decades solving complex business problems for Fortune 500 and other high-impact global companies, before becoming an entrepreneur and scaling her first consulting company to six figures in less than six months. Inspired by her years of experience in the corporate world, her passion for health and wellness, and her own journey to pharma-free mental wealth and flourishing in spite of 5 concussions, a Bipolar diagnosis, trauma and severe burnout, she launched her second company, Evolved Equilibrium, to create a new paradigm where peak performance in health, life and business is possible. Her multidimensional mind-body-environmental approach to ‘vitality engineering’ weaves in aspects of natural healing, biohacking, metabolic health, performance neuroscience and human flourishing, supporting other high achievers to reclaim their energy and vitality, unlock mental clarity and capacity and to evolve from burnt-out to bright and boundless.In this episode, we discover the following:How can we better align with ourselves for greater fulfillment?Why unresolved trauma and grief are so costly.How we need to find balance within ourselves and our environment.How we can retrain our brain.What is the best way to prevent burnout?With podcast host: Mark SephtonHope you'll enjoy the episode!

This is a special edition of the Brainz Podcast with Rebecca Jones. Rebecca Jones, Clinical Hypnotherapist (M.A. DipPCH GHR GHSC GQHP) (MAC) (Reg: ClinSup) interviews Elfreda Manahan-Vaughan, an Integrative Coach and Positive Psychology Trainer in Ireland about her work around attachment theory, post-traumatic growth, relationship patterns, communication, and building secure relationships. Listen and enjoy!Do you like the content? Don't forget to subscribe to the Brainz Podcast.

This is a special edition of the Brainz Podcast with Rebecca Jones. Rebecca Jones, Clinical Hypnotherapist (M.A. DipPCH GHR GHSC GQHP) (MAC) (Reg: ClinSup) interviews Lisa Pisha (MS LMFT), a Psychotherapist in Chicago, about Couples Therapy, her work with Brene Brown, the hit American TV Show 'Couples Therapy' with Orna Guralnik, relationship therapy, and more!Listen and enjoy!Do you like the content? Don't forget to subscribe to the Brainz Podcast.