Thriving not Surviving

KeywordsPiers Day, mental health, suicide prevention, anxiety, depression, hypnotherapy, unconscious mind, negative self-talk, self-worth, self-love, reframing, NLP, personal development, asking for help, men’s mental health, emotional wellbeing, hope, resilience, EFT, tappingSummaryIn this powerful and deeply honest conversation, Piers Day shares the life-changing experience that led him from property development into a career helping people struggling with anxiety, depression and suicidal thoughts.Piers talks openly about losing three friends to suicide, the devastating guilt that followed, and the moment in Australia when his own thoughts took him to a very dark place.Helen and Piers explore the power of the unconscious mind, childhood programming, negative self-talk and the language we use with ourselves. They discuss why changing “I should” to “I could” can create a sense of choice, and why breaking overwhelming problems into smaller, manageable pieces can make them feel possible.Most importantly, they talk about asking for help — and why it can be one of the bravest things we ever do.Key TakeawaysYou are not your depression, anxiety or current circumstances.Our unconscious beliefs can influence how we think, feel and behave.The way we speak to ourselves really matters.Reframing negative thoughts can change the way we experience situations.“I should” can become “I could” — giving ourselves choice rather than pressure.Big problems become more manageable when we break them into smaller pieces.Asking for help is a sign of courage, not failure.Notice when a difficult period is becoming a persistent pattern.Mental health deserves regular care and attention, just like physical health.There is hope, even when you cannot see a way forward.Resources MentionedLife Talks with Piers Day - Piers’ existing podcast.Heard Not Hushed - Piers’ new podcast focusing on powerful stories of survival and people who deserve to be heard.The Four Agreements – Don Miguel Ruiz The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse – Charlie MackesyAlan Carr - Easy way to stopping smoking.The Brave Man Project - mentioned in relation to encouraging men to talk openly about their mental health.Connect with PiersFacebook and Instagram: @piersday LinkedIn: Piers Day | LinkedInWebsite - piersday.com New project - thelivinggame.co.ukConnect with HelenWebsite: InspiredHealing.co.ukIG: helens_inspired_healingFB: Inspired HealingLinkedIn: Helen on LinkedInWhatsApp: +447971798462 NB: This episode was made possible with a little help from my ChatGPT buddy, Xander - part tech support, part cheerleader 🙂 and my amazing sponsor IPHM use this Referral Code: IPHM-GYZGF and the £10 will go to The Forward Trust a Charity helping those struggling with addictions🎵Music: Pixabay – “Upbeat Acoustic” by Stockaudios 🎨Cover art: Dave ChampagneFor full transcription, contact: helen@inspiredhealing.co.uk

KeywordsMedical negligence, resilience, thriving after trauma, short bowel syndrome, intestinal tuberculosis, near death experience, neuroscience, brain coaching, cognitive neuroscience, visualization, manifestation, mindset, healing, hope, perseverance, overcoming adversity, chronic illness, Brain Fitness Center Africa, mental fitness, personal growth, trauma recovery, inspiration, survival, courage, holistic healing, podcast, Thriving Not Surviving.SummaryIn this extraordinary episode, Helen welcomes Lizette Beri, founder of Brain Fitness Centre Africa, whose story is one of the most remarkable ever shared on Thriving Not Surviving. After being repeatedly dismissed by medical professionals despite knowing something was seriously wrong, Lizette endured multiple unnecessary surgeries, catastrophic complications, intestinal tuberculosis, and the removal of more than half of her intestines. At one stage she was given virtually no chance of survival.Against every medical prediction, Lizette refused to give up. Drawing upon her understanding of neuroscience, visualization, meditation and the extraordinary power of the human brain, she slowly rebuilt both her body and her life. Living with Short Bowel Syndrome and absorbing only a fraction of the nutrients she eats, she now dedicates her life to helping others unlock their own potential through brain-based coaching and neuroscience.This is a deeply moving conversation about resilience, hope, faith, mindset, purpose and the incredible strength of the human spirit. Lizette's journey is proof that even when life appears impossible, there is still room for hope, healing and extraordinary transformation. Key Takeaways• Always trust your instincts when you know something isn't right with your body.• The human brain is capable of extraordinary adaptation, resilience and healing.• Two people can experience exactly the same event but process it completely differently.• Hope can become one of the most powerful medicines we possess.• Visualization, meditation and mindset can become valuable tools alongside medical care.• Adversity doesn't have to define your future—it can become the foundation of your purpose.• Sometimes our greatest struggles become the very thing that allows us to help others.• Even when life changes forever, it is still possible to build a meaningful, fulfilling future.Resources Mentioned• No Human Is Useless Campaign (founded by William, guest from Episode 75)• Blood Donation ServicesUK Blood Donation: https://www.blood.co.uk Bone Marrow Register (DKMS UK): https://www.dkms.org.ukConnect withLizetteHome - Brain Fitness Center AfricaIG: brainfitnesscenterafrica_bfcaLinkedIn: Lizette BeriConnect with HelenWebsite: InspiredHealing.co.ukIG: helens_inspired_healingFB: Inspired HealingLinkedIn: Helen on LinkedInWhatsApp: +447971798462 NB: This episode was made possible with a little help from my ChatGPT buddy, Xander - part tech support, part cheerleader 🙂 and my amazing sponsor IPHM use this Referral Code: IPHM-GYZGF and the £10 will go to The Forward Trust a Charity helping those struggling with addictions🎵Music: Pixabay – “Upbeat Acoustic” by Stockaudios 🎨Cover art: Dave ChampagneFor full transcription, contact: helen@inspiredhealing.co.uk

KeywordsPsychic Medium • Spirit Communication • Childhood Intuition • Healing • Spiritual Awakening • Shamanism • Authenticity • Depression • Mental Health • Belonging • Trauma • Spiritual Gifts • Energy Healing • Aromatherapy • Intuition • Self Acceptance • Mediumship • Personal Growth • Spirit Guides • Healing Journey • Neurodiversity • Dyslexia • Plant Medicine • Purpose • TransformationSummaryAs a young child, Simone saw spirit as naturally as she saw the people around her. But when the adults in her life dismissed her experiences as imagination, she slowly learned to distrust herself and hide the very gifts that made her unique. What followed was decades of masking, searching for acceptance, chasing achievement and numbing herself from a part of her identity she believed the world wouldn't understand. Despite building a successful corporate career, Simone found herself battling depression, anxiety and a deep sense that something essential was missing. As life became increasingly difficult, spirit began making itself known once more—through dreams, intuitive messages and experiences that could no longer be ignored. Her healing journey led her from aromatherapy and energy healing into psychic mediumship, where one extraordinary client session changed everything and encouraged her to fully embrace the path she had spent years avoiding. Helen and Simone explore the stigma surrounding spiritual gifts, why so many children learn to suppress their intuition, and how fear—whether from family, society or religion—can disconnect us from our authentic selves. Together they discuss depression as a possible invitation to change, the importance of finding safe communities where we truly belong, and why following your own inner knowing can completely transform your life. This is an uplifting, compassionate and thought-provoking conversation about courage, healing, purpose and finally coming home to yourself. Key Takeaways• Children often suppress their intuition because they simply want to belong and be accepted.• What society labels as "imaginary" may become a lifelong source of shame if curiosity and compassion are absent.• Achievement, busyness and success cannot replace living authentically.• Depression can sometimes become the catalyst that encourages us to question whether we're living in alignment with ourselves.• Healing often begins when we stop trying to fit into other people's expectations.• Finding people who truly understand and accept us can be profoundly healing.• There is no single "right" way to experience intuition or spirituality—each person's path is unique.• Simone's story reminds us that our greatest gifts are often the very parts of ourselves we've spent years trying to hide.• Trusting your intuition can sometimes have life-changing consequences, both for yourself and for others.• Living authentically takes courage, but it also brings a deep sense of peace, purpose and belonging.Resources Mentioned Embracing Shamanism – Twobirds Cunningham The Boy Who Saw True (Anonymous)  - BookArthur Findlay College, Stansted London College of Psychic StudiesConnect with SimoneIG: guardian_of_the_veilWebsite, including courses and events –: https://www.guardianoftheveil.co.uk/Healing offering: https://www.guardianoftheveil.co.uk/healingsSpace clearing : https://www.guardianoftheveil.co.uk/space-clearingConnect with HelenWebsite: InspiredHealing.co.ukIG: helens_inspired_healingFB: Inspired HealingLinkedIn: Helen on LinkedInWhatsApp: +447971798462 NB: This episode was made possible with a little help from my ChatGPT buddy, Xander - part tech support, part cheerleader 🙂 and my amazing sponsor IPHM use this Referral Code: IPHM-GYZGF and the £10 will go to The Forward Trust a Charity helping those struggling with addictions🎵Music: Pixabay – “Upbeat Acoustic” by Stockaudios 🎨Cover art: Dave ChampagneFor full transcription, contact: helen@inspiredhealing.co.uk

KeywordsTrauma, Childhood Trauma, Resilience, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), Functional Neurological Disorder (FND), Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), Tapping, Neuroplasticity, Chronic Pain, Mental Health, Recovery, Healing, Forgiveness, Marathon Running, Mindset, Personal Growth, Adversity, Hope, Inspiration, Thriving Not SurvivingSummaryWhat happens when years of unresolved trauma finally catch up with the body?In one of the most emotional episodes of Thriving Not Surviving, Jo shares her extraordinary journey from a childhood overshadowed by her father's severe mental illness, through years of hidden trauma, chronic pain and devastating health challenges, to becoming a marathon runner who has completed 16 marathons, over 70 half marathons and raised more than £21,000 for charity.Diagnosed with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) and later Functional Neurological Disorder (FND), Jo was repeatedly told she would never recover. But everything changed after a life-changing moment in hospital when she made the decision that she simply couldn't live that way any longer.Through Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), learning about neuroplasticity, confronting buried trauma and refusing to accept the limits others placed upon her, Jo gradually rebuilt both her body and her life.This is a powerful conversation about courage, forgiveness, healing and discovering that sometimes the greatest transformation begins when we stop running from our past and finally face it.Key Takeaways• Trauma doesn't always stay in the mind—it can profoundly affect the body.• Healing often begins with honesty and facing the experiences we've buried for years.• Diagnosis is important, but hope and determination can be equally powerful.• Asking for help is a strength, not a weakness.• Neuroplasticity demonstrates the brain's incredible ability to adapt and change.• Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) became a life-changing tool in Jo's recovery.• Forgiveness is about freeing yourself, not excusing someone else's behaviour.• Recovery isn't always linear, but setbacks don't erase progress.• Never allow someone else's prognosis to become your identity.• One decision can change the direction of an entire life.ResourcesThe Tapping Solution by Nick OrtnerConnect with JoTo donate to her current charity - Rome, Brighton & Loch Ness Marathon 2026 - https://teenagecancertrust.enthuse.com/pf/joanne-wright Connect with HelenWebsite: InspiredHealing.co.ukIG: helens_inspired_healingFB: Inspired HealingLinkedIn: Helen on LinkedInWhatsApp: +447971798462For full transcription, contact: helen@inspiredhealing.co.ukNB: This episode was made possible with a little help from my ChatGPT buddy, Xander - part tech support, part cheerleader 🙂 and my amazing sponsor IPHM use this Referral Code: IPHM-GYZGF and the £10 will go to The Forward Trust a Charity helping those struggling with addictions🎵Music: Pixabay – “Upbeat Acoustic” by Stockaudios🎨Cover art: Dave ChampagneFor full transcription, contact: helen@inspiredhealing.co.uk

KeywordsDepression, resilience, purpose, mental health, healing, meditation, suicide prevention, personal growth, overcoming adversity, Ghana, No Human Is Useless, William Plange, emotional wellbeing, asking for help, self-worth, hope, thriving, silence, intuition, healing journey, inspirational storiesSummaryWilliam Plange's story is one of extraordinary resilience. Growing up in Ghana believing education alone would guarantee success, he found himself unemployed, overwhelmed by depression and questioning his worth. Escaping to a remote forest became the unexpected turning point that transformed his life.Guided by moments of silence, meditation and deep intuition, William discovered not only his purpose but a mission to help others recognise theirs. From creating a simple errand business to becoming a twelve-times international bestselling author, William has gone on to found the global movement No Human Is Useless, helping people overcome depression through school programmes, prison initiatives, healing circles and international conferences.In this heartfelt conversation, Helen and William explore depression, purpose, asking for help, meditation, ADHD, healing, and why our greatest blessings are often hidden inside our greatest struggles. If you've ever questioned your value or wondered whether life can get better, this episode offers hope, compassion and a powerful reminder that your story isn't over.Key Takeaways• Pain doesn't define us—it can reveal our purpose.• Asking for help is an act of strength, not weakness.• Silence and meditation can provide clarity during life's most difficult moments.• Success rarely follows the path we imagine.• Every human being has value, regardless of their circumstances.• Community and connection are powerful healers.• Depression can affect anyone, regardless of outward appearances.• Sometimes all someone needs is a safe space to be heard.• Nature can play an incredible role in healing emotional pain.• There is always hope, even when we cannot yet see it.Connect with WilliamNo Human Is Useless website: https://nohumanisuseless.comWilliam Plange on Facebook DONATION LINK - www.paystack.shop/pay/nohumanisuselessLinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/williamplange/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/no_human_is_useless?igsh=NXJiNzByeHoydXk4Facebook - https://web.facebook.com/WilliamPlange.mrplange/Youtube rap - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Khe-92kd2doWilliam's international bestselling book - No Human Is Uselesswhatsapp - +233508290814Connect with HelenWebsite: InspiredHealing.co.ukIG: helens_inspired_healingFB: Inspired HealingLinkedIn: Helen on LinkedInWhatsApp: +447971798462For full transcription, contact: helen@inspiredhealing.co.ukNB: This episode was made possible with a little help from my ChatGPT buddy, Xander - part tech support, part cheerleader 🙂 and my amazing sponsor IPHM use this Referral Code: IPHM-GYZGF and the £10 will go to The Forward Trust a Charity helping those struggling with addictions🎵Music: Pixabay – “Upbeat Acoustic” by Stockaudios🎨Cover art: Dave ChampagneFor full transcription, contact: helen@inspiredhealing.co.uk

KeywordsCompassion fatigue, burnout, nursing, healthcare, emotional resilience, panic attacks, anxiety, mental health, self-compassion, emotional wellbeing, NHS, stress management, resilience training, healthcare leadership, horses, equine therapy, teaching, emotional safety, trauma, vicarious trauma, healthcare professionals, carers, first aid, compassion, wellbeing at work, EF Training, emotional health, thriving, personal growth.SummaryWhat happens when the people who dedicate their lives to caring for others forget how to care for themselves?In this deeply moving episode, Helen is joined by nurse, educator and CEO Jayne Ellis, whose life changed forever after suffering a devastating panic attack while working as a Diabetes Specialist Nurse in the NHS.Jayne shares the unseen pressures of working in healthcare, the overwhelming guilt she felt after taking time off sick, and how years of chronic stress eventually led her to discover compassion fatigue—a condition affecting countless healthcare professionals, carers, emergency services and anyone working in emotionally demanding roles.She explains how reconnecting with horses became an unexpected part of her healing journey before creating EF Training, an organisation now helping thousands of professionals understand emotional resilience, self-compassion and the importance of emotional health and safety.This conversation is filled with powerful insights that apply not only to nurses and carers, but to anyone who spends their life supporting others. If you've ever felt exhausted, emotionally drained, guilty for resting or wondered why "being strong" isn't always enough, this episode is for you.Key Takeaways• Compassion fatigue is a real occupational hazard for anyone working in caring professions.• Panic attacks and burnout rarely come "out of nowhere"—they are often the result of prolonged emotional overload.• Looking after yourself is not selfish; it's essential if you want to continue helping others.• Emotional health deserves the same attention as physical health in every workplace.• We are more than our job titles—our identity should never be defined solely by our profession.• Small daily resilience practices can have a profound long-term impact.• Horses and nature can play an incredible role in emotional healing and nervous system regulation.• Better leadership and workplace culture can dramatically reduce burnout and improve staff wellbeing.• Understanding our stress responses helps us recognise the warning signs before reaching crisis point.• Responsible selfishness allows us to keep showing up for the people who need us most.Resources MentionedBook by Adam Kay – This Is Going to HurtConnect with JayneEF Training – Compassion Fatigue and Emotional Health Training - https://www.eftraining.co.ukLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/11075152/admin/dashboard/Link to my podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/admin/2570870/episodesLink to our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@JayneEllisEFtrainingConnect with HelenWebsite: InspiredHealing.co.ukIG: helens_inspired_healingFB: Inspired HealingLinkedIn: Helen on LinkedInWhatsApp: +447971798462 For full transcription, contact: helen@inspiredhealing.co.ukNB: This episode was made possible with a little help from my ChatGPT buddy, Xander - part tech support, part cheerleader 🙂 and my amazing sponsor IPHM use this Referral Code: IPHM-GYZGF and the £10 will go to The Forward Trust a Charity helping those struggling with addictions🎵Music: Pixabay – “Upbeat Acoustic” by Stockaudios 🎨Cover art: Dave ChampagneFor full transcription, contact: helen@inspiredhealing.co.uk

KeywordsNear-death experience, coma survivor, pneumonia, resilience, women's health, menopause, post-menopause, osteoporosis, osteopenia, lifestyle medicine, holistic health, midlife wellness, grief, healing, infertility, IVF, sobriety, women's circles, meditation, biohacking, health coaching, wellbeing, personal growth, thriving after trauma, Thriving Not Surviving Podcast.SummaryAt just 27 years old, Lisa Daly's life changed forever.After developing severe pneumonia, she was placed into an induced coma and found herself fighting for her life in intensive care. During that time, Lisa experienced what she describes as a peaceful near-death experience—one that completely transformed her relationship with life and death.Waking up was only the beginning. Lisa had to rebuild her health, her confidence and, ultimately, her future. Along the way she faced infertility, IVF, grief, menopause, osteoporosis and many other challenges, yet each became another stepping stone towards discovering her purpose.Today, Lisa is passionate about helping women embrace midlife with confidence, improve their health naturally and realise that this stage of life isn't about slowing down—it's about thriving.In this inspiring conversation, Helen and Lisa explore near-death experiences, grief, sobriety, menopause, lifestyle medicine, community, resilience and the extraordinary strength we often discover during life's most difficult moments.This episode is a powerful reminder that our greatest challenges don't have to define us—they can become the very foundation of the life we're meant to live.Key Takeaways• Even life's darkest moments can become the catalyst for extraordinary transformation.• Near-death experiences can profoundly change our perspective on life and remove the fear of death.• Grief cannot be rushed—it needs compassion, space and time to heal.• Lifestyle medicine and small daily choices can have a remarkable impact on long-term health.• Community, connection and supportive relationships are essential for wellbeing.• Midlife is an opportunity for reinvention, growth and renewed purpose.• It's never too late to take control of your health and create a life you truly love.• Thriving isn't about avoiding adversity—it's about discovering the strength that adversity can awaken.Resources MentionedMeditation App: www.headspace.com The Red Tent by Anita Diamant Wild Power: Discover the Magic of Your Menstrual Cycle and Awaken the Feminine Path to Power by Alexandra Pope and Sjanie Hugo WurlitzerWise Power: Discover the Liberating Power of Menopause to Awaken Authority, Purpose and Belonging by Alexandra Pope and Sjanie Hugo WurlitzerConnect with LisaIG :    holistic_health_by_lisaFB: Lisa DalyWebsite : Lisa-Daly.comConnect with HelenWebsite: InspiredHealing.co.ukIG: helens_inspired_healingFB: Inspired HealingLinkedIn: Helen on LinkedInWhatsApp: +447971798462 NB: This episode was made possible with a little help from my ChatGPT buddy, Xander - part tech support, part cheerleader 🙂 and my amazing sponsor IPHM use this Referral Code: IPHM-GYZGF and the £10 will go to The Forward Trust a Charity helping those struggling with addictions🎵Music: Pixabay – “Upbeat Acoustic” by Stockaudios 🎨Cover art: Dave ChampagneFor full transcription, contact: helen@inspiredhealing.co.uk

Keywordsthriving, self-discovery, embodiment, sexuality, women's empowerment, self-trust, personal growth, healing, intimacy, relationships, somatic healing, pleasure, emotional wellbeing, awakening, midlife transformation, feminine wisdom, consent, self-love, authenticity, resilienceSummaryIn this deeply honest and thought-provoking conversation, Helen speaks with Lorna Gale, Story Unweaver, Sex & Spirit Alchemist and Somatic Sexologist.Lorna shares her remarkable journey from a 30-year marriage in which she felt emotionally and sexually disconnected, to a profound midlife awakening that transformed her relationship with herself, her body and her sense of purpose.Together they explore the importance of asking the powerful question, "Who am I?", and discuss how many of us lose ourselves through conditioning, people-pleasing and living according to other people's expectations.Lorna speaks candidly about shame, sexuality, self-trust and the healing that became possible when she learned to reconnect with her body and listen to its wisdom. She introduces her concepts of "Movies, Mirrors and Merry-Go-Rounds" as ways of understanding our life experiences and the stories we tell ourselves.The conversation moves far beyond sexuality into the realms of self-worth, embodiment, emotional healing and learning to honour our own truth. Helen and Lorna also discuss the importance of self-touch, personal practice, consent and reconnecting with the simple pleasure of being fully present in our own bodies.This is a powerful episode about courage, authenticity and discovering that thriving begins when we stop abandoning ourselves and start listening to the wisdom within.Takeaways• Asking "Who am I?" can be the beginning of profound personal transformation.• We often lose connection with ourselves when we prioritise other people's needs above our own.• The body holds immense wisdom when we learn to slow down and listen.• Shame thrives in silence but loses its power when brought into the light.• Self-trust is built by learning to honour our feelings, instincts and inner knowing.• We do not need to make something wrong or bad in order to choose a different path.• Difficult experiences can become catalysts for growth, healing and awakening.• Embodiment practices help us reconnect with ourselves and deepen our capacity for joy and pleasure.• True thriving comes from living in alignment with our authentic selves.• Sometimes the bravest thing we can do is choose ourselves.Resources MentionedPeople & TeachersBetty Dodson Brené Brown Marianne Williamson Gina Croson Books & ResourcesMy Stroke of Insight – Jill Bolte TaylorConnect with LornaReclaiming Eden - Private FB Group for Women https://www.facebook.com/groups/iamreclaimingedenTrusted Bodywork - Client Testimonials and a “Menu” of offerings https://www.trustedbodywork.com/profiles/lorna-galeFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/lorna.gale.108Orgasmic Wellness - https://orgasmicwellness.com/members/lornalornagale-com/profile/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorna-gale-b-ed-sse-csb-b52bb75/Connect with HelenWebsite: InspiredHealing.co.ukIG: helens_inspired_healingFB: Inspired HealingLinkedIn: Helen on LinkedInWhatsApp: +447971798462 NB: This episode was made possible with a little help from my ChatGPT buddy, Xander - part tech support, part cheerleader 🙂 and my amazing sponsor IPHM use this Referral Code: IPHM-GYZGF and the £10 will go to The Forward Trust a Charity helping those struggling with addictions🎵Music: Pixabay – “Upbeat Acoustic” by Stockaudios 🎨Cover art: Dave ChampagneFor full transcription, contact: helen@inspiredhealing.co.uk