In this honest Season 3 opener, host Sarah Gorev shares what she's been hesitant to reveal: her personal mental health journey and why this isn't just another wellness podcast. Discover why Sarah isn't randomly collecting interesting stories – she's personally experienced techniques from many of the practitioners featured on this show. From EFT training and certification to reiki sessions, meditation practices, and hypnobirthing, Sarah has walked the walk. In this episode,...

Season 2 Finale: Ancient Wisdom, Modern Lives, and the Golden Threads That Connect Us Journey through the transformative patterns that emerged across 10 profound wellness conversations this season. Discover how ancient Ayurvedic principles, Egyptian temple experiences, functional breathwork, and creative practices all reveal the same essential truths about human healing and wellbeing. What You'll Experience: The four major themes connecting every Season 2 conversation - from 5,000-year-old wi...

Art as Mindfulness: How Creative Practice Supports Mental Wellbeing with Artist Jo Bryan Join professional artist and teacher Jo Bryan for an inspiring conversation about how art naturally creates flow states, builds confidence, and supports mental wellbeing - even if you think you "can't draw." What You'll Experience: How the philosophy of "mark-making" removes pressure and opens creative possibilitiesWhy sketching creates deeper memories and presence than photographyThe natural flow states ...

Functional Breathwork: The Science Behind Breathing for Health, Performance & Healing with Physiotherapist Ren Jones Discover why 80% of us breathe dysfunctionally and how functional breathwork is revolutionizing approaches to chronic pain, sleep disorders, athletic performance, and overall health. Join physiotherapist Ren Jones for an eye-opening conversation about this accessible yet powerful wellness practice. What You'll Experience: The shocking truth about how modern lifestyle affect...

The Hidden Psychology of Flavour: How Taste and Smell Impact Mental Wellbeing with Flavour Expert Craig Discover the surprising connection between what you taste and how you feel. Join me for an eye-opening conversation with Craig Duckham, an expert from the flavour industry, about how our relationship with taste and smell profoundly impacts our psychological wellbeing - and how mindful eating can become a powerful wellness practice. What You'll Experience: How losing taste and smell during C...

Emotional Aromatherapy: How Essential Oils Support Deep Healing with Julie from Little Brown Bottles Discover how essential oils can be powerful tools for emotional healing and physical recovery. Join me for a transformative conversation with Julie from Little Brown Bottles about emotional aromatherapy - a therapeutic approach that combines essential oils with talking therapy to unlock trapped emotions and support profound healing. What You'll Experience: How emotional aromatherapy works with...

Ancient Wisdom for Modern Life: Exploring Ayurveda with Karen Conville | Holistic Health Discover how 5,000-year-old wisdom can transform your relationship with stress, seasonal changes, and daily rhythms. Join me for an eye-opening conversation with Karen Conville from Urban Zen about Modern Ayurveda - a profound system I knew absolutely nothing about before this chat. What You'll Experience: How Ayurveda helped Kaz navigate chronic migraines, endometriosis, and seasonal affective disorderTh...

Teenage Wellness Through Sport: A 17-Year-Old's Honest Mental Health Strategies with Beau Discover profound wellness wisdom from an unexpected source - a 17-year-old who's mastered using sport for genuine mental health support. Join me for a rare and precious conversation with Beau, who shares how watching and playing sport has become his primary strategy for managing stress, building connections, and maintaining emotional wellbeing. What You'll Experience: How sport provides "mental space" b...

Laughter Yoga: The Free Wellness Practice That Rewires Your Brain with Noreen for Intentional Joy Discover the surprisingly powerful wellness practice that costs nothing, requires no equipment, and can instantly shift your mood from low to joyful. Join me for a delightfully uplifting conversation with Noreen from Waves Holistic Healing about laughter yoga - and yes, we'll be laughing together! What You'll Experience: The truth about what laughter yoga actually is (spoiler: no yoga poses requi...

Discover how a two-week journey through Egypt's ancient temples became the most profound wellness experience imaginable. Join me for an extraordinary conversation with Blanka Gal, who transformed from complete burnout to feeling "like a goddess" through sacred travel and cultural immersion. What You'll Experience: How Blanka went from corporate stress and exhaustion to profound personal transformationThe incredible kindness of Egyptian people that opened her heart from day oneFollowing the an...

Ever wondered what homeopathy actually involves and whether it really works? Join me for an honest conversation with Sarah Cooper, who shares her incredible 16-year journey from conventional "tablet for every symptom" thinking to embracing homeopathy as a cornerstone of her family's healthcare. What You'll Discover: How a holistic lifestyle course during personal trainer certification opened Sarah's mind to alternative approachesWhy pregnancy became the turning point that led her to discover ...

Discover the world of Reiki energy healing with Karen from Just The Tonic, who shares her incredible journey from sceptical beauty therapist to intuitive Reiki master. If you've ever wondered what Reiki actually is or whether energy healing really works, this honest conversation will answer all your questions. What You'll Learn: How Reiki works (spoiler: you stay fully clothed and often fall asleep!)Why some people feel tingling sensations while others feel nothing - and both experiences are ...

Real Wellness Fails, Wins & What's Coming Next for Exploring Ways to Wellness Welcome back to Season 2 of Exploring Ways to Wellness! Host Sarah returns with honest reflections on her wellness journey during the podcast break - spoiler alert: she didn't become a zen goddess, and that's exactly the point. Discover how small, sustainable wellness practices can transform your daily life without requiring a complete lifestyle overhaul. Sarah shares her real wins with EFT tapping, mindful show...

Season One Finale: Reflecting on 12 Weeks of Wellness Practices Episode Summary In this special season finale, host Sarah reflects on twelve wonderful weeks of alternative wellness conversations. From cold water swimming to sound healing, mindfulness to EFT tapping, the first season of Exploring Ways to Wellness has covered an eclectic mix of practices that have transformed lives. Join Sarah as she highlights memorable moments, lessons learned, and announces exciting plans for season two. Ep...

In this episode of Exploring Ways to Wellness, host Sarah explores the gentle Chinese practice of Qi Gong with guest Lindsay. Discover how this accessible movement meditation combines flowing motions, breathwork, and mindfulness to balance your body's energy and improve wellbeing. Lindsay shares her journey as a beginner who found Qi Gong during the pandemic through online classes. Learn how this ancient practice: • Significantly improved her sleep quality • Complements modern yoga practice •...

In this episode of Exploring Ways to Wellness, host Sarah engages in an enlightening conversation with Anna, an empowerment coach for mums and the host of the Unstoppable Mama podcast. Discover how becoming a mother deepened Anna's understanding of gratitude as not just appreciation, but a practice that reduces stress, boosts happiness, and improves physical wellbeing. Anna shares practical techniques from her daily routine, including morning journalling and mindfulness exercises anyone can t...

Ever tried visualisation only to wonder what on earth everyone else is seeing when they "picture a peaceful place"? You're not alone! In this eye-opening chat, I'm joined by the lovely Carle who reached out after our mindfulness episode to share her experience with wellness practices as someone who is neurodivergent. She discovered there's a name for the inability to visualise images in your mind – aphantasia – and it's particularly common in people with autism and ADHD. Carle shares her jour...

Fancy discovering how sound could transform your wellbeing? In this enlightening episode, experience sound healer Jackie Metzger shares her remarkable journey from traditional healing practices to becoming a sound therapy expert. We dive into the science behind sound healing, from the fascinating crystalline structures in our bodies to how different instruments affect our physical and spiritual wellness. Perfect for anyone curious about sound healing, this episode covers everything from...

Discover the transformative power of mindfulness with experienced practitioner Becca, who brings decades of holistic therapy wisdom to this illuminating conversation. Moving beyond the buzzword, learn what mindfulness really means and how it can revolutionise your daily life through simple yet powerful practices. Becca shares her personal journey from struggling with stress and anxiety to finding lasting calm and joy through mindfulness. She reveals how taking just one mindful breath can brea...

Curious about Transcendental Meditation (TM) but wondering if it's right for you? In this intimate episode, discover how this ancient practice fits into modern life through an honest conversation with my husband Gil. From initial skepticism to finding deep relaxation on busy commuter trains, Gil shares his transformative journey with TM - revealing how this simple technique became a cornerstone of his wellness routine. Whether you're new to meditation or exploring different practices, this ep...