Trauma comes in many forms—PTSD, birth trauma, and the stress of modern life can all leave deep emotional imprints. But can therapy like EMDR help rewire the brain for healing?
In this episode, I sit down with Christina Jassi, a specialist in EMDR, executive function coaching, and comorbid mental health, to explore:
From navigating personal trauma to leaving the NHS to launch Finding Joy Psychological Services, Christina shares invaluable insights into healing and transformation.
Whether you’re struggling with past trauma, feeling overwhelmed, or simply curious about how therapy can support deep healing, this episode is packed with wisdom and practical advice.
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Not all therapy is one-size-fits-all. The right therapist can make all the difference in your healing journey—but how do you find someone who truly understands and supports you?
In this episode, I sit down withChristina Jassi, a specialist inCBT, EMDR, and Executive Functioning Coaching (for ADHD), to explore:
✨Why therapist-client fit is crucial for healing
✨How to know if your therapist is the right match
✨The science behind feeling safe and supported in therapy
✨How EMDR helps process trauma and emotional blocks
Whether you’ve tried therapy before or are considering it for the first time, this conversation is packed withvaluable insights to help you feel empowered in your healing journey.
00:00:00 - Welcome to S05 E05
00:01:10 - Christina’s journey into therapy & mental health
00:07:50 - Why the therapist-client relationship matters
00:14:40 - How to find the right therapist for you
00:20:55 - The role of safety and trust in therapy
00:27:30 - What is EMDR, and how does it work?
00:35:15 - How trauma affects the body and mind
00:42:00 - Creating a healing space without pressure
00:48:06 - Final thoughts & wrap-up
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🌟 In S05 E04 of The JamJarGill Podcast, I’m thrilled to share Part 2 of my transformative conversation with Taryn Sambrook, founder of Truly Intuitive. Taryn is an expert in holistic healing, combining techniques like hypnotherapy, astrology, and emotional release to help clients find clarity, confidence, and peace. 🌿
✨ What you’ll learn in this episode:
💫 The limits of traditional therapy and why holistic alternatives can create deeper healing.
💫 How to uncover emotional wounds, release trauma, and build a nurturing space for growth.
💫 The connection between astrology, moon cycles, and emotional well-being.
💫 Simple steps for self-reflection, setting intentions, and creating balance in the new year.
💫 The importance of celebrating progress while letting go of self-judgment.
This episode is packed with actionable insights and empowering tools to help you reconnect with your inner self and thrive emotionally, mentally, and spiritually.
🕒 Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Welcome to Part 2
00:01:30 - How holistic therapy goes beyond traditional talk therapy
00:12:45 - Digging into root causes of anxiety and emotional blocks
00:25:10 - Astrology, moon phases, and their influence on self-awareness
00:37:30 - Practical tips for reflection and self-compassion
00:45:15 - Celebrating progress and embracing intentional growth
00:50:00 - Wrapping Up Part 2
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In S05 E03 of The JamJarGill Podcast, I’m thrilled to bring you Part 1 of my inspiring conversation with Taryn Sambrook, founder of Truly Intuitive and a multifaceted expert in holistic healing. 🌿
In this episode, we explore:
✨ How anxiety and boarding school shaped Taryn’s journey into healing and energy work.
✨ Breaking generational trauma and shifting negative patterns of behaviour.
✨ The transformative power of Reiki, hypnotherapy, and emotional release.
✨ Practical tools for nurturing self-compassion and emotional well-being.
✨ The importance of creating safe spaces to heal and grow.
Taryn’s vulnerability and wisdom provide valuable insights into reconnecting with your inner self and finding peace in a hectic world. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, exploring holistic therapies, or curious about generational healing, this conversation is packed with actionable takeaways.
Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Welcome to Part 1
00:01:20 - Taryn’s Story: Anxiety, Boarding School & the Healing Path
00:08:45 - Breaking Free from Generational Trauma
00:16:50 - Discovering Reiki and Embracing Energy Work
00:25:15 - Healing Through Hypnotherapy and Emotional Release
00:35:00 - Practical Tools for Self-Compassion
00:41:10 - Lessons in Energy and Emotional Awareness
00:45:00 - Wrapping Up Part 1
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In S05 E02 of The JamJarGill Podcast, I’m excited to bring you Part 2 of my conversation with Kayleigh Herbert from Being Well Holistic Health 🌿.
In this episode, we dive into:
✨ Rebuilding your relationship with money and breaking free from scarcity mindsets.
✨ The transformative power of breathwork and reconnecting with your body daily.
✨ Lessons from birth trauma and how these experiences shape our healing journeys.
✨ Living with intention, embracing cycles of life, and creating safe spaces for healing.
Kayleigh’s wisdom and approach will inspire you to take steps toward deeper healing and transformation.
00:00:00 - Welcome to Part 2
00:01:50 - Rebuilding a Relationship with Money
00:10:20 - The Transformative Power of Breathwork
00:16:40 - Reflecting on Birth Trauma and Its Lessons
00:23:15 - The Healing Journey: Ongoing and Never-Ending
00:30:50 - Creating Safe Spaces in a Stressful World
00:37:10 - Empowerment Through Love and Community
00:45:30 - Tapping Into Ancient Wisdom for Modern Healing
00:53:00 - Kayleigh’s Upcoming Retreats and Resources
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In S05 E01 of The JamJarGill Podcast, I’m thrilled to introduce the inspiring Kayleigh Herbert from Being Well Holistic Health. 🌿 In Part 1 of our conversation, we explore Kayleigh’s journey from the world of personal training to becoming a holistic healer. She shares her transformative experience of reconnecting with nature, finding stillness, and discovering the healing power of yoga, bodywork, and breathwork. Together, we discuss the profound ways that slowing down and embracing nature’s rhythms can lead to deeper healing.
This episode is all about reconnecting with our bodies and honouring our emotional needs. Kayleigh opens up about the personal challenges she overcame, the life-changing moments in her training, and how she found a path to help others on their healing journeys. We also touch on how community, freedom dance, and yoga can help us reconnect with our authentic selves.
If you’ve ever wondered how slowing down can lead to powerful healing or how you might find a deeper connection to yourself through natural and holistic practices, this episode is for you. Part 2 will be out in two weeks, so stay tuned!
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Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:02:15 - Kayleigh’s Path from Personal Training to Yoga
00:07:30 - Embracing Stillness and Releasing Trauma
00:12:45 - The Power of Nature in Healing
00:18:10 - The Transformative Summer Solstice Retreat Experience
00:22:55 - Creating Safe Spaces for Healing
00:27:40 - Breathwork and Its Impact on the Body
00:33:20 - Why “Stopping” Reveals the Truth Within Us
00:39:10 - Dance, Freedom, and Connection Without Substances
00:45:00 - Wrapping Up Part 1 & Sneak Peek of Part 2
Editing & Post-Production:
Gill Perkins (https://www.linkedin.com/in/perkinsgill/)
Intro and Outro Music Credit:
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My intention with this Podcast is to educate, inform, and empower my audience to approach their health more naturally. I hope you love this content – if you do, please comment/like/share with a friend who you think may be interested too.
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In S04 E11 of the JamJarGill Podcast, I continue my conversation with the wonderful Sarah Root, a certified nutritionist and health coach specializing in women's hormonal health and fertility. 🌿
We dive deeper into some essential yet often misunderstood topics around women's health—covering everything from egg quality versus quantity to managing hormone health through major life changes like perimenopause and menopause. Sarah also discusses the misconceptions around contraception, and shares why egg quality matters more than egg quantity when it comes to fertility. Plus, we explore the importance of getting your body in the healthiest place possible before life transitions to set yourself up for success.
Sarah's approach is refreshingly free from restrictive diet cultures, offering practical, bite-sized tips that are easy to implement for a healthier life. If you're curious about how nutrition, hormones, and stress management intersect, this episode will give you the tools to thrive naturally.
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Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:01:05 - Misconceptions Around Sex Education
00:04:15 - Egg Quality Over Egg Quantity
00:09:20 - Preparing for Major Life Events: Fertility, Perimenopause, Menopause
00:13:40 - Sarah's Non-Diet Approach to Health
00:18:10 - Contraception and Hormonal Health Impacts
00:22:05 - Realistic Expectations for Egg Freezing
00:26:25 - The Stress of Fertility Tracking
00:30:15 - Practical Tips for Understanding Your Body Signals
00:34:00 - Importance of Supporting Your Liver and Hormone Detox
00:37:15 - Wrapping Up & Where to Find Sarah
Editing & post-production: Gill Perkins
Intro and outro music credit: Bensound – Small Guitar
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In S04 E10 of the JamJarGill Podcast, I have an insightful conversation with the wonderful Sarah Root (https://root2health.co.uk/), a certified nutritionist and health coach specialising in women's hormonal health and fertility. 🌿
Sarah shares her journey from a corporate career to helping women manage their hormones and optimise fertility through nutrition. We discuss the importance of understanding your body’s signals, how food can impact hormones, and practical tips for using nutrition to feel your best throughout every stage of life.
Sarah also explores how women can adapt their diet based on their cycle, the role of cortisol in hormone balance, and why it’s crucial to advocate for personalised hormone testing. Whether you're on a fertility journey or simply want to better understand your body, this episode is packed with invaluable insights.
Stay tuned for Part 2 of this conversation, which will be released on Wednesday, 23rd October 2024, where we’ll continue to explore practical applications of Sarah’s advice, including postpartum support and perimenopause.
Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:01:20 - Sarah’s Journey from HR to Health Coaching
00:05:10 - The Power of Nutrition in Women's Hormones
00:10:05 - Managing Fertility with Food and Supplements
00:15:45 - Adjusting Diet and Lifestyle According to Your Cycle
00:21:00 - Understanding Cortisol and Its Impact on Hormones
00:26:00 - The Importance of Personalised Hormone Testing
00:31:30 - Nutrient Deficiencies and Their Effect on Hormonal Health
00:36:00 - Final Thoughts and Preview for Part 2
Editing & post-production: Gill Perkins (https://www.linkedin.com/in/perkinsgill/)
Intro and outro music credit: Bensound – Small Guitar [https://www.bensound.com/]
My intention with this Podcast is to educate, inform, and empower my audience to approach their health more naturally. I hope you love this content – if you do, please comment/like/share with a friend who you think may be interested too.
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In S04 E09 of the JamJarGill Podcast, I continue my insightful conversation with the wonderful Marysol, an intuitive sound healer, energy channel, and singer. In this second part, we dive deeper into the themes of healing, energy, and mindfulness, exploring how being a channel for healing is less about fixing others and more about being a vessel for something greater.
Marysol shares how slow living, reconnecting with nature, and protecting our energy can lead to profound personal healing. We also discuss the balance between work and creativity, and how mindfulness can help us live more authentically in our fast-paced world. Whether you're curious about energy healing or looking to incorporate mindful practices into your daily life, this episode is filled with practical insights and wisdom.
Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Introduction
00:00:30 - Overview of Marysol’s Healing Philosophy
00:03:12 - The Intersection of Slow Living and Mindfulness
00:07:30 - Discussion on "The Nap Ministry" by Tricia Hersey
00:10:25 - The Pressure of Productivity Culture
00:14:48 - Reconnecting with Nature for Anxiety Relief
00:16:55 - Marysol’s Journey from Theater to Healing Arts
00:22:00 - The Role of Energy in Healing
00:26:32 - Protecting Your Own Energy as a Healer
00:30:10 - The Power of Being a Channel for Healing
00:34:50 - Finding Balance in Freelance Life and Setting Boundaries
00:40:15 - The Cycles of Women’s Energy and Productivity
00:44:05 - Marysol’s Experience with Sound Healing
00:48:15 - Conclusion and Offerings from Marysol
Editing & post-production: Gill Perkins
Intro and outro music credit: Bensound – Small Guitar
My intention with this Podcast is to educate, inform, and empower my audience to approach their health more naturally. I hope you love this content – if you do, please comment/like/share with a friend who you think may be interested too.
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In S04 E08 of the JamJarGill Podcast, I sit down with the incredible Marysol, an intuitive sound healer, energy channel, and singer with over 20 years of experience. Join us as we delve into the transformative power of sound and light therapy, exploring how these tools can help us reconnect with ourselves, heal deeply, and align with our true essence. Marysol shares her personal journey from feeling disconnected and overwhelmed to discovering the profound impact of sound healing, and how it has shaped her path as a healer.
This episode is the first part of a two-part series, where we discuss the importance of connecting with nature, the role of sound in healing both the mind and body, and practical ways to incorporate these practices into your daily life. Whether you're new to sound healing or a seasoned practitioner, Marysol’s insights will inspire you to explore these powerful modalities further. Don't miss Part 2, dropping on 18th September!
Editing & post-production: Gill Perkins
Intro and outro Music credit: Bensound – Small Guitar [https://www.bensound.com/]
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Join me for the final part of my enlightening conversation with Candice from MotherCuppa. In this episode, we delve deeper into the fascinating world of herbal teas, holistic health, and the rich traditions that shape our modern wellness practices. Discover the historical roots of tea, the benefits of herbal blends, and practical tips for integrating these traditions into your daily routine.
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In the latest episode of Season 04 of the JamJarGill Podcast, I had the pleasure of continuing my conversation with Candice from MotherCuppa, a dedicated advocate for women's health and the founder of her unique herbal tea brand.
Join us for this enlightening conversation where Candice shares her journey into herbalism, her insights into the menstrual cycle, and the benefits of medicinal plants. We dive deep into the importance of hydration, relaxation, and holistic health approaches for women. This episode is packed with valuable information for anyone interested in natural remedies and women's health. Be sure to tune in next week for the final part of this series!
To learn more about Candice and her amazing work with MotherCuppa, follow her on social media: • Instagram: https://instagram.com/mothercuppatea • Facebook: https://facebook.com/mothercuppatea • Website: https://mothercuppatea.com/
Time Stamps: 00:00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:01:15 Candice’s Journey into Herbalism 00:07:45 Viewing the Menstrual Cycle Through the Seasons 00:14:30 Developing a Holistic Health Toolkit 00:21:10 Importance of Listening to Your Body 00:26:00 The Power of Medicinal Plants 00:31:45 Hydration and Hormonal Health 00:35:20 Relaxation and Stress Relief with Herbal Teas 00:39:00 Conclusion and Upcoming Episodes
Editing & post-production: Gill Perkins: https://www.linkedin.com/in/perkinsgill/
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In the fourth episode of Season 04 of my Holistic Health Podcast, I had the pleasure of chatting with Renee Morton of Functional Fitness, who is a Personal Trainer and Massage Therapist.
Join us for this fascinating conversation delving into the experiences of knee pain. Renee Moten, the founder of Functional Fitness, has dedicated her professional career to helping clients eradicate chronic knee pain.
As a Personal Trainer and Massage Therapist with more than 22,000 hours of one-on-one client work and 10 years of research. We explored how through her own experience with knee pain, Renee has developed a highly effective system that dramatically increases the quality of life of her clients—by helping them live pain-free—and avoid surgery in the process.
To Learn More about Renee and what services she offers please get in touch with her/give her a follow:
Time Stamps
00:00:00 Introduction
00:05:21 What Renee does
00:06:05 Ages of knee replacements
00:07:25 Knee steroid injection discussion
00:13:44 Renee’s knee healing journey
00:17:05 JJG Production advert
00:19:57 Renee’s knee healing journey continued
00:25:24 Renee knowing there is another way instead of drugs
00:31:34 Renee’s massage discovery
00:34:04 Renee’s massage training into personal training space.
00:34:31 Hydrotherapy
00:35:38 Anti-inflammatories?
00:37:08 Renee step by step basis
00:41:54 Renee creating her own path
00:43:15 Arthritis
00:44:35 Supplements and turmeric
00:47:50 how the Knees support the other functionalities within your body
00:49:03 What equipment people need to follow this method
00:49:50 Length of practising the method before you see a marked improvement.
00:50:50 Can this method be used as preventive care for your knees
00:53:40 Using both sides of your body
00:55:58 Online vs face to face. What are the pros and cons?
1:02:22 Facing scepticism around this treatment.
1:04:09 Building trust with new clients.
1:05:41 Renee’s offerings and where you can find her.
Editing & post-production: Gill Perkins
Intro and outro Music credit: Bensound – Small Guitar
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Episode Synopsis: Welcome to our latest podcast episode, where I sit down with Claire, a passionate homoeopath dedicated to non-toxic, effective, and holistic medicine. Claire specialises in Women's Health and spectrum disorders, particularly ADHD, and has a wealth of knowledge to share on how homoeopathy can support your healing journey naturally. In this episode, we delve into Claire's personal journey with homoeopathy, explore its applications for both mental and physical conditions, and discuss the unique principles that set it apart from conventional medicine. Whether you're a sceptic or a believer, this conversation promises to enlighten and inspire.
Connect with Claire: To Learn More about Claire and what services she offers please get in touch with her/give her a follow:
Time Stamps: 00:00:00 - Introduction
00:12:30 - Claire's Homeopathy Journey
00:20:12 - Constitutional Types in Homeopathy
00:27:59 - Complementary Medicine
00:33:00 - Can Homeopathy be Used for Mental and Physical Conditions?
00:37:01 - Responsibility for Our Health and Awareness of Our Body
00:46:28 - Societies Views on Age and Women
00:52:30 - The Depth of Homeopathic Treatment
00:59:09 - Claire's Offerings and Where to Find Her
01:02:36 - The Importance of Resting and Recovery
Episode Credits & Info: Editing & post-production: Gill Perkins with support from Anna Mulvey and Beth Evans
Intro and outro Music credit: Bensound – Small Guitar
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In this episode of The JamJarGill Podcast, I had the pleasure of chatting with the wonderful Hannah, The Hypnotherapist (as she is saved on my phone ). I met Hannah originally through the amazing Wiki Biz Network run by Susie Lodge. Hannah is a Hypnotherapist, Well-being Specialist and Charity Worker with 20 years of experience supporting the emotional well-being of both children and adults.
Join us for this fascinating conversation honing into the ins and outs of Hypnotherapy, debunking some myths that the media puts out as well as coming together to work on manifestation. With Hannah’s extensive experience in both Hypnotherapy and through her charity work, she opens the door for empathy and compassion and tells us all about her experiences with both Hypnotherapy herself and becoming a Hypnotherapist and deep delving into how and why it works.
To Learn More about Hannah and what services she offers please get in touch with her/give her a follow:
Time Stamps:
. 00:00:00 Introduction
. 00:05:59 Importance of Relationships
. 00:09:41 What is Hypnotherapy?
. 00:16:24 Hannah's Hypnotherapy Journey
. 00:28:36 Natural Protective Mechanisms
. 00:39:05 Anxiety and Tools to Manage it
00:45:23 Hannah's Experience with Anxiety
. 00:49:17 Training as a Hypnotherapist
. 00:52:18 Negative Perceptions of Hypnotherapy
. 00:53:53 Building Trust with Clients
. 00:59:33 Subconscious vs Conscious
. 01:06:00 History and Origins of Hypnotherapy
. 01:10:42 Online vs Face to Face
. 01:14:09 Where to Find Hannah and Outro
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Editing & post-production: Gill Perkins with support from Imogen Cobbold and Anna Mulvey
Intro and outro Music credit: Bensound – Small Guitar
My intention with this Podcast is to educate, inform and empower my audience to approach their health more naturally. I hope you love this content – if you do please comment/like/share with a friend who you think may be interested too.
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In the first episode of Season 04 on my Holistic Health Podcast, I got to speak to the amazing Stacey Gibson, of Golden Circle Coaching. We shared a fascinating conversation which covered corporate burnout, nature connections, breathwork, and the retreats she now offers alongside another coach. Stacey explained how rediscovering her connection with nature during a period of burnout with her career in HR led her to help others by starting her own business. Stacey offered an interesting insight into how the world around us can provide regulation and calm in our lives.
Stacey is a Career and Life Coach, supporting people to move from burnt-out to balanced business success. She helps clients discover themselves and develop the career and life they want through balance and understanding the self. Stacey offers nature connections alongside a holistic approach to managing stress.
To Learn More about Stacey and what services she offers please get in touch with her/give her a follow.
Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Welcome to the Podcast
00:02:07 - Introduction to Stacey Gibson
00:06:16 - Corporate Burnout
00:12:00 - Identity Outside of the Workplace
00:18:10 - Structure vs Flexibility
00:25:39 - Stacey’s Reconnection with Nature
00:32:35 - Developing Golden Circle Coaching
00:37:56 - Breathwork and Our Relationship with Nature
00:45:14 - Balance and Connection With Ourselves
00:54:33 - The Basics of Breathwork
01:03:10 - Reconnection Retreats
01:08:50 - Exploring Our Emotions
01:11:08 - Challenges and Opportunities Around Collaboration
01:24:00 - Where to Find Stacey
Please like, comment, follow and share with a friend. Editing & post-production: Gill Perkins with support from Anna Mulvey
Intro and outro Music credit: Bensound – Small Guitar
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In the final episode of Season 03 of my Holistic Health Podcast, I had the pleasure of chatting with my wonderful friend Debra Russell of Roar Birthing, who is a Doula and Hypnobirthing Instructor. Join us for this fascinating conversation delving into the experiences of childbirth for women. We explored how giving birth can be transformative for some yet daunting for others. Our discussion centred around the fundamental challenges and issues stemming from our own birthing stories, shedding light on the gaps and significant issues within today's medical system, where these ideas came from and what alternatives are out there. Debra Russell, an accomplished Doula and Hypno-birthing Instructor, is dedicated to guiding women through their birthing experience and beyond with her business, Roar Birthing. Through a range of tailored support and services, she shares invaluable experiences and anecdotes gleaned from her career, supporting women on their incredible journey into motherhood. To Learn More about Debra and what services she offers please get in touch with her/give her a follow.
In this episode, I’m speaking to my friend, ex-client, incredible Resilience Coach & all-round awesome human being Tianne Croshaw of the Resilience Wellbeing Partnership.
She is a highly experienced Resilience Consultant working across several business sectors, & an expert in delivering corporate programmes. She has also supported leadership in the charity sector & the Royal Navy helping management improve their resilience levels and recognise and improve their impact and influence on their people.
To learn more about Tianne and what she has to offer please connect with her/ give her a follow:
Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:03:16 - Tianne's Bio in her own words
00:04:22 – What is Resilience? (bouncing back)
00:05: 36 – How Tianne’s upbringing and her parent's professions started her fascination with resilience
00:06:56 – The impact of the film “Girl Interrupted” by Susanna Kaysen on Gill
00:08:45 – Generational growth in mental health awareness.
00:10:25 – How to treat yourself with kindness? (best friend/ inner child)
00:11:48 – Post-covid rise in attention to mental health in the corporate world.
00:15:02 – Influence of Brené Brown in mental health space (https://youtu.be/iCvmsMzlF7o?si=lG8xoYuxGzJcFDna)
00:16:11 – Language around mental health changing: openness around terms like Trauma & Toxic-Positivity
00:16:56 – You can change your thinking, you can train your brain, “You are not your thoughts”
00:17:51 – The importance of re-framing the narratives which you have about yourself and others
00:19:10 – The importance of saying “NO”?
00:20:07 – How Tianne came to Resilience as her specialism.
00:22:00 – Is it “Stress management” or “Stress Mastering”?
00:23:53 – What’s the opposite of Stress? – Resilience.
00:24:49 – Pivoting Career after having children
00:30:58 – What is your intention? - and how to work that out.
00:33:37 – Impact of Yoga on mental health
00:34:51 – How did you train to be a Resilience Coach?
00:36:04 – Resilience Explained (using the analogy developed by MindMatters)
00:39:12 – Personal vs Professional Resilience.
00:44:00 – The importance of developing healthy boundaries
00:47:52 – Addressing 6 psychological needs which drive everything we do (source: Tony Robins)
00:56:22 – How to develop Resilience in your own life? – The 3 A’s (Awareness, Acknowledge, Action)
01:02:01 – How did COVID increase/ change the need for resilience within society?
01:05:59 – Work from home vs In-Office work culture, which is better for your mental health & productivity? The benefits of the Hybrid working model.
01:07:33 - Is resilience both a mental and physical practice for you?
01:08:08 – Mind Matters 6 Principles of Resilience
01:13:13 – How does resilience help to tackle insomnia?
01:17:48 – Relations between resilience and victimhood (Dreaded Drama to Empowerment Dynamic)
01:26:31 – Development of mental resilience in children – How young to start and top tips.
01:38:48 – Railway Children Charity.
01:41:05 – Where to find out more about Tianne and her various offerings
01:42:56 – Outro.
Editing & post-production: Gill Perkins
Intro and outro Music credit: Bensound
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In this episode, I have the pleasure of chatting with my friend and mentor of over a decade, Kanti Freeman from Divine Harmony. We explore Kanti's personal healing journey and how it led her to embrace holistic health through transformative modalities. Inspired by her own experiences, she pursued certifications as a yoga teacher, reiki healer, and gong practitioner, driven by a genuine desire to share these profound benefits with others.
Kanti, a Sound Therapist, Gong Practitioner, Yoga Teacher, and Reiki Practitioner, is dedicated to helping individuals tap into their essential nature. Through Sound Baths, Yoga classes, and Reiki sessions, she aims to inspire and provide support, particularly during those transitional life moments that hold the potential for meaningful transformations.
To learn more about Kanti and what she has to offer please connect with her/ give her a follow:
Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Welcome to the JamJarGill Podcast
00:02:40– Kanti’s Bio read by Gill.
00:05:19 – Living on a boat and why it’s so great
00:07:20 - How Kanti got into holistic health: Mental challenges, GP who was open to holistic health, Day Resource Centre in Bedford, Yoga as a transformative tool.
00:13:31 - Mental health and postnatal depression spectrum and how it affected us both
00:20:15 – Where did Reiki come into the picture?
00:23:10 - Complementary Medicine
00:24:43 - What Reiki Attunement is
00:27:26 – Kanti’s journey with mental health challenges was her inspiration to get her into the world of holistic health.
00:28:03 – Where did Sound Healing come into your healing journey?
00:34:09 – The most powerful instrument is the human voice.
00:36:17 – How Kanti learnt to play and create with gongs – and her teacher Don Conreaux and what he calls “the way of the gong”
00:36:56 - What style of Yoga Teacher Training did you do and how did you get to teaching the blend of yoga you teach (restorative/hatha/kundalini/Iyengar/yin)
00:38:55 – How and why Kanti now primarily teaches Yin Yoga and what Yin Yoga is.
00:43:38 – Deeper dive into Sound Healing as a Modality and its history
00:46:53 - Music vs Sound Therapy, what is the difference, and which came first?
00:48:41 - What’s involved in a personal sound healing session.
00:52:38 – Talk through the different instruments Kanti uses with some examples.
00:55:05 - What is a sound bath or sound journey and different peoples personal experiences them
00:57:52 – Could you speak to the physical benefits of sound baths?
00:59:19 – Do you go to other people’s sound baths and if so, what are your experiences of that?
00:59:47 - The benefits Kanti gets from leading sound baths in her own body
01:01:00 – What do you refer to the group of instruments as? And how did you decide which ones to pick?
01:06:50: - How taking away one of the senses (sight – through an eye covering) enhances people's experience of a sound journey how they really have to trust the person running the session as a result and how Kanti feels about that responsibility
01:09:34 – Have you ever experienced people having a negative reaction to the sound? Can you talk to that a bit?
01:11:07 – Have you ever done sound work with autistic or other sensory-challenged people and what was that experience like if so?
01:13:10: - What people should expect coming to a group sound bath session
01:19:25 – Collaboration of elements; sound whilst in water and collaboration with another holistic practitioner for example someone teaching Yin Yoga whilst you play your family of sound healing instruments
01:22:36 - What Kanti has coming up and how to get in touch with her
Sound Healing Music credit: Kanti Freeman (2023) Intro and outro Music credit: Bensound