In this episode, Shann and I chat about her Rude Awakening when her husband, Rich, contracted a superbug MRSA infection after going to hospital for an operation. Shann developed her passion for gut health science when she used kefir to miraculously save her husband’s life from the deadly infection.

We also talk about my personal experience with the magical healing power of Shann’s goat’s milk kefir. Seven years ago I developed an auto-immune condition and doctors told me there was no cure and that I would have to live with it. Through my own research I was led to Chuckling Goat and in just 6 weeks was able to cure my condition.

Find out more about Shann and her Chuckling Goats:

Through her website: www.chucklinggoat.co.uk

Her books:

"Secrets from Chuckling Goat"

"The Kefir Solution: Natural healing for IBS, Depression and Anxiety"

"How to Start a Business on Your Kitchen Table"

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In this episode, Amy and I chat about her Rude Awakening of experiencing burnout after founding her first business. During that time Amy was travelling extensively and dealing with the stresses of running a business until in 2016 her periods totally stopped. She spent almost 12 months being told she may be infertile or suffering from any number of terrifying illnesses before finally realising her symptoms were due to burnout.

We also talk about her experience as a female founder and the steps that Amy and the Moody Month team have taken to support women in the US by protecting their data following the overturning of Roe vs Wade.

You can discover more about Amy's work by:

Downloading the Moody Month app here

Check out her book "Moody: A 21st Century Hormone Guide" here

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We also talk about some of the tools she has employed in her healing journey from traditional talking therapy to more alternative therapies including working with a shaman, transformational breathwork, and the use of plant medicines such as San Pedro 

TRIGGER WARNING In this conversation there are references to violence and rape so if these are triggering topics for you please do take extra care when listening.

Find out more about Madeleine's work by checking out:

Her book: Unbroken: One Woman's Journey to Rebuild a Life Shattered by Violence. A True Story of Survival and Hope

Her website: madeleineblack.co.uk

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In this episode, Millie and I chat about her Rude Awakening in her twenties. After years of partying and hangovers started taking a toll on her mental health, Millie Gooch gave up alcohol in February 2018 and hasn’t looked back since.

You can find out more about Millie and the Sober Girl Society below:

Sober Girl Society Website

The Sober Girl Society Handbook by Millie Gooch

The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober by Catherine Gray

If you are struggling with alcohol you can find information and support at alcoholchange.org.uk

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She created Fuck Being Humble to encourage individuals to be unapologetically proud of their achievements and overcome the fear of self-promotion. Named as Forbes 30 Under 30 in Europe, she has delivered workshops for global brands including Google, The BBC, and spoken at conferences such as Cannes Lions Festival.

In this episode, Stef and I chat about her Rude Awakening of working in a toxic working environment in her early career and why it’s important to understand the difference between celebrating yourself and being arrogant.

Check out more of Stef's work here:

Her website: https://www.fuckbeinghumble.com/

Her book: F*ck Being Humble: Why self-promotion isn’t a dirty word

Her Podcast: That feeling when...

Follow her: @stefaniesw @fbeinghumble @thismighthelpus

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In this episode, Rosie and I chat about one of her first Rude Awakenings in 2011 when Rosie was dumped by email. Obsessing about breakups ever since, we talk about her quest to investigate, understand and conquer the psychology of heartbreak.

You can discover more of Rosie's work here:

Book: The Breakup Monologues: The Unexpected Joy of Heartbreak

Podcast: The Breakup Monologues

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In this episode, Holly and I chat about a number of Rude Awakenings she has experienced throughout her life from the ups and downs of working in show business, to her daughter’s premature birth and her biggest Rude Awakening in 2017 when Holly’s husband Ross died of brain cancer. We talk about how practicing radical acceptance has got her through that experience and how she believes the frequent rejection faced by actors is something that helped to build her resilience.

Find out more about Holly's work and The Happy Me Project here:

https://www.iamhollymatthews.com/

And by following her instagram: @iamhollymatthews

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In this conversation, we talk about Brita’s experience of being bullied at work and ultimately standing up to that bully as well as how “good girl syndrome” can keep you small. We also talk about the importance of inspiration and how Brita derives her inspiration and purpose from the women she has worked with.

Find out more about Brita's work by:

Checking out her website: https://www.britafs.com/

Following her instagram: @britafs

Checking out her book “Fears to Fierce: A women’s guide to owning her power”

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In this conversation, we talk about the superpower that is… knitting! Sophie has helped people all over the world from victims of domestic violence and cancer patients to Silicon Valley executives by blending mindfulness and knitting techniques that lower your heart rate, blood pressure, and cortisol levels to bring peace and focus.

Find out more about Sophie's work by:

Checking out her website: https://heartknit.fr/mllesophie

Following her instagram: @mllesophie

Checking out her latest book on knitting: Les basiques de Mlle Sophie: Apprenez à tricoter sans stresser

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In this conversation, we talk about Joe’s experience of living with autism as well as other complex mental health issues and how he is using his experience of growing up in the care system to help young people going through similar challenges.

Find out more about Joe's work, his blog and podcast on his website here.

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In this conversation, we talk about Maddy’s experience of being in a number of toxic and controlling relationships. I loved every second of talking to Maddy about how to navigate and survive these situations because she is so relatable, funny, and free of judgment.

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In this episode Sophie makes some great book recommendations, details of which you can find below:

You Are a Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life by Jen Sincero

Books by Eckhart Tolle

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In this episode, we talk about the lessons Patrick has learned from going through a divorce and the importance of taking a moment to notice and really feel pain, and to recognise that discomfort can be a signal to reflect on what can be learned from a difficult situation.

Patrick also gives us a number of great book recommendations in this episode, details of which you can find below:

The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

The Daily Stoic by Ryan Holiday

Meditations by Marcus Aurelius

Letters from a Stoic by Seneca

The Road Less Travelled Paperback by M. Scott Peck

Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance by Robert M. Pirsig

A selection of books by Thich Nhat Hanh

And still I rise by Maya Angelou

Poems of Fernando Pessoa by Fernando Pessoa

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I had the privilege of meeting Jinpa for the first time in India in December 2019 for an incredible Buddhist festival where I had the life-changing experience of also meeting his holiness the Dalai Llama. In this conversation, we talk about his experience of growing up as a Tibetan refugee in India, losing his mother at a very young age, and the importance of practicing compassion if you want to be happy.

You can find Jinpa's book here: A Fearless Heart: Why Compassion is the Key to Greater Wellbeing

If you are interested in learning more about Compassion Cultivation Training, you can find more information on the Compassion Institute's Website here.

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