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This episode features guest Timothy Berry who is the co-founder of both Berry Health & Wellness LLC and Hearts Ignited Ministries International. With over seven years as a health and wellness coach and 25 years of ministry experience, Timothy helps individuals break cycles of obesity-related issues. He guides clients toward lasting weight loss by fostering new habit formations in nutrition and lifestyle, teaching them not only what to eat but how to eat. As a one-on-one personal coach, Timothy keeps clients accountable, walking alongside them to build healthier, sustainable lifestyles through practical steps and transformative breakthroughs. In this episode Timothy shares his journey to better health and health coaching. He discusses the importance of taking a holistic approach, habit formation and Biblical principles for long-term wellness. There are also some practical tips for adjusting to a healthier lifestyle. In this episode Timothy's personal journey The Impact of Emotional and Spiritual Health on Physical Well-being Mindset and Lifestyle Changes for Sustainable Health The Role of Faith in Health and Wellness Practical Steps for Health Improvement The Challenge of Gluttony in Leadership Emotional Pain and Food Addiction The Need for Holistic Health Education Practical Tips for Healthy Eating Mindful Eating and Emotional Connections The Impact of Food on Mental Health Creating Healthy Habits and Routines Breaking Up with Unhealthy Foods Empowerment Through Self-Control The Role of Leaders in Health Advocacy

Today's guest is Sarah Walker who is a wellness consultant. She is a certified detox practitioner who guides individuals through structured, root-cause-focused cleansing protocols designed to restore vitality from the inside out. Her work goes beyond just detoxing — she's passionate about helping people build sustainable low-tox lifestyles, from the products they use to the clothes they wear. In this conversation, Najma Zaman and Sarah Walker Wellness delve into the health implications of different fabrics, emphasizing the importance of choosing natural materials like organic cotton and linen over synthetic options. They discuss the frequency of fabrics and how they can affect our well-being, the impact of dyes and chemicals in clothing, and the significance of making informed choices for a healthier lifestyle. The conversation also touches on sustainable fashion practices and the need for awareness in our clothing choices. You will hear: *Sarah's personal health journey   *Introduction to good vs bad fabrics *What makes fabric healthy or unhealthy *What to look out for when buying clothing/bed linen/etc   *Some brands to look out for   Connect with Sarah: Instagram @sarahwalkerwellness   Connect with Najma: Instagram: @najma_zaman_psychology X: @najma_zaman_ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/najmazaman2                                                                      Website: www.najmazaman.com

Summary In this conversation, Donna Roy shares her profound journey of healing from a life filled with trauma and victimization. She discusses her early struggles, the impact of her mother's rejection, and the challenges she faced throughout her life. Through prayer, community support and choosing to let go, Donna's life was transformed. She encourages listeners to recognize their own power and potential for change. You will hear: Donna's story of a traumatic life How God was always there How she started healing Tramua and negative emotions can impact the body  The power of letting go of negative things The negative effects of holding on to negativity Visualization  Empowerment comes from recognizing one's own worth and abilities.   Connect with Najma Instagram: @najma_zaman_psychology X: @najma_zaman_ Facebook: www.facebook.com/najmazaman2 Website: www.najmazaman.com

Today's guest is Ravi Bhanot, who is a qualified pharmacist and also has Post Graduate qualifications in Ayurveda, Homeopathy, Nutrition, Stress Management, Massage and Chiropody. He is the co-founder of Cool Herbals. He's the author of Hair Today… Hair Tomorrow. Ravi specialises in helping men to stop losing hair.   You will hear about:   * The original function of hair * Tips for healthy hair * Causes of male pattern baldness * Evaluation of conventional treatments * Natural solutions for baldness   Connect with Ravi Instagram @ravibhanotayurveda Website: www.coolherbals.com   Connect with Najma Instagram: @najma_zaman_psychology X: @najma_zaman_ Facebook: www.facebook.com/najmazaman2 Website: www.najmazaman.com

In this episode Melissa Rupp discusses entertainment, especially those aimed at children and young adults. She tells a few stories about her and her family's experiences and also other people's experiences. She informs us about various things she's found whilst researching areas of young people's entertainment and play. She also advises how parents and children can navigate these things. You will hear about: Dungeons and Dragons - the movie Dungeons and Dragons - the game Sophia the First (cartoon) Pokemon Music Liquid Death Games Toys Dream Catchers paranormal Games   Connect with Melisa Facebook: www.facebook.com/drmmelissarupp   Connect with Najma Instagram: @najma_zaman_psychology X: najma_zaman_ Facebook: www.facebook.com/najmazaman2 Website: www.najmazaman.com

In this episode Dr Melissa Rupp starts off by talking about Ouija Boards. She tells us the origins of the board and how and why they are used. Melissa also delves into Tarrot Cards. Throughout she tells real life stories of the experiences both she and others have had with these and other things. You will hear: Origins of Ouija boards and what they are used for Experiences that people have had after using Ouija Boards So called Christian versions of these boards Origins of Tarrot Cards Uses of Tarrot Cards Psychics and Mediums How children are being targeted Stories of actual experiences people have had with dark spirits What to do if you have dabbled with these things in the past Dr. Melissa Rupp is a supernatural minister, author and podcast host. She teaches people the truth about the supernatural, and how to operate in the supernatural... God's way! She is the founder and Instructor of the Mountain Movers School of Supernatural Ministry She has a Doctorate in Ministry, and has been involved in supernatural ministry (healing and deliverance) since 2012. She has seen many healing miracles, including her own daughter being raised from the dead. Her books are available on Amazon and include the following titles: * Keys to Healing * Weaponized Prayer: Keys to Getting Your Prayers Answered * The War Between Two Worlds: A Beginner's Guide to Spiritual Warfare She has a podcast, What's Up With Dr. Rupp: Exploring the Supernatural Connect with Melissa Facebook: www.facebook.com/drmelissarupp www.melissarupp.com    Connect with Najma Instagram: @najma_zaman_psychology X: @najma_zaman_ Facebook: www.facebook.com/najmazaman2 Website: www.najmazaman.com

Today Najma's guest is Dr Kirsten McEwan who is a research psychologist at the university of Derby, UK. She talks about forest bathing including the research she has conducted with sdults and adolescents. She also talks about online forest bathing and the results she found in esearch with people suffering with long covid. In this episode you will hear:  Explanation of what forest bathing is. What happens during a forest bathing session. Different places you can do 'forest bathing'. NCOVs (Natural Volatile Organice Compounds) and their benefits. Her research with adults looking t effects on heart rate variability and self-reported well-being - anxiety, anger, depression. How often would someone have to go forest bathing to get and maintain benefits. Her research with adolescents. How to get the most benefit out off forest bathing/walking in a park/your garden/house plants Online forest bathing. Her research and research in Canada using online forest bathing to help people suffering with long covid. Contact Kirsten www.derby.ac.uk/staff/kirsten-mcewan/ Email: [email protected]   Connect with Najma Instagram: @najma_zaman_psychology X: @najma_zaman_ Facebook: www.facebook.com/najmazaman2 Website: www.najmazaman.com

In this episode Dr Melissa Rupp is back. This time she and Najma talk about Halloween. Melissa tells about the roots of Halloween, the myths around it and what the Bible has to say. Her stance on Halloween might surprise some of you. In this  episode you will hear: * The origins of Halloween * The different myths and traditions * What the Bible has to say * What about dressing up at Halloween? * Statistics regarding crime on Halloween *  Being proactive in advance of Halloween                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Connect with Melisa Facebook: www.facebook.com/drmmelissarupp   Connect with Najma Instagram: @najma_zaman_psychology X: @najma_zaman_ Facebook: www.facebook.com/najmazaman2 Website: www.najmazaman.com

Today Najma is talking with Mellisa Rupp, who is a healing and deliverance minister and author of books: Weaponized Prayer and Keys to Healing. They discuss the spiritual dangers of alternative and new age therapies. The Bible illustrates the connection between disease and demons and tells how Jesus healed people through casting out demons. Melissa reminds us that God is our ultimate healer and that when we seek healing through certain alternative mediums, you can leave ourselves open to demnic forces. Alternative practices such as Reiki and Yoga and meditation are common place today, yet, as Melissa explains, they are doorways for demons to create suffering in our life. In this podcast, Melissa outlines: ·         Relaxation practices Christians should avoid ·         The potential dangers of yoga, pilates and martial arts ·         How common treatments, such as acupuncture and hypnotherapy, may cause spiritual harm ·         The pitfalls of using DMT, sananga drops and shrooms She also explains what Christians who have participated in these therapies and activities can do to mitigate the harmful effects of these practices and be totally free of them.  Connect with Melisa Facebook: www.facebook.com/drmmelissarupp Connect with Najma Instagram: @najma_zaman_psychology X: najma_zaman_ Facebook: www.facebook.com/najmazaman2 Website: www.najmazaman.com

In this episode Najma is talking with chiropractor, Dr Rachel Hamil, about holistic approaches to health and well-being. Too often we think about our health only when we get ill and need to find a remedy, but what we really need to do is aim to maintain good health and well-being all the time. It is this which will help us to lead productive and fulfilling lives. Dr Rachel introduces us to the 3 phases of health: mechanical, biochemical and emotional/spiritual; explains how blockages can lead to ill-health; summarises the effects of the toxins in our environment and food chain, and discusses the deep connection between emotional and physical health, which mean that limiting and even generational beliefs can hold your back from achieving good health. We also speak about the differences between conventional (allopathic) medicine and functional/holistic medicine. ·        Rachel introduces us to the 3 phases of  health – mechanical, biochemical and emotional/spiritual. ·         The importance of flow and how any barriers to it can lead to ill-health ·         The effects of the toxins in our environment and food chain, ·         How changing your mindset can change your life. ·         The deep connection between emotional and physical health, which mean that  limiting and even generational beliefs can hold your back from achieving good health; ·         The differences between functional medicine and conventional medicine.                                                                                                                                                                                                   Connect with Rachel: Instagrem: @_drrachel_ Facebook: www.facebook.com/drrachelhamel   Connect with Najma Instagram: @najma_zaman_psychology X: @najma_zaman_ Facebook: www.facebook.com/najmazaman2 Website: www.najmazaman.com

Today's guest is Vineta Kravale, who is a certified brain health coach and neuro-optimal therapist. Vineta's mission to help others began when she started to search answers in her own life. In her search for solutions to the many 'whys' and 'wherefores', Vineta stumbled upon NeurOptimal®, a technology that would help to improve her life significantly. After seeing amazing results in herself within a relatively short time period, Vineta decided to embark on a journey where she would help others with this by becoming a NeurOptimal therapist herself. In this episode she talks about what happens in a brain training session and also gives advice on how to best look after your brain. Najma and Vineta discuss diet, exercise and hydration. Vineta also talks about her children's book and the wondeful affects it has had. In this episode: What happens in a brain training session What is biofeedback What is neuro feedback Diet for brain health Hydration for brain health Exercise for brain health Using your brain Connect with Vineta: www.neuro-brain.com.uk Instagram: @vinetakravale   Connect with Najma: Instagram: @najma_zaman_psychology X: https://x.com/najma_zaman_ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/najmazaman2 website: www.najmazaman.com

Today Najma continues her conversation with interior designer, Anna Wcislo, who outlines a number of practical steps we can take when choosing furniture and accessories, in order to improve our health and wellbeing. She discusses the importance of identifying your needs and requirements when laying out your home and gives ideas of how to create multi-functional spaces. Now we are spending more of our time indoors, she explains how to organise a home office ergonomically; the importance of air quality and humidity for our physical health and how to improve the condition of the air in our homes and evaluates the effectiveness of plants. She also provides a fascinating insight into research which has linked the use of artworks to mental and physical healing. In today's episode, Anna Wisco continues to discuss the link between our home and well-being. Content How to break up different areas of a multi-functional space The theory of prospect and refuge How to organise a home office area according to ergonomic principals The importance of air quality, and how to improve the condition of the air in your home The way in which texture affects our sense of temperature Shapes and colours She also discusses research which has linked the use of art to mental and physical restoration Connect with Anna: Website: www.ania-id.com Connect with Najma: Instagram: @najma_zaman_psychology X: @najma_zaman_ Facebook: www.facebook.com/najmazaman2 www.najmazaman.com

Today, Najma is talking to interior designer, Anna Wcislo about the link between home décor and well-being. Anna has a passion for well-being and her ultimate mission is to create spaces that support mental and physical comfort, relaxation, and productivity. Looking for inspiration in nature, she emphasises the importance of biophilic design and advices how to improve our homes for happy life. With most people spending over 90% of their time indoors, either at home or in the workplace, Anna explains that it is vital we create an environment which is comfortable. She explains the importance of decluttering to reduce anxiety and control blood pressure, and gives some simple steps that people can take to declutter their space. She then goes on to explain how colour, light, textures and even the materials we use can affect our moods, improve our productivity, or induce calm, giving some practical examples which we can use in our own homes. Summary The positive effects of decluttering Simple steps for decluttering your space. How to deal with things you feel emotionally attached to Choosing colours and textures to improve your well-being What to look for when buying paint How to select the best colours for different rooms Using nature to decorate your home The importance of light for well-being You can find Anna at www.ania-id.com You can find Najma at www.najmazaman.com

Today, Najma is talking to her friend, Yohan Bhogadi, who shares his extraordinary testimony. He describes how his mother was visited by angels telling her of his birth, his father's conversion and his early life with his parents. However, it was after he came to London as an adult that he was touched by God during a church service, an event that changed the his entire way of thinking. Yohan talks about the freedom and peace that can be felt when you give up your worries to God, and how you should trust that God does everything in His own time. Yohan and Najma discuss the importance of knowing that however much you mess up, God is always there, ready to forgive and welcome you; that the past is finished;  and the healing power of forgiveness. Contents The story of how Yohan came to accept Jesus Christ God is bigger than all your worries and cares How God led Yohan to his wife God will answer our prayers in His own time. Sleep Importance of worship Do not dwell over the past. Forgiveness Connect with Najma: www.najmazaman.com

Today Mary Kidson is back on the show. As well as being an experienced gardener who runs My Garden Academy, Mary also works as an educational therapist. Today she talks about this. Mary got into educational therapy due to her children having problems with auditory processing. Mary explains what auditory processing disorder is and how it transpires and can affect children in their education, mental health and every day life. In this show you will hear about: * Auditory processing disorder * Why it's recognised in the USA but not in the UK. The programs available to help children with auditory processing disorder. * The listening program * Fast for word * The movement program How these therapies improve children's lives overall. Connect with Mary: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SmartProcessing www.smartprocessing.co.uk ***DISCLAIMER*** The content in this podcast is not intended to be a sustitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other quakified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice.