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What if our understanding of ourselves, our planet and the universe is undergoing a profound shift - from separation to wholeness, from competition to cooperation, and from fear to love? In this fascinating episode of Alive and Loving It, Rosie and Karen are joined by Dr Jude Currivan, cosmologist, quantum physicist, author, futurist and member of the Club of Rome, for a far-reaching conversation about consciousness, spirituality, science, artificial intelligence and what it means to be human. Jude shares how her own extraordinary journey began in childhood, with experiences of precognitive dreams, out-of-body experiences and a deep intuitive knowing. Rather than seeing these experiences as something unusual or exclusive, she believes that our capacity for non-local awareness and deeper knowing is part of our natural human heritage. From a universe of separation to a living, loving universe One of the central themes of this conversation is the possibility that our prevailing worldview which is based on separation, materialism and a mechanistic universe is giving way to a new understanding of reality. Jude describes emerging scientific thinking as pointing towards a unitive science of a living, loving universe: a universe that is interconnected, relational, sentient and evolving. Rosy has explored the interdependent relationship of life energy, consciousness and healing love through her own 40 years of integrative healthcare experience. Together they consider how as awareness, love and connection increases our relationship to living and dying is transformed.  Jude offers a beautiful distinction: unity is not uniformity. We are radically diverse and individually unique, yet simultaneously unified as part of a greater wholeness. And for those who were ill or suffering Jude’s message is beautifully simple: we cannot endlessly breathe out in service to others without also breathing in and caring for ourselves. Artificial intelligence and the future of humanity Jude also offers a fascinating perspective on artificial intelligence. She explains that whilst AI is exceptionally powerful at recognising patterns, the information on which today's AI systems are trained comes from a worldview based on separation. This can influence the kinds of choices and solutions AI generates. However, she tells us of colleagues who are introducing into AI frameworks such as the Elohim Game based on win-win-win thinking that benefit the individual, the collective and the planet. The conversation raises an urgent question: what kind of intelligence are we creating, and what worldview are we giving it? What is the Akashic Record, Indra's Net and the nature of time? We then explore the ancient concept of the Akashic Record, alongside the beautiful Vedic image of Indra's Net, in which every jewel reflects every other jewel and everything is interconnected. Jude connects these ancient wisdom traditions with contemporary scientific ideas about a holographic universe, memory, information and consciousness. We also explore precognition, the experience of being beyond linear time and whether the future is already written or whether it is continually being created in the present moment. The Club of Rome and a new vision for humanity As a member of the Club of Rome, Jude is involved in exploring whole-system approaches to transformational change. She explains how the Club of Rome's work challenges us to look beyond isolated problems and recognise the interconnectedness of economics, healthcare, environment, governance, peace and human wellbeing. Her message is particularly powerful: rather than simply pursuing endless economic growth, we might seek healthy abundance which gives us a better quality of life, deeper relationships, creativity, joy and regeneration rather than simply accumulating more and more. “What is mine to do?” Perhaps the most practical question to emerge from this extraordinary conversation is one that Jude asks herself every day: “What is mine to do, and how can I best serve?” Rather than believing that we have to fix the whole world, Jude invites each of us to discover our own contribution. Leadership, she suggests, does not belong only to politicians, scientists or global organisations. It can emerge through every individual act of kindness, care, creativity and courage. She encourages us to act local, feel global and think cosmic — remembering that we are unique individuals, members of a human family and an inseparable part of a living planetary home. And perhaps, ultimately, her invitation to us all is ‘to take love seriously’. In this episode we explore: Consciousness, intuition and non-local awarenessPrecognitive dreams and different ways of knowingQuantum physics and consciousnessThe relationship between love, vitality and consciousnessThe shift from a worldview of separation to wholenessAI, consciousness and the future of humanityWin-win-win thinking and the Elohim GameThe Akashic Record and Indra's NetThe holographic model of the universePrecognition and the nature of timeThe Club of Rome and whole-system thinkingRegenerative approaches to human developmentHealthy abundance rather than endless growthFinding your own purpose and contributionVision, reverse visioning and creating the futureWhy leadership is the role of every one of usLove as our connection to a living and loving universeThis is a deeply thought-provoking conversation for anyone interested in consciousness, spirituality, quantum physics, holistic health, personal transformation, artificial intelligence, the future of humanity and our relationship with the living world. Come and explore with us what might happen when we stop seeing ourselves as separate and begin to remember that we are part of something infinitely larger, interconnected and alive. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Jude Currivan's Journey and Insights07:16 The Wake-Up Call: Childhood Experiences of Consciousness17:59 The Universe as a Unitive and Loving Whole35:30 The Akashic Record and the Boundary of the Universe54:10 The Power of Worldview Shift and Collective Love To find out more about Jude and her work go to website www.judecurrivan.com Join our Alive and Loving it Community find the loving support that you need to change, grow and heal This is more than a podcast, it’s a movement. A space to reignite your energy, find kindred spirits, align with your purpose, and step into a future of love, vitality, and limitless possibility. 🌟 Your kindred spirits are here! Visit www.aliveandlovingit.org for more resources, and follow us on Instagram @aliveandlovingitcommunity Please will you become an Alive Guardian to support and grow our Podcast?  It would mean the world to us if you could become an Alive Guardian to support us in our mission to bring empowering holistic healthcare messages to people far and wide. Click here to join Patreon as a Member (aliveandlovingitguardians.org) and choose a monthly donation level that is right for you. Guardian Patreon members will receive wonderful extra content as a big thank you from Rosy, Karen and the Go Deeper Team for helping to make our dedicated work sustainable.

What if having beautiful, healthy hair was less about constantly fixing, washing and styling it and more about understanding what your hair and scalp actually need? In Episode 52 of Alive and Loving It, we are delighted to welcome Tabitha James Kraan, pioneering organic hairdresser, entrepreneur and creator of her award-winning range of natural and organic haircare products. Tabitha has spent decades challenging conventional approaches to hairdressing and encouraging us to look at hair as part of our toxin free whole-body wellbeing. Her journey into organic haircare began in 1999, when becoming pregnant prompted her to question what toxins she was putting onto her own body and, importantly, what she was exposing her salon clients to. This led her to completely rethink her approach to hairdressing and ultimately to create her own organic haircare products. In this fascinating conversation, Tabitha shares her passion for natural beauty, organic hair products, scalp health and sustainable hairdressing, and explains why she believes we need to rethink the way we wash and care for our hair. We explore the importance of the scalp as living skin with a huge blood supply to our hair follicles which absorb all the products we put onto it. We talk about the role of the scalp's natural oils and why stripping away too much of that protective oil will leave hair and scalp struggling to find their natural equilibrium. Tabitha explains her philosophy of oil balancing, correct cleansing and moisture layering – three principles at the heart of her approach to healthy hair. We also talk about the ingredients we put onto our hair and scalp, the difference between natural, organic and conventional haircare and the plasticised toxic hair products, and why sustainability matters – not simply for our own bodies, but for the planet too. For anyone experiencing dry hair, oily hair, an irritated or itchy scalp, thinning hair, ageing hair or simply wanting to move towards a more natural beauty routine, this episode offers plenty to think about. So, if you love natural health, organic beauty, sustainable living, healthy ageing and simple ways to care for yourself more consciously, this is an episode not to miss. In this episode we explore: Natural and organic haircareAbsorption of hair products and dyes through the scalpWhy scalp health mattersThe importance of the scalp's natural oilsHow over hair washing affects the scalp and hairOil balancing, gentle cleansing and moisture layeringChoosing cleaner, more sustainable hair productsNatural approaches to dry, oily and ageing hairHaircare and wellbeingSustainable and ethical beautyWhy beauty can be both luxurious and environmentally consciousTabitha's journey from traditional hairdresser to pioneering organic hairdresserHow reconnecting with nature can influence the way we care for ourselvesFind out more about Tabitha James Kraan and her organic haircare philosophy:  www.tabitha-jameskraan.com To buy Tabitha’s products AND support the Podcast go to www.aliveandlovingit.org/marketplace   Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the episode and guest Tabitha James-Kraan01:02 The significance of natural hair archetypes and beauty standards02:07 The environmental impact of frequent hair washing and product use03:23 The importance of reducing shampoo frequency for health and planet08:55 The story of how a midwife changed Tabitha’s perspective on hair colouring09:09 The dangers of hair dyes and chemicals absorbed through the scalp12:03 Common toxic ingredients in hair care products to avoid13:02 The impact of synthetic dyes and plastics in hair products15:57 The issue with nanoparticles and microplastics in water systems17:40 The link between chemicals in hair products and cancer risk18:48 Holistic hairdressing and minimal contact colouring techniques22:59 The effects of harsh detergents and surfactants in shampoos24:22 The cycle of over-washing and natural oil production26:39 Benefits of reducing hair washing frequency for health and environment31:00 Embracing grey and natural hair as a form of self-expression34:21 Customising hair colour to enhance natural grey patterns40:17 The role of oils and conditioners in maintaining healthy hair43:17 The importance of choosing natural dyes and gentle treatments45:01 Final thoughts on holistic hair care and environmental responsibilityJoin our Alive and Loving it Community find the loving support that you need to change, grow and heal This is more than a podcast, it’s a movement. A space to reignite your energy, find kindred spirits, align with your purpose, and step into a future of love, vitality, and limitless possibility. 🌟 Your kindred spirits are here! Visit www.aliveandlovingit.org for more resources, and follow us on Instagram @aliveandlovingitcommunity Please will you become an Alive Guardian to support and grow our Podcast?  It would mean the world to us if you could become an Alive Guardian to support us in our mission to bring empowering holistic healthcare messages to people far and wide. Click here to join Patreon as a Member (aliveandlovingitguardians.org) and choose a monthly donation level that is right for you. Guardian Patreon members will receive wonderful extra content as a big thank you from Rosy, Karen and the Go Deeper Team for helping to make our dedicated work sustainable.

What happens when we lose trust in the extraordinary wisdom of the female body? In this deeply inspiring episode of Alive and Loving It, Rosy Daniel and Karen Mellers are joined by pioneering midwife, educator and advocate Sheena Byrom, founder of All4Maternity, for a powerful conversation about trusting our bodies during pregnancy and birth, women’s choices, empowering midwifery and the importance of staying connected to our innate physiology. Sheena has been a midwife since 1978, giving her more than four decades of experience witnessing the changing landscape of maternity care. She shares the extraordinary story of the moment she first caught a baby during her midwifery training - an experience that left her in tears and opened her eyes to the profound beauty and power of birth. The conversation explores the increasing medicalisation of childbirth, including rising rates of caesarean sections and induction of labour, and the culture of risk and fear surrounding modern maternity care. Sheena emphasises that birth can never be completely risk-free, but that maternity services need to recognise when intervention is genuinely necessary while also understanding the potential for medical harm when intervention becomes routine. Importantly, Sheena stresses that this is not about saying one type of birth is good and another is bad. A caesarean birth can be necessary, empowering and life-saving, and every woman deserves to have her choices respected without judgement. The essential principle is to balance giving women and midwives unbiased, understandable information with building trust in ourselves and our bodies as women as we prepare for one of the most powerful and beautiful moments of our lives.  We explore the importance of knowing your body, understanding anatomy, staying mobile during pregnancy and labour, preparing emotionally, and developing trust in your own innate physical intelligence. Sheena shares why continuity of midwifery care and supportive relationships can make such a difference and why doulas and trusted birth companions can provide the vital connection and reassurance to let our bodies relax into their natural function. There is also practical wisdom for pregnancy and birth, including skin-to-skin contact, optimal cord clamping, avoiding unnecessary separation of mother and baby, early breastfeeding and supporting the physiological processes surrounding birth. Sheena and Rosy share the power of visualisation during labour including Sheena’s beautiful image of crossing a river with each contraction. Through All4Maternity, Sheena is helping to educate and support the maternity community through evidence-based, peer-reviewed journals, online learning, imagery and inclusive resources designed for midwives, student midwives, doulas, childbirth educators and others involved in maternity care. This is a heartfelt conversation about trust, connection, informed choice, physiological birth, women's empowerment and the extraordinary wisdom of the body. In this episode we explore: Sheena’s journey into midwiferyThe magic and emotional power of witnessing birthThe changing landscape of maternity careCaesarean birth and induction of labourRisk, fear and the medicalisation of birthThe importance of informed decision-makingWhy women need unbiased, accessible informationKnowing your anatomy and understanding your bodyBirth plans and navigating modern maternity servicesContinuity of midwifery careThe role of doulas and supportive birth companionsStaying close to physiology wherever and however a baby is bornSkin-to-skin contact and keeping mother and baby togetherOptimal cord clampingEarly breastfeeding and family connectionBirth trauma and the influence of social mediaVisualisation and preparing emotionally for labourSupporting and valuing midwivesEmpowering women to trust themselves and their bodiesFind out more about Sheena and All4Maternity through their website www.all4maternity.com  Read the Journals – Practising Midwife and Student Midwife. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Sheena Byrom and the series01:00 Sheena's journey into midwifery and early experiences02:43 Building confidence in social media presence16:08 Rise in caesarean and induction rates and concerns20:58 Medicalization of childbirth and risks involved34:55 The importance of respectful, physiological birth44:43 Supporting bonding and early family connection50:12 Trusting intuition and visualizing a positive birth experience52:02 Closing thoughts and gratitude for Sheena's insights Join our Alive and Loving it Community find the loving support that you need to change, grow and heal This is more than a podcast, it’s a movement. A space to reignite your energy, find kindred spirits, align with your purpose, and step into a future of love, vitality, and limitless possibility. 🌟 Your kindred spirits are here! Visit www.aliveandlovingit.org for more resources, and follow us on Instagram @aliveandlovingitcommunity Please will you become an Alive Guardian to support and grow our Podcast?  It would mean the world to us if you could become an Alive Guardian to support us in our mission to bring empowering holistic healthcare messages to people far and wide. Click here to join Patreon as a Member (aliveandlovingitguardians.org) and choose a monthly donation level that is right for you. Guardian Patreon members will receive wonderful extra content as a big thank you from Rosy, Karen and the Go Deeper Team for helping to make our dedicated work sustainable.

In this episode of Alive and Loving It, Rosy and Karen meet the fascinating Janice Clyne of Nourished by Nature — scientist, fermentation expert, forager, educator and passionate advocate for real food. Janice shares her journey from a career in food science and whisky research to discovering the ancient art of fermentation and building ‘Nourished by Nature’, where she now inspires people to reconnect with food, nature and their own wellbeing. In this episode we explore: Why fermented foods can be so valuable for gut health and how they may support the diversity of our gut microbiome.How to make your own sauerkraut and vegetable ferments at home — and why you don't need complicated equipment or starter cultures.The fascinating relationship between the gut, brain, cravings and mood.Why eating real, minimally processed food and a diversity of plants matters.The joys and benefits of seasonal eating and foraging.How to introduce fermented foods gradually and listen to your own body's response.The difference between fermentation and pickling.The core philosophy of taking responsibility for our own health and making small, sustainable changes.Janice's message is refreshingly simple: eat real food, choose the best quality you can, eat seasonally, enjoy plenty of plants and experiment to discover what fermented foods work well for you. With her scientific curiosity, infectious enthusiasm and wonderfully independent spirit, Janice is a true force of nature. This is a conversation full of practical ideas, inspiration and joy and may well be the key for restoring healthy digestion and mental wellbeing.  Find out more about Janice and Nourished by Nature at www.nourishedbynature.uk. There you can get Janice’s ebook full of recipes ‘Janice’s Guide to the Galaxy’.  You can also become a Member of her Wellness Hub to join her lively community of happy fermenters!  Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Janice's background in science02:37 The broken system of health and the power of traditional foods04:10 Unlearning misinformation and returning to basics07:04 Janice's journey from microbiology to fermentation13:21 The benefits of fermented foods for gut health20:17 A day in the life of Janice's kitchen and fermentation process26:41 Cravings, gut health, and the microbiome connection36:08 Supporting gut diversity and the impact of fermented foods43:37 Listening to your body and intuition in health choices45:01 Practical tips for starting with fermented foods55:20 Janice's community, wellness hub, and future plans Janice’s links: Instagram – @nourishedbynature TikTok – @nourishedbynature Website – www.nourishedbynature.uk Join our Alive and Loving it Community find the loving support that you need to change, grow and heal This is more than a podcast, it’s a movement. A space to reignite your energy, find kindred spirits, align with your purpose, and step into a future of love, vitality, and limitless possibility. 🌟 Your kindred spirits are here! Visit www.aliveandlovingit.org for more resources, and follow us on Instagram @aliveandlovingitcommunity Please will you become an Alive Guardian to support and grow our Podcast?  It would mean the world to us if you could become an Alive Guardian to support us in our mission to bring empowering holistic healthcare messages to people far and wide. Click here to join Patreon as a Member (aliveandlovingitguardians.org) and choose a monthly donation level that is right for you. Guardian Patreon members will receive wonderful extra content as a big thank you from Rosy, Karen and the Go Deeper Team for helping to make our dedicated work sustainable.

In this powerful opening episode of Season 5, Rosy Daniel and Karen Mellers welcome Dr Rob Verkerk PhD, founder and Executive and Scientific Director of the Alliance for Natural Health (ANH). An environmental scientist, ecologist, researcher and longstanding natural-health campaigner, Rob has spent more than two decades challenging the systems and regulations that shape what we can know, choose and use in healthcare. Rob shares the extraordinary journey that took him from ecology and environmental science into natural health, nutrition, food quality, toxicology and integrative healthcare – and explains why he believes the health of people and the health of our environment cannot be separated. In this episode we explore: Why environmental health and human health are inseparableHow our food, water, air, stress, movement and environment influence healthThe growing importance of an ecological approach to medicineWhy Rob believes current regulatory systems protect ‘big pharma’ and ‘big food’ rather than the people that they aim to serve and restrict access to natural health approachesThe challenge of balancing risk and benefit when regulating herbs, nutrients and other natural productsThe Alliance for Natural Health’s work using science, research, education and law to influence health policyWhy Rob describes his approach as “re-education rather than fighting”The importance of health coaching and behaviour change in creating better health outcomesThe concept of the “health ecology” of the individual and the many levers we can influence How building resilience, energy, strength, connection and purpose may help us age more healthilyWhy focusing on health creation rather than disease management could transform healthcareThere is also a fascinating discussion about the influence of academia, regulation, pharmaceutical medicine, food systems and vested interests, and why Rob works tirelessly to restore greater balance to both science and healthcare. Above all, this is a conversation about choice, empowerment, connection and hope – and about moving from passive healthcare to proactive health creation. About Dr Rob Verkerk PhD Dr Rob Verkerk is an environmental scientist, ecologist and natural-health campaigner and the founder of the Alliance for Natural Health International. His work spans environmental science, agriculture, food, nutrition, health, science and regulation. He has spent more than 20 years working to protect access to natural health approaches through research, education, advocacy and strategic legal action. The Alliance for Natural Health needs our support to fund this brave and important work. Find out more and become a member!  ANH International – anh-international.org ANH USA – anh-usa.orgChapters 00:00 Introduction and overview of the episode04:17 Rob Verkerk's background and connection to nature09:04 The influence of environment on human health12:04 Traditional cultures and wisdom of elders15:50 The medicinal knowledge of rainforest plants17:43 Legal actions to protect natural health products19:28 The need for a risk-benefit approach in regulation20:56 The impact of scientific bias and vested interests23:32 Cost-effectiveness of health coaching in cancer care26:17 The systemic failure of current healthcare models29:14 Probabilistic approach to health determinants31:37 The common soil of chronic and degenerative diseases34:12 The disconnect between health expenditure and outcomes36:17 Inspirations and personal stories of resilience39:15 The influence of corporate interests on science and regulation43:39 The decline of scientific integrity and trust45:51 The movement for natural health and ecological medicine48:31 How to support and get involved with ANH52:02 The importance of connection and community in health53:19 Closing remarks and call to actionJoin our Alive and Loving it Community find the loving support that you need to change, grow and heal This is more than a podcast, it’s a movement. A space to reignite your energy, find kindred spirits, align with your purpose, and step into a future of love, vitality, and limitless possibility. 🌟 Your kindred spirits are here! Visit www.aliveandlovingit.org for more resources, and follow us on Instagram @aliveandlovingitcommunity Please will you become an Alive Guardian to support and grow our Podcast?  It would mean the world to us if you could become an Alive Guardian to support us in our mission to bring empowering holistic healthcare messages to people far and wide. Click here to join Patreon as a Member (aliveandlovingitguardians.org) and choose a monthly donation level that is right for you. Guardian Patreon members will receive wonderful extra content as a big thank you from Rosy, Karen and the Go Deeper Team for helping to make our dedicated work sustainable.

This episode is a new opportunity to listen again to our inspiring guest Joey Walters who is an esteemed member of our Go Deeper Team. To learn more about her services please go t the Go Deeper Page on our website www.aliveandlovingit.org/go-deeper . And those of you who are our Guardian Patreon Members will also have access to a special gift from her on the Patreon Members pages. Details of how to become a Guardian to support and grow our podcast are found at the end of these show notes. This week’s episode is one that so many listeners have been waiting for. After receiving multiple requests from our Alive & Loving It community, Karen and Dr. Rosy welcome the extraordinary Joey Walters, founder of Rising Connected — a woman whose teachings have profoundly shaped Karen’s personal and professional path.  In this powerful, intimate conversation, Joey shares her journey from burnout in a high-pressure leadership career, to a decade of deep apprenticeship with Earth Wisdom teachers, to the emergence of her global work: Rising Connected, a community framework dedicated to awakening feminine truth, power and wisdom.  Together, the three women explore the transformative healing of circle work, the need for safe connection in a disconnected world, and the foundational framework of Rising Connected’s 8 Agreements, principles that help women return to authenticity, embodied presence, choice, integrity, awareness, heartmind, and relatedness.  This episode invites listeners into thesacred feminine paradigm: one that honours slowness, nervous-system regulation, emotional truth, and leadership rooted not in perfection, but in soul-led humanity.   References  Rising Connected: www.risingconnected.com (Join Joey’s community & updates) Earth Wisdom Teachings Awakening Feminine Leaders (Joey’s earlier community) Women’s Fires (Joey’s free online online gatherings) Karen’s Women’s Circles (based on The 8 Agreements) https://afreshidea.org/womens-circles/  Takeaways  The ‘8 Agreements’ are a living framework for awakening. Circle work restores what the modern world has forgotten. Burnout can be a sacred threshold. Co-regulation is powerful medicine. Slowing down is a feminine superpower. Wintering is part of leadership. We are in a collective feminine awakening. Chapters  00:00 – Welcome & Listener Requests 01:20 – Introducing Joey Walters 02:00 – Burnout & the Birth of Rising Connected 04:00 – Earth Wisdom Apprenticeship 07:40 – The Healing Power of Circle 13:00 – Masks, Speed & Feminine Suppression 18:00 – Feeling the Full Emotional Spectrum 20:00 – Distorted Power vs. True Power 24:00 – The Myth of Perfection Falls Away 29:00 – Rising Connected’s 8 Agreements 37:00 – Wintering & Inner Leadership 41:00 – How to Join Circles & Work with the Agreements 48:00 – Final Blessings on the Feminine PathJoin our Alive and Loving it Community find the loving support that you need to change, grow and heal This is more than a podcast, it’s a movement. A space to reignite your energy, find kindred spirits, align with your purpose, and step into a future of love, vitality, and limitless possibility. 🌟 Your kindred spirits are here! Visit www.aliveandlovingit.org for more resources, and follow us on Instagram @aliveandlovingitcommunity Please will you become an Alive Guardian to support and grow our Podcast?  It would mean the world to us if you could become an Alive Guardian to support us in our mission to bring empowering holistic healthcare messages to people far and wide. Click here to join Patreon as a Member (aliveandlovingitguardians.org) and choose a monthly donation level that is right for you. Guardian Patreon members will receive wonderful extra content as a big thank you from Rosy, Karen and the Go Deeper Team for helping to make our dedicated work sustainable.

This episode is a new opportunity to listen again to our inspiring guest Evelyn Liddell-Davies who is an esteemed member of our Go Deeper Team. To learn more about her services please go t the Go Deeper Page on our website www.aliveandlovingit.org/go-deeper . And those of you who are our Guardian Patreon Members will also have access to a special gift from her on the Patreon Members pages. Details of how to become a Guardian to support and grow our podcast are found at the end of these show notes. Sleep is not just rest; it is the foundation of your physical health, emotional balance and mental clarity. In this deeply insightful episode of Alive and Loving It, Dr Rosy Daniel, Karen Mellers and new co-host Evelyn Liddell-Davies explore the true causes of poor sleep and how to restore it naturally. This episode offers a compassionate, practical guide to reclaiming deep, restorative sleep without relying on medication. Blending integrative medicine, neuroscience and holistic wisdom, they reveal how modern life including stress, screen time, anxiety and overstimulation disrupts your natural sleep rhythms and nervous system. Learn how to create your own rhythm of rest and activity, calm your mind and reconnect with your body's natural intelligence. You'll Discover Why sleep is essential for immune function, hormone balance and brain detoxificationHow anxiety, cortisol and overthinking keep you wired at nightThe powerful role of circadian rhythms, rest cycles and daily habitsThe impact of news, media and doom scrolling on your ability to switch offHow napping, rest and nervous system regulation support long-term healthNatural ways to improve sleep including herbal remedies, baths, touch and relaxation ritualsSound Bites “Self-regulation is the key to good health”“Focus on gratitude to shift consciousness before settling to sleep”“Touch and intimacy promote better sleep”Chapters 00:00 - Welcome Back to the Podcast02:26 - Introduction to Season Four and New Focus04:02 - The Importance of Sleep11:21 - Mind-Body Connection and Sleep14:32 - Anthroposophical Perspective on Health20:17 - Finding Your Rhythm for Better Sleep25:04 - The Role of Rest and Napping27:05 - Hormonal Balance and Sleep Disturbances29:00 - Navigating Anxiety and Stress Management31:00 - Understanding Sleep Disruptors34:07 - Creating Healthy Sleep Routines38:46 - The Role of Intimacy and Touch in Sleep45:01 - Natural Remedies for Sleep ImprovementResources Circadian Rhythms and Sleep Hygiene: https://www.sleepfoundation.org/circadian-rhythmJoin our Alive and Loving it Community find the loving support that you need to change, grow and heal This is more than a podcast, it’s a movement. A space to reignite your energy, find kindred spirits, align with your purpose, and step into a future of love, vitality, and limitless possibility. 🌟 Your kindred spirits are here! Visit www.aliveandlovingit.org for more resources, and follow us on Instagram @aliveandlovingitcommunity Please will you become an Alive Guardian to support and grow our Podcast?  It would mean the world to us if you could become an Alive Guardian to support us in our mission to bring empowering holistic healthcare messages to people far and wide. Click here to join Patreon as a Member (aliveandlovingitguardians.org) and choose a monthly donation level that is right for you. Guardian Patreon members will receive wonderful extra content as a big thank you from Rosy, Karen and the Go Deeper Team for helping to make our dedicated work sustainable.

This episode is a new opportunity to listen again to our inspiring guest Rowena Beaumont who is an esteemed member of our Go Deeper Team. To learn more about her services please go t the Go Deeper Page on our website www.aliveandlovingit.org/go-deeper . And those of you who are our Guardian Patreon Members will also have access to a special gift from her on the Patreon Members pages. Details of how to become a Guardian to support and grow our podcast are found at the end of these show notes. In this heart-opening episode, Karen and Rosy welcome healer and energy psychology practitioner Rowena Beaumont to explore the life-changing technique of EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) — also known as “tapping.” Together they dive into how emotional energy gets stuck in the body, how EFT releases grief, trauma, fear, and anxiety, and incredible healing stories from Rosy and Rowena’s clients, including cancer recovery and emotional peace at end of life. The episode highlights the way hope, presence, and self-forgiveness can open up the body’s natural capacity to heal. Rowena shares her unique approach, blending EFT with intuitive energy healing to help people process deep emotion and reconnect with themselves — even in the midst of crisis or serious illness. This episode is a moving reminder of the power of emotional release and the miracles that follow when we meet ourselves with compassion and presence. EFT is a simple, body-based technique that helps people release trapped emotional energy through tapping on meridian points. Releasing fear, grief, and trauma can create emotional peace — and even support physical healing. Our words and beliefs have a powerful impact on our wellbeing; shifting them can change our lives. Hope, presence, and belief in the body’s healing power can significantly alter the healing journey. End-of-life support with EFT brings peace, forgiveness, and profound acceptance. Emotional healing can ripple outward, transforming relationships and even reopening connections once thought lost. Take Aways EFT is a simple, body-based technique that helps people release trapped emotional energy through tapping on meridian points.Releasing fear, grief, and trauma can create emotional peace — and even support physical healing.Our words and beliefs have a powerful impact on our wellbeing; shifting them can change our lives.Hope, presence, and belief in the body’s healing power can significantly alter the healing journey.End-of-life support with EFT brings peace, forgiveness, and profound acceptance.Emotional healing can ripple outward, transforming relationships and even reopening connections once thought lost.Chapters 00:00 – Welcome and introduction to EFT.  03:00 – Rosy’s discovery of EFT and how it changed her practice.  05:20 – What is EFT? How it works on the body.  07:00 – Client-led tapping and releasing stored emotions.  08:00 – Rosy's personal healing journey with EFT.  10:00 – Combining EFT with energy healing.  11:45 – Client Story: "B" — Releasing childhood wounds, restoring mother-daughter connection.  14:25 – Client Story: "G" — Cancer recovery, emotional detox, reclaiming life.  18:10 – Client Story: "J" — A doctor’s journey from fear to peace and extended life.  22:20 – The power of hope and visualization.  26:30 – Client Story: "A" — Virtual healing during lockdown and sacred connection.  29:45 – Karen's personal experience using tapping at night for fear.  31:00 – EFT for phobias, anxiety, and scam-related fear.  31:45 – Supporting clients at end of life with EFT.  33:30 – The power of forgiveness and letting go before transition.  34:50 – Client Story: "D" — From emotional shutdown to light and connection.  36:00 – Final reflections and Rowena’s deep impact. Join our Alive and Loving it Community find the loving support that you need to change, grow and heal This is more than a podcast, it’s a movement. A space to reignite your energy, find kindred spirits, align with your purpose, and step into a future of love, vitality, and limitless possibility. 🌟 Your kindred spirits are here! Visit www.aliveandlovingit.org for more resources, and follow us on Instagram @aliveandlovingitcommunity Please will you become an Alive Guardian to support and grow our Podcast?  It would mean the world to us if you could become an Alive Guardian to support us in our mission to bring empowering holistic healthcare messages to people far and wide. Click here to join Patreon as a Member (aliveandlovingitguardians.org) and choose a monthly donation level that is right for you. Guardian Patreon members will receive wonderful extra content as a big thank you from Rosy, Karen and the Go Deeper Team for helping to make our dedicated work sustainable. If you would prefer to support us without joining Patreon, you can donate to us directly, ideally with a monthly standing order using these bank details: Alive and Loving It Monzo 3836253904-00-06

This episode is a new opportunity to listen again to our inspiring guest Leora Lightwoman who is an esteemed member of our Go Deeper Team. To learn more about her services please go t the Go Deeper Page on our website www.aliveandlovingit.org/go-deeper . And those of you who are our Guardian Patreon Members will also have access to a special gift from her on the Patreon Members pages. Details of how to become a Guardian to support and grow our podcast are found at the end of these show notes. In this conversation, Karen and Rosy explore Tantra and Neo-Tantra, including themes of intimacy, sexuality, and relational connection. These topics are discussed in a respectful, conscious, and grounded way, but we wanted to let you know in advance. This episode features a profound conversation with Leora Lightwoman, a leading UK teacher of Tantra and Neo-Tantra. Together, they explore the essence of Tantra, its evolution into Neo-Tantra, and the importance of connection, intimacy, trust, playfulness, and devotion in relationships. Leora shares her personal journey into Tantra, the significance of establishing beautiful boundaries, and how she supports couples through relational dynamics. The discussion also explores healing wounds in masculine and feminine energy, alongside real-life stories that demonstrate how these teachings can be applied in everyday life. This enlightening conversation offers listeners insight into deepening intimacy, strengthening relationships, and expanding pleasure and bliss through the principles of Tantra. Takeaways Tantra is rooted in non-duality, weaving together and expanding consciousness.Neo-Tantra blends traditional teachings with therapeutic approaches to deepen intimacy and support healthy relationships.Connection and intimacy are essential for fulfilling partnerships.Beautiful boundaries create safety and support healthy sexual experiences.Couples often face challenges when one partner is more eager than the other.Healing masculine and feminine wounds supports personal growth and deeper connection.Devotion is a core aspect of Tantra and can strengthen relationships.Establishing safety and clear parameters is vital for intimacy.Sexual connection begins with a simple “hello”—presence, attention, and playfulness matter.Real-life Tantra practices can create profound healing and transformation.Sound Bites “Tantra is about non-duality.”“If you miss the hello, the connection is gone.”“Devotion is at the heart of Tantra.”Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Tantra and Neo-Tantra 06:13 Leora’s Journey into Tantra 10:52 The Essence of Connection and Intimacy 14:46 Understanding Beautiful Boundaries 19:12 Couple Dynamics and Relationship Challenges 25:41 Healing Wounds in Masculine and Feminine Energy 32:20 The Role of Devotion in Tantra 35:42 Real-Life Applications and Healing StoriesFind Out More About Leora’s Work Website: diamondlighttantra.com On the official Diamond Light Tantra website you can find information about Leora’s practice, book online counselling sessions, or arrange an in-person retreat. These options are available for both individuals and couples. Additionally, you can sign up for Leora’s mailing list to receive news about promotions and events. Facebook: Diamond Light Tantra  At the Diamond Light Tantra Facebook page you can stay up-to-date on future events, podcast episodes I am featuring in, and other content related to my practice. YouTube: Diamond Light Tantra Courses Leora’s YouTube channel, Diamond Light Tantra Courses, is based around the practice of Tantra and relationship guidance. There she offers a range of educational videos for both people new to Tantra and those who wish to deepen their understanding of the subject. Join our Alive and Loving it Community find the loving support that you need to change, grow and heal This is more than a podcast, it’s a movement. A space to reignite your energy, find kindred spirits, align with your purpose, and step into a future of love, vitality, and limitless possibility. 🌟 Your kindred spirits are here! Visit www.aliveandlovingit.org for more resources, and follow us on Instagram @aliveandlovingitcommunity Please will you become an Alive Guardian to support and grow our Podcast?  It would mean the world to us if you could become an Alive Guardian to support us in our mission to bring empowering holistic healthcare messages to people far and wide. Click here to join Patreon as a Member (aliveandlovingitguardians.org) and choose a monthly donation level that is right for you. Guardian Patreon members will receive wonderful extra content as a big thank you from Rosy, Karen and the Go Deeper Team for helping to make our dedicated work sustainable.

This episode is a new opportunity to listen again to our inspiring guest  Elizabeth King who is an esteemed member of our Go Deeper Team. To learn more about her services please go t the Go Deeper Page on our website www.aliveandlovingit.org/go-deeper . And those of you who are our Guardian Patreon Members will also have access to a special gift from her on the Patreon Members pages. Details of how to become a Guardian to support and grow our podcast are found at the end of these show notes. What if your skin is trying to tell you something? In this fascinating conversation, Dr Rosy Daniel and Karen Mellers welcome Weleda skin expert and esthetician trainer Elizabeth King to explore the extraordinary relationship between skin, health, emotions and healing. Elizabeth shares her journey from a young aromatherapy enthusiast to becoming a pioneer in holistic skin therapy. Drawing on anthroposophic medicine and decades of experience, she explains why skin is far more than a surface to be treated, it is a living mirror of our inner world. Together, they explore how skin reflects our physical health, emotional wellbeing, stress levels, relationships, boundaries and even our sense of purpose. Through powerful client stories, Elizabeth reveals how skin conditions such as rosacea, acne and psoriasis can sometimes reflect deeper life challenges and emotional patterns. The conversation also explores the profound healing power of touch, the importance of trust and safety in skin healing, and how mindful, therapeutic facial treatments can calm the nervous system, support emotional wellbeing and reconnect us with ourselves. Whether you're struggling with a skin condition, interested in holistic health, or simply curious about the deeper wisdom of the body, this episode offers a refreshing and compassionate perspective on skincare and self-care. In This Episode You'll Discover Why skin is often described as a mirror of the psyche How emotions, hormones, digestion and stress can influence skin health The difference between working on the skin and working with the skin What rosacea, acne and other skin conditions may reveal about our lives How gentle facial touch helps regulate the nervous system Why trust and safety are essential for healing The anthroposophic approach to skin and wellbeing The healing role of rhythm, movement and presence How plant remedies are selected to support different skin conditions Why holistic skincare can be a gateway to deeper self-awareness and healing Memorable Quotes "The skin is constantly telling us a story." "Instead of working on the skin, it became about working with the skin." "The skin only heals when it feels trust and safety." "The skin is a facilitator, a mediator and a mirror." "This work is so far from being only about the face; it's a portal to the nervous system, the heart and the soul." Join our Alive and Loving it Community find the loving support that you need to change, grow and heal This is more than a podcast, it’s a movement. A space to reignite your energy, find kindred spirits, align with your purpose, and step into a future of love, vitality, and limitless possibility. 🌟 Your kindred spirits are here! Visit www.aliveandlovingit.org for more resources, and follow us on Instagram @aliveandlovingitcommunity Please will you become an Alive Guardian to support and grow our Podcast?  It would mean the world to us if you could become an Alive Guardian to support us in our mission to bring empowering holistic healthcare messages to people far and wide. Click here to join Patreon as a Member (aliveandlovingitguardians.org) and choose a monthly donation level that is right for you. Guardian Patreon members will receive wonderful extra content as a big thank you from Rosy, Karen and the Go Deeper Team for helping to make our dedicated work sustainable.

This episode is a new opportunity to listen again to our inspiring guest Jo Dall who is an esteemed member of our Go Deeper Team. To learn more about her services please go t the Go Deeper Page on our website www.aliveandlovingit.org/go-deeper . And those of you who are our Guardian Patreon Members will also have access to a special gift from her on the Patreon Members pages. Details of how to become a Guardian to support and grow our podcast are found at the end of these show notes. Jo Dall is a “soul sister” of Karen’s, having shared years of friendship, work, and personal growth together. Jo also worked with Rosy at Weleda and trained to become a Health Creation Mentor. Everything changed for Jo with the shock of her breast cancer diagnosis. This challenge pushed her to apply everything she had learned to herself and go deep inside to find her healing path. The deeper she went, the more she discovered her connection to Spirit and the profound knowing that she was held, loved, and guided. With this spiritual awareness, Jo’s life and purpose transformed completely. She moved away from a life of pressure, targets, and ambition, stepping into the role of a Spiritual Healer and Teacher, encouraged by her mentor Julie-Anne Hart. Jo shares her journey of spiritual transformation, emphasizing the importance of embracing one’s inner knowing and the deep peace that comes with spiritual alignment. Takeaways I’ve pushed and challenged myself hard all my life.I’ve been very good at it—probably too good for my health and wellbeing!I now have a new strength within me, an innate inner strength coming from my spiritual connection. I can just be in this space.When I’m in that aligned space, the right things happen naturally, without striving or struggle.Life and healing are much easier when I allow the right things to happen.Self-discovery is a journey, not a destination.Alignment brings ease and flow to life.Inner strength is about being rather than doing.Sound Bites “I always pushed before to be the best version of me.”“I have now got spiritual strength within me.”“I can just be in this space.”Chapters (00:01) Introduction & Sisterhood(01:49) A Life-Changing Diagnosis(03:17) An Enforced Pause & Grief(06:34) Discovering Inner Strength(10:33) Alignment & Flow(13:44) Connection to Spirit & Guides(17:23) New Pathways & Teachers(21:27) The Enough Button(24:55) Transformational Healing & Ancestral Patterns(27:14) Heart Rage & The Power of Change(31:21) Peace, Presence & Coming Home(33:43) Staying Aligned Amidst Chaos(35:34) Cycling Vietnam to Cambodia(38:24) First Steps to Spiritual Connection(40:14) Reflections, Gratitude & ClosingReferences Jo Dall’s website: www.transformationalhealing.co.ukJoin our Alive and Loving it Community find the loving support that you need to change, grow and heal This is more than a podcast, it’s a movement. A space to reignite your energy, find kindred spirits, align with your purpose, and step into a future of love, vitality, and limitless possibility. 🌟 Your kindred spirits are here! Visit www.aliveandlovingit.org for more resources, and follow us on Instagram @aliveandlovingitcommunity Please will you become an Alive Guardian to support and grow our Podcast?  It would mean the world to us if you could become an Alive Guardian to support us in our mission to bring empowering holistic healthcare messages to people far and wide. Click here to join Patreon as a Member (aliveandlovingitguardians.org) and choose a monthly donation level that is right for you. Guardian Patreon members will receive wonderful extra content as a big thank you from Rosy, Karen and the Go Deeper Team for helping to make our dedicated work sustainable.

This episode is a new opportunity to listen again to our inspiring guest Amanda Brooks who is an esteemed member of our Go Deeper Team. To learn more about her services please go t the Go Deeper Page on our website www.aliveandlovingit.org/go-deeper . And those of you who are our Guardian Patreon Members will also have access to a special gift from her on the Patreon Members pages. Details of how to become a Guardian to support and grow our podcast are found at the end of these show notes. In this powerful conversation, Karen and Rosy talk with Amanda Brooks—an energy transformation practitioner, chiropractor, and kinesiologist—to explore her profound healing work as part of our Spiritual Connection theme. Together, they unpack what it means to live and work in alignment with the higher self, how to release energies that don’t belong to us, and the importance of spiritual hygiene in healing. Amanda shares her remarkable personal journey—from being a spiritually sensitive child, unsure of what she was feeling, to embracing her healing abilities as an adult and dedicating her life to transformational work. She offers deep insights into family and ancestral patterns that can keep us stuck, and how empowerment comes from releasing these patterns and transforming our energy. This episode shines a light on how to discern what’s truly ours, how to clear what isn’t, and how connecting with Spirit can free us into joy, vitality, and empowerment. Key Themes & Topics The Health Creation Principle of Spiritual ConnectionAmanda’s journey from childhood sensitivity to professional healerLearning to distinguish our own energy from others’The concept of energy transformation—releasing blockages and re-patterning the system as we connect to SourceAncestral trauma and how patterns are passed through generationsThe role of past life and soul memory in present-day healingSpiritual hygiene: daily practices to stay clear, grounded, and in high vibrationEmpowerment through activating self-healing rather than fixing othersChapters 0:00 – Welcome & Introduction 2:00 – Amanda’s early spiritual sensitivity 6:00 – From car accidents to chiropractic training 10:00 – Absorbing others’ energy and learning boundaries 12:00 – Becoming an Energy Transformation Practitioner 14:00 – Working with Higher Self and Divine Light 17:00 – Surrogate testing and permission in healing 20:00 – Listening to intuition and inner guidance 24:00 – Healing ancestral patterns and family trauma 28:00 – Past-life and soul memory healing 32:00 – Spiritual hygiene and daily practices 36:00 – Why now is the time to share spiritual truths 40:00 – Clouds on the soul and the importance of clearing 42:00 – Amanda’s Light Column practice & closing reflections References  Amanda Brooks – www.findyourinnerharmony.co.uk/about/amanda-brooksDr. Rosy Daniel – Health Creation Karen Mellers – A Fresh Idea Alive and Loving It Podcast – www.aliveandlovingit.org Weleda – Karen’s Advisor Page Join our Alive and Loving it Community find the loving support that you need to change, grow and heal This is more than a podcast, it’s a movement. A space to reignite your energy, find kindred spirits, align with your purpose, and step into a future of love, vitality, and limitless possibility. 🌟 Your kindred spirits are here! Visit www.aliveandlovingit.org for more resources, and follow us on Instagram Please will you become an Alive Guardian to support and grow our Podcast?  It would mean the world to us if you could become an Alive Guardian to support us in our mission to bring empowering holistic healthcare messages to people far and wide. Click here to join Patreon as a Member (aliveandlovingitguardians.org) and choose a monthly donation level that is right for you. Guardian Patreon members will receive wonderful extra content as a big thank you from Rosy, Karen and the Go Deeper Team for helping to make our dedicated work sustainable.

This episode is a new opportunity to listen again to our inspiring guest Dr Paula Petry who is an esteemed member of our Go Deeper Team. To learn more about her services please go t the Go Deeper Page on our website www.aliveandlovingit.org/go-deeper . And those of you who are our Guardian Patreon Members will also have access to a special gift from her on the Patreon Members pages. Details of how to become a Guardian to support and grow our podcast are found at the end of these show notes. Dr Paula Petry met Karen Mellers whilst travelling in the UK in search of new partnerships to open up her profound healing work with individuals and groups. Paula’s own exploration of the spiritual side of life started as a result of deep personal loss following the death of her daughter.  Whilst psychology was profoundly helpful at her time of greatest grief it did not answer the big questions. Where do we go when we die?  Will I see my daughter again? What do I need to learn from her death? This led her to a meeting with a medium which changed absolutely everything. She came to understand that we can use our inner eye to see beyond the veil of death and also into the deeper aspects of our psyche to understand and heal what is held there.   This took Paula into the academic study of consciousness, quantum physics, transpersonal psychology and spirituality and into her own development as a Shamanic Energy Healer.   She explains how this life of study and practice now informs her retreats and her newest approach called ‘Healing Waves’.   Key  topics  Paula Petry's journey from academia to shamanic healing The role of grief and loss in spiritual awakening Shamanic practices and the interconnected web of life The science and mystery of energy, quantum physics, and consciousness Healing retreats and the power of community for women  Sound bites  "Shadow work takes a lot of courage" "I became able to commune with my daughter" "I now know that life continues after death" Chapters  00:00 The Magical Meeting with Karen at Broughton Hall 03:55 The Journey of Loss and Discovery 09:51 Understanding Life After Death 16:05 The Intersection of Shamanism and Psychology 22:10 Creating Meaning Through Connection 27:12 The Sacred Contract of Life's Journey 28:40 Shamanic Insights: Healing Through the Invisible 31:10 Tracking Wounds: The Power of Storytelling 35:45 Empowerment Through Shamanic Work 37:09 Retreats: A Journey to Self-Discovery 42:11 Healing Waves: Connecting with the Invisible 45:53 Re-remembering Our Inner Power Join our Alive and Loving it Community find the loving support that you need to change, grow and heal This is more than a podcast, it’s a movement. A space to reignite your energy, find kindred spirits, align with your purpose, and step into a future of love, vitality, and limitless possibility. 🌟 Your kindred spirits are here! Visit www.aliveandlovingit.org for more resources, and follow us on Instagram Please will you become an Alive Guardian to support and grow our Podcast?  It would mean the world to us if you could become an Alive Guardian to support us in our mission to bring empowering holistic healthcare messages to people far and wide. Click here to join Patreon as a Member (aliveandlovingitguardians.org) and choose a monthly donation level that is right for you. Guardian Patreon members will receive wonderful extra content as a big thank you from Rosy, Karen and the Go Deeper Team for helping to make our dedicated work sustainable.

What if intimacy isn't something we find with another person but something we first discover within ourselves? In this beautiful Bonus episode, Rosy and Karen welcome back Neo Tantra teacher and relationship guide Leora Lightwoman for a conversation and  experiential process that gently invites us to slow down, become present and rediscover the pathways to authentic intimacy. Rather than simply talking about connection, Leora guides listeners through simple embodied practices that help calm the nervous system, soften fear and create the inner safety from which genuine intimacy can grow. Together they explore why so many of us long for closeness while simultaneously protecting ourselves from it, how old emotional wounds become entangled with sexuality, and why learning to say a wholehearted "No" is often the first step towards being able to say a wholehearted "Yes." This episode is an invitation to move beyond performance, expectation and pressure, and instead discover intimacy as a quality of presence, curiosity and deep self-acceptance. In this episode you'll discover: Why fear is one of the greatest barriers to intimacy How unresolved emotional needs can get in the way of our sexual relationships The difference between sexual connection and emotional connection Why slowing down is essential for creating safety and sensitivitySimple grounding exercises using touch, breath and awareness How boundaries create the foundation for desire The powerful connection between the jaw, pelvis and nervous system Why sound and silence both play important roles in intimacy The importance of welcoming ourselves exactly as we are How intimacy begins with the relationship we have with ourselves Whether you're single, in a relationship, or simply longing for deeper connection with yourself or others, this episode offers practical tools and profound wisdom that can transform the way you experience love, sexuality and belonging. About Leora Lightwoman Leora Lightwoman is an internationally respected teacher of Neo Tantra, embodiment and conscious relationships. For many years she has helped individuals and couples cultivate deeper intimacy through body awareness, nervous system regulation, emotional healing and authentic connection. Her work integrates mindfulness, somatic awareness and relational practice to help people move beyond fear and into greater aliveness, pleasure and presence.  Go Deeper with Leora Lightwoman Explore Leora’s work on our Go Deeper page at www.aliveandlovingit.org . Leora works with individuals and couples and is always ready to explore your needs and discover with you the bridges to your intimacy, fulfilment and loving connections.  Chapters 00:00 Creating a Safe Space for Connection 13:06 Exploring Intimacy and Connection 22:50 Overcoming Fear and Shame in Intimacy 39:43 The Power of Sound and Authenticity 49:55 Healing and Self-Love in Relationships Resources Peter Levine - Somatic Experiencing - https://traumahealing.org/about-us/ Connect With Us If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review and share it with someone who may benefit from a more holistic approach to aches and pains. To become a guardian of the podcast go to aliveandlovingitguardians.org ✨ Enjoy an exclusive 15% discount for our Alive and Loving It community with the code ALIVEPOD-15 at checkout. Discover more at cytoplan.co.uk Join our Alive and Loving it Community find the loving support that you need to change, grow and heal 🌟 Visit www.aliveandlovingit.org for more resources, and follow us on Instagram

Do you live with aches and pains, stiff joints, muscle tension, inflammation, arthritis, back pain or recurring injuries? In this fascinating episode of Alive and Loving It, Dr Rosy Daniel, Karen Mellers and integrative pharmacist Evelyn Liddell Davies explore why pain occurs, what it may be trying to tell us, and how we can support the body's natural healing processes. With nearly half of adults experiencing chronic pain at some point in their lives, this conversation offers practical wisdom, emotional insight and natural approaches to help you understand and manage pain more effectively. The team discusses the many different causes of pain, from injury and inflammation to poor posture, stress, autoimmune conditions and emotional overload. They explore the powerful connection between mind and body, the role of the nervous system, and why fear and anxiety can amplify painful symptoms. Karen shares her personal experience of living with scoliosis and chronic pain, revealing how understanding her body's messages has transformed her relationship with pain and recovery. In This Episode We Explore: Why pain is one of the body's most important communication systemsThe difference between acute pain and chronic painHow emotions, stress and fear can increase pain perceptionAutoimmune conditions and inflammatory painThe surprising connection between digestive health and painThe role of posture, movement and spinal healthWhy hydration matters for healthy fascia and musclesHeat versus cold therapy – knowing which to use and whenThe healing benefits of yoga, Pilates, Tai Chi and gentle movementArnica and other natural approaches for aches, bruising and muscle recoveryHow behavioural patterns can contribute to chronic tension and painThe importance of listening to your body's signals before symptoms escalateKey Takeaway Pain is not simply something to suppress. While pain relief has an important place, especially during acute episodes, long-term healing often begins when we become curious about what our pain is trying to tell us. By addressing inflammation, reducing stress, improving posture and movement, supporting digestive health and learning to regulate our nervous system, we can often reduce suffering and reclaim a greater sense of wellbeing. As Karen beautifully describes it, healing is often a process of "defrosting"—gently releasing the layers of tension, fear and protective patterns that our bodies have been holding for years. Resources Mentioned Weleda’s Arnica preparations for bruising, muscle aches and recovery – you can get these via our website market place at www.aliveandlovingit.org/marketplace which helps to support the Podcast.Yoga, Tai Chi, Qigong and PilatesOsteopathy, chiropractic care and craniosacral therapyHomeopathy and integrative approaches to pain managementHydration and fascia healthMind-body approaches to healing chronic painConnect With Us If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review and share it with someone who may benefit from a more holistic approach to aches and pains. To become a guardian of the podcast go to aliveandlovingitguardians.org ✨ Enjoy an exclusive 15% discount for our Alive and Loving It community with the code ALIVEPOD-15 at checkout. Discover more at cytoplan.co.uk Join our Alive and Loving it Community find the loving support that you need to change, grow and heal 🌟 Visit www.aliveandlovingit.org for more resources, and follow us on Instagram