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In Focus: Thoughts vs Reality - Ep 129 Jan 15, 2020

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On this week's In Focus session, I discuss something that I often struggle with which is navigating between thoughts vs reality. For me, I can often get so caught up in my own thinking that it can be difficult to recognise the reality in any situation. So I want to share with you some of my thoughts and experiences with you.
If you enjoy the episode, please leave a review or comment. And be sure to share it with a friend who needs to hear this!
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Gabrielle Aplin: ADHD & Finding The Good In The Bad - Ep 128 Jan 10, 2020

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On this episode I’m joined by the amazing singer/songwriter Gabrielle Aplin, who has a brand new album ‘Dear Happy’ on the way but made her name on Youtube with a series of incredible covers and then provided the soundtrack to the infamous John Lewis Christmas advert in 2012.
Gabrielle has a truly amazing story as she’s struggled with ADHD through her life so we had a very deep chat about:
- How she manages and keeps on top of her ADHD
- What her mental health toolbox is
- How medication helps her
- The benefits of not having a plan
- And more
If there is someone you feel would benefit from hearing this conversation then please make sure you share it with a friend who would enjoy listening and really take something from it :)
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYbATPRc4EObXaajgdXFQ0g
Pre-order the album:
https://gabrielleaplin.ffm.to/dearhappy
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Design Your 2020 with Creative Rebels (Live) - Ep 127 Jan 07, 2020

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On this episode I’m joined by the Creative Rebels, David & Adam, from the live show I put on back in November.
I've held onto this episode because it's full of gems and inspiration and knew it would be the perfect way to kick start 2020!
During this conversation, we spoke about:
- Learning to say no
- Why success shouldn't be defined by finances
- Dealing with a lull
- Designing your own life
If there is someone you feel would benefit from hearing this conversation then please make sure you share it with a friend who would enjoy listening and really take something from it :)
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Travel Diary: Reykjavik - Ep 126 Jan 02, 2020

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At the beginning of December, I went over to Reykjavik in Iceland with my friends Adam, Tamer and Anton. This episode is about what we got up to, what we loved and our top tips if you plan in visiting the city!
More details below:
We booked flights and accommodation through Lucky Trip
We stayed at Thor Guesthouse - the staff were incredible and very friendly
Things we did:
Free walking tour, which happens every day at 11am
Hired a car to drive the Golden Circle (Thingvellier national park, Gullfoss Falls, Geysir)
Visited a geo-thermal swimming pool (Sundhöllin)
Went to the Secret Cellar Comedy Club
Booked a Northern Lights tour
Visited the Grotta lighthouse
Food and drink:
Iceland Street Food does amazing refillable soups
Hi Noodle for great Ramen
Joylato for amazing ice cream
Baejarins Beztu Pylsur for a world famous hot dog
Olverk for nice pizza (on the Golden Circle)
Iceland Craft Bar for lots of local beers & to try the fermented shark
Kaffi Mokka for nice coffee
Babalu coffee for the Star Wars toilet!
Koffinn bar for great Latin music
Top tips!
Hire a car to do the Golden Circle (we used rentalcar.com to get a good deal and insured through icarhireinsurance)
Use Aurora app to track Northern Lights
The walking tour is a great way to learn about the city
Check out Nomadic Matt's s website for more amazing tips, we did a lot of research on there
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Biggest Lessons & Learnings from 2019 | The Corner - Ep 125 Dec 27, 2019

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On this episode of the corner I am joined by two of my good friends Nish and Joe, who have both gone through big changes in their lives this year so I wanted to get together with them and share our learnings from 2019.
This is a brand new feature within the podcast called ‘The Corner’ because this is the corner of the podcast where I’ll sit down with two other guests and have a open and honest discussion about a variety of topics.
During this conversation, we spoke about:
- Setting yourself small achievable goals
- Why things change when you pursue good emotions
- Finding clarity
- And Why your learnings are always bigger than any regret
If there is someone you feel would benefit from hearing this conversation then please make sure you share it with a friend who would enjoy listening and really take something from it :)
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Jerome Flynn: Opening Up Your Heart To The Wholeness Of Life - Ep 124 Dec 19, 2019

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On this episode I’m joined by Jerome Flynn who is best known for his role in Game of Thrones as Bronn of the Blackwater and as one half of the musical group Robson & Jerome from the 90s.
But Jerome is also involved in a lot of environmental activism which is a huge part of the reason I wanted to get him on the podcast - one of the campaigns he’s currently working on is called ‘Farms Not Factories’ and is helping to educate us about the awful things that happen in the factory farming industry.
And although I would have loved to sit and talk about Game of Thrones for an hour, we actually had an incredible discussion about compassion and opening up your heart to the oneness of life as it’s very much a journey I’m going on right now in trying to figure out what more I can do to help with our environmental problems.
During this conversation, we spoke about:
- Why he took a 10 year break from showbiz- The routine he starts the day with- Changes we want to see in society- Comparisons between GOT and the environmental crisis
- Prioritising health & wellbeing and more
If there is someone you feel would benefit from hearing this conversation then please make sure you share it with a friend who would enjoy listening and really take something from it :)
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Twitter: @Jerome Flynn
Find out more about Farms Not Factories: https://farmsnotfactories.org/
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Sinead Harnett: Lessons In Love And Self Love - Ep 123 Dec 12, 2019

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On this episode I’m joined by a very good friend of mine and amazing singer/songwriter Sinead Harnett.
Sinead is one of my favourite people as were grew up in the same area of North London and I’ve been lucky enough to witness the growth through her career to where she is today. I love how she always brings such good open energy to her music.
During this conversation, we spoke about:- Her experience on tour in America- Building up your own confidence- Both of our lessons in love- Why self love is so important
If there is someone you feel would benefit from hearing this conversation then please make sure you share it with a friend who would enjoy listening and really take something from it :)
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Follow Sinead:
IG: @sineadharnett
Twitter: @sineadharnett
Listen to the album: https://open.spotify.com/album/17MS1oITaC8VbYmtpXplMV
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Push Through With Determination | Short - Ep 122 Dec 10, 2019

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Dreamer's Disease Short is a new feature in the podcast where I will share a short clip from a previous interview. This will either be some food for thought or a moment of inspiration.
On this week's Short we hear from Zach Washington Young of episode 46. Zach was involved in a horrific accident which left him paralysed from the hips down and told by medical experts that he’d never walk again. But Zach pushed through with determination and began taking small steps with the help of intense physiotherapy. In April 2018, Zach became the first person to finish the London marathon on foot after having suffered from a severed spinal cord. In the clip, Zach discusses his accident and injury in depth and explains how he pushed himself to defy the odds.
Listen to the full conversation: http://thedreamersdisease.co.uk/zach-washington-young-making-impossible-possible-episode-46
If you enjoy the episode, please leave a review or comment. And be sure to share it with a friend who needs to hear this!
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In Focus: Lifestyle Changes - Ep 121 Dec 05, 2019

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On this week's In Focus session I discuss some of the lifestyle changes I've made in the past 12 months. As well as my regular exercise and meditation routines I'm constantly trying out new things to help improve my overall physical and mental wellbeing.
If you enjoy the episode, please leave a review or comment. And be sure to share it with a friend who needs to hear this!
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Dealing With Emotions, Finding A Therapist & Love Languages | The Corner - Ep 120 Nov 28, 2019

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This is a brand new feature within the podcast called ‘The Corner’ because this is the corner of the podcast where I’ll sit down with two other guests and have an open and honest discussion about a variety of topics.
On this episode of The Corner I am joined by two awesome podcasters and content creators; Alex Reads & Ryan Nile to discuss:
- Dealing with Emotions- Discussing whether everyone should go to therapy
- How to find a therapist- Love languages- Creating boundaries for yourself
If there is someone you feel would benefit from hearing this conversation then please make sure you share it with a friend who would enjoy listening and really take something from it :)
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Follow Alex:
IG: @alexreads
Podcasts: Time To Talk & Mostly Lit
Follow Ryan:
IG: @ryan.nile.show
Podcasts: For The Creators & The Ryan Nile Show
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