Things I Wish I’d Known with Rachael Welford

**TRIGGER WARNING - SEXUALITY** On this episode of Things I Wish I'd Known, Rachael welcomes Anne-Marie Zanzal, to delve into the journey of coming out later in life. Together we'll explore Anne-Marie's journey of self-discovery and acceptance. Growing up in a conservative, religious household, she shares how it took her 50 years to find her true self as a later-in-life lesbian. From growing up with strict rules about sex and marriage and the fear of the AIDS epidemic in the 80s to realising her own sexuality, we talk about finding a supportive community, embracing diversity, and the importance of mental health. Rachael also shares a special offer for the celebration of Happy Habits Club's third birthday! This is not to be missed. ABOUT THE SHOW: Things I Wish I'd Known is a podcast that aims to create positive change in your life through conversation, with new episodes released every Wednesday. Host Rachael shares her knowledge, emotions, and laughs, covering everything from mental health, suicide, and spirituality to makeup and skincare. With each episode, Rachael and her guests offer practical advice to help you master your mental health and fall back in love with yourself. Join the conversation by tagging @thingsiwishidknownpod on Instagram and Facebook. For more information on Rachael, visit her website. Listen and follow on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, or visit https://thingsiwishidknown.co.uk for all links. WORK WITH RACHAEL: Corporate wellbeing training on stress and burnout https://www.rachaelwelford.com/work-with-me-2 1:1 EFT Therapy work https://www.rachaelwelford.com/work Join Happy Habits Club https://www.rachaelwelford.com/happyhabitsclub ABOUT ANNE MARIE ZANZAL Anne-Marie Zanzal is a graduate of Yale Divinity School, an ordained minister, bereavement counselor, coming out and business coach, conversationalist, spiritual wanderer, later-in-life lesbian and change maker. Anne-Marie Zanzal Coaching offers two programs: Lotus Group Coaching is for cis, trans and nonbinary folks coming out later in life to the LGBTQIA+ community. Purposeful Empowerment is for the beginning online professional looking for clarity, visibility, branding and worth valuing. anne-marie@annemariezanzal.com USEFUL LINKS: If you're struggling with mental health, reach out to these amazing charities for help: https://www.stonewall.org.uk/https://www.blackmindsmatteruk.com/https://www.addaction.org.uk/https://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/https://www.samaritans.org/https://www.anxietyuk.org.uk

On this episode of Things I Wish I'd Known, our host dives into the topic of trust and navigating major life changes. Rachael, shares her personal experience with trusting the process and using affirmations to cope with difficult changes, including the challenges of long COVID and her own recent experience of leaving London after 17 years. Listeners will gain valuable insights on building trust in oneself and the universe, as well as how to cultivate patience and reframe setbacks as opportunities. We want to know who you are and who you want to hear on the podcast... complete the short survey here for a shout-out on the show! https://forms.gle/NpSNBrLzActfrUhq5 ABOUT THE SHOW: Things I Wish I'd Known is a podcast that aims to create positive change in your life through conversation, with new episodes released every Wednesday. Host Rachael shares her knowledge, emotions, and laughs, covering everything from mental health, suicide, and spirituality to makeup and skincare. With each episode, Rachael and her guests offer practical advice to help you master your mental health and fall back in love with yourself. Join the conversation by tagging @thingsiwishidknownpod on Instagram and Facebook. For more information on Rachael, visit her website. Listen and follow on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, or visit https://thingsiwishidknown.co.uk for all links. WORK WITH RACHAEL: Corporate wellbeing training on stress and burnout https://www.rachaelwelford.com/work-with-me-2 1:1 EFT Therapy work https://www.rachaelwelford.com/work Join Happy Habits Club https://www.rachaelwelford.com/happyhabitsclub USEFUL LINKS: If you're struggling with mental health, reach out to these amazing charities for help: https://www.blackmindsmatteruk.com/https://www.addaction.org.uk/https://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/https://www.samaritans.org/https://www.anxietyuk.org.uk

On this episode of Things I Wish I'd Known, host Rachael Welford sits down with trauma expert and Reiki master Michelle Agopsowicz to discuss the often misunderstood nature of trauma. Michelle emphasises that not all trauma is caused by one big event, but can instead be a cumulative effect of different smaller experiences throughout life. The two discuss the different ways in which trauma can manifest in a person's life, from the physical to the emotional. They also delve into the concept of forgiveness and how it can be misunderstood. Michelle shares her unique approach to healing trauma, which combines traditional counselling with mindfulness techniques and other tools she has developed over time. They discuss the various responses to threats, the importance of accepting the body's response, and the need to destigmatise trauma by acknowledging it as something that happened but can be healed. ABOUT THE SHOW: Things I Wish I'd Known is a podcast that aims to create positive change in your life through conversation, with new episodes released every Wednesday. Host Rachael shares her knowledge, emotions, and laughs, covering everything from mental health, suicide, and spirituality to makeup and skincare. With each episode, Rachael and her guests offer practical advice to help you master your mental health and fall back in love with yourself. Join the conversation by tagging @thingsiwishidknownpod on Instagram and Facebook. For more information on Rachael, visit her website. Listen and follow on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, or visit https://thingsiwishidknown.co.uk for all links. WORK WITH RACHAEL: Corporate wellbeing training on stress and burnout https://www.rachaelwelford.com/work-with-me-2 1:1 EFT Therapy work https://www.rachaelwelford.com/work Join Happy Habits Club https://www.rachaelwelford.com/happyhabitsclub ABOUT MICHELLE AGOPSOWICZ Michelle Agopsowicz has a Masters in Social Work, a Bachelors in Disability Studies and is a Reiki Master. Michelle offers counselling and education opportunities from a holistic, trauma informed perspective. She aims to create wellness and balance through the integration of traditional counselling and mindfulness techniques. This approach has developed through her own journey of having an autoimmune condition, trauma, and anxiety. She offers practices and discussions that can guide us to live a more fulfilled and authentic experience with self compassion. She believes strongly that trauma is a universal human experience that affects the body, mind, and spirit. She believes that addressing our suffering leads to a journey that is beautiful, painful and ultimately reconstructs our fundamental meaning of compassion, humanity and our place in the world. https://linktr.ee/illuminatedpathcounselling www.illuminatedpathcounselling.com USEFUL LINKS: If you're struggling with mental health, reach out to these amazing charities for help: https://www.blackmindsmatteruk.com/https://www.addaction.org.uk/https://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/https://www.samaritans.org/https://www.anxietyuk.org.uk

In this week's episode, Rachael chats with Lisa McHargue, a former teacher and digital organisation expert, about the importance of decluttering and organising your digital life. Lisa shares practical tips and a step-by-step plan to help you streamline your digital spaces and save time and energy, emphasizing the connection between digital organisation and better mental health, and urging us to value people for who they are, not what they have. Join us as we uncover the secrets to digital decluttering and, most importantly, staying on top and maintaining that new system. Get ready for a transformative conversation that will inspire you to take control of your downloads folder and digital clutter and enhance your well-being. ABOUT THE SHOW: Things I Wish I'd Known is a podcast that aims to create positive change in your life through conversation, with new episodes released every Wednesday. Host Rachael shares her knowledge, emotions, and laughs, covering everything from mental health, suicide, and spirituality to makeup and skincare. With each episode, Rachael and her guests offer practical advice to help you master your mental health and fall back in love with yourself. Join the conversation by tagging @thingsiwishidknownpod on Instagram and Facebook. For more information on Rachael, visit her website. Listen and follow on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, or visit https://thingsiwishidknown.co.uk for all links. WORK WITH RACHAEL: Corporate wellbeing training on stress and burnout https://www.rachaelwelford.com/work-with-me-2 1:1 EFT Therapy work https://www.rachaelwelford.com/work Join Happy Habits Club https://www.rachaelwelford.com/happyhabitsclub ABOUT LISA MCHARGUE Lisa McHargue is a former high school Spanish teacher turned digital organizer. Since 2020 she’s been helping online business owners take control of their digital chaos and create systems to keep the backend of their businesses organized so they can focus their time on doing what they love instead of swearing at Google Drive. When she's not geeking out about digital organization or minimalism, she's probably hanging out with her family or pretending to be a contestant on The Great British Baking Show. Website: https://lisamch.com IG: https://instagram.com/lisajmch USEFUL LINKS: If you're struggling with mental health, reach out to these amazing charities for help: https://www.blackmindsmatteruk.com/https://www.addaction.org.uk/https://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/https://www.samaritans.org/https://www.anxietyuk.org.uk

In this episode of Things I Wish I'd Known, Rachael talks with Anaurada about the importance of intentional learning and nourishing marginalised communities without replicating colonial structures. We dive into our personal experiences with managing mental health, the challenges of discussing sensitive topics, breaking out of echo chambers, and uncovering unconscious bias. Additionally, we explore how colonialism impacted the world, specifically the dance world, and the importance of centring diverse stories and lineages when we look at race and gender. Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion on questioning biases and avoiding harmful attitudes when we have open communication. ABOUT THE SHOW: Things I Wish I'd Known is a podcast that aims to create positive change in your life through conversation, with new episodes released every Wednesday. Host Rachael shares her knowledge, emotions, and laughs, covering everything from mental health, suicide, and spirituality to makeup and skincare. With each episode, Rachael and her guests offer practical advice to help you master your mental health and fall back in love with yourself. Join the conversation by tagging @thingsiwishidknownpod on Instagram and Facebook. For more information on Rachael, visit her website. Listen and follow on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, or visit https://thingsiwishidknown.co.uk for all links. WORK WITH RACHAEL: Corporate wellbeing training on stress and burnout https://www.rachaelwelford.com/work-with-me-2 1:1 EFT Therapy work https://www.rachaelwelford.com/work Join Happy Habits Club https://www.rachaelwelford.com/happyhabitsclub ABOUT ANURADHA KOWTHA: Anuradha is a neurodivergent, queer, Indian diasporic person who currently lives in greater London with their family. Anuradha's a speaker, catalyst, and the Chief Liberation Strategist at The Kowtha Constellation. Anuradha helps small business owners build ethical, accessible, and inclusive practices into their systems so they can sustainably grow their bottom line, do their work with more boldness, and improve customer and team retention. https://www.thekowthaconstellation.com/ USEFUL LINKS: If you're struggling with mental health, reach out to these amazing charities for help: https://www.blackmindsmatteruk.com/https://www.addaction.org.uk/https://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/https://www.samaritans.org/https://www.anxietyuk.org.uk

TRIGGER WARNING eating disorders. On this episode, Rachael speaks with Ana Velingard, a mindset and manifestation coach, about overcoming her eating disorder, facing self-doubt, and learning to build unwavering belief in yourself. Ana shares her personal journey of discovering self-love and starting a business to help others create unshakable mindsets to achieve their goals. The conversation delves into the power of affirmations and accountability to establish new habits and maintain balance in life. The episode ends with a discussion about the compound effect of small changes for achieving happiness in different areas of life, as well as the importance of creating a morning routine. Tune in for practical tips and insights on how to create the life you want. ABOUT THE SHOW: Things I Wish I'd Known is a podcast that aims to create positive change in your life through conversation, with new episodes released every Wednesday. Host Rachael shares her knowledge, emotions, and laughs, covering everything from mental health, suicide, and spirituality to makeup and skincare. With each episode, Rachael and her guests offer practical advice to help you master your mental health and fall back in love with yourself. Join the conversation by tagging @ on Instagram and Facebook. For more information on Rachael, visit her website. Listen and follow on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, or visit https://thingsiwishidknown.co.uk for all links. WORK WITH RACHAEL: Corporate wellbeing training on stress and burnout https://www.rachaelwelford.com/work-with-me-2 1:1 EFT Therapy work https://www.rachaelwelford.com/work Join Happy Habits Club https://www.rachaelwelford.com/happyhabitsclub ABOUT ANA: Ana is a mindset & manifestation coach and a co-founder of a peak performance company. She empowers people by helping them transform self-doubt into self-belief and take consistent action so they can achieve their goals. Her mission is to give people the tools and support they need to create the life they want. http://anamindsetmanifestor.com/ https://www.instagram.com/anamindsetmanifestor/ Free Gift - Personalized Affirmations Worksheet: https://anamindsetmanifestor.eo.page/affirmations USEFUL LINKS: If you're struggling with mental health, reach out to these amazing charities for help: https://www.addaction.org.uk/https://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/https://www.samaritans.org/https://www.anxietyuk.org.uk

On this episode Rachael dives into the topic of burnout and how it affects our mental and physical health with Anna Schaffner, an academic, author, and coach specialising in the fascinating subject of exhaustion. While new technologies have made our lives more comfortable in many ways, they have also generated new stressors. Email is a significant stressor for many of us, taking away from our actual jobs and creating psychosocial stressors that can lead to a lack of hope for the future. We discuss the various factors that can contribute to burnout and emphasise the importance of rest and self-care, as well as developing kinder self-narratives. Rachael shares her personal experience with burnout and offers advice on how to take small steps towards positive change, using the metaphor of a garden to illustrate the effort needed to improve our mental health. So, sit back, relax, and join us for an informative and inspiring conversation on preventing and overcoming burnout. ABOUT THE SHOW: Things I Wish I'd Known is a podcast that aims to create positive change in your life through conversation, with new episodes released every Wednesday. Host Rachael shares her knowledge, emotions, and laughs, covering everything from mental health, suicide, and spirituality to makeup and skincare. With each episode, Rachael and her guests offer practical advice to help you master your mental health and fall back in love with yourself. Join the conversation by tagging @ on Instagram and Facebook. For more information on Rachael, visit her website. Listen and follow on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, or visit https://thingsiwishidknown.co.uk for all links. WORK WITH RACHAEL: Corporate wellbeing training on stress and burnout 1:1 EFT Therapy work Join Happy Habits Club ABOUT ANNA: Join me in welcoming Anna Schaffner, an academic, author, and coach specialising in the fascinating subject of exhaustion. As a former Professor of Cultural History, Anna has authored notable works including Exhaustion: A History and The Art of Self-Improvement. Her writing has graced platforms like the Times Literary Supplement, Guardian, and Psychology Today, while her research has been discussed on BBC Radio 4 and featured in Vogue and National Geographic. With a passion for guiding individuals from exhaustion to vitality, Anna combines cutting-edge coaching techniques with ancient wisdom, integrating Stoic philosophy and radical acceptance practices. Don't miss her valuable insights on our podcast episode, as she illuminates our relationship with energy and rest. https://www.annakschaffner.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-katharina-schaffner-7b2119181/ USEFUL LINKS: If you're struggling with mental health, reach out to these amazing charities for help: https://www.addaction.org.uk/https://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/https://www.samaritans.org/https://www.anxietyuk.org.uk

In this episode, Rachael speaks with the founder of Mind Over Tech, Jonathan Garner, a seasoned web developer and UX designer. They discuss intentional tech use and how companies manipulate algorithms to grab your attention. They explore the negative impact of social media on people's lives, particularly young adults, and how to mitigate these effects. Jonathan shares his personal experience with technology and why he created the Digital Habit Lab, a deck of cards designed to help individuals improve their wellbeing, productivity, and creativity in the digital space. If you're looking for practical tips to develop healthier relationships with your phone, this episode can't be missed! ABOUT THE SHOW: Things I Wish I'd Known is a podcast that aims to create positive change in your life through conversation, with new episodes released every Wednesday. Host Rachael shares her knowledge, emotions, and laughs, covering everything from mental health, suicide, and spirituality to makeup and skincare. With each episode, Rachael and her guests offer practical advice to help you master your mental health and fall back in love with yourself. Join the conversation by tagging @ on Instagram and Facebook. For more information on Rachael, visit her website. Listen and follow on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, or visit https://thingsiwishidknown.co.uk for all links. WORK WITH RACHAEL: Corporate wellbeing training on stress and burnout 1:1 EFT Therapy work Join Happy Habits Club ABOUT JONATHAN: https://www.mindovertech.com/ Get the digital habit lab cards https://shop.mindovertech.com/products/digital-habit-lab/?utm_source=tiwik_podcast USEFUL LINKS: If you're struggling with mental health, reach out to these amazing charities for help: https://www.addaction.org.uk/https://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/https://www.samaritans.org/https://www.anxietyuk.org.uk

In this episode, Rachael interviews Claire Koryczan, a coach and strategist who helps leaders and HR professionals think creatively. They discuss the impact of AI on creativity, the power of curiosity, taking radical responsibility, and the importance of small habits. If you want to discover how to tap into your creativity, overcome fear, and achieve your goals, don't miss this inspiring conversation! ABOUT THE SHOW: Things I Wish I'd Known is a podcast that aims to create positive change in your life through conversation, with new episodes released every Wednesday. Host Rachael shares her knowledge, emotions, and laughs, covering everything from mental health, suicide, and spirituality to makeup and skincare. With each episode, Rachael and her guests offer practical advice to help you master your mental health and fall back in love with yourself. Join the conversation by tagging @ on Instagram and Facebook. For more information on Rachael, visit her website. Listen and follow on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, or visit https://thingsiwishidknown.co.uk for all links. WORK WITH RACHAEL: Corporate wellbeing training on stress and burnout 1:1 EFT Therapy work Join Happy Habits Club ABOUT CLAIRE: Connect with Claire on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/clairekory/ or check out her website https://imagine-beyond.co.uk/ FURTHER READING: http://ian-leslie.com/curious/ https://jamesclear.com/atomic-habits https://imagine-beyond.co.uk/are-you-a-curious-leader/ https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Cognitive_bias_codex_en.svg USEFUL LINKS: If you're struggling with mental health, reach out to these amazing charities for help: https://www.addaction.org.uk/https://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/https://www.samaritans.org/https://www.anxietyuk.org.uk

The Things I Wish I'd Known podcast returns after a long hiatus, and you will not believe why Rachael has been away. You could not make this stuff up! Rachael reveals that the podcast is returning with new weekly episodes and additional social channels, such as TikTok, Instagram, and a brand new YouTube channel, to create a community around the podcast so you the listeners can share your feedback and suggestions.

Welcome to TIWIK- Things I Wish I'd Known, Season 5! More deep conversations to inspire you to create positive change in your life. Liz is a Holistic Wellbeing Coach, Yoga Therapist for Stress & Anxiety & Head of Wellness at MoreYoga. After starting her career in the fast-paced world of luxury fashion at Vivienne Westwood & Net-A-Porter, Liz found Yoga after being diagnosed with Malignant Hypertension and Generalised Anxiety and left the Fashion Industry with the goal of helping people feel better holistically. She is a proud advocate for Mental Health Awareness and her writing and commentary has been featured in Time Out, Women’s Health, The Times, The Telegraph, Time & Leisure and more. https://www.elizabethjoywellbeing.com/ ----- Things I Wish I'd Known Podcast is brought to you by Rachael Welford - Women's Anxiety Coach and Therapist. For more information head to www.rachaelwelford.com or follow on Instagram www.instagram.com/rachael_welford If you liked this episode please like, comment, share and leave us a 5 star review. It really does help us reach more people and change more lives! Thanks for listening.

Welcome to TIWIK- Things I Wish I'd Known, Season 5! More deep conversations to inspire you to create positive change in your life. Based in Mexico, Zoë is an Intuitive Therapist and her practice is rooted in her intuition. With over 10 years of experience working as a remote therapist, she combines Psychotherapy & Energy Psychology, bridging the space between spirituality and psychology. Zoë has supported hundreds of clients to personally, professionally & spiritually develop by freeing themselves from issues like anxiety, addiction, depression, bereavement, unhealthy relationships & unhealed traumas. Clients include CEO's, leading professionals in spirituality & wellness, film, music, sports and creatives. Zoe's clients have included Soho House, Samphire Festival and Mind Body Bowl and has been featured in publications like Elle Magazine. https://www.zoeelizabeth.co/ ----- Things I Wish I'd Known Podcast is brought to you by Rachael Welford - Women's Anxiety Coach and Therapist. For more information head to www.rachaelwelford.com or follow on Instagram www.instagram.com/rachael_welford If you liked this episode please like, comment, share and leave us a 5-star review. It really does help us reach more people and change more lives! Thanks for listening.

Welcome to TIWIK- Things I Wish I'd Known, Season 5! More deep conversations to inspire you to create positive change in your life. Kavita is a transformation and embodiment coach on a mission to help people to get out of their heads, connect with their bodies and move forward in their lives through embodied decisions. She has a passion for her work because she knows what its like to be stuck. With a background in psychology, she went to Thailand to begin her initial 200 hour yoga teacher training. This process blew her mind and upon her return she immediately embarked on her Masters degree in Consciousness, Spirituality, and Transpersonal Psychology, five further yoga trainings, accredited coaching training, breathwork training, and has just completed her feminine embodiment coaching course. Her own transformational journey has been one of the most powerful aspects of the last seven years. Key points of this episode: - How Kavita took an unconventional path to embodiment - What embodiment is. - How you can be more embodied for an easier life. - How to slow the mind down by using the body. You can find out more about Kavita here www.kavitagolia.com ----- Things I Wish I'd Known Podcast is brought to you by Rachael Welford - Women's Anxiety Coach and Therapist. For more information head to www.rachaelwelford.com or follow on Instagram www.instagram.com/rachael_welford If you liked this episode please like, comment, share and leave us a 5 star review. It really does help us reach more people and change more lives! Thanks for listening.

Trigger warning: We discuss trauma, mental health issues & race in this episode. I have been wanting to speak to Tamu on this podcast for a hot minute and this week it happened! Tamu’s work is informed by her background of sixteen years in social work, somatic coach training, her love of behavioural neuroscience and polyvagal theory, positive psychology, spirituality and joy. Tamu combines these modalities to create a multifaceted body of work that helps her clients begin to tend to their needs, feel safe in their bodies, befriend themselves and begin to enjoy who they are. Key Points from the interview: Reach out to this extraordinary lady here: https://www.livethreesixty.com/ https://www.instagram.com/livethreesixty/ ------ ----- Things I Wish I'd Known Podcast is brought to you by Rachael Welford - Women's Anxiety Coach and Therapist. For more information head to www.rachaelwelford.com or follow on Instagram www.instagram.com/rachael_welford If you liked this episode please like, comment, share and leave us a 5 star review. It really does help us reach more people and change more lives! Thanks for listening.

Welcome to TIWIK- Things I Wish I'd Known, Season 5! More deep conversations to inspire you to create positive change in your life. *Trigger warning alcoholism & mental health As one of the UK’s most influential mental health advocates, he regularly speaks on BBC, ITV & Channel 5 news. Josh has also spoken in the House of Commons, contributed to mental health policy and even advised the scriptwriting team on Hollyoaks. He has run resilience workshops for village schools and global brands alike. Additionally, he is an ambassador for Nacoa – a national charity supporting people affected by a parent’s drinking. Key points from the interview: Reach out to Josh here: https://www.joshconnolly.co.uk/ Things I Wish I'd Known Podcast is brought to you by Rachael Welford - Women's Anxiety Coach and Therapist. For more information head to www.rachaelwelford.com or follow on Instagram www.instagram.com/rachael_welford If you liked this episode please like, comment, share and leave us a 5-star review. It really does help us reach more people and change more lives! Thanks for listening.

"Oh, you don't look ill" We have all heard this from time to time, and most of us half know that it's not the thing to say to someone suffering from an illness of some description. So let's break it down for you here in this fireside chat, and enjoy the uplifting story of Emma's albeit work in progress, amazing recovery and ongoing contribution after a brain injury. Key Points from the Interview: Listen to Emma's Inspiring Podcast here: www.thelongestbattle.co.uk ----- Things I Wish I'd Known Podcast is brought to you by Rachael Welford - Women's Anxiety Coach and Therapist. For more information head to www.rachaelwelford.com or follow on Instagram www.instagram.com/rachael_welford If you liked this episode please let, comment, share and leave us a 5 star review. It really does help us reach more people and change more lives! Thanks for listening.

EFT. Emotional Freedom Technique. Thought Field Therapy was accidentally discovered by Roger Callaghan and it evolved and was developed into EFT by Gary Craig. It looks crazy and off the wall, but practitioners were noticing how it could create almost instant relief and change within clients. Now, Dr Peta Stapleton takes it to the next level. Key Points From the Interview. Tap her Wisdom here: www.petastapleton.com ----- Things I Wish I'd Known Podcast is brought to you by Rachael Welford - Women's Anxiety Coach and Therapist. For more information head to www.rachaelwelford.com or follow on Instagram www.instagram.com/rachael_welford If you liked this episode please let, comment, share and leave us a 5 star review. It really does help us reach more people and change more lives! Thanks for listening.

** CONTAINS FRANK DISCUSSION OF BIPOLAR DISORDER, SUICIDE AND RECREATIONAL DRUGS THAT MAY BE TRIGGERING** Bipolar. Most of us have heard the word, but not all of us have experienced it. Welcome to a frank, spirited and funny discussion with the conditions articulated from personal and present experience - learn more about it, and how to understand someone who suffers from it better. Key points from the interview: How Ceri found freedom and manages her condition. A perversely funny reason that Bipolar is hard to diagnose. How the brain needs love and care, just like any other vital organ. Incredible creativity side by side with this misunderstood condition. How medication is important - some of the time. Reach out to Ceri here: https://www.instagram.com/_bipolarme https://www.instagram.com/poptypingproductions https://www.facebook.com/nodramanannies ----- Things I Wish I'd Known Podcast is brought to you by Rachael Welford - Women's Anxiety Coach and Therapist. For more information head to www.rachaelwelford.com or follow on Instagram www.instagram.com/rachael_welford If you liked this episode please let, comment, share and leave us a 5 star review. It really does help us reach more people and change more lives! Thanks for listening.

Trigger warning: This podcast has mentions OCD, CPTSD, parental death, childhood illness and hospitalisation, pandemic and mental health. When you think of hypnosis, what do you think of? People clucking like a chicken on a stage with all their mates laughing at them? Me too! But not after this fascinating chat with Shauna. Oh no, this Woman will teach you how to make your mind work for you, not against you. That when you tap into what you appreciate about yourself and learn the art of the Wishcraft, you really can turn wishes into actions and make them a reality. We talk about how Shauna went from being burnt out working in the fashion and publishing industry to finding more meaning and purpose in her life through hypnosis and self-directed neuroplasticity. How through tapping into and reclaiming our childlike states we can use fantasy and imagination to transcend difficult experiences and build a better future for us all. Key points from the conversation: Shauna Cummins is a certified Clinical Hypnosis Practitioner with a private practice in New York, author of Wishcraft (2021), holder of ceremonies, multi-disciplinary artist and founder of Divine Feminine School of Hypnosis and Mind Massage Hotline. She is the resident event hypnotist at The Four Seasons Hotel New York Downton and regularly teaches workshops and conducts ceremonies in NYC and abroad. She also creates hypnotic sound art and installations. Her work has been featured at various wellbeing centres, galleries, events and publications across the globe. The method she developed and works with is called Wishcraft™. Wishcraft is self-hypnosis that teaches the art of well-wishing as a practice for changing thought patterns and beliefs, turning wishes into action. She currently lives in the woods in a magical healing house with three wishing wells in upstate New York. Reach out to Shauna here: https://www.shaunacummins.com/ Grab a copy of Wishcraft here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=shauna+cummins&ref=nb_sb_noss ----- Things I Wish I'd Known Podcast is brought to you by Rachael Welford - Women's Anxiety Coach and Therapist. For more information head to www.rachaelwelford.com or follow on Instagram www.instagram.com/rachael_welford If you liked this episode please let, comment, share and leave us a 5 star review. It really does help us reach more people and change more lives! Thanks for listening.

Trigger warning: This episode discusses being a child/ teenage parent, mental health and sexuality. Some enlightened teachers say we have male AND female energy within us. Let's unpick it in a fascinating fireside chat. Key points from the interview. Reach out to Gina and enjoy her offerings here: https://www.thegoddesswithin.org/ Weekly Room in Clubhouse - https://fb.me/e/17M4l01eW Weekly Workshop in Zoom - https://fb.me/e/3CTzQIwKt The Goddess Within Divinity Weekend Retreat - https://fb.me/e/1m1sWbaE9 ----- Things I Wish I'd Known Podcast is brought to you by Rachael Welford - Women's Anxiety Coach and Therapist. For more information head to www.rachaelwelford.com or follow on Instagram www.instagram.com/rachael_welford If you liked this episode please let, comment, share and leave us a 5 star review. It really does help us reach more people and change more lives! Thanks for listening.