Secrets For An Inspirational Life With Mimi Novic

In today’s episode I talk to Paul Kennedy who is a traveller, author and chef. Paul grew up in Northern Virginia where he studied hospitality management. After his education he departed to New York where he continued to establish himself in the restaurant world, while also pursuing his love of writing and photography. In 2018, with a backpack and some inspiration, Paul decided to change his life completely and took off to see the world. The inspiration clearly worked because he never returned. His journey of uncertainty found it’s purpose of exploring what the world has to offer. Paul is currently working on a cookbook about Vietnam’s food and culture that will be available in 2022. Besides authentic Vietnamese recipes, he hopes to do his part in peaking the readers’ interest in understanding the world and helping them have courage to change and explore new beginnings.

In today’s episode I talk to Jack W Gregory. Jack is an investigative journalist and film consultant. His life has been a rollercoaster from an early age where he had to fight for his survival. His unpredictable start led him to lead a life of crime, and finally he became a homeless addict. Yet he managed to turn his life around using his creative talents that he had hidden due to his long struggle with mental illness. Jack finally got clean from drugs in 2014 and began to change his life. In 2015 he became seriously ill, where he died for 4 minutes and developed brain damage through hypoxia. The trauma caused Jack to have a breakdown and this event changed him forever. Jack is also known as The Accidental Journalist and has a popular live webcast via Zoom and Facebook live in which he has interviewed people from all walks of life. He shares his story across the world in the hope to bring a positive change in people’s lives that have suffered and need lifting. Jack speaks frankly about his darkest moments and how eventually the power of faith and grace saved his very existence.

In today’s episode I talk to Siobhan Daniels who is a Journalist, Broadcaster & Pro-Age Campaigner. After suffering huge losses and living through a challenging dark chapter whilst in her 50’s, Siobhan decided to follow her dreams and made the decision to swap her every day existence for an adventurous nomadic life on the road. Siobhan retired from the BBC two years ago, after a 30 year career working as a Reporter, Presenter and Producer. During that time she overcame many challenges including working full time as a single mother. At nearly fifty, when her daughter went to university, Siobhan took a gap year from work and backpacked solo around the world. This trip changed her forever, and she began to develop her plan to one day travel the UK in a motorhome. By her mid-fifties she felt burnt out, whilst battling with menopause symptoms, she was also facing ageism and bullying at work, Siobhan knew she needed to find her escape plan. In 2019, aged sixty, she took early retirement, sold her belongings, bought a motorhome and embarked on her solo trip around Great Britain. For more info on Siobhan visit: https://www.shuvonshuvoff.co.uk/features

In today’s episode I welcome Ruth Humming Ford. Ruth is the founder of Soundhoppers as well as being a sound & music therapist and practitioner. She found that working with the voice and encouraging others to explore their creative sides and overcoming fear around self expression one the most important aspects of her work. Her life is immersed in music and she uses a number of healing modalities in multiple ways. She offers opportunities for people to explore themselves in various ways such as singing groups, dance explorations, shamanic trance and sound journeys. Ruth has many years of experience in group work for all ages and abilities and this has led to a deeper knowledge and trust in the power of vibration, to find the places where we may be stuck and release emotions, past stories and fear. Particularly through her continued work with the voice, Ruth has a way of encouraging even the most shy and reluctant singers to find their own path, to enjoy their own unique tones and share them without the pain and difficulty of old self-judgement patterns. We talk about the mystical, the beautiful and the secret of music and it’s ability to heal us on many levels.

In today’s episode I welcome Ian Watson. Ian is an author, educator and consultant who has worked in the field of well-being, self-healing and inner transformation since 1988. He has written several books, published articles and travelled extensively giving seminars, courses and retreats around the world. Ian became widely known as a speaker and writer in homeopathy, which he taught and practised until 2003. He co-founded The Lakeland College in 1993, and launched The Insight Space in 2013. Having studied and practiced a wide variety of psychological and emotional healing techniques, Ian’s work is now based upon a simple understanding of how the mind works known as the Three Principles,uncovered by the late Sydney Banks. Realising these principles via personal insight brings about rapid, gentle and sustainable change that transforms peoples’ lives from the inside out, reconnecting them to the source of their own innate wisdom and well-being. Ian shares this understanding with people from all walks of life including schoolchildren, health professionals and business leaders. Our conversation is a meaningful insight into the alchemy and mystery of our inner life. Ian talks about the ways in which we can confront the darkness that we often hide from, and yet by embracing ourselves completely, it is then that we are able to find the real way to live. More about Ian’s work can be found at: www.theinsightspace.com

In today’s episode I welcome Martial Arts Expert & Author Matt Stait. Matt is a well known figure in the personal and private security and self-defence world as well as being a leading author in this industry having published several books. He is a multiple blackbelt, world champion gold medallist that has taught in all the main shows in the UK. His life really reads like a book. Matt was the victim of abuse and bullying and dropped out of school. He lost his father to suicide and was diagnosed with PTSD as a teenager, through his exposure to violence. Yet he has managed to reach superb highs and gone on to achieve many notable successes such as being a world champion martial artist, a bodyguard, a best-selling author and social media specialist. Matt’s journey towards his goals and success, has been a difficult one to endure, whether that be professionally or in his personal life. He talks frankly about the treacherous and often dark paths that led to his ultimate self realisation and to a place within that he finally found peace with. A man of many stories which show that no matter what your childhood and past scars are, with courage and discipline you can turn your life around.

In today’s episode I talk to Ayurvedic & Herbal Medicine Expert Dr Ashish Paul. Dr Ashish Paul is an Ayurvedic Physician and a Medical Herbalist. She has been practicing Ayurveda for over 25 years and Herbal Medicine for 17 years. Ashish is a fertility specialist that provides medical treatment at her clinic in London. She specialises in Ayurvedic therapies through which she supports patients' health on all levels, physical, mental, emotional and spiritual. Ashish helps couple’s on their journey of parenthood by improving their fertility with ancient Ayurvedic Medicine and Western Herbal Medicine. She utilises various techniques such as meditation and yoga to achieve the desired outcome for her patients. These therapies work with the natural rhythm of the body, treat the cause of a problem and have less adverse effects. Her aim is to bring awareness to the holistic benefits of Ayurveda and western herbal medicine. Ashish passionately speaks about protecting women’s health before and after having children. She educates people about the preventative methods to reduce the risk of diseases and live a healthy life. Ashish discusses the life force within and how it affects the world around us. We talk about the vibration of the energetic fields that enhance our wellbeing and various fertility hints for couples that are trying to conceive amongst other heathy ideas and wisdom for a more meaningful approach to inner balance.

In today’s episode I welcome Tim Arnold. Tim is a Singer songwriter, film-maker, composer, social activist and founder of Save Soho. Tim began his career as leader of 90’s British art rock band Jocasta. As a solo artist, he has self-released 23 albums. He scored music for Iggy Pop’s film, Blood Orange (Iggy noted in NME that Tim’s music reminded him of David Bowie). Tim has been mentored by Bowie mentor Lindsay Kemp which resulted in their collaborative multimedia project ‘What Love Would Want’. He is widely recognised as the first songwriter to write and release a concept album about London’s Soho district, 2015’s The Soho Hobo (BBC London Album of The Year).  The project led him to create ‘Save Soho’ – a coalition of performers including Stephen Fry and Benedict Cumberbatch, that campaign for Soho’s historic role as a national platform for the performing arts. Tim performs and speaks internationally gracing major stages, institutions and festivals and is an ambassador for international mental health organization The Creative Well. Tim shares his life story, from his unusual, yet character building childhood, to his many transformational quests throughout his personal journey. He is someone who stands up for his principles and tries to make the world a better place through his compassion and deep sense of integrity. For more info on Tim Arnold visit his website https://timarnold.co.uk Secrets For An Inspirational Life is in the Top 10 UK Inspirational Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/uk_inspirational_podcasts/

In today's episode I talk about how in recent times there is a rise of cruelty towards our own self and how we have lost the ability to live with true purpose. If we are not gentle and respectful with our own mind, body and soul then how can we ever find our reason for living the best life and sharing that gift of our unique and wonderful presence with others. https://blog.feedspot.com/uk_inspirational_podcasts/

In today’s episode I talk to Elizabeth De Vries. Elizabeth is an Astrologer, Horse Whisperer & Artist. As a child, Elizabeth spent countless hours in nature. Her deep love of animals, especially horses, and the time she spent alone wandering in forests or near lakes brought forth deep intuitive gifts as an animal communicator and healer. From early childhood, Elizabeth had visionary experiences that brought her into mystical worlds. In her early twenties she packed her bags and moved to the west coast of British Columbia where she backpacked and rode through the glorious mountain terrain. Her passion for horses deepened. Her skills helped many unmanageable horses become champions. Her work as a renowned horse whisperer, and her affinity for nature deepened and expanded. As a healer she became a Dual Master in the Practices of Reiki. In addition she has served as a spiritual counselor, spiritual astrologer, medium and energetic healer to clients world-wide, as well as presenting seminars all over the US. For 18 years Elizabeth wrote the well known Astrology column for Venice Arts at the Entertainment magazine. We talk about the intricacies of the mysterious realms that are contained within all our lives and yet we have forgotten how to enter them. Elizabeth opens the secret doors of the unseen and invites us to discover the mystical. https://blog.feedspot.com/uk_inspirational_podcasts/