Episodios

  • Why Mental Health Needs More Than a Band-Aid with Jenny Rayner | Catalyst of Change Ep. 16
    Aug 12 2025

    Join host Alexia Cito in a deeply moving episode of Catalyst of Change as she welcomes Jenny Rayner—founder of The Lucy Foundation, grief alchemist, and advocate for youth mental health revolution. Discover how Jenny transformed the tragic loss of her 22-year-old daughter, Lucy, into a global movement that’s rewriting the narrative on invisible struggles and healing.

    In this heart-wrenching yet hopeful dialogue, Jenny shares:

    • The Masked Crisis: Why mental health “has no face”—and how young people, like Lucy, hide behind perfectionism, humor, or silence.
    • Grief as Fuel: Launching free counseling hubs for teens and a groundbreaking wellness center blending art, nature, and therapy to help youth find their unique “toolkit.”
    • A Mother’s Spiritual Awakening: The hauntingly beautiful bedside visit from Lucy that reshaped Jenny’s understanding of life, death, and forgiveness.
    • Action Over Ideation: Why “one step changes the trajectory”—and how to spot hidden cries for help in loved ones.
    • Radical Forgiveness: Why letting go of labels (and self-blame) is key to healing a generation drowning in stigma.

    From GP office failures to holistic healing sanctuaries, Jenny’s story proves that even the darkest grief can ignite systemic change. Tune in to learn how to see the unseen, turn pain into purpose, and build a world where no young person fights alone.

    New episodes streaming on all platforms.

    #MentalHealthRevolution #YouthEmpowerment #ForgivenessHeals #UnmaskingHope #GriefToAction #HolisticHealing #CatalystOfChange**

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  • From Bedridden to Unstoppable: Karen’s 90-Day Miracle | Catalyst of Change Ep. 15
    Aug 5 2025

    Join host Alexia Cito in a soul-stirring episode of Catalyst of Change as she sits down with Karen Bashford—trauma survivor, empowerment guide, and founder of the Stand in Your Power movement. Discover how Karen transformed decades of silent suffering into a global mission to help 5 million women heal their inner child, rewrite victimhood narratives, and reclaim their rightful place in the world.

    In this deeply personal yet practical conversation, Karen shares:

    • The Ripple Effect of Unhealed Trauma: How childhood neglect shaped her health, relationships, and self-perception—until one radical question cracked her armor.
    • Sacred Rebellion: Why saying “no” became her superpower and how boundary-setting rewired her nervous system (and abusive dynamics).
    • Inner Child Alchemy: A simple 3-step practice to comfort your wounded younger self and awaken unshakable self-trust.
    • Egyptian Desert Epiphany: How a solo journey with strangers redefined her relationship with men, safety, and her own intuition.
    • From Bedridden to Thriving: The client with MS who reclaimed her health, love life, and purpose in 90 days through soul-level healing.

    Karen dismantles the myth of “victimhood” and offers tools to turn pain into power, including reframing suffering as sacred fuel and taking radical ownership of your choices. Whether you’re recovering from people-pleasing, seeking post-trauma reinvention, or ready to stand boldly in your truth—this episode is your rallying cry.

    New episodes every Tuesday. Available wherever you listen.
    #ReclaimYourVoice #InnerChildHealing #SoulLevelEmpowerment #FromSurvivorToThriver #BoundariesAreFreedom #CatalystOfChange

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  • Microplastics to Megalegacy with Bram Peters & Marlous de Bordes | Catalyst of Change Ep. 14
    Jul 29 2025

    Join host Alexia Cito in an electrifying episode of Catalyst of Change as she sits down with Marloose and Braum—pioneers of Save Plastics and architects of the “new economy”—to explore how recycled plastic is rebuilding communities and rewriting the rules of sustainability. Discover how this visionary husband-and-wife duo transforms trash into bridges, homes, and hope while empowering marginalized youth from India to Iraqi refugee camps.

    In this eye-opening conversation, Marloose and Braum reveal:

    • The Plastic Paradox: How household waste becomes unbreakable homes—and why “ugly” plastic is their secret weapon against microplastics.
    • Education as Liberation: Their global crusade to train disabled youth as eco-entrepreneurs, turning polluted villages into hubs of dignity and innovation.
    • The “New Economy” Blueprint: Heart-led business models that blend profit, purpose, and planetary healing—and why “less is more” fuels their 35-year legacy.
    • From Netherlands to Iraq: Scaling their green plastic factories to refugee camps, proving sustainability thrives in crisis zones.

    Learn why they argue that true change starts not with abandoning plastic, but with reimagining its potential—and how “doing small things with great love” can spark a global ripple effect.

    Tune in and redefine what’s possible when waste becomes wonder. New episodes on all major platforms.

    #CircularEconomy #PlasticRevolution #SocialImpact #WinWinWin #SustainableBusiness #EduAction #CatalystOfChange

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  • From Self-Doubt to Founder with Lauren-Nicole | Catalyst of Change Ep. 13
    Jul 22 2025

    Host Alexia Cito welcomes Lauren-Nicole—visionary founder of London’s All & D Studios, curve editor, and advocate for radical self-acceptance—in a soul-baring episode about silencing societal noise to embrace your worth. Dive into Lauren’s transformative story of turning teenage insecurities into a thriving career that reimagines beauty standards and creative spaces.

    In this episode, Lauren shares:

    • How posing for a plus-size swimwear campaign at 18 shattered her "monster" of self-criticism.
    • Building thelndstudio: A sanctuary for creators that reflects her mission to redefine inclusivity in design.
    • The power of community: Overcoming isolation, suicidal ideation, and cyberbullying through therapy and honest connection.
    • Why "authenticity" isn’t a buzzword—it’s the key to dismantling outdated beauty myths.
    • Honoring her ancestors: How generational resilience fuels her fight for women’s creative and financial freedom.

    From battling industry gatekeepers to curating spaces where every body belongs, Lauren proves that confidence isn’t about fitting in—it’s about rewriting the rules.

    Tune in for a masterclass in turning doubt into daring. New episodes out weekly.

    #BodyConfidence #InclusiveSpaces #SelfBelief #CreativeEntrepreneur #MentalHealthMatters #LegacyBuilding #CatalystOfChange

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  • Soul Sanctuary: How to Build Communities That Heal with Dr. Aylin Doğan | Catalyst of Change Ep. 12
    Jul 15 2025

    Join host Alexia Cito for a soul-stirring episode of Catalyst of Change as she sits down with Dr. Aylin Doğan—author, PhD in performance studies, and founder of Soul Performance—to explore how ancient Daoist wisdom and modern narrative science unlock radical authenticity. Discover how Dr. Doğan’s groundbreaking method helps artists, healers, and seekers transform societal conditioning into soul-led power.

    In this revelatory dialogue, Dr. Doğan shares:

    • The "Soul Performance Method": Reclaiming your innate gifts by dismantling narratives of approval-seeking and fear.
    • Daoist Energy Alchemy: Activating the lower dantian for unshakable grounding and unleashing kundalini energy for creative flow.
    • Soul Narratives vs. Social Masks: Why your soul’s “negative information” holds the key to your highest purpose.
    • Building the New World: Dr. Doğan’s vision for the Soul Performance Hub—a Shoreditch sanctuary where artists, misfits, and marginalized voices rewrite cultural codes.
    • From Resistance to Radiance: Why manifesting your soul’s plan requires spiritual grit and daily performance practice.

    Dr. Doğan reveals how her own journey—from award-winning novelist to soul-healing pioneer—taught her that true power lies not in perfection, but in courageously embodying your “eternal soul story.”

    Tune in to ignite your soul’s light and join a movement where creativity, energy work, and radical inclusivity collide.

    New episodes available on all major platforms.

    #SoulAlchemy #EnergyRevolution #AuthenticLiving #DaoistWisdom #NarrativeHealing #CreativeEmpowerment #InclusiveCommunities #CatalystOfChange

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  • The Courage to Lead: Compassionate Change with Queen Nafisa | Catalyst of Change Ep. 11
    Jul 8 2025

    Join host Alexia Cito in an inspiring episode of Catalyst of Change as she speaks with global youth ambassador, beauty queen, and interfaith advocate Queen Nafisa—founder of the Ajura Foundation and a voice for women and girls worldwide. Discover how she transformed childhood tragedy into a force for global good, blending royal resolve, spiritual curiosity, and unshakable faith to rewrite stories of struggle into legacies of hope.

    In this raw, soul-stirring conversation, Queen Nafisa shares:

    • The Power of a Name: How embracing her royal lineage and beauty queen titles fueled her mission to lead with compassion.
    • Faith Beyond Borders: Her journey from a Muslim-Catholic upbringing to becoming an interfaith bridgebuilder—and why "God’s love flows through all faiths."
    • Orphaned to Empowered: Losing both parents by age 13, and how her mother’s legacy of charity inspired the Ajura Foundation’s global launch.
    • Surviving Systemic Barriers: The night she nearly joined the stripping industry—and the divine intervention that redirected her path.
    • Girls Rising: Why advocating for women’s leadership and youth employment isn’t optional—it’s survival. Learn her rallying cry: “Give a girl a chance to own her future!”

    From Nigerian villages to UK boardrooms, Queen Nafisa proves that true royalty isn’t about crowns—it’s about using your voice to uplift others. Tune in for a masterclass in turning pain into purpose, and faith into fearless action.

    New episodes drop weekly on all major platforms.


    #WomensEmpowerment #InterfaithHarmony #RoyalResilience #YouthAdvocacy #FaithInAction #LegacyBuilders #CatalystOfChange

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  • The Art of Dressing Your Soul: A Conversation with Anna Kiss | Catalyst of Change Ep. 10
    Jul 1 2025

    Join host Alexia Cito in an enchanting episode of Catalyst of Change as she sits down with Anna Kiss—visionary fashion artist, Burning Man icon, and founder of Anakiss—to explore how clothing becomes a portal to our most authentic selves. Discover how Anna transforms feathers, crystals, and reclaimed materials into wearable talismans that ignite joy, defiance, and radical self-love.

    In this luminous conversation, Anna shares:

    • From Survival to Sacred Craft: How a near-death experience in the Grand Canyon birthed her lifelong obsession with crystals and life’s fleeting beauty.
    • Burning Man as a Creative Crucible: Why festival culture became her runway for reinvention and the spark for her artisanal empire.
    • Slow Fashion Sorcery: The ritual of hand-sewing intention into every piece, and why sustainability is an act of rebellion against fast fashion’s soul-loss.
    • Imperfection as Alchemy: How embracing "flawed" first creations built a global community of fairy-goddess rebels.
    • Dressing Your Higher Self: Practical ways to weaponize wardrobe choices as daily rituals of empowerment.

    Anna’s story proves that fashion isn’t vanity—it’s a vibrational language. Learn how to stitch your heart’s whispers into every outfit and turn life’s ordinary moments into ceremonies of wonder.

    Tune in and awaken your inner artisan. New episodes available on all major platforms.

    #SustainableFashion #WearableArt #BurningManMagic #HeartLedLiving #JoyfulCreation #ImperfectlyPerfect #CatalystOfChange

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  • Can Women Save the World? Dr. Justina Mutale | Catalyst of Change Ep. 9
    Jun 24 2025

    Join host Alexia Cito in an electrifying episode of Catalyst of Change as she dialogues with Dr. Justina Mutale—founder of the Justina Mutale Foundation, global gender equality advocate, and author of The Art of Iconic Leadership. Discover how Dr. Mutale’s Zambian roots, UN diplomacy, and Ubuntu philosophy fuel her mission to dismantle systemic barriers and reimagine power for a balanced world.

    In this eye-opening exchange, Dr. Mutale unpacks:

    • The 134-Year Gap: Why gender equality remains elusive—and how education for girls can accelerate progress.
    • Rwanda’s Blueprint: How a nation rebuilt by women became Africa’s fastest-growing economy (64% female parliamentarians!).
    • Ubuntu in Action: Lessons from ancestral wisdom: “I am because we are” and why collective success trumps individual wins.
    • The 50/50 Imperative: Why equal leadership isn’t a “women’s issue”—it’s humanity’s greatest untapped resource.

    From UN boardrooms to grassroots classrooms, Dr. Mutale reveals how iconic leaders turn scars into strategy, nurture emotional intelligence, and rewrite the rules of power. Walk away armed with tools to challenge limiting narratives, amplify sisterhood, and join the global fight for equity.

    Tune in and redefine what leadership looks like. New episodes streaming on all platforms.

    #IconicLeadership #GenderEquality #Ubuntu #GirlsEducation #50FiftyPlanet #WomenInPower #CatalystOfChange


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