On the latest episode of the Chit Chat podcast, I had the pleasure of conversing with my dear friend, Charly Bourne. Charly shared insights about her work in sustainable horticulture at RHS Bridgewater and emphasized the importance of individual efforts towards a sustainable lifestyle for a better tomorrow.

We delved into the topic of climate change and the responsibility we hold as a society to make positive changes for a brighter future. Our conversation then shifted to our personal journeys with mental health and how understanding the workings of our mind has contributed to a more positive outlook on life.

I hope you find this episode as enjoyable to listen to as I did to have.

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I had a beautiful conversation with Pablo Meccano. A coach, and writer, with a depth of insight on how we are always present in the moment and how life can be exceptionally wonderful when we experience it from this space. Pablo shared some of his personal health challenges and how he is helping his body to heal from a diagnosis of prostate cancer. I felt humbled by the way Pablo approaches his experience of cancer as a portal to understanding himself and his spiritual life more deeply and how by using "nature's pharmacy" and psychedelics he is offsetting the side effects of powerful, yet damaging Western medicines. We also discussed our shared appreciation of playing the bass guitar and his love for writing science fiction stories. I hope that you enjoy this episode. Music credit: Something Elated by Broke For Free | https://www.brokeforfree.com/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons CC BY 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

I had an inspiring conversation with my lovely friend, Phil McManus, for this episode of the Chit Chat Podcast.

Phil is the North East Regional Coordinator in the Captain Paul Watson Foundation UK (formally Sea Shepherd UK). The foundation works to support marine wildlife conservation and engage in various tasks to save our oceans from being exploited and protect the animals who need the sea as their home.

We discussed the kind of work he does with the foundation and explored his perspective on animal activism, veganism and environmentalism.

He also shared some ideas on how people can make small changes that would positively impact the environment and animal welfare.

If you are interested in volunteering with the Captain Paul Watson Foundation you can find out more on their website - https://www.paulwatsonfoundation.org/

Alternatively, you can reach out to Phil directly by emailing him at northeast@cpwf.org.uk or find him on social media:

https://www.facebook.com/phil.mcmanus

https://www.instagram.com/phil_mcmanus/

I hope that you enjoy this episode.

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I had a fantastic conversation with Donna Mackenzie-Smyth about her experiences of navigating menopause while recovering from a stroke.

We discussed the positives and negatives of those experiences and how she's had to adapt her life to her new needs while not letting anything stop her from being who she is and doing what she loves.

Donna has developed an artistic project called Scrapheap - made by and for women experiencing menopause to highlight some of the experiences that women go through, but may not discuss.

At the end of the video episode on YouTube, you will see some images that Donna and her photographer Laura Page developed for the project. You can view the video version of this episode at - https://youtu.be/MGLEf8DkfVc

You can learn more about Scrapheap on the website - http://www.scrapheap.info/ and connect with Donna over email at donna@scrapheap.info to learn more about upcoming exhibitions and events.

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In this episode of the Chit Chat podcast, I am joined by Marina Pearson: Author, Soul Guide and Creatrix of the "Unshackled Way".

Marina has over 15 years of experience working with women to become more of who they want to be and is currently working with women who want to release themselves from people-pleasing behaviours.

Marina shares her insight, knowledge and wisdom about how divine feminine and masculine energy can be expressed and how we can find fulfilment and satisfaction in our relationships by connecting with our body and divine energy of self.

If you want to connect with Marina or learn more about what she does you can find out more on her website - https://www.marinapearson.com/

She has developed a quiz that you can take to see if you are being affected by people-pleasing behaviours and how you can release yourself from them. - https://www.marinapearson.com/are-you-a-people-pleaser

Here are some links to Marina's books:

The Joy Of Being - https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-joy-of-being/marina-pearson/9781784521615

Goodbye Mr. Ex - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Goodbye-Mr-Ex-Marina-Pearson/dp/1536632392 Music credit: Something Elated by Broke For Free | https://www.brokeforfree.com/

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I had a wonderful conversation with Rebecca Clare Douglas for this episode of the Chit Chat podcast.

Rebecca (who I have always known as Clare) works as a professional musician and a natural health mentor. She is classically trained as a violinist and viola player and has qualified as a homeopathist.

We spoke about the wonder of exploring multiple passions and finding purpose through embarking on a personal healing journey.

Clare spoke openly about her adoption experience and the unseen trauma she has worked through to find her purpose and passion in life.

If you would like to connect with Clare you can get in touch with her through her website - www.rebeccaclaredouglas.com

She also mentioned a book that is helpful for anyone who has experienced being adopted called 'The Primal Wound' by Nancy Verrier

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/501390.The_Primal_Wound

UK adoptees may also find this a helpful website - https://www.adoptionuk.org/pages/category/support-for-adopted-people

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I was joined in conversation by the wonderful Linda Sampey in this episode of the Chit Chat podcast.

Linda spoke about her journey into spirituality and how it unlocked a way to transform the tragedy of losing her son into hope for the future.

She shared some of the pathways of spiritual knowledge she has been learning about and why she is inspired to explore information on the Akashic records and ancient civilisations. 

Here are some ways in which you can connect with Linda:

For information on Linda's spiritual practices
https://www.instagram.com/healing_spiritual_practices/

A page she set up for her son
https://www.instagram.com/signs_from_shay/

A page to learn more about her work with essential oils
https://www.instagram.com/the_oiler_movement/

Here are some links to learn more about some of the information Linda shared in the episode:

"In Dreams" by Jay Jagdeesh
https://open.spotify.com/track/1NoxTgj073hVQPsdDORlvT?si=wgeaFrQlTuihNtS8awAZqQ

Theories on the Annunaki
https://u.osu.edu/vanzandt/2019/03/01/zecharia-sitchin-and-our-alien-anecestors/comment-page-1/#comments 

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Slave-Species-Gods-History-Anunnaki/dp/1591431514?ref=d6k_applink_bb_dls&dplnkId=b9a2b8ed-eb3f-4cc2-92df-385f1e27acf6

Information about QHHT
https://www.qhhtofficial.com/?fbclid=PAAaZ_h3jnaLJjd1TZJ2y9-RmbLIEVp7y4_iYmfD5cuSrAu_yc4-HcbSc7_QQ

A book about the Akashic Records
https://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Read-Akashic-Records-Accessing/dp/B087KQ4QTG/ref=sr_1_2?adgrpid=1177577851887173&hvadid=73598815935069&hvbmt=be&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=142374&hvnetw=o&hvqmt=e&hvtargid=kwd-73598752468633%3Aloc-92&hydadcr=10573_1820352&keywords=linda+howe+akashic+records&qid=1686735239&sr=8-2

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