Quiet Connections

Are you following your own path, or the one you thought you ought to take? What difference could it make redirecting your energy and attention to the people who 'get you'? What does it mean to Trust the Process?Stacie explores all this and more with our final guest of Season 2! Who just so happens to be a previous lecturer from Stacie's time at University... textile artist & designer, Becky Dodman-Wainwright.Whilst Becky speaks through insight gained from her artistic projects and direction in her life, there is so much in this episode that applies to any one of us and the many areas of each of our lives.We’ll be back in the Winter with Season 3, and we’re already looking forward sharing with you the the guests you’ll get to meet then!In the meantime, be sure to subscribe to the channel, so that you’ll be first to know when the new season starts, and help us reach more people who need to know they’re not alone when feeling socially anxious, by leaving us a review.Find out more about Quiet Connections & how we can support you by visiting QuietConnections.co.ukSee you soon!About our GuestBecky Dodman-WainwrightTextiles Designer & BA Textiles Lecturerlinktr.ee/BeckydodmanwainwrightWith a passion for fashion and interiors, Becky Dodman (now Becky Dodman Wainwright) is a multi-disciplinary textile artist and designer. Having worked for over a decade in the textile industry and as a lecturer at Plymouth College of Art, the Devon born designer is creating from a diverse heritage of Chinese and Colombian influence. Becky's adventurous approach to her methods, incorporate a personable and collaborative style at her core. Taking traditional methods of tufting, tapestry and knit, Becky transforms these methods which result in her instantly recognisable, fun and vibrant contemporary artworks.Support the show

Hayley and Stacie explore the emotional rollercoaster that we experience when we take on a new challenge that evokes anxiety within us. Together, we'll explore: The Ping Pong contemplation stage that occurs before the decision to take on a new challenge is made; The Freak Out that can happen once we commit and how this can show up (cue the Panic Monster, Porky Pig and Snappy Croc!); The 'Aftermath' shame spiral that can happen once we have taken action. You'll be diving into Stacie's recent experience of taking on a new challenge in joining the Bluetits Chill Swimmers to learn ways to manage these uncomfortable stages in the decision-making and comfort zone stretching process.  Stacie reveals the mistakes that she made and how you can take a gentle comfort zone stretch process to work your way up to achieving your big stretch goal, without sending yourself into a panic! To find out more about the Socially Anxious to Quietly Confident programme mentioned in the episode, go to: quietconnections.co.uk/servicesSupport the show

What if your panic was organic? What if struggling to say the things you want to say, means you could actually be on the edge of a Word Wise Spiral?What does it mean to be 'Calm-fident'? And what if we’re all learning how to navigate and steer the wheel along a winding road with limitations and obstacles to look out for, and perhaps sometimes oversteering just a little bit too much? Sounds interesting right? It is! In this episode, Stacie explores this and more with Origins of Life researcher, and pioneering Pyschoproctologist, Jeremy Sherman, PHD.Shy until his mid-30s, Jeremy has his own story to share around how he overcame being tongued-tied and feeling anxious. Moving from “What’s wrong with me?” to asking the fundamental question of “What’s up with us humans?”. Jeremy was truly fascinating to chat with, and we're sure this episode will leave you with some intriguing questions and thoughts to explore and consider for yourself! About our GuestJeremy Sherman, PHDResearcher & Psychoproctologistwww.JeremySherman.comJeremy Sherman, PhD is a cradle-to-grave science researcher and writer studying the unbroken chain from the origins of life from chemistry to humankind's grave situation today. He's the author of the Columbia University Press book Neither Ghost Nor Machine: The emergence and nature of selves but also 1000 articles with 9 million readers for Psychology Today on everyday practicalities, including how to deal with Total Jerks. For 25 years, he has been a close research collaborator with Harvard/Berkeley neuroscientist Terrence Deacon. His latest book is called "What's up with Assholes? Advanced psychoproctology for beginners. Sherman's all about making advanced ideas intuitive, practical, and funny, because from a natural science perspective because the human condition is pretty ironic. Support the show

You're going to get so much from this insightful episode of the Quiet Connections Podcast if you're struggling with either setting and keeping your boundaries; people pleasing and putting other people before yourself (and perhaps even feeling resentful); someone bullying or refusing to speak with you; and difficulties self-regulating to keep yourself out of fight, flight, freeze mode.Dr Suzanne Henwood joins us to explore the topics of boundaries, bullying and self-regulating - so that you can have those courageous conversations to maintain your boundaries when you need to. In this episode, you’ll discover new perspectives on people pleasing and 'dumb compassion'; feeling emotionally safe and flexing and maintaining boundaries. Suzanne clearly explains how we 'fall down the ladder' from being regulated, calm and balanced, to feeling fighty, flighty or freezey. What’s more, throughout this episode, Suzanne offers some helpful ways to gently bring yourself out of the fight-flight-freeze state that we can experience when our boundaries are crossed, or we feel unsafe, or we’re experiencing social anxiety, and into a more balanced place where we can connect with integrity and uphold our boundaries when we need to. It’s an absolute joy to introduce you to Suzanne Henwood. About our GuestDr Suzanne Henwood is a stress and anxiety coach; one of only 2 Master Trainers and Master Coaches in mBIT globally, and an NLP Trainer who works closely with ANLP (the Association of NLP) and is the International Ambassador for ANLP in New Zealand. With a PhD in professional development, she has worked in higher education and development for 25 years and has authored numerous books, book chapters and articles, with a particular interest in stress, communication, leadership and personal and professional development to improve and transform practice, supporting people to operate from a place of excellence. You can find out more about Suzanne at: http://mbraining4success.comSupport the show

What can we learn about hope from a cheerleader living with multiple rare & chronic illnesses? A lot it would seem! In this episode Stacie and Barby, discuss how to find hope when things feel bad, and the importance of getting to know who we are. Through Barby’s inspiring story of life-changing events, we’ll explore how to help cultivate and hold on to hope even in our darkest moments.Barby also shares with us a practical exercise that has been a crucial tool within her journey, that will help you to appreciate all that you are - which we hope you will try.If you’ve ever felt hopeless, then this beautifully light hearted and uplifting chatepisode is for you…About Our GuestBarby IngleAuthor & Cheerleader of Hopewww.barbyingle.comBarby Ingle is a best-selling author, reality personality, and lives with multiple rare and chronic diseases. She is a chronic pain educator, patient advocate, and president of the International Pain Foundation. Barby started out as a Cheerleader & Dance trainer, since no longer being able to physically cheer, she now uses all the skills and spirit of her cheerleading past to inspire hope in peoples lives, when they most need it.Support the show

Welcome to a fascinating conversation with Lara Hayward that’ll touch on aligning our careers with our values and who we are; championing our quieter personalities at work; celebrating motherhood as a high performance role; the natural world’s ability to shape how we feel about ourselves; and the ripple effect of world-class athletes speaking out and prioritising their mental health over expectations.As an ex-lawyer involved in the NHS and Olympic and Paralympic Sport, and now a Career Coach at Oxford University and a Blue Health Coach, Lara is one of those people with a career that will make you think, wow she must be super confident so I’m thrilled that Lara is sharing her behind-the-scenes story and her insights with us in this episode. You may have already met Lara if you attended one of her career workshops this summer - and if not I’ll be sharing a link to these at the end so stayed tuned for that!About Our GuestLara Hayward Career Coach & Blue Health Coachwww.larahayward.com  I started my career as a litigation lawyer, a role which required me to put on an extrovert mask and be loud and fighty every day.  Although the work could be interesting, pretending to be someone else was exhausting – and this led me to full-on burnout, anxiety and a lot of unsettling soul searching.  After taking some time out to finally listen to that quieter voice in my head, I went back to study English and retrain as a career coach at Oxford University, where I am now the strategic lead for Creative Careers & Sustainability. I’m now in a working environment that celebrates difference and have the confidence and strength to do all of those things that, as a lawyer, were too scary to do. Support the show

In this episode we're joined by Neuro Coach, EFT Therapist and Author of Happy, Joyous and Free: Love Your Life, No Matter What, Melanie Yates.We discuss how Emotional Freedom Tapping could help ease social anxiety through neutralising the pain in the emotions that can keep us stuck; such as fear, anxiety, and unworthiness.You’ll learn what EFT is, how it works, and Mel even shares a free tapping taster session  at 24 mins - so be sure to stick around for that.About Our Guest:Melanie YatesNeuro Coach, EFT Therapist, Authorhappyjoyousandfree.orgMelanie delivers a wealth of techniques that open the mind to see the power of thoughts. Learn secrets that bring powerful thoughts and ideas together to allow you more joy and fulfillment. It’s time to get out of the bondage of your mind and into the freedom that you have always wanted. For the free gift from Mel mentioned in this episode, please visit CoachMelanieFreeGift.comSupport the show

In this episode we are joined by Body Image Coach, Claudine Nightingill-Rane from Seascape Blue Coaching. We’ll be exploring the link between body image and self-worth and why loving your body might not feel achievable or be the best goal for you, and (good news!)  it doesn’t have to be, as Claudine explains. We’ll be diving into what confidence is, and isn’t; talking about things that can get in the way and how our confidence levels can fluctuate in different areas of our lives - and Claudine shares her own valuable experiences and lessons here. As Blue Health Coaches, we touch on the ripple effect of spending ‘blue mind’ time in, on or near water, and also how overcoming a challenge such as embracing cold water swimming can have a profound impact on the way you feel about yourself and how you show up in your life. Claudine also offers you a wonderful body kindness meditation as a free gift at the end of this episode, which I hope you’ll download after listening. About Our Guest:Claudine Nightingill-RaneBody Image and Blue Health Coachseascapeblue.co.ukClaudine is a body image and blue health coach, helping those who identify as women make peace with their bodies and change their mindset not their appearance, using the healing power of blue spaces (natural water).  I had a difficult relationship with my body, and my quiet disposition for years, and discovering it didn't have to be this way opened my eyes to a liberating perspective on my body and on myself.  I managed to shift my mindset, I started to respect my body for what it could do, I started sea swimming all through the year, and the sum of these parts meant I knew I could do anything I put my mind to, the blocks were created by me, so could be smashed by me. I am a life coach, NLP practitioner and hypnotherapist, specialising in body image, and Blue Health, combining my two passions; the power of the ocean in healing, and the importance of accepting ourselves as we are: mind, body and soul. Support the show

Do you currently believe that extroversion is equal to confidence? Do you think that confidence is something others ‘just have’, and you don’t? Do you fear trying something new, in case it isn’t perfect, or it goes wrong, or it might not come to fruition?Well, get comfy, because in this episode Stacie is joined by Business Coach and Community Leader, Katrina Widener, who has a wealth of wisdom to share with you!Together they bust some of the myths that surround introversion/extroversion & confidence . Explore how to fail greatly, and why failure, and confidence are skills that we can all learn.To claim your Free Gifts please visit Quiet Connections.co.uk/free-giftsAbout our GuestKATRINA WIDENERKatrina Widener is a business coach, podcast host, and community leader, who helps badass entrepreneurs get lit up in business through her custom group coaching community. Website: katrinawidener.comInstagram: @katrina.widenerFacebook: Katrina Widener CoachingLinkedIn - Katrina WidenerSupport the show

As someone with experience of social anxiety, and who trained as a counsellor and set up a business as a confidence coach, KT LaPorta has a wealth of personal and professional experience and approaches for dealing with anxiety to share with you, wherever you are in your journey from socially anxious to quietly confident. Join us for a conversation about the harsh inner critic, the 'shoulds' and 'ought-tos' we hear in our heads, and feeling stuck in the mud in your attempts to overcome anxiety. We'll be talking about the importance of your words and honouring your nature; why we need to search for the right fit when we're seeking help for anxiety; and what it is that inspired KT LaPorta to be brave in her life - and we think this story will inspire you too. About Our GuestAt KT Coaching, KT LaPorta works with women in their 20’s and 30’s who struggle with confidence and getting their inner critic voice to be quiet. She teaches them how to stop cycles of negativity and redirect anxious thoughts so they can learn to trust themselves and have the confidence they’ve always wanted. KT has a master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling and uses her experience on both sides of the therapist chair in her 1:1 coaching program. If she isn’t coaching she can be found at home sewing or buying more fabric to feed her sewing habit! Get more info about her and her program at her website, www.coachingwithkt.com Support the show

Do you often feel like you overstretch yourself? Taking on more than what you can actually manage? And when somebody asks you for help, you instantly say yes, because to say no leaves you feeling wrecked with guilt. Perhaps you struggle with boundaries? Unsure of where your responsibilities end and another person’s begins?Has this left you feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, stressed, unmotivated and maybe like you just don’t care anymore? Then stay tuned, because you may be experiencing, what’s known as burnout.In this episode. Stacie is joined by the lovely, Ioana Patale, who’s going to guide you through what burnout actually is and how to recognise its early warning signs. What underlying forces are driving the behaviours which lead to burnout in the first place, and most importantly, what do you need to know and do to help heal it. About our GuestIOANA PATALEIoana is a Burnout Coach working with overwhelmed mid-level executives and managers who want to become again the compassionate, respected, and efficient leaders they are meant to be. She's been through burnout herself, several times, and only managed to escape the vicious burnout cycle when she got to its roots. Ioana now uses awareness-based coaching to help her clients identify the roots of their burnout and find the personalised solutions that best fit them and their loved ones. Website: ioanapatale.comInstagram: instagram.com/ioanapatale_burnoutguideFacebook: facebook.com/IoanaPataleBurnoutGuideSupport the show

Want to know more about attachment styles? Do you feel anxious in your relationships? Perhaps you see unhealthy patterns repeating in relationship after relationship? Or maybe you find yourself unintentionally sabotaging your relationships in a push-pull dance of connection and you're worried you're going to be alone?If any of this sounds like your experience, this podcast episode is for you. We're joined by Robyn Michon, a Relationship Anxiety Coach who's here to share her own experiences of dating and relationships, and realising that something has to change within her; talk us through the anxious, avoidant and secure attachment styles, and also share ways that you can stop yourself from repeating unhealthy cycles of conflict and avoidance within your relationship. Plus, she offers you permission to go after what you want regardless of the messages we get from society! Robyn is an absolute joy to listen to and you're going to get so much out of this wonderful conversation. About our Guest:ROBYN MICHONRobyn is a Relationship Anxiety Coach helping smart, successful people figure out what they are doing wrong in relationships so that you can feel more Confident, more Secure, and more Loved. Connect with Robyn Michon here: Website: robynmichon.comInstagram: instagram.com/relationshipanxietycoachFacebook: facebook.com/robynmichoncoachingSupport the show

Do you feel like you're not good enough at work? Do your insecurities hold you back from taking opportunities? Or perhaps you're worried about keeping up as the world returns to some form of normality after a pandemic? In this episode, we’ll be exploring imposter syndrome in your career, social anxiety and emerging from pandemic restrictions as the world begins to open up again. Our Special Guest is Grace Sodzi, Social Entrepreneur, Wellbeing Facilitator and CEO of Paper Arts CIC where she supports other young creatives to establish careers. Grace shares with you what she's learned about social anxiety and overcoming imposterism in your career, and she also discusses challenges and helpful tips for emerging from lockdowns and pandemic restrictions as the world begins to open up again after the Covid-19 disruption. This is a delightful conversation with a heart-centred entrepreneur and a leader. Grace shows us that we can all overcome the fear of not being good enough and our fears do not have to hold us back in life… About our Guest:GRACE SODZIGrace is CEO of PAPER Arts CIC based in Bristol. The organisation supports young creatives between the ages of 18 and 30 to establish careers. She has a degree in Business and Entrepreneurship and set up a social enterprise aged 18 to raise awareness of the importance of mental health after suffering from anxiety and depression throughout her teenage years. She is currently co-designing a new alumni network service with young creatives in Bristol. She strongly believes in doing what you love for a living. Connect with Grace Sodzi at: Website: paperarts.org.ukInstagram: instagram.com/paperartscicFacebook: facebook.com/PAPERCICSupport the show

As a quieter person (or someone wearing an extroverted mask), we're often told that 'quiet' equals 'not enough' and we carry this sense of lack within us; hiding ourselves away in one form or another, believing that there is something wrong with who we are and that we don't fit in. We're living in a culture where loving our quietness feels rebellious. But all we really want is to be able to show up confidently as our true selves in life, and to feel a sense of belonging. This is the story of 5 inspiring women, who are walking the path from social anxiety to quiet confidence. Amanda, Rose, Lizzie, Esther and Julia share with you how they’re overcoming the feeling of not being good enough and changing their tendencies to hide themselves away. They talk about the ways in which they're shifting the belief that they are broken and unworthy; exploring the strengths of their quieter qualities and practicing their ability to express themselves with others. They discuss coping strategies they’ve used for managing anxiety and how they have been redefining what it means to be quiet as part of a community of people on the same path. If you would like to join these women and find a place where you belong too, you can join the Quiet Community at quietconnections.co.uk/community. This is the last in the first series of the Quiet Connections podcast. We'll be back in the Summer with new guests and topics and insights! If you have an idea of something you'd like us to discuss or someone you'd like us to interview, please let us know by emailing us at hello@quietconnections.co.uk. If you'd like to join our community and take advantage of the free workshops that we're running, or you want to find out more about how you can get involved, go to quietconnections.co.uk for more information. Thanks for listening! Please stay connected :) Support the show

Have you ever felt as though you are the only one struggling? Thought that you’ll never be able to hold a conversation, easily make friends, assert yourself, or say the things you want to? Have you ever cried because you’ve felt broken?This weeks episode guest, Kyle Mitchell, has been exactly where you are now. Growing up hearing things like “Oh he doesn’t like to talk, he’s really shy”, Kyle thought this was the way life was going to be, this is who he is, and there was no changing that. Nowadays, Kyle has a different story to tell about himself!Stacie and Kyle explore how setting yourself small challenges helps to rewire the brain to ease the anxieties experienced in social situations, how to embrace your perceived flaws, shift your focus away from perfectionistic outcomes, and learn to love yourself, so that you too, can go from feeling socially anxious, to socially confident. Just like Kyle did.Get your Free Workbook How to Get More Calm & Confident in Social Situations: A Quiet Person’s Guide to Gently Stretching Your Comfort Zone at Your Own PaceDownload here: www.quietconnections.co.uk/workbookAbout our GuestKyle Mitchell is a mental health speaker, podcaster, advocate, and social media influencer. With lived experience of social anxiety, Kyle is passionate about helping others overcome their social anxiety. Kyle is a member of NAMI Louisville (National Alliance of Mental Illnesses)  and is a certified Ending the Silence Speaker for NAMI where he goes into schools to openly discuss mental health and social anxiety with vulnerability. www.socialanxietykyle.com Support the show

Do you struggle to get your words out? Feel yourself freeze when someone speaks to you? Do your words seem to get stuck in your throat? In this fascinating episode, we explore the relationship between social anxiety and selective mutism - a severe response to anxiety. We answer that dreaded question “why don’t you talk?” And you’ll discover how your behaviour might be helping to keep someone ‘stuck’ in their cycle of silence and fear -including how praise may actually reduce the likelihood of someone speaking up again. You’ll also hear about why ‘shy’ isn’t a helpful word to use to describe quieter children. You’ll learn about other ways that this fear response can show up that you might not have considered, and how you should respond if a child is using ‘silly talk’, animal noises, or a voice that isn’t their own - and why they might be doing this. Chelsea also demonstrates how very important it is to take a comfort zone stretch approach to overcoming selective mutism and anxiety as she explains what helped her to move through selective mutism to becoming a podcast host. About our GuestChelsea Gamache is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. She was diagnosed with Selective Mutism at age five and is passionate about sharing her experience, raising awareness and helping others who are struggling with Selective Mutism and anxiety. Chelsea hosts ‘Outloud the Selective Mutism Podcast’ with her mom and recently wrote a children's book about Selective Mutism called 'I Am Brave'. https://outloudsm.comSupport the show

Do you keep a lot of feelings bottled up inside of you? Or find it hard to express and release them in ways that feel good? Movement could be the key.In this episode, Stacie chats with dance and yoga instructor, Elaine Macey, about how mindfully moving the body can help us safely tune in, connect with, and shift our emotions, our thoughts, our breath, and our authentic selves, so that we can take more aligned action each day.About out GuestCo-Founder of 4Motion CIC and the 4Motion Online Community. Elaine has extensive experience and a passion for inclusive dance, yoga, fitness and community events. She thrives on teaching, delivering training and facilitating experiences that spark creative ways of moving, learning and engaging with people and nature. Elaine manages the 4Motion Education and Community Programmes, delivers CPD and INSET training for school teachers, teaches our Flow Yoga and SUPYoga classes, manages and delivers our 4Motion Retreats, and works with our wonderful 4Motion Youth Ambassadors to run community projects, performances and youth training. www.4motioncic.comSupport the show

Did you know that there is a 1 in 5 chance that you're a Highly Sensitive Person?   Not sure what that means? Well then you'll want to tune in and find out! Perhaps you have been told that you’re “too sensitive” or “too emotional or caring” in your life and you feel like there’s something wrong with you. Maybe you struggle in situations that other people appear to manage with ease. Perhaps you take on the feelings of others or maybe you're highly intuitive. Being a Highly Sensitive Person is about more than just your emotions. In this episode, you’ll find out why it’s so important to understand high sensitivity, what makes us highly sensitive, how this affects us and, in turn how we, as highly sensitive people, have special gifts to share with the world. We are joined by Diane O’Shea for a conversation about being a Highly Sensitive Person, recognising what you need and how to design a life that works for you. You'll hear how Diane struggled in a life with a high-stress job, family pressures and thoughts that she was 'a disaster' and should be coping better than she is, before coming across the work of Elaine Aron and discovering that she is a Highly Sensitive Person and turning her life around to suit her own needs - working with her high sensitivity rather than against it. About out GuestDiane O'Shea is a Highly Sensitive Person living in Oceanside, California with her dog SunnyD and puppy Bobo, who doubles as her Social Committee Manager. Diane is a certified Life & Business coach helping other Highly Sensitive People design the life of their dreams. www.luminarylifecoaching.comSupport the show

Have you ever felt like you've lost your confidence or you don't have a sense of purpose in life? Feel like you're a burden and don't fit in? Have you wanted to hide yourself away because you can't easily do the things that you think you should be able to do? Claire Whitehouse felt this way when she had a Stroke and was told she wouldn't walk again at the age of 19. Once an active perfectionist, she began to experience social anxiety and isolation and struggled with her thoughts and emotions. But Claire tells us that her disability has opened her eyes to her true abilities.Here she shares her story with us and explores some of the tools and thoughts that helped her to maintain a 'have a go' mindset that allowed her to embrace imperfection and failure and shift her perspective to what's important in life; which eventually led Claire to defy the neurologists' predications and get back to running, and also discover a sense of purpose and greater confidence and connection in life. Claire is talking primarily about her experience of stroke here, but as you know, many of the emotions and difficulties that Claire faced are similar for any of us who are going through an experience that makes us feel inadequate and different to others. So join us on Claire's inspiring journey and consider what you can take away from her experience that can helpfully shift your thinking too. ABOUT OUR GUESTClaire Whitehouse is a Stroke Survivor and also a Support Coordinator for Dorset Stroke Association where she facilitates peer support groups and provides individual support for other stroke survivors and their carers. In 2010, 19-year-old Claire had two disabling strokes that transformed her life. She felt isolated by her wheelchair and existence. She became socially anxious, and lost her sense of worth and self-confidence. But, five years on, Claire became properly informed about the way that her mind was working and how this was impacting her mental health. She no longer felt it was her fault, but a case of self-management and understanding.With acceptance, Claire recreated herself through mindfulness, meditation, music, animal therapy, healthy living, and nature. Claire says “my disability showed me my true abilities” as she readapted and tried new hobbies like Stand-Up Paddle boarding. Each leap, mistake and failure reframed as lessons to build on her learning, confidence and wisdom.Now life is full of purpose while working for Stroke Association as a Dorset Coordinator supporting others in a similar place. Claire is proud of the person she has became. She tells us that, there may be  stumbling blocks on the road but with determination, encouragement, and self-belief, we can find a way through them. Claire no longer allows her disability to define her, because only you can define yourself. Claire also shares her story and inspirations through her ‘Hope for Stroke’ pages on Facebook and Instagram to help others who need reassurance and encouragement. [Stroke Association: www.stroke.org.uk Hope for Stroke: www.facebook.com/hopeforstroke2]Support the show

Are you full of self-hate, critical thinking and doubt? Do you more easily extend compassion and kindness to others, but struggle to offer it to yourself?In this episode, Stacie and quiet community member, Julia, chat with TedX speaker, Amanda Winwood, about the process of re-learning how to love and accept ourselves. We explore some of the challenges that many of us experience when it comes to practising self-compassion, and the small steps that you can start taking today to help move you away from putting yourself down, and move towards lifting yourself up.So why not make yourself comfortable with a blanket and tea, whilst you listen to this inspiring conversation.ABOUT OUR GUESTAmanda Winwood, CEO (and Queen of Hugs) Made for Life Organics and Founder of the Made for Life FoundationFrom the heart of Cornwall, Amanda has pioneered ethical and organic skincare and wellness for over 18 years.  A former Hotelier and Tourism Operator with 38 years’ experience, Amanda and her team have trained over 2000 therapists in spas across the UK to confidently open their doors to people with mental health issues and also those going through cancer.  Made for Life Organics was the first UK Spa brand to receive BCorp certification.  Amanda is a Reiki Master, Therapist and teacher of Mindfulness. She lives in Spain and Cornwall.https://www.madeforlifeorganics.com/Support the show