The Power To Live Foundation Podcast

In this second episode of PTL Power Points, Ryan sits down with PTL CEO and senior therapist Tien Kuei for a live, unscripted therapy session exploring the theme of male loneliness.This powerful session gives listeners a real-time glimpse into Functional Analytic Psychotherapy (FAP) in action. Ryan courageously shares his personal experiences of isolation through chronic illness, life-threatening health challenges, relationship breakdowns, and the ongoing struggle of connecting with others after trauma.Together, Tien and Ryan unpack:The hidden weight of male loneliness and why it’s so prevalent todayHow life-and-death experiences can create a sense of “no common frame of reference” with othersThe exhaustion of constantly having to “front load” trauma when meeting new peopleThe tension between wanting connection and fearing being a burdenThe difference between sharing trauma vs. simply naming the feeling in the moment (e.g., “I feel sad and lonely”)How fear and rigid rules about trust can unintentionally deepen isolationThe importance of curiosity, vulnerability, and being seen as you are now, not only through the lens of past traumaResources & LinksInterested in volunteering as a client for a live session on the podcast? Contact us via the website.If you’ve ever struggled with loneliness — male or otherwise — this episode is for you. It’s both a raw exploration of lived experience and a practical demonstration of how therapy can open doors to connection and relief.Whether you’re a therapy student, practitioner, or just curious about mental health and healing, this episode is packed with inspiration, practical insights, and honest reflections on the journey into therapeutic work.⁠⁠⁠⁠The Power to Live Foundation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is a charity committed to breaking down financial barriers to therapy. We believe everyone deserves access to support that helps them live a meaningful life.Our services include evidence-based behavioural therapies tailored to your income level, available online or at our clinic in⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Bishopsgate, City of London.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Power is yours!Subscribe and Review⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ITunes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠|⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠|⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RSS⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠|⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Anchor⁠|⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Castbox⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠|⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PodBean⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠|⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Contact |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠|⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BlueSky⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠|⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mastodon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠|⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠|⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linktr.ee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠|

Welcome to the Power To Live podcast, where we explore journeys of mental health, healing, and personal growth. In this episode, trainee therapist Mike Hirschkorn shares his inspiring career transition from e-commerce and business into therapy, detailing how his own mental health journey led him to discover Functional Analytic Psychotherapy (FAP) and the unique training experience at Power To Live. Mike discusses the challenges and rewards of training, the importance of community, balancing life and work, and practical advice for aspiring therapists. He also shares how the therapeutic lens has transformed his personal relationships and outlook.Mike Hirschkorn Power to Live Email / LinkedinWhether you’re a therapy student, practitioner, or just curious about mental health and healing, this episode is packed with inspiration, practical insights, and honest reflections on the journey into therapeutic work.⁠⁠⁠The Power to Live Foundation⁠⁠⁠⁠ is a charity committed to breaking down financial barriers to therapy. We believe everyone deserves access to support that helps them live a meaningful life.Our services include evidence-based behavioural therapies tailored to your income level, available online or at our clinic in⁠⁠⁠⁠ Bishopsgate, City of London.⁠⁠⁠⁠The Power is yours!Subscribe and Review⁠⁠⁠⁠ITunes⁠⁠⁠⁠|⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠|⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RSS⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠|⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Anchor⁠|⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Castbox⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠|⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PodBean⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠|⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon⁠⁠⁠⁠Contact |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠|⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BlueSky⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠|⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mastodon⁠⁠⁠⁠|⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠|⁠⁠⁠⁠Linktr.ee⁠⁠⁠⁠|

In this heartfelt episode, Ryan Blake sits down with Aisha Dixon—mother of three, trainee therapist, and star of the most recent Power To Live Foundation training cohort. Aisha opens up about her unconventional path into therapy, the real-life challenges she faces balancing motherhood and a master's degree, and how Functional Analytic Psychotherapy (FAP) has transformed not just her therapeutic approach but her personal growth.Aisha’s story is one of resilience, purpose, and deep compassion. From being made redundant to finding a renewed sense of direction in therapy training, she shares candid insights on self-care, long-distance travel for training, raising disciplined and emotionally intelligent children, and how therapy has helped her reframe emotional responses in herself and her family.🔗 Instagram: @d_and_we_construct🔗 Instagram: ⁠@aishadixon_Whether you’re a therapy student, practitioner, or just curious about mental health and healing, this episode is packed with inspiration, practical insights, and honest reflections on the journey into therapeutic work.⁠⁠The Power to Live Foundation⁠⁠⁠ is a charity committed to breaking down financial barriers to therapy. We believe everyone deserves access to support that helps them live a meaningful life.Our services include evidence-based behavioural therapies tailored to your income level, available online or at our clinic in⁠⁠⁠ Bishopsgate, City of London.⁠⁠⁠The Power is yours!Subscribe and Review⁠⁠⁠ITunes⁠⁠⁠|⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠|⁠⁠⁠⁠RSS⁠⁠⁠⁠|⁠⁠⁠⁠Anchor⁠|⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Castbox⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠|⁠⁠⁠⁠PodBean⁠⁠⁠⁠|⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon⁠⁠⁠Contact |⁠⁠⁠⁠Email⁠⁠⁠⁠|⁠⁠⁠⁠BlueSky⁠⁠⁠⁠|⁠⁠⁠⁠Mastodon⁠⁠⁠|⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠|⁠⁠⁠Linktr.ee⁠⁠⁠|

Welcome to Power Points, the bite-sized companion to The Power to Live podcast. In this episode, we speak with Steve Millar, therapist and creator of a new online course: Interpersonal Mindfulness: Presence and Connection.Steve shares how mindfulness can help us:Reduce stress and feel more at easeBuild deeper, more authentic relationshipsInterrupt unhelpful patterns and create space for better choicesPractice listening and speaking with more awarenessWhether you're new to mindfulness or an experienced practitioner, this 6-week interactive course offers practical tools you can use every day.Course Details:Taster Session :Wednesday 11th June 2025 7:15-8:15pmFull Course :Starts: Wednesday 18th June 2025Time: 7–8 PM (Online)Length: 6 weeksCost: £50Open to all – no experience neededSign Up: Join the course on MeetupContact Steve: stevemillar@powertolive.uk⁠The Power to Live Foundation⁠⁠⁠ is a charity committed to breaking down financial barriers to therapy. We believe everyone deserves access to support that helps them live a meaningful life.Our services include evidence-based behavioural therapies tailored to your income level, available online or at our clinic in⁠⁠⁠ Bishopsgate, City of London.⁠⁠⁠The Power is yours!Subscribe and Review⁠⁠⁠ITunes⁠⁠⁠|⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠|⁠⁠⁠⁠RSS⁠⁠⁠⁠|⁠⁠⁠⁠Anchor⁠|⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Castbox⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠|⁠⁠⁠⁠PodBean⁠⁠⁠⁠|⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon⁠⁠⁠Contact |⁠⁠⁠⁠Email⁠⁠⁠⁠|⁠⁠⁠⁠BlueSky⁠⁠⁠⁠|⁠⁠⁠⁠Mastodon⁠⁠⁠|⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠|⁠⁠⁠Linktr.ee⁠⁠⁠|

In this episode of the Power to Live Podcast, we sit down with ⁠⁠Steven MillarIn this insightful episode of the Power To Live Podcast, Ryan welcomes Steve Millar, a Clinical Associate in Applied Psychology whose journey spans philosophy, psychology, and psychotherapy. Steve shares how his early interest in people’s stories and his academic background in philosophy naturally led him into the world of therapy.Together, Ryan and Steve explore:How existentialist thinkers like Sartre and Kierkegaard inspired Steve’s transition from philosophy to psychology.The practical value of philosophical training in therapeutic practice.Steve’s route through academia: from a philosophy degree to a psychology conversion course, and ultimately training as a Clinical Associate in Applied Psychology.Life as a CBT therapist in NHS primary care, including training structure, workload, and self-care.Tips for aspiring or trainee therapists on managing stress, choosing where to focus energy, and building support networks.Whether you’re a therapy student, practitioner, or just curious about mental health and healing, this episode is packed with inspiration, practical insights, and honest reflections on the journey into therapeutic work.⁠The Power to Live Foundation⁠⁠ is a charity committed to breaking down financial barriers to therapy. We believe everyone deserves access to support that helps them live a meaningful life.Our services include evidence-based behavioural therapies tailored to your income level, available online or at our clinic in⁠⁠ Bishopsgate, City of London.⁠⁠The Power is yours!Subscribe and Review⁠⁠ITunes⁠⁠|⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠|⁠⁠⁠RSS⁠⁠⁠|⁠⁠⁠Anchor⁠|⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Castbox⁠⁠⁠⁠|⁠⁠⁠PodBean⁠⁠⁠|⁠⁠⁠Amazon⁠⁠Contact |⁠⁠⁠Email⁠⁠⁠|⁠⁠⁠BlueSky⁠⁠⁠|⁠⁠⁠Mastodon⁠⁠|⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠|⁠⁠Linktr.ee⁠⁠|

Feeling Seen in Therapy with Kelsey WiemerIn this episode of the Power to Live Podcast, we sit down with ⁠Kelsey Wiemer, Clinical Director at Power to Live, to explore the power of human connection in therapy. Kelsey shares her journey from teacher to therapist, the importance of trust in the therapeutic relationship, and how feeling truly seen can transform the healing process.We also discuss:✔️ How therapy can be a space of safety and connection✔️ The impact of lived experience on therapeutic work✔️ Why self-disclosure from therapists can help build trustIf you've ever struggled to open up in therapy or wondered what makes a great therapist, this episode is for you.⁠The Power to Live Foundation⁠ is a charity committed to breaking down financial barriers to therapy. We believe everyone deserves access to support that helps them live a meaningful life.Our services include evidence-based behavioural therapies tailored to your income level, available online or at our clinic in⁠ Bishopsgate, City of London.⁠The Power is yours!Subscribe and Review⁠ITunes⁠|⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠|⁠⁠RSS⁠⁠|⁠⁠Anchor⁠|⁠⁠⁠Castbox⁠⁠⁠|⁠⁠PodBean⁠⁠|⁠⁠Amazon⁠Contact |⁠⁠Email⁠⁠|⁠⁠BlueSky⁠⁠|⁠⁠Mastodon⁠|⁠Instagram⁠⁠ |⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠|⁠Linktr.ee⁠|

Welcome to the Power to Live Foundation Podcast! Here, we explore therapy in all its forms—how to access it, even when finances seem like a barrier, and how to integrate its principles into your life for lasting enrichment.Welcome to Episode 2 - where we interview Soumya Singh, a trainee therapist, who tells us all about her journey from India to becoming a CBT and a FAP therapist and how it helped her communicate with her father...⁠⁠Soumya Singh - LinkedIn Profile⁠Enjoy!⁠The Power to Live Foundation⁠ is a charity committed to breaking down financial barriers to therapy. We believe everyone deserves access to support that helps them live a meaningful life.Our services include evidence-based behavioural therapies tailored to your income level, available online or at our clinic in⁠ Bishopsgate, City of London.⁠The Power is yours!Subscribe and Review⁠ITunes⁠|⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠|⁠⁠RSS⁠⁠|⁠⁠Anchor⁠|⁠⁠⁠Castbox⁠⁠⁠|⁠⁠PodBean⁠⁠|⁠⁠Amazon⁠Contact |⁠⁠Email⁠⁠|⁠⁠BlueSky⁠⁠|⁠⁠Mastodon⁠|⁠Instagram⁠⁠ |⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠|⁠Linktr.ee⁠|

Enjoy this teaser trailer for Episode 2 - where we interview Soumya Singh, a trainee therapist, who tells us all about her journey from India to becoming a CBT and a FAP therapist and how it helped her communicate with her father...Soumya Singh - LinkedIn ProfileThe Power To Live Foundation is a charity committed to breaking down financial barriers to therapy. We believe everyone deserves access to support that helps them live a meaningful life.Our services include evidence-based behavioural therapies tailored to your income level, available online or at our clinic in ⁠Bishopsgate, City of London.⁠The Power is yours!Subscribe and Review⁠ITunes⁠|⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠|⁠⁠RSS⁠⁠|⁠⁠Anchor⁠|⁠⁠⁠Castbox⁠⁠⁠|⁠⁠PodBean⁠⁠|⁠⁠Amazon⁠Contact |⁠⁠Email⁠⁠|⁠⁠BlueSky⁠⁠|⁠⁠Mastodon⁠|⁠Instagram⁠⁠ |⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠|⁠Linktr.ee⁠|

Welcome to the Power to Live Foundation Podcast!Here, we explore therapy in all its forms—how to access it, even when finances seem like a barrier, and how to integrate its principles into your life for lasting enrichment.We’ll be speaking with therapists and trainee therapistsabout their personal journeys, their training experiences, and practical elements of therapy that anyone can use in their everyday life or professional development.For our first episode, we’re excited to welcomeTien Kuei, the founder and visionary behind Power to Live Tien will be sharing the inspiring story of how she founded PTL and her pioneering work in Functional Analytic Psychotherapy (FAP). With her unique approach and dedication to mental health, Tien’s insights are sure to inspire and provide valuable takeaways. Enjoy!The Power to Live Foundation is a charity committed to breaking down financial barriers to therapy. We believe everyone deserves access to support that helps them live a meaningful life.Our services include evidence-based behavioural therapies tailored to your income level, available online or at our clinic inBishopsgate, City of London.The Power is yours!Subscribe and ReviewITunes|⁠Spotify⁠|⁠RSS⁠|⁠Anchor⁠|⁠Castbox⁠⁠|⁠PodBean⁠|⁠AmazonContact |⁠Email⁠|⁠BlueSky⁠|⁠Mastodon|Instagram⁠ |⁠Facebook⁠|Linktr.ee|