To end this season of Things I Wish I'd Known (I know I am sad too!) I'm speaking with Janey Lee Grace. She has done so many things in her life, it's almost difficult to create an intro for her.During this episode, we discuss the fear of losing control and the pressure on Mum’s when it comes to alcohol. We chat about the need and excitement we both feel for the new alcohol-free alternatives that stop you from drinking diet coke all night and how we will leave a party if it’s sh*t because without alcohol you tend to notice much earlier :-) Janey shares her journey from numbing out uncomfortable emotions with booze, and the shock she felt when she realised the links between anxiety and alcohol, to ditching the booze for more contentment and calm. This is a must-listen for anyone who is sober or sober curious. Janey's a regular presenter on Radio 2, an author of several books, including her latest one, Look great naturally without the ditching the lipstick. She hosts her own podcast, The alcohol-free life, which I've been lucky enough to guest on (listen here).  Runs the Sober Club membership and is a presenter and speaker who is passionate about ditching the booze and living a healthier lifestyle. You can find out more about her here: https://janeyleegrace.com/

I'm really honoured to be introducing one of my teachers who got me into gong, Cherub Sanson.  A woman supremely dedicated to sharing the transformational powers of sound, and the benefits of exploring frequency to guide us all into happier, healthier states of mind. She's a sound artist and teacher based in London. The founder of Cherabella, where she makes the most incredible cost-effective crystal bowls and beautiful tuning forks. And she's also just launched, the sister sound circle where you can join her in mainlining new moon sister, sound energy once a month. She says it's the healthiest addiction she's ever had! During this episode we talk about heart centred energy, learning the way of gong and sound healing and how it creates community. Cherub is definitley someone who loves to bring people together and all rise up collectively. We talk about choosing instruments, teachers and community and how important that is and how sound is a leveller bringing all types of people together. This episode is a must if you're into sound healing.  For more on Cherub you can check her website here cherabella.co.uk

***Listener discretion advised if the topic of family violence is a trigger*** This week I am speaking with Sovel Cunningham about owning your truth, moving out of your outdated stories and finding your voice. Sovel is a poet, a speaker, and an author of Marshalled In Ranks, who uses the spoken and written word in order to help people remove their masks and find their truth. We discuss bringing awareness to and removing family patterns and the trauma which is left from abuse. Sovel's story is moving and will inspire you to find and follow your truth.  You can find out more about Sovel on her website:https://www.justbeingme.life/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sovelspoken/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SovelSpokenBuy her book here

*** Listener discretion advised - trigger warning for topics of trauma, violence, and rape are covered ***Madeleine Black, is a survivor. Her story of hope and healing over 40 years is immensely inspiring. She is a public speaker and the author of Unbroken.  It's safe to say that Madaleine has experienced more trauma than most well in their lifetime. Surviving a violent gang rape when she was 13 and raped three more times by the age of 18. Madeline is a patron and supporter of SAY-women, which is a charity in Glasgow that supports young women from 16 to 25 people that have experienced sexual abuse and are facing homelessness and she continues to share her story with the hope of helping other women free themselves of shame and trauma and live again.  For more info on Madeleine you can check her website www.madeleineblack.co.uk  How to find the right therapist blog

*** Listener discretion advised - topics of trauma, death and grief are covered ***Award-winning author and TEDx global speaker, Lis Cashin is a survivor. Her story is incredibly inspiring and I am so pleased to be able to share this conversation with you all. As a teenager Lis experienced a quite unique and severe trauma. She lived with undiagnosed PTSD for over 30 years which led to her being on a path of self-destruction for a long time. Until a breakthrough moment changed the course of her life forever. She has transformed her trauma into an incredible memoir, THIS IS ME and travels the world speaking and training people on these topics. If you or anyone you know has been affected by severe trauma this episode is dedicated to you. For more information on Lis, check out her website: www.liscashin.comTwitter/Instagram/FB: @liscashinBook: My self-help memoir: THIS IS ME: One hell of a path to happinesshttps://www.amazon.co.uk/This-Me-Hell-Path-Happiness-ebook/dp/B07RS4ZDRRTEDx Talk: Mental health awakening: Suffering is Surmountable: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QOLRGBohTd4

*Listener discretion is advised is sexual topics are not your bag. *In this episode, I chat with Alexandra Roxo an American author, spiritual teacher and artist who helps Women navigate the modern feminine experience. She has been featured on TV shows such as Slutever on Viceland, Sex/ Life on Epix, youtube shows and international publications and now she joins us for an episode of TIWIK about sensuality. Nothing is off-limits with discussions traversing whether God agrees with threesomes and spanking, anal sex, how Women waste time, money and energy trying to fit in and never feeling good enough and how we should all be asking “how was your orgasm last night?” We discuss the wild chasm and intersection of cultures which Alexandra grew up in. Splitting her time between her Father's side - Brazilian sensual, open, expressed and her Mothers Georgian, Christian South USA puritan background and how this fed her artistic creation. We consider the term ‘spiritual’ and talk about whether the term is overused and needs a new deeper terminology created. In her new book, F*ck like a goddess Alexandra says “As women, we need to liberate our voices, step into total security within ourselves, and fully own our raw, sensual power, finally letting go of the shame, guilt, denial, and repression that’s been put upon us.” and I couldn’t agree more. Listen to this to feel empowered about your sensuality. For more on Alexandra check out: https://www.alexandraroxo.com/ Follow on InstagramGet her new book

This week I am talking to Adele Wang, a mentor, speaker, author and energy healer from Atlanta, USA.  We discuss how the constant drumbeat of self-development can create a culture of needing to 'fix' yourself and that when the bar keeps moving you can get stuck in a "not good enough" loop which can lead to, or be unhelpful when dealing with depression. We dive into the links between deep connection, receiving and more Feminine presence traits and how when we can experience people in the moment, we can heal. Adele had suffered for many years with depression, anxiety and physical pain before discovering Reiki and starting her own healing journey. She now helps smart, intuitive, perfectionist Women to create happiness and success in their lives.  You can find out more about Adele here: https://linktr.ee/AdeleWangIntroduction to Spark Your Feminine Presence event https://adelewang.lpages.co/introduction-to-spark-your-feminine-presence/For a complimentary private consult with Adele:  https://my.timetrade.com/book/3MDN1Text 'ADELE' to 66866 to get notes on Feminine Presence.

This week I am chatting with Tommy Danquah, one half of Man up! The Men's Mental Health Podcast. We talk self-medicating, chaotic environments, hiding from ourselves and others and what we did to own our depression and begin to heal. Tommy is a blogger, musician and Dad based in Watford who has been through life-changing depression which affected his young family so adversely he has been through radical change to get back on track. He is keen to help others who are going through the same thing in the best way he can, by talking, so I had to have him on TIWIK. You can find out more here:@deadenddadofficial Check out the #365good247GREAT challenges@manup_mensmentalhealth which is the Men's Mental Health Podcast Tommy co-host's with the wonderful Andy Richardson.www.manupuk.com

This week I am chatting all things workplace wellbeing with Cate Murden, founder of PUSH Mind and Body. PUSH is working with companies to make them more human and ensure no one dreads going to or feels like they are just existing at work.We chat all things mental health tools and how you can't out yoga a bad boss and that you should aim for work-life brilliance, not work-life balance.Cate shares her personal story of burn out and how she has completely realigned her life to her values and whether COVID has changed us.  You can find out more about Cate and PUSH at the following links: WebsiteInstagram PUSH Instagram CateLinkedIn Cate LinkedIn PUSHFacebook PUSH Our most recent blog post

Wolf Sister, is your spiritual advisor, healer, and support sister to guide back home to yourself using modern mysticism. Which is not as mysterious as you think. She helps you bring out what’s already inside of you. During this episode, we chat all about “witchy stuff”, crystals and the moon, mental health and using your intuition to get your life back on track.  You can find more information at www.wolfsister.comFollow on Instagram: www.instagram.com/__wolfsisterRead - Luna pre-order ready for release on 20th August 2020 and The Crystal Code