Beyond The Damage Of Words

Healing, the only choice for Chantelle LarsenHave you ever considered how healing can shine your light and help you transform lives? Inner work and healing are the sole pathways to shining our light. We cannot give others what we don't have from within or from an empty cup, and healing allows us to regain our power and fill our cup. It's through inner work that we find solace in creating a safe space where we can connect with ourselves, our environment, and others.Healing is all about self-awareness and acceptance. It allows us to release the burdens that dim our inner radiance. It uncovers the layers of tension and trauma, paving the way for our authentic essence to emerge and radiate brightly.Join the conversation with Chantelle Larsen as she shares her healing journey, body therapy healing, the importance of therapy, and how it can help you shine your light and change lives. It's time to uncover your power to heal, grow, and, ultimately, shine your light into the world.Tune in!Connect with Chantelle Larsen on LinkedIn

Embracing our authentic selves becomes more attainable when we free ourselves from the shackles of other people's opinions. Pretending to be someone we're not—it's draining and unsustainable.Authenticity not only benefits us personally but also enhances empathy and understanding toward others. Recognizing the inherent value in every individual allows us to appreciate their unique contributions to our lives. By shifting our focus from judgment to acceptance, we become catalysts for change, enhancing a culture of inclusivity and resilience where everyone can find healing, hope, and acceptance.While we may not be able to give hope directly, we can certainly cultivate an environment where hope can flourish, empower us to envision a brighter future, and take actionable steps toward it.Join the conversation with Ian Pettigrew as he shares his journey of hope and healing, the transformative power of inner work, the power of the story we tell ourselves, embracing authenticity and vulnerability in who we are, and finding hope in every situation. Learn how to embrace your true self and confront life with courage and resilience.Tune in now!

Transforming Your Life from Within. Have you ever wondered how harnessing the power of positive inner dialogue could completely transform your life?Cultivating a positive inner dialogue and mindset requires a mindset shift that begins with embracing self-compassion and mindfulness. It involves recognising and challenging negative self-talk and replacing it with affirming and empowering thoughts. A mindset shift is all about reframing setbacks as opportunities for growth, learning how to practice gratitude for the present moment, and nurturing a sense of self-worth independent of external validation.By consciously choosing your responses to life's challenges, setting boundaries for your well-being, and nurturing positive self-talk, you create a supportive inner environment that nourishes your mental and emotional well-being. This, in turn, leads to greater resilience, self-confidence, happiness, and fulfilment in life.Join the conversation with Kim Lokenberg as she shares her journey to healing, the importance of therapy, strategies to overcome the stigma surrounding therapy, how to find the best fit that works for you, and tips to transform your life. It's time to transform your life and step into a happy future.Tune in!Standout Quotes: “It's okay to be sad about it, and it's okay to be scared about it; being ok with it is like coming home.” – Kim [14:15] “Get better to feel better and choose what you want to do with your life; there is a difference between getting better to work and to feel better.”- Kim [23:42] “If a boundary around work is not impacting, you can let it slip, but when they are for your life and what you are going to do, the boundaries should be firm.” – Katrina [24:15] “If you are doubtful about therapy, try different things which you are happy with to find what works for you.” – Kim [25:55] “When you have less stress in your brain, you function better.” – Kim [30:41] “Therapy can be done remotely; there is no reason why it cannot fit.” – Katrina [31:13]Connect with Kim Lokenberg: Website or LinkedIn

Cultivating peace, love, and abundance through healing is a transformative journey that begins with embracing our vulnerability, acknowledging our own experiences, and nurturing a deep sense of self-love and acceptance. Working on ourselves allows us to explore the depths of our inner being to uncover layers of past conditioning and traumas.By acknowledging our experiences, bravely speaking them out, being vulnerable, and embracing our spirituality, we not only heal ourselves but also create a space for others to do the same. Healing not only allows us to mend the fractures within ourselves but also creates a ripple effect on those around us and beyond. Through forgiveness, compassion, acceptance, and self-discovery, we can break the cycle of pain and create a world where every heart is embraced and every soul is empowered to flourish in the light of love.Join the conversation with Isobel Gatherer as she shares her journey to healing and tips to transform your life, cultivate peace and love, and get to the other side through healing. Isobel is a spiritual guide, intuitive reader, clairvoyant, clairaudient, soul mentor, and energy healer. She works very closely with the angelic realms, spirit guides, ascended masters, and goddesses to channel spiritual guidance from them to help people let go of the fears keeping them ‘stuck' or getting in the way of their growth and expansion.Standout Quotes: “Talk about it even if you are talking to yourself and let it come through so that it doesn't build up; let it move and shift the whole time.” - Isobel [08:20] “Vulnerability is a place where you access all that is within.”- Isobel [15:31] “There is fear of being vulnerable, but vulnerability is the strength, and everybody loves it when we're vulnerable.” - Katrina [15:52] “We become more vulnerable and more comfortable with vulnerability as we heal.” - Katrina [16:03] “From peace and love, you can still grow and bring wonderful things in your life; it's a wonderful platform to bounce off rather than despair.” - Isobel [31:11]Connect with Isobel GathererWebsite: https://www.isobelgatherer.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/isobelgatherer/

Matt Jessop talks about breaking the stigma and asking for help. Does seeking help make you feel like you are giving up your power? Does guilt get in the way every time you put your needs first? In a society that often glorifies selflessness and sacrifice, it's crucial to recognise that seeking help and prioritising your well-being are not signs of weakness. Rather, they are powerful acts of self-love and resilience. Breaking the stigma, by acknowledging your own needs and reaching out for support, you are taking a proactive step towards creating a foundation for a happy, healthier and more fulfilling life. We're all very different, and we need different forms of support to navigate the complexities of life. Going inward, understanding what you need to thrive and asking for help requires self-awareness and cultivating habits to enhance your emotional, mental, and physical health. Your well-being and happiness matter. Learn how to create a safe space where you can express your authentic self and seek help without the fear of judgment. Join the conversation with Matt Jessop as he shares his journey through healing and self-care practices to help you move past challenges and transform your life. Matt's story serves as a guiding light and a reminder that the path to healing is not linear; it's a dynamic process that involves seeking help, facing setbacks, and celebrating victories. It's time for breaking the stigma and cycles, and to experience your transformations.Connect with Matt Jessop on LinkedIn

Amanda Ashworth found the inner work key! Do you feel like success is within reach, but something, perhaps even yourself, is holding you back? Are those nagging limiting beliefs and negative self-talk holding you back from reaching your full potential?Doing the "inner work" and moving towards your healing can be a game changer. Healing is a journey that involves self-reflection, self-compassion, and addressing limiting beliefs. It demands a commitment to self-discovery and dismantling obstacles hindering self-development. Imagine going deep within, getting to know yourself deeply, and rewriting the stories you tell yourself. Doing the inner work is about going within, breaking free from the shackles of limiting beliefs, and cultivating the best version of yourself. The journey to healing starts from within.Join the conversation with Amanda Ashworth as she shares her healing journey, self-care, limiting beliefs, and tools to help you get out of your way and do the inner work to enhance your healing journey. Tune in and learn how intentional healing practices nurture personal growth and create a foundation for becoming the best version of yourself.Key Highlights [00:00] Introduction to the show [00:50] What led Amanda into her healing journey [02:36] How Amanda was stopping herself and getting on her own way [04:03] How to evolve while connecting with the right coaches [04:39] Limiting beliefs and how Amanda recognised and acknowledged them [07:27] The stories we tell ourselves and how to move past them [09:51] Selfcare and Amanda's journey to nurturing her feminine self [11:43] Ego Vs. intuition: Learning to listen to self without judgment [14:32] The difference between therapy and coaching and Amanda's experience [18:40] Amanda's shamanic journey and how it fits into her process [23:22] Doing the inner work and practising gratitude in life [27:17] Learning to be vulnerable and honest with your emotions [34:16] Self-talk and releasing negative emotions and energy [36:28] How to reach out and connect with Amanda [36:42] Wrap and end the showStandout Quotes: “If you are truly evolving, that coach is not going to suit you further down the line.” - Amanda [4:04] “If you don't do the work and don't believe you are worthy, you are not going to get there.” - Amanda [23:22] “If you can't appreciate what you have, you can't expect the universe to send you more.” - Amanda [24:05] “You can't rely on someone else for your self-esteem; that will take away your self-worth and healing; you have to create your own self-esteem.”- Katrina [27:06] “You owe it to yourself to do the inner work because you only have the power to do it.”- Amanda [34:18] “Everything in your life happened for a reason, and changing your past would change the person you are now.”- Amanda [35:55] “Whichever path you take, the most important thing is to get to that point where you are at peace with it.”- Katrina [35:38]Resources mentioned The Body Keeps The Score by Bessel van der Kolk: Tell Yourself A Better Lie by Marisa Peer:Connect with Amanda Ashworth: Website, LinkedIn and Instagram

Patrick Mullarkey felt it was time to address the baggage he was carrying and to accept that he is in progress. We covered a lot in our conversation, including: wondering what you lose when you address trauma never arriving but being in progress Nacoa: The National Association of Children of Alcoholics learned behaviours and solutions, and numbing 10-month job search hell, losing community & being deliberate about connecting self-worth, attending a Jessie Ware concert and approach-anxiety speaking up, understanding myself better, and arriving hot and angry ...and more! Grab a cuppa and tune in now. Please share it – let's start a #lightrevolution.

Amanda Lamont has wonderful self-inquisitiveness. It was so great to catch up with Amanda and hear how beneficial she has found it to be curious about her thoughts and behaviours. She has learned, since booking herself a psychologist back at school, that taking a moment to ponder reactions and thinking helps.Tune in, and you'll hear us discuss: the issue with attaching self-worth to achievements and, later, people letting other people's opinions drop off the shame associated with taking meds being self-aware and noticing the signs the breakthrough of inner-child work…and more!Grab a cuppa and listen now. Please share it – let's start a #lightrevolution.

Ingrid Morgan wants people to speak up! After she shared a raw post about her father's suicide on LinkedIn, I had to invite her on for a conversation. Leading by example, Ingrid wants to encourage people to speak more openly.Tune in, and you'll hear us discuss: The ripple of a parent's suicide & her own failed attempt Learning to release her bottled anger Making the wrong choices as a distraction Finding stillness and reconnecting to her art Addressing the underlying cause in therapy Stopping prioritising her future self & focusing on the now Lost Connections book by Johann Hari…and more!Grab a cuppa and tune in now. Please share it – let's start a #lightrevolution.

Troy Hammond reached a fork in the road. In his mid-30s, Troy made a conscious choice to heal his childhood trauma or be a great role model for his kids. Initially, earning great money led to an escape from childhood, but it also led to the failure of his marriage and the realisation that it was time to heal.We talked about: narcissism, alcoholism and masks money and shame doing the mahi (self-work) anxiety and handling panic attacks IT Heavy Hitters…and more!Grab a cuppa and tune in now. Please share it – let's start a #lightrevolution.

Learning to express emotions changed Zsuzsa de Koning-SzabóZsuzsa and Katrina met many years ago at a conference and loved catching up on this week's episode. Zsuzsa shares what it was like growing up in the Eastern block, where the go-to way of dealing with emotions was to suppress them, even the grief of losing a parent.We also talked about: Expressing emotions in learned over native languages Setting the goal to not leave the room! Learning to ask for help when the family go-to is to suppress emotions Falsely believing that she had to be strong & that nobody else struggles Breaking generational cyclesGrab a cuppa and watch below, or find the podcast at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all the usual places. Please share it – let's start a #lightrevolution.

George Bannister knows how to bounce back!I met George at the Hay House UK Writer's Workshop and after only a few moments of chatting, knew I wanted to know more. In our conversation, you'll hear: How addiction ultimately led to healing How he has moved from prison to an award-winning property developer The traumatic event that started it all off About writing a teaching memoir…and more!Grab a cuppa and watch below, or find the podcast at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all the usual places. Please share it – let's start a #lightrevolution.

Jasmine Mbye has been on quite the journey! In our conversation, she shows grit, resilience and heart as she openly talks about her journey of healing from a traumatic childhood and relationship. From someone feeling lonely behind walls of protection, she now is open-hearted and full of self-love.Tune in to hear: What happened when she first spoke her truth Understanding generational trauma helps; gaslighting does not! Marrying her unfinished childhood business The damage caused by people-pleasing How hitting rock bottom was the making of Jasmine!…and so much more!Grab a cuppa and tune in now! Please share it – let's start a #lightrevolution.

To say I was angry about the misrepresentation of HSPs by Cosmopolitan Magazine is an understatement.

Since the recent documentary, there has been so much misinformation surfacing about Twin Flames that I felt compelled to share this. It is a snippet from my memoir, The Damage of Words: A memoir of healing self-hate and gaining self-mastery, and specifically my words around soul family & twin flame. It is under 10 minutes, without any preamble, and if it is well received, I may well share some more!

Issac Harvey MBE found it was an inside job! After Isaac posted about his school suggesting he had counselling and his confusion as to why he was being singled out, I had to know more. Thankfully, he said yes to an interview because we had a fab conversation!Tune in, and you'll hear us chat about: reluctantly becoming a disability advocate realising he needed to take action to be happy modelling at London Fashion Week, and travelling the world with Wheels & Wheelchairs…and so much more!Grab a cuppa and tune in. Please share it – let's start a #lightrevolution.

Jennifer Newbill has been on an amazing healing journey! I met Jen at a recruiting conference around seven years ago, and if you'd told me then that we would have had this conversation, I wouldn't have believed you. She has dropped the masks and addressed factors that were quite literally making her ill, curing illnesses that baffle doctors and scientists. In our interview, we talked about: Jen's trauma and using DNRS to heal Being curious about pain and illness instead of being judgemental Finding stillness through yoga and our love for singing bowls That we can heal ourselvesGrab a cuppa and tune in now! Please pass this episode on - let's start a #lightrevolution.

In 2018, Tim Roberts found himself in a cycle of suicidal thoughts and spent time plotting the differing ways he could die. But he also knew he was happily married, had two brilliant kids, and was in good employment. Yet this truth somehow added to his severe depression because he knew he was better off than others. So why was he feeling this way?In the podcast, we discuss: The day he decided this was bullshit and his emotional intelligence kicked in. How he started speaking up, and how important it is to speak to somebody. Why even as a leadership coach specialising in emotional intelligence, he has a coach. Understanding the warning signs of his depression and how he avoids it.Grab a cuppa and tune in now. Connect with Tim on LinkedIn and grab his book, Break The Mould: How To Be The Best Version Of YouTrigger warning: suicide

Caroline Ferguson didn't ignore the itch! She had a yearning to know why she always felt born to do more. To her surprise, that was training to be a cognitive behavioural therapist. She shares how less than 15% of people are self-aware and how becoming self-aware was life-changing. We also delve into the world of the highly sensitive person and the high sensation seeking subset. And have a frank conversation about the self-work!Connect with Caroline on LinkedIn, see CarolineFerguson.com, and check out her Substack: Born To Do More.

Mark Gilroy wants open conversation on pregnancy loss. A staggering 1 in 3 pregnancies ends in miscarriage, yet there is very little support or conversation around the loss. Without taking something that creates dreadful mental, psychological, and emotional trauma for women and making it about men, Mark wants to raise awareness about the grief associated with miscarriage that isn't spoken about enough.In our conversation Mark shares how he found the way to process the loss of someone or something he had not met, and for something they'd just been told wasn't ever real to begin with. Connect with Mark Gilroy on LinkedIn or @ThatMarkGilroy everywhere, including his fab YouTube channel.

Following the threads led Lynn from breakdown to breakthrough!A marriage ending and Ovarian cancer later led Lynn to a breakdown. The thread that connected the three events went back to childhood, a fractured maternal bond, and the discovery that she was carrying anger, guilt and sadness. By being stopped in her tracks, she had to go on an inner journey and stop living in denial; losing her mind led her to find meditative art and the threads.Lynn found it critical to accept and understand the impact of her mother's narcissism and father's abandonment on her self-worth-driving her to overachieve, be a perfectionist and burnout. In our conversation, you will hear many of Lynn's a-ha moments, especially when she discovered self-compassion mindfulness and later attended the Celebration of Being's Goddess workshop, which once and for all ejected the bullying voice in her head!What an inspiration! Grab a cuppa and tune in. Follow her @sacredIntuitiveart

Thea Bardot has transformed in more ways than one! Imagine your body giving up and being told that there was nothing wrong with you physically. A projector, projectee and people-pleaser, Thea's body decided to shut down to get attention. Finally diagnosed with ADHD, she says that helped, but the self-work could not be ignored. Now, ‘I represent binary being broken.' and have a business that is a f*** you to normal. You'll hear so many tips; grab a pen and listen to this heartwarming interview now!

Imagine building a successful business that is built squarely on your identity - your looks, your fitness & your success. Then celebrating the euphoria of selling it, only to realise you'd lost your entire identity! Angela Parker did exactly that, and in this episode shares the journey she took to meet herself. Her real self for the first time!Strap yourselves in for an emotional and powerful listen! Angela is bringing it into the light to help us all because keeping up facades is exhausting and unsustainable.Be sure to share it! Let's start a #lightrevolution.

Synchronicity sent Steve Usher into coaching and out of grief! Over the years, Katrina Collier has watched Steve shine his light ever brighter, and it was an utter joy to hear his healing story on Beyond The Damage of Words. From withdrawing into the darkness of grief to realising he needed help and taking it on wholeheartedly, Steve shares openly the steps he took, what worked, and what he still uses now.

Sophie Power lives up to her name! After a horrific trauma, which we hope nobody listening ever experiences, Sophie shares her journey back to herself. On this week's Beyond The Damage of Words podcast, hear the steps she took to finally move PTSD into the past tense, peel the layers off slowly and start reducing the wound she'd buried in her attic.Be inspired, and as ever please share this so we can start a healing movement and get more people back to their rainbows.

Jeff Weigh shares how he found the courage to open up, drop the mask, and release the emotions that were holding him back. When men tend to withdraw and bury their emotions, this vulnerable and wonderful conversation is inspiring. As someone I have known for six years, the transformation is visible on Jeff's face. I am so happy for this brave and beautiful soul.

The blooming marvellous Ruth Penfold-Brown! Over the years, I have watched Ruth heal, bloom (which happens to be the name of her women-empowering business), and start a new life adventure with Mr. Brown in the US. She describes herself as a Coach, Advisor & CPO, and she also happens to be a yoga teacher and one of my favourite humans. What did it take for Ruth to find self-love? Without any preamble, let's find out!She's on Instagram @RuthPenfold

To accompany my memoir, The Damage of Words, I bring you my new podcast, Beyond The Damage of Words. I am interviewing guests about their healing journeys to demystify the process and different modalities but mostly to inspire listeners to take the first step. I invited my friend Clair Bush to interview me for this inaugural episode - she did a brilliant job, right?