Life Without Limits, A Podcast by This Is Limitless

Welcome to season 2!  It has been a while and I am so excited to bring you a whole different group of incredible people this series. This week we start with Mike Linares, this man is a very special human being. This is a quick 20 minute chat we recorded before he got on his flight. Mike Linares, the founder of Simple Nursing.com and a human optimisation enthusiast.  Here is a few facts about this man before we dive into the actual episode. - Helped over 400,000 nursing students pass their exams for the last 8 years  - Over 1 million followers on social media - 40 million views on Youtube  - $12 million in company revenue since 2013 - Failed at 6 business before succeeding at #7 - Simplenursing

‘TIRED AND WIRED!'   In this episode we talk all about sound healing! How sound helps reduce anxiety!   Selma is the founder of GONG, a top-rated sound healing concept with a growing clientele in London as well as online. GONG's mission is to bolster mental wellbeing for working professionals by increasing access to sound healing at scale   “A life without limits”, this podcast really dives into how you create the life that you want.   Through GONG, Selma is bringing the meditative and revitalising experience of gong bath meditation to groups and individuals all over the world, helping them find more space in their minds, less tension in their bodies, and greater health and balance in their lives overall.    If you are someone that is struggling with stress, anxiety or have that ‘tired and wired' feeling, then this episode is perfect for you. It brings you a research proven method on how to effectively improve that. 

Wow! Wow! Wow! This episode is unbelievable! Sri Lanka's FITTEST man! Owner and Co-Founder of CrossFit Ceylon, Andy Andrews. Widely known as the man that brought CrossFit to Sri Lanka. Ex Professional Golfer who attended the prestigious IMG Academy in Florida with the likes of Maria Sharapova as his classmate. “A life without limits”, this podcast really dives into how you create the life that you want.  

From only being in the industry a year, in this episode we discuss the hustle and grind it takes it work your way up.   Joey and I dive in a deep conversation about what his sister and him have done to create their brand. We talk about how they created a business from scratch during lockdown and are already well on their way to creating something very exciting.   We discuss how important mindset, attitude and focus really are to getting where you want to be.   Joey lets us into a few secrets on how even though lockdown was challenging for many, he on the other hand found it massively beneficial. We talk about why he had this attitude and how actually it was him reframing a negative situation to a positive thought.

Must listen episode.   In this episode we delve deep into huge subjects. Charlotta, the creator of Superwoman explains ‘How to use movement to get your confidence back!'   And how as a partner you can support a woman who has been through something that has taken all her confidence away.   We dive deep into feeling trapped, blackmail and mental/emotional abuse. Charlotta opens up about her past and how she has come out of some of the darkest times of her life.

“You are going to die soon!” This is how Sarb Chahal, Senior Wealth Planner from Sanlam started our appointment together. Sarb has become a regular guest on the BBC News & SKY news providing stock specific commentary and general market updates. In this new episode we delve deep into the link between your finances and your personal health. We talk about how he advises his clients to reframe the way they look at money and we also cover how Limitless has helped him reframe his physical health.

This was not the first time that Charlotte had felt the struggles of a lockdown. A few years back she hit burnout so hard that she gave herself a self-imposed lockdown. In this episode we dive deep into what burnout feels like and why so many of us in the western world are at risk of it. Charlotte tells us all about her journey out of burnout and into the coaching world, supporting others go from business to balance.  

We covered huge topics such as: Polyamory vs Monogamy. Commitment. Freedom. Travel. Dealing with trauma.  We talk about ‘always having a choice' and how important responsibility is.  Being disconnected from yourself. Losing approval. Looking for validation. Losing/gaining friends. Parental trauma. Surrender.  She has also started an incredible Tiktok ‘Things I wish I knew when I was 14' and it is resonating with so many young girls with nearly 900,000 likes!

Claire is a Human Design Reader and Empowerment Coach. Her clients range from people who are stuck behind fears, limitations, obstacles and how to understand and release them. We delve deep into Human Design, what it is and where it comes from. We talk about how to create self trust, how to reframe past experiences, letting go and alignment. She shares 3 key bits of advice: Embracing how you feel The importance of relationships Loosening self labels

Incredible episode diving into Burnout, Addictions, Physical Injuries and even Perfectionism. We talk about the challenges of a woman travelling the world. Aigul is a multilingual community builder, trail runner, and conscious Breathwork instructor hailing from the Ural mountains in Russia. Listen in to hear all about Aigul's incredible journey.

Is competition healthy? A question we dive deep into with Harriet Short, The Balletic Yogi. Having danced from a young age, Harriet grew up in the dance world bubble.  From competitions to shows and auditions, she understood early on the demands of dance on her body and her mentality.  Harriet has an MA in choreography from Trinity Laaban Conservatoire, having had her choreographic work shown at Siobhan Davies studios.   Harriet is now focussing on helping create a bridge between Ballet and Yoga to help bring balance, reduce pressure and incorporate rest.

A powerful lady who is deeply rooted in transformational self-development practices after going through an incredible journey. In this episode we discuss her unique story that challenges societal norm. We talk about cultural differences, what beauty is, spirituality, upbringing, trauma and much much more.  Minal talks about leaving the designer world as a high flyer and diving deep into spirituality. This is the first time Minal has opened up about her journey and so many women will relate.

This episode was amazing! It was so wonderful finally being able to connect with this amazing woman.  Alice Carter is an energy worker, holistic therapist, Cosmic sexuality Coach and Superfoods Transformation coach from London, UK. She is a Jikiden Reiki Practitioner, Theta Healer, Sound healer and Meditation teacher with an intuition and heart based approach to healing. Alice is an internationally published cover girl and model and has worked for years as a Social Media Influencer encouraging people to step outside their comfort zone and to live their best lives. Alice works with the law of attraction and is now living in the USA until her move to the Belize Jungle to focus on building sustainable vegan eco villages there before launching them worldwide. 

In this episode we delve deep into an important part of female health, periods. Whole Heartedly Tash is a holistic Health Coach specialising in women's health. Any women can lose their period due to hypothalamic amenorrhea, regardless of their BMI or if they are considered an athlete. Stress, under fueling and/or over exercising are the main contributors for this and each person's body perceives stress in different ways.

We dive deep into some really hot topics like diet culture, slimming clubs and set point weight. We talk about how Liam went from studying Law to taking on the slimming industry. A dark truth about slimming clubs is revealed. Ever wondered why in the long term that no diet works? Ever wondered why you end up putting the weight back on over time? If you have, then this episode is perfect for you.

We dive deep into alternative healing and shamanic medicine. Jessica Lewis the owner of the Shipibo Market has been on one extraordinary spiritual journey. We talk about how she went from Modelling to Boxing, Iboga to Ayahuasca, Dark Soul of the Night to the Medicine Wheel. This episode takes healing to a deeper level.

Christian Carow was the owner of a successful marketing company, worked as a consultant, and was an assistant in group psychotherapy before he decided to radically change his life. He became a monk for one year in Khon Kaen, Thailand, where he then founded and became the spiritual leader of the Mindfulness Project. He is a meditation teacher and has studied alongside leading meditation experts like Jack Kornfield, Fred von Allem, and Thich Nhat Hanh. Since 2006 he has led meditation retreats in both Thailand and Germany. His goal is to provide a modern approach to contemplative practices by merging science with ancient wisdom. Christian addresses personal, social, and economic issues to lead people and the planet to a more fulfilling and sustainable future. 

Nat Lipecka is a Expert, Speaker & Coach at EVERWELL, host of the EVERWELL City podcast. As a reformed Investment Banker herself, Nat specialises in working with ambitious, Type A professionals feeling the brunt of operating in high pressure environments, and living under the spell of perfectionism and workaholism. Her zone of genius is empowering men and women to re-claim control over their time, energy and life, and maximises people's performance and potential in a way that's sustainable for the long-term. We dive into what burnout is, why we self sabotage and what changes the corporate world should make.

In her own words “Growing up I really struggled with my confidence and was often left feeling like an outsider. This is when my disordered eating started, for sure. I struggled with my body image for a long time during uni, which was made worse with my obsessive personality traits, so I became addicted to the gym and developed binge eating habits.”   During this episode we dive deep into Kate's journey of how she comes to become the Confidence Coach. I truly believe this episode is a must listen to for anyone who struggles with body image or anything confidence related. For me, this episode was truly eye opening, humbling and educational.   We dive into love, compliments, pain, loneliness and so much more. It was a privilege to sit down with Kate and speak about this incredibly relevant topic. I honestly believe 1000s of people will relate to Kate.   Check out Kate's IG: confidencecoach.co

Harry Williams is the owner of Vutie Beets (plant-based restaurant/cafe in Letchworth Garden City), Ultra Runner and the inventor of the infamous BLT. In this episode we delve deep into the journey of Vutie Beets since Harry and his partner Paul took over 1 year ago. Even during a pandemic and two national lockdowns they have grown the business incredibly. Harry explains how even in some of our countries hardest times of the century that he has been able to create a successful brand. We take a little dive into Harry's past, previous businesses and his alternative path through education. Harry is an inspirational soul and for anyone thinking of starting a business and isn't sure whether it's the right time. Listen up. Harry teaches you how to pick the PERFECT avocado. This episode is a great journey of a business that has thrived through 2020 and shows that if you learn to adapt and take every opportunity, then your potential really is Limitless.

Vik is a Personal Trainer and Sports Performance Coach for 12+ years. One of the most successful lead coaches of David Lloyd, the premium gym brand. Sri Lanka National Powerlifting Silver Medalist 2013. Co-founder of a class studio Onyx, focusing on improving human performance through a holistic approach. Current head coach and consultant  for High Octane Fitness in Sri Lanka. Concept designer and Head Coach for Jayagamu concept in Sri Lanka. Program designer and head coach for The Coach Program in Sri Lanka as feature on Daily Mail SL. We also cover how he has become the most expensive PT on the island, overcoming limitations, learning new things and creating your dreams. We talk about the IDEAL way to train and how to train your children! Give Vik a follow on instagram @vik_kodi Find us on Instagram and Facebook @ThisIsLimitlessHQ and visit www.thisislimitless.com to see our latest programmes.