Radiantly Alive with Claire Missingham

This solo episode explores resilience in relation to the spiritual texts of yoga, as well as exploring what resilience means as parents and a collective that are currently undergoing great adversity. Learn about ways to monitor negative self-talk, cortisol-kid reactions and what the Yoga Sutras advise in times of difficulty.

In this solo episode with Claire Missingham, discover how using and understanding yoga philosophy can help you to access creativity during moments of intense change and challenge. I talk about finding your purpose and I also share the beautiful story and deeper meaning behind the Three Sacred Rivers in India, which remind us why it’s important to have faith. Finally, I give you an insight into my own daily morning routine and how this helps to keep me grounded through challenging times.

Ever wondered what goes through a 9-year-old's mind (apart from can I have some sugar/crisps/iPhone etc). We discussed creativity, what makes Amelia-Belle excited, the way she sees the world, nature, her love of crystal 'healing' sessions, lots of talk about animals, confidence & emotions. Some of the answers were so surprising, just as insight into the way that kids think, but adults tend not to ask, which, it seems, we need to do more. Children are amazing absorbers of information, emotions, relationships and we often are missing out if we don't get their sweet, surprising ideas on the world they live in. Even if kids are not 'your thing', you will love this particular 9-year old!

On the show this week, Claire sits (in lotus) with Katherine Ryan, comedian, writer, presenter and actor as they discuss positive affirmations, auto-immune disease, parenting girls and our shared love of crystals. Far out. 

Emory Hall is a photographer, writer, world traveler and truth seeker. Her work documents the complex realities, vibrant cultures and ancient wisdom of communities from the farthest reaches of the Himalayas to the Mesopotamic borders of the Middle East. Using her photographs and writing as creative outlets, Emory has attempted with her work to bring awareness to important global issues, to inspire others, and to offer a voice to those whose circumstances inhibit that. She has worked as creative director for her husband, musician Trevor Hall, for the past 5 years, and is currently working on curating retreats in Nepal as well as publishing her first book.

Michele Pernetta opened yoga studios in London before there were any! As owner of the Fierce Grace yoga studios, she has a exemplary business mind and knows how to build a conscious, down to earth and eye catching brand. We discuss her background and attitude towards the business of yoga, both good and bad and what keeps her well and how she generally approaches her busy life.

Nitin and Claire have collaborated on many live music and yoga events, with a deep connection creatively. In this episode, they sat down in Nitin’s London recording studio to chat about life, politics, maths (Nitin, not Claire!..) and yoga. The depth of thought that goes into every action of Nitin’s is why he is such a revered musician & composer. Their conversation is ultimately down-to-earth, open and gives an insight into Nitin’s approach to life and music. “I don’t think of music as work, music is incredibly spiritually enriching, I’m very lucky in that I don’t have many things that stress me out…” Nitin Sawhney is one the most distinctive and versatile musical voices around today, achieving an international reputation across every possible creative medium. In 2017 he received the Ivor Novello Lifetime Achievement award, and is firmly established as a world-class producer, songwriter, DJ, multi-instrumentalist, orchestral composer and cultural pioneer.

In this opening episode, Claire discusses everyday wellbeing, juggling parenthood, meditation, setting intentions and a few funny situations Melanie & Claire have found themselves in over the years. Melanie talks candidly about how she overcomes depression and stays radiant and down-to-earth. Claire first met Melanie in late 1999, when she was a yoga teacher on her solo tour, where Melanie performed for 76 dates, 30 countries and 4 continents. “I’ve learnt to recognise the signs of depression creeping in, and I have a skill set that kicks in to prevent it happening, so I now know to relax, slow down and listen deeply.” As part of the 1990’s most successful band in the world, The Spice Girls, Melanie Chisholm has sold more than 105 million records, of which 20 million as a solo artist.