The Beautifully Balanced Podcast

In this powerful and timely conversation, Sam is joined by Dr. Nicole Cain, an expert in trauma-informed psychology and holistic medicine. Having personally navigated the debilitating grip of panic attacks, Dr. Nicole now dedicates her life to helping others find what she calls “panic freedom.”With anxiety levels at an all-time global high, this episode is packed with insights and tools to help listeners better understand their anxiety and start the journey toward healing—mind, body, and soul.What We Cover in This Episode:✨ Dr. Nicole's deeply personal story of overcoming panic attacks and how it inspired her pioneering work in trauma-informed care✨ The 9 types of anxiety explored in her book Panic Proof—and why knowing your type is a game-changer✨ Common myths about panic attacks that may be holding you back from recovery✨ How to create your own “Panic Pack”—a practical, personalized toolkit for managing anxiety on the go✨ The gut-brain axis and its fascinating connection to emotional wellness✨ How anxiety manifests in the workplace, its impact on productivity, and the very first steps toward relief✨ And so much more grounded, empowering adviceConnect with Dr. Nicole Cain:

In today's episode, Sam is joined by Melissa Hoyer, a Certified Financial Planner and Coach at The Wealth Conservancy. Melissa specialises in a holistic approach to financial planning, combining traditional financial strategies with life and wealth coaching. Her mission is to help clients not only manage their finances but also thrive in all areas of life.We explore the emotional, psychological and practical sides of wealth and financial wellbeing, including how understanding your money personality, practicing financial self-awareness, and aligning your wealth with your life goals can create a more fulfilling and balanced life.Listen and discover:What led Melissa to combine life coaching with financial planningHow financial beliefs and patterns shape our relationship with moneyWhat is a "money personality" and how understanding yours can help you thriveWhy it's crucial to align your financial life with your broader life goalsFirst steps for anyone wanting to boost their financial wellbeingHow to navigate the life-changing experience of inheriting wealthDealing with feelings of guilt, shame, or unworthiness around newfound wealthHow wealth can impact personal relationships — the upsides and the downsidesConnect with Melissa:Learn more about Melissa Hoyer and her Way Into Wealth ProgrammeFollow Melissa on LinkedIn

In this inspiring episode, Sam welcomes Swami Saradananda, a global yoga and meditation pioneer with over 50 years of experience. Former Director of the Sivananda Yoga Centre and best-selling author of Mudras for Modern Life and The Power of Breath, Swami shares how yoga has evolved, the power of breathwork, and the deeper wisdom behind the practice.What You'll Learn:

In this episode of The Beautifully Balanced Podcast, we dive deep into why so many high-performing professionals struggle to stay present—and what you can do to change that. If you find yourself constantly thinking about work when you're at home, or worrying about home life when you're at work, you're not alone. But there's a way to break this cycle.Join Sam, as we explore the root causes of this disconnection and how it impacts your nervous system, well-being, and relationships. You'll learn how imbalances can keep you stuck in fight-or-flight mode and how to restore calm and presence using simple, practical techniques rooted in Ayurveda.What You'll Learn in This Episode:Why high performers struggle to stay presentHow Ayurveda explains restlessness, anxiety, and burnoutThe link between your doshas and your nervous systemPractical, Ayurvedic-inspired tips to cultivate calm and focusSimple strategies to decompress and boost your energySubscribe & Review: If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review! Your feedback helps us reach more high-performing professionals who are ready to create more balance and presence in their lives.Thank you for tuning in! Stay well and stay present.

Are you struggling to switch off from work, even after closing your laptop? Ayurveda teaches that true success isn't about working harder but about balancing your energy to sustain long-term performance and well-being. In this episode of The Beautifully Balanced Podcast, I dive into why high performers find it difficult to disconnect, the health risks of chronic stress, and how Ayurveda can help you transition from ‘work mode' to a state of restoration and recovery.You'll learn: ✅ Why high achievers struggle to switch off – from an Ayurvedic and nervous system perspective. ✅ The consequences of not unplugging from work (and how it impacts your body and mind).✅ Simple Ayurvedic practices to create a clear boundary between work and rest. ✅ How to overcome common challenges in switching off, including guilt, racing thoughts, and unfinished tasks. ✅ My top 3 Ayurvedic evening habits to help you fully relax and recharge.If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and share it with someone who needs to hear this! Let's create a world where success and well-being go hand in hand.

Why does creating healthy habits feel so hard, even when you know they're good for you? The answer might lie in your nervous system. In this episode of The Beautifully Balanced Podcast, we explore how chronic stress and an overactive “fight-or-flight” mode can sabotage your health goals—and what you can do about it.What You'll Learn:Why your nervous system resists change and how to overcome it..Practical strategies to feel safe and supported while creating new habits.Ayurvedic tips for calming the nervous system and promoting balance.How small, manageable steps can lead to big transformations.Walk away with actionable tools to calm your body, feel safe, and build the healthy, balanced life you deserve.Get instant access to my FREE Training - How to Sustainably Succeed inYour High Pressure Career - Without Sacrificing Your HealthIn this FREE training, you'll uncover the 3 simple, highly-effective steps used by high performing professionals to de-compress from their demanding workload - whilst enhancing their energy, stress capacity and success!Get instant access here.Connect with SamFollow and message Sam on InstagramVisit www.samanthaholland.coIf you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend, leave a review, or tag me on Instagram. Your support helps grow our community!

In this inspiring New Year's episode, we dive into actionable steps to help you create meaningful, lasting change in 2025. Change can be challenging, but with the right approach, you can achieve your goals while staying balanced and motivated.What You'll Learn in This Episode:Define Your Why: Discover the importance of knowing your deeper motivation behind the changes you want to make.Take Small Steps: Learn how small, consistent actions, inspired by The Slight Edge by Jeff Olson and The 1% Diary by Steven Bartlett, lead to massive transformation over time.Build Accountability: Explore ways to stay committed by enlisting the support of friends, coaches, or communities.Embrace Flexibility: Find out how maintaining balance through Ayurvedic practices and mindset shifts can help you adapt when life doesn't go as planned.Celebrate Milestones: Learn the power of celebrating wins big and small and using mindful rewards to stay motivated.Ready to make 2025 your best year yet? If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend or leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. Let's make 2025 a year of growth, joy and transformation!Get instant access to my FREE Training - How to Sustainably Succeed inYour High Pressure Career - Without Sacrificing Your HealthIn this FREE training, you'll uncover the 3 simple, highly-effective steps used by high performing professionals to de-compress from their demanding workload - whilst enhancing their energy, stress capacity and success!Get instant access here.Connect with SamFollow and message Sam on InstagramVisit the website www.samanthaholland.co

Are you juggling career demands, endless to-do lists, and the constant pressure to perform—at the cost of your health? In this episode, we explore how you can thrive in your career while staying energized, resilient, and healthy.Discover the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda and learn how its personalised approach to health can transform your energy, productivity, and stress management. Whether you're new to Ayurveda or already curious, you'll walk away with actionable steps to elevate your career without sacrificing your health.Get instant access to my FREE Training - How to Sustainably Succeed inYour High Pressure Career - Without Sacrificing Your HealthIn this FREE training, you'll uncover the 3 simple, highly-effective steps used by high performing professionals to de-compress from their demanding workload - whilst enhancing their energy, stress capacity and success!Get instant access here.Connect with SamFollow Sam on InstagramVisit the website www.anxietyreliefwithsam.com

In this episode we dive into the concept of decision fatigue — the exhaustion and overwhelm caused by the countless choices we make daily. Whether it's big life decisions or small everyday ones, the cumulative mental effort can leave us feeling drained and indecisive.We take a holistic approach to managing decision fatigue, addressing not just the mind, but also the body, emotions, and spirit. By nurturing all aspects of ourselves, we can regain clarity, restore balance, and make decisions with greater ease and confidence. This episode offers practical strategies and mindful insights, for those in decision making roles and executives, to help you navigate decision fatigue and create more space for intentional living.Listen and discover:What Decision fatigue is, how it manifests in daily life, and why it impacts clarity and energy.A Holistic Framework for Managing Decision Fatigue:The Body: How sleep, hydration, and nutrition play a key role in maintaining decision-making capacity.The Mind: Tips for decluttering mental space, practicing mindfulness, and prioritising tasks to reduce cognitive overload.The Emotions: Recognising emotional strain and building self-compassion to handle overwhelming choices.The Spirit: Reconnecting with purpose and values to make decisions with greater intention.Let me know your decision making challenges and your take-aways from this episode, I'd love to hear from you over on Instagram.Get instant access to my FREE Training - How to Stop Overworking & Continue To Thrive in Your Career. In this FREE training, you'll uncover the 3 simple, highly-effective steps used by ambitious professionals to break free from self-doubt & pushing themselves to the limit - whilst enhancing (not diminishing) their productivity & success! Get instant access here.Connect with SamFollow Sam on InstagramVisit the website www.anxietyreliefwithsam.com

In this episode of The Beautifully Balanced Podcast, we dive into the phenomenon of overplanning—why we do it, how it holds us back, and how to overcome it. From fear of failure to perfectionism and societal pressures, we explore the causes that drive us to overplan. But there's hope! Learn practical strategies to strike a balance between planning and living, so you can embrace life's unpredictability and make meaningful progress toward your goals.What You'll Learn in This Episode:What overplanning is and how it differs from productive planning.The main reasons why we overplan, including fear of failure, perfectionism, and avoidance.The hidden costs of overplanning, like burnout, analysis paralysis, and loss of joy.Actionable strategies to break free from overplanning, such as setting flexible goals, taking imperfect action, and trusting your intuition.Who This Episode is For:People who feel stuck in endless planning mode and struggle to take action.Perfectionists seeking ways to loosen their grip on rigid structures.Anyone feeling overwhelmed by the pressure to “get everything right.”Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review The Beautifully Balanced Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. Your feedback helps us create more valuable content for you.

In this episode, we dive deep into the hidden world of people-pleasing—what it looks like, how it impacts your life, and its surprising connection to your nervous system. We explore why people-pleasing is more than just being overly nice or helpful; it's a coping mechanism deeply tied to the fight, flight, freeze, and fawn responses of your autonomic nervous system. Learn to recognize the signs of people-pleasing, understand how it affects your mental and emotional well-being, and discover ways to start to break free from the cycle by rewiring your nervous system for healthier, more balanced relationships.Key Takeaways:What people-pleasing really is and how it manifests in daily life.The common signs and behaviours associated with people-pleasing, like difficulty saying no, fear of conflict, and seeking external validation.How the nervous system, drives people-pleasing as a survival mechanism.The impact of chronic people-pleasing on mental health, leading to emotional exhaustion.Ways to begin to change old habits and break free from people pleasing. Press play now and let's dive in.Get instant access to my FREE Training - How to Stop Overworking & Continue To Thrive in Your Career. In this FREE training, you'll uncover the 3 simple, highly-effective steps used by ambitious professionals to break free from self-doubt & pushing themselves to the limit - whilst enhancing (not diminishing) their productivity & success! Get access here.Connect with Sam on Instagramwww.anxietyreliefwithsam.com

Join Sam, as she unmasks the perfectionists trap and discusses the toll it can take on your mind, body and career. Perfectionism may seem like a motivator, but the flips side is that in reality, it can be a barrier to creating a good work-life balance.Listen in and discover:~ The impact on stress & anxiety~ What can cause you to push hard at work~ The effect on self-esteem~ The impact on productivity & teams~ How to begin to overcome perfectionism & still thriveFollow Sam on Instagramwww.anxietyreliefwithsam.com

Join Sam to explore the powerful intersection between the nervous system, Ayurveda, and high-functioning anxiety. While high-functioning anxiety may not be an official medical diagnosis, it describes those who seem calm and successful on the outside but struggle internally with constant worry, restlessness and racing thoughts. An overactive nervous system plays a central role in this form of anxiety - and Ayurveda, an ancient holistic healing system, offers practical solutions to restore balance.Listen and discover: ~ The Role of the Nervous System~ The Ayurvedic Perspective on Anxiety and the Nervous System~ Ayurvedic Solutions for High-Functioning Anxiety~ How Modern Science Meets Ancient WisdomGet instant access to my FREE 15 minute training Beat High Functioning Anxiety:3 Steps to Reclaim Your Life From Worry, Overwork & Self-Doubt(And Finally Feel Limitless) here.Follow Sam on Instagramwww.anxietyreliefwithsam.com

Anxiety—it's a word many of us are familiar with, but not all anxiety looks the same. Some people struggle with what's known as high-functioning anxiety. On the surface, everything seems fine—successful ambitious careers, active social lives, and seemingly well-organised daily routines. But underneath this mask lies a constant, often overwhelming, sense of unease.Sam dives into 6 often overlooked symptoms of high functioning anxiety - take a listen now.Join Sam in this FREE 15 minute training - Beat High Functioning Anxiety:3 Steps to Reclaim Your Life From Worry, Overwork & Self-Doubt (And Finally Feeling Limitless). Get the training here.Follow Sam on Instagramwww.anxietyreliefwithsam.com

Do you or anyone you know experience pain? If so, this episode offers a new perspective on pain recovery. After experiencing nerve damage and pain from birth, Julia Blackwell has re-written her own pain story, and specialises in fascia release - and is the creator of The Fascia Remedy.Listen in and discover:~ Julia's turning point for pain recovery~ What healthy fascia is (and what causes it to become unhealthy)~ Why where we feel pain is almost never the root of the problem~ The link between fascia, stress and trauma~ Ways you can support your fascia~ Why ageing doesn't need to be painfulGet your FREE Unlock Your Hips 3 day video series here.Follow Julia on Instagram. Follow Sam on Instagramwww.anxietyreliefwithsam.com

In conversation with Dr. Jeffrey Gross, a sought after expert, transforming thousands of lives by transitioning from traditional surgical methods to the innovative use of stem cells. With a career dedicated to treating a myriad of chronic health problems, Dr. Gross is a pioneer in the field of regenerative medicine and is the founder of ReCELLebrate.Listen and find out:~ The gap between failure of non-surgical treatment and surgery~ The science behind harnessing one's own stem cells for prolonged health~ How cells can be changed to support youthful metabolism~ Examples of people who can walk or dance again~ What neuropathic pain is and how it links to stress~ The impact of stress on our cells~ The importance of the turnover of cells~ A message to any skepticsVisit the ReCELLebrate website hereFollow ReCELLebrate on InstagramFollow Sam on Instagramwww.anxietyreliefwithsam.com

I loved recording this episode with my partner, Gianni - to share with you, my lovely listeners. We grabbed this opportunity to reminisce over finding out we were pregnant, the pregnancy experience - to the birth of our gorgeous son, Leo.Listen in as we chat about:~ What we enjoyed about the pregnancy~ What we didn't expect!~ Our experience of going into labour and the birthWe enjoyed sharing this, hope you enjoy listening.We are looking forward to another joint episode about the first 6 months soon!Follow Sam on Instagramwww.anxietyreliefwithsam.com

In this episode, discover the profound wisdom and innovation that have made Gail and Gregory Hoag, esteemed leaders in the world of Sacred Geometry. Through their lifelong dedication, they continue to inspire and guide countless individuals towards a path of higher consciousness, well-being, and profound connection.Listen and find out:~ What sacred geometry is~ The universal principles within sacred geometry~ Ways sacred geometry tools can improve health~ How sacred geometry links to our environments~ Steps to greater divine alignment and spiritualityWatch this engaging conversation on YouTube.Enjoy the FREE Chapter 1 About Consciousness from their book, Sacred Geometry: The Universal Language of Divine Alignment here Follow The Hoag's on InstagramFollow Sam on Instagramwww.anxietyreliefwithsam.com

With a passion spanning over two decades, Jeffrey Williams, is a transformation artist deeply immersed in unravelling the human body's potential. He has become a guide for diverse individuals, employing a spectrum of high-impact teachings in bodywork, sound, breath, values, and movement. Listen in and discover:~ When Jeffrey's transformative journey began~ How nerves impact stress management~ Ways movement, breath and sound helps sculpt the brain~ How to access the body's innate healing ability~ The role values play in our health~ Ways to find balance in challenging timesAccess the Free Neurohack Stress to Restore Vitality Workshop hereJeffrey's coaching and training programs such as the Autonomic Nervous System Reset empower individuals and other practitioners alike to seize control of their health journey, fostering vitality and a life lived to its fullest potential.Website: www.vitalistproject.comInstagram:  @vitalistlifeFollow Sam on Instagramwww.anxietyreliefwithsam.com

Our fascinating guest, Tom Paladino, is a researcher and humanitarian seeking to make a difference in the world by providing people with the education and tools to restore optimal health, and in turn enhance their quality of life. One of these tools is  “Scalar Light” which utilises free energy from the stars.Listen and find out:~ Why scalar energy is to human enhancement as photosynthesis is to plants~ How scalar light turns on the ability to form our own nutrients~ The impact scalar light can have on the chakras~ The unique experiences Tom has witnessed working with people~ How it's possible to enhance your energetic state of being by photograph~ What could help put the end to the energy crisisGet your 15 Day Free Trial of the Scalar Light Standard Program hereThe Scalar Light WebsiteFollow Tom on InstagramFollow Sam on Instagramwww.anxietyreliefwithsam.com

Many of us are impacted by cancer directly or indirectly. Our amazing guest, Rachel C-K, is an Integrative Breast Cancer Guide and Empowerment Mentor. Rachel shares with us her inspiring story and integrative approach to support people naturally in their breast cancer journeys. Listen to this warm and open conversation and discover:~ How Rachel used natural tools to support herself in her breast cancer journey~ What challenges Rachel sees & understands in people diagnosed with breast cancer~ The importance of having choices & feeling empowered~ Ways stress & anxiety link to this journey~ Who Rachel works with & the support she offers~ The 3 things Rachel wishes someone without a  breast cancer diagnosis knewPress play and dive into this episode now.Rachel C-K ,  of The Breast Cancer Conversations,  is a transformation and empowerment mentor, circle space holder and an Integrative Cancer Support Guide.She is an accredited training provider, for women who have just received a diagnosis looking to support themselves naturally, those on the other side of treatment and holistic therapists wanting to continue to support their clients through a cancer journey.Rachel does this through the programmes “7 Columns of Cancer Care. An integrative guide for patients and therapists” and “Heal and Thrive”Directly email Rachel to find out more rachel@rachelck.comFollow Rachel on InstagramRachels new website launching this summer, rachelck.comFollow Sam on Instagramwww.anxietyreliefwithsam.com

Welcome to our 100th episode! I am so grateful to all of our worldwide listeners, thank you! Not only did I become a mum in 2023, there were numerous big life changes that took place. Just one of those life events would be a big enough change in itself but thrown all together at times it was immensely stressful and I felt anxious - but I knew it would pass.In this episode I talk about the 7 Steps that helped me to navigate them, so that I could come out the other side feeling as centred as possible.Follow Sam on Instagramwww.anxietyreliefwithsam.com

If your child struggles with attention, hyperactivity, impulsivity, or other symptoms of ADHD, it can be challenging to know how to help them. Increasing meltdowns and defiance, having a hard time at school, difficulty with organisation and following through on tasks, or remembering what to do are a signal that something could be wrong and it may or may not be ADHD. Either way, you need to hear what Dr. Connie McReynolds has to say! Listen in to find out:~ Why this work is so important to Dr Connie~ What ADHD is and why it's 'spreading'~ Whether labels such as ADHD are always helpful~ Signs of audio & visual processing problems~ Why Neurofeedback can help the root cause~ What parents and teachers can do to support processing challengesDr. Connie's whole-hearted mission is to bring hope and resolution to those who are struggling with the  symptoms of ADHD, their parents, and teachers. www.conniemcreynolds.comSolving the ADHD Riddle: The Real Cause and Lasting Solutions to Your Child's Struggle to Learn,  a #1 Amazon bestseller in eight categories, is available on: Amazon.com or Amazon.co.ukFollow Sam on Instagramwww.anxietyreliefwithsam.com

The conversation surrounding hormonal imbalances has been largely dominated by female-centric narratives, leaving men and other genders in the dark. Yet, people other than women, also experience imbalances triggering any number of health challenges, which cast a ripple effect on family dynamics and professional engagements.Listen to this conversation with a leading authority in the field of hormone replacement therapy (HRT), Sean Fitzpatrick, from Matrix Hormones.~ What HRT is and entails~ The physical problems associated with hormone imbalances~ How testosterone levels modulate depressive and anxious states~ Why fluctuating hormone levels impact overall health~ The knock on effects of hormone imbalance in people's lives ~ Solutions available to support those with imbalanced hormonesSean helps individuals optimise their hormone levels to improve overall wellbeing. Find out more and work with Sean at Matrix Hormones Follow Sam on Instagramwww.anxietyreliefwithsam.com

Weight loss can be such a challenging topic for many! In this episode with special guest, Louise Digby, a registered nutritional therapist, weight loss expert and the creator of the Nourish Method helps you to understand how to lose weight even when you feel stuck! Listen in and discover:~ Factors that can lead to weight gain, especially when over 40~ Signs that stress may be a causing factor~ Why counting calories doesn't matter~ What to try when diets have failed~ Why there's more to health than a number of a scale ~ From self-sabotaging to easier weight-loss~ Benefits of a holistic approachJoin Louise's 5 Day Metabolism Reset hereLouise is running  a special, live and free, online masterclass on Wednesday 7th Feb at 8pm. Want in? Save your space hereFollow Louise on InstagramFollow Sam on Instagramwww.anxietyreliefwithsam.com

With candida expert, Dr Michael Biamonte, the founder of the Biamonte Center for Clinical Nutrition and co-creator of BioCybernetics. As a practitioner for over 30 years, he is dedicated to improving the lives of his patients and helping them get back to living. He is also the author of The Candida Chronicles, which explains his methodology of handling candida. Listen in and find out:~ Exactly what candida is~ The most common causes of candida yeast infections~ Why traditional treatments can fail~ The link with other conditions, such as chronic fatigue syndrome~ The role of the microbiome and sugar~ One thing you need to know about healthVisit The Biamonte Center WebsitePurchase The Candida Chronicles on AmazonDo you want 4 simple steps to feel less anxious? Download the guide here Follow Sam on Instagramwww.anxietyreliefwithsam.com

With special guest, Dr Cori Stern, a nutritionist and chiropractor who has been helping people all over the world to restore and optimise their health naturally since 2001. Listen in to this inspiring conversation and discover:~ What inspired Dr Cori to become a natural health doctor~ The most important lifestyle changes to improve your health~ Common obstacles to improving health~ Surprising everyday toxins to avoid~ Why FAT is not a dirty word~ Why immunity may be reduced and ways to boost itClaim your free gift heredrcori.comCheck out Dr Cori on YouTubeDo you want 4 simple steps to feel less anxious? Download the guide here Follow Sam on Instagramwww.anxietyreliefwithsam.com

‘Too often, when looking to create health, we look outside of ourselves. We look to the wisdom of doctors, or the magic of miracle drugs and trendy new supplements to help us tap into our own fountain of youth. But the truth is, the search for health will never be found by looking outside ourselves. I know because I spent years searching'Dr Jeff is a Chiropractor, nutritionist and coach who enjoys helping others unlock their true potential.In this insightful conversation, we discuss:~ Dr Jeff's fascinating healing story~ What the placebo effect can teach us about optimal health~ The role natures perfect food plays~ Changes we need to see in western society to create healthier lives~ Unlocking shocks and trauma to be more resilientGet a copy of Dr Jeff's book, TIMELESS YOUth over on Amazon or the websiteFollow Dr Jeff on InstagramDo you want 4 simple steps to feel less anxious? Download the guide here Follow Sam on Instagramwww.anxietyreliefwithsam.com

People pleasing, perfectionism and trying to be supermum left Christina unhappy and unhealthy. Christina Woods, a licensed Rapid Transformational Therapist®, Clinical Hypnotherapist, Empowerment Coach, and Reiki Master. Christina combines her background in corporate leadership along with her life experiences in dealing with trauma and abandonment to empower other people to trust their intuition and set themselves free of self-doubt.Listen in and discover:~ How self-sabotage and ignoring your feelings impacts you~ How self-doubt and "not being enough" can impact anxiety levels~ The power of realising our own stories and that they can change~ Strategies to reduce self-doubt and move towards self-belief~ Love and kindness to set boundaries to avoid leaking energy~ A message if you are nervous or sceptical of hypnosis~ Ways the subconscious mind affects everyday lifeChristina has been on a massive transformation and helps her clients have the courage to face their roadblocks and move forwards.Keep in touch with Christina at:Instagramwww.wisewoods.comDo you want 4 simple steps to feel less anxious? Download the guide here Follow Sam on Instagramwww.anxietyreliefwithsam.com

Join Sam who shares her own personal experiences about friends and connections, which have played a vital role in her life this past year. Whilst often life can get busy and there are many reasons we can drift apart from people, there is no getting around the fact that nourishing relationships are good for our health!Listen in and discover:- How sharing similar experiences with friends can really help during challenging times- Why our social connections may have faded these past few years- Reason we may have drifted apart from people without realising- Changing dynamics and connections in the workplace- How nature reminds us we are all interdependent - That there are ways to create new friends and small steps to take to rebuild existing relationshipsGet in touch on Instagram and let me know one small step you can do this week that will boost your social connection - see link below.Do you want 4 simple steps to feel less anxious? Download the guide here Follow Sam on Instagramwww.anxietyreliefwithsam.com

With special guest Aggie McCabe, registered Thyroid Nutritionist and Mind-Body Coach, who has a trauma informed approach - this conversation brings so much insight and advice. Whether you have or know someone with a thyroid condition or not, the holistic nature of this conversation will definitely offer you some food for thought!Listen and discover:~ What the thyroid is and why it's important~ Aggie's thyroid struggles to feeling good again~ Ways an under/overactive thyroid can impact people's lives~ The common root cause of thyroid issues~ The link between brain fog and the thyroid~ Frustrations with the current support on offer***Empower yourself and join the FREE Thyroid Testing Confidence workshop here***Keep in touch with Aggie over on:Instagramaggiemccabe.comDo you want 4 simple steps to feel less anxious? Download the guide here Follow Sam on Instagramwww.anxietyreliefwithsam.com

If you are serious about changing your mental state, this episode is for you. The mind being so subtle has the capacity to change and evolve, or the opposite - devolve or degenerate, according to the influences we place upon it. Ayurveda gives us simple and practical ways to manage the impressions we feed ourselves through the 5 senses. I'm sure we can all think of an upsetting news clip that impacts our thoughts and emotions. We can likely think of some music that has made us feel really good. What kind of impressions are you taking in from the environment around you each day? Can you be more conscious about this?Listen in and join Sam for one of the most powerful episodes yet!Discover:

Common Kapha imbalances include weight gain, congestion, sluggishness, slow metabolism and water retention. Kapha links to the Earth and Water elements, which when out of balance can turn into a thick mud leaving us feeling heavy, stuck and struggling to move forwards. Ayurveda offers simple and natural remedies to help support you, join Sam in this episode and discover more.- Over 5 common Kapha related health concerns- Foods to restore balance- Movement to help balance Kapha- Herb suggestionsPress play and let's dive in!Do you want 4 simple steps to feel less anxious? Download the guide here Follow Sam on Instagramwww.anxietyreliefwithsam.com

Tea is one of the most popular drinks in the world. But how much do you know about tea? Multi-award winning, Jenny Tse's, wealth of knowledge on the health benefits of tea make Jenny the perfect guest for this discussion.Listen in now and find out:~ Why tea is one of the most popular drinks in the world~ Understand how different tea blends can support health and wellbeing ~ Fascinating tips to find good quality tea to enjoy~ How drinking tea can support important human connection~ Ways tea can promote a mindful approach to living ~ The challenges of running a sustainable businessConnect with Jenny at:sipping streams.comInstgram: @ sippingstreamsDo you want 4 simple steps to feel less anxious? Download the guide here Follow Sam on Instagramwww.anxietyreliefwithsam.com

Common Pitta imbalances include heartburn, acne, anger, sharp headaches and rheumatoid arthritis. Pitta links to the Fire element, so heat or burning is often associated with Pitta conditions. Luckily, there are natural methods to help cool and calm!Join Sam in this episode to find out:- Over 6 common Pitta health concerns- Lifestyle changes to balance Pitta- Foods to restore balance- Herb suggestionsWhether you are new to Ayurveda or are looking for a refresher this episode is will offer you some value!Follow Sam on Instagramwww.anxietyreliefwithsam.comDo you want 4 simple steps to feel less anxious? Download the guide here Follow Sam on Instagramwww.anxietyreliefwithsam.com

A special conversation with guest, Christopher Lee Maher, former US Navy SEAL who endured intense physical, mental, and emotional stress as a SEAL and child. By combining a “seal team mindset” with modern stress resolution strategies, Christopher taught himself to free his body, mind, and emotions from pain, tension, and emotional distortion.With so many people experiencing increased stress this is such a valuable episode!Listen and discover:~ The intense stress and hypervigilance Chris experienced daily~ Ways stress and emotional distress impact the body & mind~ Chris's perspective on the root causes of stress in todays Western societies~ The difference between stress management & stress resolution~ How our own personal perceptions of reality can effect the nervous system~ Tips to overcome accumulated stress in your lifeFind Chris over at:True Body Intelligence WebsitePurchase Chris' book Free for LifeYouTubeInstagramDo you want 4 simple steps to feel less anxious? Download the guide here Follow Sam on Instagramwww.anxietyreliefwithsam.com

Common Vata imbalances include anxiety, insomnia and digestive concerns. I used to relate a lot to out of balance Vata and have since managed to restore more balance.Join Sam in this episode to find out:- 9 common vata health concerns- Lifestyle changes to balance vata- Foods to restore balance- Herb suggestionsWhether you are new to Ayurveda or are looking for a refresher this episode is one for you!Is your mind often racing with thoughts and worries? Download The Anxiety Tracker to help you understand your level of anxiety. Download the tracker here. Follow Sam on Instagramwww.anxietyreliefwithsam.com

How does the word disease make you feel?In Ayurveda, disease is understood as a state of imbalance or disharmony within the body, mind, and spirit.According to Ayurveda, disease arises when there is an increase in a dosha and that excess dosha seeks a weak spot in the bodies tissues. This imbalance can be caused by various factors such as; poor diet, lifestyle and environmental factors.Listen in to this solo episode with Sam to discover:~ An explanation of the 6 stages of disease progression~ The importance of recognises the early stages~ General symptoms to look out for at each stage~ An overview of natural treatment methods~ Keeping it real - why this isn't about blame or guilt~ You have choices to enjoy more health and vitalityI hope you find this episode valuable, I really enjoyed recording it.If we focused on choices that helped us to feel more vitality, balance and harmony in body and mind, what would that look like? If you'd like to chat about what this may look like for you, I invite you to drop me a message over on Instagram. Is your mind often racing with thoughts and worries? Download The Anxiety Tracker to help you understand your level of anxiety. Download the tracker here. Follow Sam on Instagramwww.anxietyreliefwithsam.com

With inspirational guest Shaun Randall, Metaphysical Novelist and Manifestation Expert. Shaun is an the author and recently released his debut novel, Letters From Lima. The new book takes readers on a journey inside a world they never knew existed to uncover truth and discover themselves all over again.Listen in to this honest and down to earth conversation and discover:~ How Shaun took a leap of faith to follow his passion~ Tips to inspire you to find your path in life~ How to create momentum and inspiration to be creative everyday~ Shaun's experience of crippling anxiety and overcoming it~ Why it's important to be true to ourselves to help anxiety~ The links between scarcity, abundance and manifestation~ Whether 'everything we need is already inside of us'Keep in touch with Shaun over at:shaun-randall.comInstagramHead over to Shaun's online book store here.Is your mind often racing with thoughts and worries? Download The Anxiety Tracker to help you understand your level of anxiety. Download the tracker here. Follow Sam on Instagramwww.anxietyreliefwithsam.com

In this episode we are diving into an intriguing topic—the difference between Ayurveda and Western healthcare models. We'll explore the fundamental principles, treatment approaches, and philosophies that set these two systems apart. Discover:~ The contrasting preventative and systematic approaches to health~ The difference in diagnosis methods~ The range of treatments typically used~ The view of the mind-body connection and how this is evolvingPress play and let's begin!Is your mind often racing with thoughts and worries? Download The Anxiety Tracker to help you understand your level of anxiety. Download the tracker here. Follow Sam on Instagramwww.anxietyreliefwithsam.com

With more people experiencing burnout this conversation with Dr Alka Patel is very relevant!Dr Alka Patel is Lifestyle Doctor, Coach, and General Practitioner, who amplifies health as a skill and an asset. Dr Alka has spread her lifestyle medicine message across the BBC, TedX Talks, Marie Clare and The Huffington Post to name a few! Her mission is for inspired individuals and bold businesses alike to create compassionate lifestyle changes for happy, healthy living, and connected workplace wellness. Join us as we dive into this fascinating conversation and discover:~ Dr Alka's journey to burnout and transition out the other side~ The difference between stress and burnout~ The 3 most important healthy lifestyle habits we can create when we're working~ How workplace success is related to self care~ The changes we need to see in society or in workplace culture to have a sustainable, long and healthy life~ Powerful methods to slow down the ageing process and live younger~ Why health is a skill we can all learnTake the FREE LQ TestCheck out Dr Alka Patel's websiteFollow Dr Alka on InstagramIs your mind often racing with thoughts and worries? Download The Anxiety Tracker to help you understand your level of anxiety. Download the tracker here. Follow Sam on Instagramwww.anxietyreliefwithsam.com

When it comes to food, why is it that we crave something sweet when we are missing a loved one? Ayurveda helps us to understand!In this episode, we take the ‘you are what you eat' phrase to an even more significant meaning. Ayurveda recognises that food can be a tool to bring balance to emotions and disturbances of the mind, such as anxiety.So sit back, relax, and join us as we dive into this fascinating topic.Is your mind often racing with thoughts and worries? Download The Anxiety Tracker to help you understand your level of anxiety. Download the tracker here. Follow Sam on Instagramwww.anxietyreliefwithsam.com

Do you ever find yourself feeling unsatisfied even if you've eat a reasonable quantity of food? The dissatisfaction could come from not experiencing a range of the 6 tastes and eating more of the same tastes won't typically help to relieve it. Including a range of the 6 tastes has helped me and my clients to feel more content and satisfied for sure! Listen to this episode and find out:What the 6 tastes of Ayurveda areA intro to the effects the tastes can have on usDifferent foods that contain each tasteThe combination of tastes that balance each doshaPress play now and let's begin your journey to greater food satisfaction and vitality!Is your mind often racing with thoughts and worries? Download The Anxiety Tracker to help you understand your level of anxiety. Download the tracker here. Follow Sam on Instagramwww.anxietyreliefwithsam.com

A beautifully heart warming, honest and compassionate conversation with guest Jason Shiers - a certified Psychotherapist and Certified Transformative Coach who has been working with addictions and mental health for over 25 years.Listen to this wonderful episode and discover:~Jasons innocent attempt to manage grief through compulsive eating from 5 years old~What Jason needed as a child rather than medication~The impact of being misunderstood and the medical labels given~Jason rebellious behaviour as a way to escape his discomfort~How ‘recreational' drugs are never the real problem~The power of love and connection~Why a trip to LA changed Jason's life in an instant~Ways to begin to live a life with more freedom and less suffering~The most common forms of addiction~How addiction can link to anxietyFind out more about  Jason's work at Wide World CoachingIs your mind often racing with thoughts and worries? Download The Anxiety Tracker to help you understand your level of anxiety. Download the tracker here. Follow Sam on Instagramwww.anxietyreliefwithsam.com

Ellyn Katherine Shamalov, is on a mission to uplift the vibration of humanity, reveal spiritual truth and wisdom and expand global consciousness. She's the Pioneer of the channeled healing method; The Quantum Enlightenment System. Ellyn's goal is to accelerate your path up the spiral of growth, bringing you inner and outer freedom, and movement forward on long held issues so you will feel happier, freer and disconnected from the collective fears and imprints, and be on your path to fulfilling your purpose.Listen to this inspiring episode and discover:~ What led Ellyn to become a ascension teacher and divine healer to help others~ The invisible forces holding us back and how can we liberate ourselves~ Our personal computer system and how it impacts our wellbeing~ How to dismantle victim consciousness and raise our vibration in the toughest times~ Ways to begin to move past limiting beliefs~ Top tips to find balance in todays hectic worldSchedule a free ‘High-Vibe Life' Blueprint:Contact Me - Multidimensional Catalytic HealingQuantum Enlightenment Systemhttps://catalytichealing.comBlue Blood Wisdom podcasthttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blue-blood-wisdom-with-ellyn-katherine/id1508443616Follow Ellyn's Journey https://m.facebook.com/catalytichealinghttps://instagram.com/catalytichealingIs your mind often racing with thoughts and worries? Download The Anxiety Tracker to help you understand your level of anxiety. Download the tracker here. Follow Sam on Instagramwww.anxietyreliefwithsam.com

I eat a limited diet for a number of years. I didn't have a healthy relationship with food. I saw foods as being unsafe. I was anxious about what I was eating, when I was eating and the after effects of eating on my digestion. I know this is a sensitive topic, join me in this personal episode where I share about my own experience with food. Listen in and find out:~When I began analysing food over listening to what I need~How I got stuck eating limited foods for a number of years~My high anxiety food situations~Finding freedom with foodIs your mind often racing with thoughts and worries? Download The Anxiety Tracker to help you understand your level of anxiety. Download the tracker here. Follow Sam on Instagramwww.anxietyreliefwithsam.com

Ayurveda is an amazing health system that has been around for thousands of years and works with nature and the natural rhythms of life, rather than against it. It offers a personalised way of living in line with what naturally helps you to feel your best and live and long and healthy life.In this episode we are moving on and looking at Ayurveda Routines to balance Kapha. Balancing Kapha may be of interest to you if you are wanting to feel lighter and brighter.Listen in and discover:~ The predominant elements of Kapha Dosha~ What can throw Kapha out of balance (qualities/gunas)~ How Kapha imbalances can show up in body and mind~Which qualities help to balance Kapha~ Simple Kapha routine recommendations to begin to create more balanceThanks for listening! Let me know your key take-aways from this episode in a message.Follow and contact Sam over on Instagram - sam.anxiety.relief.coachTake the free quiz to Discover Your Anxiety Profile and get personalised tips on how to start to curb anxiety. Take the quiz here. Follow Sam on Instagram.

An inspiring conversation with special guest, Theresa Lear Levine. Theresa is a Master EFT Practitioner, Law of Attraction Coach, Energy Strategist and Inner Problem Solver.  Theresa enjoys helping busy minded ambitious people reclaim their calm, clarity and confidence with scientifically proven methods that release what's currently holding them back and allow her clients to leverage their perceived weaknesses into superpowers. This results in greater feelings of happiness, fulfilment and success as they create their visionary life! In this episode discover:~The truth about how working on pain, fears & beliefs radically changed Theresa's life~Tips to help overcome procrastination & self sabotage to feel less stuck~The unexpected benefits of tapping (EFT)~Why being authentic can help to reduce anxiety~The up and downs of high functioning anxiety~Steps to increase nervous system regulation to achieve big goals in lifeIf you'd like to get access to the exclusive EFT tapping session that Theresa and I did after the show recording, simply visit theprivatesessions.com and she'll send it to you right away! Tapping along with us is just like working with Theresa and it's jam packed with value, nervous system regulation and breakthroughs!More ways to connect with Theresa Lear Levine:Website theresalearlevine.com The Becoming More Me Podcast Becomingmoreme.com Instagram @theresalearlevine Take the free quiz to Discover Your Anxiety Profile and get personalised tips on how to start to curb anxiety. Take the quiz here. Follow Sam on Instagram.

Ayurveda has 3 main doshas or mind body types - Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. The amounts of these doshas can increase and decrease based on our lifestyle, and when we move away from our natural dosha levels, this is when imbalances can start to appear.We are focusing on Pitta balancing routines in this episode. If you implemented a couple of ideas from this episode you would start to feel a difference, especially if you need to feel more cool, calm and collected.In this episode discover:✨Which qualities (gunas) can throw Pitta out of balance✨The Pitta symptoms which may show up when aggravated✨Recommendations to begin to create a Pitta balancing routine Take the free quiz to Discover Your Anxiety Profile and get personalised tips on how to start to curb anxiety. Take the quiz here. Follow Sam on Instagram.

In recent years there has been a wealth of cannabis products on the market, making claims to benefit many conditions; including anxiety, eczema, libido, sleep and auto-immune diseases. As a global expert in cannabis medicine - working with top researchers around the world, Dr Dani is the perfect person to be learning from about this subject.Dr Dani Gordon, is a double board certified medical doctor, integrative medicine physician, family medicine doctor. Dr Dani also co-founded the non-profit, UK Medical Cannabis Clinicians's Society (MCCS), which trained the UK's first cannabis medicine specialists and helped set up the UK's first cannabis medicine centres.In this insightful conversation with Dr Dani Gordon, we get to the truth of using cannabis as medicine. Listen and discover:

Ayurveda has 3 main doshas or mind body types - Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. When we recognise which of the doshas have become out of balance we can focus on working with the opposite qualities of that dosha to bring it or them back into balance.We are focusing on balancing Vata routines in this episode, and if you are unsure where to start vata dosha is the queen of the doshas and a good place to begin! If you implemented a couple of recommendations from this episode you would start to feel a difference. Listen in to discover:✨How ayurveda can help support your health goals✨The qualities (gunas) that can throw vata out of balance✨Recommendations to start to build a calming and balancing morning routine✨Suggestion to begin to create a soothing and balancing evening routineTake the free quiz to Discover Your Anxiety Profile and get personalised tips on how to start to curb anxiety. Take the quiz here. Follow Sam on Instagram.