Things I Wish I’d Known with Rachael Welford

MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS WEEK SPECIAL
**Contains references to grief, alcoholism & suicide that may be triggering**
 
Grief. Depression. Is there any difference? Is this whole thing more nuanced than we like to think?
Dawn Stemmer thinks so, and shares her wisdom born from an experience of suicide in the family.
Key Points From This Interview:
The importance of facing things in reality in the present moment.
Negative patterns and cycles and how to break them.
Dealing with the seeming enigma that is the grief experience.
How to close the gap between where you are and where you want to be.
If you want to find out more about Dawn you can reach her here: 
www.bwrtmerseyside.co.ukLinks to Terence Watts Brain working recursive therapies: https://www.benjaminfry.co.ukTerence Watts Brain Working Recursive Therapies; www.BWRT.org and for Professionals www.BWRT-professionals.com
 
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Things I Wish I'd Known Podcast is brought to you by Rachael Welford - Women's Anxiety Coach and Therapist. For more information head to www.rachaelwelford.com or follow on Instagram www.instagram.com/rachael_welford 
If you liked this episode please let, comment, share and leave us a 5 star review. It really does help us reach more people and change more lives! Thanks for listening. 

MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS WEEK SPECIAL
 
**Contains references to death, weight, depression and mental health issues that may be triggering**
 
Welcome Chelsea to this inspiring episode. After the shock of the untimely death of her mum, and finding out the father of her newborn son had been cheating she fell into a deep depression and used food as comfort.
Now she talks to Rachael about her path back to a healthier and more importantly happier version of herself.
Key points of the episode:
The passion she has to empower other women to help themselves and achieve their own health goals.
Her genuine motivation and drive to get out of depression and her "Home Run" - 7 Happy Days in a row!
The tough decision she had to make balancing her career and childcare.
Her strategy for "getting back on the horse" if she takes a fall -Read: Permission to be human. Progress not perfection is the goal.
You can learn about her boot camp too- if you dare!
Check her out here: https://www.instagram.com/seas_fitness_/
 
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Things I Wish I'd Known Podcast is brought to you by Rachael Welford - Women's Anxiety Coach and Therapist. For more information head to www.rachaelwelford.com or follow on Instagram www.instagram.com/rachael_welford 
If you liked this episode please let, comment, share and leave us a 5 star review. It really does help us reach more people and change more lives! Thanks for listening. 

MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS WEEK SPECIAL.
 
** Contains references to eating disorders and suicide attempts that may be triggering**
 
In this episode, I chat to Lily all about mental health with a focus on suicide prevention. Nothing truly is off limits as we share the downs, the ups, and most importantly the maintenance of mental health and wellbeing.
Lily is a survivor, a thriver, a certified recovery specialist and loves to support you in finding your Power, Voice and Authentic Self.
 
Reach out to her on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/recoverywithlily
 
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Things I Wish I'd Known Podcast is brought to you by Rachael Welford - Women's Anxiety Coach and Therapist. For more information head to www.rachaelwelford.com or follow on Instagram www.instagram.com/rachael_welford 
If you liked this episode please let, comment, share and leave us a 5 star review. It really does help us reach more people and change more lives! Thanks for listening. 

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/
 
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Things I Wish I'd Known Podcast is brought to you by Rachael Welford - Women's Anxiety Coach and Therapist. For more information head to www.rachaelwelford.com or follow on Instagram www.instagram.com/rachael_welford 
If you liked this episode please let, comment, share and leave us a 5 star review. It really does help us reach more people and change more lives! Thanks for listening. 
 

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
 
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Things I Wish I'd Known Podcast is brought to you by Rachael Welford - Women's Anxiety Coach and Therapist. For more information head to www.rachaelwelford.com or follow on Instagram www.instagram.com/rachael_welford 
If you liked this episode please let, comment, share and leave us a 5 star review. It really does help us reach more people and change more lives! Thanks for listening. 

***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/
 
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Things I Wish I'd Known Podcast is brought to you by Rachael Welford - Women's Anxiety Coach and Therapist. For more information head to www.rachaelwelford.com or follow on Instagram www.instagram.com/rachael_welford 
If you liked this episode please let, comment, share and leave us a 5 star review. It really does help us reach more people and change more lives! Thanks for listening. 

*** 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 
 
Link to the blog mentioned: How to find the right therapist blog 
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Things I Wish I'd Known Podcast is brought to you by Rachael Welford - Women's Anxiety Coach and Therapist. For more information head to www.rachaelwelford.com or follow on Instagram www.instagram.com/rachael_welford 
If you liked this episode please let, comment, share and leave us a 5 star review. It really does help us reach more people and change more lives! Thanks for listening. 
 

*** 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.comTEDx Talk: Mental health awakening: Suffering is Surmountable: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QOLRGBohTd4
 
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Things I Wish I'd Known Podcast is brought to you by Rachael Welford - Women's Anxiety Coach and Therapist. For more information head to www.rachaelwelford.com or follow on Instagram www.instagram.com/rachael_welford 
If you liked this episode please let, comment, share and leave us a 5 star review. It really does help us reach more people and change more lives! Thanks for listening.