My guest this week is a fearless leader who has spent 25 years championing women’s rights across the world. Brita Fernandez Schmidt is the executive director of Women for Women, an incredible charity that I’ve followed for years that works with women in countries facing conflict and provides them with tools to empower. She is also the author of Fears to Fierce, a women’s guide to owning her powers. It combines her own inspirational story and the women she’s met to help us all connect our truth, ...
Apr 25, 2021•45 min
On today’s show we are diving deep into self-esteem and exploring the most important relationship, the one with ourselves. My guest is Stefanie Stahl, a bestselling author who is published in over 29 countries and one of the most popular psychologists and trusted experts in Germany. She has sold over two million copies of her book, The Child in You and has been number one on the bestseller list for over four years. Stefanie advocates for everyone to develop their self-awareness and perception as...
Apr 18, 2021•44 min
Today I’m interviewing writer, speaker and thought leader in human potential, Peter Crone, aka ‘The Mind Architect’. I’ve been following Peter’s work for the last few years and it has had a profound impact on me along with millions of people around the world. He has worked with world-famous actors, athletes and very successful businessmen, yet what he teaches resonates with every individual. There are very few people in life who are able to sum up seemingly complex ideas about what it means to b...
Apr 11, 2021•48 min
I am over the moon to be joined by Byron Katie, the founder of The Work which teaches people how to end their own suffering. She is someone whose work I’ve been following since I was 16 and when you begin to watch her talks, read her books and listen to the stories of millions of people who she has helped to challenge their thoughts, I’m sure you’ll be in just as much awe as I am. In 1986, Byron Katie’s life changed forever. She was 43 and had been suffering from an eating disorder and suicidal ...
Apr 04, 2021•28 min
On today’s show, I am joined by the incredibly talented Julianne Hough. Julianne was a professional dancer before she was even 10 years old and went onto be a global icon. She's an award-winning dancing queen, singer, actress, a former judge on Dancing With The Stars and America’s Got Talent and an Emmy-award winning choreographer. On top of that she’s also a thought leader and a voice of change, inspiring millions globally to reconnect with their bodies. She recently launched KINRGY, a movement...
Mar 28, 2021•51 min
On today’s show we are diving into the moon, quite literally. My guest is Kirsty Gallagher, the wonderful author of Lunar Living . She’s a meditation teacher, inspirational speaker, life coach and a best-selling author who has recently released her Lunar Living Journa l to accompany her brilliant first book. In this episode, Kirsty describes how working with the constantly changing phases of the moon can help you to understand yourself like never before. It helps to realign everything in your ow...
Mar 21, 2021•44 min
This week my guest is a very special woman whose work is healing the world every day. Molly Howes is a global speaker and clinical psychologist with more than three decades of experience. Through Molly’s private practice and in her writing, she explores conflict within relationships and how to heal past and present hurt. Through her research, Molly studies interpersonal aspects of depression and other mental health issues. She is the author of the globally celebrated book, A Good Apology: Four S...
Mar 14, 2021•39 min
Today I am joined by the wonderful Emmy Brunner. Emmy is a psychotherapist, personal empowerment and transformation coach, hypnotherapist, CEO of The Recover Clinic in London and the author of Trauma Redefined and soon-to-be released Find Your True Voice. I have to say this episode tingled my soul and is packed full of incredibly powerful advice. We discuss why trauma is usually what lies at the root of mental illness and why we are usually afraid to explore it. Emmy specialises in recovering fr...
Mar 07, 2021•46 min
I am thrilled to be joined by an extremely special guest on today’s episode. Dr Caroline Leaf has been researching the mind-brain connection and the science of thought for over 30 years. Dr. Leaf is a bestselling author and neuroscientist and her videos, podcast and TV episodes have been watched by millions of people worldwide. She is a global teacher and has helped hundreds of thousands of people to lead happier, healthier lives. We discuss her brilliant new book, Cleaning Up your Mental Mess: ...
Feb 28, 2021•35 min
Can a plant based diet really make you feel happier and healthier? David & Stephen Flynn - better known as The Happy Pear twins - definitely think so. The Happy Pear started out back in 2004 with a tiny shop and a dream of helping people to eat more veg. Fast forward to 2021 and The Happy Pear now consists of cafes, food products, online courses, cookbooks, a podcast and a community of over 1 million people living healthier! In this episode, I talk to David and Stephen about their new book, ...
Feb 21, 2021•48 min
I am thrilled to introduce today’s guest, Dr Tara Swart: a neuroscientist, medical doctor, leadership coach and bestselling author of The Source. Tara applies lessons from neuroscience and behavioural psychology to teach people to enhance their everyday lives and be better prepared to cope with stress and change. In this episode, we discuss the science of neuroplasticity (the ability of the brain to grow and change throughout your life) and the significant role it plays in manifestation. Tara go...
Feb 14, 2021•50 min
It is truly a joy to be able to share the second part of my conversation with the wonderful Karen Hurd. In today’s episode I ask Karen to explain the gut-brain connection and why beans have the power to heal disease and hormonal imbalance. While Karen often dives heavily into the science, I really recommend you stick with it - it’s so fascinating and I was blown away by her knowledge. I ask the questions we all want the answers to like what would happen if we cut out sugar from our diets, the im...
Feb 07, 2021•39 min
In today’s episode, I speak to nutritionist and biochemist, Karen Hurd. Karen discovered the life saving benefits of beans over 30 years ago when her 18-month-old daughter was tragically poisoned by a household pesticide. Since then she has been asked to speak and teach all over the world where she educates people on the healing ability of food.Her philosophies, education, and protocol have helped thousands and thousands of individuals heal from serious chronic disease, as well as boost the heal...
Jan 31, 2021•35 min
In this week’s episode, I’m joined by Cate Sevilla, a journalist, consultant and author of the book How To Work Without Losing Your Mind. Cate has led and managed editorial teams for some of the world’s largest media and technology companies including Google and Microsoft. She was a founding member of BuzzFeed UK and later became editor-in-chief at The Pool. Her book offers a hilarious and relatable guide to the messy, stressful and bizarre side of work that everyone experiences but no one talks...
Jan 17, 2021•45 min
Today’s guest is Susanna Merrick, an intuitive energy reader, stylist and the founder of Aura Wear. Susanna helps thousands of women globally use their wardrobes to change their energy and transform their life. Susanna loves using her Intuitive Gifts to help style and dress the energy of clients and she believes deeply in the profound power of colour. In the episode, we discuss how hormones are the connecting factor to understanding your aura, how we can use colour to heal ourselves and what col...
Jan 10, 2021•42 min
If there was ever a time the unemployed needed motivation, it is safe to say it is now. Today’s guest is the wonderful and inspiring Eleanor Tweddell, author of ‘Why Losing Your Job Could be the Best Thing That Ever Happened To You’. Eleanor draws on her first-hand experience of redundancy to guide the jobless towards a brighter future. She now runs her own company, Another Door, which helps people through redundancy. Her book is not only an amazing guide for people in between jobs but it tackle...
Jan 07, 2021•42 min
It’s nearly the end of the year so I hope you’re taking some time to rest, reflect and look after yourself. Today's guest is Emily Esfahani Smith, the author of The Power of Meaning, an international bestseller and has been translated into 16 different languages. In 2017, Emily gave a TED talk called “There’s More To Life Than Being Happy” , which was based on her book and it’s been viewed over 9 million times. Through her writing, Emily explores psychology, philosophy, and literature to write a...
Dec 31, 2020•34 min
This week I am speaking to a fascinating guest, Alexandra Roxo - a transformational teacher, coach and speaker. She is author of the book, 'Fuck Like A Goddess - Heal yourself, Reclaim your your voice, Stand in your power'. This title obviously stood out to me but this book explores far more than what you’d expect, Alexandra has travelled the world immersing herself in many healing modalities and in this show we dive into her learnings. Please find her book here: https://www.alexandraroxo.com Pl...
Dec 20, 2020•36 min
In this episode, I am speaking to Dale Pinnock aka The Medicinal Chef - a world leading voice in how food can change our health. He’s been in the nutrition industry for over 26 years, a Sunday Times Best Selling author and written 18 books (translated into 19 different languages). He's helped millions of people rethink the way they consume food. It’s a total honour to have Dale on the show. In this show we talk about which foods and supplements can help support our immunity and this couldn’t be ...
Dec 14, 2020•38 min
This interview today is a very special one because it’s extremely rare I get the chance speak to individuals who have nearly lived a century on this earth and are willing to share advice and wisdom with us all. My guest this week is David Gilmour who is a serial entrepreneur and at the age of 90 is still pioneering new areas of the health industry. David is the founder of FIJI water, one of the most famous bottled water brands in the world and in light of his work exporting Fiji water, was award...
Dec 06, 2020•35 min
Find out what's happening with planets this month and how we can harness their energy for our greatest good! In this episode we talk about the Full Moon and the Great Conjunction coming up on the 21st December. I am speaking to the wonderful Ruth Nahmias who has been my astrological teacher for 10 years. I am so excited you all get to hear her wisdom and guidance. Please find her on social for regular updates on what the planets are doing - https://www.instagram.com/ruthnahmias_uk/?hl=en This is...
Nov 30, 2020•15 min
To kick off Founder Stories, a series about entrepreneurs who are passionately supporting wellness in different ways, Claire Warner, the founder of Æcorn inspires us with her journey into creating non-alcoholic aperitifs. In this episode, Claire explains why non-alcoholic choices are becoming so popular, how Æcorn came to be and in what ways she navigates her own mental wellness while building a company, often being the only female in the room and leading by example. A bit about Æcorn: Æcorn is ...
Nov 29, 2020•28 min
This week my guest is the formidable Emma Gannon - a Sunday Times bestselling author , speaker, novelist and host of the no. 1 careers podcast in the UK, Ctrl Alt Delete. She has blogged since 2009; podcasted since 2016 and is the author of four books. Emma is the epitome of a multi talented genius or as she likes to call herself a multi-hyphonate. You may have heard of her book, the Multi-Hyphenated method - which is a manifesto for creatives working in new ways to harness all their talents. Th...
Nov 22, 2020•37 min
On today’s episode I am joined by the absolutely fascinating, Dr Robert Gilman. Dr Robert Gilman is an astrophysicist, sustainability pioneer and someone who most definitely qualifies as a cultural “change-agent”. He is now on a mission to help communities around the world understand cultural transitions and encourages everyone to embody practices that will lead to a humane and sustainable future. He discusses how this requires more understanding and talks about how we should all embody what he ...
Nov 15, 2020•30 min
Feel like you need some inspiration and motivation? This episode will be ideal for you! It's full of tools to break new habits, transform your morning and get the most out of your day. My guest is the brilliant Adrienne LDN, international Ted x speaker, entrepreneur, fitness ambassador, podcast host of the Power Hour and soon to be author of the Power Hour! This episode is supported by a brand Adrienne and I both love, Swisse supplements. Both of us use different ones, Adrienne takes the Ultiboo...
Nov 08, 2020•47 min
NEW SERIES! I love astrology as a tool for reflection and as it's been so helpful for me, I thought I'd launch an astrological forecast series! Each month, world leading astrologists will share a short update on the energy of the month and how we can best use it to thrive, grow and prosper! Do let me know your thoughts and if this is the sort of content you enjoy and want more of, always love your feedback! DM me on instagram @poppyjamie. This week I am speaking to the wonderful Ruth Nahmias! Sh...
Nov 04, 2020•14 min
Hello and welcome back to the Not Perfect podcast!! We have hit series 5 and I couldn't be happier to be launching with the wonderful and truly brilliant Dr Guy Winch! Guy is a psychologist and the author of best selling books… Emotional First Aid - https://www.guywinch.com/books/emotional-first-aid/ How to Fix a Broken Heart - https://www.guywinch.com/books/how-to-fix-a-broken-heart/ The Squeaky Wheel - https://www.guywinch.com/books/the-squeaky-wheel/ His books have been translated into twenty...
Nov 03, 2020•48 min
This week we celebrated World Mental Health Day! In light of this special day, this week's episode breaks down the easiest ways we can manage our mental health and tips to become a better support for others. My guest is the wonderful author of The Mind Medic, Dr Sarah Vohra. Please find Dr Sarah Vohra on instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/themindmedic/?hl=en Please find Dr Sarah's The Mind Medic's book here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mind-Medic-Senses-Leading-Happier/dp/0241421896/ref=sr_1...
Oct 11, 2020•47 min•Season 4Ep. 9
Ever wondered what a Chakra really is? Why they are important? What they affect? Or HOW they affect our energy and HOW we can make sure they are working for us? This episode breaks down everything you need to know about energy and Chakras. Ambi Kavanagh has been a mentor of mine for many years and was one of the first to teach me how to meditate!! In this episode, we talk about her brilliant debut book, Chakras and Self-Care. It's like a bible for self care rituals and packed full of research ba...
Oct 04, 2020•49 min•Season 4Ep. 8
On today's show we have a real hero of mine, Dr James Doty. Dr Doty is one of the world leaders in compassion research, a clinical professor in the Department of Neurosurgery at Stanford University School of Medicine and also the founder and director of the Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education at Stanford University of which His Holiness the Dalai Lama is the founding benefactor. Dr Doty is the author of one of my FAVOURITE books, the best-selling book, “Into the Magic Shop ...
Sep 27, 2020•52 min•Season 4Ep. 7
