New Episode: Playing the Hand You are Dealt with John Kippen
This week’s episode of the Be Free Podcast is a truly inspiring one. I’m in conversation with John Kippen — TEDx speaker, resilience coach, magician, and author — as he shares his powerful journey of overcoming a brain tumour and facial paralysis, and how he found his way back to the stage after years of hiding.
John’s story is a reminder of the deep healing power of self-acceptance, choosing to dream again, and stepping forward even when life has dealt us the unexpected. Through storytelling and magic, he now helps others move beyond limiting beliefs and live more authentically.
In this episode, we explore:
👉 How hiding parts of ourselves disconnects us from our true power
👉 The role of self-acceptance in healing and rebuilding confidence
👉 Choosing to dream freely again after trauma or major life change
👉 Why surrounding yourself with supportive people is everything
🌿 You’ll also learn:
✅ How to rebuild confidence after illness, trauma, or adversity
✅ Using storytelling as a tool to shift limiting beliefs
✅ Why compassion and deep listening can change lives
How small acts of kindness create powerful ripple effects
✅ The mindset behind choosing happiness and self-worth
John also shares insights from his book Playing the Hand You are Dealt, encouraging us to see our challenges as gateways to growth rather than endings.
If you’re navigating setbacks, self-doubt, or a season of rebuilding, this episode is your reminder that transformation is possible — and you don’t have to walk the path alone.
🎧 Tune in to Be Free Podcast, Season 2 — for an uplifting conversation on resilience, courage, and living authentically.
With Love,
Susi xxx
More on John:
TedX: https://www.johnkippen.com/tedx
Playing the Hand You are Dealt: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Playing-Hand-you-are-Dealt/dp/B0DKH36BRF
Listen & Connect:
🎧 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8XqUswNFGaMrNaGaSwTl7w
🎧 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/be-free-with-susi-mcwilliam/id1587923194
🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3bwzRqYW9KmYcDqj5t5bLg?si=cd802ffcdd674163
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Website: www.spiritandsoul.me
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