Shows
Mindfulness VoyageMindfulness Voyage 025 -- Affinity Groups in Mindfulness: LGBTQIA+Christoph Spiessens speaks with us about the importance of communities of interest for LGBTQIA+ in mindfulness.
Christoph website -- https://www.christophspiessens.com/
Mindfulness for the LGBTQIA+ Community -- https://community.mindfulness-network.org/course/view.php?id=327
Manchester Mindfulness Festival -- https://www.manchestermindfulnessfestival.com/
Mindfulness Voyage can also be found on:
YouTube -- https://www.youtube.com/@Mindfulness.Voyage
Spotify -- https://open.spotify.com/show/2ac965c893oe9SVNALoZyY
Apple Podcasts -- https://podcasts...
2024-06-2815 min
Meditation Inspiration5. Christoph Spiessens: Befriending anxiety and spiritual bypassing.Introducing our fourth guest, mindfulness teacher, certified coach and founder of The Manchester Mindfulness Festival, Christoph Spiessens. It was a true joy to chat to Christoph about how he first made contact with mindfulness and how mindfulness meditation supports his wellbeing. We cover many topics such as:
How mindfulness has been the bedrock of Christoph learning how to to befriend and manage anxiety.
Christoph's first contact with Buddhist meditation and mindfulness concepts in Japan when working as cabin crew for Japan Airways.
A discussion about his experience and understanding of spiritual bypassing.
Trusting in the twists and turns o...
2023-07-0747 min
Behind the Scenes of HappinessMindful Breathing MeditationIn this recording, Christoph leads a brief, traditional Mindful Breathing meditation. A useful practice for becoming aware of the busy mind and returning your attention to the present moment with kindness using the breath.
Please, do not listen to any of this recording whilst driving or operating machinery, or when you need your full attention on something else.
2021-10-2714 min
Behind the Scenes of HappinessShort Seated Body ScanThis is a short yet comprehensive seated body scan practice, based on the traditional practice from MBSR and MBCT programmes. The pace is purposefully swift, to help you cultivate a sense of groundedness, full-body awareness and presence when you need it most.
Please, DO NOT listen to any of this recording whilst driving or operating machinery, or when you need your full attention on something else.
2021-10-2615 min
Behind the Scenes of HappinessMindful Walking PracticeJoin Christoph as he leads a traditional Mindful Walking meditation. Suitable for indoor and outdoor practice. Good for grounding yourself and cultivating a sense of presence. Inspired by the Mindful Walking meditation from the MBCT programme (Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy) created by Segal, Z. V., Williams, M., & Teasdale, J. Photo by Emma Simpson.
2021-10-1814 min
Motoring Podcast - News ShowSpecial Edition - Lexus MindfulnessAlan spent a little while talking to mindfulness coach Christoph Spiessens about mindfulness at the wheel, how it can help and how you can start to achieve it. They also discussed four tracks that Lexus have released, created using the sounds created by Lexus cars.To listen to the tracks and read more about Lexus’ mindfulness music click this link.To listen and download the tracks from Spotify click this link.To find out more about Christoph and his work click this link.
2021-10-1525 min
Behind the Scenes of HappinessConnected to Heart and LifeIf you are feeling a little isolated and not so good about yourself, this secular mindfulness meditation can help you feel more connected again to yourself and to Life. Let Christoph guide you through the much-loved Three-step Breathing Space practice and cultivate your heart-space as you move through this meditation. No background music was added for extra focus. Please, DO NOT listen to any of this recording whilst driving or operating machinery, or when you need your full attention on something else.
2021-08-1327 min
Behind the Scenes of HappinessTrusting TransitionThis is a Mindfulness meditation to help you cultivate calm and confidence in times of transition. Secular, paced, and following the popular three-stage breathing practice, this recording can help you feel more centered and optimistic. Recorded live during a “Calm with Christoph” meditation event. No background music added.
Please, DO NOT listen to any of this recording whilst driving or operating machinery, or when you need your full attention on something else.
2021-05-1625 min
Behind the Scenes of HappinessEasing StressA calming Mindfulness meditation to help you ease stress. Secular, paced, and following the popular three-stage breathing practice, this recording can help you feel more grounded and balanced again. Recorded live during a "Calm with Christoph" meditation event. No background music added.
Please, DO NOT listen to any of this recording whilst driving or operating machinery, or when you need your full attention on something else.
2021-03-3027 min
Behind the Scenes of HappinessMini Silent RetreatJoin Christoph for a mini silent retreat; a mindfulness meditation with a minimalist approach, careful guidance and lots of space. Twenty minutes to hold space for yourself, reground and recharge. A welcome self-care treat in a hectic world. No background music added.
Please, DO NOT listen to any of this recording whilst driving or operating machinery, or when you need full attention on something else. If you feel uncomfortable in any way during the meditation it is advisable to stop the practice and consider trying again another time.
2021-03-1620 min
Behind the Scenes of HappinessComing Home to the BodyThis relaxing meditation was recorded live during a Calm with Christoph mindfulness event. It is a calming interpretation of the traditional body scan. A helpful practice for cultivating non-judgmental curiosity toward the body and sustaining kind attention. No background music was added to help with staying focused.
Please, DO NOT listen to any of this recording whilst driving or operating machinery, or when you need full attention on something else. If you feel uncomfortable in any way during the meditation it is advisable to stop the practice and consider trying again another time.
2021-02-1522 min
Behind the Scenes of HappinessDeep StillnessJoin Christoph for a deeply relaxing mindfulness meditation. This recording is a blissful practice for meditators with some experience and contains longer stretches of silence. You are invited to unwind and yet bring a sense of wakefulness to your meditation practice. A helpful session for developing resilience and groundedness. Recorded live during a "Calm with Christoph" online meditation event. No music to allow for extra focus.
Please, DO NOT listen to any of this recording whilst driving or operating machinery, or when you need full attention on something else. If you feel uncomfortable in any way during t...
2021-01-1826 min
Behind the Scenes of HappinessHappy New MomentA new year is, ultimately, nothing but a sequence of moments. So what if you could learn how to be with moments differently - the easy ones and the challenging ones? Mindfulness meditation can be your helpful practice. A secular skill you can learn and cultivate to bring back balance in your life, one moment at a time... This introductory mindfulness meditation was recorded during a live Calm with Christoph online event and contains an inspirational intro message and guided meditation. Suitable for beginners and more advanced practitioners.
2021-01-0428 min
The Being Leader: Annabel Graham#19 On Mindfulness - with Christoph SpiessensDid you know our minds are only present 50% of the time? If so, how do you access the intersection between spirituality, mindfulness and wellbeing, to really be present.My final guest of 2020 is Christoph Spiessens, Mindfulness coach and Insight timer app trainer. Join us on this episode where we discuss:Recognising patterns and unlearningchecking in with "what is"Doing mode v being modeSelf compassion and mirror neurons and much, much moreAs we countdown to the holidays, listen for tips of how to access the breathing space between you and your thoughts. (I love that de...
2020-12-1557 min
Behind the Scenes of HappinessEvening MeditationA spacious and sincere mindfulness meditation to help you unwind after a busy day. Includes breath and body focus as well as a loving-kindness practice. Recorded live during a Calm with Christoph mindfulness meditation event.
Please, DO NOT listen to any of this recording whilst driving or operating machinery, or when you need full attention on something else. If you feel uncomfortable in any way during the meditation it is advisable to stop the practice and consider trying again another time.
2020-11-3022 min
Stepsero#31: A discussion on Learning and DevelopmentA discussion on learning and development: Episode Notes
Learning and development is usually seen as a subset of the Human Resources department, and it is related to improving employees’ competencies and performance.
Oftentimes, just like it happens with many other well-being practices at work, companies do not treat learning and development as a main priority for their business. As a matter of fact, revenue growth, profitability and technology investment tend to come first.
But why is it so hard for companies to embrace a “people first” mentality?
In this episode of Stepsero, we ask Christoph Spiessens, who has spent the last fif...
2020-11-2349 min
Behind the Scenes of HappinessGrounded and HopefulThese are extraordinary times and I have recorded this Mindfulness meditation to help you feel more grounded, hopeful, and positive. Not in a corny way, but by cultivating a meditation practice that allows you to both relax and restore, using helpful mindfulness tools. Recorded live during a Calm with Christoph group meditation, this is a safe and gentle combination of guidance and lots of silent space to practice. No music to help with focusing on the now moment.
Please, DO NOT listen to any of this recording whilst driving or operating machinery, or when you need full...
2020-11-0525 min
Behind the Scenes of HappinessLetting GoThis is a pure mindfulness meditation with lots of space to help you rest your mind in the present moment. With careful guidance, Christoph invites you to gently return your awareness to the now using anchors such as the body and the breath. This meditation is loosely based on one of the foundational attitudes of Mindfulness: Letting Go. Not by pushing things away or by ignoring them, but by bringing kind attention to whatever is distracting us.
Please, DO NOT listen to any of this recording whilst driving or operating machinery, or when you need full attention...
2020-10-2822 min
Behind the Scenes of HappinessWeekend MindfulnessRecorded live during a "Calm with Christoph" mindfulness event on a Sunday night, in this practice, I share the importance of a Beginner's Mind and Non-Striving to help you settle into our meditation time together. We then explore the value of bringing kind attention to whatever wants to be acknowledged so we can still ourselves even further. This is a beautifully relaxing and yet empowering meditation to process the week gone by and welcome the week ahead.
Please, DO NOT listen to any of this recording whilst driving or operating machinery, or when you need full attention...
2020-10-1727 min
Behind the Scenes of HappinessThree-Stage Breathing SpaceA beautiful and relaxing meditation, based on the 3-Step Breathing Space from the MBCT programme. With lots of space for practice, this calming meditation integrates Choiceless Awareness, Mindful Breathing and a Body Scan. No music added.
Please, DO NOT listen to any of this recording whilst driving or operating machinery, or when you need full attention on something else. If you feel uncomfortable in any way during the meditation it is advisable to stop the practice and consider trying again another time.
2020-09-1720 min
Behind the Scenes of HappinessLake Meditation for CalmThis recording is my adaptation of the beautiful and effective Lake Meditation by Jon Kabat-Zinn. Contrary to popular belief, this meditation is not (just) about visualising your way to calm. In the same way a basin holds a lake no matter what the surface of that lake looks like -choppy or calm- we can learn how to hold space for ourselves, our feelings, emotions, and thoughts.
Recorded live during a Calm with Christoph meditation seminar (Sundays 7:30pm UK, see Eventbrite). No music added.
Please, DO NOT listen to any of this recording whilst driving or...
2020-09-1728 min
Behind the Scenes of HappinessAccess Your Inner CalmJoin Christoph for a relaxing and grounding mindfulness meditation. No fluff, simply an effective journey into the present moment to help you access a feeling of calm. Taken from a live "Calm with Christoph" online meditation session.
Please, DO NOT listen to any of this recording whilst driving or operating machinery, or when you need full attention on something else. If you feel uncomfortable in any way during the meditation it is advisable to stop the practice and consider trying again another time.
2020-08-1021 min
Behind the Scenes of HappinessI am Here and NowAn effective mindfulness practice recorded live during a ‘Calm with Christoph’ online meditation event. Learn how to hold space for yourself, stop ruminating and experience the calm that can be found in the now moment.
Please, DO NOT listen to any of this recording whilst driving or operating machinery, or when you need full attention on something else. If you feel uncomfortable in any way during the meditation it is advisable to stop the practice and consider trying again another time.
2020-08-0324 min
Behind the Scenes of HappinessRebalance with MindfulnessIn this “mediteaching,” Christoph invites you to relax and learn how to deepen your mindfulness practice to bring back balance. It is a helpful meditation for these challenging times. You are invited to gently explore which parts of yourself you may have been giving away -knowingly or unknowingly- lately and call those parts back to you with kindness and self-compassion. (No added music to help with focus and appreciation of the moment.)
Please, DO NOT listen to any of this recording whilst driving or operating machinery, or when you need full attention on something else. If you feel...
2020-07-2919 min
Behind the Scenes of HappinessBeautiful Pure MindfulnessA beautiful, simple and effective mindfulness meditation to help you relax and create a gentle breathing space between you and your thoughts. Ideal for focused relaxation and mindfulness practice. Taken from a live "Calm with Christoph" meditation event.
Please, DO NOT listen to any of this recording whilst driving or operating machinery, or when you need full attention on something else. If you feel uncomfortable in any way during the meditation it is advisable to stop the practice and consider trying again another time.
2020-07-2015 min
Behind the Scenes of HappinessHolding Space for YourselfThis meditation starts with a relaxing body scan and then expands into a beautiful practice to help you keep your own cup full: Holding space for yourself. The idea is to help us become as good a friend for ourselves as we are to others. Christoph gently invites you to reflect on three questions and encourages you to observe what comes up for you without judgement, thus cultivating compassion, kindness and patience to enhance your own wellbeing.
Please, DO NOT listen to any of this recording whilst driving or operating machinery, or when you need full attention...
2020-07-1719 min
Behind the Scenes of HappinessGuilt-free Deep RelaxationAllow your mind and body to relax without feeling guilty for taking some much-deserved time out. With beautiful background music and Christoph’s reassuring voice, this new guided meditation will help you unwind, refill your own cup, and experience a whole new level of stillness. Ends with a loving-kindness practice. 17 minutes of pure bliss!
Please, DO NOT listen to any of this recording whilst driving or operating machinery, or when you need full attention on something else. If you feel uncomfortable in any way during the meditation it is advisable to stop the practice and consider trying ag...
2020-07-1016 min
Behind the Scenes of HappinessEase in Uneasy TimesWe live in challenging times. Treat yourself to a moment of equanimity with this new recording that includes mindfulness meditation essentials such as awareness of breath, cultivating space between stimulus and response, choiceless awareness and even a brief body scan. Let Christoph help you fall awake to the present moment so you can restore a feeling of ease in these uneasy times.
No added music to help with focus and appreciation of the moment.
Please, DO NOT listen to any of this recording whilst driving or operating machinery, or when you need full attention on...
2020-07-0620 min
Behind the Scenes of HappinessCalm Your Busy MindThis is an informative meditation to help you feel both relaxed and inspired to be more in control, more empowered, and more ready to invite the positive into your life. Part meditation, part “mediteaching,” Christoph helps you to relax and -in very accessible language- briefly explains why your busy mind can make you feel anxious and how mindfulness meditation can help you feel more grounded and balanced again. No added music to help with focus and appreciation of the moment.
Please, DO NOT listen to any of this recording whilst driving or operating machinery, or when you need...
2020-06-2420 min
Behind the Scenes of HappinessMindfulness of ChakrasA beautifully calming meditation for extra stability in these challenging times. Christoph invites you to relax deeply into the present moment by bringing your awareness to each of your main chakras. The more we can align our chakras with mindfulness meditation, the easier it is to recenter and rebalance. This practice is a beautiful variation on the usual body scan. No added music to help with focus and appreciation of the moment. Taken from a live Calm with Christoph meditation session.
Please, DO NOT listen to any of this recording whilst driving or operating machinery, or when...
2020-06-2221 min
Behind the Scenes of HappinessMeeting the Calm Version of YourselfFall awake to your uniqueness with this deeply calming yet empowering guided meditation. Christoph first helps you to relax fully, then invites you to experience yourself judgement free, reclaim the parts of you that you have given away, call back your joy, and restore trust in yourself. No added music to help with focus and appreciation of the moment. Taken from a live Calm with Christoph meditation session.
Please, DO NOT listen to any of this recording whilst driving or operating machinery, or when you need full attention on something else. If you feel uncomfortable in any...
2020-06-1717 min
Behind the Scenes of HappinessTonglen MeditationTaken from a live online "Calm with Christoph" meditation event, this tonglen meditation is a special breathing meditation treat. Tonglen is a Tibetan concept made up of two words: tong (which means letting go, giving) and len (which means accepting, receiving). I recorded this meditation practice in response to the many requests from people for help with managing stress related to the current state of the world. Tonglen is about taking ownership and then transforming discomfort, in a very empowering way. It's a great practice for expressing compassion to ourselves and the world.
Just l...
2020-06-1111 min
Behind the Scenes of HappinessBetween Stimulus and ResponseThere's a famous quote (often attributed to Viktor Frankl, although the source is unknown) that goes as follows, "Between stimulus and response, there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom." In this mindfulness meditation we explore finding and cultivating that space for better wellbeing. This recording is from a live online "Calm with Christoph" meditation session.
Just like my other mindfulness meditations, this recording has no background music. The purpose of this practice is not to “escape” to some imaginary world, but to le...
2020-06-1022 min
Calm Down, Wake UpCalm Down, Wake Up Meditation – Choiceless Awareness with Christoph SpiessensCoach, Mindfulness Teacher and advocate of 'Practical Spirituality' Christoph leads a guided meditation that will enable you to relax into all that is present for you at this time, with relaxed awareness. find Christoph at www.christophspiessens.com
2020-06-0312 min
Behind the Scenes of HappinessInterview with Christoph on Radio Plus' Health & Wellbeing ShowIt was nice to be invited back by Radio Plus on their Health & Wellbeing show, hosted by the inspirational Christine Charles. We discuss:
- What could your lockdown ROI be?
- The benefits of confronting your loneliness
- The beauty of angst-free moments of silence in friendships
- How Mindfulness helps us respond to stress rather than react
- Various wellbeing tools to boost your resilience in this pivotal time and beyond!
#mindfulness #wellbeing #lockdown #selfcare #anxiety #loneliness
2020-04-1427 min
Behind the Scenes of HappinessLoving Kindness MeditationThe Loving Kindness Meditation is one of the core mindfulness practices in the MBSR programme, created by Dr Jon Kabat-Zinn, who brought mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) into the mainstream of medicine and society.
This meditation calls our attention specifically to encouraging the growth of compassion, both for ourselves, others and the world at large.
It is especially helpful to those who may have a harsh inner critic or low self-esteem.
We are setting an intention to nurture the quality of loving kindness that already exists within us, while being with whatever is present...
2020-03-0808 min
Behind the Scenes of HappinessMountain MeditationThis recording is my rendition of Dr Jon Kabat-Zinn’s powerful and popular Mountain Meditation. Jon Kabat-Zinn brought mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) into the mainstream of medicine and society. The purpose of this meditation practice is to help you become grounded by accessing your stability and inner strength. The mountain visualisation along with the ever-changing weather conditions it withstands, is helpful as an external form of mindfulness and is particularly suitable for people who are going through a challenging time, internal and/or external, and want to feel more balanced and centred.
Just like my other Mindfulness Meditations recordings, the Mo...
2020-03-0310 min
Behind the Scenes of HappinessBody Scan MeditationThe Body Scan meditation is another great way to practice “taking the needle off the autopilot mind.”
Contrary to popular belief, this meditation is not (just) about scanning for ailments/sensations in our body. Like the Mindfulness of Breath meditation, it’s about shifting from Doing/Thinking mode to Being mode. In the same way we used our breath to help us anchor the present moment, the Body Scan uses the body as a roadmap to constantly guide our mind back to the now.
Neuroscience tells us that helpful new neural pathways in our brain are fo...
2020-02-2610 min
Behind the Scenes of HappinessMindfulness of Breath 3-Minute MeditationTo me, the Mindfulness of Breath meditation is the cornerstone of all meditation. Although short and simple, keeping your awareness on the breath is not always easy and requires practice. It’s about constantly bringing your mind back to the present moment via the breath, which takes the needle off the ‘autopilot mind’, so to speak. This helps with cultivating calm and relief from overthinking. Start your Mindfulness journey with this short meditation and enhance the quality of your life and wellbeing.
Please, DO NOT listen to any of this recording whilst driving or operat...
2020-02-2503 min
Behind the Scenes of HappinessEXPRESS don't Suppress!When he failed his medical exam for the British Army, Sam Moinet’s world fell apart. The upset, shame and confusion were almost too much to bare for him. However, Sam found a way to turn his failure into fuel. He discovered the power of coaching and vouched to help other youngsters overcome their struggles and anxieties. Student Breakthrough was born. Today, Sam is an accomplished Speaker and Life Coach for students, and he joins me for a raw chat about his journey, his mission and why we should never suppress but always EXPRESS what’s on the inside!
2020-02-0836 min
Behind the Scenes of HappinessRestore Your Self-WorthOur self-worth is a key to abundance on many different levels… And yet, for many people it seems to be such a fragile thing.
Or is it?
I believe that, on a spiritual level, our self-worth is not fragile. Why not take a moment to relax with this new, short meditation that can help you restore your self-worth and lift your mental wellbeing.
Disclaimer: Do not listen to this recording whilst driving or operating machinery. This meditation is created with the intention to provide helpful spiritual guidance only. It does not...
2020-01-1610 min
Behind the Scenes of HappinessTrauma and Shock Healing Attunement for Empaths and Highly Sensitive PeopleThe pressure is on! Ecological grief, terrorism, political and social disruption, climate change, war… Sensitives are taking on a lot of extra heavy energy in addition to their own personal and professional challenges. Join me for another insightful and transformative podcast with my fellow spiritual mentor and award-winning author, Melody R Green.
Key content:
1) The impact of shock on the 75% of us that’s NOT physical
2) A special Attunement channeled by Melody to assist with trauma healing
3) Our top tips and tools for self-care
A conversation not to be missed if you are a sensitive person looking for non-conventional support tool...
2020-01-1450 min
Behind the Scenes of HappinessSelf-Care for Empaths During the Festive PeriodAre you sensitive to the energy of others, places and events? You might not be half as “anxious” as you think you are (or were told you are!) and could be a natural-born Empath. Understanding the difference is life changing. Learning how to work with your empathic gifts and function effectively is a process you can learn that hones your gifts and allows you joy when navigating appropriately. And wouldn't that be a great place to be? Join Author & Soul Coach Melody R Green and me for a soul-soothing conversation, filled with tools for managing empathic social anxiety whilst still enjo...
2019-11-2249 min
Behind the Scenes of HappinessMidlife MasteryWhat happens when two coaches have an unexpected day off? They record an impromptu podcast about midlife mastery! Check out my conversation with friend and colleague Simon Thomas. A raw, empowering chat about the challenges of midlife and the many opportunities it brings - if only we choose to notice them! Simon facilitates transformational character development workshops using the unique Heartstyles philosophy to help organisations and individuals to do their best work and live their best life. You can connect with him via LinkedIn.
2019-10-2347 min
FastForward051. Mental Health Matters: How to Reset your MindAll of us have times of stress, loss, failure or trauma in our lives. But how we respond to these has a big impact on our wellbeing. We often cannot choose what happens to us, but in principle we can choose our own attitude to what happens.
Christoph Spiessens was just 10 years old when he was sexually abused. The trauma he suffered, at the hands of someone in a position of trust, put Christoph on a path of spiritual inquiry.
He discovered that traditional tools for resilience, motivation and happiness are failing. People still feel lost, confused and anxious. Teams...
2019-10-0847 min
Behind the Scenes of HappinessForgiving the UnforgivableAfter watching her Glasgow TEDx talk, “Unbroken - Speaking the Unspeakable,” I knew I had to reach out to Madeleine Black and invite her on my podcast. We both share a history of sexual abuse and, on our own terms, have found effective ways to heal and transcend our pasts. Ever since the overnight success of Madeleine’s article on forgiveness, which was published on The Forgiveness Project website in 2014, she has been sharing her remarkable story with audiences everywhere. Her debut memoir, “Unbroken: One Woman’s Journey to Rebuild a Life Shattered by Violence,” empowers people to speak up about tra...
2019-07-0131 min
Behind the Scenes of HappinessPlant-based Food for ThoughtJoin me for a healthy conversation with qualified Nutrition Advisor and Coach Coral Sirett from Zest-Health.com. In this episode we discuss mindful eating, how highly empathic wellbeing professionals can keep their own energy levels up without overloading on snacks, plant-based eating vs veganism as a lifestyle, and how small changes to our diet can significantly reduce brain fog and boost general health. Coral’s approach to helping people improve their eating habits is educational, non-judgemental and results-oriented. Don’t miss this nourishing episode!
2019-06-1736 min
Behind the Scenes of HappinessThe YES! Motivational Morning MeditationThe first 5 minutes of your day are CRUCIAL! Set yourself up for a successful day by activating the energy of YES with this short, upbeat yet spiritual, morning meditation. If you could use extra empowerment when you get out of bed, this recording is for you! Also a great companion on your commute or an extra boost of confidence when you need it most.
2019-06-1305 min
Behind the Scenes of HappinessBeing Alive to Your SpiritIn this soul-soothing episode, I chat with Melody R. Green, author of the new book, “A Tipsy Man Goes Naked - Love Tales and Recipes.” This remarkable work is a fusion of love, life and food. Across time and cultures, part fiction and non-fiction, part autobiographical and part character based. It’s a seamless, educational combination of poetry, short stories, culinary recipes and recipes for a more delicious life. However, Melody is not just on the show to share how a dodgy advertisement in a local newspaper marked the start of a successful writing journey 20 years ago… She is also a p...
2019-06-111h 01
Behind the Scenes of HappinessCreating Freeflow within StructureIn this celebratory 20th edition of my podcast, I talk with Seb Wichmann who is a Learning & Development Expert, Master NLP Practitioner and accredited Business Coach. In 2014 Seb won the “SuperCoach” Award but his journey has not always been straightforward! We have a chat about his burnout when he was just 25 and how a car crash in Australia triggered a pivotal awakening experience and became the inspiration for his book, “Instant Silence.” Seb also shares why creating room for freeflow, even within tight corporate coaching structures, always improves performance, and why understanding “How Hot You Are” is his key technique fo...
2019-06-0529 min
Behind the Scenes of HappinessExhibiting Success in Work and LifeI first met Lee Ali, Founder of award-winning marketing agency ExpoStars, when he invited me to deliver a talk on Mindfulness in Business at one of his popular Masterclasses. In this candid episode, Lee talks about how he grew ExpoStars from a bedroom start-up into a thriving business that helps exhibitors to proactively engage more attendees and achieve measurable success at trade shows. This journey was not without a great deal of learning opportunities for Lee and his team. We discuss the benefits of steady progress vs overnight success, the importance of empowering self-talk during times of adversity, how...
2019-06-0425 min
Behind the Scenes of HappinessThe Benefits of Living in Emotional Freedom“Our wounds are probably not our fault, but our healing is definitely our responsibility.” With this pivotal statement Ben Bidwell, aka “The Naked Professor,” and I kick off a powerful episode on emotional freedom. Our conversation is particularly helpful to fellow motivators such as coaches, therapists and public speakers. We discuss why awareness is always the first stage of change, living safe vs living feeling alive, dropping our masks and living in tune with our emotions, why inner peace is the new success, and why you don’t need to present the perfect life in order to help others. Join us fo...
2019-05-2248 min
Behind the Scenes of HappinessThe Middle WayI chat with coach Kevin Young about “the middle way” for fellow wellbeing professionals. By choosing the middle way, you can have a happier, more joyful and more multi-dimensional life. In this spiritually-rich episode we discuss striking a balance between compassion for others and oneself, selfcare vs laziness, the power of our senses to relax and restore our energy levels, being vs doing, and adding our own measure of love to help make this world a better place.
2019-05-1745 min
Behind the Scenes of HappinessWhy Your Success Quotient is Proportional to Your Spiritual QuotientIn this deep and content rich episode, I talk with Dr. Meenaa Mahaajjan, acclaimed spiritual counsellor and speaker, and founder of Siddhi, a not-for-profit organisation “Powered by Humanity.” She is the recipient of many awards, including the Confluence Award of Excellence in Spirituality and Social Service from the British Parliament, the Rotary International Excellence Award, and the Make in India Award for Spirituality in the Corporate World. In this podcast, we discuss many topics, such as: Imposter syndrome, jealousy, forgiveness, the link between quantum physics, spirituality and being Human, what the communion of trillions of cells in our body can...
2019-05-0155 min
Behind the Scenes of HappinessOn PurposeLife Purpose -and the confusion around it- is a frequently recurring topic during coaching sessions and workshops. Do we have to find this holy grail to call our lives successful? Or is there more to it? Is there more to life? Here’s a short but powerful message about purpose: The difference between the purpose of life and your life purpose. (5 minutes)
2019-04-0705 min
Behind the Scenes of HappinessStrategize with StillnessA 10-minute spiritual meditation to bring back inspiration, energy and clarity.
2019-04-0409 min
Behind the Scenes of HappinessUsing the Mosaic in Life and BusinessDaniel Bruce Levin: Visionary, mentor, speaker, and author of the paradigm-challenging new book, "The Mosaic." Daniel walked away from an opportunity to run a business that was a household name in America to find happiness and inner peace. His life has been a combination of massive victories and incredible defeats. One day away from being ordained a Rabbi in Jerusalem, Israel, he left and went to live for 10 years as a monk in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Daniel practiced and taught meditation and yoga for over a decade. He has run a restaurant, owned and ran...
2019-03-2839 min
Behind the Scenes of HappinessRecycle YourselfIn July 2019, cyclist, fundraiser and founder of the Recycle Yourself campaign Ryan Anderton will take on the mammoth challenge of cycling from Nordkapp in Norway to Tarifa, the southernmost point of Spain. A 4200-mile journey through 12 countries in 20 days, to raise money for mental health awareness for men and also for his Lee Fancourt Mental Health Fund. Lee holds the world record for this particular tour, but passed away from suicide in January 2018. I talk with Ryan about all things mental health, including suicide prevention, Andy’s Man Club, and of course the benefits of cycling as a wellbeing to...
2019-03-2321 min
Behind the Scenes of HappinessSelf-promotion for Quiet SoulsIn this episode, I chat with author, trainer and coach Pete Mosley about self-promotion for “quiet souls,” such as shy people, creatives and introverts. Pete has been helping people find their confidence for many years and his book, “The Art of Shouting Quietly” has been sold in more than 30 countries. These are just some of the topics we discuss: The role your values play in promoting yourself and connecting effectively with colleagues and clients, how to raise your profile and create meaningful relationships with value-laden stories, and befriending your fears to overcome shyness. And... what does The Tour de France h...
2019-03-1326 min
Behind the Scenes of HappinessSexual Orientation CalibrationWe might be living in an era of #mentalhealth awareness (thank goodness), but one topic that’s a huge anxiety inducer and yet rarely talked about is sexual orientation. If you are considering “coming out” (I don’t resonate with that expression, btw), or you know someone who is, you may find this 5-minute meditation helpful. It’s time to live your truth. Available on all podcast platforms.
2019-03-0605 min
Behind the Scenes of HappinessStop Pushing and Start AllowingStuck? Trying too hard? Can't see the forest for the trees? I have recorded a 5-minute motivational message to help you release self-imposed pressure and receive more energy, inspiration and encouragement as a result.
2019-02-2605 min
Behind the Scenes of HappinessEpisode 12 - Being Useful Not HelpfulI have a deep, beautiful and nourishing conversation with coach Laura Beckingham from Space With-In about "capacity building" for our clients but also for ourselves.
2019-02-0638 min
Behind the Scenes of HappinessPermission to Change (13-minute mindfulness recording)How aligned is your everyday life with who you are at the core of your being? Are you longing for a change but unsure of how to take the first step? Is the anxiety and other emotional discomfort of living an inauthentic life getting too much? Enjoy a calming yet empowering recording aimed to inspire you to give yourself permission to make lasting changes in your life.
2019-02-0513 min
Behind the Scenes of HappinessBonus Meditation: Prioritise Yourself (14-Minute Spiritual Self-restoration Meditation)Life can be overwhelming, especially when you often support those around you. And yet YOU are your number one priority... A difficult concept for spiritually-minded people to remember. I recorded this guided meditation to help you refill your own cup. Prioritise yourself more and you'll be a better source of strength for others.
2019-01-2413 min
Behind the Scenes of HappinessEpisode 11 - Making Our Biggest DifferenceHow can we make a difference to others when we are fighting our own demons? By making a choice to step up and step out! In this episode I talk with record-breaking endurance adventurer Alex Staniforth. At just 23 years old he has already inspired thousands of people with his achievements including taking part in 2 infamous Everest expeditions, winning the Pride of Britain Regional Fundraiser Award, and becoming the fastest person ever to climb all 100 UK county tops in 72 days raising over £25,000 for mental health charity Young Minds UK. His journey has not been easy and continues to challenge him. H...
2019-01-1743 min
Behind the Scenes of HappinessEpisode 10 - Facilitating Self-care for Caring FacilitatorsOwning and transcending our “brilliance blockers,” exploring how we can become more than just knowledge experts, making sense of our facilitator identity changes, the spiritual aspects of facilitation including self-protective energy management and space clearing, and why ski lifts are a great place for transformational conversations! You don’t want to miss this expansive self-care episode with my guest Kirsty Lewis, Founder of the School of Facilitation. Enjoy!
2019-01-1543 min
Behind the Scenes of HappinessEpisode 9 - Revisiting ResilienceHas resilience become a buzzword? Or can we learn to use it as a competitive advantage? In this candid podcast episode I talk with Resilience & Talent Coach Anthony Taylor. We also discuss the power of small incremental changes in our lifestyle to create better holistic wellbeing, how to be kinder to ourselves, keeping the fun in our work as motivators, and how to build an authentic reputation as leaders in our fields without giving into temptation to follow trends that aren’t congruent with our message, values and skillset.
2019-01-1437 min
Behind the Scenes of HappinessBonus Episode: Team Synergy Meditation (10-minute guided meditation)Want to try a new way to enhance the mental wellbeing of your team? I have recorded a special, complementary meditation for you. Give your team huddle a makeover with a different kind of motivational support. Use this short mindfulness meditation to relax and inspire so they can deliver their best synergetic teamwork. 10 minutes, no previous experience required, just an open mind and a quiet meeting room. (Available on Soundcloud and all major podcast platforms.)
2019-01-1310 min
Behind the Scenes of HappinessBonus Episode: Reset to Calm (a guided spiritual meditation)I have recorded this meditation to help you get a positive perspective on your life. A short, relaxing yet motivational reminder of the totality of your journey and its purpose.
2019-01-1016 min
Behind the Scenes of HappinessEpisode 8 - A Masterclass in Authentic Communication for Natural Game-changersHow can you step up and step out in a saturated market without loosing your authenticity? Today I talk with Executive Communications Coach Monique Russell about showing up authentically on and off stage. We discuss self-leadership as a lifestyle, establishing a true connection to your work and helpful ways to boost your confidence as a communicator.
2019-01-0844 min
Behind the Scenes of HappinessEpisode 7 - When Analytical Meets SpiritualIt may not be the norm for Irish men to talk about emotions but today’s podcast guest, Accounting Exam Coach James Perry, does it beautifully and effectively. In this episode we talk about his mental health keynotes in schools, struggling with his belief systems, necessary spiritual self-care for wellness professionals, how to stop people pleasing, what traveling the world has taught him, and much more!
2019-01-0343 min
Behind the Scenes of HappinessEpisode 6 - The Power of Authenticity in a Digital World with guest Dr. Natalia WiechowskiIn this podcast episode, which is available in audio and video formats, I talk with Dr. Natalia Wiechowski, Personal Branding Strategist and award-winning international Keynote Speaker who radically changed her life and career after a self-imposed sabbatical to follow her passion: Teaching people how to market themselves.
We talk about the power of showing up authentically in today’s digital world, why self-work is essential, how to deal with challenges such as imposter syndrome and stage fright, what it really takes to make New Year’s resolutions work, and so much more! (The video podcast is available on Yo...
2018-12-2143 min
Behind the Scenes of HappinessEpisode 5 - Healing The Childhood Memories of Sexual AbuseI had an unexpected opportunity to record a special podcast conversation with Childhood Trauma Consultant Zebedee Franklin. He helps men free themselves from pain, shame, guilt, and anger carried from their childhood memories of sexual abuse. In this important episode we discuss how, through being aligned with our own authenticity and soul purpose, we all have the capacity to heal ourselves and own our recovery. As a survivor of sexual abuse myself, this episode holds a special place in my heart.
2018-12-1246 min
Behind the Scenes of HappinessEpisode 4 - A Different Kind of Personal Best“Everyone, however experienced, can benefit from coaching and emotional skill development.” Wise words from today’s podcast guest, Elite Performance Coach & Performance Psychologist, Stuart Holliday.
He has his own consultancy - Focused Mind Coaching and works as the Asics UK in-house psychologist, as well as a coach at Sanctus who partner with businesses in the workplace to create an open environment where mental health is supported and people can bring their full self to work. He has private sporting clients and conducts endurance research alongside Prof. Andy Lane & Dan Robinson at the University of Wolverhampton.
Prior to running Focused Mind Coachin...
2018-12-1136 min
Behind the Scenes of HappinessEpisode 3 - On The Couch with Counsellor Natalie RossiterIn this episode I talk with counsellor Natalie Rossiter, and you are in for a real treat. Coming to counselling is a sign of self-respect and courage, but does that also apply to fellow therapists, coaches and other wellbeing professionals? What are the tell-tale signs that it’s time to seek help? How effective is Mindfulness for us? And can we play with the boundaries of conventional therapy? Let’s find out!
2018-12-0538 min
Behind the Scenes of HappinessEpisode 2 - Meeting Our BlocksIn this episode I chat with Spiritual Mentor and Photographer Edward Pike, author of the meditative book, "I AM - Awaken Your Nature." We discuss how to meet our blocks (such as blame, fear, self-judgement) to experience more flow. A beautiful conversation about awakening our real Self and experience true freedom.
2018-11-2826 min
Behind the Scenes of HappinessEpisode 1 - From The HeartChristoph Spiessens in conversation with coach Enrico Massani who lost his successful consultancy, house, and partner during a particularly challenging chapter of his life. In this episode, Enrico shares with his how he turned his life around and launched a thriving global coaching practice.
2018-11-2126 min
Mark Metry Show#30 - Christoph Spiessens | Embarking on the Journey of Self-Actualization & Creating Your Extraordinary LifeChristoph Spiessens is a published author, accredited coach and business owner. I had the pleasure of talking to Christoph about a plethora of topics around the highest form of human competency, self-actualization. Self-actualization the achievement of one's full potential through creativity, independence, spontaneity, and a grasp of the real world.Christoph develops inspirational training programs that help organizations dramatically improve employee engagement. He has been helping managers build successful, genuine, creative and award-winning workplaces for over 10 years. A highly sought-after coach, Christoph works with clients worldwide. He is the organizer of the popular Mindful...
2018-01-2048 min