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The Missing Peace Presents : The Thought TrapEpisode 22 - Exploring Spirituality with Special Guests Jo Barker & Hamish Niven : The Thought Trap In this episode, I’m joined by two wonderful guests as we toss spirituality onto the table for some real, openhearted and honest conversation. In the spirit of “explore” from my PEEP approach, we broke down the stigma, looked at spirituality from three different perspectives, and gave it space to breathe. No rules, no right answers—just an invitation to see what lands for you and what looks true in your own experience.Check out my guests :)Intuitive Coach : Jo Barker - https://campsite.bio/jo_intuitive_coachPodcaster: Hamish Niven...
2025-09-1040 min
The Missing Peace Presents : The Thought TrapEP4 - Mind on Repeat (Special Guest Hamish Niven) : The Thought TrapIn this episode, Mind On Repeat, I’m joined by special guest Hamish — an incredible guide and mentor. Together, we explore the mental maze of rumination — those thought loops that seem helpful but are actually just frustrating. We talk about how we innocently fall into them, what keeps us spinning, and how to spot the exits when our minds just won’t quit. It’s light, it’s real, and yes… we’ve been there too.The Thought Trap — a space for quieting the busy brain, turning down the noisy chatter, and stepping more fully into life.Want t...
2025-05-0725 min
Soul Talk with Monica RamirezThe Soul Talk Podcast Episode 220: Breaking Free - Overcoming Addiction & Reclaiming Your Life with Hamish NivenHealing Through Honesty: Hamish Niven's Journey from Addiction to EmpowermentIn this deeply moving episode of Soul Talk Podcast, Monica Ramirez, The Warrior of Love, sits down with addiction recovery specialist Hamish Niven to explore the raw truth behind addiction—and the power of transformation.Hamish shares his powerful story of how his successful life in the creative industries spiraled into alcoholism, leading to a dramatic crossroads moment. He opens up about the decision that changed everything: asking for help, entering rehab, and starting over with purpose.✨ Hear how Hamish went...
2025-05-0637 min
The Cauldron of CuriositiesEpisode 6 Why is Hamish Niven So Curious?The Cauldron of Curiosities explores what makes Hamish Niven Podcaster and founder of The Crucible Conversations for the Curious 'So Curious'
2025-04-2417 min
The Crucible:Conversations for the CuriousS2-E17 | Stop Living Someone Else's Belief SystemHamish and Juliana rip open the invisible cage of belief. How does unconscious programming dictate decisions, limit potential, and keep us trapped in societal scripts? Through raw war stories and unflinching self-examination, they examine the tension between mind-driven dogma and the body’s primal wisdom—that visceral “Wrong way!” scream we too often ignore. Why do we cling to beliefs that strangle growth, even as relationships fracture and friends disown us? This isn’t theoretical: They confront the isolation of outgrowing comfort zones and the gritty work of replacing toxic narratives with truths that burn brighter than others’ expectations...
2025-03-1539 min
The Crucible:Conversations for the CuriousS2 E16 | Juliana & Hamish - Dirty Lenses - Seeing the World Through Your Unique PerspectiveThis episode marks the beginning of a series designed to provoke thought and inspire listeners to take charge of their own lives. Are you prepared to challenge your current reality? Ready to embrace the notion that existence can transcend mere survival? Life holds immense beauty and limitless potential, and it’s time to awaken to that reality. Join us in questioning the dogmas society imposes and take the reins of your own narrative.Highlight"The more free you are, the more responsibility you have. Freedom isn't about doing whatever you want. Freedom is be...
2025-01-2558 min
The Crucible:Conversations for the CuriousS2-E15 | What if the substances that you abused actually led you to find yourself?HighlightI couldn't understand regular social nuances as a kid. Sarcasm was lost on me. I was gullible, and people took advantage. I used drugs to find a way around that - in those social circles, everyone seemed nicer. But what I was really searching for went deeper. Each question about God led to more questions until I realised the answers weren't in substances - they were in facing myself.SummaryIn this conversation, Hamish and Joshua discuss the complexities of self-medication and addiction, exploring how childhood experiences shape coping mechanisms. They...
2025-01-221h 00
The Crucible:Conversations for the CuriousS2-E14 | From The Crucible - Quitting Made Me Successful And It Will Help You TooHighlight"So you quit. So you've been to the gym for two weeks and it's impossible. That's okay. Step back, reassess what was important. Was it that important? If it was, what can you do to get there? Chances are, like my New Year's resolutions from years gone past, I hadn't thought it through."SummaryThis episode redefines quitting, shifting it from a failure to a vital tool for personal growth. Strava - the "Social Fitness Network" noticed that 80% of people give up on their fitness goals by mid-January. Why is...
2025-01-1215 min
The Crucible:Conversations for the CuriousS2-E13 | What if your most painful differences carry the medicine for your deepest healing?Highlights"Growing up with albinism isn't easy. A lot of questions are asked... When I was very young in my childhood, doctors had basically told me that I would be completely blind by the age of eight or nine. They didn't think that I would even be alive at this point. I am now 34... it's an amazing story."SummaryBorn with albinism to Black parents, JD shares his journey through identity crisis, addiction, and mental health challenges that led him to multiple rock bottoms. Despite facing prejudice from both Black and White communities, surviving...
2025-01-081h 07
The Crucible:Conversations for the CuriousS2-E12 | What if your neurodiversity contains hidden instruments waiting to tell your story?Highlight"If I'm not feeling okay, I find out right away. And instead of sitting with the emotion, I try to make friends with it so I can say, right, I can walk with this... Recovery is a journey. It's not an end destination... it's that getting up in the morning and taking those steps. It's okay to have a bit of a down day once in a while as long as we don't sit with it for too long."SummaryIn this episode, I speak with James Brodie, a storyteller...
2025-01-0355 min
The Crucible:Conversations for the CuriousS2-E11 | What if the streets that broke you became the path to help others rise?Highlight"When I see people on the streets, I see future nonprofit leaders, I see future teachers, parents, retaking the head of their families. The days of going into a hospital after overdosing and some social worker handing you three pieces of wrinkled paper that are stapled together and saying good luck, call these numbers and nobody answering need to be over. It's not acceptable."SummaryAJ Lovewins shares his profound journey from a troubled childhood marked by adoption and family struggles to a life of resilience and purpose. He discusses...
2024-12-231h 04
The Crucible:Conversations for the CuriousS2-E10 | What if alcohol blurred your truth until prison made it unavoidable?Highlight"For the first time in a long long time I was given the grace of a period of time just to reflect for me it was almost like my body and my head had said right you're not going to stop through your own accord so we're going to stop you for you... the higher power, for me it's a higher power anyway, it works in mysterious ways, very mysterious ways."SummaryIn this conversation, Eleri Haf Cosslett shares her remarkable journey from a successful career as...
2024-12-211h 49
BacklistedThe Moon's a Balloon by David NivenRupert Everett joins us to discuss David Niven's memoir The Moon’s a Balloon. This show represents the fulfilment of a long cherished ambition: to dedicate a whole Backlisted to a book that Andy and John consider to be the most entertaining ever written. And who better to join them as a guest than an actor, writer and director who has had his own tussles with Hollywood and who has published a series of bestselling volumes of memoir and short stories? First published by Hamish Hamilton in 1971, The Moon’s a Balloon has sold over five million copies and set the s...
2024-11-261h 13
Heart Detox with Gentle TalksHamish Niven's StoryHamish shares his extraordinary journey from a successful TV industry professional to rock bottom and the transformative path that led him to a profound spiritual awakening. He shares a raw account of alcohol dependency and the pivotal moment of asking for help, and he reveals how the courage to be vulnerable became the gateway to profound personal transformation. His story unfolds from working in television, where success masked underlying struggles, to the life-altering decision to enter rehab. The revelation that "I matter" became the foundation for rebuilding his life. Despite losing his relationship, bus...
2024-11-1853 min
The Crucible:Conversations for the CuriousS2-E9 | What if belonging is the medicine your addiction is searching for?Highlight"Your path to healing might start with a concerned friend, then maybe a doctor or a family member - each one gently suggesting something isn't right. It could be a coworker, a friend, or even a stranger at a bar. But it's that eleventh person - saying exactly what the other ten said before - 'I think you need help.' And suddenly, the penny drops. It's never about what they say - it's about being ready to hear it. Those first ten people? They planted the seeds that finally bloomed when that eleventh person appears...
2024-11-1259 min
You're Not The Only OneWhat if you stopped allowing pain to dictate how you behave?A man's story of his struggle with alcoholism. After reaching out to a friend for help he finds answers to questions he never knew he had in rehab.
Today’s episode featured Hamish Niven. He is a mentor and guide for helping others overcome addiction and the host of the podcast The Crucible - Conversations for the curious. Are you curious about what normal drinking look like? I invite you to visit friendordepend.com. There you’ll find a free 6 question self assessment that allows you to examine your relationship with alcohol with fresh eyes and without judgement...
2024-11-0335 min
The Crucible:Conversations for the CuriousS2-E08 | What if the path to wellness begins with befriending the body you've battled?Highlight"For me it was that it was small simple steps but taken consistently had massive changes. Like my life is unrecognisable now compared to how it used to be... if I can do that, anybody can do that. It's not difficult. It's very simple, it's just it's the consistency mostly that's sometimes challenging because we have to go against how we think."SummaryRobyn shares her transformative journey from chronic illness to vibrant well-being in this enlightening conversation. Through her raw and honest account of battling ME...
2024-10-2953 min
The Crucible:Conversations for the CuriousS2-E07 | What if you could reprogramme your identity like lines of broken code?Highlight"I was endlessly thinking about my life problems from morning to night. And I just lost control of my thoughts. The only thing that really helped me a little bit was you could smoke a cigarette. That would stop them for a bit, but then I started chain-smoking. And then that just made me more anxious, right? And so then I started drinking because I drink every day then. I have to drink."SummaryIn this episode, Bryan takes us on an extraordinary journey from the brink...
2024-10-221h 01
The Crucible:Conversations for the CuriousS2 - E06 | What if your addiction to exercise is undermining your path to wellness?Highlights"I remember five nights out of seven, I'd be in a bar until 3 AM, then up at 6 AM to serve breakfast to chalet guests. Looking back, I was surviving on fumes, pushing my body to extremes just to keep up with this insane lifestyle.""There I was, spending a night in a Thai prison cell, surrounded by other prisoners, not knowing if I was about to be deported. My entire dream of living in Thailand was crumbling because of one stupid decision to take a shot with some yacht crew.""The gym became my twisted justification. I'd...
2024-10-1059 min
The Crucible:Conversations for the CuriousS2-E05 | What if standing at a spiritual cliff edge is exactly where to begin?Highlight"I had an identity imposed upon me, one which I swallowed hook, line and sinker at the time. I was taught, like we all are, to identify with who I am by society standards, by external validations, basically. So I studied law, and I became a barrister. I worked in the criminal justice system for over two decades, got married, had two wonderful boys, became an addictions therapist in between all of that somehow."SummaryPrem shares her journey from successful barrister to spiritual seeker and coach. She discusses her unexpected...
2024-10-0955 min
The Crucible:Conversations for the CuriousS2 E04 | What if the life we're afraid to live sober is actually the one we've always wanted?Highlight"Nine and a half years down the line, having sorted out many of those problems, although there is still a little bit of DIY I haven't got around to, but no one's perfect. I am so glad that I managed to get myself in a position where I could deal with those issues because I love my wife, and I love my daughter, and they wouldn't be in my life if I hadn't changed."SummaryIn this conversation, Duncan Bhaskaran Brown shares his journey from...
2024-10-0756 min
The Crucible:Conversations for the CuriousS2-E02 | What if the pain in your children's eyes hold the mirror you need to change your life?Highlight"Shame and guilt were huge for me. It was like shame is such an inward emotion. Like it's not projected out to other people, it's hidden, and it's more casting in on yourself. And that's what it feels like. And you know when you're shameful when you start hiding your drinking."SummaryIn this conversation, Ned Miro, the Drinkless Coach, shares his transformative journey from a life of alcohol dependency to becoming a coach who helps others navigate their relationship with drinking. He discusses the...
2024-10-0358 min
The Crucible:Conversations for the CuriousS2-E03 | What if the golden boy facade had to crumble for the real man to emerge?Highlight"I was the golden boy, you know? Perfect life, perfect job, perfect wife. Then the divorce hit, and suddenly, I didn't know who I was anymore. Everything I'd built my identity on just crumbled. That's when I started down the rabbit hole of partying and drugs. I thought I was living the life, but I was losing myself. It's crazy how fast it all fell apart."SummaryIn this powerful conversation, Dan Hungerford unveils his extraordinary journey from success to addiction and ultimately to redemption. D...
2024-10-011h 07
The Crucible:Conversations for the CuriousS2-E02 | Gordie went from whiskey in coffee to business success after a journey through addiction and recoveryHighlight"You become a liar, you know, you become deceitful, you become all these horrible things to try and hide everything from everybody. I mean, when I go back and think about it all now and how I even thought it was normal was crazy. I think for me, it was always about just getting hit as quick as I could possibly get it."SummaryGordie candidly shares his journey through alcohol addiction and its impact on his business and personal life. From social drinking to morning drinking and hiding...
2024-10-0147 min
The Crucible:Conversations for the CuriousS2 - E01 | What if the person we are meant to become is waiting on the other side of fear?Highlight"And a month and a half after we got married, I lost my job. So here she's thinking that she married a guy who is this wonderful guy who has his shit together, has held a job for 24 years, making good money to find out he's been sneaking cocaine behind her back the whole three years that they were dating. That was even a blow for her."SummaryAl Richards shares his personal journey of overcoming addiction and transforming his life. He discusses how he started using drugs as a...
2024-10-0157 min
The Crucible:Conversations for the CuriousS1-E22 | What if your breaking point is actually your breakthrough moment?Highlight "We are stalwart characters, we keep on going on, and we think that we are superhuman. And then I finally got the phone call to say that I wasn't successful in my interview and I was put at risk for redundancy... And that was when, mentally and physically, I ultimately shut down. And yeah, went on my own healing journey, so to speak, from that point. Because yeah, not an ideal time because of COVID, so I wasn't able to speak to a therapist, or wasn't able to see a therapist, as say, so I had...
2024-09-271h 01
The Crucible:Conversations for the CuriousS1-E23 | What if your inner demons are actually inner teachers waiting you to listen?Highlight"Midway through my 57th year, I had been asked by a business person where I live to attend a networking event. It turned out that it was an evening with him... old patterns started to emerge again in me, triggers started to emerge again in me. I left that evening in floods of tears. I literally ran home because it was in running distance. I threw myself on the bed and I didn't want to wake up anymore. I was completely out of control, weeping, sobbing, fell asleep sobbing, woke up sobbing and thought, you know...
2024-09-2654 min
The Crucible:Conversations for the CuriousS1-E21 | What if OCD's whispers are just thoughts, not prophecies of who you'll becomeHighlight"Around the age of seven, every single night time, I used to be scared to go to bed because of the fear of me stabbing my parents. And it took a long, long time for me to really understand what that was. I used to cry, I didn't want to go to bed, and I couldn't tell my parents because, of course, if you tell your parents that, I mean, what's gonna happen?"SummaryIn this enlightening conversation, Eleanor shares her profound journey through the struggles of...
2024-09-2448 min
The Personal Success Podcast with Ryan Watts#43 - Breaking the Chains: Overcoming Addiction and Redefining Purpose with Hamish Niven
In this episode, Ryan sits down with Hamish Niven, a creative businessman and coach who has transformed his life after battling addiction. Hamish shares his journey from being a successful photographer to struggling with alcoholism, entering rehab, and eventually dedicating his life to helping men overcome addiction. This inspiring conversation dives deep into the challenges of addiction, the importance of accountability, and the power of finding purpose.
Timestamps & Topics:
[00:02] Welcome to the Show Ryan introduces the episode and discusses the importance of defining success on your own terms.
[00:28] Meet Hamish Niven Ryan i...
2024-09-231h 21
The Crucible:Conversations for the CuriousS1-E20 | What if saying no to your abuser awakens the divine feminine within you?Highlight"No matter what happens to us, no matter what traumatic experience we go through, we always have the power to choose. We always have the power to say no. We always have the power to stand up and say, this is not okay with me anymore.Everything that happened in my life was needed for me to grow, to expand, and to become who I am today. I'm grateful for all those experiences because I would not be here talking to you today if I would not go through all those experiences."
2024-09-171h 28
The Crucible:Conversations for the CuriousS1 - E19 | What if your child's birth awakens the warrior spirit you never knew existed?Highlight"And what happened when I had my little girl, you become the protector, the warrior, the one that all of a sudden sees all the enemies out there or potential enemies out there. And you start seeing your role as someone that needs to be a little bit more level, needs to have the self-empowerment that you need in order for you to set up boundaries with people around you."SummaryPavli shares her journey of awakening and self-discovery from her childhood to her current role as...
2024-09-071h 10
The Crucible:Conversations for the CuriousS1-E18 | What if the bravest act of leadership is learning to care for yourself first?Highlight"A psychologist bluntly told me, 'You're about a month away from being hospitalised.' She asked why I worked so hard. I said to look after my people and family. She replied, 'How good are you going to be to these people from a hospital bed?' That drove the point home—I needed to care for myself first."About StevenWebsite - https://www.dare2be.co.zaLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-levy/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dare2be_stevenlevy/Connect with Steven on...
2024-09-021h 10
The Crucible:Conversations for the CuriousS1 - E17 | What if your psychic gifts are your truest path to healing?HighlightI grew up seeing spirits, travelling through my dreams, remembering past lives, all kinds of crazy stuff. My grandfather was schizophrenic... So from an early age, I really had a fear that I was just bananas. So I learnt just to keep everything quiet, all the stuff about spirits and past lives and travelling through space and dreams. I've kept all my sensitive stuff as quiet as possible, all my psychic stuff as quiet as possible and I've been ashamed of it most of my life. Finding shamanism... it really helped me land in the life...
2024-08-301h 04
The Crucible:Conversations for the CuriousS1 - E16 | What if asking for help is the bravest step to change your life?HighlightLate 2018, things were really getting bad. I was popping the beers whilst driving over the flyover out of Cape Town. There were cars in every direction. Sometimes we were only doing 15-20 kilometers an hour. And the bottles weren't in bags. Look left and right; no cars are coming, and you are drinking. It was utterly self-destructive.SummaryHere, I share my personal story of addiction and recovery, highlighting the conflicts, events that knocked me flat and disappointments I experienced growing up. I discuss the transactional nature of...
2024-08-2059 min
The Crucible:Conversations for the CuriousS1 - E15 | What if your creative voice has been whispering while you covered your ears?HighlightAnd so I had this really great gift of being able to tap into creativity and this powerful energy of self-discovery and sharing yourself and flow and all these words. And then I just decided I wasn't going to trust it. And I cut it off for probably about 15 years.summaryRyan Watts shares his personal journey of self-discovery and reconnecting with his creativity. He discusses the importance of self-awareness and being present in the moment. He also explores the concept of ADHD as a form of hyper-creativity and the...
2024-08-191h 14
The Crucible:Conversations for the CuriousS1- E14 | What if surrendering to discomfort is your most powerful medicine?Highlight"I realised I was carrying all this stuff other people didn't experience. I call it a personal hell because that's what it was for me. Like my body was in this state of static. I felt like there was constant static running through my body, like there was this buzz, and I couldn't connect with anything outside of that buzz. And later on, I realised that I had PTSD."SummaryNirushka shares her journey of awakening and self-discovery, starting in 2020. She describes her experience of realising that she had been...
2024-08-1954 min
The Crucible:Conversations for the CuriousS1 - E13 | What if your childhood wounds hold the map to your life's purpose?Highlight"When you stop drinking, you actually realise that you knew all along what you were doing, but you weren't prepared to pause. It was immediately reaching out for something. So, what did I notice after I stopped drinking? I noticed I have other addictions."SummaryMarléne shares her journey of overcoming alcohol addiction and finding healing and purpose in life. She discusses the impact of growing up with a single parent who was an alcoholic and how it influenced her own relationship with alcohol. Sh...
2024-08-121h 12
The Crucible:Conversations for the CuriousS1 E12 | What if your prison mugshot was actually a portrait of your future healer?HighlightCindy takes us from the fast-paced world of high-end hospitality to the realm of spiritual awakening. A night in jail following a drunk driving incident became the catalyst for stopping her drinking and a spiritual evolution.Cindy candidly shares how she confronted her alcohol addiction, deep-seated shame, and personal fears, ultimately discovering her true calling as a spiritual leader and healer. Her story is a powerful testament to the human capacity for change and growth, demonstrating how life's darkest moments can become stepping stones to profound self-discovery and purpose.Summary
2024-08-051h 16
The Crucible:Conversations for the CuriousS1-E11 | What if awakening begins where addiction ends?HighlightGayle shares her journey from addiction to spiritual awakening. She discusses how childhood trauma led to substance abuse, her experiences as a high-functioning addict, and the pivotal moment that sparked her recovery. Gayle describes her unexpected spiritual awakening and how it transformed her life, emphasising the importance of community, self-reflection, and taking responsibility. She also touches on the challenges of maintaining relationships during recovery and finding a new sense of self without substances.Whether you're struggling with addiction or simply seeking personal growth, Gayle's story offers hope, wisdom, and practical insights for anyone...
2024-07-311h 01
The Crucible:Conversations for the CuriousS1-E10 | What if the voice questioning a relationship with alcohol is a soul seeking freedom?HighlightOne Sunday, Liz made a decision to push away a wine glass, igniting an extraordinary journey of self-discovery, challenging societal norms and redefining her identity beyond alcohol's grip.SummaryLiz shares her journey of awakening and sobriety, which began with a simple decision to stop drinking. She reflects on her drinking habits, the role alcohol played in her life, and the challenges she faced in confronting her relationship with alcohol. Liz emphasises the importance of belief and beginning the process of transformation and the support she found in online communities like Soberistas...
2024-07-151h 27
The Crucible:Conversations for the CuriousS1-E09 | What if healing your body requires first healing your relationship with yourselfHighlightWhen conventional treatments failed, Barbara turned to Tui na and Qigong, sparking a remarkable transformation from living with chronic pain to wellness advocate. Her story proves it's never too late to heal, offering hope and practical wisdom for anyone seeking vibrant health after 50.SummaryBarbara Ellis shares her journey of healing and self-discovery after a life-altering accident. She emphasises the importance of reconnecting with the body and finding ways to take better care of oneself. Barbara found healing through Tui na massage and Qigong, which helped her alleviate pain and improve her...
2024-07-131h 08
The Crucible:Conversations for the CuriousS1 E08 I What if understanding your brain's wiring unlocks the blueprint to your purpose?Highlight Angela had her own creative flair and way of doing things. She had patterns, coping strategies and ways seemingly unique to her. It was only in late 2023 that she became curious about how she was different, and she reached out for help and was diagnosed with ADHD. She took this on board as a superpower and embraced the challenges and wonder of being different.SummaryAngela Roth shares her journey of self-discovery and awakening, particularly in relation to her ADHD diagnosis. She discusses the challenges she faced, such as impulsivity...
2024-07-0651 min
The Crucible:Conversations for the CuriousS1-E07 | What if the body's breaking point becomes the greatest breakthrough moment?HighlightRaz Tayar shares his transformative journey from fear and pain to awakening and purpose. After a life-altering accident, he discovered self-love, inner peace, and the power of connection, now helping others become their own peaceful leaders.SummaryRaz Tayar shares his awakening journey after experiencing a life-altering accident in India. He describes awakening as waking up to our true nature and realising that we are all connected and love. Raz talks about the fear and pain he experienced before his accident, including a traumatic event in the army. He explains how...
2024-07-021h 13
The Crucible:Conversations for the CuriousS1-E06 | What if perfection is the enemy of the neurodivergent creative souls true purpose?HighlightRory, a mental fitness trainer and coach, shares his incredible awakening journey from feeling like a misunderstood misfit in school to experiencing a period of psychosis in his early 20s. After hitting rock bottom, a unique form of healing helped him not only recover but also discover his passion for holistic health. Rory shares the pivotal moment that changed his life forever and how creativity plays such an important part in his life.SummaryRory shares his awakening journey, starting from feeling like a misfit in school to finding solace...
2024-06-251h 02
The Crucible:Conversations for the CuriousS1-E05 | What if the child you never had becomes thousands who need your love?HighlightAfter watching a documentary about the Rohingya refugee crisis that profoundly impacted Rikke and shook her to the core, she started to question everything about her comfortable life. She had to decide whether to continue pursuing adoption or dedicate herself fully to her newfound purpose.SummaryRikke Ludvigsen, a social worker and trauma therapist, shares her awakening journey and the transformation it brought to her life. It all started when she watched a documentary about the Rohingya refugees in Myanmar, which deeply touched her and ignited a desire to make a difference. R...
2024-06-161h 12
The Crucible:Conversations for the CuriousS1-E04 | What if trusting your gut is the revolution your body and mind has been waiting for?HighlightAltair's journey to awakening began in a surprising way: his body started rejecting the food he was eating. This led him to explore holistic health and address repressed emotions stemming from a strict upbringing. Through practices like Primal Integration and connecting with spiritual masters, he began to understand the importance of emotional openness and connecting with his soul's purpose. SummaryAltair de Almeida shares his journey of self-discovery and transformation. He shares how he overcame repression and fear, explored various healing modalities, and had a spiritual awakening. Altair emphasises the importance of holistic w...
2024-06-1551 min
The Crucible:Conversations for the CuriousS1-E03 | What if your rock bottom is actually the foundation for your greatest awakeningHighlightsFor years, Grant’s coping mechanism for life's ups and downs was alcohol. It took a shocking wake-up call from his family and the support of a stranger to make him realise that he needed to change. Grant found solace and strength in Alcoholics Anonymous, where he embarked on a journey of self-discovery.SummaryGrant shares his story of struggling with alcoholism and how he found his awakening and transformed his life. He talks about the pivotal moments in his life, the impact of alcohol on his relationships and work, and the rock bo...
2024-06-1546 min
The Crucible:Conversations for the CuriousS1-E02 | What if every obstacle you faced as a child was secretly preparing you for transformationHighlight At just nine years old, Vincent was prepared to end his life to escape his traumatic childhood. What happened on those train tracks set him on a path of profound self-discovery, leading him to tap into an inner wisdom that he believes is available to everyone.SummaryVincent Cubitt shares his personal story of growing up in a chaotic and abusive environment, where he was forced to take care of his younger siblings at a young age. One Christmas Eve, when he was only 9 years old, he reached a point of contemplating...
2024-06-151h 16
The Crucible:Conversations for the CuriousTrailer | Welcome to The Crucible: Conversations for the CuriousThis podcast aims to provide hope, insight and a sense of connection for listeners facing their awakenings and periods of profound change.SummaryWelcome to the first episode of 'The Crucible: Conversations for the Curious.' The first season of The Crucible podcast is about awakenings and the life-transforming decisions that people make. Awakenings can be triggered by various factors, such as a desire to make a change, experiencing adversity, realising unhealthy habits, or feeling disconnected from one's values and purpose. The host, Hamish Niven, shares his personal awakening story of overcoming a...
2024-06-1410 min