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The Wellness WithinWhat Kind of Rest Do You Really Need? The 7 Types of Rest That Help You RecoverNot all rest is created equal, and if you feel like you’ve been doing all the “right” things when it comes to slowing down but still feel exhausted, this episode will provide you with the missing piece.Today, I’m diving into a different way to think about rest, and one that goes beyond just sleep or taking time off in the form of a holiday or spending an evening in front of the TV. Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith developed a framework that breaks down the multiple types of rest your body and mind may be cravin...2025-07-3121 minThe Wellness WithinWhat Kind of Rest Do You Really Need? The 7 Types of Rest That Help You RecoverNot all rest is created equal, and if you feel like you’ve been doing all the “right” things when it comes to slowing down but still feel exhausted, this episode will provide you with the missing piece.Today, I’m diving into a different way to think about rest, and one that goes beyond just sleep or taking time off in the form of a holiday or spending an evening in front of the TV. Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith developed a framework that breaks down the multiple types of rest your body and mind may be cravin...2025-07-3121 minThe Wellness WithinNervous System First - A Masterclass in Healing from Burnout, Stress and DepletionIf you feel like you’re doing everything right – you’re getting your morning sunlight, drinking your greens, meditating and doing all the wellness hacks - but still feel flat, burnt out or like something’s just off, this episode is for you.In today’s episode, I’m sharing a recent masterclass I shared on nervous system regulation, a key piece of healing that so often gets overlooked. I’ll be sharing why so many of us are living from a state of depletion or survival, even while we’re doing all the “right things”, and why burnout, emotiona...2025-07-2440 minThe Wellness WithinHow Sound Healing Helps You Feel Safe in Your Body and Heals Your Nervous System, with Farzana AliToday I’m joined by Farzana Ali, a certified trauma-informed sound healing practitioner, to explore how sound healing can support nervous system regulation and help you feel safe in your body.We unpack what sound healing is, how it works both physically and energetically, and how it’s evolved into a modern wellness practice. Farzana shares how sound can calm the nervous system, help shift the body out of fight-or-flight mode and create space to reconnect with yourself in a deeper, more grounded way.We also explore why sound healing is such a powerful modality for...2025-07-1733 minThe Wellness WithinHow Neurofeedback Supports Nervous System Healing, with Sophie HascherWhat if your nervous system held the key to healing, but no one ever taught you how to work with it? In today’s episode, I’m joined by Sophie Hascher, a neuroscientist and neurofeedback practitioner, for a powerful conversation on nervous system regulation, trauma recovery and the role neurofeedback can play in helping us feel safe in our bodies again.We explore what the nervous system is, why it’s central to emotional wellbeing, and how dysregulation often sits beneath symptoms like anxiety, burnout, or chronic stress. Sophie explains how neurofeedback works, the science behind it, and wh...2025-07-1046 minThe Wellness WithinThe Daily Routines I Use to Stay Regulated: My Real-Life Nervous System PracticesToday I’m sharing something a little different - while I often explore theory and tools for healing and regulation within these solo episodes, this time I’m pulling back the curtain on the specific nervous system routines that support me in my every day life, and how I work these into my daily routines. These are the practices I rely on to stay regulated, grounded, and connected to that wellness within, not just when things feel hard, but in everyday life too.I talk through the routines that help me feel balanced and energised, from simple morn...2025-07-0323 minThe Wellness WithinA Resilience Masterclass - Rewire Your Nervous System, Regulate, and Recover*Click here for your EFT tapping handout*When you think about resilience, what comes to mind? We often talk about resilience in terms of ‘pushing through’ or ‘toughing it out’ but it’s more about your capacity to prepare from, recover from and adapt to stress, challenges or adversity. In today’s episode, I’m sharing my recent masterclass on Resilience, and breaking down what it really to build emotional and physiological resilience from the inside out.I’ll walk you through the key role your nervous system plays in how you respond to stress and why...2025-06-2648 minThe Wellness WithinHow EFT Tapping Calms the Chaos: A Tool for Anxiety, Overthinking & StressYou know those moments when your mind is racing, your chest feels tight, and you’re either stuck in spiralling thoughts or running on autopilot? Whether you’ve struggled with 3AM insomnia, pre-meeting anxiety, or an invisible weight you can’t quite name, then this episode is for you.Today, I’m exploring EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique), also known as tapping - a powerful, science-backed tool you can use in real time to regulate your nervous system and shift your emotional state.In this episode, I’ll walk you through exactly what EFT is, how it works on...2025-06-1917 minThe Wellness WithinThe Hidden Cost of Hustle Culture: Rewiring Your Nervous System for Sustainable SuccessIf you've ever found yourself feeling wired but exhausted, driven but disconnected, this episode is for you. Today I’m digging into the hidden cost of hustle culture - the pressure to do more, achieve more, and push through no matter the toll on your mind and body. While ‘hustle’ is often glorified, the reality is that the chronic stress and nervous system dysregulation that comes with this can quietly derail your health, energy, and sense of fulfilment, even when things look ‘successful’ on the outside. In this episode, I share how these pa...2025-06-1217 minThe Wellness WithinIs Your Stress Response Holding You Back? Understanding Your Stress SignatureSo many of us are operating on stress responses we don’t even realize we have. patterns that once might have helped us cope or succeed, but are now quietly fuelling burnout, overwhelm, and disconnection.In today’s episode, I explore what I call stress signatures - the unconscious nervous system adaptations that shape how you show up under pressure. These patterns aren’t personality traits or flaws, they are survival strategies your body learned early on in life, often without your awareness.I’ll unpack these different stress signatures, how they form, why they often go...2025-06-0518 minThe Wellness WithinHow to Tell If You’re Dysregulated - The Hidden Signs High Performers MissIf you're someone who’s constantly on the go, highly productive, and high achieving, it can be surprisingly difficult to tell when your nervous system is out of balance. In today’s episode, I’m talking about nervous system dysregulation - what it is, how it can silently build up over time, and the hidden signs that high performers often miss.We often associate dysregulation with full-blown panic attacks or emotional breakdowns, but the truth is, it can often look like overworking, constant mental chatter, procrastination, or even chronic fatigue. You might be functioning at a high level...2025-05-2920 minThe Wellness WithinTrain Your Mind Like You Train Your Body: A Guide to Mental FitnessWe often focus so much on strengthening our bodies - going to the gym, moving our muscles, building physical stamina - but what about our minds? What are you doing to train your thoughts, regulate yourself and become more resilient? In today’s episode, I’m diving into the concept of mental fitness, something that is just as essential as physical fitness when it comes to showing up strong, calm and resilient in a world that doesn’t slow down. Mental fitness is your ability to stay focused, emotionally regulated and adaptabl...2025-05-0820 minThe Wellness WithinNot Just Positive Thinking - The Science Behind Visualisation and Building True ResilienceLife has a way of throwing curveballs, but what if you could train your mind to meet them with more strength, calm, and clarity? In today’s episode, I’m diving into one of the most powerful yet often overlooked tools for building resilience, and something that has been a game-changer for me personally - visualisation. Visualisation isn’t just a productivity hack or a law of attraction gimmick, but a powerful, science-backed practice that can strengthen your inner resilience. In this episode, I’ll explore the science behind visualisation and how it works to create re...2025-05-0118 minThe Wellness WithinBeyond Surface-Level Wellness: Zoe Jane Hindle on Hormones, Testing, Cycle Awareness and Finding True BalanceToday I’m joined by Zoe Jane Hindle, a functional wellness coach and practitioner who supports her with hormonal health, gut health, fertility, and longevity. After building a successful corporate career and rising to director level at one of the world’s largest investment banks, Zoe experienced severe burnout and PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder), which became the turning point that led her into the world of functional wellness.Zoe shares her powerful personal journey, including how she overcame PMDD, the lifestyle and testing protocols that supported her healing, and how she now helps clients move from surviving to t...2025-04-2454 minThe Wellness WithinTrauma, Addiction and Healing Through the Lens of Compassionate Inquiry, with Dr. Wendy HarrisToday I’m joined by Dr. Wendy Harris, an innovative addiction and trauma specialist who integrates the Compassionate Inquiry psychotherapeutic approach, yoga and meditation, and evidence-based practice into her work. She is also one of the founding facilitators of Compassionate Inquiry and the director of the Addiction and Recovery Specialization at Antioch University Los Angeles.In this episode we dive deep into what trauma is, how our understanding of it has evolved over time, and why it has become such a prominent conversation in recent years. Dr. Wendy shares her perspective on the link between trauma and ad...2025-04-1752 minThe Wellness WithinBuilding Resilience in the Face of Conflict – Stories from Women for Women International’s Sara BowcuttToday I’m joined by Sara Bowcutt, Managing Director of Women for Women International, a global organisation supporting women survivors of war to rebuild their lives through social and economic empowerment.Sara shares the powerful and deeply moving stories of women who have lived through conflict in countries such as Afghanistan, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Nigeria, and Rwanda. We explore how the organisation equips women with essential skills, knowledge, and community support through a 12-month training program, covering everything from wellness and rights to vocational training and financial literacy.We also reflect on what tr...2025-04-0349 minThe Wellness WithinYour Roadmap to Resilience: Nurture the Power of Resilience in Stress ManagementStress is a given in life - whether it’s the pressures of daily responsibilities, challenges at work, or personal struggles such as navigating a plan B or dealing with chronic illness - but what separates those who thrive under pressure from those who crumble is resilience. Resilience isn’t something you’re born with, it’s a skill you develop, and it’s often through overcoming adversity and challenges that we hone this skill and come out stronger on the other side In today’s episode, I explore the transformative power of resil...2025-03-2727 minThe Wellness WithinA New Understanding of the Mind-Body Connection with Dr. Samuel Mann: The Long-Hidden Emotions Within Us & How They Affect Our HealthIn this episode of The Wellness Within, I sit down with Dr. Samuel Mann, a physician and hypertension expert, to explore the profound connection between repressed emotions and our physical health.Dr. Mann shares his groundbreaking perspective on how unresolved emotions - ones we’re not even aware of - can contribute to conditions like hypertension, chronic fatigue syndrome, migraines, and more. He explains the difference between suppression and repression, why some people experience chronic illness despite appearing emotionally resilient, and how our body holds onto emotions in ways that traditional medicine often overlooks.We di...2025-03-2057 minThe Wellness WithinHow to Build Confidence in Challenging Times – Overcoming Self-Doubt and Inner CriticismDo you ever feel like you aren’t good enough? And that no matter how hard you try, self-doubt and your inner critic hold you back? If so, you’re not alone. But here’s the truth - confidence isn’t something you either have or don’t have, it’s something you can build, no matter what life throws your way. In today’s episode, I explore what confidence really is (and what it’s not) and why self-doubt and inner criticism can feel so overwhelming. We’ll unpack how perfectionism and fear of failure keep us stu...2025-03-1325 minThe Wellness WithinThe Power of Journaling: How to Use Writing as a Wellness Tool In Your Healing JourneyDo you sometimes feel overwhelmed by your thoughts or emotions, unsure of how to process them? If so, journaling could be a powerful tool to help you untangle those feelings and unlock a deeper understanding of yourself on your healing journey.In today’s episode, I explore the many benefits of journaling, and the profound impact it can have on processing emotions, reducing stress, building resilience and cultivating self-reflection. You’ll learn how putting pen to paper can help you clear mental clutter, gain clarity on your emotions and even rewire your brain, building new neural pathways for...2025-03-0614 minThe Wellness WithinBreaking Free from Perfectionism – Why Compassion Is the Missing Piece in Your Wellness JourneyHave you ever felt trapped by the relentless grip of perfectionism? If so, you’re not alone and today we’re going to be exploring how you can nurture self-compassion to break free from the pressures of perfectionism.We’ll be unpacking the concepts of perfectionism and self-compassion, exploring the dangers of tying self-worth to perfectionism, and discussing how you can practice more self-compassion in your life going forward. I’ll also be sharing some of the science behind self-compassion and why when we treat ourselves kindly, the body responds positively. I’ll also be providing...2025-02-2723 minThe Wellness WithinBreaking the Cycle of Burnout with Emma MatthewsWith our work lives more demanding than ever and the pressures of family and personal commitments adding to the load, burnout has become an increasingly important topic.In today’s episode, I’m joined by Emma Matthews, a former senior leader in financial services whose high-flying career came to a halt when she hit severe burnout in 2017. What followed was a long and difficult recovery - one that ultimately led her to redefine success, train as a therapeutic coach, mentor and hypnotherapist, and dedicate her work to helping others manage stress, prevent burnout, and recover in a way...2025-02-2047 minThe Wellness WithinRewiring Your Brain for Resilience: The Science of Bouncing BackHave you ever wondered why some people seem to bounce back from challenges with ease, emerging stronger, whilst others struggle to recover?Resilience isn’t just something you’re born with - it’s a skill that can be built, strengthened, and nurtured over time. And the good news is, no matter what you’re dealing with right now, you have the power to rewire your brain for resilience.In this episode, we’re exploring the science of neuroplasticity, how chronic stress physically reshapes the brain, and what you can do to strengthen your ability to cope. I...2025-02-1323 minThe Wellness WithinFrom Rock Bottom to Finding Her Purpose - Karly Arber on Healing, Growth, and Redefining SuccessIn this episode of The Wellness Within Podcast, I sit down with Karly Arber, a business founder, mentor and CEO who has built a life of purpose, freedom and impact after facing hardship and hitting her rock bottom. Karly’s story is one of resilience, reinvention, and redefining success on her own terms. She opens up about her pivotal year in 2018 when her world was turned upside down by an abusive relationship, the sudden loss of a dear friend, and a debilitating chronic illness that left her bedbound. Through her journey of healing, she discovered what true suc...2025-02-0657 minThe Wellness WithinWhen The Overwhelm is Too Overwhelming: The Tools I Use to Navigate Life’s ChallengesToday’s episode is an important one, exploring a topic that comes up with nearly all of my clients; overwhelm. Not the overwhelm of a busy schedule, but the kind that arises when life gives you an unexpected turn and throws you off balance, or when you’re dealt a setback you didn’t see coming.In this episode, I explore exactly what overwhelm is, what’s happening in your nervous system when it takes hold, and I share my own experience of navigating it during my journey with chronic fatigue syndrome. I also share the power...2025-01-3026 minThe Wellness WithinFinding Joy in the Unknown: Kiki’s Journey of Resilience through Cancer, Grief and BurnoutIn this episode of The Wellness Within, I sit down with Kiki Kirby, whose remarkable journey takes us through some of life’s most challenging experiences, including grief, severe burnout, a stage 4 cancer diagnosis and a complex fertility journey. Despite these trials, Kiki has redefined her understanding of wellness, cultivated resilience and found strength in the face of adversity. In this episode, Kiki shares her insights into how she navigated these setbacks, the mindset shifts that helped her build resilience, and how her health journey has reshaped her definition of success. Together, we explore themes of shame, tri...2025-01-2351 minThe Wellness WithinThe Power of Nervous System Regulation and How to Get StartedIn this episode, we’re diving into the important topic of nervous system regulation - what it is, why it matters, and the small, simple steps you can take today to get started - providing you with practical steps to start bringing balance back to your body. Whether you’re feeling stuck in a state of anxiety, emotional numbness or chronic stress, understanding how your autonomic nervous system works can be a game-changer when it comes to your healing.I provide an overview of the autonomic nervous system and its two key components - the sympathetic and para...2025-01-0923 minThe Wellness WithinHealing from Within and Building Resilience through Somatic Work with Sarah LittlefairIn this episode of The Wellness Within, I’m joined by Sarah Littlefair, a somatic practitioner and hypnotherapist whose inspiring story is testament to resilience, healing and the power of living authentically. Sarah Littlefair is a Somatic Practitioner specialising in somatic stress release, integrative hypnotherapy & coaching. She combines modalities to help people heal burnout & chronic stress by regulating their nervous systems & rewiring their subconscious mind, supporting them to recover their energy & become their most vibrant, connected, calm selves.In this episode, Sarah opens up about her personal health challenges, including navigating autoimmune issues, chronic fatigue syn...2025-01-0239 minThe Wellness WithinHow To Approach The New Year When Life Throws You A CurveballIn this episode of The Wellness Within, we dive into a topic that may resonate with many of you - how to approach the new year when you’re not where you hoped you’d be. As 2024 draws to a close, we’re surrounded by people reminiscing on their highs of the year and their milestones achieved, and planning ahead for the upcoming year. However, if 2024 didn’t quite go your way, it can be hard to reflect on the year and look forward to what’s coming next, especially when you’re still in the midst of a challeng...2024-12-1940 minThe Wellness WithinWhen Life Sets You on a Plan B: Grace’s Journey of Navigating Grief, Burnout and MS To Finding WellnessIn this episode of The Wellness Within, I’m joined by my very first guest, Grace Williams, a health and nutrition coach with an amazing story to share.Grace shares her story of navigating some of life’s most acute challenges – from being diagnosed with MS at 21, to losing her mum to cancer, and ultimately transitioning from a corporate career to one in wellness. Her experience is a testament to the resilience and inner strength it can take to rebuild after life throws you off course.Together, we explore grief, burnout, redefining success and how to nur...2024-12-1250 minThe Wellness WithinBefore The Body Says No: Could I Have Avoided Chronic Illness?In this first episode of The Wellness Within, I’m talking about my journey with chronic fatigue syndrome.Going from being an active, high-achieving management consultant and marathon runner to becoming bed-bound with CFS, and then rebuilding my life and my health, I’ve often wondered - had I known then what I know now, could I have avoided chronic illness?In this episode, I share the lessons I’ve learnt from my journey, including the importance of learning the language of your body and recognising the subtle signals it’s sending you before it's too late...2024-12-1226 minThe Wellness WithinWelcome to The Wellness Within!Welcome to The Wellness Within podcast, the podcast here to redefine wellness as you know it, helping you to find balance, nurture resilience, optimise your health and achieve lasting transformation from the inside out. I’m your host, Rashlin Bhachu, a fatigue coach and NLP practitioner, and each week I’ll be bringing you conversations, real-life stories and actionable strategies to help you navigate challenges, shift your mindset, overcome curveballs and cultivate true wellness from within. This podcast goes beyond quick fixes and superficial wellness trends; it’s about diving deep to uncover...2024-12-0302 min