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Exploring Ways to WellnessExploring Tai Chi with CathyWhen you picture Tai Chi, you probably imagine elderly people in a park moving slowly through graceful forms. But what if I told you it's actually a martial art taught to the Chinese military centuries ago? In this fascinating conversation, host Sarah Gorev chats with Cathy, who started practising Tai Chi at just 14 years old - making her the youngest person in pretty much every class she's attended. What I love about Cathy is how she combines the scientific with the spiritual, weaving together movement, energy, recovery, and finding peace in the chaos. Cathy shares he...
2025-12-1636 min
Exploring Ways to WellnessExploring Crystals with JoHave you ever felt inexplicably drawn to pick up a particular stone or crystal? Wondered why certain ones seem to call to you while others don't? In this rich conversation, host Sarah Gorev chats with Joanne Gillibrand from Tree of Life Holistics in Rugby - and Jo brings 26 years of crystal therapy experience to share. Her journey from Catholic upbringing (singing Latin hymns and drawn to ritual) to leading transformative women's circles is as unexpected as it is inspiring. What makes this episode special is how Jo combines the scientific with the spiritual. She explains vi...
2025-12-0956 min
Exploring Ways to WellnessExploring Oracle Cards with KatyaWhat if a deck of cards could help you process trauma, rediscover yourself, and find clarity in the most chaotic moments of your life? In this deeply moving conversation, host Sarah chats with Katya McEwen from My Divine Downloads about oracle cards - but this isn't your typical "how to read cards" episode. This is raw, honest, and profoundly human. Katya's journey with oracle cards begins with a shocking incident when she was 19 that made her abandon cards entirely for 25 years. Fast forward to 2022 when Russia invaded Ukraine - Katya, who is from Ukraine with fa...
2025-12-0247 min
Exploring Ways to WellnessExploring Infrared Technology with Seth CasdenWhat if the clothes you wear and the sheets you sleep on could actively support your body's natural healing processes? In this fascinating conversation, host Sarah chats with Seth Casden from Celliant about infrared technology embedded into everyday textiles - and no, this isn't science fiction. It's science fact. Seth shares his journey from being an amateur athlete dealing with a stubborn shoulder injury to discovering infrared saunas and eventually meeting someone developing a way to harness infrared light through fabric. That was 25 years ago, and the technology has evolved to the point where you li...
2025-11-2532 min
Exploring Ways to WellnessExploring a Performer's Perspective with MatWhat does performing do for wellbeing of the person on stage? In this moving conversation, host Sarah Gorev chats with Mat Ricardo - a cabaret and variety performer who's been entertaining audiences for nearly 40 years - about something most of us never consider: how being on stage actually supports his wellbeing. Mat shares his remarkable journey from being a shy, stuttering kid locked away in his bedroom to becoming a confident performer. But here's the twist - he didn't just learn to perform. He deliberately constructed a version of himself that helped him exist in the...
2025-11-1838 min
Exploring Ways to WellnessExploring Huna with Dr JaneHave you ever thought you'd dealt with something from your past, only to discover there were deeper layers you hadn't touched? What if the wounds you think you've healed are still affecting you energetically? In this fascinating conversation, host Sarah Gorev speaks with Dr Jane Lewis about Huna - an ancient Hawaiian practice that nearly disappeared from history but holds profound wisdom about healing, forgiveness, and energy work. Jane shares her compelling personal journey from clinical depression and corporate life to discovering a practice that revealed what she thought she'd processed... hadn't been dealt with at...
2025-11-1139 min
Exploring Ways to WellnessWalking the Walk - Why This Podcast Is PersonalIn this honest Season 3 opener, host Sarah Gorev shares what she's been hesitant to reveal: her personal mental health journey and why this isn't just another wellness podcast. Discover why Sarah isn't randomly collecting interesting stories – she's personally experienced techniques from many of the practitioners featured on this show. From EFT training and certification to reiki sessions, meditation practices, and hypnobirthing, Sarah has walked the walk. In this episode, you'll hear: • Sarah's mental health struggles and the discovery that changed everything • Why she trained and became certified in EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) • Insights from...
2025-11-0419 min
Exploring Ways to WellnessSeason 2 Finale: The Golden ThreadsSeason 2 Finale: Ancient Wisdom, Modern Lives, and the Golden Threads That Connect UsJourney through the transformative patterns that emerged across 10 profound wellness conversations this season. Discover how ancient Ayurvedic principles, Egyptian temple experiences, functional breathwork, and creative practices all reveal the same essential truths about human healing and wellbeing.What You'll Experience:The four major themes connecting every Season 2 conversation - from 5,000-year-old wisdom to modern breathwork scienceWhy practices survived millennia: they address fundamental human needs unchanged by technologyHow your body's innate intelligence guides healing when we learn to...
2025-08-2714 min
Exploring Ways to WellnessExploring Art Classes with JoArt as Mindfulness: How Creative Practice Supports Mental Wellbeing with Artist Jo BryanJoin professional artist and teacher Jo Bryan for an inspiring conversation about how art naturally creates flow states, builds confidence, and supports mental wellbeing - even if you think you "can't draw."What You'll Experience:How the philosophy of "mark-making" removes pressure and opens creative possibilitiesWhy sketching creates deeper memories and presence than photographyThe natural flow states that emerge when completely absorbed in creatingHow art classes build confidence from "I can't draw" to gallery exhibitionsThe meditative quality...
2025-08-2037 min
Exploring Ways to WellnessExploring Functional Breathing with RenFunctional Breathwork: The Science Behind Breathing for Health, Performance & Healing with Physiotherapist Ren JonesDiscover why 80% of us breathe dysfunctionally and how functional breathwork is revolutionizing approaches to chronic pain, sleep disorders, athletic performance, and overall health. Join physiotherapist Ren Jones for an eye-opening conversation about this accessible yet powerful wellness practice.What You'll Experience:The shocking truth about how modern lifestyle affects our breathing patternsWhy functional breathwork differs from relaxation or meditation breathingHow nasal breathing acts as your body's natural filtration and healing systemThe three core principles: breathing light...
2025-08-1445 min
Exploring Ways to WellnessExploring Flavour Experiences with CraigThe Hidden Psychology of Flavour: How Taste and Smell Impact Mental Wellbeing with Flavour Expert CraigDiscover the surprising connection between what you taste and how you feel. Join me for an eye-opening conversation with Craig Duckham, an expert from the flavour industry, about how our relationship with taste and smell profoundly impacts our psychological wellbeing - and how mindful eating can become a powerful wellness practice.What You'll Experience:How losing taste and smell during COVID revealed their crucial role in mental healthThe science behind why certain flavours instantly...
2025-08-0743 min
Exploring Ways to WellnessExploring Emotional Aromatherapy with JulieEmotional Aromatherapy: How Essential Oils Support Deep Healing with Julie from Little Brown BottlesDiscover how essential oils can be powerful tools for emotional healing and physical recovery. Join me for a transformative conversation with Julie from Little Brown Bottles about emotional aromatherapy - a therapeutic approach that combines essential oils with talking therapy to unlock trapped emotions and support profound healing.What You'll Experience:How emotional aromatherapy works with your limbic brain where emotions are storedJulie's inspiring journey from antidepressants and alcohol dependency to 5+ years of sobrietyReal client stories...
2025-07-3033 min
Exploring Ways to WellnessExploring Modern Ayurveda with KazAncient Wisdom for Modern Life: Exploring Ayurveda with Karen Conville | Holistic HealthDiscover how 5,000-year-old wisdom can transform your relationship with stress, seasonal changes, and daily rhythms. Join me for an eye-opening conversation with Karen Conville from Urban Zen about Modern Ayurveda - a profound system I knew absolutely nothing about before this chat.What You'll Experience:How Ayurveda helped Kaz navigate chronic migraines, endometriosis, and seasonal affective disorderThe three doshas (constitutional types) and how they influence everything from digestion to emotionsSimple principles like "like attracts like, opposites balance" for...
2025-07-2347 min
Exploring Ways to WellnessExploring Teenage Wellness Through Sport with BeauTeenage Wellness Through Sport: A 17-Year-Old's Honest Mental Health Strategies with BeauDiscover profound wellness wisdom from an unexpected source - a 17-year-old who's mastered using sport for genuine mental health support. Join me for a rare and precious conversation with Beau, who shares how watching and playing sport has become his primary strategy for managing stress, building connections, and maintaining emotional wellbeing.What You'll Experience:How sport provides "mental space" beyond just physical benefitsWhy meaningful conversations happen more naturally during activityReal strategies for using sport to manage exam stress...
2025-07-1624 min
Exploring Ways to WellnessExploring Laughter Yoga with NoreenLaughter Yoga: The Free Wellness Practice That Rewires Your Brain with Noreen for Intentional JoyDiscover the surprisingly powerful wellness practice that costs nothing, requires no equipment, and can instantly shift your mood from low to joyful. Join me for a delightfully uplifting conversation with Noreen from Waves Holistic Healing about laughter yoga - and yes, we'll be laughing together!What You'll Experience:The truth about what laughter yoga actually is (spoiler: no yoga poses required!)How Noreen discovered this practice during her most challenging life periodWhy laughing on purpose...
2025-07-0929 min
Exploring Ways to WellnessExploring Soul-Changing Travel with BlankaDiscover how a two-week journey through Egypt's ancient temples became the most profound wellness experience imaginable. Join me for an extraordinary conversation with Blanka Gal, who transformed from complete burnout to feeling "like a goddess" through sacred travel and cultural immersion.What You'll Experience:How Blanka went from corporate stress and exhaustion to profound personal transformationThe incredible kindness of Egyptian people that opened her heart from day oneFollowing the ancient chakra route from Abu Simbel to Alexandria for spiritual healingThat life-changing hot air balloon experience that conquered her fear of heightsThe powerful Sekhmet temple...
2025-07-0248 min
Exploring Ways to WellnessHomeopathy with SarahEver wondered what homeopathy actually involves and whether it really works? Join me for an honest conversation with Sarah Cooper, who shares her incredible 16-year journey from conventional "tablet for every symptom" thinking to embracing homeopathy as a cornerstone of her family's healthcare.What You'll Discover:How a holistic lifestyle course during personal trainer certification opened Sarah's mind to alternative approachesWhy pregnancy became the turning point that led her to discover homeopathy through hypnobirthingReal stories of using homeopathy for everything from children's teething to managing perimenopauseSarah's powerful mastitis experience that convinced her of homeopathy's...
2025-06-2533 min
Exploring Ways to WellnessExploring Reiki with KarenDiscover the world of Reiki energy healing with Karen from Just The Tonic, who shares her incredible journey from sceptical beauty therapist to intuitive Reiki master. If you've ever wondered what Reiki actually is or whether energy healing really works, this honest conversation will answer all your questions.What You'll Learn:How Reiki works (spoiler: you stay fully clothed and often fall asleep!)Why some people feel tingling sensations while others feel nothing - and both experiences are validThe difference between hands-on and distance Reiki sessionsHow to find the right Reiki practitioner for youReal...
2025-06-1829 min
Exploring Ways to WellnessI Failed at Wellness and Discovered Its Real MeaningReal Wellness Fails, Wins & What's Coming Next for Exploring Ways to WellnessWelcome back to Season 2 of Exploring Ways to Wellness! Host Sarah returns with honest reflections on her wellness journey during the podcast break - spoiler alert: she didn't become a zen goddess, and that's exactly the point.Discover how small, sustainable wellness practices can transform your daily life without requiring a complete lifestyle overhaul. Sarah shares her real wins with EFT tapping, mindful shower routines, and the unexpected wellness benefits of learning crochet and prioritising genuine connections.This...
2025-06-1224 min
Exploring Ways to WellnessSeason One Finale: Reflecting on 12 Weeks of Wellness PracticesSeason One Finale: Reflecting on 12 Weeks of Wellness PracticesEpisode SummaryIn this special season finale, host Sarah reflects on twelve wonderful weeks of alternative wellness conversations. From cold water swimming to sound healing, mindfulness to EFT tapping, the first season of Exploring Ways to Wellness has covered an eclectic mix of practices that have transformed lives. Join Sarah as she highlights memorable moments, lessons learned, and announces exciting plans for season two.Episode Highlights00:55 Reflecting on the Journey01:28 The Birth of Exploring Ways to...
2025-03-2630 min
Exploring Ways to WellnessExploring Qigong with LindsayIn this episode of Exploring Ways to Wellness, host Sarah explores the gentle Chinese practice of Qi Gong with guest Lindsay. Discover how this accessible movement meditation combines flowing motions, breathwork, and mindfulness to balance your body's energy and improve wellbeing.Lindsay shares her journey as a beginner who found Qi Gong during the pandemic through online classes. Learn how this ancient practice: • Significantly improved her sleep quality • Complements modern yoga practice • Can be done in just 5-10 minutes • Is accessible for all ages and fitness levels • Requires no special equipment or prior experienceIf you've bee...
2025-03-1825 min
Exploring Ways to WellnessExploring Gratitude with AnnaIn this episode of Exploring Ways to Wellness, host Sarah engages in an enlightening conversation with Anna, an empowerment coach for mums and the host of the Unstoppable Mama podcast. Discover how becoming a mother deepened Anna's understanding of gratitude as not just appreciation, but a practice that reduces stress, boosts happiness, and improves physical wellbeing.Anna shares practical techniques from her daily routine, including morning journalling and mindfulness exercises anyone can try. Learn how finding gratitude in even the smallest things—like appreciating your pillow or counting your steps—can transform your perspective, especially on difficult days...
2025-03-1131 min
Exploring Ways to WellnessExploring Neurodiversity in Wellness Practices with CarleEver tried visualisation only to wonder what on earth everyone else is seeing when they "picture a peaceful place"? You're not alone!In this eye-opening chat, I'm joined by the lovely Carle who reached out after our mindfulness episode to share her experience with wellness practices as someone who is neurodivergent. She discovered there's a name for the inability to visualise images in your mind – aphantasia – and it's particularly common in people with autism and ADHD.Carle shares her journey of trying wellness techniques and feeling like she was "doing it wrong" until discovering why trad...
2025-03-0428 min
Exploring Ways to WellnessExploring Sound Healing with JacquieFancy discovering how sound could transform your wellbeing? In this enlightening episode, experience sound healer Jackie Metzger shares her remarkable journey from traditional healing practices to becoming a sound therapy expert. We dive into the science behind sound healing, from the fascinating crystalline structures in our bodies to how different instruments affect our physical and spiritual wellness. Perfect for anyone curious about sound healing, this episode covers everything from simple at-home practices like humming to professional sound therapy sessions. Learn how sound healing helped Jackie, why crystal bowls might not suit everyone (especially if you have tinnitus!), a...
2025-02-2535 min
Exploring Ways to WellnessExploring Mindfulness with BeccaDiscover the transformative power of mindfulness with experienced practitioner Becca, who brings decades of holistic therapy wisdom to this illuminating conversation. Moving beyond the buzzword, learn what mindfulness really means and how it can revolutionise your daily life through simple yet powerful practices.Becca shares her personal journey from struggling with stress and anxiety to finding lasting calm and joy through mindfulness. She reveals how taking just one mindful breath can break the cycle of stress reactions, leading to more thoughtful responses in challenging situations. From mindful breathing and eating to movement and self-compassion, discover practical techniques...
2025-02-1931 min
Exploring Ways to WellnessExploring Transcendental Meditation with GilCurious about Transcendental Meditation (TM) but wondering if it's right for you? In this intimate episode, discover how this ancient practice fits into modern life through an honest conversation with my husband Gil. From initial skepticism to finding deep relaxation on busy commuter trains, Gil shares his transformative journey with TM - revealing how this simple technique became a cornerstone of his wellness routine.Whether you're new to meditation or exploring different practices, this episode offers practical insights into what makes TM unique. Learn how this twice-daily practice differs from other meditation techniques, requiring just 20 minutes of...
2025-02-1131 min
Exploring Ways to WellnessExploring EFT with EmmaUnlocking Emotional Freedom with EFTIn this enlightening episode, I chat with Emma Starling, an EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) practitioner and master trainer. We delve into how EFT, which combines ancient acupressure principles with modern psychology, can significantly reduce stress and help process complex emotions. Emma shares her personal journey from anxiety and depression to becoming a respected EFT practitioner. We discuss the science behind EFT, overcoming skepticism, and the practical ways to integrate EFT into daily life for emotional healing. Emma also highlights other wellness techniques that complement EFT and shares her experiences with w...
2025-02-0432 min
Exploring Ways to WellnessExploring Cold Water Swimming with MillieDiscover how cold water swimming transformed one woman's wellness journey. Ever thought about conquering your deepest fears while discovering an incredible wellness practice? Meet Millie, who transformed from a runner terrified of open water to a passionate cold water swimmer pushing the boundaries of personal comfort.At the heart of Millie's journey is the Bluetits Chill Swimmers - a community that offers far more than just swimming for all ages, abilities and disabilities. Through candid storytelling, she reveals how cold water swimming became a powerful form of self-care, offering unexpected mental and physical benefits. From overcoming a...
2025-01-2833 min
Exploring Ways to WellnessExploring Human Design with JacquelineEmbracing Your True Nature: Finding Wellness Through Human DesignIn this illuminating episode, I sit down with Human Design expert Jacqueline Kent to explore how understanding your energetic blueprint could transform your wellness journey. From working in the wedding industry to discovering her calling as a Human Design guide, Jacqueline shares how this fascinating system helped her embrace her natural tendencies and find deeper self-acceptance. If you've ever felt like you're fighting against your own nature or questioning whether you're on the right path, this conversation is for you. Jacqueline explains how Human Design uniquely c...
2025-01-2134 min
Exploring Ways to WellnessExploring Journalling and The Artist's Way with OnikaUnlocking Creativity and Courage: Onika's Transformation Through The Artist's WayIn this inspiring episode, I chat with Onika, a busy mum and business analyst who discovered an unexpected path to wellness through creativity. What started with an out-of-character solo skiing trip to Oslo evolved into a profound journey of self-discovery that transformed her life in ways she never imagined.At the heart of Onika's transformation was her experience with The Artist's Way, a creative self-discovery course that uses daily journalling and dedicated 'me-time' to unlock hidden potential. She candidly shares how these simple practices helped...
2025-01-1435 min
Exploring Ways to WellnessBeyond the Wellness Rulebook: My StoryMeet Sarah Gorev, your guide to questioning everything you thought you knew about wellness. In this candid first episode, Sarah shares how breaking free from conventional wisdom led her to discover life-changing alternative practices - and why she's passionate about helping others do the same.From embracing hypnobirthing in 2007 (when everyone told her she was crazy) to leaving a successful marketing career to pursue energy work and EFT, Sarah's story is about trusting your instincts when they collide with conventional advice. Her journey weaves through the mystical Beltane Fire Festival, finding unexpected love in Mexico, and discovering...
2025-01-0721 minExploring Ways to WellnessExploring Ways To Wellness TrailerDiscover unconventional paths to wellness and rejuvenation on the 'Exploring Ways to Wellness' podcast. Host Sarah Gorev invites you on a journey to uncover alternative holistic health practices and mindfulness techniques that go beyond mainstream self-care advice. Each week, Sarah has honest chats with real people who've found unique solutions for boosting energy, relieving burnout, and achieving a better feeling of balance - without spending a fortune. She’ll break down barriers, challenge assumptions, and ask: What are the alternatives, why try them, and do they work? If you're curious about emerging wellness trends, from crys...
2024-10-1802 min