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RAW CHATTER! Unfiltered Stories of Addiction, Recovery & ReinventionAyurveda & Herbalism for Real People: From Anxiety & Fatigue to JoyWhat if the path out of anxiety, fatigue and “I’m not myself” isn’t another pill - but plants, principles, and a whole-person blueprint that’s 5,000 years old?This week, Lila - clinical herbalist & Ayurveda practitioner shares her journey from lifelong anxiety, an eating disorder and corporate burnout to finding real healing through herbs, Ayurveda, and nervous-system care. We unpack what Ayurveda actually is (hint: a complete medical system, not just spa oils), how herbs fit into modern care, and why you should start yesterday if you want to age wel...
2025-11-0429 min
RAW CHATTER! Unfiltered Stories of Addiction, Recovery & Reinvention“Suck It Up, Princess”: Karlie Thompson’s Story - From Coma to Carbon LegsKarlie Thompson shouldn’t be here - consultants gave her a 5% chance.A fit, high-performing NHS comms leader, Karlie was put into a coma with pneumococcal pneumonia, developed sepsis, went into multi-organ failure, suffered a stroke on ECMO, and ultimately chose a bilateral below-knee amputation to live and walk again.This isn’t a tragedy story. It’s a masterclass in choice, grit, and joy in the smallest moments.Karlie’s mantra: “Suck it up, princess.” - isn’t denial; it’s deciding to move...
2025-10-2138 min
RAW CHATTER! Unfiltered Stories of Addiction, Recovery & Reinvention“You’ve Got This”: Frances Bentley’s Story of Violence, Survival & Radical HealingWhat does it take to rebuild a life that almost ended before it began? In this raw, unfiltered conversation, I chat with Frances Bentley Speaker, Author, and Advocate for women and children shares how she survived extreme early-life violence, escaped years of abuse, and transformed trauma into purpose. We dive into generational patterns, the body’s memory, nervous-system tools, and how she ended the cycle through conscious parenting and radical self-work. Her message? “You’ve got this.”In this episode Frances shares what it’s really l...
2025-10-1437 min
RAW CHATTER! Unfiltered Stories of Addiction, Recovery & ReinventionFrom Cocaine to Compassion: How One Man’s Grief Sparked a Mental Health RevolutionWhat happens when the man who’s always “held it together” finally breaks?In this episode, Chris Hemmings - former BBC journalist turned therapist and founder of Men’s Therapy Hub, shares how grief, cocaine, and burnout led him to create the UK’s first directory built by men, for men.We talk about:💬 How addiction, masculinity, and shame silence men in pain💬 Why half of men drop out of therapy and what needs to change💬 The truth about male suicide, emotional literacy, and social conditio...
2025-10-0743 min
RAW CHATTER! Unfiltered Stories of Addiction, Recovery & ReinventionFrom Burnout to Bending Time: How Autoimmune Issues Lead to a New CareerIn this episode of RAW CHATTER, Michelle Niemeyer shares her powerful journey from burnout and autoimmune struggle to building a thriving career helping others reclaim their time, energy, and joy. A former lawyer turned keynote speaker, coach, and creator of "The Art of Bending Time" Michelle reveals how hitting rock bottom opened the door to a new way of living and how you, too, can bend time instead of being broken by it.In this episode we explore:💥 How an autoimmune health crisis sparked mindset shifts that rew...
2025-09-3050 min
RAW CHATTER! Unfiltered Stories of Addiction, Recovery & ReinventionADHD, RSD & Burnout: The Truth Behind the LabelsADHD isn’t just about distraction. For many, especiallywomen diagnosed late - it’s about rejection sensitivity, hidden addictions, andburnout that feels like failure. In this episode, I break down what ADHD reallylooks like day-to-day, why RSD (Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria) drives people-pleasing and perfectionism, and how coping mechanisms like bulimia, alcohol, smoking, and overworking quietly take root. I share why I trained in ADHD - because the overlap is undeniable. These ‘socially acceptable addictions’are survival strategies, but they also fuel anxiety, depression, andexhaustion. If you’ve ever felt lazy, too sensitive, or not eno...
2025-09-2332 min
RAW CHATTER! Unfiltered Stories of Addiction, Recovery & ReinventionDiscovering the Power of Words and the Mind, Body, ConnectionConscious life coach and Somatic attachment therapist share her story about shifting careers from being a gardener via writing courses and training to do women’s circles. She talks about being an anxious child, struggling with depression. We talk about the mind body connection and learning to feel emotions. Why physically releasing pent up emotions and trauma is so important and how you need to give yourself permission to let go. Yolanda has created a way of combining writing along meditation and releasing emotions in a safe an...
2025-09-1643 min
RAW CHATTER! Unfiltered Stories of Addiction, Recovery & ReinventionS5 EP 39: Common Myth Busting for Better HealthThink you're doing health "right"? Think again.In this solo episode, I bust some of the most common health myths still floating around:😴 "You must get 8 hours sleep"🥗 "Calories in, calories out is all that matters"🍽 "Finish everything on your plate"💉 "GLP-1s = guaranteed muscle loss + weight regain"If you’re ready for some blunt truth, backed by real science and real-life experience - this one's for you.Ask your question in the comments secti...
2025-07-2932 min
RAW CHATTER! Unfiltered Stories of Addiction, Recovery & ReinventionS5 EP 38: From Carer to Couch-Surfing to Coaching: Escaping the Roles That Don't Serve UsWhat happens when you realise the life you’ve built - twice, maybe three times over- isn’t actually yours?In this raw and powerful episode, I sit down with confidence coach Nicky Massey, who shares the unfiltered truth behind her journey from “having it all” to losing everything and finding something far more important: herself.Nicky had what many would call a great childhood, but later realised she’d been quietly trained to tolerate, accept, and smile through things no woman should.Married young. Divorced twice. A busine...
2025-07-2247 min
RAW CHATTER! Unfiltered Stories of Addiction, Recovery & ReinventionS5 EP 25: Mind Over MS: A Journey Through SophrologyI'm joined by Audrey Zannese who shares her story and how Sophrology was the missing piece to helping her manage a diaganosis of MS (multiple sclerosis) We talk about what Sophrology is and how its a very common practice in France where Audrey is from. Here is the link to the free taster session Audrey runs every month: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/free-sophrology-taster-session-tickets-850983323027A bit more about Audrey Zannese, PhD, founder of Step Into Sophrology and Education Director at the Sophrology Academy.
2025-04-2228 min
RAW CHATTER! Unfiltered Stories of Addiction, Recovery & ReinventionS5 EP:24 Curved Balls & Healing Paths: A Journey to ReflexologyI'm joined by Katie Page a reflexologist, author and so much more. She shares how a bout of adult chicken pox changed everything. Dealing with chronic fatigue as a result she was open to trying out all kinds of solutions and that when she discovered reflexolgy. Katie takes on a journey of life's ups and downs and how, despite being thrown curved balls, she went on a retreat that changed things a second time. This is a fun episode that I hope inspires you to be open to opportunities, as you never know what's possible! Vicky xxCheck out Katie...
2025-04-1235 min
RAW CHATTER! Unfiltered Stories of Addiction, Recovery & ReinventionS5 Ep 23: Be Careful What You Say You Want!In this solo episode I talk about what you say you want...Inspired by a recent experience at an in-person business coaching event that I think many of you will find interesting and hopefully helpful in your journey for health and wellness in all areas of life. I cover the truth and why you need to be ready to hear it before asking a question. I also talk about the body being the subconscious mind, it knows what it needs and why effort and consistent action are key to...
2025-04-0835 min
RAW CHATTER! Unfiltered Stories of Addiction, Recovery & ReinventionS5 EP22: Bipolar is NOT a death sentence - it’s a journey, and you CAN thrive!I’m joined by Ana Ruiz – Relationship Coach to women with Bi-polar disorder. She empowers women with bipolar to build and maintain a relationship where they feel understood, accepted and supported. We discuss what bi-polar is how it can show up and why Ana’s own definition (which is different to the medical profession’s) makes so much more sense to me and the why she is so passionate about helping others lose the stigma that goes with a medical diagnosis. She shares her personal story and why having a partne...
2025-04-0130 min
RAW CHATTER! Unfiltered Stories of Addiction, Recovery & ReinventionS4 EP: 50 The Power to ChangeIn this solo episode I talk about why trying to save others is selfish and looking to others to save you will keep history repeating itself!
I also look at what you do need to do to change your
thoughts, feelings and actions in practical and simple terms especially around improving your health and wellbeing, and why asking for help is the fastest way
to creating a new way of living and being.
Vicky xx
If you are struggling with any of the following issues
✅ Gut problems
...
2024-08-2723 min
RAW CHATTER! Unfiltered Stories of Addiction, Recovery & ReinventionS4 EP 49: Fear is REAL but it doesn't have to rule!In this solo episode I talk about the real fears that go
with finding freedom from dysfunctional eating, body image issues and alcohol dependence.
Fear or failure and fear of success are real and not to be dismissedbut they don't have to RULE!
Self-fulfilling prophecies are brought about by ou feelings and thoughts, and these create powerful stories for the different parts of our brain to get hung up on.
This is an episode you may want to listen to more than once!
If you know s...
2024-08-2027 min
RAW CHATTER! Unfiltered Stories of Addiction, Recovery & ReinventionS4 EP48: STOP Sacrificing Sleep!In this solo episode I talk about why we have got to lose the idea that it's somehow good or aspirational to 'get by' onfar too little sleep.
Sleep &
hydration are the MOST important two foundations of health, without them EVERYTHING is compromised.
I talk about how you can set yourself up for good sleep, and what will prevent it - among other things.
You can download my Sleep management checklist
here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_rcybnbXZ2kFqr1J00WT0cUlWcntjNdY/view?usp=sharing
...
2024-08-1327 min
RAW CHATTER! Unfiltered Stories of Addiction, Recovery & ReinventionS4 Ep 47: Helping the Body Heal ItselfIn this episode Janet Hudson a former nurse practitioner talks about her strange health symptoms after Dessert Storm and the amazing power of the body to heal itself when you give it what it needs.
She talks about how having exhausted conventional medical resouces and not accepting that she would feel like this for the rest of her days she discover a patch that changed everything.
The science backed stem cells activation patches have been life changing for her and she shares stories of how they've helped other people...
2024-08-0632 min
RAW CHATTER! Unfiltered Stories of Addiction, Recovery & ReinventionS4 EP46: Quitting for Confidence & ControlIn this solo episode I talk about looking at quitting through the lens of freedom and release from what's holding you back from living the life the you want in a body that looks and feels good.
My Top 5 things to Quit immediately to find freedom from anxiety, depression, dyfunctional eating and drinking, and never feeling 'enough' or 'worthy'.
1. Quit beliving in perfectionism
2. Quit all or nothing, black or white thinking
3. Quit Comparrison to others
4. Quit believing thoughts are facts
5. Quit...
2024-07-3028 min
RAW CHATTER! Unfiltered Stories of Addiction, Recovery & ReinventionS4 EP 45: Turning Chronic illness into an OpportunityIn this episode Claire Thomas a Chronic Illness & Burnout Specialist and I talk about her story of overcoming chronic fatigue and mentally dealing with a diagnosis she was told she'd never recover from.
As a successful paediatric nurse who had her sights on nurse practitioner her plans for the future had to pivot.
She shares how a book recommendation lead her down a different path.
This story of health, lifestyle and following your intuition, an episode you really don't want to miss.
2024-07-2232 min
RAW CHATTER! Unfiltered Stories of Addiction, Recovery & ReinventionS4 EP 44: Positivity Pays!I talk with Tony K Silver about how he got to be the LinkedIn Profiler, Educator & Speaker he is now.
He shares the story of losing his job in the building industry at age 48 how he dealt with the news and the emotions he felt having to claim job seekers allowance!
Tony joined an exeuctive job club and that helped him start on the path to carving out a brand new career. Positivity, drive and the desire to help others as well as himself is what kept him going...
2024-07-1535 min
RAW CHATTER! Unfiltered Stories of Addiction, Recovery & ReinventionS4 EP 43: How Curved Balls Can Create Postive ChangeIn this episode I chat with Claire Odd a functional health therapist who shares her amazing story of using an expected and unplanned event to find her purpose and totally transform how she works.
We cover her first jobs in health and fitness and how circumstances allowed her to move into the corporate world.
We talk about what happened after the event life that changed her world and having to relearn the most simple things we all take for granted and so much more
Clarire's Website: https://restoring-balance.org.uk/
...
2024-07-0955 min
RAW CHATTER! Unfiltered Stories of Addiction, Recovery & ReinventionS4 EP 42: Hidden Opportunities in Circumstances Beyond Your Control.In this episode I explore the hidden opportunities that can be found in changes that affect your daily routine and allow you to discover whats possible.
It's so easy to keep on doing the known, after all we know the brain loves familiarity and routine, (Known and familiar = safe = we're not going to die!) but when we get the chance to do things differently how often do we stop ourselves from even giving it a go?
I talk about why a recent 'forced' change has enabled me to get...
2024-07-0218 min
RAW CHATTER! Unfiltered Stories of Addiction, Recovery & ReinventionS4 EP 41: Resistance good, bad or both?In this solo episode I delve into resistance and unravel why its not bad or good, it depends!
Resisting going backwards and doing an old habit that you used to do but doesn't serve you is a positive, for example hitting snooze on your alarm clock in the morning.
But resisting letting go of what you've always done or said around others, because you are scared of what it will feel like or how they will respond...
... is going to stop you from getting...
2024-06-2535 min
RAW CHATTER! Unfiltered Stories of Addiction, Recovery & ReinventionS4 EP 40: Self-Compassion for Stress & Anxiety ReductionIn this solo episode I talk about why we may be reluctant to feel compassionate with ourselves, but why, if we want to reduce stress and anxiety long term creating a self-compassion practice is a must do!
Self-compassion is NOT letting yourself off the hook, nor is it selfish!
It's one of the keys components to improving confidence and building self-worth.
The link to The Self-Compassion Challenge I mention is here: https://shorturl.at/rkVVy
A quick recap of the benefits of...
2024-06-1821 min
RAW CHATTER! Unfiltered Stories of Addiction, Recovery & ReinventionS4 Ep 39 Communicate to LiberateIn this solo episode I talk about communication being a skill we all need help to learn and how being conscious of our words is key to helping us feel more connected to ourselves.
I talk about Why the word 'why' can be detrimental in childhood and adulthood, as well as recognising your body language and facial expression may be sending a completely different message than the words that are coming out of your mouth.
And I set a little challenge for you too...
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2024-06-1121 min
RAW CHATTER! Unfiltered Stories of Addiction, Recovery & ReinventionS4 EP38: Making Exercise Possible & Fun For EveryoneIn this episode I'm chatting with Laura Walker about her work as an exercise therapist how she started in cardiology, moved to diabetes, then helping older adults to prevent falls, and much much more.
She talks about the biggest fears people have - not doing the exercise right and worrying if it will make things works!
Laura understands NOT just the way the body functions but also medications and how they affect movement and mindset too.
Her work is about empowering you and helping...
2024-06-0434 min
RAW CHATTER! Unfiltered Stories of Addiction, Recovery & ReinventionS4 EP 36: It's Never Too Late to HealThis week I'm joined from the Netherlands by Irene Kloppenburg a transformational life coach who uses a
unique form of treatment and coaching for stress, anxiety, phobia's PTSD and more.
She lived in a commune, one of 11 children who felt they were not accepted or loved by their own father!
Irene became a teacher who had a special gift for
being able to see in children and young teens their strengths rather than their weaknesses.
She talks about her passion for helping people, music and her ow...
2024-05-2136 min
RAW CHATTER! Unfiltered Stories of Addiction, Recovery & ReinventionS4 EP 35: Making Sense of Mental HealthIt's mental health awareness week this week May 13th 2024-May 19th 2024
So, I'm delving into just what mental health means and why we need change how we help people who are struggle as individuals and as a global collective...
Please don't struggle on your own reach out to:
Mental Health UK
https://mentalhealth-uk.org/partnerships/projects/support-groups/
MIND
https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/drugs-and-treatments/peer-support/finding-peer-support/
AWARE
https://www.aware...
2024-05-1422 min
RAW CHATTER! Unfiltered Stories of Addiction, Recovery & ReinventionS4 EP 22: Addicted to the struggle!In this solo episode I talk about how
the language you use and the thoughts you think create a chemical response that
your brain and body believe it needs to keep receiving to stay alive.
I also talk about how the brain accepts
whatever you accept, whether its true or not and about the fact that we can get
addicted to the
struggle and to the insanity of believing that if we can just hit a specific 'number' on a scale everything in our lives will
miraculously be better...and more!
If...
2024-02-1325 min
RAW CHATTER! Unfiltered Stories of Addiction, Recovery & ReinventionS4 EP 20: Taking the 'Woo-Woo' out of healing mind & body!In today' s episode I have a fun and informative chat with MARGIE CHAVASSE who chose to switch career in 2015 to
follow her passion and help to heal people struggling to get answers and or real solutions to their health issues through conventional medicine.
Margie is a KINESIOLOGIST and works online, she gets long lasting results in just a few session because she gets to the root cause of your health issue by asking the body.
Here is the download on parasites
mentioned in the episode:
https://www.nrg-nutrition.com/p...
2024-01-3030 min
RAW CHATTER! Unfiltered Stories of Addiction, Recovery & ReinventionS4 EP18: Addicted to the familiar and safeIn this episode I talk about why I refer
to myself as the addiction eliminator and I share my definition of addiction.
I also talk about the two main reasons
why so many people have become addicted to 'struggle' and because of that don't
get the health, body, relationships, finances or businesses they say they want! If you want to know
what they are have a listen to this episode and ret answering the question I
pose for you...
If you do realise you are holding yourself back and are addicted to...
2024-01-1618 min
RAW CHATTER! Unfiltered Stories of Addiction, Recovery & ReinventionS4 EP 17: Happiness & Joy Sappers!I'm talking about how perfectionism, people pleasing and procrastination sap your energy rob you of joy and happiness.
Truth is prefct doesn't actually exist it is subjective and contextual. Striving to be in control of everything and things going exactly as we have planned is often the under laying desire, and reality is life is not like that.
I invite you in the episode to look deeper at the cost to your mental and physical health from people pleasing and procrastination which often go hand in hand with perfectionism...
2024-01-0918 min
RAW CHATTER! Unfiltered Stories of Addiction, Recovery & ReinventionSe4 Ep16: BECOMING the person you want to be in 2024In this solo episode I talk about knowing where we are know to be able to clear on where we are heading in 2024 and WHO we need to become in order to do that.
You can grab my Create Your Best Shape Workbook to help you get clear on where you are now in order to set some aims and intensions for the year ahead here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/18jDwO_MoKE2rvj8gGZHIKc27dwrGsMxR/view?usp=drive_link
Happy New Year
2024-01-0220 min
RAW CHATTER! Unfiltered Stories of Addiction, Recovery & ReinventionS4 EP15: Do it Different, get a different result!
In this episode I talk about why we need to look at things differently if we want a different result for our health, our shape and our lives in 2024.
I talk about quitting certain things, to learn faster and get the results you really want. I also talk about parents helping their kids become more resilient by stopping expecting them to BE perfect and allowing them to make mistakes and get things 'wrong'! - this may ruffle some feathers!
Your Best Shape For Life Workshop 11.00am Dec 31st
2023-12-2629 min
RAW CHATTER! Unfiltered Stories of Addiction, Recovery & ReinventionS4 Ep 14 Communicate To Create a Stress Free Christmas
In this solo episode I am talking about how the key to a less stressful Christmas is...communicating clearly!
I also cover what NOT to say if you have a family member struggling with food or an eating disorder, and not getting lost in doing things for the sake of it and being fully present amoung other things...
I want to take this opportunity to wish you all a very Happy Christmas and I'll see you on Boxing Day!
Vicky xx
***Please...
2023-12-1913 min
RAW CHATTER! Unfiltered Stories of Addiction, Recovery & ReinventionS4 EP 10: Restoring Sanity with Stem CellsThis week I chat with Angelic Ingram about her amazing health turn around thanks to bone marrow stem cell treatment.
After years of good health following an amazing recovery from myositis Angelic began to experience the old familiar symptoms again, along with some new ones in 2022, she shares her positive experience with stem cell treatment and you can check out the clinic that treated her using the link below.
Clinic: https://smartlink.metricool.com/public/smartlink/progencellangelic
Myositis support: angelic.ingram@understandingmyositis.org
2023-11-2132 min
RAW CHATTER! Unfiltered Stories of Addiction, Recovery & ReinventionS4 Ep 8: Power to Change!This is a jump into the world of expectations and feelings and the power to change how we COMMUNICATE with others, so that we don't feel hurt, upset or let down.
I talk about anorexia, binge eating and alcohol issues, these are often fuelled by a need for others to validate us and live up to OUR expectations of them, so we can feel good enough...
If this resonates with you please do like and share and don't forget to subscribe.
If you feel...
2023-11-0722 min
RAW CHATTER! Unfiltered Stories of Addiction, Recovery & ReinventionS4 EP 7 From Chaos To Calm
Carol Urry -
Alcohol Control Coach and I talk about alcohol, family pressures, separation, not thinking we have an issue with drink, what prompted a change in thinking and behaviour and so much more!
If you or someone you know is using alcohol to manage pressure or to numb out feelings, this episode may be helpful.
Vicky x
To connect with Carol:
LINKEDIN: linkedin.com/in/carol-urry-alcohol-free-coach
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/carol.urry.35
Website...
2023-10-3138 min
RAW CHATTER! Unfiltered Stories of Addiction, Recovery & ReinventionS4 Ep: 6 - Weight is NOT the Issue!This is a short episode comes from Boston, Massachusetts looking a the differnce between feeding hunger and feeing emotions.
I talk about stealing sweets, feeling unsafe and being addicted to sugar but not knowing why...
Childhood connections with certain food and feelings are powerful, being aware of what these are is a first step to change.
If anything in this episode is resonating with you or you think it may help someone else please do like and share.
Here...
2023-10-2319 min
RAW CHATTER! Unfiltered Stories of Addiction, Recovery & ReinventionS4 Ep5: Complacency V CommitmentIn this short solo episode I explore why we don't take action on getting what we say we want and how easy it is for complacency to creep in.
I look at clarity on your reasons, how to keep the fire and the desire to keep going towards your goals after the initial excitement as worn off and...
I set you a challenge which I'd love you to accept!
Let me know how you get on by connecting with me on socials so I can help support you.
Vicky xx
LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.co...
2023-10-1014 min
RAW CHATTER! Unfiltered Stories of Addiction, Recovery & ReinventionSeason 4 Ep4: Paralysis, Pain & The power of CravingThis is a packed and longer than normal episode with the amazing Kerry Willmott.
We talk total paralysis, incredible pain, fear, stress, hidden lives, trauma, divorce, rejection and how the body can just decide to step in and just make you stop!
We talk about the importance of friends, magazines, humour and Kerry shares in detail how she helped the nurses to help her recover from the rare diseases Guillian Barre Syndrome.
Helping others patients to help with her own recovery.
Her craving for recognition...
2023-10-031h 03
RAW CHATTER! Unfiltered Stories of Addiction, Recovery & ReinventionSeason 4 Ep2: The Blame GameRufling feathers on this one!
Inviting you to let go of 'blame culture' and take responsibility for yourself, your health and lead by example for the younger generations so we reverse the graph of us humans living sicker and fatter than ever before!
I talk about the 4 simple foundational and free steps we can all take to make that easy for ourselves and invite to step up to a 7 day challenge.
I also talk right at the end about a course I have you to do this stuff for yourself...
2023-09-1931 min
RAW CHATTER! Unfiltered Stories of Addiction, Recovery & ReinventionEpisode ONE Season 4: It's Not A Crime
In the first episode back after a Summer break I dive straight into the rather taboo topic of SUICIDE and look at what action we need to be taking to prevent more Young people and Men over 50 deciding it's the way to go.
The way we Judge , the language we use and our ability to communicate clearer and freely are all things to be hyper aware of and most of us are not, because we are not taught the powerful way they can affect us and others.
By sharing our own stories, like I have here, we...
2023-09-1223 min
RAW CHATTER! Unfiltered Stories of Addiction, Recovery & ReinventionSeason 3 Episode 25: Emotions are Energy-in-Motion let them flow...The final episode of season 3 and it's all about PRACTICAL way you can let go of the attachments to your habits by letting your feelings flow.
I cover the common and most frequently felt feelings that trigger the compulsion to pick up food or a drink or hit the
internet to shop or gamble.
I offer you some alternatives to try for yourself, get curious and notice HOW it feels for you to give yourself permission to shift your language and your habits.
I'd love to kn...
2023-07-1130 min
RAW CHATTER! Unfiltered Stories of Addiction, Recovery & ReinventionSeason 3 Episode 24: Believe in the Power Within!You are enough, you are deserving, words that many who use food, alcohol or both do not feel.
In fact many of us have NEVER felt 'good enough' and this is the fuel for striving for goals, whether they are financial, academic, material or physical.
I talk about being able to tune into your HEART and your GUT to trust yourself and to use the POWER WITHIN to drive you in a positive to way, to create the health and life you really want, not he one someone else...
2023-07-0419 min
RAW CHATTER! Unfiltered Stories of Addiction, Recovery & ReinventionSeason 3 Episode 21 - Crush Crazy Compulsions
In this episode Laura Lloyd and I discussed so much about her story and how easy it is to fall into compulsive binge eating patterns, which got especially bad in her final year of University...
It's a longer than usual episode as Laura shares some nuggets that she teaches I know you won't want to miss.
There's laughter, some deep truths and a lot we hope you can both relate to and take away...
Connect with Laura Here:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-lloyd-stop-overeating-after-work/
Website: https://lauralloyd.co
2023-06-1351 min
RAW CHATTER! Unfiltered Stories of Addiction, Recovery & ReinventionSeason 3 Episode 18: Are you ready to listen?Are you able to really listen to what your body and brain are trying to tell you?
The thing is NOT the thing! In this episode I invite you to ask yourself a question is your life as it is right now happening to you or with you?
Following on from last weeks episode on labels I talk about how it feels when you are in the midst of acting out with food or alcohol and what we really need to be doing to help ourselves recognise that the substances are not...
2023-05-2320 min
RAW CHATTER! Unfiltered Stories of Addiction, Recovery & ReinventionEpisode 17 - Let's Lose The LabelsIn this episode I chat with Debs Teale who has had so many labels she's lost count!
Debs is a Lived Experience Mental Health Consultant, she has had one hell of a ride though the Mental health system and now helps other navigate it too!
Her story is fantastic as it was thanks to a random flyer that she picked up that she was finally able to begin to 'lose' labels and create her true identity.
If anything in Deb's story resonates pease do get in touch with her or with me.
Vicky xx
You can Find Debs Here:
2023-05-1638 min
RAW CHATTER! Unfiltered Stories of Addiction, Recovery & ReinventionSeason 3 Episode 16: WTF! AUTOIMMUNE ISSUES SUCK!I'm flying solo on why Autoimmune issue really suck and what you can do if you are struggling too!
I can honest about the 3 autoimmune conditions that affect may and why the fu*king suck!
Here is the Vitamin and Mineral Deficiency Symptom Checker I mention in the episode.
Dr, Isabella Wentz
https://thyroidpharmacist.com/
I hope you feel this episode has been helpful, please like and subscribe if it was.
Vicky...
2023-05-0941 min
RAW CHATTER! Unfiltered Stories of Addiction, Recovery & ReinventionSeason 3: Episode 15: Haywire Hormones and Health HavocIn this episode I chat with Stephanie Shaw who has a podcast Hello Hot Flash about her health issues and frustrations at not getting answers and the help she needed.
Stephanie Shaw is a health & wellness speaker and host of the podcast Hello, Hot Flash.
An educator by nature, Stephanie took the strategies she implemented to recover from a two-year illness and turned them into a nutrition coaching and online education business where she teaches midlife women how to manage their hormones to lose weight, and slow the aging process.
Stephanie’s online co...
2023-05-0226 min
RAW CHATTER! Unfiltered Stories of Addiction, Recovery & ReinventionSeason 3 Episode 14: Say 'bye' to Socially Conditioned Sh*tty Self-worthIn this episode I talk about how we need to recognise that SELF-WORTH is not about the size of our thighs, our grades, our earnings or the material possessions we own.
I explain the reasons why we often procrastinate and put off making decisions because of low self worth and the link to perfectionism.
If you feel some things have 'clicked' for you in this episode, tell your friends
And Leave me a comment to let me know.
Vicky...
2023-04-2525 min
RAW CHATTER! Unfiltered Stories of Addiction, Recovery & ReinventionSeason 3: Episode 13: Myth Busting Fats & Carbs
I talk about the most common Myths that STILL drive yo-yo and serial dierters, as well as those recovering from anorexia, bulimia and feeling permanently in a battle with their body and weight.
I talk in simple terms about WHY fat is NOT BAD nor should we be avoiding Carbs.
No fancy science talk, but all the stuff I talk about is backed by up-to-date science and research.
Here's the link to the FREE Masterclass I mention: https://vickym.kartra.com/page/FREEMasterclass
2023-04-1825 min
RAW CHATTER! Unfiltered Stories of Addiction, Recovery & ReinventionSeason 3 Episode 12: Say P*ss Off To Post Easter Guilt & Shame!
In this episode I talk about post holiday guilt, shame and remorse about overindulging in alcohol, food or both.
I also discuss how you can help yourself feel and BE different, so that this is not just another repeat of a VERY familiar pattern of indulge, restrict, binge which you may be in...I offer suggestions to help you break that cycle.
A practical based episode I hope you find helpful.
I highly recommend you watch the Masterclass I mention and then grab yourself the BREAKTHROUGH HEALTH-SABOTAGE BUNDLE
You'll find these resources here:
https://vickymidwood...
2023-04-1116 min
RAW CHATTER! Unfiltered Stories of Addiction, Recovery & ReinventionSeason 3 Episode 11: FU*K SURVIVE - I WANT TO THRIVE!You know intellectually what you need to do to change your relationship with alcohol, anxiety, food, your body image or all of these, or at least you think you do...Yet you are NOT doing it, Why? You are smart, intelligent, a high achiever, a person who gets results, so why can't you crack this?
In this episode I talk about the oldest part of the brain and why IT wants you to keep on doing what you are currently doing, understanding how your brain works can help you see why WILLPOWER is not...
2023-04-0420 min
RAW CHATTER! Unfiltered Stories of Addiction, Recovery & ReinventionSeason 3 Episode 10: We're going RADICAL!
I'm talking radical honesty, the type of honesty that pulls no punches, that allows no BS, no little white lies, no omitting the truth to save someone's feelings or avoid 'getting into trouble' I delve into addiction recovery, crap communication skills and being taught to lie by parents and authority figures in our early years.
One of the key first steps to recover from any addiction is to first get radically honest with yourself, then another person, woah, that's a toughie! Especially when we are taught from being tiny humans thats its okay to...
2023-03-2821 min
RAW CHATTER! Unfiltered Stories of Addiction, Recovery & ReinventionSeason 3 Episode 9: Grudges aren't for Grown ups!I'm flying solo this week on a topic that comes up a surprising amount in the 'grown ups' I work with.
Its the spring equinox and time to let go of the stuff that keeps us stuck in repeating habits and thought patterns, and that includes grudges...
I discuss why holding a grudge is just your ego and it will hold you back!
Also covered, communication as a skill, interpretation being learned and usually based on other peoples beliefs and why we need to stop it off with assumptions!
Here is the link to the page I mentioned with...
2023-03-2121 min
RAW CHATTER! Unfiltered Stories of Addiction, Recovery & ReinventionSEASON 3 Episode 6: Good Grief!!This episode is all about grieving and bereavement.
I talk about why I am talking about this topic at his moment in time...
I also cover why I hate the word 'loss or lost' when talking about someone not being physically here on this planet any longer
And why how we grief and what we feel is not the same for everyone and it can come in waves that hit like a tsunami or as gentle whispering breeze.
As well as why we don't want to get stuck in being victim to gri...
2023-02-2826 min
RAW CHATTER! Unfiltered Stories of Addiction, Recovery & ReinventionSEASON 3 Episode 5: Why "Women Thrive"In this episode I share why I said "yes" to being a part of a book collaboration and the tussle I had with my thinking and feelings about writing again after the experience with my first book......I do tell a more bit about this than most people know!
The struggle to decide what part of my story to write about and what I hope comes across in my chapter of the book "Women Thrive" Inspiring True Stories of Women Overcoming Adversity.
You can join me and the other 7 au...
2023-02-2137 min
RAW CHATTER! Unfiltered Stories of Addiction, Recovery & ReinventionSeason 3: Episode 4: What Your Resist Persist...Yes It's a cliche but hey, one that needs exploring!
In this episode I talk about why we resist, I talk about the ART of change and why waiting until you get a disease or have a heart attack (like did) before you make changes is NOT to be recommended.
I talk gut health, alcohol, habit patterns and more...
If anything in this episode is helpful I'd love you to comment and don't forget to pass this on if you know someone who may find it helpful.
Vicky
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2023-02-1427 min
RAW CHATTER! Unfiltered Stories of Addiction, Recovery & ReinventionSeason 3: Episode 3: Just because you CAN, doesn't mean you Should!This episode of raw chatter is all about exercise and why MORE not being better.
In Fact I don't just talk exercise, because its true in any area of human wellbeing.
We have been conditioned to believe bigger is better, more is better and I say that's just BS
I cover WHY it's BS as well as what you ideally want to aim to do....
I hope you enjoy listening, please do reach out if you need help with anything I talk about in this episode.
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2023-02-0721 min
RAW CHATTER! Unfiltered Stories of Addiction, Recovery & ReinventionSeason 3: Episode 2: Cut the childish chatter!In this episode I explore why on earth adults revert to children when talking about food and drink!
When a grown man talks about eating 'naughty food' I cannot stifle a loud and heart felt groan, really? I mean really? Naughty food, I was naughty....hang on a minute while I dust off the naughty step...come on, you are adults.
Seriously though, is language we need to focus on, as kids and teens are picking this up and it's 'demonizing' certain types of food.
I explain what 'BAD FOOD' really is and what...
2023-01-3121 min
RAW CHATTER! Unfiltered Stories of Addiction, Recovery & ReinventionSeason 3: Episode ONE: Toss out the Target Weight!In this first episode of RAW CHATTER I talk about why having a 'Goal' or 'Target' weight is not as helpful as you many think but is!
Social conditioning, diet programs and your GP may well tell you you need to set a goal and a time frae to get there, I say STOP doing that and you'll most likely get there far more easily...
Access the download I mention HERE
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2023-01-2421 min
RAW CHATTER! Unfiltered Stories of Addiction, Recovery & ReinventionSupreme Court On a Parr With TheTalibanEpisode 13: Controversial title for a controversial topic, yes, I am talking about what just happened in the Supreme Court this week in America and the over tuning on a ruling for abortion rights for Women.
I share MY OPINIONS (remember opinions are just that opinions and up for arguing with) in this episode and ask how is it that WOMEN are happy about this.
I notice that every broadcast is talking to middle class white women....
I do invite answers to the question I pose at the en...
2022-06-2620 min
RAW CHATTER! Unfiltered Stories of Addiction, Recovery & ReinventionHow are you BEING as a customer?Episode 10 is personal and about a subject I am passionate about as it's affecting my own daughter, so this is aimed at EVERYONE, but especially those of you who are stuck in the INCORRECT delusional narrative that the customer is always right!
NO, NO AND NO AGAIN! In fact the customer is usually wrong...
It's a bit of a different subject to the things i normally talk about because I am talking about YOU as a customer and how you behave in shops, bars, restaurant, supermarkets, retail shops and cafe's.
2022-05-2119 min
RAW CHATTER! Unfiltered Stories of Addiction, Recovery & ReinventionYOLO! Are you using YOLO as an excuse for behaviour that isn't serving you?Hi Vicky Midwood here, flying solo today for this one
A quick episode to get you thinking about the way we use the phrase YOLO in our lives.
This is designed to ask yourself some questions about whether or not you're making the most of living in the present, and your experiences or using it miss out?
No judgement, this is about knowing, that starts with being aware of the things we tell ourselves in our heads about why we do certain things!
2022-03-2613 min
Luscious Ladies At LunchtimeEpisode 18: Are you feeling christmassy? And a bit of menopause chatThis week we chat about how Christmassy we are feeling, are you in the mood yet with only 15 days to go until the BIG day? And because we like to add a little of the taboo, we also chat about menopause, and how we need accurate information for all ages, not just those going through it!
Your hosts Vicky Midwood, Lucy Wilkinson and Jessica Staniforth will be bringing you new content every Friday, recorded live from our Luscious Ladies in Conversation Lives on Mondays at 1pm on Facebook.
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2021-12-1034 min
Luscious Ladies At LunchtimeEpisode 17: Breaking traditions and Xmas stressWe chat about traditions this week, should we keep them, do we keep them, how does it feel to break them and how important are they? Plus a little about the stresses that come with Christmas!
Your hosts Vicky Midwood, Lucy Wilkinson and Jessica Staniforth will be bringing you new content every Friday, recorded live from our Luscious Ladies in Conversation Lives on Mondays at 1pm on Facebook.
Join us here, we love your comments, thoughts and even drop us ideas for our next 'topical or taboo' conversation. https://www.facebook.com/thelusciousladiesUK/
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2021-12-1028 min
Luscious Ladies At LunchtimeEpisode 15: JudgementThis week we talk about 'Judgement' - that we put on ourselves, that we have for others and that we all do it!
Your hosts Vicky Midwood, Lucy Wilkinson and Jessica Staniforth will be bringing you new content every Friday, recorded live from our Luscious Ladies in Conversation Lives on Mondays at 1pm on Facebook.
Join us here, we love your comments, thoughts and even drop us ideas for our next 'topical or taboo' conversation. https://www.facebook.com/thelusciousladiesUK/
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2021-11-0440 min
Luscious Ladies At LunchtimeEpisode 14: FAT - Our thoughts, views, our bodies and healthThis week we chat about FAT, is it a word we should avoid, what does it mean, how do we feel about it, how has it affected our lives and is it really as bad as we are made to believe....
Your hosts Vicky Midwood, Lucy Wilkinson and Jessica Staniforth will be bringing you new content every Friday, recorded live from our Luscious Ladies in Conversation Lives on Mondays at 1pm on Facebook.
Join us here, we love your comments, thoughts and even drop us ideas for our next 'topical or taboo' conversation. https://www...
2021-10-2939 min
Luscious Ladies At LunchtimeEpisode 13: Sex toys and self pleasureFurther from last week, we delve a little deeper into the conversation about self-pleasure. What it really means, how we partake, when is a great time and can you ever give yourself too much? Today Jessica takes the helm offer guidance and thoughts on this, how healthy it is for our sex-lives and views on sex toys too!
Your hosts Vicky Midwood, Lucy Wilkinson and Jessica Staniforth will be bringing you new content every Friday, recorded live from our Luscious Ladies in Conversation Lives on Mondays at 1pm on Facebook.
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2021-10-2234 min
Luscious Ladies At LunchtimeEpisode 12: We talk mental health!With Mental Health Day just past, we chat about our experiences and how we can support those around us, in many different ways.
Your hosts Vicky Midwood, Lucy Wilkinson and Jessica Staniforth will be bringing you new content every Friday, recorded live from our Luscious Ladies in Conversation Lives on Mondays at 1pm on Facebook.
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2021-10-2241 min
Luscious Ladies At LunchtimeEpisode 11: Two Taboos; we talk about money and getting 'intimate' in front of the kids!How much do you talk about money? Whether it is with a partner or about charging for your work? We chat our view on money, and how we really need to be strong in our 'worth'. And we also talk sex and intimacy, particularly focused on how you show intimacy around your children, Jessica explains why it is important to be up-front with our children, and we discuss how we express affection.
Your hosts Vicky Midwood, Lucy Wilkinson and Jessica Staniforth will be bringing you new content every Friday, recorded live from our Luscious Ladies in Conversation L...
2021-10-0834 min
Luscious Ladies At LunchtimeEpisode 10: Chaos and scaremongering, but also some MAGICWOW, episode 10 already! This week The Luscious Ladies chat about the chaos at the fuel pumps and also how coming together makes such a magical difference when you are making a change in your life.
Your hosts Vicky Midwood, Lucy Wilkinson and Jessica Staniforth will be bringing you new content every Friday, recorded live from our Luscious Ladies in Conversation Lives on Mondays at 1pm on Facebook.
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2021-10-0134 min
Luscious Ladies At LunchtimeEpisode 9: It's TABOO; we talk fanny farts and poo!This week we take things to a particular taboo subject, talking fanny farts and poo. One of our aims with Luscious Ladies is to open up conversations, and we are more than happy to start the ball rolling on all things. We definitely have fun with this topic.
Your hosts Vicky Midwood, Lucy Wilkinson and Jessica Staniforth will be bringing you new content every Friday, recorded live from our Luscious Ladies Lunchtime Lives on Mondays at 1pm on Facebook, YouTube and LinkedIn.
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2021-09-2434 min
Luscious Ladies At LunchtimeEpisode 8: What would you do with £Million in the bank?This past week Emma Raducanu won the US Open, a relatively unknown until this year - and is now a millionnaire, when at the beginning of the summer her earnings were £35k! Made us think, if we suddenly came into some money, what would we do? Are we practical or frivolous spenders? What would you do?
Your hosts Vicky Midwood, Lucy Wilkinson and Jessica Staniforth will be bringing you new content every Friday at 1pm, recorded live from our YouTube Luscious Ladies Lunchtime Lives on Mondays at 1pm on Facebook, YouTube and LinkedIn.
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2021-09-1733 min
Luscious Ladies At LunchtimeEpisode 7: There is 'something' about SeptemberHow was your Bank Holiday weekend? We made it to September, the kids go back to school. Regardless of whether you have kids or not though, September seems to be a 'power' month of strategy and getting things done - how do you use yours? We'll be chatting about how we flow into September ...
Your hosts Vicky Midwood, Lucy Wilkinson and Jessica Staniforth will be bringing you new content every Friday at 1pm, recorded live from our YouTube Luscious Ladies Lunchtime Lives on Mondays at 1pm on Facebook, YouTube and LinkedIn.
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2021-09-1732 minRAW CHATTER! Unfiltered Stories of Addiction, Recovery & ReinventionEpisode 24: Comparison, Body Image and Disordered Eating.In this final episode of series 1 of the Podcast Raw Chatter- The Stuff that Matters! I am talking about comparison, body image, and how it can lead to a poor relationship with food and our body.
I also talk about the flawed education system and how we can take steps to change the fixed mindset that goes along with most disordered eaters and folks with poor self-esteem and low self-worth.
Series 2 will be out in September with some guest appearances!
Until then if you do need my help with your men...
2021-07-2521 min
Luscious Ladies At LunchtimeEpisode 5: Who we want to be when we grow up (oh and Freedom Day is here)!Talking parties and big kids at heart with our lovely Louby Lou, bringing lots of joy! We digress a little to chats about holidays, comparing here and abroad - UK holidays need to become more affordable. And we touch on the hot topic of 'Freedom Day', or is it? What changes today, and how we feel about it all.
Your hosts Vicky Midwood, Lucy Wilkinson and Jessica Staniforth will be bringing you new content every Friday at 1pm, recorded live from our YouTube Luscious Ladies Lunchtime Lives on Mondays at 1pm on Facebook, YouTube and LinkedIn.
2021-07-2331 minRAW CHATTER! Unfiltered Stories of Addiction, Recovery & ReinventionEpisode 23: Food, Feelings, Anxiety & AlcoholIn this episode i am sharing a training I did this week on Facebook and to a networking group on just why we feel we need to keep on using food or alcohol to help us manage life or just relax.
Why drinking in particular can actually make anxiety worse, and why stress eating is NOT your fault!
I also give you some simple steps at the end to consider to change things a stop at a time.
If you feel you resonate with anything I have shared today in thi...
2021-07-1839 min
Luscious Ladies At LunchtimeEpisode 4: The footie and sayings that really 'wind us up'This last week has seen highs and lows in terms of the footie and we reflect on how we feel, plus talking about those sayings that really wind us up, and some frank discussion on sexual education in schools.
Your hosts Vicky Midwood, Lucy Wilkinson and Jessica Staniforth will be bringing you new content every Friday at 1pm, recorded live from our YouTube Luscious Ladies Lunchtime Lives on Mondays at 1pm.
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It’s time we started talking openly about our relationship with food, alc...
2021-07-1634 minRAW CHATTER! Unfiltered Stories of Addiction, Recovery & ReinventionEpisode 22: Victim Mentality, could it be keeping you stuck?In this episode I explore just what 'victim thinking' is, and why we may want to keep it.
I look at the common signs you or someone you know and love, is thinking that way, and how it can be a real issues in relationships.
I also help you with some simple baby steps to get out of the habit of 'victim thinking' and yes, it is a habit, albeit often an unconscious one!
Vicky xx
If you do need help shifting your thinking so you...
2021-07-1119 min
Luscious Ladies At LunchtimeEpisode 3: Throwing away the masks and sensuality in nature!How do we feel about masks no longer being mandatory from 19th July? Do we love or hate the idea and some surprising insights from Vicky, our resident health expert, that might make you waiver! Plus chatting about getting back to nature and the sensuality that it can deliver.
Your hosts Vicky Midwood, Lucy Wilkinson and Jessica Staniforth will be bringing you new content every Friday at 1pm, recorded live from our YouTube Luscious Ladies Lunchtime Lives on Mondays at 1pm.
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2021-07-0934 minRAW CHATTER! Unfiltered Stories of Addiction, Recovery & ReinventionEpisode 21: We're Focusing on the Wrong stuff!In this episode I talk seriously about 'underlaying health issues' and why, throughout this pandemic the government and the doctors advising them have MISSED every single opportunity to hammer home the BIGGEST factors that are causing our hospitals to fill up again.
The state of OUR OWN HEALTH.
Unless you truly live in a bubble, you and I are all being exposed to chemicals, persicices, fungicides, poor quality cheap food, too many grains (vis livestock) the ability to work and shop 24 /7 that affects circadian rhythm hormones, gut microbes and yes our IMMUNE FUNCTION.
Ther...
2021-07-0416 min
Luscious Ladies At LunchtimeEpisode 2: Affairs and StrawberriesIn light of the news and happenings in the world this week, we chat about our views on affairs and monogamy, plus a berry discussion now that Wimbledon is well underway! Join Vicky, Jessica and Lucy for an energy packed conversation.
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2021-07-0236 minRAW CHATTER! Unfiltered Stories of Addiction, Recovery & ReinventionEpisode 20: Stop Weighing Kids at School!In this episode I may ruffle a few feathers, I talk about why its NOT a good idea to weigh our kids at at school (its coming back in this September)
You can OPT OUT as a parent and not let this be a part of your child's' school memories!
I talk about how WE as parents and adults need to educate OURSELVES on what 'healthy eating' really is and NOT fall for the clever marketing of low fat, sugar filled foods touted as 'Natural' or 'Good for you' Wise up folks!
Innocent smoo...
2021-06-2724 minRAW CHATTER! Unfiltered Stories of Addiction, Recovery & ReinventionEpisode 18: The hidden connection that may be causing you to binge!The sun is out and so are barbeques, nibbles with drinks and ice-cream!
All fun foods, but for those of you with 'allergic addiction' you may well find that you are struggling to sop eating or drinking once you start.
In this episode I help you to understand its not willpower and you are not 'bad' or broken!
Listen in and if what you hear resonates with you and you do want to reach out for 15 min chat or a 30 min consultation you can do that here:
https://vickymidwoodgofigurecoaching.as.me/
2021-06-1315 minRAW CHATTER! Unfiltered Stories of Addiction, Recovery & ReinventionEPISODE 17: My story that lead up to my drinking escalating...BIG TIME!In this episode I talk about what lead up to the me ending up in the situation I was just before rehab (Episode 16)
The life events and my attitude and thinking..
If you do find you identify with anything I talk about ir just want to reach out and talk about what is going for you please use the links below.
**Trigger warning - I do talk about rape and bulimia as well as alcoholism and drugs
NB: You can catch parts 2 & 3 about my eating is...
2021-06-0529 minRAW CHATTER! Unfiltered Stories of Addiction, Recovery & ReinventionEpisode 16: It's my 16th Anniversary!16TH EPISODE & 16 YEARS SOBER!
In this episode I share my before and after journey to AA and recovery, and a little of what I have learned over 16 years being alcohol free.
I talkabout DT's, my fears about going mad and staying that way and my belief that the UNIVERSE stepped in to keep me here so I can help others get over alcoholism and thrive not just survive!
IF YOU feel you need help with your eating and /or alcohol issues please do get in touch:
Vicky xx
2021-05-3038 minRAW CHATTER! Unfiltered Stories of Addiction, Recovery & ReinventionEpisode 15: My story Part one...In this episode I talk about the probable ROOT CAUSES of my issues and obsession with food and later alcohol..
I talk about how I was a 'sweetie thief' and people pleaser looking to be accepted, praised, and 'made to feel' good enough by others even in infant school and the escalation into my first 'diet' as a 12/13 year old.
I was ginger haired, freckle faced stocky kid who just wanted to feel 'enough'....perhaps you can relate?
**Trigger I do talk about mental illness and domestic violence
Par...
2021-05-2325 minRAW CHATTER! Unfiltered Stories of Addiction, Recovery & ReinventionEpisode 14: The A.R.T. of Transformation!Do you want change your life, habits and thinking?
Or do you want to transform your identity and BE the person you say you want to be living a life that brings you a sense of joy, purpose & LOVE?
Listen to this episode to discover the A.R.T. of transformation, no matter what area of life your focus is on.
Principles over programs....
Programs there are many, Principles but few, Programs are always changing, Principles NEVER do!
Enjoy!
Vicky xx
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2021-05-1616 minRAW CHATTER! Unfiltered Stories of Addiction, Recovery & ReinventionEpisode 13: Just What IS Mental Health?Its Mental Health awareness week so I thought I'd talk about just what Mental Health means and why I don't like to separate the mental from the physical.
I share some insights into how you can look after your own mental wellbeing with lifestyle, the power of nature in managing stress and anxiety as well as finding 'serenity'.
I also talk about the confusion of some physical issues being cause for being given a mental health diagnoses and why talking about how you feel is so important.
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2021-05-0929 minRAW CHATTER! Unfiltered Stories of Addiction, Recovery & ReinventionEpisode 12: Why positive thinking is NOT the answer!In this episode I talk about why POSITIVE thinking is NOT always possible or the best way for you.
I talk about what you REALLY NEED to help you do things differently, have a listen to find out what it is
Trigger WARNING: I do talk a bit about my story and about trying to end my life as well alcohol addiction.
VICKY XX
If you want to reach out and have a chat with me about overcoming alcohol ad...
2021-05-0220 minRAW CHATTER! Unfiltered Stories of Addiction, Recovery & ReinventionEpisode 11: Social Anxiety & you!In this episode I talk about social anxiety, what causes it, how it affects you physiologically but also what YOU can do to change things.
Many of us now feel anxious going back out into social situations after being shut in door for months on end.
Our social skills have not really been needed and if you haven't really had the opportunity to practice social skills at all it can leave you feeling vulnerable and frustrated but also like there is something wrong with you.
R...
2021-04-2519 minRAW CHATTER! Unfiltered Stories of Addiction, Recovery & ReinventionEpisode 10: Calling BS on the 3P's!In today's episode I call BS on the 3 P's - Perfectionism, Paralysis and Procrastination
**Trigger warning - I do talk about bulimia and binge eating, anorexia and emotional eating
As someone who never truly realised how trying to be perfect kept me repeating the self-destructive cycles of alcohol and food obsession and addiction and who is now helping others to do similar, I wanted to share with you why we are NEVER staying still. and why striving to be perfect just makes us miserable!
We are either mo...
2021-04-1820 minRAW CHATTER! Unfiltered Stories of Addiction, Recovery & ReinventionEpisode 9: The Mental & Physical CANNOT be SeparatedIn this episode I talk about the sad new that Nikki Grahame passed away from Anorexia after year of struggling.
I also talk about why we just must stop looking at mental and physical health as separate entities, because if we don't more and more people with continue to be mi-diagnosed and them treated with medication or therapies that can make the misdiagnosis seem like the correct one!
My Mum's Hypothyroidism was NEVER diagnosed or treated, instead she was given a diagnosis of 'manic depression' now known as 'Bi-polar disorder' resulting in electric shock treatment and...
2021-04-1114 minRAW CHATTER! Unfiltered Stories of Addiction, Recovery & ReinventionEpisode 7: Change is as hard as YOU choose to make it!In this episode I cover why we perceive change to be hard and I tell what you need to know to be able to counter that!
I talk about your Reptilian brain and survival being its priority, with anything being uncomfortable seen as a 'threat'
I also cover why buying a book, program or course won't 'make you change' or give you the results you were promised...you have to actually do the flippin' work!
This is an invitation to listen to why I recommend curiosity as being your secret to...
2021-03-2822 minRAW CHATTER! Unfiltered Stories of Addiction, Recovery & ReinventionEpisode 6: Abuse & Self WorthIn this episode I talk about emotional, mental and physical abuse
**Trigger warning I talk about rape & domestic violence"
iT IS NOT your fault mae or female is you have or are in an abusive relationship , but when it leads to abusing yourself too, its time to take responsibility...
As I child I witness abuse and as an adult I allowed it, not anymore!
TALKING is crucial to getting out of the situation and stopping the brain washing.
Talking will help you to get out of 'victim' thinking and feel...
2021-03-2118 minRAW CHATTER! Unfiltered Stories of Addiction, Recovery & ReinventionEpisode 4: Feeling the feelings....In this Episode Vicky talks about FEELING THE FEELINGS
About then NOT being something that was discussed in the family. Partly down to age and a 'generational thing' but also because her parents and her parents' parents didn't speak about them either!
When feelings were shown by her or others, they would be judged or labelled right, wrong, stupid or irrational.
Feelings are the key to change
Feelings are just FEEDBACK
Listen to the end and discover just what the actual names of feel...
2021-03-0716 min
RAW CHATTER! Unfiltered Stories of Addiction, Recovery & ReinventionRAW CHATTER -The Stuff That Matters: Episode2: Self-care IS healthcare!This Episode ....is all about SELFCARE
Yes it's term that's being bandied about everywhere these days so that often means we ZONE OUT about it, why?
Because social media has presented this crazy idea that its time consuming and expensive....
Yet it's VITAL to feeling in control of your life and your health
SELFCARE is NOT time consuming!
You don't need to put aside extra time, it's simple and it's part of your daily lifestyle
I cover physical, mental and emotional self...
2021-02-2119 min
RAW CHATTER! Unfiltered Stories of Addiction, Recovery & ReinventionEpisode 1: It's NOT Your Fault!In this first episode Vicky talks about feeling on an emotional roller coaster through lockdown and why trying to 'stay positive' is NOT realistic or helpful. **Trigger warning** alcohol addiction and bulimia are mentioned in this episode.
Stress and isolation, and feeling overwhelmed by being round the same people is totally normal right now - but it can have you heading for the bottle or the biscuit tin more often than you'd like!
She talks why that's definitely NOT your fault and what you can do about it.
To get in...
2021-02-1417 min