The Good Intentions Podcast Kelly Harvarde

Joanne Jewell is a therapist, educator and speaker. Born in the UK, she became an expat at just 12 years old when her family moved to South Africa for her father’s job.
 She says she spent most of her adolescent years trying to fit in or to avoid fitting in – not appreciating then the theory behind the need to belong and feel securely attached.
 Jo lived the life that was expected of her by her family and society until she was 30, but always knew there was something missing. That despite her constant efforts, the answer to happiness was not in the world around her, but instead in the world inside her – something that I think will sound familiar to so many of my listeners.
 Watching her three boys grow and fearing that she would not be the mum they deserved was a catalyst to starting her mindfulness journey, and this, combined with a family loss, gave way to a new phase of her life. Jo entered into therapy, started training as a counsellor and read everything she could find about healing ourselves from within.
 Jo says: “My greatest learning has been that through mindfulness I can change my blueprint; whatever I was taught and no longer want to use can be changed, and this is true for all of us.” This optimistic thinking gives me hope that we all can change, and is something that I explored in our conversation. 
 We also talked mindful parenting and it’s power when it comes to raising resilient, optimistic children, how it isn’t our job to make our children happy, and we also discussed the genocide in Palestine and how to talk about this with children.
Jo is so wise and brilliant and every time I talk to her I learn something and feel uplifted. I know you will too – please enjoy the conversation.

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Immerse yourself in some of the books we discussed: 

Why Love Matters - Sue Gerhardt
https://www.amazon.com/These-Girls-Hope-Muscle/dp/0446672106

How to Do The Work - Dr Nicole Lepera
https://www.amazon.ae/How-Do-Work-Sunday-Bestseller/dp/1409197743




 

Meet Jessie Gubbins, a dynamic force in the realm of fitness and coaching.

Her journey from a dedicated management consultant, traveling the world and working endless hours to her current role as a fitness advocate is nothing short of inspiring.

Jess treats everyone she coaches as an athlete because she believes if you have a body, you are an athlete. She wants us all to feel great about our bodies. Not only how it looks, but also what it can do. Whether it's carrying your groceries inside from the car in one trip, playing hide and seek with the kids, gardening without throwing out your back, or being able to stand up from the toilet unassisted when you're 95. The one thing that unites us as humans is that we have to live in our bodies. So why wouldn't we want to make that body as capable and as athletic as possible?

Jess's infectious warmth permeates everything she does, be it strolling with her sausage dogs (or wieners for my American audience) or sharing the highs and lows of life on social media. She's always been open about her struggles with mental health and sobriety, and I loved talking to her about how to tackle the days when things don't go as planned, and how to navigate the challenges that life throws us.

Her enthusiasm for life shines through in our conversation and you can feel her contagious energy. Whether you've encountered her in person or are tuning into this podcast, get ready for a discussion full of authenticity, optimism, and practical advice. I hope you enjoy it.

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Immerse yourself in some of the books we discussed: 

Madelaine Blais - In these Girls, Hope is a Muscle
https://www.amazon.com/These-Girls-Hope-Muscle/dp/0446672106

Yasmine Hammad, the visionary behind the Blossoming Kindness Initiative and a Certified Children’s Life Coach, is dedicated to empowering young minds through play-based coaching.
In a world inundated with toxic influences, social media pressures, and peer expectations, children often grapple with anxiety, stress, and a lack of motivation, leading to a decline in their overall well-being—physically, mentally, and emotionally.
Yasmine's unique approach equips children with essential life skills, enabling them to cultivate a resilient inner world. By focusing on their well-being, children can navigate external toxic influences with strength and grace.
In today’s conversation, we delved into fostering a positive mindset in children, addressing challenges like screen time, and creating an open environment for meaningful parent-child dialogue. We also tackled the difficult topic of the ongoing war in Palestine, exploring ways to discuss the unimaginable horror with children.
This emotional and heartfelt conversation provides valuable insights into nurturing our children's well-being amid today's complex challenges. I hope you find it both enlightening and inspiring.
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Immerse yourself in some of the books we discussed: 

Yasmine  Hammad - Blossoming Kindness
https://uae.kinokuniya.com/bw/9789948356202

Wayne Dyer - What do You Really Want for Your Children

https://www.amazon.com/What-Really-Want-Your-Children/dp/0380730472

Sharon Blackie - If Women Rose Rooted

https://www.amazon.com/Women-Rose-Rooted-Authenticity-Belonging/dp/1910463663

Dean Henry became fascinated with health and fitness at an early age. He grew up in a household that was dominated by sports and was on the path to a promising athletic career before a knee injury quite literally got in his way. 
It was this sudden change of trajectory in his life - alongside a peanut allergy diagnosis for his daughter - that prompted him to delve deeper into the world of health and nutrition.  
 As a functional medicine coach, everything Dean does centres around the belief that wellness starts from within. He helps his clients to achieve balance through natural means, whether that’s lifestyle changes like functional fitness, supplements, or therapeutic nutrition.  
 I’m absolutely passionate about all things health and wellness and I’m always looking for ways to live life at a more optimal level - so it was truly fascinating to talk to Dean about biohacking, peptides, gut health, and hormones.
Dean is incredibly warm and hugely knowledgeable - I could have chatted to him all day about how we can live our lives operating at the highest mental and physical level.
Did you know that peptides were a Russian Military secret? Or that there’s 40 years of data to support their use and effectiveness? Dean kindly talked me through exactly what peptides are in layman’s terms and how they can target focus areas to ultimately slow down aging and improve health. 
We also talked about the monetization of health and medicine and whether a truly healthy life is only for the wealthy. Spoiler alert - it thankfully isn’t - it can be achieved by everyone.
Dean is open and honest about how to navigate the world - and that includes bad days and those days when the only solution is to eat a Magnum ice cream - truly a man after my own heart.
There’s heaps of excellent advice in this conversation and Dean’s passion for great health and immunity shine through.
Please enjoy our conversation.

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Find Dean and UAE Peptides here:

https://www.instagram.com/dean.e.henry/

https://www.instagram.com/uaepeptides/

Immerse yourself in some of the books we discussed: 

Jeff Alson - Slight Edge
https://www.amazon.ae/Slight-Edge-Jeff-Olson/dp/1626340463

Ben Greenfield - Boundless

https://www.amazon.ae/Boundless-Upgrade-Brain-Optimize-Aging/dp/1628603976

Nasreen Abdulla has a very unusual job title - she’s the Happiness Editor at Khaleej Times. 
I was fascinated to speak to someone whose whole job revolves around optimism - Nasreen is tasked with finding human interest stories that speak to our hearts, that uplift and inspire us. There’s a quiet revolution happening in news with a huge desire from readers to consume positive stories and it was so insightful to speak to someone on the front line of content creation. 
We talked about how it feels to have a job like this, how she tackles the difficult stories and times in her life, and how her support system gets her through the challenges that she inevitably encounters at work and in life.
Nasreen and I share a passion for storytelling and I found her love of her job and her commitment to helping others very uplifting. We talked about why it’s important to tell stories that matter and how a love of Brazilian Ju Jitzu gives Nasreen purpose and meaning.
If, like me, you are an eternal optimist who loves storytelling then this episode for you - I hope you enjoy it.
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/nasreenabdulla

https://www.instagram.com/nasreenabd

Immerse yourself in some of the books we discussed: 

Louisa May Alcott - Little Women
https://magrudy.com/book/little-women-9789775171165/

Antoine Saint-Expury - The Little Prince

https://magrudy.com/book/the-power-of-intention-change-the-way-you-look-at-things-and-the-things-you-look-at-will-change-9781781803776/

Richard Bach - Jonathan Livingstone Seagull

https://www.amazon.ae/Jonathan-Livingston-Seagull-Richard-Bach/dp/0006490344

Here on the Good Intentions podcast I love to explore the subject of purpose  - it’s one of the main reason why I started recording three years ago.
I’m constantly curious about how can we become more deeply connected to the world around us and how can we gain clarity on what our path should be in the world. 
In my latest episode I re-visit conversations with many of my incredible guests to explore how we can fulfil our purpose with meaning and discover our own authentic power leading to the highest and truest version of ourselves. 
I asked each guest what they felt their purpose was on earth and the responses are thoughtful, inspiring and so insightful. 
I recommend taking time to ask yourself the really big life questions like this one - answering it might change your life. 
Thank you to all the guests who have trusted me to tell their incredible stories to the world. In this episode you will find: 
Hiba Balfaqih - Psychologist and Mind Hacker Erika Doyle - Founder and MD of Drink DrySasha Bates - Psychotherapist and Best Selling AuthorAaliya Raja - Public Speaking and Confidence CoachDavid Goulding - Sober CoachCassie Mather Reid - Life CoachJames Lafferty - Olympic Coach and CEO Fine Hygienic HoldingLisa Ray - Actress and Best Selling Author of Close to the BoneProfessor Rose Anne Kenny - Professor, Physician and Best-Selling Author of Age ProofAnn Hiatt - Leadership Strategist & Consultant - Best Selling Author of Bet on YourselfDenis Murphy - Blame Recovery Coach and Best Selling Author of The Blame GameThe full interviews with these talented writers, speakers and thought leaders can all be found in the Good Intentions podcast along with other insightful conversations. 
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The full interviews with these talented writers, speakers and thought leaders can all be found in the Good Intentions podcast along with other insightful conversations.