The Positive Future For Health Podcast

Althea Finch
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The Positive Future for Health Podcast is live and interactive, where you'll meet natural health experts, explore holistic methods, ask questions and discover what works for you—real talk, real healing, real-time. Talks are hosted by Althea Finch, creator of The PainFree Method - How to be pain free by tuning into you. Find out more here: https://painfreedom.co.uk To apply to give an interview, talk or workshop, email me here at althea@painfreedom.co.uk Click here to join us on the next live podcast: https://painfreedom.co.uk/the-positive-future-for-health-podcast/

  1. Sue Carberry’s FREE astrology course: CANCER and how it affects all star signs

    1 day ago

    Sue Carberry’s FREE astrology course: CANCER and how it affects all star signs

    This is Astrology Central with Sue Carberry A FREE monthly astrology course for beginners or those looking to refresh their knowledge. SERIES 2: The 12 Signs And Houses In DepthThis episode is Lesson 4: CANCER and how it affects all star signs The course includes a private WhatsApp Group where Sue guides you between the monthly Zoom calls. Sue guides you on how to read your chart and others. No prior experience is needed—just jump right in, don’t worry if you’ve missed classes – Sue will guide you from where you are. What is the course about? I’m thrilled to announce that Sue Carberry, a seasoned astrologer, is joining us at PainFree to teach all things astrology. This course is taught through LIVE group Zoom calls and supported by a WhatsApp group for continued learning and Q&A between classes. Who is Sue? Watch her interview here Sue Carberry brings 44 years of experience in astrology and New Age practices. She first discovered astrology at the age of 16 in Australia, under the mentorship of 80-year-old Gordon Ballard. This experience sparked her lifelong passion for astrology, along with crystals, chakras, yoga, and other spiritual practices. Sue’s specialist branches in astrology are psychological astrology and transits. Sue says, “Western astrology as seen in newspapers is just the beginning. I have a deep passion for astrology because it helped me understand myself and the lessons the universe was bringing to me. I’ve loved it ever since.” What will you learn in this FREE course? What’s currently affecting you astrologically?How long will these energies influence you?What area of your life is being impacted?How to work with these energies to improve your lifeKey takeaways to help you apply astrology to your personal journey On this second series Sue guides us through all 12 star signs and how they affect everyone, how to read your star chart and see each star sign in your chart, what that means for you. Sue is highly knowledgeable and passionate. If you’ve ever wanted to understand astrology better or learn how to read your own chart, this is the perfect opportunity. And it’s completely free! How to Join: Book the next Zoom class https://calendly.com/althea-painfreedom-specialist/astrology-central?preview_source=et_card&month=2025-02 Get Sue’s personalized guidance during the live calls and in the accompanying WhatsApp group. For private 1:1 consultations, feel free to contact Sue here: Email: carberryharty@gmail.comMobile: 07946 389763 Sue’s usual rate is £90 per hour, but for course participants, she’s offering a special price of £70 per hour for the duration of the course. We look forward to having you join us and explore the fascinating world of astrology together! This course is hosted by Althea Finch at The PainFree Method, how to be pain free by tuning into you. Find out more here: https://painfreedom.co.uk *Join us live on the next podcast here, talk to your favourite guests https://painfreedom.co.uk/the-positive-future-for-health-podcast/ To apply to give an interview, talk or workshop, email me here at althea@painfreedom.co.uk Connect here: LinkedIn Instagram YouTube

    1hr 3min
  2. The Buttafly Technique with Loulou James

    4 days ago

    The Buttafly Technique with Loulou James

    Gentle realignment for natural back care and spine health. Who is Loulou James?Loulou James is a retired physiotherapist, yoga teacher, and spine health specialist. A chance discovery – using precise pelvic support with the Buttafly prop she originally designed as a simple yoga block and meditation seat – led to immediate spinal realignment and, within weeks, resolution of long‑standing symptoms. That insight evolved into the Buttafly Technique: a gentle, non‑invasive approach that works with the body’s innate intelligence to calm the nervous system and support natural healing. Loulou now teaches individuals and practitioners practical, safe protocols for natural back care and spine health. Why I do this Too many people are suffering needlessly. I believed in body wisdom, yet it wasn’t until the Buttafly Effect that I finally joined the dots: the spine has its own intelligence. After 30 years in physiotherapy, that realisation was shocking and transformative. I am committed to sharing with people how to engage that intelligence so they can experience natural back care and spine health gently and consistently, for themselves at home. This session introduces a gentle, practical way to engage your body’s wisdom for natural back care and spine health. Loulou shares the story behind the Buttafly Technique and how precise pelvic support can facilitate natural spinal realignment while calming the nervous system. We’ll unpack core principles—positioning and relaxation, and why this approach often avoids post‑treatment soreness. Attendees leave with clear, at‑home steps and guidance on when to seek practitioner support. *Loulou has been shortlisted for the Complimentary Medical Association’s “Innovation in Healthcare” award at this year’s Global Excellence Summit. Loulou talks about:The discovery: from a simple prop to immediate realignmentWorking with the body’s innate intelligence: the craniosacral “still point” and nervous‑system calm (plain language)Safety and consistency: protocols that avoid overwhelm and post‑treatment sorenessCommon outcomes: relief from back pain/sciatica; improvements in posture, pelvic stability, neck alignment; adjunct to pelvic‑floor programmes like MUTUHow to get started at home: what you need, simple steps, and practitioner pathways Contact Loulou:Website: https://thebuttafly.com Learn the Buttafly Technique (programs and workshops): https://thebuttafly.com/the-buttafly-technique-for-a-healthy-spine Book a 1:1 consultation (online): https://thebuttafly.com Practitioner training and certification (protocols and safety): https://thebuttafly.com Buy the Buttafly (Standard for the Technique): https://thebuttafly.com Ebook — The Buttafly Technique: https://thebuttafly.com Contact/Social: Instagram @the_buttafly LinkedIn /in/louloujames YouTube @TheButtafly Talks are hosted by Althea Finch at The PainFree Method, how to be pain free by tuning into you. Find out more here: https://painfreedom.co.uk *Join us live on the next podcast here, talk to your favourite guests https://painfreedom.co.uk/the-positive-future-for-health-podcast/ To apply to give an interview, talk or workshop, email me here at althea@painfreedom.co.uk Connect here: LinkedIn Instagram YouTube

    1 hr
  3. Transforming Health And Wellbeing with Charlotte Palmer

    4 days ago

    Transforming Health And Wellbeing with Charlotte Palmer

    Who is Charlotte Palmer?Charlotte Palmer is a qualified adult educator with over 15 years in public speaking and education and over 20 years’ experience in the natural health industry, with training in nutrition, diet, herbalism, research, journalism, teaching and public speaking and has delivered wellbeing and dietary guidance workshops to various groups around London and the UK. Groups including Parkinsons’ support groups, diabetic support groups, Enfield Centre for Natural Health, (run by Dr Tim Ridge) Enfield Carers, Mind in Haringey, Schools, parents’ groups and Arnica groups, Leytonstone BIPC and The Leytonstone Residents Association Festival and Professional Beauty at ExCell (invited back each year). Charlotte has a PGCE, originally studied with Barbara Wren at the College of Natural Nutrition and is now studying with CNM in London and worked as a feature writer for Women’ s Health, Cosmopolitan Magazine Prima and Naturopathy magazine and sometimes guest editor of Naturopathy Magazine. True Health Talks CIC was founded by Charlotte Palmer as a result of 2 decades of delivering grass roots evidence based talks out into the community and seeing a real need for diet and lifestyle education in the groups and events that she attended. True Health Talks CIC – Organizational Aims Mission Statement: To empower individuals and communities to make informed, evidence-based dietary choices that promote optimal health and wellbeing, free from commercial food industry influence. Core Aims 1. Educational Empowerment To deliver accessible, evidence-based health and nutrition education to the general public through engaging talks, workshops, and community outreach programs. 2. Independent Information Advocacy To provide unbiased nutritional guidance that challenges the influence of ultra-processed food marketing and corporate interests that prioritize profit over public health. 3. Metabolic Health Prevention To interrupt the pathway to metabolic syndrome and related chronic diseases by equipping people with the knowledge and tools needed to make healthier dietary choices. 4. Community Health Transformation To create sustainable positive change in community health outcomes by fostering informed decision-making around food choices and lifestyle habits. 5. Evidence-Based Practice To ensure all educational content is grounded in current scientific research and best practices in nutrition and health sciences, regularly updated to reflect emerging evidence. 6. Accessible Health Education To make quality health information available to diverse populations regardless of socioeconomic background, breaking down barriers to nutritional literacy. Vision A society where every individual has access to honest, science-based nutritional information enabling them to achieve their optimal health potential, free from the misleading influence of processed food marketing. Charlotte talks about:Her journeyTrue Health Talks CIC Contact Charlotte – True Health Talks CIC www.truehealthtalks.co.uk Email: info@truehealthtalks.co.uk Mobile: 07917 830316 Instagram truehealthtalkscic Instagram foodspecialisttruehealthtalks There is an 10% discount on all Seagreens using this link https://seagreens.shop/go/truehealthtalks (THT10 is the code ) This is a video I did about the seagreens https://youtu.be/WFNzx2N0-EE?si=nhEe3GjeiXGCpG31 And I offer 20% discount on all my services, I do corporate talks and personal coaching and of course health guidance. Talks are hosted by Althea Finch at The PainFree Method, how to be pain free by tuning into you. Find out more here: https://painfreedom.co.uk *Join us live on the next podcast here, talk to your favourite guests https://painfreedom.co.uk/the-positive-future-for-health-podcast/ To apply to give an interview, talk or workshop, email me here at althea@painfreedom.co.uk Connect here: LinkedIn Instagram YouTube

    58 min
  4. Energy Moves with Fiona Winter

    18 Jun

    Energy Moves with Fiona Winter

    Who is Fiona Winter? –Somatic Movement Educator, Embodied Facilitator and Coach. I have been facilitating, mentoring, coaching and training others for over 40 years. I specialise in holistic health and well being, movement and body awareness, personal development…..and having fun! Whenever I work with people either as individuals or a group, I start with where they are currently ‘at’ and focus on “what’s possible now and where can it lead to from here”. By combining music with natural movement, I offer the opportunity of both relaxation and invigoration. I aim to bring a creative, fun, yet grounded approach to everything I offer. I currently offer online classes for participants with MS, as well as online open Energy Moves classes. In person sessions are outdoors in Nature: Move in Nature and Dancing in the Dark for every Full Moon, as well as bespoke sessions for events, gatherings, festivals and projects. I work closely with Arts & Health and Mental health organisations. In the podcast Fiona shares:How bringing our attention to what we sense can both help us move more AND honour how our body is in that moment.How body awareness can help with changing how we move and how we are in our body.How moving ‘our own way’ creates ownership and autonomy. *In the podcast try out some movements with Fiona that can be done seated or standing. Contact Fiona:www.fionawinter.com fiona.winter@gmail.com Mob: 07810 754964 *Fiona is considering setting up a seated Energy Moves class (with standing options) online with options to participate both ‘live’ and with recordings. Please contact her if this is of interest. Talks are hosted by Althea Finch at The PainFree Method, how to be pain free by tuning into you. Find out more here: https://painfreedom.co.uk *Join us live on the next podcast here, talk to your favourite guests https://painfreedom.co.uk/the-positive-future-for-health-podcast/ To apply to give an interview, talk or workshop, email me here at althea@painfreedom.co.uk Connect here: LinkedIn Instagram YouTube

    57 min
  5. Grief As A Portal Of Deep Healing with Mani Hirani

    15 Jun

    Grief As A Portal Of Deep Healing with Mani Hirani

    Who is Mani Hirani?Mani Hirani is the founder of The Veda Soul Company and a ceremonial guide who weaves cacao, sound, and sacred grid work to support deep inner alignment. After more than two decades in investment banking, Mani followed a calling toward healing and creative expression, training in cognitive hypnotherapy, shamanic energy healing, and vocal transmission. Her work invites people into embodied connection with their true essence through ceremony, art, and sacred space. A theme that has become central to my work is grief as a portal for healing. This comes from my own lived experience, where grief has been one of my greatest teachers. Often grief is something people around us don’t quite know how to hold, so we can feel pressure to rush through it or move away from it altogether. Yet when we allow it the space it asks for, grief can open a doorway to deep healing and transformation. Through ceremony, cacao, voice, and sacred space, I now support others in gently meeting those tender places within themselves. When grief is met with presence, compassion, and sacred space, it can become a powerful portal back to the heart. Mani talks about:Grief as a portal for healing, and what it has taught me through my own lived experienceWhy grief is often avoided in our culture, and the pressure many people feel to rush through itCreating sacred space for grief through ceremony, cacao, voice, and presenceThe journey from surviving loss to reconnecting with the heartHow honouring grief can open the doorway to deeper self-understanding and transformation Contact ManiWebsite www.thevedasoulcompany.com Facebook https://www.facebook.com/VedaSoulCompany X https://x.com/vedasoulcompany YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@vedasoul Instagram https://www.instagram.com/vedasoulcompany Courses or programs – https://thevedasoulcompany.com/chakric-voyage Ceremonies – https://thevedasoulcompany.com/cacao-ceremonies Free resources – https://thevedasoulcompany.com/free-resources Talks are hosted by Althea Finch at The PainFree Method, how to be pain free by tuning into you. Find out more here: https://painfreedom.co.uk *Join us live on the next podcast here, talk to your favourite guests https://painfreedom.co.uk/the-positive-future-for-health-podcast/ To apply to give an interview, talk or workshop, email me here at althea@painfreedom.co.uk Connect here: LinkedIn Instagram YouTube

    57 min
  6. Health Retreats For Chronic Illness With Sally Beck

    15 Jun

    Health Retreats For Chronic Illness With Sally Beck

    Who is Sally Beck?Sally is a freelance national newspaper journalist, author and ghostwriter. Only one British newspaper has escaped her byline – The Guardian. Health is a driving interest. She has commissioned and edited alternative health books and in 2022 and 2023 organised two doctors’ conferences with dissenting medical experts. From the start of the pandemic, she questioned whether issues — including vaccine injury and regulatory oversight — were properly examined. While mainstream titles declined to pursue that perspective, The Conservative Woman has published around 170 of her articles. More recently, the Daily Mail has published two of her investigations into vaccine injury. Sally talks about:I’m really keen to discuss health retreats that address serious chronic health issues. I’ve launched two retreats in Zanzibar, Deep Reset & Restore which is a clinical hypnotherapy retreat to address chronic stress, burnout, and living in survival mode. And Thyroid Wellness. Thyroid patients rarely get holistic care which means an endless round of specialist appointments, no discussion about nutrition or supplementation or the psychological drivers of thyroid dysfunction, or what to do if you don’t want to take the meds. The Thyroid Wellness retreat is suitable even if you’ve had your thyroid removed or partly removed or if you’ve developed a goitre. Here are brief details: Deep Reset & Restore,focuses on the physiological imprint of chronic stress—working with the nervous system at a foundational level. Over nine restorative days, you’ll step away from the noise of everyday life and begin to recognise the survival patterns—fight, flight, freeze, and fawn—that keep the body hypervigilant, depleted or shutdown. With expert guidance, this work becomes less about managing stress, and more about gently retraining your system towards safety, regulation, and a more sustainable energy. Our ten-day Thyroid Wellness Retreattakes a deeper approach to thyroid health by recognising that thyroid dysfunction is rarely the beginning of the story. In our experience, chronic stress is one of the most significant drivers of thyroid imbalance, and meaningful, lasting improvement is difficult to achieve without addressing the underlying stress burden on the body. The thyroid is often the final signal, not the first signal, that something is wrong. Symptoms such as fatigue, weight changes, brain fog, low mood, and hormonal disruption can reflect deeper imbalances that have developed over time. Rather than focusing solely on the thyroid itself, our holistic approach combines advanced biofeedback diagnostics with personalised care to identify potential root causes, reduce stress, and support the body’s natural capacity to heal. Contact Sally:Website purehealthzanzibar.com Talks are hosted by Althea Finch at The PainFree Method, how to be pain free by tuning into you. Find out more here: https://painfreedom.co.uk *Join us live on the next podcast here, talk to your favourite guests https://painfreedom.co.uk/the-positive-future-for-health-podcast/ To apply to give an interview, talk or workshop, email me here at althea@painfreedom.co.uk Connect here: LinkedIn Instagram YouTube

    1hr 2min
  7. Mental Health For Women with Annie Lei Dobbs

    11 Jun

    Mental Health For Women with Annie Lei Dobbs

    Who is Annie Lei Dobbs?Annie Lei Dobbs is a mental-health advocate, peer-support guide and holistic healing practitioner dedicated to helping women who feel lost, overwhelmed or misunderstood. After years of being misdiagnosed, over-medicated and told her pain was simply “female angst,” Annie found herself trapped in her own body—sad, self-harming, disconnected and struggling to cope as a young mum. Doctors placed her on antidepressants, anti-anxiety medication, sleeping tablets and hormones, leaving her feeling like a zombie, unable to recognise herself or feel present with her children. Everything changed when Annie chose a complete reset. She moved to a caravan in nature, stopped drinking, began the AA steps and experienced a profound spiritual awakening. Nature, the sea and the sky became her higher power. From there, she began a deep healing journey—Reiki, tuning forks, chakra balancing, aura work, crafts for mindful grounding—and slowly reclaimed her identity, purpose and joy. Now diagnosed as ADHD and autistic, Annie uses her neurodivergent empathy and lived experience to support other women who feel overwhelmed, misunderstood, or stuck in cycles of anxiety, panic, stress, trauma or confusion. She helps women explore holistic options, empowering them to make choices that restore balance, independence and self-belief. Annie works with vulnerable women, neurodiverse women and anyone needing compassionate advocacy, emotional support and a safe space to breathe again. She offers: Reiki (mobile + treatment room in Colchester)Sound healingChakra and aura balancingEnergy cleansing for homesTailored consultations and coping-strategy supportGuidance for women navigating mental-health challenges Annie is creating her dream: a hippy-style crystal shop and healing space dedicated to women finding their truth. Annie talks about:On the podcast, Annie shares: Her powerful personal journey from over-medicated and overwhelmed to awakened, grounded and self-healedHow nature, spirituality and holistic healing transformed her lifeThe reality of being misdiagnosed and misunderstood as a young womanThe emotional experience of ADHD, autism and deep empathyHow she helps women break the cycle of panic, stress and mental fogPractical tools and gentle healing approaches for young women needing supportWhy no one is meant to “stay strong” all the time—and the importance of allowing yourself to feel Annie’s Tip:“Take a moment to be upset. You don’t have to be strong all the time.” Contact AnniePhone 07771 028337 Email bohemianbloom2222@gmail.com Facebook https://www.facebook.com/share/1C2Eo4R34g/ Talks are hosted by Althea Finch at The PainFree Method, how to be pain free by tuning into you. Find out more here: https://painfreedom.co.uk *Join us live on the next podcast here, talk to your favourite guests https://painfreedom.co.uk/the-positive-future-for-health-podcast/ To apply to give an interview, talk or workshop, email me here at althea@painfreedom.co.uk Connect here: LinkedIn Instagram YouTube

    1hr 3min
  8. Healing with Essential Oils with Tanya Maidment

    8 Jun

    Healing with Essential Oils with Tanya Maidment

    Who is Tanya Maidment?doTERRA Wellness Advocate Tanya Maidment is a mother of two and the owner of #GreenLifeOrganics. Fifteen years ago, she stepped away from a career in environmental science to begin a personal journey towards creating a happier, healthier, and more sustainable future for herself and her family. Passionate about supporting others on their wellness journeys, Tanya loves to educate and inspire people to embrace a more natural, low-tox lifestyle. She regularly teaches about the physical, emotional, and spiritual benefits of essential oils, empowering others to make simple, positive changes in their everyday lives. Currently residing in the south west of England, she was first introduced to doTERRA essential oils by an integrative GP while she was living in Australia. She quickly discovered their potency and effectiveness, particularly for emotional support, immune health, and minor first aid. This passion for a natural “first aid kit” led her to start sharing with others, and she soon built an international team, teaching and supporting communities around the world. Essential oils are concentrated plant extracts containing natural compounds that interact with the body in different ways. When inhaled, their aroma stimulates the olfactory system, which is closely linked to areas of the brain involved in mood, stress, and emotions — helping to promote feelings of calm or uplift. When applied to the skin (properly diluted), some components can be absorbed and support relaxation, soothe discomfort, and promote overall wellbeing. Some essential oils, including certain doTERRA oils labelled as “food grade,” can be used in small amounts internally to support areas such as digestion, immunity, and inflammation. Essential oils are highly concentrated, so quality and safe usage are essential. doTERRA essential oils are rigorously tested and responsibly sourced from around the world. Their purity and potency are important factors in achieving consistent results. In this session, Tanya will explain:• how essential oils work and why purity and sourcing matter; • how to use them safely and effectively; • practical ways to support emotional wellbeing, sleep, digestion, hormonal balance, inflammation, immunity, and low-tox living; • the best oils to start with and how to purchase them at the most affordable prices; and • how to access ongoing resources to support your essential oil wellness journey. Contact Tanya –If you are interested in another essential oil topic such as low tox living, digestive health, a deeper dive into pain or emotional wellbeing then let me know! Essential oils have been a game-changer for my family’s physical, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing—such a wonderful addition to any wellness toolkit! I’m passionate about sharing how they can help. As promised here is some info on the oils! Link to Whats app communityLink to Essential Oil Experience Facebook CommunityLink to Telegram CommunityReceive Monthly NewsletterFree ebooks including 100 uses of essential oils.Upcoming online Wellness Summithttps://linktr.ee/glorganics For anyone ready to get some oils (eg top 3 or Top 10, either retail or wholesale). Opening a wholesale account unlocks our VIP program, ongoing support, and great perks. https://www.greenlifeorganics.co.uk/getting-started/Top 3 oils retail: https://doterra.me/ykgTzG (£41.33 plus shipping)Top 3 oils with w/s account: https://doterra.me/PngGV6 (£55 plus shipping – increase to over 150PV -approx £150 then membership is free)Top 10 oils 5ml Family Essentials https://doterra.me/_kBrwU (£158 plus shipping, includes free membership)Top 10 oils 15ml Home Essentials https://doterra.me/8zfvgO (£281.5 plus shipping, includes free membership) If anyone is unsure where to start or has questions then they are welcome to book a free discovery call for guidance or a sample pack (£5). Talks are hosted by Althea Finch at The PainFree Method, how to be pain free by tuning into you. Find out more here: https://painfreedom.co.uk *Join us live on the next podcast here, talk to your favourite guests https://painfreedom.co.uk/the-positive-future-for-health-podcast/ To apply to give an interview, talk or workshop, email me here at althea@painfreedom.co.uk Connect here: LinkedIn Instagram YouTube

    1hr 9min
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The Positive Future for Health Podcast is live and interactive, where you'll meet natural health experts, explore holistic methods, ask questions and discover what works for you—real talk, real healing, real-time. Talks are hosted by Althea Finch, creator of The PainFree Method - How to be pain free by tuning into you. Find out more here: https://painfreedom.co.uk To apply to give an interview, talk or workshop, email me here at althea@painfreedom.co.uk Click here to join us on the next live podcast: https://painfreedom.co.uk/the-positive-future-for-health-podcast/

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