The Perception Podcast

Caroline Partridge
The Perception Podcast

This is a podcast series about discovery, understanding, revelation and stories.  How we perceive the world is rooted in everything that has influenced us throughout our lives, emotionally and psychologically. We become the sum of our parts and each of us have our own unique view of the world. 'Vision' truly is an act of interpretation.  In this podcast series through fascinating conversations, I set about trying to understand how we form our perceptions, view different perspectives and examine how perception has influenced, inspired or hindered the lives of each of my unique guests.  ABOUT THE HOST Caroline Partridge is a unique and creative individual. She is an actress, puppeteer, educator and artist with funny bones. She loves a story and is expert at conveying wit and wisdom with warmth, understanding and empathy. CONTACT METHOD FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/caropartridge LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/caroline-partridge-03131520  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/partridge_caroline

  1. 8 JAN

    Entering the Golden Timeline with Marie Fleming Grant

    Hello and welcome to another episode of the Perception Podcast with me your host Caroline Partridge. Today I'm joined once again by Ascension Guide, Direct Channel, Activator and author the wonderful Marie Fleming Grant. In this episode we talk about the wave of activations and awakenings that people are experiencing globally, as humanity engages with a huge planetary shift which first began in 2020. Marie also explains the timeline shift which has set the planet on an ascended course, and offers advice on how to navigate this evolutionary transit. So please join me as look at life through a different lens.   KEY TAKEAWAYS Marie reveals that humanity has shifted onto what she calls "the golden timeline," moving away from a potentially dystopian future toward an inevitably positive outcome, despite current global challenges. She shares that the chaos and upheaval we're currently witnessing is actually a necessary part of the awakening process, like a wrecking ball clearing space for something beautiful to be built. Right now people are experiencing waves of activation and awakening, particularly in recent months, as more individuals begin to question mainstream narratives and think critically. According to Marie, everyone is making an impact on the planet's evolution, even during sleep, and viral social media success isn't a measure of one's contribution to the collective awakening. She discusses how the programming we've received since birth is being challenged and dismantled, allowing people to rediscover their authentic selves and true potential. Marie shares that 2025 will bring continued awakenings, with different people awakening at different paces and through various catalysts. She describes channelling as a natural process that everyone does to some degree, whether through artistic expression or intuitive guidance. While more light is entering the planet, this creates a push-pull dynamic with heavy energies, which explains the current global tensions. BEST MOMENTS  "We've shifted onto a different alternate timeline... we're on a golden timeline. The golden timeline means that we are headed for a very wonderful future for humanity. We are set on course. It's inevitable." "You're doing a lot on the planet, even when you're asleep... just by breathing, just by how you think, how you're operating in the world, it's so impactful." "Sometimes the thing that you're really holding at bay, you're very fearful of, could be the very thing you're actually here to do." "For some people it will be more traumatic... like everything's being ripped open. And for other people it'll be more of a soft kind of general awakening."   ABOUT THE GUEST Marie is a Direct Channel, Ascension Guide & Activator, who works with Leaders, Healers, Impact Makers, Conscious Business Owners, Visionary CEO's & Entrepreneurs, and those here on their Mission to assist the collective shift. Marie is also an Author, Founder of 'The Awake Revolution' and creator of 'High Level Channel International Training Academy.' She guides and activates people to drop the old paradigms in life, business & mission, wake up to who they really are, and revolutionise how they think, feel, live and create, to be all of who they came here to be. Book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0B8H967LS     Socials & Contact: Facebook pages: https://www.facebook.com/MarieFlemingGrant https://www.facebook.com/TheAwakeRevolutionMFG/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theawakerevolution YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjD2cjhw5yjoEEkm_RUCidA?view_as=subscriber LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/the-awake-revolution111 Website: https://theawakerevolution.com Ways of working together: The Awake Revolution     CONTACT METHOD FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/caropartridge LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/caroline-partridge-03131520 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/partridge_caroline

    43 min
  2. 25/12/2024

    Genetics Loads the Gun but Lifestyle Pulls the Trigger with Ryan Douglas

    Hello and welcome to another episode of the Perception Podcast with me your host Caroline Partridge. In today's episode, I talk once again to Ryan Douglas founder of 'Health Wealth' and host of the 'Health Wealth' podcast. Following our first eye-opening conversation about diet and lifestyle, Ryan explains the root cause of 99% of disease and reveals the main driver of modern day obesity. We explore how food companies hack into our subconscious with the clever use of marketing to create desire for ultra processed foods. And we look at our attitudes towards sugar, proven to be more addictive than heroin and alcohol, and yet sugar laden treats are given as rewards to children. Ryan also offers actionable lifestyle tips on how to improve health and explains why good quality sleep is so crucially important for wellbeing. So please join me as we look at life through a different lens.   KEY TAKEAWAYS Food companies use sophisticated marketing techniques including sonic branding and subconscious triggers to create addiction like responses to processed foods The shift in food industry practices began when tobacco companies acquired food manufacturers in the 1970s, applying similar addiction creating strategies Inflammation, primarily caused by seed oils and processed foods, is the root cause of most modern lifestyle diseases rather than genetics Quality sleep is more important than quantity, with 6 hours of deep sleep being more beneficial than 10 hours of poor sleep Sugar is more challenging to quit than heroin or alcohol according to addiction specialists, yet it's normalised and given to children About 30% of the population cannot moderate their sugar intake - for these people, complete avoidance may be necessary The modern trend toward soft, easily consumed foods has led to reduced chewing, impacting oral health and proper digestion Seed oils, originally used as engine lubricants, create harmful omega-6 to omega-3 ratios in the body, contributing significantly to obesity BEST MOMENTS  "Genetics can load the gun, but lifestyle pulls the trigger." "95% of what we do and the decisions we make is our subconscious and only 5% is our conscious."  "They spend millions and millions of dollars on scientists whose sole job is to make that food as addictive to you as they can do."  "If you avoid processed foods and cook food yourself, you're cutting them [seed oils] out." "When you actually go into a supermarket, apart from in the vegetable section and the meat section, the rest of it is just manmade stuff that is masquerading as food."  ABOUT THE GUEST Ryan is the founder of Health Wealth and host of the Health Wealth Podcast. After becoming disillusioned with modern healthcare, and nutritional advice Ryan set out on a personal journey of discovery into the real truths of nutrition and human health. Over the next few years he delved deeper and researched further into the topic, widening his knowledge and expertise in not only how to eat the right foods for health but also the real causes of modern disease and how to reverse and prevent them using only diet and lifestyle. After optimising his own health Ryan decided he wanted to help others and Health Wealth was born with the goal of not only educating as many as possible on optimal human nutrition but also working with clients through 1-1 coaching to reverse chronic health conditions with amazing results! Ryan continues to further his education and has since qualified as a low carb practitioner specialising in type 1 and type 2 diabetes as well as a qualification in the treatment of chronic illness through diet and lifestyle. Socials & Links: Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5WPCw6xCj9BgJkw9bPx0HF? si=d8a6868119fe4a13 Website: www.healthwealthuk.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryan_healthwealth/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanhealthwealth/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbM6YD42nDsifaN2HxLMb4A   CONTACT METHOD FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/caropartridge LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/caroline-partridge-03131520 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/partridge_caroline

    41 min
  3. 13/12/2024

    Misogyny and the Media with Sally Baker

    Hello and welcome to another episode of the Perception Podcast with me your host Caroline Partridge. In today's episode I'm joined once again by relationship expert and trauma specialist, the brilliant Sally Baker as we discuss the attitudes around wrongdoing in the media spotlight. In light of the recent allegations of misconduct by TV personality Gregg Wallace, we examine the possible reasons why in 2024, post 'Me Too' that women are still being gaslight and ignored when they come forward to expose bad behaviour and how this crisis at the BBC reflects larger societal concerns regarding the treatment of women speaking out against misogyny. So please join me as we look a life through a different lens. KEY TAKEAWAYS Sally observes that despite being in 2024, the same banal sexualised behaviour continues in media, with "talent" being protected while women's complaints are systematically ignored or dismissed. The entertainment industry's shift to independent production houses has created a vacuum in accountability, with neither broadcasters nor production companies taking full responsibility for misconduct. There is a dangerous pattern where women are kept isolated and separated, preventing collective action that could drive meaningful change in workplace culture. The normalisation of inappropriate behaviour through terms like "banter" has created a culture where misconduct is often dismissed or excused. Complex workplace dynamics in TV production make accountability difficult, with freelancers feeling particularly vulnerable and established talent being protected despite misconduct. The average age of children's first exposure to explicit online content has dropped to 8-9 years old, this is fundamentally altering young people's understanding of relationships and consent. Open communication between parents and teenagers about relationships is essential now more than ever, providing safe spaces at home is better than denial or avoidance. There is a concerning increase in sexual violence and coercive behaviour among teenagers, linking it to unregulated online content and influencers like Andrew Tate. Based on her own experiences in the industry since 1977, Sally can see how certain inappropriate behaviours have remained unchanged despite societal progress. BEST MOMENTS "It's hugely disappointing. Here we are 2024, we're still dealing with the same banal kind of making women feel really uncomfortable, same banal sexualized behavior." "Keeping our children ignorant doesn't keep our children safe." "You can't passively consume anymore... we have a responsibility to actually see what's going on and think critically and also act when we need to." "It's part of the same tapestry of where men can get away with stuff. And if women complain, then they are derided." "It's endemic in every aspect, the weft and wove of our society, and it's not getting dealt with, it's not getting resolved."   ABOUT THE GUEST Sally Baker APAQAM Sally is a highly experienced licensed and accredited award winning therapist, writer and speaker. She sees adults and young people face to face in London and worldwide via Zoom. She is trained to an advanced or master practitioner level in many of the latest therapeutic approaches all of which work rapidly and powerfully to resolve a wide range of presenting issues, and she leads workshops on resilience, achieving peak performance and how to recover from trauma and PTSD. Through her therapy work she is often in demand for her expert opinion on human behaviour and is frequently quoted in the international press, magazines, BBC Radio and influential on-line media platforms.  Sally has written several books on key aspects of therapy: ‘7 Simple Steps to Stop Emotional Eating', ‘How to Feel Differently About Food', ‘The Getting of Resilience From The Inside Out' : https://amzn.eu/d/2ArYDFU  Socials & Contact sally@workingonthebody.com  www.workingonthebody.com CONTACT METHOD FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/caropartridge LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/caroline-partridge-03131520 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/partridge_caroline

    36 min
  4. 05/12/2024

    Coping with Divorce and Separation at Christmas with Mila Smith

    Hello and welcome to another episode of the Perception Podcast with me your host Caroline Partridge. I'm delighted to be joined once again by Relationship and Dating Coach Mila Smith. In this episode we tackle the sensitive subject of how to deal with divorce and separation at Christmas. Mila gives some excellent actionable tips on how to survive as a singleton when everything everywhere is geared towards family and togetherness, and how to deal with uncomfortable questions from your nearest and dearest. So please join me as we look a life through a different lens. KEY TAKEAWAYS Through her personal and professional experience, Mila discovered that handwriting letters rather than typing them prevents impulsive sending and creates a tangible record of emotional healing that clients can reflect on over time.  As someone who struggled to exercise alone, Mila found signing up for group classes was transformative - the financial commitment and social aspect helped her maintain consistency when she felt like giving up.  Drawing from her own divorce experience, Mila learned to reframe personal blame by focusing on relationship circumstances, a technique she now uses to help clients process their separations more effectively.  After witnessing many clients struggle with their first post-separation Christmas, Mila advocates for sometimes taking radical approaches like skipping family gatherings which is a strategy she's seen preserve mental health during vulnerable periods.  Having worked with families during divorce, Mila observed that children are remarkably resilient and adapt better to new family structures than most parents expect, especially in today's world where blended families are increasingly common.  Through her own journey of rebuilding after divorce, Mila discovered the power of local community groups and clubs in forming new friendship circles, regardless of age or circumstances.  Despite being naturally extroverted, Mila found that teaching her clients to embrace occasional solitude and self reflection, rather than constant distraction, dramatically improved their healing process. BEST MOMENTS "The very first move is the most difficult to make. But when you do, I think you will notice the very quick change to your mood." "The moment I admit a mistake or admit a shortcoming is the moment I feel better... the minute you admit that mistake and say it out loud is the moment you start forgiving yourself."  "Children usually will normalise it [seperation], even if you don't... they heal better than we adults do." "Whatever you're feeling, that too shall pass."    ABOUT THE GUEST After 25 years in the corporate world, Mila Smith decided to dedicate her time to the field about which she’s absolutely passionate: helping women and men, as a certified Relationship & Dating Coach, find the love they deserve and build a happy relationship. Mila was once a solo mum with a rocky relationship history - until she realised it wasn’t about luck but about choices and mindset. That’s when she took control and transformed her love life. Her step-by-step programmes unlock the secrets to success through proven science-based methods.   Socials & Contact Website: https://www.single-to-couple.com/ Blog: https://www.single-to-couple.com/relationshipdatingcoachblog https://www.linkedin.com/in/mila-s-851bb870/ https://www.facebook.com/single2couple https://www.instagram.com/single.2.couple/     CONTACT METHOD FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/caropartridge LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/caroline-partridge-03131520 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/partridge_caroline

    43 min
  5. From Single to Couple with Mila Smith

    27/11/2024

    From Single to Couple with Mila Smith

    Hello and welcome to another episode of the Perception Podcast with me your host Caroline Partridge. In today's episode I'm joined by Relationship and Dating Coach Mila Smith. Mila believes that there is no such thing as 'unlucky in love' and that our degree of success in matters of the heart is down to good, and often difficult choices. We look at how negative relationships create wear and tear on the emotional and physical body and why falling for someone is easy, but why keeping the relationship going may prove to be difficult. Mila dives deep into the complexities of daring as a single parent, she reveals the number one cause of breakups, and the perception shift needed to create a successful long-lasting relationship. So please join me as we look a life through a different lens.   KEY TAKEAWAYS Through her experience and research, Mila has found that frustration is the leading cause of breakups, particularly when people's expectations around core values like money, family and politics don't align with reality. Her training with the Global Love Institute revealed that unhealthy relationships cause measurable physical wear and tear on the body, while supportive partnerships act as natural stress reducers. From both personal experience and professional observation, Mila learned that children adapt better to blended families when parents are open about dating rather than treating it as shameful. Based on her successful marriage and coaching practice, Mila shares that whilst attraction sparks connection, lasting relationships require aligned values and genuine friendship Through working with clients, she's discovered that success in online dating depends more on having the right mindset and choosing appropriate platforms than on the technology itself. Mila's research shows that the critical work in a marriage needs to happen before it begins through detailed discussions. From studying relationship patterns, Mila thinks that rising divorce rates reflect healthier social expectations rather than relationship failure. Drawing from both personal and professional experience, Mila advises that healthy relationships require maintaining individual identities rather than losing yourself. BEST MOMENTS "There's no such thing as unlucky in love. It's got everything to do with my choices and my decisions."  "Anyone can fall in love, building a successful, lasting, happy relationship is a completely different story."  "Even if people can't normalise divorce, dating and forming a new family, I can tell you that the children will normalise it for you."  "You have to go into dating with the point of view 'I'm looking at them, are they good enough for me?' Instead of worrying 'am I good enough for them?'"  "We want attraction and passion, that goes without saying... but to have passion is not enough. Even connection is not enough."   ABOUT THE GUEST After 25 years in the corporate world, Mila Smith decided to dedicate her time to the field about which she’s absolutely passionate: helping women and men, as a certified Relationship & Dating Coach, find the love they deserve and build a happy relationship. Mila was once a solo mum with a rocky relationship history - until she realised it wasn’t about luck but about choices and mindset. That’s when she took control and transformed her love life. Her step-by-step programmes unlock the secrets to success through proven science-based methods.   Socials & Contact Website: https://www.single-to-couple.com/ Blog: https://www.single-to-couple.com/relationshipdatingcoachblog https://www.linkedin.com/in/mila-s-851bb870/ https://www.facebook.com/single2couple https://www.instagram.com/single.2.couple/     CONTACT METHOD FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/caropartridge LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/caroline-partridge-03131520 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/partridge_caroline

    1 hr
  6. The Glow Up Effect or The Art of 'Sage-ing' with Anastasia Gerali

    21/11/2024

    The Glow Up Effect or The Art of 'Sage-ing' with Anastasia Gerali

    Hello and welcome to another episode of the Perception Podcast with me your host Caroline Partridge. In today's episode I'm delighted to be joined once again by psycho-spiritual teacher and Soul Path mentor Anastasia Gerali as she shares her thoughts on naturally ageing in reverse. Anastasia defines the notion of 'sage-ing' and explains how we can live as sovereign beings as we grow older by resetting our nervous system for ageless beauty, We talk about the influence of genetics and epigenetics on ageing, how dysfunctional patriarchal belief systems play a part in moving us away from being in sync with our bodies, and how disconnection to our root chakra, or strength vortex also creates a disconnect from our ability to receive pleasure. So please join me as we look at life through a different lens. KEY TAKEAWAYS Anastasia challenges mainstream ageing narratives, she explains that genetics only controls 1% of ageing outcomes, teaching women that they have the power to rewrite their ageing story through lifestyle and mindset Through her client work, Anastasia has witnessed how cultural programming creates different menopause experiences between Eastern and Western women, proving symptoms aren't inevitable but influenced by beliefs In her practice, Anastasia focuses on helping women identify and release generational health patterns, showing how conditions many believe are inherited are often just adopted family beliefs Drawing from her expertise, Anastasia points to the patriarchal medical system's research gaps as a key reason women feel disconnected from their body's natural wisdom Based on her study of Indigenous cultures, Anastasia teaches that menopause should be celebrated as a powerful transition where women can fully embrace their sexuality and wisdom Anastasia has observed how modern beauty treatments often accelerate ageing through chemical exposure while disconnecting women from their innate power Anastasia's approach to "saging" integrates physical, mental, spiritual and relational detoxification, focusing on the rebuild of the mind and body connection is essential In her program The Glow Up Effect, Anastasia teaches women to become more radiant with age by breaking free from societal programming about becoming less relevant as they age BEST MOMENTS "Whatever someone believes and whatever someone subscribes to, the more subscribers there are to a certain belief system or a certain narrative, the more true that becomes."  "If you believe that the best years are behind you, that's true. If you believe that the best years are in front of you, that's true. Whatever you believe is true for you."  "Indigenous cultures celebrate a woman's menopausal phase because it doesn't mean she's less desirable... she gets to tap into sexuality and pleasure without the responsibility of bearing children."  "The body is such an amazing machine. It is always, always working for you. It is designed to heal."  "Moving away from what you think you should be and into who you should authentically be is the most important thing ever."  ABOUT THE GUEST Anastasia Gerali is a leading psycho-spiritual teacher and Soul Path mentor, renowned for transforming the lives of women seeking deeper alignment and abundance. As the creator of Rapid Alignment TherapyTM️, Anastasia has developed a unique approach that combines profound healing with high-impact transformation, enabling women to break free from deep-rooted blocks and limitations. Through her work, she empowers her clients to step fully into their divine potential, achieving a life overflowing with love, purpose, wealth, and opportunity. Anastasia's mission is bold and unwavering: to reach and transform the lives of a million women, creating a powerful ripple of abundance that touches families, clients, and communities worldwide. Free Masterclass: Becoming The Radiant Woman: https://anastasiagerali.kartra.com/page/RadiantWomanWebinar Socials & Contact Website: http://www.anast

    56 min
  7. 13/11/2024

    Black Hair - Embracing Beauty & Diversity with Sabina Harris-Hercules

    Hello and welcome to another episode of the Perception Podcast with me your host Caroline Partridge. In today's episode I'm joined by human rights lawyer, hair salon owner and founder of 'The Black Hair Society' Sabina Harris-Hercules. Sabina talks about promoting the positive representation of Afro hair in society and her mission to redress hair discrimination and bias. She shares what it was like growing up in 1970s London as a black woman and explains how black hair businesses evolved. We also look at the repercussions of toxic hair treatments, like relaxers, the desire for Caucasian looking hair and why there is such a woeful lack of education and training about black hair when the black hair industry is such big business. So please join me as we look a life through a different lens.   KEY TAKEAWAYS Sabina challenges the frequent bias and hair discrimination found in education, workplaces and the wider community. She is passionate about being a voice for change. Combining her legal expertise with extensive salon experience, Sabina established the Black Hair Society specifically to challenge discrimination and create institutional change in professional hair education Her decades of client interactions have documented the generational damage caused by relaxers and toxic treatments, with many older clients suffering permanent hair loss and scalp damage As both a lawyer and salon owner, Sabina has supported numerous families whose children faced school discrimination simply for wearing traditional black hairstyles Her work with mixed-race clients and their parents exposed the critical knowledge gap affecting cross-racial families, demonstrating the broader societal impact of inadequate hair education Through her salon work, Sabina has observed how the normalised segregation between "black" and "white" salons contradicts Britain's multicultural reality Leveraging her dual professional background, she's now leading the Black Hair Society's research efforts to gather concrete statistics needed to influence policy makers and transform industry attitudes BEST MOMENTS “I also challenge hair discrimination and bias in education and the workplace” “It’s unfair because there is unequal access, a hair stylist should be competent in all hair types, we shouldn’t have segregation in the hair industry” "In 22 years I've had one person from the community college come to my salon... when she qualified and came to work in our salon, she couldn't do black hair. We had to retrain." "We need to reverse the Eurocentric beauty standards... embrace our natural hair, embrace ourselves as individuals with different and unique hair textures that are just as equally important as any other." "Knowledge is power and through increasing society's understanding of Afro textured hair, we will help eliminate discrimination and bias." "We have to embrace the beauty of diversity, as we do with people, as we do with everyone. How should hair be any different?"   ABOUT THE GUEST Blog, Socials & Contact https://www.theblackhairsociety.com   CONTACT METHOD FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/caropartridge LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/caroline-partridge-03131520 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/partridge_caroline

    49 min

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About

This is a podcast series about discovery, understanding, revelation and stories.  How we perceive the world is rooted in everything that has influenced us throughout our lives, emotionally and psychologically. We become the sum of our parts and each of us have our own unique view of the world. 'Vision' truly is an act of interpretation.  In this podcast series through fascinating conversations, I set about trying to understand how we form our perceptions, view different perspectives and examine how perception has influenced, inspired or hindered the lives of each of my unique guests.  ABOUT THE HOST Caroline Partridge is a unique and creative individual. She is an actress, puppeteer, educator and artist with funny bones. She loves a story and is expert at conveying wit and wisdom with warmth, understanding and empathy. CONTACT METHOD FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/caropartridge LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/caroline-partridge-03131520  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/partridge_caroline

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