Leading Our Own Way

Andrew White

"Leading Our Own Way" (LOOW) is a captivating podcast spotlighting resilience in remarkable journeys. Each episode shares how individuals overcome adversity, emerging stronger and empowered. It's a beacon of hope, amplifying transformative stories and offering insights for self-discovery. Celebrating human resilience, it invites listeners to witness triumph over challenges. Beyond storytelling, it's a testament to human strength, inspiring global audiences to embrace inner resilience. Join us to celebrate triumphs and the transformative power of resilience in shaping destinies.

  1. 1d ago

    Designing From the Inside Out with Adrian Ramsay on Emotional Design, Land Whispering, and Wellness Intelligence | Part 1

    What if the most important thing an architect could design is not a building, but a feeling? Adrian Ramsay is an award winning building designer, the Design Director of Adrian Ramsay, TV host co-host of Dream Homes Revealed, and podcast host of Talk Design, where Andrew recently appeared as a guest. Now the tables turn, and Adrian opens up in a conversation that is warm, funny, and genuinely profound. In this episode, Adrian shares his unique philosophies on emotional design, land whispering, emotional floor plans, and wellness intelligence, revealing how deep human understanding drives truly transformational spaces. He also gets honest about the art of critique, navigating public and private identity, choosing the right clients, vulnerability in business, and the power of gratitude as a daily discipline. Beyond design, Adrian shares his personal journey, from a creative childhood and the mentors who shaped him, to building resilience through adversity and dreaming big about flipping houses and expanding internationally. This is a conversation about design, yes. But more than that, it is about knowing yourself, building with purpose, and creating a life that reflects the person you are still becoming. Follow Leading Our Own Way on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and leave a review if this one moves you. Connect with Adrian Designer Director: ⁠www.ardesignhouse.com⁠ National Award Winning studio for new homes and renovations   TV Host: 9Life “Dream Homes Revealed” ⁠https://www.9now.com.au/dream-homes-revealed⁠ Season 3 + 4 + 5 Queensland   Podcast Host : ⁠www.talkdesign.show⁠ Ranked; Global Top 20 Design podcasts   Host Feast Experiences Design Tours ⁠www.feastexperiences.com⁠   Stetson Legendary Hats, Scotch & Soda Clothing ⁠www.stetsonaustralia.com.au⁠      ⁠www.scotch-soda.com.au⁠ Youtube ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@talkdesignpodcast⁠ Spotify ⁠open.spotify.com/show/0UZXqPxvzjhxr8Fkz1rpIE⁠ Instagram ⁠instagram.com/talkdesignwith⁠ Key Topics - The art of critique in architecture - The role of emotional connections in design - Land whispering and natural energy - The concept of wellness intelligence - How personal history influences creativity - The importance of vulnerability in client relationships - The process of designing for human behaviour - The significance of land orientation and natural elements - Building trust and understanding in design projects - The impact of mental and emotional states on space Chapters 🔴 (00:00) Introduction to Adrian Ramsey and the episode's focus 🔴 (02:17) The art of critique in architecture and design 🔴 (09:15) The importance of critique and collaboration in architecture 🔴 (10:04) Marlon Blackwell's insight: It's all in the edit 🔴 (12:05) How we edit ourselves and present in different contexts 🔴 (13:16) The public, private, and secret lives we lead 🔴 (14:50) Designing for human behaviour and emotional needs 🔴 (22:12) Adrian's experience on TV and behind the scenes 🔴 (32:22) Land whispering: Connecting with natural energy 🔴 (38:07) The concept of wellness intelligence and emotional floor plans 🔴 (42:08) The impact of land and space on well-being 🔴 (47:47) Deepening understanding of clients through vulnerability 🔴 (55:35) The magic of designing spaces for human experience 🔴 (01:13:59) Conclusion and heres what is in for part two Everything Leading Our Own Way 🪪 ⁠https://www.link.me/leadingourownway⁠  🌐 ⁠https://www.leadingourownway.com ⁠ Proud Sponsors 🤝 ESHU Skincare:  ⁠https://www.eshuskincare.com/⁠ Discount Code: ESHU15LOO Listen to the Full Podcast Episode: 🎧 Spotify: ⁠https://www.bit.ly/43H0Mr6⁠ 📺  🎧 Apple: ⁠https://www.apple.co/3J34tOs⁠  🎧 Amazon Music: ⁠https://www.bit.ly/3IIyCFC⁠   📺 YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@LeadingOurOwnWay⁠  📚Buy My Book 📚 ‘How To Lead With Purpose’ by Andrew White & Mike Nichols ~ ⁠https://www.azonlinks.com/B0C9SNQL6C⁠  Newsletters 📰 ⁠https://substack.com/@leadingourownway⁠ Keep leading your own way.

    Designing From the Inside Out with Adrian Ramsay on Emotional Design, Land Whispering, and Wellness Intelligence | Part 1
  2. 6d ago

    Eight Brain Tumours, 90% Mobility Back, and a Life Completely Redefined | Ian Westmoreland OAM | E124 - Part 2

    If Part 1 was about surviving, Part 2 is about what you do with the life you nearly lost. When Ian Westmoreland OAM thought the hardest part was behind him, 2025 brought a new diagnosis. Eight brain tumours. Treatment that was as brutal as anything he had faced before. Days when getting to the bathroom twenty times was the reality. Days when walking across a room felt like climbing a mountain. But Ian rebuilt. Ninety percent of his mobility returned. He got back to doing pull ups. And somewhere in the middle of all of it, he arrived at a truth that no corporate career, no title, and no amount of success could ever have taught him. That the real measure of a life is not what you accumulate. It is who you love, who you show up for, and how willing you are to be vulnerable enough to let others in. In Part 2, Ian shares the profound personal transformation that came from facing his own mortality twice. He talks about the role of compassion and empathy in his recovery, the significance of storytelling through Kintsugi Heroes, and his mission to build communities where people feel seen, heard, and less alone. With over eighty guests now sharing their lived experience stories through Kintsugi Heroes, Ian is proof that adversity, when embraced rather than avoided, becomes the very thing that connects us all. This is what it looks like to choose purpose over comfort, every single day. Connect with Ian Wesbite: ⁠⁠https://www.kintsugiheroes.com.au/⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian-westmoreland-storytellerentor-menshealth/⁠⁠ Cancer Journey:⁠⁠ https://kintsugihero.my.canva.site/?fbclid=IwY2xjawTDExpleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFlSnlkbUhLZEF1RnhRb1ZzAR7AfCV5v42qJjtSxoUsFchQdec2BerFPCYeN0yIguW_2GxZ-valG_c5gi_7WA_aem_twJL38844T0Fyv24SoGTGQ⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/iwestmoreland1003/⁠⁠ Key Topics - Ian's health journey and recovery from brain tumours - The significance of purpose, love, connection, and vulnerability - The impact of a life-changing book and coincidence in finding purpose - The importance of storytelling and sharing life stories - The value of vulnerability and authentic connection in leadership and community - Lessons from childhood and overcoming low self-esteem - The influence of mentors and recognising potential - The importance of character over content in education and leadership - The societal issue of tall poppy syndrome and celebrating success - Ian's future vision for community storytelling and connection Chapters 🔴 (00:00) Introduction and Ian's Raw Health Journey 🔴 (02:24) The Significance of Trauma and Adversity in Growth 🔴 (03:30) The Book That Changed Ian's Life and Purpose 🔴 (04:59) Coincidences and Signs Guiding Purpose 🔴 (06:23) Living Without Regrets and the Importance of Love 🔴 (07:19) Balancing Family, Purpose, and Personal Growth 🔴 (08:13) The Power of Storytelling and Vulnerability 🔴 (09:33) Reflections on Mortality and Living Fully 🔴 (11:07) Recognition and Significance of the Order of Australia Medal 🔴 (13:39) Ian's Community Work and Giving Back 🔴 (15:05) Childhood Experiences and Overcoming Low Self-Esteem 🔴 (17:20) The Importance of Character Over Content in Teaching 🔴 (19:50) Vulnerability as a Superpower in Leadership 🔴 (22:23) The Australian Way and Humility in Success 🔴 (27:42) Lessons From Childhood and Mentorship 🔴 (30:54) Authentic Connection in Education and Coaching 🔴 (36:37) Societal Challenges and the Need for Compassion 🔴 (39:40) Ian's Future Vision for Community Storytelling 🔴 (43:47) Ian's Purpose and Final Words of Wisdom Everything Leading Our Own Way 🪪 ⁠https://www.link.me/leadingourownway⁠  🌐 ⁠https://www.leadingourownway.com ⁠ Proud Sponsors 🤝 ESHU Skincare:  ⁠https://www.eshuskincare.com/⁠ Discount Code: ESHU15LOO Listen to the Full Podcast Episode: 🎧 Spotify: ⁠https://www.bit.ly/43H0Mr6⁠ 📺  🎧 Apple: ⁠https://www.apple.co/3J34tOs⁠

    Eight Brain Tumours, 90% Mobility Back, and a Life Completely Redefined | Ian Westmoreland OAM | E124 - Part 2
  3. Sep 14 ·  Bonus

    Ian Westmoreland OAM Had Over 20 Tumours and Still Chose This Every Day | Tuesday Truth - E124

    This week's Tuesday Truth comes from one of the most powerful conversations to land on Leading Our Own Way. Ian Westmoreland OAM walked away from a 42-year corporate career to serve his community. Then stage 4 melanoma arrived. Over twenty tumours. Eight brain tumours in 2025. And through every single moment of it, one thing never left him. Gratitude. Not the kind you write in a journal when life is good. The kind you choose when everything is falling apart. The kind that becomes your anchor when the world gives you every reason to sink. Ian's truth is simple and it will stop you in your tracks. Adversity is not the end of your story. It is the making of it. Connect with Ian Wesbite: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.kintsugiheroes.com.au/⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian-westmoreland-storytellerentor-menshealth/⁠⁠⁠ Cancer Journey:⁠⁠⁠ https://kintsugihero.my.canva.site/?fbclid=IwY2xjawTDExpleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFlSnlkbUhLZEF1RnhRb1ZzAR7AfCV5v42qJjtSxoUsFchQdec2BerFPCYeN0yIguW_2GxZ-valG_c5gi_7WA_aem_twJL38844T0Fyv24SoGTGQ⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/iwestmoreland1003/⁠⁠⁠ Key Topics - Ian Westmoreland's career and transition to volunteering - His battle with stage 4 melanoma and brain tumours - The concept of Kintsugi and its metaphor for resilience - The importance of gratitude and community support - Building and leading nonprofits like Mentor and Men - The role of storytelling in healing and inspiration - The impact of volunteering on personal growth - Ian's insights on living your best life Takeaways - Resilience is about how we rebuild after adversity. - Gratitude can be a powerful tool in overcoming challenges. - The Japanese art of Kintsugi teaches us that brokenness can create beauty. - Community and shared stories can transform lives. - Volunteering provides purpose and fulfilment beyond personal success. Chapters 🔴 (00:00) Introduction to Ian Westmoreland's Journey 🔴 (01:59) Ian's Corporate Career and Transition to Volunteering 🔴 (04:03) Facing Stage 4 Melanoma and Brain Tumours 🔴 (06:11) The Concept of Kintsugi and Resilience 🔴 (06:39) The Power of Gratitude During Illness Everything Leading Our Own Way 🪪 ⁠https://www.link.me/leadingourownway⁠  🌐 ⁠https://www.leadingourownway.com ⁠ Proud Sponsors 🤝 ESHU Skincare:  ⁠https://www.eshuskincare.com/⁠ Discount Code: ESHU15LOO Listen to the Full Podcast Episode: 🎧 Spotify: ⁠https://www.bit.ly/43H0Mr6⁠ 📺  🎧 Apple: ⁠https://www.apple.co/3J34tOs⁠  🎧 Amazon Music: ⁠https://www.bit.ly/3IIyCFC⁠   📺 YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@LeadingOurOwnWay⁠  📚Buy My Book 📚 ‘How To Lead With Purpose’ by Andrew White & Mike Nichols ~ ⁠https://www.azonlinks.com/B0C9SNQL6C⁠  Newsletters 📰 ⁠https://substack.com/@leadingourownway⁠

    Ian Westmoreland OAM Had Over 20 Tumours and Still Chose This Every Day | Tuesday Truth  - E124
  4. Sep 13

    Ian Westmoreland OAM | Stage 4 Cancer, Kintsugi Heroes, and the Gratitude That Saved His Life | Part 1

    What do you do when a lifetime of success suddenly means nothing? Ian Westmoreland OAM spent 42 years as a top-tier IT project manager for some of Australia's largest corporations. By any measure, he had made it. Then, at fifty-nine and a half, he walked away from all of it to become a full-time volunteer, founding two not-for-profits, Mentoring Men and Kintsugi Heroes, driven by a belief that community, connection, and storytelling are the most powerful tools we have. Then cancer arrived. In 2022, Ian was diagnosed with stage 4 melanoma. A massive sun-related cancer, believed to be linked to decades of competitive tennis as a World Masters Champion. Over twenty tumours. A brutal treatment journey. And a medical system that tested every ounce of resilience he had. What carried him through was not medication. It was gratitude. In Part 1 of this raw and powerful conversation, Ian shares how facing his own mortality reshaped his understanding of purpose, why he created Kintsugi Heroes, and how the ancient Japanese art of repairing broken things with gold became the philosophy that saved his life. This is a story about what it means to turn your greatest adversity into your greatest strength. Connect with Ian Wesbite: ⁠https://www.kintsugiheroes.com.au/⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian-westmoreland-storytellerentor-menshealth/⁠ Cancer Journey:⁠ https://kintsugihero.my.canva.site/?fbclid=IwY2xjawTDExpleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFlSnlkbUhLZEF1RnhRb1ZzAR7AfCV5v42qJjtSxoUsFchQdec2BerFPCYeN0yIguW_2GxZ-valG_c5gi_7WA_aem_twJL38844T0Fyv24SoGTGQ⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/iwestmoreland1003/⁠ Key Topics - Ian's career in Australia's corporate world - His decision to become a full-time volunteer - His battle with stage four melanoma - The role of gratitude during illness - The significance of storytelling and community - The Kintsugi Heroes metaphor and its impact - The importance of mental health and purpose - His initiatives in mentoring men and youth - The role of compassion and empathy in healing - Insights on living a fulfilled life Chapters 🔴 (00:00) Welcome to Ian Westmoreland and his Achievements 🔴 (02:00) Ian's Transition from Corporate to Volunteer Work 🔴 (03:26) Ian Shares His Life Purpose and Goals 🔴 (04:48) The Impact of Supportive Mentors in Ian's Life 🔴 (06:45) Ian Discusses His Mental Health Scale and Positivity 🔴 (08:50) Reflections on Cancer Journey and Resilience 🔴 (12:18) Gratitude During Illness and Medical Journey 🔴 (14:00) The Power of Storytelling and Sharing Hope 🔴 (34:04) Introduction to Kintsugi Heroes and Its Metaphor 🔴 (36:23) The Significance of Broken Pottery and Rebuilding 🔴 (42:58) Living a Life of Purpose and Impact 🔴 (44:42) The Role of Compassion and Empathy in Healing 🔴 (48:33) Closing Remarks for Part Two Everything Leading Our Own Way 🪪 ⁠https://www.link.me/leadingourownway⁠  🌐 ⁠https://www.leadingourownway.com ⁠ Proud Sponsors 🤝 ESHU Skincare:  ⁠https://www.eshuskincare.com/⁠ Discount Code: ESHU15LOO Listen to the Full Podcast Episode: 🎧 Spotify: ⁠https://www.bit.ly/43H0Mr6⁠ 📺  🎧 Apple: ⁠https://www.apple.co/3J34tOs⁠  🎧 Amazon Music: ⁠https://www.bit.ly/3IIyCFC⁠   📺 YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@LeadingOurOwnWay⁠  📚Buy My Book 📚 ‘How To Lead With Purpose’ by Andrew White & Mike Nichols ~ ⁠https://www.azonlinks.com/B0C9SNQL6C⁠  Newsletters 📰 ⁠https://substack.com/@leadingourownway⁠

  5. Sep 8

    Ancestral Echoes with Luke Bayley on Healing, Mediumship, and What's Coming Next - Part 2

    The deepest purpose is rarely born from comfort. It is forged from the hardest chapters of a life fully lived. In Part 2 of this conversation, Luke Bayley goes somewhere few guests have gone on this podcast. He opens up about the childhood that shaped him, the mental health challenges that ran through his family, and the dysfunctional home environment he navigated while quietly carrying abilities the world had no framework to understand. He didn't just survive those years. He mined them for meaning. What emerged from that pain is a man on a genuine mission. Luke is working to revitalise the International Academy of Astrology, fighting to keep real human wisdom at the centre of a field that is increasingly being diluted by shortcuts and artificial intelligence. He believes astrology is not a party trick. It is a tool for understanding the patterns of your life, for making sense of the choices that brought you here, and for connecting to something far greater than yourself. In this part, we explore mediumship, the power of ancestral connection, and what spiritual communication has taught Luke about living with intention. We talk about what it means to step fully into who you are, even when your past tried to convince you otherwise. And we talk about community, about the human need for genuine connection in a world that keeps asking us to settle for less. This is the part where everything comes together. Where the journey makes sense. Where the wounds point to the work. Luke Bayley doesn't just talk about leading your own way. He has lived it in the most extraordinary fashion. If this conversation has stirred something in you, please share it with someone who is ready to hear it. And if you haven't already, leaving a five-star review on your platform of choice takes less than a minute and helps this show reach the people who need it most. Every single review matters more than you know. Thank you for being here. Connect with Luke Youtube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@LukeBayley-astrologer⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠https://astrocollege.com/⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/lukebayleyastrology/⁠⁠ Facebook:⁠⁠ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559400591104&sk=about&locale=en_GB⁠⁠ Key Topics - Luke Bailey’s childhood and family trauma - His development of psychic and spiritual abilities - The history and hidden symbols of astrology and the Last Supper - The impact of AI on spiritual and astrological fields - The importance of authenticity and living true to oneself - How to communicate with spirits and ancestors - The role of mental health and mental trauma in spiritual development - The significance of understanding human nature through astrology - The future of astrology and spiritual sciences in a technological world Chapters 🔴 (00:00) Welcome Back with Luke Bayley 🔴 (01:59) Childhood Trauma and Family Experiences 🔴 (04:04) Spiritual Awakening and Psychic Abilities 🔴 (05:58) The History of Astrology and Its Hidden Symbols 🔴 (08:10) Spirit Communication and Connecting With Ancestors 🔴 (09:56) The Impact of AI on Astrology and Spiritual Sciences 🔴 (12:08) Living Authentically and Overcoming Societal Judgment 🔴 (18:03) The Role of Astrology in Understanding Human Nature 🔴 (20:07) The Future of Astrology and Spiritual Research 🔴 (21:49) How to Use Astrology for Practical Life Insights 🔴 (23:48) The Importance of Authenticity and Contribution 🔴 (26:04) Connecting With Spirit Guides and Ancestors 🔴 (32:06) The Role of Intuition and Mental Clarity in Spiritual Work 🔴 (34:00) How Astrology Can Help in Everyday Decision Making 🔴 (35:56) The Importance of Understanding Human Nature Through Astrology 🔴 (41:58) The Significance of Personal Stories and Lessons 🔴 (49:50) Final Thoughts on Leading Your Own Way and Spiritual Growth Everything Leading Our Own Way 🪪 ⁠https://www.link.me/leadingourownway⁠  🌐 ⁠https://www.leadingourownway.com ⁠ Proud Sponsors 🤝 ESHU Skincare:  ⁠https://www.eshuskincare.com/⁠

    Ancestral Echoes with Luke Bayley on Healing, Mediumship, and What's Coming Next - Part 2
  6. Sep 7 ·  Bonus

    The Signs Were Always There with Luke Bayley | Tuesday Truths

    What if the life you were always meant to live has been waiting for you to stop fighting it? This week's Tuesday Truths brings you the most powerful moments from my two-part conversation with astrologer, intuitive, and genuine trailblazer Luke Bayley. If you haven't had time to sit with the full episodes, this is your starting point. And if you have already listened, consider this your reminder of what hit hardest. Luke's story is not one you forget easily. From a childhood where he sensed and saw things the world around him couldn't explain, through a complicated upbringing shaped by family pain and mental health challenges, to becoming a professional astrologer on a mission to bring real human wisdom back to an ancient science, Luke has done the work. Not the polished, easy version of the work. The raw, honest, sometimes lonely kind that quietly transforms everything. In these bite-size highlights, we touch on fate versus free will, the destiny points that redirect our lives whether we are ready or not, the role of intuition in everyday decisions, spirit communication, ancestral connection, and what it truly means to live as your most authentic self without apology. Luke was the first guest to ever return to Leading Our Own Way. He was part of my 100th episode. And he was one of the only people who saw me at my absolute lowest point. This conversation carries real weight, and I hope you feel that in every clip. Take fifteen minutes today. Listen. And ask yourself honestly what signs you might have been ignoring. If today's Tuesday Truths sparked something in you, go back and listen to the full two-part series with Luke. The link is in the show notes. And if you are enjoying Leading Our Own Way, a five-star review on your platform takes less than a minute and helps this show reach the people who need it most. Every single one makes a difference. Thank you for showing up every week. Keep leading your own way. Connect with Luke Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@LukeBayley-astrologer⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠https://astrocollege.com/⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/lukebayleyastrology/⁠⁠⁠ Facebook:⁠⁠⁠ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559400591104&sk=about&locale=en_GB⁠⁠⁠ Key Topics - Luke Bayley's childhood and early intuition - The journey to becoming a professional astrologer - The role of signs and spiritual guidance in life - Overcoming darkness and family challenges - Revitalising the field of astrology and human connection - The significance of medals and legacy in personal history - The importance of listening to signs and inner voices Takeaways - The universe communicates with us through signs if we slow down and listen. - Embracing your unique abilities can lead to a meaningful life. - Personal challenges often lead to spiritual growth and self-discovery. - Authenticity involves leaning into what makes you different. - Listening to the universe's signs can change your life's trajectory. Chapters 🔴(00:00) Introduction and Luke Bailey's background 🔴(01:59) Luke's childhood and early intuition 🔴(03:59) Journey into astrology and self-discovery 🔴(05:25) Overcoming darkness and family challenges Everything Leading Our Own Way 🪪 ⁠https://www.link.me/leadingourownway⁠  🌐 ⁠https://www.leadingourownway.com ⁠ Proud Sponsors 🤝 ESHU Skincare:  ⁠https://www.eshuskincare.com/⁠ Discount Code: ESHU15LOO Listen to the Full Podcast Episode: 🎧 Spotify: ⁠https://www.bit.ly/43H0Mr6⁠ 📺  🎧 Apple: ⁠https://www.apple.co/3J34tOs⁠  🎧 Amazon Music: ⁠https://www.bit.ly/3IIyCFC⁠   📺 YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@LeadingOurOwnWay⁠  📚Buy My Book 📚 ‘How To Lead With Purpose’ by Andrew White & Mike Nichols ~ ⁠https://www.azonlinks.com/B0C9SNQL6C⁠  Newsletters 📰 ⁠https://substack.com/@leadingourownway⁠ #AstrologyTok #SpiritualTok #WakeUp #LiveAuthentically  #TrustYourIntuition #FollowYourPath #LifeLessons  #Mindfulness #LeadingOurOwnWay #LOOWPodcast #AndrewWhite

    The Signs Were Always There with Luke Bayley | Tuesday Truths
  7. Sep 6

    When the Universe Speaks, Are You Listening? | Luke Bayley - Part 1

    Some people spend their whole lives searching for their purpose. Luke Bayley was born already carrying his. From childhood, Luke sensed things he couldn't explain. Connections others couldn't see. Moments that felt like memories of something that hadn't happened yet. Rather than suppress it, he spent decades learning to understand it, and what emerged from that journey is nothing short of extraordinary. Luke Bayley is a professional astrologer, an intuitive, and the first guest in Leading Our Own Way history to return for a second conversation. He was part of the milestone 100th episode, but more than that, he is someone who walked beside me during one of the darkest chapters of my life. He saw me when I was at my lowest point. That kind of presence changes you. In Part 1 of this conversation, we explore the moments that shaped Luke's path. His early psychic experiences, the complicated upbringing he navigated, the tension between what the world expected of him and what he knew himself to be, and the quiet, persistent voice he kept choosing to follow. We talk about fate, free will, intuition, and what it really looks like to trust the signs the universe sends you even when the timing makes no sense. This is a conversation about courage. The courage to be different. The courage to keep going when everything feels uncertain. And the courage to become exactly who you were always meant to be. If you have ever felt like you were meant for something more, this episode is for you. If this conversation moves you, please share it with someone who needs to hear it today. And if you have been enjoying Leading Our Own Way, leaving a five-star review on your platform of choice takes less than a minute and helps more people find these stories. It genuinely means the world. Thank you for being part of this community. Connect with Luke Youtube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@LukeBayley-astrologer⁠ Website: ⁠https://astrocollege.com/⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/lukebayleyastrology/⁠ Facebook:⁠ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559400591104&sk=about&locale=en_GB⁠ Key Topics - Luke Bailey's journey from childhood psychic experiences to professional astrology - The concept of fate versus free will in shaping life outcomes - How signs and intuition guide decision-making and life paths - The role of astrology and planetary cycles in understanding destiny - Personal stories of synchronicity and life's signs Takeaways - Listening to signs can guide your life decisions. - Fate and free will interact to shape your destiny. - Astrology offers insights into life's major turning points. - Personal experiences of synchronicity reinforce the idea of being guided. Chapters 🔴 (00:00) Introduction and Luke's Background in Spirituality 🔴 (01:26) Luke's Journey From Childhood Psychic Experiences to Astrology 🔴 (03:55) The Concept of Destiny Points and Life's Turning Points 🔴 (08:34) Fate Versus Free Will in Life Decisions 🔴 (12:30) Listening to Signs and Intuitive Guidance 🔴 (15:00) Deja Vu Moments and Predestined Experiences 🔴 (20:07) Astrology's Role in Understanding Life's Patterns 🔴 (33:45) Luke's Current Work and Purpose in Astrology Everything Leading Our Own Way 🪪 ⁠https://www.link.me/leadingourownway⁠  🌐 ⁠https://www.leadingourownway.com ⁠ Proud Sponsors 🤝 ESHU Skincare:  ⁠https://www.eshuskincare.com/⁠ Discount Code: ESHU15LOO Listen to the Full Podcast Episode: 🎧 Spotify: ⁠https://www.bit.ly/43H0Mr6⁠ 📺  🎧 Apple: ⁠https://www.apple.co/3J34tOs⁠  🎧 Amazon Music: ⁠https://www.bit.ly/3IIyCFC⁠   📺 YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@LeadingOurOwnWay⁠  📚Buy My Book 📚 ‘How To Lead With Purpose’ by Andrew White & Mike Nichols ~ ⁠https://www.azonlinks.com/B0C9SNQL6C⁠  Newsletters 📰 ⁠https://substack.com/@leadingourownway⁠ #LOOW #LeadingOurOwnWay #Podcast #LukeBayley #Astrology #Planet #Signs

    When the Universe Speaks, Are You Listening? | Luke Bayley - Part 1
  8. Sep 1

    The Story That Survived - A Childhood Taken with Jay Whitney | Tuesday Truths

    If Part 1 broke your heart, Part 2 will begin to put it back together. Jay Whitney returns and this time, he goes even deeper. Having laid bare the trauma, the manipulation, and the identity that was stolen from him, Jay now turns to the hardest question of all. What do you do with everything that was done to you? In this episode, Jay shares how he found his way through the darkness, not by pretending it wasn't there, but by walking straight into it. He opens up about the long and painful road to understanding his own self-worth, the moment vulnerability stopped feeling like weakness and started feeling like freedom, and the purpose that quietly emerged from the rubble of his past. This is a conversation about what it truly means to heal. Not the tidy, polished version of healing you see on social media, but the messy, brave, unglamorous kind that happens when you finally decide your story deserves to be told. Jay's mission now is bigger than himself. He wants no one to carry what he carried alone. And in sharing his journey, he is already changing lives. This episode will stay with you. It is the kind of conversation that reminds you why vulnerability matters, why your story matters, and why the people who have been through the most often have the most powerful things to say. If anything in this episode brings something up for you, please reach out. Support links are in the show notes. You do not have to face this alone. If Jay's story moved you, the greatest gift you can give is to share this episode with someone who needs to hear it, and please take a moment to leave a five star review on this platform. Every review helps this show reach more people who need these conversations. It takes less than a minute and it means the world. Thank you for being here. Thank you for listening. And thank you for being part of this community. Connect with Jay Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/achildhoodtaken/⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/p/A-Childhood-Taken-61586702083279/⁠⁠ HelpBnk:⁠⁠ https://helpbnk.com/@jaywhitney⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠https://www.achildhoodtaken.com/⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@achildhoodtaken⁠⁠ Email: ⁠⁠achildhoodtaken@gmail.com⁠ Key Topics - Childhood trauma and manipulation by family members - The impact of early life experiences on mental health - The importance of setting boundaries and saying no - The role of therapy and professional help in healing - Building resilience through adversity and purpose - The significance of vulnerability and honesty in recovery - Jay Whitney's journey from South Africa to England and its challenges - The power of helping others and creating a legacy Chapters 🔴 (00:00) Introduction to Jay Whitney's story and main themes 🔴 (01:58) Family background and childhood trauma in South Africa 🔴 (03:57) The impact of manipulation and family secrets 🔴 (06:52) Experiences with manipulation and abuse from family members 🔴 (09:47) The horror of the USB recording and confronting the past 🔴 (15:00) Leaving South Africa and returning to England 🔴 (19:53) Early struggles with education and social integration 🔴 (25:01) Lessons learned from family and the importance of boundaries 🔴 (29:53) The journey of self-acceptance and saying no 🔴 (35:04) The turning point: finding strength and purpose 🔴 (39:57) Healing, therapy, and building resilience 🔴 (44:49) The importance of vulnerability and sharing your story 🔴 (49:54) Helping others and creating a legacy 🔴 (55:07) Jay Whitney’s purpose and future plans 🔴 (01:00:00) Final reflections and message of hope 🔴 Thank You Jay Whitney Everything Leading Our Own Way 🪪 ⁠https://www.link.me/leadingourownway⁠  🌐 ⁠https://www.leadingourownway.com ⁠ Proud Sponsors 🤝 ESHU Skincare:  ⁠https://www.eshuskincare.com/⁠ Discount Code: ESHU15LOO Listen to the Full Podcast Episode: 🎧 Spotify: ⁠https://www.bit.ly/43H0Mr6⁠ 📺  🎧 Apple: ⁠https://www.apple.co/3J34tOs⁠  📺 YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@LeadingOurOwnWay⁠

    The Story That Survived - A Childhood Taken with Jay Whitney | Tuesday Truths

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