Alive and Loving It

Karen Mellers & Dr Rosy Daniel

Alive and Loving It – Find more Life in Your Life! Are you ready to step into the fullest, most vibrant version of yourself? Alive and Loving It is a podcast for those who are ready to awaken and live your unlived life, rediscover your joy, and do what you love most - because when we’re excited, fulfilled, and living true to ourselves, we’re also at our healthiest. True transformation starts with permission to express our true nature; to develop self-love, deep supportive connections with others, and compassion for all life. Loving compassion is the most powerful force for healing, growth, and renewal. This podcast is for those who are ready to align mind, body, and spirit to create a life of passion, purpose, and profound well-being and to help heal our beautiful planet. Join Dr. Rosy Daniel, an Integrative Medicine Doctor with over 40 years of experience helping people heal from life-threatening illnesses, and Karen Mellers, a Wellness Coach, Nutritional Therapist, Women's circle leader and Retreat Host, as they guide you through personal life and health transformations with warmth, humour, and deep expertise, exploring the mindset shifts, holistic strategies and wellness modalities that empower you to step fully into your potential. Expect inspiring guest stories of reinvention, resilience, and defying the odds, alongside inspiration from leading experts sharing insights into holistic healing, emotional well-being, and mindset shifts that can unlock your true vitality. Whether you’re navigating a life transition, seeking deeper connection, seeking personal healing, or ready to live on purpose, Alive and Loving It will support you every step of the way. ✨ This is your time. Your life. Your chance to fully live. 🔹 Find more life in your life – embracing your joy, passion, and purpose.🔹 Learn how receive and give more love – to yourself, to others and to our beautiful planet 🔹 Be inspired by powerful stories of courage, transformation, and new beginnings.🔹 Explore the link between happiness, fulfilment, and physical health. Join our Alive and Loving it Community find the loving support that you need to change, grow and heal This is more than a podcast, it’s a movement. A space to reignite your energy, find kindred spirits, align with your purpose, and step into a future of love, vitality, and limitless possibility. 🌟 Your kindred spirits are here! Visit www.aliveandlovingit.org for more resources, and follow us on Instagram @aliveandlovingitcommunity to join our community!

  1. 4d ago

    S5 Episode 54 – Qigong, the Qi Field and our Innate Healing Potential with Jeremy Colledge

    What if there is a simple, ancient practice that can help us reconnect with a healing field that is much greater than ourselves? In this deeply inspiring episode of Alive and Loving It, Rosy Daniel and Karen Mellers welcome Jeremy Colledge, a lifelong student and teacher of Qigong, to explore the extraordinary world of Qi, energy, consciousness and self-healing. Jeremy has studied Qigong for more than 35 years and taught it for around 25 years. His passion has now culminated in a new documentary, Hidden in Plain Sight, created to introduce more people in the West to a practice that is deeply embedded in Chinese culture but remains surprisingly little known here. From the City of London to Qigong Jeremy shares the personal journey that brought him to Qigong. Whilst living what he describes as a highly toxic lifestyle as a City foreign exchange broker in London, the death of his father brought him to a profound turning point. After exploring yoga and Tai Chi, Jeremy discovered Qigong, and immediately felt that it offered a practical, accessible way of working with the body, breath, mind and energy that could get him and his life back into balance and be incorporated into everyday life.Unlike the complex forms of Tai Chi, Jeremy describes Qigong as something you can practise almost anywhere, even in an airport! What is Qigong? We explore the ancient roots of Qigong and its relationship with Traditional Chinese Medicine, Taoism, movement, meditation and wellbeing. Jeremy explains his understanding of the Qi field: the idea that we are continually surrounded by an energetic field which is limitless and abundant, and that Qigong can help us reconnect this field to restore ourselves, and reconnect us with nature and the wider universe. The conversation takes us into fascinating territory, including consciousness, quantum science, the work of Dr Pang Ming, the relationship between Eastern wisdom and Western scientific ideas, and the possibility of accessing a much greater sense of abundance rather than scarcity. Can energy become stagnant? For anyone interested in the mind-body connection, this is a particularly fascinating part of the conversation. Jeremy explains how Qigong works with physical movement and relaxation, while also exploring the Chinese understanding of how emotional and psychological patterns can affect the flow of energy through the body. We discuss how modern life, sitting for long periods, driving, working at computers and constantly looking down at our phones can leave the body tense and restricted. The healing power of the Qi field Qigong offers a gentle way of moving, releasing and reconnecting with the body experienced by Rosy’s clients on retreat with Jeremy and currently through Jeremy’s weekly classes and online resources. Jeremy also describes his experiences of people who were too exhausted to practise physically but who simply rested within the group and absorbed the atmosphere of the healing Qi field generated by the class. The Eight Phrases: a beautiful Qigong meditation One of the most special moments in this episode is when Jeremy introduces us to Dr Pang Ming's Eight Phrases which he sings to us in Chinese and then interprets.  Through voice, sound, imagination and stillness, he guides listeners towards an experience of expanding beyond the boundaries of the physical body, connecting with nature and the universe, releasing what is no longer needed and returning to the body with a renewed sense of harmony. It is a beautiful reminder that sometimes we need to move beyond analysing everything with the mind and simply come back into the body and experience. Qigong, longevity and living fully The conversation ends by looking towards the future: not simply extending lifespan, but extending healthspan – helping people remain active, connected and engaged with life for as long as possible. For Jeremy, true longevity is not about spending decades surviving in ill health. It is about looking after the body, cultivating vitality and continuing to live life fully. Jeremy's new documentary, Hidden in Plain Sight, explores these ideas and aims to bring Qigong to a much wider audience. In this episode we explore: What Qigong is and where it comes fromQigong versus Tai ChiThe Qi field and our connection with the universal energy field Dr Pang Ming and Zhineng QigongQi, consciousness and quantum scienceEnergy, stagnation and the mind-body connectionQigong for relaxation, movement and wellbeingThe importance of bringing awareness back into the bodyGroup practice, coherence and co-regulationThe Eight Phrases meditationQigong, longevity and healthspanJeremy's new documentary, Hidden in Plain SightA beautiful, thought-provoking conversation about energy, consciousness, healing, connection and the possibility of living a more vital and fully embodied life. Find out more about Jeremy Colledge’s Classes Jeremy offers online Qigong classes, including a free weekly Wednesday self-healing class, as well as courses and retreats. Website www.quantumqigong.co.uk  Documentary: Hidden in Plain Sight You Tube - www.youtube.com/watch?v=7LUb6S2L4JI Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Jeremy Colledge and Qigong02:01 The relationship between Chinese medicine and quantum science11:04 Jeremy's journey into discovering Qigong21:11 The concept of Qi fields and their healing potential34:07 Practical Qigong exercises and their benefits43:55 The power of intention and openness in energy work50:10 Expanding into the universe and connecting with the Qi field53:55 Jeremy's documentary and resources for learning QigongJoin our Alive and Loving it Community find the loving support that you need to change, grow and heal This is more than a podcast, it’s a movement. A space to reignite your energy, find kindred spirits, align with your purpose, and step into a future of love, vitality, and limitless possibility. 🌟 Your kindred spirits are here! Visit www.aliveandlovingit.org for more resources, and follow us on Instagram @aliveandlovingitcommunity Please will you become an Alive Guardian to support and grow our Podcast?  It would mean the world to us if you could become an Alive Guardian to support us in our mission to bring empowering holistic healthcare messages to people far and wide. Click here to join Patreon as a Member (aliveandlovingitguardians.org) and choose a monthly donation level that is right for you. Guardian Patreon members will receive wonderful extra content as a big thank you from Rosy, Karen and the Go Deeper Team for helping to make our dedicated work sustainable.

    S5 Episode 54 – Qigong, the Qi Field and our Innate Healing Potential with Jeremy Colledge
  2. Oct 19

    S5 Episode 53 – From Separation to Oneness: Consciousness, Quantum Physics, AI and the Living Universe with Dr Jude Currivan

    What if our understanding of ourselves, our planet and the universe is undergoing a profound shift - from separation to wholeness, from competition to cooperation, and from fear to love? In this fascinating episode of Alive and Loving It, Rosie and Karen are joined by Dr Jude Currivan, cosmologist, quantum physicist, author, futurist and member of the Club of Rome, for a far-reaching conversation about consciousness, spirituality, science, artificial intelligence and what it means to be human. Jude shares how her own extraordinary journey began in childhood, with experiences of precognitive dreams, out-of-body experiences and a deep intuitive knowing. Rather than seeing these experiences as something unusual or exclusive, she believes that our capacity for non-local awareness and deeper knowing is part of our natural human heritage. From a universe of separation to a living, loving universe One of the central themes of this conversation is the possibility that our prevailing worldview which is based on separation, materialism and a mechanistic universe is giving way to a new understanding of reality. Jude describes emerging scientific thinking as pointing towards a unitive science of a living, loving universe: a universe that is interconnected, relational, sentient and evolving. Rosy has explored the interdependent relationship of life energy, consciousness and healing love through her own 40 years of integrative healthcare experience. Together they consider how as awareness, love and connection increases our relationship to living and dying is transformed.  Jude offers a beautiful distinction: unity is not uniformity. We are radically diverse and individually unique, yet simultaneously unified as part of a greater wholeness. And for those who were ill or suffering Jude’s message is beautifully simple: we cannot endlessly breathe out in service to others without also breathing in and caring for ourselves. Artificial intelligence and the future of humanity Jude also offers a fascinating perspective on artificial intelligence. She explains that whilst AI is exceptionally powerful at recognising patterns, the information on which today's AI systems are trained comes from a worldview based on separation. This can influence the kinds of choices and solutions AI generates. However, she tells us of colleagues who are introducing into AI frameworks such as the Elohim Game based on win-win-win thinking that benefit the individual, the collective and the planet. The conversation raises an urgent question: what kind of intelligence are we creating, and what worldview are we giving it? What is the Akashic Record, Indra's Net and the nature of time? We then explore the ancient concept of the Akashic Record, alongside the beautiful Vedic image of Indra's Net, in which every jewel reflects every other jewel and everything is interconnected. Jude connects these ancient wisdom traditions with contemporary scientific ideas about a holographic universe, memory, information and consciousness. We also explore precognition, the experience of being beyond linear time and whether the future is already written or whether it is continually being created in the present moment. The Club of Rome and a new vision for humanity As a member of the Club of Rome, Jude is involved in exploring whole-system approaches to transformational change. She explains how the Club of Rome's work challenges us to look beyond isolated problems and recognise the interconnectedness of economics, healthcare, environment, governance, peace and human wellbeing. Her message is particularly powerful: rather than simply pursuing endless economic growth, we might seek healthy abundance which gives us a better quality of life, deeper relationships, creativity, joy and regeneration rather than simply accumulating more and more. “What is mine to do?” Perhaps the most practical question to emerge from this extraordinary conversation is one that Jude asks herself every day: “What is mine to do, and how can I best serve?” Rather than believing that we have to fix the whole world, Jude invites each of us to discover our own contribution. Leadership, she suggests, does not belong only to politicians, scientists or global organisations. It can emerge through every individual act of kindness, care, creativity and courage. She encourages us to act local, feel global and think cosmic — remembering that we are unique individuals, members of a human family and an inseparable part of a living planetary home. And perhaps, ultimately, her invitation to us all is ‘to take love seriously’. In this episode we explore: Consciousness, intuition and non-local awarenessPrecognitive dreams and different ways of knowingQuantum physics and consciousnessThe relationship between love, vitality and consciousnessThe shift from a worldview of separation to wholenessAI, consciousness and the future of humanityWin-win-win thinking and the Elohim GameThe Akashic Record and Indra's NetThe holographic model of the universePrecognition and the nature of timeThe Club of Rome and whole-system thinkingRegenerative approaches to human developmentHealthy abundance rather than endless growthFinding your own purpose and contributionVision, reverse visioning and creating the futureWhy leadership is the role of every one of usLove as our connection to a living and loving universeThis is a deeply thought-provoking conversation for anyone interested in consciousness, spirituality, quantum physics, holistic health, personal transformation, artificial intelligence, the future of humanity and our relationship with the living world. Come and explore with us what might happen when we stop seeing ourselves as separate and begin to remember that we are part of something infinitely larger, interconnected and alive. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Jude Currivan's Journey and Insights07:16 The Wake-Up Call: Childhood Experiences of Consciousness17:59 The Universe as a Unitive and Loving Whole35:30 The Akashic Record and the Boundary of the Universe54:10 The Power of Worldview Shift and Collective Love To find out more about Jude and her work go to website www.judecurrivan.com Join our Alive and Loving it Community find the loving support that you need to change, grow and heal This is more than a podcast, it’s a movement. A space to reignite your energy, find kindred spirits, align with your purpose, and step into a future of love, vitality, and limitless possibility. 🌟 Your kindred spirits are here! Visit www.aliveandlovingit.org for more resources, and follow us on Instagram @aliveandlovingitcommunity Please will you become an Alive Guardian to support and grow our Podcast?  It would mean the world to us if you could become an Alive Guardian to support us in our mission to bring empowering holistic healthcare messages to people far and wide. Click here to join Patreon as a Member (aliveandlovingitguardians.org) and choose a monthly donation level that is right for you. Guardian Patreon members will receive wonderful extra content as a big thank you from Rosy, Karen and the Go Deeper Team for helping to make our dedicated work sustainable.

    S5 Episode 53 – From Separation to Oneness: Consciousness, Quantum Physics, AI and the Living Universe with Dr Jude Currivan
  3. Oct 12

    S5 Episode 52 – Natural Hair Care, Healthy Scalp and Beauty from Nature with Pioneer Organic Hairdresser Tabitha James Kraan

    What if having beautiful, healthy hair was less about constantly fixing, washing and styling it and more about understanding what your hair and scalp actually need? In Episode 52 of Alive and Loving It, we are delighted to welcome Tabitha James Kraan, pioneering organic hairdresser, entrepreneur and creator of her award-winning range of natural and organic haircare products. Tabitha has spent decades challenging conventional approaches to hairdressing and encouraging us to look at hair as part of our toxin free whole-body wellbeing. Her journey into organic haircare began in 1999, when becoming pregnant prompted her to question what toxins she was putting onto her own body and, importantly, what she was exposing her salon clients to. This led her to completely rethink her approach to hairdressing and ultimately to create her own organic haircare products. In this fascinating conversation, Tabitha shares her passion for natural beauty, organic hair products, scalp health and sustainable hairdressing, and explains why she believes we need to rethink the way we wash and care for our hair. We explore the importance of the scalp as living skin with a huge blood supply to our hair follicles which absorb all the products we put onto it. We talk about the role of the scalp's natural oils and why stripping away too much of that protective oil will leave hair and scalp struggling to find their natural equilibrium. Tabitha explains her philosophy of oil balancing, correct cleansing and moisture layering – three principles at the heart of her approach to healthy hair. We also talk about the ingredients we put onto our hair and scalp, the difference between natural, organic and conventional haircare and the plasticised toxic hair products, and why sustainability matters – not simply for our own bodies, but for the planet too. For anyone experiencing dry hair, oily hair, an irritated or itchy scalp, thinning hair, ageing hair or simply wanting to move towards a more natural beauty routine, this episode offers plenty to think about. So, if you love natural health, organic beauty, sustainable living, healthy ageing and simple ways to care for yourself more consciously, this is an episode not to miss. In this episode we explore: Natural and organic haircareAbsorption of hair products and dyes through the scalpWhy scalp health mattersThe importance of the scalp's natural oilsHow over hair washing affects the scalp and hairOil balancing, gentle cleansing and moisture layeringChoosing cleaner, more sustainable hair productsNatural approaches to dry, oily and ageing hairHaircare and wellbeingSustainable and ethical beautyWhy beauty can be both luxurious and environmentally consciousTabitha's journey from traditional hairdresser to pioneering organic hairdresserHow reconnecting with nature can influence the way we care for ourselvesFind out more about Tabitha James Kraan and her organic haircare philosophy:  www.tabitha-jameskraan.com To buy Tabitha’s products AND support the Podcast go to www.aliveandlovingit.org/marketplace   Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the episode and guest Tabitha James-Kraan01:02 The significance of natural hair archetypes and beauty standards02:07 The environmental impact of frequent hair washing and product use03:23 The importance of reducing shampoo frequency for health and planet08:55 The story of how a midwife changed Tabitha’s perspective on hair colouring09:09 The dangers of hair dyes and chemicals absorbed through the scalp12:03 Common toxic ingredients in hair care products to avoid13:02 The impact of synthetic dyes and plastics in hair products15:57 The issue with nanoparticles and microplastics in water systems17:40 The link between chemicals in hair products and cancer risk18:48 Holistic hairdressing and minimal contact colouring techniques22:59 The effects of harsh detergents and surfactants in shampoos24:22 The cycle of over-washing and natural oil production26:39 Benefits of reducing hair washing frequency for health and environment31:00 Embracing grey and natural hair as a form of self-expression34:21 Customising hair colour to enhance natural grey patterns40:17 The role of oils and conditioners in maintaining healthy hair43:17 The importance of choosing natural dyes and gentle treatments45:01 Final thoughts on holistic hair care and environmental responsibilityJoin our Alive and Loving it Community find the loving support that you need to change, grow and heal This is more than a podcast, it’s a movement. A space to reignite your energy, find kindred spirits, align with your purpose, and step into a future of love, vitality, and limitless possibility. 🌟 Your kindred spirits are here! Visit www.aliveandlovingit.org for more resources, and follow us on Instagram @aliveandlovingitcommunity Please will you become an Alive Guardian to support and grow our Podcast?  It would mean the world to us if you could become an Alive Guardian to support us in our mission to bring empowering holistic healthcare messages to people far and wide. Click here to join Patreon as a Member (aliveandlovingitguardians.org) and choose a monthly donation level that is right for you. Guardian Patreon members will receive wonderful extra content as a big thank you from Rosy, Karen and the Go Deeper Team for helping to make our dedicated work sustainable.

    S5 Episode 52 – Natural Hair Care, Healthy Scalp and Beauty from Nature with Pioneer Organic Hairdresser Tabitha James Kraan
  4. Oct 5

    S5 Episode 51 – Physiological Birth; Empowering Women and Midwives With Pioneer Sheena Byrom of All4Maternity

    What happens when we lose trust in the extraordinary wisdom of the female body? In this deeply inspiring episode of Alive and Loving It, Rosy Daniel and Karen Mellers are joined by pioneering midwife, educator and advocate Sheena Byrom, founder of All4Maternity, for a powerful conversation about trusting our bodies during pregnancy and birth, women’s choices, empowering midwifery and the importance of staying connected to our innate physiology. Sheena has been a midwife since 1978, giving her more than four decades of experience witnessing the changing landscape of maternity care. She shares the extraordinary story of the moment she first caught a baby during her midwifery training - an experience that left her in tears and opened her eyes to the profound beauty and power of birth. The conversation explores the increasing medicalisation of childbirth, including rising rates of caesarean sections and induction of labour, and the culture of risk and fear surrounding modern maternity care. Sheena emphasises that birth can never be completely risk-free, but that maternity services need to recognise when intervention is genuinely necessary while also understanding the potential for medical harm when intervention becomes routine. Importantly, Sheena stresses that this is not about saying one type of birth is good and another is bad. A caesarean birth can be necessary, empowering and life-saving, and every woman deserves to have her choices respected without judgement. The essential principle is to balance giving women and midwives unbiased, understandable information with building trust in ourselves and our bodies as women as we prepare for one of the most powerful and beautiful moments of our lives.  We explore the importance of knowing your body, understanding anatomy, staying mobile during pregnancy and labour, preparing emotionally, and developing trust in your own innate physical intelligence. Sheena shares why continuity of midwifery care and supportive relationships can make such a difference and why doulas and trusted birth companions can provide the vital connection and reassurance to let our bodies relax into their natural function. There is also practical wisdom for pregnancy and birth, including skin-to-skin contact, optimal cord clamping, avoiding unnecessary separation of mother and baby, early breastfeeding and supporting the physiological processes surrounding birth. Sheena and Rosy share the power of visualisation during labour including Sheena’s beautiful image of crossing a river with each contraction. Through All4Maternity, Sheena is helping to educate and support the maternity community through evidence-based, peer-reviewed journals, online learning, imagery and inclusive resources designed for midwives, student midwives, doulas, childbirth educators and others involved in maternity care. This is a heartfelt conversation about trust, connection, informed choice, physiological birth, women's empowerment and the extraordinary wisdom of the body. In this episode we explore: Sheena’s journey into midwiferyThe magic and emotional power of witnessing birthThe changing landscape of maternity careCaesarean birth and induction of labourRisk, fear and the medicalisation of birthThe importance of informed decision-makingWhy women need unbiased, accessible informationKnowing your anatomy and understanding your bodyBirth plans and navigating modern maternity servicesContinuity of midwifery careThe role of doulas and supportive birth companionsStaying close to physiology wherever and however a baby is bornSkin-to-skin contact and keeping mother and baby togetherOptimal cord clampingEarly breastfeeding and family connectionBirth trauma and the influence of social mediaVisualisation and preparing emotionally for labourSupporting and valuing midwivesEmpowering women to trust themselves and their bodiesFind out more about Sheena and All4Maternity through their website www.all4maternity.com  Read the Journals – Practising Midwife and Student Midwife. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Sheena Byrom and the series01:00 Sheena's journey into midwifery and early experiences02:43 Building confidence in social media presence16:08 Rise in caesarean and induction rates and concerns20:58 Medicalization of childbirth and risks involved34:55 The importance of respectful, physiological birth44:43 Supporting bonding and early family connection50:12 Trusting intuition and visualizing a positive birth experience52:02 Closing thoughts and gratitude for Sheena's insights Join our Alive and Loving it Community find the loving support that you need to change, grow and heal This is more than a podcast, it’s a movement. A space to reignite your energy, find kindred spirits, align with your purpose, and step into a future of love, vitality, and limitless possibility. 🌟 Your kindred spirits are here! Visit www.aliveandlovingit.org for more resources, and follow us on Instagram @aliveandlovingitcommunity Please will you become an Alive Guardian to support and grow our Podcast?  It would mean the world to us if you could become an Alive Guardian to support us in our mission to bring empowering holistic healthcare messages to people far and wide. Click here to join Patreon as a Member (aliveandlovingitguardians.org) and choose a monthly donation level that is right for you. Guardian Patreon members will receive wonderful extra content as a big thank you from Rosy, Karen and the Go Deeper Team for helping to make our dedicated work sustainable.

    S5 Episode 51 – Physiological Birth; Empowering Women and Midwives With Pioneer Sheena Byrom of All4Maternity
  5. Sep 28

    S5 Episode 50 – Fermentation, Gut Health and the Power of Real Food with Janice Clyne

    In this episode of Alive and Loving It, Rosy and Karen meet the fascinating Janice Clyne of Nourished by Nature — scientist, fermentation expert, forager, educator and passionate advocate for real food. Janice shares her journey from a career in food science and whisky research to discovering the ancient art of fermentation and building ‘Nourished by Nature’, where she now inspires people to reconnect with food, nature and their own wellbeing. In this episode we explore: Why fermented foods can be so valuable for gut health and how they may support the diversity of our gut microbiome.How to make your own sauerkraut and vegetable ferments at home — and why you don't need complicated equipment or starter cultures.The fascinating relationship between the gut, brain, cravings and mood.Why eating real, minimally processed food and a diversity of plants matters.The joys and benefits of seasonal eating and foraging.How to introduce fermented foods gradually and listen to your own body's response.The difference between fermentation and pickling.The core philosophy of taking responsibility for our own health and making small, sustainable changes.Janice's message is refreshingly simple: eat real food, choose the best quality you can, eat seasonally, enjoy plenty of plants and experiment to discover what fermented foods work well for you. With her scientific curiosity, infectious enthusiasm and wonderfully independent spirit, Janice is a true force of nature. This is a conversation full of practical ideas, inspiration and joy and may well be the key for restoring healthy digestion and mental wellbeing.  Find out more about Janice and Nourished by Nature at www.nourishedbynature.uk. There you can get Janice’s ebook full of recipes ‘Janice’s Guide to the Galaxy’.  You can also become a Member of her Wellness Hub to join her lively community of happy fermenters!  Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Janice's background in science02:37 The broken system of health and the power of traditional foods04:10 Unlearning misinformation and returning to basics07:04 Janice's journey from microbiology to fermentation13:21 The benefits of fermented foods for gut health20:17 A day in the life of Janice's kitchen and fermentation process26:41 Cravings, gut health, and the microbiome connection36:08 Supporting gut diversity and the impact of fermented foods43:37 Listening to your body and intuition in health choices45:01 Practical tips for starting with fermented foods55:20 Janice's community, wellness hub, and future plans Janice’s links: Instagram – @nourishedbynature TikTok – @nourishedbynature Website – www.nourishedbynature.uk Join our Alive and Loving it Community find the loving support that you need to change, grow and heal This is more than a podcast, it’s a movement. A space to reignite your energy, find kindred spirits, align with your purpose, and step into a future of love, vitality, and limitless possibility. 🌟 Your kindred spirits are here! Visit www.aliveandlovingit.org for more resources, and follow us on Instagram @aliveandlovingitcommunity Please will you become an Alive Guardian to support and grow our Podcast?  It would mean the world to us if you could become an Alive Guardian to support us in our mission to bring empowering holistic healthcare messages to people far and wide. Click here to join Patreon as a Member (aliveandlovingitguardians.org) and choose a monthly donation level that is right for you. Guardian Patreon members will receive wonderful extra content as a big thank you from Rosy, Karen and the Go Deeper Team for helping to make our dedicated work sustainable.

    S5 Episode 50 – Fermentation, Gut Health and the Power of Real Food with Janice Clyne
  6. Sep 21

    S5 Episode 49 – Dr Rob Verkerk Natural Health Under Threat? Meet Pioneering Health Activist Dr Rob Verkerk

    In this powerful opening episode of Season 5, Rosy Daniel and Karen Mellers welcome Dr Rob Verkerk PhD, founder and Executive and Scientific Director of the Alliance for Natural Health (ANH). An environmental scientist, ecologist, researcher and longstanding natural-health campaigner, Rob has spent more than two decades challenging the systems and regulations that shape what we can know, choose and use in healthcare. Rob shares the extraordinary journey that took him from ecology and environmental science into natural health, nutrition, food quality, toxicology and integrative healthcare – and explains why he believes the health of people and the health of our environment cannot be separated. In this episode we explore: Why environmental health and human health are inseparableHow our food, water, air, stress, movement and environment influence healthThe growing importance of an ecological approach to medicineWhy Rob believes current regulatory systems protect ‘big pharma’ and ‘big food’ rather than the people that they aim to serve and restrict access to natural health approachesThe challenge of balancing risk and benefit when regulating herbs, nutrients and other natural productsThe Alliance for Natural Health’s work using science, research, education and law to influence health policyWhy Rob describes his approach as “re-education rather than fighting”The importance of health coaching and behaviour change in creating better health outcomesThe concept of the “health ecology” of the individual and the many levers we can influence How building resilience, energy, strength, connection and purpose may help us age more healthilyWhy focusing on health creation rather than disease management could transform healthcareThere is also a fascinating discussion about the influence of academia, regulation, pharmaceutical medicine, food systems and vested interests, and why Rob works tirelessly to restore greater balance to both science and healthcare. Above all, this is a conversation about choice, empowerment, connection and hope – and about moving from passive healthcare to proactive health creation. About Dr Rob Verkerk PhD Dr Rob Verkerk is an environmental scientist, ecologist and natural-health campaigner and the founder of the Alliance for Natural Health International. His work spans environmental science, agriculture, food, nutrition, health, science and regulation. He has spent more than 20 years working to protect access to natural health approaches through research, education, advocacy and strategic legal action. The Alliance for Natural Health needs our support to fund this brave and important work. Find out more and become a member!  ANH International – anh-international.org ANH USA – anh-usa.orgChapters 00:00 Introduction and overview of the episode04:17 Rob Verkerk's background and connection to nature09:04 The influence of environment on human health12:04 Traditional cultures and wisdom of elders15:50 The medicinal knowledge of rainforest plants17:43 Legal actions to protect natural health products19:28 The need for a risk-benefit approach in regulation20:56 The impact of scientific bias and vested interests23:32 Cost-effectiveness of health coaching in cancer care26:17 The systemic failure of current healthcare models29:14 Probabilistic approach to health determinants31:37 The common soil of chronic and degenerative diseases34:12 The disconnect between health expenditure and outcomes36:17 Inspirations and personal stories of resilience39:15 The influence of corporate interests on science and regulation43:39 The decline of scientific integrity and trust45:51 The movement for natural health and ecological medicine48:31 How to support and get involved with ANH52:02 The importance of connection and community in health53:19 Closing remarks and call to actionJoin our Alive and Loving it Community find the loving support that you need to change, grow and heal This is more than a podcast, it’s a movement. A space to reignite your energy, find kindred spirits, align with your purpose, and step into a future of love, vitality, and limitless possibility. 🌟 Your kindred spirits are here! Visit www.aliveandlovingit.org for more resources, and follow us on Instagram @aliveandlovingitcommunity Please will you become an Alive Guardian to support and grow our Podcast?  It would mean the world to us if you could become an Alive Guardian to support us in our mission to bring empowering holistic healthcare messages to people far and wide. Click here to join Patreon as a Member (aliveandlovingitguardians.org) and choose a monthly donation level that is right for you. Guardian Patreon members will receive wonderful extra content as a big thank you from Rosy, Karen and the Go Deeper Team for helping to make our dedicated work sustainable.

    S5 Episode 49 – Dr Rob Verkerk Natural Health Under Threat? Meet Pioneering Health Activist Dr Rob Verkerk
  7. Sep 14 ·  Bonus

    Go Deeper this Summer with Joey Walters – Rising Connected: Awakening our Feminine Truth, Power and Wisdom

    This episode is a new opportunity to listen again to our inspiring guest Joey Walters who is an esteemed member of our Go Deeper Team. To learn more about her services please go t the Go Deeper Page on our website www.aliveandlovingit.org/go-deeper . And those of you who are our Guardian Patreon Members will also have access to a special gift from her on the Patreon Members pages. Details of how to become a Guardian to support and grow our podcast are found at the end of these show notes. This week’s episode is one that so many listeners have been waiting for. After receiving multiple requests from our Alive & Loving It community, Karen and Dr. Rosy welcome the extraordinary Joey Walters, founder of Rising Connected — a woman whose teachings have profoundly shaped Karen’s personal and professional path.  In this powerful, intimate conversation, Joey shares her journey from burnout in a high-pressure leadership career, to a decade of deep apprenticeship with Earth Wisdom teachers, to the emergence of her global work: Rising Connected, a community framework dedicated to awakening feminine truth, power and wisdom.  Together, the three women explore the transformative healing of circle work, the need for safe connection in a disconnected world, and the foundational framework of Rising Connected’s 8 Agreements, principles that help women return to authenticity, embodied presence, choice, integrity, awareness, heartmind, and relatedness.  This episode invites listeners into thesacred feminine paradigm: one that honours slowness, nervous-system regulation, emotional truth, and leadership rooted not in perfection, but in soul-led humanity.   References  Rising Connected: www.risingconnected.com (Join Joey’s community & updates) Earth Wisdom Teachings Awakening Feminine Leaders (Joey’s earlier community) Women’s Fires (Joey’s free online online gatherings) Karen’s Women’s Circles (based on The 8 Agreements) https://afreshidea.org/womens-circles/  Takeaways  The ‘8 Agreements’ are a living framework for awakening. Circle work restores what the modern world has forgotten. Burnout can be a sacred threshold. Co-regulation is powerful medicine. Slowing down is a feminine superpower. Wintering is part of leadership. We are in a collective feminine awakening. Chapters  00:00 – Welcome & Listener Requests 01:20 – Introducing Joey Walters 02:00 – Burnout & the Birth of Rising Connected 04:00 – Earth Wisdom Apprenticeship 07:40 – The Healing Power of Circle 13:00 – Masks, Speed & Feminine Suppression 18:00 – Feeling the Full Emotional Spectrum 20:00 – Distorted Power vs. True Power 24:00 – The Myth of Perfection Falls Away 29:00 – Rising Connected’s 8 Agreements 37:00 – Wintering & Inner Leadership 41:00 – How to Join Circles & Work with the Agreements 48:00 – Final Blessings on the Feminine PathJoin our Alive and Loving it Community find the loving support that you need to change, grow and heal This is more than a podcast, it’s a movement. A space to reignite your energy, find kindred spirits, align with your purpose, and step into a future of love, vitality, and limitless possibility. 🌟 Your kindred spirits are here! Visit www.aliveandlovingit.org for more resources, and follow us on Instagram @aliveandlovingitcommunity Please will you become an Alive Guardian to support and grow our Podcast?  It would mean the world to us if you could become an Alive Guardian to support us in our mission to bring empowering holistic healthcare messages to people far and wide. Click here to join Patreon as a Member (aliveandlovingitguardians.org) and choose a monthly donation level that is right for you. Guardian Patreon members will receive wonderful extra content as a big thank you from Rosy, Karen and the Go Deeper Team for helping to make our dedicated work sustainable.

    Go Deeper this Summer with Joey Walters – Rising Connected: Awakening our Feminine Truth, Power and Wisdom
  8. Sep 7 ·  Bonus

    Go Deeper this Summer with Evelyn Liddell-Davies – Sleep Secrets for Deep Healing: Reset Your Nervous System, Reduce Anxiety and Restore Natural Rhythms

    This episode is a new opportunity to listen again to our inspiring guest Evelyn Liddell-Davies who is an esteemed member of our Go Deeper Team. To learn more about her services please go t the Go Deeper Page on our website www.aliveandlovingit.org/go-deeper . And those of you who are our Guardian Patreon Members will also have access to a special gift from her on the Patreon Members pages. Details of how to become a Guardian to support and grow our podcast are found at the end of these show notes. Sleep is not just rest; it is the foundation of your physical health, emotional balance and mental clarity. In this deeply insightful episode of Alive and Loving It, Dr Rosy Daniel, Karen Mellers and new co-host Evelyn Liddell-Davies explore the true causes of poor sleep and how to restore it naturally. This episode offers a compassionate, practical guide to reclaiming deep, restorative sleep without relying on medication. Blending integrative medicine, neuroscience and holistic wisdom, they reveal how modern life including stress, screen time, anxiety and overstimulation disrupts your natural sleep rhythms and nervous system. Learn how to create your own rhythm of rest and activity, calm your mind and reconnect with your body's natural intelligence. You'll Discover Why sleep is essential for immune function, hormone balance and brain detoxificationHow anxiety, cortisol and overthinking keep you wired at nightThe powerful role of circadian rhythms, rest cycles and daily habitsThe impact of news, media and doom scrolling on your ability to switch offHow napping, rest and nervous system regulation support long-term healthNatural ways to improve sleep including herbal remedies, baths, touch and relaxation ritualsSound Bites “Self-regulation is the key to good health”“Focus on gratitude to shift consciousness before settling to sleep”“Touch and intimacy promote better sleep”Chapters 00:00 - Welcome Back to the Podcast02:26 - Introduction to Season Four and New Focus04:02 - The Importance of Sleep11:21 - Mind-Body Connection and Sleep14:32 - Anthroposophical Perspective on Health20:17 - Finding Your Rhythm for Better Sleep25:04 - The Role of Rest and Napping27:05 - Hormonal Balance and Sleep Disturbances29:00 - Navigating Anxiety and Stress Management31:00 - Understanding Sleep Disruptors34:07 - Creating Healthy Sleep Routines38:46 - The Role of Intimacy and Touch in Sleep45:01 - Natural Remedies for Sleep ImprovementResources Circadian Rhythms and Sleep Hygiene: https://www.sleepfoundation.org/circadian-rhythmJoin our Alive and Loving it Community find the loving support that you need to change, grow and heal This is more than a podcast, it’s a movement. A space to reignite your energy, find kindred spirits, align with your purpose, and step into a future of love, vitality, and limitless possibility. 🌟 Your kindred spirits are here! Visit www.aliveandlovingit.org for more resources, and follow us on Instagram @aliveandlovingitcommunity Please will you become an Alive Guardian to support and grow our Podcast?  It would mean the world to us if you could become an Alive Guardian to support us in our mission to bring empowering holistic healthcare messages to people far and wide. Click here to join Patreon as a Member (aliveandlovingitguardians.org) and choose a monthly donation level that is right for you. Guardian Patreon members will receive wonderful extra content as a big thank you from Rosy, Karen and the Go Deeper Team for helping to make our dedicated work sustainable.

    Go Deeper this Summer with Evelyn Liddell-Davies – Sleep Secrets for Deep Healing: Reset Your Nervous System, Reduce Anxiety and Restore Natural Rhythms

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Alive and Loving It – Find more Life in Your Life! Are you ready to step into the fullest, most vibrant version of yourself? Alive and Loving It is a podcast for those who are ready to awaken and live your unlived life, rediscover your joy, and do what you love most - because when we’re excited, fulfilled, and living true to ourselves, we’re also at our healthiest. True transformation starts with permission to express our true nature; to develop self-love, deep supportive connections with others, and compassion for all life. Loving compassion is the most powerful force for healing, growth, and renewal. This podcast is for those who are ready to align mind, body, and spirit to create a life of passion, purpose, and profound well-being and to help heal our beautiful planet. Join Dr. Rosy Daniel, an Integrative Medicine Doctor with over 40 years of experience helping people heal from life-threatening illnesses, and Karen Mellers, a Wellness Coach, Nutritional Therapist, Women's circle leader and Retreat Host, as they guide you through personal life and health transformations with warmth, humour, and deep expertise, exploring the mindset shifts, holistic strategies and wellness modalities that empower you to step fully into your potential. Expect inspiring guest stories of reinvention, resilience, and defying the odds, alongside inspiration from leading experts sharing insights into holistic healing, emotional well-being, and mindset shifts that can unlock your true vitality. Whether you’re navigating a life transition, seeking deeper connection, seeking personal healing, or ready to live on purpose, Alive and Loving It will support you every step of the way. ✨ This is your time. Your life. Your chance to fully live. 🔹 Find more life in your life – embracing your joy, passion, and purpose.🔹 Learn how receive and give more love – to yourself, to others and to our beautiful planet 🔹 Be inspired by powerful stories of courage, transformation, and new beginnings.🔹 Explore the link between happiness, fulfilment, and physical health. Join our Alive and Loving it Community find the loving support that you need to change, grow and heal This is more than a podcast, it’s a movement. A space to reignite your energy, find kindred spirits, align with your purpose, and step into a future of love, vitality, and limitless possibility. 🌟 Your kindred spirits are here! Visit www.aliveandlovingit.org for more resources, and follow us on Instagram @aliveandlovingitcommunity to join our community!

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