The Positive Future For Health Podcast

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

  1. Grief As A Portal Of Deep Healing with Mani Hirani

    20h ago

    Grief As A Portal Of Deep Healing with Mani Hirani

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

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

    20h ago

    Health Retreats For Chronic Illness With Sally Beck

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

    1h 2m
  3. Mental Health For Women with Annie Lei Dobbs

    4d ago

    Mental Health For Women with Annie Lei Dobbs

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

    1h 3m
  4. Healing with Essential Oils with Tanya Maidment

    Jun 8

    Healing with Essential Oils with Tanya Maidment

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

    1h 9m
  5. Reversing Age Is Possible And How I Lost 80lbs At 40 with Terry Tateossian

    Jun 8

    Reversing Age Is Possible And How I Lost 80lbs At 40 with Terry Tateossian

    Who is Terry Tateossian?A story of perseverance, transformation, strength, courage and empowerment will inspire your listeners – particularly those who are navigating the complex waters of peri-menopause, postmenopause, parenting, and entrepreneurship. At 42, Terry embarked on a profoundly life-altering journey, successfully shedding over 80 lbs in her mid-forties, overcoming emotional eating and discovering an untapped source of incredible physical and emotional strength. However, her journey was much more than a physical one. It was an experience that challenged and transformed her at every level, reinforcing her belief in the potential for renewal, growth and change, regardless of life’s stage or the roles one is juggling. Terry’s journey is particularly relevant for women in the peri-menopausal and postmenopausal phases, a time when the body undergoes significant changes that can often feel insurmountable. Her success story is a testament to the fact that with the right mindset, tools, and support, it is possible to reclaim one’s health and vitality during and after these transitional years. Furthermore, as a busy entrepreneur and a mother of two, Terry deeply understands the challenges of managing a business, family life, and personal health. Her story speaks directly to women who are trying to balance it all, providing practical insights and strategies to prioritize their well-being amidst the chaos of daily life. What makes Terry’s narrative incredibly relatable and inspiring is not just her remarkable weight loss but her holistic approach to wellness, which encompasses mental, emotional, and physical health. She emphasizes the importance of self-care, resilience, and the pursuit of health as a continuous journey rather than a destination. TERRY’S FITNESS CREDENTIALS: ISSA Certified Personal Trainer ISSA Certified Nutritionist IIN Hormone Specialist Coach IIN Emotional Eating Coach Quantum Biology Course in Progress Terry talks about:Her experiences and the lessons she learned about embracing change,facing challenges head-on, and finding balance and wellness in the midst of life’s demands,hope, practical advice, and a powerful message of empowerment for women navigating the intricacies of health, motherhood, and entrepreneurship. Contact TerryWebsite: https://www.thehouseofrose.com/about-us Instagram https://www.instagram.com/how.good.can.it.get/ Talks are hosted by Althea Finch at The PainFree Method, how to be pain free by tuning into you. Find out more here: https://painfreedom.co.uk *Join us live on the next podcast here, talk to your favourite guests https://painfreedom.co.uk/the-positive-future-for-health-podcast/ To apply to give an interview, talk or workshop, email me here at althea@painfreedom.co.uk Connect here: LinkedIn Instagram YouTube

    59 min
  6. The Nature of Recovery: Finding my Purpose after Psychosis with Tracey Robinson

    Jun 4

    The Nature of Recovery: Finding my Purpose after Psychosis with Tracey Robinson

    Who is Tracey Robinson?Tracey is the founder of Mother Nature Coaching, supporting women who feel lost returning to work after struggling with their mental health during maternity leave. She is an accredited transformative coach and registered occupational therapist with 30 years NHS experience. Her career was shaped by experiencing postpartum psychosis out of the blue when she had her first baby and having a difficult experience of using the services that she worked in. This led her to move into NHS leadership roles focussed on improving mental health and maternity services and into volunteering for specialist national charity Action on Postpartum Psychosis. With her own mental health being at risk again during perimenopause Tracey discovered the healing power of nature and now uses nature connection as a core part of her coaching. Tracey talks about:Her story of psychosis and how it drove her career in complex NHS leadership roles and charity volunteering, then ultimately led her to take early retirement during perimenopause to make a difference for other women in a nature-connected way. What is postpartum psychosis and what does it feel like to experience it?The UK based world leading national charity providing information and support about postpartum psychosisThe challenges of leading change in the NHS when you’re passionate about making a differenceManaging mental health risks in menopauseUsing nature connection to reconnect to your professional confidence after maternal mental illness Contact Tracey121’s, programs and workshops – Website https://www.mothernaturecoaching.com LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/traceyrobinsoncoach Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mothernaturecoaching Talks are hosted by Althea Finch at The PainFree Method, how to be pain free by tuning into you. Find out more here: https://painfreedom.co.uk *Join us live on the next podcast here, talk to your favourite guests https://painfreedom.co.uk/the-positive-future-for-health-podcast/ To apply to give an interview, talk or workshop, email me here at althea@painfreedom.co.uk Connect here: LinkedIn Instagram YouTube

    1h 8m
  7. Energy Medicine with Mel Riley

    Jun 1

    Energy Medicine with Mel Riley

    Who is Mel Riley?I’m a vibrational therapist. It’s all about changing the vibration of you and also the planet and the land that you live on and your home. I’m a land and body dowser who locates and addresses the imbalances and stresses in the body and land. I use crystals because they change the vibration wherever you put them. Depending on how big the blockages are depends on how much they change. I mostly do group work but also for 121’s I dowse the body, the centre and chakra system and the outside of the body. I place crystals on and around. The crystals I chose also help me to understand what’s going on inside the body eg Rhodonite I would know that person has a blockage in their heart or might be female damage, an over baring parent. It’s for unconditional love where that person needs to forgive and forget. Female energy. I do this for the land, sometimes up to 5 crystals. If I’m dowsing the land I figure out where the lay lines are, soldier activity etc. I use crystals or stone circles and earth acupuncture to clear difficult energy and realign. Working with the person so the energy can’t return. Raising the vibration of the land raises the vibration of the person. I’m a medium and clairvoyant for the land to identify the trauma that’s gone before – negative activity and use crystals to clear it. There is ALWAYS a connection to why we are on that piece of land. I run meditation and personal development groups called Personal Psychic and personal development. Where I teach people how to get some tools in their kit, basically what I do. I also teach dowsing, meditation. Mel talks about:Body and land dowsingRealigning Contact Mel – Phone 07923132922 Email beinthelight@hotmail.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/beinthelight_mel_ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/melanieriley Website https://www.beinthelight.co.uk Talks are hosted by Althea Finch at The PainFree Method, how to be pain free by tuning into you. Find out more here: https://painfreedom.co.uk *Join us live on the next podcast here, talk to your favourite guests https://painfreedom.co.uk/the-positive-future-for-health-podcast/ To apply to give an interview, talk or workshop, email me here at althea@painfreedom.co.uk Connect here: LinkedIn Instagram YouTube

    49 min
  8. Somatic Movement with Sarah Guest

    Jun 1

    Somatic Movement with Sarah Guest

    Who is Sarah Guest?Sarah Guest – Somatic, educator and Movement Practitioner Founder of Love Somatics. Sarah’s journey into somatics began after experiencing chronic back and sciatica pain for three years. Sarah, who previously worked as a croupier in casinos and later became a neuromuscular physical therapist and Pilates instructor, discovered somatics through a flyer at a local café. After attending a workshop and having a one-to-one session with Align Somatics, Sarah found the science behind muscle control by the brain particularly compelling and eventually became pain-free through regular somatic practice. She helps people gently move out of chronic pain, tension, and stress by reconnecting with their body. Through slow, mindful movement and nervous system awareness, she supports people to feel calmer, freer, and more at ease in everyday life. We talk about -What if pain isn’t something to fix—but something to listen to? In this episode, Sarah shares a gentle, body-led approach to relieving pain and tension by working with, not against, the nervous system. You’ll discover how small, slow movements can create real, lasting change. What We’ll CoverWhy pain and tension are often learned patterns, not structural problemsHow thoughts and feelings can shape the way we move and feelThe difference between stretching and Somatic movementHow slow, mindful movement can release long-held tensionSimple ways to begin reconnecting with your body for lasting ease Contact SarahWebsite www.lovesomatics.com Sarah also joined me on the radio to talk about healing CLICK TO LISTEN Talks are hosted by Althea Finch at The PainFree Method, how to be pain free by tuning into you. Find out more here: https://painfreedom.co.uk *Join us live on the next podcast here, talk to your favourite guests https://painfreedom.co.uk/the-positive-future-for-health-podcast/ To apply to give an interview, talk or workshop, email me here at althea@painfreedom.co.uk Connect here: LinkedIn Instagram YouTube

    1h 8m
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The Positive Future for Health Podcast is live and interactive, where you'll meet natural health experts, explore holistic methods, ask questions and discover what works for you—real talk, real healing, real-time. Talks are hosted by Althea Finch, creator of The PainFree Method - How to be pain free by tuning into you. Find out more here: https://painfreedom.co.uk To apply to give an interview, talk or workshop, email me here at althea@painfreedom.co.uk Click here to join us on the next live podcast: https://painfreedom.co.uk/the-positive-future-for-health-podcast/

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