Noise of Life Podcast

How to Reconnect With Your Inner Voice with Mellini Monique

In this short but impactful conversation, Mellini Monique explains what it truly means to lose your voice and how most people silence themselves long before anyone else does. She breaks down why your emotional landscape directly shapes the sound, strength, and resonance of your voice and how reconnecting with your internal truth begins with stillness and curiosity. Mellini also introduces the idea of vocal repertoire, giving you a way to express different parts of yourself without performing or pretending. This episode is a reminder that your voice is not gone. It is waiting for permission to rise again. Inside this podcast:- How your vocal repertoire shapes self expression - Why emotional stillness helps you hear your inner voice - What to do when you feel muted or misunderstood - How men can use softness without losing strength - The two questions that help you speak with clarity Connect with Mellini: Instagram → https://bit.ly/48ntwt0 LinkedIn  → https://bit.ly/3YbKFjh Connect with Steve: Instagram → https://bit.ly/3KARQhR LinkedIn  → https://bit.ly/48sw8Vj Episode Highlights: 00:00 - What vocal repertoire is and why it matters 00:33 - Your voice as a tool for shaping outcomes 01:26 - Why men benefit from tenderness in communication 05:56 - What to do when you lose your internal voice 07:00 - How to let your inner voice grow louder ABOUT THE PODCAST SHOW The Noise of Life is a podcast that shares real stories, raw truths, and remarkable growth. Hosted by Steve Hodgson a coach, facilitator, speaker, and Mental Health First Aid Instructor. This podcast dives deep into the “noise” we all face, the distractions, doubts and challenges that can pull us away from who we truly are.

Best Bits of Noise of Life - Part 2

The Final Episode of this year 2025. Our guests speak openly about identity, trauma, purpose, and the moments they realized the life they were living was not truly theirs. We explore what it means to rise beyond limits shaped by culture, childhood, and expectation. You’ll hear how honesty, courage, and daily practices help rewrite a life from the inside out. This episode invites you to take the pen back and begin shaping your next chapter with intention. Connect with Steve: Instagram → / thestevehodgson Podcast → / noiseoflifepodcast LinkedIn  → / stevehodgson Episode Highlights 00:00 The start of Best Bits of Noise of Life Part 2 00:38 When the world writes your story 03:02 Rising above our limits, the start of change 04:39 Taking the pen back, writing your own story ABOUT THE PODCAST SHOW The Noise of Life is a podcast that shares real stories, raw truths, and remarkable growth. Hosted by Steve Hodgson a coach, facilitator, speaker, and Mental Health First Aid Instructor. This podcast dives deep into the “noise” we all face, the distractions, doubts and challenges that can pull us away from who we truly are.

The Right Way To Cold Plunge with Dr Rob Williams

In this mini episode, sat down with Dr Rob Williams for a focused deep dive into cold plunging and why intention, breath and awareness matter more than the minutes you spend in the water. Rob breaks down the science behind the two minute minimum, the dangers of chasing long durations, and why the cold is never a competition but a teacher that reveals how your mind and body are functioning in the moment. We talked through the role of breath in navigating the cold shock, how to listen to your body, and why seasoned plungers use the cold to sharpen presence and emotional resilience. This episode is packed with practical advice to make cold exposure safer, more intentional and far more powerful. Connect with Dr. Rob: Instagram → ⁠/drrobwilliams⁠ [www.instagram.com/drrobwilliams] Website → ⁠https://nordicflow.io⁠ [https://nordicflow.io] & ⁠https://thenordicwave.com/⁠ [https://thenordicwave.com/] Email → ⁠contact@doctorrobwilliams.com [contact@doctorrobwilliams.com] ⁠ [contact@doctorrobwilliams.com]Connect with Steve: Instagram → ⁠/thestevehodgson⁠ [www.instagram.com/thestevehodgson] LinkedIn  → ⁠/stevehodgson [https://www.linkedin.com/in/thestevehodgson/] Episode Highlights 00:00 - Cold plunging with intention and awareness 00:23 - Preparing the mind and body before entering the cold 01:30 - Creating connection and energy before plunging 02:24 - Why time in the cold is not a competition 03:02 - The scientific minimum for cold exposure benefits 04:12 - Start low, go slow and listen to your body 05:18 - Using breath to move through cold shock into calm 06:31 - Viewing the cold as a teacher and diagnostic tool 07:22 - Cold exposure and somatic trauma release research 09:13 - Brown fat activation and the growth of mitochondrial energy ABOUT THE PODCAST SHOW The Noise of Life is a podcast that shares real stories, raw truths, and remarkable growth. Hosted by Steve Hodgson a coach, facilitator, speaker, and Mental Health First Aid Instructor. This podcast dives deep into the “noise” we all face, the distractions, doubts and challenges that can pull us away from who we truly are.

Best Bits of Noise of Life - Part 1

As we close out the year, we’re taking a moment to pause, breathe and reflect. Today is a special day to showcase the Best Bits of Noise of Life Part 1, a curated collection of the most powerful moments from conversations that were raw, vulnerable, inspiring and deeply human. We begin where every meaningful journey starts. With the noise we all feel. The overwhelm, the confusion, the moments where life gets louder than our clarity. You’ll hear guests speak honestly about the turning points that forced change and how they begin rebuilding from the inside out. These are the insights that remind us the noise of life is universal, but so is our ability to rise above it. If something resonates, share it with someone who might need it. And make sure you’re subscribed as we continue going deeper into the conversations that matter. Connect with Steve: Instagram → / thestevehodgson Podcast → / noiseoflifepodcast LinkedIn  → / stevehodgson Episode Highlights 00:00 This is where we start 00:31 Noise we all feel, the struggles, and the problem 02:03 The turning point, the one decision that changed everything 04:20 The tools and practices that quiet the noise of life ABOUT THE PODCAST SHOW The Noise of Life is a podcast that shares real stories, raw truths, and remarkable growth. Hosted by Steve Hodgson a coach, facilitator, speaker and Mental Health First Aid Instructor. This podcast dives deep into the “noise” we all face, the distractions, doubts and challenges that can pull us away from who we truly are.

Jade Miller on Turning Lemons into Lemonade & Finding Your Creative Voice

Episode Introduction What if the toughest parts of your life aren’t setbacks — but raw materials? In this reflective Noise of Life medium episode, Steve sits down with Jade Miller to unpack the simple, human framework behind her philosophy of turning lemons into lemonade. Jade breaks down the three steps that help anyone move from overwhelm to empowerment: knowing yourself, understanding your relationships, and clarifying your wider context. She also shares how thinking like an artist — even if you don’t see yourself as one — builds resilience, creativity and emotional freedom. If you’re stuck, depleted, or wrestling with change, this conversation is a reminder that you have more power, awareness and creative potential than you think. About Our Guest Jade Miller is a New Zealand–born artist, author and creative mentor whose work explores emotional resilience, identity and the healing potential of daily creativity. Through her platform Lemonade with Jade, she helps people reconnect with their inner artist through simple practices that promote self-awareness, expression and wellbeing. Follow Our Guest Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lemonade_with_jade/ [https://www.instagram.com/lemonade_with_jade/] Follow Us On Host Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thestevehodgson [https://www.instagram.com/thestevehodgson] Show Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sharewithsteve [https://www.instagram.com/sharewithsteve] Episode Highlights 00:00 – How do you make your own lemonade? Jade outlines the simple three-step process. 00:07 – Step 1: Understanding yourself — looking in the mirror, owning your patterns, behaviours and emotional responses. 00:28 – Why awareness matters: most people try to change their environment before changing themselves. 00:43 – Step 2: Understanding your relationships — who you give energy to, who drains you, what needs forgiveness, and why releasing bitterness is freedom. 01:29 – “Water off a duck’s back”: learning to let go without excusing others. 02:03 – Step 3: Understanding your context — the systems, constructs and conditioning shaping your world. 02:34 – How knowing the macro helps you navigate your micro. 03:17 – Focusing your energy on what you can control instead of what you can’t. 03:47 – Stress, anxiety and the power of redirecting your energy to aligned action. 04:04 – Daily choices: how small practices counteract the noise of the world. 04:48 – Thinking like an artist: the mindset that helps people in life and business. 05:10 – The five traits artists embody: • Perceptive awareness • Social fluency • Visionary communication • Creative intelligence • Resilient self-leadership 06:59 – Why artists are among the most resilient people in the world. 08:11 – Who is an artist? Jade’s answer: everyone. 08:51 – Creativity beyond painting: cooking, gardening, writing, movement, anything with your hands. 09:32 – The “I’m not creative” myth — and why everyone has creative bones. 10:28 – Why creativity is essential for a healthy, whole life. 10:50 – For those afraid to try: why being “not good” doesn’t matter. 11:04 – Good is subjective — a lesson we were taught the opposite of at school. 11:40 – The five-minute challenge: one notebook, one pen, five minutes before bed. 12:10 – “Everyone has five minutes”: replacing screen time with creative time. 12:54 – The quiet nudge inside us — the thing you know you should put energy into. 13:15 – A reminder from the great artists: unfinished, raw work can be iconic. 14:09 – Jade’s favourite Cézanne sketch — why imperfection tells the real story.