Spiritual bypassing exposed: the truth about healing you’re not hearing with Nicky Yazbeck | Ep 215

The resistance trap: why you keep delaying the life you want with Kam Knight | Ep 218

What if the biggest thing holding you back isn’t laziness, lack of discipline, or motivation, but something deeper happening beneath the surface? In this episode, together with Kam Knight, we explore the hidden force he calls “internal resistance”, the invisible mental and emotional friction that keeps people stuck, procrastinating, overthinking, and delaying the life they genuinely want. We unpack why knowing what to do is often not enough, how resistance disguises itself in subtle and self-sabotaging ways, and why even highly motivated people struggle to take action on the things that matter most. Kam shares practical insights into the psychology of resistance, the difference between your wants and the forces working against them, and the sneaky “tricks of resistance” that quietly keep people trapped in familiar patterns. This conversation is a powerful reminder that personal growth is not just about learning new strategies, it’s about understanding the inner battle happening every day inside your mind. If you’ve ever felt frustrated by procrastination, self-sabotage, inconsistency, or the gap between what you want and what you actually do, this episode will give you a completely new perspective. In this episode, we explore: * Why motivation alone is not enough * The hidden psychology behind procrastination * How internal resistance keeps you stuck * The emotional cost of avoiding action * Why self-awareness changes everything * The subtle tricks your mind uses to stay comfortable * How to start moving towards the life you truly want Listen now to uncover the hidden resistance holding you back, and take the first step towards creating meaningful change in your life. Kam Knight is an author, coach, and speaker specialising in mental performance, motivation, and the psychology of internal resistance. After being laid off from his first job, he began exploring learning and memory techniques while preparing for the highly challenging CPA exam, eventually discovering tools like mind mapping and speed reading that transformed his approach to growth and performance.  His work now focuses on helping people understand why they often struggle to follow through on goals despite having the motivation and desire to succeed, exploring the powerful relationship between wants, resistance, and the hidden “tricks of resistance” that keep people stuck. Website: https://kamknight.com Social Media: * https://instagram.com/ikamknight * https://facebook.com/ikamknight * https://youtube.com/@ikamknight * https://linkedin.com/in/ikamknight/ * https://tiktok.com/@ikamknight

Breath awareness for happier, healthier and more fulfilled life with Benedict Beaumont | Ep 217

In this episode, we explore the transformative power of breath awareness with breathwork facilitator and Breathing Space founder Benedict Beaumont. After experiencing burnout as a teacher, Benedict’s life changed through a powerful breathwork experience in Bali, a journey that led him to create an international breathwork school focused on making healing, connection, and personal growth accessible to everyone. Together, we dive into how conscious breathing can help regulate the nervous system, reduce stress and anxiety, process emotions, and create a deeper sense of calm, clarity, and fulfilment in everyday life. Benedict also shares why breath awareness is about far more than relaxation, it’s about reconnecting with yourself, building resilience, and creating space for transformation. In this conversation, we explore: * How breathwork supports mental and emotional well-being * The connection between breathing, stress, and the nervous system * Why so many people feel disconnected from themselves * The role of vulnerability, safety, and human connection in healing * How conscious breath can help you feel calmer, more grounded, and more present * Benedict’s journey from burnout to building an international breathwork community * Why personal transformation can begin with something as simple as breathing Whether you’re new to breathwork or already exploring mindfulness and personal growth, this episode offers a powerful reminder that sometimes the smallest shifts can create the biggest transformations. Benedict Beaumont | Breathwork Facilitator and Founder of Breathing Space  Benedict's journey to becoming a breathwork facilitator began with transformative travels in India and Nepal, which led him to a pivotal experience in Bali. This experience inspired him to leave his teaching career and, along with his wife Jennifer, start Breathing Space, an international centre for breathwork education. Their school is a nurturing place for those seeking personal transformation, offering a supportive and inclusive environment. Benedict is committed to making breathwork widely accessible, focusing on meeting people where they are and providing the space and support needed for personal growth. His passion for breathwork shines through in his commitment to fostering empowering and safe spaces for all. He champions the idea that personal transformation doesn't require anything but the willingness to breathe.  For Training and all things Breathwork: makesomebreathingspace.com [http://makesomebreathingspace.com/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makesomebreathingspace [https://www.instagram.com/makesomebreathingspace] and https://www.instagram.com/Onlinebreathingspace [https://www.instagram.com/Onlinebreathingspace] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/makesomebreathingspace [https://www.facebook.com/makesomebreathingspace] Explore Benedict’s free breathwork offers: * ⁠Online Breathing Spaces⁠ [https://www.makesomebreathingspace.com/weekly-breathwork] - 5 Free Online Breathwork Workshops EVERY SINGLE WEEK * Breathwork Starter Kit⁠ [https://www.makesomebreathingspace.com/foundational-courses/breathworkstarterkit] - a Free Introduction to Breathwork * Beginners Guide to CCB⁠ [https://www.makesomebreathingspace.com/intro-ccb-course] - Free 5 day intro to Conscious Connected Breathwork

From doubt to trust: relearning how to hear yourself with Tracy Fance | Ep 216

What if the answers you’ve been searching for aren’t out there, but already within you? In this episode, we dive into the often misunderstood world of intuition with intuitive practitioner Tracy Fance. Together, we explore what it really means to trust yourself in a world that constantly tells you to look elsewhere for answers. From childhood curiosity about life’s biggest questions to building a life centred around spiritual insight, Tracy shares her journey into intuition, tarot, and energy work, and why she believes everyone has intuitive abilities, even if they’ve learned to ignore them. We unpack the difference between intuition and ego, why your inner voice can feel so quiet compared to the noise of logic and fear, and how to start recognising the subtle signals your body and mind are already giving you. This episode is packed with practical tools to help you reconnect with yourself, including: * How to start building trust in your intuition (without overthinking it) * Simple daily practices to strengthen your inner voice * Why you don’t need to follow every spiritual path, just the one that feels right for you * The importance of boundaries, grounding, and managing your energy Whether you feel completely disconnected from your intuition or overwhelmed by it, this conversation will help you find a more balanced, grounded way to listen to yourself. Because the truth is, you’re not broken, and you’re not lost. You just might need to relearn how to hear yourself. Tracy Fance is an intuitive, spiritual coach, and mentor who guides spiritually curious women to trust their intuition, release inner blocks, and step into their soul’s purpose. Blending psychic mediumship, tarot, Akashic Records, energy healing, hypnotherapy, and NLP, she offers a grounded yet deeply spiritual approach to personal growth and self-discovery. Through 1:1 sessions, group programmes, and her Awaken & Align membership, Tracy supports women to strengthen their intuitive abilities, connect with their spiritual path, and make aligned, confident decisions. Passionate about creating safe and empowering spaces, she helps her clients move from doubt to self-trust—so they can navigate life with clarity, confidence, and a deeper connection to themselves. Find out more about Tracy and her work online: * Website: https://www.tracyfance.com/about-me/ [https://www.tracyfance.com/about-me/]  * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tracyfancesoulhealer [https://www.facebook.com/tracyfancesoulhealer] * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tracyfancesoulhealer/ [https://www.instagram.com/tracyfancesoulhealer/]

Spiritual bypassing exposed: the truth about healing you’re not hearing with Nicky Yazbeck | Ep 215

What if the very thing you believe is helping you heal… is actually keeping you stuck? In this powerful and deeply honest conversation, we explore the hidden side of personal growth — spiritual bypassing — and why true healing requires more than just “staying positive” or thinking your way out of pain. Joined by trauma-informed psychotherapist and host of The Connected Community Podcast, Nicky Yazbeck shares her journey through burnout, deep trauma work, and the transformative role of plant medicine in reconnecting to her authentic self. Together, we unpack: * What spiritual bypassing really is (and how to spot it in your own life) * Why avoiding emotions like grief, anger, and fear can block true healing * How trauma lives in the body, not just the mind * The power of EMDR in rewiring deep-rooted patterns * What shadow work actually looks like in real life * Why curiosity, not judgement, is the key to emotional freedom * The role of plant medicine in uncovering unconscious wounds (and why it’s not for everyone) This episode is a reminder that healing isn’t about becoming a “better” version of yourself — it’s about coming home to who you really are, including the parts you’ve been taught to hide. If you’ve ever felt stuck on your healing journey, struggled with people-pleasing, or sensed there’s more beneath the surface… this conversation will challenge, validate, and expand your perspective. 🎧 Expect raw honesty, practical insights, and a deeper understanding of what real healing actually requires. Nicky Yazbeck is a licensed, trauma-informed psychotherapist specialising in EMDR and psychodynamic therapy, as well as a yoga teacher, podcast host, and Kambo practitioner. With nearly 30 years of experience, her work sits at the intersection of psychology, spirituality, and embodied healing. She helps individuals move beyond spiritual bypassing and into honest, grounded transformation. Nicky brings a deep understanding of the nervous system, trauma, and shadow work, guiding people toward greater self-awareness, emotional integration, and authentic connection with themselves. Connect with Nicky online: * Website: https://nickyyyoga.com/ [https://nickyyyoga.com/] * YouTube: https://youtube.com/@theconnectedcommunity?si=cfRiH0quHMqxKm0 [https://youtube.com/@theconnectedcommunity?si=cfRiH0quHMqxKm0z]

When your body is screaming: the truth about pain, emotions, and healing with Sam Halliwell | Ep 214

What if your pain isn’t something to silence, but something to listen to? In this powerful and deeply honest conversation with Sam Halliwell, Endometriosis Coach & Founder of The Embodied Alchemy Method, we explore the reality of living with chronic illness and what happens when your body feels like it’s constantly screaming for attention. Using endometriosis as the lens, this episode uncovers a truth that many women experience but few fully understand. You’ll hear the raw, personal journey behind years of misdiagnosis, surgery, and frustration, and the turning point that shifted everything. This isn’t just a conversation about symptoms. It’s about what lies beneath them. We dive into the often-overlooked connection between physical pain, emotional health, and the nervous system. From suppressed emotions and unresolved trauma to stress and inflammation, this episode challenges the idea that healing is purely physical—and opens up a more holistic, empowering way to approach your body. You’ll discover: * Why chronic pain doesn’t always match medical diagnoses * How your nervous system shapes your experience of symptoms * The hidden impact of suppressed emotions on your physical health * Practical ways to begin reconnecting with your body * A new perspective on healing that goes beyond “just managing” symptoms This is a conversation for anyone who feels unheard, dismissed, or stuck in a cycle of pain, and is ready to explore a different path. Because your body isn’t working against you. It’s trying to tell you something. Sam Halliwell is an Endometriosis Coach and the founder of The Embodied Alchemy Method™, a mind-body approach that helps women move beyond symptom management and reconnect with their body’s innate capacity to heal. After years of navigating her own experience with endometriosis, including misdiagnosis, surgery, and fertility challenges, Sam began exploring the deeper connection between the body, emotions, and the nervous system. Her work now blends practical tools, nervous system regulation, and deeper emotional healing to support women in reducing pain, rebuilding trust with their bodies, and creating a life that feels fuller, calmer, and more aligned. Through her coaching, Sam helps women not only manage endometriosis, but reconnect with themselves in a way that allows them to move from survival into a more empowered and expansive way of living. Find out more about Sam online: * Website: https://theendocoach.co.uk [https://theendocoach.co.uk/] * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theendocoach [https://www.facebook.com/theendocoach] * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sam_theendocoach/ [https://www.instagram.com/sam_theendocoach/] * Free 14 Day Nervous System Reset: https://theendocoach.co.uk/14-day-reset [https://theendocoach.co.uk/14-day-reset]