Ideas That Inspire: Uplifting Conversations For A Better World

9. Behind the Mic: Reflections on My Podcast Journey

From Dream to Reality: What I’ve Learnt Launching My Podcast 🎙🎧 What really happens when you finally say yes to that big idea you've been dreaming about? In this special solo episode, I’m reflecting on what the last three months have really been like since launching the Ideas That Inspire podcast. The joy, the challenges, and the honest lessons I’ve discovered along the way. ⬇️ What you’ll learn in this episode: * The surprising insights I learnt about myself while creating the podcast * What it really means to be a thoughtful and confident interviewer * Why defining your own version of success matters more than chasing numbers * How using AI behind the scenes became a total game-changer for me * What’s next for Ideas That Inspire and how you might be part of it? ✅ Who this episode is for: This one’s for the community and any purpose-driven humans who are dreaming of bringing an idea to life, or simply need a reminder that trying something new can be scary and exciting. Tune in as I share what’s next for the podcast and how I’m creating space to come back to myself, while staying open to what the next season might hold. Let’s light up the world together, one idea at a time. 🌟 Follow & Connect Website: www.ideasthatinspire.com [http://www.ideasthatinspire.com] Instagram: @ideas.that.inspire [https://www.instagram.com/ideas.that.inspire/] YouTube: @ideasthatinspirecom [https://www.youtube.com/@ideasthatinspirecom] Listen & Subscribe On Your Favourite Podcast Platform Here [https://ideasthatinspirecom.wixsite.com/home/podcast] Join the Community Sign up for my newsletter [https://ideas-that-inspire.kit.com/newsletter-signup] Want to be a guest on the podcast? Apply here [https://ideasthatinspirecom.wixsite.com/home/be-a-guest] Work with Me Book A Clarity Call [https://ideasthatinspirecom.wixsite.com/home/clarity-call] Support the podcast and order your Ocean Foam Hand and Body Wash from Ascent: East Coast Hand & Body Wash Set  West Coast Hand & Body Wash Set  East Coast - Hand & Body Wash Gift Set West Coast - Hand & Body Wash Gift Set East & West Coast - Hand & Body Wash Duo set Use code IDEAS10OFF at checkout for a 10% discount or click here to shop with the discount link. [https://ascentrefills.nz/discount/IDEAS10OFF] Music & Sound Effects from Pixabay Intro: Happy by John_Sib Outro: Upbeat Ventures by Pumpupthemind Sound Effect: Notification by Sound Reality Ideas That Inspire [https://ideasthatinspire.com/]© 2025 by Emily Gifford is licensed under CC BY-ND 4.0 [https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/4.0/?ref=chooser-v1]

8. Emotions & the Body: Understanding the Connection for Better Health

What if your emotions could be the key to better physical health? 🤔 In this episode, I’m joined by Kim Knight from Art Of Health — also known as the Kiwi Health Detective. Kim is a Root Cause and Lifestyle Medicine practitioner with over 20 years of clinical experience helping people heal from chronic pain and fatigue. After overcoming multiple chronic illnesses herself, she’s passionate about helping others tap into the body’s natural ability to heal — and trust themselves when it comes to their own health. Her work focuses on getting to the root cause of health challenges — and often, that root is buried in unprocessed emotions. We dive into the fascinating connection between emotions and the body, how emotional energy gets stored in different organs, and simple tools to help you validate, acknowledge and process feelings instead of pushing them aside and hoping they’ll disappear. ⬇️ What you’ll learn in this episode: * How emotions can physically impact your health and energy levels * Why anxiety and depression are symptoms, not emotions themselves * Practical tools to recognise, allow, and clear emotional energy * The power of emotional intelligence and how it can change your wellbeing ✅ Who this episode is for: This conversation is for anyone curious about the link between mind and body, navigating chronic health challenges, or wanting to build more emotional resilience as an entrepreneur, business owner, or human. Hit play and remember: If emotions have ever felt overwhelming — you’re not alone, and understanding them might be the first step to feeling better. Let’s light up the world together, one idea at a time. 🌟 Follow & Connect Website: www.ideasthatinspire.com [http://www.ideasthatinspire.com] Instagram: @ideas.that.inspire [https://www.instagram.com/ideas.that.inspire/] YouTube: @ideasthatinspirecom [https://www.youtube.com/@ideasthatinspirecom] Listen & Subscribe On Your Favourite Podcast Platform Here [https://ideasthatinspirecom.wixsite.com/home/podcast] Join the Community Sign up for my newsletter [https://ideas-that-inspire.kit.com/newsletter-signup] Want to be a guest on the podcast? Apply here [https://ideasthatinspirecom.wixsite.com/home/be-a-guest] Work with Me Book A Clarity Call [https://ideasthatinspirecom.wixsite.com/home/clarity-call] Guest Information Guest Info: Kim Knight from Art Of Health Website: www.artofhealth.co.nz [https://www.artofhealth.co.nz] for support with health issues Website: www.taohealthqigong.com [https://taohealthqigong.mykajabi.com/] Qigong & transformation of consciousness Website: www.emotionalalchemyacademy.com [https://emotionalalchemyacademy.com] for emotional intelligence training Facebook: @KimKnightArtofHealth [https://www.facebook.com/KimKnightArtofHealth/]  Podcast: www.podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/the-kiwi-health-dectective [https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/the-kiwi-health-detective-the-emotional-intelligence/id958797689]  YouTube: @artofhealth1 [https://www.youtube.com/user/artofhealth1]  Free Video Training: www.emotionalalchemyacademy.com/free.training [https://www.emotionalalchemyacademy.com/pl/80700] 5 steps to dissolve emotions Support the podcast and order your Ocean Foam Hand and Body Wash from Ascent: East Coast Hand & Body Wash Set  West Coast Hand & Body Wash Set  East Coast - Hand & Body Wash Gift Set West Coast - Hand & Body Wash Gift Set East & West Coast - Hand & Body Wash Duo set Use code IDEAS10OFF at checkout for a 10% discount or click here to shop with the discount link. [https://ascentrefills.nz/discount/IDEAS10OFF] Music & Sound Effects from Pixabay Intro: Happy by John_Sib Outro: Upbeat Ventures by Pumpupthemind Sound Effect: Notification by Sound Reality Ideas That Inspire [https://ideasthatinspire.com/]© 2025 by Emily Gifford is licensed under CC BY-ND 4.0 [https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/4.0/?ref=chooser-v1]

7. Can’t Sleep? Here’s Why Good Sleep Actually Starts in the Morning

Turns out, good sleep doesn’t start at night — it starts in the morning. 😮 🌅 If you’ve ever found yourself wide awake at 1am, googling “how to fall asleep faster,” this episode is for you. I’m joined by Sleep Therapist Kate Blyth from Intuitive Sleep, whose own battle with chronic insomnia led her to discover a simpler, more compassionate approach to rest — one that helped me finally fall asleep easily and sleep through the night after years of struggle. Kate shares why sleep is an innate process your body already knows how to do — and how the pressure to “fix” your sleep might be what’s keeping you stuck. We unpack common myths, explore the science of circadian rhythms and sleep drive, and look at how Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) can gently retrain your brain for more reliable sleep. ⬇️ What you’ll learn in this episode: * Why good sleep starts in the morning — not at bedtime * How accepting wakefulness can lead to better rest * Why quality sleep matters more than clocking eight hours * Practical tools to reset your sleep without gimmicks or quick fixes ✅ Who this episode is for: This conversation is for anyone struggling with insomnia, feeling overwhelmed by sleep advice, or wanting to feel more rested, focused, and clear-headed as a business owner, parent, or creative entrepreneur. Hit play and remember: If sleep has ever felt like a struggle — you’re not alone, and the solution might be simpler than you think. Let’s light up the world together, one idea at a time. 🌟 Follow & Connect Website: www.ideasthatinspire.com [http://www.ideasthatinspire.com] Instagram: @ideas.that.inspire [https://www.instagram.com/ideas.that.inspire/] YouTube: @ideasthatinspirecom [https://www.youtube.com/@ideasthatinspirecom] Listen & Subscribe On Your Favourite Podcast Platform Here [https://ideasthatinspirecom.wixsite.com/home/podcast] Join the Community Sign up for my newsletter [https://ideas-that-inspire.kit.com/newsletter-signup] Want to be a guest on the podcast? Apply here [https://ideasthatinspirecom.wixsite.com/home/be-a-guest] Work with Me Book A Clarity Call [https://ideasthatinspirecom.wixsite.com/home/clarity-call] Guest Information Guest: Kate Blyth from Intuitive Sleep Website: www.intuitivesleep.co.nz [https://www.intuitivesleep.co.nz/] Instagram: @intuitive.sleep [https://www.instagram.com/intuitive.sleep]  Facebook: @intuitivesleep [https://www.facebook.com/intuitivesleep/]  Support the podcast and order your Ocean Foam Hand and Body Wash from Ascent: East Coast Hand & Body Wash Set  West Coast Hand & Body Wash Set  East Coast - Hand & Body Wash Gift Set West Coast - Hand & Body Wash Gift Set East & West Coast - Hand & Body Wash Duo set Use code IDEAS10OFF at checkout for a 10% discount or click here to shop with the discount link. [https://ascentrefills.nz/discount/IDEAS10OFF] Music & Sound Effects from Pixabay Intro: Happy by John_Sib Outro: Upbeat Ventures by Pumpupthemind Sound Effect: Notification by Sound Reality Ideas That Inspire [https://ideasthatinspire.com/]© 2025 by Emily Gifford is licensed under CC BY-ND 4.0 [https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/4.0/?ref=chooser-v1]

6. Imperfect Parenting & the Power of Inclusive Community

In a world full of parenting pressure, what if you gave yourself permission to be imperfect? In this honest and heart-centred episode, I’m joined by Sophie Moskowitz, founder of Imperfect Parents — an inclusive, parent education community supporting families through the messy, ever-changing stages of early parenthood. What began with Sophie sharing her own experience on Instagram during the 2020 lockdowns has grown into a thriving community offering pregnancy circles, antenatal classes, nature playgroups, and inclusive parent support groups for all kinds of families. Sophie’s mission is clear: to help parents feel less alone, let go of perfection, and connect through compassion and shared experience. Whether you're navigating newborn life or just craving more connection, this conversation will leave you feeling seen and supported. ⬇️ What you’ll learn in this episode: * Why parenting was never meant to be done alone — and how community makes all the difference * How embracing imperfection and self-compassion supports your wellbeing * The benefits of open-ended and nature-based play for children’s growth * How inclusivity and safe spaces can transform the parenting experience * What it really takes to build a purpose-led business while navigating motherhood ✅ Who this episode is for: Parents (including the LGBTQIA+ community), parent-founders, community builders, or anyone seeking a more grounded, compassionate approach to parenting and connection. Hit play and remember: If you’re finding parenting hard, that’s because it is hard — and you’re not doing anything wrong! Let’s light up the world together, one idea at a time. 🌟 Follow & Connect Website: www.ideasthatinspire.com [http://www.ideasthatinspire.com] Instagram: @ideas.that.inspire [https://www.instagram.com/ideas.that.inspire/] YouTube: @ideasthatinspirecom [https://www.youtube.com/@ideasthatinspirecom] Listen & Subscribe On Your Favourite Podcast Platform Here [https://ideasthatinspirecom.wixsite.com/home/podcast] Join the Community Sign up for my newsletter [https://ideas-that-inspire.kit.com/newsletter-signup] Want to be a guest on the podcast? Apply here [https://ideasthatinspirecom.wixsite.com/home/be-a-guest] Work with Me Book A Clarity Call [https://ideasthatinspirecom.wixsite.com/home/clarity-call] Guest Information Guest: Sophie Moskowitz from Imperfect Parents Website: www.imperfectparents.co.nz [https://www.imperfectparents.co.nz/] Instagram: @imperfectparents.nz [https://www.instagram.com/imperfectparents.nz/]  Support the podcast and order your Ocean Foam Hand and Body Wash from Ascent: East Coast Hand & Body Wash Set  West Coast Hand & Body Wash Set  East Coast - Hand & Body Wash Gift Set West Coast - Hand & Body Wash Gift Set East & West Coast - Hand & Body Wash Duo set Use code IDEAS10OFF at checkout for a 10% discount or click here to shop with the discount link. [https://ascentrefills.nz/discount/IDEAS10OFF] Music & Sound Effects from Pixabay Intro: Happy by John_Sib Outro: Upbeat Ventures by Pumpupthemind Sound Effect: Notification by Sound Reality Ideas That Inspire [https://ideasthatinspire.com/]© 2025 by Emily Gifford is licensed under CC BY-ND 4.0 [https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/4.0/?ref=chooser-v1]

5. Building With Purpose: A Kiwi Builder’s Vision for a Better Future

What if the way we build our homes could reshape the future of our health, communities, and the planet? 🏡 🌏 In this eye-opening episode, I’m joined by Mark Anderson — founder of MA Building, a values-led construction business based in Wānaka, New Zealand. Mark is on a mission to raise industry standards through sustainable building practices, while fostering leadership and personal growth in the industry. We dive into his journey as a young builder launching a business at just 27, to becoming a champion of passive homes and positive work culture. Mark brings a refreshingly honest take on what it means to lead with purpose in a traditionally tough industry. ⬇️ What you’ll learn in this episode: * Why passive homes are 90% more efficient — and how smart design supports our health and the environment * Common myths about energy-efficient homes (yes, you can open the windows!) * Practical ways to improve energy efficiency in your current or future home * Why backing yourself, building resilience, and staying connected to community is key to business success * How personal growth and conscious leadership create ripple effects — at work, at home, and beyond ✅ Who this episode is for: Eco-conscious homeowners, builders, leaders, or anyone curious about healthier homes, conscious construction, and what it means to live and lead with purpose. Hit play and be inspired by a down-to-earth Kiwi builder showing us what’s possible when you choose to do things differently — and make a difference. Let’s light up the world together, one idea at a time. 🌟 Follow & Connect Website: www.ideasthatinspire.com [http://www.ideasthatinspire.com] Instagram: @ideas.that.inspire [https://www.instagram.com/ideas.that.inspire/] YouTube: @ideasthatinspirecom [https://www.youtube.com/@ideasthatinspirecom] Listen & Subscribe On Your Favourite Podcast Platform Here [https://ideasthatinspirecom.wixsite.com/home/podcast] Join the Community Sign up for my newsletter [https://ideas-that-inspire.kit.com/newsletter-signup] Want to be a guest on the podcast? Apply here [https://ideasthatinspirecom.wixsite.com/home/be-a-guest] Work with Me Book A Clarity Call [https://ideasthatinspirecom.wixsite.com/home/clarity-call] Guest Information Guests: Mark Anderson from MA Building Website: www.mabuilding.co.nz [https://www.mabuilding.co.nz/] Instagram: @mabuilding_wanaka [https://www.instagram.com/mabuilding_wanaka/]  Facebook: @MABuildingWanaka [https://www.facebook.com/MABuildingWanaka] LinkedIn: @mark-anderson [https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-anderson-b509a6140/]  Support the podcast and order your Ocean Foam Hand and Body Wash from Ascent: East Coast Hand & Body Wash Set  West Coast Hand & Body Wash Set  East Coast - Hand & Body Wash Gift Set West Coast - Hand & Body Wash Gift Set East & West Coast - Hand & Body Wash Duo set Use code IDEAS10OFF at checkout for a 10% discount or click here to shop with the discount link. [https://ascentrefills.nz/discount/IDEAS10OFF] Music & Sound Effects from Pixabay Intro: Happy by John_Sib Outro: Upbeat Ventures by Pumpupthemind Sound Effect: Notification by Sound Reality Ideas That Inspire [https://ideasthatinspire.com/]© 2025 by Emily Gifford is licensed under CC BY-ND 4.0 [https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/4.0/?ref=chooser-v1]