Seed Wellness - Helping You Flourish
A weekly podcast that deep dives into the wonderful world of wellness with the aim to inform, inspire and empower you to live your healthiest, happiest life. Seed Wellness comprises a unique collective of over 40 accomplished holistic teachers and practitioners dedicated to boosting your mind, body and soul.Hosted by Seed's founder, Kate Kirrane, this podcast is ideal for those looking to feel better, deepen their wellness knowledge or find solutions to a health condition conventional medicine is not fixing. Each episode will explore different wellness topics, from nutrition and fitness to mindfulness, mental health and beyond, where our experts wi...
Simplifying Wellness Series - Reflexology Isn't Just For Feet - Understanding other methods including Cranial & Auricular Reflexology with Lisa Wand
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Traditional reflexology is most known as a treatment on the feet. However, reflexology can also be administered on the face, cranium and even ears, particularly to treat symptoms of stress and anxiety.
In this podcast, we share the mic with Lisa Wand, Seed's reflexologist located in Bray, Berkshire. Here, Lisa shares her insights and experience of using reflexology in these less conventional ways, highlighting how these methods can support the body, regulate the nervous system and thus reduce stress.
Said Lisa, “I have personal insight into how high levels of...
Beyond the Salt Shaker: A Root Cause Deep Dive into Hypertension
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Hosted by Magalie Valadier
Think high blood pressure is just about salt? Think again.
In this episode, we bring together a GP, breathwork specialist, TCM acupuncturist, and medical herbalist to explore the real drivers of hypertension—from chronic stress and HPA axis dysfunction to inflammation, insulin resistance, and poor sleep.
You'll learn:
How to measure your blood pressure correctly at home (most people get this wrong)Why cortisol constricts your vessels and how breathwork can helpThe connection between insulin resistance, blood sugar, and hypertensionHow in...Raising & Supporting Neurodivergent Children - 3 different perspectives with Tiff Kertesz
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Hosted by Tiff Kertesz
We know that raising and supporting neurodivergent children — whether that’s ADHD, autism, sensory differences, or other learning styles — can be both deeply rewarding and at times overwhelming for families.
There’s so much information out there, and parents are often left trying to piece together what might actually help their child thrive.
That’s why we wanted to bring together three different perspectives today.
Because supporting neurodiversity isn’t just about one thing — it’s about brain, body, environment, and nervous syst...
How To Manage The Restless Mind with 4 Seed experts
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Do you lie awake at night with thoughts spinning? Do you get stuck in the same mental loops, unable to switch off? You're not broken—and you're not alone. In this episode, we explore what's really behind the restless mind.
We dive into the difference between anxiety, rumination, and obsession; the brain's default mode network and why it gets stuck; the often-overlooked overlap between ADHD and anxiety; and the root causes that keep the mind trapped—from early imprints and unprocessed trauma to nervous system dysregulation and energetic blocks.
Our pa...
Seed Masterclass Series - Episode 2 - Breathing Mistakes Holding You Back - Workshop for Wellness Practitioners with Vaughan Wickins
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Hosted by Vaughan Wickins
Welcome to our Seed Wellness Masterclass series. We are very excited to provide our Seed wellness practitioners with a monthly masterclasses, which can help you in your business growth.
Vaughan Wickins is a wellness coach and helps women and men improve gut health, with a focus on relieving constipation and haemorrhoids(sexy stuff!), as well as helping you regulate your nervous system.
Your gut and breath are powerful, natural approaches that are key. Vaughan wrote a book called "GUTWISE – The Secret to Healing Tha...
Managing Neurodivergence In Adulthood Webinar
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Hosted by Stephanie Barrows
In this webinar we bring together 4 of Seed's experts - Adele Wimsett, specialist in ADHD and hormones; Michelle Smith, Nutritional Therapist, Alison Bell, a Louise Hay Heal Your Life coach; & Linda Stevens, a reflexologist who works with neurodivergent adults and children.
Here, we share helpful information, tips and expert knowledge about living with neurodivergence in adults, steps to being diagnosed in later life and how to navigate the challenges day-to-day.
Simplifying Wellness Series - Navigating Change? Transitional Coaching Can Help with Debs Minsky
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Hosted by Natalie Helman
Change can be difficult. Whether it be positive or negative change, it can feel challenging and even overwhelming.
Debbie (aka Debs) Minsky is a Transitional Coach where her work centres on supporting individuals through life’s transitional moments - including career changes, motherhood, parenthood, chronic health challenges, grief, trauma, and more.
Debbie’s mission is to help people feel truly seen, heard, and connected to their authentic selves. Through thoughtfully curated development plans tailored to each individual, she offers practical tools and embodied pract...
Why Brand Design Can Make Or Break A Business with Natalie Helman, Branding Designer
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Today we shared the mic with Natalie Helman, a branding designer devoted to helping wellness practitioners build brands that feel as powerful as the work they do.
A practitioner herself and with a background in design and a deep understanding of the wellness space, she specialises in creating soulful, strategic brands that honour their vision.
As the founder of a branding studio supporting coaches, therapists and holistic practitioners, Natalie believes branding is not just about how something looks — it’s about how it feels. It’s about nervous-system-safe design, clear p...
From Anxious to Empowered – Rewiring Your Journey to Parenthood with Magalie Valadier & 4 Seed experts
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Hosted by Magalie Valadier
In this episode, host Magalie Valadier, Medical Herbalist & Limbic Imprint Practitioner, is joined by Emily Guiver (Antenatal Teacher & Birth Trauma Practitioner), Sam Lowi (Craniosacral Therapist), and Louise Slope (Nutritionist) to explore the root causes of perinatal anxiety. The discussion moves beyond the dismissive "it's just hormones" narrative to map the complex interplay of biochemistry, inherited family history, and physical memory.
Key Topics Discussed:
The Perfect Storm (Hormones & History):The episode opens by validating the overwhelming physiological changes of...Simplifying Wellness Series - The Rise of The Doula - Why More People Are Opting for Doula Support During Childbirth
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This week at Seed we are focussing on the journey to parenthood, through fertility, pregnancy, birth and post-natal care. For this campaign, we have drawn on the expertise from our Seed Childbirth Collective - a panel of Seed experts who support parents-to-be on this journey, from pre-conception to beyond birth.
Childbirth is often described as one of life’s most transformative experiences — yet it can also bring uncertainty, vulnerability, and intense emotion. Increasingly, expecting parents are turning to doulas for guidance, comfort, and steady support. But what exactly does a doula do...
Performing Well - What does this actually look like? With Olympic Rower, Toby Garbett & Breathwork Practitioner, Vaughan Wickins
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Hosted by Tiffany Kertesz
Today’s episode is all about men’s health, neurodiversity, and what it really means to perform well—not just physically, but mentally and emotionally too.
I’m joined by two fascinating guests who come at this from very different, but deeply connected angles.
Toby Garbett is a former Olympic rower who transitioned from elite sport into gym ownership and coaching. He’s spent years working at the sharp end of performance, resilience, identity, and the pressures men face—both on and off the...
Journeys Series - Navigating The Journey Of Grief by Beth Newbery-Dunn, Holistic Grief Coach
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In this podcast, Beth Newbery-Dunn, Holistic Grief Coach and Paedeatric Physiotherapist located in Welwyn/St Albans, shares how her own loss journey led her to becoming a Holistic Grief Coach.
Beth knows from personal experience how grief can effect every aspect of your life, from how you function daily, managing your emotions, change in identity and relationships.
"Grief changes you, it becomes part of the new you, and navigating that in itself is a journey.'
"Grief is not linear and it doesn't disappear, it changes in i...
Rewriting The Menopause Rule Book with Dani Diosi, Women's Health Coach, Hypnotherapist & Author
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Hosted by Natalie Helman
In today's podcast, we speak to Dani Diosi - a highly qualified Women's Health Practitioner, Hypnotherapist, Master Coach and author with over 20 years experience of supporting women during life’s most profound hormonal transitions - from pregnancy and birth to perimenopause and menopause.
Dani is passionate about empowering women to make the second part of their life, the best part of their life. Because of her own experience of perimenopause and her deep knowledge of the subconscious and female physiology, she knows that menopause isn’t jus...
The Power of Molecular Hydrogen Water For Improved Health & Longevity with Sarah Walker, Detox Practitioner
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In this podcast, Sarah Walker, Detox Practitioner and Molecular Hydrogen Water Advisor located in Amersham, Buckinghamshire, shares how her own health journey both personally and within her family, led her to discover the healing powers of molecular hydrogen water.
Said Sarah, "I chose this work after my own experience with chronic health issues, when conventional approaches offered no answers. I suffered from hormonal imbalances, cystic acne, gut issues and depression.
"Detox changed everything for me; my physical and emotional health began to shift and I started to heal. When I...
How We Can Harness Nutrition To Reduce Risk of Dementia & Cognitive Decline with Lorna Rhodes, Nutritional Therapist specialising in Chronic Disease
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In this podcast, Lorna Rhodes shares her extensive knowledge and expertise around the subject of brain health, the risk factors for the likes of Altzeimers and what we can do to reduce our risk in later life.
Here, Lorna reveals some incredible facts, emerging diseases and information about ways we can test / measure our likelihood of experiencing degenerative disease. This is a must-listen if you want to know how to retain cognitive health long-term
In thus podcast we cover:
Its main causes/driversHow we can test fo...Ageing Well & Longevity: More Than Just Good Genes? with 4 experts from Seed Wellness
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Is longevity just about living longer, or is it about living better? Join our Seed Wellness experts in this webinar as we move beyond anti-wrinkle creams to explore the holistic map of healthy ageing.
Here, we dive into the cellular, hormonal, and mental shifts that define our later chapters—from menopause and andropause to cognitive vitality and emotional resilience.
Our team of therapists share actionable, daily tools from their modalities—including herbalism, neuroplasticity training, grief work, Ayurvedic psychology, and trauma release—to help you build your personal longevity toolkit starting...
Top 5 Tips On How To Be The Best Parent During Exam Season with Helen Evans, Teen Counsellor
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Do you have a child / teen / young person preparing for exams and wondering how best you can support them?
Helen Evans is a highly qualified counsellor with over 15 years working with teens and young people both within the school environment and also in her private clinic in Buckinghamshire.
In this podcast, Helen shares her top tips for parents on how they can best support their child or young person in the lead up to exams.
Said Helen, "I work with both young people and parents and have se...
Journeys Series - How To Utilise The Power Of Breathwork For Both Physical & Mental Health with Vaughan Wickins, Breathwork Practitioner
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As part of our Journeys series, we shared the mic with Vaughan Wickins, a Breathwork Instructor and Gut Health Practitioner based in Henley-on-Thames, Berkshire.
After personally experiencing years of debilitating gut health issues, including haemorrhoids and constipation, Vaughan discovered that breathwork played a powerful role in improving his condition. This led him to train with the 4 X World Champion freediver, Stig Severinsen and qualify as a Breathwork Instructor.
In this podcast, Vaughan shares his personal journey, alongside practical, science-backed tips and techniques that show how the breath can be...
Why & How An Ayurvedic Detox (Panchakarma) Resets Health & Wellbeing with Rina Golan, Ayurvedic Coach & Detox Retreat Facilitator
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Ayurveda is an ancient preventative lifestyle medicine that is establishing its place within Western Healthcare. And with good reason.
In this podcast, Rina Golan, Seed’s Ayurvedic Coach & Detox Retreat Facilitator located in Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire. shares why and how Ayurveda as a system and also ayurvedic detoxification programmes or ‘Panchakarma’ aid health, wellbeing and longevity.
With over 20 years of experience, Rina works 1:1 with her clients as well as running Ayurvedic detox retreats from between 4 and 21 days, both in the UK and abroad, allowing the body to reset, restore, rejuven...
Journeys series - Why & How Sound Can Be Used As A Therapeutic Tool for Health with Rebecca Rainsford, Sound Therapist
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In this podcast, Seed's host, Magalie Valadier, shares the mic with Rebecca Rainsford, a Sound Therapist located in Buckinghamshire.
Said Magalie, "In this podcast, we aim to explore a form of healing that is as ancient as it is powerful but yet, often mysterious in our modern world.
"We’re not just talking about relaxation but how we can use vibration as a precise tool to release stored trauma, soothe the nervous system and facilitate profound transformation on both a physical and emotional level."
There is a gro...
The Autoimmune Puzzle - Piecing Together Root Causes with Herbs and Functional Medicine with Magalie Valadier & Tracey Harper
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Are you or someone you love struggling with an autoimmune condition like Hashimoto's, Rheumatoid Arthritis, or Psoriasis? If your body feels like a mystery and you're tired of just managing symptoms, this episode is for you.
Join Magalie, a Medical Herbalist, and Tracey Harper, a Functional Medicine Practitioner and Nutritionist, from Seed Wellness in Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, for a deep and empowering conversation.
In this podcast, Magalie and Tracey demystify why the immune system turns against the body and reveal a transformative, root-cause approach to healing.
In this ep...
The Critical Role of Lifestyle In the Management of Autoimmune Conditions with Dr Fiona Martindale, GP & Holistic Lifestyle Practitioner
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As part of our focus on autoimmunity this week, we are delighted to share the mic with Fiona Martindale, a local GP located in Welwyn, Hertfordshire.
Working as a doctor for over 20 years, Fiona has seen first-hand the vital role lifestyle plays in her patients’ health. Subsequently she now runs her own private clinic alongside her work as a GP in order to encompass a more integrative approach to help guide her patients beyond the realms of conventional medical care.
In this podcast, Fiona reveals the 4 leading autoimmune conditions she...
Demystifying Wellness - What is Autoimmunity & How Can Nutrition Help Manage & Alleviate Symptoms? with Michelle Smith, Nutritional Therapist
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For our health campaign this month at Seed, we are deep diving into the topic of Autoimmunity, ie what this is, how it presents (ie symptoms) and what we can do to help if we are struggling with an autoimmune condition.
To help shed some light on this topic, in this podcast we are sharing the mic with the wonderful Michelle Smith, Seeds Nutritional Therapist located in Buckinghamshire.
Michelle is very passionate about this subject due to her own personal journey of dealing with an autoimmune condition within her f...
How Lifestyle Holds The Key To Managing & Even Overcoming Chronic Health Conditions including Cancer with Jacqui Jooste, Clinical Pharmacist & Clinical Health Coach
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As a continuation of our health campaign focussing on the topic of cancer, we spoke to Jacqui Jooste, a Clinical Pharmacist & Clinical Health Coach located in Welwyn, Hertfordshire.
In this podcast, Jacqui talks about how she supports people who have been diagnosed with cancer or are in remission.
A cancer survivor herself, Jacqui understands the complexities of this journey. Drawing on her own scientific knowledge as well as her own healing and recovery, Jacqui shares her top tips for how to remain as optimal as possible to both fight...
Demystifying Wellness - How to Navigate Grief with Nicola Duffell, Grief Activist
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In this podcast, Seed's host, Magalie Valadier, shares the mic with Nicola Duffell, a Life Mentor + Grief Activist located in Kings Langley, Hertfordshire, to unpick the journey of grief.
Said Magalie, "The topic of grief affects all of us and yet is so often misunderstood and carried in isolation. Nicola brings a profoundly creative and integrative approach to healing using a unique blend of poetry, energy work, soul healing and nutritional support to help individuals manage loss."
Said Nicola, "After years in the corporate environment, I now dedicate my...
Introducing Freedo - a unique Self-Discovery Game That Can Aid Wellbeing In Children & Young People
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Freedo is a unique and powerful self-discovery card game made up of 25 steps and designed to help you break through blocks, gain clarity and take inspired action in any area of your life.
In this podcast, we spoke to co-creator, Gary Winer, about how Freedo works, the inspiration behind it and how it can aid wellbeing in children and young people.
Gary has worked both with children and teens both within schools, in groups and 1:1 sessions.
Said Gary, "The idea of Freedo is that it can guide yo...
'Why Dealing with Mental Health Issues Early Is So Important' with Louise Alltimes, Seed’s Counsellor & Psychotherapist for Children & Young People
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In this podcast, we spoke to Louise Alltimes, Seed’s Counsellor & Psychotherapist for Children & Young People, to help demystify what psychotherapy actually is and how it differs from other popular therapies such as psychology and CBT.
According to the Mental Health Foundation:
20% of adolescents may experience a mental health problem in any given year50% of mental health problems are established by age 14 and 75% by age 2410% of children and young people (aged 5 to 16 years) have a clinically diagnosable mental problem yet 70% have not had appropriate interventions at a sufficiently ea...How to Create the Conditions for Success for Neurodivergent Young People with Judith Katz, Neurodivergence Coach
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Hosted by Tiff Kertesz
This month at Seed, we are deep diving into the topic of mental health in children and young people.
Today there is a growing number of children and young people being diagnosed with neuro-divergent conditions including ADHD, ADD, OCD, Autism and more, all of which can impact a child or young person’s mental health,
In this podcast, Tiff Kertesz shares the mic with Judith Katz, a Neurodivergence Coach located in Henley-On-Thames, Berkshire, to discuss how best we can support young people with neur...
What is Seed Wellness? Interview with founder Kate Kirrane
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Here, Magalie Valadier interviews Seed's founder, Kate Kirrane, about exactly what Seed Wellness is and the inspiration behind it.
Said Magalie, "Today's episode comes with a fun twist. For the first time the mic is flipped and Kate is stepping into the guest seat so we can turn the spotlight on her.
"Seed is a collaborative eco-system of therapists - a bridge between holistic and traditional care, designed for both wellness seekers overwhelmed by choice and also holistic practitioners who believe in the power of integrative health.
"It...
What is Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapy & How Can It Support Children, Teens & Young People Struggling With Anxiety?
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This month at Seed, our health campaign is deep diving into the topic of mental health in children and young people.
According to the Mental Health Foundation, 20% of adolescents may experience a mental health problem such as anxiety, depression, PTSD and more in any given year; 50% of mental health problems are established by age 14 and 75% by age 24; and 10% of children and young people (aged 5 to 16 years) have a clinically diagnosable mental problem, yet 70% of children and adolescents who experience mental health problems have not had appropriate interventions at a sufficiently early...
Getting To The Root Cause of A Cancer Diagnosis with Lorna Rhodes, Specialist Nutritional Therapist for Cancer Patients
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Nutrition & Cancer
According to current stats, around 1 in 2 people with be affected by cancer in their lifetimes.
In this podcast, we spoke to Lorna Rhodes (mBANT, r CNHC), Seed's specialist Nutritional Therapist for cancer patients. Here, Lorna shares the process of getting to the root cause of a cancer diagnosis through DNA testing and other methods, and how this helps her support her patients through treatment and recovery.
Originally a cookery writer and food stylist for over 30 years, Lorna has published 18 cookery books an...
Navigating The Divorce Process Emotionally & Legally with Olwen Jennings, Women's Divorce Empowerment Coach
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Divorce is a highly challenging process. Yet, having legal representation is incredibly expensive and, for some, completely cost prohibitive. Subsequently, more women than ever before are representing themselves.
Often they are ill equipped to navigate the process both legally and emotionally. And this is where Olwen's work as a Divorce Empowerment Coach is playing an incredible role.
A divorce lawyer for over 20 years, Olwen moved into coaching in order to support women both legally AND emotionally - something she felt was missing and much needed. She can also accompany...
Exploring The Impact Of Trauma On Our Relationships with Dr Anouk Houdijk, Seed's Clinical Psychologist specialising in trauma
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As part of our focus on Relationships this week at Seed, we had an informal chat with Dr Anouk Houdijk, Seed’s Clinical Psychologist specialising in trauma, based in Marlow, Buckinghamshire.
Says Dr Anouk, “Trauma influences how critical we are of ourselves and the stories we tell ourselves. And this in turn directly impacts our relationships both with ourselves and others.”
"Our whole world revolves around relationships – our songs, our dramas, our films are about relationships... We could probably talk about this for days, because of the variety of relations...
How our relationship with ourselves is foundational to our relationships with others with Alison Bell, a Louise Hay 'Heal Your Life' Coach
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This week at Seed we are focussing on the topic of Relationships. Our relationships and social connections with others have a huge impact on our overall health and wellbeing. In fact, it makes up one of the main pillars of health.
Within this theme is also our relationship with ourselves… which is arguably THE most important relationship of all. And today we are sharing the mic with Alison Bell, a Louise Hay Heal Your Life Coach based in Berkshire, UK, to discuss how our relationship with ourselves is foundational to our rel...
Demystifying Wellness - What is Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) & How Can It Help Improve Health & Wellbeing?
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In this episode, Magalie Valadier shares the mic with highly accomplished TCM practitioner , Dr Qu Yu.
Here, Dr Yu shares how incredible knowledge and knowhow about TCM and why and how it can aid a wide range of health complaints.
For more information about Dr Yu, visit https://seedwellness.co.uk/dryuqu/
Today's host, Magalie Valadier, is a Medical Herbalist as well as Regional Ambassador for Seed Wellness in Berkhamsted and Great Missenden. For more information visit https://seedwellness.co.uk/magalievaladier
Helping Children Navigate Mental Health With Emotional Strategies, Mindfulness & Self-Care with Suzanne Stace
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Is your child struggling to cope with big emotions? Are you or your child feeling stressed, overwhelmed and don’t know where to turn for support? Is this negatively impacting your day-to-day life?
In this podcast, Magalie Valadier shares the mic with Suzanne Stace, a highly experienced Child Health & Wellbeing Practitioner located in Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire.
Here, Suzanne shares her top tips, practical knowledge and expertise for parents and children navigating these challenges and seeking support.
For more information about Suzanne, visit https://seedwellness.co.uk/suzan...
Demystifying Wellness series - How Herbal Medicine & Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) can work together for both physical & mental health complaints with Lucy Blunden
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Presented by Magalie Valadier from Seed Wellness
Here, Magalie shares the mic with Lucy Blunden, Western Medical Herbalist and EFT practitioner.
When Lucy was 17 years old and training to be a musician, she started to experience chronic back pain.
Said Lucy, "My GP said that if i wanted to be a musician i should expect to be in pain and take Ibuprofen three times a day. Being told I would have to accept being in pain for the rest of my life wasn’t really the way forw...
The Rise of Sauna Bathing in the UK with Sauna Master, Anna Burkitt
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Sauna bathing is an ancient wellness practice deeply rooted in many cultures and traditions around the world. Sauna goes far beyond relaxation. In fact, regular sauna use is scientifically proven to deliver profound health benefits, particularly for cardiovascular health, brain function and longevity.
Today, we are delighted to share the mic with Seed’s Sauna Master Anna Burkitt, founder of The Chiltern Sauna Circle located in Buckinghamshire. Here, Anna shares her amazing knowledge and insights around the current rise of this healing and even transformative modality for body, mind and soul.
<...Demystifying Wellness series - What Is Cognitive Hypnotherapy, how does it differ from traditional hypnotherapy & who / how can it help?
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Most people have heard of hypnotherapy and many would have heard of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) which is now offered by GPs to support patients struggling with their mental wellbeing. But what is Cognitive Hypnotherapy and how does it differ from the above?
Today we are sharing the mic with Alison Scott, Seed's Cognitive Hypnotherapist located in Buckinghamshire, UK, who shares her knowledge and experiences in clinic.
Said Alison, 'Cognitive Hypnotherapy uses techniques from CBT, Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) and Positive Psychology. It takes in all of the best p...
How Can Osteopathy Help People With Chronic Pain? With Paul Mitterhuber
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Experiencing occasional aches and pains is a fact of life. But what happens when we start to experience pain on a daily basis? And how can osteopathy help?
According to a review published in the British Medical Journal, nearly half of the UK adult population is living with chronic pain, with up to 28 million people experiencing pain that lasts for more than three months.
The most common causes of chronic pain include headache, lower back pain, arthritic pain and pain from disease. There is also unexplained pain, where a...
