The Connection Compass
The Connection Compass is for those days when you feel completely lost, you have the feeling you should be doing something but you are not sure what. This podcast takes you on a journey of disconnection to connection. Its about deepening the connection with yourself, earth and nature, the environments we live and work in and each other. Its about being open to possibility and potential in our lives and the ability to thrive despite the difficult times and embracing holistic approaches and self development. This podcast is a mix of solo recordings and interview based You can find me...
A Celebratory Podcast Episode and the Magic of You with Host Andrea L Evans
In this solo episode of the podcast with host Andrea L Evans I am celebrating the second birthday of the podcast.
I talk about the progress of the podcast and the forthcoming changes.
I also talk about how important it is to nourish the relationships with ourselves in order to prepare for change.
When things so not work out has we intended to always remember the uniqueness of you
About the Host
Andrea L Evans is the creator of The Connection Compass and founder of the Human...
From Self Doubt to Self Belief: Step into Your Spotlight with Annette Williams
What if confidence isn’t something you’re born with, but something you can learn?
In this episode, I’m joined by the wonderful Annette Williams, confidence specialist, Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapist, author of Step Into Your Spotlight, and former BBC television producer.
We chat about her incredible career spanning nearly 40 years, her four BAFTA awards, a very special Gold Blue Peter badge, and of course, some of our favourite childhood TV programmes!
But we also dive into something so many of us struggle with , confidence and self-doubt.
Annette shares why confidence isn’t...
A Walk Through Autumn with Host Andrea L Evans
Today, I’m inviting you to join me for A Walk Through Autumn.
We’re going to wander through the changing seasons, from the falling leaves of New York to the quiet comforts of home, exploring the beautiful duality of autumn — movement and stillness, endings and new beginnings, holding on and letting go.
Along the way, I’ll be sharing some personal reflections, a little seasonal history, the curious world of leaf peeping, and some of my own writing and poetry.
And perhaps, as we walk through autumn t...
October: The Sacred Return with Host Andrea L Evans
October invites us into The Sacred Return , a coming home to ourselves, our hearts and the deeper truths within. In this month’s seasonal energy, moon cycle, Connection Compass and autumnal tarot reading, we explore what it means to live from the inside out: nourishing our roots, reclaiming our energy and noticing where old hurts, fears or expectations may be keeping us from moving forward. There is space here for both grief and joy, for acceptance and change, and for remembering that love remains even as life shifts around us. This is an invitation to tend to what is sa...
More Than a Curve with Barbara Bradshaw
In this episode, I’m joined by Barbara Bradshaw, who shares how perimenopause brought anxiety, self-doubt and a loss of confidence that left her barely recognising the woman looking back at her. We talk about her decision to walk away from a career in accountancy and choose a completely different path , one that brought new energy, new people and, ultimately, a new version of herself.
Barbara also opens up about supporting both of her daughters through scoliosis diagnoses and surgery, the emotional toll of trying to hold everything together as a parent, and why she no...
Before the Crisis Rethinking Children's Mental Health with Sarah Amedeo
What if, instead of waiting until a child reaches crisis point, we gave them the knowledge and tools to understand themselves much earlier?
In this episode, I’m joined by Sarah Amedeo author of The Solution: A Revolutionary Plan to Eliminate School Shootings, Child Suicide and the Silent Mental Turmoil Destroying Our Kids
Sarah’s work began with her own experiences as a child, bullying, struggling to understand what she was feeling, and believing at one point that she had a “broken brain”. But learning about psychology and human behaviour changed the way she unde...
When Spirit Has a Seat at the Table with Andrea Mellon
In this episode, I’m joined once again by soul strategist Andrea Mellon, and this conversation feels very different from the one we shared back in May.
So much has shifted for both of us in such a short space of time. Andrea’s spiritually downloaded work has evolved into Soul Coding, while my own Connection Compass has begun to come together in ways I couldn’t have reached through logic alone.
We talk about what happens when we stop trying to make our work fit into conventional frameworks and instead trust...
The Autumn, The Soul and The Connection Compass with Host Andrea L Evans
In this solo episode, I share the next chapter of The Connection and what it feels like to begin taking this work out into the world. After trialling the Compass with myself and others, I’ve been struck by how gentle and nurturing the process is, creating space to listen to ourselves rather than pushing or forcing change.
I talk about the different ways you can currently experience this work, including a written intuitive letter, a single coaching session, a two-session offering and my monthly circle, beginning Monday 5th October.
I th...
Pick the Version of You that feels like Magic with Jo Squires
In this episode, I’m joined by Jo Squires, founder of Source 2 Soul Healing, for a conversation about what happens when the life and career you’ve built no longer feel like you.
Jo shares her journey from corporate finance, through redundancy, burnout and huge personal change, to finding her way back to herself and discovering a completely different path.
We talk about the masks we wear, the exhaustion of appearing confident when things feel very different on the inside, and what can happen when we finally stop trying to control ever...
Pick the Version of You that feels like Magic with Jo Squires
In this episode, I’m joined by Jo Squirre, founder of Source 2 Soul Healing, for a conversation about what happens when the life and career you’ve built no longer feel like you.
Jo shares her journey from corporate finance, through redundancy, burnout and huge personal change, to finding her way back to herself and discovering a completely different path.
We talk about the masks we wear, the exhaustion of appearing confident when things feel very different on the inside, and what can happen when we finally stop trying to control ever...
From Victimhood to Freedom: The Power of the Gene Keys with Aimee Scullin
In this episode, I’m joined by life and business freedom coach Aimee for a beautiful conversation about spirituality, self-trust and finding the freedom to become who we truly are.
Aimee shares her journey from personal development and traditional therapy into Human Design, the Gene Keys and deeper spiritual exploration, including the profound awakening she experienced after becoming a mother.
We talk about learning to trust our intuition, breaking patterns of self-sabotage, moving from victimhood to freedom, and recognising that the power we often search for outside ourselves has been within us all along.
...
Taking the The Connection Compass Out into the World with Host Andrea L Evans
In this solo episode I
Reflect on the conversations of season 8 The choices we have in our thoughts and feelings, is it fear or loveTaking The Connection Compass out into the World The importance of Connecting to Nature Balancing the Masculine and Feminine EnergiesAbout the Author
Andrea L Evans is the creator of The Connection Compass and founder of the Human Led Impact Project. Her work brings together lived experience, professional practice, and a deep commitment to human connection across leadership, wellbeing, and cultural change, creating a more interconnected work and...
Bonus Episode: The Wisdom Beyond the Mind
A New Monthly Bonus Episode for the Month of August.
In this episode I decide to full embrace my intuition and bring Intuit messages to the Podcast.
This episode contains a short meditation to settle and soothe the mind
About the Author
Andrea L Evans is the creator of The Connection Compass and founder of the Human Led Impact Project. Her work brings together lived experience, professional practice, and a deep commitment to human connection across leadership, wellbeing, and cultural change, creating a more interconnected work and deepening the relationship to...
Unmuting Your Joy with Ashley Looker
in this weeks episode of The Connection Compass, I talk to Ashley Looker, an Empowerment & Mindfulness Teacher who teaches ambitious, overachieving humans how to slow down and detach their productivity from their worth.
In this conversation Ashley and I explore what it really means to love life, not by constantly striving for more, but by remembering who we truly are underneath all the doing.We talk about the difference between the woo and the whoa, balancing masculine and feminine energyWhy so many of us have forgotten how to slow down and receive, and how living beyond our energetic...The Power of Inner Child Healing and Community with Kathy Sanderson
In this episode, I sit down with Kathy Sanderson, who, alongside her husband, has created a thriving community of healing, connection and family gatherings on their 25 acres of ancient woodland and meadowland in the South West.
Kathy shares her deeply personal journey through the heartbreak of 12 miscarriages in four years,
The healing modalities that helped her uncover the roots of her pain, and how inner child work transformed not only her own life but also her relationship with her family. We explore how childhood experiences shape our adult relationships, the importance of breaking generational patterns...
From Burnout to Sovereignty: Trusting the Journey Back to Yourself
In this episode of The Connection Compass, I’m joined by Akashic Records mentor Jackie Cowie. Jackie shares her deeply personal journey from building a thriving healthcare business while silently battling burnout, to discovering a new way of living and leading through stillness, self-trust and akashic guidance.
Together we explore the survival loops that keep so many women stuck,Why burnout isn’t always solved by taking a holidayThe power of the void during life’s transitions, and how reconnecting with ourselves can transform not only our wellbeing but the way we serve others. This is an ins...When the Brick Wall becomes an Invitation: Surrender, Self Trust and No Longer Holding Back with Host Andrea L Evans
In this solo episode
I talk about putting myself forwards to speak at events and not holding back.
My first guest appearance on a podcast
Presenting the work of the connection compass framework for the first
When we feel like we are hitting brick walls that instead of pushing, the answer is just to surrender and allow those answers to come to you.
I also talk about my next podcast guest and how we met through podcasting and that we have had similar experiences in bringing the...
Understanding ADHD with Compassion, Not Criticism with Hadeeqa Bibi
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Today on The Connection Compass Podcast, I’m joined by Hadeeqa, a clinical pharmacist, ADHD coaching specialist and neurodiversity practitioner. Together, we explore
ADHD beyond the stereotypes and talking about what it really means to understand the ADHD brain. We discuss why traditional productivity advice often falls shortHow personalised strategies can make all the difference, and why compassion, curiosity and community are so important.Whether you have ADHD yourself, support someone who does, or simply want to understand neurodiversity better, this conversation is packed with practical insights and powerful reminders that differ...
The Healing Powers of Community with Ch'maine Robinson
This week, I’m joined by psychotherapist, hypnotherapist, and menopause and andropause specialist Ch’maine Robinson for a thought-provoking conversation about what it truly means to support our mental wellbeing.
Together, we explore
The healing power of community, Why genuine human connection matters more than ever, and how shared experiences can reduce stigma and help us feel less alone. We also discuss the challenges of living in a digital world, the importance of boundaries, mindfulness, purpose, and reconnecting with the passions we often lose as adults.
Ch’maine shares her expertise on menopause and th...
Why Putting Humanity First in Everything we do Seems like such a Radical Idea with Host Andrea L Evans
In this episode the Host Andrea L Evans talks about
Reflecting over the Summer Solstice
How yoga helped her to reconnect to herself and uncovered an important part of her self that keeps her well
The London Podcasting Show Experience
Growing The Connection Compass Framework and progress with the Human Led Impact Project
More Information on the Host
About the Host
The Connection Compass Podcast: https://feeds.captivate.fm/the-connection-compass/
Instagram: andrea_louise_evans
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in...
Building Community Through the Power of Podcasting with Candace Dudley
In the first guest episode of Series 8, which is all about building community. I’m joined by Candace Dudley.
As two passionate podcasters, we dive into our shared love of podcasting, human connection, and the incredible opportunities podcasts create to bring people together.
Candace supports business owners in strategically guesting on podcasts to grow their visibility and impact.
In this episode we explore
Candaces journey into podcasting, which began with a desire to support other mums, How podcasting has evolved into a powerful tool for confidence, storytelling, community bu...Human Led Impact, Bringing the Vision to Life with Host Andrea L Evans
In this weeks solo episode I talk about all that I have been up to recently,
Bringing the work of The Connection Compass to Life and moving forwards with the Human Led Impact Project
I talk about leaving the old behind and not allowing fear, doubts and the inner critic to get in the way but to take action anyway, regardless.
I talk about my thoughts and emotions of how long it took for the work to come together, ranging from excitement to feeling emotional and anger
And how the final...
The Feminine Roar, Leading with Purpose, Power and Intuition with Frances Day
In this inspiring episode, I’m joined by energy healer, soul coach, and business mentor Frances Day.
Frances shares her remarkable journey from the corporate world of marketing to helping women in business break through subconscious barriers and reconnect with their purpose.
In this episode we explore
intuition, resilience, leadership, healing ancestral patterns, how life’s greatest challenges can become powerful catalysts for growth.This is a conversation about finding your unique path, embracing your feminine power, and discovering that true transformation always starts from within.
More about Fran...
Soul Coding, Intuition and Leading with Spirit with Andrea Mellon
This week, I’m joined by Andrea Mellon business mentor, intuitive strategist, and entrepreneur , for a deeply expansive conversation about soul-led business, intuition, identity, and self-trust.
In this episode
We explore what it means to lead from inner authorityReconnect with your true self, and create success without abandoning who you are. From psychic gifts and spiritual remembrance to soul coding, nature, intuition, and releasing old identitiesThis episode is an invitation to soften, trust yourself, and step fully into the life and business that’s calling you.
If you’ve been c...
Beyond the Spotlight with Annette Williams
In this weeks episode I chat to Annette Williams
Annette Williams is a Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapist, confidence specialist, and former award-winning BBC television producer whose career in media spans nearly four decades.
In this episode, we talk about
following your ambition from an early age,embracing opportunities, navigating the highs and challenges of live television reinventing yourself when one chapter comes to an end. Annette shares powerful insights on mindset, confidence, resilience, and how transferable skills can help shape an entirely new future. From creating magical moments on some of the UK’s biggest TV...Why Being Human Must Come First with Host Andrea L Evans
Hello and Welcome back to the Connection Compass Podcast.
Today I wanted share some thoughts about what it means to truly honour ourselves as human beings.
In June I am launching my first private podcast series The Human Reset, a 10 episode container for you to listen to, reflect, take part in ground practices for you to use in life, love and work. To find out more, be notified as soon as it goes live sign up to the link in the show notes
It's the beginning of...
Between Protection and Connection with Host Andrea L Evans
In today’s solo episode, I’m sharing what I've been up to, what I’ve been creating, what I’ve been questioning, and what’s been shifting beneath the surface.
I reflect on my recent conversation with Marina Lorenzato around dating, self-worth, and relationships, and how that episode stayed with me longer than I expected. It opened up some deeper thoughts around emotional protection, vulnerability, and what it actually means to feel safe with a partner/potential partner .
I also talk about revisiting a novel I wrote back in 2017, and how reconn...
Rediscovering Your Inner Peace Within with Shaun Grant
In this powerful new episode, I’m joined by Shaun Grant, inspirational speaker, money mystic, actor, and author , for a deep and honest conversation about healing, authenticity, and inner peace.
In this episode
Shaun shares how childhood fear shaped his journey, why so many of us suppress our true selvesHow self-abandonment can keep us disconnected from who we really are. We explore the power of the conscious mind, releasing conditioning, embracing sensitivityWhy what you think of yourself matters far more than the opinions of others.For more information on Shaun;s work
...Choose on Purpose: Living Boldly and Authentically with Becky Plautz
In today’s episode, I’m joined by photographer, host of the podcast Choose on Purpose and life and success coach Becky Plautz
Becky shares her journey from being fired in retail to building a purpose-led business rooted in empowerment, creativity, and self-expression.
We explore what it really means to choose your own path, from launching a podcast back in 2018 to creating powerful spaces through empowerment photography and coaching. Becky opens up about boldness as an energy, the importance of self-trust, and how slowing down can help you reconnect with what truly matters.
This...
Self Worth, Dating and the Space In between with Marina Lorenzato
In this episode, Marina Lorenzato, a BACP-accredited psychotherapist based in London, working with women and couples who find themselves losing their sense of self in relationships
Marina shares her journey from Brazil to London and the work that led her to specialise in self-esteem and relationships.
Together, we dive into the patterns that make us abandon ourselves in love, the impact of rejection, and the quiet ways we lose connection, with others and with ourselves. A powerful conversation on healing, awareness, and choosing differently
We also discuss
Marina moving from Brazil...
Surrendering to What Wants to Emerge with Host Andrea L Evans
In this weeks solo episode
I share reflections on building confidence through showing up imperfectly, how somatic yoga has helped me notice what I’ve been ignoring, and what it’s felt like to begin writing again and step back into creativity. There’s something about this season spring turning into summer that invites new beginnings, but not through force through allowing.
I also explore what’s been unfolding as I move through my own Soul Story, what it means to surrender, and how creating space rather than rushing can reveal what’s truly mean...
From Control to Trust: A Different Way of Living with Ashley Mondor
In this episode, I’m joined once again by Heart Healing Coach Ashley Mondor for a deeply reflective and expansive conversation. Together, we explore what it really means to slow down, turn inward, and reconnect with the wisdom of the heart.
We talk about finding the courage to choose joy, navigating the discomfort of stillness, and the powerful alchemy that happens when we do the inner work. Ashley shares her insights on moving beyond hyper-independence, learning to surrender, and embodying the balance of yin and yang within.
We also dive into th...
A Reflective Episode with Host Andrea L Evans
Hello and Welcome to this weeks episode of The Connection Compass Podcast .This week I am doing a solo episode reflecting on series 6 of the podcast and entering into series 7.
This week I share my thoughts on the podcast
The themes of surrender, thrust
Somatic Yoga Practices
International Women Day and the Reteat
My thoughts on the Louis Theroux Documentary and
Up and coming guests on the Podcast for series 7
For More information about my work please visit
Seasonally...
Trust, The Akashic Records and Your Souls Path with Philip Elisa
In this episode, I’m joined by Philip Elisa, a former computer scientist turned spiritual guide, who now helps people reconnect with their inner compass and explore the wisdom of the Akashic Records.
Together, we dive into what it really means to shed layers of conditioning, to release the beliefs and emotions that hold us back, and to begin trusting ourselves and life on a much deeper level. We explore those quiet but powerful inner nudges, the moments where something within asks, what if I just stop?and, the knowing that follows, guiding you toward something more al...
Raising Kids with Connection not Fear with Celia Kibler
In this episode of The Connection Compass Podcast, I am delighted to have sat down with the truly inspiring Celia Kibler, mother of five and Founder of Be a Better Parent, the Day of Calm Foundation, and Fun Fit Family Fitness. Celia has spent her life working with children and parents, on a mission to stop 10 million parents from yelling at their kids.
We dive into what it truly means to parent intentionally, why yelling never produces the child you hope for, and how parents can create calm, connected, and confident families. Celia also shares...
The Energy of Words: Parenting, NLP & Conscious Communication with Karen Shaw
Today I’m joined by the wonderful Karen Shaw parenting coach, author of Parenting Magic, and founder of Energy Inspired Coaching.
Karen’s journey began through her own parenting experiences, which led her to explore communication, connection, and the powerful role our words play in shaping not only our children’s lives but our own.
In this conversation
We dive into NLP and what it really means, the energy behind the language we use every day, and how conscious communication can completely transform our relationships. Karen shares why “try” doesn’t carry the...Your Story is Your Super Power with JP Horgan
JP Horgan our guest today on The Connection Compass Podcast
JP is a helps cultivate peak performance, he's also a coach, consultant , motivational speaker, mindfuness meditation teacher, leads The Next Steps Academy and is the host of the Phase 4 Podcast. JP is someone who truly believes that all of us are born for something more.
In this episode,
We dive into belief, purpose, and what really holds people back from reaching their full potential. We talk about living through challenge including JP’s journey with a benign tumour, Removing yourself fr...Understanding Internal Resistance with Kam Knight
In this powerful episode with Kam Knight we discuss
Noticing patterns of self sabotage
Recognising your own internal resistance
Understanding resistance and how it shows up
Habits and internal resistance
The resistance equation in 4 parts
and more
To find out more about Kam and his work
Website: https://kamknight.com
Email: [email protected]
Social Media:
https://instagram.com/ikamknight
https://facebook.com/ikamknight
https://youtube.com/@ikamknight
https://linkedin.com...
Revisited Yoga as a Connector with Mick Timpson
Welcome to The Connection Compass
This week we revisit my podcast chat with Mick Timpson , Architect, Artist, Author, Coach and Yoga Teacher
We discuss yoga as a connector, the concept of Maya (cloud of illusion), creativity, flow and meditation
For more information on Mick's work please visit www.beando.co.uk
and also you will find Mick on Linked In
https://www.linkedin.com/in/micktimpson/
Books by Mick
Making Happy Work: A Beginners Guide to Navigating the World with Meditation
A Modern...
Finding the Glimmer: Manifestation, Grief and Listening to Yourself with Harriet Taylor
Today I’m joined by entrepreneur Harriet Taylor, who specialises in soul-led and neuro-manifestation, alignment, and creating spaces where women can be seen, heard, and truly understood.
In this episode, we talk about
self-discovery, grief, creativity,
what it means to keep moving forward after profound loss.
Harriet shares how losing a loved one to suicide shaped her path, her work, and the way she supports women through their own health and life transitions.
We explore manifestation beyond the surface level, using lived experience as fuel for meaningful ch...
