Bullying isn’t just a school playground problem - it follows people into adulthood, workplaces, relationships, and even our own inner dialogue.

In this raw episode of Power Within, we open up about our own experiences of being bullied, reflecting on how it shaped us, toughened us, and still impacts how we move through the world today. We also explore a powerful twist most parents overlook: What if your child is the one doing the bullying?

From playground punch-ups to verbal attacks in the workplace, we talk about how to tell the difference between banter and bullying, and how silence, sarcasm, or sharp one-liners can sometimes hold more power than retaliation.

You'll also hear us share a heart-breaking story from a client whose bullying trauma followed her into adulthood holding the belief that being “the best” will finally make it stop.

This conversation might be uncomfortable, but it’s necessary.

We talk parenting, social media, adult confrontation, gender and sexuality discrimination, and the importance of creating safe spaces - at home, at work, and in our own heads.

For anyone who’s been bullied, has a child navigating school, or is ready to rewrite their role in someone else's story, take a listen to this episode.

The views expressed in this podcast are solely those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of any organisation or entity associated with the show. This podcast is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Listeners are advised to conduct their own research before making any decisions based on the information shared here.

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The Power Within Podcast is sponsored by Gemma Masterson, of Master Travel and Events.

We're all for saying it how it is, taking the time for yourself, and your loved ones... and what better way than taking a break, exploring a new place, or sitting back and relaxing on holiday.

Master Travel and Events will help you every step of the way to creating your new experience, to reconnect and rediscover, to find that all improtant power within you.

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Podcast Music created by Kadien, listen to more or get your own podcast music here!

Ever wonder why you feel low even when life should feel fine? In this episode of Power Within, we’re unpacking the science and soul behind what really makes us feel good - your happy hormones.

We break down the “dream team” of mood and motivation: oxytocin, dopamine, serotonin, and endorphins. These little chemicals are responsible for how connected, motivated, and balanced you feel - and when they’re off? So is everything else.

From comfort eating to chasing a version of your younger self in the mirror, we talk honestly about what triggers our own low moods and how we (and our clients) find our way back. Whether it’s a steam room, a sunny day, finishing a task, or laughing your head off, this chat is packed with down-to-earth strategies to reset your mood without needing a prescription.

We also get real about self-reflection, emotional eating, relationship dynamics, and why it's OK to want space - plus how little acts of kindness can chemically shift your entire day.

This one’s a reminder that feeling good doesn’t come from a perfect weight or a perfect plan — it comes from understanding what you need to feel whole again.

The views expressed in this podcast are solely those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of any organisation or entity associated with the show. This podcast is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Listeners are advised to conduct their own research before making any decisions based on the information shared here.

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The Power Within Podcast is sponsored by Gemma Masterson, of Master Travel and Events.

We're all for saying it how it is, taking the time for yourself, and your loved ones... and what better way than taking a break, exploring a new place, or sitting back and relaxing on holiday.

Master Travel and Events will help you every step of the way to creating your new experience, to reconnect and rediscover, to find that all improtant power within you.

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Podcast Music created by Kadien, listen to more or get your own podcast music here!

Ever feel like you’re stuck in your own way? This episode of Power Within dives deep into the real talk around self-sabotage - what it looks like, where it hides in your everyday choices, and why it’s often rooted in fear, self-worth, and old stories.

We open up about how self-sabotage has shown up for us, our clients, and people we love - from procrastinating on dreams to chasing validation, overloading invisible to-do lists, and shrinking ourselves in the name of staying safe.

Whether it's putting off going back to school, stepping away from an opportunity out of fear, or constantly telling yourself you're not good enough, we’ve been there. And we’re unpacking it all.

This is your nudge to recognise those invisible roadblocks and challenge the internal voice that’s holding you back. Because success isn't just about pushing harder - sometimes it’s about finally giving yourself permission to rest, trust, and take up space.

The views expressed in this podcast are solely those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of any organisation or entity associated with the show. This podcast is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Listeners are advised to conduct their own research before making any decisions based on the information shared here.

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The Power Within Podcast is sponsored by Gemma Masterson, of Master Travel and Events.

We're all for saying it how it is, taking the time for yourself, and your loved ones... and what better way than taking a break, exploring a new place, or sitting back and relaxing on holiday.

Master Travel and Events will help you every step of the way to creating your new experience, to reconnect and rediscover, to find that all improtant power within you.

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Podcast Music created by Kadien, listen to more or get your own podcast music here!

Anxiety doesn’t always look like panic attacks.

Sometimes it’s breathlessness before a work meeting.
Or gripping the steering wheel too tightly on the motorway.
Or feeling sick before school - even if you’re not really ill.

In this episode of Power Within, we get real about what anxiety feels like, why it spirals, and how you can actually interrupt the cycle - even if therapy or hypnotherapy aren’t an option yet.

Inside, we talk about:

• What anxiety is really trying to do
• Grounding techniques you can use anywhere and can start TODSAY
• Why medication numbs feelings (and what to do if you want to feel again)
• The power of “planting the seed” in your subconscious for lasting change

Whether you’re managing social anxiety, fear of sickness, or just trying to stop the spiral of “what if” thoughts - this episode is your calm in the chaos.

The views expressed in this podcast are solely those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of any organisation or entity associated with the show. This podcast is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Listeners are advised to conduct their own research before making any decisions based on the information shared here.

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The Power Within Podcast is sponsored by Gemma Masterson, of Master Travel and Events.

We're all for saying it how it is, taking the time for yourself, and your loved ones... and what better way than taking a break, exploring a new place, or sitting back and relaxing on holiday.

Master Travel and Events will help you every step of the way to creating your new experience, to reconnect and rediscover, to find that all improtant power within you.

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Podcast Music created by Kadien, listen to more or get your own podcast music here!

This week on Power Within, we dive deep into the real differences between hypnotherapy and talking therapy - not to pit them against each other, but to show you how they can work together to create real change.

As both therapists and hypnotherapists, qw share what actually happens in a hypnotherapy session, and why some clients experience breakthroughs in just two sessions - even when therapy alone wasn’t moving the needle.

We dive into:

• When talking therapy works best — and when hypnotherapy might work faster
• Why hypnotherapy isn’t recognised by the NHS (yet)
• How we’ve helped people with flying fears, OCD, and sugar addiction - sometimes in just 2 sessions
• Why hypnotherapy isn’t about clucking like a chicken — but deep subconscious change
• The language traps that keep people stuck (and how we flip them)
• Real stories about clients who shifted deep-seated beliefs in days, not months
• What happens when we use parts therapy to speak to the conflicting voices in your head

We’re not anti-therapy - we love it. But if you’re feeling stuck, frustrated, or just curious about other options, this episode will open your eyes to what’s really possible.

The views expressed in this podcast are solely those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of any organisation or entity associated with the show. This podcast is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Listeners are advised to conduct their own research before making any decisions based on the information shared here.

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The Power Within Podcast is sponsored by Gemma Masterson, of Master Travel and Events.

We're all for saying it how it is, taking the time for yourself, and your loved ones... and what better way than taking a break, exploring a new place, or sitting back and relaxing on holiday.

Master Travel and Events will help you every step of the way to creating your new experience, to reconnect and rediscover, to find that all improtant power within you.

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Podcast Music created by Kadien, listen to more or get your own podcast music here!

Grief isn’t one-size-fits-all.

In this raw and vulnerable episode, we open up about the complex, messy reality of loss — not just death, but the grief of relationships, routines, jobs, and even parts of ourselves we didn’t realise we were mourning.

From personal stories to therapeutic insights, we explore the grief cycle (yes, there’s more than one!), the unexpected ways it shows up, and why it's okay if your grief doesn’t look like anyone else’s.

Whether you've experienced loss recently or you're still carrying it years later, this episode is a reminder that your feelings are valid - no matter what or who you've lost.

We talk about:

• Why grief isn’t always about death
• How some losses cut deeper than others — and why that’s okay
• The 5 stages of grief (and why you don’t have to follow them in order)
• The “tennis ball” grief theory that explains what it’s like to carry pain over time
• How grief can show up as anger, numbness, control, or even home DIY
• Why “time heals” isn’t always true (and what does help instead)
• The power of remembering with less pain, not no pain

You’re not broken, and you’re definitely not alone.

The views expressed in this podcast are solely those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of any organisation or entity associated with the show. This podcast is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Listeners are advised to conduct their own research before making any decisions based on the information shared here.

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The Power Within Podcast is sponsored by Gemma Masterson, of Master Travel and Events.

We're all for saying it how it is, taking the time for yourself, and your loved ones... and what better way than taking a break, exploring a new place, or sitting back and relaxing on holiday.

Master Travel and Events will help you every step of the way to creating your new experience, to reconnect and rediscover, to find that all improtant power within you.

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Podcast Music created by Kadien, listen to more or get your own podcast music here!

In this episode, we’re having an honest conversation about red flags - not the fluffy social media kind, but the real ones that mess with your self-worth, isolate you from your people, and keep you stuck in relationships you know deep down aren’t good for you.

We talk about why so many of us keep choosing red flags over real love, even when we say we want different.

We also share stories from our therapy work (with full permission), including what it looks like when someone’s self-esteem is so low, they’ll give up everything just to feel loved. It’s a big one.

Here’s what we dive into:

• Why red flags can feel like chemistry when you’re stuck in survival mode
• The fixer pattern: when you think love means changing someone
• How dating apps are messing with self-esteem (and why we’d never have met if we relied on swiping)
• The emotional cost of chasing attention over alignment
• Why “green flags” can feel boring — and how to rewire that
• What we’ve learned about self-worth, love, and choosing better

The views expressed in this podcast are solely those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of any organisation or entity associated with the show. This podcast is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Listeners are advised to conduct their own research before making any decisions based on the information shared here.

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The Power Within Podcast is sponsored by Gemma Masterson, of Master Travel and Events.

We're all for saying it how it is, taking the time for yourself, and your loved ones... and what better way than taking a break, exploring a new place, or sitting back and relaxing on holiday.

Master Travel and Events will help you every step of the way to creating your new experience, to reconnect and rediscover, to find that all improtant power within you.

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Podcast Music created by Kadien, listen to more or get your own podcast music here!

This week, we’re getting real about something that affects so many women but STILL doesn’t get talked about enough: the menopause.

In this episode, we sit down with Debbie (yes, our debbie, one of the family) as she shares her honest and emotional journey through perimenopause, menopause, and everything in between.

We cover:
🌀 The moment she snapped at her daughter and realised something wasn’t right
🌀 The experience of being put on antidepressants instead of HRT
🌀 How things snowballed through her 40s, and why she’s now been on HRT for 8 years
🌀 The difference between perimenopause and menopause
🌀 ALL those symptoms, including mood swings, hot flushes, and the brain fog no one prepared her for
🌀 And that time there was a national HRT shortage, and what it meant for women like her

This one’s full of honesty, hormones, and a bit of heat 🔥 whether you’re in it, near it, or supporting someone who might be going through the menopause.

The views expressed in this podcast are solely those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of any organisation or entity associated with the show. This podcast is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Listeners are advised to conduct their own research before making any decisions based on the information shared here.

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The Power Within Podcast is sponsored by Gemma Masterson, of Master Travel and Events.

We're all for saying it how it is, taking the time for yourself, and your loved ones... and what better way than taking a break, exploring a new place, or sitting back and relaxing on holiday.

Master Travel and Events will help you every step of the way to creating your new experience, to reconnect and rediscover, to find that all improtant power within you.

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Podcast Music created by Kadien, listen to more or get your own podcast music here!