A Path to Self-Healing

Can a scary story actually help a child become braver?   I'm joined by Dr. Randolph B Schiffer, a retired neurologist and psychiatrist who made the fascinating shift into writing children's fiction. We talk about his book, Bedtime Stories That Will Terrify Children, and look at how stepping into safe, controlled fear can actually equip young minds for the real world.   We cover:   •His transition from a medical career in neurology and psychiatry into storytelling.   •Why modern culture often struggles to teach kids genuine resilience and personal responsibility.   •How measured, thoughtful fear in stories helps children learn how to process difficult emotions and be brave.   •The deeper purpose behind sharing stories and building meaningful connections with the next generation.   Find out more about his work at https://randolphbschiffer.com/

Why do relationships in your life keep breaking down, whether it's friendships, family, or romantic connections? This conversation might help explain why, and what you can actually do about it.   In this episode, I'm sitting down with psychotherapist Jax Beatty to get into the messy reality of human relationships and mental health. We skip the fluff and walk through the exact stages of where things get stuck:   The Post-Honeymoon Reality: What happens when the biological high wears off and relationships start to feel flat.   Attachment Styles: How our wiring creates that exhausting push-and-pull dynamic.   Overthinking & ADHD: Why a dry text or a slight shift in mood can trigger an emotional emergency.   Conflict & Repair: How to handle arguments in a healthy way without tearing each other apart.   Outside Noise: Managing family pressures, friends, and external opinions that bleed into your bond.   Keeping Desire Alive: What it actually takes to stop turning into housemates and keep the spark going.   If you're tired of spinning your wheels in the same old cycles and want some honest, practical relationship advice, this one's for you. Hit follow and let us know your biggest takeaway.

Most of us aren’t living our own lives, we’re living our conditioning. Before the age of seven, your foundational habits, fears, and internal scripts were given to us from a young age. In this episode, we’re clearing out the noise to see who you actually are beneath it all. Join me and Marvin Wilkerson as we move beyond theory to offer practical tools you can use day-to-day. In this episode, we discuss how astrology acts as a map for your healing, combined with self-hypnosis and NLP to identify and transcend the subconscious limitations installed in early childhood. Connect with Marvin and explore the tools he offers: Marvin Wilkerson: A master astrologer, certified hypnotherapist, and NLP expert. Marvin blends ancient wisdom with modern psychological practices to help people unlock their potential and heal from deep-seated trauma. https://www.astromarv.com/about-marvin Star Charts: We use precise tools to map these internal patterns. https://alabe.com/solarfireV9.html You can find Marvin’s book in the usual places online; I’ve included a direct link to the audiobook version at the bottom of this episode. Thanks for listening to this work. If this resonated with your own path, hit follow to stay connected on future episodes.

Escaping a narcissist is possible, and in this episode, Saige Whitney shares the exact steps to reclaiming your life and peace of mind. If you feel like you’re walking on eggshells, this conversation is the turning point you’ve been waiting for. I sat down with Saige Whitney to go beyond the surface and dive deep into what it actually feels like to be trapped by a narcissist. We talk about why these relationships feel like you're living in a dark room—and why it’s so hard to see the truth until you finally "turn the lights on". We discuss: How to identify if someone sees you as a human being or just a "stepping stone" for their own gain. The reality of what happens behind closed doors, away from the public persona a narcissist maintains. How to harness "sacred anger" as a tool for recovery rather than letting it consume you. The absolute necessity of prioritizing your own safety over the feelings of someone who is toxic. Saige’s story of coming out the other side is proof that you can stop saving everyone else and start reclaiming your own life. If you are currently stuck in a cycle you can't seem to break, this episode is for you. Episode Chapters: Intro: Moving past the fog of abuse Are you a human being or a "stepping stone"? Exposing the reality behind closed doors Harnessing "sacred anger" to fuel your recovery Why your safety must come before their feelings How to reclaim your life and build a future Check out Saige's work and follow her here: Podcast: Lights Out, A Narcissist Story Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1iLZCU9yqKpmTdniVZOEf5?si=6efcb4885aac4e16 Website: https://alightsoutnarcissisticpodcast.riverside.com/ Book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Regardless-Saige-Whitney/dp/1669855805 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SaigeWhitney-ki5ve Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/a_lights_out_narcissistic_pod/ P.S. If this episode helped you see things a little clearer, please leave a comment and share it. You never know who in your life might be stuck in the exact same spot and just needs to hear this.

What do you do when the version of yourself you’ve known for years suddenly feels like a stranger? Whether it’s triggered by motherhood, a career change, or the painful end of a relationship, losing your identity is a heavy, isolating experience. When a breakup happens, it isn't just the loss of a partner, it’s the loss of the person you were with them. In this episode of APTSH, I’m joined by Jax, Beckie, and Sue to talk about the raw reality of "grieving" the person you used to be, and how to find your footing when your life story has been completely disrupted. We discuss the path to recovery and improvement, including: Breaking the "Couple" Identity: How to find out who you are when you're no longer part of a "we." From Chaos to Clarity: How to stop feeling like you have "no leg to stand on" and start grounding yourself in your new reality. Falling in Love with Yourself Again: Practical ways to rediscover your spark and your own interests in small, manageable steps. Reframing the "Loss": Why "Narrative Disruption" (like a breakup or divorce) isn't the end of your story, but the beginning of a more authentic chapter. The "Survivor" Mindset: Shifting from feeling like a victim of change to becoming someone who is confidently reinventing themselves. If you’ve been feeling like you’re just performing a role or struggling to remember who you were before the breakup, this episode offers the tools to help you stop looking back and start moving forward. Connect with the panel: Jax Beatty: Psychotherapist specialising in the internal chaos of the self. Instagram Beckie Sorby: Clinical Hypnotherapist and NLP Practitioner helping people navigate personal evolution. beckiesorby.co.uk Sue Ashford: Transformational Life Coach (The Mid Life Coach Jersey) focusing on mid-life transitions and reinvention. sueashford.com Enjoyed the show? If you found this episode helpful, please add a comment, follow the podcast, and rate the show. It takes less than a minute but it really helps us grow and reach more people who might be struggling with their own path to self-healing. Thank you for your support.

No Options Ty Gipson’s Diabetes to Transplant Journey In this powerful episode of A Path to Self-Healing, I sit down with Ty Gipson – a speaker, entrepreneur, and true survivor who has turned serious health challenges into incredible strength and purpose. Diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at just eight years old, Ty later faced kidney failure and underwent a life-changing dual kidney-pancreas transplant. Through it all, he developed a powerful “no option mindset” that helped him build two successful businesses, serve on Georgetown City Council, win the Service to Mankind Award, and launch his own inspiring podcast. Ty opens up about his tough-love childhood in southeast Texas, how his parents refused to let diabetes become an excuse, and the practical mindset shifts that got him through the darkest times. He also shares his simple but powerful 3-step framework: Grow or Die, Hope or Despair, and Humour or Drama. This conversation is full of raw honesty, resilience, and actionable wisdom for anyone facing health struggles, business setbacks, or difficult seasons in life. Chapters (00:00) Introduction Ty Gipson and The No Option Mindset (04:30) Roots in Southeast Texas – How His Childhood Built Strength (12:00) Diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at Age 8 (22:00) Turning Diabetes Into a Blessing (30:00) Kidney Failure at 30 and the Dual Organ Transplant Journey (48:00) Life After the Transplant – Family, Business Success and Giving Back (58:00) The Power of the Mind – 3 Steps to Overcome Darkness and Build Resilience (1:08:00) His Podcast No Options and Why You Should Share Your Story (1:18:00) Closing Hope on the Other Side of Adversity Ty’s journey beautifully shows that the hardest roads often lead to the most beautiful destinations – deeper purpose, stronger family bonds, and a life lived in full colour. Connect with Ty Gipson Website: https://ty.gipson.com Water Boy Graphics: https://waterboygraphics.com Podcast: No Options (search “No Options Ty Gipson” on Spotify, YouTube and all platforms) If you enjoyed this honest conversation on resilience and self-healing, subscribe to A Path to Self-Healing and join me for more real stories about overcoming life’s biggest challenges. Please take a moment to rate and review the show – it really helps us grow and reach more listeners.

No Options Ty Gipson’s Diabetes to Transplant Journey In this inspiring episode of A Path to Self-Healing, Ty Gipson shares how he turned type 1 diabetes, kidney failure and a dual organ transplant into a story of unbreakable resilience. Diagnosed at age eight, he later received a life-changing kidney-pancreas transplant and developed a powerful “no option mindset” that powered his business success, community service and inspiring podcast. Ty opens up about his tough-love childhood, practical mindset shifts for dark times, and why sharing your story matters. Full of hope and actionable wisdom for anyone facing health challenges or adversity. Chapters (00:00) Introduction Ty Gipson and The No Option Mindset (04:30) Roots in Southeast Texas – How His Childhood Built Strength (12:00) Diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at Age 8 (22:00) Turning Diabetes Into a Blessing (30:00) Kidney Failure at 30 and the Dual Organ Transplant Journey (48:00) Life After the Transplant – Family, Business Success and Giving Back (58:00) The Power of the Mind – 3 Steps to Overcome Darkness and Build Resilience (1:08:00) His Podcast No Options and Why You Should Share Your Story (1:18:00) Closing Hope on the Other Side of Adversity Ty Gipson’s journey proves the hardest roads often lead to the most beautiful destinations – deeper purpose, stronger family bonds, and a life lived in full colour. Connect with Ty Gipson Website: https://ty.gipson.com Podcast: No Options (search “No Options Ty Gipson” on Spotify, YouTube and all platforms) If you enjoyed this conversation on resilience and self-healing, subscribe to A Path to Self-Healing for more honest stories about overcoming life’s biggest challenges.

Heartbreak, trauma, and unhealthy relationship patterns don’t have to control your life. Join me and psychotherapist Jax Beatty as we talk about healing from heartbreak, understanding attachment, and building healthier relationships. We discuss how to set boundaries, trust yourself again in love, and break repeating emotional cycles. In this episode, I sit down with Jax for an open and honest conversation about love, heartbreak, trauma, and the patterns that quietly shape the relationships we find ourselves in. Jax is an experienced psychotherapist with over 30 years working in mental health. She specialises in Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT) and EMDR, and has worked in a wide range of settings including the NHS, addiction treatment services, and forensic environments supporting offenders within the criminal justice system. Alongside her private practice, she helps individuals and families navigate complex challenges such as trauma, addiction, emotional regulation, relationships, and personal growth. We talk about why breakups can feel so overwhelming and why people often find themselves chasing love even when it hurts. Jax shares insights from her therapeutic work, explaining how early life experiences shape attachment patterns in adult relationships. Many of the behaviours we carry today, from fear of abandonment to difficulties with trust, often come from these early patterns. We also discuss the ways people unknowingly repeat the same relationship dynamics, how anxious and avoidant attachment styles affect the way we relate to others, and why awareness is often the first step toward breaking these cycles. Jax explains how understanding your emotional triggers can help you respond to relationships more consciously. The conversation also covers love bombing, recognising when someone moves too fast emotionally, and the importance of taking time to truly get to know a partner. We talk about the emotional side of heartbreak, including how breakups can affect self-worth and identity, and why having supportive people around you makes a significant difference during recovery. Jax also shares insights on trauma and emotional regulation, explaining how difficult experiences can leave lasting patterns in adult relationships. We discuss the importance of self-awareness, self-compassion, and doing the inner work that allows people to form healthier, more secure connections. Finally, we touch on how tools like AI are appearing in therapeutic spaces, the support they can provide, and why human connection remains irreplaceable. This episode is about growth, healing, and learning to trust yourself so you can navigate love and relationships with confidence. If you’d like to learn more about Jax or her work, you can find her here: Website: https://www.jaxbeattypsychotherapy.co.uk/ Email: [email protected] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/psychotherapy_jax_beatty/

In this inspiring and high-impact episode, I sit down with Matt Young, peak performance mindset coach, global keynote speaker, former professional footballer, and ultra-endurance athlete, to explore what it really takes to unlock human potential, build emotional resilience, and develop an elite mindset. From overcoming anxiety and self-doubt to mastering discipline and purpose, Matt shares powerful insights and practical tools to help you perform at your best in life, sport, and business. (0:01 – 0:20) | Introduction Meet Matt Young, peak performance coach, global keynote speaker, former professional footballer, and ultra-marathon runner. Matt shares a snapshot of his journey, setting the tone for a powerful conversation about mindset, resilience, and personal growth. (0:22 – 1:54) | The Three Pillars of Peak Mindset Matt introduces his core philosophy and explains how movement, posture, breathing, and focus directly shape emotions and confidence. He explores how the body influences the mind, why most communication is body-led, and how intentional physical habits can dramatically improve performance in sport, business, and everyday life. (1:56 – 8:54) | Background & Purpose Matt shares his journey into coaching and personal development, including his years of study in psychology, behaviour, and anatomy. He explains his mission to empower others, help people break through emotional barriers, and why this episode is especially valuable for anyone feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or uncertain about their next step. (8:55 – 9:52) | Where the Drive Comes From A reflection on Matt’s upbringing and the influence of his parents. He discusses how early encouragement, strong values, and belief in possibility shaped his ambition, resilience, and long-term work ethic. (9:53 – 12:51) | From Football to Rock Bottom Matt opens up about life after professional sport, losing his identity, and experiencing emotional and mental struggles. He explains how discipline, consistency, and self-belief helped him rebuild his confidence and create a new sense of purpose beyond football. (12:51 – 15:27) | Leading from the Front Why lived experience matters more than theory. Matt explains his belief that “talk is cheap” and that true leadership comes from practising what you preach. He shares why he continually challenges himself so he can guide others with authenticity and credibility. (15:27 – 16:25) | Empathy Through Experience A discussion on how personal hardship, loss, and emotional pain develop deeper empathy. Matt explains how having “been there” allows him to connect more genuinely with clients and support them through anxiety, fear, and uncertainty. (16:38 – 20:17) | Coaching Philosophy & Qualifications Matt talks through his professional development, including NLP, hypnotherapy, life coaching, and CBT-based approaches. He explains how he blends theory with lived experience to create a holistic, results-driven coaching model that serves clients worldwide. This episode is packed with insight for anyone interested in: • Peak performance and elite mindset development • Overcoming anxiety and emotional blocks • Building resilience through adversity • High-performance habits and discipline • Leadership, impact, and personal growth If you’ve ever felt stuck, uncertain, or limited by your own thinking, this conversation offers both practical strategies and powerful mindset shifts. Learn more about Matt’s executive coaching and keynote speaking here: https://www.mattyounglc.com/executivecoachingspeaking See more mindset and performance content on his YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@mattyounglc If you’re ready to strengthen your mindset, build mental toughness, and unlock peak performance, this episode is for you, offering practical tools to boost confidence, manage stress, overcome limiting beliefs, and build resilience, self-discipline, and high-performance habits for long-term success.

In this inspiring and high-impact episode, I sit down with Matt Young, peak performance mindset coach, global keynote speaker, former professional footballer, and ultra-endurance athlete, to explore what it really takes to unlock human potential and build an elite mindset. (0:01–0:20) Who is Matt Young? Matt is introduced as a former professional footballer who has completed 18 marathons and 17 ultra-marathons, including five 100-mile races. But beyond the physical achievements lies something deeper: a relentless pursuit of growth, mental resilience, and emotional mastery. (0:22–1:54) The Three Pillars of a Peak Mindset Matt shares his philosophy: Move. Shape. Create. He explains that 80% of communication and emotional processing starts in the body (body-to-mind), not the other way around. Your posture, breathing, and physiology directly influence your mental state. If you can shift your body, you can shift your focus — and ultimately, your reality. On race day or in life, what you focus on expands. Problems are always available, but so are solutions. The difference lies in emotional intensity and intentional thinking. (1:56–8:54) From Elite Sport to Emotional Breakthroughs With over 15 years studying psychology, behaviour, anatomy, and peak performance, Matt now works with athletes, executives, entrepreneurs, students, and everyday individuals struggling with anxiety, fear, stress, doubt, OCD, and depression. His mission is simple: to serve, inspire, and empower people to break through mental and emotional barriers and create lasting change. He reveals that his ultra-marathons were never about ego or medals. They were about impact. At a time when he was transitioning out of professional football, a period that left him emotionally at rock bottom, endurance challenges became a vehicle for growth and a message to others: you are capable of more than you think. Even more surprising? He admits he never liked running. For Matt, the challenge isn’t about enjoyment, it’s about uncovering new layers of himself. His next mission? Training to swim the English Channel. (8:55–12:51) Where Drive Comes From Matt reflects on his upbringing and the role his parents played in shaping his mindset. Raised by hardworking, driven parents who consistently told him, “You can be anything you want, it’s all in your head,” he developed a powerful internal belief system. That belief carried him into professional football, and later carried him through the emotional pain of leaving it behind. When identity stripped away and life felt uncertain, discipline and work ethic were the foundations he rebuilt from. (12:51–15:27) Leading From the Front A powerful theme in this episode is authenticity. Matt believes “talk is cheap.” Anyone can give advice, but real leadership comes from lived experience. If you want to help someone through anxiety, fear, or emotional struggle, you must understand it first-hand. True influence comes from embodiment, not theory. That’s why Matt pushes himself physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually, so he can guide others with integrity. This episode is packed with insight for anyone interested in: • Peak performance and elite mindset development • Overcoming anxiety and emotional blocks • Building resilience through adversity • High-performance habits and discipline • Leadership, impact, and personal growth If you’ve ever felt stuck, uncertain, or limited by your own thinking, this conversation offers both practical strategies and powerful mindset shifts. Learn more about Matt’s executive coaching and keynote speaking here: https://www.mattyounglc.com/executivecoachingspeaking Explore more mindset and performance content on his YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@mattyounglc If you’re ready to shift your focus, lead from the front, and uncover what you’re truly capable of, this episode is your starting point.