In our second episode, we are talking to Dr Rachel Evans who is a psychologist and hypnotherapist specialist in eating disorder recovery.

We discuss reducing stigma around mental illnesses, eating disorders, eating disorder recovery and hypnotherapy.

This episode provides fascinating information on where stigma around mental illnesses stem from. You'll discover:

- the different types of mental health specialists and how they differ
- stigma around mental illnesses
- how we can reduce stigma
- Information about the gut-bran interaction
- eating disorders
- eating disorder recovery
- hypnotherapy

How to connect with Rachel:

Instagram:  @rachel.evans.phd
Website: www.eatingdisordertherapist.co.uk

The book Rachel mentioned in this episode is called Gut Feelings by Douglas Drossman and Johanna Ruddy. If you would like to buy this book, here is a direct link: https://theromefoundation.org/gut-feelings-presale/ 

If you want to reach out for help, there are a lot of free charities and helplines that will be happy to support you. 

You can find a list of helplines over on my website, under free resources. 

Get your FREE Mental Wellness Warrior Workbook, which guides you through laying the foundations for improved mental health. You will find this on my website, under free resources.

In our first episode, we are talking to award-winning psychological life coach and Cognitive Behavioural Therapist, Rebecca Kimberley.

We discuss trauma, the impact it has on us and how we can begin to recover from trauma.

This conversation is packed full of practical tips to start your recovery journey and improve your mental health. You’ll find out:

•What trauma is
•The difference between a traumatic event and trauma
•The impact trauma has on our life and our mental health
•The difference between trauma and PTSD
•Support and treatment for trauma
•Sexual trauma
•Suicidal thoughts
•Practical tips for recovery from trauma and improving your mental health.


How to connect with Rebecca:
Instagram: @rebecca_kimberley
Website: www.rebeccakimberley.com

If you want to reach out for help, there are a lot of free charities and helplines that will be happy to support you. 

You can find a list of helplines over on my website, under free resources. 

Get your FREE Mental Wellness Warrior Workbook, which guides you through laying the foundations for improved mental health. You will find this on my website, under free resources.

In this episode we speak to Hannah Allsop who is a quarter-life crisis coach.

We explore why we can often feel stuck and lost in our 20s and 30s, how we can begin to identify our purpose and create the life of our dreams.

This conversation discusses the societal expectations that are placed on us in our 20's and 30's and actionable tips to figuring out what you want for your life and what success looks like to you.

We will discuss:
- limiting beliefs
- inner critic
- societal expectations
- conditions of worth
- confidence
- values
- identity and purpose

How to connect with Hannah:
Instagram: @hannah.allsop.coach
Website: www.hannahallsop.com

If you want to reach out for help, there are a lot of free charities and helplines that will be happy to support you. 

You can find a list of helplines over on my website, under free resources. 

Get your FREE Mental Wellness Warrior Workbook, which guides you through laying the foundations for improved mental health. You will find this on my website, under free resources.

Welcome to Balance Life Well with Emily.

Emily is a mental health coach, training counsellor and the founder of Balance Life Well. 

In this trailer episode, you will learn about Emily's story, her experience of mental illness and why she created this podcast.