In this powerful conversation, Lewis Kross sits down with Kathleen Hartley, a life coach and mentor dedicated to helping people rediscover their purpose, align with their true selves, and live with gratitude and intention.

Kathleen shares her insights into how life coaching can guide us through times of transition and uncertainty, offering tools to reconnect with inner wisdom, intuition, and positive energy. Together, Lewis and Kathleen explore the link between mindset, vibration, and manifestation — and how subtle shifts in awareness can lead to life-changing transformations.

This episode dives deep into the essence of personal development, self-discovery, and alignment, touching on:
• The transformative role of life coaching in personal growth
• How to find purpose through discipline, reflection, and persistence
• The importance of vibrational awareness and positive energy
• Why gratitude and mindfulness reshape thought patterns
• The art of manifestation and aligning with your true desires
• The balance between ego, authenticity, and self-alignment
• Meditation as a tool for peace, clarity, and inner control
• How synchronicities appear when we live in alignment with our higher selves

Filled with practical insights, real-life stories, and grounded spiritual wisdom, this episode reminds us that self-discovery is not a destination — it’s a lifelong journey inward.

“It’s an inside job.”
“Don’t shun the shadow.”
“You know you best.”

The views expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests. This conversation is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be taken as professional, therapeutic, or medical advice. Topics such as mindfulness, manifestation, and energy work are discussed from a personal perspective. Always consult a qualified professional before making decisions related to your mental, emotional, or physical wellbeing.

DisclaimerThe views expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests. This conversation is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be taken as professional, therapeutic, or medical advice. Topics such as mindfulness, manifestation, and energy work are discussed from a personal perspective. Always consult a qualified professional before making decisions related to your mental, emotional, or physical wellbeing.

In this raw and deeply human episode, we sit down with Carl Jones, an ultra-marathon runner, endurance athlete and mental health advocate, to explore what really drives someone to push their body and mind beyond breaking point.

Carl’s story is one of resilience, heartbreak, and absolute determination. After suffering a traumatic brain injury, Carl fell into the darkest period of his life and attempted to take his own life. What followed is nothing short of remarkable. He went on to complete his first ultra marathon of 43 miles, only to suffer a stroke two days later.

What would have broken most people only fuelled Carl’s will to fight back. Even after returning to self-harm and battling through immense physical and emotional pain, he refused to stop moving forward. Not long after, he was rear-ended in a car crash at 60 mph, an accident that tore the carotid artery in his neck and left him facing yet another fight for survival.

From that moment on, Carl channeled every ounce of pain and trauma into purpose. He went on to complete both a 200-mile and a 100-mile ultra marathon, placing in the top 20 in both events. This year alone, he’s completed four 100-mile races, and next year he’s setting out to take on the Welsh Coastal Path — 870 miles — aiming for the world record.

In this conversation, we talk about:
• The connection between endurance running and mental resilience
• Finding purpose through pain and how movement can become medicine
• The impact of brain injury and recovery through discipline
• Honest discussions around suicide, self-harm, and healing
• Alternative therapies including microdosing and psychedelic-assisted therapy
• What it truly means to rebuild your mind and body after being broken

This episode is an unfiltered conversation about suffering, purpose, and the power of the human spirit. Carl’s journey reminds us that no matter how dark life gets, there’s always a reason to keep moving.

Content Warning:
This episode contains frank discussions about suicide, self-harm and traumatic experiences that may be distressing to some listeners. Please take care while listening and reach out for support if you are struggling.
If you are in the UK, you can contact Samaritans on 116 123 (free, 24/7). In the US, call or text 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.

Disclaimer:
The views expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests. This content is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute medical or legal advice. Any discussions of psychedelic or alternative therapies are purely anecdotal and not endorsements of illegal activity. Always consult a qualified medical professional before making decisions related to your mental or physical health.