In this episode of Tranquil Awakenings, Debbie interviews Gaz Creswell, a life improvement coach. They discuss Gaz's military background, his journey of overcoming depression and getting to know himself, and how that led him to become a life coach. They also explore the impact of our identity on our day-to-day lives. Gaz shares a heartwarming story about his daughter's selfless act of cutting her hair to make wigs for sick children. Tune in to gain insights on personal growth and finding purpose.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Gaz discusses the importance of community support for RAF families, providing welfare support and affordable holiday packages, emphasizing the significance of socialization and companionship.
• The transition of a community organization to a new charity will eliminate overhead costs and allow more funds to be directed towards supporting the RAF family, creating excitement for future possibilities and events.
• One person can make a difference in the world, as exemplified by a six-year-old girl who raised over £700 for charity, inspiring others to make positive impacts.
• Gaz reflects on their military background and the challenges of readjusting to social interactions after isolation, highlighting the importance of rebuilding communities and providing support to those who have experienced added pressure.
• Gaz shares his personal journey of overcoming struggles with identity and mental health, emphasizing the value of personal experiences in shaping one's identity and the ability to empathize with clients, and the importance of shedding past wounds and trauma to live authentically and create a better future.

QUOTES

• "It's nice that you've been able to refocus on what you're really passionate about and what you're there to do."
• "One person can make a difference…if we could all focus on doing that, wow we could transform the world very very quickly."
• "Wow, that's amazing…what a gift that she can give to others and know that she's done that."
• "I think it's really important now that we are getting those communities back together to provide that support because I think there's been so much extra pressure and burden that's been put on people through having that isolation and also the way that the world is at the moment."
• "You can have traumas, you can have things that go wrong in your life, you can have rubbish times, but you don't have to stay stuck in them. You can think, 'What have I learned from them? How can I grow? What opportunities have been presented to me as a consequence of that?'"

HOST BIO

Debbie is a seasoned therapist whose journey from being a primary school teacher to an adept therapist has been fueled by her fascination with the intricacies of human nature. Equipped with advanced certifications in diverse modalities like hypnotherapy, neuro-linguistic programming, mindfulness, meditation, past life regression and many more she has honed her expertise to bring about transformative change.

As a full-time therapist and trainer, Debbie's driving passion is guiding others, as well as herself, towards their best selves. Embracing the concept of holistic beings, she firmly believes in addressing the mental, emotional, physical, social, energetic, and spiritual facets of well-being and healing.

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