How’d You Do It? Stories of Resilience

Episode 15. Reconnecting with Self through Art, Men’s work and Gut Health with Hayden Williams

In this powerful episode, we sit down with Hayden Williams a tattoo artist from the Sunshine Coast in Queensland, Australia. Hayden shares how his early years of trauma and the unprocessed grief of losing his father led him to some harmful habits and a strong disconnection from himself that threatened his life. His passion for art began with street art and tattooing, but his true healing began when he uprooted his life to the center of Australia, starting fresh without a community or even a cell phone. It was there that he reconnected with the land and rediscovered himself.

Hayden’s path to healing has been multifaceted, involving men’s work, breathwork, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, yoga, and somatic practices. These elements have been crucial in his journey towards a happier and more fulfilled life. He speaks to the importance of gut health, explaining how addressing it brought all aspects of his healing journey together, leading to a more holistic sense of well-being.

Learn more about Hayden below.

Instagram:@haydenwolfetatu

Instagram:@majestic_fitouts

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Music by Nella Banner

Podcast Artwork: Design By Aether

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And my Online Yoga & Meditation Platform "Breathe, Move, Embody"

Learn about my "Liberate your Life: Break Patterns & Find Freedom!" online course here.

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Episode 14. From the Depths of Suffering to Empowerment with Jeff Sorensen

In this episode, we chat with Jeff Sorensen, founder of breathARMY. Jeff shares his incredible journey from a life of complex trauma, to becoming a transformational coach. Once aspiring to be a neurosurgeon, Jeff's life took a drastic turn due to addiction, leading him down a harrowing road involving a Mexican cartel and multiple out-of-body, near-death experiences.

Jeff eventually turned his life around, becoming a paramedic and now helping others through breathwork and body awareness. He overcame severe mental health struggles, including anxiety, depression, PTSD, and drug addiction, by connecting to his breath and body. Jeff's mission is to educate, inspire, and empower people to live to their true potential using tools like breathwork, meditation, movement, and psychedelics.

Join us for a wild ride as Jeff shares his story and insights on overcoming addiction and finding purpose.

Learn more about Jeff Sorensen below.

breatharmy.com

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Music by Nella Banner

Podcast Artwork: Design By Aether

How can you support the show?

Having a podcast is such a beautiful experience, however it is time-consuming and has its own expenses. To help support the show and keep it going by you can consider donating by using this link.

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To work with Peta Thompson, head over to www.petathompson.com to learn more about her 1:1 offerings, workshops and courses.

And my Online Yoga & Meditation Platform "Breathe, Move, Embody"

Learn about my "Liberate your Life: Break Patterns & Find Freedom!" online course here.

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Episode 13. Overcoming Pornography Addiction with Dr. Luke Sniewski

In this episode, I share the studio with Dr. Luke Sniewski, a Wellbeing Coach, Somatic Therapist, and Author, who transformed his life from struggling with pornography addiction to becoming a Practitioner in the field of Somatic Healing. Luke is a lead facilitator in Dr. Gabor Maté’s Compassionate Inquiry program, which is where I got to know him in 2021 during the yearlong training.

Luke shares his personal experience with addiction and mental health challenges, the pivotal moments that led to his recovery, and the insights he gained along the way. We discuss his processes of radical self-acceptance, ruthless honesty, meditation, and somatic awareness, which ultimately led him to his current role supporting those struggling with addiction. Whether you are seeking personal growth or simply curious about the journey of transformation, this episode offers wisdom and inspiration for everyone.

Learn more about Luke Sniewski below.

somawisehealinglab.com

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Music by Nella Banner

Podcast Artwork: Design By Aether

How can you support the show?

Having a podcast is such a beautiful experience, however it is time-consuming and has its own expenses. To help support the show and keep it going by you can consider donating by using this link.

Follow on instagram: @petathompsonwellness

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Leave a review on Apple Podcasts

Subscribe to @PetaThompsonWellness on YouTube

To work with Peta Thompson, head over to www.petathompson.com to learn more about her 1:1 offerings, workshops and courses.

And my Online Yoga & Meditation Platform "Breathe, Move, Embody"

Learn about my "Liberate your Life: Break Patterns & Find Freedom!" online course here.

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Episode 12. Paralysed In Freefall with Jonas Luetke

In this episode, I am honoured to share the studio with Jonas Luetke, an adventurer who moved from Germany to Australia at the age of 20 and fully grabbed life by the horns. Jonas shares his experiences exploring the country, from the outback to surfing, scuba diving, and ultimately his greatest passion: skydiving.

In 2014, Jonas' life changed forever after a head-on collision in freefall left him a C6/7 quadriplegic. He recounts how his friend deployed his parachute mid-fall while Jonas completed the skydive paralyzed, his following weeks in the hospital, and his incredible recovery process. Jonas’s story is one of incredible resilience, sprinkled with his sense of humour. He talks about his transition into his new reality and how swimming became a form of therapy that brought him close to the feeling of flying. In 2017, Jonas completed an 8km swim from Magnetic Island to Townsville using double-arm backstroke, showcasing his determination and spirit. He took to the skies once more with a paramotor attached to his wheelchair. Today, he runs a kite school in Cairns, Australia, aiming to inspire, educate, and empower others through the art of kite flying.

Learn more about Jonas Luetke below:

cairnskiteschool.com.au

instagram @dreaded_kite

Help support Jonas in launching his Kite School by donating

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Music by Nella Banner

Podcast Artwork: Design By Aether

How can you support the show?

Having a podcast is such a beautiful experience, however it is time-consuming and has its own expenses. To help support the show and keep it going by you can consider donating by using this link

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Leave a review on Apple Podcasts & Subscribe to @PetaThompsonWellness on YouTube

To work with Peta Thompson, head over to www.petathompson.com to learn more about her 1:1 offerings, workshops and courses.

Learn about my "Liberate your Life: Break Patterns & Find Freedom!" online course here.

And my Online Yoga & Meditation Platform "Breathe, Move, Embody"

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In this episode, I’m honoured to share the studio with the remarkable Dean Otto from Charlotte, North Carolina. Dean spent his early adult life battling alcoholism until his family intervened, leading him to AA treatment and recovery. The tools he gained through AA—perseverance, resilience, and forgiveness—became crucial in his later life.

In 2016, Dean’s life changed forever when a truck hit him from behind while he was cycling, leaving him paralyzed from the waist down. He was told his chances of walking again were to 2%. However, the lessons from his sobriety journey laid the foundation for his miraculous recovery.

Dean shares his extraordinary journey of healing, defying the odds, forming friendships with his surgeon and even the man who hit him, leading the three of them to running a half-marathon together and raising nearly $100,000 for spinal cord injury patients.

Dean now devotes his life to guest speaking, sharing the gifts of his recovery with those who need to hear it.

Tune in for an inspiring episode that will leave you deeply moved by the extraordinary power of the human spirit.

Learn More about Dean Otto below:

deanottospeaking.com

How can you support the show?

Having a podcast is such a beautiful experience, however it is time-consuming and has its own expenses. To help support the show and keep it going by you can consider donating by using this link.

Follow on instagram: @petathompsonwellness

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Leave a review on Apple Podcasts

Subscribe to @PetaThompsonWellness on YouTube

To work with Peta Thompson, head over to www.petathompson.com to learn more about her 1:1 offerings, workshops and courses.

And my Online Yoga & Meditation Platform "Breathe, Move, Embody"

Learn about my "Liberate your Life: Break Patterns & Find Freedom!" online course here.

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Join us in this episode as we dive deep into the endometriosis and fertility journey of Jen Adams, a courageous person who battled in silence with endometriosis for many years. Enduring excruciating pain without a proper diagnosis, Jen shares her heart-wrenching story of navigating through the complexities of chronic pain while struggling to start a family.

Jen speaks about her experiences with the medical system, where her symptoms were often dismissed and overlooked by fertility clinics. Despite facing numerous challenges and setbacks, Jen found solace in the hands of a specialist who finally provided her with the correct diagnosis and a glimmer of hope through IVF.

Through Jen's story, we gain invaluable insights into the profound impact of endometriosis on both physical and emotional well-being. She sheds light on the lack of awareness surrounding this debilitating condition and emphasizes the crucial need for people to be educated about their own bodies.

Prepare to be moved by Jen's resilience and determination as she courageously shares her story, leading to the joyous moment of welcoming her precious bundle of joy into the world.

Learn more about Jen Adams below.

Jens story of persistence

fertilitymatters.ca

endometriosisnetwork.com

Instagram: @infertility_warrior.bc.ivf4all

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How can you support the show?

Having a podcast is such a beautiful experience, however it is time-consuming and has its own expenses. To help support the show and keep it going by you can consider donating by using this link.

Follow on instagram: @petathompsonwellness

Follow on instagram: @howdyoudoitpodcast

Leave a review on Apple Podcasts

Subscribe to @PetaThompsonWellness on YouTube

To work with Peta Thompson, head over to www.petathompson.com to learn more about her 1:1 offerings, workshops and courses.

And my Online Yoga & Meditation Platform "Breathe, Move, Embody"

Learn about my "Liberate your Life: Break Patterns & Find Freedom!" online course here.

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In this episode, I sit down with Jamie Hildage. Jamie shares insights into his passion for running ultra-marathons and self-supported stage races, sometimes covering over 530km through extreme desert conditions. He discusses the community and culture that motivate him to persevere through tough times and how this endurance translates into his everyday life.

Jamie and I met 8 years ago when I took him for his first tandem skydive around about the time he was transitioning from his role as COO of a global banking company to a journey of self-discovery, learning, and growth, navigating some tricky terrain along the way.

As a father of two teenage girls and the founder of Bondi Running Club, Jamie reflects on recent struggles that have cost him more than he’s willing to give up, yet he continues to move forward, finding happiness each day.

I took away so many great insights from this episode and am excited to share them with you.

Learn more about Jamie Hildage below.

Jamie Hildage | Mindset Coach

Turn Life into Living - Dad, Mindset Coach, Ultra Runner.

Founder: @bondibeachrunclub

instagram.com/jamiehildage

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How can you support the show?

Having a podcast is such a beautiful experience, however it is time-consuming and has its own expenses. To help support the show and keep it going by you can consider donating by using this link.

Follow on instagram: @petathompsonwellness

Follow on instagram: @howdyoudoitpodcast

Leave a review on Apple Podcasts

Subscribe to @PetaThompsonWellness on YouTube

To work with Peta Thompson, head over to www.petathompson.com to learn more about her 1:1 offerings, workshops and courses.

And my Online Yoga & Meditation Platform "Breathe, Move, Embody"

Learn about my "Liberate your Life: Break Patterns & Find Freedom!" online course here.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Edge of Possibility with Lars Widell.

Join us in this captivating episode as we dive into the extraordinary world of Lars Alexander Widell, a modern renaissance man who seamlessly blends yoga, tattoo artistry, mural painting, DJing, music production, design, and building. Lars is a true explorer of human potential, pushing boundaries and inviting us to journey with him to the edges of possibility. With a passion for exploration and a knack for pushing boundaries, Lars invites us on a journey into the depths of human potential.

In this episode, Lars shares his unique and intense experience of getting his entire back tattooed in the Costa Rican jungle by two tattoo artists at the same time, over five consecutive days. He shares how he used ice baths and fasting to enhance the healing process and the techniques and practices that helped him endure this incredible experience.

Tune in and prepare to be inspired by Lars's story, his meticulous craftsmanship, and his insights into the depths of human potential.

Learn more about Lars Widell below.

ultramagnetic.ink

facebook.com/ultramagneticink

instagram.com/ultramagnetic.ink

instagram.com/lars.alexander.widell

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How can you support the show?

Having a podcast is such a beautiful experience, however it is time-consuming and has its own expenses. To help support the show and keep it going by you can consider donating by using this link.

Follow on instagram: @petathompsonwellness

Follow on instagram: @howdyoudoitpodcast

Leave a review on Apple Podcasts

Subscribe to @PetaThompsonWellness on YouTube

To work with Peta Thompson, head over to www.petathompson.com to learn more about her 1:1 offerings, workshops and courses.

And my Online Yoga & Meditation Platform "Breathe, Move, Embody"

Learn about my "Liberate your Life: Break Patterns & Find Freedom!" online course here.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get ready for an inspiring and heartwarming episode as we dive into the incredible world of animal rescue with Kathy Houser from the organization, Three Little Pitties. Kathy shares her insights about their mission to change the lives of humans, dogs and cats through adoption.

In 2018 Kathy's life changed forever, when she volunteered to foster a pregnant mama dog and her eight adorable pups. Since then, Kathy's dedication and passion has led her to continue to foster and join the board of directors of Three Little Pitties.

In this episode, we explore the entire rescue process: from picking up traumatized and wounded dogs off the streets, to their rehabilitation and medical treatment, and finally, fostering them until they're ready for their forever homes. Kathy opens up about the emotional rollercoaster of fostering, the bittersweet moments of saying goodbye, and the deep connections formed along the way. She highlights the incredible dedication and selfless service of the shelter workers, transport drivers, and everyone in between who make these life-saving missions possible.

Tune in and get ready to be moved by this inspiring episode.

Learn more about Three Little Pitties Rescue below.

Donate to Three Little Pitties

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How can you support the show?

Having a podcast is such a beautiful experience, however it is time-consuming and has its own expenses. To help support the show and keep it going by you can consider donating by using this link.

Follow on instagram: @petathompsonwellness

Follow on instagram: @howdyoudoitpodcast

Leave a review on Apple Podcasts

Subscribe to @PetaThompsonWellness on YouTube

To work with Peta Thompson, head over to www.petathompson.com to learn more about her 1:1 offerings, workshops and courses.

And my Online Yoga & Meditation Platform "Breathe, Move, Embody"

Learn about my "Liberate your Life: Break Patterns & Find Freedom!" online course here.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 6. A Spiritual Emergency in Western Society

In this episode we chat with Jamie Lee, a world-class Speedflyer whose dedication to flying is matched by his dedication and passion for the land he walks on. Living off-grid in a New Zealand yurt with his family, Jamie shares his journey from speedflying the Alps to experiencing a Spiritual Emergency triggered by a Kundalini Awakening in 2018. Misdiagnosed and misunderstood by Western medicine, Jamie's story sheds light on the challenges of spiritual awakening in modern, Western society. Through his journey, Jamie shares insights of his own path, reaching out to listeners faced with similar experiences in the hope that his story resonates with those who need to hear it.

Jamie is the Owner and Operator of Jamie’s Speedfly School in Christchurch, New Zealand. You can learn more about Jamie Lee below:

Sponsored by Ozone

Instagram

christchurchparagliding.co.nz/speedflying

YouTube: Gopro Series

Nuit de la glisse films on Netflix: Magnetic & Reset

*Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes, sharing experiences and is not a substitute for professional psychological or medical advice, diagnosis and treatment. Resources for Spiritual Emergency:

www.spiritualemergence.org https://imhu.org/

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How can you support the show?

Having a podcast is such a beautiful experience, however it is time-consuming and has its own expenses. To help support the show and keep it going by you can consider donating by using this link.

Follow on instagram: @petathompsonwellness

Follow on instagram: @howdyoudoitpodcast

Leave a review on Apple Podcasts

Subscribe to @PetaThompsonWellness on YouTube

To work with Peta Thompson, head over to www.petathompson.com to learn more about her 1:1 offerings, workshops and courses.

And my Online Yoga & Meditation Platform "Breathe, Move, Embody"

Learn about my "Liberate your Life: Break Patterns & Find Freedom!" online course here.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.