What if vulnerability wasn’t a weakness, but your greatest source of strength?

@march_on__

@koggno

In this episode, I’m joined by March Hollingbury, chronic illness coach and resilience advocate, who shares how rewiring your mindset and embracing self-compassion can turn life’s hardest setbacks into lasting strength.

Living with a rare syndrome, one lung, scoliosis, and multiple health scares, including time in an ICU coma. March's journey is a powerful reminder that confidence isn’t about perfection, but self-acceptance.

We explore:

• The neuroscience behind self-compassion and confidence

• Tools for managing anxiety, trauma, and burnout

• How to stop apologising and own your story unapologetically

• The role of boundaries and vulnerability in deeper relationships

• Why celebrating small wins matters when living with chronic illness

This episode is for anyone navigating health challenges, emotional overwhelm, or seeking to build resilience and confidence from the inside out. Tune in to discover how vulnerability and mindset mastery can transform your toughest moments into your greatest strength.

In this episode of Koggno, I interview British landscape artist Jessica Gale, whose powerful story of creativity, career change, and self-discovery offers hope to anyone feeling stuck or uncertain about their path. Jess didn’t begin painting until after exploring multiple careers, navigating self-doubt, and learning to embrace mistakes instead of fearing them.

Jess shares how using her hands, creating art, and experimenting with new techniques helped her rebuild confidence, improve her mental wellbeing, and finally find a career that felt authentic.

In this inspiring conversation, we explore:

• How to find confidence later in life

• Why it’s never too late to start a new career or try something new

• The power of accepting mistakes and imperfections

• How exploring different careers can lead you exactly where you’re meant to be

• What creativity can teach us about emotional resilience and self-compassion

This episode is perfect for anyone dealing with:
✔️ Career uncertainty
✔️ A lack of confidence
✔️ Fear of making mistakes
✔️ Feeling “behind” in life
✔️ Starting over after 30, 40, 50 or beyond
✔️ Creative burnout or self-doubt
✔️ A desire to reconnect with purpose and identity

If you’ve ever asked yourself “Is it too late to start again?” , Jess’s journey proves the answer is no. Her honesty about reinvention, resilience, and learning from imperfection makes this one of our most personal and relatable episodes yet.

If this episode resonates with you, please share it with someone navigating their own ups and downs or searching for who they are becoming. And feel free to reach out, I love hearing your stories.

In this episode of Koggno Stories, I interview and Dr. Simon Erridge explore how far cannabis-based medicine has come since 2018, but also how far we still have to go.

We discuss the realities of prescribing cannabis-based medical products, the difference between medical cannabis and high-street CBD, and why confusion, stigma, and regulation still hold patients back from accessing treatment.

• The UK’s journey since medical cannabis legalisation

• How cannabis-based medicines differ from opioids and traditional pain relief

• The role of cannabis in pain management, psychiatry and neurology

• What the latest research and patient data are revealing

  
  

  Whether you’re a clinician, patient, or just curious about the science behind medical cannabis, this conversation will leave you more informed — and more curious — about the future of prescribing in the UK.

  Follow, rate, and share to help us grow the conversation and bring clarity to one of the most misunderstood areas of modern medicine.

  Keywords:
  medical cannabis UK, cannabis-based medicines, Curaleaf, cannabis research UK, medical marijuana UK, CBD vs THC, cannabis for pain, mental health, epilepsy, cannabis prescription UK, medical cannabis podcast, Koggno Stories

  
  

In this episode, Sophie Hascher shares her journey from luxury marketing to neuroscience, emphasising the importance of mental health and personal experiences that shaped her career.

She discusses her work with brain mapping and neurofeedback, and explores the complexities of sugar addiction.

Sophie also highlights the influence of Eastern medicine on her practices, her personal mental health challenges, and the significance of building a support system.

Throughout the discussion, she offers insights into daily habits for mental well-being and the importance of community and connection in navigating emotional challenges.

neuroscience, mental health, brain mapping, neurofeedback, sugar addiction, holistic healing, personal growth, emotional well-being, leadership, wellness

In this episode of Koggno Stories, Maddy reflects on her transformative journey since 2023, discussing her growth, the challenges of building a business in Bali, and the emotional realities behind pursuing dreams.

She shares insights on the power of retreats, the importance of community, and the impact of solitude on self-discovery.

Maddy emphasises the significance of raising standards in relationships, making small daily choices, and the difference between motivation and discipline.

The conversation concludes with a focus on gratitude and the ongoing journey of becoming one's best self.

Please share, rate and review the episode. It helps to support the podcast and reach new audiences, and it also means the world to me.

@maddyevanslifestyle

@mindbodysoulretreatsuk

@koggno

Welcome back to Koggno Stories, exploring real life, human behaviour and the journeys behind who we become

Please keep sharing and engaging with the podcast. We're seeing new audiences with each episode, and I love receiving messages and feedback. As always, any support is appreciated. 

Today’s guest is Gary Mansfield — an artist, curator, and the voice behind The Ministry of Arts Podcast. 

In this episode, Gary takes us through how he found art while serving a 14-year sentence in prison, how creativity completely changed the direction of his life, and what it’s like to rebuild your identity 

We discuss mental health, self-worth, finding purpose, and how giving someone a second chance can be the thing that changes everything. 

Recording this episode and speaking to Gary was inspiring- unfiltered and powerfully moving- he’s using his platform to give others a voice too, and I am proud to share this story on Koggno

@mizogart

Welcome to Koggno Stories — where real voices ignite real human connection.

In today’s episode, I am interviewing Susie Flory, who opens up about her powerful journey through food, mental health, and recovery from anorexia. She emphasises the importance of support systems, particularly in complex relationships. She has built a social media presence, creating real, relatable, and honest content. I love her ethos to take it with a pinch of salt 

In this interview, Susie reflects on the strength found in self-acceptance, the value of writing and navigating patterns of obsessive behaviour. Her story is one of resilience, growth, and hope — a reminder that recovery is possible. 

I loved chatting to Susie and am excited to restart the series with a conversation that’s raw, uplifting, and sure to stay with you long after the episode ends.

@susieflory

@janieandsusie

Welcome back to Koggno Stories!

In the episode, Tilda shares her journey into acupuncture, discussing her personal experiences with mental health, the importance of reconnecting with the body, and the principles of five-element acupuncture.

She emphasises the interconnectedness of nature and our well-being, the significance of seasonal living, and the need for self-acceptance.

Tilda also highlights the importance of seeking help and the value of engaging in hobbies to foster a deeper connection with yourself.

@tildaruck.acupuncture

This specific episode taught me so much- especially in conversation about self acceptance and listening to your body, while being in tune with the world around us, I have already tried to take a lot of tildas advice into consideration, which has felt particularly appropriate with changes in the season and personal adjustments in my live and story.

Keywords

*acupuncture, mental health, self-acceptance, five elements, seasonal living, wellbeing, holistic health*

In this episode of Koggno Stories, Xanthe Ross shares her journey from food marketing to becoming a cook and organic vegetable grower.

She discusses her philosophy on sustainable cooking, the importance of community through supper clubs, and the challenges of balancing social media with personal well-being. Xanthe emphasizes the significance of communication and mental health, offering insights into her practices for managing anxiety and fostering connections through food.

@xanthemross

Stay for Supper: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Stay-Supper-Laid-back-Vegetarian-Share/dp/1784887285

Sustainable cooking, mental health, supper clubs, organic farming, social media, community, anxiety, food philosophy, cooking journey

In this conversation, Dr. James Rucker shares his journey into psychiatry, influenced by personal experiences with mental health and a fascination with the brain.

He discusses the field of psychedelic-assisted therapy, the importance of context in clinical trials, and the potential of psychedelics to catalyze change in mental health treatment.

Dr. Rucker also emphasizes the significance of connection and understanding in therapy, I have been personally inspired by Dr Rucker’s work and am excited to share some of his story with the Koggno community.

https://www.kcl.ac.uk/people/james-rucker

https://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/publications/psychedelic-assisted-treatment-for-substance-use-disorder-a-narra

https://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/publications/uk-medical-cannabis-registry-a-case-series-analyzing-clinical-out

Keywords: psychiatry, mental health, psychedelic therapy, clinical trials