Today we’re flipping affirmations on their head - and getting real about the ones that don’t make it to your Instagram feed. 

You’ve heard the usual: “You’re good enough”, “You’ve got this” - but what happens when that positivity feels more like pressure than power?

What if you don’t believe any of it?

In this episode, we talk honestly (and with a lot of laughs) about the power of “disappointing affirmations” and the brutally honest truths that sometimes hit harder than the sweet stuff. 

We share stories from my clients, my team, and even my own life about the inner voice that doesn't always say what we want… but might just be what we need to hear.

We’re pulling affirmations out of the woo-woo zone and planting them firmly in the reality of everyday life. Honest, raw, funny, and (dare we say) affirming in its own way.

The views expressed in this podcast are solely those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of any organisation or entity associated with the show. This podcast is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Listeners are advised to conduct their own research before making any decisions based on the information shared here.

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The Power Within Podcast is sponsored by Gemma Masterson, of Master Travel and Events.

We're all for saying it how it is, taking the time for yourself, and your loved ones... and what better way than taking a break, exploring a new place, or sitting back and relaxing on holiday.

Master Travel and Events will help you every step of the way to creating your new experience, to reconnect and rediscover, to find that all improtant power within you.

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Podcast Music created by Kadien, listen to more or get your own podcast music here!

In this episode, we’re diving deep into a topic we don’t talk about enough: OCD. Not just the tidy house, lined-up labels kind of OCD, but the relentless rituals, the intrusive thoughts, and the anxiety loops that can steal your joy, your presence, and your peace.

We unpack how obsessive-compulsive disorder shows up in real life (not just the clinical definition), what therapy actually helps, and the surprising power of hypnotherapy. We share stories from real clients, including one man whose obsession with work was robbing him of time with his kids, until one subconscious shift changed everything.

You’ll also hear our honest take on CBT, what it’s good for, where it falls short, and why surface-level therapy might be the reason some people stay stuck.

If you’ve ever felt like your thoughts are in control instead of you, or you’ve caught yourself in a “harmless” routine that doesn’t feel so harmless anymore, this episode is for you.

The views expressed in this podcast are solely those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of any organisation or entity associated with the show. This podcast is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Listeners are advised to conduct their own research before making any decisions based on the information shared here.

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The Power Within Podcast is sponsored by Gemma Masterson, of Master Travel and Events.

We're all for saying it how it is, taking the time for yourself, and your loved ones... and what better way than taking a break, exploring a new place, or sitting back and relaxing on holiday.

Master Travel and Events will help you every step of the way to creating your new experience, to reconnect and rediscover, to find that all improtant power within you.

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Podcast Music created by Kadien, listen to more or get your own podcast music here!

Ever wondered how a tiny, seemingly insignificant decision can completely reroute your life?

In this episode we dive into the ripple effects of everyday choices through the lens of the Butterfly Effect. 

From missed buses to resigned jobs, £5 orange juices to awkward slips on gravel, we break down how life’s biggest shifts often start with the smallest moves.

This isn’t just feel-good fluff - we’re talking real-world chaos theory, with real stories:

• How a resignation led to love
• How a spontaneous trip to Gran Canaria rewrote everything
• How one client’s “wrong place, right time” moment landed her a dream opportunity
• Why saying something as simple as “I’m an addict” might be the most powerful first step of all

We also chat about how our own kids’ futures have been shaped by timing, choices, and a whole lot of heart, and why being kind (even just once) can change someone’s whole day… or life!

The views expressed in this podcast are solely those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of any organisation or entity associated with the show. This podcast is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Listeners are advised to conduct their own research before making any decisions based on the information shared here.

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The Power Within Podcast is sponsored by Gemma Masterson, of Master Travel and Events.

We're all for saying it how it is, taking the time for yourself, and your loved ones... and what better way than taking a break, exploring a new place, or sitting back and relaxing on holiday.

Master Travel and Events will help you every step of the way to creating your new experience, to reconnect and rediscover, to find that all improtant power within you.

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Podcast Music created by Kadien, listen to more or get your own podcast music here!

In this episode, we're diving deep into one of Amy's all-time favorite topics: attachment styles.

If you've ever wondered why you react the way you do in relationships—or why certain patterns keep repeating - this is the conversation that could shift EVERYTHING.

We break down the four main attachment styles: secure, anxious, avoidant/dismissive, and fearful/avoidant. 

We talk about how these styles develop in childhood, how they show up in adult relationships, and why understanding them can completely transform how you connect with others.

We talk real-life stories, from relationships that broke under the weight of jealousy to clients who didn’t even realise they were sabotaging their own healing plus our own experiences of how this shapes how we parent, how we communicate with each other as partners, and how we work with our therapy and hypnotherapy clients.

Get ready break old cycles, understand their behavior on a deeper level, and move toward secure, connected relationships.

The views expressed in this podcast are solely those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of any organisation or entity associated with the show. This podcast is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Listeners are advised to conduct their own research before making any decisions based on the information shared here.

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The Power Within Podcast is sponsored by Gemma Masterson, of Master Travel and Events.

We're all for saying it how it is, taking the time for yourself, and your loved ones... and what better way than taking a break, exploring a new place, or sitting back and relaxing on holiday.

Master Travel and Events will help you every step of the way to creating your new experience, to reconnect and rediscover, to find that all improtant power within you.

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Podcast Music created by Kadien, listen to more or get your own podcast music here!

In this episode of Power Within, we sit down with pro boxer April Hunter to talk openly about her fresh ADHD diagnosis as an adult, the rollercoaster journey to getting it, and how it's shaped her mental health, relationships, and career inside and outside the ring. 

April gets real about growing up with undiagnosed ADHD, the impulsive choices that landed her in prison, and how boxing became her life-saving outlet. We dive into the struggle to focus, the chaos of 30+ mental tabs open at once, and how the UK’s long ADHD waitlists are leaving so many in limbo. 

She shares what it's really like to self-medicate just to slow her mind down, the pros and cons of finally going private for a diagnosis, and whether ADHD meds are next. Plus, we talk about the emotional highs, the hyperfocus, and why boxing isn’t just a sport for April... it’s therapy. 

If you’ve ever wondered how ADHD really shows up day-to-day, how trauma and neurodiversity collide, or how to channel chaos into championship energy, join us for this episode.

Follow April on Instagram

The views expressed in this podcast are solely those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of any organisation or entity associated with the show. This podcast is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Listeners are advised to conduct their own research before making any decisions based on the information shared here.

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The Power Within Podcast is sponsored by Gemma Masterson, of Master Travel and Events.

We're all for saying it how it is, taking the time for yourself, and your loved ones... and what better way than taking a break, exploring a new place, or sitting back and relaxing on holiday.

Master Travel and Events will help you every step of the way to creating your new experience, to reconnect and rediscover, to find that all improtant power within you.

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Podcast Music created by Kadien, listen to more or get your own podcast music here!

Ever feel like there’s never enough time, yet somehow you’re always giving it away?

 In this episode, we get real about how we treat time like it’s unlimited - until it’s not!

We’re diving into what it actually costs when you say yes to the wrong things, how boundaries play a massive role in time management (even when they’re hard to hold), and why the “myth of later” is keeping you stuck. 

We're sharing personal stories from clients, motherhood, and the messy middle of trying to do it all. It's time to stop spending your life on autopilot.

The views expressed in this podcast are solely those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of any organisation or entity associated with the show. This podcast is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Listeners are advised to conduct their own research before making any decisions based on the information shared here.

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The Power Within Podcast is sponsored by Gemma Masterson, of Master Travel and Events.

We're all for saying it how it is, taking the time for yourself, and your loved ones... and what better way than taking a break, exploring a new place, or sitting back and relaxing on holiday.

Master Travel and Events will help you every step of the way to creating your new experience, to reconnect and rediscover, to find that all improtant power within you.

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Podcast Music created by Kadien, listen to more or get your own podcast music here!

Bullying isn’t just a school playground problem - it follows people into adulthood, workplaces, relationships, and even our own inner dialogue.

In this raw episode of Power Within, we open up about our own experiences of being bullied, reflecting on how it shaped us, toughened us, and still impacts how we move through the world today. We also explore a powerful twist most parents overlook: What if your child is the one doing the bullying?

From playground punch-ups to verbal attacks in the workplace, we talk about how to tell the difference between banter and bullying, and how silence, sarcasm, or sharp one-liners can sometimes hold more power than retaliation. 

You'll also hear us share a heart-breaking story from a client whose bullying trauma followed her into adulthood holding the belief that being “the best” will finally make it stop.

This conversation might be uncomfortable, but it’s necessary. 

We talk parenting, social media, adult confrontation, gender and sexuality discrimination, and the importance of creating safe spaces - at home, at work, and in our own heads.

For anyone who’s been bullied, has a child navigating school, or is ready to rewrite their role in someone else's story, take a listen to this episode.

The views expressed in this podcast are solely those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of any organisation or entity associated with the show. This podcast is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Listeners are advised to conduct their own research before making any decisions based on the information shared here.

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The Power Within Podcast is sponsored by Gemma Masterson, of Master Travel and Events.

We're all for saying it how it is, taking the time for yourself, and your loved ones... and what better way than taking a break, exploring a new place, or sitting back and relaxing on holiday.

Master Travel and Events will help you every step of the way to creating your new experience, to reconnect and rediscover, to find that all improtant power within you.

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Podcast Music created by Kadien, listen to more or get your own podcast music here!

Ever wonder why you feel low even when life should feel fine? In this episode of Power Within, we’re unpacking the science and soul behind what really makes us feel good - your happy hormones.

We break down the “dream team” of mood and motivation: oxytocin, dopamine, serotonin, and endorphins. These little chemicals are responsible for how connected, motivated, and balanced you feel - and when they’re off? So is everything else.

From comfort eating to chasing a version of your younger self in the mirror, we talk honestly about what triggers our own low moods and how we (and our clients) find our way back. Whether it’s a steam room, a sunny day, finishing a task, or laughing your head off, this chat is packed with down-to-earth strategies to reset your mood without needing a prescription.

We also get real about self-reflection, emotional eating, relationship dynamics, and why it's OK to want space - plus how little acts of kindness can chemically shift your entire day.

This one’s a reminder that feeling good doesn’t come from a perfect weight or a perfect plan — it comes from understanding what you need to feel whole again.

The views expressed in this podcast are solely those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of any organisation or entity associated with the show. This podcast is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Listeners are advised to conduct their own research before making any decisions based on the information shared here.

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The Power Within Podcast is sponsored by Gemma Masterson, of Master Travel and Events.

We're all for saying it how it is, taking the time for yourself, and your loved ones... and what better way than taking a break, exploring a new place, or sitting back and relaxing on holiday.

Master Travel and Events will help you every step of the way to creating your new experience, to reconnect and rediscover, to find that all improtant power within you.

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Podcast Music created by Kadien, listen to more or get your own podcast music here!

Ever feel like you’re stuck in your own way? This episode of Power Within dives deep into the real talk around self-sabotage - what it looks like, where it hides in your everyday choices, and why it’s often rooted in fear, self-worth, and old stories.

We open up about how self-sabotage has shown up for us, our clients, and people we love - from procrastinating on dreams to chasing validation, overloading invisible to-do lists, and shrinking ourselves in the name of staying safe. 

Whether it's putting off going back to school, stepping away from an opportunity out of fear, or constantly telling yourself you're not good enough, we’ve been there. And we’re unpacking it all.

This is your nudge to recognise those invisible roadblocks and challenge the internal voice that’s holding you back. Because success isn't just about pushing harder - sometimes it’s about finally giving yourself permission to rest, trust, and take up space.

The views expressed in this podcast are solely those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of any organisation or entity associated with the show. This podcast is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Listeners are advised to conduct their own research before making any decisions based on the information shared here.

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The Power Within Podcast is sponsored by Gemma Masterson, of Master Travel and Events.

We're all for saying it how it is, taking the time for yourself, and your loved ones... and what better way than taking a break, exploring a new place, or sitting back and relaxing on holiday.

Master Travel and Events will help you every step of the way to creating your new experience, to reconnect and rediscover, to find that all improtant power within you.

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Podcast Music created by Kadien, listen to more or get your own podcast music here!

Anxiety doesn’t always look like panic attacks.

Sometimes it’s breathlessness before a work meeting.
Or gripping the steering wheel too tightly on the motorway.
Or feeling sick before school - even if you’re not really ill.

In this episode of Power Within, we get real about what anxiety feels like, why it spirals, and how you can actually interrupt the cycle - even if therapy or hypnotherapy aren’t an option yet.

Inside, we talk about:

• What anxiety is really trying to do
• Grounding techniques you can use anywhere and can start TODSAY
• Why medication numbs feelings (and what to do if you want to feel again)
• The power of “planting the seed” in your subconscious for lasting change

Whether you’re managing social anxiety, fear of sickness, or just trying to stop the spiral of “what if” thoughts - this episode is your calm in the chaos.

The views expressed in this podcast are solely those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of any organisation or entity associated with the show. This podcast is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Listeners are advised to conduct their own research before making any decisions based on the information shared here.

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The Power Within Podcast is sponsored by Gemma Masterson, of Master Travel and Events.

We're all for saying it how it is, taking the time for yourself, and your loved ones... and what better way than taking a break, exploring a new place, or sitting back and relaxing on holiday.

Master Travel and Events will help you every step of the way to creating your new experience, to reconnect and rediscover, to find that all improtant power within you.

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Podcast Music created by Kadien, listen to more or get your own podcast music here!