Radiant Voices

In this episode of Radiant Voices, Jeremy de Tolly speaks with Katherine Sellery, leadership communication expert, conflict resolution specialist and founder of the Conscious Parenting Revolution, about the hidden patterns that shape how we communicate, relate and respond to others.

They explore how childhood conditioning influences our reactions, why blame keeps us stuck, and how learning to be present with difficult emotions can open the door to deeper self-understanding.

You will learn:

• Why we get triggered and how to respond differently
• How to stop blaming others for our emotional experiences
• The connection between childhood conditioning and adult relationships
• How to work with difficult emotions through presence and body awareness
• What conscious parenting looks like in practice
• How compassion and curiosity can transform conflict

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Conscious Parenting Revolution: consciousparentingrevolution.com
Website: katherinesellery.com

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00:00 Introduction: Katherine Sellery and Radiant Voices
01:30 Being Seen and Heard: How Do You Really Feel?
02:54 Has Katherine Always Been a Natural Communicator?
04:16 What Led Katherine to Communication and Conscious Parenting?
05:45 Why Become a Healer?
07:00 How Pain and Belonging Shape Our Path
09:29 The Unexpected Journey to Art of Living
10:30 Can Our Wounds Become Our Greatest Gifts?
11:46 Consciousness, Awareness and Conscious Parenting
13:41 Breaking Generational Parenting Patterns
15:31 Why Children Need to Have a Voice
18:00 Focusing: Learning to Be Present With What We Feel
20:30 How Body Awareness Can Support Healing
22:00 Breaking Free From Blame, Guilt and Shame
25:40 What Does Healthy Conflict Look Like?
27:14 Nonviolent Communication: Choosing How We Listen
29:13 The Difference Between a Catalyst and a Cause
32:18 Why “You Make Me Feel” Can Create Blame
34:03 What to Do When You Feel Triggered
36:15 A Practical Approach to Emotional Healing
38:17 Learning to Stay Present With Pain
40:31 Why Acceptance Can Be More Powerful Than Fixing
44:14 Can Focusing Help With Deep Trauma?
45:26 Therapy, Medication and Supporting the Healing Process
46:30 EFT, Matrix Reimprinting and Spiritual Bypassing
48:34 You Are Not Your Feelings
50:56 Awareness Aware of Itself: The Observer Mind
52:00 Practising Presence in Everyday Life
54:00 Where to Find Katherine Sellery

Why do we hold back, people-please or hide parts of ourselves when communicating?

Jeremy de Tolly and Hiba Balfaqih, psychologist, somatic therapist and creator of the Mind Hacking Process, explore how conditioning, suppressed anger, the fawn response and unconscious beliefs shape how we communicate and relate to others.

They discuss nervous system regulation, invisible rules, jealousy as a clue to our desires, and why self-connection supports authentic communication.

What You Will Learn
Why we silence ourselves to gain acceptance
How people-pleasing and the fawn response affect boundaries
How somatic awareness can support more regulated communication
Why suppressed anger and hidden emotions deserve attention
How unconscious beliefs shape our behaviour and relationships
What jealousy can reveal about our desires
Why authentic communication starts with self-connection
How to find opportunities for growth in life's challenges

https://www.schoolofmindhacking.com is the hub for Hiba's signature methodology, the MindHacking™ Method.

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00:00 - The Invisible Rules That Leak Our Power
00:55 - Meet Hiba Balfaqih
01:39 - What's Happening in Your Body Before You Perform?
03:50 - Bringing All Parts of Ourselves Into the Room
05:15 - What Are Somatics?
09:03 - The Pause, Scan and Name Technique
10:39 - A Practical Somatic Exercise
12:49 - What Happens When We Come Into the Body?
13:51 - Can You Be Regulated and Still Be Charismatic?
15:19 - Regulation, Activation and Presence
16:15 - Anger, Grief and the Story Behind Hiba's Rage Room
18:44 - Inside a Rage Room
20:14 - Suppressed Anger, Freezing and Finding Your Voice
21:22 - The Invisible Rules of Being a “Good Girl” or “Good Boy”
24:31 - Understanding the Fawn Response
26:12 - From Fighting to Fawning
28:36 - Reclaiming the Parts We've Been Taught to Hide
30:21 - Why Healing Doesn't Mean Becoming Softer
31:56 - Bringing More of Yourself Into Communication
36:25 - Jealousy and Envy as Clues to Your Desires
40:13 - Living Radiantly
40:43 - The Mind Hacking Process
42:56 - The Personal Crisis That Changed Hiba's Life
44:29 - Identifying the Root of Your Beliefs
45:54 - Whose Beliefs Are You Carrying?
47:00 - Changing the Beliefs That Hold You Back
48:15 - Why Manifestation Alone May Not Be Enough
48:40 - The Courage to Face Your Shadow
50:48 - Can We Really Change Our Conditioning?
52:55 - The Deeper Reward of Healing
55:02 - Coming Home to Yourself
56:52 - Self-Connection and Human Connection
59:27 - Soul, Presence and the Full Human Experience
01:01:07 - Accepting Anxiety to Change the Pattern
01:02:10 - Finding the Power in an Obstacle
01:04:00 - What Appears to Be in the Way Is the Way
01:05:10 - Closing Reflections

What if you’re not broken, but simply exhausted from trying to fit yourself into a world that doesn’t quite fit you?

Jeremy de Tolly sits down with peak performance and inner alignment coach Ania Hulsman to explore masking, neurodivergence, belonging and the nervous system. They unpack why we learn to hide parts of ourselves, how masking can lead to exhaustion and burnout, and what happens when we begin to understand and accept our own wiring.

The conversation also explores trauma, high sensitivity, EFT and somatic work, and how these patterns show up in communication and public speaking.

Ultimately, this is a conversation about unmasking, finding safety in your body, and coming home to who you really are.

You will learn:
Why human beings are wired to seek belonging
Why we develop masks and what they protect us from
Neurodivergent masking and the exhaustion it can create
The relationship between neurodivergence, trauma and the nervous system
High sensitivity, empathy and sensory overwhelm
What happens when high achievers constantly compensate for their perceived weaknesses
Why understanding your own wiring can be liberating
Grief as part of the unmasking process
EFT, somatic processing and releasing stored stress
What public speaking anxiety can teach us about safety in the body
Why unmasking is a process rather than a switch

Follow Ania Hulsman’s work here: https://www.aniahulsman.com/home

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00:00 - Why We Mask: A Survival Mechanism
00:34 - Meet Ania Hulsman: Inner Alignment and Peak Performance
01:57 - Growing Up Between Cultures and Feeling Like You Don't Belong
11:48 - Why Do We Mask?
18:44 - Fawning, People-Pleasing and Neurodivergent Masking
20:36 - ADHD, Hypervigilance and the Pressure to Hold It All In
23:50 - Autism, Sensory Overload and the Need to Unmask
26:16 - Highly Sensitive People, Empaths and Neurodivergence
29:15 - Is High Sensitivity Connected to Autism?
32:04 - Neurodivergence, Generational Trauma and Belonging
34:34 - Nature, Nurture and How Environment Shapes Masking
35:46 - Helping High Achievers Discover How They Really Work
40:02 - Stop Fixing Your Weaknesses. Start Using Your Strengths
43:47 - The Grief of Realising How Long You've Been Masking
46:33 - Nervous System Work, EFT and Processing Emotions
48:32 - Why You Can't Always Think Your Way Out of What Your Body Holds
49:09 - Public Speaking, Shame and the Fear of Getting It Wrong
51:30 - Preparing Your Nervous System Before You Speak
52:24 - Letting the Body Release What It's Been Carrying
53:59 - You Don't Have to Keep Hiding
55:48 - Closing Reflections

What happens to our ability to communicate when anxiety takes over? Why can someone who is normally articulate suddenly struggle to find their words?

Jeremy de Tolly explores these questions with philosopher and linguist Ryan Nefdt, Professor of Philosophy at the University of Cape Town and the University of Bristol and a member of the UCT Neuroscience Institute.

They explore how language shapes our experience, how the brain processes language, what happens to communication under pressure, and how AI is changing the way we use language.

The conversation also asks what makes human communication unique in a world where AI can increasingly produce fluent and polished language. Perhaps our imperfections, spontaneity and individuality are not things to eliminate, but part of what makes our communication human.

You Will Learn:

• Does language shape the way we experience reality?
• Why do we sometimes lose our words when we become anxious?
• What happens to creativity and spontaneity under pressure?
• How does bilingualism affect the way we use language?
• Why might humans have developed language?
• How is the internet changing the way we communicate?
• How is AI changing human language?
• What makes human communication different from AI-generated language?
• Could our imperfections be part of what makes our communication uniquely human?

00:00 Introduction
01:20 What is language?
02:45 Does language shape our experience of reality?
04:15 Can we experience reality without language?
05:30 The inner monologue and raw perception
06:50 How language is processed in the brain
09:10 Why language is structured differently in every brain
10:30 Universal grammar explained
12:15 Bilingualism and code-switching
14:00 The “poverty of stimulus” and how children acquire language
16:20 Do all languages have the same level of complexity?
18:45 How language comes together spontaneously when we speak
20:50 What language models can teach us about human language
23:20 Anxiety, creativity and the “temperature” of language
25:40 What happens to language when we feel threatened?
28:10 The brain, anxiety and access to language
30:30 System One and System Two thinking
33:00 Why humans developed language
37:35 How the internet is changing language
39:50 How AI is changing the way we use language
42:10 What makes human language different from AI-generated language?
44:35 The importance of human creativity and individuality
46:50 Why anxiety and imperfection may be uniquely human
49:10 What linguistic “mistakes” can teach us about language
51:30 AI, humanity and the future of communication
53:00 Closing thoughts

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Are you able to articulate your own value, and sell yourself effectively?
Do you struggle to communicate your value, win opportunities, or persuade others—even when you genuinely have something worthwhile to offer?
In this episode of Radiant Voices, Jeremy de Tolly sits down with ethical persuasion expert and author Patrick van der Burght to explore the psychology behind decision-making and why people unknowingly communicate in ways that create uncertainty instead of confidence.
Patrick explains how our brains make decisions, why persuasion is different from manipulation, and how anyone can learn practical communication skills that lead to more trust, stronger relationships, and more "yes" moments.
Whether you're interviewing for a job, leading a team, pitching an idea, running a business, or trying to persuade your kid to eat more vegetables, this conversation will change how you think about influence.

You will Learn:
How to sell yourself (and sell great ideas)
The difference between persuasion and manipulation
Why people often don't say "no"—they simply don't decide
The science behind how our brains make decisions
Daniel Kahneman's System 1 and System 2 thinking
The 7 Universal Principles of Ethical Persuasion
How to build trust before asking for commitment
Why social proof, authority and reciprocity are so powerful
Common communication mistakes that cost opportunities
How to communicate your value with authenticity

Connect with Patrick van der Burght: https://ethicalpersuasion.com.au/free-influence-persuasion/

FREE Give-Away: Downloadable e-book (no email required, just right-click and download), and/or 7-day Influence Challenge: https://ethicalpersuasion.com.au/free-influence-persuasion/

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00:00 Introduction
02:27 What persuasion really is
06:04 Why we struggle to communicate our value
08:03 Small communication mistakes with big consequences
13:46 How people actually make decisions
23:38 Why indecision isn't rejection
27:48 The 7 Principles of Ethical Persuasion
29:17 Principle 1: Reciprocity
36:04 Principle 2: Liking
41:22 Principle 3: Unity
44:08 Principle 4: Social Proof
46:08 Principle 5: Authority
51:37 Principle 6: Consistency
53:33 Principle 7: Scarcity
57:30 Using persuasion ethically
01:03:31 The hidden cost of poor communication
01:07:39 Final thoughts

What if becoming a more powerful leader isn't about becoming more polished or impressive — but about becoming more human?

In this episode of Radiant Voices, Jeremy de Tolly speaks with Dr. Sharalyn Payne, leadership speaker and executive advisor, about authentic leadership, influence, communication and finding the courage to truly be yourself.

Dr. Payne shares her “Return to Power” framework and explores how leaders can build trust, handle conflict, own their mistakes and use their voice to inspire others.

• How mindset and self-investment shape leadership
• Why authentic inspiration is more powerful than authority
• How vulnerability builds trust and influence
• Why calm, grounded leaders can command deep respect
• How to handle conflict and difficult conversations
• Why owning mistakes strengthens credibility
• How storytelling builds influence and connection
• How to become more visible as an emerging leader
• What it means to create a positive “Return to Power”
• Why leadership decisions have far-reaching consequences

Dr. Sharalyn Payne:
Game Changer Leadership Collection
https://gamechanger.smpistrategies.com/

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00:00 – Why inspiration changes performance
01:38 – The mindset shift for C-suite leadership
04:05 – Dr. Payne’s leadership journey
06:48 – The meaning of leadership stewardship
09:26 – Persuasion, ethics and authentic leadership
12:55 – Conviction, credibility and authenticity
15:24 – The human side of leadership
20:49 – What powerful, grounded leaders look like
27:24 – Handling difficult conversations and conflict
37:48 – Owning mistakes and accountability
44:01 – Turning failure into data
47:14 – The “Return to Power” framework
52:48 – Responsible leadership and decision-making
57:16 – Becoming more visible as a leader
01:01:04 – The power of storytelling
01:04:30 – The power of warm communication

Healing doesn't begin with having the right answers—it begins with feeling safe enough to tell the truth.

Jeremy de Tolly sits down with Father A Nation founder Craig Wilkinson to explore the father wound, vulnerability, healthy masculinity and why authentic conversations are among the most powerful tools we have for healing trauma, building connection and creating lasting change.

This episode is ultimately about much more than men. It's about what happens when human beings move beyond protective patterns and discover the freedom of authentic expression.

More about Craig here: www.craigwilko.com

You will learn:

Why emotional suppression is a nervous system survival strategy—not a personality trait.
How vulnerability becomes one of the greatest expressions of courage.
Why authentic communication creates healing that advice alone never can.
The connection between father wounds, identity and emotional safety.
Why belonging is one of humanity's deepest psychological needs.
How healing conversations help people move beyond shame and isolation.
The six qualities of healthy masculinity that create safety rather than fear.
Why empathy is the foundation of meaningful dialogue.
How healthy conflict strengthens relationships instead of damaging them.
Why changing the way we communicate may be one of the most powerful ways to change the world.

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00:00 Every person can become a force for good
00:33 Why men learn to hide their emotions
03:30 Vulnerability is courage, not weakness
05:11 Trauma, violence and South Africa's deeper wounds
08:29 Healing people before healing systems
10:13 Your relationship with yourself shapes every conversation
12:22 What healthy masculinity really looks like
15:54 Healing is a journey, not an event
17:06 Authentic expression and emotional safety
18:52 The extraordinary power of healing conversations
20:24 Healthy conflict creates deeper connection
23:03 Human first: rediscovering our shared humanity
25:37 Healing history without creating new division
28:34 Understanding the father wound
32:32 Fatherlessness and the need for belonging
35:02 Creating communities where men can heal
37:18 Becoming a force for good
38:49 Living with purpose despite burnout
41:57 Where your deepest joy meets the world's deepest need
42:16 Why healing conversations transform lives
43:05 Closing reflections

Healing isn't about becoming perfect—it's about becoming more fully yourself.

In this powerful conversation, Jeremy de Tolly sits down with psychologist, psychotherapist and mentor Bill Petrie to explore what genuine healing really looks like. Together they unpack how childhood experiences shape our communication, why fear, shame and anxiety often keep us silent, and how healing helps us reconnect with our authentic selves.

They discuss Internal Family Systems (IFS), trauma, mindfulness, EMDR, Clinical EFT, nervous system regulation and the role of presence in becoming a more confident, grounded communicator.

Whether you're struggling with speaking up in a group or one on one setting, or with leadership, relationships or simply wanting to understand yourself more deeply, this episode offers a compassionate roadmap toward becoming more fully human.

About Bill Petrie

Bill Petrie is a psychologist, psychotherapist and mentor with more than 35 years of experience. He offers coaching and mentoring for professionals and founders navigating midlife transitions.

Website: https://www.billpetrie.co.uk/

• Why fear of speaking often begins long before your first presentation
• How childhood experiences shape adult communication
• Why shame keeps so many people silent
• How mindfulness helps regulate anxious thoughts
• Why your body often knows the truth before your mind does
• How EMDR and Clinical EFT can help process trauma
• What it means to communicate from presence instead of performance

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00:00 Introduction to Healing and Self-Discovery
02:47 Internal Family Systems & Parts Work
08:25 Schemas and Core Beliefs
09:07 Healing Through Truth
12:07 Relationships and Communication
15:12 Creating Safety for Healing
20:58 Facing the Truth
23:58 Anxiety and Self-Rejection
26:54 Heart Coherence in Relationships
30:11 Healthy Communication
38:12 Mindfulness and Meditation
42:22 Understanding the Bigger Self
47:28 Embodiment and Communication
56:26 Trauma Healing: EMDR & Clinical EFT
01:07:26 Embodiment and Lasting Healing

In this episode, Jeremy explains why communication anxiety isn't simply a confidence or mindset problem, but rather a nervous system response.
When we're triggered, our brain shifts into survival mode. We lose access to clear thinking, struggle to find words, and often leave conversations replaying everything we "should have said."
Jeremy introduces a simple, powerful grounding technique—the 5-4-3-2-1 Resourcing Method. This is a practical tool used in trauma-informed therapies to help regulate the nervous system, return to the present moment, and access your natural ability to communicate.

You will learn:
Why communication anxiety is a nervous system response—not a lack of confidence.
What happens in your brain when you enter fight, flight or freeze.
Why positive thinking and mindset techniques often aren't enough.
How unresolved conditioning can keep you stuck in communication anxiety.
What "self-leadership" means and why it's essential for confident communication.
How the 5-4-3-2-1 Resourcing Technique helps you return to the present moment.
Simple ways to regulate your nervous system before meetings, presentations or difficult conversations.
How to move from fear and overthinking into calm, connection and authentic expression.

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00:00 Understanding the ventral vagal nervous system
00:29 Effects of threat states on memory and speech
01:14 Recognizing triggers and emotional responses in groups
01:57 The importance of breathing and space creation
02:24 The spiral of helplessness and shame in anxiety
03:13 Introduction to resourcing and trauma therapy techniques
04:09 Using the 5-4-3-2-1 sensory grounding method
05:06 The role of the ventral vagal system in social engagement
06:02 Parts work and internal family systems in anxiety management
07:27 Self-leadership qualities from IFS: the 8 C's
08:12 The subtlety of self-leadership and presence
09:10 Moving from emotional flashbacks to present moment awareness
10:29 Limitations of surface-level mindset techniques
10:59 Deep nervous system and deconditioning work
12:25 Step-by-step guide to the 5-4-3-2-1 technique
13:23 Using visual cues to ground and relax
14:09 Engaging the senses: touch, hearing, smell, taste
16:08 Tuning into the body and feeling safe
17:19 The importance of presence and safety in communication
18:17 Experimenting with grounding and nervous system regulation
18:45 The ongoing practice of nervous system safety and trust

How do you go from being a bullied child with crippling stage fright to becoming the World Champion of Public Speaking? 

In this episode of Radiant Voices, Jeremy speaks with Verity Price, international keynote speaker and 2021 Toastmasters World Champion of Public Speaking.

Verity shares her remarkable journey from being a bullied child who struggled with self-belief to becoming one of the world's most accomplished speakers. Together, they explore the roots of stage fright, the reality of imposter syndrome, and the importance of authenticity in communication.

The conversation dives into storytelling, vulnerability, human connection, and the preparation behind championship-level speaking. Verity also offers practical tools for managing anxiety and stepping into greater confidence, whether on stage or in everyday life.

This episode is a powerful reminder that your voice matters and that the stories you've lived may be exactly what someone else needs to hear.

If you would like to learn more about Verity’s coaching offerings, visit her website: https://verityprice.com/

Follow Verity:
Instagram: veritypricespeaks
LinkedIn: veritypricespeaks

You will learn:

Verity's journey from bullying and self-doubt to World Champion speaker

How to overcome stage fright and speaking anxiety

The truth about confidence and imposter syndrome

Why authenticity beats perfection every time

The power of storytelling in communication

How Verity prepared for the World Championship stage

Practical rituals for managing nerves before speaking

Why your personal story matters more than you think

Finding your voice in a world of noise and AI

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00:00 The Heart of Communication

03:12 The Journey to Music and Performance

05:23 Building Confidence Through Experience

09:09 The Unexpected Path to Public Speaking

11:49 Crafting a Compelling Message

14:32 The Art of Storytelling in Speeches

17:59 Preparation and Practice for Success

21:14 Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

23:45 The Importance of Authenticity

27:08 Finding Value in Everyday Moments

29:55 The Connection Advantage in Communication