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For our health campaign this month at Seed, we are deep diving into the topic of Autoimmunity, ie what this is, how it presents (ie symptoms) and what we can do to help if we are struggling with an autoimmune condition.

To help shed some light on this topic, in this podcast we are sharing the mic with the wonderful Michelle Smith, Seeds Nutritional Therapist located in Buckinghamshire. 

Michelle is very passionate about this subject due to her own personal journey of dealing with an autoimmune condition within her family. Subsequently, she is very well qualified, both personally and professionally, to share her knowledge and insights in the hope this can help those seeking ways to feel better.

For more information visit www.seedwellness.co.uk/michellesmith 

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As a continuation of our health campaign focussing on the topic of cancer, we spoke to Jacqui Jooste, a Clinical Pharmacist & Clinical Health Coach located in Welwyn, Hertfordshire.

In this podcast, Jacqui talks about how she supports people who have been diagnosed with cancer or are in remission.

A cancer survivor herself, Jacqui understands the complexities of this journey. Drawing on her own scientific knowledge as well as her own healing and recovery, Jacqui shares her top tips for how to remain as optimal as possible to both fight the disease and also support remission.

Jacqui focusses heavily on diet and lifestyle from a scientific perspective as a means to help her patients manage and even overcome a wide range of health issues including cancer, diabetes, gut issues and other chronic conditions.  

Said Jacqui, “Through my own diagnosis, I went through the process of falling apart and then taking back my health. What I realised through this journey are our bodies are hardwired to keep us alive. It has an army of defences but we have to give it the ammunition, ie eating well, managing stress, doing that exercise.

”During my time in the NHS, I met lots of patients who needed more holistic support with cancer in day-to-day life. Coming from a science background, my research is evidence based. We journey down where that person’s high risk came from. 

“If we start to unpack what happens in the body, looking at the whole of the body’s systems and how it can regenerate healthy cells, we can improve outcomes. My job is to bring this information to the patient.”

 Jacqui is set to launch a new series on Instagram called “Did You Know” to help people learn more about ways to be healthy. 

For more information visit www.seedwellness.co.uk/jacquijooste

Jacqui is about to launch a book and also a series of webinars called "Did You Know". For more info about Jacqui and her work, see below.

Jacqui Jooste MSc Med (Pharmacology), BPharm, Dip Bus Man (DMS) Clinical Pharmacist & Clinical Health Coach [EMCC Accredited] - https://seedwellness.co.uk/jacquijooste/

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In this podcast, Seed's host, Magalie Valadier, shares the mic with Nicola Duffell, a Life Mentor + Grief Activist located in Kings Langley, Hertfordshire, to unpick the journey of grief.

Said Magalie, "The topic of grief affects all of us and yet is so often misunderstood and carried in isolation. Nicola brings a profoundly creative and integrative approach to healing using a unique blend of poetry, energy work, soul healing and nutritional support to help individuals manage loss."

Said Nicola, "After years in the corporate environment, I now dedicate my work and my life to supporting people navigate this lifetime... to navigate those moments in life that bring us to our knees, where we feel we might break…. those moments of heartbreak and grief, losing a loved one, being diagnosed with a terminal illness, a relationship breakdown, supporting life’s initiations."

Nicola volunteers at her local Hospice, supporting in-patients, outpatients and carers to support people at the end of their lives. She delivers soulful, impactful programmes like Life’s Poetry and "advocates for a different way of being, one that requires us to unlearn, one that invites you into a deeper enquiry about how we live our lives."

Nicola works both in person and online and also runs a regular Good Grief Cafe in Hertfordshire, enabling people struggling with grief of all forms to come together, support each other and learn new ways to navigate this difficult journey. She is also in the process of writing her first book.

Nicola is also a BANT Registered Nutritionist, Functional Medicine Practitioner, a BodyMind Maturation Coach, ACC Executive and Organisational Coach, Reiki Practitioner, Writer and Speaker.

For more information about Nicola Duffell and her work, visit www.seedwellness.co.uk/nicoladuffell

As well as our host today, Magalie Valadier is Seed's Medical Herbalist located in Herts. For more information, visit www.seedwellness.co.uk/magalievaladier

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Freedo is a unique and powerful self-discovery card game made up of 25 steps and designed to help you break through blocks, gain clarity and take inspired action in any area of your life. 

In this podcast, we spoke to co-creator, Gary Winer, about how Freedo works, the inspiration behind it and how it can aid wellbeing in children and young people.

Gary has worked both with children and teens both within schools, in groups and  1:1 sessions.

Said Gary, "The idea of Freedo is that it can guide you to explore key life themes like career, relationships, health, wealth, purpose, confidence, and freedom. And it’s literally for everyone – meaning people of all ages and backgrounds can play.

"Schools don't teach children how to deal with big emotions such as anxiety or anger, for instance, and Freedo can help teach them how to better manage them."

For more information visit https://www.seedwellness.co.uk/garywiner

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In this podcast, we spoke to Louise Alltimes, Seed’s Counsellor & Psychotherapist for Children & Young People, to help demystify what psychotherapy actually is and how it differs from other popular therapies such as psychology and CBT.

According to the Mental Health Foundation:

• 20% of adolescents may experience a mental health problem in any given year
• 50% of mental health problems are established by age 14 and 75% by age 24
• 10% of children and young people (aged 5 to 16 years) have a clinically diagnosable mental problem yet 70% have not had appropriate interventions at a sufficiently early age.
• And 75% of children and young people who experience mental health problems are not getting the help they need

The most common mental health problems identified in people under 21 are anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, self-harm and those who are neurodiverse.

In this podcast, we cover:

• What Louise is generally seeing on the ground in her clinic daily
• The age groups she is seeing most and what is presenting most
• How she is supporting children and young people 
• How she is supporting young people who are neuro-divergent
• The importance of parents and caregivers playing a constructive role in the therapeutic process  of their child / teen / young person 

Louise works both in person and online. For more info visit www.seedwellness.co.uk/louisealltimes

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This month at Seed, we are deep diving into the topic of mental health in children and young people. 

Today there is a growing number of children and young people being diagnosed with neuro-divergent conditions including ADHD, ADD, OCD, Autism and more, all of which can impact a child or young person’s mental health, 

In this podcast, Tiff Kertesz shares the mic with Judith Katz, a Neurodivergence Coach located in Henley-On-Thames, Berkshire, to discuss how best we can support young people with neurodivergence so they can thrive.

Said Judith, “There are lots of misconceptions about young people with neurodiversity. One is the fear that everything is going to be much harder for them, school, work, friendships and daily life. But what usually changes is not life itself, but understanding how someone functions, what supports them and what drains them... Everything starts lining up and feels less of a battle as they work out what suits them.”

Judith is located in Henley-on-Thames and works both in person and online. For more information, visit www.seedwellness.co.uk/judithkatz

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Here, Magalie Valadier interviews Seed's founder, Kate Kirrane, about exactly what Seed Wellness is and the inspiration behind it.

Said Magalie, "Today's episode comes with a fun twist. For the first time the mic is flipped and Kate is stepping into the guest seat so we can turn the spotlight on her.

"Seed is a collaborative eco-system of therapists - a bridge between holistic and traditional care, designed for  both wellness seekers overwhelmed by choice and also holistic practitioners who believe in the power of integrative health. 

"It is such a unique, beautiful project and I enjoy every day. It really has changed my life. I no longer feel (like i am working) alone. I feel like i have found my tribe and i am really grateful."

Magalie Valadier is both Seed's Medical Herbalist and also heads up two regional Seed teams in Amersham, Bucks & Berkhamsted, Herts. 

For more informatino about Seed visit www.seedwellness.co.uk

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This month at Seed, our health campaign is deep diving into the topic of mental health in children and young people.

According to the Mental Health Foundation, 20% of adolescents may experience a mental health problem such as anxiety, depression, PTSD and more in any given year; 50% of mental health problems are established by age 14 and 75% by age 24; and 10% of children and young people (aged 5 to 16 years) have a clinically diagnosable mental problem, yet 70% of children and adolescents who experience mental health problems have not had appropriate interventions at a sufficiently early age.

Conclusively, as much as 75% of children and young people who experience mental health problems are not getting the help they need.

Today, I am delighted to be sharing the mic with Camilla Ross, Seed's Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapist located in Gerrards Cross, Bucks.

In her clinic, Camilla sees and supports lots of children, teens and young adults struggling with anxiety. Here, she shares her knowledge and insights about how her modality can support them through building resilience and self-esteem and gaining greater self-awareness. Camilla also shares her top tools and techniques they can take away and apply in their daily lives. 

For more information about Camilla Ross, visit www.seedwellness.co.uk/camillaross 

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Nutrition & Cancer

According to current stats, around 1 in 2 people with be affected by cancer in their lifetimes.

In this podcast, we spoke to Lorna Rhodes (mBANT, r CNHC), Seed's specialist  Nutritional Therapist for cancer patients. Here, Lorna shares the process of getting to the root cause of a cancer diagnosis through DNA testing and other methods, and how this helps her support her patients through treatment and recovery. 

Originally a cookery writer and food stylist for over 30 years, Lorna has published 18 cookery books and written thousands of recipes.  

Said Lorna, "After experiencing breast cancer myself, I became deeply curious about why cancer develops and how we can better support the body during treatment and recovery. This led me to undertake specialist training in oncology nutrition. Today, I help clients prepare for treatment, manage side effects, and rebuild strength afterwards — offering personalised guidance that makes a real difference during a vulnerable time.

"Every client I see is unique. That’s why I use a tailored approach, combining evidence-based nutrition, lifestyle support, and where appropriate, advanced testing such as gut health analysis or DNA (genetic or nutrigenomic) testing. These tools give powerful insights into why someone may be feeling unwell — whether it’s digestive issues, autoimmune conditions, or even changes in mood and cognition. By understanding the whole picture, I can guide clients toward practical steps that truly support their well-being.

"As a practitioner, I advocate every day in clinical practice; how and what to eat to optimise your health and wellbeing. This ethos is at the core of personalised nutrition and simply means embracing food and diet as the first-line strategy to support health and prevent diet-induced illness."

As with all of our campaigns at Seed, our aim is to share helpful content from our range of experts. And in this particular campaign, all those we are talking to either work or have worked with cancer patients OR they have gone through cancer themselves.

If you would like to receive Lorna's top 15 anti-inflammatory diet tips, please email [email protected]

For more info about Lorna visit www.seedwellness.co.uk/lornarhodes

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Divorce is a highly challenging process. Yet, having legal representation is incredibly expensive and, for some, completely cost prohibitive. Subsequently, more women than ever before are representing themselves.

Often they are ill equipped to navigate the process both legally and emotionally. And this is where Olwen's work as a Divorce Empowerment Coach is playing an incredible role.

A divorce lawyer for over 20 years, Olwen moved into coaching in order to support women both legally AND emotionally - something she felt was missing and much needed. She can also accompany her clients in court. 

Said Olwen, "Legally I help them understand their options before they speak to a lawyer. I also help them cope with anxiety, overwhelm and even grief, providing practical tools, helping them rebuild confidence, co-parentlng strategies, financial planning and reclaiming themselves. 

When those two piece come together, they feel more confident, empowered, calm and hopeful for the future.  Just having a bit of a road map helps reduce the overwhelm they are feeling."