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Hosted by Tiffany Kertesz

Today’s episode is all about men’s health, neurodiversity, and what it really means to perform well—not just physically, but mentally and emotionally too.

I’m joined by two fascinating guests who come at this from very different, but deeply connected angles.

Toby Garbett is a former Olympic rower who transitioned from elite sport into gym ownership and coaching. He’s spent years working at the sharp end of performance, resilience, identity, and the pressures men face—both on and off the world stage.

Alongside him is Vaughan Wickins, member of SEED wellness and author of GUTWISE – The Secret to Healing That Pain in the Arse and a certified breathwork instructor. 

Vaughan trained with 4 X World Champion Freediver, Stig Severinsen, in South Africa. His book focuses on constipation and haemorrhoids and his work dives deep into the science—and the lived experience—of how your body and brain constantly talk to each other. 

Together, we explore neurodiversity, men’s health, and how understanding the nervous system, breath, and body can change the way men train, work, cope, and connect—with themselves and others.

This is a conversation about performance, yes—but also regulation, identity, and what thriving actually looks like for different kinds of brains.

For more information about Toby Garbett, visit XX

For more information about Vaughan Wickins and his breathwork courses, visit www.seedwellness.co.uk/vaughanwickins

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In this podcast, Beth Newbery-Dunn, Holistic Grief Coach and Paedeatric Physiotherapist located in Welwyn/St Albans, shares how her own loss journey led her to becoming a Holistic Grief Coach.

Beth knows from personal experience how grief can effect every aspect of your life, from how you function daily, managing your emotions, change in identity and relationships. 

"Grief changes you, it becomes part of the new you, and navigating that in itself is a journey.'

"Grief is not linear and it doesn't disappear, it changes in intensity throughout all times of yourself and navigating that needs to be supported'.

Beth talks about the misconceptions of grief and how you can support someone  who is grieving. She discusses how grief journeys are very individual and can manifest in lots of different ways for each individual. 

Having support on this journey is integral in being able to hold yourself, support yourself and grow because grief is not linear, it is not there one day and gone the next. 

Grief goes up and down, it can sometimes bring smiles, sometimes bring loneliness and sadness, it can bring symptoms and changes, it can bring emotions and anxiety, it can bring a whole new identity and perception of how you now see yourself and the world around you.

A Holistic Grief Coach can help you navigate this is a journey, as grief flows with you, to support you in learning more about yourself and how you are affected by your own grief, how you carry your grief, how you manage your moments and how you move forward honouring those who you have lost. 

Beth specialises in supporting new parents without a Parent, Beth knows firsthand how tricky time this can be, and loves to suport people in these moments where she know she needed it the most. 

Beth works both in person and online. For more information, visit www.seedwellness.co.uk/bethnewberydunn

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Hosted by Natalie Helman

In today's podcast, we speak to Dani Diosi - a highly qualified Women's Health Practitioner, Hypnotherapist, Master Coach and author with over 20 years experience of supporting women during life’s most profound hormonal transitions - from pregnancy and birth to perimenopause and menopause. 

Dani is passionate about empowering women to make the second part of their life, the best part of their life. Because of her own experience of perimenopause and her deep knowledge of the subconscious and female physiology, she knows that menopause isn’t just hormonal - it’s neurological and subconscious. 

By calming the nervous system, re-programming unhelpful subconscious patterns as well as leading a healthier more energetic life, women can experience menopause with confidence, clarity and ease. 

Says Dani, “By rewiring menopause at nervous system level, her clients learn that they do not have to be victims of their physiology but can be the architects of their evolution."

Dani Diosi is located in Enfield, North London and works both in person & online. For more information or to book a discovery call, visit https://seedwellness.co.uk/danidiosi/

www.danidiosi.com
@danidiosicoaching

Today's podcast is hosted by Natalie Helman - Seed's Ambassador for North London as well as Wellness Brand Designer - www.seedwellness.co.uk/nataliehelman

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In this podcast, Sarah Walker, Detox Practitioner and Molecular Hydrogen Water Advisor located in Amersham, Buckinghamshire, shares how her own health journey both personally and within her family, led her to discover the healing powers of molecular hydrogen water.

Said Sarah, "I chose this work after my own experience with chronic health issues, when conventional approaches offered no answers. I suffered from hormonal imbalances, cystic acne, gut issues and depression. 

"Detox changed everything for me; my physical and emotional health began to shift and I started to heal. When I added molecular hydrogen water in too, my healing accelerated in ways I never expected.

"Today, nothing fulfils me more than guiding others through the same transformation. Supporting people who feel stuck, overwhelmed or out of options is the heart of my work and witnessing their breakthroughs is why I’m so passionate about what I do."

Sarah specialises in helping people uncover the root causes behind their symptoms so their bodies can finally heal. For more information, visit www.seedwellness.co.uk/sarahwalker

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In this podcast, Lorna Rhodes shares her extensive knowledge and expertise  around the subject of brain health, the risk factors for the likes of Altzeimers and what we can do to reduce our risk in later life.

Here, Lorna reveals some incredible facts, emerging diseases and information about ways we can test / measure our likelihood of experiencing degenerative disease. This is a must-listen if you want to know how to retain cognitive health long-term

In thus podcast we cover: 

• Its main causes/drivers
• How we can test for / assess our dementia risk through DNA testing as well as a simple cognitive test
• The relationship between gut health, the microbiome, and cognitive function
• The best (and worst) foods and supplements to help lower risk

Said Lorna, "I’ve always believed that the best medicine is prevention. Too often, our healthcare system waits until people become unwell and then relies on medication to manage symptoms. 

"I chose this profession because I wanted to do things differently — to give people the tools and knowledge to take control of their health, prevent problems before they arise, and enjoy long-lasting vitality at every stage of life.

For more than 10 years, I’ve been practicing Functional Nutritional Medicine, supporting people with a wide range of health challenges. Whether it’s balancing blood sugar, improving heart health, reducing digestive discomfort, or simply regaining energy, my focus is always on uncovering the root cause and creating a plan that works for the individual."

See below a link for a Dementia Risk assessment:

https://foodforthebrain.or/the-cognitive-function-test/

Also a great book as follows:

Upgrade your Brain: Unlock life’s full potential - by Patrick Holford

For more infomation visit www.seedwellness.co.uk/lornarhodes

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Is longevity just about living longer, or is it about living better? Join our Seed Wellness experts in this webinar as we move beyond anti-wrinkle creams to explore the holistic map of healthy ageing. 

Here, we dive into the cellular, hormonal, and mental shifts that define our later chapters—from menopause and andropause to cognitive vitality and emotional resilience. 

Our team of therapists share actionable, daily tools from their modalities—including herbalism, neuroplasticity training, grief work, Ayurvedic psychology, and trauma release—to help you build your personal longevity toolkit starting today.

Key Takeaways:

• Understand the "Longevity Paradox" of modern ageing.
• Identify key windows for intervention (perimenopause, andropause, retirement).
• Learn how unprocessed stress and trauma accelerate cellular ageing.
• Gain 5+ free, daily practices to support your brain, body, and emotional well-being.

Practitioners links:

-  Sara Wrightman – ADHD Coach - 

https://seedwellness.co.uk/sarawrightman/

- Magalie Valadier – Medical Herbalist & trauma release - https://seedwellness.co.uk/magalievaladier/

- Rina Golan – Ayurvedic Coach & Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner - https://seedwellness.co.uk/rinagolan/

- Lucy Blunden - Medical Herbalis &EFT practitioner - https://seedwellness.co.uk/lucyblunden/

Facebook & Instagram - @seedwellnessuk

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Do you have a child / teen / young person preparing for exams and wondering how best you can support them? 

Helen Evans is a highly qualified counsellor with over 15 years working with teens and young people both within the school environment and also in her private clinic in Buckinghamshire. 

In this podcast, Helen shares her top tips for parents on how they can best support their child or young person in the lead up to exams.

Said Helen, "I work with both young people and parents and have seen first-hand how parents can negatively impact their child. .. Which raises the question - how we can be the best parent we can be to support our young person through exams? 

Listen to this podcast to find out Helen’s top 5 tips for how parents can create the best conditions possible for their children to succeed. This includes practical ways to help them both physically and mentally / emotionally.

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

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As part of our Journeys series, we shared the mic with Vaughan Wickins, a Breathwork Instructor and Gut Health Practitioner based in Henley-on-Thames, Berkshire.

After personally experiencing years of debilitating gut health issues, including haemorrhoids and constipation, Vaughan discovered that breathwork played a powerful role in improving his condition. This led him to train with the 4 X World Champion freediver, Stig Severinsen and qualify as a Breathwork Instructor.

In this podcast, Vaughan shares his personal journey, alongside practical, science-backed tips and techniques that show how the breath can be used to support better health and wellbeing.

Vaughan explains: “Overall health isn’t about hacks - it’s about habits. And breathing is the fastest, easiest habit to change. Within 30–60 seconds, you can change how you feel and how you respond to the world.”

Vaughan helps both women and men improve gut health, relieve constipation, soothe haemorrhoids and regulate the nervous system using science-based techniques that support better digestion, regular bowel movements, stress management, immune resilience, and overall mental and physical wellbeing.

Reflecting on his journey, Vaughan shares: “I know this struggle personally. Over the last 10 years I’ve lived it, studied it, and discovered practical, science-backed approaches that genuinely transform gut health and strengthen mental and physical wellness.

There’s a tidal wave of mental health challenges sweeping the world, and I believe real transformation lies in the connection between gut health and breathwork - two natural, accessible ways to reset the autonomic nervous system and shift from go-go-go into a state of calm, rest, and focus.”

Vaughan is the author of “Gutwise – The Secret to Healing That Pain in the Arse” and works both in person and online.

On OFFER is his NEW 14-Day Ocean Breeze™️ Challenge - a simple, science-backed course requiring just 4 minutes a day of his signature Ocean Breeze™️ breathing practice. The practice has been shown in Stanford research to outperform mindfulness.

If you’re ready to breathe better, calm your nervous system and build a habit that sticks, click the link below to join:

👉 https://vaughan-s-site-1a8a.thinkific.com/courses/14-Day-Ocean-Breeze-Challenge

For more information about Vaughan’s work, visit:
www.seedwellness.co.uk/vaughanwickins

PLEASE NOTE - To find a Breathwork Practitioner or classes/ workshops near you, click here 

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Ayurveda is an ancient preventative lifestyle medicine that is establishing its place within Western Healthcare. And with good reason.

In this podcast, Rina Golan, Seed’s Ayurvedic Coach & Detox Retreat Facilitator located in Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire. shares why and how Ayurveda as a system and also ayurvedic detoxification programmes or ‘Panchakarma’ aid health, wellbeing and longevity. 

With over 20 years of experience, Rina works 1:1 with her clients as well as running Ayurvedic detox retreats from between 4 and 21 days, both in the UK and abroad, allowing the body to reset, restore, rejuvenate and regenerate.

Said Rina, “My coaching is rooted in Ayurveda and integrative health to help my clients improve their health, manage stress and build longevity. I see again and again people coming with chronic conditions including autoimmune diseases, skin issues, weight management issues, hormonal imbalance / perimenopause / menopause, burnout and much more. 

“My approach is built on four foundations: food, exercise, quality sleep and mindfulness. These are combined with Ayurvedic psychology, talking therapy and practical tools for everyday life. When needed, I also incorporate yoga, breathing techniques and simple practices that make change easier to sustain.”

In this podcast, Rina talks about how her retreats help to:

- Regulate the nervous and hormonal (endocrine) systems

- Balance weight

- Break free from addiction

- Create a purpose-led life

To learn more about Rina and her Ayurvedic Panchakarma detoxification retreats, visit www.seedwellness.co.uk/rinagolan

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In this podcast, Seed's host, Magalie Valadier, shares the mic with Rebecca Rainsford, a Sound Therapist located in Buckinghamshire.

Said Magalie, "In this podcast, we aim to explore a form of healing that is as ancient as it is powerful but yet, often mysterious in our modern world. 

"We’re not just talking about relaxation but how we can use vibration as a precise tool to release stored trauma, soothe the nervous system and facilitate profound transformation on both a physical and emotional level."

There is a growing body or evidence and research to demonstrate how and why sound therapy works, from significantly reducing stress, cortisol, blood pressure and heart rate, to alleviating anxiety and depression and supporting sleep.

With a background as a professional musician, Rebecca brings "a unique and intuitive artistry to her symphony of instruments. She uses the intelligence of sound to guide her clients back to balance in body, mind and soul."

For more information, visit www.seedwellness.co.uk/rebeccarainsford

Or Instagram - celestislsounds.love

Host - Magalie Valadier - Medical herbalist and trauma release Practitioner - https://moonherbs.co.uk/