Seth Gehle grew up in a very dysfunctional family home including at an incredibly young age witnessing his Father stab his mom, resulting in his Dad being sent to prison and Seth being raised by his Mom as best she could, but then she started drinking heavily and getting into drugs.

Seth was sexually abused by a babysitter in his early teens and whilst disparately seeking a Father figure in his early teens was unknowingly introduced to a predator who again abused Seth sexually over a period of time.

Many wouldn't recover from this but NOT Seth, he joined the military and changed his outlook from victim to becoming, mentally strong, positive, successful, a devoted husband, father to his own children, advocate for those abused, public speaker, author and Founder of Go beyond the Shadows.

An at times difficult to listen story but definitely inspirational.

Find Seth ;

Instagram : gobeyondtheshadows

Web : sethgehle.com

Heather Eck is a visionary visual artist, whose work explores the healing energy of colour rooted in the chakra system.

This unique process is fuelled by a process known as synesthesia

Heather transforms what she experiences into stunning "spirit portraits" and paintings that offer therapeutic intentions and blessings.

Hear Heathers story from an academic and corporate career to finding her purpose and passion.

Anyone in the world can commission Heather to commission a portrait or artwork.

Discover Heather and her work here;

Instagram : heathereckartist

Web : www.heathereck.com

Yes you have read that right ! its hard to believe that todays guest Mark Bryant sits in the studio to tell his remarkable story AGAIN !

You may remember in episode #44 (August 2023) of SWYS Mark had overcome a very aggressive terminal cancer and been given just months to live.

Through the power of an incredibly positive and inquisitive mind, help of incredible doctors, consultants, dieticians, holistic therapist, in the UK & America at great personally emotional strength and cost Mark was able to overcome the velocity of the cancer and put it behind BUT it came back !!

Listen to this episode to hear how's this remarkable man effectively looked it in the eye, fought, searched, asked for help and found a path to recovery AGAIN with the support of his beautiful wife, children, sister, family and close friends.

Mark is a business coach, public speaker, and amazing man.

Find him here;

LinkedIn - Mark Bryant

Instagram - markbryantlife

It feels like everywhere you look at the minute some one is sharing the benefits and virtues of cold water immersion and therapy but are there RISKS ??

The straight forward answer to this question is YES !!

My guest today Kevin O'Neil Founder of Breatheolution revisits So whats your Story (SWYS) to educate us on the safety aspects which are all too often overlooked, questions the experience of the person guiding you into the water, health and considerations that we need to make before immersing ourselves into very cold water.

Kevin O'Neil Founder of Breatheolution is one the countries most experienced Tutor/Teachers and respiratory specialists.

He has successfully guided over 3000 individuals into cold water but most importantly made it a safe, and often life changing experience.

Find Kevin/Breatheolution here;

Instagram - breatheolution

Web - www.breatheolution.com

Cindy Benezra was sexually abused by her Father from the age of 5 until it ended aged 10.

She found the courage to interview the perpetrator 4 decades later as her Father was elderly and dying searching for the 'why' and a 'sorry'. Did she get it ?

Cindy is an accomplished Sexual abuse advocate, Author, inspirational speaker and entrepreneur.

She is also the Founder of CindyTalks a platform where she discusses healing tools, shares her story and provides hope for other trauma survivors.

Cindys awareness, compassion, empathy, honesty, humanity and genuine, authentic care helps others who've been victims of abuse navigate the often challenging journey to discover self-love and healing.

*YOU MAY THIS EPISODE DIFFICULT TO LISTEN TO AS WE DO TALK ABOUT A PEODOPHILE AND SEXUAL ABUSE*

Cindy can be found here;

cindytalks.com

Book - Under the Orange Blossoms by Cindy Benezra

David Waters is the current Director/Producer on the longest running most watched Music programme on British TV - Songs of Praise (X-Factor is a 'reality show').

David has worked for the BBC for his entire career on shows including, Match of the Day, The One Show, Blue Peter and many many more.

David was never pushed into religion and at times has questioned his faith but remains a devout Christian, devoted Husband, Son and Father to 4 children.

David loves, music, live bands, Black Adder, all sports and a Chicken Korma.

Tom O'Grady was a bright young man with a promising future ahead of him, but a difficult relationship breakup and a sense of not belonging drove him into a torrent of alcohol and drug abuse for over a decade, which led to loss of his job, house, and self-worth.

Fortunately Tom was connected with a brilliant counsellor that literally "saved" him from certain self destruction, and in his late 30's Tom immersed himself in self help books, stopped the drink and drugs and today spends his time running his own business, helping others effect change and is on a personal journey of discovery by travelling around the Globe doing something he calls - Soulful Summits as a self appointed Hiker, Nature & Adventurer lover

Tom has been sober for 14 years !

Find Tom;

www.soulfulsummits.com

Instagram : search - soulfulsummits

Ije McDougall was born in Nigeria, she's a Mum, sister, friend, human resources professional, family court magistrate, sought after motivational speaker & charity worker.

Most importantly Ije unashamedly occupies space as a black woman living and thriving in the UK.

Her story is full of twists, turns, ups and downs including;

At the age of 8 being forced to evacuate her home and village and being admitted to Hospital alone.

Serving National service

Moving to the UK and facing racism

Serving as a Christian

Being a victim of domestic violence

Becoming homeless

Charity efforts and work

Becoming a Family court magistrate

Becoming an accomplished and sought after public speaker.

Ije can be found ;

Web : www.inspirationalspeakers.co.uk/speaker/ije-mcdougall/

LinkedIn - search Ije McDougall

Facebook - search - Ije McDougall

Iris Sita McKee is a boldness coach, author a huge advocate and practitioner of preventative intervention to provide better mental wellness.

For 18 years Iris worked as a social care nurse of which for 8 years she practised as a qualified mental health nurse climbing through the profession becoming a mental health ward manager.

She fine tuned her coaching, leadership and management skills during her masters degree to study the cause and effect working in the mental health wards and community was having on her colleagues causing enormous risks to those individuals of stress and burnout.

Iris has left her safe, stable, and successful career in the NHS to launch an in demand business called - "You're valued" where she works directly with companies staff and executives, private individuals to prevent the effects of mental health issues and in her own words promote "mental wellness"

Iris can be contacted via :

www.yourvalued.co.uk

Instagram - yourvalued

Charlie Michael Baker is an incredible 17 year old Author and Social Media Personality

As if extreme amounts of physical and mental bullying leading to 3 attempts at suicide aren't bad enough throw into the mix having Autism and ADHD.

Charlie turned his pain into his victory by penning his thoughts and events in a journal and publishing a book 'Autism and me' which has gone on to sell over 50,000 copies and raised close to £400,000 for the Charities that Charlie donates the proceeds to.

His Instagram account blew up too now with 1.3 million followers

His world is now very different from his past and we are blessed to have this incredible young man living amongst us.

He's good friend to many celebrities and stars, and continues to spread his message about anti bullying and Autism, but none of this has changed Charlie. He's incredibly grounded and humble.

Follow Charlie here :

Instagram : charliemichaelbaker