Talking Minds

In this Fireside Chat, Ben Jackson from Exceed PT Coaching, and I got into a conversation many business owners need to have more often: Relying on one stream of income is risky.

Whether you’re a PT, therapist, coach, or health professional, there are smart ways to add aligned income streams without starting from scratch.

We spoke about how ready-built business models and affiliate-style opportunities can help you:

Build income on the side

Expand your network

Add more value to your existing clients

Create opportunities beyond one-to-one work

MLM and affiliate marketing often get a bad reputation, and sometimes fairly, but the bigger issue is that many people don’t know how to integrate these models properly into an existing business.

When done with integrity, alignment, and a clear client-first approach, they can become another route to growth rather than a distraction. If you’re a health professional, PT, therapist, or coach wondering how to diversify your income without losing focus, this conversation is for you.

If you would like to try the Health Check Report mentioned in this episode here it is

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In this inspiring conversation, Marcus Matthews speaks with Cat, author of The Stallion Mind: Self-Leadership for Lasting Success, about how to stop being controlled by your thoughts and start leading your mind with clarity, calm and confidence.

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In this episode of Talking Minds, Marcus Matthews sits down with Nicole Gibson, founder of inTruth, to explore the future of emotional regulation, mental health technology and nervous system intelligence.

Nicole shares how inTruth is using real-time physiological data and the React and Rebound model to measure how emotions move through the autonomic nervous system.

Together, Marcus and Nicole discuss trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, neuroscience, AI, wearable technology, human performance and why the future of mental health may depend on understanding what the body is truly telling us.

This is a powerful conversation for professionals, practitioners, leaders and anyone interested in the mind, emotional health and real transformation.

In this episode, we explore:

Nicole Gibson’s journey into mental health innovation

What inTruth is and why it matters

The React and Rebound model

How the autonomic nervous system shapes emotional regulation

Why emotions are biological data, not just feelings

The limitations of modern psychology and mental health support

How practitioners can prove real client transformation

The future of AI, wearables and emotional health PTSD, anxiety, depression and diagnostic possibilities Military, wellness and organisational applications

Why technology must protect human agency, not replace it This is not just a conversation about mental health technology. It is a conversation about the future of understanding ourselves.

Listen now to discover why inTruth may become one of the most important platforms in the future of emotional health, nervous system regulation and human transformation.

Findout more about inTruth and download the App at For Practitioners - Get the Dashboard

https://dashboard.intruth.io/

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Looking to start your own journey then checkout

https://truth.themindmentor.co.uk

and experience what a regulated nervous system feels like today.

In this fireside chat, Marcus is joined by Peter and Nicola from Writing Doctor for a powerful conversation on how to write, shape and publish a business book that people actually want to read.

We explore the full book writing journey, from finding your core message and understanding your audience, to plotting your ideas, sharing real stories, and turning professional knowledge into a book with depth, humanity and impact.

Peter and Nicola share their approach to ghostwriting and book coaching, including how they help business owners, coaches, consultants and experts move from idea to published book with clarity and structure.

We also hear from Cat Williams, Ted X speaker and author about her upcoming book Stallion Mind, who shares how working with Peter and Nicola helped her refine her message, sharpen her brand and bring her book to life.

In this conversation, we cover:

1. Why writing a business book can help you niche down

2. How it helps clarify and build your brand

3. How to make non-fiction engaging through storytelling

4. Why vulnerability and real-life examples matter

5. The importance of plotting before writing

6. How a book can build trust, authority and legacy

7. Why your voice matters more than polished perfection

8. How the right support helps you write a book faster than doing it alone If you are a coach, consultant, business owner or expert with a message to share, this conversation will help you see what is possible when you turn your knowledge into a book.

If you are still trying to craft your message in life though and are looking for support then visit: https://themindmentor.co.uk

For more conversations on mindset, growth, business, personal development and creating meaningful impact, make sure you like, subscribe and share this episode with someone who has a book inside them.

Looking to Connect with Peter and Nicola?

For a free copy of the book, please email: [email protected] or Connect with Peter on Linkedin at https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-russell-writing-coach-and-publisher-280149208/

For further resources to help you write their best business book, including book planners, free reviews, and lots of handy tips and guides, they can download them for free here:

https://writingdr.com/resources/ If your interested in getting your book written and published fast, book a call: https://writingdr.com/book-a-call/

Connect on socials:

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Thank you for joining us on the Fireside Chat, enjoy the book, and we look forward to helping you on your journey to becoming an Author. Nicola and Peter Writing Dr

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What if colour wasn’t just what you wear… but who you are?

In this fireside chat, colour coach and founder of ChroME Kate Harrison breaks down the psychology of colour in a way you’ve probably never considered before.

We go beyond aesthetics, into energy, emotion, and identity.

✨ Why certain colours feel right (and others don’t)

✨ How your “soul shade” shapes your confidence and presence

✨ Using colour intentionally in your life, brand, and growth This isn’t about trends. It’s about alignment. If you’ve ever felt disconnected from how you show up, this conversation will hit differently.

Find your soulshade at https://what-colour.scoreapp.com/

Find Kate at https://chro-me.co.uk/

or if you are looking to brighten your life pop over to themindmentor.co.uk

#ColourPsychology #PersonalBranding #SelfDevelopment #TheHub #FiresideChat

Welcome to the first of The Hub's Fireside Chats, where I speak with experts who lift the lid on the secrets to success.

Join multi-award-winning Mind Mentor Marcus Matthews in this compelling talk at the Mercure Hotel Chester (November 2024).

Episode 43: The Wellbeing Apathy Pandemic

Are you tired of placing your trust in others to change your life, only to feel let down?

In this powerful episode of The Talking Minds Podcast, we dive into "The Wellbeing Apathy Pandemic" – the widespread disillusionment many of us feel when external solutions fail to deliver. Together, we’ll unpack why this happens and how you can break free from the pattern.  

Marcus and Paulina share two transformative insights to help you:  

This episode is packed with actionable advice, heartfelt wisdom, and the motivation you need to start making meaningful progress in your life.  

🎧 Tune in now and rediscover the trust and strength within yourself!  

Don’t forget to subscribe, share this episode with someone who needs to hear it, and leave us a review if you find it valuable. Let’s spark change together!  

What has Sertraline, Heroin, and a Bucket of Paint got in common❓️

In today’s episode, Marcus and Paulina dive deep into the psychology of fear, focusing on why we tend to avoid the unfamiliar. We explore how people often get stuck in their thoughts and beliefs, dismissing new ideas or opportunities without fully understanding them.

We discuss:

• Fear of the unknown: Why it stops us from growing and evolving.

Join the conversation as we unpack these ideas and offer practical steps to help you break free from limiting beliefs and live more openly.

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