Tea Time with Ali Monjack

My next guest is Dr Dean Burnett a well-known neuroscientist, blogger, author and definitely a man with a great sense of humour!  This week he has released his latest book  Pscyho Logical which answers questions about what is actually going on in our brains when we are suffering from Mental health issues such as anxiety and depression! He is an Ambassador for Rethink mental Illness and has his own podcast chat show Brian Yapping with journalist Rachel England which is an entertaining take on looking at your mental wellbeing. Their new series is out on Monday 8th February on Spotify! On the Tea Time sofa  Dean shares how he got into studying brains and his work to help people suffering from mental health.  #podcast #chatshow #PschoLogical #BrainYapping

My next guest on the Tea Time sofa is a world-renowned sculptor and ambassador Guy Portelli who famously went into the Dragon's Den in 2008 to put a value on contemporary Sculpture! Born in South Africa, he shares his journey from working in advertising and at the BBC on shows such as 'Doctor Who' to becoming a classical sculptor! Recently He has put together an art investment scheme to support artists and value their work! Guy has experienced the highs of working with some of the greatest talents in art and music!  Let’s find out more…. #podcast #chatshow

This is Cervical Cancer Awareness week and my next guest on the Tea Time sofa calls herself a warrior Lorna Cattle who was diagnosed with Cervical Cancer at the same time as finding out she was pregnant. She battled through, survived, and is looking at fertility options. Lorna is now raising awareness about smear tests as well as working with the Grace Charity who helps women through Gynecological cancers.

My next guest on Tea Time is Sara Davison, The Divorce Coach. Sara shares how she became a well-known coach after the break-down of her marriage. She has written books called the Split and Uncoupling as well as run retreats in a bid to help people deal with their heartache! You immediately feel comfortable with Sara as soon as you meet her and in a very organised way, she broaches matters of the heart.  Sara had a TV series 'Heartbreak Hotel' and has now launched a new podcast 'Heartbreak to Happiness' to help people through lockdown. Sara and I chat candidly about our previous relationships, how we moved on and more….

My next guest is Jill Watson, Yoga Teacher, and Healer who changed her life to seek one more aligned. Jill has been on a journey from Aberdeen to London and has since been developing her practice at Wasing Park. She shares some of her spiritual beliefs and her work which is based on the premise to be kind to yourself. It was amazing to catch up with Jill this week as she really is at one with nature and has also given some great tips in this podcast to keep us all calm. Let’s find out more.

My first guest of the New Year on the Tea Time sofa is Mike Holoway who has spent 45 years in the entertainment industry appearing on Cult TV series 'The Tomorrow People', as well as many other stage shows such as ‘Joseph and the Technicolour Dreamcoat’ and other well known musical productions. Mike shares his angst about the future for his entertainment colleagues and how he wants 15 minutes in front of Rishi Sunak. He is a voice for everyone working in the entertainment industry as well as a positive influence even though he has received shocking news in the last year let’s find out more…

Welcome to the Tea Time Christmas special with me Ali Monjack My guests are Adrian Lee Worger who has been a Pranic Healer for many years who will be giving us tips on how to look after ourselves this festive period and into the New Year! And Leigh Miles who is Choreographer on the fun popular tv show Mrs Brown’s Boys who is full of upbeat festive cheer!

My next guest is Max Kirsten, The Sleep Coach.  Max has a clinic in Knightsbridge with a well-known client list. He studied Health and wellbeing practices after battling with addiction and finding his mission in life to help others fulfill their potential and make positive changes.

Max shares tips on wellbeing during the pandemic and his time as a therapist helping celebrities such as Adele and Ewan McGregor to give up smoking. He has written self-help books and is always working on podcasts and materials to help the wider public, let’s find out more…..  #podcast #chatshow

My next guest is Claire Alajooz, former physician to Sir Captain Tom Moore. Claire shares what it is like working through a pandemic and guiding people through the does and dont’s of Staying safe. She also chats about the time that she spent with National Hero Captain Tom and the ray of sunshine that he has brought to the NHS and Chelsea and Westminster hospital this year! Let’s find out more…. #podcast #chatshow @NHSCharities

My next guest is Richard Littledale MinisterNewbury Baptist Church, Author, and Broadcaster. This is national Grief Awareness week and Richard lost his wife to cancer in 2017. He shares coming to terms with the loss of a loved one and writing 'Postcards from the Land of Grief and his latest for children 'Marvin The Maple Tree'. #podcast #chatshow #NationalGriefAwareness #HelpOthers