That Healing Feeling

I finished Season 1 of the podcast by talking to the lovely Adelle Tracey. Adelle is a British Track and Field Athlete, competing in the 800m (for which she is a sub 2 minute runner!) and representing Great Britain on the global stage. Me and Adelle trained at the same club growing up, Guildford and Godalming Athletics Club, so it was really lovely to catch up with her and learn more about her athletic journey. We explore Adelle’s relationship with running from a young age to now, and discuss; her inclusion in the London 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremony, challenges that have allowed Adelle to grow as an athlete, the importance of maintaining love and appreciation for our sport, respecting and strengthening our bodies, and staying present both in our lives and sport. We also speak about how COVID-19 has shifted the running world, and discuss the postponement of the Tokyo Olympics to 2021. We go on to address Adelle’s exciting work with the Women’s Sports Trust Unlocked Program, which is raising visibility and increasing the impact of female sport. Adelle is also an ambassador for Dementia UK, the British Dyslexia Association and FitrWoman, where she is using her platform to pursue positivity. We complete our converstation by speaking about Adelle’s career external to the running world as a hair and makeup artist, and contemplate the benefits of possessing passions outside of our sport. We really hope that you enjoy this episode! 

Follow my Journey: https://www.instagram.com/healingwithtorzi/

Follow Adelle: https://www.instagram.com/adelletracey/

Mentioned:

Women's Sport Trust Unlocked Program: https://www.instagram.com/womensporttrust/

Dementia UK: https://www.dementiauk.org/

British Dyslexia Association: https://www.bdadyslexia.org.uk

FitrWoman: https://www.fitrwoman.com

*This episode was recorded remotely, so I apologise for any audio issues!

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I sat down with my lovely friend Sophie and we had a great conversation about her journey with sport. Sophie has been a talented sportswoman from a young age, and has some fantastic achievements, such as captaining the U23 England Lacrosse Team as well as the 1st Team at Cambridge University. We reflect on how this valuable period in lockdown has allowed Sophie to take a step back from competitive sport and realign with the basic enjoyment that sport offers in its purest form. We emphasise throughout this episode that the fun and appreciation within sport needs to be retained so that it does not become an area of tension within our lives. This has affected Sophie's athletic experience, and we address the interlinking factors of reputation, pressure and expectation within a sporting setting, as well as balancing this with academic commitments. We also speak about the contrasts between individual and team sports and discuss the challenges faced within leadership whilst captaining a team. Additionally, Sophie is amazingly open about her mental health, and we explore the need for a larger conversation surrounding mentality within the sports sphere to support athletes. We really hope you enjoy!

Follow my Journey: https://www.instagram.com/healingwithtorzi/

Follow Sophie: https://www.instagram.com/sophtamblyn_/

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It is always a joy to speak to my coach Julia Chi Taylor about her incredible life. I met Julia in a particularly difficult personal period, and she has been offering me foundational guidance ever since! Julia is a lifetime runner, and we discuss the process of how this passion developed a competitive edge and how particular challenges affected Julia's athletic experience. We also speak about her international marathon career, in which Julia ran the 26.2 miles in 2 hours and 36 minutes! She offers some brilliant tips for marathon preparation, and we explore the benefits of long slow distance within a training regime. Running can be incredible for clearing tension, but can also exist as an area of extreme pressure and attachment, and we investigate this in regard to injury and mentality. Additionally we look into Julia's experience with barefoot running and living, and address her unbelievable Barefoot Across Spain challenge, in which Julia ran 140km a week in her bare feet for 7 weeks from Suances in the North to Almunecar in the South. Our conversation also goes into Julia's nomadic adventure with her husband Anadi, and her exploration into minimalism. Finally, we speak about Julia's amazing work as a mentor for a vast range of individuals, in which she has used her life experiences to encourage others to live with increased awareness, fulfilment and happiness. We really hope you enjoy this episode!

Follow my Journey: https://www.instagram.com/healingwithtorzi/

Find Julia:

Website - https://www.juliachitaylor.com

Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/232673278092863

Blog - http://www.bodhisattvadiary.com

Barefoot Across Spain - http://barefootacrossspain.com

Running to Learn by Julia Chi Taylor.

Running Sussed by Julia Chi Taylor.

Girlfriend for a Year by Julia Chi Taylor.

Mentioned:

Born to Run - Chris McDougall.

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I had a super insightful conversation with my lovely friend Annabel this week all about eating mindfully and healing holistically. The topic of health often becomes intertwined with toxic diet culture and a negative 'envisioned' body image, when we should be focusing on eating to nourish our bodies, and exercising to feel strong and positive. Annabel loves studying nutrition, and learning how feeding our gut wholesome nutrients directly influences our mentality. We also discuss the importance of making plant based eating more accessible and enjoyable so that an increased population can experience the wide ranging physical benefits, as well as contributing to collectively aiding our planetary health. Annabel reacted particularly badly to glandular fever during her gap year, and this inspired a deeper interest in health and wellness, as well as an investigation into holistic therapies, including; craneosacral therapy, reflexology and kinesiology. We finish the episode by discussing the importance of making sustainable lifestyle changes to allow healthy habits to remain truly present for the rest of our lives. We really hope you enjoy!

Mentioned:

Couch to 5km: https://www.c25kfree.com

Deliciously Ella: https://deliciouslyella.com

How to Fail with Elizabeth Day: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/how-to-fail-with-elizabeth-day/id1407451189

How to Fail with Elizabeth Day - Deliciously Ella Episode is Season 7 - BONUS EPISODE.

How Not to Die by Michael Greger.

Brain Changer: How Diet Can Save Your Mental Health by Felice Jacka.

Follow my Journey: https://www.instagram.com/healingwithtorzi/

Follow Annabel: https://www.instagram.com/foodieannabel/

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I had the best time speaking to the incredibly talented endurance athlete Alice Dearing in this episode. Alice has some amazing achievements, such as representing GB in marathon (10km) swimming in three World Championships, and becoming the World Junior Open Water Champion in 2016. We explore Alice's swimming journey throughout the episode, and address the challenges she has faced within competitive sport, such as; mental health maintenance, the impact COVID-19 has had on training and mindset, overall time management and the postponement of the Tokyo Olympics to 2021. She also gave me some tips for open water swimming, and we investigate the universal benefits of training in the natural water. We conclude the episode by speaking about Alice's inspirational empowerment of diversity within the sport, where she is the co-founder of the Black Swimming Association and an ambassador for Soul Cap, both projects which possess passion for increasing inclusivity within swimming. Black lives matter in all aspects of life, and sport is fully included in this. We really hope that you enjoy this episode!

Mentioned:

Black Swimming Association: https://www.thebsa.co.uk

Soul Cap: https://soulcap.com

Clif Bar: https://www.clifbar.co.uk

Follow my Journey: https://www.instagram.com/healingwithtorzi/

Follow Alice: https://www.instagram.com/alicedearingx/

*This episode was recorded remotely, so I apologise for any audio issues!

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I had a beautifully balanced conversation with my lovely new friend Tyrsa, where we reflected on completing our 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training course with Sadhana Yoga School. Tyrsa is from Canada, and welcomed the therapeutic power of yoga into her life during a challenging period of personal growth, and it rapidly became clear how healing the practice was for her. We discuss what we both learnt in abundance throughout the course, including; the sequencing of physical yoga flows, guiding meditation practice, the philosophical lineage surrounding yoga as a classical tradition, investigating the paths of yoga, and consideration of both energetic and physical anatomy. Yoga as a lifestyle goes beyond the mat, and can be present in all moments of our lives. By learning to react out of love over fear and let go of what does not serve us, we can begin to live our lives as our true selves. We really hope you enjoy!

Follow Tyrsa: https://www.instagram.com/tyrsaelisa/

Follow my Journey: https://www.instagram.com/healingwithtorzi/

Mentioned:

Sadhana Yoga School - https://sadhanayoga.com

Teaching Yoga - Mark Stephens.

The Secret Power of Yoga - Nischala Joy Devi.

*This episode was recorded remotely, so I apologise for any audio issues!

*Now that I have completed the course, I am offering yoga classes virtually or socially distanced in person. Please do message me if you would like to schedule a class - I would love to work together!

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I had a profound discussion with my lifelong friend Lucy about her journey with and beyond anxiety. We explore the wide range of manifestations that anxiety can take on mental, physical and emotional levels, aligning with the underlying theme that mental health is highly individualistic. We also investigate the benefits of various healing techniques, including medication and therapeutic methods, and the importance of a supportive network of relationships. Being diagnosed with anxiety disorder at a young age, Lucy explains the challenges faced in approaching anxiety whilst growing up, but also how it allows for significant self-growth and self-awareness. She is beautifully open about her desire to challenge herself daily and live in the present in order to maintain a positive trajectory of healing. We really hope you enjoy!

Websites for Anxiety support:

https://www.anxietyuk.org.uk

https://nopanic.org.uk

Mentioned:

Lucy's Blog Post - Life Beyond Anxiety: https://lifebeyondanxt.blogspot.com

Matt Haig - Reasons to Stay Alive

Follow my Journey: https://www.instagram.com/healingwithtorzi/

Follow Lucy: https://www.instagram.com/_lucyrayner/

*This episode was recorded remotely, so I apologise for any audio issues!

Black Lives Matter Resources: 

Films: 

The Hate U Give 

Get Out 

Hidden Figures 

Selma 

12 Years a Slave 

TV: 

The 13th 

When They See Us 

Explained: The Racial Wealth Gap 

Who Killed Malcolm X?

The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson

Teach Us All 

Books: 

Why I’m No Longer Talking To White People About Race by Reni Eddo-Lodge 

Me And White Supremacy by Layla F Saad 

12 Years a Slave by Solomon Northup 

The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas 

Platforms to Follow: 

@laylafsaad - https://www.instagram.com/laylafsaad/

@pivtoprog - https://www.instagram.com/privtoprog/

@rachel.cargle - https://www.instagram.com/rachel.cargle/

@the.mirror - https://www.instagram.com/the.mirror/

@theconsciouskid - https://www.instagram.com/theconsciouskid/

Donate to Anti-White Supremacy Work: 

Black Youth Project 100: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/byp100-1

Color of Change: https://act.colorofchange.org/donate/donate/

Black Lives Matter: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ms_blm_homepage_2019

Black Visions Collective: https://secure.everyaction.com/4omQDAR0oUiUagTu0EG-Ig2

George Floyd Memorial Fund: https://www.gofundme.com/f/georgefloyd

Petitions to Sign: 

Justice for George Floyd: https://www.change.org/p/mayor-jacob-frey-justice-for-george-floyd

Justice for Breonna Taylor: https://www.change.org/p/andy-beshear-justice-for-breonna-taylor

Hands Up Act: https://www.change.org/p/us-senate-hands-up-act

SheSafeWeSafe Pledge: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/shesafewesafe

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I had a fantastic conversation with professional athlete Rachel Johnson all the way from Virginia in the US. Whilst competing to a high level, Rachel struggled with disordered eating, and she is bravely open about her process towards healing her relationship with food, and learning the importance of nourishing the body for performance and lifestyle. We also reflect on how life in lockdown has shifted our outlooks on our individual motivations and passions, whilst also allowing for universal connection. It was amazing to speak to someone who has utilised their past challenges to aid and encourage others in the present, which Rachel is demonstrating whilst coaching younger athletes at Liberty University. We really hope you enjoy!

*Disclaimer: We speak about disordered eating and body weight/image in this episode. This is to caution anyone who may find this triggering or upsetting. Remember you are not alone, and sending you tons of loving vibes. 

Websites for support:

https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk

https://seedeatingdisorders.org.uk

https://www.berealcampaign.co.uk

https://bodyimagemovement.com

Follow my Journey: https://www.instagram.com/healingwithtorzi/

Follow Rachel: https://www.instagram.com/rachrunsworld/

*This episode was recorded remotely, so I apologise for any audio issues!

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Me and Katie had a very insightful conversation focusing on the obstacles faced whilst maturing and growing up as an athlete. We explore the varied impacts of injury, expectative pressure, and self-critique on mental, physical and emotional wellbeing. Being passionate about sports and other talents is brilliant, but it is important that we do not allow them to fully define our identity or self-worth. Through Katie's daily practices of positive affirmation, reflective gratitude, and living with self-love, we can learn to accept ourselves more and be proud of how far we have come in our unique paths of life. We really hope you enjoy!

It is MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS WEEK, and by having more open discussions like these with each other, we can become more understanding of both ourselves and others. I hope that this podcast has made you feel a little more positive and supported in a period that is challenging for our mental health.

https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/campaigns/mental-health-awareness-week

*Disclaimer: We speak about body weight and image in this episode. This is to caution anyone who may find this triggering or upsetting. Remember you are not alone, and sending you tons of loving vibes. 

Websites for support:

https://www.berealcampaign.co.uk

https://bodyimagemovement.com

Follow my Journey: https://www.instagram.com/healingwithtorzi/

Follow Katie: https://instagram.com/katieshielrankin/

*This episode was recorded remotely, so I apologise for any audio issues!

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Kicking off Season One by speaking to my lovely friend Jessie Ward. This conversation explored the undeniable link between mental health and exercise, developing a positive relationship with running, and the power of a vegan diet on both a personal and planetary level. Jess is super positive, so the episode has an underlying theme of self-love and doing what makes us happy and healthy as unique individuals. We really hope you enjoy!

Mentioned:

Game Changers Documentary - https://gamechangersmovie.com

Eat and Run by Scott Jurek - http://www.scottjurek.com/eat-run

RatRace Coast to Coast Adventure Race - https://ratracecoasttocoast.co.uk

Follow my Journey: https://www.instagram.com/healingwithtorzi/

Follow Jess: https://www.instagram.com/jessie__ward/

*This episode was recorded remotely, so I apologise for any audio issues!

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