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A Facebook page, a name suggested in the comments, and a decision to stop performing for everyone else — that is how Kimmy built Digital Dopamine.

She’s a social media manager and agency founder based in Daventry, and she joins us to tell the full story behind the business: a late ADHD diagnosis, years of overthinking and people-pleasing, and the liberating moment of saying, “This is me” and meaning it.

We go deeper than algorithms and aesthetics. Kimmy speaks openly about alcohol addiction, relapse, Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), and the hard truth that recovery is not just “positive vibes”. It is self-awareness, forgiveness, accountability, and doing the work when no one is clapping.

If you’ve ever felt ashamed of your past, burnt out from giving too much, or scared that you cannot change, her lived experience offers real hope, not clichés.

Then we get practical with small business marketing and Instagram strategy. We unpack the biggest mistakes businesses make on social media — selling too much, copying trends, and overthinking — why follower count can be a vanity metric, and how to focus on what actually matters: knowing your ideal client, telling better stories, and tracking engagement with purpose.

Kimmy also breaks down reach vs impressions vs engagement in plain English, plus how to switch off, audit what you consume, and set boundaries so your business does not own your evenings.

If this conversation helps you, share it with someone who needs it, then subscribe and leave us a review so more people can find these stories and tools.

What are you going to change first?

Connect with Kimmy – Digital Dopamine

To get in touch with Kimmy, visit her social media page:

Facebook & Instagram: @Digital_Dopamine_Daventry

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A Message from Kaur Aura – Addiction, Recovery & Support 

This episode includes honest discussions about alcohol addiction, substance misuse, relapse, mental health, and recovery.

At Kaur Aura, we believe that your past does not define your future, and asking for help is never a sign of weakness.

If you are struggling with alcohol, drugs, addiction, or substance dependency, please know that you do not have to face it alone.

Recovery is not always a straight line. There may be setbacks, difficult days, feelings of guilt, or moments when you question your own strength. But support is available, change is possible, and you deserve the opportunity to heal.

Whether you choose Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), Narcotics Anonymous (NA), another peer-support community, counselling, your GP, or a professional addiction service, what matters is finding the support that works for you.

You do not have to wait until you reach breaking point to ask for help.

UK Addiction & Mental Health Support Services

• Alcoholics Anonymous (AA): 0800 917 7650 — www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk
• Narcotics Anonymous (NA): 0300 999 1212 — www.ukna.org
• Drinkline (England): 0300 123 1110 — confidential advice about alcohol use.
• FRANK (Drug Advice): 0300 123 6600 — www.talktofrank.com
• Samaritans: 116 123 — free, confidential emotional support, 24 hours a day.
• NHS 111: Call 111 for urgent medical advice when it is not a life-threatening emergency.

You can also speak to your GP about local NHS and community addiction services, including support with safely reducing or stopping substance use.

Important health advice: If you are physically dependent on alcohol, suddenly stopping can cause dangerous withdrawal symptoms. Please seek medical advice before attempting to stop. If someone is experiencing seizures, severe confusion, loss of consciousness, or another life-threatening emergency, call 999 immediately.

Please remember: relapse does not erase the progress you have made. You are worthy of support, compassion, and another opportunity to move forward.

If this episode resonates with you, we hope it reminds you that you are more than your struggles, more than your mistakes, and more than the version of yourself you are trying to leave behind.

You matter. Your story matters. And help is available.

Get in Touch with Kaur Aura

If you would like support, further advice, guidance, or would like to be a guest on the podcast, please get in touch.

Podcast enquiries:
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Disclaimer: This podcast shares personal lived experiences and general information for awareness and education. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are experiencing addiction, substance dependency, or mental health difficulties, please seek appropriate professional support.

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We sit down with Indy, founder of Our Apnapan in Leicester, to talk about how a cancer peer support group has grown into a wider community built on belonging, movement, mindfulness and real human connection. 

We also get honest about grief, volunteering, funding, and the small daily choices that help us keep going when caring for others gets heavy. 

• meaning behind Apnapan as family, community and belonging 
• how the group evolves from cancer peer support into holistic wellbeing 
• movement sessions for long-term health conditions with no judgement 
• tackling loneliness by protecting time for connection before and after sessions 
• why culturally sensitive spaces matter for South Asian communities 
• breaking language barriers with Punjabi and Gujarati support 
• volunteers as the heartbeat of the organisation and a pathway to confidence 
• Indy’s motivation rooted in loss, purpose, and learning on the job 
• what the sessions look like, including mindfulness and creative therapies 
• why donations, sponsorships and fundraising keep activities accessible 
• self-care for community leaders and being your own best friend 

If you do want to donate or volunteer your time in any way, or reach out to Apnapan, then please do get in touch. Below are many ways to get in touch. And the direct link to Paypal to donate, every little helps, you don't know the big impact it will all make no matter how small you think it may be. Many, many thanks.

Indy Samra

Apnapan CIC Development Lead

Work 07438 633812

Email [email protected]

Donate to Apnapan via PayPal https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=9LGT9MBFMCKDA

Follow the Our Apnapan channel on WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaNQRni1HspyooCuMd43

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A great, meaningful conversation with Suneil “Professor Pilates,” who came on to unpack what Pilates really is and why it helps people move with confidence, durability and less pain. He also shared his own personal story that encouraged the changes he made in his own life.

We share practical ways to rebuild posture, core control and trust in your body through small, consistent actions that fit real life. 

• Suneil's story from being born with club feet, injury and chronic issues to sports therapy and Pilates 
• leaving a high-paid corporate career to do purposeful wellbeing work 
• Pilates origins, key principles and why it is not “just stretching” 
• back pain as deconditioning rather than being “broken” 
• fear of movement and how safe, guided progress restores confidence 
• small wins, consistency and realistic goals over motivation spikes 
• posture basics through ribcage and pelvis alignment 
• everyday triggers like driving, clutch use and footwear affecting hips and back 
• movement snacks, variety and simple wellness actions that build momentum 
• recovery for midwives and shift workers through mobility, strength, sleep and hydration 
• progress stories that show independence can return at any age 

To contact Professor Pilates:

Professor_Pilates (socials)

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www.professorpilates.com

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We come back after a long break to share what’s changed behind the scenes and why the inner work matters as much as the outward goals. We talk about soul guidance, intuition, healing, fitness, patience and finding safe spaces that help you grow rather than drain you. 

• taking time off socials to reflect and rebuild 
• finishing a course and putting in self-practise hours 
• trusting intuition and learning discernment 
• stripping conditioning to reconnect with your true self 
• choosing uplifting environments and doing an audit of your spaces 
• realistic fitness goals, relapses and patience over comparison 
• emotional release, nervous system stress and healthier outlets 
• gratitude, mindset shifts and small daily actions 
• boundaries, expectations and learning hard lessons with people 
• building community support and creating trusted outlets to be heard 

** The book mentioned in the episode: Bob Proctor, The Art of Living. (Thank you Bob, always! Whoo **

Visit our website: www.kauraura.co.uk

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Facebook: Kaur Aura Business Page

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YouTube: @KaurAura

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We share why honesty with ourselves is the starting point for real change, especially when we feel stuck, ashamed, or weighed down by the past. We talk through small practical steps that build confidence, protect our peace, and move us towards the version of ourselves we know we can become.  

• taking pressure off change and moving at our own pace  

• building support systems locally and online so more people can access help  • keeping professional mental health support in place while adding holistic wellbeing tools 

• recognising when trauma becomes a pattern we keep repeating  

• shifting from a victim mindset to ownership without self-blame  

• creating boundaries and saying no without guilt  

• journaling for clarity, emotional release, and tracking progress  

• raising our vibration through nutrition, nature, meditation, music, and self-talk 

• being cautious with spiritual services and doing our research 

• sharing lived experience to remind others they are not alone  

If you want to reach out for support, guidance, or collaboration, email us at [email protected] 

*** If you enjoy the Kaur Aura Podcast and the messages we share, you can now support the journey. 🙏🏾 ***

This podcast was created with the intention of inspiring, uplifting, and helping people step into alignment with their purpose, health, and happiness. My vision is to grow this into something bigger than us, a platform that reaches and supports as many people as possible around the world.

If you feel called to support, you can contribute in any way that feels right to you. Even the cost of a coffee goes a long way and truly means so much. Every bit of support goes directly back into the podcast, helping us grow, improve, expand, and reach more people with these conversations and stories. 

Your support helps with:
• Growing and expanding the podcast
• Reaching more people globally
• Creating better content and episodes
• Bringing on inspiring guests and collaborations
• Continuing this mission of positivity, wellness, and empowerment

My sincere gratitude and appreciation for being part of this journey 🙏🏾

No matter how you support, by listening, sharing, or contributing, please know it means the world. We are building something special together.

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Every bit of love and support helps this vision grow. 💜 🙏🏾

Thank you for believing in the mission of Kaur Aura.  We are in this together. Forever grateful to everyone, thank you always

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We explore how honest self-reflection, journaling, and clear boundaries can move you from people-pleasing to peace, with practical steps that pair community support with professional care. We share wins from a powerful group session and invite collaborations to grow accessible, evidence-informed wellbeing.

• purpose of Kaur Aura and raising collective vibration
• gratitude for listener feedback and communication growth
• insights from the group session on honesty and change
• balancing professional care with holistic support
• meeting people where they are, with online and local access
• shifting from victim stories to self-responsibility
• practical tools: journaling, thought reframing, imagination
• boundaries, energy protection and cutting draining inputs
• food, nature, music and meditation to lift mood
• documenting progress and trusting small steps
• respect for tradition in energy practices and study
• collaboration invites, community building and next steps

Book a discovery call: [email protected]

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Mental Health & Content Disclaimer: 

This podcast episode contains discussions about mental health. The content shared is intended for awareness, conversation, and support only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

If you are experiencing mental health difficulties, please seek support from a qualified healthcare professional. Any advice or support discussed in this video should be considered supplementary to professional care you may already be receiving.

If you are feeling suicidal or are in immediate danger, please seek help immediately:

• Samaritans (UK & ROI): Call 116 123 (free, 24/7)
• Shout Crisis Text Line (UK): Text 85258 for free, confidential support
• NHS 111: For urgent mental health help
• Emergency services: Call 999 or go to A&E

You are not alone, and help is available 💜🙏🏽 

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Mental Health & Content Disclaimer: 

This podcast episode contains discussions about mental health, including suicidal thoughts and tendencies. The content shared is intended for awareness, conversation, and support only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

If you are experiencing mental health difficulties, please seek support from a qualified healthcare professional. Any advice or support discussed in this video should be considered supplementary to professional care you may already be receiving.

If you are feeling suicidal or are in immediate danger, please seek help immediately:

• Samaritans (UK & ROI): Call 116 123 (free, 24/7)
• Shout Crisis Text Line (UK): Text 85258 for free, confidential support
• NHS 111: For urgent mental health help
• Emergency services: Call 999 or go to A&E

You are not alone, and help is available 💜🙏🏽 

**oops, about the sound sitch!! will be improved next time, whoo! **

**CARBON DIOXIDE, is what we release that trees need! 

( which I knew but end up saying in error carbon monoxide in the episode, haha oops 🫣🤣🤣) 

**The email address which I didn’t apply to the screen 🤦🏽‍♀️ ( clearly life be lifing out here!) 

[email protected] 

We reflect on a year of growth, setbacks, and quiet wins while offering grounded tools to handle a tough season. Practical steps, clear boundaries, and real support replace clichés, with a focus on journaling, discernment, nature, protecting peace, energy, and self-trust.

• pressures of a commercial season and how to cope
• recognising loneliness and checking in on others
• lessons from early podcast days to now
• journaling to map problems and choose one step
• choosing support with discernment and leaving draining spaces
• rock bottom as a pivot to deep change
• mindset, agency, and controlling the controllables
• faith, ancient teachings and simple nature practices
• social media boundaries and protecting attention
• business updates, upcoming guests and services
• women’s group vision and how to get involved

Book a discovery call: [email protected]

Or visit our website: www.kauraura.co.uk
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In this warm and cozy chat, I sit down with a long-time friend- Gary France (Gazza Wazza Doodah!) to dive into his incredible hairdressing career journey and the lessons he’s learned along the way. We talk about finding purpose, navigating change, and building a healthy lifestyle that’s both sustainable and realistic. There’s plenty of honest business talk, motivation, inspiration, and the kind of easy-flowing chit-chat that leaves you feeling uplifted.

If you’ve ever considered a career in hair, this episode is especially for you, reach out and start your journey!

Follow Gary France: @garyfrancelabelm

@garyfrance.labelm

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Satveer Kaur is joined again by Reiss Loftus from The Brotherhood Legion for part 2!  Exploring the transformative power of stepping outside your comfort zone through experiences and community building, emphasising how embracing unfamiliar situations leads to personal growth and connection.

• Satveer describes her first solo hiking adventure in the Peak District with the group
• The physical challenges of hiking pushed Satveer beyond her comfort zone, with strangers offering crucial support
• Brotherhood Legion and Sisterhood Midlands have won multiple awards for their community mental health work
• Reiss's background as a professional dancer taught him discipline and passion that now fuel his community initiatives
• Dance creates powerful connections between people through shared rhythm and movement without words
• Advice for parents of adolescent boys includes surrounding them with positive role models and engaging them through activities rather than formal conversations

• Parenting insights include recognising that teenage rebellion is part of growth and not taking it personally
• The upcoming hike and camping trip on September 27th offers another opportunity for growth and community building. Stay tuned!

Connect with the Brotherhood Legion through Instagram and Facebook (@thebrotherhoodlegioncic or @thesisterhood_Midlands), visit brotherhoodlegion.com, or email [email protected].

If you need support, please reach out to us at [email protected] - we're here to listen, support, and connect.

Or would you like to learn more about our upcoming women's group? Get in touch:
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Kaur Aura website:
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Satveer and Nicola share their experiences navigating the emotional transition of children moving from primary to secondary school while rediscovering their authentic selves after periods of depression and identity loss.

• The bittersweet feeling of watching children grow independent as they start secondary school
• How children transform from "top dogs" in primary school to "baby chicks" in secondary school
• The challenges of Generation Alpha - their brutal honesty and lack of filter
• Nicola's journey through depression after losing her father and finding herself through physical changes
• Breaking free from societal expectations and discovering who you are beyond motherhood
• The importance of finding your own hobbies and interests separate from parenting
• Creating safe spaces for women to connect and support each other
• Why asking for help is crucial when struggling with mental health challenges

If you need support or would like to learn more about our upcoming women's group, please reach out to us at [email protected] - we're here to listen, support, and connect.

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And this podcast was recorded over 2 days, hence the outfit changes! oops, but that's the reality of working mums, whoo! 

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