The Souls Pod

✨ In this eye-opening episode, we sit down with Helle Hammonds, a burnout coach, to discuss the immense pressures of modern life that lead to burnout. Heli shares her personal journey of working tirelessly to the brink of catastrophic burnout and how she reclaimed her health, both mentally and physically. We explore the signs of burnout, the importance of setting boundaries, and practical tools for maintaining mental health.

🌙 Helle also delves into the role of childhood experiences, societal expectations, and workplace dynamics in contributing to chronic stress. Whether you're an entrepreneur, a parent, or just navigating today's fast-paced world, this episode is packed with valuable insights on achieving sustainable high performance while maintaining balance and well-being.

🎧 About The Souls Podcast
The Souls Podcast is a space for deep conversations on spirituality, healing, consciousness, manifestation, and personal growth — hosted by Claire and Nic.

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Today's Guest: Helle Hammonds
02:36 The Turning Point: Catastrophic Burnout
05:26 Rebuilding and Becoming a Burnout Coach
06:27 Understanding Burnout and Its Causes
10:44 Personal Reflections and Coping Mechanisms
14:24 Balancing Success and Mental Health
23:39 The Science of Burnout
28:59 Gender Roles and Personal Growth
31:03 The Importance of Balance and Receiving Help
33:26 The Impact of News and Media
34:52 Workplace Wellbeing and Employee Value
41:59 Balancing Work, Hobbies, and Personal Life
46:19 The Power of Reflection and Letters to Self
52:18 Recognising Stress and Behavioral Symptoms
54:42 The Importance of Presence and Final Thoughts

✨ In this episode of The Souls Podcast, hosts sit down with Amanda Johnson, a registered mental health nurse and ADHD assessor, to delve into the complex world of ADHD. 

🌙 The conversation explores both the medical and spiritual dimensions of ADHD, touching on its symptoms, diagnosis, and the scientific evidence behind it. Amanda shares personal experiences and professional insights, discussing the different types of ADHD, common misconceptions, and the impact of ADHD in adult women. The episode also covers coping mechanisms, the role of environment and hormones, and the importance of raising awareness to help those affected navigate their daily lives.

🎧 About The Souls Podcast
The Souls Podcast is a space for deep conversations on spirituality, healing, consciousness, manifestation, and personal growth — hosted by Claire and Nic.

🔮 Chapters:
00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:26 Understanding ADHD: Symptoms and Misconceptions
02:43 Types of ADHD Explained
04:08 ADHD in Women: Diagnosis and Challenges
09:49 Genetics and Environmental Factors
12:37 Advice for Those Suspecting ADHD
13:46 Exploring the Spiritual Side of ADHD
14:03 Meditation and ADHD Management
14:38 Personal Experiences with ADHD
17:15 Understanding ADHD Symptoms and Diagnosis
22:33 ADHD Medication and Treatment
23:27 Navigating ADHD Support Systems
25:49 Final Thoughts and Future Discussions

✨ In this enlightening episode of The Souls Podcast, hosts Claire and Nic sit down with Lucy da Silva, a qualified psychologist specializing in addiction and a pioneer in psychedelic wellbeing centers in the UK.

🌙 Lucy shares her personal journey of overcoming addiction, her transition from mainstream psychology to psychedelic therapy, and the transformative power of plant medicines like ketamine and ayahuasca. We delve into the science and spirituality behind these therapies, how they work in a controlled setting, and their potential for treating mental health issues and facilitating personal growth. Tune in to learn more about the intersection of psychology, addiction recovery, and psychedelic therapy.

🎧 About The Souls Podcast
The Souls Podcast is a space for deep conversations on spirituality, healing, consciousness, manifestation, and personal growth — hosted by Claire and Nic.

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:31 Lucy's Background and Journey
01:16 Psychedelics in Therapy
02:09 Exploring Psychedelics and Integration
05:01 Understanding Psychedelics and Their Uses
08:14 Personal Experiences with Psychedelics
15:31 Spirituality and Healing
21:37 Aligning with Your Soul
23:05 The Power of Voice and Healing
25:12 Manifesting Dreams and Overcoming Challenges
27:34 Journey to Sobriety and Self-Discovery
29:51 Pursuing a Career in Therapy
33:16 Understanding Ketamine Therapy
40:01 Integrating Holistic Modalities

In this powerful episode, hosts Claire and Nic sit down with guest speaker Martine Bone to explore spirituality, mindfulness, meditation, purpose, and personal transformation.

This episode dives into how meditation can support emotional healing, mental clarity, and spiritual awakening, alongside raw, honest conversations about life, growth, and becoming aligned with your true self. Martine Bone shares grounded wisdom and soul-led insights that resonate long after the episode ends.

✨ In this episode, expect:
• Soul-nourishing conversations
• Meditation & mindfulness insights
• Healing, self-discovery, and awareness
• Mindset shifts and spiritual growth
• Real stories that inspire inner peace

Whether you’re new to meditation or deep on your spiritual journey, this episode will meet you where you are.

🔔 Subscribe for weekly episodes with Claire & Nic—where meditation, meaning, and soulful conversations come together.

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In this powerful episode of The Souls Podcast, hosts Claire and Nic sit down with Stella Blackledge to explore the true meaning of magic, manifestation, and conscious creation.
Together, they dive deep into how to unlock your inner power, align with your soul purpose, and manifest with clarity and intention in the modern world.
We discuss what manifestation really looks like beyond trends, how energy and mindset shape reality, and practical ways to tap into your intuition, spirituality, and personal magic. 
Whether you’re just beginning your spiritual journey or looking to deepen your manifestation practice, this conversation offers grounded insights and soul-level wisdom.

🌙 In this episode, we explore:
• What “magic” truly means in everyday life
• How manifestation works energetically and practically
• Aligning with intuition and soul purpose
• Breaking limiting beliefs around abundance and worth
• Spiritual growth in a fast-paced modern world

🎧 About The Souls Podcast
The Souls Podcast is a space for deep conversations on spirituality, healing, consciousness, manifestation, and personal growth — hosted by Claire and Nic.

🔮 Guest Spotlight: Stella Blackledge
Stella Blackledge shares her unique perspective on magic, manifestation, and embodied spirituality, offering tools and insights you can apply immediately.

Dropping Out of Survival Mode & Into the Feminine.

In this heartfelt conversation, hosts Claire and Nic sit down with feminine energy mentor Suzie Elizabeth for a discussion that unexpectedly turns deeply personal.

As Suzie speaks about the nervous system’s need for safety and how so many women unknowingly live in a constant state of vigilance, something inside Nic cracks open. What begins as a thoughtful dialogue shifts into a raw emotional release.

Nic’s voice trembles as she admits:
“I’ve been in survival mode for so long… I don’t even know what it feels like to soften. I don’t know how to let myself be held.”

Tears spill over as she confesses the grief she carries — the grief of a woman who learned to be strong because she never felt she had a choice.
Suzie gently guides her through the moment, reminding her that the feminine cannot flourish in fear, and that softness is not weakness but permission.

Claire reaches for Nic’s hand, grounding the space, holding compassion without trying to fix anything. 

Together, the three women explore:

What it truly means to “drop into” feminine energy
Why survival mode becomes an identity for so many
How the body must feel safe before the heart can open

Small, real steps toward reclaiming softness and receptivity

By the end of the conversation, Nic is still tender, but lighter, as if naming the pain loosened its grip.

This episode becomes not just a conversation, but a lived moment of healing, modelling what it looks like when women hold each other through vulnerability and return to themselves.


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✨ Welcome back to The Souls Pod!

In this powerful episode, your hosts Claire and Nic sit down with the deeply gifted Rebecca Grundy as she shares her spiritual insights, psychic visions, and soul-level wisdom that have guided her life and the lives of many others.
Rebecca opens up about her intuitive journey, how she connects with higher realms, and what it truly means to listen to the messages of the soul. From spiritual awakening to psychic development, this conversation is filled with clarity, comfort, and transformational guidance for anyone on a spiritual path.

🔮 In this episode, we explore:

Rebecca’s earliest psychic visions
How to strengthen your intuition
Spiritual signs and synchronicities
Connecting with your higher self
Healing, grounding, and energetic protection
What the spirit world wants you to know
And so much more…

Hosted with warmth, curiosity, and humour by Claire and Nic, this episode offers enlightening truths and heartfelt wisdom that will resonate with your soul.

💫 If this episode supports your journey, don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE with someone who needs this message.

👇 Join the conversation in the comments:
What part of Rebecca’s story spoke to you the most?

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✨  In this episode, Claire and Nic interview Amy Burke, a beauty-industry educator and breast cancer survivor diagnosed in May 2023 at age 33. Amy shares how she discovered a hard lump while working in her salon, was urged by a nurse client to call the GP, and was quickly referred through the NHS to the breast clinic for scans and biopsies. 

🌙 Amy outlines her treatment path: five months of initial chemotherapy (including an allergic reaction and use of a minus-30°C cold cap that helped her keep most of her hair), a left mastectomy with an expander, 15 rounds of radiotherapy, and then additional longer-term treatments including further chemo rounds and monthly injections, along with being medically put into menopause. She explains practical steps she took to reduce hair loss (not washing hair for months, limited brushing, silk pillowcase, avoiding heat, using wigs, and natural hair dye), and how exercise and maintaining normal routines supported her mindset. 

🎧 About The Souls Podcast
The Souls Podcast is a space for deep conversations on spirituality, healing, consciousness, manifestation, and personal growth — hosted by Claire and Nic.

Chapters:
00:00 Meet Amy Burke: Breast Cancer Survivor, Educator & Innovator
02:08 Finding the Lump: Busy Life, A Nurse Client’s Push, and Getting Referred Fast
04:37 Breast Clinic & Biopsy: The Scan That Changed Everything
06:35 Hearing ‘90% Certain’: Facing the Reality (and Doing It Alone)
09:04 Two Cancers, One Breast: MRI Biopsy and Treatment Planning
11:35 Starting Chemo: Choices, Side Effects, and the ‘Red Devil’ Reality
13:07 Cold Capping Explained: Freezing Follicles to Save Your Hair
21:05 Hair-Saving Regime: No Washing, Wigs, Silk Pillowcases & Gentle Care
23:24 Talking to the Kids: Honesty, ‘Magic Medicine,’ and School Support
26:21 Surgery Decisions: Mastectomy, Reconstruction Options & Expanders vs Implants
28:41 Body Image & Confidence After Diagnosis: “What Am I Gonna Look Like?”
35:50 Social Media Pressure, Dating Fears & Protecting Your Peace
45:05 Closing the Salon: Risky Decisions, Burnout & Choosing Education
50:50 Five-Year Vision & Wrap-Up: Collaboration Goals, Peaceful Living & Where to Follow

This week, the girls are back with fresh renovations, glowing skin, and plenty to talk about. From skincare prep routines and powerful peels to their go-to products, the chat quickly turns to the viral Bonnie Blue documentary — sparking a deep dive into modern dating culture, blurred gender dynamics, and why respect seems in short supply these days.

That leads them into Love Island territory, unpacking this season’s biggest dramas, the questionable behaviour of some contestants, and why one finalist stood out for all the right reasons.

The conversation then shifts to wellness — specifically the hype (and hazards) of weight-loss injections like Ozempic. With one host speaking from the perspective of a qualified prescriber who’s tried it purely to understand side effects, they stress safety, CQC compliance, and avoiding dangerous black-market products. Both agree that for them, nothing beats the lasting benefits of healthy eating, vitamins, yoga, and their mutual obsession: Pilates.

From the physical and mental transformation Pilates brings, to buying at-home reformers (including the legendary Aldi find), they share why it’s become more than just exercise — it’s a practice rooted in feeling good, not chasing an image.

Equal parts beauty talk, wellness wisdom, and cultural commentary, this episode blends laughs, honesty, and heartfelt reflection in classic Souls Pod style.

This week, the girls dive deep into beauty, wellness, and all things woo. From spending £100k on your face to face-flooding TikTok trends, celebrity influence (hello, Pamela Anderson & Skims), and whether AI is taking over the modelling world — nothing’s off-limits.

They also get spiritual, talking tarot, dreams, psychic readings, and intuition — plus a potential guest appearance from The Witchist, who’s blowing up online for her wild exorcism content.

All wrapped up with chats about crystals, supplements, sage, and whether your next career move might just be reading cards in your own clinic. It’s soulful, funny, and a bit witchy… the way we like it.