Thriving Minds with Alberto Zandi

Why do we feel anxious, overwhelmed, or disconnected, even when life looks fine on the outside?

This week, Alberto sat down with Jamie Clements, world leading and pioneer breathwork expert, mental health advocate, and founder of The Breath Space.

They explore why so many people today feel stuck in survival mode, and how reconnecting with the body through breath can transform not just your mind, but your entire life.

Jamie shares how breathwork helps regulate anxiety, unlock emotion trapped in the body, and create space for clarity, healing, and self-trust.

Whether you're facing burnout or simply want to reconnect with yourself, this episode offers a practical path forward.

You’ll learn:

• How to use breathwork to regulate stress and calm the nervous system
• The truth about trauma stored in the body (and how to release it)
• Why most people breathe incorrectly, and how to fix it
• The link between your breathing, your emotions, and your energy
• What a daily breathwork practice looks like (and how to start simply)

#ThrivingMinds #JamieClements #Breathwork #Mindfulness #MentalHealth #CalmMind #StressRelief #Wellbeing #SelfGrowth #ConsciousLiving

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Why do some people stay stuck while others live their best lives?

This week, Alberto sat down with Roxie Nafousi, aka Manifestation Queen. Roxie is a leading self-development coach, bestselling author, and the woman behind the global manifestation movement.

In this powerful and practical conversation, Roxie breaks down the psychology of manifestation, and how you can use it to finally move forward, and achieve all your goals, no matter where you're starting from.

They explore the emotional patterns that hold us back, the habits that help us thrive, and the mindset shifts that lead to real change.

Whether you're chasing clarity, healing from the past, or building a new version of yourself, this episode is a toolkit for transformation.

You’ll learn:

• Why manifesting is a real tool and not wishful thinking
• The 7 proven steps to successful manifestation
• The science behind gratitude, and journaling exercises
• How to handle setbacks and move forward
• How to stay consistent when motivation fades

Roxie's Books:

Confidence: https://amzn.eu/d/dCPlpwb

Manifest: https://amzn.eu/d/8cfBxQ7

Follow Roxie:

https://roxienafousi.com/

https://www.instagram.com/roxienafousi/

https://www.tiktok.com/@officialroxienafousi

https://twitter.com/Roxie_N

https://www.linkedin.com/in/roxienafousi7

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What if burnout isn’t a time issue, but an energy one?

This week, Alberto sat down with Tam Kaur, self-made entrepreneur, investor, and a powerful voice for ambitious women navigating business, identity, and burnout.

Tam shares how chasing success nearly broke her, the rejection that made her stronger, and the cost of trying to prove your worth to a world that misunderstands you.

They explore the hidden struggles of high performers, setting boundaries without guilt, and how to protect your peace without losing your ambition.

Tam also opens up about what it really takes to grow a personal brand from scratch, what content converts, how she monetizes authentically, and how she protects her mental health behind the scenes.

This episode is about more than hustle, it’s about healing, clarity, and becoming unshakable.

You’ll learn:

• How to build unshakable confidence from rejection
• Why burnout isn’t a weakness, it’s a warning
• How to grow your audience and stay authentic
• The mindset shift that separates dreamers from doers
• How to succeed without losing yourself

Follow Tam:

⁠https://www.instagram.com/tamkaur/⁠

⁠https://www.youtube.com/tamkaur⁠

⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@tamkaur_⁠

⁠https://www.facebook.com/tamxkaur/

#TamKaur  #ThrivingMinds  #ConfidenceJourney  #HealingOutLoud  #BurnoutRecovery  #FemaleCreators  #MindsetGrowth  #EmotionalResilience  #AuthenticityOnline  

#UKContentCreators

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What if burnout isn’t a time issue, but an energy one?

This week Alberto sat down with Simon Alexander Ong, globally acclaimed life coach, bestselling author of Energize, and trusted advisor to elite entrepreneurs and high-performers.

They talked about the real reasons so many of us feel stuck, tired, or unfulfilled, even when everything looks “successful” from the outside.

Simon shares how we can change the game by managing our energy instead of just our time, how to make brave career pivots, and what he’s learned from coaching top 1% performers around the world.

This is a masterclass on clarity, purpose, and taking back control.

You’ll learn:

• How to break free from burnout
• How to find clarity in my life or career
• How to stay motivated and consistent
• How to reconnect with your core values
• How to set goals that actually lead to fulfilment

Follow Simon:

IG: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/simonalexandero⁠

YT: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/SimonAlexanderOng⁠

X: ⁠https://x.com/SimonAlexanderO⁠

FB: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/simonalexanderong.official/⁠

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Would you risk everything to be truly seen?

In this deeply personal conversation, Alberto speaks with Varada Sethu, leading actress and star of Andor and Hard Sun, about the emotional cost of chasing success in an industry that often overlooks people like her.

Born in India and raised in Newcastle, Varada opens up about growing up between cultures, never feeling like she belonged, and the struggles that nearly pushed her to walk away from acting. From rejection and typecasting to finding her voice and rebuilding confidence, this episode explores what it truly means to stay true to yourself when the world tells you otherwise.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How to build confidence when you don’t fit in
• What it really takes to succeed as an actor
• The truth about auditions, rejection & typecasting
• How to thrive through self-doubt
• Why identity and culture shape every creative journey

Follow Varda:

https://www.instagram.com/varadasethu

#VaradaSethu #ThrivingMinds #ActingFromWithin #QuietPower #ImposterSyndrome #SouthAsianVoices #EmotionalIntelligence #CreativeJourney #SelfWorth #WomenInFilm

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Why do relationships fall apart, even when two people love each other?

Today, Alberto sits down with Dr. Victoria Shalet, a globally renowned relationship therapist who has spent years helping couples navigate intimacy, conflict, and connection. 

Drawing on her deep experience, Victoria shares why love fades, what truly breaks relationships apart, and how to rebuild trust and closeness.

Alberto and Victoria explore why couples repeat the same arguments, and how unresolved wounds shape the way we fight. They discuss why passion turns into distance, how blame and defensiveness keep us stuck, and what it takes to move from conflict to genuine understanding.

In this interview, you’ll learn:

• How to stop having the same argument again and again
• How broken trust can truly be rebuilt
• Why passion fades and how to bring it back
• The real reasons couples fight (and it’s not what you think)
• How to know if a relationship can be saved or if it’s time to let go

Love does not end because it disappears, but because it is left unattended. 

This conversation is a reminder that lasting relationships are not about avoiding problems but about learning how to face them together.

#VictoriaShalet #ThrivingMinds #RelationshipsMatter

#TherapyTools #RelationalHealing #EmotionalIntelligence

#CouplesTherapy #BurnoutRecovery #FoundersInLove #InnerWork

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How do we break free from stress?

In this powerful conversation, stress and anxiety expert Alice Law reveals the hidden cost of burnout, the emotional patterns behind chronic anxiety, and the science of becoming mentally free.

After losing her father and burning out under the weight of high-pressure expectations, Alice didn’t just learn about stress, she lived it.

What followed was a deep personal reinvention, during which she studied a wide range of stress-related practices, a journey that now informs her work as one of the world’s leading stress and performance mentors.

In this episode, Alice shares:

• What exactly is stress, and how to tell when it’s becoming unhealthy
• The biggest causes of stress in modern life?
• How does stress affect health, work, and relationships
• What are the quickest and most effective ways to calm down when feeling overwhelmed
• How to build long-term resilience so that stress impacts you less in the future
• When should one seek professional help for stress, and how to know you can’t manage it alone
• How to manage stress at work when the pressure just keeps increasing
• Small daily habits that make the biggest difference in lowering stress?

Follow Alice:

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alice-law-a6aa7547/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@unstressable_alice

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How do you keep going when everyone says no?

India Amarteifio knows what it means to be rejected.

Before becoming Queen Charlotte in Netflix’s global hit Bridgertonprequel, she spent years auditioning, getting knocked down, and questioning everything, including herself.

In this emotionally honest conversation, India reveals the truth about the acting industry: the pressure, the insecurities, the resilience it takes to survive, and the mental cost of chasing a dream in the public eye.

You’ll learn:

🟠 How India dealt with hundreds of rejections before her first major role

🟠 The mindset shift that changed everything

🟠 The reality of being a rising star in the age of social media

🟠 Why many actors lose themselves, and how she holds on to who she is

🟠 The balance between ambition, vulnerability, and emotional health

This isn’t a fairytale. It’s the real story behind one of the UK’s most exciting rising stars, told with clarity, courage, and vulnerability.

#indiaamarteifio #indiaamarteifiointerview #indiaamarteifiotea #indiaamarteifiosinging #indiaamarteifio2025 #bridgerton

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What’s the real game behind the world's most followed sport?

Guido Fienga has sat at the very heart of football power. As former CEO of AS Roma and of Al-Nassr, he has dealt with world-class players, fan revolts, multi million-euro transfers, and the media storm that surrounds elite clubs. But in this rare, introspective interview, he reveals the side of football no one sees.

In this episode Guido reveals:

🟠 What happens behind closed doors when a club is in crisis

🟠 The emotional cost of leadership in football

🟠 What makes great players

🟠 Behind-the-scenes with Mourinho and Cristiano

🟠 Leadership in high-pressure environments

🟠 The truth about business of football

🟠 Lessons for success beyond football

This is a masterclass on power, pressure, and purpose, told through the lens of a man who’s lived it.

#thrivingminds #cristianoronaldo #romafc #josemourinho

#football

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What if everything you believed about health, medicine, and nutrition was wrong?

Dr. Aseem Malhotra, one of the world’s most outspoken cardiologists, joins Alberto to expose what he calls one of the biggest deceptions in modern health care.

In this episode, Dr. Malhotra takes us on a wellness journey.

This episode will show you:

🟠 How to Keep the Heart Strong

🟠 Nutrition for Heart Health

🟠 Warning Signs & Early Detection

🟠 Stress, Sleep & Lifestyle Factors

🟠 Medications & Interventions that Actually Work

If you've ever struggled with diet, weight, energy, or trust in medical advice, this episode is your wake-up call.

Follow Dr. Malhotra:

https://www.instagram.com/lifestylemedicinedoctor

https://www.youtube.com/@UC94PuG9g2_lvYgTFSzyyfvg

Books by Dr Malhotra:

A Statin-Free Life - https://amzn.eu/d/73ajmXE

The Pioppi Diet - https://amzn.eu/d/h9v9PYJ

Join the Metabolicr Reset:

https://www.metabolicreset.co

#bigpharma #bigpharmaandmentalhealth #thrivingminds #30andthriving #forbs #cardiology

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