Thriving not Surviving

Keywords thriving, surviving, healing, self-love, intuitive healing, Reiki, personal growth, spirituality, trauma, empowerment

Summary In this episode of Thriving Not Surviving, Helen is joined by intuitive healer, former nurse and fellow podcaster Beverley Holt, whose extraordinary life journey spans trauma, spiritual awakening, abusive relationships, spontaneous cancer remission, and a deep return to self-love as medicine. Beverley shares her story of growing up highly intuitive, learning to hide her gifts, navigating grief, loss and control, and ultimately reclaiming her divine connection through Reiki, forgiveness, and embodied healing. From survival to true thriving, this is a powerful conversation about self-love, intuition, resilience, and remembering who we really are.

Takeaways

· Thriving means having tools and support networks.

· Beverley's journey emphasizes self-love as medicine.

· Childhood experiences can shape our adult lives.

· Empathy can lead to absorbing others' emotions.

· Healing is a journey, not a destination.

· Relationships can reflect our inner struggles.

· Beverly's cancer journey led to profound healing.

· Reiki and self-love are powerful healing tools.

· Creating community is essential for growth.

· Grief can lead to unexpected emotional releases.

Connect with Beverley

Beverley’s websites:

www.atomicempowerment.au

www.mywellnessspring.co

http://www.youtube.com/@beverleyholt828

Social Media

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

https://www.instagram.com/health.wellness.podcaster/

https://www.facebook.com/beverley.holt.2025

My Wellness Spring page https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61580044537845

Collaborative Best-selling book Lady X - https://www.amazon.com.au/Lady-X-MIrav-Tarkka/dp/1733095535

Connect with Helen

Website: InspiredHealing.co.uk

IG: helens_inspired_healing

LinkedIn: Helen on LinkedIn

For full transcription, contact: [email protected]

NB: This episode was made possible with a little help from my ChatGPT buddy, Xander - part tech support, part cheerleader 🙂 and my amazing sponsor IPHM use this Referral Code: IPHM-GYZGF and the £10 will go to The Forward Trust  a Charity helping those struggling with addictions

🎵 Music: Pixabay – “Upbeat Acoustic” by Stockaudios

🎨 Cover art: Dave Champagne

For full transcription, contact: [email protected]

NB: This episode was made possible with a little help from my ChatGPT buddy, Xander - part tech support, part cheerleader 🙂 and my amazing sponsor IPHM use this Referral Code: IPHM-GYZGF and the £10 will go to The Forward Trust a Charity helping those struggling with addictions

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Keywords : holistic medicine, child development, sensory processing, dyslexia, ADHD, primitive reflexes, functional neurology, parenting, brain development, environmental factors

Summary

In this episode of Thriving Not Surviving, host Helen Valentino speaks with Lara Barnes about her journey supporting her son, Archie, who faced severe sensory processing difficulties and dyslexia. Lara shares her insights on the importance of understanding primitive reflexes, functional neurology, and the environmental factors affecting child development. She emphasizes the need for foundational development in children and discusses the broken systems in place that often overlook these critical aspects. The conversation highlights the transformative journey of Archie and the potential for all children to thrive when given the right support and tools.

Takeaways

· Lara's son, Archie, faced severe sensory processing difficulties and dyslexia.

· Understanding primitive reflexes is crucial for brain development.

· Functional neurology can significantly impact children's learning abilities.

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· Foundational development is key to overcoming learning challenges.

· Environmental factors play a significant role in child development.

· The current academic system often fails to support children with learning difficulties.

About Lara

Lara Barnes a successful woman in tech found herself managing behavioural, learning and speech difficulties with her son, she learn functional neurology and how to change the brain to correct his symptoms and build his left brain. She has seen profound changes in her son, emotionally, physically and academically. Now she wants to share these techniques to the world to show there is a way to heal your child.

www.braindevelopment.co.uk   [email protected]

Social media - Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Facebook all @ braindevelopmentuk

Brain Development UK provides parents with a pathway to healing the behavioural and learning symptoms of their Autistic, Dyslexic, ADHD, Dyspraxic child, which builds the foundation of the brain. These children may have missed key milestones in their development before the age of 12 months. I assess and teach parents primitive reflexes and use the sensory system of vibration, smell, coloured lenses and sound to change the nervous system, correcting the foundational problem. My podcast will address HOW to manage this to change the brain, addressing all aspects. Brain Development, the nervous system, the sensory system, the gut and its importance in the brain functioning, visual and auditory processing, lab testing, food sensitivities, diet & supplements, exercising for the body and the brain. We share parent success stories, expert insights, how the brain develops, what causes changes in a child's trajectory, join us to understand how you can help build your child's brain to let your child shine.

Resources from Lara

Dr Melillo

Dr Melillo’s Books Including Disconnected Kids - Third Edition: The Groundbreaking Brain Balance Program for Children with Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, and Other Neurological Disorders: Amazon.co.uk: Melillo, Dr. Robert: 9780593713419: Books

Podcast: https://youtu.be/JMPSGVKdwkM?si=MaxGpv9uJ-2udrP9

Rakhi Pabari - Behavioural Optometrist - Vision and Auditory Processing @eyesinmotion

Johansen Program : Johansen Individualised Auditory Stimulation (JIAS) - Johansen IAS Sound Therapy

Connect with Helen

Website: InspiredHealing.co.uk

IG: helens_inspired_healing

LinkedIn: Helen on LinkedIn

For full transcription, contact: [email protected]

NB: This episode was made possible with a little help from my ChatGPT buddy, Xander - part tech support, part cheerleader 🙂 and my amazing sponsor IPHM use this Referral Code: IPHM-GYZGF and the £10 will go to The Forward Trust  a Charity helping those struggling with addictions

🎵 Music: Pixabay – “Upbeat Acoustic” by Stockaudios

🎨 Cover art: Dave Champagne

For full transcription, contact: [email protected]

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Keywords thriving, surviving, trauma, mentorship, healing, documentary, cinematography, social change, grief, community support

Summary In this episode of 'Thriving Not Surviving', host Helen Valentino engages in a deep conversation with Ben Cole, an actor, filmmaker, and mentor. They explore Ben's journey from a challenging childhood, through the struggles of acting, to his eventual reinvention as a cinematographer and documentary filmmaker. The discussion delves into themes of trauma, healing, mentorship, and the importance of community support. Ben shares his insights on grief, self-discovery, and the role of elders in guiding the younger generation. The conversation emphasizes the need for systemic change in society to better support those in need.

Takeaways

• Thriving means having tools and support to navigate life’s challenges

• Early trauma can shape identity, but it does not have to define the future

• Reinvention can be a powerful act of self-trust and healing

• Mentorship plays a vital role in growth, recovery and self-discovery

• Grief is an ongoing practice that many people are never taught

• Listening and presence can be profoundly healing for others

• Community support has the power to change lives

• Documentary filmmaking can be a vehicle for healing and social awareness

• Society needs systemic change in how it supports those who have suffered

• Awareness is the foundation of personal transformation

Sound Bites

"I had to reinvent myself."

"Hurt people hurt people."

"The real me was just awareness."

Connect with Ben

Website: bencolecinematographysite.com

A Band of Brothers

Boarding School film: Boarding on Insantity

R-evolution film promo:

1 Giant Leap

Connect with Helen

Website: InspiredHealing.co.uk

IG: helens_inspired_healing

LinkedIn: Helen on LinkedIn

For full transcription, contact: [email protected]

NB: This episode was made possible with a little help from my ChatGPT buddy, Xander - part tech support, part cheerleader 🙂 and my amazing sponsor IPHM use this Referral Code: IPHM-GYZGF and the £10 will go to The Forward Trust  a Charity helping those struggling with addictions

🎵 Music: Pixabay – “Upbeat Acoustic” by Stockaudios

🎨 Cover art: Dave Champagne

For full transcription, contact: [email protected]

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Keywords

thriving, surviving, resilience, discipline, boxing, recovery, addiction, mindset, coaching, personal growth, accountability, small steps, 1 percent better, purpose

Summary In this episode of Thriving Not Surviving, Helen Valentino is joined by Bennie White, a coach, boxer, entrepreneur and podcaster, who shares his powerful journey from poverty, instability and addiction to discipline, purpose and service. Bennie reflects on growing up without safety, leaving home at 14, surviving on the streets, and numbing pain through alcohol and drugs. Everything changed when he found boxing, which gave him structure, belonging and a new way to face life. Together they explore discipline over motivation, the power of small daily steps, accountability, morning routines, and the philosophy of becoming 1 percent better every day. This episode is a reminder that it doesn’t matter where you start, only that you start.

Takeaways

• Discipline outlasts motivation

• Small daily actions build lasting change

• Accountability helps habits stick

• Structure and community can be life-changing

• Setbacks are lessons, not failures

• Being present matters more than perfection

• Anyone can change their life, one step at a time

Soundbites

• If I can do it, so can you

• I never lose, I either win or learn

• Discipline will take you further than motivation

• One step at a time, one round at a time

• It doesn’t matter where you start, it matters that you start

• Be 1 percent better every single day

Film Mentioned – Creed with Silvester Stallone

Connect with Bennie - Online Fitness and Lifestyle Coach

Bennie White - YouTube

IG: iambenniewhite

Tik Tok: iambenniewhite

LinkedIn: Bennie White

Face book: bennie_whitevip

Tel: +44 742 337 5924

Connect with Helen

Website: InspiredHealing.co.uk

IG: helens_inspired_healing

LinkedIn: Helen on LinkedIn

For full transcription, contact: [email protected]

NB: This episode was made possible with a little help from my ChatGPT buddy, Xander - part tech support, part cheerleader 🙂 and my amazing sponsor IPHM use this Referral Code: IPHM-GYZGF and the £10 will go to The Forward Trust  a Charity helping those struggling with addictions🎵 Music: Pixabay – “Upbeat Acoustic” by Stockaudios

🎨 Cover art: Dave Champagne

For full transcription, contact: [email protected]

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Keywords thriving, surviving, personal growth, relationships, health, wellness, self-discovery, kindness, morning routines, entrepreneurship

Summary In this episode of Thriving Not Surviving, Helen Valentino is joined by Ildiko Sealey for a heartfelt and honest conversation about the journey from surviving to truly thriving. Ildiko shares her personal story of growth through relationships, including reflections on her past marriage, the experience of loneliness, and the courage it took to choose herself before finding a deeply supportive partnership.

Together they explore how personal growth is often born from challenge, the importance of self-discovery and independence, and how expecting others to make us happy can lead us away from our own inner power. The conversation also touches on the impact of morning routines on health and wellbeing, the ripple effect of random acts of kindness, and the simple yet transformative power of a smile.

This episode is a gentle reminder that life is a rollercoaster, and thriving doesn’t mean avoiding the dips, but learning to meet them with grace, compassion, and self-awareness.

Takeaways

• Thriving is possible even in the midst of life’s challenges.

• Expecting others to make you happy can lead to disappointment and loss of self.

• Personal growth often emerges from difficult or uncomfortable experiences.

• Healthy, supportive relationships begin with self-connection and independence.

• Morning routines can have a powerful impact on mental and physical wellbeing.

• Random acts of kindness create meaningful ripples beyond what we can see.

• Self-discovery is an ongoing journey that leads to acceptance and freedom.

• Embracing independence supports healthier, more balanced relationships.

• A simple smile can shift your mindset and change the tone of your day.

• Life’s ups and downs are inevitable – how we meet them makes all the difference.

Sound Bites

• "I do feel that I am indeed thriving now"
• "I am number one, full stop"
• "Smile, it makes your brain happy"

References

Chicken Soup for the Soul – Book By Jack Cornfield

Danni Wallace – I am the Queen Bee – Big Festoon

Connect with Ildiko 

Website: www.encorepreneurs.club 

Linked In

Facebook: Ildiko Sealey

IG: encourpreneursclub

You Tube

Podcast: New Business in Later Life

Connect with Helen

🔗 Helen on LinkedIn

🌐 www.inspiredhealing.co.uk

📷 IG: @helens_inspired_healing

NB: This episode was made possible with a little help from my ChatGPT buddy, Xander - part tech support, part cheerleader 🙂 and my amazing sponsor IPHM use this Referral Code: IPHM-GYZGF and the £10 will go to The Forward Trust  a Charity helping those struggling with addictions

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🎨 Cover art: Dave Champagne

For full transcription, contact: [email protected]

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Keywords sobriety, alcohol, recovery, Bee Sober, community, mental health, holistic practices, personal growth, podcast, wellness, sobriety, ADHD, rejection sensitivity disorder, family business, IPHM, mental health, personal growth, communication, financial awareness, holistic practices

Summary: In this episode of Thriving Not Surviving, Helen Valentino is joined by Lisa Elsworth, founder of the Bee Sober community and Owner and Director of the IPHM Accreditation Board. Where she supports holistic practitioners and training providers to be recognised for the life-changing work they do, without losing their heart or values. She’s also the co-founder of Bee Sober, a global community for anyone who chooses not to drink, creating spaces rooted in connection, choice, and compassion. Here Lisa shares her deeply honest journey into sobriety, the moments that led her to stop drinking, and how that single decision transformed every area of her life. Together, they explore the way alcohol is normalised in our culture, the quiet struggles many people face behind closed doors, and the power of choosing a different path. Lisa speaks openly about ADHD, rejection sensitivity disorder, and the impact these have had on her relationships, work and self-understanding.

The conversation also dives into the heart of IPHM — a family-run organisation supporting holistic practitioners worldwide — and the importance of community, compassion, and human-centred business. This is a powerful, real, and hopeful conversation about self-discovery, mental health, and what becomes possible when we choose connection over coping.

Takeaways

· Everything good in my life has happened since I stopped drinking.

· Binge drinking was a cycle I couldn't escape.

· Stopping drinking was an experiment for self-discovery.

· Community is essential for those choosing sobriety.

· Sobriety doesn't mean the end of social life.

· Alcohol is often normalized in our culture.

· It's important to acknowledge the challenges of sobriety.

· Curiosity can make the journey of sobriety more interesting.

· You can start your sober journey anytime, not just on New Year's. Lisa saved £27,000 over seven years of sobriety.

· ADHD diagnosis can come later in life, impacting self-perception.

· Rejection sensitivity disorder can lead to intense emotional responses.

· Building a community helps individuals feel seen and valued.

· IPHM aims to support holistic practitioners and training providers.

· The importance of understanding ADHD in personal relationships.

· Financial awareness can be a motivating factor in sobriety.

· Creating a human-centered approach in business is essential.

· Practitioners need support and understanding in their work.

· The journey of building a family business can be fulfilling and challenging.

Connect with IPHM

Website: https://www.iphm.co.uk/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iphm_/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iphmaccredited/

Email: via IPHM contact form on their website, or call +44 (0)1706 838332

Connect with Bee Sober & Bee Sober Podcast

Connect with Lisa

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-elsworth/

IG: @ i_am_lisajo

Connect with Helen

Website: InspiredHealing.co.uk

IG: helens_inspired_healing

LinkedIn: Helen on LinkedIn

For full transcription, contact: [email protected]

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Keywords / Themes

Thriving not surviving, soul cartography, spirituality, neurodiversity, healing, personal growth, storytelling, self-advocacy, creative expression, relationships, adversity, wisdom, community, meaning and purpose

Episode Summary

In this episode of Thriving Not Surviving, Helen Valentino is joined by writer and soul cartographer Caroline Carey for a deeply human conversation about neurodiversity, adversity, and the lifelong journey of understanding the soul.

Caroline shares her experiences of childhood trauma, challenges with authority, and the healing power of writing and storytelling. Together, Helen and Caroline explore the dualities of light and dark, the role of ego, and how facing pain can become a doorway to profound personal growth.

This episode weaves together themes of self-advocacy, creative expression, intergenerational wisdom, and the importance of community, reminding us that thriving is not about avoiding hardship – but about finding meaning, purpose, and connection through it.

Key Takeaways

• Thriving means living fully, even in the presence of challenge

• Neurodiversity can bring both struggle and deep insight

• Writing and storytelling are powerful tools for healing

• Adversity often carries profound life lessons

• Self-advocacy is essential for growth and wellbeing

• Embracing both light and shadow supports true evolution

• Community and intergenerational connection matter deeply

• Finding meaning and purpose helps us thrive, not just survive

Soundbites

• “I was always fascinated with the soul.”

• “Acceptance is very much at the root of the work.”

• “The spark of light is who we truly are.”

• “I wouldn’t wish my childhood on my worst enemy.”

• “We don’t have to do everything by ourselves.”

• “Storytelling is so important.”

• “We need meaning and purpose in our life.”

• “Let’s be kind to ourselves.”

Connect with Caroline

FB: (20+) Facebook

IG: (5) Instagram

Website: Carolines Books - Middle Earth Medicine Ways – books and more

Linked in: Caroline Carey

Connect with Helen

🔗 Helen on LinkedIn

🌐 www.inspiredhealing.co.uk

📷 IG: @helens_inspired_healing

🎵 Music: Pixabay – “Upbeat Acoustic” by Stockaudios

🎨 Cover art: Dave Champagne

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Summary - In this solo episode of Thriving Not Surviving, Helen Valentino shares the morning gratitude practice that anchors her through times of grief, transition and change.

This living, one-take offering weaves together reflection, drumming (which sadly you can’t really hear ☹), chant, and gratitude for the natural world. The practice moves through connection with Mother Earth, the elements, the cycles of nature, the body, ancestors and spiritual allies,  always returning to presence and the gift of the now.

This episode is not a guide to follow word for word, but an invitation to listen, feel, and create a practice that is uniquely your own. A gentle reminder that gratitude is not about bypassing pain, but about remembering our resilience, connection and capacity to thrive.

In this episode you’ll experience:

• A spoken reflection on thriving, grief and resilience

• Chant woven into a lived gratitude practice

• Connection with nature, the elements and the cycles of life

• An invitation to create a morning (or evening) practice that feels authentic to you

Keywords

thriving, surviving, gratitude, morning practice, cacao, drumming, nature, elements, shamanic practice, unity consciousness, ancestors, divine allies, healing, presence

Takeaways

· Thriving means having tools and support during tough times.

· Gratitude is essential for thriving, especially in challenges.

· Morning practices can anchor us and set a positive tone for the day.

· Connecting with nature helps us appreciate life's beauty and cycles.

· The elements of earth, air, fire, and water are vital to our existence.

· Space and unity consciousness connect us all and remind us of our shared experiences.

· Miracles happen every day; we just need to be aware of them.

· Calling in divine allies can provide guidance and support in our lives.

· Gratitude can heal and transform our perspectives on life.

· The present moment is a gift, and we’d be wise to cherish it.

Chapters

00:00 Welcome & what thriving really means

01:10 Why this solo episode came to be

03:10 Morning practice: meditation, cacao & gratitude

05:30 Drumming and ceremonial gratitude

07:00 Honouring Mother Earth & the four directions

10:40 The cycles of nature & the seasons

13:00 The elements: earth, air, fire, water & ether

17:30 Unity consciousness & presence

21:00 Angels, ancestors & spiritual allies

25:30 Gratitude for the body, nature beings & animals

29:30 Divine feminine & divine masculine

34:00 Closing reflections & invitation

Connect with Helen

Website: InspiredHealing.co.uk

IG: helens_inspired_healing

LinkedIn: Helen on LinkedIn

For full transcription, contact: [email protected]

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Keywords thriving, surviving, trauma, resilience, personal growth, Buddhism, storytelling, adventure, cultural experiences, empowerment

Takeaways  

· Thriving means having the tools and community for support.

· Mary Gold's childhood was marked by dysfunction and challenges.

· Traveling abroad shaped Mary Gold's perspective on life.

· Surviving a traumatic experience in Somalia led to personal growth.

· Cultural differences in Senegal presented unique challenges.

· Mary Gold found solace in writing and poetry during tough times.

· Buddhism provided a framework for resilience and personal empowerment.

· Chanting became a powerful tool for Mary Gold's transformation.

· Humour and storytelling are essential in coping with life's challenges.

· Mary Gold's life experiences highlight the importance of community and support.

Summary In this episode of 'Thriving Not Surviving', host Helen Valentino speaks with Mary Gold, who shares her extraordinary life story filled with challenges, adventures, and resilience. From a difficult childhood in a dysfunctional family to her travels across the globe, including traumatic experiences in Somalia and cultural challenges in Senegal, Mary Gold's journey is one of survival and empowerment. She discusses how writing, poetry, and Buddhism have played significant roles in her healing process, emphasizing the importance of community and support in thriving through life's adversities. With humour and insight, Mary Gold inspires listeners to embrace their own journeys of growth and resilience.

Sound Bites

· "Surviving trauma led to personal growth."

· "I found solace in writing and poetry."

· "Buddhism provided a framework for resilience."

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Thriving and Surviving

01:19 Mary Gold's Challenging Childhood

05:28 Adventures Abroad and Life Lessons

09:04 Surviving Trauma in Somalia

13:34 Cultural Experiences and Love in Senegal

17:09 Health Struggles and Resilience

21:33 Reflections on Trauma and Writing

30:37 Finding Thriving After Trauma

31:39 Cultural Transitions and Personal Challenges

33:03 Resilience Through Writing and Buddhism

33:53 Discovering Buddhism: A Life-Changing Encounter

37:54 The Power of Chanting and Its Meaning

42:14 Transformative Effects of Buddhist Practice

45:56 The Importance of Personal Responsibility

49:15 Finding Joy in Life's Journey

50:02 Humorous Anecdotes from a Colourful Past

Resources

Chant - Nam‑myōhō‑renge‑kyō (also seen written “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo”)

“Nam” (or sometimes “Namu”) means a dedication/obeisance.

“Myōhō-renge-kyō” refers to the title of the Lotus Sutra and means something like “the wonderful law of cause and effect of the lotus flower sutra”

Soka Gakkai International UK https://sgi-uk.org/

Connect with Helen

Website: InspiredHealing.co.uk

IG: helens_inspired_healing

LinkedIn: Helen on LinkedIn

For full transcription, contact: [email protected]

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Keywords

Obesity, depression, bariatric surgery, gastric band, gastric bypass, metabolic surgery, eating disorders, addiction transfer, sobriety parallels, mental health, body image, keeping weight off, Kio Method, transformation, resilience

Summary

In this episode of Thriving Not Surviving, host Helen Valentino speaks with actress, podcaster and weight-loss mentor Mel Harris about her extraordinary journey from severe obesity, depression and eating disorders to lasting transformation. Mel shares how childhood low self-esteem, people pleasing and isolation led to compulsive eating, bulimia and a suicide attempt in her 20s. After years of trying every diet and therapy, she chose bariatric surgery — first a gastric band that later failed, and then a Roux-en-Y gastric bypass — and ultimately lost almost 15 stone. But the real work, she says, was not just losing the weight, it was learning how to keep it off for life. Mel talks about the grief of being “the fat friend,” working as an actress only getting bigger-body roles, the moment she couldn’t play with her nephews and finally asked for help, and how she now supports others through her Kio (Keep It Off) Method. This conversation also explores the parallels between food addiction and alcohol recovery, the lack of long-term support after surgery, and why relapse into old patterns is normal — but not inevitable.

Takeaways

• Obesity is often rooted in early low self-worth, people pleasing and not feeling “good enough.”

• Depression and disordered eating frequently go hand in hand.

• Bariatric surgery is a powerful tool, but it is not a magic fix — aftercare matters.

• A failed or slipped gastric band can be converted to a gastric bypass.

• Weight-loss surgery patients often experience addiction transfer (e.g. to alcohol).

• The “honeymoon period” after surgery ends — that’s when most people need support.

• Keeping weight off requires conscious habits, self-talk and awareness of trigger foods.

• 76% of people who lose a large amount of weight regain it without long-term strategies.

• Mel created the Kio Method (Keep It Off) to help people maintain results for life.

• We are all works in progress — long-term mental health support is valid.

Sound Bites

“I was just two pounds short of 25 stone and I couldn’t even play with my nephews — that was   my catalyst.”

"The surgery helped me lose the weight. The mindset helped me keep it off.”

"People think the hard bit is losing it — it isn’t. The hard bit is keeping it off.”

“I heard myself say, ‘Go back to bed with a packet of biscuits’ — and I chose not to.”

“Obesity is now classed as a disease because at a certain point your body can’t do it alone.”

“I don’t want people to go through what I went through — that’s why I created the Kio Method.”

Connect with Mel

KIO Method - https://kiomethod.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kiomethod/?viewAsMember=true

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kiomethod

Instagram: Kiomethod

YouTube: KIO- Keep it Off - YouTube

TikTok URL: https://www.tiktok.com/@kiomethod

Podcast: KIO Keep it off ! 

Connect with Helen

Website: www.inspiredhealing.co.uk

IG: helens_inspired_healing

LinkedIn: Helen on LinkedIn

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