In this episode of Tranquil Awakenings, host Debbie welcomes Jo Tinson onto the show. Jo’s upbeat and positive ethos has led her to live a life of engaging with interesting characters and starting a band, The Thought Hooligans. Her key message being that it is important to embrace every single day.

During this conversation Jo and Debbie discuss the importance of positivity and how mindset can shape our reality and how we perceive the world around us.

Jo emphasises the importance of caring for others and being open to opportunities that present themselves.

KEY TAKEAWAYS    

• We are all connected and consequently what we put out into the world comes back to us, therefore it is important to recognise we shape our realities and the world around us.
• Other people can act as mirrors showing us what we don’t like about ourselves or what we still need to heal. This provides us with an opportunity to learn and grow.
• There is often a balance to be navigated between being one’s authentic self and fitting in with societal expectations.
•  It's powerful when you recognize that you can heal yourself and you can help to facilitate other people's healing as well.
• The importance of embracing every day and doing so with love.

BEST MOMENTS

• “Not everybody wants to be helped, not everybody's ready to be helped, and sometimes it's not necessarily our place.”
• “And then the ladies dancing around us, we were like handbags, weren't we, on the dance floor. But I just remember thinking, where else can you do this? You know, who else could you be around? You know, it was just amazing, amazing, magical.”
• “I'd wake up in the night, and I'd have to write something down. And then I'd write something else down. And then the next morning, or weeks later when I went back to it, I think. These are pretty good words. Who wrote these?”
• “I'm so grateful that they're prepared to use some of their life's hours to listen to our creativity.”
• “I sort of was looking at some of his art and I was thinking, wow, this is amazing. I'm going to write to him. You know, nobody writes letters anymore.”
• “He's is the most notorious criminal, if you like, and he's been locked up for, I think it's 48 years now, most of them in solitary confinement. But one of the ways that he learned how to deal with it was doing art.”
• “Wow, I only sent a letter and all of a sudden we've almost been sucked into this gangster thing. And I think, do I want to be a gangster's mob? And then I think, actually, no, not in this lifetime.”

HOST BIO

Debbie is a seasoned therapist whose journey from being a primary school teacher to an adept therapist has been fuelled by her fascination with the intricacies of human nature. Equipped with advanced certifications in diverse modalities like hypnotherapy, neuro-linguistic programming, mindfulness, meditation, past life regression and many more she has honed her expertise to bring about transformative change.

As a full-time therapist and trainer, Debbie's driving passion is guiding others, as well as herself, towards their best selves. Embracing the concept of holistic beings, she firmly believes in addressing the mental, emotional, physical, social, energetic, and spiritual facets of well-being and healing.

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Join host Debbie on Tranquil Awakenings as she converses Luke who she has known since primary school, sharing the difficulties he has had with fitting in and how by working through those he is finding a sense of belonging and purpose.

As part of this conversation, they talk about the significance of friendship, love, and self-care and the importance of self-acceptance as they explore Luke's journey with his mental health struggles and how he's working really hard to overcome them at this time.​ Luke’s key message being that it is important to seek help and to talk.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• When we are exposed to multiple issues and trauma it can become too much and our mental health can suffer.
• Making plans for the future is important for our wellbeing.
• Fear of change can keep us stuck in situations that make us feel unhappy.
• No matter how much you care about someone, you can’t fully help them unless they are ready and willing to help themselves.
• By leaving situations that we have outgrown, it can make us better people.
• It is fulfilling to be able to support others grow and transform whether this be at home, with loved ones, or professionally.

BEST MOMENTS

• "And for me, that is where my struggle has always been, is why, why was I not wanted?”
• “I experienced a lot of bullying through school and the reason for that was because kids in the school knew I was different.”
• “That stayed with me for a long time, and I think that's helped. Although it's not nice to say, I think that's made me a more compassionate person.”
• “I am going to go out there and I'm going to achieve it. I always remember having Danger, which was my horse, and he was amazing. And he took me so far and took me to places where you, you'd never imagine.”
• “I remember going to college and I remember my tutor saying to me, you'll never pass level two.”
• “I'd urge anybody out there that is having that type of fear to really sit down and have a really good think about what is it you want to do in life? What is your main aspirations? What is your what is your goal.”
• “Friends are the new family. Family is what you make it.”

HOST BIO

Debbie is a seasoned therapist whose journey from being a primary school teacher to an adept therapist has been fuelled by her fascination with the intricacies of human nature. Equipped with advanced certifications in diverse modalities like hypnotherapy, neuro-linguistic programming, mindfulness, meditation, past life regression and many more she has honed her expertise to bring about transformative change.

As a full-time therapist and trainer, Debbie's driving passion is guiding others, as well as herself, towards their best selves. Embracing the concept of holistic beings, she firmly believes in addressing the mental, emotional, physical, social, energetic, and spiritual facets of well-being and healing.

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In this episode of Tranquil Awakenings, host Debbie chats with Alex Mather as he shares his journey of being involved in the global corporate market whilst also opening up to spiritualism. Alex shares how from a young age he was aware of his mediumship skills, however these early experiences scared him and therefore he closed himself off to them.

His perception began to change after having experienced coaching and reading the book ‘Happy’ by Derren Brown. From here he opened up to the concept of developing his awareness, feeling an urge to incorporate spiritualism into his life.

During this discussion Alex communicates his journey of developing as a medium, sharing a  fascinating and thought provoking experience of encountering the supernatural where Debbie came to his assistance.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• As you grow in awareness of yourself, you become more sensitive to the energy and intention of others.
• Once you develop awareness, you become effective at almost everything.
• Developing mediumship can change your outlook on life and diminish fear.
• Personal development is about progress over time. It is about having an awareness that you're not perfect, you are still going to have bad days and make mistakes, but it allows you to bring yourself back to a state of homeostasis, inner peace, and tranquillity.
• Stating that you are spiritual can create a sense of unease due to the reactions of others, however it is far more common and far reaching than we realise.
• The extra sensory awareness developed through spiritual connection goes beyond the five physical senses and learning how to navigate it healthily can be a useful skill.
• The importance of using energetic protection in spiritual based work.

BEST MOMENTS

• “I've got to be around people and developing people because of the energy, the actual energy it gives me and that physical element.”
• “When I was much younger, I became aware that I became aware of this connection and became curious about it.”
• “I must have been 12, 13 year old, I started to try and develop my relationship with spirit. And all that happened, I think, because of the age I was at and because of the things I experienced, it terrified me.”
• “I changed a tremendous amount of things in my life at that point and from there everything sort of started to go upwards in terms of positivity.”
• “I just had this idea one day, randomly, that I want to go to a spiritualist church.”
• “I went down to, this spiritualist church and I saw the medium's work at that open circle. And was astounded at some of the things that I saw and that I heard.”
• Spiritualism in itself is about developing a heightened sense of awareness. I think that if more people could appreciate what it, what it can potentially do for you in terms of a positive impact, then I think we'd probably have a happier future.”
• “I'm not a perfect example of awareness. I'm working on it all the time.”

HOST BIO

Debbie is a seasoned therapist whose journey from being a primary school teacher to an adept therapist has been fuelled by her fascination with the intricacies of human nature. Equipped with advanced certifications in diverse modalities like hypnotherapy, neuro-linguistic programming, mindfulness, meditation, past life regression and many more she has honed her expertise to bring about transformative change.

As a full-time therapist and trainer, Debbie's driving passion is guiding others, as well as herself, towards their best selves. Embracing the concept of holistic beings, she firmly believes in addressing the mental, emotional, physical, social, energetic, and spiritual facets of well-being and healing.

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Join host Debbie on Tranquil Awakenings as she engages in an inspiring and uplifting conversation with Jayne Denham who shares her journey of grief through the loss of her husband and soulmate Nigel.

After a period of despair and turning to alcohol, Jayne embarked on a profound healing journey, partaking in a range of therapeutic experiences, and going on retreats, having a lifetime of adventures over the space of just a few years.

Through this experience she is now on a mission to encourage others to live in the now, performing a one woman show in front of a theatre full of people, guiding others to see that we are all connected, and through expanding the joy and love within our system we can heal ourselves and motivate others.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Through the exploration of different therapies and connection with others, deep and profound healing can occur.
• The Universe can give us guidance and spiritual messages through numbers and numerology.
• Retreats provide an ideal space for healing, development and growth.
• If you fail to live in the present, you miss out on life.
• As we clear and shift issues and blockages life becomes more joyous.
• We are all love.
• No one else can make you feel a certain way. How you choose to respond and react is where you power lies.

BEST MOMENTS

• "The numerology has been just off the scale.”
• “It’s a hands, on therapy, very gentle, very beautiful therapy, which I can highly recommend. And, I felt, as Helen started to work with me, I felt my body change, my physiology. I could feel the movement inside myself. And this energy, this ball of energy just came up and out of my mouth in this primal scream..”
• “I can't believe the change in you from the grieving, sad. You know, you know Frightened woman I met all them years ago to what you are now and my show.."
• “But how exciting to know that you, to think that you don't know what's going to happen.”
• “I have no attachment to any outcome, of anything in my life. I have no attachment to any person, any outcome. And a big part of this show is to encourage people to live in the now.”
• “What if everything, all the past lives, all the ancestral trauma, everything that you've ever gone through in all the lifetimes, everything that's happened to you in this lifetime, What if it's all brought you to this exact moment in time?”
• “Healing doesn't have to be all weeping and wailing. No. And we can do it with laughter, we can do it with dancing. And we can do it with humour.”

HOST BIO

Debbie is a seasoned therapist whose journey from being a primary school teacher to an adept therapist has been fuelled by her fascination with the intricacies of human nature. Equipped with advanced certifications in diverse modalities like hypnotherapy, neuro-linguistic programming, mindfulness, meditation, past life regression and many more she has honed her expertise to bring about transformative change.

As a full-time therapist and trainer, Debbie's driving passion is guiding others, as well as herself, towards their best selves. Embracing the concept of holistic beings, she firmly believes in addressing the mental, emotional, physical, social, energetic, and spiritual facets of well-being and healing.

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Join host Debbie on Tranquil Awakenings as she engages in a compelling conversation with her husband and therapist Peter Ison. In this episode they will discuss Pete’s transformation, from redundancy to becoming a therapist working alongside Debbie.

As they share Pete’s journey, they discuss intention and the willingness to be ready for what opportunities life has to offer.

Explore the benefits of sound therapy as they engage on this inspiring journey of embracing challenges and change in a positive way.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• When we are ready for change and grow, the Universe will assist us in manifesting our intentions.
• Change is easier to embrace when we get to a position of being ready for it.
• When you discover something that you are passionate about it makes the process of developing it enjoyable.
• Sound can entrain the brainwaves to transition into deep relaxation, supporting the parasympathetic nervous system.
• By leaving situations that we have outgrown it can make us better people.
• How fulfilling it is to be able to support others grow and transform whether this be at home, with loved ones, or professionally.

BEST MOMENTS

• "When we did the podcast before, redundancy was not in the picture, was not on the horizon, wasn't even a consideration.”
• "It's absolutely nothing compared to giving someone a therapy session of any description and seeing the change, even a small change, is a change and it's a step in the right direction for them, whichever direction they want to go in. And you just can't beat it."
• “The area manager had rung him and said, I'm making redundancies, it affects assistant managers.”
• “I'd just been saying that morning, about how I decided this and I'd finished this qualification and really loved it and felt like I identified and a sound therapist. And here I am getting made redundant just minutes later after telling them."
• “It was so much easier knowing, I was a changed person”.

HOST BIO

Debbie is a seasoned therapist whose journey from being a primary school teacher to an adept therapist has been fuelled by her fascination with the intricacies of human nature. Equipped with advanced certifications in diverse modalities like hypnotherapy, neuro-linguistic programming, mindfulness, meditation, past life regression and many more she has honed her expertise to bring about transformative change.

As a full-time therapist and trainer, Debbie's driving passion is guiding others, as well as herself, towards their best selves. Embracing the concept of holistic beings, she firmly believes in addressing the mental, emotional, physical, social, energetic, and spiritual facets of well-being and healing.

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In this week’s episode Debbie engages in a fascinating conversation with Maud Berneburg, a complementary therapist with a wealth of knowledge and experience. Maud, has spend much of her time working with individuals with neurological and chronic physical conditions, assisting them through massage, reiki, reflexology, and past life regression.

Delve into a journey of learning and growth as they explore the realms of past life regression, the mind-body connection, and how therapeutic work is a transformative process for both the client and the therapist.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• The mind and body are connected. Through working on the body, you can identify areas of imbalance and facilitate the release of trauma.
• Reiki and energy healing opens up an individual to guidance beyond the five physical senses.
• We are often the experts in our physical and emotional conditions, we just don’t always realise that.
• The exchange that takes place between client and therapist can be transformational for both parties, assisting them in gaining new learning, understanding and growth.
• Discovering past lives can allow the client to find patterns and links in their current life situations, providing healing and deep understanding.
• Self-care needs to be a priority.

BEST MOMENTS

• "One of the most profound things for me when I'm going through that past life journey. Is recognizing it is a journey.”
• "So the ego is not necessarily our friend. It can be our friend and it can keep us safe and protected, but it can also give us false impressions about our environment.”
• "I think when we're more loving towards ourselves, then automatically we're more loving to everyone and everything else around us.”
• "When the client gets that and the connections that are made, it's fascinating."
• “In that past life, I was the second in command, the first officer on a French flagship. That was, in the Battle of Trafalgar. And I left the boat before it sank.”

HOST BIO

Debbie is a seasoned therapist whose journey from being a primary school teacher to an adept therapist has been fuelled by her fascination with the intricacies of human nature. Equipped with advanced certifications in diverse modalities like hypnotherapy, neuro-linguistic programming, mindfulness, meditation, past life regression and many more she has honed her expertise to bring about transformative change.

As a full-time therapist and trainer, Debbie's driving passion is guiding others, as well as herself, towards their best selves. Embracing the concept of holistic beings, she firmly believes in addressing the mental, emotional, physical, social, energetic, and spiritual facets of well-being and healing.

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In today’s episode Debbie engages in an inspiring conversation with Tracey Jones, who helped to heal herself from chronic illness through a journey of well-being and self-discovery. Tracey, who is now an artist, suddenly developed fibromyalgia, suffering from horrendous pain and fatigue. Consequently, this meant that Tracey’s career as a primary school teacher had to come to an end and she embarked on a period of deep retrospection.

Tracey experienced a range of different therapies such as reiki, reflexology, sound therapy and meditation, as well as making changes to her diet, in order to facilitate her recovery.

Tracey is now an artist who works with individuals to re-discover their creativity and freedom of expression; encouraging others to be mindful of their needs promoting the importance of self-care.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• That finding time for yourself to rest and create is essential for well-being.
• Through finding support from like-minded individuals, it can help you make progress and move forwards.
• Even through experiencing horrible situations, if we reflect on those experiences, they can give a sense that things were meant to happen to get us on our paths and be better for the people around us, as well as ourselves. This allows us to be in more in alignment with our true values and who we really are.
• That as we grow up society teaches order and busyness instead of freedom and creativity. Therefore, it is important to take time to re-discover that expression as an adult.
• That artistic expression can be very calming and is a journey of creation to be enjoyed.

BEST MOMENTS

• "I know medication's got its place for some people, absolutely fine, but not for me because I felt it was a sticking plaster approach.”
• "I really wanted to strip it back and think, Why has this happened? What is it? And what can I do about it naturally?"
• "I always say hard as the fibro was, I'm glad it happened because if it didn’t, I wouldn't be doing what I'm doing now.”
• "The space to learn and to heal and to grow, and by enjoying that process, it's very, very transformative. And it does open people up, doesn't it? To different ways of thinking and creativity and freedom of expression, which I think are so important for health and well-being.”
• "That's kind of what the art journaling for me is about, it's getting people to re-engage with art, because so many people haven't since they were at school, and I just think they're missing out massively..."

HOST BIO

Debbie is a seasoned therapist whose journey from being a primary school teacher to an adept therapist has been fuelled by her fascination with the intricacies of human nature. Equipped with advanced certifications in diverse modalities like hypnotherapy, neuro-linguistic programming, mindfulness, meditation, past life regression and many more she has honed her expertise to bring about transformative change.

As a full-time therapist and trainer, Debbie's driving passion is guiding others, as well as herself, towards their best selves. Embracing the concept of holistic beings, she firmly believes in addressing the mental, emotional, physical, social, energetic, and spiritual facets of well-being and healing.

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In this episode of Tranquil Awakenings, host Debbie Ison interviews Rick Paul, a therapeutic medium, about his journey of mental health and wellbeing. Rick shares his transformation from being a prison officer to embracing his spiritual abilities and delivering mediumship work to audiences. Debbie admires Rick's bravery and explores his motivations for pursuing this path. Join us as we delve into Rick's inspiring journey of self-discovery and healing.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Rick Paul's journey from being a prison officer to becoming a therapeutic medium showcases his transformation and growth in mental health and well-being.
• Rick's bravery in expressing his spiritual abilities and delivering mediumship work on stage is commendable, despite his initial fears and doubts.
• Rick's decision to leave his job as a prison officer and pursue a different path was triggered by a series of events, including health issues and encounters with individuals facing life-altering situations.
• Rick's ability to combine therapeutic techniques with mediumship allows him to provide healing and guidance to his clients, helping them make positive changes in their lives.
• Rick's authenticity and vulnerability in his work as a medium have earned him compliments and recognition, validating his unique approach and the impact he has on others.

BEST MOMENTS

• "I can't do this anymore." - Rick Paul, discussing his decision to leave his job as a prison officer and embark on a new journey of mental health and wellbeing.
• "Don't sweat the small stuff." - Wise advice given to Rick by a fellow hospital patient, reminding him to focus on the bigger picture and not get caught up in trivial matters.
• "You've got a future doing this." - A spiritualist at a local church, recognizing Rick's potential as a therapeutic medium and predicting his future success in the field.
• "You made me laugh, you made me cry, you turned me upside down." - A client's response to Rick's reading, highlighting the emotional impact and transformative experience they had during their session.
• "I have no desire to be a hypnotherapist." - Rick's initial reluctance to pursue hypnotherapy as a career, emphasizing his true passion for spiritual guidance and counseling.

HOST BIO

Debbie is a seasoned therapist whose journey from being a primary school teacher to an adept therapist has been fueled by her fascination with the intricacies of human nature. Equipped with advanced certifications in diverse modalities like hypnotherapy, neuro-linguistic programming, mindfulness, meditation, past life regression and many more she has honed her expertise to bring about transformative change.

As a full-time therapist and trainer, Debbie's driving passion is guiding others, as well as herself, towards their best selves. Embracing the concept of holistic beings, she firmly believes in addressing the mental, emotional, physical, social, energetic, and spiritual facets of well-being and healing.

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Today Debbie engages in an enlightening conversation with Amy Williams, a seasoned clinical reflexologist specializing in lymph drainage and menstrual/reproductive health. Reflecting on their initial encounter and a spiritually significant event, they delve into the profound realm of reflexology. Amy expertly distinguishes between traditional and clinical reflexology, shedding light on how the latter hones in on specific bodily and life-related concerns.

Sharing her personal journey, Debbie recounts her experience with reflexology, unveiling its role in her battle with endometriosis and her journey to natural conception. Together, they underscore the holistic essence of reflexology – a harmonious blend of mind, body, and spirit. 

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Reflexology is a holistic therapy that can address specific health issues and complement modern medicine.
• Reflexology can have a profound impact on conditions like endometriosis, reducing inflammation and pain.
• Healing is a journey and may involve emotional releases and shifts in various aspects of life.
• Reflexology can tap into metaphysical anatomy and address deeper emotional and spiritual aspects of health.
• Understanding and addressing the energetic and emotional aspects of our being can have a physiological impact on our health, including menstrual and reproductive health.

BEST MOMENTS

• "I think the thing is with reflexology is a whole body approach, it is holistic, we're not just even talking about the body, we're talking about the mind and the spirit and everything else that goes with that."
• "Reflexology is always filling in the gaps and the spaces that are still left behind by modern medicine."
• "Healing is a journey and it isn't always linear. Sometimes you have big leaps of progress, sometimes you plateau or even feel like you're slightly moving back for a while as a different layer comes forward to be shifted."
• "We are a holistic system and we need lots of different approaches at lots of different levels sometimes, and it's finding the right methods for each individual."
• "As much as yes, endometriosis is a whole body condition and it can affect all sorts of different organs, primarily we relate it to the womb space and we hold all of those sorts of feelings about ourselves in that sacred chakra space or our womb energy."

HOST BIO

Debbie is a seasoned therapist whose journey from being a primary school teacher to an adept therapist has been fueled by her fascination with the intricacies of human nature. Equipped with advanced certifications in diverse modalities like hypnotherapy, neuro-linguistic programming, mindfulness, meditation, past life regression and many more she has honed her expertise to bring about transformative change.

As a full-time therapist and trainer, Debbie's driving passion is guiding others, as well as herself, towards their best selves. Embracing the concept of holistic beings, she firmly believes in addressing the mental, emotional, physical, social, energetic, and spiritual facets of well-being and healing.

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In this episode of Tranquil Awakening, host Debbie interviews Ashley Clay, author of "The War I Won." Ashley shares his journey from depression and suicidal thoughts to finding a new lease on life through writing his book. They discuss the importance of recognizing life's worth and inspiring others.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Writing can be a powerful tool for healing and finding a new lease on life, as demonstrated by Ashley's journey from depression to publishing his book.
• It's important to be genuine and authentic in sharing your story and experiences, as this can inspire and help others who may be going through similar struggles.
• Finding your purpose and identity can be a transformative experience, leading to personal growth and a desire to help others.
• It's essential to be present and listen to others without judgment or trying to fix their problems, as sometimes all someone needs is someone to be there for them.
• Practicing gratitude, grounding oneself, and cultivating self-love are key steps in overcoming difficulties and moving forward in life.

BEST MOMENTS

• "I just want to know or I want them to know that I can throughout everything that I've been through there's so much knowledge I can pass on to people."
• "No matter how hopeless you feel things are, there is always hope. No matter how lost you are, you can always be found and things will get better."
• "Once you've kind of succumbed to who you are, what you're about, and where you're going, you've got to know that you're only going to be as good as the five people around you."
• "You've got to learn to love yourself first, you've got to take time to ground yourself, you've got to realize how blessed you are to kind of have everything you have right now."
• "Each little step adds up to massive transformation."

HOST BIO

Debbie is a seasoned therapist whose journey from being a primary school teacher to an adept therapist has been fueled by her fascination with the intricacies of human nature. Equipped with advanced certifications in diverse modalities like hypnotherapy, neuro-linguistic programming, mindfulness, meditation, past life regression and many more she has honed her expertise to bring about transformative change.

As a full-time therapist and trainer, Debbie's driving passion is guiding others, as well as herself, towards their best selves. Embracing the concept of holistic beings, she firmly believes in addressing the mental, emotional, physical, social, energetic, and spiritual facets of well-being and healing.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.