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Elizabeth began her career as an actress before realising her dream of owning her very own cafe.  She enjoyed selling coffee and cake to my lovely customers who soon became regulars and friends sharing in life ups and down.  Many people came in for answers to life’s problems and the cafe soon became known as the therapy cafe, a place where people could come to talk about how they were feeling - it was a safe place to feel emotions and to have a hug when needed.

She was going through her own issues regarding relationships, family and grief - mainly feelings of guilt and an ensuing insomnia that caused her to finally sell her lovely cafe.  

It was during this time that she came across Hypnotherapy and RTT Therapy and realised how powerful it is.  So building her love for helping people, she is now dedicated to transforming people’s lives, not through coffee and chats (although that helps) but through these powerful transforming sessions.  And she says that she can still offer tea and a hug afterwards. :)

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I would like to welcome my next guest to zen footsteps Nina Flintham. Nina is a trauma-informed wellbeing practitioner based in Crowborough, East Sussex, specialising in nervous system regulation and breath-led healing.

A certified TRE® Provider, Conscious Connected Breathwork Practitioner, and Oxygen Advantage® Instructor, she supports people through stress, burnout, trauma, chronic pain, and performan goals with evidence-based, body-centred tools.

Drawing on professional training and her own lived experience of grief, trauma, and IVF, Nina offers compassionate, practical sessions online and in person — helping clients and organisations build safety, resilience, and ease.

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What if almost everyone you know – including the people who eat salmon every week and take fish oil every day – is still severely omega-3 deficient?
In this powerful episode, I sit down with two representatives from Zinzino, the Scandinavian health-tech company that has quietly collected the largest independent database of omega-3 status in the world.
Using their simple, at-home dry blood spot test (scientifically validated and published in peer-reviewed journals), Zinzino has now tested more than 1 million people across 40+ countries – completely anonymously. The results are undeniable and shocking:
• Over 95% of people have an Omega-6/Omega-3 ratio worse than 10:1
• Average ratios in most Western populations range from 15:1 to 25:1 (some countries over 40:1)
• Even regular fish-eaters and daily fish-oil users frequently test in the “high-risk” zone
In this conversation we go behind the data and explore:
• How Zinzino’s certified lab and dried blood spot technology deliver the same accuracy as university research labs
• Why the Omega-6/Omega-3 ratio and Omega-3 Index measured in cell membranes matter far more than blood plasma levels
• Real before-and-after results: thousands of people moving from 20:1+ ratios to below 3:1 in just 120 days
• The direct connection between poor omega balance and silent inflammation, cardiovascular risk, brain health, and metabolic issues
• Why most conventional fish oil supplements don’t significantly improve your numbers – and what actually does
This isn’t marketing hype. This is the largest real-world evidence base ever assembled showing that we are in the middle of a global omega-3 crisis – and that one simple finger-prick test can tell you exactly where you stand.
If you care about long-term health, you need to hear this episode.

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Gabrielle Washington, is a spiritual teacher, intuitive guide, and conscious creator. Her work is all about helping people reconnect with who they truly are and live from a place of awareness, alignment, and purpose. She is passionate about helping others break free from old patterns, master their mindset, and embody the highest version of themselves. Her journey has been one of healing, awakening, and remembering, and she shares this openly to remind others that transformation is possible for anyone. She believes we’re all here to grow, evolve, and make an impact not just through what we do, but through who we become.

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My next guest is Raymond E Foster and he is someone who knows a thing or two about building strong leaders — and strong character. He’s a retired law enforcement executive, a university professor, and a U.S. Coast Guard veteran. He’s also spent years in Masonic leadership, helping others turn ancient tools and symbols into practical lessons for life today. He’s been recognized with awards like the Grand Master’s Mason of the Year and the Hiram Award, and he’s the author of The Temple Within. He’s here to share stories, wisdom, and a fresh take on how we can all grow, lead, and live with more purpose.

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I’ve always used my passion for lighting and wellness technology to optimise human experience and performance.
My background in tech began with the built environment, simplifying complex technology to make it accessible, personalised, fun, seamless part of everyday life.
After a successful exit and move to a new country, I began searching for a way to keep learning and evolving, building on over 20 years of experience.
Through new partners and collaborations, we discovered a powerful biohack to unlock extraordinary human strength, and it sparked a new chapter in my life focused on human optimisation and longevity.
Today, I’m the co-owner of the only OsteoStrong Centre in the UK. A high-tech wellness space where we help people build exceptional musculoskeletal strength through self-applied strategic stress.
I’m driven by results. Fast, measurable, lasting. Biohacking is where health meets technology, and that’s where I thrive.
If you’re curious, or interested in innovative health solutions, bone health education, or collaboration around strength and longevity, I’d love to connect.

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Naomi’s story begins as a St John responder, where she first discovered the power of being there for people in their most vulnerable moments. From there, she answered the call to become a paramedic, working on the frontlines and witnessing both the challenges and rewards of saving lives.

But Naomi didn’t stop there. With a passion for sharing knowledge and shaping the next generation of healthcare professionals, she moved into university lecturing, guiding students through the realities of medicine, resilience, and patient care.

Today, Naomi has transformed her wealth of experience into something deeply personal and impactful: becoming a health coach. Now, she empowers people to take control of their own wellbeing, combining her frontline expertise with a holistic, preventative approach to health and lifestyle.

This conversation is packed with inspiration, wisdom, and real-world lessons—whether you’re interested in emergency medicine, teaching, or finding new ways to live a healthier, more fulfilling life.

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Today’s guest is Paula Pearce — a mum, foster carer, and proud Fibro Warrior. After years of pain and frustration with the healthcare system, Paula took her healing into her own hands. So now, she’s here today on Zen Footstep’s to share how she turned her life around and found hope, strength, and purpose in the face of fibromyalgia.

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Professor Jag Dhanda is an Oral and Maxillofacial/Head and Neck Consultant Surgeon with a subspecialty interest in head and neck oncology and reconstruction and a Professor of Surgery and Professor of Extended Reality in Medicine and Surgery. His NHS practice is limited to free tissue transfer for complex head and neck reconstruction. He has been the successful recipient of three Royal College of Surgeons of England research fellowships (college, board and specialty) and a CRUK fellowship for his PhD in oncogenomics. Professor Dhanda is the founder and clinical lead for Virtual Reality in Medicine and Surgery (VRiMS.net), a trainee resource using live streaming and restreaming of cadaveric surgical techniques in virtual reality. He is conducting studies to scientifically evaluate and validate extended reality in medical education. VRiMS has released a VR app for basic life support and fire safety training for mandatory training. His research group is also developing a skin cancer augmented reality app to guide surgeons in diagnosis and surgical techniques for managing facial skin cancer. Professor Dhanda regular travels to low to middle income countries to develop teaching resources using extended reality. His group raises funds to develop innovations for global surgery and donate surgical instruments to rural surgeons as well as providing training for all of the surgical specialties using extended reality.

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Today’s guest is Louise Burgess, a trauma-informed therapist and holistic healer whose work is rooted in deep compassion, embodied wisdom, and lived experience. Louise blends traditional psychotherapy with somatic healing, energy work, and intuitive guidance to help people reconnect with their truth and reclaim their stories. Having walked her own path through trauma, she now holds space for others with fierce tenderness and grounded presence. This conversation is an invitation into the real work of healing—raw, powerful, and deeply human. 

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