In this week's Podcast, Wendy K Laidlaw speaks with Dr. Bimbi Fernando, who is a Consultant Transplant Surgeon, Associate Professor at University College London, and the author of his new book called The Forgotten Compass.

From the chaos of the Covid pandemic frontlines, Dr. Bimbi Fernando shares how kindness from others became a surprising compass during those extremely challenging times.

Together, Wendy & Dr Bimbi explore how the global pandemic became a catalyst for emotional reconnection, community appreciation, and a renewed commitment to highlight kindness acts in both medicine and everyday life.

Dr. Fernando reflects on the emotional toll of transplant surgery and the profound ripple effects of organ donation, and how a simple moment (standing with his family on the doorstep during the “Clap for Carers”) shifted his worldview forever.

You’ll hear about:

• The emotional awakening sparked by the pandemic

• Why kindness is more than a virtue - it’s a vital life skill

• Dr Bimbi's Sri Lankan roots and the legacy of generosity in his family

• How self-kindness and imperfection can lead to deeper healing

• His vision for a purposeful retirement and a more compassionate healthcare model

This is a powerful episode for anyone seeking hope, connection, or a reminder that kindness (to yourself first - and then others), is both healing and transformative.

You can learn more and read about Dr Bimbi's book "The Forgotten Compass".

Available from Amazon.co.uk https://amzn.to/3HnrVsB

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Welcome to the 'Super Sensitive Secret Strength' podcast - an intelligent, empowering and heartfelt space for the intuitively attuned, the emotionally aware, and those who’ve been told they “feel too much.”

In this powerful episode, Wendy K Laidlaw opens up about her journey from emotional suppression to self-trust, and how journaling, biofeedback, creativity, and connection became vital tools in healing major medical conditions like endometriosis, adenomyosis, and many more - naturally!

You will hear more about how:-

• Emotions as messengers, not enemies
• Journaling, meditation & creative practices rewrite the brain and body
• Building biofeedback and neurofeedback trust
• How to explore your sensitivity ways as strengths
• Why highly sensitive people often disassociate or self-reject — but how to reclaim their power
• Creating emotional safety, setting healthy boundaries, and rewriting your subconscious script

So, if you’ve ever been shamed for feeling too much or too deeply, or if you’ve tried to numb out to survive, or if your body has started whispering (or indeed shouting/screaming at you) then it's trying to get your attention. That something/someone is wrong or causing you harm...

...and this episode is the start of a gentle call 'back home' to yourself.

Wendy speaks candidly about how embracing your emotional depth and sensitivity is not a weakness - but a secret SUPERPOWER waiting to be explored, protected, nourished, and unleashed.

Whether you're just beginning your emotional healing journey or already guiding others, this is your invitation to reconnect with your innate wisdom within.

Learn more at https://www.WendyKLaidlaw.com

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Wendy K Laidlaw interviews Lesley Saki – British boxing champion, Olympic contender, and visionary Founder of Fight Forward, a trailblazing social impact enterprise dedicated to supporting and empowering women who are recovering from trauma and domestic abuse.

In this powerful and inspiring conversation, Leslie opens up about her remarkable journey—from achieving a gold medal in the boxing ring to navigating and ultimately overcoming personal experiences of domestic abuse. She shares how her love for boxing not only became a lifeline for her own healing but also evolved into a mission to help other women rediscover their strength, both physically and emotionally.

Lesley also introduces Pillow, her groundbreaking AI-integrated tech platform designed to offer accessible, personalised support for survivors. With heartfelt clarity, she explains how technology, education, and community can combine to break cycles of mistreatment and trauma - one day at a time.

Throughout the interview, Lesley underscores the importance of recognising the many forms abuse can take and encourages women to document their stories, educate themselves, and tap into the healing power of shared experience.

This is a must-listen episode for women who are passionate about resilience, innovation, and the rising wave of empowered women who are reclaiming their voices, bodies and lives.

Why boxing?

Boxing teaches women how to stand tall, move with confidence, and own their power. For many women who have faced abuse, trauma can leave a disconnect from their bodies. Boxing is a powerful tool for rebuilding that connection and taking back control.

Learn more at https://fightforward.org.uk/

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