In this powerful conversation, Andrea and Darran explore the quiet forces that shape how we think, feel and behave every single day. Our belief systems often begin in childhood and can follow us for decades, becoming stories we accept as truth without ever questioning where they came from.

Together, they look at how these old stories form, why they feel so convincing, and how they can limit our confidence, identity and potential. Andrea explains why the brain clings to familiar patterns, how early messages from parents, teachers and past experiences become part of our inner voice, and what it really takes to change beliefs that feel deeply rooted.

This episode offers practical steps, relatable examples and gentle guidance to help listeners challenge long standing patterns and begin rewriting the narrative of who they believe themselves to be.

Thoughtful, honest and grounded in lived experience, this is a conversation for anyone who has ever wondered,

“Why do I think this about myself, and do I still need to?”

Listen, reflect and begin your own journey of change with The Phoenix Within.

In this episode of The Phoenix Within, host Andrea Sandiford and co host Darran Wilson unpack the experience of disconnection , that sense of being present but not really there. They explore what disconnection looks like in everyday life, why it shows up, and how to begin recognising the patterns behind it.

Through an open and down to earth conversation, Andrea explains how burnout, identity loss, and old unconscious beliefs all play a part , and why noticing the drift is the first step back to yourself.

Hosted by NLP coach Andrea Sandiford and co-host Darran Wilson, The Phoenix Within is a monthly podcast that explores the inner patterns, beliefs, and emotional habits that shape our lives — often without us realising it.

Through warm, honest conversation, each episode sheds light on what keeps us feeling stuck, disconnected, or overwhelmed… and offers simple, compassionate ways to reconnect with our power, purpose, and potential.

This isn’t about fixing you , it’s about understanding yourself more deeply, and creating space to grow into the life you truly want.

From uncovering unconscious beliefs to navigating self-sabotage, people-pleasing and identity loss , join us as we explore what it really means to heal, awaken, and live.

Hosted by Andrea Sandiford | Co-hosted by Darran Wilson

What happens when you look in the mirror and don’t recognise the man staring back?

The Phoenix Within is a monthly podcast for men who feel lost, stuck, or unsure of their place in life. Whether it’s after a career shift, the kids growing up, a relationship ending — or just that quiet feeling that something’s missing — this series is here to help you reconnect with who you are and where you’re going.

Hosted by coach and mentor Andrea Sandiford, with prompting and perspective from co-host Darran Wilson, each episode explores the pressures men often carry alone — identity, purpose, confidence, and change — with honesty, empathy, and space to reflect.

This isn’t therapy. It’s not self-help fluff.

It’s space.

To reset. To rebuild.

And to rise again — from the inside out