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Have you ever found yourself chasing love, approval, opportunities, or success—only to feel disconnected from yourself?

In this episode, I explore one of the most powerful lessons I've learned this year: the importance of choosing yourself first. Through personal stories and practical reflections, I share how self-abandonment can show up in relationships, business, and everyday life, and why coming back to yourself changes everything.

We explore self-worth, emotional awareness, presence, and embodiment, offering simple practices to help you stop seeking validation from others and start building a deeper, more authentic relationship with yourself.

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What if the biggest challenges in your life are actually guiding you towards your true purpose?

In this episode, Jay shares his deeply personal journey through chronic illness, grief, loss, and healing, revealing how life's darkest moments can become powerful catalysts for transformation.

Together, we explore Joseph Campbell's Hero's Journey, emotional healing, embodiment, purpose, and the courage to face the parts of ourselves we'd rather avoid.

This conversation is a reminder that purpose isn't something you find outside yourself—it's something you uncover by embracing your experiences, listening to your inner wisdom, and choosing to grow through life's greatest challenges.

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Have you ever felt like you're constantly chasing the next breakthrough, yet still find yourself repeating the same patterns?

In this episode, I share a powerful shift from my own personal and spiritual journey—moving away from the need to fix myself and learning to truly listen instead. We explore the wisdom of our emotions, the practice of asking, "What's alive in me now?", and how coming back home to yourself can create greater peace, presence, and self-acceptance.

If you're on a path of personal growth, this episode offers a refreshing perspective on healing, authenticity, and living more fully.

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In this episode, I'm joined by Chris Kenworthy to explore how we can move beyond small talk and create more meaningful, authentic conversations.

We discuss what it means to follow your bliss, overcome perfectionism, trust your inner guidance, and build deeper connections with yourself and others. Chris also shares practical insights from authentic relating, including the three levels of conversation, the importance of curiosity and presence, and simple ways to communicate more honestly.

Whether you're looking to improve your relationships, communication skills, or personal growth, this episode offers practical tools you can apply to everyday life.

About Chris:

Chris helps thoughtful humans who are exhausted by trying to get life right all the time, usually alone. Through playful, relational workshops and embodiment coaching, he helps people loosen their grip and rediscover the parts of themselves that feel freer, more spontaneous and fully alive. He's a facilitator, improviser, Authentic Relating leader and recovering perfectionist - ready to feel fully human again: messy, brilliant, tender, and real.

Website

chriskenworthy.co.uk

http://perfectletters.substack.com

Podcast

Search 'Beyond the Basement' in Spotify or Apple Podcasts

https://chriskenworthy.substack.com/

Socials

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

https://www.instagram.com/chriskenworthy/

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What does it really take to run a successful retreat? In this episode, I share the seven biggest lessons I learned after hosting my first two transformational retreats. From embracing imperfection and adopting a beginner's mindset to overcoming self-doubt, adapting to change, and recognising the importance of rest, these lessons extend far beyond running events.

Whether you're building a business, writing a book, launching a podcast, changing careers, or pursuing personal growth, these practical insights can be applied to almost any area of life. If you're ready to grow with more confidence and resilience, this episode is for you.

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DJ Amaya Garcia is a London-based sound weaver, guiding dancers on journeys where the body, heart and soul move as one.

She plays mystical and fun sets at ecstatic dances, sober raves and conscious festivals across the UK and Mexico, creating spaces where music becomes ceremony and every note is an invitation to awaken.

Her sets are at times soft and meditative and at times ecstatic and wild — blending deep earthy rhythms with shimmering electronics, world-inspired melodies and tribal sounds. Each track is a pulse, guiding dancers through emotions, memories and moments of pure presence.

From downtempo and medicine music to flamenco-infused beats, house, trance, EDM and psytrance, Amaya’s sound is a dance with the unseen, a celebration of connection and an offering to the ever-present energy that moves us all.

In the UK Amaya has played at Buddhafield Festival, Ecstatic Dance Festival UK (2024 & 2025), Sober Rave UK, Rumble Festival, Elevate Festival, Ecstatic Dance London and Ecstatic Dance Brighton amongst others. In Mexico Amaya has played at Ecstatic Dance Playa and Somos Avalon Riviera Maya (both in 2025 & 2026).

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

SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/djamayagarcia

Email: djamayagarcia@gmail.com

Ecstatic Dance Festival UK in Dorset 22-26 July: https://ecstaticdancefestival.co.uk/lineup/

Ecstatic Dance Culture in London on 27 August: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ecstatic-dance-culture-womens-full-moon-dance-sound-healing-tickets-1991038809677

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In this 100th episode, I’m joined by speaker coach and TEDx speaker Dave to explore public speaking, confidence, fear and authentic communication.

We discuss why speaking in front of others can feel so vulnerable, how fear of rejection affects self-expression, and why confidence is built through action rather than waiting to feel ready. Dave shares insights on storytelling, connecting with an audience, embodying your message and overcoming nerves.

We also reflect on happiness, ADHD, visibility, self-compassion and the power of helping one person at a time. A practical and inspiring conversation for anyone wanting to find their voice.

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What happens when the life you built no longer feels aligned with who you truly are? In this episode, Spencer shares his journey from burnout, emotional disconnection and running a successful construction company to discovering deeper trust, authentic communication and personal transformation.

Together, we explore how childhood experiences shape our relationships, why so many people struggle with connection, and how stepping into the unknown can completely change your life.

We also dive into healing, inner child work, self-awareness, boundaries, trust and the importance of finding your authentic self. This conversation is honest, thought-provoking and full of powerful insights for personal growth.