In this episode, Carolanne Ashley sits down with Manetta Vegas, founder of Relax Kids, who has been quietly pioneering children’s emotional well-being for over 25 years—long before it was mainstream.

Manetta shares how working as a children’s clown in the 1990s first alerted her to a change in children’s behaviour: falling attention spans, restlessness, and difficulty focusing. What began as adding simple meditation stories into party shows eventually evolved into Relax Kids, a global programme that has now trained over 5,000–6,000 teachers and professionals and reached millions of children worldwide.

You’ll hear about:

• The 7-step Relax Kids method – movement, stretching, breathing, feeling, affirmations, story, and relaxation
• How this system accidentally mirrored the ancient chakra energy centres
• The growing impact of tech and constant notifications on children’s nervous systems
• Why safety, quiet, and comfort are the missing ingredients for many neurodivergent and anxious children
• How parents’ own nervous system regulation and healing profoundly shapes their children’s behaviour
• Simple, gentle first steps any parent can start this week – including slow, shared breathing and getting into nature
• Inspiring stories of children who transformed their focus, confidence, and ability to self-soothe

Manetta also reflects on her 2005 Dragon’s Den appearance, being told her idea “didn’t make sense,” and what it’s like to watch the world finally catch up with the importance of children’s emotional health.

If you’re a parent, educator, or simply worried about “the anxious generation,” this conversation is full of hope, tools, and encouragement.

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In this episode, Carolanne Ashley explores the roots of people-pleasing, tracing its origins to childhood lessons and societal expectations. She shares her personal journey from always putting others first to feeling drained and invisible, and how she discovered the importance of reclaiming her own worth and energy.

Listeners will learn:

• How childhood experiences and cultural messages can shape people-pleasing habits
• The hidden costs of always saying yes and putting others’ needs before your own
• Why your value isn’t defined by how much you do for others
• Practical steps to break free from people-pleasing, including building awareness, setting boundaries, and practicing self-compassion
• A simple daily exercise: Ask yourself three questions before agreeing to anything—Do I want to do this, or am I avoiding conflict? Will this drain or nourish me? Is this aligned with my priorities?

Carolanne also invites listeners to reach out for further tools and support to help break the cycle of people-pleasing. Tune in to start your journey toward honoring yourself and living a more joyful, authentic life.

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In this episode of The Mind Body Link Podcast, host Clancy Barton dives deep into the transformative power of radical acceptance.

Clancy explores how our resistance to reality—not reality itself—causes suffering, and how slowing down to observe our thoughts can help us break free from old patterns. Discover the difference between your emotional and logical mind, and learn why support from others can help you face even the most uncomfortable truths.

Key topics include:

• The mental movies we play and how they shape our experience
• The root of suffering according to Buddhist philosophy
• The power of hypnosis, deep rest, and brain wave states in self-awareness
• How childhood beliefs and trauma influence our present
• The importance of support and "borrowing calm" from others
• An invitation to stop editing reality and embrace what is

Clancy challenges listeners to notice where they are resisting reality and to practice radical acceptance, meeting each moment honestly and openly. Tune in for a journey of self-discovery, and get ready to explore this topic even further in the next episode with co-host Caroline Ashley.

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