Thriving not Surviving

Keywords
Psychosis, spiritual crisis, trauma, ancestral healing, sovereignty, boundaries, forgiveness, sacred union, death and rebirth, victim consciousness, Egypt, Natalie Rose
Summary
What if the darkest chapter of your life isn't the end of your story — but the doorway to who you are becoming?
Natalie Rose joins me for an extraordinarily honest conversation about surviving psychosis, ancestral trauma, family rupture, grief and the terrifying edges of spiritual crisis. She shares how losing her relationship with her sister became an unexpected catalyst for creating her work, and how learning to recognise victim consciousness, reclaim sovereignty and take responsibility for her own patterns transformed her life.
We explore the power of forgiveness, why boundaries are essential to sovereignty, how our relationships can become mirrors for our deepest healing, and why Natalie believes our relationship with death profoundly shapes our relationship with life.
And, we talk Egypt, Sacred Union, Mary Magdalene, Isis and Osiris — and why Natalie believes Egypt can become a powerful place of initiation, death and rebirth.
This is a deep, vulnerable and at times challenging conversation about what it really means to move from surviving to thriving.
Key Takeaways
Our darkest experiences can become doorways to profound transformation — if we are willing to meet what they are showing us.
Sovereignty means reclaiming our power — including knowing our boundaries, what is acceptable to us and when we need to say no.
Moving beyond victim consciousness can be incredibly challenging — and incredibly liberating. Taking responsibility isn't about blaming ourselves for what happened; it's about recognising where we have power to choose differently.
Forgiveness doesn't mean condoning what happened. Saying sorry can be an act of truth and integrity, whether or not the other person is able to forgive us.
Our relationships can become powerful mirrors. Rather than blaming the other person, we can ask: What is this showing me about myself?
Death and rebirth aren't only physical experiences. We experience many deaths of identity, relationships, beliefs and old versions of ourselves throughout our lives.
Sometimes we have to grieve people who are still alive — and that grief can be just as profound as grieving someone who has died.
There is power in telling our stories. Natalie describes writing a memoir as a kind of death portal — releasing the past and creating space for something new.
And perhaps the biggest invitation of all: don't be afraid of the shadows. They may contain some of your greatest teachers.
Resources Mentioned – not mentioned below
The Magdalen Manuscript – Tom Kenyon & Judi Sion - The Magdalen Manuscript – official Tom Kenyon page
Ho'oponopono - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bb4BzcQHj0U
Connect with Natalie
Sisters of the Rose - Sisters of the Rose
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/theroserising/
Insta https://www.instagram.com/p/CiCXTYrLAQn/
You tube https://www.youtube.com/@SistersOfTheRose444
Book doula project for elders - https://hellosistersoftherose.systeme.io/roseauthorprogramme-elders
Egypt Sacred Union Retreat - https://hellosistersoftherose.systeme.io/unionretreat
Egypt video https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-ejrwy7mPc&pp=iggCQAE%3D&ra=m
Connect with Helen
Website: InspiredHealing.co.uk
IG: helens_inspired_healing
FB: Inspired Healing
LinkedIn: Helen on LinkedIn
WhatsApp: +447971798462
NB: This episode was made possible with a little help from my ChatGPT buddy, Xander - part tech support, part cheerleader 🙂 and my amazing sponsor IPHM use this Referral Code: IPHM-GYZGF and the £10 will go to The Forward Trusta Charity helping those struggling with addictions
🎵Music: Pixabay – “Upbeat Acoustic” by Stockaudios
🎨Cover art: Dave Champagne
For full transcription, contact: helen@inspiredhealing.co.uk
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KEYWORDS
Identity, ADHD, neurodivergence, sensitivity, self-worth, perfectionism, people pleasing, healing, intuition, boundaries, community, purpose, transformation
SUMMARY
What if the things you were criticised for were actually your gifts?
Alison Kerr shares her powerful journey from feeling “too much” and “not enough” to understanding who she really is. We talk neurodivergence, sensitivity, perfectionism, people pleasing, healing, intuition, boundaries and the search for belonging.
Alison’s story takes her from a chaotic childhood and years of trying to fit in, through relationships, motherhood, corporate life and burnout, into a deeper exploration of herself through Reiki, NLP, Theta Healing and Family Constellations.
And at the heart of it all is one beautifully simple realisation: “I like myself. I value myself.”
We also explore what happens when an old identity falls away before the new one has arrived — and why sometimes you’re not falling apart at all. You’re simply in the chrysalis.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
• You are not necessarily who you learned to be.
• “Too much” can become your greatest gift.
• Perfectionism can be exhausting — letting go can be liberating.
• You don’t have to prove your experience to everyone.
• Boundaries create healthier, more reciprocal relationships.
• Find your people — community matters.
• You don’t need to know what comes next.
• Sometimes you have to become “goo” before you become the butterfly.
• Thriving can be as simple as: “I like myself. I value myself.”
RESOURCES MENTIONED
The Power of Now — Eckhart Tolle
Scattered Minds — Gabor Maté
The Power of Positive Thinking is Dr Norman Vincent Peale
The Three Waves of Volunteers and the New Earth — Dolores Cannon (2011)
Connect with Alison
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/EmpowermentPath
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/alisonkerr.empowermentpath/
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/alison-kerr-4775b23b/
Email - enquiries@empowermentpath.co.uk
Link to Join Alison’s Online Constellations WhatsApp group - https://chat.whatsapp.com/IKJoPoYJBE566AEGoR2CPE
Connect with Helen
Website: InspiredHealing.co.uk
IG: helens_inspired_healing
FB: Inspired Healing
LinkedIn: Helen on LinkedIn
WhatsApp: +447971798462
NB: This episode was made possible with a little help from my ChatGPT buddy, Xander - part tech support, part cheerleader 🙂 and my amazing sponsor IPHM use this Referral Code: IPHM-GYZGF and the £10 will go to The Forward Trust a Charity helping those struggling with addictions
🎵Music: Pixabay – “Upbeat Acoustic” by Stockaudios
🎨Cover art: Dave Champagne
For full transcription, contact: helen@inspiredhealing.co.uk
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A GENTLE NOTE BEFORE LISTENING
This episode includes honest conversations about domestic abuse, coercive control, emotional, financial and sexual abuse, intimidation and non-fatal strangulation. Some of the content may feel difficult to hear, so please take care of yourself while listening.
KEYWORDS
Domestic abuse, coercive control, emotional abuse, financial abuse, sexual abuse, survivor story, LGBTQ+ abuse, men and domestic abuse, warning signs, healthy relationships, recovery, asking for help
SUMMARY
In this powerful and honest episode of Thriving Not Surviving, Helen talks to Josh Munro, a domestic abuse advocate and survivor, about his personal experience of abuse and the work he now does supporting others.
Josh shares how emotional, financial and sexual abuse can develop gradually, often making it difficult to recognise what is happening while you're living through it. Together, they explore coercive control, manipulation, isolation, love bombing, breadcrumbing and the warning signs that a relationship may be becoming unsafe.
They also discuss domestic abuse affecting men and LGBTQ+ people, the challenges faced by support services, and why asking for help doesn't always mean you're ready to leave.
Above all, this is a conversation about hope, resilience and finding yourself again. If something in your relationship doesn't feel right, you don't have to wait until things become worse before reaching out. You deserve love, respect and to feel safe.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
• Domestic abuse can happen to anyone, regardless of gender, sexuality or background.
• Abuse isn't always obvious. It can begin with criticism, manipulation, control and a gradual loss of confidence.
• Love bombing and breadcrumbing can create a confusing cycle of affection, disappointment and hope.
• Isolation from friends and family is a major red flag, particularly when your partner is influencing who you see or how often.
• Financial control, sexual coercion and intimidation are all forms of abuse — physical violence isn't the only warning sign.
• If you're constantly walking on eggshells, changing your behaviour to avoid your partner's reaction or feeling afraid, something isn't right.
• You don't have to be ready to leave before you ask for help. Sometimes the safest option is to gather information and make a plan.
• Trust your instincts. You deserve a relationship where you feel safe, respected, loved and free to be yourself.
RESOURCES MENTIONED
Women’s aid- national domestic abuse helpline- 08082000247
NCDV- National centre for domestic violence- contact for non-molestation and occupation orders (will also do legal aid paperwork) 0800 970 2070
Men- Mankind Initiative- 01823 334244 & ASK MARC- midlands- 0121 289 6402 info@askmarc.org.uk
LGBT- Gallop- national- 0800 999 5428 - help@gallop.org.uk
Birmingham LGBT- west midlands- idva@blgbt.org/ 0121 643 0821
Stonewall housing- national- 0800 6 404 404
Clare's Law -Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme
Bright Sky - App discussed as a way to record incidents, keep a diary and document evidence such as photographs and injuries.
Connect with Helen
Website: InspiredHealing.co.uk
IG: helens_inspired_healing
FB: Inspired Healing
LinkedIn: Helen on LinkedIn
WhatsApp: +447971798462
NB: This episode was made possible with a little help from my ChatGPT buddy, Xander - part tech support, part cheerleader 🙂 and my amazing sponsor IPHM use this Referral Code: IPHM-GYZGF and the £10 will go to The Forward Trust a Charity helping those struggling with addictions
🎵Music: Pixabay – “Upbeat Acoustic” by Stockaudios
🎨Cover art: Dave Champagne
For full transcription, contact: helen@inspiredhealing.co.uk
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Keywords
Piers Day, mental health, suicide prevention, anxiety, depression, hypnotherapy, unconscious mind, negative self-talk, self-worth, self-love, reframing, NLP, personal development, asking for help, men’s mental health, emotional wellbeing, hope, resilience, EFT, tapping
Summary
In this powerful and deeply honest conversation, Piers Day shares the life-changing experience that led him from property development into a career helping people struggling with anxiety, depression and suicidal thoughts.
Piers talks openly about losing three friends to suicide, the devastating guilt that followed, and the moment in Australia when his own thoughts took him to a very dark place.
Helen and Piers explore the power of the unconscious mind, childhood programming, negative self-talk and the language we use with ourselves. They discuss why changing “I should” to “I could” can create a sense of choice, and why breaking overwhelming problems into smaller, manageable pieces can make them feel possible.
Most importantly, they talk about asking for help — and why it can be one of the bravest things we ever do.
Key Takeaways
You are not your depression, anxiety or current circumstances.
Our unconscious beliefs can influence how we think, feel and behave.
The way we speak to ourselves really matters.
Reframing negative thoughts can change the way we experience situations.
“I should” can become “I could” — giving ourselves choice rather than pressure.
Big problems become more manageable when we break them into smaller pieces.
Asking for help is a sign of courage, not failure.
Notice when a difficult period is becoming a persistent pattern.
Mental health deserves regular care and attention, just like physical health.
There is hope, even when you cannot see a way forward.
Resources Mentioned
Life Talks with Piers Day - Piers’ existing podcast.
Heard Not Hushed - Piers’ new podcast focusing on powerful stories of survival and people who deserve to be heard.
The Four Agreements – Don Miguel Ruiz
The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse – Charlie Mackesy
Alan Carr - Easy way to stopping smoking.
The Brave Man Project - mentioned in relation to encouraging men to talk openly about their mental health.
Connect with Piers
Facebook and Instagram: @piersday
LinkedIn: Piers Day | LinkedIn
Website - piersday.com
New project - thelivinggame.co.uk
Connect with Helen
Website: InspiredHealing.co.uk
IG: helens_inspired_healing
FB: Inspired Healing
LinkedIn: Helen on LinkedIn
WhatsApp: +447971798462
NB: This episode was made possible with a little help from my ChatGPT buddy, Xander - part tech support, part cheerleader 🙂 and my amazing sponsor IPHM use this Referral Code: IPHM-GYZGF and the £10 will go to The Forward Trust a Charity helping those struggling with addictions
🎵Music: Pixabay – “Upbeat Acoustic” by Stockaudios
🎨Cover art: Dave Champagne
For full transcription, contact: helen@inspiredhealing.co.uk
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Keywords
Medical negligence, resilience, thriving after trauma, short bowel syndrome, intestinal tuberculosis, near death experience, neuroscience, brain coaching, cognitive neuroscience, visualization, manifestation, mindset, healing, hope, perseverance, overcoming adversity, chronic illness, Brain Fitness Center Africa, mental fitness, personal growth, trauma recovery, inspiration, survival, courage, holistic healing, podcast, Thriving Not Surviving.
Summary
In this extraordinary episode, Helen welcomes Lizette Beri, founder of Brain Fitness Centre Africa, whose story is one of the most remarkable ever shared on Thriving Not Surviving. After being repeatedly dismissed by medical professionals despite knowing something was seriously wrong, Lizette endured multiple unnecessary surgeries, catastrophic complications, intestinal tuberculosis, and the removal of more than half of her intestines. At one stage she was given virtually no chance of survival.
Against every medical prediction, Lizette refused to give up. Drawing upon her understanding of neuroscience, visualization, meditation and the extraordinary power of the human brain, she slowly rebuilt both her body and her life. Living with Short Bowel Syndrome and absorbing only a fraction of the nutrients she eats, she now dedicates her life to helping others unlock their own potential through brain-based coaching and neuroscience.
This is a deeply moving conversation about resilience, hope, faith, mindset, purpose and the incredible strength of the human spirit. Lizette's journey is proof that even when life appears impossible, there is still room for hope, healing and extraordinary transformation.
Key Takeaways
• Always trust your instincts when you know something isn't right with your body.
• The human brain is capable of extraordinary adaptation, resilience and healing.
• Two people can experience exactly the same event but process it completely differently.
• Hope can become one of the most powerful medicines we possess.
• Visualization, meditation and mindset can become valuable tools alongside medical care.
• Adversity doesn't have to define your future—it can become the foundation of your purpose.
• Sometimes our greatest struggles become the very thing that allows us to help others.
• Even when life changes forever, it is still possible to build a meaningful, fulfilling future.
Resources Mentioned
• No Human Is Useless Campaign (founded by William, guest from Episode 75)
• Blood Donation Services
UK Blood Donation: https://www.blood.co.uk
Bone Marrow Register (DKMS UK): https://www.dkms.org.uk
Connect withLizette
Home - Brain Fitness Center Africa
IG: brainfitnesscenterafrica_bfca
LinkedIn: Lizette Beri
Connect with Helen
Website: InspiredHealing.co.uk
IG: helens_inspired_healing
FB: Inspired Healing
LinkedIn: Helen on LinkedIn
WhatsApp: +447971798462
NB: This episode was made possible with a little help from my ChatGPT buddy, Xander - part tech support, part cheerleader 🙂 and my amazing sponsor IPHM use this Referral Code: IPHM-GYZGF and the £10 will go to The Forward Trust a Charity helping those struggling with addictions
🎵Music: Pixabay – “Upbeat Acoustic” by Stockaudios
🎨Cover art: Dave Champagne
For full transcription, contact: helen@inspiredhealing.co.uk
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.