Thriving not Surviving

Keywords
thriving, self-discovery, embodiment, sexuality, women's empowerment, self-trust, personal growth, healing, intimacy, relationships, somatic healing, pleasure, emotional wellbeing, awakening, midlife transformation, feminine wisdom, consent, self-love, authenticity, resilience
Summary
In this deeply honest and thought-provoking conversation, Helen speaks with Lorna Gale, Story Unweaver, Sex & Spirit Alchemist and Somatic Sexologist.
Lorna shares her remarkable journey from a 30-year marriage in which she felt emotionally and sexually disconnected, to a profound midlife awakening that transformed her relationship with herself, her body and her sense of purpose.
Together they explore the importance of asking the powerful question, "Who am I?", and discuss how many of us lose ourselves through conditioning, people-pleasing and living according to other people's expectations.
Lorna speaks candidly about shame, sexuality, self-trust and the healing that became possible when she learned to reconnect with her body and listen to its wisdom. She introduces her concepts of "Movies, Mirrors and Merry-Go-Rounds" as ways of understanding our life experiences and the stories we tell ourselves.
The conversation moves far beyond sexuality into the realms of self-worth, embodiment, emotional healing and learning to honour our own truth. Helen and Lorna also discuss the importance of self-touch, personal practice, consent and reconnecting with the simple pleasure of being fully present in our own bodies.
This is a powerful episode about courage, authenticity and discovering that thriving begins when we stop abandoning ourselves and start listening to the wisdom within.
Takeaways
• Asking "Who am I?" can be the beginning of profound personal transformation.
• We often lose connection with ourselves when we prioritise other people's needs above our own.
• The body holds immense wisdom when we learn to slow down and listen.
• Shame thrives in silence but loses its power when brought into the light.
• Self-trust is built by learning to honour our feelings, instincts and inner knowing.
• We do not need to make something wrong or bad in order to choose a different path.
• Difficult experiences can become catalysts for growth, healing and awakening.
• Embodiment practices help us reconnect with ourselves and deepen our capacity for joy and pleasure.
• True thriving comes from living in alignment with our authentic selves.
• Sometimes the bravest thing we can do is choose ourselves.
Resources Mentioned
People & Teachers
Betty Dodson
Brené Brown
Marianne Williamson
Gina Croson
Books & Resources
My Stroke of Insight – Jill Bolte Taylor
Connect with Lorna
Reclaiming Eden - Private FB Group for Women https://www.facebook.com/groups/iamreclaimingeden
Trusted Bodywork - Client Testimonials and a “Menu” of offerings https://www.trustedbodywork.com/profiles/lorna-gale
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/lorna.gale.108
Orgasmic Wellness - https://orgasmicwellness.com/members/lornalornagale-com/profile/
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorna-gale-b-ed-sse-csb-b52bb75/
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
Family constellations, generational trauma, ancestral healing, shame, guilt, forgiveness, healing, relationships, emotional wellbeing, trauma recovery, personal growth, self-worth, survivors, thriving, family systems, spirituality, empowerment, healing modalities, emotional healing, thriving
Summary
In this powerful and deeply thought-provoking episode, Helen welcomes Liz Sleeper to the podcast for a heartfelt conversation about survival, healing and the transformational power of Family Constellation work.
Liz shares her journey through difficult relationships, overwhelm, parenting challenges and emotional exhaustion, explaining how discovering constellations completely changed the way she viewed herself, her family and the people around her. Together, Helen and Liz explore how inherited trauma, shame and emotional burdens can travel through generations — often without us even realising.
The conversation dives into themes of forgiveness, people pleasing, the patriarchy, belonging, emotional responsibility and how unresolved family dynamics can shape our lives, finances, relationships and sense of self-worth. Helen also shares deeply personal reflections about her own healing journey and how constellation work helped her understand her parents with greater compassion while reclaiming her own innocence and sovereignty.
Liz beautifully explains how constellations help people “give back” emotional burdens that were never theirs to carry and how this work can move people from victimhood to survival and ultimately into thriving.
This episode is raw, honest, emotional and full of wisdom, offering listeners a fascinating insight into a healing modality that is difficult to explain but incredibly powerful to experience.
Takeaways
Family Constellation work can reveal hidden generational patterns and inherited emotional burdens
Shame is one of the most contracting emotions and often keeps people stuck in survival mode
Healing is not about condoning harmful behaviour but understanding where it came from
Many emotional reactions and beliefs may originate from unresolved ancestral trauma
Forgiveness can become easier when we understand the deeper roots behind people’s behaviour
We can learn to return responsibility and guilt back to where it belongs instead of carrying it ourselves
Representation within constellations can be profoundly healing, even when it is not your own issue being explored
Moving from victim to survivor to thriver is often a gradual but empowering process
People who trigger us can reveal wounds that still need healing
Self-awareness and healing work help us develop healthier boundaries, self-respect and compassion for ourselves and others
Healing ourselves positively impacts future generations as well as those who came before us
Thriving is not about perfection — it is about having tools, support and hope during difficult times
Resources
Bert Hellinger "Love's Hidden Symmetry"
John Payne: The healing of individuals, families & nations"
Ben Cole Ep 46 - Healing through Story & Film
Connect with Liz
WhatsApp: +44 7786 518736
Website: www.sussexconstellations.xo.uk
Events Booking Page: Buy tickets – Liz Sleeper Constellations
FB: (20+) Facebook Liz Sleeper Constellations
IG: Lizsleeperconstellations
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/liz-sleeper-bb0a7b4/
Connect with Helen
Website: InspiredHealing.co.uk
IG: helens_inspired_healing
FB: Inspired Healing
LinkedIn: Helen on LinkedIn
WhatsApp: +447971798462
For full transcription, contact: helen@inspiredhealing.co.uk
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
Thriving, near death experience, NDE, spiritual awakening, trauma healing, family constellations, Bert Hellinger, life between lives, Michael Newton, soul purpose, soul contracts, signs from spirit, grief, reconciliation, transgenerational trauma, somatic healing, past life regression, consciousness, spirituality, healing journey, survival mode, thriving, forgiveness, ancestral healing, intuition, mediumship, soulmates, karmic healing, resilience, post traumatic growth
Summary
In this deeply moving episode, Helen is joined by Sophia Kramer, whose life has been shaped by five near-death experiences, childhood trauma, grief and profound spiritual awakening.
Sophia shares her first near-death experience at the age of five after contracting typhoid fever, describing leaving her body, encountering angelic beings and connecting with guides who would remain part of her life journey. Returning to everyday life left her feeling different from those around her and searching for deeper meaning and understanding.
Together, Helen and Sophia explore the challenges of growing up with emotional neglect, addiction within the family, violence, abuse and loss, alongside the healing work that helped Sophia transform her life. They discuss therapy, somatic healing, family constellations, hypnotherapy and life between lives regression, and how each contributed to her journey from surviving to thriving.
The conversation also explores ancestral patterns, soul purpose, signs from loved ones after death, intuition, forgiveness, reconciliation and the possibility that even our most painful experiences may hold deeper meaning.
This is a powerful, vulnerable and inspiring conversation about healing, consciousness, resilience, love and learning to trust life, even through its darkest moments.
Takeaways
• Near-death experiences can transform our understanding of life, death and consciousness.
• Healing often involves emotional, physical, ancestral and spiritual layers.
• Family constellations can reveal hidden generational patterns and entanglements.
• Healing ourselves can positively influence future generations.
• Signs from loved ones can appear in many unexpected ways.
• Spiritual experiences do not require external validation.
• Soul purpose often emerges through life's greatest challenges.
• Thriving is about having tools, support, hope and connection.
• Authentic relationships support healing and personal growth.
• Life's difficulties can become catalysts for growth and transformation.
Resources & Links Mentioned
People & Modalities
· Bert Hellinger — Founder of Family Constellations work
· Michael Newton — Creator of Life Between Lives regression methodology
· Brian Weiss — Past life regression pioneer
· Peter Levine — Somatic trauma healing
· Ilana Rubenfeld — Body-centred psychotherapy
· Gabor Maté, Richard Schwartz, Thomas Hübl, Raymond Moody, Bruce Greyson, Pim van Lommel
Books Mentioned
· The Forever Angels by P. M. H. Atwater
· Child of Eternity
Previous Podcast Episodes Mentioned
· Episode 55 — Paul’s Story (struck by lightning)
· Episode 63 — Janna’s Story
· Episode 67 — George’s Story
Connect with Sophia
Website : www.sophiakramer.com
Personal email: sophiakny@aol.com
IG: sophilie13
FB: Sophia Kramer
Connect with Helen
Website: InspiredHealing.co.uk
IG: helens_inspired_healing
FB: Inspired Healing
LinkedIn: Helen on LinkedIn
WhatsApp: +447971798462
For full transcription, contact: helen@inspiredhealing.co.uk
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
Thriving, trauma healing, Complex -PTSD, neurodiversity, dyslexia, inner child, IFS, emotional healing, boundaries, personal growth, resilience, energy work, circus arts, embodiment, mindset, transformation, community, empowerment
Summary
Lindsey’s journey is a powerful example of turning deep childhood trauma, neurodiversity, and limiting beliefs into a life of purpose and impact.
After years of emotional instability, difficult relationships, and working in high-pressure environments, everything shifted when she discovered circus arts—reconnecting her with her body and opening the door to healing.
Through tools like hypnotherapy, Landmark, therapy, IFS, and energy work, Lindsey began to understand her patterns, set boundaries, and reclaim her power.
The biggest turning point came when she made the heartbreaking decision to walk away from the circus school she built—only to find that letting go created space for something even greater.
Today, she runs an inclusive circus collective and CIC, helping others transform their own limiting beliefs and step into thriving.
Takeaways
• Your past may shape you, but it doesn’t have to define your future
• Trauma lives in the body—not just the mind—and needs to be processed physically as well as emotionally
• Awareness is the first step to breaking unhealthy patterns and cycles
• Boundaries are essential for protecting your energy and wellbeing
• Letting go of something misaligned can create space for something far greater
• Healing is not linear—it’s layered, spiralled, and ongoing
• Community and connection are key to moving from surviving to thriving
• There is no “one way” to heal—explore tools that resonate with you
• You are allowed to rewrite the story you were given
• Thriving doesn’t mean perfect—it means having the tools, awareness, and support to navigate life
Resources
• PDSA The People's Dispensary for Sick Animals - The Vets Charity for pets in need - Find your local PDSA
• Landmark (Forum, Advanced) Landmark Worldwide
• The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron- Morning Pages practice
• Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy Dick Schwatz -Book “No Bad Parts”
• Clairvoyant On-Line training with InVision https://www.invisionpsychic.com/aboutinvision
• Human Garage (fascia & somatic release work) https://www.humangarage.net/
• Hypnotherapy (smoking cessation & inner child work)
Connect with Lindsey
Rebel Circus Collective: https://www.therebelcircus.co.uk/ 07551 268388 Unit 7B, The High Cross Centre, London N15 4QN
IG: rebel.circus.collective
FB: https://www.facebook.com/Therebelcircusschool/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsey-higgins-468190300/
Connect with Helen
Website: InspiredHealing.co.uk
IG: helens_inspired_healing
FB: Inspired Healing
LinkedIn: Helen on LinkedIn
WhatsApp: +447971798462
For full transcription, contact: helen@inspiredhealing.co.uk
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.

Content note: This episode includes some sensitive themes around childhood trauma and sexual abuse. Nothing is described graphically, but please listen with care and compassion for yourself.
A little note: this episode had a few unexpected “gremlins” during recording, with some tech dropouts along the way. So this one has been edited a bit more than usual and definitely put my (slightly questionable!) editing skills to the test. I hope you won’t notice too much and apologies if there are a few funny transitions.
Keywords
Trauma healing, inner child, relationships as mirrors, spirituality, astrology, personal growth, addiction recovery, emotional healing, nervous system, empowerment, feminine energy, thriving
Summary
In this deeply raw and powerful episode, Kristy shares her extraordinary journey from childhood trauma and abuse to profound healing and self-discovery. Growing up in a challenging environment and experiencing early violation of trust, Kristy carried deep wounds into adulthood which played out in relationships, addiction and survival patterns. Through spiritual awakening, inner work and holistic healing, she began to unravel those layers. From building her own crystal business to navigating domestic abuse, single motherhood and ultimately stepping into her purpose, her story is one of resilience and transformation. She speaks openly about relationships as mirrors, the importance of accountability and how true healing goes beyond the mind into the body and energetic system. Her journey into astrology adds a powerful lens on purpose and alignment. Now travelling the world and stepping into a new chapter, Kristy embodies what it means to move from surviving into thriving as a way of being.
Takeaways
Healing must include the body, emotions and energy, not just the mind
Relationships act as mirrors reflecting our inner world
Addictions often stem from disconnection from self
You cannot truly help others if you are abandoning yourself
Healing is an ongoing journey, not a destination
Self-love, compassion and surrender are essential for true transformation
Resources
The Celestine Prophecy – James Redfield
A New Earth – Eckhart Tolle
The Power of Now – Eckhart Tolle
Women Who Run With the Wolves – Clarissa Pinkola Estés
Read “Breathe” by Becky Hemsley
Rebecca Campbell – oracle cards
Connect with Kristy
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kristy.hodges.98
Clarity Queen Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theclarityqueen/
Instagram: @theclarityqueenuk
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kristy-j-hodges-953179106
Connect with Helen
Website: InspiredHealing.co.uk
IG: helens_inspired_healing
FB: Inspired Healing
LinkedIn: Helen on LinkedIn
WhatsApp: +447971798462
For full transcription, contact: helen@inspiredhealing.co.uk
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.