Unwind with Poppy Jamie

In this special episode, recorded LIVE with the Arts Club Dover Street London, I am chatting to Julia Samuel, the best selling author of Grief Works, one of the leading voices on managing grief globally. We discuss the idea of change, from grief to new beginnings and how to navigate them better. Julia has just released her latest book This Too Shall Pass - Stories of Change, Crisis and Hopeful Beginnings and it is truly beautiful and couldn't be more timely. How can we learn to manage change? What makes it easier? How can we prepare ourselves for it? As I turned the pages this week, I was completely reassured and soothed by the writing as she addresses topics so many of us prefer to sweep under the table. Please find Julia Samuel here and to buy her brilliant book: https://juliasamuel.co.ukFollow Julia on instagram and twitter: @juliasamuelmbeThis episode is supported by a brand I LOVE, Aromatherapy Associates! Honestly, fully obsessed with them and suggest you check out their shower oils. They really do transform the shower experience into something that's mind, body and soul refreshing. I passionately believe high quality essential oils is highly effective in soothing the mind and body. To launch their latest shower oils, a line that gives you a full mind and body experience in the bathroom by maximising the therapeutic benefit of the oils, we are teaming up to celebrate  and encourage us all to take 5 minutes from our day to reset, refresh and look after our spirit. There is no better and easier way to do this, then jumping in the shower!To find out how you can turn your shower into a deeply soothing session, visit www.aromatherapyassociates.com. A little bit about the NOT PERFECT podcast. Thank you for reading this and thank you for being here. The intention for this podcast is to share conversations on the subjects that can nurture our life from the inside. Just like physical exercise takes work and commitment, I believe our emotional health requires the same attention. Life throws curve balls unexpectedly and these can feel much more manageable when we know more about our mind. I hope these episodes are helpful in sharing tools, tips and insights into our brilliant hardware that can feel faulty but always fixable. I would love to hear from you if you have any feedback or guest suggestions, please find me on instagram @poppyjamie and @happynotperfect.Want to feel a bit happier? Download my mindfulness app Happy Not Perfect. The app gives you a daily work-out for your mind that helps you to rest, process thoughts and trains positive thinking. Perfect as a morning mind-set routine or when you need to calm down in moments of anxiety or stress. On IOS and Android. www.happynotperfect.comThe music on my podcast is by Myndstream. Please find more information on their music made to relax, sleep, focus and move at www.myndstream.com and on any music streaming platform Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On todays show I am speaking to Kathleen booker aka the Jedi of calm. She is a spiritual coach, thought leader and Certified Conscious Connected Breath-work practioner. I first met Kathleen a couple of years ago and can testify her work is magical. I will never forget the moment she took me through my first breath work practice and placed her hands upon my back. In this episode we talk about the power of the breath and it's role in healing through womb work. We discuss healing from sexual trauma and Kathleen shares some deeply personal transformational stories.Kathleen is VERY generously offering listeners a 30 minute free breath session with her or just a life chat, if you'd like to speak to Kathleen (which I HUGELY recommend) please click here: https://kathleenbooker.lpages.co/poppys-podcast-july2020-gift-from-the-jedi-of-calm/More places to find Kathleen!IG @TheJediofCalmFB: KathleenBookerE: Kathleen@KathleenBooker.netwww.KathleenBooker.netThis episode is supported by a brand I LOVE, Aromatherapy Associates! Honestly, fully obsessed with them and suggest you check out their shower oils. They really do transform the shower experience into something that's mind, body and soul refreshing. I passionately believe high quality essential oils is highly effective in soothing the mind and body. To launch their latest shower oils, a line that gives you a full mind and body experience in the bathroom by maximising the therapeutic benefit of the oils, we are teaming up to celebrate  and encourage us all to take 5 minutes from our day to reset, refresh and look after our spirit. There is no better and easier way to do this, then jumping in the shower!To find out how you can turn your shower into a deeply soothing session, visit www.aromatherapyassociates.com. A little bit about the NOT PERFECT podcast. Thank you for reading this and thank you for being here. The intention for this podcast is to share conversations on the subjects that can nurture our life from the inside. Just like physical exercise takes work and commitment, I believe our emotional health requires the same attention. Life throws curve balls unexpectedly and these can feel much more manageable when we know more about our mind. I hope these episodes are helpful in sharing tools, tips and insights into our brilliant hardware that can feel faulty but always fixable. I would love to hear from you if you have any feedback or guest suggestions, please find me on instagram @poppyjamie and @happynotperfect.Want to feel a bit happier? Download my mindfulness app Happy Not Perfect. The app gives you a daily work-out for your mind that helps you to rest, process thoughts and trains positive thinking. Perfect as a morning mind-set routine or when you need to calm down in moments of anxiety or stress. On IOS and Android. www.happynotperfect.comThe music on my podcast is by Myndstream. Please find more information on their music made to relax, sleep, focus and move at www.myndstream.com and on any music streaming platform. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's show we dive into the world of astrology and I ask world renowned Kabbalistic astrologer Ruth Nahmias to teach us how we can use the wisdom behind the signs to navigate our relationships better, especially when it comes to communication.Ruth teaches all over the world and began her study of Kabbalah in 1989. Since that time, she has drawn on the wisdom handed down through this 2,000-year-old spiritual lineage to assist thousands of people in transforming their lives.As a certified Kabbalah Instructor and Kabbalistic Astrologer, Ruth supports her students in their quest to understand the unique gifts that will help them steer their destiny. She's also fluent in 5 languages!A wife and mother of two, Ruth has taught extensively on relationships, parenting, and the spiritual role of women. Her ongoing studies have led her to developing her expertise in the field of Kabbalistic Astrology.Please find Ruth on social media (where she posts about astrology and upcoming lectures): @ruthnahmias_ukI first met this weeks guest when I was 19 years old and I went to experience my first astrological reading and it changed my life. I don’t say this lightly, so ever since I’ve had a facination with astrology in using it as a tool for reflection and understanding. I know some of you won't be into the idea of astrology but I hope the exploration of personality types will leave you with some nuggets!A little bit about the NOT PERFECT podcast. Thank you for reading this and thank you for being here. The intention for this podcast is to share conversations on the subjects that can nurture our life from the inside. Just like physical exercise takes work and commitment, I believe our emotional health requires the same attention. Life throws curve balls unexpectedly and these can feel much more manageable when we know more about our mind. I hope these episodes are helpful in sharing tools, tips and insights into our brilliant hardware that can feel faulty but always fixable. I would love to hear from you if you have any feedback or guest suggestions, please find me on instagram @poppyjamie and @happynotperfect.Want to feel a bit happier? Download my mindfulness app Happy Not Perfect. The app gives you a daily work-out for your mind that helps you to rest, process thoughts and trains positive thinking. Perfect as a morning mind-set routine or when you need to calm down in moments of anxiety or stress. On IOS and Android. www.happynotperfect.comMusic by Myndstream. Please find more information on their music made to relax, sleep, focus and move at www.myndstream.com and on any music streaming platform. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today I am speaking to Nurse Courtney, a board certified advanced holistic nurse, public health nurse in the states and a nurse coach who specialises in the integration of science, spirit, sacred activism and plant medicine into public health. In today's episode we talk about what it means to be a medium and speak to the other side. Nurse Courtney has recently been overwhelmed with messages from past loved ones wanting to speak to family members with the recent Covid-19 pandemic. She tells us how we can open ourselves up to our own conversations and how she orchestrates healing conversations by channeling messages to help heal through her own soul clinic and soul air bnb. She even connects with my great granny who died nearly 20 years ago during the episode! I hope you enjoy and if you are looking to speak to someone who’s past, please reach out to Nurse Courtney and schedule here: https://cincsciences.teachable.com/p/conversations-with-soulPlease find Nurse Courtney on instagram @blacknurseleader.Thank you Nurse Courtney for sharing your wisdom with me and the Not Perfect community.A little bit about the NOT PERFECT podcast. Thank you for reading this and thank you for being here. The intention for this podcast is to share conversations on the subjects that can nurture our life from the inside. Just like physical exercise takes work and commitment, I believe our emotional health requires the same attention. Life throws curve balls unexpectedly and these can feel much more manageable when we know more about our mind. I hope these episodes are helpful in sharing tools, tips and insights into our brilliant hardware that can feel faulty but always fixable. I would love to hear from you if you have any feedback or guest suggestions, please find me on instagram @poppyjamie and @happynotperfect.Want to feel a bit happier? Download my mindfulness app Happy Not Perfect. The app gives you a daily work-out for your mind that helps you to rest, process thoughts and trains positive thinking. Perfect as a morning mind-set routine or when you need to calm down in moments of anxiety or stress. On IOS and Android. www.happynotperfect.comMusic by Myndstream. Please find more information on their music made to relax, sleep, focus and move at www.myndstream.com and on any music streaming platform. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's show, I interview Mindset & Performance Coach, Author and Thought Leader Polly Bateman. In today’s episode we are talking about how you can let go of the past, especially loosen the grip to all those "should of, would have, could have, if only..." thoughts. We are the sum of our past experiences but our future doesn’t need to be. I hope you enjoy todays chat, Polly has helped me along my journey and I hope she does the same for you. This interview was recorded before the protests and that is why they aren't mentioned, more interviews to come on that. I purposely had a break last week from uploading my show to honour the Black Lives Matter movement. I am committed to do all that I can do ensure we live in an anti-racist society. I am focusing my energies on looking at how I can make therapy more accessible to women of colour low socio-economic communities and pledge monthly to the LoveLand Foundation. Do check out and join me if possible: https://thelovelandfoundation.orgPlease find more information on Polly Bateman here: www.thepollybateman.comPlease find Polly on instagram: @thepollybatemanA little bit about the NOT PERFECT podcast. Thank you for reading this and thank you for being here. The intention for this podcast is to share conversations on the subjects that can nurture our life from the inside. Just like physical exercise takes work and commitment, I believe our emotional health requires the same attention. Life throws curve balls unexpectedly and these can feel much more manageable when we know more about our mind. I hope these episodes are helpful in sharing tools, tips and insights into our brilliant hardware that can feel faulty but always fixable. I would love to hear from you if you have any feedback or guest suggestions, please find me on instagram @poppyjamie and @happynotperfect.Want to feel a bit happier? Download my mindfulness app Happy Not Perfect. The app gives you a daily work-out for your mind that helps you to rest, process thoughts and trains positive thinking. Perfect as a morning mind-set routine or when you need to calm down in moments of anxiety or stress. On IOS and Android. www.happynotperfect.comMusic by Myndstream. Please find more information on their music made to relax, sleep, focus and move at www.myndstream.com and on any music streaming platform. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to this week's episode with Heather Lilleston, founder of Yoga for Bad People, Yoga trainer and teacher and host of wellness retreats globally. I first met Heather in Mexico and she has stayed a close friend and mentor since our first encounter. Heather observes the world and reflects on human behaviour and cultural forces in a way that extracts wisdom and teaching that leaves you thinking for hours after. I hope you enjoy this episode where we discuss what it means to find your own medicine for the soul, what yoga actually is and how we can redefine success to live a happier life.Please find Heather here: https://www.instagram.com/heatherlilleston/?hl=enPlease find Yoga for Bad People here:https://www.yogaforbadpeople.com/lettertosummerlovers2020A little bit about the NOT PERFECT podcast. Thank you for reading this and thank you for being here. The intention for this podcast is to share conversations on the subjects that can nurture our life from the inside. Just like physical exercise takes work and commitment, I believe our emotional health requires the same attention. Life throws curve balls unexpectedly and these can feel much more manageable when we know more about our mind. I hope these episodes are helpful in sharing tools, tips and insights into our brilliant hardware that can feel faulty but always fixable. I would love to hear from you if you have any feedback or guest suggestions, please find me on instagram @poppyjamie and @happynotperfect.Want to feel a bit happier? Download my mindfulness app Happy Not Perfect. The app gives you a daily work-out for your mind that helps you to rest, process thoughts and trains positive thinking. Perfect as a morning mind-set routine or when you need to calm down in moments of anxiety or stress. On IOS and Android. www.happynotperfect.comMusic by Myndstream. Please find more information on their music made to relax, sleep, focus and move at www.myndstream.com and on any music streaming platform. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's show I have Dr Christiane Northrup, an author, doctor and complete inspiration who has shaped my life since I first read her books when I was a teenager. Dr Northrup pioneered a movement for over 40 years educating millions around the world about uniting the mind, body, emotions and spirit. Today, we are talking about her New York Times best-selling book, Women’s Bodies, Women’s wisdom which was first released in 1994 and is now being re-released having been updated. IT IS A BIBLE TO YOUR HEALTH, LINK BELOW, COULD NOT RECOMMEND MORE!During the interview we talk about mindset, the problems around vaccination and current protocol in the medical field and finish talking about mental health.Find Dr Christiane's book here: https://www.drnorthrup.comFollow Dr Christiane Northrup here: https://twitter.com/drchrisnorthrupThe world is finally catching up to what Dr Northrup was telling the medical profession 20 years ago. Human beings need to be treated as a whole as our whole health interlinks. Our thoughts are as important as our heart as our gynaecology. On behalf of all women everywhere, thank you for disrupting the conversation in the way you have over the past decades. I hope you all enjoy our chat!A little bit about the NOT PERFECT podcast. Thank you for reading this and thank you for being here. The intention for this podcast is to share conversations on the subjects that can nurture our life from the inside. Just like physical exercise takes work and commitment, I believe our emotional health requires the same attention. Life throws curve balls unexpectedly and these can feel much more manageable when we know more about our mind. I hope these episodes are helpful in sharing tools, tips and insights into our brilliant hardware that can feel faulty but always fixable. I would love to hear from you if you have any feedback or guest suggestions, please find me on instagram @poppyjamie and @happynotperfect.Want to feel a bit happier? Download my mindfulness app Happy Not Perfect. The app gives you a daily work-out for your mind that helps you to rest, process thoughts and trains positive thinking. Perfect as a morning mind-set routine or when you need to calm down in moments of anxiety or stress. On IOS and Android. www.happynotperfect.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is the answer to understanding ourselves better in Human Design? Today's episode is with Human Design expert Jenna Zoe. She explains what this approach means, why it was created and how by using it you can unlock answers to questions you've been looking for. Stuck wondering what job to do? Why there's tension in your relationship? Why your digestion never seems to settle? I know this seems like a lot but the Human Design model is fascinating.Please find Jenna Zoe here: https://www.instagram.com/jennazoe/?hl=enA little bit about the NOT PERFECT podcast. Thank you for reading this and thank you for being here. The intention for this podcast is to share conversations on the subjects that can nurture our life from the inside. Just like physical exercise takes work and commitment, I believe our emotional health requires the same attention. Life throws curve balls unexpectedly and these can feel much more manageable when we know more about our mind. I hope these episodes are helpful in sharing tools, tips and insights into our brilliant hardware that can feel faulty but always fixable. I would love to hear from you if you have any feedback or guest suggestions, please find me on instagram @poppyjamie and @happynotperfect.Want to feel a bit happier? Download my mindfulness app Happy Not Perfect. The app gives you a daily work-out for your mind that helps you to rest, process thoughts and trains positive thinking. Perfect as a morning mind-set routine or when you need to calm down in moments of anxiety or stress. On IOS and Android. www.happynotperfect.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello and welcome to a special episode of the Not Perfect podcast with Kate Spies, Editor Chief of Well + Good, one of the leading health and wellness online magazines that guide millions globally to a healthier way of life. In this episode we discuss what it means to be a leader, Kate shares her work from home tips, how she stays well whilst managing a big team and notes on what content trends she is seeing since Covid 19.To mark the launch of mental health may, Happy Not Perfect has partnered with Well + Good to launch a mental wellness challenge. It’s free to get involved, every day you will be asked to complete a new activity curated to give you daily boosts. Small achievements are what create big steps. Please find details here: https://www.wellandgood.com/good-advice/mental-wellness-challenge/A little bit about the NOT PERFECT podcast. Thank you for reading this and thank you for being here. The intention for this podcast is to share conversations on the subjects that can nurture our life from the inside. Just like physical exercise takes work and commitment, I believe our emotional health requires the same attention. Life throws curve balls unexpectedly and these can feel much more manageable when we know more about our mind. I hope these episodes are helpful in sharing tools, tips and insights into our brilliant hardware that can feel faulty but always fixable. I would love to hear from you if you have any feedback or guest suggestions, please find me on instagram @poppyjamie and @happynotperfect.Want to feel a bit happier? Download my mindfulness app Happy Not Perfect. The app gives you a daily work-out for your mind that helps you to rest, process thoughts and trains positive thinking. Perfect as a morning mind-set routine or when you need to calm down in moments of anxiety or stress. On IOS and Android. www.happynotperfect.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today’s show I have a true idol of mine, the psychologist and New York Times Best Selling author Dr Rick Hanson. He has been a true leader in the entire positive neuroscience movement and I have spent years reading his books (Hardwiring Happiness, Resilient, Buddha’s brain, Just one thing and his latest Neurodharma). I couldn’t recommend his work more! We speak about whether science and spirituality can exist together, what positive neuro-plasticity is and how this discovery proves no one needs to feel stuck and that change is always possible. We talk about practices that can help us develop inner strengths, gain resilience and live happier. Rick shares wisdom, decades of research and simple tools to help us enjoy life more and focus on the things that make us smile. Please find more info on Rick here and links to buy his books: https://www.rickhanson.net/books/neurodharma/A little bit about the NOT PERFECT podcast. Thank you for reading this and thank you for being here. The intention for this podcast is to share conversations on the subjects that can nurture our life from the inside. Just like physical exercise takes work and commitment, I believe our emotional health requires the same attention. Life throws curve balls unexpectedly and these can feel much more manageable when we know more about our mind. I hope these episodes are helpful in sharing tools, tips and insights into our brilliant hardware that can feel faulty but always fixable. I would love to hear from you if you have any feedback or guest suggestions, please find me on instagram @poppyjamie and @happynotperfect.Want to feel a bit happier? Download my mindfulness app Happy Not Perfect. The app gives you a daily work-out for your mind that helps you to rest, process thoughts and trains positive thinking. Perfect as a morning mind-set routine or when you need to calm down in moments of anxiety or stress. On IOS and Android. www.happynotperfect.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.