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Send us a message with any of your thoughts, questions and feedback I’m Fine hosted by Jean Campbell meets acclaimed Choreographer and Director Holly Blakey, whose raw, poetic work explores vulnerability, empowerment, and transformation through movement. This episode explores how the body holds memory, how dance can become a language for healing, and why failure, discomfort, and joy can all coexist within the act of expression.Holly Blakey is a British Choreographer and Director known for her boundary-pushing work across dance, art, music, and fashion. Her choreography has appeared in collaborations with Florence and the Machine, Rosalia, Yves Tumor, as well as with brands including Gucci, Dior, and Burberry. Winner of the UK MVA Award for Best Choreography in a Video, Holly’s distinct artistic language blends vulnerability with power, intimacy with spectacle. On stage and screen, her work probes what it means to live embodied, to face pain and failure, and totransform them into beauty.In this Conversation:Holly shares her personal journey that led to the creation of her work ‘A Wound with Teeth’How confronting trauma empowered the possibility of rewriting the story.How dance communicates as a language beyond words, with shape, nuance and paradox.On Redefining Pain: from ‘monsters we live with’ to signals of truth and possibility.Failure and Fear is a gift: how mistakes and setbacks can guide authentic creativity.Movement as liberation: from daily gestures to cathartic rehearsal rooms.Using dance as protest, presence, and a tool for recovery both personal and collective.About I’m Fine:"'I'm Fine is more than a Podcast, it’s a service. A space for the millions of people navigating pain in silence, often without the resources or language we all deserve. The world isn’t set up to support people in pain and we want to help change that.” Jean Campbell. I’m Fine with Jean Campbell is hosted and created by Model, Writer and Mental Health Advocate Jean Campbell, who has navigated chronic pain since the age of twelve. Through listening and learning to experts and experiences I’m Fine aims to help reshape the stigma around pain - emotional, physical, and mental - and to give a voice to the many who hide behind the words: ‘I’m Fine’. The series features conversations about mental health, identity, resilience, and how we cope when life doesn’t go to plan.Technical Production by Copperbeach @copperbeachukCreative Production by Patrick Armstrong @sidekick.prodPre-Production Sophie TallSeries Producer Camilla MortonFounder and Executive Producer Jean Campbell

Send us a message with any of your thoughts, questions and feedback I’m Fine hosted by Jean Campbell meets world-renowned Dr. Deepak Chopra Consciousness Expert, Bestselling Author and Pioneer in integrative medicine and personal transformation. In this conversation Dr. Deepak Chopra and Jean Campbell explore one of life’s most universal experiences: Pain.Dr. Deepak Chopra MD, FACP, FRCP “One of the top 100 most influential people” TIME Magazine @deepakchopra is the Indian American author, physician and global leader in integrative medicine and personal transformation. A pioneer of the mind-body-spirit movement, he has written more than 90 books translated into over 40 languages, with many appearing on the New York Times bestseller list. Dr. Chopra’s work bridges ancient wisdom traditions and modern science, offering pathways into meditation, holistic health, and self-realization. He is the founder of The Chopra Foundation and Chopra Global, dedicated to wellbeing and humanitarian initiatives worldwide and is co-founder of DeepakChopra.ai, his AI twin and well-being advisor, as well as co-founder of Cyberhuman.ai and has just launched the official Deepak Chopra Membership for conscious living. Link: Deepak Chopra MembershipIn this Conversation:Pain within consciousnessThe physical versus the psychological and the internal dialogueIntrospective awareness - the separate self, the whole self and finding a deeper level of awarenessThe vagus nerve - understanding emotional and physical InformationThe future of mind body practices – the electro and meta surgical and mixed realityfear of death - the avoidance of pain to embracing of painThe spiritual practice of self-awareness – empathy, compassion and healing--About I’m Fine:"'I'm Fine is more than a Podcast, it’s a service. A space for the millions of people navigating pain in silence, often without the resources or language we all deserve. The world isn’t set up to support people in pain and we want to help change that.” Jean Campbell. I’m Fine with Jean Campbell is hosted and created by Model, Writer and Mental Health Advocate Jean Campbell, who has navigated chronic pain since the age of twelve. Through listening and learning to experts and experiences I’m Fine aims to help reshape the stigma around pain - emotional, physical, and mental - and to give a voice to the many who hide behind the words: ‘I’m Fine’. The series features conversations about mental health, identity, resilience, and how we cope when life doesn’t go to plan.With Very Special Thanks to Deepak Chopra @deepakchopraWith Gratitude to Meena Khera Advisor to Dr. Deepak Chopra @meenakhera444Shot on Location at The Londoner HotelTechnical Production by Copperbeach @copperbeachukCreative Production by Patrick Armstrong @patrickearmstrong @sidekick.prodPre-Production Sophie TallSeries Producer Camilla MortonFounder and Executive Producer Jean CampbellI’m Fine Series Two is kindly supported by Natasha SilverBell and SilverBell Global

Send us a message with any of your thoughts, questions and feedback This is the third episode in a collaborative series between I’m Fine podcast and the Medical Research Foundation.In today’s conversation, Jean Campbell - who discusses her own experience of living with chronic pelvic pain - is joined by Professor Katy Vincent, an NHS consultant gynaecologist and leading researcher at the University of Oxford – to unpack the staggering scale and impact of pelvic pain in women and girls.From untreated period pain in adolescence to endometriosis, painful sex, and fertility, they explore why women’s pain is still so often ignored, misdiagnosed, or minimised — and what needs to change in both healthcare and research.The Medical Research Foundation is at the forefront of tackling often-overlooked health challenges, from chronic pain to areas of medical health that don’t receive the attention they deserve. Find out more about our mission: https://www.medicalresearchfoundation.org.uk/Resources and research:Understanding the long-term effects of period pain - https://www.medicalresearchfoundation.org.uk/news/understanding-the-long-term-effects-of-period-painPain in Women research at Oxford - https://www.wrh.ox.ac.uk/research/roadpainIMI-PainCare - https://www.imi-paincare.eu/UCL Reproductive Health Policy Research - https://www.ucl.ac.uk/health/health-policy-ucl/policy-research-unit-reproductive-healthhttps://www.endometriosis-uk.orghttps://www.pelvicpain.org.ukhttps://www.painful-bladder.orghttps://drchatterjee.com ---Sponsored by: Medical Research FoundationHost: Jean CampbellGuest: Professor Professor Katy Vincent Executive Producer: Jean CampbellProducer: Wicked Child Studio, Hailey Rovner MalachComposer: Eduoardo Vella  

Send us a message with any of your thoughts, questions and feedback This is the second episode in a collaborative series between I’m Fine podcast and the Medical Research Foundation.In today’s conversation, Jean Campbell speaks to Dr Joni Coleman, Senior Lecturer in Statistical Genetics at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience, King’s College London, about depression and how factors such as genetics, environment and trauma shape mental health. *Please note that Joni is not a clinician, so his comments shouldn’t be interpreted as clinical opinion.The Medical Research Foundation is at the forefront of tackling often-overlooked health challenges, from chronic pain to areas of medical health that don’t receive the attention they deserve. Your support can help fund groundbreaking medical research to transform lives: https://www.medicalresearchfoundation.org.ukResources: Primer on major depressive disorder: https://europepmc.org/article/med/37620370Lancet-WPA Commission: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35180424/--- Sponsored by: Medical Research FoundationHost: Jean CampbellGuest: Dr. Joni Coleman Executive Producer: Jean CampbellProducer: Wicked Child Studio, Hailey Rovner MalachComposer: Eduoardo Vella  

Send us a message with any of your thoughts, questions and feedback What happens when you stop seeing your body as a burden—and start experiencing it as a source of power, pleasure, and healing?I’m Fine in collaboration with The House of KoKo: Life in Motion PRESENTS:In this electric live recording at KOKO Camden, Jean sits down with somatic sexologist, speaker, and sexological bodyworker Aisha Paris Smith for a deeply moving and radically honest conversation about what it really means to come home to your body. Together, they explore the intersection of sensuality, trauma, chronic pain, and the often-forgotten truth that pleasure isn’t just a luxury—it’s a tool for repair.Topics We Cover[00:02:00] Welcome, Introductions & Why This Conversation Matters[00:07:00] Guided Grounding: How Does It Feel to Be in Your Body Today?[00:14:00] Why We Disconnect: Culture, Shame & the Stories We Hold[00:17:00] The Impact of Porn & Overstimulation on Sensual Connection[00:21:00] What Desensitizes Us—And What Helps Us Feel Again[00:24:00] Productivity Culture, Disembodiment & Reclaiming Rest[00:25:30] Body Image, Media Messages & the Pleasure Triangle[00:28:00] Is Pleasure a Luxury or a Necessity?[00:31:00] What Sensuality Actually Looks Like in Everyday Life[00:33:00] The Fear of Pleasure & Why We Resist Slowing Down[00:35:00] Internal ‘No’s: Shame, Safety, and the Cost of Disconnection[00:39:00] Emotions as Messengers & How to Let Them Move Through[00:42:00] Embodied Yes vs. Disembodied Decisions[00:43:00] Vulnerability & Why It’s the Root of Real Pleasure[00:45:00] Let’s Talk About Genitals: Normalizing What’s Always There[00:48:00] Practical Tools for Reconnecting With Your Body[00:51:00] Chronic Pain & Trusting a Body That’s Hurt You[00:56:00] Birth Control & Hormones: What Happens When Chemistry Conflicts with DesireThis episode is for you if...•⁠  ⁠You feel disconnected from your body or pleasure•⁠  ⁠You're curious about somatics, sensuality, or sex coaching•⁠  ⁠You live with pain and want to reconnect with your body gently•⁠  ⁠You want to bring more aliveness into your everyday life—on your termsAbout Aisha Paris SmithAisha is a certified somatic sex and life coach, speaker, and sexological bodyworker. She works with individuals and couples to unlock intimacy, rewire narratives of shame, and build trust in their own bodies. Her work has been featured in The Times, The Evening Standard, and FT How To Spend It.Let’s Connect:💌 Follow Jean on Instagram @jean.campbell💌 Follow Aisha on Instagram @aishaparissmith🎙️ Subscribe to I’m Fine and never miss an episode🌸 Explore more: aishaparissmith.comBrought to you by: LIFE IN MOTION in collaboration with The House of KOKO Host: Jean CampbellGuest: Aisha Paris Smith Executive Producer: Jean CampbellProducer: Julien Plante KOKO Productions Wicked Child Studio, Hailey Rovner MalachComposer: Eduoardo Vella  

Send us a message with any of your thoughts, questions and feedback This is the first in a collaborative series between I’m Fine podcast and the Medical Research Foundation. The Medical Research Foundation is at the forefront of tackling often-overlooked health challenges, from chronic pain to areas of medical health that don’t receive the attention they deserve. Your support can help fund groundbreaking medical research to transform lives.In today’s conversation, I was privileged to meet Dr Aja Murray, a researcher and lecturer in psychology at the University of Edinburgh. Funded by the Medical Research Foundation, her research focuses on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), especially during adolescence, as well as its co-occurrence with mental health conditions like anxiety and depression.ADHD resources, suggested by Dr Aja Murray:Resources Archive - ADHD Foundation : ADHD FoundationADHD - Attention-deficit / hyperactivity disorder - ACAMHADHD UK - Homepage - ADHD UKIf you’d like to get involved in ADHD-related research, contact Dr Aja Murray’s team at ppls.mhim.adhd@ed.ac.ukLearn more about the Medical Research Foundation and support their mission:https://www.medicalresearchfoundation.org.uk/--- Sponsored by: Medical Research FoundationHost: Jean CampbellGuest: Dr. Aja MurrayExecutive Producer: Jean CampbellProducer: Wicked Child Studio, Hailey Rovner MalachComposer: Eduoardo Vella  

Send us a message with any of your thoughts, questions and feedback Happy Valentine’s Day! Wherever you find yourself - whether you’re in love, healing from love, or deepening your relationship with yourself - I wanted to share something special with you… I recently hosted a panel discussion at The Twenty Two in London exploring the psychology behind love, sex, and pain - how they shape our relationships, impact our emotional well-being, and intertwine in ways we don’t always expect. I was joined by two incredible women Dr. Adrienne Loth and Natasha Silverbell: Dr. Adrienne Loth is a clinical sexologist, licensed marriage and family therapist, and executive coach, known for her action-oriented, cross-cultural approach to therapy, specializing in relationships, sexual health, trauma, and stress management.Natasha Silver Bell is the founder and CEO of Silver Bell Global, a premier recovery consulting firm helping individuals and families navigate addiction recovery with a holistic, deeply personalized approach.Key TakeawaysSex, intimacy, and pleasure are fluid and ever-changing—embrace the journey.Your desires and challenges shift throughout life—this isn’t failure, it’s growth. Dissatisfaction isn’t the end; it’s an invitation for self-discovery.Vulnerability and communication are the foundation of connection.Healing, intimacy, and growth all start with honest conversations—with yourself and others. Speaking your truth dissolves shame and fosters deeper relationships.Safety is the foundation for healing and intimacy.Rebuilding trust after trauma, betrayal, or shame begins with creating environments—both within yourself and in relationships—where you feel seen, supported, and empowered.Sexual empowerment is about agency, not performance.True empowerment comes from knowing your body, understanding your desires, and respecting your boundaries—not meeting external expectations.Healing starts with a compassionate relationship with yourself.Reclaiming pleasure and intimacy is about curiosity, joy, and self-acceptance—not just overcoming the past.Episode Breakdown00:00 – Why we need to talk about love, sex, and pain04:30 – The shame and stigma that stop people from opening up11:15 – Love vs. attachment: How to know if you’re in a healthy relationship18:40 – Natasha shares how she reclaimed her voice in relationships25:20 – Healing past trauma, chronic pain, and self-perception32:10 – Is there such a thing as a “normal” sex life? Navigating desire differences38:45 – Why people have sex to avoid conflict and how to break the cycle45:20 – The role of self-exploration and personal responsibility in sexual satisfaction51:00 – Cultivating sensuality beyond sex: The psychology of arousal56:15 – Rekindling intimacy in long-term relationships1:02:30 – Kinks, boundaries, and communicating desires1:16:00 – Adapting to physical limitations in sex1:22:30 – Final thoughts: The biggest lessons on love, sex, and self-worthSex & Love Intimate Conversation ResourcesMating in Captivity by Esther Perel The Art of Loving by Erich Fromm The State of Affairs by Esther Perel The Course of Love by Alain de Botton The High-Conflict Couple: A Dialectical Behavior Therapy Guide to Finding Peace, Intimacy & Validation Feeding the Hungry Heart by Gineen Rothe Facing the Intimacy Factor by Pia Melody --- Executive Producer: Jean CampbellProducer: Hailey Rovner MalachComposer: Eduoardo Vella  Specials thanks to Evangeline Donald. 

Send us a message with any of your thoughts, questions and feedback This episode of I'm Fine is proudly sponsored by the Medical Research Foundation. The Medical Research Foundation is at the forefront of tackling often-overlooked health challenges, from chronic pain to areas of medical health that don’t receive the attention they deserve. Your support can help fund groundbreaking medical research to transform lives.In today’s episode, we are thrilled to welcome Dr. Lauren Heathcote, a senior lecturer in Health Psychology at King’s College London. Funded by the Medical Research Foundation, Dr. Heathcote and her team are leading one of the first-ever behavioral interventions aimed at reducing the impact of chronic pain in childhood cancer survivors.Dr. Heathcote delves into the science of pain, explaining how it’s both a sensory and emotional experience shaped by our bodies and minds. She also shares insights on her cutting-edge work developing digital tools to reshape young survivors’ beliefs about their bodies, fostering resilience and empowering them to live fuller lives despite chronic pain.00:00 Welcome and Introduction00:19 Sponsor Message: Medical Research Foundation00:59 Meet Dr. Lauren Heathcote02:03 Understanding Pain in Cancer Survivors05:37 Biopsychosocial Model of Pain06:32 Cancer Treatment Success Stories08:30 Chronic Pain in Cancer Survivors10:12 Psychological Impact of Cancer11:41 Core Beliefs About the Body20:27 Digital Health Interventions28:39 Influence of Medical Language29:38 The Psychological Impact of Post-Cancer Monitoring30:48 Research on Doctor-Patient Communication31:36 Mindset and Cancer Recovery32:44 Exploring Body Resilience34:15 Positive Psychology and Flow State35:41 Balancing Positivity and Realism37:14 Mind-Body Connection in Pain Management47:03 Interoception and Pain Perception48:09 A Scientist's Journey51:51 Supporting Cancer Pain Research52:42 Final Thoughts and AdviceGet Involved: Join us in supporting the Medical Research Foundation to help fund research like Dr. Heathcote's. Visit https://www.medicalresearchfoundation.org.uk/ to learn more. --- Sponsored by: Medical Research FoundationHost: Jean CampbellGuest: Dr. Lauren Heathcote Executive Producer: Jean CampbellProducer: Wicked Child Studio, Hailey Rovner MalachComposer: Eduoardo Vella  

Send us a message with any of your thoughts, questions and feedback Jean sits down with Bob Roth, CEO of the David Lynch Foundation and renowned Transcendental Meditation (TM) teacher, whose students include Oprah, Jerry Seinfeld & Martin Scorsese. Bob shares his personal journey from a politically charged upbringing to discovering the power of TM and becoming an advocate for its transformative effects. The conversation dives deep into how TM can help individuals manage chronic stress, trauma, PTSD, and pain, making it a crucial tool for healing both the mind and body.Bob recounts his early skepticism towards meditation and how a trusted friend introduced him to TM, which led to a profound sense of inner calm and relaxation. He discusses how TM benefits groups ranging from veterans and first responders to students and fashion models, helping people from all walks of life handle the pressures of modern existence.Listeners will hear Bob's reflections on the unique impact of TM on both physical and emotional health, touching on concepts like post-traumatic growth, resilience, and the importance of cultivating a calm mind to navigate life's challenges. The episode also explores how TM offers a gateway to deep relaxation, reduces cortisol levels, and fosters inner equanimity, even in the face of stress and pain.Jean and Bob delve into the history and mission of the David Lynch Foundation, an organization that brings TM to underserved communities, including veterans, students, and survivors of domestic violence. Bob highlights the foundation’s work to integrate TM into healthcare systems and its vision for making this practice accessible to everyone.The David Lynch Foundation, founded in 2005, has a mission to provide TM to at-risk populations, including inner-city students, veterans suffering from PTSD, and women and children who have endured trauma. Their goal is to incorporate TM into global healthcare systems, making this powerful practice accessible to all.Transcendental Meditation (TM) is a simple, natural, and effortless technique practiced for 20 minutes twice a day. It allows the mind to settle into a state of deep relaxation, reducing stress and anxiety while promoting mental clarity and resilience. Unlike other forms of meditation that require concentration or mindfulness, TM focuses on transcending ordinary thinking to access a state of restful alertness.Key Takeaways:TM helps manage chronic stress, trauma, and pain by fostering a state of deep relaxation.The David Lynch Foundation is working to integrate TM into healthcare systems and make it accessible to all, especially underserved communities.TM promotes post-traumatic growth, resilience, and emotional healing, making it a powerful tool for managing both physical and emotional pain.00:00 Introduction and Appreciation00:45 Early Life and Political Aspirations01:56 Discovering Transcendental Meditation03:41 Impact of Transcendental Meditation04:25 Personal Experiences with Trauma07:54 Understanding PTSD and Complex PTSD10:46 Transcendental Meditation and Healing15:17 Meditation in Modern Healthcare19:12 The Science Behind Different Meditations25:38 Expanding the Window of Tolerance27:52 Meditate America Initiative29:13 The Pandemic of Chronic Stress30:29 Meditate America: A Lifeline Program32:00 The Mind-Body Connection35:26 The Role of Pain in Our Lives39:10 Personal Journey with Transcendental Meditation50:18 The David Lynch Foundation52:12 Timeless Wisdom for a Calm Mind--- Host: Jean CampbellGuest: Bob Roth Executive Producer: Jean Campbell Producer: Wicked Child Studio, Hailey Rovner

Dr. James Kustow, a consultant psychiatrist and ADHD specialist, discusses his book 'How to Thrive with Adult ADHD.' He uncovers the emotional and physical challenges of ADHD, emphasizing its complexities beyond mere attention issues. Dr. Kustow shares innovative, body-based approaches to managing ADHD and highlights the interplay between trauma and anxiety. He introduces his Ten Domains of Dysregulation model, advocating for education and self-care as crucial steps toward personal growth and acceptance.