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My name is Brian Holliday and I’m a self taught swimmer. Up until a few years ago I was struggling to even swim a length of front crawl...I seemed to be battling against the water every stroke. I couldn’t breathe properly. I felt like I was always sinking. Everyone and I mean everyone would overtake me. Every time I stopped for a breath, I felt ashamed. I was so embarrassed by my swimming. Worse still, I couldn’t figure out what was wrong. However, as a newly qualified AT Teacher, I realised that I could apply and adapt much of what I was teaching to transform my own swimming. I spent two years swimming twice a day, five days a week, observing, investigating and learning until I had solved all my swimming problems and achieved all my swimming goals and I became the swimmer I’d always dreamed of being. Quite by accident, I had devised a unique approach to improve my swimming simply by changing my thinking as I swam. I now call this approach the Intuitive Swimming Method. Contact Details Website Facebook X

Nina is an Angel Intuitive™, Reiki Master Teacher Practitioner, Flower Therapy Healer and Reflexologist VTCT Level 3, offering Reiki treatments, Angelic Energy Healing, Flower Therapy Healing and Reflexology treatments. Nina also offers Reiki I, II and III training courses as well as workshops on other Holistic Health topics on a regular basis. As Meditation Teacher accredited with the Guild of Holistic Therapists, Nina also offers Meditation sessions and Stress Management sessions in small groups or on a one-to-one basis. Her passion and ambition is to help and support her clients to improve their health and wellbeing by teaching them that vibrant health and wellbeing is achievable through the awareness that there is unity of our physical bodies, our minds, emotions and spirits. Contact Details for Nina: Email: nina@ninasell.co.uk Web: www.ninasell.co.uk Facebook: Nina Sell - Holistic Therapies Services

We are Jennie and Penny, two mothers and passionate coaches committed to fostering meaningful conversations on the topics that matter—technology, politics, relationships, business, and societal issues. Our mission is to create a platform where diverse generational voices can be heard and celebrated. Through positivity and connection, we aim to inspire dialogue, understanding, and growth. We are dedicated to reviving local communities and reaffirming the value of real-world human connections. Join us as we explore the ideas and issues that shape our lives today. Contact Details Website Facebook Instagram LinkedIn substack

Multi award-winning resilience and confidence expert Gemma Holgate is a coach, speaker, author, and founder of the company I am Connected. Over the last three years Gemma has delivered her resilience and confidence work within healthcare, education, and emergency services, as well as through private one-to-one sessions. Gemma’s first book was released in 2021 and alongside her work she is studying towards a Doctorate in Coaching and Mentoring. Gemma is also an academically published researcher whose love for wellbeing comes from her own journey with PTSD. Contact Details Website LinkedIn TikTok Instagram

Katharine is a qualified Clinical Psychologist, registered with the Health Care and Professions Council (HCPC) and a chartered member of the British Psychological Society. She trained at the University of Nottingham and practiced initially within the NHS, before moving into independent practice. She has completed further training in Trauma treatments - Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), Introduction to Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Treatment and Education of Autistic and Related Communication Handicapped Children (TEACCH) and assessment of Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD) using the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule - Second Edition (ADOS 2). Katharine has a specialist interest in Attachment and Developmental Trauma and regularly attends conferences, talks and training in how to apply this model to working with children, adolescents and adults who have experienced disrupted attachments. Contact Details Website Email: katharine@wearefullcircle.co

Psychic Animal Communicator and Energy Healer I’m Emma Tillyard, an Intuitive Animal Communicator. I connect you with your pets, living and in Spirit. I support you to understand your pet's health or behaviour issues, deepening your relationship. I connect you with your beloved pet in Spirit, bringing healing, comfort and joy. I post regularly on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. Follow me for animal tips, advice and stories! How did I come to be a Psychic Animal Communicator and Energy Healer? For as long as I can remember, I have always loved and been drawn to animals and nature. Psychic communication is not something I have always been able to do. I found it by accident when researching how to communicate with my dog, Oscar. I have trained and practiced Psychic Animal Communication with several teachers, have two Reiki lineages (sets of teachers) including a specific Animal Reiki qualification. That was just the start. My ‘real’ training and apprenticeship has been practical, through experience. I learn something new every time! Since learning Psychic Communication and Energy Healing, I have spoken to cats, dogs, horses, turkeys, bats, hamsters, tortoises, and rats - and have given energy healing to cats, dogs, horses, donkeys and goats, giving healing and making spiritual connections. It is an honour and a privilege to work with these wonderful animals and their humans. I get excited when hearing from the animals and when those messages ‘click’ with their human. Contact me to book communication or healing for your pet! Contact Details Tiktok Website Facebook Instagram YouTube

BA (hons) ACHP (reg) Advanced Reflexology Practitioner and Professional Yoga Teacher (BSY) Olcote Wellbeing Tel: 01508 470718 Facebook: @olcotewellbeing Twitter: @OlcoteWellbeing Olcote Wellbeing embraces the art of Reflexology and Relaxation, helping you cope with the everyday stresses and strains of modern life. I am a fully insured and registered BSY Advanced Reflexology Practitioner and a Registered Member of the Association of Holistic and Complimentary Practitioners. I practice from a fully equipped treatment room in Norfolk.

Kirsty is the founder of Hedgerow Healing and an Advanced APA Practitioner with a deep passion for holistic animal care. With many years of experience working with animals, Kirsty has dedicated her life to promoting the well-being of animals through a philosophy rooted in love, respect, and choice. At Hedgerow Healing, Kirsty creates personalised wellness plans for animals worldwide, drawing on her extensive training in complementary therapies. She believes that every animal deserves to be treated with compassion and understanding. Animals often face a variety of challenges throughout their lives, from early-life difficulties to accidents, behavioural problems, and health issues. They can also reflect the emotions of their human companions, leading to imbalances that disturb their energy flow and affect organ function. Kirsty works with a combination of techniques, including botanical self-selection, natural nutrition, and acupressure, to restore balance, release trauma, and enhance overall well-being. Her holistic approach nourishes animals from the inside out, promoting lasting health. To learn more or schedule a consultation, you can reach her at: Email: hedgerowhealingforanimals@gmail.com Website Instagram Facebook

Jill Nicholson is a BACP accredited counsellor, clinical supervisor, trainer and co-founder of Rapid Imprint Resolution Therapy which combines Transactional Analysis and EFT. She has a Bachelor of Education, an Advanced Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy and is an Accredited Coach. She started training as a counsellor in 1998 and spent the next 18 years in the charitable sector, initially, working with mums affected by postnatal depression and latterly, she ran services in Edinburgh for recovering substance users and their children. During her training Jill had counselling and that is the first time she connected with her inner child, her past trauma and then her own healing journey truly began. This life changing and heart soothing experience created the foundations of how she works with clients today. Helping the adult by healing the inner child has become Jill’s life purpose. She currently resides near Edinburgh with her husband Paul. She works with clients and students from all around the world via zoom. Contact Details Website LinkedIn Instagram TikTok Email: info@jillnicholsoncoaching.com Emma is a Trainer and Master Practitioner in Emotional Freedom Technique and has over 30 years of study and involvement in the field of Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Therapies. Emma founded The Evolved Energetics Academy which is an Approved Training College of the Complementary Medical Association, and co-founder of Rapid Imprint Resolution Therapy which combines Transactional Analysis and EFT. She has a Bachelor's degree in French and German, having had a lifelong passion for language, words, sound and frequency. She is also a Certified Intuitive Coach with Caroline Britton Intuitive Coaching Academy and a senior member of the ACCPH. She started training in Reflexology following an appointment aged 17 when she fell in love with traditional Chinese medicine and the natural ways of healing. In 2012 she discovered EFT and trained in it for the first time in 2015. This was the beginning of an incredible journey into self healing and working with others to help them feel better naturally too. By 2017, Emma trained as a Trainer in EFT and began training on Zoom, before most other EFT trainers began doing this. She lives near Scunthorpe with her partner Jason, 2 Chihuahuas and 3 Chickens. She works with clients and students from all around the world via zoom. Contact Details Website LinkedIn Instagram TikTok Email: hello@evolvedenergetics.co.uk

Hi, I'm Corine Maxwell, owner of ThrivingRobin® My journey into Life Coaching and Counselling skills has been shaped by both my personal and professional experiences. Now in my fifties, I have gained a better understanding of myself and others’ challenges through various roles, including working with children with additional needs and trauma. My background as a massage therapist and complementary therapist allows me to offer holistic support to clients and their families. As the mother of two young men, I am aware of the troubling statistics surrounding men's mental health and issues, and I am committed to making a difference. Contact Details Website Facebook Instagram LinkedIn

Felicia Jones is a Nutritionist and Stress Management Trainer and founder of Stress Less Living. She has worked in public and private health for over 15 years, as well as being a BANT Supervisor for Nutritional Therapists. She combines both nutrition and stress management principles in her wellbeing workshops. Her regular workshops are Writing for Wellbeing, Well Woman, and Let’s Talk Health. She also offers Meal Planning and a Nutrient Review on a 1-1 basis. Email: Feliciajonesnutrition@gmail.com Website: www.stresslessliving.co.uk Facebook: @stresslessliving Instagram: @feliciajonesnutrition

Caroline runs West London Babies and is a mummy, Postnatal Doula, Baby Yoga teacher, and Infant Massage Instructor; Web: www.westlondonbabies.com

B.A (Hons), Dip DH/DT, Dip (Holistic Nutrition), Dip (Advanced Nutrition) Rebecca is a fully qualified nutritionist with her own company called True Nutrition. She has an advanced diploma in Nutrition and a special interest in the relationship between existing medical conditions and nutritional interactions. Rebecca is also a qualified Dental Therapist providing restorations and oral health advice to her patients and also has a degree in Psychology from Liverpool University Rebecca first developed her interest in clinical nutrition when educating her dental patients on the effects of foods on the oral cavity (teeth and gums) which lead her to a diploma qualification in Holistic Nutrition followed by a diploma in Advanced Nutrition. Rebecca is passionate about providing evidenced-based education particularly to people with chronic medical conditions believing that it is not necessarily inevitable that conditions will worsen or that people have to resign themselves to taking more and more tablets to manage their symptoms. With the right education and commitment Rebecca believes that conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease and many more can be effectively managed and, in some people, improved with the correct nutrients gained from the diet. True Nutrition Website:true-nutrition.co.uk Email: true_nutrition@aol.co.uk

Are you tired of feeling unfulfilled in your current job but afraid to take the leap to pursue your passions? Meet Rebecca, a former Wall Street professional who left behind a six-figure salary to follow her passions and create a fulfilling life. She understands the fear of leaving a stable job, but she also knows the rewards of pursuing what truly makes you happy. Rebecca left busy NYC to travel for three years and start her own business as a Mindfulness Mentor & Meditation Coach. Now based in beautiful Croatia, she works remotely and offers Meditation Programs and One-on-One Mindset and Self-Awareness Mentoring sessions that empower clients to change their lives for the better. Her Career Clarity Mentoring and 30-day and 60-day Career Commitment programs are designed to help individuals permanently shift their mindset and achieve their career goals. Rebecca's expertise has even caught the attention of Dobro Jutro Hrvatska (Good Morning Croatia), who interviewed her on the life-changing power of meditation. If you're ready to trade in your mundane 9-to-5 for a career that truly speaks to your soul, connect with Rebecca through her website or social media channels. Don't let fear hold you back from living your best life - let Rebecca guide you towards a fulfilling and successful future. Links Website Schedule a call LinkedIn Facebook Instagram

My name is Emma Davies. For fifteen years I lead teams in the corporate world, travelling the globe latterly as a VP of Sales based in Los Angeles, and am also a trained Yoga and Meditation teacher. I have moved continents three times and have been fortunate to have travelled and to have lived in some beautiful places, finally settling in British Colombia, Canada. My greatest achievements in personal change include my two moves overseas but also the immense lifestyle change that I undertook to manage and heal an autoimmune disease that was triggered several years ago. The modern paradigm tries to push us all to be specialists, yet I have built success on having a wide range of skills and interests with the flexibility and resilience to turn my hand to what is required. The goal of being able to live in Canada with my wonderful husband, whilst also wishing to have the flexibility to spend extended periods of time in the UK with my fabulous, expansive network of family and friends is what led to my decision to leave the corporate world and set out on my own. I was in Wales enjoying the magic of Pembrokeshire when I was inspired to create my business and therefore it was fitting to name my business Hyblyg, meaning flexible or versatile in Welsh, after the nation that for many years has inspired me and for the quality that has most empowered me – flexibility. Success, achievement, or contentment, whatever you call it or seek, starts with the flexibility and resilience of your mindset to accept, create, or work through the changes that are needed to reach your goal. Through Hyblyg I am using my variety of skills and experiences of business, yoga, and self-development to help others set the path to achieve their goals and to take others on a positive journey with them. Through my blog I tell stories of inspiring, thought provoking and sometimes just comical experiences simply because I like writing and I love a good story. I have a dream to create an army of leaders who believe in human-centred leadership, leaders who build more leaders, all of whom together seek a brighter, more inclusive and sustainable future for humanity. Contact: Website: www.hyblyg.com Facebook: @hyblyg Instagram: @hyblyg

Samantha Black is a Wellness professional with over 25 years experience in industry before retraining as a yoga teacher in 2020. She is currently studying towards her MA in education with leadership & continues to teach yoga with a big focus on its philosophy. Email: hello@wellwithsamantha.com LinkedIn Instagram

Email: sinnead@soulguided.co.uk Tel: +65 91490339 Instagram: @moodynails.sg A podcast mini-series by Moody Nails x Some Scuffs: Magic Hands Moody Nails has also teamed up with local podcast Some Scuffs on a mini-series about what it takes to be a yogipreneur. The series documents Sinnead’s journey throughout the crowdfunding campaign of her book. It is an intimate look into the life of an entrepreneur in the wellness industry, and a reflection on the challenges and anxieties of staying authentic and true to your beliefs. Hosted by writer Davelle Lee, ​Some Scuffs​ tackles difficult issues to do with social anxiety and psychological wellness in Singapore.

I studied English Literature and Linguistics at University and found myself immersed in the corporate world of finance in London. After 5 years of working an extremely fast paced and stressful lifestyle, anxiety got the better of me and I realised that a drastic change was in order. I found out about ThetaHealing™ and my life changed dramatically within a year of starting sessions. I was faced with difficult choices that would ultimately lead me to the “utopia” I was looking for, simply put, to wake up feeling excited about my day rather than sheer dread. I embarked on a massive career change to become a ThetaHealing™ practitioner with my own business, with the sole purpose of helping as many people as possible to find their true joy and happiness in life again! My philosophy is that whilst life may throw us a few challenges, we all have the potential to be lucky enough to find our soul mate, dream career or to be anxiety free, we just have to take the plunge and address the things that need to change! My aim is to show people that therapy can be invigorating and life changing, rather than a daunting and negative experience. Qualifications: BA(Hons) English with Language and Linguistics Advanced DNA ThetaHealing™ Practitioner Basic DNA ThetaHealing™ Practitioner ThetaHealing™ Manifesting & Abundance Practitioner ThetaHealing™ Rainbow Children Practitioner Website: www.lizalexander.co.uk Facebook: @lizalexandertheta Twitter: @lalexandertheta

I’m Sharon Gordon, a certified RTT therapist, and I’m passionate about helping people like you achieve real, lasting transformation. If you’d like to learn more or book a session, feel free to reach out! Contact Details Website Instagram Email: xarongordon@gmail.com Phone/WhatsApp: +34 616 634 668

A seasoned PR and Marketing Manager with a solid consumer and commercial marketing background across various retail, franchising and trade sectors. In my role at the BSPF, I manage the PR and Marketing for the UK's wet leisure trade bodies, SPATA and BISHTA. This involves crafting and executing comprehensive PR strategies for consumer and commercial audiences and working closely with the Pool Industry Promotions committee. My expertise also spans retail franchising and photographic studio marketing, where I developed a keen ability to manage group affiliate partnerships, coordinate national PR events, and lead traditional and digital PR campaigns. In my early career, I built a strong foundation in retail, which provided a solid grounding that perfectly complemented my creative flair. I understand what marketing works for business, gained from working within a retail fashion chain at a management level, following this within a franchise group as a start-up business support executive, and then as a senior PR & Marketing Executive working on a national level managing group initiatives and PR and at a local level with franchisees, helping them to grow their businesses. Contact Details Facebook X Instagram LinkedIn

Lucy Weir, PhD, has been teaching yoga and meditation since qualifying in 2002. She writes books and papers on yoga and philosophy, and poems and novels in an attempt to better understand what it is to be human. She offers one to one sessions and group sessions on yoga philosophy, existential mentoring (what is the meaning of your life?), shifting epigenetic expression, eco anxiety, and the potential of yoga nidra and lucid dreaming. Lucy lives in Ireland. She's a lean green fighting machine (well, peaceful warrior, actually) and she can supercharge your fight for freedom from your fears! Philosophy as a practice in the ecological emergency – let love do what needs to be done Contact Details LinkedIn Instagram Website

Suzi is an Early Years specialist and a busy working mother. She writes about parenting and self care, which can be overlooked in busy times. A qualified personal trainer, massage therapist and yoga teacher. She writes for various online health websites and parenting magazines. Through challenges in motherhood, she has found the importance of self care and self acceptance, she coaches other mothers to prioritise themselves, and their needs and start accepting their bodies. Contact: Linktr.ee

I am the author of www.rishikeshyogis.com providing Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh, 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training in India, Certified Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh.

Helena Eflerová is a certified hydrotherapy practitioner, aquatic bodyworker, swimming and yoga teacher, and founder of HE AQUATICS. Her holistic approach integrates breathwork, movement, massage, and dance. Helena has taught in schools, spas, and therapeutic settings across Europe and the UK. She offers child-led, sensory-based swimming lessons in Bournemouth for babies through to adults. Contact Details Website Instagram Facebook

I´m a doctor who´s passionate about helping people, and have since 2022 established my own online practice as an integrative psychotherapist. In my practice, I often find a strong connection with expats, many of whom hail from Arabic backgrounds or reside in Arabic countries. As someone who's lived a life straddling continents between Asia and Europe, I intimately understand the impact of cultural differences on our identities. My specialization lies in aiding individuals navigating states of transition. Whether it´s the daunting prospect of relocating to a new country or the quest for meaningful life changes, I´m here to guide you through these transformative moments. Change is the cornerstone of my work. Through a tailored fusion of mindfulness and embodiment practices, my aim is to help you rediscover the beauty of the present moment and attain a fresh clarity in your life. Ultimately, my goal is for you to reach a point where, when faced with a mistake or challenge, you respond not with self-criticism, but with kindness and curiosity. It's about embracing these moments of inner conflict as opportunities for personal growth. Along this path, we are guided by cognitive behavioral therapy to shed light on our thought patterns and limiting beliefs. Whether you grapple with anxiety, depression, addiction, I´m here to equip you with the essential skills to not just endure, but to flourish. I firmly believe that within every challenge lies the potential for growth, and I´m wholeheartedly committed to helping you unlock that potential. When you're ready to embark on a journey of self-discovery, reach out, and together, we´ll navigate the path to a more fulfilling life. Contact Details Website LinkedIn Instagram