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Catching The Octopus Podcast

Catching The Octopus Podcast

Written by: Niomi Hurley
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 The 'Catching the Octopus' podcast has been created as a platform to help leaders, business owners and achievers tap into the inner secrets to success. It aims to showcase not only successful strategies and mindset that lead to shifting from good to great, but also how influential our own inner connections are at propelling us there. Strategies and mindset give us clarity on what to do in order to achieve, but it is who we become that elevates us to the highest possible level. Although this is not a wellbeing podcast, it will touch on aspects of how success is not always just pushing forward, but also how it relies strongly on reflection inward. It will be reframing success and achievement to become more than just a desired shift from surviving to thriving and will focus on how we can develop a business, career or life that is flourishing in all aspects.2023 Alternative & Complementary Medicine Hygiene & Healthy Living Self-Help Success
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  • S2E3 - Falling, Healing & Finding Gratitude: Jonathan McClean's Journey from Trauma to Transformation

    S2E3 - Falling, Healing & Finding Gratitude: Jonathan McClean's Journey from Trauma to Transformation
    Jan 20 2026
    Falling, Healing & Finding Gratitude: Jonathan McClean's Journey from Trauma to Transformation In this deeply moving episode of Catching the Octopus Podcast, host Niomi Hurley sits down with Jonathan McClean, joining from Poland, to share his real-life story of survival, spiritual awakening, and healing after a devastating fall in Nepal. In 2012, Jonathan fell down a mountain while trekking near Kathmandu sustaining a traumatic brain injury, nerve damage, and partial paralysis. What followed was a profound journey of physical recovery, spiritual discovery, and soul-level growth. Together, Niomi and Jonathan explore: ✨ The miraculous rescue that saved his life and the "nine angels" who carried him to safety. ✨ A prophetic dream before the fall — and how it connected to his survival. ✨ Using Ayahuasca, A Course in Miracles, and Human Design as pathways to healing and meaning. ✨ The power of words, belief systems, and how thought patterns shape recovery. ✨ What it means to surrender, trust life's timing, and find gratitude in every moment — even lying in a hospital bed with 78 staples in his head. ✨ Cross-cultural lessons from growing up between Germany, Canada, and now Poland, and how identity and belonging transcend language or borders. ✨ The importance of alignment and energy types in Human Design — and how knowing your type (Manifester, Generator, Projector, Manifesting Generator, Reflector) can radically change the way you live, work, and love. Jonathan's story is both raw and inspiring and a reminder that even when life knocks you down, healing is possible, meaning can be found, and gratitude can transform everything. Timestamps 00:00 – Welcome & guest introduction (from Poland!) 02:30 – The 2012 Nepal fall: how it happened 05:20 – The "nine angels" who saved his life 08:00 – Miraculous survival and long recovery 10:45 – The prophetic dream that came true 14:10 – Healing journey: from trauma to trust 17:25 – Discovering Ayahuasca and deep emotional release 20:15 – Mindset, words, and the power of thought in healing 24:00 – Surrendering control and trusting divine timing 27:40 – Introducing Human Design & energy types 32:15 – Niomi and Jonathan discuss Manifestors and flow 36:10 – Lessons from living in Germany, Canada, and Poland 39:30 – Gratitude through adversity — the "La Dolce Vita" moment 44:00 – Jonathan's coaching and Human Design work 47:00 – Divine timing, synchronicity, and closing reflections 💡 Key Takeaways Healing is not linear...it's an ongoing integration of mind, body, and spirit. Trauma can become a teacher when we're open to learn from it. Our words and beliefs literally shape our biology. There's always something to be grateful for even in the hardest moments. Alignment with your true energy type brings peace, flow, and fulfillment. 🔗 Connect with Jonathan McClain 🌐 Website: ospreyguide.com 💬 Courses & Coaching: Relationship Preparation, Human Design Readings 🎁 Listener Offer: Use promo code CATCH20 for 20% off the first 20 purchases or CATCH10 for 10% off the next 100. Jonathan McLean is a passionate explorer of spiritual evolution and a firm believer in our collective journey towards deeper connection and self-awareness. His story began with a childhood steeped in curiosity and wonder. Growing up in Germany as a Canadian, then moving to Canada at age 13, he was blessed to experience a rich tapestry of cultures. As a young dreamer, he envisioned a future as a priest or an orchestral conductor, always asking "why" until a friend once urged him to stop questioning everything. These early experiences instilled in him a relentless quest for meaning that continues to guide his life today. Spending over 16 years in the automotive industry, initially repairing cars, a role that nurtured his passion for hands-on problem-solving. However, his international spiritual wanderings in 2012/2013 surprisingly included falling down a mountain in Nepal. This left him with nerve damage in his arm and the inability to efficiently repair cars as he once could. This shift led him to transition into the customer-facing side of the business, where he built an inspection business that allowed him to connect one-on-one with my clients. This was a preference rooted in his early experiences working in fast food. In his early 20s, he embraced meditation and delved into diverse traditions like Buddhism, Taoism, and A Course in Miracles, which paved the way for his introduction to Human Design in 2019. Studying under Chetan Parkyn, he began providing Human Design readings in 2022 and started teaching in 2023. Today, he integrates a variety of modalities into his coaching practice; Human Design, deep listening, insightful questioning, empathy, 12-step group experiences, and valuable insights from podcasts. These tools nurture each interpersonal connection from a foundation of love. Jonathan continues on his personal evolution while ...
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    48 mins
  • S2:E2 – Solo in India: Intuition, Gratitude & Growth Beyond the Comfort Zone

    S2:E2 – Solo in India: Intuition, Gratitude & Growth Beyond the Comfort Zone
    Jan 13 2026
    S2 E2 – Solo in India: Intuition, Gratitude & Growth Beyond the Comfort Zone

    Join Niomi Hurley as she recounts her solo journey through India, an experience that tested her courage, intuition, and mindset, and ultimately deepened her spiritual connection.

    From airport chaos to sacred chanting in Rishikesh, from money panic to pure gratitude overlooking the Himalayas, Niomi shares how presence and energy awareness transformed fear into growth.

    This episode explores:

    • Following intuition when things go wrong.

    • Energy & emotion regulation in stressful moments.

    • Gratitude as a frequency shift.

    • Learning to meditate "through the noise."

    • Lessons from Rishikesh, Varanasi & the Taj Mahal.

    Timestamps (approx.)
    00:00 – Welcome & context
    03:00 – Arrival chaos & trusting intuition
    09:00 – The Sikh temple & service through community
    14:00 – Money panic → gratitude realignment
    20:00 – Ashram chanting & vibrational healing
    29:00 – Holi Festival and local connection
    37:00 – Meditating at Bodh Gaya – a lesson in presence
    44:00 – Takeaways on trust, energy & self-belief

    💡 Key Takeaways

    • Intuition + energy awareness guide safety & growth.

    • Gratitude instantly shifts vibration from fear to flow.

    • True belonging is energetic — not linguistic or cultural.

    Hosted by Niomi Hurley, a human behaviour researcher and clinical hypnotherapist who integrates psychology with energy-informed healing approaches. With experience in corporate environments and individual practice, and through her work at Get Up and Grow Consulting, Niomi works with organisations and individuals to build capacity by addressing the behavioural, emotional, and subconscious factors that influence wellbeing and performance.

    Niomi Hurley (Host) Contact Details:

    Niomi Hurley Email

    Niomi Hurley LinkedIn Profile

    Get Up and Grow Consulting Website

    Get Up and Grow Consulting LinkedIn Profile

    Get Up and Grow Consulting Facebook Profile

    Get Up and Grow Consulting Instagram Profile
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    30 mins
  • S2:E1 - Season 2 Begins: Turning Life's Challenges into Leadership & Healing Power

    S2:E1 - Season 2 Begins: Turning Life's Challenges into Leadership & Healing Power
    Jan 13 2026
    Season 2 Begins: Turning Life's Challenges into Leadership & Healing Power

    Welcome to Season 2 of Catching the Octopus Podcast with Niomi Hurley, psychology-trained, energy-focused wellbeing guide helping you reconnect to your inner wisdom and lead yourself through healing and growth.

    In this opening episode, Niomi reflects on Season 1's leadership themes and introduces the deeper focus for Season 2, self-leadership through healing, energy, and mindset transformation. She shares personal stories of challenge, reflection, and how pain can become power when reframed with gratitude and awareness.

    This episode explores:

    • What changes in Season 2 and why.

    • The connection between thoughts, feelings & behaviour.

    • Using life's challenges as catalysts for growth.

    • The role of energy and mindset in self-leadership.

    Timestamps (approx.)
    00:00 – Welcome to Season 2
    03:00 – Why pause & relaunch
    05:00 – Finding "gold" in life's challenges
    09:30 – Mindset, emotion & energy loops
    13:00 – Purpose of Season 2 – healing & growth stories

    Hosted by Niomi Hurley, a human behaviour researcher and clinical hypnotherapist who integrates psychology with energy-informed healing approaches. With experience in corporate environments and individual practice, and through her work at Get Up and Grow Consulting, Niomi works with organisations and individuals to build capacity by addressing the behavioural, emotional, and subconscious factors that influence wellbeing and performance.

    Niomi Hurley (Host) Contact Details:

    Niomi Hurley Email

    Niomi Hurley LinkedIn Profile

    Get Up and Grow Consulting Website

    Get Up and Grow Consulting LinkedIn Profile

    Get Up and Grow Consulting Facebook Profile

    Get Up and Grow Consulting Instagram Profile
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    7 mins
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