What if touching your feet could reveal what's happening in your digestive system, your hormones, or your stress levels?

In this beautifully honest conversation, host Sarah Gorev sits down with Emma Kelly from EJK Wellness to explore reflexology.

What makes this episode special is Emma's vulnerability about her own journey. After being severely unwell following COVID, she spent three years on strong medication in what she calls "the zombie days" - gaining weight, sleeping constantly, still in pain, struggling with brain fog, and relationships suffering. Then came a pivotal moment lying alone on the sofa covered in hot water bottles when she thought: this is not how I want to live my life. That moment changed everything.

You'll discover:
* What reflexology actually is beyond foot massage
* Why it's not about fixing but rebalancing
* How Emma reads feet like puzzle pieces
* The trust element
* Why not all reflexologists are the same and what to look out for
* The remarkable breadth of age and life situation that can be helped
* How reflexology combines beautifully with massage

Emma shares why reflexology works for stress-related conditions (digestive issues, sleep problems, physical tension), hormonal imbalances (conception difficulties, pregnancy, menopause), and chronic conditions. She explains the emotional releases some people experience - tears, feeling like weight's been lifted - and why energy work matters as much as physical technique.

Her message: wellness doesn't have to be "bougie." It just has to be non-negotiable.

This conversation explores intimate health conversations, reading body signals through feet, the combination of physical and energetic healing, finding practitioners you can trust, and making wellness your priority rather than afterthought. Emma's journey from zombie days to wellness advocate shows what's possible when you decide enough is enough and choose differently.

Perfect for: Reflexology-curious beginners, people with unexplained chronic conditions, anyone dealing with hormonal imbalances or stress-related issues, those navigating post-viral fatigue, ticklish-feet people wondering if reflexology's possible, anyone interested in mind-body connection, practitioners who practice what they preach, or people needing permission to make wellness non-negotiable.

Links mentioned in this episode:
https://ejk-wellness.co.uk/about-me.php

https://www.instagram.com/ejkwellness/

https://restandrise.uk/

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What if your body isn't just a physical being, but an energetic one? And what if a fifteen-second voice recording could scan thousands of frequency points to find out what's not right?

In this mind-expanding conversation, host Sarah Gorev connects with Chantelle French all the way from New Zealand to explore bioenergetics. Chantelle brings years of experience working with frequencies, quantum scans, and energy healing, and her infectious enthusiasm shines through every moment.

What makes this episode special is how Chantelle bridges ancient wisdom with modern technology. She's got a background in electronics which helped her understand how frequency work actually operates, but she's still having "wow moments" every single day. That genuine sense of discovery never gets old.

You'll discover:

* What bioenergetics actually is

* How every organ and cell has its own frequency signature and what it means when those frequencies are out of kilter

* Why frozen shoulders often connect to emotional burden from specific life events three years earlier

* How quantum scanners take the guesswork out

* The difference between working with complete skeptics versus advanced spiritual practitioners

* Why Eastern cultures immediately understand frequencies, meridians, and chakras while Western cultures often need convincing

* Chantelle's secret weapon for powerful healing

* Simple biohacking tips

It's enthusiastic, occasionally mind-blowing, grounded in real client experiences, and proves that energy work doesn't have to be either/or - it can be quantum physics AND ancient wisdom working together.

Perfect for: Frequency-curious beginners, people dealing with unexplained chronic issues, anyone interested in the emotion-body connection, those recovering from trauma the body won't let go of, spiritual seekers wanting to understand energy work, sceptics intrigued by quantum technology, Eastern medicine enthusiasts, or anyone drawn to practitioners who light up talking about their work.

Links mentioned in the Episode

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BioEnergetixNZ

Instagram: @bioenergetixnz

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@chantellefrench

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bioenergetix

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/chantellefrench

Website: www.bioenergetix.co.nz

Website (linked): www.chantellefrench.com

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What if movement is your birthright - and you don't need to be flexible, fit, or wear the latest workout gear to start?

In this grounded conversation, host Sarah Gorev reconnects with Anne from Shape It Up Pilates in Rugby - and Anne brings over 30 years of fitness industry experience to share.

What makes this episode special is Anne's straight-talking approach. She runs a business, she's busy, and she'll tell you - she doesn't do an hour of Pilates every day. But she knows exactly what matters: the basics, done consistently, that keep you strong as you age. It's the perfect antidote to perfectionist fitness culture.

You'll discover:

* The surprising origins of Pilates

* Why corrections aren't criticism but gifts

* The intentional movement principle

* How COVID proved online Pilates works perfectly - with camera on and proper guidance

* Why Anne recommends starting on the mat (for years!) before moving to equipment - building that essential body awareness

* The rehabilitation sweet spot where Pilates works beautifully alongside osteopaths and physios

* How stand-up paddleboarding is actually great Pilates exercise - core, balance, breathing, flow, all of it

* The truth about posture: we're NOT designed to stay upright all day, variety matters more than perfection

* Why women especially need to think about strength as oestrogen leaves - but taking the long view

* The accessible reality

This conversation explores the practical (how to actually start, what to expect, mat vs equipment) and the philosophical (why slow intentional movement is powerful, how variety beats perfection, taking the long view) with equal depth and honesty. Anne's willingness to share her own imperfect practice - mobility work in the morning, walking for mental wellness, Focus Therapy for listening to herself - is refreshing and real.

Perfect for: Pilates beginners wondering where to start, people recovering from injury seeking the rehabilitation sweet spot, women over 40 concerned about maintaining strength, busy people needing accessible movement practices, anyone feeling "not good enough" for fitness spaces, long-distance walkers wanting to build foundations, those seeking honest guidance without perfection pressure, or anyone interested in practitioners who've genuinely learned what works over decades.

Links mentioned in this episode:

Shape It Up Pilates: https://shapeituppilates.co.uk/

Episode highlights:

[02:00] From Legs Bums and Tums to Pilates

[03:00] Joseph Pilates and WWI prisoner of war camp origins

[06:00] "If you're thinking about dinner, you're not doing Pilates"

[07:00] Why corrections are gifts, not criticism

[09:00] Can you do Pilates online? COVID changed everything

[12:00] Physical ability - do you need to be fit?

[16:00] The rehabilitation sweet spot

[18:00] Stand-up paddleboarding IS Pilates

[22:00] Anne's honest personal practice

[26:00] The posture misconception

[29:00] Mat first, equipment later - and why

[34:00] Focus Therapy discovery

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