The Healing Odyssey; Finding your own way forward

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Podcast by Emma Gardner

The Healing Odyssey; Finding your own way forward

"The Healing Odyssey: Finding Your Own Way Forward" is a transformative podcast hosted by Emma, dedicated to exploring the intricate world of addiction, recovery, and mental health. This engaging series aims to break down stigmas and shed light on crucial issues affecting millions worldwide. Each week, listeners embark on a journey of resilience and hope, guided by Emma and an array of guests including field experts, survivors, and loved ones. The podcast delves into: Complexities of addiction and the recovery process, Mental health challenges and innovative solutions, and Inspiring stories of personal transformation and resilience. Key topics covered include: Resilience building strategies, Applications of positive psychology, Effective healing techniques, Myth-busting in addiction and mental health, and Relatable experiences and personal narratives. "The Healing Odyssey" caters to individuals struggling with addiction, those supporting loved ones through recovery, and anyone interested in deepening their understanding of these vital issues. Members gain access to exclusive training sessions and actionable content to support their personal growth journey. Join Emma weekly for insightful discussions, expert advice, and heartfelt stories that illuminate the path to healing and self-discovery.

Latest episodes

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31 October 2026

ShiftWave and Second Chances: Reclaiming a Life from Addiction with Theresa Hubbard

This episode is for anyone curious about alternatives to talk-only therapy or looking for tools to support long-term recovery. Theresa details how combining neurofeedback, somatic practices and ShiftWave-assisted protocols can accelerate nervous-system regulation, improve heart rate variability, and create measurable physiological gains alongside psychological change. Emma and Theresa also address common recovery misconceptions. No one else can “fix” you and the reality that progress often comes in waves. Practical takeaways include checking body safety first, using agency-building methods, and considering intensive formats for deep work. The tone is hopeful, realistic and grounded in both compassion and clinical experience.

This is a fascinating episode!

Connect with Theresa Here:

Website :

www.theresahubbard.com

www.kcnpi.com

www.myinnerknowing.com

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@myinnerknowing

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0ZDtndiEwT94Hej3vkTJDg?si=QEFoe8YeRp25wGNbeiEykQ

Insight Timer: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=channel_description&redir_token=QUZZTVljSHRzZ0ZVSC1obDJZRW5zVHRmMmFTM3xBTl9pYzRlZk45ci03Q1JjVnVOd013d016RnB1Z1YwUHJPWEdxWmE0V2d4aTFmeU5TNExzclZtbWVmakJDOVp4TnktdG01a0ZwLWZMbWlXQU9kZ19lUmZQOGhlSGdLY25mTVV5&q=https%3A%2F%2Finsig.ht%2FmgRtW2ElFZb

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theresa.s.hubbard

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theresa.s.hubbard/

Continue Your Journey

Thank you so much for listening to The Healing Odyssey.If this episode has helped you, please consider sharing it with someone who might need to hear it today.

FREE RESOURCE: MY COMFORT KIT

Create your own collection of comfort, connection and hope with this free interactive wellbeing guide, including your own personal Back-to-Me Box.

Download My Comfort Kit free here:

evolve-recovery-comfort-kit.subscribepage.io

Join Dopamine Without Danger

A calm, private community for recovery, ADHD, burnout and emotional wellbeing.

First month just £3 with code ONEMONTH3

https://dopamine-without-danger.mn.co/landing/

Read AA Is Not the Only Way

Real stories of recovery, ADHD, trauma and finding your own way forward.

https://emmagardner.uk

Support the Podcast

If you'd like to help keep these conversations free:

https://buymeacoffee.com/emmagardnerwrites

Be a Guest

Therapist, coach, researcher, author or someone with lived experience?I'd love to hear from you.

emma@evolve-recovery.co.uk

Until next time... be gentle with yourself, stay curious, and keep finding your own way forward

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29 October 2026

When Hockey Meets Healing: Tools Beyond Tradition with Toni Will

This episode highlights inclusion, advocacy and creative leadership through Toni's work in pro hockey and community initiatives like the Rainbow Ice game. Emma and Toni discuss breaking stigmas around mental health and addiction while spotlighting underrepresented voices from drag culture to LGBTQ+ fans at sporting events. They also cover the realities of authoring and promoting a book, podcast guesting advice, and how to hold compassionate boundaries. A hopeful, practical conversation for listeners supporting loved ones or navigating recovery themselves, with resources and encouragement to find your own way forward.

Connect with Toni Here:

Website: https://www.toniwill.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imtoniwill/

Rebellious Success - Toni's Book: https://www.toniwill.com/rebellious-success

Listen to Toni's Podcast Here:

Women In…is a podcast that celebrates women in all walks of life and the people in their lives who are lifting them up. You will hear from super cool people in my life and share their stories to inspire others to support all the extraordinary women around them. This is a space to be disruptive, forward-thinking, and change agents for humankind. It is uncensored, fun, and curiosity-driven.

If you'd like to listen to or watch some episodes, here are the links:

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/women-in/id1745524618

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1bq7Oir4efb6F4283akjgh

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3KCmFHv1UcB99L2Hi_6MwA

Continue Your Journey

Thank you so much for listening to The Healing Odyssey.If this episode has helped you, please consider sharing it with someone who might need to hear it today.

FREE RESOURCE: MY COMFORT KIT

Create your own collection of comfort, connection and hope with this free interactive wellbeing guide, including your own personal Back-to-Me Box.

Download My Comfort Kit free here:

evolve-recovery-comfort-kit.subscribepage.io

Join Dopamine Without Danger

A calm, private community for recovery, ADHD, burnout and emotional wellbeing.

First month just £3 with code ONEMONTH3

https://dopamine-without-danger.mn.co/landing/

Read AA Is Not the Only Way

Real stories of recovery, ADHD, trauma and finding your own way forward.

https://emmagardner.uk

Support the Podcast

If you'd like to help keep these conversations free:

https://buymeacoffee.com/emmagardnerwrites

Be a Guest

Therapist, coach, researcher, author or someone with lived experience?I'd love to hear from you.

emma@evolve-recovery.co.uk

Until next time... be gentle with yourself, stay curious, and keep finding your own way forward

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27 October 2026

From Princess Dreams to Dubai CEO: Reinvention with Cintia Arnhoffer

Cintia opens up about the cultural, practical and emotional realities of moving countries twice, first to Denmark and later to Dubai and how those moves shaped her personally and professionally. She describes feeling like an outsider in Europe versus being welcomed and advantaged as a woman in Dubai, the ease of networking among 117 nationalities, and the concrete benefits of zero personal income tax and streamlined company setup. The conversation also touches on the tougher bits: language barriers, extreme summer heat, and the humbling shift from HR to sales. Listeners receive honest, actionable insight for anyone considering relocation or career reinvention.

Connect with Cintia Here:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cintia-arnhoffer-a1a629212/

Website: https://arnhoffer.com/

Continue Your Journey

Thank you so much for listening to The Healing Odyssey.If this episode has helped you, please consider sharing it with someone who might need to hear it today.

FREE RESOURCE: MY COMFORT KIT

Create your own collection of comfort, connection and hope with this free interactive wellbeing guide, including your own personal Back-to-Me Box.

Download My Comfort Kit free here:

evolve-recovery-comfort-kit.subscribepage.io

Join Dopamine Without Danger

A calm, private community for recovery, ADHD, burnout and emotional wellbeing.

First month just £3 with code ONEMONTH3

https://dopamine-without-danger.mn.co/landing/

Read AA Is Not the Only Way

Real stories of recovery, ADHD, trauma and finding your own way forward.

https://emmagardner.uk

Support the Podcast

If you'd like to help keep these conversations free:

https://buymeacoffee.com/emmagardnerwrites

Be a Guest

Therapist, coach, researcher, author or someone with lived experience?I'd love to hear from you.

emma@evolve-recovery.co.uk

Until next time... be gentle with yourself, stay curious, and keep finding your own way forward

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24 October 2026

Permission to Be OK: How to Live, Laugh and Grieve with Camille Ellis

Beyond mourning, this interview is a toolkit for living alongside grief. Camille walks listeners through exercises to regulate emotion, reframe loss ("I had my son" instead of "I lost my son"), and use grief as a source of wisdom that fuels purpose. The discussion covers supporting someone with addiction, the power of gentle presence versus criticism, and ways to remain connected to those who died spiritually or through stories. Listeners leave with actionable ideas: question painful thoughts, give yourself permission to feel happy without guilt, and seek compassionate help when needed.

Connect with Camille Here:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/camille-ellis-5912a2b/

Website: https://www.yourcoachcamille.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/camille_ellis_griefcoach/

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Continue Your Journey

Thank you so much for listening to The Healing Odyssey.If this episode has helped you, please consider sharing it with someone who might need to hear it today.

FREE RESOURCE: MY COMFORT KIT

Create your own collection of comfort, connection and hope with this free interactive wellbeing guide, including your own personal Back-to-Me Box.

Download My Comfort Kit free here:

evolve-recovery-comfort-kit.subscribepage.io

Join Dopamine Without Danger

A calm, private community for recovery, ADHD, burnout and emotional wellbeing.

First month just £3 with code ONEMONTH3

https://dopamine-without-danger.mn.co/landing/

Read AA Is Not the Only Way

Real stories of recovery, ADHD, trauma and finding your own way forward.

https://emmagardner.uk

Support the Podcast

If you'd like to help keep these conversations free:

https://buymeacoffee.com/emmagardnerwrites

Be a Guest

Therapist, coach, researcher, author or someone with lived experience?I'd love to hear from you.

emma@evolve-recovery.co.uk

Until next time... be gentle with yourself, stay curious, and keep finding your own way forward

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22 October 2026

Beyond Willpower: Could Nutrition Be a Missing Piece in Addiction Recovery with Christina T Veselak

This episode reframes addiction recovery by spotlighting a commonly overlooked factor: brain nutrition. Christina, a psychotherapist and certified nutritionist with decades in addiction work, explains how many people who chronically relapse have ‘starving brains’—inconsistent eating, ultra-processed diets and depleted neurotransmitters. She outlines practical strategies: 20 grams of protein every four hours, targeted amino acids (tyrosine, theanine, 5-HTP, D-phenylalanine), and high-dose omega-3s. Listeners learn how these interventions can quickly reduce cravings, stabilise mood, improve ADHD symptoms, and make psychosocial and spiritual recovery work. The conversation includes real client stories and clear, immediately usable recommendations.

Contact Christina Here:

School: www.aminoacidtherapy.com

Book: www.eatforrecovery.com

Non-profit: www.eatingproteinsaveslives.org

Podcast: Power-Up Recovery with Nutrition: https://www.youtube.com/@academyforaddictionmentalh135

Continue Your Journey

Thank you so much for listening to The Healing Odyssey.If this episode has helped you, please consider sharing it with someone who might need to hear it today.

FREE RESOURCE: MY COMFORT KIT

Create your own collection of comfort, connection and hope with this free interactive wellbeing guide, including your own personal Back-to-Me Box.

Download My Comfort Kit free here:

evolve-recovery-comfort-kit.subscribepage.io

Join Dopamine Without Danger

A calm, private community for recovery, ADHD, burnout and emotional wellbeing.

First month just £3 with code ONEMONTH3

https://dopamine-without-danger.mn.co/landing/

Read AA Is Not the Only Way

Real stories of recovery, ADHD, trauma and finding your own way forward.

https://emmagardner.uk

Support the Podcast

If you'd like to help keep these conversations free:

https://buymeacoffee.com/emmagardnerwrites

Be a Guest

Therapist, coach, researcher, author or someone with lived experience?I'd love to hear from you.

emma@evolve-recovery.co.uk

Until next time... be gentle with yourself, stay curious, and keep finding your own way forward

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22 October 2026

Die to the Old You: Rewriting Identity to Beat Addiction and Be Happy with Amanda Mireles

This episode is a hopeful, actionable guide for anyone stuck in repeating life patterns. Amanda shares relatable examples; grief, toxic relationships, and social pressure to show how beliefs about oneself shape external realities. She stresses mentorship and accountability, and explains how changing your identity naturally shifts friendships, romantic choices and daily habits. The discussion demystifies ‘manifestation’ as disciplined identity work: awareness, concrete tasks, community reinforcement and regular reflection. Whether you’re supporting someone in recovery or seeking your own change, this episode offers clear steps to move from stuck to thriving without relying solely on willpower.

Connect with Amanda here:

Website: https://www.mireleseffect.com

The Becomings Community: https://start.mireleseffect.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/identitywithmireles?stkn=MWZyZjBtMzk1MWNmMg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1Lsj3G4Nuz/?mibextid=wwXIfr

TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@mireleseffect

Continue Your Journey

Thank you so much for listening to The Healing Odyssey.If this episode has helped you, please consider sharing it with someone who might need to hear it today.

FREE RESOURCE: MY COMFORT KIT

Create your own collection of comfort, connection and hope with this free interactive wellbeing guide, including your own personal Back-to-Me Box.

Download My Comfort Kit free here:

evolve-recovery-comfort-kit.subscribepage.io

Join Dopamine Without Danger

A calm, private community for recovery, ADHD, burnout and emotional wellbeing.

First month just £3 with code ONEMONTH3

https://dopamine-without-danger.mn.co/landing/

Read AA Is Not the Only Way

Real stories of recovery, ADHD, trauma and finding your own way forward.

https://emmagardner.uk

Support the Podcast

If you'd like to help keep these conversations free:

https://buymeacoffee.com/emmagardnerwrites

Be a Guest

Therapist, coach, researcher, author or someone with lived experience?I'd love to hear from you.

emma@evolve-recovery.co.uk

Until next time... be gentle with yourself, stay curious, and keep finding your own way forward

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