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.

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Latest episodes

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01 August 2026

Frequency, Intensity, Recovery: A New Way to Measure Progress with Wes Kennedy

Wes introduces a clear, usable framework—frequency, intensity, recovery—to measure progress in recovery, relationships, anxiety, and trauma responses. Emma and Wes narrate real-life examples (from relationship fights to trauma triggers) to show how tracking these three metrics transforms discouraging plateaus into visible gains. They also explore the coaching value of clarity, confidence, and accountability, and how brief, focused interventions can accelerate growth. Listeners will leave with concrete ways to gather and interpret data from their daily experience, so change feels measurable, not mythical.

Connect with Wes and Book onto His Event Here:

Join trauma therapist and resilience coach Wes Kennedy for Build Better Patterns, a live 3-hour immersive masterclass where you'll discover why your current reactive patterns exist and create an immediately actionable plan for building better ones.

https://weskennedy.co/patterns

https://www.instagram.com/solidsoul.coach/

https://tiktok.com/@solidsoul.coach

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.

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 July 2026

Healing Beyond Borders: Mental Health for Military Families with Dr Imani Price

In this episode Emma speaks with Dr. Imani Price, a fourth-generation Army psychologist who now runs Centers for Counseling and Wellness International. They discuss serving military families, providing culturally attuned virtual care across states and overseas, and the importance of continuity when service members PCS (permanent change of station). Dr. Price shares how her practice evolved from a women-focused clinic into an international service supporting veterans, active duty, and expat communities. Practical themes include removing stigma, tailoring therapy to present-focused change work, and how connection, nonjudgmental support, and culturally informed clinicians improve access and outcomes for military clients.

Connect with Dr. Imani Here:

Website: https://centersforwellness.com

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

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.

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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25 July 2026

Symptoms, Stigma, Survival: Raising Ovarian Cancer Awareness with Sue Rizzello

Sue Rizzello opens up about the hard realities of ovarian cancer: late diagnosis, ambiguous symptoms, aggressive treatment and a decade of follow-up scans that fuel “scanxiety.” She explains the key symptoms (persistent bloating, early satiety, pelvic pain, urinary changes), the limitations of current tests like CA125, and the importance of raising awareness among both women and men. Sue also discusses advocacy work, involvement with charities and the emotional complexity of celebrating survival while remembering those lost to the disease.

Connect with Sue Here: www.remedymarketing.co.uk

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.

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 July 2026

Dogs, Drama and Doing the Work: Ride - Or Die Trying with Paul Drayton

In this episode Paul Drayton joins Emma to tell a brutally honest, often funny story about growing up gay in Sunderland, chasing acting in London, and the years of alcoholism that followed. Paul reveals his late ADHD diagnosis at 50 and how understanding neurodivergence reframed decades of choices, relationships and coping strategies. He discusses the pressures of public life, a high-profile marriage, brushes with the law, and the long journey through treatment, relapse and recovery. The conversation weaves practical insights about ADHD and addiction with personal accountability, compassion, and how community and curiosity helped him rebuild a life focused on sobriety and purpose.

Get your copy of Ride or Die Trying. Proceeds support dog charities: 🐾 www.pauldrayton.co.uk

The conversation continues... ✨ @pauldrayton1

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.

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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18 July 2026

ADHD and Beyond: Empowering Journey for Women with Christine Gold

Christine joins the Healing Odyssey podcast to share her path from corporate burnout to becoming a certified medium and reiki master, helping midlife women navigate ADHD and toxic environments. Through somatic practices and membership, she empowers women to embrace a life tailored for them. The discussion covers a wide span of topics, including the impact of perimenopause on mental health and the power of embracing individuality. The episode highlights the importance of dismissing societal labels, understanding one’s purpose beyond a career, and advocating for personal and collective awareness around mental health and well-being.

Connect with Christine here:

Website: https://www.christinejgold.com

Christine free gift for you: https://sendfox.com/lp/3zdzlz

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.

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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47:13

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15 July 2026

Unlocking Self-Healing: An Energetic Journey with Ellie Pechet

Emma welcomes Ellie, a metaphysician and shaman, to the Healing Odyssey podcast to explore the intricacies of energy healing. Ellie shares her experiences in healing emotional traumas like abuse and abandonment, and clearing negative entities that drain life force. The episode emphasizes the vital connection between a person's purpose and their healing journey. It offers a fresh perspective on why comparing oneself to societal norms can cloud true purpose. Ellie's work highlights the liberating power of understanding energy as the essence of being, advocating for personal empowerment and authentic living.

Connect with Ellie here:

Website: https://www.phoenixrisinghealing.com/

Book: Hitching a Ride

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.

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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