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This week  Dan Hegerich, a 6 x cancer survivor shares his story of having to battle an aggressive form of cancer over a 6-year period.  He is now a life and wellness coach with a focus on self-empowerment and self-healing.  To coincide with world cancer day – a day that unites people, communities and entire countries to raise awareness, he shares his transformative story and experience of what he learnt as a cancer survivor.  Linksdanhegerich.comworldcancerday.orgcancerresearchuk.orgdebbiewilliamspodcast.comSupport the show

This week, Sangita Dosanjh shares her story of overcoming anxiety with a breathing technique that changed her life.  Anxiety is a feeling of unease, such as worry or fear, that can be mild or severe.  But some people find it hard to control their worries. Their feelings of anxiety are more constant and can often affect their daily lives.  Listen to find out more!Links:https://www.buteyko-my-chronicanxiety.comdebbiewilliamspodcast.com Support the show

This week Marcus Thomlinson is on a mission to create a worldwide community where people feel less stressed, think more effectively and enjoy personal and professional success. Most importantly, a community where people feel truly fulfilled. An example of this is teaching the 7 Key Mindsets which enable people to become more positive, proactive, and productive. He helps people realise they have true influence over how they think, feel, and act. The result is living a more fulfilled and balanced life where you are motivated to take positive action, feel great, and smile more often.  In this episode, we focus on the positive.  Links mindsetrevolution.orgdebbiewilliamspodcast.comSupport the show

Hanna Noel is a Business Alignment Coach. She believes that your experience is your expertise, empowering you to create a business that lights you up based on your passions and lifestyle. Her goal in life is to make people feel seen, heard, included, valued and appreciated.  In this episode she shares her empowering story of how she helps others realise their dreams.Links: https://withhannanoel.comdebbiewilliamspodcast.comSupport the show

This week, we welcome Leonardo Zangrando, a human thriving coach with a deep love for the ocean and sustainability.  He discusses how he intends to realise his dream to sail solo around the world with the One & Ocean Expedition.  His mission is to inspire 100 million people to take individual and collective action for the Ocean by reaching to their hearts, and reawaken humanity's connection with the ocean and the planet.Links:leonardo.zangrando.comsponsor.oneandocean.comdebbiewilliamspodcast.comSupport the show

This week we welcome back Claudette Douglas who is a Pastor, Poet, Performer and ordained inter-denominational Minister.  She is a Spiritual Warrior and Cultural Activist with a long history of campaigning for causes of social equality, racial justice, community cohesion and greater spiritual Interaction between all peoples of the earth.  In this episode, we take a look at what it means to be spiritually guided in life.Linkshttps://spiritfirst.onlinedebbiewilliamspodcast.comSupport the show

Alfred Batalla, shares his story of nursing on the frontline during the Covid pandemic in the UK.  At a time when the UK is experiencing the largest strike in the history of the National Health Service, as nursing staff in England, Northern Ireland and Wales demand fair pay and patient safety, this insightful story of hardwork, bravery, mental health and frustrations associated with the job helps to put things into perspective.Links:https://www.samaritans.orghttps://www.mind.org.ukhttps://www.sane.org.ukhttps://www.who.int/health-topics/coronavirus#tab=tab_1debbiewilliamspodcast.comTitle Music: Bouncy-Spongy by Ketsa,  licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.Support the show

This week, I welcome Joseph Bennett who made a New Year's resolution to live in trust approximately 9 years ago and has continued to live and believe in that resolution.  His journey has been transformative and he shares this guiding principle with others.  He has since written a book about it hoping to inspire others to be more trusting in the world.  He is an experienced podcaster, author, life coach, hypnotherapist and humanitarian.  Today he shares his inspiring story of what it truly means to live in trust. Enjoy!Links:https://www.josephbennett.orgdebbiewilliamspodcast.comTitle Music: Bouncy-Spongy by Ketsa,  licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.Support the show

Kavita Dulai is a scientist passionate about clear concise communication and engaging storytelling in the world of science and data. She believes that one of the solutions to climate change begins with individual action. She is keen on simplifying and speaking on the complexities of sustainability,  global warming, and environmentalism in ‘simple everyday language’.  She is also privileged to work across the NHS whose national ambition is to deliver the world’s first net zero health service and respond to climate change.  Kavita explains how we can all individually play our part in tackling climate change.  Listen to find out more!Linkshttps://www.un.org/en/climatechange/what-is-climate-change https://www.england.nhs.uk/greenernhs/a-net-zero-nhs/ debbiewilliamspodcast.comTitle Music: Bouncy-Spongy by Ketsa,  licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.Support the show

This weeks guest is Kirti Daryanani, founder of Kirtana168. She is a keynote speaker on intersectionality and code-switching. Author of #befriendurmind  and a multi-linguist known for her facilitation skills in challenging conversations to find common ground for different solutions . Her trainings include presenting and communicating in diversified communities, and intersectional well-being. Enjoy listening!Links:www.kirtana168.comLinkedin: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/kirtidaryananidebbiewilliamspodcast.comTitle Music: Bouncy-Spongy by Ketsa,  licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.Support the show

This week Roger Williams, (no relation), shares his passion about the benefits of living an intentional life through crossing items off his bucket list and helping others do the same.  His mission is in supporting others to intentionally live out their bucket list as a great way to build confidence, get outside their bubble and bring themselves joy. He recently completed a three-month journey travelling around the world to cross items off his bucket list, and today he is featured on this podcast.Links:https://crossingitoffpodcast.com/rogers-bucket-listdebbiewilliamspodcast.comTitle Music: Bouncy-Spongy by Ketsa,  licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.Support the show

Remembrance Day is a memorial day observed in Commonwealth member states since the end of the First World War to honour armed forces members who have died in the line of duty.   This weeks' guest, Beulah Coombs, shares the true story of a World War 1 Jamaican soldier and how, through a series of amazing and incredible coincidences, his family came to discover his fate, nearly 100 years after his death, her Uncle Robert.  She is a former teacher, lecturer and now author of the book - My Uncle Robert: The True Story of a Forgotten Jamaican World War 1 Soldier.Links:https://www.beulahcoombs.comdebbiewilliamspodcast.comTitle Music: Bouncy-Spongy by Ketsa,  licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.Support the show

Jennifer Steil is an award-winning author and journalist who has lived in many countries. Her third book, the novel Exhile Music, was released by Viking in May 2020. It follows the lives of a family of Austrian Jewish musicians who seek refuge from the Nazis in Bolivia in 1938. Exhile Music won the Grand Prize in the 2020 Eyelands Book Awards.  Listen to find out more!Links:https://www.jennifersteil.netdebbiewilliamspodcast.comTitle Music: Bouncy-Spongy by Ketsa,  licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.Support the show

It's that time of year to have a little fun.  With my 10 year old helper, we have a treat for you.  Mixing the old with the new, demonstrating that being kind is for life - not just for Christmas. Please enjoy listening to Olivia's Twist!Link: debbiewilliamspodcast.comSupport the show

In this special episode, , my brother, Sean, reflects on his favourite episodes for season 3 and beyond. Please feel free to get in touch to share your favourite episode.  Enjoy!https://debbiewilliamspodcast.comTitle Music: Bouncy-Spongy by Ketsa,  licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.Support the show

My guest this week is Chris Bovell a professional photographer based in South London. He rose to notoriety in 2020, where he was featured on Sky Arts as the best beauty portrait 2020 out of 200,000 national entries. His image features in the Rankin 2020 series.  He shares his story about his journey as a photographer.  Enjoy!Links: www.blaqpix.comwww.instagram.com/blaqpix2016https://debbiewilliamspodcast.comTitle Music: Bouncy-Spongy by Ketsa,  licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.Support the show

My guest this week is Paul Crooks who pioneered research into African Caribbean genealogy during the 1990s.  He traced his family history from London, back 6 generations, to ancestors captured of the West African coast and enslaved on a sugar plantation in Jamaica.Paul gained national recognition for his work when his acclaimed historical novel Ancestors  was published in 2002. He appeared on Who Do You Think You Are? (Moira Stuart) as the expert in African Caribbean genealogy. His second book A Tree Without Roots is the seminal guide to tracing African, British and Asian Caribbean ancestry.  Listen to find out more!Links: https://paulcrooks.infodebbiewilliamspodcast.comSupport the show

This weeks guest is Peter Leveson, the minister of South Norwood Baptist Church, in South London, where he has served for the last 11 years.  Prior to that he worked with Baptist Churches all over London, as part of the London Baptist Association team. He is a musician,  and creative thinker, who thrives in helping people and churches grow in faith.    In this episode we reflect on the fact that there is a time and season for every situation.Links: https://www.southnorwoodbaptist.orgdebbiewilliamspodcast.comSupport the show

This episode is part 2 of a conversation with special guests, Claudette Douglas, Harish Jani and Dele Ogun.Linkshttps://debbiewilliamspodcast.com/episode/haris-story/https://debbiewilliamspodcast.com/episode/a-poetic-memoir/https://debbiewilliamspodcast.com/episode/a-slave-ship-called-jesus/Support the show

Understanding different cultures allows you to be more open, accepting, and tolerant of other people and having a healthy conversation can reveal commonality as well as valuable differences.  Diverse cultural perspectives can inspire creativity and drive innovation and make this world a better place. In a special two-part episode, three former guests and authors have come together to share and discuss their cultural history, perspectives and experiences, Claudette Douglas, Harish Jani and Dele Ogun.Links:debbiewilliamspodcast.comSupport the show