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RAW CHATTER! Unfiltered Stories of Addiction, Recovery & Reinvention

Vicky Midwood - Human Health Strategist for high-performers

RAW CHATTER is a podcast of unfiltered stories about addiction recovery, mental health, and reinvention in life and business. Through candid conversations, we explore the psychology of addiction, resilience, and entrepreneurial growth. Each episode (some solo some with guests) dives into real experiences of struggle and success - raw, honest talks about recovery, resilience, and finding success beyond struggle. If you’re curious about mental health, addiction recovery, and how transformation fuels

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00:37:31

S4 EP5: ADHD and Disordered Eating

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2024/12/03

In this fantastically informative episode I'm joined thisweek by Nutritional Therapist Dana Chapman who specialises the gut brain axis, eating for people with ADHD and mental health among other things. We talk about her journey to health and how she got to do what she now does. There is sound nutritional info and some great tips and suggestions that we can all benefit from in terms of food, nutrients, mental and physical wellbeing. Vicky xx Checkout Dana's Website here:

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00:42:17

S5 EP 4 : Living an Extraordinary life!

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2024/11/26

I am joined by the inspirational Sarah Jouault who is going to participating in the IRONMAN World Championships in New Zealand on Dec 15th at 70 years old. We talk about the challenges of re-visiting her past to write her book “Never Gave Up, Just Gave Back” and the words that lead her to talking up running for the first time. She shares her advice for life "Live life each day as it comes you never know what it will bring , give of yourself and you get so much more back" and so much more in this

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00:43:40

S5 EP3: Can You Handle The Truth?!

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2024/11/18

In this solo episode I talk about all aspects of health and wellness why we need to take agency of our own health if we are to stop this current health crisis across all ages from escalating any more! I talk a little about consistently learning more about how we humans function, why your GP is about 17 years out of date of current research (give or take a 5 years!) and why taking charge of the simple foundations of wellness is simple and doable for everyone. I mention my free masterclass click

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00:51:10

S5 EP2: Behind Closed Doors

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2024/11/12

In this longer than normal episode I'm joined by guest Simon Raybould who now makes his living training and presenting on international stages. His incredible story of over coming both agoraphobia and becoming an hysterical mute that meant he was unable to leave the house or speak for nearly 3 years will have you unable to switch off this episode until the end! It's a story of having to put ego and pride to one side, ask for help and receiving it and reconcile that this is all connected to

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00:54:12

S5 EP 1: The Work in between

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2024/11/05

For the 1st episode of season 5 - I am joined by the wonderful Dr. Gretchen Holmes Phd best selling author, podcaster and social scientist. We are talking in depth about the powerful journey she went on to write her book 'The Work in between" which began as a weight loss story but ended up being so much more. We talk cancer, diabetes, self-loathing and mindset among other things, we also discuss the importance of having a support system to help you through the tough times and how coming from a

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00:23:45

S4 EP: 50 The Power to Change

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2024/08/27

In this solo episode I talk about why trying to save others is selfish and looking to others to save you will keep history repeating itself! I also look at what you do need to do to change your thoughts, feelings and actions in practical and simple terms especially around improving your health and wellbeing, and why asking for help is the fastest way to creating a new way of living and being. Vicky xx If you are struggling with any of the following issues ✅ Gut problems ✅ Dysfunctional Eating

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00:27:49

S4 EP 49: Fear is REAL but it doesn't have to rule!

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2024/08/20

In this solo episode I talk about the real fears that gowith finding freedom from dysfunctional eating, body image issues and alcohol dependence. Fear or failure and fear of success are real and not to be dismissedbut they don't have to RULE! Self-fulfilling prophecies are brought about by ou feelings and thoughts, and these create powerful stories for the different parts of our brain to get hung up on. This is an episode you may want to listen to more than once! If you know someone who

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00:27:05

S4 EP48: STOP Sacrificing Sleep!

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2024/08/13

In this solo episode I talk about why we have got to lose the idea that it's somehow good or aspirational to 'get by' onfar too little sleep. Sleep & hydration are the MOST important two foundations of health, without them EVERYTHING is compromised. I talk about how you can set yourself up for good sleep, and what will prevent it - among other things. You can download my Sleep management checklist here:

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00:32:24

S4 Ep 47: Helping the Body Heal Itself

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2024/08/06

In this episode Janet Hudson a former nurse practitioner talks about her strange health symptoms after Dessert Storm and the amazing power of the body to heal itself when you give it what it needs.She talks about how having exhausted conventional medical resouces and not accepting that she would feel like this for the rest of her days she discover a patch that changed everything. The science backed stem cells activation patches have been life changing for her and she shares stories of how

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00:28:05

S4 EP46: Quitting for Confidence & Control

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2024/07/30

In this solo episode I talk about looking at quitting through the lens of freedom and release from what's holding you back from living the life the you want in a body that looks and feels good. My Top 5 things to Quit immediately to find freedom from anxiety, depression, dyfunctional eating and drinking, and never feeling 'enough' or 'worthy'. 1. Quit beliving in perfectionism 2. Quit all or nothing, black or white thinking 3. Quit Comparrison to others 4. Quit believing

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00:32:46

S4 EP 45: Turning Chronic illness into an Opportunity

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2024/07/22

In this episode Claire Thomas a Chronic Illness & Burnout Specialist and I talk about her story of overcoming chronic fatigue and mentally dealing with a diagnosis she was told she'd never recover from. As a successful paediatric nurse who had her sights on nurse practitioner her plans for the future had to pivot. She shares how a book recommendation lead her down a different path. This story of health, lifestyle and following your intuition, an episode you really don't want to

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00:35:53

S4 EP 44: Positivity Pays!

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2024/07/15

I talk with Tony K Silver about how he got to be the LinkedIn Profiler, Educator & Speaker he is now. He shares the story of losing his job in the building industry at age 48 how he dealt with the news and the emotions he felt having to claim job seekers allowance! Tony joined an exeuctive job club and that helped him start on the path to carving out a brand new career. Positivity, drive and the desire to help others as well as himself is what kept him going when the first job he got

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00:55:43

S4 EP 43: How Curved Balls Can Create Postive Change

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2024/07/09

In this episode I chat with Claire Odd a functional health therapist who shares her amazing story of using an expected and unplanned event to find her purpose and totally transform how she works. We cover her first jobs in health and fitness and how circumstances allowed her to move into the corporate world. We talk about what happened after the event life that changed her world and having to relearn the most simple things we all take for granted and so much more Clarire's Website:

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S4 EP 42: Hidden Opportunities in Circumstances...

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2024/07/02

In this episode I explore the hidden opportunities that can be found in changes that affect your daily routine and allow you to discover whats possible. It's so easy to keep on doing the known, after all we know the brain loves familiarity and routine, (Known and familiar = safe = we're not going to die!) but when we get the chance to do things differently how often do we stop ourselves from even giving it a go? I talk about why a recent 'forced' change has enabled me to get

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00:35:32

S4 EP 41: Resistance good, bad or both?

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2024/06/25

In this solo episode I delve into resistance and unravel why its not bad or good, it depends! Resisting going backwards and doing an old habit that you used to do but doesn't serve you is a positive, for example hitting snooze on your alarm clock in the morning. But resisting letting go of what you've always done or said around others, because you are scared of what it will feel like or how they will respond... ... is going to stop you from getting what you say you want, and keep you

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00:21:46

S4 EP 40: Self-Compassion for Stress & Anxiety Reduction

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2024/06/18

In this solo episode I talk about why we may be reluctant to feel compassionate with ourselves, but why, if we want to reduce stress and anxiety long term creating a self-compassion practice is a must do! Self-compassion is NOT letting yourself off the hook, nor is it selfish! It's one of the keys components to improving confidence and building self-worth. The link to The Self-Compassion Challenge I mention is here: https://shorturl.at/rkVVy A quick recap of the benefits of

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S4 Ep 39 Communicate to Liberate

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2024/06/11

In this solo episode I talk about communication being a skill we all need help to learn and how being conscious of our words is key to helping us feel more connected to ourselves. I talk about Why the word 'why' can be detrimental in childhood and adulthood, as well as recognising your body language and facial expression may be sending a completely different message than the words that are coming out of your mouth. And I set a little challenge for you too... The link I mention to the

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00:34:36

S4 EP38: Making Exercise Possible & Fun For Everyone

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2024/06/04

In this episode I'm chatting with Laura Walker about her work as an exercise therapist how she started in cardiology, moved to diabetes, then helping older adults to prevent falls, and much much more. She talks about the biggest fears people have - not doing the exercise right and worrying if it will make things works! Laura understands NOT just the way the body functions but also medications and how they affect movement and mindset too. Her work is about empowering you and helping YOU to

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00:35:40

S4 EP 37: What 19 Years Of Alcohol Freedom Has Taught Me

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2024/05/28

In this solo episode recorded on the anniversary of 19 years of alcohol freeodm, I share the 7 main things I have learned that have helped me create the health and lifestyle I love in a body I no longer hate! I use the acronym freedom to present these key things: F ocus on what matters every day and always start with gratitude. R adical honest - with self and others. E exercise with intention, joy and connection. E at for energy and metabolic / cellular health. D o fous on what you do want,

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S4 EP 36: It's Never Too Late to Heal

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2024/05/21

This week I'm joined from the Netherlands by Irene Kloppenburg a transformational life coach who uses aunique form of treatment and coaching for stress, anxiety, phobia's PTSD and more. She lived in a commune, one of 11 children who felt they were not accepted or loved by their own father! Irene became a teacher who had a special gift for being able to see in children and young teens their strengths rather than their weaknesses. She talks about her passion for helping people, music

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