Alive and Loving It
Alive and Loving It is a wellness podcast hosted by integrative medicine doctor Dr Rosy Daniel and wellness coach Karen Mellers. It encourages listeners to awaken to a fuller, more vibrant life, rediscover joy, and do more of what they love. The show explores self-love, supportive relationships, compassion, and healing across mind, body, and spirit. Through warm conversations and expert insight, it aims to help people create lives of passion, purpose, and well-being while also caring for the planet.
Episodes
S5 Episode 53 – From Separation to Oneness: Consciousness, Quantum Physics, AI and the Living Universe with Dr Jude Currivan
What if our understanding of ourselves, our planet and the universe is undergoing a profound shift - from separation to wholeness, from competition to cooperation, and from fear to love?In this fascinating episode of Alive and Loving It, Rosie and Karen are joined by Dr Jude Currivan, cosmologist, quantum physicist, author, futurist and member of the Club of Rome, for a far-reaching conversation a
S5 Episode 52 – Natural Hair Care, Healthy Scalp and Beauty from Nature with Pioneer Organic Hairdresser Tabitha James Kraan
What if having beautiful, healthy hair was less about constantly fixing, washing and styling it and more about understanding what your hair and scalp actually need?In Episode 52 of Alive and Loving It, we are delighted to welcome Tabitha James Kraan, pioneering organic hairdresser, entrepreneur and creator of her award-winning range of natural and organic haircare products.Tabitha has spent decade
S5 Episode 51 – Physiological Birth; Empowering Women and Midwives With Pioneer Sheena Byrom of All4Maternity
What happens when we lose trust in the extraordinary wisdom of the female body? In this deeply inspiring episode of Alive and Loving It, Rosy Daniel and Karen Mellers are joined by pioneering midwife, educator and advocate Sheena Byrom, founder of All4Maternity, for a powerful conversation about trusting our bodies during pregnancy and birth, women’s choices, empowering midwifery and the importanc
S5 Episode 50 – Fermentation, Gut Health and the Power of Real Food with Janice Clyne
In this episode of Alive and Loving It, Rosy and Karen meet the fascinating Janice Clyne of Nourished by Nature — scientist, fermentation expert, forager, educator and passionate advocate for real food. Janice shares her journey from a career in food science and whisky research to discovering the ancient art of fermentation and building ‘Nourished by Nature’, where she now inspires people to recon
S5 Episode 49 – Dr Rob Verkerk Natural Health Under Threat? Meet Pioneering Health Activist Dr Rob Verkerk
In this powerful opening episode of Season 5, Rosy Daniel and Karen Mellers welcome Dr Rob Verkerk PhD, founder and Executive and Scientific Director of the Alliance for Natural Health (ANH). An environmental scientist, ecologist, researcher and longstanding natural-health campaigner, Rob has spent more than two decades challenging the systems and regulations that shape what we can know, choose an
Go Deeper this Summer with Joey Walters – Rising Connected: Awakening our Feminine Truth, Power and Wisdom
This episode is a new opportunity to listen again to our inspiring guest Joey Walters who is an esteemed member of our Go Deeper Team. To learn more about her services please go t the Go Deeper Page on our website www.aliveandlovingit.org/go-deeper . And those of you who are our Guardian Patreon Members will also have access to a special gift from her on the Patreon Members pages. Details of how t
Go Deeper this Summer with Evelyn Liddell-Davies – Sleep Secrets for Deep Healing: Reset Your Nervous System, Reduce Anxiety and Restore Natural Rhythms
This episode is a new opportunity to listen again to our inspiring guest Evelyn Liddell-Davies who is an esteemed member of our Go Deeper Team. To learn more about her services please go t the Go Deeper Page on our website www.aliveandlovingit.org/go-deeper . And those of you who are our Guardian Patreon Members will also have access to a special gift from her on the Patreon Members pages. Details
Go Deeper this Summer with Rowena Beaumont – The Power of Emotional Freedom Technique
This episode is a new opportunity to listen again to our inspiring guest Rowena Beaumont who is an esteemed member of our Go Deeper Team. To learn more about her services please go t the Go Deeper Page on our website www.aliveandlovingit.org/go-deeper . And those of you who are our Guardian Patreon Members will also have access to a special gift from her on the Patreon Members pages. Details of ho
Go Deeper this Summer with Leora Lightwoman - Neo-Tantra: The Pathway to Intimacy and Pleasure
This episode is a new opportunity to listen again to our inspiring guest Leora Lightwoman who is an esteemed member of our Go Deeper Team. To learn more about her services please go t the Go Deeper Page on our website www.aliveandlovingit.org/go-deeper . And those of you who are our Guardian Patreon Members will also have access to a special gift from her on the Patreon Members pages. Details of h
Go Deeper this Summer With Weleda Skin Expert Elizabeth King - Loving Your Skin: What Your Skin Reveals About Your Health
This episode is a new opportunity to listen again to our inspiring guest Elizabeth King who is an esteemed member of our Go Deeper Team. To learn more about her services please go t the Go Deeper Page on our website www.aliveandlovingit.org/go-deeper . And those of you who are our Guardian Patreon Members will also have access to a special gift from her on the Patreon Members pages. Details of ho
Go Deeper this Summer with Jo Dall’s Spiritual Transformation
This episode is a new opportunity to listen again to our inspiring guest Jo Dall who is an esteemed member of our Go Deeper Team. To learn more about her services please go t the Go Deeper Page on our website www.aliveandlovingit.org/go-deeper . And those of you who are our Guardian Patreon Members will also have access to a special gift from her on the Patreon Members pages. Details of how to bec
Go Deeper this Summer with Amanda Brooks Energy Transformation Therapist - Energy Transformation of Body, Mind and Spirit
This episode is a new opportunity to listen again to our inspiring guest Amanda Brooks who is an esteemed member of our Go Deeper Team. To learn more about her services please go t the Go Deeper Page on our website www.aliveandlovingit.org/go-deeper . And those of you who are our Guardian Patreon Members will also have access to a special gift from her on the Patreon Members pages. Details of how
Go Deeper This Summer with Dr Paula Petry – Healing waves and Shamanic Soul Retrieval
This episode is a new opportunity to listen again to our inspiring guest Dr Paula Petry who is an esteemed member of our Go Deeper Team. To learn more about her services please go t the Go Deeper Page on our website www.aliveandlovingit.org/go-deeper . And those of you who are our Guardian Patreon Members will also have access to a special gift from her on the Patreon Members pages. Details of how
S4 Bonus Episode – Bridges to Intimacy with Leora Lightwoman
What if intimacy isn't something we find with another person but something we first discover within ourselves?In this beautiful Bonus episode, Rosy and Karen welcome back Neo Tantra teacher and relationship guide Leora Lightwoman for a conversation and experiential process that gently invites us to slow down, become present and rediscover the pathways to authentic intimacy.Rather than simply
S4 Episode 48 – From Pain to Healing: Understanding Chronic Pain and Natural Relief
Do you live with aches and pains, stiff joints, muscle tension, inflammation, arthritis, back pain or recurring injuries?In this fascinating episode of Alive and Loving It, Dr Rosy Daniel, Karen Mellers and integrative pharmacist Evelyn Liddell Davies explore why pain occurs, what it may be trying to tell us, and how we can support the body's natural healing processes.With nearly half of adul
S4 Episode 47 – Anxiety and Depression: Finding Your Way Back to Calm, Confidence and Joy
Why are anxiety and depression affecting so many people today? In this heartfelt and hopeful episode of Alive and Loving It, Dr Rosy Daniel, Karen Mellers and Evelyn Liddell explore the growing mental health crisis, the impact of stress and social media, and practical ways to reclaim emotional balance, resilience and wellbeing.From understanding the biology of anxiety and depression to discovering
S4 Episode 46 – Build your Ultimate Natural First Aid Kit: Expert Home Remedies for Everyday Emergencies
What would you do if someone was injured, stung, burned, sprained an ankle, developed cystitis on a Sunday afternoon, or suffered from a panic attack while travelling?In this practical and empowering episode of Alive and Loving It, Dr Rosy Daniel is joined by pharmacist and herbal medicine expert Evelyn Liddell and co-host Karen Mellers to explore the art of natural first aid. This episode is all
S4 Episode 45 – Loving Your Skin: What Your Skin Reveals About Your Health With Weleda Skin Expert Elizabeth King
What if your skin is trying to tell you something?In this fascinating conversation, Dr Rosy Daniel and Karen Mellers welcome Weleda skin expert and esthetician trainer Elizabeth King to explore the extraordinary relationship between skin, health, emotions and healing.Elizabeth shares her journey from a young aromatherapy enthusiast to becoming a pioneer in holistic skin therapy. Drawing on anthrop
S4 Episode 44 – The Heart of the Matter – How Love, Connection and Community Protect Your Heart
What if the biggest risk factor for heart disease isn't cholesterol, but loneliness?In this deeply personal and moving episode of Alive and Loving It, Dr Rosy Daniel and Karen Mellers explore the growing epidemic of cardiovascular disease through both a medical and human lens. The conversation is dedicated to their mothers, Margaret and Mary, who both died from cardiovascular illness, and bec
S4 Episode 43 – De-fusing the Sugar Bomb! Let’s Reverse Diabetes and Obesity
In this powerful and emotionally charged episode Karen and Dr Rosy explore the growing epidemic of type 2 diabetes and obesity in the UK and worldwide. With obesity affecting:10% of children aged 0–5 rising to 22% by age 10–11 5.6 million adults in the UK living with type 2 diabetes 66% of UK adults overweight or obese (up from 53% in 1993) Diabetes and obesity ruining lives and costing the UK NHS
S4 Episode 42 – Gut Feelings: Connecting Digestion, Stress, Food and Emotional Wellbeing
In this rich, fascinating and deeply honest episode of the Alive and Loving It podcast, wellness broadcaster Karen Mellers is joined by integrative physician Dr Rosy Daniel and holistic wellbeing expert Evelyn Liddell-Davies to explore the complex world of digestion, gut health and the powerful connection between the digestive system, stress and emotional wellbeing.From acid reflux and indigestion
S4 Episode 41 – Breathe Easier with Asthma: Emotional Triggers and Natural Ways to Support Lung Health
In this powerful and compassionate episode Karen and Rosy explore asthma from a truly holistic perspective, looking beyond inhalers and medication to understand the deeper physical, environmental and emotional causes behind breathing difficulties. If you or someone you love struggles with asthma, allergies, wheezing, recurrent chest infections or stress-related breathing issues, this episode is fi
S4 Episode 40 – Breathe Easier This Summer: Natural Hay Fever Relief, Stress and Holistic Allergy Support
In this episode of Alive and Loving It, Rosy Daniel, Karen Mellers and Evelyn Liddell-Davies take a deep dive into hay fever, and natural ways to support the body during pollen season.They explore what really happens in the body during hay fever, why symptoms such as blocked noses, streaming eyes, sneezing and fatigue occur, and how stress, inflammation and lifestyle habits can increase sensitivit
S4 Episode 39 – Can You Influence Cancer Outcomes? Mindset, Immunity & Holistic Healing Explained
This episode is essential listening for anyone seeking a more holistic understanding of cancer and its treatment. It offers practical tools, evidence-informed insights, and a deeply compassionate approach to healing, placing the individual, not the disease, at the centre of care and proactive self-healing.In this powerful and deeply insightful episode of Alive and Loving It, Dr Rosy Daniel draws o
S4 Episode 38 – Menopause: The Holistic Guide to Symptoms, HRT Alternatives and Natural Support
In this episode of Alive and Loving It, Dr Rosy Daniel and Karen Mellers explore menopause in depth, reframing it as a powerful natural life transition rather than a medical condition. This episode is a must-listen for women searching for the causes of menopause symptoms, including hot flushes, brain fog, and anxiety, as well as those looking for HRT alternatives, natural menopause support, perime
S4 Episode 37 – Sleep Secrets for Deep Healing: Reset Your Nervous System, Reduce Anxiety and Restore Natural Rhythms
Sleep is not just rest; it is the foundation of your physical health, emotional balance and mental clarity. In this deeply insightful episode of Alive and Loving It, Dr Rosy Daniel, Karen Mellers and new co-host Evelyn Liddell-Davies explore the true causes of poor sleep and how to restore it naturally. This episode offers a compassionate, practical guide to reclaiming deep, restorative sleep with
S4 Bonus Episode – Season 4 is here! Empowering you in the holistic healthcare approach to prevent and reverse the major health conditions of today
Our empowering new focus for Season 4 is the holistic healthcare approach to the major health conditions of today. Dr Rosy Daniel wishes to share all she has learned in 40 years of Integrative Medicine to help you prevent and reverse lifestyle illness. With Karen Melllers and new co-host Evelyn Liddell-Davies we explore the therapeutic, lifestyle and self-help approaches which can make huge differ
S3 Episode 36 – Life After Cancer: Reclaiming Vitality, Energy and Purpose
In this powerful and deeply personal season finale, Karen Mellers welcomes her long-time friend Charlie Seargent to share her extraordinary journey through cancer, recovery, and rediscovering her vitality through Health Creation coaching and mentorship.Charlie opens up about the early symptoms she experienced while working as a teacher, the frustration of delayed diagnosis, and the profound life s
S3 Episode 35 – Marcus Fernandez – The Vital Force in Homeopathy Today
In today’s episode, UK Health Leader Marcus Fernandez shares his personal journey into homeopathy, from cynicism to becoming a leading author, trainer, practitioner and philanthropist through his College for Homeopathic Education. Marcus does not just believe Homeopathy works, he knows it works and has led the profession boldly through the attacks of sceptics to keep Homeopathy alive and well for
S3 Episode 34 – Vitality and the Life Energy Factor
In today’s episode, we explore the role of vitality and life energy as the fundamental source of our health, well-being and ability to heal, and the factor most affecting our level of consciousness and true understanding of the spiritual nature of life. We look at why our vitality levels are so important as the fuel for our relationships, work and passions and how Rosy’s tool ‘The Picture of Healt
S3 Bonus Episode – Healing Waves and Shamanic Soul Retrieval with Dr Paula Petry
Dr Paula Petry met Karen Mellers whilst travelling in the UK in search of new partnerships to open up her profound healing work with individuals and groups. Paula’s own exploration of the spiritual side of life started as a result of deep personal loss following the death of her daughter. Whilst psychology was profoundly helpful at her time of greatest grief it did not answer the big questions. Wh
S3 Episode 33 – The Beautiful Tree Woman Kimberley Durham
In this episode, we engage in a heartfelt conversation with Kimberley Durham about her journey into environmental activism, and how she gained the confidence and strength to take action by joining a like-minded group of co-workers at Weleda. This led her forward to create the Harborough Woodland tree planting initiative in Leicestershire, where she has motivated and managed the planting of 53,000
S3 Episode 32 – Inspirational Eco-warrior Woman Jayn Sterland
In this episode of the Alive and Loving It podcast, hosts Karen Mellers and Rosy Daniel engage in a heartfelt conversation with Jane Sterland, MD of Waleeda UK. They explore Jane's journey from the fashion industry to the world of natural health and beauty, emphasizing the importance of connecting with nature and the philosophy behind Waleeda's products. The discussion delves into the is
S3 Episode 31 – Detox your life! It’s time to green the people
In this conversation, Karen Mellers and Rosy Daniel explore the theme of detoxification, discussing the various types of toxicity that affect our bodies and the environment be that the toxicity of excess, exposure to toxic chemicals, growth factors and hormone disruptors or toxicity due to our elimination systems breaking down. We delve into the impact of chemicals in our beauty and skin care, hom
S3 Episode 30 – Healing Relationship Patterns Through a Tantra Journey
This conversation touches on tender territory, including childhood trauma and sexual themes, held with great care. Please take your time with it and only listen when you feel resourced. In this deeply intimate and courageous episode, Rosy Daniel steps into the guest seat to share her personal healing journey through Tantra and how it transformed her relationship with herself and with men, enabling
S3 Episode 29 – Neo-Tantra – The Pathway to Intimacy and Pleasure with Leora Lightwoman
In this conversation, Karen and Rosy explore Tantra and Neo-Tantra, including themes of intimacy, sexuality, and relational connection. These topics are discussed in a respectful, conscious, and grounded way, but we wanted to let you know in advance.This episode features a profound conversation with Leora Lightwoman, a leading UK teacher of Tantra and Neo-Tantra. Together, they explore the essence
S3 Episode 28 – For the Love of Love
In this episode, Karen Mellers and Rosy Daniel explore the profound themes of love and relationships, emphasising the primary importance of emotional connection, communication, and belonging within our communities. They discuss the healing power of love, the significance of parenting and boundaries, and the impact of childhood experiences on adult relationship patterns. The conversation highlights
S3 Episode 27 – My Journey, Inner and Outer, to Find My Space with Karen Mellers
In this episode, Rosy Daniel and Karen Mellers explore the two-year transformative journey of Karen and her husband as they embrace the principle of My Space. They reflect upon how their family home in Derbyshire started to feel stuck and uncomfortable, which led them to take the decision to leave and embark on a two-year adventure as “Two Drifters” across various locations, through many other spa
S3 Episode 26 – Feng Shui and the Healthy Home with Gina Lazenby
In this rich and deeply grounding conversation, Karen Mellers and Dr Rosy Daniel are joined by healthy homes pioneer Gina Lazenby to explore the Health Creation Principle My Space, and how the environments we live and work in profoundly affect our health and our wellbeing.From Feng Shui and geopathic stress to clutter, boundaries, sleep, sacred space, ancestral connections and working from home, t
S3 Episode 25 – The Spirit of Place
In this engaging conversation, Karen Mellers and Rosy Daniel explore the profound impact of personal space on our mental, emotional, and physical health and well-being. They discuss the importance of creating a nurturing environment with beauty and space for stillness, as well as the necessity of personal time and sacred spaces for self-care. They examine the effects of clutter and how it reflects
S2 Episode 24 – The Power of the Women’s Circle with Amy Mullery
In this beautiful closing episode of Season 2, Karen and Rosy welcome circle sister and Rising Connected facilitator Amy Mullery — the very first Scottish voice on the podcast and a woman whose journey with circle work has touched both of our hearts deeply. Together, we explore why Women's Circles are transforming lives, how the Rising Connected framework, and especially the 8 Agreements, cre
S2 Episode 23 – Rising Connected: Awakening our Feminine Truth, Power and Wisdom with Joey Walters
This week’s episode is one that so many listeners have been waiting for. After receiving multiple requests from our Alive & Loving It community, Karen and Dr. Rosy welcome the extraordinary Joey Walters, founder of Rising Connected — a woman whose teachings have profoundly shaped Karen’s personal and professional path. In this powerful, intimate conversation, Joey shares her journey from burno
S2 Episode 22 – Finding Your Tribe: The Importance of Belonging
In this conversation, Karen and Rosy explore the new discoveries about the profound impact of being part of communities on our health and well-being. They discuss the importance of belonging, and feeling recognised and values, and the need for safe spaces where individuals can connect authentically. They explore how in previous times communities may have stifled our creative and rebellious natures
S2 Bonus Episode – Jewels of Creativity; From Burnout to Brilliance with Emma Chapman
In this episode, Emma Chapman shares her transformative journey from hitting a wall of burnout after a hugely successful career in theatre and film PR in London, to packing up her life and heading off to India. After a re-balancing yoga retreat she journeyed through the length of India to find the craftsmen to help her create her jewellery designs based on the patterns and scared geometry of India
S2 Episode 21 – Finding Balance with Complex Chronic Illness; Clare Palmer on Self- Connection
In this deeply moving conversation, Karen, Rosy, and guest Clare Palmer explorewhat it means to live well within chronic illness. Clare shares her 20-year journeywith pain, headaches, tiredness and frustration with the medical system, todiscovering the life-changing power of self-connection, nervous systemregulation, and emotional sovereignty. Through creative self-care practices like Heart Rate V
S2 Episode 20 – Getting to the Heart of Stress with Dr Alan Watkins
In this fascinating conversation, Rosy welcomes her old friend and colleague Dr Alan Watkins, a physician and neuroscientist whose pioneering work bridges medicine, psychology, and emotional intelligence. Together they explore how our heart rate variability (HRV) reveals the story of our inner state — and how learning to regulate our emotions is the single most powerful thing we can do to improve
S2 Episode 19 – Untangling the Stress Fest!
In this episode, Karen Mellers and Dr. Rosy Daniel delve into the complex topic of stress, exploring its definition, impact on health, and the importance of recognizing and managing it.They discuss the difference between external stress, which is harder to control, and self-stressing, which we can take charge of by changing our beliefs, assumptions, and behaviour patterns.The conversation explores
S2 Episode 18 – Jo Dall’s Spiritual Transformation
Jo Dall is a “soul sister” of Karen’s, having shared years of friendship, work, and personal growth together. Jo also worked with Rosy at Weleda and trained to become a Health Creation Mentor.Everything changed for Jo with the shock of her breast cancer diagnosis. This challenge pushed her to apply everything she had learned to herself and go deep inside to find her healing path. The deeper she we
S2 Episode 17 — Energy Transformation of Body, Mind and Spirit with Amanda Brooks, Energy Transformation Therapist
In this powerful conversation, Karen and Rosy talk with Amanda Brooks—an energy transformation practitioner, chiropractor, and kinesiologist—to explore her profound healing work as part of our Spiritual Connection theme.Together, they unpack what it means to live and work in alignment with the higher self, how to release energies that don’t belong to us, and the importance of spiritual hygiene in
S2 Episode 16 — Exploring our Spiritual Connection
In this episode, Karen and Rosy delve into the profound theme of spiritual connection. They explore what we mean by spirit, both in terms of our personal spirit and the universal or divine Spirit.Next, they examine the impact of spiritual malaise when our spiritual needs are unmet. They discuss ways to nurture our spirit through love, joy, beauty, soul food, living with purpose, and by visiting sa
S2 Episode 15 — Karen's Lifetime Journey with Scoliosis
In this deeply personal episode, Karen steps into the guest seat to share her own health journey, marked by resilience, transformation, and the discovery of holistic healing.Diagnosed with severe scoliosis as a teenager and given a bleak prognosis, Karen chose not to be a victim. Instead, she navigated years of medical interventions, limiting beliefs, and emotional challenges to build a life roote
S2 Episode 14 — Body in Mind Pilates with Louise Collinson
In this very special episode, Karen reunites with her dear friend and long-time Pilates coach, Louise Collinson. This is the story of Karen’s transformation, through the limiting beliefs imposed by her medical team when diagnosed with scoliosis to the new energy, strength and fitness she now enjoys following the building of her confidence and release of long-held pain and emotion through movement.
S2 Episode 13 – Now to Bring Our Bodies Fully Alive!
In this episode, Karen Mellers and Dr. Rosy Daniel explore full spectrum of our physical needs, way beyond just exercise. From our needs for oxygen and light to touch and sensuality, our bodies need a great deal more than fitness to come fully alive. The body also reflects exactly our state of mind, and we explore how to decipher the messages of our bodies, and work with the mind-body connection.
S1 Cytoplan Bonus Episode – The Power and Purpose of Cytoplan with Helen Drake
In this special bonus episode of Alive and Loving It, Karen and Dr. Rosy Daniel welcome Helen Drake, Clinical Education Manager at Cytoplan — our very first podcast sponsor to share with us their great ethics, mission and nutritional excellence. This episode is both a celebration and a deep dive into the science, passion, and integrity behind Cytoplan. We’re so grateful for the sponsorship of this
S1 Bonus Episode – A Major Academic Achievement for Dr Rosy Daniel and for Health Coaching!
In this episode, Karen Mellers and Dr. Rosy Daniel celebrate a very significant milestone in Rosy’s career and for health coaching, announcing the publication of an international academic article that highlights the importance of health coaching in oncology. ‘The Case for Integration of Health Coaching within Integrative Oncology’ has been published in Current Oncology Reports, putting the case an
S1 Episode 12 – The Miracle that is Kit Stapely
In this deeply moving finale to Season 1, Karen and Rosy are joined by the radiant and courageous Kit Stapeley, a woman who has survived multiple cancer diagnoses and turned her healing journey into a life of laughter, purpose, and inspiration.Kit opens up about her decades-long experience with cancer, beginning in 1992, and the powerful decision to become the "captain of her own ship."
S1 Episode 11 – Put your Health Jigsaw Back Together with Super Star Sandra Miskimmins
In this energising episode, Karen and Rosy are joined by nutritional therapist and wellness coach Sandra Miskimmin to explore the powerful role food plays in health, healing, and happiness.Sandra shares her personal transformation from living with chronic pain, allergies, asthma and exhaustion in her 30s, to becoming the vibrant, energetic woman she is today. The turning point? Real food, deep lis
S1 Episode 10 – The Power on your Plate - Navigating the Nutrition Maze
In this episode, Karen Mellers and Dr. Rosy Daniel delve into the intricate relationship between food, nutrition, and health. They explore the confusion surrounding dietary advice, the emotional connections we have with food, and the importance of nourishing our bodies rather than merely focusing on weight loss. The conversation highlights the role of the microbiome in our overall well-being, the
S1 Episode 9 – Going Deeper for my True Healing with Joanna Farrel
In this week’s special storytelling episode, we welcome Joanna Farrell — a courageous and radiant woman navigating a stage four cancer diagnosis with remarkable emotional depth and grace. Joanna opens up about the emotional turmoil she experienced at the time of her diagnosis, the impact of others’ emotions on her own clarity, and the pressure of making quick treatment decisions in a medical setti
S1 Episode 8 – The Power of Emotional Freedom Technique with Rowena Beaumont
In this heart-opening episode, Karen and Rosy welcome healer and energy psychology practitioner Rowena Beaumont to explore the life-changing technique of EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) — also known as “tapping.”Together they dive into how emotional energy gets stuck in the body, how EFT releases grief, trauma, fear, and anxiety, and incredible healing stories from Rosy and Rowena’s clients, inc
S1 Episode 7 – Emotional Healing – The Mind-Body Connection
In this episode, Karen and Rosy delve into the profound impact of emotions on our health and well-being. As an emotional resilience coach, Karen explores why emotions are essential, how they affect our bodies, and the importance of expressing them. Rosy, a holistic doctor, shares insights into the mind-body connection and the emotional needs that are as vital as food and oxygen. Together, they dis
S1 Episode 6 – Nature as Teacher with Helen Patterson
In this episode of the Alive and Loving It podcast, hosts Karen Mellers and Dr. Rosy Daniel engage with Helen Patterson, exploring the profound connection between nature, health and education. They discuss personal experiences with nature, the importance of outdoor learning for children, and how these experiences foster resilience and personal growth. The conversation delves into the spiritual asp
S1 Episode 5 – A Profound Love of Nature with Claire Hattersley
In this episode of 'Alive and Loving It', hosts Karen Mellers and Dr. Rosy Daniel engage with Claire, a passionate gardener and biodynamic practitioner, exploring her deep connection with nature. Claire shares her journey from a childhood influenced by her gardening family to her extensive experience managing the Weleda Garden for 30 years, emphasizing the importance of building relatio
S1 Episode 4 – The Healing Power of Nature
In this conversation, Karen Mellers and Dr. Rosy Daniel explore the profound connection between nature and health. They discuss how our environment impacts our well-being, the importance of reconnecting with nature, and the benefits of local food. The conversation also touches on mental health, eco therapy, and the spiritual relationship we have with the natural world. They emphasize the need for
S1 Episode 3 – Hayley Mills shares her Healing Journey
In this deeply moving episode, we welcome our first ever guest, legendary actress Hayley Mills now ready to share her powerful story of healing, identity, and the courageous journey of becoming true to herself 17 years post diagnosis with breast cancer. Hosts Dr. Rosy Daniel and Karen Mellers explore the Health Creation Principle of Being True to Yourself through Hayley’s personal cancer journey,
S1 Episode 2 – What is Holistic Healthcare with Dr Rosy Daniel
In this episode of 'Alive and Loving It', Karen Mellers and Dr. Rosy Daniel delve into the principles of holistic health, emphasizing the importance of being true to oneself. Dr. Daniel shares her journey to becoming a holistic doctor, the challenges of training in this field, and the significance of the mind-body connection. They discuss the necessity of support in healing, the impact o
S1 Episode 1 – The Importance of Living True to Ourselves
In the inaugural episode of 'Alive and Loving It', hosts Karen Mellers and Dr. Rosy Daniel explore the significance of authenticity in holistic health. They discuss how being true to oneself is foundational for physical and mental health, and how much better we feel when we can express ourselves and live by our own values rather than people pleasing and bowing to societal expectations. T
Trailer – Welcome to Alive and Loving It!
Ready to take charge of your health, rediscover joy, and feel truly alive? In this trailer, Karen Mellers and Dr. Rosy Daniel introduce Alive and Loving It – the podcast where healing, vitality, and wholehearted living take centre stage. Get to know your hosts, hear the heart behind the show, and find out what you can expect from future episodes — including the big reveal of who our very first gue
