The Tropic Pianist Gamer’s Podcast

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  Episode 90: Never Stop Learning 10.09.2026 13min

  In the theme of education this month, I talk about why I'm always learning. My guest later this month went back to education as an adult, but that's something I never did, although I did a Welsh course, and am soon doing an ADHD coaching course. (and learnt to write different types of poetry over the summer holidays!)
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  Episode 89: "Breast is Best" They said... 10.08.2026 15min

  It was Breastfeeding Awareness week 1-7 August, so I figured it was time to share my own experiences with breastfeeding.I was too anxious to stick up for myself when D was born. I never said no to anything, I just went along with it for the quiet life.. until I couldn't do it anymore... Listen to this episode to find out my story about breastfeeding.
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  Episode 88: Friendships Round the Campfire 22.07.2026 16min

  This is episode 88 (not 86 as I said on the recording!)This month I'm talking to Kathy about the different ways of making connections. How it's not only about networking in a room with business pitches, why not strip it back to being in nature, around a campfire, telling stories, sharing lives and songs, but with people you might not have met yet??Kathy Sanderson is the founder of Community Camping & Healing Gatherings and Healing From Within, based on 25 acres of woodland and meadow in South West Wales.She creates real life communities around campfires, helping people reconnect with themselves, each other and nature in a world that has become increasingly disconnected.As an Inner Child Healing practitioner and creator of botanical and mushroom remedies, Kathy believes healing happens through connection with ourselves, each other and the natural world.Living with Type 1 diabetes since childhood has shaped her understanding of resilience, and her work is rooted in one simple belief: sometimes the greatest healing doesn't happen in a therapy room. Sometimes it happens around a campfire, sharing stories with people who make you feel like you belong.WebsitesHealing From Withinwww.healingfromwithin.co.ukCommunity Camping & Healing Gatheringswww.communitygatherings.ukInstagramHealing From Withinhttps://www.instagram.com/healingfromwithinukCommunity Camping & Healing Gatheringshttps://www.instagram.com/communitygatheringsukFacebookHealing From Within UKwww.facebook.com/healingfromwithinukCommunity Camping & Healing Gatheringswww.facebook.com/communitygatheringsTikTokHealing From Withinhttps://www.tiktok.com/@healing_from_withinCommunity Camping & Healing Gatheringshttps://www.tiktok.com/@community.camping
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  Episode 87: Still Netwalking, still networking! 10.07.2026 14min

  It's been nearly 7 years since I started networking, and things have evolved since then. Some networking groups come to a natural end, but I like to belong to some thing in that ilk, so I like to join a mixture of online and in person things, and it's nice to see the Anglesey opportunities are growing too <3And it's not just about networking, it's also about trying new things and having fun/ making connections while doing it!
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  Episode 86: New Era Loading! 22.06.2026 21min

  It's the month I turned 40, so I made it my mission to find a guest who also happened to turn 40 in the month of June, so when Tasha piped up that she turned 40 this month in a networking group, I knew she was my person <3I was so happy when she said yes! In this episode we discuss how she feels about becoming 40, what she's learnt, what she's looking forward to or not! And how she's started the era of not caring what other people think! Warning: this episode contains one swear word.https://www.threads.com/@tasha.adhd.dopaminehunterhttps://aaps-uk.org/
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  Episode 85: Turning 40! 10.06.2026 17min

  It's just 3 days until I turn 40!It's a milestone worth celebrating, as the last milestone (30) I was still deep in my anxiety disorder. I talk about reflecting, lessons learnt, what I'm looking forward to (or not) and the importance of finding somewhere to truly belong.
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  Episode 84: Frequencies: The Future of Medicine 22.05.2026 21min

  This month I'm talking to Michele about frequencies and how they can help every bit of life."I’m Michele, founder of Lumo Wellness. An award winning business Lumo was created from one simple belief: wellbeing should feel accessible, supportive, and able to fit into real life.My journey into frequency wellness started through my own healing. After navigating trauma, estrangement from my family of origin, surgical menopause, and raising a newly diagnosed autistic child, I was looking for something that could support my mental and emotional wellbeing in a gentle, realistic way. I didn’t have the luxury of stepping away from life to heal. I needed something that helped me stay grounded, regulated and present while still managing everyday life and parenting.That’s when I found frequency-based wellbeing.The easiest way I describe it is through music. We all know how certain music can affect how we feel. Calm music can settle anxiety, and an uplifting song can completely shift your mood within minutes. Frequency wellness works on a similar principle, using specific frequencies to support balance, regulation and wellbeing within the body and nervous system. It’s gentle, non-invasive, and designed to work alongside whatever else you already do to support your health.Through Lumo Wellness, I offer remote frequency scans where I assess what your body and energy may need support with and create a bespoke blend tailored specifically to you.I also created the Be Collection A range of frequency-infused everyday products designed to support you gently throughout the day, including lip balms, bracelets, necklaces and stickers in blends such as Be Calm, Be Happy, Be Focused and Be Abundant.I like to think of them as little pockets of support you can carry with you wherever you go. "
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  Episode 83: Beyond the (Anxiety) Warrior 10.05.2026 12min

  Every May I circle back to my book, as that's the whole reason this podcast exists. Going from surviving to thriving, remembering how far I've come, and what I'm looking forward to!
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  Episode 82: What Neuroinclusive Looks Like 22.04.2026 11min

  This month I like to dedicate to Neurodiversity, so what better guest to have than Joanne, the Neuroinclusive Consultant!In this episode we chat about what being Neuroinclusive actually looks like, some earlier experiences, and how Joanne helps others make their spaces more neuroinclusive. https://www.linkedin.com/in/joannegibsonneuroinclusiveconsultant/
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  Episode 81: Finding my Niche in Neurodiversity 10.04.2026 14min

  Originally when I set up as a piano tutor, I wanted to appeal to anyone and everyone, I chanced saying I specialised in teaching older adults because it meant more daytime slots, but that backfired within the first year! I bumbled through until 2025, before realising what my actual niche was. Now clarity is 100%! And it's all due to Neurodiversity <3
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  Episode 80: Redefining the Numbers- Confidence Beyond Dyslexia 22.03.2026 17min

  Danielle Beardmore-Easson is a legal business co-founder and lifestyle entrepreneur building at the intersection of law, leadership, and legacy. After overcoming a dyslexia diagnosis that challenged her confidence in numbers, she now empowers others to protect their future, lead boldly, and design lives rooted in freedom and purpose.In this episode we talk about living with dyslexia, and how she got through life despite not having a diagnosis until her 20s, and now thrives running her businesses!
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  Episode 79: I Was Once a Maths Whizz 10.03.2026 14min

  Talking this month about maths, how I used to have a photographic memory, and how I lost my "gift" of maths by the time I was 17...And also how I still use maths now, despite everyone at school saying maths was pointless because no one uses it in real life! For Pi Day (3/14 in American :P)
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  Episode 78: Childlessness is not the end of Your Story 22.02.2026 16min

  This month I'm talking to Jolanda about being childless. This is a topic that still has a lot of stigma about it, so it's important to cover it. It was also interesting because myself and Jolanda have completely opposite life experiences!Jolanda is a certified coach and the founder of ThrivingWithout Kids, a community for childless women. She knows about the pressureof ‘having to make a choice’ and  ‘whenthere is no choice’. She has lived this and here is how she found her way tojoy and confidence: *Feeling ashamed and silenced, to... embracing my story andspeaking with confidence. *Seeking constant validation, to... standing strong in myown worthiness. *Emotionalexhaustion, to... setting boundaries that protect my peace.  Her coaching is rooted in Dialectical Behaviour Coaching,Core Renewal Therapy and Breathwork, offering structure and compassionatesupport to help women live with purpose, clarity, self-trust and joy. Through1:1 coaching, a growing online community, and accessible tools like herEmotional Trigger Guidebook, Jolanda is redefining what it means to live a fulllife without children.Her message is simple but powerful:“Childlessness is not the end of your story, and you do getto live a life full of joy and fulfilment” More info: www.thrivingwithoutkids.comJoin the community www.thrivingwithoutkids.com/community
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  Episode 77: Societal Pressures, Anxiety & Kids 10.02.2026 15min

  In this episode I talk about "not" choosing to become a mum. But also choosing it. The plight of being anxious about being pregnant, and how I was originally incapable of making big life choices... how I got through the pregnancy, and how for this part of my life, CBT did actually work.
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  Episode 76: Dare to Dream with More Than Just Mum 22.01.2026 20min

  This month I'm talking to Heather Palfreyman. Heather was one of my main influences who helped me in the early days of my self development journey, I love seeing her journey too! We met in lockdown at a virtual networking event. Heather is a Home Educating Mum of two, owner of More Than Just Mum and a Leader with UW. She is passionate about helping others achieve their goals and dreams through mindset work, coaching and teamwork.https://www.morethanjustmum.com/Guidance: There is the odd bit of swearing in this episode.
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  Episode 75: Word of the year? Does it help? 10.01.2026 13min

  This month I'm talking about my word of the year, over the years, and what they've meant to me (or not in some cases!) And why this year's word is FUN! (and a culmination of all the past ones too) https://tropicpianistgamer.co.uk
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  Episode 74: Christmas Traditions Across Cultures 22.12.2025 19min

  This month I'm talking to Jackie Hall about her memories of Christmas in Germany, and how it differs to the way Christmas works in the UK. Jackie is a Holistic therapist, wellbeing mentor, crafter & best-selling author—supporting others to live with balance, clarity, and care through natural, heart-led routines.
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  Episode 73: Breaking the Christmas Traditions 10.12.2025 15min

  This episode I talk about the traditions my family held, the pattern that caused meltdowns in my first employed job, the kid hating his first Christmas dinner, and how I'm breaking the traditions this year.Because this year has been different in many ways, may as well finish it off differently!
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  Episode 72: Depression is Anger Turned Inward 22.11.2025 18min

  As a nod to Men's Mental Health and International Men's Day (19th) I chatted to guest Aaron Solly about his movement to help others who feel stuck, as he has extensive lived experience of mental health struggles, which he overcame taking the lessons with him as he went along. Aaron SollyMental Wellness Coach | Author | Founder of Engage Coaching GroupFor many years, Aaron struggled with low self-esteem, self-worth, and self-confidence. He felt like an underdog in life, battling depression and searching for answers to why he felt so stuck.. It wasn’t until he shifted his mindset, began asking new questions, and embraced personal growth that he discovered the path to healing.Today, his mission is to help men—particularly those in sales or high-pressure careers—who feel trapped by stress, depression, or life’s challenges. He has walked that path, and now he guides others through it.Through his company, Engage Coaching Group, he helps his clients with Amazon best selling book, “Engage, Connect, Grow”, a supportive community and 1 on 1 coaching services.His ultimate vision is to contribute to healing men & their families around the world from depression through natural healing methods.https://engagecoachinggroup.com/lessons
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  Episode 71: What We Don't Talk About 10.11.2025 14min

  It's Men's Mental Health Awareness Month this month, so ahead of my guest, I'm talking about mental health in my family. When I met Dr G he was always the calm one against my stress! we're a lot more balanced now, and I've learnt a lot along the way, and we're able to communicate more efficiently about mental health (both ways) But Men's Mental Health is still very much stigmatised in society, so I'm contributing to the need to talk more (with Dr G's permission for his insights)