The Power of the Truth

 Description "The lucky sperm club." That's what Chip Scholz calls the sons and daughters who inherit businesses they didn't build. He should know, he's spent nearly 30 years coaching leaders and organisations, much of it inside the particular chaos of family-run businesses. In this conversation, Chip and Fran trade stories from the front line, the emotional blackmail, the power grabs, the parking lot conversations where the real decisions get made. Chip explains the difference between a business built as an asset versus a legacy, and why hubris is the thing that kills family businesses from the inside. Along the way, he opens up about the stroke that reset his whole life, and how it led him from 200 nights a year in hotels to woodturning and writing. Fran shares her own hard years inside a dysfunctional family business, and the two find real common ground in how they've each had to rebuild after everything fell apart. We cover The difference between a family business run as an asset versus a legacy Why hubris and "believing your own bull" destroys family businesses The unspoken rules and parking lot meetings that really run a company What happens when private equity buys a family business Chip's stroke, and how it became the reset that led him to writing and woodturning The Second Mountain, moving from success to meaning and purpose Fran's own experience inside a dysfunctional family business About Chip Scholz Chip Scholz is an executive coach, author, speaker and craftsman who believes the best lives, like the best bowls, are shaped patiently, one careful decision at a time. After nearly 30 years coaching leaders and organisations, he's learned that meaningful change rarely happens all at once. He's the author of Small Decisions, Big Shifts, Every Dog Has Its Day, and Handoffs, a family business fable about leadership, succession and keeping your word. A stroke, several career reinventions, and years at a wood lathe have convinced him that craftsmanship isn't just about shaping wood, it's about shaping a life. Connect with Chip Website: scholzandassociates.com Email: [email protected] Instagram: instagram.com/chipscholz Facebook: facebook.com/Chippturns LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/chipscholz YouTube: youtube.com/@chipscholz1691 Threads: threads.com/@chipscholz Books on Amazon: Small Decisions, Big Shifts / Every Dog Has Its Day / HandoffsAbout Fran Fran Willoughby is an evidential medium, Reiki practitioner and intuitive facilitator, and the host of The Power of the Truth. Through Mojo Motivator she offers mediumship readings, oracle card readings, Reiki healing and coaching, helping people find clarity, connection and confidence through life's biggest transitions. Find out more or book a session at www.mojo-motivator.com. Send us Fan MailIf you have a story that you think would be good for the podcast, please do get in touch by emailing [email protected]. 

In this episode I'm joined by Helen von Dadelszen, communications and vocal coach based near Geneva, Switzerland, and author of Courageous Action. Helen takes us from her theatre-filled childhood in New Zealand, through years working in the humanitarian sector, to a lightbulb moment watching brilliant HIV researchers fail to communicate their groundbreaking work on an international stage. That moment shaped everything she does now.We talk about why nerves aren't a red flag but a normal part of doing something that matters, what actually separates a confident communicator from an anxious one, and whether charisma can genuinely be taught. We also get into a properly thought-provoking discussion about why some of history's most dangerous communicators, and some of today's, are so effective, even when what they're saying isn't good, or true.We cover:Growing up in a theatre family, and why never questioning nerves shaped Helen's whole relationship with performingThe moment watching brilliant researchers fail to land their message on an international stage that changed the direction of her careerWhat "audience-centric" communication actually means, and why it matters even more in multicultural, multilingual settingsWhether charisma can be taught, and the specific, learnable habits behind itA frank conversation about why manipulative or dishonest communicators can still be deeply persuasive, and what that reveals about the power of delivery versus contentThe hardest conversation Helen ever had to have, and what she'd do differently with hindsightHer book, Courageous Action, and the one courageous step she'd encourage every listener to take this weekAbout Helen Helen von Dadelszen helps smart, thoughtful professionals get their brilliant ideas out of their heads and into the world with clarity, confidence and impact. She believes that confidence is built through action, not something we need to wait for before we speak, and that everyone has a unique way of communicating that can be strengthened, shaped and shared.As a communication and vocal coach, Helen supports people who are doing valuable work but need help expressing their message in a way that feels authentic to them and clear, compelling and useful to their audience.Helen is the founder of Present Potential Sàrl, where she provides practical training and coaching in public speaking, presentation skills, vocal presence and confident communication. She works with individuals, teams and organisations across technical, scientific, academic and humanitarian fields, helping them communicate complex, important ideas with greater clarity, authenticity and persuasive power.She is also the author of Courageous Action: Your Playbook for Communicating Confidently, One Small Step at a Time, a hands-on guide designed to help people grow their communication confidence through practical, achievable steps.Helen's work is strongly influenced by improvisational theatre. She uses improv principles to help clients become more present, responsive and comfortable with uncertainty, whether they are speaking on stage, contributing in meetings, answering questions or navigating high-pressure conversations.Theatre and performance have always been an essential part of Helen's life. She is an active member of her local Toastmasters club, has chaired and won several European speech contests, and regularly performs with a local improvisational theatre troupe.Originally from New Zealand and now based in Switzerland, Helen brings an international perspective to her work, along with a background in Human Resources, recruitment and large-scale event management. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and English Literature, a Post-Graduate Diploma in Business Administration endorsed in Human Resource Management, and a CELTA. Helen is also a Roger Love Method certified vocal coach and a facilitator of Collaborative Art team-building experiences.Connect with Helen: Book: courageousaction.ch Company website: academy.presentpotential.ch LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/helen-von-dadelszen YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCB_2NMosqJQBBiv5ux3mYHg Instagram: @present_potentialAbout Fran Fran Willoughby is an evidential medium, Reiki practitioner and intuitive facilitator, and the host of The Power of the Truth. Through Mojo Motivator she offers mediumship readings, oracle card readings, Reiki healing and coaching, helping people find clarity, connection and confidence through life's biggest transitions. Find out more or book a session at www.mojo-motivator.com.Send us Fan MailIf you have a story that you think would be good for the podcast, please do get in touch by emailing [email protected]. 

In this episode I'm joined by Christine Dillard, author of The Truth She Showed Me. Christine takes us back to the very first date that should have been a red flag, through 17 years of coercive control, and the three and a half year process it took to plan a safe exit while protecting her children. She's honest about the isolation, the moments that turned physical, and the devastating way her ex chose to reveal a family secret in front of their children the night she filed for divorce.We talk about what coercive control actually looks like from the inside, the strategy behind her parenting plan, and why leaving doesn't mean it's over. It's a difficult, important conversation, and Christine's honesty throughout is remarkable.We cover:The early red flags she now recognises, and why 23-year-old her didn't see themThe night isolation truly began, and how a single family dinner changed everythingWhat coercive control actually looks like day to day, financial control, isolation, walking on eggshellsThe three and a half year process of planning a safe exit, and the parenting plan strategy she used to protect her childrenThe night she told him she was leaving, and the moment he chose to reveal a devastating family secret to their childrenWhy leaving doesn't mean it's over, and how she's still navigating boundaries years laterWhat she's learned from male survivors, and the particular shame men carry around abuseWhy she donates a book to a domestic violence organisation for every 20 sold, doubling that every October for DV Awareness MonthAbout Christine Christine Dillard is the author of The Truth She Showed Me, a memoir of her 17-year marriage and the process of discovering herself again after years of coercive control. Drawing on her own story and conversations with dozens of other survivors, Christine writes and speaks openly about coercive control, healing, and what it really takes to rebuild a life on the other side.Connect with Christine: Book: The Truth She Showed Me, https://amzn.eu/d/01Wnhs4U Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetruthsheshowedme/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/14iCRuWPw52/?mibextid=wwXIfrIf this episode has affected you: Refuge runs the National Domestic Abuse Helpline, free and confidential, 24 hours a day. Call 0808 2000 247 or visit nationaldahelpline.org.uk. Men's Advice Line offers confidential support for male victims of domestic abuse. Call 0808 801 0327.About Fran Fran Willoughby is an evidential medium, Reiki practitioner and intuitive facilitator, and the host of The Power of the Truth. Through Mojo Motivator she offers mediumship readings, oracle card readings, Reiki healing and coaching, helping people find clarity, connection and confidence through life's biggest transitions. Find out more or book a session at www.mojo-motivator.com.Send us Fan MailIf you have a story that you think would be good for the podcast, please do get in touch by emailing [email protected]. 

In this episode I'm joined by Rosie Moss, host of the award-winning podcast Widowed AF and author of the bestselling book Widowed As F**k. Rosie was 37, with three children under 8, when her husband Ben went missing on a routine scuba dive off the coast of Dover and was never found. She takes us through the day the police arrived at her door, the agonising legal process of having Ben legally declared dead without a body, and the years since spent building one of the UK's most honest spaces for widowed people to talk. We talk about widow's fire, the shame so many widowed people feel and rarely admit to, what it's really like parenting young children through this kind of loss, and Rosie's own remarriage to another widower and the divorce that followed. It's honest, it's funny in places, and it doesn't shy away from any of it. We cover: The day Ben went missingThe legal fight to have Ben declared dead without a body, and why that mattered so much practically and emotionallyWidow's fire, and the shame so many widowed people carry around itParenting three young children through grief, and what she's learned about children's resilienceRemarrying another widower, blending families, and the divorce that followedBuilding Widowed AF into an award-winning podcast and bestselling book, and what's nextAbout Rosie Rosie Moss is a writer, podcaster and mum of three who has rebuilt her life through profound loss. Widowed suddenly at 37, she went on to create the award-winning Widowed AF podcast and write her book, Widowed As F**k, using honesty, humour and lived experience to talk about grief, resilience and what it really means to begin again. Her work explores the messy reality of overcoming adversity, finding yourself after life changes beyond recognition, and learning that growth doesn't always look the way we expect it to. Connect with Rosie: Podcast and book: widowedaf.com Instagram: @widowed_af Further support: WAY (Widowed and Young): widowedandyoung.org.uk, peer-to-peer support for anyone widowed before their 51st birthday The Good Grief Trust: goodgrieftrust.org, for wider bereavement signposting  The Widowed Collective: thewidowedcollective.com If this episode has affected you: Cruse Bereavement Support offers free confidential support for anyone grieving in the UK. Call 0808 808 1677 or visit cruse.org.uk. About Fran Fran Willoughby is an evidential medium, Reiki practitioner and intuitive facilitator, and the host of The Power of the Truth. Through Mojo Motivator she offers mediumship readings, oracle card readings, Reiki healing and coaching, helping people find clarity, connection and confidence through life's biggest transitions. Find out more or book a session at www.mojo-motivator.com. Send us Fan MailIf you have a story that you think would be good for the podcast, please do get in touch by emailing [email protected]. 

In this episode I'm joined by Lisa Barwise, wellness alchemist, fitness feminist and bestselling author. Lisa takes us back to her edge-of-the-bed moment, the morning her legs simply gave out beneath her, and unpacks everything that had been quietly compounding underneath it. A narcissistic friendship with someone who was supposed to be like a sister to her. Unresolved grief, including losing both her parents by 22. A personal development organisation she'd been part of years earlier that turned out to be something far darker, and the strange, disorienting guilt of finding that out after the fact. And, running through all of it, what she calls Armour Weight™, the invisible load so many women carry without ever naming it. We talk honestly about a subject that rarely gets airtime, narcissistic friendships, not partners or parents, and what it actually looked like living alongside someone else's teenage son for two years while trying to protect him from it. It's raw, it's funny in places, and it's the kind of conversation that might help you name something you've been carrying too. We cover: The edge-of-the-bed moment, and what it actually felt like when her body said noArmour Weight™, and Lisa's framework for understanding what women carry emotionally, energetically and even ancestrallyThe narcissistic friendship that lasted over 20 years, the red flags she missed, and taking in her friend's teenage son when he needed somewhere safe to landLosing both her parents by 22, and grief she didn't fully process until years laterBeing part of a personal development organisation that was later revealed to be something much darker, and the survivor's guilt that came with finding out after she'd already leftThe four "curses" Lisa's identified that keep women stuck, and how naming them changes everythingHer books, Unarmoured and Burned, and the Warrior Goddess Saga™ she's built around themAbout Lisa Lisa Barwise is a Wellness Alchemist, Fitness Feminist, bestselling author, and founder of the Warrior Goddess Saga™. She is the creator of the Wellness Alchemy Triquetra™, a philosophy that weaves together biology, psychology and spirituality to help women make sense of their health, identity and transformation. Lisa has a unique gift for putting words to the complex, often invisible experiences of women in midlife, helping them understand what they've been feeling but could never quite explain. Through her books Unarmoured and Burned, she explores the hidden patterns that shape women's lives, from inherited beliefs and nervous system protection to what she calls Armour Weight™, the invisible weight women carry through stress, people-pleasing and survival. Blending science, storytelling and modern mythology, Lisa challenges conventional wellness advice and empowers women to understand themselves more deeply, reclaim their strength, and step into the next chapter of life with confidence, resilience and purpose. Connect with Lisa: Website: thewarriorgoddesssaga.com The books: warriorgoddesskettlebelltraining.com/the-books Take the quiz: warriorgoddesskettlebelltraining.com/the-quiz Instagram: @thewarriorgoddesssaga If this episode has affected you: If you've been affected by a high-control group or organisation, Humanists UK runs the Faith to Faithless helpline, offering confidential support for anyone leaving or questioning a high-control group. Visit humanists.uk/faith-to-faithless for details. About Fran Fran Willoughby is an evidential medium, Reiki practitioner and intuitive facilitator, and the host of The Power of the Truth. Through Mojo Motivator she offers mediumship readings, oracle card readings, Reiki healing and coaching, helping people find clarity, connection and confidence through life's biggest transitions. Find out more or book a session at www.mojo-motivator.com.Send us Fan MailIf you have a story that you think would be good for the podcast, please do get in touch by emailing [email protected]. 

In this episode I'm joined by Charlotte Hodgkins-Byrne, former GB rower and Tokyo Olympian. Charlotte takes us from her early days chasing her older sister into the sport, through World Championship titles, a world record, and racing at the Olympics, right through to walking away from professional sport entirely and co-founding a women's health tech startup. We talk about why she refuses to call any of it luck, the moment fear nearly stopped her stepping into a boat at the World Championships (and why she said yes anyway), the imposter syndrome she still wrestles with, and her honesty about struggling with an eating disorder as a teenager, and how her relationship with food and her body shifted again once she stopped being a full-time athlete. It's a properly honest conversation about choice, identity, and what it really costs to chase excellence. We cover: Why Charlotte insists it was never luck, always a series of deliberate choicesThe last-minute call to substitute into a World Championship final, and the fear she pushed through to say yesImposter syndrome, and why so many women don't talk about feeling itHer experience with an eating disorder as a teenager, how sport became part of her recovery, and the pressure that crept back in as her career became more publicThe jarring transition from full-time athlete to corporate life at BlackRockWhy she's now building a women's health tech startup, and the gap in research and technology she wants to fixAbout Charlotte Charlotte is a former athlete and started her rowing career as a junior back in 2014. She went on to pick up two world championship titles and a world record as an U23, before joining the senior GB team in 2018 and going on to race at the Tokyo Olympics. After retiring from rowing, she completed a brief stint as a semi-pro cyclist, alongside starting her career at BlackRock. Most recently, she's co-founded a women's health tech startup to create and improve the technology women use to understand their health. Connect with Charlotte: Nuri Health (join the waitlist): https://nurihealth.ai/ Instagram: @charlottehodgkinsbyrne If this episode has affected you: If you've been affected by disordered eating or body image struggles, Beat offers free, confidential support. Call the Beat Helpline on 0808 801 0677 or visit beateatingdisorders.org.uk. About Fran Fran Willoughby is an evidential medium, Reiki practitioner and intuitive facilitator, and the host of The Power of the Truth. Through Mojo Motivator she offers mediumship readings, oracle card readings, Reiki healing and coaching, helping people find clarity, connection and confidence through life's biggest transitions. Find out more or book a session at www.mojo-motivator.com. Send us Fan MailIf you have a story that you think would be good for the podcast, please do get in touch by emailing [email protected]. 

In this episode I'm joined by Hannah Gee, founder of the Fairer Exams campaign, hypnotherapist and mum of three. Hannah shares the story of her son's dyslexia, his GCSE results falling short by a single mark, and the viral moment, sobbing in a car outside his final exam, that turned personal heartbreak into a national campaign. We talk about the shocking statistic that one in three children leave school without English and Maths, the little-known "functional skills" qualification that could offer a fairer path, and the shame Hannah felt not as a mother of her son, but as a mother who feared being judged. It's an honest, at times funny, deeply important conversation about the education system, parental shame, and what it really means to fight for your child. We cover: The moment Hannah's son missed his GCSE by one mark, and the system that failed to catch itThe little-known "functional skills" qualification, and why only 1 in 10 employers have heard of itThe video that went viral, and how it outpaced Hannah's TEDx talkThe difference between shame in your child and shame in your parentingWhy speaking your truth, however messy, always lands harder than a polished messageWhat "winning" looks like for the Fairer Exams campaignAbout Hannah Hannah Gee is an education campaigner, TEDx speaker, poet and hypnotherapist. She is the founder of Fairer Exams, a campaign calling for a more inclusive and practical assessment pathway for young people who are failed by the current GCSE system. Drawing on both personal experience and a belief in the power of honest storytelling, Hannah speaks openly about education, neurodiversity, resilience and what happens when we finally find the courage to speak our truth. Connect with Hannah:Watch Hannah's TEDx talk here: https://youtu.be/M5_zj2FZ6KY Sign the petition: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/772347  Website: fairerexams.co.uk Instagram: instagram.com/fairerexams LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/hannah-gee-791a5829 If this episode has affected you: If exam stress or your child's mental health is affecting your family, support is available. YoungMinds offers free advice and support for parents. Call the Parents Helpline on 0808 802 5544 or visit youngminds.org.uk. About Fran Fran Willoughby is an evidential medium, Reiki practitioner and intuitive coach, and the host of The Power of the Truth. Through Mojo Motivator she offers mediumship readings, oracle card readings, Reiki healing and coaching, helping people find clarity, connection and confidence through life's biggest transitions. Find out more or book a session at www.mojo-motivator.com. Send us Fan MailIf you have a story that you think would be good for the podcast, please do get in touch by emailing [email protected]. 

You Don't Have to Do It Alone: Cindy Burns on 15 Years of Grief and Finding Herself AgainIn this episode I'm joined by Cindy Burns, life coach specialising in grief and finding purpose, who lost her husband Dan to cancer in 2011 after 34 years together. Cindy shares the reality of grief that doesn't look like grief, years of barely existing, a stress-induced bleeding ulcer, and the slow realisation that keeping busy wasn't the same as healing.We talk about the moment she had to tell Dan his illness was terminal, the small rituals and humour that carried them through, and how she rebuilt her sense of self after raising six sons. It's an honest, often funny, deeply moving conversation about what it really takes to move forward, not by getting over grief, but by learning to live alongside it.We cover:The moment Cindy had to tell Dan he was terminal, and the hardest conversation of her lifeWhy Cindy avoided grief groups for years, and what finally changed her mindThe bleeding ulcer that forced her to confront years of suppressed emotionRaising six sons through loss, and the guilt of staying "strong" for too longWhy grief for a partner is different to other kinds of loss, and why comparing grief doesn't helpCindy's advice for anyone at the start of their own grief journeyAbout Cindy Cindy Burns is a life coach specialising in grief and finding purpose. After losing her husband Dan in 2011, she spent years learning what it really takes to rebuild a life and a sense of self after loss. Today she coaches widows and others navigating grief through small, achievable steps, helping them find their way forward without having to do it alone.Connect with Cindy: Website: www.living-forward.com Text: 1-434-329-2369 Facebook: Cindy Judd Burns, facebook.com/cindy.j.burns (DMs welcome) Instagram: instagram.com/cindy.j.burns LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/cindyjburns Email: [email protected] this episode has affected you:If you've lost a partner or are navigating grief, support is available. Cruse Bereavement Support offers free confidential support for anyone grieving in the UK. Call 0808 808 1677 or visit cruse.org.uk. About Fran Fran Willoughby is an evidential medium, Reiki practitioner and intuitive coach, and the host of The Power of the Truth. Through Mojo Motivator she offers mediumship readings, oracle card readings, Reiki healing and coaching, helping people find clarity, connection and confidence through life's biggest transitions. Find out more or book a session at www.mojo-motivator.com.Send us Fan MailIf you have a story that you think would be good for the podcast, please do get in touch by emailing [email protected]. 

 No One Met Him But Us: Niky Hamilton on Full Term Stillbirth and the Truth About a Grief the World Doesn't Understand In this episode I'm joined by Niky Hamilton, women's resilience coach, physiotherapist of over 20 years, and author of Selfish Leadership: How to Lead Without Losing Yourself. Niky shares the story of her son Baxter, stillborn in February 2014, and the twelve years since that have taken her from physiotherapy and event management into coaching women through grief, burnout, and the moments life doesn't go to plan. We talk about the difference between living in grief and living with grief, the strange isolation of a loss nobody else met, what it's like for partners who "can't fix it," and the physics of energy that helped Niky make sense of where Baxter's presence went. It's an honest, moving conversation about permission, identity, and rebuilding a life that looks nothing like the one you planned. We cover: The moment Niky and her husband Glenn found out there was no heartbeat, and the 24 hours they had with BaxterWhy "everything happens for a reason" is the last thing to say to someone grieving, and what to say insteadThe three phases of grief Niky's identified through her own experience and coaching practiceBuilding emotional capacity, and why joy and grief can sit on the same plateHow Niky's slow, second wave of grief (through IVF and an unsuccessful adoption process) differed from the "atomic bomb" of Baxter's deathBaxter's legacy, and how it shows up in every woman Niky coachesConnect with Niky: Website: https://nikyhamilton.com/Insta: https://www.instagram.com/niky.hamilton/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nikyhamilton/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/niky-hamilton/My book:https://nikyhamilton.com/selfishleadershipBioNiky Hamilton is a resilience speaker, coach, author and retreat facilitator who helps women and leaders navigate life’s setbacks and rise into stronger self-leadership.Originally trained as a physiotherapist, Niky built a successful physiotherapy practice on the Sunshine Coast, growing a team of 14 women and developing a deep passion for leadership and team culture.Her life took an unexpected turn when she experienced the devastating loss of her son. In the quiet aftermath of grief, where brain fog, exhaustion and overwhelming emotions often live, Niky began a journey of deep personal transformation.Through further training in leadership, coaching, mindfulness and emotional resilience, she developed powerful tools to help others navigate life when everything changes.Today Niky speaks, coaches and facilitates retreats that help people manage emotions, build resilience, lead themselves with courage and transform life’s hardest moments into clarity, strength and direction.Her message is simple yet powerful: resilience isn’t about bouncing back, it’s about rising into who you are becoming.  If this episode has affected you If you've been affected by stillbirth or the death of a baby, support is available. Sands (stillbirth and neonatal death charity): 0808 164 3332, [email protected] Tommy's (midwife-led pregnancy and baby loss helpline): 0800 0147 800, [email protected]  About Fran Fran Willoughby is an evidential medium, Reiki practitioner and intuitive coach, and the host of The Power of the Truth. Through Mojo Motivator she offers mediumship readings, oracle card readings, Reiki healing and coaching, helping people find clarity, connection and confidence through life's biggest transitions. Find out more or book a session at www.mojo-motivator.com.  Send us Fan MailIf you have a story that you think would be good for the podcast, please do get in touch by emailing [email protected]. 

Claire Karitzis is a professional dancer, mum and psychic intuitive healer. She trained at full-time ballet school from the age of 16, danced with Kylie and Justin Timberlake at the MTV Europe Music Awards, choreographed for X Factor and Britain's Got Talent, and at 29 was diagnosed with breast cancer. But underneath all of that was a truth she had been carrying since childhood. In this episode Claire speaks openly and courageously about surviving childhood sexual abuse, the years it took to uncover and process her memories, and the extraordinary journey that brought her from darkness to a place of complete peace and joy. This is one of the most honest and important conversations I have ever had. I hope it stays with you.  In this episode we cover: Claire's childhood in Glasgow, dancing from the age of 2 and what dance gave her that she didn't yet understand The toxic reality of full time ballet school and the pressures placed on young dancers Her commercial career, dancing with Kylie and meeting her husband Her breast cancer diagnosis at 29 and the moment she knew she couldn't go back to the person she was before How becoming a mother cracked her open and began the journey of uncovering childhood sexual abuse How she verified her memories age by age through photographs and family conversations The years of therapy, regression, somatic healing, plant medicine and spiritual awakening that followed Seeing angels in the sky, spirits in her house and the psychic gifts that returned as she healed Her program to help dancers build resilience and stay connected to their why And the message she wants anyone in their own darkness to hear  If this episode has brought up anything for you, please reach out for support: 🌿 NAPAC (National Association for People Abused in Childhood) Free helpline for adult survivors of all forms of childhood abuse 📞 0808 801 0331 | napac.org.uk 🌿 Rape Crisis England & Wales 24/7 support line for anyone affected by sexual violence 📞 0808 500 2222 | rapecrisis.org.uk 🌿 The Survivors Trust Directory of over 120 specialist support services across the UK thesurvivorstrust.org 🌿 Safeline Support for anyone affected by sexual abuse including a dedicated male survivor service 📞 0808 800 5005 | safeline.org.uk 🌿 Samaritans 24/7 support if you need to talk to someone 📞 116 123 | samaritans.org  Connect with Claire:  www.theredthreadofclaire.co.uk  About Fran Fran Willoughby is the host of The Power of the Truth Podcast and founder of Mojo Motivator. She is an evidential medium, second degree Reiki practitioner, intuitive coach and adult dance teacher based in Farnham, Surrey. Fran came out publicly as a medium in May 2026 and describes it as the biggest relief of her life. Having lost both her parents within fourteen months of each other, her own journey through grief and loss is what drives her passion for honest conversations about what it means to be human. Through her podcast, her readings, her healing work and her teaching, Fran's intention is always the same. To help people feel better than they did when they arrived. You can find out more about Fran and book a session with her at  👉 www.mojo-motivator.com Send us Fan MailIf you have a story that you think would be good for the podcast, please do get in touch by emailing [email protected]. 

What happens when a criminal defence lawyer decides that justice is about more than winning cases? In this episode I sit down with Shazia Ali, CEO of Scarsdale Solicitors, whose approach to law is anything but conventional. Warm, direct and utterly human, Shazia shares the story behind her drive to help people, from running free legal clinics at food banks to supporting women escaping domestic violence every Wednesday for years. We talk about what it really takes to build a successful business, the truth about work life balance, learned compassion, community and the bigger purpose that keeps her going.Scarsdale Solicitors is a criminal and motoring law firm based in the north of England. Shazia has been practising law since 2001 and founded Scarsdale Solicitors in 2015. But what makes her story remarkable isn't the business itself. It's the way she runs it, and the life she lives around it. We cover: Why Shazia believes listening is the most important skill any lawyer can have, and why most don't do it How growing up experiencing racism in the 70s and 80s shaped her drive to help people who feel powerless in a system that intimidates them The years she spent volunteering at food banks and running free legal clinics for women experiencing domestic violence, before COVID changed everything What the truth about running a successful business actually looks like, the 60-70 hour weeks, the late night calls, the emergencies that don't respect weekends Why she refuses to see her work as a transaction, and what that means for her team, her clients and her legacy Her five year dream to run a pro bono department where private work funds free legal support for those who can't afford it And the one piece of advice she'd give to anyone who is struggling and too scared to ask for help. If you've ever felt like the system wasn't built for people like you, or if you've ever wondered what it looks like to build a business and a life around genuinely serving others, this episode is for you. Connect with Shazia: Website: www.scarsdalecolicitors.com Phone: 01706 531827 About Shazia:Shazia Ali is the founder and CEO at Scarsdale Solicitors, an award-winning legal firm specialising in criminal and motoring law. From humble beginnings in the north of England, Shazia's grit and determination have seen her overcome obstacles including poverty, racism and sexism, to build a thriving business while raising a family. Shazia is a legal expert renowned for her personal approach to individual cases, and is frequently featured in national and international media. Work with Fran: 👉 www.mojo-motivator.com Send us Fan MailIf you have a story that you think would be good for the podcast, please do get in touch by emailing [email protected]. 

Please note: this episode contains open discussion about suicide, child loss, and grief. If you are struggling, please reach out to Samaritans on 116 123 or visit samaritans.org  In 2015, Chris Coulter lost his 14-year-old daughter Maddie to suicide. What he has built in her memory and the parents he has helped along the way, is one of the most moving stories I have had the privilege of sharing on this podcast. Chris joins me from Toronto, Canada, where he is the founder of MentorWell, an organisation dedicated to helping parents recognise the warning signs in their teenagers before it's too late. In this conversation we talk about Maddie. Who she was. The factors Chris believes contributed to her struggles, including a bitter divorce and her withdrawal from competitive swimming which had given her structure and purpose. And the long, devastating road of grief that followed. But this is also a conversation about hope. About finding meaning after the unimaginable. About how Chris now feels Maddie beside him every single day as his co-pilot in this work. We talk about: How grief really affects you over ten years -- not the version people tell you about, the real one The difference between how teenage boys and girls show mental health struggles, and why it matters Chris's community "When Something Feels Off" -- nearly 200 members across 20 countries and how it's helping parents feel less alone The Teen Signal Check tool, a simple 14 question green, yellow, red framework that has already been used by over 10,000 parents to assess whether their concerns about their teenager need urgent attention Why the most important thing you can do as a parent is listen... not fix, not advise, just listen How to support a friend or family member who has lost someone to suicide, and what not to say And the moment Chris stopped trying to return to the person he was before Maddie died, and found peace in becoming someone new.  About ChrisChris Coulter is the founder of The MentorWell, a Toronto-based organisation helping parents recognise warning signs in their teenagers earlier, and helping employers support the working parents on their teams.His work is rooted in the loss of his daughter Maddie, who died on April 11, 2015 at the age of fourteen. Everything he has built since exists because of her.Chris is the author of Wake Up, You Could Lose Your Teen to Suicide, a mental health columnist for Healthing.ca, and a keynote speaker on youth mental health and workplace wellbeing. His Teen Signal Check awareness tool has been completed by more than 10,000 parents across 100 countries.He believes earlier awareness changes outcomes. For families. For workplaces. For the people inside both.LinksThe MentorWell website thementorwell.comParent Support Group:  https://www.skool.com/thementorwell-community-circle-8475/aboutParent Awareness Tool https://www.thementorwell.com/teen-signal-checkLinkedIn profile:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/chriscoultermentorwell/ Support: Samaritans: 116 123 / samaritans.org PAPYRUS (prevention of young suicide): 0800 068 4141 / papyrus-uk.org Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM): 0800 58 58 58 / thecalmzone.net  SOBS -- Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide: 0300 111 5065, open every day 9am-7pm / uksobs.com / [email protected] Connect with Fran: Website: www.mojo-motivator.com Send us Fan MailIf you have a story that you think would be good for the podcast, please do get in touch by emailing [email protected]. 

If you’ve ever felt your voice wobble when your truth is trying to walk tall, this episode will steady your stride. We dive into the quiet power that rises when your words, your body, and your mindset finally stop arguing with each other and start telling the same story. Truth isn’t just noble; it’s profitable. And, as you’ll hear, it’s the cornerstone of communication that actually moves people.In this conversation, Fran sits down with communications expert and speaker coach Emma Wainer to unpick what makes a message believable, the kind that earns trust instead of begging for it. Emma shares her winding path from speech and language therapy to operations leadership, and the heartbreak of five miscarriages that silenced her voice before a master’s in voice coaching helped her reclaim it. Her story is raw, real, and a testament to the resilience behind authentic communication.Together, they explore:The Power of Congruence: Why your audience trusts your body long before it trusts your words. Big T Truth: How to deliver even scripted messages with honesty instead of hollow performance. Childhood & Gendered Conditioning: The subtle forces that teach us to shrink, soften, or over-explain and how to break those patterns. Warmth + Credibility: The timeless duo that builds trust faster than any shiny technique. The Bridge of Trust Framework: How to meet your audience at their pain points before you dare offer a solution. Storytelling with Spine: Helping logical thinkers add emotional weight and human stakes without feeling cheesy. Body-Mind Recalibration: Practical ways to regulate nerves, breath, and inner narrative so your truth can actually make it out of your mouth. Pricing, Presence & Self-Worth: Why owning your message and owning your value are the same skill wearing different outfits. Rebuilding a Voice After Loss: Emma’s poignant journey back to self-expression and how practice, not perfection, makes a magnetic speaker. This episode is for you if: You want to speak with more confidence, sell with more integrity, and show up in your business as the truest version of yourself, not the polished mask you think people expect.Come for the techniques; stay for the truth.About EmmaEmma Wainer is a speaker coach, communication strategist, and voice expert who helps business owners speak with more clarity, credibility, and impact. With a background in speech and language therapy, startup leadership, and voice coaching, she brings a rare mix of commercial insight, vocal expertise, and practical tools to help people communicate in a way that builds trust and moves people to action.She works with founders, leaders, and experts who want to come across more naturally and powerfully, whether they’re speaking on stage, in meetings, on podcasts, or on camera.Linkshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/emmawainer/Free talk diagnostichttps://whyyourtalk5.tiiny.siteSend us Fan MailIf you have a story that you think would be good for the podcast, please do get in touch by emailing [email protected]. 

What happens when you stop performing your life… and start telling the truth? In this episode, Fran Willoughby sits down with psychic medium, intuitive life coach, and author Mary Beth Thomsen to explore her upcoming book Burn The Ships: The Power of Telling the Truth to Yourself and the World. From spirituality and neuroscience to social media masks, limiting beliefs, and the fear of vulnerability, this conversation dives headfirst into why so many of us stay hidden and what it costs us. Together, Fran and Mary Beth explore: ✨ Why people avoid telling the truth — even to themselves ✨ The curated “highlight reel” culture of social media ✨ How childhood conditioning shapes limiting beliefs ✨ The connection between truth, freedom, and healing ✨ Manifestation, choice, and personal responsibility ✨ Postpartum depression and the courage of honesty ✨ Coming out publicly as a psychic medium during the pandemic ✨ Influences including Eckhart Tolle and Dr. Joe Dispenza ✨ Why Mary Beth believes we’re living through a collective “great awakening” This is a conversation about masks, meaning, fear, liberation… and what happens when you finally burn the ships behind you and step fully into who you are. Sometimes the truth wrecks your old life.Sometimes it saves it. About Mary BethMary Beth Thomsen, owner of Soul Shines Coaching, is a Certified Master Color Energy Coach, Certified Spiritual Life Coach, a psychic medium, and Celtic Shamanic Practitioner. Her work centers on one core belief: that telling the truth—especially the ones we’ve been avoiding—is the doorway to healing, self-trust, and real transformation.She is a contributing writer for Mantra Wellness Magazine. Her debut book in development, BURN THE SHIPS, is a teaching memoir exploring the courage it takes to tell the truth out loud, and what becomes possible when we do.Through her work, Mary Beth invites others to reconnect with their inner knowing, release what no longer aligns, and live with greater clarity, honesty, and freedom.Website: www.soulshinescoaching.com IG: www.instagram.com/soulshinescoachingFB: www.facebook.com/soulshinescoaching Send us Fan MailIf you have a story that you think would be good for the podcast, please do get in touch by emailing [email protected]. 

In this episode, Fran sits down with Peter Greedy, an optometrist-turned-coach whose life took an extraordinary turn when he became part of the UK religious group Antioch in 1983.Peter spent 15 years inside its tightly controlled world, communal living, patriarchal teachings, no-dating rules, love-bombing, and an intense culture of obedience. He shares how he was first drawn in as a young man newly arrived in London, how members were recruited, and how allegations and internal handling of abuse shaped the community from within.A major organisational split in 1998 finally pushed Peter and his family out, leaving him to face the truth of what he’d been part of and who he was without it.But this isn’t just a story about leaving a cult. It’s about the patterns that follow us into the workplace.Now a researcher and PhD student in coaching psychology, Peter reveals the striking similarities between high-control religious groups and the way some leaders run teams, companies, and even sports organisations. He shares insights from his Workplace Culture Index, showing how culture is built (or broken) by behaviour, not branding.Together, we explore: • How coercive dynamics show up in everyday organisations • The power of emotional intelligence and psychological safety • Why questioning, critical thinking and connection are cultural lifelines • What recovering from a high-control system really looks like • How leaders can build cultures rooted in trust, belonging and humanityThis is a conversation about truth, autonomy, and the courage it takes to see what’s really going on — whether you’re in a church, a company, or a community.A powerful, eye-opening episode. Listen wherever you get your podcasts.About PeterI am passionate about and specialise in personal development, building high performing teams, enabling great leadership and optimising workplace culture. This is borne of significant lived experiences - being a religious cult member for 15 years (1983-1998), working in a corporate environment for 12 years, and an extensive career in primary healthcare meeting people from every walk of life. My career in optometry has spanned 40 years having entered City University Optometry School in 1984. Most of this time has been spent, either full time or part time, in primary healthcare. From 1996 to 2008 I worked for the global healthcare corporation, with roles in professional services, training, and IT. Since 2008 I have worked part time as a locum optometrist for a variety of practices, from high end independents to national chains. I am founder of Coaches and Mentors in Optics (CaMiO) a peer group collective of colleagues in the optical industry who provide coaching, mentoring and wellbeing services. I hold the following coaching accreditations: Accredited Professional Coach with the Association for Coaching, Integrative Coach, Ikigai Life Coach, Resilience Coach, and Belbin Team Roles Practitioner. I am currently studying for a PhD in Coaching Psychology. In my spare time I am an active member of the Events and CPD team for Gloucestershire Local Optical Committee. Otherwise, I am usually found at my home desk or out hiking somewhere. http://petergreedy.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/petergreedy/Send us Fan MailIf you have a story that you think would be good for the podcast, please do get in touch by emailing [email protected]. 

Darren Barden's story: Surviving a Mistaken-Identity Hit, PTSD, and Turning his trauma supporting others to aid Suicide PreventionOn The Power of the Truth podcast, Fran Willoughby interviews Darren Barden, CEO of iTalk and author of “Let’s Skip to the Good Bits,” about surviving a brutal mistaken-identity attack at his home in 1996, in which he was stabbed over 20 times at home while his wife and 1-year-old son were upstairs, with no one ever caught. Darren describes the immediate aftermath, fear of a repeat attack, media appearances on Kilroy, and long-term psychological impacts including anger, PTSD/depression, suicidal planning, paranoia, and strained relationships. He highlights barriers to accessing support, sharing that 75% of suicides are male and that 90% of those men had previously sought help. Darren explains how medication and support helped him recover and how he now focuses on suicide prevention and psychological safety in construction through iTalk and his podcast Under the Hard Hat, encouraging people to talk and others to look out for those struggling. About Darren Darren Barden is a speaker, best selling author, and CEO of iTalk MH Ltd, a company on a mission to reduce suicide and improve psychological safety in the construction industry.After surviving a brutal attack in his own home, Darren found himself at rock bottom. What once felt like an anchor holding him back has since become the wind in his sails, fuelling a purpose to help others avoid reaching crisis point.Now working with construction companies across the UK, Darren believes that a 3-dimensional approach is what is needed. Psychological Safety for Organisations, Mental Fitness for Individuals and Suicide Prevention for All. His message is simple: we must move beyond awareness and start saving lives. Mental Health & Suicide Prevention Support (UK) Samaritans Free, confidential emotional support 24/7. Call: 116 123 www.samaritans.org Mind Support, information, and guidance for all mental health challenges. www.mind.org.uk CALM – Campaign Against Living Miserably Support for men and anyone struggling with suicidal thoughts. Helpline & webchat: 5pm–midnight, 365 days a year www.thecalmzone.net Shout 85258 Free, confidential text support for anyone in crisis. Text: SHOUT to 85258 www.giveusashout.org Papyrus – Prevention of Young Suicide For young people up to 35 and those supporting them. HOPELINE247: 0800 068 4141 www.papyrus-uk.orgNHS 111 Urgent mental health support via your local NHS crisis team. www.111.nhs.ukDarren’s Organisation iTalk MH Ltd Creating mentally healthy, psychologically safe workplaces. Website: https://italkmh.com/Send us Fan MailIf you have a story that you think would be good for the podcast, please do get in touch by emailing [email protected]. 

Host Fran Willoughby welcomes Victoria Vanstone of the Sober Awkward podcast, an author and sobriety advocate living in Australia, to discuss alcohol, honesty, and motherhood. Victoria describes her weekend binge-drinking pattern after becoming a mum, the anxiety and guilt of hangovers with young children, and a defining moment of admitting she couldn’t moderate and needed help; therapy helped her envision “stepping off” the chaotic drinking culture, and she has been sober for eight years. Fran shares her own turning points, completing 100+ days sober, and grieving her mother without drinking, which changed her relationship with alcohol. They critique the stigma of the label “alcoholic,” discuss shame, role-modeling for children, and using professional support. Victoria highlights her books, communities, retreats, and episodes on menopause, ADHD, and the nervous system.For more info on Vic use the links below:Instagram @soberawkward @drunkmummysobermummywww.soberawkward.comwww.soberawkward.com/retreatswww.cuppa.community - Books - A Thousand Wasted Sundays and Mumming - available on Amazon audio and kindleSend us Fan MailIf you have a story that you think would be good for the podcast, please do get in touch by emailing [email protected]. 

Host Fran Willoughby interviews Willie Nicol on the Power of the Truth Podcast. Willie shares his journey from 31 years as a police detective to an unexpected second career in coaching after leaving policing.About WillieAfter graduating with a Law degree at the University of Glasgow, Scotland, Willie had a 31 year career as a Police Officer, followed on retirement by nearly seven years in corporate security management before being unexpectedly made redundant.After getting his head round that unpleasant experience, Willie decided to step completely away from the law enforcement and security environment and, drawing on his wide lived experience and numerous acquired skills, he set up his own business as a personal development and transformational coach.That was nearly eight years ago and he hasn’t looked back.He holds certifications as a Life Coach, Hypnotherapist and Practitioner of Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP).Willie works in a non-judgemental way to help his clients find their own solutions to stress, anxiety, overwhelm, low confidence or anything else which is blocking their development or stopping them achieving the results they really want in life.Currently, he is focusing on providing practical support for lost, stuck or unhappy men who are committed to making positive changes in their lives.Willie doesn’t “do” fluff, BS or psychobabble in his coaching. He just lets honest conversations deliver tangible results.Email               [email protected]         willienicolcoaching.com                         careercoachingcop.co.uk Facebook        https://www.facebook.com/WillieNicolCoaching/LinkedIn          https://www.linkedin.com/in/willienicolcoaching/Send us Fan MailIf you have a story that you think would be good for the podcast, please do get in touch by emailing [email protected]. 

In this powerful episode of The Power of the Truth, Fran speaks with worthiness coach Ebi Diete-Spiff - a woman who rebuilt her life from the inside out.Ebi shares the turning point in 2014 that shattered the illusion of confidence she had carried for decades and led her into a deep journey of self-awareness, healing, and what she calls self-mastery.Her story spans continents and lifetimes of emotional weight — born in the UK, raised in Nigeria, married at 19, and later living in Greece in a marriage marked by physical, emotional, and psychological abuse. She left in 1988, returned nine years later, had twins, and ultimately left again in 1999 for the final time. Eventually, she raised seven children alone in the UK.Through her truth-telling, Ebi links recurring patterns of rejection, people-pleasing, and seeking validation to early experiences of foster care and even the emotional environment around her mother’s pregnancy. She describes how these patterns resurfaced throughout her corporate HR career, her relationships, parenting, business decisions, and even her health — including thyroid issues and severe disc pain that professionals later connected to stored trauma.She also shares the tools and insights that helped her reclaim her worth: — EFT/tapping — The Emotion Code — Deep somatic work — Studying pain, trauma, and emotional release — And the book that helped her surrender stored hurt rather than endlessly analyse it: “Letting Go” by Dr. David R. Hawkins🔗 Connect with SheilaWebsite: https://ebisheila.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/dietesheTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ebi6270LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachebi/❤️ If You’ve Been Affected by Anything in This EpisodeYou are not alone. Support is available.UK Domestic Abuse Helpline (24/7): https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/ 0808 2000 247Women’s Aid (UK): https://www.womensaid.org.uk/Mind (mental health support): https://www.mind.org.uk/Samaritans (24/7 listening support): https://www.samaritans.org/ 116 123NHS Support for Trauma & Abuse: https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/getting-help-for-domestic-violence/If anything in Sheila’s story reflects your own experience, please reach out to someone — a friend, a professional, or one of the organisations above. Healing begins with one brave step.💬 Work with FranLearn more about Fran’s resilience coaching, the Mojo Method, and her mission to help self-employed people build strong personal brands rooted in truth and confidence: Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | Mojo Revival HubSend us Fan MailIf you have a story that you think would be good for the podcast, please do get in touch by emailing [email protected]. 

Tipped as a future Second Sea Lord, Commodore Duncan Lustig-Prean, the holder of three Commendations for Leadership, was dismissed from the Royal Navy in 1995 because of his sexuality. He went on to lead the campaign to lift the ban of gays in the military and challenged the UK in the European Court of Human Rights. In 2000 the ban was abolished with new rules and support mechanisms prepared by Duncan in cooperation with the Ministry of Defence. A tireless campaigner he successfully campaigned to change anti-gay legislation on two further occasions. He was also heavily involved in other areas of equalities including improving recruitment from the global majority, women in the front line and latterly, opening up the performing arts to groups often excluded from them.In more recent years, together with the charity Fighting With Pride, Duncan campaigned for an Inquiry into the treatment of LGBT people. He was an informal adviser to the judge leading the Inquiry. As a result of this restitution is being made to the victims of the LGBT ban on gays in the military.Duncan’s varied career includes Commodore of a Merchant Shipping Line specialising in firefighting and salvage, CEO of a large firm of solicitors, Deputy Director General of the ASA, and a number of years as senior instructor with easyJet. He is now Chair of Brighton Fringe, the second largest Fringe in the world and chair of a new charity OUTstanding which provides mentoring and residential courses to help with the trauma LGBT veterans still experience because of the cruelty and abuse experienced during their dismissals.Duncan has been given a number of awards for his work in equality including the Prix de Nantes, Stonewall Equality Award and the Mike Rhodes Award. He was nominated for a BAFTA for a feature length documentary he advised and appeared in and also an Iris award for another short film.Support for restitution applications is available from Fighting with Pride at Fighting With Pride: The Armed Forces LGBTQ+ Charity Support with trained mentors and access to residential courses and social events is available from the new charity OUTstanding which cares for LGBT veterans who lost their careers. They can be contacted at: [email protected] you have been affected by anything you have heard in this episode, please do reach out to one of the following helplines:The Samaritans, available on 116 123 (24 hours 7 days)Hopeline247 – 0800 068 41 41 - www.papyrus-uk.org Hub of Hope - www.hubofhope.co.uk  Fighting with Pride - 0203 981 3810Send us Fan MailIf you have a story that you think would be good for the podcast, please do get in touch by emailing [email protected]. 

In this episode of The Power of the Truth Podcast, Fran interviews Maike Mullenders, a yoga teacher, author, and volunteer group facilitator for Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide. Maike shares her childhood growing up with a father with undiagnosed mental health issues who repeatedly attempted suicide and died by suicide when she was 21. Book:The Confession: A Journey to Acceptancehttps://amzn.eu/d/f1b9CIkContact:LinkedIn: Maike Mullenders | LinkedInFacebook: FacebookInstagram: InstagramMaike works as a yoga teacher but she is first and foremost a mother of three. I volunteer for SOBS (Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide), heading up their Reigate Support Group.After working for ten years as an actress in television, theatre and radio, she trained and worked as a Relate couples and young people counsellor. Going on to work as an advocate for Witness Against Abuse by Health and Social Care Workers.  Having benefited greatly from practicing yoga personally, she went on to train as a teacher and has been teaching since and running workshops.Her personal highlight has been finally having the courage to tell her own story; living with a father with undiagnosed mental health issues who went on to take his own life. My book, The Confession: A Journey to Acceptance was published by Mirror Books in 2023.If you are struggling, please contact:The Samaritans, available on 116 123 (24 hours 7 days)Hopeline247 – 0800 068 41 41 - www.papyrus-uk.org Hub of Hope - www.hubofhope.co.uk Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide (SOBS) 0300 111 5065 Send us Fan MailIf you have a story that you think would be good for the podcast, please do get in touch by emailing [email protected]. 

In this episode of The Power of the Truth Podcast, host Fran Willoughby interviews Joy Schulz, an energetic midwife who escaped a religious cult in Mid-America. Joy shares her powerful story of liberation, healing, and self-reclamation. She discusses her journey of unlearning ingrained beliefs, overcoming trauma, and rediscovering her true self through various means, including human design, life coaching, and spiritual exploration. Joy now helps women embody their true selves and reclaim their lives, drawing from her own experiences and the struggles she has faced. This episode is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the transformative power of living in one’s truth.About Joy Schulz"You were never too much. You were just never mirrored by someone who could hold your magic."Joy Schulz is an intuitive mentor, energetic midwife, and sacred mirror for women who know they’re meant for more but are done performing and pretending to get there.A 4/6 Emotional Projector, certified Holy Fire Reiki practitioner, and Priestess of Goddess Isis, Joy walks a devotional path of remembrance and reclamation. She blends Human Design, Reiki, oracle wisdom, and soul coaching to guide women into radical self-trust and spiritual sovereignty. Her clients are often recovering perfectionists and people-pleasers who’ve done so much inner work—but still feel like something's missing.For more than five years, she’s held space for women on the edge of transformation—those navigating identity shifts, untangling religious conditioning, and learning to trust their own rhythm. Her sessions are intuitively led, often steeped in ceremony and ritual, and always infused with warmth, humor, and deep presence.Rooted in Oklahoma with her partner Jack and her familiar Shadow, Joy drums in the woods, devours fantasy books like candy, and crochets magic into everything she makes. Links: Website: https://www.radicaljoyfulness.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/radicaljoyfulness/Substack: https://radicaljoyfulness.substack.com/Book a Free Resonance Call: https://tidycal.com/radicaljoyfulness/resonanceSend us Fan MailIf you have a story that you think would be good for the podcast, please do get in touch by emailing [email protected]. 

In this episode of The Power of the Truth Podcast, host Fran Willoughby interviews Hannah McIntyre, a medium, teacher, and author who has had a significant impact on Fran's own journey. Hannah shares her accidental discovery of mediumship, the challenges she faced in integrating this into her life, and the importance of honesty and self-truth in her work. They discuss obstacles like skepticism and trolling, the evolution of Hannah's business, and how she navigates the intersection of integrity and spiritual guidance. The conversation also touches on personal stories, including managing familial and societal reactions to her mediumship, and emphasises the transformative power of embracing one's true self. Hannah offers insights and advice for those curious about spirituality and underscores the role of intuition in connecting with the spirit world.For more about Hannah visit https://www.hannahmedium.co.uk/ About Fran Willoughby Fran Willoughby is a resilience and confidence coach, healer, artist, and dance teacher who helps self-employed people step into their truth and build a business that finally feels like home. With roots in musical theatre, years of creative expression, and a no-nonsense coaching style, Fran blends intuition, energy work, and practical strategy to help people rediscover their power.Her work spans 1:1 coaching, her signature Mojo Reset group programme, Evidential mediumship readings, Reiki sessions, and creative offerings that help people reconnect with who they really are, beyond the noise, beyond the façade.To find out more about Fran and her work: Website: https://www.mojo-motivator.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mojo_motivator/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themojomotivator Mojo Meditations Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5iJqi9oL2xVX7grxp2fm3g?si=dFydpYtbSCGjBMUDfNbxrA Email: [email protected] us Fan MailIf you have a story that you think would be good for the podcast, please do get in touch by emailing [email protected]. 

The Power of Resilience: Seamus Corry's Journey to TruthIn this episode of 'The Power of the Truth Podcast,' host Fran Willoughby interviews Seamus Corry, a mental health practitioner and wellbeing consultant, who shares his deeply moving and honest life story. Seamus discusses his upbringing in a devout Catholic family in rural Ireland, his early designation as a future priest, and the countless challenges he faced during his seminary training. He opens up about grappling with intense internal conflicts, societal pressures, a tragic suicide of a peer, and a personal crisis that led him to leave the priesthood. After moving to the UK, Seamus experiences the immigrant blues but ultimately finds his calling in mental health support. He now uses his past traumas to empower and support others in their mental health journeys. This episode touches on sensitive topics such as religious conditioning, suicide, and abortion, offering both a cautionary tale and a message of hope and resilience.If you are affected by anything you have heard in this episode the following resources are available:Samaritans (UK & ROI) — 24/7 emotional support for anyone in distress 📞 116 123 (free) | 🌐 https://www.samaritans.org/Mind — information on mental health problems & how to access help 🌐 https://www.mind.org.uk/PAPYRUS (Prevention of Young Suicide) — support and advice for people under 35 HOPELINEUK: 0800 068 4141 | 🌐 https://www.papyrus-uk.org/International Suicide Hotlines Directory 🌐 https://www.iasp.info/resources/Crisis_Centres/Seamus Corry is a dedicated wellbeing consultant, mental health instructor, and founder based in Manchester, UK. With over 25 years of experience, Seamus has inspired individuals, groups, and organisations by mentoring, supporting, and guiding people to achieve their true potential.In 2026, Seamus is set to release his autobiography, GOSPEL published by Phenom Publishing. The book, which will also be available on Amazon, will delve deeper into his journey of resilience and overcoming adversity.Seamus is also the host of several podcast series, including:Mental Health Matters: A 10-episode series where Seamus connects with guests to discuss mental health journeys.Wellbeing with Seamus A completed 12-episode series focusing on wellbeing strategies.In the Spotlight: A newly launched podcast series of 30 episodes highlighting unique and inspiring stories.In addition to his work as a wellbeing consultant and mental health practitioner, Seamus is a published co- author and podcast guest with a mission to challenge perceptions of mental health and promote positive wellbeing. His life story of resilience and rebuilding his life serves as a testament to his belief in making a meaningful impact.Here are his linksWebsite https://seamuscorry.co.ukLinkedIn UK https://www.linkedin.com/in/seamuscorry/Spotify https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seamus-corryhttps://open.spotify.com/show/08cFKGEOFJkUeMxe6vjyKsYou Tube www.youtube.com/@SeamusCorryPypFacebook https://www.facebook.com/seamuscorrypyp/Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@seamuscorrywellbeingInstagram https://www.instagram.com/shamey1969/Send us Fan MailIf you have a story that you think would be good for the podcast, please do get in touch by emailing [email protected]. 

The Power of the Truth 🎙️✨We all tell stories, to others and to ourselves. But what happens when we finally face the truth?I’m Fran Willoughby, and The Power of the Truth is a podcast about the moments that change us, the lies we tell, the truths we uncover, and the impact honesty has on our lives. From personal confessions to life-altering revelations, I’ll be speaking to guests from all walks of life about how truth has shaped their journeys.Because telling the truth isn’t always easy… but it’s always powerful.Subscribe now for real conversations, raw honesty, and stories that will make you think.Send us Fan MailIf you have a story that you think would be good for the podcast, please do get in touch by emailing [email protected].