A teacher, an author, an aspiring healthcare professional, a wife, a mother, a friend. Rachel also found real love in a hopeless place. Rachel Parsons seems to have it all…but, behind every successful woman there is a story and this isn’t always fairy tale. Rachel’s story is real, it’s complex and undeniably inspiring. We will touch on sexuality, post natal depression, PTSD and finding a purpose. You can find Rachel here:WebsiteInstagramLet's do things differently.WebsiteInstagramEmail: inspirationroompodcast@gmail.com

In our first episode of 2024, be ready to be inspired as we interview Soren Ghorai, the founder of the SAMI - South Asian Marrow Initiative. SAMI not only helps South Asians register for the bone marrow registry, but also raises awareness. Soren, who founded this non-profit at just age 16, shares his motivation for founding this company, why he believes having an impact is important and how he balances it all between running a business, school and sports.You can learn more about SAMI here:WebsiteInstagramLet's do things differently.WebsiteInstagramEmail: inspirationroompodcast@gmail.com

She's an artist, a performer, a mentor, a Priestess, she's an explosion of creativity, she is an expression of female energy, she is, Gabriella Mazure. Her journey got more interesting when synchronicities lead her to a mystical path she never expected. Since then, the path has been wild and liberating although turbulent but has resulted in exponential growth. Join us as we speak to Gabriella about discovering the woman's own innate beauty. We touch on trauma, healing, spiritual awakening and a vulnerable yet candid and powerful story of her own experiences of emotional abuse and trauma. Let's do things differently.WebsiteInstagramEmail: inspirationroompodcast@gmail.com

When a natural disaster strikes, you remember that actually, we’re all just a speck in the ocean, we’re here to serve and to obey Mother Nature.Is it religious faith that gets you through or is it luck? You decide. In this episode, we explore Jeff's Mormon background and how he came to live in Hawaii. Join us as we speak through Amber and Jeff’s experiences of the wild fires in Maui, Hawaii. This one may be less about inspiration and more about truth but we do hope you’ll find it as fascinating as we did and maybe you’ll find your own motivation from this episode. Let's do things differently.WebsiteInstagramEmail: inspirationroompodcast@gmail.com

Pursuit of happiness, is this a journey or a destination and is that all just a cliché? Is it possible to ALWAYS be happy or is it more about feeling content with when you aren’t? What are the factors contributing to happiness and do they change overtime?Join Amber and Piyali as they recap Amber's trip to London, discuss the joys of travel, and the age old topic ‘the pursuit of happiness’.Let's do things differently.WebsiteInstagramEmail: inspirationroompodcast@gmail.com

Dina Weiss has studied astrology for a lifetime and has practiced for many years. Astrology is a fascinating topic, its complexity requires lifelong dedication and commitment to become a specialist, like Dina is now. Astrology is not just a generic reading of a horoscope in a glossy magazine but PHYSICS! Yes, it’s all about physics!! Dina provides an overview of astrology but given the her years of knowledge and expertise, this introduction will only leave you hungry for more and may leave you wanting to reach out for a reading yourself! If you haven’t heard of ‘astrological houses’ or ‘retrograde’ along with further understanding of the sun, stars and moon, which can actually dictate each stage of our life, take an hour out of your busy day to tune in for an exciting episode!You can find Dina hereInstagramEmail: esotericnavigator@gmail.comLet's do things differently.WebsiteInstagramEmail: inspirationroompodcast@gmail.com

At some point in life, you just need to accept who you really are and take action to be who you want to be, with or without judgement. When Jun realised this, their life changed, they were able to explore and celebrate themselves in becoming the truest, happiest, most authentic self. The discovery was they identify as he/she and can embrace both genders, whilst living in a non traditional, polyamorous marriage and incorporating burlesque performances to express their culture and identity.In this touching episode, we discuss culture, tradition, family ties, severing relationships, gender identity, polyamory, jealousy and of course, BURLESQUE! You can find Joon here:InstagramLet's do things differently.WebsiteInstagramEmail: inspirationroompodcast@gmail.com

Svetlana Tulasi is a professional dancer, trained in 'Kathak' a form of Indian Dance. Born and brought up in Moscow, Russia, Indian dance opportunities were limited, but after Svetlana's Kathak collaborations went viral, following her Bollywood performance on Ukraine's got talent, on which she was a contender, as well as her appearance on Russia's got Talent, Svetlana took the enviable and tough decision to say goodbye to her corporate life to pursue her passion in dance, as her new career. Her performances are flawless, full of expression, emotion and grace but getting to that stage has been a journey. Join us as we touch on multiple topics, including, the love of dance and the vision to bring Indian dance to the mainstream, moving continents, dealing with haters, to the very current and devastating effects of the Russia-Ukraine war, to persistence and resilience. Be ready to feel inspired by the very talented, strong-minded, courageous and creative Svetlana who is out there to make change happen!You can find Svetlana hereLinktreeInstagramFacebookYouTubeLet's do things differently.WebsiteInstagramEmail: inspirationroompodcast@gmail.com

When everything goes wrong, quite literally. When you’re dumped by your long term partner (which, I’m sure we agree, is the worst pain!) you lose your job and then you’re diagnosed with a life-threatening condition, the ONLY thing left to do is surrender. Surrender yourself to the flow of the universe, use the time to focus on how you can get back up and wait for magic to happen. This episode features Anthony, founder of the B.U. Evolution platform. You can learn more about B.U. Evolution here:WebsiteInstagramFacebookYouTubeLet's do things differently.WebsiteInstagramEmail: inspirationroompodcast@gmail.com

Shelley is vivacious, she’s vibrant, strong, positive and a Sparkling Survivor of Cancer.Working as an Oncology nurse, supporting cancer patients, never did she think she’d be here, to tell the very same tale herself. The experience of her journey through cancer became her gift. Sparkling Survivor aims to support those people going through the cancer journey. The very essence of Sparkling Survivor is receiving personalised support from an expert in cancer, not only professionally but personally. We, at Inspiration Room are honoured to have interviewed Shelley and we hope you will feel touched by her wonderful and inspirational story too.  You can find Shelley online here:WebsiteInstagramFacebookLet's do things differently.WebsiteInstagramEmail: inspirationroompodcast@gmail.com

Christina is a single mother of 3, a lawyer, a power house and of course, a woman warrior. We say ‘of course’ because that’s what all women are, Warriors!Through obstacles she has faced, she has not only worked hard on herself to overcome them but she is now helping woman from all walks of life, to overcome their obstacles too.With almost 240,000 followers on TikTok, we speak to Christina about her inspiration behind ‘women warriors’ and how she survived - and thrived - after a narcissistic marriage.You can find Christina here:Women Warriors WebsiteInstagramTikTokLet's do things differently.WebsiteInstagramEmail: inspirationroompodcast@gmail.com

The trials and tribulations of becoming a rockstar. Meet Indiana Bradley who moved to Hollywood, LA to pursue his passion in music, a gift he gained from his mother. From playing piano alone at home and writing lyrics in his spare time as a kid to performing in a Rock Band and exposing his alter ego in the heart of Hollywood. Indiana Bradley shows us the art of dedication and hard work and reminds us to stick with those who fan your flame. You can find Indiana Bradley here:WebsiteInstagramYouTubeLet's do things differently.WebsiteInstagramEmail: inspirationroompodcast@gmail.com

When you train for the Olympics from the age of just 12, you grow a mindset that can be considered very different to the average kid. You learn how to win and more importantly, you learn how to lose. Life is never smooth sailing, it can be full of moments of success, loss and disappointment, high highs and the lowest of lows. Laura Cambria is a winner and a 'Luger' who talks us through her passion for adrenaline sports and with that comes sheer persistence, dedication, winning, losing and personal growth. An episode in which Laura radiates positivity and strength of character - be ready to feel inspired.  Let's do things differently.WebsiteInstagramEmail: inspirationroompodcast@gmail.com

Zane Landin is an advocate for mental health and disability. Having lived a life of battling mental health illness, Zane doesn't want to speak about the negative effects of mental health but rather the opportunities that have been brought to him. Why does mental health illness only come with negative connotation? Not enough people speak about the good things which can occur as a result. Zane has taken matters into his own hands with becoming an advocate, which has seen him writing articles for multiple non-profit organisations, becoming a speaker on multiple podcast platforms and the ultimate...entering the White House in recognition of his great work. Join us for a session with Zane and his take on the power of positivity. You can find Zane here:LinkedInInstagramPositive Vibes MagazineLet's do things differently.WebsiteInstagramEmail: inspirationroompodcast@gmail.com

After injuring his ankle from playing his much loved sport of basketball, 16-year old Rocky's empathy did not only extend to others with acute musculoskeletal injuries but to those with more chronic and/or hereditary conditions, affecting physical health, resulting in their inability to participate in sport at all. Quite simply, an unacceptable reality which needed immediate attention. From there, Rocky's journey to create 'Unlimited Potential' (UP) began. Since 2021, Rocky has been working hard to raise funds to support cutting edge scientific research in sports science labs and medical centres. His hopes, dreams and passion lie in creating a world in which sporting inequalities due to physical impairments, are eradicated for good. Listen in to be truly inspired by a gifted, talented, motivated and motivating individual.  You can find Rocky hereLet's do things differently.WebsiteInstagramEmail: inspirationroompodcast@gmail.com

Attraction + Obstacle = Excitement. Learn more from Mike, who gives us a whistle stop tour of the 4 styles of attachment, his practice of mindful movement and shares his journey from experiencing trauma as a child leading to certain behavioural patterns, to how he embarked on his own process of healing. Mike is a plethora of knowledge, leaving you hungry for more! This episode will touch your heart and teach you the magnificence of the human brain when it comes to protecting us from previous trauma.You Can Find Mike HereInstagramCourse  code : MIKE10 for 10% off recording of the eventRelationFlix “Relational Regulation” is his class on that platformEmail: holisticfitnesslifestyle@gmail.comBooks MentionedAttached The Erotic Mind Jack Morin Mating in Captivity Let's do things differently.WebsiteInstagramEmail: inspirationroompodcast@gmail.com

To have children or not to have children, that is the question. Two very different experiences, two very different perspectives with a view to dissect both. Amber and Piyali attempt to ask those questions that are the hard ones to approach and answer in a way that's the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth. Having children is a blessing, words cannot describe how incredible it is, to be able to have children. Yet, so many can't have them, wont have them, have them but wouldn't have them again, want them so bad that nothing else matters. With so many options these days, which is the right one? what's socially acceptable? What's the norm? What's expected? Does any of that matter? Find out in this episode. Let's do things differently.WebsiteInstagramEmail: inspirationroompodcast@gmail.com

Are you curious about sex parties? We dive deep into the underground world of play parties with our guests, Venus and Dracula. Topics we discuss include: Types of sex parties • What to expect • Guidelines and Rules • How to deal with jealousy • Misconceptions • What really goes down • The patriarchy • How to establish boundaries •  Female empowerment • Religion • The international scene Let's do things differently.WebsiteInstagramEmail: inspirationroompodcast@gmail.com

We are currently in a ghosting pandemic – it’s happened to all of us. There are some people who believe that dating apps have actually changed the way humans form relationships and connect with each other. On this episode we discuss what ghosting actually means, why it’s so common and how to find the silver lining, as well as our personal experiences with this topic.Let's do things differently.WebsiteInstagramEmail: inspirationroompodcast@gmail.com

Sumir lost his father at a young age, and a few years later, his sister to breast cancer. From his first sales job, he fell in love with the hustle while dealing with the dual losses and finding his passion. In this episode we talk about what drives us, the definition of happiness and power, and how loss affects and shapes our lives.Let's do things differently.WebsiteInstagramEmail: inspirationroompodcast@gmail.com