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  • Introduction to Alumah with Liz Jenkins

    Introduction to Alumah with Liz Jenkins
    Jul 13 2026
    Breaking the chains of abuseWho is Liz Jenkins?

    CEO and Founder

    Past experience of Domestic Abuse personally; qualified psychotherapeutic counsellor and supervisor; author; chair of West Suffolk Domestic Abuse Forum; experience working in mental health, substance misuse and DA.

    Liz leads Alumah CIO, a trauma‑informed charity in West Suffolk, where she spends her days creating spaces where people feel safe, understood, and genuinely cared for. She’s passionate about helping children, young people, and adults rebuild their sense of worth and about supporting the professionals who walk alongside them. Her work blends lived experience, leadership, and a deep belief that healing happens in relationship.

    In this conversation, Liz opens up about what trauma‑informed practice really looks like in everyday life not as a policy or a poster, but as a way of being with people. She shares stories, insights, and gentle truths about emotional safety, connection, and why small relational shifts can change everything.

    What We’ll Explore Together

    • How trauma shows up in real‑world interactions
    • Why safety and connection matter more than any strategy
    • What it takes to build a culture where people feel seen
    • The heart behind Horizon and Curve, and why they were created
    • Simple, human things we can all do to support others better

    Contact Liz

    Click Here for all ways to contact Liz

    Talks are hosted by Althea Finch at The PainFree Method, how to be pain free by tuning into you. Find out more here: https://painfreedom.co.uk

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    57 min
  • Nurse On Natural Health with Gill Bennett

    Nurse On Natural Health with Gill Bennett
    Jul 13 2026

    Gill, a qualified nurse of 50 years, says “a patient is not a patient, they are an individual with something wrong with them. Care is about looking after people in the whole – emotional as well as medical”

    Who is Gill Bennett? –

    My passion has always been encouraging positivity and the right care/treatment for people and particularly those who are disenfranchised. I was trained to understand the needs and wants or individuals and what good care looks like. I have seen older people in their 90’s independent and categorised as not being able to make their own choices due to their age, same with people with learning disabilities and it makes me angry.

    A nurse for 50 years with experience in paediatrics, cardiac and occupational health and still practicing.

    Owner of Patients2People, focusing on independence and choice and particularly for older people and those with special needs.

    First Executive Director of Nursing in the Ambulance Sector.

    Well known for NHS services and finance turnaround by focusing on holistic care, technology and choice for people and priority to keep people at home.

    Forced an Enquiry into the abuse and care of learning disabilities service in 1994, at huge personal cost.

    Trained nurses in China, practice and encourage alternative and spiritual therapies.

    Trainer and assessor with AB Health and Wellness.

    Gill talks about:

    What good care looks like and how it relates to holistic choices.

    What I think is wrong in the system of health and care now.

    Challenges for all of us encouraging holistic care.

    What I am involved in with other partners and the importance of promoting each other in this arena including training and supply of services like a spider web string in its connections and beautiful to see!

    Contact Gill –

    Website: https://www.patients2people.co.uk/who-we-are/

    Email: Bennett.gill@ymail.com

    Talks are hosted by Althea Finch at The PainFree Method, how to be pain free by tuning into you. Find out more here: https://painfreedom.co.uk

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    1 h et 3 min
  • Feet For Life with Holistic Podiatrist Nena Jukes

    Feet For Life with Holistic Podiatrist Nena Jukes
    Jul 9 2026
    Who is Nena? –

    Nena is an holistic podiatrist and seasoned Healthcare professional with over 40 years of experience.

    Graduating in Foot Medicine; Podiatry & Chiropody. Her early NHS career was focused on treating people with complications of diabetes as a hospital Diabetic Foot Specialist. This involved a lot of wound care, dermatology, education and fighting to save limbs.

    With a love of life long learning and curiosity Nena trained and incorporated Reflexology, Emotional freedom Technique EFT, Herbal Medicine, Nutrition, Foot Mobilisation, Red light and laser therapies into her Suffolk practice.

    Nena is about to embark on a very exciting new journey by opening an

    Energy Enhancement System Centre, the first in East Anglia.

    What is my passion and why do this?

    I always have and always will want to help people. It is who I am.

    To help someone get out of pain and walk out of my clinic with a spring in their step or a smile is for me a moment of joy – Every time! It feels good to make someone’s day and the trust people place in me is humbling.

    It is also fun and people are interesting. I have a 94 year old chap who after his treatment often exclaims “Oh good! Now I can run amok!”

    I try to have balance in my work and life but it all tends to merge!

    Growing organic food, flowers and plants with which to make lotions, potions and teas make me very happy. I need to put my hands in the soil or my bare feet on the ground every day. Grounding really is a thing – back to physics and discharging positive ions!

    I make stained glass windows, travel to learn about art history and I go paddle boarding as often as possible in the warm weather.

    I also have 3 dogs 3 chickens and 3 grown up children.

    My very kind husband and co director of our company who keeps everything running smoothly while I go on my Campervan adventures.

    Nena talks about

    How when one part of the body ‘goes wrong’ it affects other parts. We are all joined up. Treating the whole person, from the feet up or head down because the whole body walks.

    Always ask why? Diagnosis involves looking listening and hearing with the ears and the heart. The body talks and if we don’t listen we get sick.

    Sometimes a quick fix and symptoms can be suppressed and made to go away using all kinds of interventions but often for true healing to take place it takes time and the removal of the cause.

    Plants that grow around us are there for us to use. Natures pharmacy. Powerful free medicine! Garden weeds are awesome and full of goodness with amazing healing properties! Some good tips for feet.

    The EE System, healing for body mind and spirit. Nikola Tesla said ”If you want to find the secrets of the universe, think in terms of energy, frequency and vibration”

    Contact Nena –

    https://www.lifesole.co.uk

    Talks are hosted by Althea Finch at The PainFree Method, how to be pain free by tuning into you. Find out more here: https://painfreedom.co.uk

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    1 h et 8 min
  • Swing, Sourdough and other side gigs from a mother who 'isn't working' with Dawn Wong

    Swing, Sourdough and other side gigs from a mother who 'isn't working' with Dawn Wong
    Jul 6 2026
    Who is Dawn Wong?

    Dawn, a mum who lives in Wimbledon. I gave up my professional career to take care of my children, but ending up working even harder in a variety of side gigs which were much more rewarding than my previous career and more community focussed, including Swing Dance, sourdough baking, craft classes for kids and comedy shows.

    Navigating life as a new mum and finding your identity after giving up your professional career. Taking on jobs and activities that keep you engaged, fulfilled and healthy. Carving out time for yourself and giving back to the community.

    Dawn talks about:
    • Who am I – Dawn is Singaporean who moved to the UK for university, after a corporate career which saw her live in Scotland, and Australia with her husband.
    • Navigating motherhood and marriage and leaving her job to focus on her family instead of maintaining their dual income.
    • Hobbies that keep you alive and healthy, ending up monetising them and giving back to the community.
    • Never saying no to any opportunity and discovering such a pivot in your life might be more fun than you thought!

    Contact Dawn

    Get her delicious bread in and around Wimbledon, London – DM Dawn on her Instagram https://www.instagram.com/swingloaf/

    Come to her Swing Dance classes every Wednesday in Raynes Park, Lantern Arts Centre, London. https://www.lanternarts.org/swing-dance

    Dawn’s website https://www.swingstatelondon.com/

    Talks are hosted by Althea Finch at The PainFree Method, how to be pain free by tuning into you. Find out more here: https://painfreedom.co.uk

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    1 h et 4 min
  • Violet Ray Devices with John (the violet ray guy)

    Violet Ray Devices with John (the violet ray guy)
    Jul 6 2026
    Violet Ray Devices: A Forgotten Invention of Nikola TeslaWho is John Drakeford (the violet ray guy)?Violet Ray Devices: A Forgotten Invention of Nikola Tesla.I’ve long admired Nikola Tesla, but until a few years ago I had no idea about one of the most curious legacies of his work: the violet ray device.Tesla is among the most prolific inventors in history. He pioneered alternating current, which powers our modern world, and contributed to early X-ray imaging, wireless communication, radio, and even visionary attempts at wireless global energy transmission with his Wardenclyffe Tower. Among his many inventions, Tesla’s high-frequency “resonance transformers” — better known today as Tesla coils — laid the foundation for a class of electrotherapy devices that became famous in the early 20th century: the violet ray.How the Violet Ray Works –At the heart of a violet ray machine is a Tesla coil, which generates a high-frequency, high-voltage, but low-current electrical discharge. This current is delivered through glass electrodes filled with inert gases, usually argon or neon. When electrified, the gas produces a glowing plasma discharge. With argon, the light appears violet — hence the name.The treatment involved placing the electrode directly on the skin or holding it slightly above, allowing a gentle spark to jump to the body. Users described the sensation as a mild tingling or warmth, often accompanied by a faint ozone smell.Rise of ElectrotherapyIn the early 1900s, electricity was seen as a force of wonder, mystery, and untapped potential. Naturopaths, alternative healers, and even mainstream doctors were fascinated by its possibilities. An article from 1900 captured the spirit of the era when Schaefer declared: “Nothing in modern science causes us so much amazement as electricity, the sovereign ruler of all.”Manufacturers quickly capitalized on this fascination. Violet ray machines were marketed as miracle devices, capable of treating hundreds of ailments. Advertisements claimed benefits for conditions ranging from arthritis, rheumatism, poor circulation, and nervous disorders to hair loss, skin conditions, digestive issues, cataracts, and even psychiatric illnesses. Some spiritual healers, including Edgar Cayce, even suggested they could aid in cases of “possession” or mental imbalance.Home-use kits were sold alongside professional medical models. The main difference was the number and variety of glass attachments, each shaped for a particular part of the body. The literature often listed more than 200 ailments the device supposedly treated, making it one of the most widely marketed health products of its time.Decline and ControversyDespite their popularity, violet ray devices faced increasing resistance from the mainstream medical establishment, which was becoming more tightly aligned with pharmaceutical-based treatments. By the 1930s and 40s, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration began cracking down on manufacturers for unverified medical claims. Court cases, fines, and stricter regulations led to their decline.By the late 20th century, only a handful of manufacturers remained, including Holo Electron in France and Tefra in Germany. Today, only Tefra continues to produce a version of the device, though modern units use solid-state circuitry and are generally marketed for cosmetic or relaxation purposes rather than medical claims. Many enthusiasts feel these modern versions lack the power and effectiveness of their vintage predecessors.A Personal ExperienceFor me, the violet ray story isn’t just historical curiosity — it’s personal. Years ago, I underwent four surgeries on my right shoulder for repeated glenoid labrum tears. When I later injured my left shoulder, I dreaded the prospect of going under the knife again. Around that time, I discovered violet ray devices and bought a small vintage unit.After two weeks of daily treatments, my shoulder improved dramatically. The surgery I thought was inevitable was no longer necessary. That experience lit a spark in me — I’ve been collecting, restoring, and researching these devices ever since.Over time, I’ve heard countless testimonials of people finding relief from arthritis, cystitis, and other stubborn ailments using these old machines. While modern medicine doesn’t endorse such claims, it’s hard to ignore the passion and stories of those who’ve experienced benefits first hand.Legacy of the Violet RayThe violet ray is a fascinating intersection of science, invention, and culture. It represents an era when electricity was still seen as a mystical force, a time when inventors and healers believed it could transform health and human potential.Today, these devices live on as collector’s items, curiosities, and tools for enthusiasts like myself who continue to explore their possibilities. Whether one views them as genuine therapy, quirky pseudoscience, or simply a piece of Tesla’s incredible legacy, the violet ...
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    1 h et 5 min
  • Sue Carberry’s FREE astrology course: LEO and how it affects all star signs

    Sue Carberry’s FREE astrology course: LEO and how it affects all star signs
    Jul 3 2026
    This is Astrology Central with Sue CarberryA FREE monthly astrology course for beginners or those looking to refresh their knowledge.SERIES 2: The 12 Signs And Houses In DepthThis episode is Lesson 5: LEO and how it affects all star signsThe course includes a private WhatsApp Group where Sue guides you between the monthly Zoom calls.Sue guides you on how to read your chart and others.No prior experience is needed—just jump right in, don’t worry if you’ve missed classes – Sue will guide you from where you are.What is the course about?I’m thrilled to announce that Sue Carberry, a seasoned astrologer, is joining us at PainFree to teach all things astrology.This course is taught through LIVE group Zoom calls and supported by a WhatsApp group for continued learning and Q&A between classes.Who is Sue? Watch her interview hereSue Carberry brings 44 years of experience in astrology and New Age practices. She first discovered astrology at the age of 16 in Australia, under the mentorship of 80-year-old Gordon Ballard. This experience sparked her lifelong passion for astrology, along with crystals, chakras, yoga, and other spiritual practices. Sue’s specialist branches in astrology are psychological astrology and transits.Sue says, “Western astrology as seen in newspapers is just the beginning. I have a deep passion for astrology because it helped me understand myself and the lessons the universe was bringing to me. I’ve loved it ever since.”What will you learn in this FREE course?What’s currently affecting you astrologically?How long will these energies influence you?What area of your life is being impacted?How to work with these energies to improve your lifeKey takeaways to help you apply astrology to your personal journeyOn this second series Sue guides us through all 12 star signs and how they affect everyone, how to read your star chart and see each star sign in your chart, what that means for you.Sue is highly knowledgeable and passionate. If you’ve ever wanted to understand astrology better or learn how to read your own chart, this is the perfect opportunity. And it’s completely free!How to Join:Book the next Zoom class https://calendly.com/althea-painfreedom-specialist/astrology-central?preview_source=et_card&month=2025-02Get Sue’s personalized guidance during the live calls and in the accompanying WhatsApp group.For private 1:1 consultations, feel free to contact Sue here:Email: carberryharty@gmail.comMobile: 07946 389763Sue’s usual rate is £90 per hour, but for course participants, she’s offering a special price of £70 per hour for the duration of the course.We look forward to having you join us and explore the fascinating world of astrology together!This course is hosted by Althea Finch at The PainFree Method, how to be pain free by tuning into you. Find out more here: https://painfreedom.co.uk*Join us live on the next podcast here, talk to your favourite guests https://painfreedom.co.uk/the-positive-future-for-health-podcast/To apply to give an interview, talk or workshop, email me here at althea@painfreedom.co.ukConnect here:LinkedIn InstagramYouTube
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    1 h et 2 min
  • Dowsing With Geoff Mitchell

    Dowsing With Geoff Mitchell
    Jul 2 2026
    Who is Geoff C Mitchell?

    I’m chair at Waverley dowsers in Godalming, Surrey.

    I have been studying dowsing for some years now and am happy to get others to also pick up the dowsing ball and run with it.

    It is weird compared to conventional thought and upbringing and, as such, it does require your “suspension of disbelief”. It can get as complex as you care to make it, but there are simple benefits that one can acquire and work with, right from the start.

    I’ll attempt to explain this, but like everything we strive to become good at it does take time to make it a subconscious act.

    The important thing is that it is fun and, if entered into, with due care, will develop level headedness, as you get results.

    Geoff explains all:
    • How does dowsing work?
    • What are the basic principles?
    • What can you find with dowsing?

    Contact Geoff

    Mob: 07770898909

    Email: geoffcmitchell@gmail.com

    British Dowsers https://britishdowsers.org

    Waverley Dowsers in Godalming, Surrey https://www.waverleydowsers.co.uk

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    5 min
  • Sucseed Life With Helen Johnston

    Sucseed Life With Helen Johnston
    Jun 29 2026
    Who is Helen Johnston?

    Helen Johnston is a Registered Nutritionist and the founder of SUCSEED, the functional seed and botanical superblend brand launched in 2025 to make everyday nutrition simple, powerful and genuinely enjoyable.

    With over two decades in media — editing leading food, lifestyle and wellness titles — Helen saw first-hand how time pressure, stress and ultra-processed convenience foods undermine even the best intentions. Determined to bridge the gap between knowing and doing, she created SUCSEED: expertly formulated blends of diverse seeds and targeted botanicals — Gut Health, Energy, Immunity and Focus — designed to support modern health in one simple daily sprinkle.

    Raised in a farming family, Helen has always believed in the power of real food. Her mission is to help people feel better through small, consistent upgrades — making functional nutrition effortless, accessible and delicious.

    Helen talks about:
    • Why everyday nutrition needs to be simple, practical and sustainable
    • How seeds and botanicals can support gut health, energy, immunity and focus
    • The impact of stress, busy lifestyles and ultra-processed foods on wellbeing
    • Small daily food upgrades that create lasting health benefits
    • Building healthier habits through real food that is accessible and enjoyable

    Contact Helen –

    Website www.sucseed.life

    Instagram www.instagram.com/sucseed.life

    Use the PainFree Discount code ALTHEA20

    Talks are hosted by Althea Finch at The PainFree Method, how to be pain free by tuning into you. Find out more here: https://painfreedom.co.uk

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    58 min