The Healthy Metal Hippie
Where creativity, music and wellness collide!!
Welcome to the Healthy Metal Hippie Podcast where the "Heavy Metal and Happy Healthy" Hippie meet.
Join us while we welcome guests from all walks of life, health specialists, musicians, artists, wellness experts and people that come with the gifts of incredible life stories.
It's all connected and I am so excited to have you as part of this community!
Welcome to the Healthy Metal Hippie Podcast where the "Heavy Metal and Happy Healthy" Hippie meet.
Join us while we welcome guests from all walks of life, health specialists, musicians, artists, wellness experts and people that come with the gifts of incredible life stories.
It's all connected and I am so excited to have you as part of this community!
Episodes
34 episodes
Dave Spivak - DSP - Finding Your Path in the Music Industry
It's always a treat for old friends to come together and chat about life, music, health and taking care of each other. Dave Spivak of DSP Dave Spivak Project and I caught up with everything happening for the band and his personal journey with m...
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1:01:38
Marisa Rodriguez - Marisa & The Moths. Creating Safe Spaces in Music
So wonderful to chat with Marisa of Marisa and the Moths about all things music, passion and plans for the future. There is no sign of stopping MATM from taking over the world as they are set for success!In this heartfelt conversation, ...
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39:41
Florence Achery - Combatting Loneliness Globally with Yoga & Spiritual Retreats
Florence was so much fun to sit down and chat to about the yoga retreats she has built over the last four years. In this conversation, Ashley and Florence discuss the transformative power of wellness retreats, particularly in the context of yog...
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48:31
Scotty Hagen - Bellyache Records - A Record Label So Sweet! Driven by a Passion for Music & Quality
It is always a pleasure to chat with Scotty Hagen of Bellyache Records and today was no different! In this conversation, we discuss the journey of Bellyache Records and its evolution over the years. We explore the creative processes be...
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1:38:34
Sylvia Tillman - Tremendous TRE - Trauma & Tension Release The Power to Heal Your Body
In this conversation, Ashley and Sylvia discuss the importance of tension and trauma release (TRE) as a method for healing physical and emotional trauma. Sylvia explains how trauma manifests in the body, the significance of the mind-body connec...
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50:57
Beverley Huynh - Costume Designer - The Power of Curiosity and Lifelong Learning
Listen, I love every week - but sitting down with Bev to discuss her career as a TV & Film costume designer and the absolute passion for art and creativity was such a treat. You may know her work from things like Debris, Van Helsing, Needle...
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1:11:28
Sarah Wellband: Empower Yourself: The Benefits of Remedial Hypnosis
Today we are speaking with remedial hypnotist Sarah Wellband. We delve into the fascinating world of remedial hypnosis, exploring how it differs from traditional hypnotherapy. Sarah explains the importance of the subconscious mind, how core bel...
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51:24
Nicole Laurenne (The Darts & Black Viiolet) & Dracu - Touring Musicians & The Power of Analogue Love
We loved sitting down with Nicole & Dracu to chat about long distance relationships, staying healthy on the road, supporting each other while both working as touring musicians and the strength in analogue love. They share their uniq...
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1:11:47
Dawn Baxter - Beyond The Dawn & Multipotentialite Co. Overcoming Obstacles & Building an Empire Pt 2
Welcome to Part Two our discussion with Dawn Baxter, the founder of Beyond the Dawn and Multipotentialite Co.Dawni and I will probably need to have another long conversation as actually - we ran out of mic power on this episode with OH ...
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51:19
Dawn Baxter - Beyond the Dawn & Multipotentialite Co. Overcoming Challenges to Build an Empire PART1
Welcome to PART ONE of our discussion with Dawn Baxter, the founder of Beyond the Dawn and Multipotentialite Co. It was such a joy to sit down with Dawni and we had a ton to talk about of course! Dawni shares her mission to raise the consciousn...
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56:30
What we Risk in Sharing Misinformation & The Quest for Viral Content
Today I really wanted to take a quick moment to sit down and briefly outline some trends I've seen and the risks of sharing misinformation. This isn't about different opinions. It comes down to sharing facts that have clearly and repeatedly bee...
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Isiliel - Himari Tsukishiro - The Power of a Pinky Promise, Inspiring Strength with Music
It was a special day meeting up with Himari Tsukishiro (Isiliel) and her producer Ricky in London to talk all things metal and mental health. Himari shares her joy of performing at anime-focused events and the connection she fosters with fans. ...
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59:48
Gerrod Harris OITC Band/Beats By Ger: The Strength of Creating Your Space in Music
We had a blast with Gerrod Harris from One in the Chamber / OITC discussing his journey with music! Hearing his story is one that can resonate with so many on the path of discovering music and becoming completely consumed with it. Gerro...
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1:01:36
Juliette Bryant - Superfood Alchemist - Finding Balance in Physical & Mental Health the Earth
Juliette Bryant is a leading figure in the field of health transformation. She has travelled the world seeking out and studying the most effective tools for achieving good health and healing. Juliette has spent years running womens circles and ...
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1:04:00
The Crown Remains - Overcoming Adversity and Creating Artistic Vision
It was great to sit down with The The Crown Remains out of Belfast where we discuss the thriving punk and metal scene in the city and the inspiration they draw from it.The band's name reflects their message of empowerment and rising b...
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47:22
Gatekeeping, Multifaceted Interests and Throwing Out the Rules on Fashion & Fandoms!
Today we are discussing the topics of gatekeeping and having multifaceted interests. It's been a week of reflection on the experiences with gatekeeping in the and how people's judgments based on appearance can affect their perception. We also e...
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21:38
Hayden Gladstone - Discovering Life Purpose & Passion Through Fitness and Discipline
We loved chatting with Hayden Gladstone, a personal trainer, where he shares his journey from being a mountain biker to becoming a personal trainer. He talks about the impact of sports on development and socialization, and how it can b...
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1:04:49
Taylor Swift + Foo Fighters: Fandoms and The Impact of Music on Society and Culture
Today we discuss Taylor Swift's recent concerts in London at Wembley Stadium, the issue of ticket scalping, and the connection between music, inspiration and community.We also touch on the controversy surrounding Taylor Swift and ...
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27:53
Alyson Dicey - Girl Brain YEG
Today we got to catch up with Alyson Dicey from Girl Brain in Edmonton in Canada. Come along for a listen - You’re among family! Truly! Alyson is my cousin and is setting her own rules in the arts in Edmonton. She speaks freely about building h...
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1:04:56
Robert Labbe - More than Jobsite Safety. Suicide Prevention & the Impact of Loss
I really enjoyed speaking with Rob Labbe from American Global! He is flipping the script in job site safety and truly making waves in suicide prevention. This is a topic that is so important to me and it is life changing to have this informatio...
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1:12:04
Jo-Jo O'Donoghue - Jo-Jo & The Teeth - Taking Risks to Craft the Life of Your Dreams
We were lucky to sit down with Jo-Jo O'Donoghue of Jo-Jo & The Teeth at The Alchemist in London to discuss her incredible journey of coming to London from a small town in Alberta, Canada. She tells us how she moved from theatre to a...
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49:36
Eric Dover - Slash's Snakepit, Jellyfish, Imperial Drag, Sextus - Authenticity & Imperfection in Music & Songwriting + Music Reviews! Alice Cooper
So much fun catching up with Eric Dover to talk all things music, creativity, and his personal songwriting journey. Eric has worked with some of the biggest names in rock! Alice Cooper, Slash's Snakepit, his bands Jellyfish, Imperial Drag, Lick...
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1:08:51
Tory Stoffregen - Enuff Z’Nuff - Living Life to the Fullest After Almost Losing it All
We loved sitting down with Tory Stoffregen of Enuff Z'Nuff / Sneaky Doodle / Motherlode / The Black Mollys / The New Black 7 to talk all things health.Tory shares his incredible story of suffering a heart attack a decade ago, and his life...
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1:04:02
Lauren McAvoy - Cultivating a Beautiful Life Through Mindfulness & Compassion. Healthy Metal Hippie
Lauren McAvoy is our Yoga expert telling us all about how she has cultivated the most beautiful life for herself and her daughter following a tragic loss after domestic violence.Lauren is the first Britain's Next Top Model and has traveled ...
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36:28
Gemma Ellenby - Art & Manifestation a Total Life Transformation!
We had such a beautiful time with Gemma Ellenby to discuss her journey with art and how manifestation has completely transformed her life over the last several years.We dive into healing and self expression with art and a how it has helped ...
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