In this episode of Barely Naked Christina talks to accredited clinical solution-focused hypnotherapist and psychotherapist Katie Churms about her journey from teaching to hypnotherapy. They discuss the misconceptions about hypnosis and hypnotherapy, the neuroscience behind hypnotherapy, and how this powerful therapeutic tool helps address challenges like trauma, stress, and anxiety. Katie shares her experiences working with children, the importance of feedback in her practice, and how to choose the right hypnotherapist.

About Katie

Katie Churms is an HPD, DSFH, and BA Hons accredited clinical solution-focused hypnotherapist and psychotherapist. She runs Songbird Hypnotherapy and has been awarded ‘Hypnotherapist of the Year.’ Katie is also a clinical supervisor for other hypnotherapists and a senior lecturer at Clifton Practice Hypnotherapy Training. She is passionate about helping clients move forward and achieve transformative results through hypnotherapy.

How to connect with Katie:

Instagram: @songbirdhypnotherapy

Facebook: facebook.com/songbirdhypnotherapy

Website: songbirdhypnotherapy.co.uk

How to connect with Christina:

Instagram: @christina_simone

LinkedIn: Christina Beischl

TikTok: @christina_simone

In this episode of Barely Naked, Christina talks to creator, fitness instructor, and single parent Hayley about social media, dating, and self-acceptance. They dive into the challenges of dating in your 30s, setting boundaries, and overcoming insecurities. Hayley shares her experiences with co-parenting, the freedom of solo travel, and rejecting societal pressures to focus on personal growth and happiness.

About Hayley

Hayley is a creator, fitness instructor, and single parent passionate about inspiring confidence and self-acceptance. She uses her platform to share her journey through dating, solo travel, and parenting, encouraging others to prioritise happiness and reject societal expectations.

How to connect with Hayley:

Instagram: @hayleyanncharles

TikTok: @hayleyann_a

How to connect with Christina:

Instagram: ⁠⁠@christina_simone⁠⁠

LinkedIn: ⁠⁠Christina Beischl⁠⁠

TikTok: ⁠⁠@barely_naked_podcast⁠⁠

⁠⁠one77consulting.com

In this episode, Christina speaks with Lauren Dawson PhD, a workplace wellbeing coach, trainer, and founder of Curious Coaching.

Lauren shares her personal experiences of navigating neurodivergence in high-stress workplaces, learning she’s Autistic and has ADHD, and the complex mix of relief, grief, and overwhelm that often accompanies a late diagnosis. She sheds light on the unique struggles of masking individuals who appear outwardly successful but frequently experience cycles of burnout.

In this conversation, Lauren discusses the challenges and opportunities that come with understanding neurodivergence in adulthood, offering practical strategies for navigating work, relationships, and self-care. She also touches on the impact of the hormonal cycle on neurodivergent individuals and the differences in ADHD presentation between adults and children.

About Lauren Dawson:

Lauren Dawson, PhD, is a qualified workplace wellbeing coach, trainer, speaker, and founder of Curious Coaching. A late-discovered Autistic ADHD-er, Lauren began her career in STEM, spending over 10 years working as a particle physicist before transitioning into coaching and a senior management role at a rapidly growing EdTech unicorn.

Her mission is to support the growing number of women and non-binary people in tech who discover later in life that they are Autistic and/or ADHD. For many, this realisation can feel like a “glass-shattering” moment, suddenly making sense of lifelong feelings of being different while also bringing on a mix of relief, grief, anxiety, and overwhelm. Lauren recognises that many of these individuals, especially high-maskers who appear to have it all together, often feel lost in cycles of burnout without knowing how to break free or where to turn for support.

Specialising in workplace wellbeing coaching, Lauren translates her expertise into actionable awareness and practical strategies. She helps clients move from chaos and relentless pushing through, to working in ways that allow them the freedom and space they need to thrive.

How to get in touch with Lauren:

Website: curious-coaching.co.uk

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dawsonlauren/

Resources

Book recommendations:

• ​'ADHD: An A to Z' by Leanne Maskell - https://g.co/kgs/Qow22Pz
• ​'Un-typical: How the world isn't built for Autistic people and what we should all do about it' by Pete Wharmby - https://g.co/kgs/uj8pC1X
• ​'Unmasked: The Ultimate Guide to ADHD, Autism, and neurodivergence' by Ellie Middleton - https://g.co/kgs/sNBGgCK
• ​'Neuroqueer Heresies' by Nick Walker - https://g.co/kgs/AGu7cM9
• ​'Different, not less' by Chloé Hayden - https://g.co/kgs/kN1TWk8
• ​'but you don't look autistic at all' by Bianca Toeps - https://g.co/kgs/ffKeFg3
• ​'Can you see me?' by Libby Scott & Rebecca Westcott - https://g.co/kgs/xgBAii6

TV recommendations:

Crucially all of the characters are played by neurodivergent actors.

• ​'A kind of spark' - BBC (based on a series of books, season 2 is particularly good) - https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/p0f7q3rv/a-kind-of-spark
• ​'Geek Girl' - Netflix (also based on a book) - https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/81637842
• ​'Inside our Autistic minds' - BBC (Flo's episode especially) - https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0bbnh47
• ​'Heartbreak High' - Netflix (Great AuDHD character played by Chloé Hayden) - https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/81342553

How to get in touch with Christina:

Instagram: @christina_simone

LinkedIn: Christina Beischl

TikTok: @barely_naked_podcast

Website: one77consulting.com

Trigger warning: This episode contains discussions about mental health challenges, trauma and suicidal ideation.

In this episode of Barely Naked, we sit down with Carrie Holladay, a Trauma Trained Somatic Practitioner and survivor of betrayal trauma. Carrie opens up about her personal experiences of betrayal in her marriage – and how these experiences led her to explore somatic modalities. She shares her journey of rebuilding trust after her husband’s betrayal and how reconnecting with her body helped her heal emotionally. Carrie explains the importance of somatic therapy in trauma recovery and how it can guide trauma survivors to re-establish trust, not only in themselves but also in their relationships.

About Carrie Holladay

Carrie is a mother, daughter, sister, wife, friend, and trauma survivor. After a long road of healing from the pain of betrayal in friendships, her marriage, and with herself, she found the path to true connection. She reconnected with her body, restored trust in herself, and was able to carry that into her relationships. She knew she needed to help others do the same, so now, as a Trauma Trained Somatic Practitioner, she has the honor of walking so many incredible trauma survivors back to an embodied connection with themselves and others.

How to get in touch with Carrie:

• ​Instagram healwithcarriejean
• ​Website resilientlyrising.com

How to get in touch with Christina:

• ​Instagram: ⁠⁠@christina_simone⁠⁠
• ​LinkedIn: ⁠⁠Christina Beischl⁠⁠
• ​TikTok: ⁠⁠@barely_naked_podcast⁠⁠
• ​⁠⁠one77consulting.com

Trigger warning: This episode contains discussions about mental health challenges, including bipolar disorder, suicidal ideation and medication.

In this episode, we sit down with Shaley Hoogendoorn, speaker, content creator, and host of the popular vlog and podcast “This is Bipolar.” Shaley shares her journey of living with bipolar 2 disorder and anxiety, her experiences with medication, and how she balances parenthood while advocating for mental health awareness. This candid conversation sheds light on the realities of living with bipolar disorder and the importance of breaking down the stigma surrounding mental health.

About Shaley Hoogendoorn:

Shaley is a speaker, mental health advocate, and content creator. As the host of the “This is Bipolar” vlog and podcast, she shares her personal experiences with bipolar 2 disorder and amplifies the stories of others to dismantle the stigma surrounding mental illness. Shaley is passionate about educating and empowering others through her advocacy work, and she has been featured in publications like Sanctuary Ministries, Psych Central, and BP Hope Magazine. She also previously hosted the "Sisters in Mental Illness" series at SheLoves Magazine.

Shaley’s mission is to create safe spaces for individuals to connect, find hope, and share their experiences. Through her vulnerability and storytelling, she hopes to provide comfort and strength to those navigating mental health challenges.

How to connect with Shaley:

• Instagram: @this.is.bipolar
• YouTube: This is Bipolar
• Podcast This is bipolar: Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Podbean, and Prime.

How to get in touch with Christina:

• Instagram: ⁠@christina_simone⁠
• LinkedIn: ⁠Christina Beischl⁠
• TikTok: ⁠@barely_naked_podcast⁠
• ⁠one77consulting.com

Trigger warning: This episode contains mature topics, including sexual assault.

It's been a while, but we are finally back! In Episode 1 of Season 3, Christina chats to Shelly Belk, a trauma-informed Master Life Coach, RESET breathwork facilitator and Behaviour Analyst about self-sabotage, nervous system regulation and inner child work.

About Shelly:

Shelly Belk is a trauma-informed Master Life Coach, RESET breathwork facilitator and board certified Behaviour Analyst. She has worked with hundreds of people to squash their self-sabotaging patterns and bring their authentic selves online. After working as a health coach and supporting people through habit change, she saw a disconnect between the outcome people wanted and how much they were allowing themselves to feel in their bodies. Stress, unconscious negative beliefs, and their ability to hold “negative” feelings in their body were always the limiting factors. Shelly now utilizes a mix of her degree in behaviour analysis, inner child healing, nervous system regulation, and breathwork to connect people back to their inner trust and power.

How to get in touch with Shelly:

• Website: shellybelkcoaching.com
• Instagram: shellybelkcoaching

How to get in touch with Christina:

• Instagram: @christina_simone
• LinkedIn: Christina Beischl
• TikTok: @barely_naked_podcast
• one77consulting.com

In the final episode of season 2, Christina talks to lawyer, creator and life coach Fumi about the dating world, how to spot red flags, finding the right person and empowering each other. They also discuss dating apps and how to meet someone in real life. Fumi also shares her own story and some of her go-to tips around dating, love and finding someone to build a life with.

About Fumi
Fumi is a law attorney, social media creator, and life coach with over 800k followers on TikTok, Instagram, and Youtube combined. She creates content to inspire and empower women to hold the highest standards for themselves in every area of their lives.

Website: mahamaven.com
Instagram: @mahamaven
TikTok: @mahamaven

How to get in touch with Christina:
Instagram: @christina_simone
LinkedIn: Christina Beischl
TikTok: @barely_naked_podcast
one77-consulting.com

Are you breathing the right way? In this episode, Christina chats to Physiotherapist and Breathwork Educator Campbell Will about the power of breath, Heart Math and the Wim Hof Method. They discuss common techniques popularized by Navy Seals, how breath is closely related to fitness and performance, and how it is a powerful tool to regulate emotions. Also, find out how optimizing your breath can help you improve all areas of your life, including reducing stress and anxiety levels, helping you sleep better, and alleviating feelings of depression.

About Campbell
Campbell Will is a registered Physiotherapist and Breathwork Educator and has combined his passion for the breath with his knowledge of anatomy and physiology to develop an education system that teaches people how to optimise their respiration, and how to use it as a tool for improved health and well-being. His journey has been one of passionate curiosity, exploring the wide range of breathwork practices and the underpinnings of human optimisation. He teaches not only the principles of optimal breathing, but also the therapeutic application of specific breathwork protocols.

Website: breathbodytherapy.com/
Instagram: @breathbodytherapy
Youtbe: @breathbodytherapy2904
Apps mentioned:
https://www.keepfloating.com/
https://www.othership.us/app

How to get in touch with Christina:
Instagram: @christina_simone
LinkedIn: Christina Beischl
TikTok: @barely_naked_podcast
one77-consulting.com