Root & Rise with Lucy

By Lucy Victoria Jackson

Hello sweet souls! Welcome to Root & Rise with Lucy. This brand new podcast is dedicated to untangling the world of wellness. I’ve been a part of the wellness industry for over 5 years - teaching yoga, sharing sound baths, leading meditations, & hosting retreats... & even I find wellness a little overwhelming at times. Each week I’ll be chatting to wellness professionals from a whole host of different backgrounds, so that together we can sort through those buzzwords & find tools that resonate with you. Together let’s build that wellness toolkit that will help you Root & Rise...

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Ep. #22 Toral Shah: People. Planet. Pocket.

Root & Rise with LucyNov 27, 2020

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Ep. #18 Kat Ball: Self Care is Radical

Kat’s personal mantra is: “I am wonderful. I am beautiful. I am blessed.” Her journey to truly believing these words has been a challenging & long one, & in this episode we dive into this journey in a very open & honest way... Professionally Kat is an Occupational Therapist for the NHS & a Contemporary Disabled Dance Artist. At birth she was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy, & for her childhood & early adulthood she prided herself on her ability to appear non-disabled in most circumstances; but after an injury & some deep soul-searching over many years she realised that this was learned ableism conditioned into her by society. In this conversation Kat & Lucy begin to dive into ableism & how it is ingrained into our society as a whole as well as the wellbeing community. Access to wellness should be a right for everyone, but so often it is inaccessible & unwelcoming to the disabled community. They also chat about knowing your own body, empathy, spirituality & more. It is a deeply enriching & honest conversation between two old friends that really do want to bring more love & empathy into the world. You can connect with Kat on Instagram @kulkat2 the image credit is @chris.parkes.photo The references she gives are: Matthew Sanford - paraplegic Yoga Teacher & pioneer in adapting yoga for disabled people http://www.matthewsanford.com Crip Camp on Netflix - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8923484/ The Shack by William Paul Young - https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-shack/wm-paul-young/9780340979495 You can connect with Lucy on Instagram @lucyvictoriajacksonyoga or via her website www.lucyvictoriajackson.com - here you’ll find all the info you need on Root & Rise: the Practice.

Nov 02, 202001:12:34

Ep. #17 Lis Roscoe: Strength in Forgiveness

Lis Roscoe is the most beautiful alchemy of compassion, humility, & humour. She is the definition of soft heart & strong back. She is a yoga teacher who also offers Ayurvedic massage, but her number one role is Mummy to her nearly 7-year-old daughter Amaryllis. In this episode Lis shares all about her wonderful retreats with her company &Sister (co-Founded with her sister Nats), her experiences & lessons from India & her Ayurvedic teacher there, but the real heart of this conversation comes towards the second half where Lis bravely opens up about her divorce from Amaryllis’s Father. Sharing her journey of heartbreak, betrayal & how she reached forgiveness. Her story, shared so honestly & courageously, will resonate with so many others, & if you are on a similar journey this is an episode you do not want to miss. It is also an episode full of giggles!! If you want to find out who Brenda is, & what the juggle struggle is then do listen on! To connect with Lis further please find her Instagram @lisroscoe & for her retreat company @andsister_yoga & for her retreat venue @poundonhouse Websites to explore: www.andsister.co.uk www.poundonhouse.com To connect further with your host Lucy her Instagram is @lucyvictoriajacksonyoga & her website is www.lucyvictoriajackson.com (you can head here to explore Root & Rise: the Practice!) The books mentioned in the podcast are Untamed by Glennon Doyle https://www.waterstones.com/book/untamed/glennon-doyle/9781785043352 Sattva by Emily & Paul Rushton https://www.waterstones.com/book/sattva/emine-rushton/paul-rushton/9781788172240 Prajñā by Mira Manek https://www.waterstones.com/book/prajna/mira-manek/9781472267702

Oct 26, 202001:11:28

Ep. #16 Sabi Kerr: Unapologetic & Unconditional Self Love

Sabi Kerr wants you to love Yourself unapologetically & unconditionally. She is a Self Love coach & yoga teacher who has found her passion in helping others to love themselves. She is a multi-passionate, wholehearted, beautiful human being & she has so much to share with us... In this interview we cover a whole host of topics from why we struggle with Self Love, to tools we can use to help us work on our Self Love, to helping us deal with those moments when we are prone to people-pleasing, to manifesting a Lit Up Life, & also how our relationship with Social Media can affect our overall wellbeing. If Sabi’s work resonates with you, please reach out as Sabi does 1:1 coaching & a group programme - Release Your Radiance. You can reach out on either Instagram @sabi.kerr or via her website www.sabikerr.com If you want to connect with your host Lucy you can reach her either on Instagram @lucyvictoriajacksonyoga or via her website www.lucyvictoriajackson.com - here you can also find our more about her online membership - Root & Rise: the Practice

Oct 19, 202055:16

Ep. #15 Fiona Moss: Be the Rebel

Fiona Moss is inviting you to be the Rebel with a cause. In this episode we dive into her story: school, uni, grad scheme, successful career…to having that ”what am I doing with my life?!” moment. And her story has lead her right to where she is now - a Coach who supports unfulfilled women to escape the conventions of society to enable them to live a fulfilling & purpose-led life. We are brought up to be a cog in the machine, & for some people this keeping up with convention creates a stressful & anxiety-ridden life. What if conventional living is not for everyone? What if you could lead a more purposeful life on your own terms? Even writing these words feels a little rebellious, a little naughty, but...what if? We explore all these ideas in the podcast today! It is a juicy one! If you want to learn more about Fiona please visit her Instagram page @fionamoss_ and if you’re keen to find out more about her Be the Rebel course beginning on 19th October 2020 please check the info below. If you want to connect with your host Lucy please visit her Instagram page @lucyvictoriajacksonyoga or visit her website www.lucyvictoriajackson.com (here you’ll find all the info you need on Root & Rise: the Practice) Words from Fiona Moss about her Be the Rebel Course: “Have you followed a path which 'society' told you would be 'good for you' but in truth that path has led you to a career which fails to provide you with any purpose or fulfilment? Are you ready to escape your 'socially accepted' job and achieve more with your life in a purpose-led, fulfilling career? Are you done conforming to these 'rules' and living up to this story and ready to re-write the rules and retell a new story? Do you want change but nervous about challenging the status quo and taking that leap? Then Fiona has something which can help you do just that. Her 6 week group coaching programme 'Be the Rebel', which starts on Monday 19th October, is designed to help you rebel against this unfulfilling story and retell a new one. Over the 6 week programme you will dive into your purpose, values and goals before recognising what rules are really holding you back from living a more fulfilling, purpose-led reality. You will challenge these rules, re-write them and create a clear actionable plan towards making that change. With a weekly group coaching session, a 1:2:1 coaching session with Fiona, weekly workbooks, a weekly resource library and a private facebook group for unlimited support and motivation, you will be immersed, challenged and motivated to rebel and make the right change for you. But that's not all, for listeners of the Root & Rise Podcast you will also get a complimentary 1:2:1 yoga class with Lucy, as part of your package, just contact Fiona directly to find out more. If this is what you need, head to Fiona's website www.fionamoss.co.uk for full details and to apply, or if you have any questions about the course and want to know more, please email fiona directly to set up a free call to discuss if this course is right for you. Email: fiona@fionamoss.co.uk. Now the only question is, are you ready to Be the Rebel?”

Oct 12, 202001:02:34

Ep. #14 Alex Longton: Finding & Following Your Purpose

Alex Longton has the most beautiful blend of ambition, self-assurance & humility. She grew up on a farm in rural Brazil; moved to New Zealand (by herself, never having spoken a word of English) at the age of just 15; and eventually followed her dream career path of creating her very own business in the UK - her energy is truly, truly inspirational. In this episode she will inspire you with her can-do attitude & her positive approach to life. You’ll hear all about how she helped to create a culture of health, fitness & team-building at Lindt, her journey to veganism, how she found & followed her purpose, which led her to create her very own vegan food brand Tiba Tempeh. She also leads us through her favourite & super-easy Tiba Tempeh recipes (prepare to be hungry by the end of this episode!!), and shares how you definitely don’t need to be vegan to try their products (for most of us it’s just a great option to help slightly reduce your meat intake). All listeners are kindly offered 20% off their first Tiba Tempeh order in October 2020 using the code Lucy20 when checking out. You can make those orders & find out more at: www.tibatempeh.com And if you want to connect with Tiba Tempeh & Alex on Instagram their handle is @tibatempeh If you want to learn more about your host Lucy please check out her website www.lucyvictoriajackson.com or on Instagram @lucyvictoriajacksonyoga

Oct 05, 202055:47

Ep. #13 Sam Rao: Remedial Yoga

Sam has been teaching yoga since your host Lucy was 8 years old… and beyond that his practice first began when he was just a boy - learning from his Mother whilst growing up in Uganda. His yoga teaching experience has taken him on quite the journey - from healing his own back injury (sustained from playing Squash), to teaching 156 people on a beach in Florida, to having shared his knowledge & trained up 93 yoga teachers in our local area - Sam is a yoga teacher who cares passionately about sharing the practice with others. He’s also authored two books (with a third in the making) - Back Ache: Eliminate Back Pain, Realign, Repair and Maintain Your Back being the main one so far & produced a DVD with his son & actor Doug Rao - Sam & Doug Rao’s Yoga for Any-Body. (They also appeared together on the Alan Titchmarsh show together - you can see them in action here https://youtu.be/fCBhbfdddts). In this chat we cover many topics from Sam’s sequence to maintaining a strong & healthy spine, to self-acceptance, to taking ownership of our health. If you want to know more about Sam, or train with him to become a teacher yourself, the best place to reach him is via his website www.samraoyoga.com - on Instagram he can be found @sam_rao_yoga If you want to connect with your host Lucy she can be found at www.lucyvictoriajackson.com or @lucyvictoriajacksonyoga The book Sam mentions at the end is Inner Engineering by Sadhguru & the other authors he recommends are Deepak Chopra & Dr David Hawkins. Sam’s Back Ache book can be purchased here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Back-Ache-Eliminate-Realign-Maintain-ebook/dp/B07BK69V5Q/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=Sam+rao&qid=1601241089&sr=8-2 and his DVD can be purchased here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sam-Doug-Raos-Yoga-Any-body/dp/1907386084/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Sam+rao&qid=1601241089&sr=8-1 **Disclaimer: the statistics Sam mentions in the episode have not been independently fact checked**

Sep 28, 202001:02:35

Ep. #12 Mary Moran: People Matter

Mary’s energy is infectious. 3 words to describe her energy: vibrant, motivated, & open-hearted. She is a woman on a mission to bring wellness to everyone & to help them look & feel great whilst they do so! In this conversation we rewind to a time when this wasn’t always the case. For much of Mary’s adult life she was a City Lawyer caught in the cycle of work, work, work, sleep a little & repeat. But there came a time when she asked herself: “if I were hit by a bus tomorrow, is this really how I would have wanted to live my whole life?”. To learn how she came from this moment in life to where she is now - founder of Activewear brand Ilu Fitwear & inspiring PT & nutritionist - you’ll just have to take a listen to this very first episode of Season 2!! Her story is super inspiring & what she has created at Ilu Fitwear is something truly beautiful - “Feminine, functional & flattering”, with their community at the heart of what they do. We also chat Slow Fashion & why this is a direction that Ilu are wholeheartedly committed to. If you want to find out more about Ilu please check out their website www.ilufitwear.com or on Instagram @ilu_fitwear & Mary’s personal account is @marymmoran Lucy’s favourite Ilu top that she mentions in the episode can be found here: https://ilufitwear.com/collections/ilu-team-favourites/products/oversized-dance-sweat (it is perfect for the Autumn season) If you want to learn more about your host Lucy, please check out her website www.lucyvictoriajackson.com & as she mentions in this episode you can practice with her on Zoom x 5 classes a week - head to the “Book Your Class” tab to join! Her Instagram is @lucyvictoriajacksonyoga

Sep 21, 202001:05:11

Bonus Episode: A Relaxation Meditation

Let Lucy guide you through a relaxing body scan meditation. Perfect for those moments when you need to calm the body & the mind (particularly just before bedtime!). Enjoy & keep your eyes peeled for Season 2! Lucy can be found on Instagram @lucyvictoriajacksonyoga or on her website www.lucyvictoriajackson.com

Sep 02, 202005:21

Ep. #11 Ashlee McCartney: Sweat & Self Love

Ashlee is the definition of a light beam! Her love & passion quite literally shine through her voice & everything she shares. But as many of us know, we often don’t shine brightly unless we know the darkness... At just 27-years-old Ashlee runs a full time business as a personal trainer & wellness coach, is a dog Mum to 3 beautiful Pugs (Charley, Stanley & Waffle), & is also a carer to her beautiful Mum who is living with a rare form of dementia. She describes herself as a “mindful personal trainer & self-love advocate”, & what really shines through is her passion & love for her work. She truly understands the interconnectedness of our whole being: physical, mental, emotional & spiritual; this understanding has helped her to create a community that is truly supportive & joyful. In this episode Ashlee shares her experiences with anxiety, the importance of self care & what that means to her, how she invests in her own wellness whilst being in the role of the carer & running her full time business. It is packed full of wisdom bombs & heaps of love. If you want to find out more about Ashlee you can find her on Instagram @ashleemccartneyfitness or via her website www.ashleemccartney.com If you want to find out more about your host Lucy you can find her on Instagram @lucyvictoriajacksonyoga or via her website www.lucyvictoriajackson.com

Jul 27, 202001:03:57

Ep. #10 Kalyani Verma: Be Kind to Yourself & to Others

Kaly is a force for good. Pure hearted, vibrant & full of love. These qualities exude from her in this episode as she shares her story of growing up, her experience of yoga from a young age, the Yamas & Niyamas of yoga, & how she uses yoga in the home with her 3 children. Her introduction to yoga is quite the story in itself! Her parents grew up in Sri Lanka, where her Father became a student of Sri Swami Satchidananda from his teenage years. Her Father & Mother naturally integrated yoga into their home as Kaly grew up - to her it was just part of life - never did she imagine she’d actually become a teacher! But after a successful career at Gilette, in 2009 a series of events led her to qualify as a Yoga Teacher with the British Wheel of Yoga & also with Friends of Yoga. Kaly’s passion is to share with others all that she learns in yoga to help them find their own potential to live happily and peacefully. She teaches the many aspects of yoga; an integral practice that helps you to learn how to quieten the mind & relax, to improve flexibility & strength. Kaly teaches a variety of students from 4 year olds, to 85 year olds - teaching patients in rehabilitation and many others. She learns something different from each & every student. She is currently running online classes for adults and children, online guided relaxation sessions (Yoga Nidra) and will be holding an online retreat day in September 2020. If you’d like to know more about Kaly you can find her on Instagram @kalyani_yoga or via her website www.kalyaniyoga.co.uk or her Facebook Page “Kalyani Yoga” She is also creating some wonderful content on YouTube! You can practice with her here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuZwApL2VVEuGrClSZyNwIQ/featured?view_as=subscriber You can find your host Lucy on Instagram @lucyvictoriajacksonyoga or via her website www.lucyvictoriajackson.com Gayatri Mantra: https://youtu.be/nwRoHC83wx0 Shanti Mantra: https://youtu.be/gAy1vqRceo0

Jul 20, 202001:05:35

Ep. #9 Fizz Yasin: Connection Not Perfection

At just a few months old Fizz was diagnosed with a Congenital Heart Disease. This diagnosis meant she spent much of her younger years in & out of hospital to manage her condition, even undergoing open heart surgery. But has she let this hold her back? Absolutely not! In fact, quite the opposite; Fizz is absolutely bursting with life, love & passion. At just 26 she is a fully qualified yoga teacher & Registered Associate Nutritionist with AFN Nutrition UK. Not only does she teach at one of the top yoga studios in London, but she also specialises in Yoga for Cancer, Yoga for Sleep, Yoga for Cardiac & Rehabilitation, Ayurveda Yoga, & Yoga for Kids. She uses her experience & passion to share what she loves with as many people as possible from many different walks of life, all with the message that it’s about CONNECTION & not perfection. In this episode we dive into Fizz’s personal experience of finding yoga, how it helped her navigate the challenges of her teen years, & also how she was inspired to become a teacher (but also the challenges she faced once qualifying). She also shares her top tips for a good night’s sleep, & the basics of Ayurveda & the doshas (& how this knowledge can help you to support your day-to-day wellbeing). If you want to find out more about Fizz you can check out her Instagram account @happyheartflow or on her website www.happyheartflow.co.uk Your host Lucy can be found on Instagram @lucyvictoriajacksonyoga or on her website www.lucyvictoriajackson.com The Dosha Quiz can be found here: https://www.teaindia.co.uk/your-dominant-dosha/ Sleep recovery book Sleep Recovery: The five step yoga solution to restore your rest by Lisa Sanfillipo She also has one for practitioners (USA): https://www.amazon.co.uk/Yoga-Therapy-Insomnia-Sleep-Recovery/dp/1848193912/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1O9ZBHLBVFDDG&dchild=1&keywords=lisa+sanfilippo+sleep&qid=1593039746&sprefix=Lisa+san%2Caps%2C136&sr=8-2

Jul 06, 202001:15:46

Ep. #8 Helen Halliday: Build Your Foundations

Helen Halliday is no stranger to health challenges. From stress induced by 15 years in the corporate Marketing world, to a complete burnout & being diagnosed with ME, to most recently contracting suspected Covid-19, Helen has been on quite a journey with her health. This personal experience combined with her thirst for knowledge & a desire for a more healthy lifestyle lead her to qualify as a registered Nutritional Therapist 3 years ago. She also completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Nutrition & is currently halfway through completing a Masters in Personalised Nutrition. This makes her the perfect guest on Root & Rise with Lucy as in this episode we dig into the juicy topics of Stress & the Menopause. What actually is Stress? And what can we do to manage our stress levels? What happens to the body in the Perimenopause & Menopause? And what can we do holistically to support ourselves through these transitions? Helen communicates with such precision & makes these taboo subjects accessible & relatable. She currently runs a clinic in Ascot using the principles of Functional Medicine to offer a personalised approach to Nutritional Therapy & lifestyle management. Helen also works at The Optimum Health Clinic in London, an award winning integrated nutrition nutrition & psychology clinic team specialising in supporting people with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, ME, & Fibromyalgia. If you want to learn more about Helen the best place to go is www.helenthefoodcoach.co.uk Your host Lucy can be found at www.lucyvictoriajackson.com or on Instagram @lucyvictoriajacksonyoga The books Helen mentions in this episode are: The Food Doctor by Ian Marber Dip ION & Vicki Edgson Dip ION The Female Brain by Louann Brizendine M.D. 5 Pillar Plan by Dr Rangan Chatterjee Natural Solutions to the Menopause by Dr Marilyn Glenville PhD

Jun 29, 202001:10:47

Ep. #7 Layla Kaur: Mind Body Soul

Layla’s life has almost come full circle. Meditating with her Mother as a child, to rebelling & living the corporate lifestyle, right back to meditation & moments of calm being her go-to wellness tools. But her journey hasn’t been one smooth curve - it’s had twists & turns, ups & downs, & the loss of someone very close to her. All of these things have led her to where she is now; someone who lives in the present moment every day, always asking herself: is what I’m doing making me happy today? That questioning led her to quit the corporate world to become a yoga teacher, but also to set up her very own eco-friendly yoga mat & prop brand YogaHaus London. Connection to nature & providing a welcoming environment to practice in is at the core of Layla’s business. Everyone is welcome in the YogaHaus! Layla can be found on Instagram @yogahauslondon & via her website www.yogahauslondon.com She is kindly offering our listeners 10% off YogaHaus products if you use the code HAUSLUCY at the checkout. Lucy does not gain financially from any of these purchases, but her own YogaHaus mat was gifted. Your host Lucy can be found on Instagram @lucyvictoriajacksonyoga or Facebook “Lucy Victoria Jackson” or via her website www.lucyvictoriajackson.com

Jun 22, 202001:00:44

Ep. #6 Charlie Francis: Balance, Discipline & Self Love

Charlie’s life is all about Balance. But it hasn’t always been that way. Through much of her young adult life she spent most of her time obsessing over calorie counting & a rigorous exercise regime. The result? She pushed away friends & family, messed with her hormones, & was constantly consumed by guilt if she ever slipped off the path she’d paved for herself. Now? Well, now Charlie has completely redesigned her approach to her wellbeing. She is owner of Equation Training (an online strength & conditioning programme), 500hr qualified yoga teacher, & co-owner of Equation Fitness in Cornwall where she specialises as Head Coach of the British Weightlifting Youth Talent Academy. And alongside all of that she has found a healthy balance to her training & how she approaches her food. Her story is inspirational & in this episode she shares how she turned her life around. Yoga & mindfulness played a big role, as well as shifting that “I’ll be happy when…” mentality. And she uses all of her experience to help her clients find their “WHY” to help keep them motivated with their nutrition & movement. She has a head on her shoulders way older than her 25 years & is as cool as a cucumber when sharing her experiences & wisdom. If you want to learn more about Charlie please head to Instagram - her personal account is @charliefrancisfitness her business accounts are; the gym: @EquationFitness the online programming @EquationTrain & retreats @EquationEscapes Your host Lucy can be found on Instagram @lucyvictoriajacksonyoga or Facebook “Lucy Victoria Jackson” or via her website www.lucyvictoriajackson.com

Jun 15, 202055:24