The cynic's guide podcast

08/02/2023

It is with a slightly heavy heart that I have decided to abruptly end series 3. It turns out having a baby, moving house and having a podcast is quite a lot to do and something had to give! It is slightly soul destroying to put so much into recording and editing and only reach a few people. I know these things take time but it is probably not the best use of my time right now.
I have loved meeting so many interesting people and there is a part of me that believes that this is the year for the cynic's guide making it big. However this is not the time! I am going to focus on myself and my daughter and hopefully return for series 4 when the time is right. If you would like to be interviewed for series 4 then drop me a line - I'm not ready to let this one go completely...! And if you haven't listened to the previous episodes - there is quite the archive to catch up on!

25/01/2023

Tomorrow's episode is all about essential oils - with Dani King - Essential Oils
Check it out wherever you get your podcasts

11/01/2023

This weeks episode (out tomorrow) is an interview with Johanna Godinez about taking personal responsibility for ourselves and our lives. I feel like I spend my entire life waiting to be a proper grown up and yet on Monday I moved into my new home with my 11 week old baby. Yes I will accept help but basically this is me taking responsibility. And it is pretty liberating. Scary but liberating!

06/01/2023

Before the current series resumes next week I would love to know what are your favourite podcasts of 2023 so far? Mine is Psychologically Minded. Really informative.

06/01/2023

Sheema I know how you feel!

05/01/2023

This week I am sharing an episode from another podcast that I think you'll love:

Before returning from the Christmas break I'd like to share with you an episode from another podcast that I think you'll enjoy. Psychologically Minded is hosted by Grace Fowler and takes a psychological look at popular culture. This episode is cal...

04/01/2023

Happy new year everyone. This week I am sharing an episode from another podcast that I am a huge fan of. Psychologically minded takes a psychological look at popular culture. Why not check out their website:

Home of the podcast Psychologically Minded. Information about the host, Grace Fowler, is available. Sources for each episode, as well as resources, are available here as well.

02/01/2023

Happy New Year everyone. Anyone who knows me or listens to the podcast will know that 2022 mainly involved trying to buy a house (and having a baby!). I move in next week!! Maybe the hippy s**t paid off! What big changes have happened for you in the last year and what’s your intention for 2023?

21/12/2022

Hi everyone! So I am taking a break from the podcast for the festive period. Why not take a listen to some earlier episodes? Or take another listen if you heard it the first time! Today is the winter solstice and this time last year I chatted with Shelley Murray about alternative understandings of Christmas. Check it out here:
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1818228/9745174

19/12/2022

This is the last episode before taking a little Christmas break. The cynic's guide to crystals:

In the cynics guide to hippy sh*t I will be talking to a range of complementary therapists about their practice and philosophy and exploring ways to let go of my inner cynic - and asking whether it's wise to do so. Each week I will interview a d...

08/12/2022

New episode out today! The cynic's guide to Tarot:

In the cynics guide to hippy sh*t I will be talking to a range of complementary therapists about their practice and philosophy and exploring ways to let go of my inner cynic - and asking whether it's wise to do so. Each week I will interview a d...

01/12/2022

Out today! Wherever you get your podcasts. With Birthscapes

17/11/2022

Hey everyone! Here's the link to this week's episode. Please tell your friends - and if you like what you hear why not leave a review?

In this episode I talk to Angie Berrett about movement and play. Find Angie on Instagram on her website www.angieberrettmovement.com

11/11/2022

In case you missed it...

In this episode I speak with Simon Rinne about men's mental health. Simon runs an organisation called Mindful Men - https://mindful-men.com.au/and can also be found in Instagram - .men.ausSimon has a podcast about mindfulness and mental he...

03/11/2022

It's Thursday! New episode comes out today! Here's the link:

In this episode I talk to Janese Recolan about ancestral lineage healing. She describes how she used meditation after receiving a breast cancer diagnosis. You can find Janese on instagram

27/10/2022

New episode out today! https://www.buzzsprout.com/1818228/11418108

20/10/2022

New episode out today!

In this episode I speak with Heide Cussell about working with trauma and letting go of self limiting beliefs in order to connect with wholeness.

26/09/2022

Only three days to go until the launch of series 3! I have recorded the first 5 episodes and I can't wait to hear what you think. Episode one is all about the law of attraction and is a lovely chat with Jo Medhurst. You can check her out Jo Medhurst Therapies - and have a listen to the new episodes as they come out by subscribing wherever you get your podcasts.

22/09/2022

Hi everyone! The cynic's guide podcast is back!! Series 3 launches next Thursday! I'm so excited! Here's a link to the trailer: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1818228/11357930

15/04/2022

So you may have noticed that I have been a bit quiet on here. Hopefully I will return for series three at some point because I have loved making the first two series. But in the meantime I'd love you to check out my new podcast that I am co-hosting with Shelley Murray. It's called Just Say Yes and you can find out all about it - including all of the bonus features by checking out our Patreon page. https://www.patreon.com/justsayyes

Become a patron of Just Say Yes Podcast today: Get access to exclusive content and experiences on the world’s largest membership platform for artists and creators.

16/03/2022

So Season 2 of Cynics Guide has finally come to a close. I have really enjoyed making this podcast, and the journey it has taken me on. I have met so many interesting people, and I have to say, my inner cynic is pretty convinced.

I will be taking a little break before hopefully returning for Season 3 of The Cynic's Guide to Hippy S**t. In the meantime, if you need to get your Rachel fix, why not hop on over to Just Say Yes accounts, as I am currently hosting an equally hippy podcast with my good friend Shelley (a previous guest from my episode on Witchcraft).

I have over 20 episodes out now, so if you missed any, this is your chance to catch up and re-listen before the next series returns.

A huge thank you to all of my supporters and guests, I never expected to get this far and I am so proud of how much we have achieved together. Please continue to show your support by following all of my socials, so I can keep you all updated on Series 3.

Stay safe and stay cynical.

Love Rachel xx

If you would like to feature on the next season of my podcast, email [email protected].

15/03/2022

The final episode of Season 2 is here! Listen to Ceryn Rowntree talk about all things feminism and divine using the link below...

https://www.buzzsprout.com/1818228/10192099

14/03/2022

My latest and final podcast episode is out tomorrow. It seems only fitting to have an episode on Divine Feminism to close this series, especially given International Women's Day was just last week. I will be speaking to Ceryn Rowntree about feminism and her new book amongst other things. Set your alarms and get ready to download my final episode of Season 2!

If you don't already follow my podcast, do it now so you don't miss out on any updates or episodes.

https://thecynicsguide.buzzsprout.com/1818228

In the cynics guide to hippy sh*t I will be talking to a range of complementary therapists about their practice and philosophy and exploring ways to let go of my inner cynic - and asking whether it's wise to do so. Each week I will interview a d...

10/03/2022

People often ask how I would describe my podcast. I had a lot of fun creating this word cloud to describe some of the topics I have covered in my episodes. What words come to your mind when you think of my podcast?

08/03/2022

You know what day it is... It's new podcast episode day! My latest episode is out now, talking to Kundalini Yoga expert Susan Universe about shame, relationships and intuition. Follow your intuition and give it a download....⠀
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08/03/2022

You know what day it is... It's new podcast episode day! My latest episode is out now, talking to Kundalini Yoga expert Susan Universe about shame, relationships and intuition. Follow your intuition and give it a download....

https://www.buzzsprout.com/1818228/10150645-cynic-s-guide-to-intuition

07/03/2022

Did you catch last weeks episode of my podcast? I was chatting to Maria Natapov from Synergistic Step Parenting about emotions, and you guessed it, step parenting. This was such an interesting episode to record, I hope you all have enjoyed it as much as I have!

If you missed it, check it out here:
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1818228/10148656

25/02/2022

Have you been keeping up to date with my podcast? You might be wondering why my latest episode is so short. If you know me and follow me on social media, you may have noticed I have started a new podcast with one of my previous guests on Cynic's Guide. ⠀
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This week, I am taking a pause, and just uploading a mini episode, to give you all a little bit of information about my new adventure. The new podcast is called Just Say Yes, and features from Episode 8 - The Cynic's Guide to Witchcraft. We will be discussing all things magical, to find out more, listen to my mini episode, or head on over to Just Say Yes social media accounts. Link in bio.⠀
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I will be back with another full Cynic's episode next Tuesday so stay tuned....

25/02/2022

Have you been keeping up to date with my podcast? You might be wondering why my latest episode is so short. If you know me and follow me on social media, you may have noticed I have started a new podcast with one of my previous guests on Cynic's Guide.

This week, I am taking a pause, and just uploading a mini episode, to give you all a little bit of information about my new adventure. The new podcast is called Just Say Yes, and features Shelley at Aurora from Episode 8 - The Cynic's Guide to Witchcraft. We will be discussing all things magical, to find out more, listen to my mini episode, or head on over to Just Say Yes social media accounts. Links are all below!

I will be back with another full Cynic's episode next Tuesday so stay tuned....

https://thecynicsguide.buzzsprout.com/1818228/10104169-the-cynic-s-guide-to-saying-yes

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/JustSayYesPodcast
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/podcastjustsayyes/
Email - [email protected]

21/02/2022

Hello to any new followers who may have joined us recently! Did you know my podcast is now on Season 2? Who remembers my very first episode with Mark Sidney from Mindful Therapies on ? If you've missed that episode, check it out here 👇

https://thecynicsguide.buzzsprout.com/1818228/8959639-the-cynic-s-guide-to-mindfulness-with-mark-sidney

In today's episode I am talking to Mark Sidney from Mindful Therapies in Newcastle, a social enterprise dedicated to providing affordable mindfulness to as many people as possible. www.mindfultherapies.org.ukMark describes the attitudes of mindful...