WholeHearted Living
A space to root back into your wholeness and remember who you truly are. Each episode blends ancient wisdom and modern science, soulful conversation and grounded practice, to guide you home to yourself.
Here, we dismantle outdated paradigms of hustle, perfection, and “not enough”, and instead explore what it means to live, lead, and create from worthiness, belonging, and alignment with nature’s rhythms.
From embodied self-worth to nervous system healing, from identity work to soul-led leadership, The Wholehearted Living Podcast invites you to pause, breathe, and return to the ground beneath all growth: you are already whole.
New episodes every Thursday.
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With a heartful of gratitude,
Debs
Episodes
31 episodes
S02 E02 | Why Hustle is a Trauma Response (and What to Choose Instead)
Do you feel like you can never slow down, like rest feels unsafe, or that stopping might make everything fall apart? You’re not alone, and it’s not a flaw.In this episode of the Wholehearted Living Podcast, Debs Thorpe explores ...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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35:44
S02 Ep01: You Are Wholeness: Returning to the Ground Beneath All Growth
What if you didn’t need fixing to grow?In this opening episode of the second series of the Wholehearted Living Podcast, Debs Thorpe invites you to return to the truth that you are already whole. So much of the pe...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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26:02
S01 EP27 | Can't Relax? Try This... Discover the Power of Active Relaxation
Struggling to truly relax? You’re not alone. Many of us have been taught that relaxation means doing nothing, but for high-achievers and sensitive leaders, this approach often backfires. In this episode, Debs Thorpe introduces the transf...
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Season 1
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Episode 29
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22:03
S01 EP26 | What It Means To Be Led By Your Inner Vision- Access Your True Guidance
You’ve probably heard the phrase “be led by your inner vision”, but what does it truly mean, and how do you put it into practice? In this episode, Debs Thorpe explores what it means to connect with your inner guidance, uncover your vi...
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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21:09
S01 EP25 | When Your Healing Journey Isn't What You Expected- Breaking Free from Misleading Growth Narratives
Many of us enter healing or personal growth journeys with expectations that don’t match reality. In this episode, Debs Thorpe explores why your healing path may feel unexpected, challenging, or even confusing, and how to navigate ...
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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21:24
S01 EP24 | When Life Goes to Sh*t! – How to Navigate Chaos on Your WholeHearted Journey
Even when you’re living intentionally and “doing all the right things,” life can sometimes throw unexpected challenges and chaos your way. In this episode, Debs Thorpe dives into why these moments happen and how to navigate them with ...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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29:08
S01 EP23 | Scarcity Vs Abundance- How to Shift Your Mindset and Create More Flow
Have you heard about the abundance mindset but struggled to apply it in real life? In this episode, Debs Thorpe explores the contrast between scarcity and abundance and shares practical strategies to shift your mindset toward grea...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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22:24
S01 EP22 | The Call From The Wild- Reconnect with Your Inner Wisdom and Instincts
Many of us are feeling a deep inner call to re-wild ourselves, breaking free from convention and reconnecting with our intuition, instincts, and inner wisdom. In this episode, Debs Thorpe explores The Call from the Wild and introd...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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23:46
S01 EP21 | Knowing When to Push and When to Surrender- Finding the Path of Least Resistance
Knowing when to push forward and when to surrender and let life flow is a crucial skill on the WholeHearted Journey. In this episode, Debs Thorpe explores how to discern the difference, so you can avoid stress, burnout, or stag...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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27:12
S01 EP20 | Bridging The Gap- Navigating the Space Between Your Primal and Higher Self
Change often leaves us feeling stuck or uncertain, especially when we’re in that in-between space Debs calls “no man’s land.” In this episode, Debs Thorpe explores how to bridge the gap between your primal human mind and your higher s...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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29:49
S01 EP19 | How to Harness the Power of Your Mind- Transform Your Thoughts into a Tool for Growth
We live in our internal world 24/7, yet few of us are taught how to harness the incredible power of the mind. In this episode, Debs Thorpe explores how your thoughts shape your reality and guides you through a practical practice to cu...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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26:16
S01 EP18 | More Ease and Flow? Yes Please!- How to Access Effortless Living Every Day
Many of us crave more ease and flow in life, yet day-to-day routines and stress can keep us disconnected from these states. In this episode, Debs Thorpe explores what it truly means to harness ease and flow, and shares practical s...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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26:51
BONUS EP02: When Dreams Come True After Burnout– Following Your Vision Against the Odds
Sometimes life surprises us in the most unexpected ways. In this bonus episode, Debs Thorpe shares a personal story of a dream coming true despite the odds- becoming one of the first people from the U.K. to secure the digital nomad visa ...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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38:10
S01 EP17 | Triggers as Invitations- Transform Emotional Reactions into Healing and Freedom
Triggers are a common experience in modern life, those moments when someone’s words or actions ignite an emotional response within us. In this episode, Debs Thorpe reframes triggers as invitations to deeper self-awareness, healing, an...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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20:32
S01 EP16 | Let Yourself Be Moved- Embracing Deep Feeling for a Richer Life
If you’re someone who feels deeply, you know that intense emotions can be both a gift and a challenge. In this episode, Debs Thorpe explores how to embrace your sensitivity and let yourself be fully moved by life, rather than resi...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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18:33
BONUS EP01 | Near to Death- Processing Trauma and Lessons from a Life-Changing Moment
Welcome to the first of our bonus episodes, where Debs Thorpe shares personal stories and guest experiences from the WholeHearted Life. In this episode, Debs recounts a recent near-death experience with her dog, Bailey, exploring ...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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28:35
S01 EP15 | How to Cultivate your Inner Nurturer- Tap into Self-Compassion and Worthiness
One of the most transformative concepts on the WholeHearted Journey is cultivating a strong inner nurturer- the voice within that supports, reassures, and loves you unconditionally. In this episode, Debs Thorpe guides you on ...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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22:46
S01 EP14 | How to Deal with Your Inner Critic- 3 Tools to Reclaim Your Joy and Confidence
We all have an inner critic- that voice that steals joy, undermines confidence, and crushes dreams. In this episode, Debs Thorpe dives into how to recognise and work with this inner voice, rather than letting it hold you back.Debs...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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15:29
S01 EP13 | How to Tap into Your Intuition- Access Your Inner Wisdom with Confidence
Intuition is one of the most powerful tools we have, yet many of us struggle to recognise, trust, or use it. In this episode, Debs Thorpe answers one of the most frequently asked questions: how to connect with your intuition and access t...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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23:01
S01 EP12 | Cultivating Change- How Telling Yourself a New Story Transforms Your Life
Change is inevitable on the WholeHearted Journey, but inner transformation can often feel the most daunting, especially when it’s unfamiliar territory. In this episode, Debbie Thorpe explores how to harness the power of your brain...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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20:11
S01 EP11 | How to Connect with your Dreams and Desires- Reclaim Your True Vision
“Follow your dreams” sounds inspiring, but what if you’re not sure what your dreams even are? In this episode, Debs Thorpe explores how to reconnect with your deepest desires and rediscover the dreams that may have been lost, overlooked,...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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28:31
S01 EP10 | The Power of Decisions- A Clear System for Confident Choices
Decision-making can feel overwhelming, confusing, or even exhausting, especially when life is full of options and responsibilities. In this episode, Debs Thorpe explores The Power of Decisions and shares a simple, effective system to hel...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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22:46
S01 EP09 | Alignment Before Action- How To Move Forward Without Wasting Time & Effort
On your journey of self-development, you’ve likely heard the term alignment, but what does it really mean, and alignment with what? In this episode, Debs Thorpe explores the concept of alignment before action and why i...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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16:29
S01 EP08 | The Power of Now- Practical Mindfulness for Everyday Wholeness
Mindfulness and the concept of living in the present moment may be familiar, but applying it in daily life can still feel challenging. In this episode, Debs Thorpe explores The Power of Now and breaks this big concept into practical, act...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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17:06
S01 EP07 | Allowing Your Natural State of Expansion- Finding Clarity on What You Truly Want
Have you ever felt the desire to grow, level up, or create more in your life, but weren’t quite sure what that really means? In this episode, Debs Thorpe explores the natural call for expansion and how to gain clarity on what you truly w...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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12:13