Episode Details

 Can shifting your mindset really transform your health and healing?

In this episode of HCA Talks Health, we sit down with Dani Simpson — Professional Health Coach and author of Resilient Brilliant You: 7 Mindsets to Live in Freedom from Dis-ease and Disease. Dani courageously shares her personal journey from illness to healing, showing the pivotal role mindset plays in recovery and resilience.

🎧 Tune in to discover:

Dani’s story of healing from CFS/ME, Fibromyalgia, and other challenges

The 7 mindsets that build resilience and lasting wellbeing

How mindset impacts recovery from illness and life events

Practical tips and tools for cultivating health and resilience

How Health Coaching supports freedom from “dis-ease” and empowers healing

Whether you’re facing health challenges or supporting others as a Health Coach, this conversation is full of wisdom and practical strategies to help you live a resilient, healthy life.

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✅ Timestamps

0:00 Welcome & introduction to Dani Simpson
1:00 Dani’s health journey — from illness to healing herself
2:30 Stress, trauma & the body: how dis-ease becomes disease
4:00 Discovering neuroscience, mindset & self-healing
6:00 The “not enough / too much” buckets & limiting beliefs
7:00 Why mindset is at the core of any healing journey
8:00 Replacing negative thoughts with truth & positivity
10:00 Neuroplasticity & creating new brain pathways
12:00 Writing Resilient, Brilliant You — the 7 mindsets & 21 steps
14:00 Reframing rejection & building healthier self-beliefs
16:00 Gratitude, joy & the science of happiness
18:00 Choosing joy, laughter & positivity as medicine
20:00 The power of social connections & enjoying life
22:00 Embracing forgiveness & breaking free from the past
26:00 Setting boundaries & finding emotional safety
29:00 Healing when “sorry” never comes — forgiveness as freedom
32:00 Getting out of the boat: stepping into change with courage
35:00 Health is wealth — redefining success & wellbeing
38:00 Recognising red flags before burnout or illness
40:00 Supporting clients: coaching, retreats & community work
44:00 Group coaching, school programmes & spreading resilience
47:00 Outdoor gyms, NHS walk leader & nourishing communities
48:00 Final thoughts — knowledge is power, action creates change

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