Ciara London & Sinead Harnett: Learning To Love Yourself - Ep 148
On this episode I’m joined by Ciara London and Sinead Harnett who are not only two amazing women but also best friends. I’ve really loved seeing both of their growth over the years, Ciara with building her business and inspiring women every day through her workouts, she recently featured in women health magazine and Sinead with her incredible music and connection she has with fans all across th...
1hr 23m Apr 20, 2020
1hr 23m
Sophie Hellyer: Honesty & Integrity For Yourself - Ep 147
On this episode I’m joined by Sophie Hellyer who is a surfer, cold water swimmer, yoga teacher and environmental & feminist activist. What I love about Sophie is that she perfectly encapsulates the world we are living in now where she doesn’t just do one thing. And she lets her passions in surfing and swimming lead the way for the topics she’s passionate about such as the environment and equali...
1hr Apr 16, 2020
1hr
In Focus: Finding Stillness - Ep 146
"If you let cloudy water settle, it will become clear. If you let your busy mind settle, your course will also become clear" - Buddha On this In Focus session I discuss finding stillness and how you can create it in order to find clarity in life. If you enjoy the episode, please leave a review or comment. And be sure to share it with a friend who needs to hear this! thedreamersdisease.co.uk (ht...
7m Apr 13, 2020
7m
Tony Riddle: Refine Your Life During Lockdown - Ep 145
Tony Riddle is back on the podcast after popular demand! And has plenty more wisdom to help you get through lockdown. I love these conversations with Tony so much, because he's always full of such good vibes and energy, as well as deep fundamental knowledge on how to improve all areas of your life. During this conversation, we spoke about: Refining your lifestyle to suit working and living from...
1hr 8m Apr 09, 2020
1hr 8m
Clemmie Telford: The Power Of Being Honest - Ep 144
On this episode I’m joined by Clemmie Telford who the host of the Honestly podcast, creative strategist and curator of the Mother Of All Lists. Me and Clemmie both used to work with each other back in our advertising days so it was great to see all of the amazing work she is doing in the world of mental health and wellbeing. During this conversation, we spoke about: Home parenting Flipping the ...
1hr 5m Apr 06, 2020
1hr 5m
PSA: New Beginnings - A New Chapter
New Beginnings. After 3 years, 143 episodes and nearly 250,000 downloads, I am excited to announce that from today my podcast will be called ‘In The Moment with Alex Manzi’ My mission is to help inspire you to find more happiness and clarity in life and I believe this comes from being present and living in the moment. After battling through depression and anxiety, I wanted to create a platform ...
6m Apr 05, 2020
6m
Vicki Psarias: Adapting To Change & Being Grateful For Simple Things - Ep 143
On this episode I’m joined by Vicki Psarias, who is an award-winning filmmaker, blogger (Honest Mum) and author of 'Mum Boss'. Vicki's journey has been very inspirational; using the darkest moment in her life - the traumatic birth of her son - into something powerful in the shape of her blog and built an amazing career around it. During this conversation, we spoke about: - adapting to the chang...
58m Apr 02, 2020
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In Focus: Dealing With Self Isolation - Ep 142
On this In Focus session I share some thoughts on how we can all deal with being in isolation. With such tough times affecting us all, I wanted to share some of the ways we can use isolation positively. If you enjoy the episode, please leave a review or comment. And be sure to share it with a friend who needs to hear this! thedreamersdisease.co.uk (http://thedreamersdisease.co.uk/) Follow Alex:...
6m Mar 30, 2020
6m
Vanessa Vanderpuye: Rise Up To Be Your Best - Ep 141
On this episode I’m joined by Vanessa Vanderpuye who is an actress and model. Most recently known for starring alongside Noel Clarke and Ashley Walters in Sky’s Bulletproof season 2. Vanessa has had a very interesting career as she’s balanced modelling and acting but also suffers from Endometriosis or the 'hidden disease' as it’s called. During this conversation, we spoke about: - How she’s bee...
1hr 9m Mar 26, 2020
1hr 9m
A Conversation In Quarantine with Alex Reads & Ryan Nile - Ep 140
On this episode I am joined remotely by two awesome podcasters and content creators; Alex Reads & Ryan Nile to discuss what we've been getting up to since the UK implemented strict self isolation to help battle against the outbreak of COVID-19. Despite the outbreaks and the lockdowns, we are looking for the positives in the whole situation and trying to figure out what we can all learn. In this...
1hr 35m Mar 24, 2020
1hr 35m
Travel Diary: Colombia - Ep 139
The final part of my travel diaries from two months in South America. Wow, Colombia what a place! This was my first solo travelling experience so I was super excited to get going and check out the country.  - Things I did in Medellin: -Do the Real City Free Walking Tour to understand more about the city (Highly recommended!) -Do the Exotic Fruit tour -Do a day trip to Guatape and see if you can...
40m Mar 22, 2020
40m
Raise Your Self Image | Short - Ep 138
Dreamer's Disease Short is a new feature in the podcast where I will share a short clip from a previous interview. This will either be some food for thought or a moment of inspiration. On this Short we hear from Shocka Artist of episode 82. Shocka is a rapper who uses his past experiences of depression and being housed in a mental health hospital to spread a message of self love through his mus...
5m Mar 19, 2020
5m
Murkage Dave: Embracing Your Vulnerable Side - Ep 137
On this episode I’m joined by the Murkage Dave who is a singer/songwriter from London. When we recorded this chat, Dave had just got back from his European tour so we had a very interesting discussion about: - What he learns from different cultures when he’s abroad - The power in being a voice for those who feel they can’t speak up - The importance of showing your vulnerable side - Stepping out...
1hr 21m Mar 13, 2020
1hr 21m
In Focus: The People You Meet - Ep 136
On this week's In Focus session, I do some reflecting on my recent travels and the impact the people you meet can have on your life. During my two months travelling around South America, I was meeting people from all over the world. I love discussing and hearing the different experiences and perspectives each person has. So I wanted to share some of my own thoughts after having a number of amaz...
11m Mar 04, 2020
11m
Travel Diary: Patagonia - Ep 135
Part 3 of my Travel Diaries from two months in South America. In this episode I discuss what I got up to in 9 days in Bariloche and El Bolson in the Northern part of Patagonia. This was the first part of my trip where I was travelling solo so I was a little nervous but very excited at the same time. -- I hope to give you a little insight of the amazing countries and places we visit as well as s...
31m Feb 25, 2020
31m
Jada Sezer: Finding Confidence & Value In Your Journey - Ep 134
On this episode I’m joined by Jada Sezer, who is a plus-size model, activist and has an MA in child psychology. We spoke a lot about how to own your own path in life and step into your own confidence during the process. So it was such a huge pleasure to sit down and chat with her During this conversation, we spoke about: - How to be confident - Finding value in the process - Why we shouldn’t lo...
1hr 17m Feb 12, 2020
1hr 17m
Travel Diary: Uruguay & Argentina - Ep 133
Part 2 of my Travel Diaries from 2 months in South America with my two friends Adam and Christian. In this episode we discuss what we got up to in Montevideo and Colonia del Sacramento in Uruguay and Buenos Aires and Mar Del Plata in Argentina. -- I hope to give you a little insight of the amazing countries and places we visit as well as some of the incredible people we meet along the way. -- T...
1hr 8m Jan 31, 2020
1hr 8m
Finding Balance In Life | Short - Ep 132
Dreamer's Disease Short is a new feature in the podcast where I will share a short clip from a previous interview. This will either be some food for thought or a moment of inspiration. On this Short we hear from Samantha Maria of episode 96. Sammi is a Youtuber, content creator and young mum. In this clip we discuss how she balances her working life with her family and social life. Listen to th...
6m Jan 29, 2020
6m
Tony Riddle: Live A Natural Life For Your Mind, Body & Soul - Ep 131
Tony Riddle is natural life-stylist and is all about studying how you can use nature to help your body get to full physical and emotional health. He’s also a big advocate or barefoot running, having recently ran 30 miles in 30 days barefoot. When I first came across Tony’s work, I was blown away and became totally obsessed with some of the methods he talks about, implementing them into my life ...
1hr 57m Jan 23, 2020
1hr 57m
Travel Diary: Rio De Janeiro - Ep 130
My first Travel Diary from my two month journey around South America. My first stop was Rio De Janeiro for NYE with my two friends Adam and Christian. I hope to give you a little insight of the amazing countries and places we visit as well as some of the incredible people we meet along the way. Things we did in Rio: We stayed at Aquarela hostel in Leme favela Watched the fireworks on Copacabana...
39m Jan 17, 2020
39m
In Focus: Thoughts vs Reality - Ep 129
On this week's In Focus session, I discuss something that I often struggle with which is navigating between thoughts vs reality. For me, I can often get so caught up in my own thinking that it can be difficult to recognise the reality in any situation. So I want to share with you some of my thoughts and experiences with you. If you enjoy the episode, please leave a review or comment. And be sur...
7m Jan 15, 2020
7m
Gabrielle Aplin: ADHD & Finding The Good In The Bad - Ep 128
On this episode I’m joined by the amazing singer/songwriter Gabrielle Aplin, who has a brand new album ‘Dear Happy’ on the way but made her name on Youtube with a series of incredible covers and then provided the soundtrack to the infamous John Lewis Christmas advert in 2012. Gabrielle has a truly amazing story as she’s struggled with ADHD through her life so we had a very deep chat about: - Ho...
1hr 11m Jan 10, 2020
1hr 11m
Design Your 2020 with Creative Rebels (Live) - Ep 127
On this episode I’m joined by the Creative Rebels, David & Adam, from the live show I put on back in November. I've held onto this episode because it's full of gems and inspiration and knew it would be the perfect way to kick start 2020! During this conversation, we spoke about: - Learning to say no - Why success shouldn't be defined by finances - Dealing with a lull - Designing your own life I...
1hr 39m Jan 07, 2020
1hr 39m
Travel Diary: Reykjavik - Ep 126
At the beginning of December, I went over to Reykjavik in Iceland with my friends Adam, Tamer and Anton. This episode is about what we got up to, what we loved and our top tips if you plan in visiting the city! More details below: We booked flights and accommodation through L (https://www.instagram.com/luckytrip/) ucky Trip We stayed at Thor Guesthouse - the staff were incredible and very frien...
38m Jan 02, 2020
38m
Biggest Lessons & Learnings from 2019 | The Corner - Ep 125
On this episode of the corner I am joined by two of my good friends Nish and Joe, who have both gone through big changes in their lives this year so I wanted to get together with them and share our learnings from 2019. This is a brand new feature within the podcast called ‘The Corner’ because this is the corner of the podcast where I’ll sit down with two other guests and have a open and honest ...
1hr 24m Dec 27, 2019
1hr 24m
Jerome Flynn: Opening Up Your Heart To The Wholeness Of Life - Ep 124
On this episode I’m joined by Jerome Flynn who is best known for his role in Game of Thrones as Bronn of the Blackwater and as one half of the musical group Robson & Jerome from the 90s. But Jerome is also involved in a lot of environmental activism which is a huge part of the reason I wanted to get him on the podcast - one of the campaigns he’s currently working on is called ‘Farms Not Factori...
2hr 1m Dec 19, 2019
2hr 1m
Sinead Harnett: Lessons In Love And Self Love - Ep 123
On this episode I’m joined by a very good friend of mine and amazing singer/songwriter Sinead Harnett. Sinead is one of my favourite people as were grew up in the same area of North London and I’ve been lucky enough to witness the growth through her career to where she is today. I love how she always brings such good open energy to her music. During this conversation, we spoke about: - Her expe...
1hr 13m Dec 12, 2019
1hr 13m
Push Through With Determination | Short - Ep 122
Dreamer's Disease Short is a new feature in the podcast where I will share a short clip from a previous interview. This will either be some food for thought or a moment of inspiration. On this week's Short we hear from Zach Washington Young of episode 46. Zach was involved in a horrific accident which left him paralysed from the hips down and told by medical experts that he’d never walk again. ...
9m Dec 10, 2019
9m
In Focus: Lifestyle Changes - Ep 121
On this week's In Focus session I discuss some of the lifestyle changes I've made in the past 12 months. As well as my regular exercise and meditation routines I'm constantly trying out new things to help improve my overall physical and mental wellbeing. If you enjoy the episode, please leave a review or comment. And be sure to share it with a friend who needs to hear this! thedreamersdisease.c...
8m Dec 05, 2019
8m
Dealing With Emotions, Finding A Therapist & Love Languages | The Corner - Ep 120
This is a brand new feature within the podcast called ‘The Corner’ because this is the corner of the podcast where I’ll sit down with two other guests and have an open and honest discussion about a variety of topics. On this episode of The Corner I am joined by two awesome podcasters and content creators; Alex Reads & Ryan Nile to discuss: - Dealing with Emotions - Discussing whether everyone s...
1hr 20m Nov 28, 2019
1hr 20m
In Focus: Motivation - Ep 119
On this week's In Focus session I discuss motivation and some of the struggles I've faced recently. If you enjoy the episode, please leave a review or comment. And be sure to share it with a friend who needs to hear this! thedreamersdisease.co.uk Follow Alex: IG: @IAmAlexManzi Twitter: @IAmAlexManzi
6m Nov 21, 2019
6m
The False Reality Of Happiness | Short - Ep 118
Dreamer's Disease Short is a new feature in the podcast where I will share a short clip from a previous interview. This will either be some food for thought or a moment of inspiration. On this week's Short we hear from Paul McGregor of episode 64. Paul lost his father to suicide when he was just 18 and after that went into his own spiral of depression and has since dedicated his work to making ...
8m Nov 19, 2019
8m
Defining Masculinity & Nature vs Nurture | The Corner - Ep 117
This is a brand new feature within the podcast called ‘The Corner’ because this is the corner of the podcast where I’ll sit down with two other guests and have a open and honest discussion about a variety of topics. On this episode of The Corner I am joined by Sachin Sharma who is a life coach and business mentor (featured on episode 102 of the podcast) and Anton Savva who is first and foremost...
1hr 34m Nov 14, 2019
1hr 34m
In Focus: Living Your Truth - Ep 116
On this week's In Focus session I discuss the power of living your truth. This is something that I've really been focussing on this year, so I want to share with you some of my experience and understanding of how you can step into your truth. If you enjoy the episode, please leave a review or comment. And be sure to share it with a friend who needs to hear this! GOOD NEWS! I’m, very excited to ...
9m Nov 07, 2019
9m
Grace Victory: Therapy, Healing & Being In Love (Live) - Ep 115
Having met Grace at the beginning of the year, we’ve been trying to make this recording happen for a while, so I am glad we got it done in front of a live audience at the London Podcast Festival. Grace’s energy is amazing! She’s a blogger, podcaster, influencer, social activist, fashionista and many other amazing things. Her presence and message is so powerful, that she’s affectionately known a...
1hr 24m Oct 31, 2019
1hr 24m
In Focus: Non-Attachment - Ep 114
On this week's In Focus session I discuss non-attachment and how I am bringing the idea of it into my life. After looking into and reading up on Eastern beliefs and mysticism, I began to realise that a lot of their teachings are about being truly present and understanding that most things in our lives are temporary. So I wanted to share my understanding and ways I have brought non-attachment in...
11m Oct 17, 2019
11m
Travel Diary: Montréal - Ep 113
I recently took a solo trip to Montréal in Canada to visit a couple of friends who I met whilst travelling earlier this year. So I wanted to share my experience with you as Montréal is a great city with lots going on and somewhere I'd love to visit for a longer period of time, for sure. Places for coffee and breakfast: Croissant Croissant Cafe Sao Cardynal Paquebot Cafe Sfouf Places I ate and d...
33m Oct 10, 2019
33m
Wretch 32: Creating Calm & The Power of Choice - Ep 112
On this week's episode I’m excited to be joined by Wretch 32. Wretch is known for hit singles such as 'Traktor' & '6 Words' as well as his legendary freestyles, but there’s much more to him than just music. He is one of the greatest thinkers and wordsmiths of his generation and during this chat he’s talking about creating a legacy beyond music. With a book soon to be released about his creative...
1hr 1m Oct 03, 2019
1hr 1m
In Focus: Alone Time - Ep 111
On this week's In Focus session, I discuss the benefits and importance of alone time. There are many benefits and new habits I have formed over the past few months which I want to share with you. If you enjoy the episode, please leave a review or comment. And be sure to share it with a friend who needs to hear this! thedreamersdisease.co.uk (http://thedreamersdisease.co.uk/) Follow Alex: IG: @I...
7m Sep 26, 2019
7m
Steph Elswood: Creating A Positive Lifestyle - Ep 110
On this episode I’m joined by Steph Elswood, formerly known as @healthychefsteph on instagram. Steph is one of my favourite people to follow online. Having faced growing up in a highly pressurised environment in dance school, to battling an eating disorder, Steph has managed to change her life around and create something positive. She is now using her platform to help inspire women just like he...
1hr 2m Sep 19, 2019
1hr 2m
In Focus: What I've Learnt From A Year Working Freelance - Ep 109
On this week's In Focus session I am reflecting on a year since I left my full time job at BBC Radio 1Xtra to go freelance and work on my personal projects. In this episode I share some of the things I've learnt over the past 12 months, both good and bad. I've tried to be as honest and open as possible here to hopefully inspire you to make a start on your own projects or to take a leap of faith...
14m Sep 12, 2019
14m
Sam Qurashi: Facing Up To Fear - Ep 108
On this episode I’m joined by Sam Qurashi who is a writer, instagrammer and unorthodox psychologist who previously worked at a psychiatric resident in an addiction hospital. What I love about Sam is his thirst for understanding psychology and different elements to it. When he left his job in the hospital, he went on a journey of interviewing some of the most fascinating people he could find. Du...
1hr 11m Sep 05, 2019
1hr 11m
Q&A with Creative Rebels Podcast - Ep 107
On this week's episode of the podcast, I got together with my good friends Adam and David of the Creative Rebels podcast to answer some of your questions. This is a really powerful episode where we discuss dealing with haters, what do do when you feel a lack of motivation, coping with stress, recommended books and more. This episode is all about sharing, so if there is someone you feel would be...
1hr 25m Aug 29, 2019
1hr 25m
Estée Lalonde: Adjusting To Change - Ep 106
On this episode I’m joined by Estée Lalonde who is a content creator, YouTuber and Podcaster. After moving to London from Canada, she started her own YouTube channel and has built up a huge following online through her content in beauty, fashion and vlogging. However this has come with it’s fair share of ups and downs, dealing with things like Anxiety and Depression and I really admire the vide...
1hr 6m Aug 22, 2019
1hr 6m
Travel Diary: Tallinn, Estonia - Ep 105
I’ve been back on my travels and this time to Tallinn in Estonia. Me and my friend Adam booked a last minute trip a few weeks before flying out and had a great time. In this travel diary we discuss some of the things we got up to (mainly eating) , the people we met and some of the recommendations we didn’t quite get around to doing. Places to eat and drink: Kaja Pizza Kook Cafeine Coffee Surf C...
45m Aug 15, 2019
45m
Dumi Oburota: Success Is The Journey - Ep 104
Dumi Oburota is a man who knows a thing or two about success; he discovered and started working with Tinie Tempah when the rapper was just a teenager and together they have built their Disturbing London empire. Dumi has gone on to work with huge talents such as Jessie J, Wizkid and Yxng Bane as well as branching into fashion and events But the thing that struck me most was Dumi’s calm and atten...
1hr 26m Aug 08, 2019
1hr 26m
In Focus: Must-Read Books - Ep 103
On this week's In Focus session I discuss some of my favourite self-development/self help books. I'm always getting people asking me and DM'ing me about what my recommended books are, so I thought I would record this session for you to listen to! In this episode I break down 6 of my favourite books, but there are a few extra s that get a mention. Books mentioned: Mindset - Dr Carol Dweck Tools ...
17m Aug 01, 2019
17m
Sachin Sharma: Shaking Up Your Life - Ep 102
On this episode I’m joined by Sachin Sharma who is a fellow life coach and podcaster. Sachin is one of my favourite people to chat with so I’m really happy to officially sit down and record with him. In this conversation we speak about the effects of a past toxic relationship, living the power of now, our thoughts around the law of attraction and why you should never stop asking why. If there i...
1hr 13m Jul 25, 2019
1hr 13m
In Focus: Pleasure vs Pain - Ep 101
On this week's In Focus session I discuss the relationship between Pleasure and Pain, and how chasing one will always leave you open to experience the other. They co-exist, one cannot exist without the other. If you enjoy the episode, please leave a review or comment. And be sure to share it with a friend who needs to hear this! thedreamersdisease.co.uk (http://thedreamersdisease.co.uk/) Follow...
7m Jul 18, 2019
7m
You Create Your Own Happiness (My Learnings) - Ep 100
I genuinely can’t quite believe I am saying this but this is episode 100, yes ONE HUNDRED! So I just want to take a moment to thank you from the bottom of my heart for continuing to listen and share the podcast, it really means the world to me. I started this journey for my own growth and development and am so overly happy to have so many of you on board with me and come back to listen every we...
1hr 27m Jul 11, 2019
1hr 27m