In Focus: Life Hacks - Ep 99
On this week's In Focus session I discuss Life Hacks and the little things that I do each day to help improve the quality of my 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 (http://thedreamersdisease.co.uk/) Follow Alex: IG: @IAmAlexManzi Twitter: @IAmAlexManzi
10m Jul 04, 2019
10m
Exercise For A Healthy Body, Mind & Soul with Haydn Elliott - Ep 98
This week I welcome Haydn Elliott back onto the podcast, he is the co-owner of the F45 gym in Oxford Circus and I thought it would be super helpful to have him join me for a conversation focussed around exercise and the benefit it has on a healthy body, mind and soul. In this chat we discuss the huge number of ways you can be active plus our own personal experiences with how exercise has helped...
55m Jun 27, 2019
55m
In Focus: Early Mornings - Ep 97
I love an early morning start, so on this week's In Focus session I discuss the benefits I find from my early mornings and why I do it. "Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise" - Benjamin Franklin 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://thedreamersdise...
11m Jun 20, 2019
11m
Samantha Maria: Balancing Life Online Vs Life Offline - Ep 96
This week I am joined by Samantha Maria, who is a lifestyle YouTuber and blogger who has an incredible 2.5 million followers online. In this chat we discussed the realities of creating and making online content vs finding balance in the offline world and all of the struggles that come with it. Sammi spoke very openly about her journey and the ups and downs that come with being an online creator...
1hr 5m Jun 13, 2019
1hr 5m
In Focus: My Relationship With Money - Ep 95
I've always had a bit of a funny relationship with money, so on this In Focus session I delve into how my relationship with money has changed over time - particularly in the past 9 months since leaving my full time job at BBC Radio 1Xtra in Social Media. What I have come to realise over time is that money is a means to live and not a meaning to live. If you enjoy the episode, please leave a rev...
11m Jun 06, 2019
11m
In Focus: Taking Ownership in Life - Ep 94
Life is all about taking ownership of your life. So in this week's In Focus session I discuss my own journey on taking more ownership in my life and how I went about doing it. Without taking ownership and standing up to your past experiences, you will never be able to grow and move forward. If you enjoy the episode, please leave a review or comment. And be sure to share it with a friend who nee...
8m May 23, 2019
8m
In Focus: Burnout - Ep 93
On this week's In Focus session I am discussing burnout as it's something we all have to deal with from time to time and certainly something that I have been dealing with over the past few weeks. For me burnout isn't just something that can physically affect us, but mentally too. So I wanted to share some of my experiences with you. If you enjoy the episode, please leave a review or comment. ...
11m May 16, 2019
11m
Travel Blues & Reverse Culture Shock - Ep 92
Those of you who have listened to my travel diaries will remember I travelled around Japan for 3 weeks with my friends Adam & Tamer so I wanted to get them back on the podcast to discuss travel blues and dealing with reverse culture shock. During this chat we discuss how we’ve each dealt with coming back home and getting back to reality, what we’ve all struggled with, dealing with fomo, feedba...
38m May 09, 2019
38m
In Focus: Productivity - Ep 91
I'm constantly being asked about productivity and how I manage to get so much done and make so much content. So this week's In Focus session is about my productivity when it comes to making this very podcast. I break down everything from the planning, booking guests, editing etc. Although this is very specific to the podcast, most of the productive tips and tricks I use are applicable to most...
15m May 02, 2019
15m
David Speed: Being A Creative Rebel - Ep 90
This week I am joined by David Speed who is the host of the Creative Rebels podcast and co-founder of Graffiti Life. In this chat we talk through David's journey of turning his hobby into a business, why he's decided to help creatives with his podcast and why he believes life is all about happiness. There's so many nuggets in this episode that I know you are going to enjoy it! If there is som...
1hr 31m Apr 25, 2019
1hr 31m
In Focus: Dealing With Your Ego - Ep 89
"When you allow your ego to control your thoughts, everything becomes an illusion" On this week's In Focus session I discuss Ego, how you can learn to understand it, why you can't trust it and how you can deal better with your ego. 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: ...
9m Apr 18, 2019
9m
Michelle Elman: Being Confident In Your Body - Ep 88
Michelle Elman is a body confidence coach, author of 'Am I Ugly?' and creator of the ‘Scarred Not Scared’ movement. When she launched the campaign, Michelle used an image of herself in a bikini to showcase all of her scars and promote body positivity. During this conversation we discuss her 15 surgeries from age 1 up until aged 19, her journey of body confidence, her experience of dying in a h...
1hr 37m Apr 11, 2019
1hr 37m
In Focus: Understanding Happiness - Ep 87
I'm back from my travels in Japan and back to normal business. In this In Focus session I share my thoughts on understanding happiness and why I believe we've got happiness the wrong way round. To me no one thing can make us happy, as our happiness can only come from within. "The truth is that the journey is the destination. The journey is where happiness lives" If you enjoy the episode, plea...
9m Apr 04, 2019
9m
Travel Diary: Japan, The Final Leg - Ep 86
It's the final part of my travel diary from 3 weeks in Japan, as I am joined by Adam and Tamer to discuss what we got up to in our final week. On this episode, we discuss what we got up to in Hiroshima, an incredible day trip to Miyajima Island, a nightmare in Lake Hakone and our final couple of nights in Tokyo. There's even a little twist at the very end! thedreamersdisease.co.uk Follow Adam &...
30m Mar 31, 2019
30m
Travel Diary: Japan, Part 3 - Ep 85
Continuing with part 3 of my travel diary from 3 weeks in Japan, I am joined by Adam and Tamer as we discuss what we've experienced, who we've met and what we've learnt. In this episode we discuss what we got up to in Osaka and Kyoto with a few hilarious stories thrown in the mix. We absolutely loved exploring Osaka and the nearby towns, with plenty of eating and drinking in the food capital of...
50m Mar 24, 2019
50m
Travel Diary: Japan, Part 2 - Ep 84
Continuing my travel diary from 3 weeks in Japan, I am joined by Adam and Tamer as we discuss what we've experienced, who we've met and what we've learnt. In this episode we discuss our final big night out in Tokyo, a local rap battle we went to, finding Snow Monkeys, our Onsen experience and there's a twist in the tale as we end up going skiing. thedreamersdisease.co.uk Follow Adam & Tamer IG:...
41m Mar 14, 2019
41m
Travel Diary: Japan, Part 1 - Ep 83
Taking a short break from usual proceedings as I am currently spending 3 weeks in Japan with Adam and Tamer, so I am recording a travel diary as we go to discus what we've experienced, who we've met and what we've learnt. In this episode we discuss our first few days in Tokyo and what we plan on getting up to over the rest of the trip. thedreamersdisease.co.uk Follow Adam & Tamer IG: @adammacph...
27m Mar 08, 2019
27m
Shocka: Self Love & Mental Health - Episode 82
A conversation with Shocka who is a recording artist and all round sharer of positive vibes. He’s been talking a lot about mental health and the importance of self-love after finding himself sectioned in a mental health hospital on 3 separate occasions. Shocka experienced an extreme high when his rap group, Marvel, were offered a record deal, touring the country and more. Only to have it all t...
1hr 28m Feb 28, 2019
1hr 28m
In Focus: Water Fasting - Episode 81
Back in December, I tried a 48 hour water fast for the first time, where I only consumed plain water for 2 days. So, on this week’s In Focus session, I share my experience of the fast, what I learnt and the breakdown of how I felt before, during and after the fast, as well as explaining some of the benefits of fasting. If you enjoy the episode, please leave a review or comment. And be sure to ...
11m Feb 21, 2019
11m
Ben Hurst: Breaking Down Toxic Masculinity - Episode 80
I'm so excited for you to hear this episode, it's a very powerful one! I'm joined by Ben Hurst to break down Masculinity. This is a topic very close to my heart and something I've wanted to bring to the podcast for a while. I believe that discussions around male identity and masculinity should be the norm in our lives but unfortunately they're not. And this causes a lot of men harm as we are u...
1hr 16m Feb 14, 2019
1hr 16m
In Focus: 100 Days Of Meditation - Episode 79
"Meditation practice is essentially training your focus on your breath" On this week's In Focus session I discuss my experience of having recently completed 100 days of consecutive meditation and the main learnings I took from it. 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 Dreamer’...
8m Feb 07, 2019
8m
The Receipts: Dating & Relationships - Episode 78
On this week's episode I am joined by the hosts of my favourite podcast, The Receipts! Milena, Tolly and Audrey have taken the podcast world by storm and have recently been snapped up by the BBC. Their open, honest conversations and hilarious stories make for some seriously good listening, as well as their 'Your Receipts' feature where they help listeners with their dilemmas. During this chat...
1hr 26m Jan 31, 2019
1hr 26m
In Focus: Trusting The Process - Episode 77
"Thinking is just another one of the trillions of processes that are constantly going on in your body" In the final part of our mini-series of In Focus sessions I am joined by experienced Life Coach and my mentor, John Dashfield, to discuss trusting the process. John and I talk through how you can trust in the process and that you're supposed to be exactly where you are in life. This is somet...
26m Jan 24, 2019
26m
100,000 Thank You's!
A very very quick message to say an overwhelming thank you, as the podcast has just reached an incredible 100,000 downloads! Honestly, every minute you have spent listening to this podcast means so much to me! I want you to help share this message and grow the community, by sending your favourite episode to a friend who you think will really take something from it. Let's spread the love and ...
2m Jan 23, 2019
2m
Haydn Elliott: Exhaustion vs Depression - Episode 76
On this week’s episode I am joined by Haydn Elliott, who is the co-owner of F45 Oxford Circus Gym and host of the Inspiration Space Podcast. We sat down for a monster conversation about our individual battles with depression, getting projects started and what actions we both took to improve our mindsets. If you like the episode then please make sure you share it with a friend :) And be sure t...
2hr 3m Jan 17, 2019
2hr 3m
In Focus: Finding Purpose - Episode 75
"There isn't a purpose floating around somewhere and you've just got to find it. It just doesn't work in that way" On this week’s In Focus session I am joined by experienced Life Coach and my mentor, John Dashfield, to discuss finding your purpose, in part 3 of our 4-part mini-series. We breakdown how the feeling of a lack of purpose can be a barrier to us becoming the best version of ourselve...
21m Jan 10, 2019
21m
Kelechi Okafor: Learning To Love Yourself - Episode 74
Happy New Year everyone! In this week’s episode I am joined by the amazing Kelechi Okafor, who has a long list of things she does including; actress, director, pole dance instructor, presenter, activist, writer and more. For the first part of this chat, me and Kelechi, go into a conversation about the spiritual energies at play in the universe and she even gives me a live Tarot card reading! W...
1hr 36m Jan 04, 2019
1hr 36m
In Focus: Overthinking - Episode 73
“Overthinking is a misunderstanding of where our experience is coming from” On this week’s In Focus session I am joined by experienced Life Coach and my mentor, John Dashfield, to discuss Overthinking, in part 2 of our 4-part mini-series. We breakdown what causes overthinking and causes it to feel like a barrier to help us becoming our best selves. If you enjoy the episode, please leave a rev...
18m Dec 27, 2018
18m
2018 In Review - Episode 72
On this week’s episode I am joined by two friends, David Speed and Anton Savva, to review 2018 and our biggest learnings of the year. This episode is for you to hear our main learnings, wins and also our toughest lessons of the year. This process is really helpful and I would encourage you to do the same with your friends, by having a really open, honest conversation. If you like this idea of...
51m Dec 20, 2018
51m
In Focus: Time - Episode 71
“The present is the only moment we have. The past is a memory and the future is a construct of the mind” On this week’s In Focus session I am joined by experienced Life Coach and my mentor, John Dashfield, to discuss Time, in the first of a 4-part mini-series. We breakdown whether not having enough time can really be a barrier to becoming your best self or achieving your dreams. If you enjoy ...
20m Dec 13, 2018
20m
Break Yourself Down To Build Yourself Up - Episode 70
On this week’s episode I’m doing something a little different by sharing with you part of an interview I did with the awesome ‘For The Creators’ podcast. I wanted to share this with you as I feel there is so much value in the chat for you to apply to your own lives. In this conversation Ryan (the host) and I discuss the importance of the language you use in your own head and in your everyday c...
43m Dec 06, 2018
43m
In Focus: Self-Awareness - Episode 69
"Self-awareness is like a constant, personal self-assessment" On this week's In Focus session I discuss why Self-Awareness is the KEY to becoming your best-self. It’s kind of like the entry point. The door that opens you up to a whole world of wonder. I share some of the tips and techniques that have help me become more self-aware and the benefits of each one. If you enjoy the episode, pleas...
8m Nov 29, 2018
8m
Kenny Allstar: Never Give Up On Your Dreams - Episode 68
This episode is a real treat. Honestly, it is the interview I am most proud of to date. Kenny Allstar is a DJ, music producer and radio presenter. During this conversation we discussed his incredible journey, all of the highs and lows. We laughed, we cried and connected on the deepest level. Kenny spoke honestly about growing up on the streets with no money, having self-esteem issues as a kid,...
1hr 21m Nov 22, 2018
1hr 21m
In Focus: 10 Min Meditation Practice - Episode 67
On the latest In Focus session, I thought I would do things a little differently. Regular listeners will know that I talk about meditation quite a lot on the podcast, so this episode is a very handy and practical meditation exercise that you can do over and over again. I have found so many benefits to regular meditation that I seriously cannot recommend it highly enough. Give this a go, see h...
10m Nov 15, 2018
10m
DamnShaq: Quality Over Quantity - Episode 66
On this episode I am joined by DJ, presenter and all round creative, DamnShaq, discussing everything from the pressures of being a young creative, finding his voice in the industry, how to turn things around when they don’t go your way, the importance of having a good support network and loads more I’ve had the pleasure of being part of and seeing Shaq’s story up close and personal, from takin...
1hr 10m Nov 08, 2018
1hr 10m
In Focus: The Law Of Attraction - Episode 65
“Thoughts become things. If you can see it in your mind, you will hold it in your hand” The Law of Attraction is something I never ever believed in, in fact I would dismiss anyone who spoke about it. But since I opened up my mind to the endless possibilities in this world, I have found the true power in the wonderful ways the universe works. On this In Focus session I discuss some of the expe...
8m Nov 01, 2018
8m
Paul McGregor: Live With Purpose - Episode 64
On this week's episode I am joined by Paul McGregor who is a mental health speaker and author. Having lost his Dad to suicide 9 years ago, Paul has begun to dedicate his life to helping spread awareness of mental health issues and suicide rates in the UK. He has just recently released his book 'Man Up, Man Down' which shares his story in full, with all of the details left in. This is one of ...
1hr 10m Oct 25, 2018
1hr 10m
In Focus: Relieving Stress - Episode 63
“If you want to conquer the anxiety of life, live in the moment, live in the breath” Stress is something we all have to deal with so on this week’s In Focus session I wanted to discuss the importance of relieving stress, as well as some of the health-related issues that stress may cause. I also share my experiences dealing with stress and what I have found useful to help me relieve stress ove...
8m Oct 18, 2018
8m
The Slumflower: What A Time To Be Alone (Live) - Episode 62
This week's episode is very special as it's the live interview I did with my good friend Chidera Eggerue aka The Slumflower at the London Podcast festival. And it's a really powerful one as we discussed her two incredible books 'What A Time To Be Alone' & 'Scribble Yourself Feminist' and the processes that went into writing them, plus Chidera shared some amazing thoughts on mental health, impo...
1hr 15m Oct 11, 2018
1hr 15m
In Focus: Self-Talk - Episode 61
“Positive self-talk can make you feel good about yourself and what you have in your life” On this week’s In Focus session, I discuss self-talk and the role it plays in our lives. I’ve spent a lot of time working on my own self-talk and flipping it from being overly negative into something that is positive and helpful. So I also share some of my experiences and the 3 key techniques I used to ma...
9m Oct 04, 2018
9m
Discover Your Inner Greatness - Episode 60
Do you want to learn the keys to discovering your inner greatness? On this week’s episode I wanted to do something really special to celebrate International Podcast Day. So I’ve compiled some of the best gems from the most popular episodes of the podcast so far. Each nugget will open up some insight on how you can begin to unlock your inner greatness and continue your journey to become your be...
36m Sep 27, 2018
36m
In Focus: The 1% Rule - Episode 59
“The man who moves a mountain, begins by carrying away small stones” - Confucious The 1% rule is the theory that small, incremental changes can breed huge results. And is something that I have really implemented in my life over the past few years. So if you want to improve yourself, spiritually, mentally, emotionally, financially or physically then I highly recommend this as a listen for you!...
7m Sep 20, 2018
7m
Rohan Blair-Mangat: Own The Direction Of Your Life - Episode 58
On this week's episode I am joined by the super talented Director, Rohan Blair-Mangat, who is a good friend of mine of over 10 years and someone's whose journey I have had the pleasure of watching grow and grow. I fully appreciated Rohan's time for this chat as he doesn't do a lot of interviews, as his work really does speak for itself! From shooting, videos at football matches, to working wit...
1hr 7m Sep 13, 2018
1hr 7m
In Focus: Positive Thinking - Episode 57
"The pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity, the optimist sees opportunity in every difficulty" I love engaging in the power of positive thinking, it's a complete game changer when it comes to improving your mindset. In this In Focus episode I talk through some of the tools I've used over the years to implement positive thinking in my life and the benefits I've found. I hope you find ...
9m Sep 07, 2018
9m
Joshua Coombes: Do Something For Nothing - Episode 56
On this episode I am joined by Joshua Coombes who is a trained hairdresser that uses his spare time to give free haircuts to the homeless. We discussed his upbringing, finding his purpose, the similarities between hairdressing and therapy, some of the untold wisdom from those he meets on the streets and his very important #DoSomethingForNothing movement. If you enjoy the episode, please leave...
1hr 12m Aug 30, 2018
1hr 12m
In Focus: Making Big Decisions - Episode 55
“I am not a product of my circumstances, I am a product of my decisions” - Stephen Covey Those of you who have been following my journey and listening to the podcast will know that I made a pretty big decision in my life recently. So on the latest In Focus session, I wanted to break down some of the things that I found useful and share some of my experiences with you. If you enjoy the episode...
8m Aug 23, 2018
8m
Meggan Roxanne: Dealing With Personal Growth (Live) - Episode 54
This week’s episode is very special, as the interview comes from the very first Dreamer’s Disease live show. At the event last month, I was joined by Meggan Roxanne who is not only a friend but a huge inspiration on my work as the founder of thegoodquote, who have over 30 million followers online. Meggan’s work spreading inspiration and positivity is second to none, but what I love most about ...
1hr 3m Aug 16, 2018
1hr 3m
In Focus: Exercise - Episode 53
“Regular exercise doesn’t only help you lose weight but also improves sleep quality, self-confidence, energy levels and more” How often do you exercise? I tend to go for 4-5 times a week from going to the gym, doing yoga and playing football. We all know exercise is good for us, so in the latest In Focus session I wanted to delve a little deeper into the not-so-obvious benefits of exercise and...
9m Aug 09, 2018
9m
King CookDaily: Create Your Own Culture - Episode 52
King CookDaily is someone whose journey I have been following for a while and have been massively inspired by having seen his journey from opening his hugely popular CookDaily Vegan restaurant, to building a real sense of community around the brand, and sharing his positive message online. Having worked in Michelin star restaurants and fine dining venues, King is now a full Vegan and figurehea...
1hr 18m Aug 02, 2018
1hr 18m
In Focus: Transition Periods - Episode 51
"These are moments of growth and the moments where we truly learn the most about ourselves" In this week's In Focus session I discuss the impact and opportunities that transition periods present us. For those who listened to Ep 50, you'll know that I'm currently going through the biggest transition period in my life, so I wanted to share some of my thoughts and why it's best to see these perio...
8m Jul 26, 2018
8m