“You’re fine” can be one of the most dangerous phrases a person hears when their body is clearly struggling.

I’m joined by Charlotte Phelps, founder of The Alchemy of Being (https://thealchemyofbeing.me/) , to unpack her rise-up story from high-achieving banking life in London to a health crisis that culminates in a terrifying warning: her gut may rupture within weeks. What follows is not a neat wellness slogan, but a grounded, human account of what it takes to keep pushing for answers when symptoms are real and tests keep landing in the “normal range”.

We talk about the long build-up: insomnia, hives, digestive breakdown, pain, and the quiet stress of managing your life around your body. Charlotte shares how an unconventional biofeedback session points to a specific parasite that traditional routes miss, and how functional medicine testing helps her finally understand the gut health, hormone health, thyroid and adrenal stress connection behind what she’s experiencing.

Alongside the medical journey, we explore the emotional reality of overachievement, the limiting belief of “not good enough”, and why a crisis often becomes the moment we finally choose ourselves.

We also get practical and philosophical: why self-advocacy matters, how stress isn’t just “in your head”, why sleep can be more healing than another workout, and how even the wellness world can slip into comparison and one-upmanship.

Charlotte explains what she built with The Alchemy of Being: a curated wellness hub and “wellness wiki” to help people find credible options and a starting point before they hit breaking point.

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What’s one choice you could make today that gives your body a better chance? And if you want to see more of Charlotte and/or explore her fabulous website click this link. (https://thealchemyofbeing.me/)

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This episode reflects my interpretation and awareness-based philosophical perspective, shaped by years of personal experience, training, reading, and research.

It is not medical, psychological, or therapeutic advice and does not replace professional support. The language used is descriptive and reflective, not diagnostic.

Not everyone will resonate with these ideas – and that is completely okay.

You are responsible for your own interpretations, decisions, and the changes you choose to make in your life.

Here is to your success

Love Vicky

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Ben Barnett joins Lucy on Crescent Podcast to talk about his work as a ⁠Holistic Health Facilitator⁠ and how he works with your body and mind to help restore and rejuvenate you. We also touched on the idea of shining your lights brightly, inspiring others and how it’s never to old to reinvent yourself.

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In this episode of Rise Up and Live, Vicky is joined by holistic therapist Ben Barnett for a thoughtful and deeply human conversation about healing, personal transformation, and the wisdom of the body. Ben has spent more than 30 years working in holistic therapy, combining physical bodywork with energy work, coaching, and a deep understanding of how our emotional experiences shape the way we live in our bodies. As a Reiki Master Practitioner, auricular acupuncturist, and specialist in therapeutic bodywork, his approach goes far beyond simply treating symptoms. Together, Vicky and Ben explore what it really means to heal beyond the surface. They discuss how early childhood experiences can quietly shape our beliefs, relationships, and sense of self, and how many of the patterns we carry into adulthood began as strategies to help us survive emotionally difficult environments. In this conversation you’ll hear about: • how the body often reveals what the mind tries to hide  • the emotional patterns that can shape relationships and identity  • why healing is not about fixing something that is broken  • how awareness allows us to release old patterns and create new possibilities  • the difference between trying to heal the past and transforming the present Ben also shares his own Rise Up story — the personal insights that changed the way he understood himself, his relationships, and the way he works with clients today. This is a conversation about awareness, compassion, and the powerful realisation that many of the struggles we carry may have begun with ideas about ourselves that were never truly ours.

If you want to follow Ben or get in touch with him, here are his social media links:

https://www.instagram.com/ben_barnett…  / 1dux8d8k4p  

https://youtube.com/@htbybenbarnett?s…

For access to Alchemy of Being: https://thealchemyofbeing.me/

Referenced in this episode: Ben mentions a powerful video illustrating how early experiences shape behaviour and self-soothing patterns. You can watch it here:     • His Mother Rejected Him — The Baby Monkey …  

Support the show (https://www.buzzsprout.com/2566045/su…)

To join my beautiful membership community click here: https://vickyross.mvsite.app/products… or visit my website: https://www.vickyross.com/

This episode reflects my interpretation and awareness-based philosophical perspective, shaped by years of personal experience, training, reading, and research. It is not medical, psychological, or therapeutic advice and does not replace professional support. The language used is descriptive and reflective, not diagnostic.

Not everyone will resonate with these ideas – and that is completely okay.

You are responsible for your own interpretations, decisions, and the changes you choose to make in your life.

Here is to your success

Love Vicky

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Vicky Ross is a Guest on Beauty Business Matters with Susan Routledge

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Review from Lily:

Charlotte Phelps was a holistic guest on my Heal Podcast, where she spoke about how to Align Your Mind, Body, And Soul To Heal Holistically. Her expertise in mind-body connection, energy healing, and holistic wellness provided profound insights into achieving true balance and well-being. Charlotte shared practical strategies to integrate mental, physical, and spiritual healing, making it easier for listeners to cultivate lasting transformation. If you’re seeking a comprehensive approach to healing, this episode is a must-listen! Huge thanks to Charlotte for her wisdom and guidance! 

Lily Patrascu, book publisher – www.lily.global and host of healpodcast.lily.global

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