Ask Irish lass Adele O'Herlihy (Scorpio Rising, Cancer Moon, Libra Moon) how she is and you can expect her to say 'everything is grand'. Her seemingly perfect life hit more than a snag one afternoon when she was involved in a hit and run that left her with a fractured spine, broken legs and the whole left side of her body ripped open.   It was then she saw what she was made of.  You will be energized and inspired by her story knowing that nothing happens by accident. Produced by Joanne Helder

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Luck Of The Irish: Hit and Run

Tatiana Kuznechenkova (Pisces Rising, Taurus Sun, Capricorn Moon) was born in Siberia to scientists who for 40 years invented Russian military weapons. She was bullied as a young girl and by her own admission was ‘chubby’. Encouraged by her academic talent she became the Head of Dermatology in a closed hospital for the socially contagious - primarily those with sexually transmitted diseases. Patients who were disillusioned, psychotic or criminal. As a doctor specializing in cosmetic procedures, just how important is self image? Produced by Joanne Helder

The Russian Doctor: Perfecting Beauty

In Part 2 of one of the world's most exciting young physicists, 34 year old Princeton Professor, Alejandro Rodriguez moves to America. He finds himself having to repeat a class and almost fails to graduate high school. The real fun in life is in proving yourself and ultimately rising above challenges. Alejandro shares with us some important lessons from his journey on how the universe conspires to ensure we fulfil our true purpose in life. Produced by Joanne Helder

New York Stories 4: The Physicist - The Key to Brilliance

Professor Alejandro Rodriguez Wong (Aquarius Rising, Aquarius Sun, Virgo Moon) is a game changer. Growing up in poor neighbourhoods during the Cuban years of Communism, Che Guevara and Fidel Castro, from humble beginnings his love of learning, competition and dreams sees him today as a young award winning Professor of Science at one of the world's most famous Universities. When you have nothing to lose and everything to gain, it's just a matter of stepping away from what you know and opening your mind to the world of possibility. Produced by Joanne Helder  

New York Stories 3: The Physicist - The Fidel Castro Years

Being born with a Gemini Sun, Libra Rising and Scorpio Moon has been a blessing for Romola Hodas.  Her survival of emotional, verbal and physical childhood abuse will shock, sadden and surprise you.  As the eldest daughter of a violent and depressed bipolar mother, her father was better known for building a successful and very lucrative business in the adult entertainment industry.  Unfortunately, some of us can't choose our parents, or their professions.   Through two kidnapping attempts by the Mob wanting a slice of the action, reform school, peep shows, drugs, swingers parties and her father's problems with the Mayor and NYPD, Romola shares her courageous, often hilarious and chaotic karmic journey toward her own success and spiritual happiness in amongst the madness. Romola is currently working to develop a film based on her life. Her book “The Princess of 42nd Street” can be purchased on Amazon.  It is currently being developed into a feature film.

New York Stories 2: The Porn King's Daughter

Frank is a Leo Sun and Libra Moon, he was a bright boy with big dreams. His story is not dissimilar to other boys from his background. As the eldest of six children, by different fathers, his mother, his hero, became a drug addict and took to the streets. At 14 and 15 he sold drugs and made knives at school. Selling drugs was the only way he knew to make money to support his family. He has been shot, stabbed and has been to prison on more than one occasion. In the 1980s the streets of New York, The Bronx and Brooklyn were not for the faint hearted.  How would you turn your life around?  Would you survive? Believe them when they say if you can make it there, you can make it anywhere. 

New York Stories 1: The Boxer

Who said a former advertising executive can’t build, almost single-handed, an international maternity label based on instinct and luck? Put your hands up eternally optimistic, pioneering and free-spirited Sagittarians! Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge, Angelina Jolie, Reece Witherspoon and Kate Hudson are amongst her clientele, French born fashion designer Cecile Reinaud’s infectious creative energy will inspire you. As a Gemini Rising, Sagittarius Sun and Cancer Moon, she shares the pressures of juggling a successful business with postnatal depression, divorce, the benefit of the right postcode and famous mothers-to-be.

Getting through the Bumps

Imagine growing up under the Midnight Sun and Polar Moon in far north Sweden where every cell of our being is affected by a front seat to the magic of the stars? Lisa Franck (Scorpio Rising, Gemini Sun, Virgo Moon) has been under the spell of the Aurora Borealis since she was born, a visual and metaphysical presence so powerful it not only reminds us of our deep connection to everything around us.  A story about acceptance, change and finding the answers.

Connecting to the Universe

Finding love after divorce can be very difficult for many women, particularly in their 40s. Having a male friend to lean on and support us emotionally helps us reconnect to the beauty and goodness in ourselves. Sometimes, men can be a little indirect in their intentions leaving us to guess whether the benefits of having them as a friend could lead to more.

Parental Patterning - Part 2

We never known the story behind some of the most beautiful faces we meet. Tanja Bernaards a former Dutch model and equestrienne is a Libra Rising, Libra Sun, Aquarius Moon.  She shares her childhood memories of growing up in Holland, her mother’s life changing affair and the men who depended on her.  How do you remain financially supportive for your family when you too are under pressure?  How about jumping on a plane with your clogs?  Tanja's story is heartening as she reflects on the importance of always showing love and kindness.

Parental Patterning

From a young girl living through the Kosovo war in the late 90's under the control of a mentally abusive father, Jelena Petelinkar learned from an early age how to control her life the only way she knew how. Through mental and physical discipline, this Libra Rising, Sagittarius Sun and Pisces Moon went on to become a champion bodybuilder, representing Serbia in the national team. Despite showing enormous dedication to competing, deep down her struggle was not only with her diet but with a bout with cancer which led her more powerfully to her relationship with spiritualism working as an energy teacher. Jelena is a specialist Holistic Lifestyle Coach and Healer for Quantum Leap Wellness based in Dubai.

Control, Toxicity and Finding Your Path - Part 2

From a young girl living through the Kosovo war in the late 90's under the control of a mentally abusive father, Jelena Petelinkar learned from an early age how to control her life the only way she knew how. Through mental and physical discipline, this Libra Rising, Sagittarius Sun and Pisces Moon went on to become a champion bodybuilder, representing Serbia in the national team. Even though she showed enormous dedication to competing, deep down her struggle was not only with her diet but with a bout with cancer which led her more powerfully to her relationship with spiritualism working as an energy teacher.  Jelena is a specialist Holistic Lifestyle Coach and Healer for Quantum Leap Wellness based in Dubai.

Control, Toxicity and Finding Your Path - Part 1

How can a sheltered life in a Dutch village, designing a bordello for a team of ex KGB agents or driving through Africa alone set anyone on the right road?  Well for Bart Leclercq, (Leo Rising, Aquarius Sun, Leo Moon)who now based in Dubai, he found that all those things played a big hand in his destiny.  Today, he is the forefront of modern architecture and the world's tallest buildings and there's been a couple of cracking stories to tell on his way to the top ....

Dutch Courage

Aneesha Rai (Taurus Rising, Taurus Sun, Aries Moon) was born in Mumbai, India into a traditional family. Growing up in Dubai she fulfilled her parents dream of studying finance in the US but her karmic path lay in a more creative talent. If you think blending cultures can be as tricky, try being married to someone from the other side of the world, who doesn’t speak your language and working as a food blogger when you not only enjoy a love affair with food but struggle with your weight and an auto immune disease. Between 28-32 years, we all move through our Saturn Return and major life changes. As Aneesha moves through hers, find out the choices and changes she has made that have and will influence her next 30 years.

Blending Cultures

Geoff Wilson, Australian Polar Explorer, world record holder and Extreme Adventurer, (Taurus Rising, Taurus Sun, Gemini Moon) has a lot of an unusual and inspiring stories about survival. From his early childhood in Kenya and Uganda their escape from an African dictator, his solo adventures are eye-watering.    There are times in our lives when we need to have the strength to get through the tough times.  Geoff's story is about the power of preparation and training, testing the limits of human endurance and how to use our inner strength to get through the worst possible scenarios and how to put 'your boobs back on' and get on with it. Follow Geoff on https://5thelementexpeditions.com/geoff-wilson/

Testing Limits

Life is about bumps, breakdowns and getting lost - only to find out you were on the right path all along! Join astrologer Kirstyn Lewis as she chats with ordinary people from around the world about their fascinating karmic journeys.

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