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Today’s guest is Paula Pearce — a mum, foster carer, and proud Fibro Warrior. After years of pain and frustration with the healthcare system, Paula took her healing into her own hands. So now, she’s here today on Zen Footstep’s to share how she turned her life around and found hope, strength, and purpose in the face of fibromyalgia.

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Professor Jag Dhanda is an Oral and Maxillofacial/Head and Neck Consultant Surgeon with a subspecialty interest in head and neck oncology and reconstruction and a Professor of Surgery and Professor of Extended Reality in Medicine and Surgery. His NHS practice is limited to free tissue transfer for complex head and neck reconstruction. He has been the successful recipient of three Royal College of Surgeons of England research fellowships (college, board and specialty) and a CRUK fellowship for his PhD in oncogenomics. Professor Dhanda is the founder and clinical lead for Virtual Reality in Medicine and Surgery (VRiMS.net), a trainee resource using live streaming and restreaming of cadaveric surgical techniques in virtual reality. He is conducting studies to scientifically evaluate and validate extended reality in medical education. VRiMS has released a VR app for basic life support and fire safety training for mandatory training. His research group is also developing a skin cancer augmented reality app to guide surgeons in diagnosis and surgical techniques for managing facial skin cancer. Professor Dhanda regular travels to low to middle income countries to develop teaching resources using extended reality. His group raises funds to develop innovations for global surgery and donate surgical instruments to rural surgeons as well as providing training for all of the surgical specialties using extended reality.

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Today’s guest is Louise Burgess, a trauma-informed therapist and holistic healer whose work is rooted in deep compassion, embodied wisdom, and lived experience. Louise blends traditional psychotherapy with somatic healing, energy work, and intuitive guidance to help people reconnect with their truth and reclaim their stories. Having walked her own path through trauma, she now holds space for others with fierce tenderness and grounded presence. This conversation is an invitation into the real work of healing—raw, powerful, and deeply human.

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Dr. Lydia Johnson, is a Chiropractor with 24 years in healthcare. Inspired by her father’s recovery from a brain haemorrhage, she dedicated her life to healing. After struggling with chronic pain and weight gain, a chance encounter led her to Chiropractic, changing her life.

A neurodivergent mother, she’s built a thriving clinic while raising a child with autism. Even after a severe spinal injury, she chose healing over surgery, proving the power of resilience. Lydia’s story is one of perseverance, transformation, and saying “yes” to life.

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Claire Turner is an EFT practitioner, mindset mentor, and author who helps holistic practitioners overcome self-doubt and scarcity to build profitable, soul-aligned businesses. A straight-talking expert in energy work, she’s been through procrastination, imposter syndrome, and fear of visibility herself—so she knows what works.

As the founder of Successful Holistic Practitioners, Claire combines EFT with real-world strategies to help entrepreneurs clear subconscious blocks and attract consistent clients—without fluff or toxic positivity. If you're ready to stop self-sabotaging and start thriving, Claire can help you alchemize your abundance.

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Dr. Tedd Koren is a chiropractor, educator, and author dedicated to natural healing. After a tragic accident nearly ended his ability to practice, he developed Koren Specific Technique (KST)—a breakthrough method for identifying and correcting stress and imbalances in the body, helping people heal more effectively.

Dr. Koren is a sought-after speaker known for his engaging and informative seminars. He has contributed to chiropractic research, helped found the Pennsylvania College of Chiropractic, and successfully fought for free speech in healthcare

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Tom Larkin trained at Drama Centre London, graduating in 2010, and has since built a rich and varied career in theatre. He began with national and international tours, honing his craft across a wide range of productions. A defining moment came when he was cast in The Boy with the Cuckoo-Clock Heart, where he operated the central puppet character. That role marked the beginning of his journey into large-scale puppetry, leading to standout performances in productions such as Warhorse and, most recently, Life of Pi.

In Life of Pi, Tom was part of an exceptional ensemble of puppeteers who made theatre history by winning the Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role—the first time the award had been shared by a group and the first time puppetry had been recognised in that way.

His theatre credits include Life Of Pi (Wyndham’s Theatre), Bury the Dead (Finborough Theatre), Demons (Splitmoon Theatre Company), An Inspector Calls (UK Tour), Warhorse (UK and Dutch Tour), Peter Pan (360 Entertainment), Tomten (The Little Angel), 55 Days (Hampstead Theatre), The Boy with the Cuckoo-Clock Heart (The Pleasance Edinburgh), The Emperor Self (The Arcola), Robin Hood (UK Tour), and The Tail of The Big Bad Wolf (Boxmoor Playhouse).

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Samantha was an accountant for 30 years. At the age of 50 she left her job as Head of Tax for KPMG in London to become a comedian. The last six years for her has been a really steep learning curve. Her income has dropped through the floor but she has never been so happy. Samantha have six kids who are millennials/gen Z and they inspire a lot of my comedy.

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