Chronicles Of Hope with Annie Bennett Sun, 05 Jul 2026 19:32:33 -0400 https://thechroniclesofhope.org/ en-gb © 2026 Chronicles Of Hope with Annie Bennett yes 3138bd48-c24c-5eb1-8471-3f39d702d985 Annie Bennett episodic false The Podcast that investigates the concept of hope, what it means to different people, and the role hope may have played during challenging moments in their lives. 

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) hope, cancer Annie Bennett https://storage.buzzsprout.com/psobn02qvhql6z678r0u3uhyhgns?.jpg Chronicles Of Hope with Annie Bennett https://thechroniclesofhope.org/ Ep 37: With special guest Rebecca Robinson Ep 37: With special guest Rebecca Robinson Listen as Becky and I chat about how she coped with the loss of her father in her early twenties, and about her successful career in drama teaching.


Rebecca is a drama facilitator and LAMDA examiner, with a background in drama therapy, performance and SEND teaching.

She teaches drama  skills and the LAMDA exam syllabus to a wide range of ages, abilities and needs from 4+  -   76+. Her groups are completely inclusive and the schools motto is ‘Building confidence having fun’.

Becky also leads drama workshops in schools and colleges and directs plays performed at a range of local theatres, Including a Shakespeare play, a community Christmas production and a LAMDA exam showcase each year. For the past 3 years her youth group have participated in the NT connections festival. 

Becca also can be seen treading the boards each year, recent parts she has played include Mistress Alice Ford in The Merry Wives of Windsor, Dolly in The Mirror Cracks, Vera in stepping out and Lady Anne in Richard 3rd. 

Rebecca is a keen BSL signer and is working towards becoming an interpreter for theatre productions.


Find out more about Becky’s work:

http://robinsonacademy.org.uk/


and you can contact here here:

robinsonacademy@hotmail.com





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]]> Listen as Becky and I chat about how she coped with the loss of her father in her early twenties, and about her successful career in drama teaching.


Rebecca is a drama facilitator and LAMDA examiner, with a background in drama therapy, performance and SEND teaching.

She teaches drama  skills and the LAMDA exam syllabus to a wide range of ages, abilities and needs from 4+  -   76+. Her groups are completely inclusive and the schools motto is ‘Building confidence having fun’.

Becky also leads drama workshops in schools and colleges and directs plays performed at a range of local theatres, Including a Shakespeare play, a community Christmas production and a LAMDA exam showcase each year. For the past 3 years her youth group have participated in the NT connections festival. 

Becca also can be seen treading the boards each year, recent parts she has played include Mistress Alice Ford in The Merry Wives of Windsor, Dolly in The Mirror Cracks, Vera in stepping out and Lady Anne in Richard 3rd. 

Rebecca is a keen BSL signer and is working towards becoming an interpreter for theatre productions.


Find out more about Becky’s work:

http://robinsonacademy.org.uk/


and you can contact here here:

robinsonacademy@hotmail.com





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]]> Annie Bennett Buzzsprout-19064438 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0100 1712 37 full false Ep 36: With special guest Kaddy Thomas Ep 36: With special guest Kaddy Thomas As the parent-carer of Elijah, a young boy who has faced numerous health complications and complex care needs since a tragic brain injury at just 18 months of age, Kaddy has dedicated her life to ensuring that her son receives the best possible care.

With a large team of health professionals at her side, Kaddy has been able to provide Elijah with round-the-clock care. However, the journey has not been easy. In order to become a more effective manager, leader, advocate, and communicator, Kaddy sought out coaching. and the results have been astounding.


Through the coaching, Kaddy has seen improvements in every aspect of her life. She has become a more confident and capable carer, and has been inspired to share her newfound skills and knowledge with other carers who may be facing similar challenges.

This is why Kaddy has established Carers Collective, a platform that offers other carers the chance to access coaching at both affordable prices and fully funded options and give that support to other carers. 


Drawing on her own experiences as a carer and manager, Kaddy knows that collaboration and teamwork are key to success. And this is reflected in the approach she has taken with Carers Collective.


Currently the Carers Collective is running a fully funded 6-week coaching program for carers. It is designed to empower carers and provide them with the tools they need to be effective leaders and advocates for their loved ones. Kaddy's journey as a carer has been challenging, but also rewarding and full of learning, and she hopes to share her experience and inspire other carers to do the same.


Find out more: https://www.carers-collective.co.uk/

Coffee, Cake and Collaborate: Caerphilly: https://www.carers-collective.co.uk/coffee-cake-collaborate

Kaddy’s Concert 26th April Lauderdale House

https://www.lauderdalehouse.org.uk/whats-on/divas-of-care






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]]> As the parent-carer of Elijah, a young boy who has faced numerous health complications and complex care needs since a tragic brain injury at just 18 months of age, Kaddy has dedicated her life to ensuring that her son receives the best possible care.

With a large team of health professionals at her side, Kaddy has been able to provide Elijah with round-the-clock care. However, the journey has not been easy. In order to become a more effective manager, leader, advocate, and communicator, Kaddy sought out coaching. and the results have been astounding.


Through the coaching, Kaddy has seen improvements in every aspect of her life. She has become a more confident and capable carer, and has been inspired to share her newfound skills and knowledge with other carers who may be facing similar challenges.

This is why Kaddy has established Carers Collective, a platform that offers other carers the chance to access coaching at both affordable prices and fully funded options and give that support to other carers. 


Drawing on her own experiences as a carer and manager, Kaddy knows that collaboration and teamwork are key to success. And this is reflected in the approach she has taken with Carers Collective.


Currently the Carers Collective is running a fully funded 6-week coaching program for carers. It is designed to empower carers and provide them with the tools they need to be effective leaders and advocates for their loved ones. Kaddy's journey as a carer has been challenging, but also rewarding and full of learning, and she hopes to share her experience and inspire other carers to do the same.


Find out more: https://www.carers-collective.co.uk/

Coffee, Cake and Collaborate: Caerphilly: https://www.carers-collective.co.uk/coffee-cake-collaborate

Kaddy’s Concert 26th April Lauderdale House

https://www.lauderdalehouse.org.uk/whats-on/divas-of-care






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]]> Annie Bennett Buzzsprout-18949649 Fri, 10 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0100 2020 36 full false Ep 35: With special guest Becca Scott Ep 35: With special guest Becca Scott Becca Scott is a women’s health practitioner specialising in peri menopausal women experiencing vulval and vaginal health issues, autoimmune conditions, and stress-related illness. 

With over 25 years’ experience in women’s health, Becca has observed a recurring and often overlooked pattern - many chronic gynaecological, hormonal, and autoimmune conditions are closely linked to prolonged emotional stress, trauma, and difficult or toxic relationships. 

Drawing on both professional expertise and lived experience, Becca is the creator of BLOOM - a methodology that helps women reclaim health, clarity, and self-trust while navigating difficult relationships. BLOOM supports women to stay well, grounded, and emotionally intact, even when life and relationships feel uncertain. Having lived with Crohn’s disease, Hashimoto’s, and Lichen Sclerosus herself alongside navigating coercive control, bereavement, and family life - Becca understands that healing is not about pushing through. Instead, it’s about creating safety in the body, clarity in the mind, and boundaries that protect long-term wellbeing. 

More information on the Bloom Community can be found at www.bloomthroughlife.com and @bloom_through_life on instagram




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]]> Becca Scott is a women’s health practitioner specialising in peri menopausal women experiencing vulval and vaginal health issues, autoimmune conditions, and stress-related illness. 

With over 25 years’ experience in women’s health, Becca has observed a recurring and often overlooked pattern - many chronic gynaecological, hormonal, and autoimmune conditions are closely linked to prolonged emotional stress, trauma, and difficult or toxic relationships. 

Drawing on both professional expertise and lived experience, Becca is the creator of BLOOM - a methodology that helps women reclaim health, clarity, and self-trust while navigating difficult relationships. BLOOM supports women to stay well, grounded, and emotionally intact, even when life and relationships feel uncertain. Having lived with Crohn’s disease, Hashimoto’s, and Lichen Sclerosus herself alongside navigating coercive control, bereavement, and family life - Becca understands that healing is not about pushing through. Instead, it’s about creating safety in the body, clarity in the mind, and boundaries that protect long-term wellbeing. 

More information on the Bloom Community can be found at www.bloomthroughlife.com and @bloom_through_life on instagram




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]]> Annie Bennett Buzzsprout-18911464 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000 2008 35 full false Ep 34: With special guest Maddie Cordes Ep 34: With special guest Maddie Cordes Madeline Cordes is founder of Maddie4Music, and in this episode she shares her journey from a corporate career to building a thriving music business alongside it, driven by a desire to give people access to music they may never have had. 

From community choirs and adult learners to care homes, dementia support, and rehabilitation settings, Maddie4Music is about far more than learning to sing...it’s about wellbeing, belonging, and finding your voice.

We talk about the power of a singing community, and the hope that being within that community can give.

Maddie4Music is a music education business set up in 2010 in East Kent and led by Maddie Cordes, offering community choirs, wellbeing singing workshops, lessons in piano, singing and violin for adults and young people and entertainment in care homes and day centres.

Maddie is passionate about sharing her expertise in the community to help develop confidence and skills through music making. Maddie4 Music was awarded a community award by Deal Town Council and highly commended by mental health charity MIND. The business has also been nominated in the 2025 Kent Dementia Awards for its creative local initiatives.


Connect with Maddie through her socials:

@maddie4music

@landmarkshowchoir



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]]> Madeline Cordes is founder of Maddie4Music, and in this episode she shares her journey from a corporate career to building a thriving music business alongside it, driven by a desire to give people access to music they may never have had. 

From community choirs and adult learners to care homes, dementia support, and rehabilitation settings, Maddie4Music is about far more than learning to sing...it’s about wellbeing, belonging, and finding your voice.

We talk about the power of a singing community, and the hope that being within that community can give.

Maddie4Music is a music education business set up in 2010 in East Kent and led by Maddie Cordes, offering community choirs, wellbeing singing workshops, lessons in piano, singing and violin for adults and young people and entertainment in care homes and day centres.

Maddie is passionate about sharing her expertise in the community to help develop confidence and skills through music making. Maddie4 Music was awarded a community award by Deal Town Council and highly commended by mental health charity MIND. The business has also been nominated in the 2025 Kent Dementia Awards for its creative local initiatives.


Connect with Maddie through her socials:

@maddie4music

@landmarkshowchoir



To support The Chronicles Of Hope Charitable Work, please visit our website:

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]]> Annie Bennett Buzzsprout-18873688 Fri, 20 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000 1988 34 full false Ep 33: With special guest Catherine Grout Ep 33: With special guest Catherine Grout Catherine Grout is a London-based personal stylist and colour analyst, and the founder of What I Am Wearing Personal Styling. She works with women, particularly those in mid-life, who are navigating change, whether that is around health, confidence, identity or life direction, and helps them reconnect with themselves through colour, clothing and self-expression. 

Catherine believes getting dressed is never just about clothes; it is about how we show up in the world, how we feel in ourselves, and how we regain a sense of control and optimism during challenging times. Alongside her client work, she is also a tutor and senior colour educator at the London College of Style, where she teaches advanced colour analysis and mentors the next generation of stylists.

Catherine’s work is grounded in compassion, practicality and emotional wellbeing, which strongly aligns with the values of The Chronicles of Hope. She is passionate about the role colour and personal style can play in lifting mood, restoring confidence and helping people feel seen, especially when life feels uncertain or overwhelming. 

On the podcast, Catherine shares her insights into how small, everyday choices, including what we wear, can support resilience, self-belief and hope, offering a gentle reminder that even in difficult seasons, there are ways to reconnect with joy and possibility.


website

whatiamwearing.com

email

catherine@whatiamwearing.com


Socials:

linkedin

https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherine-grout/

instagram

https://www.instagram.com/catherinewhatiamwearing/

facebook page

https://www.facebook.com/catherine.grout.1/


PR

https://londoncollegeofstyle.com/pantones-cloud-dancer-2026-what-the-new-colour-of-the-year-means-for-colour-analysis-and-fashion-and-interiors/

Metro

https://metro.co.uk/2026/02/07/people-pay-style-clothes-charity-shops-26703943/



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]]> Catherine Grout is a London-based personal stylist and colour analyst, and the founder of What I Am Wearing Personal Styling. She works with women, particularly those in mid-life, who are navigating change, whether that is around health, confidence, identity or life direction, and helps them reconnect with themselves through colour, clothing and self-expression. 

Catherine believes getting dressed is never just about clothes; it is about how we show up in the world, how we feel in ourselves, and how we regain a sense of control and optimism during challenging times. Alongside her client work, she is also a tutor and senior colour educator at the London College of Style, where she teaches advanced colour analysis and mentors the next generation of stylists.

Catherine’s work is grounded in compassion, practicality and emotional wellbeing, which strongly aligns with the values of The Chronicles of Hope. She is passionate about the role colour and personal style can play in lifting mood, restoring confidence and helping people feel seen, especially when life feels uncertain or overwhelming. 

On the podcast, Catherine shares her insights into how small, everyday choices, including what we wear, can support resilience, self-belief and hope, offering a gentle reminder that even in difficult seasons, there are ways to reconnect with joy and possibility.


website

whatiamwearing.com

email

catherine@whatiamwearing.com


Socials:

linkedin

https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherine-grout/

instagram

https://www.instagram.com/catherinewhatiamwearing/

facebook page

https://www.facebook.com/catherine.grout.1/


PR

https://londoncollegeofstyle.com/pantones-cloud-dancer-2026-what-the-new-colour-of-the-year-means-for-colour-analysis-and-fashion-and-interiors/

Metro

https://metro.co.uk/2026/02/07/people-pay-style-clothes-charity-shops-26703943/



To support The Chronicles Of Hope Charitable Work, please visit our website:

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https://www.instagram.com/thechroniclesofhope2024/

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]]> Annie Bennett Buzzsprout-18668596 Fri, 13 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000 2169 33 full false Ep 32: with special guest Mangala Holland Ep 32: with special guest Mangala Holland Mangala Holland is a Somatic Sex Educator, Trainer and Facilitator with over 13 years’ experience. She has worked with thousands of women worldwide, is the author of the Amazon #1 best-seller, Orgasms Made Easy, and maintains an international client base.

Her work has been featured on UK daytime TV and in Vogue, Grazia UK, Marie Claire, The Daily Telegraph, Metro, Daily Mail and Mail Online. She specialises in midlife sexuality, orgasmic confidence, and trauma-informed embodiment.

She believes that “We have built a world that trains women to override their bodies - then wonder why they burn out, leave leadership and lose their sense of aliveness. Pleasure isn’t a reward; it’s the operating system for sustainable success.”


Website: https://mangalaholland.com/

Free 3-part video series, From Shut Down to Sensual Satisfaction: https://mangalaholland.com/sss

Book: Orgasms Made Easy: The No-Nonsense Guide to Self-Pleasure, Sexual Confidence and Female Orgasms

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mangalaholland/



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]]> Mangala Holland is a Somatic Sex Educator, Trainer and Facilitator with over 13 years’ experience. She has worked with thousands of women worldwide, is the author of the Amazon #1 best-seller, Orgasms Made Easy, and maintains an international client base.

Her work has been featured on UK daytime TV and in Vogue, Grazia UK, Marie Claire, The Daily Telegraph, Metro, Daily Mail and Mail Online. She specialises in midlife sexuality, orgasmic confidence, and trauma-informed embodiment.

She believes that “We have built a world that trains women to override their bodies - then wonder why they burn out, leave leadership and lose their sense of aliveness. Pleasure isn’t a reward; it’s the operating system for sustainable success.”


Website: https://mangalaholland.com/

Free 3-part video series, From Shut Down to Sensual Satisfaction: https://mangalaholland.com/sss

Book: Orgasms Made Easy: The No-Nonsense Guide to Self-Pleasure, Sexual Confidence and Female Orgasms

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mangalaholland/



To support The Chronicles Of Hope Charitable Work, please visit our website:

 thechroniclesofhope.org


You can also support us on social media:

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]]> Annie Bennett Buzzsprout-18551694 Fri, 23 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000 1670 32 full true Ep 31: with special guest Gill Edwards Ep 31: with special guest Gill Edwards Gill M Edwards is known as a stress disruptor. She helps those who feel they’re drowning - she puts her hand into the water and pulls them out.  She also teaches on how to prevent getting up that point in the first place.

Gill is also an author and a Reiki practitioner, singer, and runs a ‘Singalong’ group in Staffordshire for those who love to sing in private, or have always been told to be quiet because they can’t sing.  She believes that everyone can sing and it is joyful and a brilliant way to relieve stress.


Website: www.gillmedwards.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gillmedwards

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamgilledwards

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gill-m-edwardssuccess




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]]> Gill M Edwards is known as a stress disruptor. She helps those who feel they’re drowning - she puts her hand into the water and pulls them out.  She also teaches on how to prevent getting up that point in the first place.

Gill is also an author and a Reiki practitioner, singer, and runs a ‘Singalong’ group in Staffordshire for those who love to sing in private, or have always been told to be quiet because they can’t sing.  She believes that everyone can sing and it is joyful and a brilliant way to relieve stress.


Website: www.gillmedwards.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gillmedwards

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamgilledwards

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gill-m-edwardssuccess




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]]> Annie Bennett Buzzsprout-18258255 Fri, 28 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +0000 1941 31 full false Ep 30: With Special Guest Naomi Holbrook Ep 30: With Special Guest Naomi Holbrook Naomi Holbrook is a dynamic speaker, Number 1 bestselling author of ‘Your Weight is Not The Problem’, and women’s health advocate known for her magnetic presence and message that truly lands. 

Having created a name for herself as The Unconventional Weightloss Coach, what you’ll come to discover for yourself is Naomi is so much more. 


Naomi is the creator of the SMART formula and the SMART business blueprint: empowering entrepreneurs to prioritise their health to maximise their success. 


With a unique blend of compassion, bold truth-telling, and lived experience; Naomi battled low self esteem, disordered eating and chronic health issues for nearly 30 years, Naomi has a gift for making every person in the room feel seen, heard, and deeply validated. 


Her unconventional, human-first approach to weight and wellbeing goes far beyond diet talk - she invites brave conversations that create real, lasting change. 

If you're looking for a coach & mentor who will leave a lasting impact on your life and in the room, Naomi is the one.


Connect with Naomi Here:

https://www.theunconventionalweightlosscoach.com/


https://www.instagram.com/naomiholbrookcoach

https://www.facebook.com/naomi.holbrook

https://www.linkedin.com/in/naomi-holbrook-14188737/




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]]> Naomi Holbrook is a dynamic speaker, Number 1 bestselling author of ‘Your Weight is Not The Problem’, and women’s health advocate known for her magnetic presence and message that truly lands. 

Having created a name for herself as The Unconventional Weightloss Coach, what you’ll come to discover for yourself is Naomi is so much more. 


Naomi is the creator of the SMART formula and the SMART business blueprint: empowering entrepreneurs to prioritise their health to maximise their success. 


With a unique blend of compassion, bold truth-telling, and lived experience; Naomi battled low self esteem, disordered eating and chronic health issues for nearly 30 years, Naomi has a gift for making every person in the room feel seen, heard, and deeply validated. 


Her unconventional, human-first approach to weight and wellbeing goes far beyond diet talk - she invites brave conversations that create real, lasting change. 

If you're looking for a coach & mentor who will leave a lasting impact on your life and in the room, Naomi is the one.


Connect with Naomi Here:

https://www.theunconventionalweightlosscoach.com/


https://www.instagram.com/naomiholbrookcoach

https://www.facebook.com/naomi.holbrook

https://www.linkedin.com/in/naomi-holbrook-14188737/




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]]> Annie Bennett Buzzsprout-18178198 Fri, 14 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +0000 2240 30 full false Ep 29: With special guest Michelle Rigden Ep 29: With special guest Michelle Rigden Michelle Rigden is a blogger and advocate for widows and widowers navigating life after loss. After losing her husband to pancreatic cancer in 2023, Michelle began walking the path of grief with her children, Holly and Osian, learning to hold hope close and seek joy amid life’s broken pieces. 

Through her work, she supports others facing similar heartbreak, helping them find light in the darkness and purpose in the pain. 

Michelle is also the founder of a growing community of Joy Seekers — individuals committed to finding meaning, connection, and beauty in a life they didn’t plan for. She shares her story and offers encouragement and practical insights for anyone learning to live again after loss.


Learn more, and contact Michelle at:

https://www.michellerigden.com/



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]]> Michelle Rigden is a blogger and advocate for widows and widowers navigating life after loss. After losing her husband to pancreatic cancer in 2023, Michelle began walking the path of grief with her children, Holly and Osian, learning to hold hope close and seek joy amid life’s broken pieces. 

Through her work, she supports others facing similar heartbreak, helping them find light in the darkness and purpose in the pain. 

Michelle is also the founder of a growing community of Joy Seekers — individuals committed to finding meaning, connection, and beauty in a life they didn’t plan for. She shares her story and offers encouragement and practical insights for anyone learning to live again after loss.


Learn more, and contact Michelle at:

https://www.michellerigden.com/



To support The Chronicles Of Hope Charitable Work, please visit our website:

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]]> Annie Bennett Buzzsprout-18090124 Fri, 31 Oct 2025 06:00:00 +0000 2400 29 full false Ep 28: With special guest Dr Claire Vowell Ep 28: With special guest Dr Claire Vowell Dr Claire Vowell is a Clinical Psychologist, speaker, and advocate for compassion-led mental health support. With over 15 years’ experience working across the NHS and private practice, she specialises in helping individuals and families navigate life after trauma, illness, and loss.

Claire’s approach blends professional expertise with genuine empathy — she believes that healing begins when people feel truly seen and heard. Through her work, she’s helped countless individuals rebuild confidence, rediscover purpose, and reconnect with hope during some of life’s hardest chapters.

Beyond her clinical work, Claire is passionate about raising awareness around mental health in caregiving and grief, challenging stigma, and promoting early, accessible psychological support.


Connect with Claire:

https://www.drclairecoaching.com/

https://www.instagram.com/drclairecoaching

https://www.linkedin.com/in/drclairevowell/


To support The Chronicles Of Hope Charitable Work, please visit our website:

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]]> Dr Claire Vowell is a Clinical Psychologist, speaker, and advocate for compassion-led mental health support. With over 15 years’ experience working across the NHS and private practice, she specialises in helping individuals and families navigate life after trauma, illness, and loss.

Claire’s approach blends professional expertise with genuine empathy — she believes that healing begins when people feel truly seen and heard. Through her work, she’s helped countless individuals rebuild confidence, rediscover purpose, and reconnect with hope during some of life’s hardest chapters.

Beyond her clinical work, Claire is passionate about raising awareness around mental health in caregiving and grief, challenging stigma, and promoting early, accessible psychological support.


Connect with Claire:

https://www.drclairecoaching.com/

https://www.instagram.com/drclairecoaching

https://www.linkedin.com/in/drclairevowell/


To support The Chronicles Of Hope Charitable Work, please visit our website:

 thechroniclesofhope.org


You can also support us on social media:

https://www.instagram.com/thechroniclesofhope2024/

https://www.facebook.com/chroniclesofhope

https://www.tiktok.com/@annie.bennett.chronicles

]]> Annie Bennett Buzzsprout-18056827 Fri, 24 Oct 2025 06:00:00 +0100 1929 28 full false Ep 27: with special guest Caroline Burt Ep 27: with special guest Caroline Burt Caroline is an inspirational speaker and leadership coach for women over 30 dedicated to helping others rise, reclaim their voices and build passionate teams. She believes in the transformative power of stepping into your full, unapologetic potential.

In this episode, she opens up about the journey through losing hope, finding it again, and learning how to hold onto it - even in the hardest seasons. Her warm, honest approach inspires listeners to reconnect with their inner strength and step bodly into their next chapter.

Connect with Caroline on Instagram @caroline_i.e.e.coaching and on Facebook @Lead with Confidence, Inspire with Purpose


To support The Chronicles Of Hope Charitable Work, please visit our website:

 thechroniclesofhope.org

You can also support us on social media:

https://www.instagram.com/thechroniclesofhope2024/

https://www.facebook.com/chroniclesofhope

https://www.tiktok.com/@annie.bennett.chronicles

]]> Caroline is an inspirational speaker and leadership coach for women over 30 dedicated to helping others rise, reclaim their voices and build passionate teams. She believes in the transformative power of stepping into your full, unapologetic potential.

In this episode, she opens up about the journey through losing hope, finding it again, and learning how to hold onto it - even in the hardest seasons. Her warm, honest approach inspires listeners to reconnect with their inner strength and step bodly into their next chapter.

Connect with Caroline on Instagram @caroline_i.e.e.coaching and on Facebook @Lead with Confidence, Inspire with Purpose


To support The Chronicles Of Hope Charitable Work, please visit our website:

 thechroniclesofhope.org

You can also support us on social media:

https://www.instagram.com/thechroniclesofhope2024/

https://www.facebook.com/chroniclesofhope

https://www.tiktok.com/@annie.bennett.chronicles

]]> Annie Bennett Buzzsprout-18020936 Fri, 17 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100 1729 27 full false Ep 26: With special guest Dr Ellie Hambly Ep 26: With special guest Dr Ellie Hambly Dr Ellie Hambly is a Clinical Psychologist specialising in supporting parent navigate the overwhelm of modern-day parenting. She understands first-hand the pressure to “do it all” and the toll this takes on our nervous systems, relationships, and sense of self.

Ellie has over a decade of experience supporting children and their families, starting in the NHS and then through her private practice which she set up in 2018, after experiencing burnout. She offers individual therapy, workshops and courses. 

Ellie’s work blends deep psychological expertise with a heartfelt belief: the way we parent has the power to shape not only our children’s lives, but the world. She supports parents to reconnect with their values, let go of unrealistic expectations, and create a life that feels more balanced, meaningful and sustainable.

She lives in Kent with her husband, their two children, and a very cuddly spaniel. She finds joy in family walks, reading with a cuppa, deep conversations, and ski holidays in the mountains.


Ellie’s list of book recommendations, with a section on grief (one for adults and one for children) https://www.drelliehambly.com/books

Emotion regulation toolkit -  https://www.drelliehambly.com/emotionregulationtoolkit

www.drelliehambly.com




To support The Chronicles Of Hope Charitable Work, please visit our website:

 thechroniclesofhope.org


You can also support us on social media:

https://www.instagram.com/thechroniclesofhope2024/

https://www.facebook.com/chroniclesofhope

https://www.tiktok.com/@annie.bennett.chronicles

]]> Dr Ellie Hambly is a Clinical Psychologist specialising in supporting parent navigate the overwhelm of modern-day parenting. She understands first-hand the pressure to “do it all” and the toll this takes on our nervous systems, relationships, and sense of self.

Ellie has over a decade of experience supporting children and their families, starting in the NHS and then through her private practice which she set up in 2018, after experiencing burnout. She offers individual therapy, workshops and courses. 

Ellie’s work blends deep psychological expertise with a heartfelt belief: the way we parent has the power to shape not only our children’s lives, but the world. She supports parents to reconnect with their values, let go of unrealistic expectations, and create a life that feels more balanced, meaningful and sustainable.

She lives in Kent with her husband, their two children, and a very cuddly spaniel. She finds joy in family walks, reading with a cuppa, deep conversations, and ski holidays in the mountains.


Ellie’s list of book recommendations, with a section on grief (one for adults and one for children) https://www.drelliehambly.com/books

Emotion regulation toolkit -  https://www.drelliehambly.com/emotionregulationtoolkit

www.drelliehambly.com




To support The Chronicles Of Hope Charitable Work, please visit our website:

 thechroniclesofhope.org


You can also support us on social media:

https://www.instagram.com/thechroniclesofhope2024/

https://www.facebook.com/chroniclesofhope

https://www.tiktok.com/@annie.bennett.chronicles

]]> Annie Bennett Buzzsprout-17827689 Fri, 12 Sep 2025 07:00:00 +0100 1938 26 full false Ep 25: with special guest Hazel Mckinnon Ep 25: with special guest Hazel Mckinnon In this episode I’m talking to the wonderful Hazel McKinnon. We talk about the challenged of becoming deaf at a young age, and how she is striving to raise awareness of deaf issues.

Hazel writes:

I’m Hazel and I’m currently on a journey which I want to share with as many people as possible about the challenges which I face on a daily basis which bring me hope in supporting hard of hearing and deaf individuals to feel they are part of the community by giving them a voice By  raising awareness

My journey began when I was a child around seven or eight I was continuously getting recording ear infections which are also known as chronic otitis  media which is an inflammation of the middle ear. I also had a buildup of fluid. Which caused my eardrums to burst, this  had caused increasing pain and nothing could cure that pain of earache. Doctors from what I remember gave me every single type of eardrops that they possibly could think of they then tried surgical methods including Grommets, this involves a small tube being placed into the eardrums which the hope is that it will relieve the pressure and reduce the ear infections. The grommets didn’t work the ear infections continued, but I also started to lose Hope.  I started to withdraw, hold back. I lost trust in myself. I struggle to find and be able to express who I was anymore with both friends and family this had a knock on effect, with school I fell behind. I stopped doing as well as I could’ve. I didn’t push myself as much. I didn’t want to be seen. 

When I was about eight, I finally got some hope a breakthrough with the doctors and medical team that I might have an opportunity my hearing had deteriorated and reduced so much that I was now struggling to hear and now I was needing hearing aids to help.

Was this the chance for me to make something of myself? 

Adapting to hearing aids was challenging and it did have its difficulties. A lot of people still didn’t recognise that from the outside you look stereotypically normal or what’s perceived as normal, but without this you feel lost. You feel like a different person. It’s as if you take your ears off it’s as if you shut off the part of your world that silence that you feel the feeling that you’re missing that rush of chaos round about you you can’t hear the hustle and bustle of the traffic of kids screaming roundabout you every day noises that you want to hear I remember the very first day picking up my hearing aids and walking out of the hospital and I remember plane going over the hospital and I remember I had to pull my hearing aids out of my ears because I couldn’t figure out for the life of me what the noise was but at the same time once I figured out what it was I was so hopeful and grateful that I could hear the plane and that I was able to be able to recognise that this devices were being able to support me to live and to experience the joy and magic of life again. 


To this day I have had the hope of holding down a career as a support worker for people with learning disabilities and I’ve now gone back to university to study a degree in nursing. I want to continue to promote and advocate that there is Hope out there for individuals who have hearing loss of are deaf to reach there goals and that there really is no limits. 

Being a deaf individual in a hearing world is hard but if you have a dream and an vision reach for your dreams.

]]> In this episode I’m talking to the wonderful Hazel McKinnon. We talk about the challenged of becoming deaf at a young age, and how she is striving to raise awareness of deaf issues.

Hazel writes:

I’m Hazel and I’m currently on a journey which I want to share with as many people as possible about the challenges which I face on a daily basis which bring me hope in supporting hard of hearing and deaf individuals to feel they are part of the community by giving them a voice By  raising awareness

My journey began when I was a child around seven or eight I was continuously getting recording ear infections which are also known as chronic otitis  media which is an inflammation of the middle ear. I also had a buildup of fluid. Which caused my eardrums to burst, this  had caused increasing pain and nothing could cure that pain of earache. Doctors from what I remember gave me every single type of eardrops that they possibly could think of they then tried surgical methods including Grommets, this involves a small tube being placed into the eardrums which the hope is that it will relieve the pressure and reduce the ear infections. The grommets didn’t work the ear infections continued, but I also started to lose Hope.  I started to withdraw, hold back. I lost trust in myself. I struggle to find and be able to express who I was anymore with both friends and family this had a knock on effect, with school I fell behind. I stopped doing as well as I could’ve. I didn’t push myself as much. I didn’t want to be seen. 

When I was about eight, I finally got some hope a breakthrough with the doctors and medical team that I might have an opportunity my hearing had deteriorated and reduced so much that I was now struggling to hear and now I was needing hearing aids to help.

Was this the chance for me to make something of myself? 

Adapting to hearing aids was challenging and it did have its difficulties. A lot of people still didn’t recognise that from the outside you look stereotypically normal or what’s perceived as normal, but without this you feel lost. You feel like a different person. It’s as if you take your ears off it’s as if you shut off the part of your world that silence that you feel the feeling that you’re missing that rush of chaos round about you you can’t hear the hustle and bustle of the traffic of kids screaming roundabout you every day noises that you want to hear I remember the very first day picking up my hearing aids and walking out of the hospital and I remember plane going over the hospital and I remember I had to pull my hearing aids out of my ears because I couldn’t figure out for the life of me what the noise was but at the same time once I figured out what it was I was so hopeful and grateful that I could hear the plane and that I was able to be able to recognise that this devices were being able to support me to live and to experience the joy and magic of life again. 


To this day I have had the hope of holding down a career as a support worker for people with learning disabilities and I’ve now gone back to university to study a degree in nursing. I want to continue to promote and advocate that there is Hope out there for individuals who have hearing loss of are deaf to reach there goals and that there really is no limits. 

Being a deaf individual in a hearing world is hard but if you have a dream and an vision reach for your dreams.

]]> Annie Bennett Buzzsprout-17749662 Fri, 29 Aug 2025 07:00:00 +0100 1506 25 full false Ep24: With special guest Sarah Malone Ep24: With special guest Sarah Malone In this episode I talk with the spiritual engineer, Sarah Malone… listen as I find out all about what that entails!

(This episode contains occasional mild swearing)


Sarah Malone is a transformational speaker, Core Belief Decoding® creator, and soul-led truth-teller known for her raw, honest voice around living, leading, and rising with PMDD.


As a mother, business owner, and trauma-informed coach, Sarah brings depth, humour, and fierce tenderness to every room she enters. Her work blends nervous system regulation, energetic healing, and identity reclamation — helping people break cycles of shame, self-abandonment, and inner chaos.


Sarah’s message is clear: adversity doesn’t define you — it forges you. Whether on stage or in client spaces, she helps people reclaim their power and rise, not despite their pain, but through it.


Website: www.k3ukcoaching.com

Socials:  @k3ukcoaching





To support The Chronicles Of Hope Charitable Work, please visit our website:

 thechroniclesofhope.org


You can also support us on social media:

https://www.instagram.com/thechroniclesofhope2024/

https://www.facebook.com/chroniclesofhope

https://www.tiktok.com/@annie.bennett.chronicles




]]> In this episode I talk with the spiritual engineer, Sarah Malone… listen as I find out all about what that entails!

(This episode contains occasional mild swearing)


Sarah Malone is a transformational speaker, Core Belief Decoding® creator, and soul-led truth-teller known for her raw, honest voice around living, leading, and rising with PMDD.


As a mother, business owner, and trauma-informed coach, Sarah brings depth, humour, and fierce tenderness to every room she enters. Her work blends nervous system regulation, energetic healing, and identity reclamation — helping people break cycles of shame, self-abandonment, and inner chaos.


Sarah’s message is clear: adversity doesn’t define you — it forges you. Whether on stage or in client spaces, she helps people reclaim their power and rise, not despite their pain, but through it.


Website: www.k3ukcoaching.com

Socials:  @k3ukcoaching





To support The Chronicles Of Hope Charitable Work, please visit our website:

 thechroniclesofhope.org


You can also support us on social media:

https://www.instagram.com/thechroniclesofhope2024/

https://www.facebook.com/chroniclesofhope

https://www.tiktok.com/@annie.bennett.chronicles




]]> Buzzsprout-17710134 Fri, 22 Aug 2025 07:00:00 +0100 1811 24 full true Ep 23: With special guest Andrea Rainsford Ep 23: With special guest Andrea Rainsford In this episode I talk with the inspirational Andrea Rainsford


Andrea Rainsford – A Passionate Connector, Business Growth Expert & Advocate for Women in Business


Andrea Rainsford is a business growth strategist and the creator of Buyology™ a distinctive approach to business that helps wildly brilliant women create consistent income in a way that feels deeply aligned. Her work brings together the unique mix of values, personality, learning style, business style, connection style, buying style, and selling style empowering women to grow in a way that is natural, effective, and entirely their own.

With a 30-year career that includes senior roles at Ernst & Young and Eversheds, Andrea led multi-million pound deals and helped businesses across Europe scale through connection-led strategy. But her proudest achievement isn’t on paper, it’s the resilience and determination it took to rebuild her life and business from the ground up after a life-changing health event.

Today, she runs her business under her own name and leads two flagship experiences: The Freedom Factor and Haven, where she guides women to grow sustainable, profitable businesses rooted in clarity, kindness, and freedom.

This conversation will leave you rethinking what business can feel like and what becomes possible when you build it your way.



Connect with Andrea here:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-rainsford-business-growth-expert/

https://www.instagram.com/andrea_rainsford/

https://www.facebook.com/andrea.rainsford.7/




To support The Chronicles Of Hope Charitable Work, please visit our website:

 thechroniclesofhope.org


You can also support us on social media:

https://www.instagram.com/thechroniclesofhope2024/

https://www.facebook.com/chroniclesofhope

https://www.tiktok.com/@annie.bennett.chronicles


]]> In this episode I talk with the inspirational Andrea Rainsford


Andrea Rainsford – A Passionate Connector, Business Growth Expert & Advocate for Women in Business


Andrea Rainsford is a business growth strategist and the creator of Buyology™ a distinctive approach to business that helps wildly brilliant women create consistent income in a way that feels deeply aligned. Her work brings together the unique mix of values, personality, learning style, business style, connection style, buying style, and selling style empowering women to grow in a way that is natural, effective, and entirely their own.

With a 30-year career that includes senior roles at Ernst & Young and Eversheds, Andrea led multi-million pound deals and helped businesses across Europe scale through connection-led strategy. But her proudest achievement isn’t on paper, it’s the resilience and determination it took to rebuild her life and business from the ground up after a life-changing health event.

Today, she runs her business under her own name and leads two flagship experiences: The Freedom Factor and Haven, where she guides women to grow sustainable, profitable businesses rooted in clarity, kindness, and freedom.

This conversation will leave you rethinking what business can feel like and what becomes possible when you build it your way.



Connect with Andrea here:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-rainsford-business-growth-expert/

https://www.instagram.com/andrea_rainsford/

https://www.facebook.com/andrea.rainsford.7/




To support The Chronicles Of Hope Charitable Work, please visit our website:

 thechroniclesofhope.org


You can also support us on social media:

https://www.instagram.com/thechroniclesofhope2024/

https://www.facebook.com/chroniclesofhope

https://www.tiktok.com/@annie.bennett.chronicles


]]> Annie Bennett Buzzsprout-17630248 Fri, 08 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0100 2102 23 full false Ep 22: With special guest Eve Stanway Ep 22: With special guest Eve Stanway Listen as I talk with Eve, and we discuss hope, fun, and singing!


Eve Stanway is a divorce and breakup coach, psychotherapist, author, and speaker who believes that part of hope is having the courage to speak when it feels impossible. Her work focuses on helping people find the words they need when they feel most overwhelmed, especially during times of heartbreak, conflict, or deep change.


As the author of Conversations at the Shoreline: Dare to Speak to Navigate Life’s Toughest Conversations with Confidence and Clarity, Eve brings compassion and practical insight to the moments we often dread – the conversations that keep us up at night, the silences that stretch too long, the truths we are afraid to tell.


She has guided hundreds of individuals and couples through the emotional and practical realities of separation, co-parenting, rebuilding, and reconnection. Her approach is rooted in lived experience, professional training, and an unwavering belief that speaking the truth – even when it shakes the ground beneath us – is how we begin to heal.


Eve is currently inviting people to her free three-day challenge, Dare to Speak, running from the 4th to the 6th of August at 10am each morning. If you know there is a conversation you need to have – with a partner, a child, a colleague or yourself – this challenge will give you the tools, structure, and confidence to begin.


To secure your place, email Eve at eve@evestanway.co.uk, 

visit: www.evestanway.co.uk or reach out via social media @evestanway on most platforms.


Because finding your voice is not just about communication. It is about hope.




Eve’s book - Conversations at the Shoreline: Dare To Speak: Navigate Life's Toughest Conversations with Confidence and Clarity

is available on Amazon: https://amzn.eu/d/4OK74uo




For tickets to the Chronicles of Hope Gala;

https://thechroniclesofhope.org/chronicles-of-hope-gala




To support The Chronicles Of Hope Charitable Work, please visit our website:

 thechroniclesofhope.org


You can also support us on social media:

https://www.instagram.com/thechroniclesofhope2024/

https://www.facebook.com/chroniclesofhope

https://www.tiktok.com/@annie.bennett.chronicles

]]> Listen as I talk with Eve, and we discuss hope, fun, and singing!


Eve Stanway is a divorce and breakup coach, psychotherapist, author, and speaker who believes that part of hope is having the courage to speak when it feels impossible. Her work focuses on helping people find the words they need when they feel most overwhelmed, especially during times of heartbreak, conflict, or deep change.


As the author of Conversations at the Shoreline: Dare to Speak to Navigate Life’s Toughest Conversations with Confidence and Clarity, Eve brings compassion and practical insight to the moments we often dread – the conversations that keep us up at night, the silences that stretch too long, the truths we are afraid to tell.


She has guided hundreds of individuals and couples through the emotional and practical realities of separation, co-parenting, rebuilding, and reconnection. Her approach is rooted in lived experience, professional training, and an unwavering belief that speaking the truth – even when it shakes the ground beneath us – is how we begin to heal.


Eve is currently inviting people to her free three-day challenge, Dare to Speak, running from the 4th to the 6th of August at 10am each morning. If you know there is a conversation you need to have – with a partner, a child, a colleague or yourself – this challenge will give you the tools, structure, and confidence to begin.


To secure your place, email Eve at eve@evestanway.co.uk, 

visit: www.evestanway.co.uk or reach out via social media @evestanway on most platforms.


Because finding your voice is not just about communication. It is about hope.




Eve’s book - Conversations at the Shoreline: Dare To Speak: Navigate Life's Toughest Conversations with Confidence and Clarity

is available on Amazon: https://amzn.eu/d/4OK74uo




For tickets to the Chronicles of Hope Gala;

https://thechroniclesofhope.org/chronicles-of-hope-gala




To support The Chronicles Of Hope Charitable Work, please visit our website:

 thechroniclesofhope.org


You can also support us on social media:

https://www.instagram.com/thechroniclesofhope2024/

https://www.facebook.com/chroniclesofhope

https://www.tiktok.com/@annie.bennett.chronicles

]]> Annie Bennett Buzzsprout-17556381 Fri, 25 Jul 2025 07:00:00 +0100 1936 22 full false Ep 21: With special guest Dani Wallace Ep 21: With special guest Dani Wallace In this episode I’m talking to the Queen Bee herself, the inspiring Dani Wallace.


(Please note: This episode contains occasional mild swearing)


It’s time to SHOW UP, WISE UP & RISE UP with The Queen Bee.

Former serial self-saboteur, having grown up on the council estates of Preston, Dani has survived the adversity of domestic violence, homelessness and single parenthood to become a leading voice in empowerment and have quickly become one of the most exciting motivational speakers to hit the UK stage in a long time!

 Drawing on over 20 years' experience in business, from presenting & eventing to leadership & management training, Dani uses her knowledge of both traditional employment in the corporate sector and self-employment in the entertainment industry to deliver memorable, inspirational and thought-provoking talks in her own unique and distinctive style bringing truth, humour and a shit ton of practical advice.

 And it is not just her own speaking that Dani specialises in. Through her world class courses, masterminds and VIP experiences Dani helps people all over the world from novices to celebrities, and enthusiastic amateurs to seven-figure earners create incredible talks that help them stand powerfully on stage, reaching more of their ideal audiences and making more money (And who doesn’t want that?!)

Fearless leader of the I Am The Queen Bee Movement and creator of the Fly Anyway Foundation, Dani helps people the world over Show Up Wise Up and Rise and is a reminder to anyone who enters her orbit that they too, regardless of their journey can #FLYANYWAY!

 

www.iatqb.com

www.instagram.com/thequeenbeedani

www.facebook.com/thequeenbeedani

www.facebook.com/groups/386708721935406

www.linkedin.com/in/iamthequeenbee

 


To support The Chronicles Of Hope Charitable Work, please visit our website:

 thechroniclesofhope.org


You can also support us on social media:

https://www.instagram.com/thechroniclesofhope2024/

https://www.facebook.com/chroniclesofhope

https://www.tiktok.com/@annie.bennett.chronicles

]]> In this episode I’m talking to the Queen Bee herself, the inspiring Dani Wallace.


(Please note: This episode contains occasional mild swearing)


It’s time to SHOW UP, WISE UP & RISE UP with The Queen Bee.

Former serial self-saboteur, having grown up on the council estates of Preston, Dani has survived the adversity of domestic violence, homelessness and single parenthood to become a leading voice in empowerment and have quickly become one of the most exciting motivational speakers to hit the UK stage in a long time!

 Drawing on over 20 years' experience in business, from presenting & eventing to leadership & management training, Dani uses her knowledge of both traditional employment in the corporate sector and self-employment in the entertainment industry to deliver memorable, inspirational and thought-provoking talks in her own unique and distinctive style bringing truth, humour and a shit ton of practical advice.

 And it is not just her own speaking that Dani specialises in. Through her world class courses, masterminds and VIP experiences Dani helps people all over the world from novices to celebrities, and enthusiastic amateurs to seven-figure earners create incredible talks that help them stand powerfully on stage, reaching more of their ideal audiences and making more money (And who doesn’t want that?!)

Fearless leader of the I Am The Queen Bee Movement and creator of the Fly Anyway Foundation, Dani helps people the world over Show Up Wise Up and Rise and is a reminder to anyone who enters her orbit that they too, regardless of their journey can #FLYANYWAY!

 

www.iatqb.com

www.instagram.com/thequeenbeedani

www.facebook.com/thequeenbeedani

www.facebook.com/groups/386708721935406

www.linkedin.com/in/iamthequeenbee

 


To support The Chronicles Of Hope Charitable Work, please visit our website:

 thechroniclesofhope.org


You can also support us on social media:

https://www.instagram.com/thechroniclesofhope2024/

https://www.facebook.com/chroniclesofhope

https://www.tiktok.com/@annie.bennett.chronicles

]]> Annie Bennett Buzzsprout-17508929 Fri, 18 Jul 2025 07:00:00 +0100 2341 21 full true Ep 20: with special guest Nikki Fricker Ep 20: with special guest Nikki Fricker Nikki is a Grief Coach & Transformational Life Coach working in East Sussex. She set up New Future Life Coaching in Jan 2025 with the aim to empower people who have found themselves at a crossroads in their life, through loss or circumstance, to find their ‘new future’.


A confident, creative & empathic woman, Nikki has navigated the very highs & very lows of life over the past 10 years.

Following a bereavement adventure that started with the sudden death of her Dad, & ended with the tragic loss of her brother Nikki felt the need to re-evaluate her life. 

Dealing with her own bereavement empowered her to look at her life & take ownership of it - we may not have control over when our lives will end, but we do have control over how we use the time we have! 

She left a career in the performing arts industry that spanned 20 years, took a leap of faith into the world of coaching - & hasn’t looked back!


She now works 1:1 to empower others on their own journey - working to create exciting futures whilst still honouring their loss - & has exciting plans of her own moving forward - including her own podcast & spending as much time as possible with her husband & son.


Connect with Nikki on Instagram:

@newfuturelifecoaching


Or Facebook

@newfuturelifecoaching





To support The Chronicles Of Hope Charitable Work, please visit our website:

 thechroniclesofhope.org


You can also support us on social media:

https://www.instagram.com/thechroniclesofhope2024/

https://www.facebook.com/chroniclesofhope

https://www.tiktok.com/@annie.bennett.chronicles

]]> Nikki is a Grief Coach & Transformational Life Coach working in East Sussex. She set up New Future Life Coaching in Jan 2025 with the aim to empower people who have found themselves at a crossroads in their life, through loss or circumstance, to find their ‘new future’.


A confident, creative & empathic woman, Nikki has navigated the very highs & very lows of life over the past 10 years.

Following a bereavement adventure that started with the sudden death of her Dad, & ended with the tragic loss of her brother Nikki felt the need to re-evaluate her life. 

Dealing with her own bereavement empowered her to look at her life & take ownership of it - we may not have control over when our lives will end, but we do have control over how we use the time we have! 

She left a career in the performing arts industry that spanned 20 years, took a leap of faith into the world of coaching - & hasn’t looked back!


She now works 1:1 to empower others on their own journey - working to create exciting futures whilst still honouring their loss - & has exciting plans of her own moving forward - including her own podcast & spending as much time as possible with her husband & son.


Connect with Nikki on Instagram:

@newfuturelifecoaching


Or Facebook

@newfuturelifecoaching





To support The Chronicles Of Hope Charitable Work, please visit our website:

 thechroniclesofhope.org


You can also support us on social media:

https://www.instagram.com/thechroniclesofhope2024/

https://www.facebook.com/chroniclesofhope

https://www.tiktok.com/@annie.bennett.chronicles

]]> Annie Bennett Buzzsprout-17470731 Fri, 11 Jul 2025 06:00:00 +0100 1916 20 full false Ep 19: with special guest Julie Bale Ep 19: with special guest Julie Bale Julie Bale : Vocal Transformation Specialist

Julie Bale is a powerhouse in the world of vocal transformation, performance mindset, and personal empowerment. With over 35 years of experience as a singer, voice teacher, hypnotherapist, author, and speaker, she has helped hundreds of individuals find their true voice both on stage and in life.

Founder of the ground-breaking Diva programme, From First Note to Final Curtain, and the transformational mindset training StagePower – Performance Mindset for Speakers & Singers, Julie’s mission is to help women in business step into their full presence, confidence, and vocal power. Her unique approach blends world-class vocal training with cutting-edge psychological techniques to banish performance anxiety and unleash fearless, fabulous performance.

Julie holds a music degree, a PGCE, and a diploma in singing from the Royal College of Music. She has trained for over 25 years with legendary voice specialist Janice Chapman and has worked extensively as a vocal coach in schools, elite London choirs, private practice, and major workshops. Her expertise spans vocal technique, performance preparation, and mindset coaching.

Driven by a lifelong fascination with the psychology of performance, Julie also trained as a clinical hypnotherapist. She now integrates these powerful tools into her work, enabling singers and speakers to step onto any stage feeling confident, free, and in complete command.

Whether she’s working with a first-time soloist or a seasoned professional, Julie’s passion is unwavering: to ignite belief, build vocal mastery, and guide each client to step fully into their Diva Energy ®

Her signature programmes provide a powerful, supportive space for women to explore their voice, perform solo, and connect with a community of kindred spirits—empowering them not just to sing, but to shine. Discover more at: 

 https://www.juliebale.com/discoversinging



Find out more about The Chronicles Of Hope Gala, and buy tickets here:

https://thechroniclesofhope.org/chronicles-of-hope-gala


To support The Chronicles Of Hope Charitable Work, please visit our website:

 thechroniclesofhope.org


You can also support us on social media:

https://www.instagram.com/thechroniclesofhope2024/

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https://www.tiktok.com/@annie.bennett.chronicles

]]> Julie Bale : Vocal Transformation Specialist

Julie Bale is a powerhouse in the world of vocal transformation, performance mindset, and personal empowerment. With over 35 years of experience as a singer, voice teacher, hypnotherapist, author, and speaker, she has helped hundreds of individuals find their true voice both on stage and in life.

Founder of the ground-breaking Diva programme, From First Note to Final Curtain, and the transformational mindset training StagePower – Performance Mindset for Speakers & Singers, Julie’s mission is to help women in business step into their full presence, confidence, and vocal power. Her unique approach blends world-class vocal training with cutting-edge psychological techniques to banish performance anxiety and unleash fearless, fabulous performance.

Julie holds a music degree, a PGCE, and a diploma in singing from the Royal College of Music. She has trained for over 25 years with legendary voice specialist Janice Chapman and has worked extensively as a vocal coach in schools, elite London choirs, private practice, and major workshops. Her expertise spans vocal technique, performance preparation, and mindset coaching.

Driven by a lifelong fascination with the psychology of performance, Julie also trained as a clinical hypnotherapist. She now integrates these powerful tools into her work, enabling singers and speakers to step onto any stage feeling confident, free, and in complete command.

Whether she’s working with a first-time soloist or a seasoned professional, Julie’s passion is unwavering: to ignite belief, build vocal mastery, and guide each client to step fully into their Diva Energy ®

Her signature programmes provide a powerful, supportive space for women to explore their voice, perform solo, and connect with a community of kindred spirits—empowering them not just to sing, but to shine. Discover more at: 

 https://www.juliebale.com/discoversinging



Find out more about The Chronicles Of Hope Gala, and buy tickets here:

https://thechroniclesofhope.org/chronicles-of-hope-gala


To support The Chronicles Of Hope Charitable Work, please visit our website:

 thechroniclesofhope.org


You can also support us on social media:

https://www.instagram.com/thechroniclesofhope2024/

https://www.facebook.com/chroniclesofhope

https://www.tiktok.com/@annie.bennett.chronicles

]]> Annie Bennett Buzzsprout-17402004 Fri, 27 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0100 1746 19 full false Ep 18: with special guest Vicki Holtom Ep 18: with special guest Vicki Holtom In this episode I’m talking with the very inspiring Vicki Holtom, and hear her courageous story.


Please be advised that this episode contains discussions about child bereavement. 



Vicki is an Intuitive Health Guide


Founder of aebwellness, as a purpose driven holistic wellness advocate


Guiding people to reclaim their voice and true self to feel energised, live with confidence and clarity to thrive.


Offering a unique business concept that seamlessly integrates mind-body regulation, science-backed & energy aligned nutrition and Reiki services for a truly holistic approach to well-being. Not  just giving solutions-but empowering people to create their own transformation.


Connect with Vicki:

https://www.instagram.com/aebwellness/




To support The Chronicles Of Hope Charitable Work, please visit our website:

 thechroniclesofhope.org


You can also support us on social media:

https://www.instagram.com/thechroniclesofhope2024/

https://www.facebook.com/chroniclesofhope

https://www.tiktok.com/@annie.bennett.chronicles

]]> In this episode I’m talking with the very inspiring Vicki Holtom, and hear her courageous story.


Please be advised that this episode contains discussions about child bereavement. 



Vicki is an Intuitive Health Guide


Founder of aebwellness, as a purpose driven holistic wellness advocate


Guiding people to reclaim their voice and true self to feel energised, live with confidence and clarity to thrive.


Offering a unique business concept that seamlessly integrates mind-body regulation, science-backed & energy aligned nutrition and Reiki services for a truly holistic approach to well-being. Not  just giving solutions-but empowering people to create their own transformation.


Connect with Vicki:

https://www.instagram.com/aebwellness/




To support The Chronicles Of Hope Charitable Work, please visit our website:

 thechroniclesofhope.org


You can also support us on social media:

https://www.instagram.com/thechroniclesofhope2024/

https://www.facebook.com/chroniclesofhope

https://www.tiktok.com/@annie.bennett.chronicles

]]> Annie Bennett Buzzsprout-17364632 Fri, 20 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0100 2125 18 full false Ep 17: With special guest Ruth Toynton Ep 17: With special guest Ruth Toynton In this episode I talk to musician Ruth Toynton about her challenging childhood and her musical hopes. 


Ruth Toynton is a singer songwriter and writer based in Yorkshire. Ruth has taken herself from selective mutism as a child to performing on stage and building a successful solo career as an independent artist. 


Ruth has dealt with fatphobia and racism all her life and is the founder of The Green room,  an Facebook based peer to peer support group for musicians of any age at any stage.


Listen to Ruth Here:

Spotify Https://open.spotify.com/artist/3mMqobE6pvqkeGR5FWuj5T?si=UuoyiqpdShiMBqvrvT9yFw 


The Green room 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1605537260216846/?ref=share


Instagram 

www.instagram.com/ruthtoynton  


Website 

ruthtoynton.com




To support The Chronicles Of Hope Charitable Work, please visit our website:

 thechroniclesofhope.org


You can also support us on social media:

https://www.instagram.com/thechroniclesofhope2024/

https://www.facebook.com/chroniclesofhope

https://www.tiktok.com/@annie.bennett.chronicles

]]> In this episode I talk to musician Ruth Toynton about her challenging childhood and her musical hopes. 


Ruth Toynton is a singer songwriter and writer based in Yorkshire. Ruth has taken herself from selective mutism as a child to performing on stage and building a successful solo career as an independent artist. 


Ruth has dealt with fatphobia and racism all her life and is the founder of The Green room,  an Facebook based peer to peer support group for musicians of any age at any stage.


Listen to Ruth Here:

Spotify Https://open.spotify.com/artist/3mMqobE6pvqkeGR5FWuj5T?si=UuoyiqpdShiMBqvrvT9yFw 


The Green room 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1605537260216846/?ref=share


Instagram 

www.instagram.com/ruthtoynton  


Website 

ruthtoynton.com




To support The Chronicles Of Hope Charitable Work, please visit our website:

 thechroniclesofhope.org


You can also support us on social media:

https://www.instagram.com/thechroniclesofhope2024/

https://www.facebook.com/chroniclesofhope

https://www.tiktok.com/@annie.bennett.chronicles

]]> Annie Bennett Buzzsprout-17326609 Fri, 13 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0100 2392 17 full false Ep 16: with special guest Lucy Hills-Gale Ep 16: with special guest Lucy Hills-Gale In this episode I talk to psychotherapist Lucy Hills-Gale, for a very insightful episode.


Lucy Hills-Gale

I’m a psychotherapist and I work both online and in person in Eastleigh, Hampshire. 

I work in an open ended way supporting clients to  connect with their thoughts and feelings, explore and process their experiences and gain self awareness.

I work with a wide range of subjects supporting clients to use the space to get what they need. 

I have also just launched a new range of therapy and mental health inspired merchandise.


You can find out more at www.spacetotalk.co.uk and email me at spacetotalkenquiries@gmail.com




To support The Chronicles Of Hope Charitable Work, please visit our website:

 thechroniclesofhope.org


You can also support us on social media:

https://www.instagram.com/thechroniclesofhope2024/

https://www.facebook.com/chroniclesofhope

https://www.tiktok.com/@annie.bennett.chronicles

]]> In this episode I talk to psychotherapist Lucy Hills-Gale, for a very insightful episode.


Lucy Hills-Gale

I’m a psychotherapist and I work both online and in person in Eastleigh, Hampshire. 

I work in an open ended way supporting clients to  connect with their thoughts and feelings, explore and process their experiences and gain self awareness.

I work with a wide range of subjects supporting clients to use the space to get what they need. 

I have also just launched a new range of therapy and mental health inspired merchandise.


You can find out more at www.spacetotalk.co.uk and email me at spacetotalkenquiries@gmail.com




To support The Chronicles Of Hope Charitable Work, please visit our website:

 thechroniclesofhope.org


You can also support us on social media:

https://www.instagram.com/thechroniclesofhope2024/

https://www.facebook.com/chroniclesofhope

https://www.tiktok.com/@annie.bennett.chronicles

]]> Annie Bennett Buzzsprout-17240281 Fri, 30 May 2025 07:00:00 +0100 1704 full false Ep 15: With special guest Mark Lacey Ep 15: With special guest Mark Lacey This edition of The Chronicles Of Hope podcast is a special one, as I’m talking to my lifelong friend, Mark Lacey.

Mark has been suffering with mental health issues (though he dislikes that term) for many years, and in the past year those issues have become far worse, to the point where Mark was at his very lowest with anxiety and depression.

In this episode, Mark shares some of his story, telling me how he has coped during his lowest, hopeless, times and how he is now slowly recovering.

This is a raw episode, as Mark felt it was important to talk about hope from the point of view of someone who knows  what it’s like to live without it. 

It’s also a practical episode, as Mark offers thoughtful advice for anyone who knows someone going through a similar experience and shares meaningful ways to offer support.


Trigger warning: This episode contains references to suicide. 


If you have any questions for Mark, or would like to send a message, please contact us, and we will pass any messages on to him:

info@thechroniclesofhope.org

]]> This edition of The Chronicles Of Hope podcast is a special one, as I’m talking to my lifelong friend, Mark Lacey.

Mark has been suffering with mental health issues (though he dislikes that term) for many years, and in the past year those issues have become far worse, to the point where Mark was at his very lowest with anxiety and depression.

In this episode, Mark shares some of his story, telling me how he has coped during his lowest, hopeless, times and how he is now slowly recovering.

This is a raw episode, as Mark felt it was important to talk about hope from the point of view of someone who knows  what it’s like to live without it. 

It’s also a practical episode, as Mark offers thoughtful advice for anyone who knows someone going through a similar experience and shares meaningful ways to offer support.


Trigger warning: This episode contains references to suicide. 


If you have any questions for Mark, or would like to send a message, please contact us, and we will pass any messages on to him:

info@thechroniclesofhope.org

]]> Annie Bennett Buzzsprout-17209593 Fri, 23 May 2025 07:00:00 +0100 2442 15 full false Ep 14: With Special Guest Jaxon Feeley Ep 14: With Special Guest Jaxon Feeley

This episode contains occasional mild swearing

Trigger Warning: contains references to suicide.


In this episode I talk to the inspirational Jaxon Feeley, his life and his hopes.

One of the most exciting emerging talents in tv and podcasting, Jaxon Feeley is a TV Personality, Podcast Host, Presenter, Speaker, Model and SO much more.


Transitioning whilst still a serving prison officer in 2021, Jaxon uses his wealth of experience to inspire, motivate and encourage people from all walks of life to find and most importantly LIVE their truth.


Jaxon has featured on a number of TV programmes, including Channel 4's BAFTA nominated Banged Up, and more recently won the latest season of Hunted.


Aside from his TV appearances, Jaxon is an inspirational and trusted voice when it comes to living authentically. His message is not about gender, it is about LIFE and showing every individual that you have the power to be 100% authentic within yourself, if only you decide to look in the mirror and do the things that scare you.


An advocate and figurehead for normalising trans people in the mainstream media, Jaxon has featured on podcasts such as Dodge Woodall’s Eventful Lives and Chris Sweeney’s Homosapiens as well as hosting programmes for Virgin Radio, covering hard hitting topics such as cyber bullying and mental health.



Connect with Jaxon:

website: https://jaxonfeeley.com/

All socials: @jaxryderfeeley




To support The Chronicles Of Hope Charitable Work, please visit our website:

 thechroniclesofhope.org


You can also support us on social media:

https://www.instagram.com/thechroniclesofhope2024/

https://www.facebook.com/chroniclesofhope

https://www.tiktok.com/@annie.bennett.chronicles

]]>

This episode contains occasional mild swearing

Trigger Warning: contains references to suicide.


In this episode I talk to the inspirational Jaxon Feeley, his life and his hopes.

One of the most exciting emerging talents in tv and podcasting, Jaxon Feeley is a TV Personality, Podcast Host, Presenter, Speaker, Model and SO much more.


Transitioning whilst still a serving prison officer in 2021, Jaxon uses his wealth of experience to inspire, motivate and encourage people from all walks of life to find and most importantly LIVE their truth.


Jaxon has featured on a number of TV programmes, including Channel 4's BAFTA nominated Banged Up, and more recently won the latest season of Hunted.


Aside from his TV appearances, Jaxon is an inspirational and trusted voice when it comes to living authentically. His message is not about gender, it is about LIFE and showing every individual that you have the power to be 100% authentic within yourself, if only you decide to look in the mirror and do the things that scare you.


An advocate and figurehead for normalising trans people in the mainstream media, Jaxon has featured on podcasts such as Dodge Woodall’s Eventful Lives and Chris Sweeney’s Homosapiens as well as hosting programmes for Virgin Radio, covering hard hitting topics such as cyber bullying and mental health.



Connect with Jaxon:

website: https://jaxonfeeley.com/

All socials: @jaxryderfeeley




To support The Chronicles Of Hope Charitable Work, please visit our website:

 thechroniclesofhope.org


You can also support us on social media:

https://www.instagram.com/thechroniclesofhope2024/

https://www.facebook.com/chroniclesofhope

https://www.tiktok.com/@annie.bennett.chronicles

]]> Annie Bennett Buzzsprout-17168023 Fri, 16 May 2025 07:00:00 +0100 2685 14 full true Ep 13: With Special Guest Chantal Shears Ep 13: With Special Guest Chantal Shears In this episode I talk to the lovely Chantal Shears about her business, her busy life and her CIC.

Chantal is passionate about the nervous system and simple ways that you can use daily to help you feel calm, connected, have deeper relationships, have better overall health and feel in control of your well being.

Chantal is a mum to 4 boys, after the birth of her boys instead of going back to primary teaching she become interested in neuroscience and then went on to train in trauma informed practises.  She now helps people to learn ways to regulate their nervous system so that they can become the person they want to be.

Chantal also runs a community interest company called The Clothes Horse.  The Clothes Horse helps parents and carers get clothes for their children whilst helping the environment affordably.  They have been running for 9 years and have helped save over 9 tonnes of clothing from going to landfill.


Connect with Chantal here:

instagram: 

@chantalshears_mentor

@theclotheshorsecic


Chantal mentions this book:

What Every Parent Needs To Know: Dr Margot Sunderland


To support The Chronicles Of Hope Charitable Work, please visit our website:

 thechroniclesofhope.org


You can also support us on social media:

https://www.instagram.com/thechroniclesofhope2024/

https://www.facebook.com/chroniclesofhope

https://www.tiktok.com/@annie.bennett.chronicles

]]> In this episode I talk to the lovely Chantal Shears about her business, her busy life and her CIC.

Chantal is passionate about the nervous system and simple ways that you can use daily to help you feel calm, connected, have deeper relationships, have better overall health and feel in control of your well being.

Chantal is a mum to 4 boys, after the birth of her boys instead of going back to primary teaching she become interested in neuroscience and then went on to train in trauma informed practises.  She now helps people to learn ways to regulate their nervous system so that they can become the person they want to be.

Chantal also runs a community interest company called The Clothes Horse.  The Clothes Horse helps parents and carers get clothes for their children whilst helping the environment affordably.  They have been running for 9 years and have helped save over 9 tonnes of clothing from going to landfill.


Connect with Chantal here:

instagram: 

@chantalshears_mentor

@theclotheshorsecic


Chantal mentions this book:

What Every Parent Needs To Know: Dr Margot Sunderland


To support The Chronicles Of Hope Charitable Work, please visit our website:

 thechroniclesofhope.org


You can also support us on social media:

https://www.instagram.com/thechroniclesofhope2024/

https://www.facebook.com/chroniclesofhope

https://www.tiktok.com/@annie.bennett.chronicles

]]> Annie Bennett Buzzsprout-17084072 Fri, 02 May 2025 08:00:00 +0100 1943 13 full false Ep 12: With special guest Lauren Prentice Ep 12: With special guest Lauren Prentice In this episode I talk to the incredible Lauren Prentice, listen as we chat about business, and how she almost lost hope during lockdown… but created success from adversity!


Lauren is a Subscription box coach and founder of @thebusinessboxuk, a business founded during the lockdown of 2020.

She now teaches other business owners how to create a successful subscription box, and growing an audience, and has recently launched her ‘Revenue on Replay’ Membership.

Lauren is also owner of the very successful @theatre_express


Connect with Lauren here:

https://www.instagram.com/imlittlelauren/

https://www.facebook.com/lauren.prentice1




To support The Chronicles Of Hope Charitable Work, please visit our website:

 thechroniclesofhope.org


You can also support us on social media:

https://www.instagram.com/thechroniclesofhope2024/

https://www.facebook.com/chroniclesofhope

https://www.tiktok.com/@annie.bennett.chronicles

]]> In this episode I talk to the incredible Lauren Prentice, listen as we chat about business, and how she almost lost hope during lockdown… but created success from adversity!


Lauren is a Subscription box coach and founder of @thebusinessboxuk, a business founded during the lockdown of 2020.

She now teaches other business owners how to create a successful subscription box, and growing an audience, and has recently launched her ‘Revenue on Replay’ Membership.

Lauren is also owner of the very successful @theatre_express


Connect with Lauren here:

https://www.instagram.com/imlittlelauren/

https://www.facebook.com/lauren.prentice1




To support The Chronicles Of Hope Charitable Work, please visit our website:

 thechroniclesofhope.org


You can also support us on social media:

https://www.instagram.com/thechroniclesofhope2024/

https://www.facebook.com/chroniclesofhope

https://www.tiktok.com/@annie.bennett.chronicles

]]> Annie Bennett Buzzsprout-16996333 Fri, 18 Apr 2025 07:00:00 +0100 2507 12 full false Ep 11: With special guest Jojo Smith Ep 11: With special guest Jojo Smith In This episode, I talk to the effervescent Jojo Smith… we chat about business, unicorns, sparkle…and hope!


Meet Jojo Smith, your go-to girl for Magnetic Motivation and Inspiration! With her infectious sassy personality, a nurturing approach, and expertise laced with unconventional joyous methods, Jojo is not just a speaker; she's an experience. Direction and Connection guaranteed. Picture lively, bold, full of spirit, a little bit cheeky, and a whole lot of spirit-lifting magic. Jojo is the Sassy Not Sorry spark life needs.

 

JoJo mentors with passion and determination to guide her brand, branding and lifestyle clients to a place of self-belief and ownership of one’s true authentic identity - discovering and developing their USP through SAS - aka Self Awareness Strategy - to bring their maximum potential to life!! When speaking JoJo captures the attention of her listeners with her bubbly personality and zest for life! Just 10 minutes speaking with JoJo leaves you feeling full... full of self-belief and a passion to strive forward and be your BEST. You are left with a powerful and focused mindset; she truly shares light bulb moments.

 

International speaker, GBE Finalist, #1 Best Selling Author, Celebrity Business Mentor, Radio Show Host, Care Experienced


Connect with Jojo Here:

https://www.facebook.com/sassyjojosmith

https://www.instagram.com/creativsas/


(This episode contains occasional mild swearing)



To support The Chronicles Of Hope Charitable Work, please visit our website:

 thechroniclesofhope.org


You can also support us on social media:

https://www.instagram.com/thechroniclesofhope2024/

https://www.facebook.com/chroniclesofhope

https://www.tiktok.com/@annie.bennett.chronicles

]]> In This episode, I talk to the effervescent Jojo Smith… we chat about business, unicorns, sparkle…and hope!


Meet Jojo Smith, your go-to girl for Magnetic Motivation and Inspiration! With her infectious sassy personality, a nurturing approach, and expertise laced with unconventional joyous methods, Jojo is not just a speaker; she's an experience. Direction and Connection guaranteed. Picture lively, bold, full of spirit, a little bit cheeky, and a whole lot of spirit-lifting magic. Jojo is the Sassy Not Sorry spark life needs.

 

JoJo mentors with passion and determination to guide her brand, branding and lifestyle clients to a place of self-belief and ownership of one’s true authentic identity - discovering and developing their USP through SAS - aka Self Awareness Strategy - to bring their maximum potential to life!! When speaking JoJo captures the attention of her listeners with her bubbly personality and zest for life! Just 10 minutes speaking with JoJo leaves you feeling full... full of self-belief and a passion to strive forward and be your BEST. You are left with a powerful and focused mindset; she truly shares light bulb moments.

 

International speaker, GBE Finalist, #1 Best Selling Author, Celebrity Business Mentor, Radio Show Host, Care Experienced


Connect with Jojo Here:

https://www.facebook.com/sassyjojosmith

https://www.instagram.com/creativsas/


(This episode contains occasional mild swearing)



To support The Chronicles Of Hope Charitable Work, please visit our website:

 thechroniclesofhope.org


You can also support us on social media:

https://www.instagram.com/thechroniclesofhope2024/

https://www.facebook.com/chroniclesofhope

https://www.tiktok.com/@annie.bennett.chronicles

]]> Annie Bennett Buzzsprout-16909803 Fri, 04 Apr 2025 07:00:00 +0100 2158 full true Ep 10: With Special Guest Charlotte Carter Ep 10: With Special Guest Charlotte Carter Charlotte Carter is one of the leading global high-performance mentors and transformation coaches. 


As the founder and CEO of I Dare to Leap, she helps high-flyers step into their power and harness their mindset and energy, ditching limiting beliefs and old habitual patterns so that they achieve their full potential. Charlotte is the host of the internationally successful Embody Your Energy podcast, has written for many publications including Grazia, The Telegraph, Hello!, Metro and Marie Claire, and has contributed to an Amazon Bestseller.


Connect with Charlotte:


website: https://idaretoleap.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamcharlottecarter/



To support The Chronicles Of Hope Charitable Work, please visit our website:

 thechroniclesofhope.org


You can also support us on social media:

https://www.instagram.com/thechroniclesofhope2024/

https://www.facebook.com/chroniclesofhope

https://www.tiktok.com/@annie.bennett.chronicles

]]> Charlotte Carter is one of the leading global high-performance mentors and transformation coaches. 


As the founder and CEO of I Dare to Leap, she helps high-flyers step into their power and harness their mindset and energy, ditching limiting beliefs and old habitual patterns so that they achieve their full potential. Charlotte is the host of the internationally successful Embody Your Energy podcast, has written for many publications including Grazia, The Telegraph, Hello!, Metro and Marie Claire, and has contributed to an Amazon Bestseller.


Connect with Charlotte:


website: https://idaretoleap.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamcharlottecarter/



To support The Chronicles Of Hope Charitable Work, please visit our website:

 thechroniclesofhope.org


You can also support us on social media:

https://www.instagram.com/thechroniclesofhope2024/

https://www.facebook.com/chroniclesofhope

https://www.tiktok.com/@annie.bennett.chronicles

]]> Annie Bennett Buzzsprout-16667948 Fri, 28 Feb 2025 07:00:00 +0000 2239 10 full false Ep 9: With Special Guest Niki Kinsella Ep 9: With Special Guest Niki Kinsella (This episode contains occasional mild swearing)


In this episode I’m joined by the wonderful Niki Kinsella.

Niki Kinsella is an intuitive, spiritual leader and number one best selling author. She is the founder of The Feminine Energy Guide and The Healing Academy Franchise. She works to empower female entrepreneurs, helping them to embody spirituality, realign their energy and grow their business while peeing glitter. 


Her speciality is helping woo-loving female entrepreneurs to remove limiting beliefs, get out of their own way, feel totes amazeballs and smash the shizzle out of their goals in a way that sets their soul and business on fire.


Niki combines spirituality, mindset work, and business coaching to empower female entrepreneurs to overcome their limiting beliefs and emotional blocks to do the things THEY want to do without giving a fu*k what other people think. 


As a former people-pleaser, consumed with anxiety, feeling uninspired and lost, Niki broke free from a previous narcissistic marriage, and after the traumatic death of her mum, decided life was too short to give a shit about the thoughts of people who didn't matter. 


Niki began her own healing journey, got sober, retrained in holistic healing, and made it her mission to help as many women as she could


And her new Franchise “The Healing Academy” is now on the look out for more heart led women to help create a global brand, known for compassion, integrity and giving a shit about people, to help change the world through spirituality and holisitc healing.



Niki’s LINKS


https://www.nikikinsella.com


https://www.facebook.com/nikikinsella


https://www.instagram.com/nikikinsella




To support The Chronicles Of Hope Charitable Work, please visit our website:

 thechroniclesofhope.org


You can also support us on social media:

https://www.instagram.com/thechroniclesofhope2024/

https://www.facebook.com/chroniclesofhope

https://www.tiktok.com/@annie.bennett.chronicles

]]> (This episode contains occasional mild swearing)


In this episode I’m joined by the wonderful Niki Kinsella.

Niki Kinsella is an intuitive, spiritual leader and number one best selling author. She is the founder of The Feminine Energy Guide and The Healing Academy Franchise. She works to empower female entrepreneurs, helping them to embody spirituality, realign their energy and grow their business while peeing glitter. 


Her speciality is helping woo-loving female entrepreneurs to remove limiting beliefs, get out of their own way, feel totes amazeballs and smash the shizzle out of their goals in a way that sets their soul and business on fire.


Niki combines spirituality, mindset work, and business coaching to empower female entrepreneurs to overcome their limiting beliefs and emotional blocks to do the things THEY want to do without giving a fu*k what other people think. 


As a former people-pleaser, consumed with anxiety, feeling uninspired and lost, Niki broke free from a previous narcissistic marriage, and after the traumatic death of her mum, decided life was too short to give a shit about the thoughts of people who didn't matter. 


Niki began her own healing journey, got sober, retrained in holistic healing, and made it her mission to help as many women as she could


And her new Franchise “The Healing Academy” is now on the look out for more heart led women to help create a global brand, known for compassion, integrity and giving a shit about people, to help change the world through spirituality and holisitc healing.



Niki’s LINKS


https://www.nikikinsella.com


https://www.facebook.com/nikikinsella


https://www.instagram.com/nikikinsella




To support The Chronicles Of Hope Charitable Work, please visit our website:

 thechroniclesofhope.org


You can also support us on social media:

https://www.instagram.com/thechroniclesofhope2024/

https://www.facebook.com/chroniclesofhope

https://www.tiktok.com/@annie.bennett.chronicles

]]> Annie Bennett Buzzsprout-16621560 Fri, 14 Feb 2025 08:00:00 +0000 2239 9 full true Ep 8: With Special Guest Emma Hine Ep 8: With Special Guest Emma Hine Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions about suicide and bereavement. Listener discretion is advised.

In this episode, I’m joined by the fabulous Emma Hine, listen as we talk about her inspiring story, and her hopes.

Emma Hine is a certified business strategist & mentor helping ambitious people to build thriving businesses they love.

Emma believes that success starts with a clear vision of your dream life, followed by building a business that supports living it every day. Drawing from her experience building a million-pound e-commerce business that once consumed her life, she’s passionate about helping others scale their businesses without giving up their life.

As an Amazon bestselling author of The Calibrated Life and host of the podcast Dream Business Dream Life, Emma inspires others to create their own path to success, with passion as the driving force. 

Her mantra? You don’t need to sacrifice yourself to achieve what truly works for you.

Beyond her business, Emma is a happily married mum of three and a proud nanny to three. She loves spending time with her friends & family and is at her happiest soaking up the sun with a glass of wine in hand.


Find and connect with Emma here:

Instagram: @iamemmahine

Website: https://emmahine.co.uk/


And the Windmills Charity: Acute Bereavement Support for Children & Young People in Staffordshire

https://www.windmillscharity.org/


To support The Chronicles Of Hope Charitable Work, please visit our website:

 thechroniclesofhope.org


You can also support us on social media:

https://www.instagram.com/thechroniclesofhope2024/

https://www.facebook.com/chroniclesofhope

https://www.tiktok.com/@annie.bennett.chronicles

]]> Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions about suicide and bereavement. Listener discretion is advised.

In this episode, I’m joined by the fabulous Emma Hine, listen as we talk about her inspiring story, and her hopes.

Emma Hine is a certified business strategist & mentor helping ambitious people to build thriving businesses they love.

Emma believes that success starts with a clear vision of your dream life, followed by building a business that supports living it every day. Drawing from her experience building a million-pound e-commerce business that once consumed her life, she’s passionate about helping others scale their businesses without giving up their life.

As an Amazon bestselling author of The Calibrated Life and host of the podcast Dream Business Dream Life, Emma inspires others to create their own path to success, with passion as the driving force. 

Her mantra? You don’t need to sacrifice yourself to achieve what truly works for you.

Beyond her business, Emma is a happily married mum of three and a proud nanny to three. She loves spending time with her friends & family and is at her happiest soaking up the sun with a glass of wine in hand.


Find and connect with Emma here:

Instagram: @iamemmahine

Website: https://emmahine.co.uk/


And the Windmills Charity: Acute Bereavement Support for Children & Young People in Staffordshire

https://www.windmillscharity.org/


To support The Chronicles Of Hope Charitable Work, please visit our website:

 thechroniclesofhope.org


You can also support us on social media:

https://www.instagram.com/thechroniclesofhope2024/

https://www.facebook.com/chroniclesofhope

https://www.tiktok.com/@annie.bennett.chronicles

]]> Annie Bennett Buzzsprout-16532955 Fri, 31 Jan 2025 07:00:00 +0000 2071 8 full false Ep 7: With Special Guest Nicola Rowley Ep 7: With Special Guest Nicola Rowley In this episode, I’m joined by the wonderful Nicola Rowley, listen as we talk about her story, and her hopes.


As an award-winning PR expert and journalist with 30 years’ experience, Nicola J Rowley helps business owners and brands get seen safely in the media through strategic storytelling so they can impact the lives of others. 

She is the Amazon bestselling author of The Power of PR and host of the global top rating podcast The Power of Storytelling. 

She is also the founder of Rainbow House Publishing, helping children aged 7-12 get professionally published to drive self-belief one book at a time. 

Nicola lives in Surrey with her husband, son and cockerpoo Rufus, also known as #prdog.


You can find out more about Nicola on her website: www.nicolarowley.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicolajrowleypr

Nicola’s FREE FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheCommunicationsCommunity


Nicola has joined forces with global sales expert Arif Isikgrun and their FREE 3-day Confusion to Clarity Challenge is running from Tuesday 28th – Thursday 30th January 2025. You can sign up here: https://go.njrpr.com/clarity-challenge


To support The Chronicles Of Hope Charitable Work, please visit our website:

 thechroniclesofhope.org

You can also support us on social media:

https://www.instagram.com/thechroniclesofhope2024/

https://www.facebook.com/chroniclesofhope

https://www.tiktok.com/@annie.bennett.chronicles

]]> In this episode, I’m joined by the wonderful Nicola Rowley, listen as we talk about her story, and her hopes.


As an award-winning PR expert and journalist with 30 years’ experience, Nicola J Rowley helps business owners and brands get seen safely in the media through strategic storytelling so they can impact the lives of others. 

She is the Amazon bestselling author of The Power of PR and host of the global top rating podcast The Power of Storytelling. 

She is also the founder of Rainbow House Publishing, helping children aged 7-12 get professionally published to drive self-belief one book at a time. 

Nicola lives in Surrey with her husband, son and cockerpoo Rufus, also known as #prdog.


You can find out more about Nicola on her website: www.nicolarowley.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicolajrowleypr

Nicola’s FREE FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheCommunicationsCommunity


Nicola has joined forces with global sales expert Arif Isikgrun and their FREE 3-day Confusion to Clarity Challenge is running from Tuesday 28th – Thursday 30th January 2025. You can sign up here: https://go.njrpr.com/clarity-challenge


To support The Chronicles Of Hope Charitable Work, please visit our website:

 thechroniclesofhope.org

You can also support us on social media:

https://www.instagram.com/thechroniclesofhope2024/

https://www.facebook.com/chroniclesofhope

https://www.tiktok.com/@annie.bennett.chronicles

]]> Annie Bennett Buzzsprout-16453240 Fri, 17 Jan 2025 09:00:00 +0000 2840 7 full false Ep 6: With special guest Buckso Dhillon Woolley. Ep 6: With special guest Buckso Dhillon Woolley. In this episode I’m joined by the amazing Buckso Dhillon Woolley.

Join us as we chat about her journey, her new purpose and the role that hope played in it all.


Buckso Dhillon Woolley

Buckso is a true Architect of Change! As an internationally acclaimed motivational speaker and energy transformation coach, she empowers spiritual entrepreneurs to create sustainable, impactful businesses without compromising their core values or quality of life. 

Recently, Buckso unveiled Haus of Wisdom—a transformative platform designed to elevate spiritual entrepreneurs seeking greater visibility while supporting individuals on their life path journeys. With a vision to create a "woo version of the Huffington Post," Haus of Wisdom is set to become the ultimate destination for heart-led business owners with an abundant mindset who are ready to rise above the noise and thrive authentically. 

Looking ahead to 2025, Buckso is dedicating her efforts to helping spiritual entrepreneurs mature their brands, embrace their unique essence, and align their businesses with purpose and impact. Drawing from her own powerful five-year transformation, Buckso embodies the belief that living abundantly is not a luxury but a privilege accessible to everyone. At the heart of her approach is The SPARKLE Effect, a 7-step process she personally embraced to align with her authentic, abundant self—proving that true prosperity begins from within.


Connect with Buskso:
Instagram: @iambucksodhillon and @thehausofwisdom

Facebook: @iambuckso

Linkedin: Buckso Dhillon


Connect with us:

To support The Chronicles Of Hope Charitable Work, please visit our website:

 thechroniclesofhope.org

and if you would like to offer suggestions or help, please email us:

info@thechroniclesofhope.org

You can also support us on social media:

https://www.instagram.com/thechroniclesofhope2024/

https://www.facebook.com/chroniclesofhope

https://www.tiktok.com/@annie.bennett.chronicles


(This episode contains occasional mild swearing)

]]> In this episode I’m joined by the amazing Buckso Dhillon Woolley.

Join us as we chat about her journey, her new purpose and the role that hope played in it all.


Buckso Dhillon Woolley

Buckso is a true Architect of Change! As an internationally acclaimed motivational speaker and energy transformation coach, she empowers spiritual entrepreneurs to create sustainable, impactful businesses without compromising their core values or quality of life. 

Recently, Buckso unveiled Haus of Wisdom—a transformative platform designed to elevate spiritual entrepreneurs seeking greater visibility while supporting individuals on their life path journeys. With a vision to create a "woo version of the Huffington Post," Haus of Wisdom is set to become the ultimate destination for heart-led business owners with an abundant mindset who are ready to rise above the noise and thrive authentically. 

Looking ahead to 2025, Buckso is dedicating her efforts to helping spiritual entrepreneurs mature their brands, embrace their unique essence, and align their businesses with purpose and impact. Drawing from her own powerful five-year transformation, Buckso embodies the belief that living abundantly is not a luxury but a privilege accessible to everyone. At the heart of her approach is The SPARKLE Effect, a 7-step process she personally embraced to align with her authentic, abundant self—proving that true prosperity begins from within.


Connect with Buskso:
Instagram: @iambucksodhillon and @thehausofwisdom

Facebook: @iambuckso

Linkedin: Buckso Dhillon


Connect with us:

To support The Chronicles Of Hope Charitable Work, please visit our website:

 thechroniclesofhope.org

and if you would like to offer suggestions or help, please email us:

info@thechroniclesofhope.org

You can also support us on social media:

https://www.instagram.com/thechroniclesofhope2024/

https://www.facebook.com/chroniclesofhope

https://www.tiktok.com/@annie.bennett.chronicles


(This episode contains occasional mild swearing)

]]> Annie Bennett Buzzsprout-16310731 Fri, 20 Dec 2024 07:00:00 +0000 2374 6 full true Ep 5: Why We Set Up As A CIC Ep 5: Why We Set Up As A CIC In this episode, I explain why we chose to set up the Chronicle Of Hope as a CIC, and the process we went through to register it.


To support The Chronicles Of Hope Charitable Work, please visit our website:

 thechroniclesofhope.org


and if you would like to offer suggestions or help, please email us:

info@thechroniclesofhope.org


You can also support us on social media:

https://www.instagram.com/thechroniclesofhope2024/

https://www.facebook.com/chroniclesofhope

https://www.tiktok.com/@annie.bennett.chronicles



Useful Links:


Government website:

https://www.gov.uk/set-up-a-social-enterprise


CIC Regulator: Thinking of starting a Community Interest Company Find out how: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQ7oD_pvG34


Make an Impact CIC: Filling in CIC articles: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SdoNSVx_xCM


1st Formations: Does a company need articles of Association?:

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T3QJoYUHahA


Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes

Codes link: https://resources.companieshouse.gov.uk/sic/

]]> In this episode, I explain why we chose to set up the Chronicle Of Hope as a CIC, and the process we went through to register it.


To support The Chronicles Of Hope Charitable Work, please visit our website:

 thechroniclesofhope.org


and if you would like to offer suggestions or help, please email us:

info@thechroniclesofhope.org


You can also support us on social media:

https://www.instagram.com/thechroniclesofhope2024/

https://www.facebook.com/chroniclesofhope

https://www.tiktok.com/@annie.bennett.chronicles



Useful Links:


Government website:

https://www.gov.uk/set-up-a-social-enterprise


CIC Regulator: Thinking of starting a Community Interest Company Find out how: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQ7oD_pvG34


Make an Impact CIC: Filling in CIC articles: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SdoNSVx_xCM


1st Formations: Does a company need articles of Association?:

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T3QJoYUHahA


Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes

Codes link: https://resources.companieshouse.gov.uk/sic/

]]> Annie Bennett Buzzsprout-16231831 Fri, 06 Dec 2024 07:00:00 +0000 959 5 full false Ep 4: With Special Guest Lisa Johnson Ep 4: With Special Guest Lisa Johnson In this episode I’m talking to the fabulous Lisa Johnson. We chat about her life, her business and the part hope played through it all.


About Lisa

Lisa is a Global Business Strategist and Sunday Times Bestselling author who makes 90% of her money through passive or semi-passive income streams.

Lisa has featured on numerous TV shows and has appeared in national newspapers and magazines including The Telegraph, Psychologies, The Guardian and Fast Company. One article in Forbes magazine garnered over a quarter of a million views in a week. Her Podcast Making Money Online has been downloaded over 420,000 times, and reached number one in the business podcast charts.

In one launch alone during the global pandemic in 2021, she made $3.8 million in a week - earning $1.5 million in the first hour of sales.

Overcoming a difficult childhood in social housing led her to be the supportive yet bold, straight-talking strategist she is today, believing that anyone can become successful, no matter their background.

She took herself from $38,000 in debt to become a successful entrepreneur making millions and helping thousands of people in just 5 years.

Now, her business makes over $7.6 million a year, and she is Inspiring others to follow in her footsteps.

She lives in Bedfordshire, England with her husband and twin sons but spends as much time as she possibly can travelling.

Connect with Lisa on Instagram: @lisajohnsonstrategist


To support The Chronicles Of Hope Charitable Work, please visit our website:

 thechroniclesofhope.org

and if you would like to offer suggestions or help, please email us:

info@thechroniclesofhope.org


You can also support us on social media:

https://www.instagram.com/thechroniclesofhope2024/

https://www.facebook.com/chroniclesofhope

https://www.tiktok.com/@annie.bennett.chronicles

]]> In this episode I’m talking to the fabulous Lisa Johnson. We chat about her life, her business and the part hope played through it all.


About Lisa

Lisa is a Global Business Strategist and Sunday Times Bestselling author who makes 90% of her money through passive or semi-passive income streams.

Lisa has featured on numerous TV shows and has appeared in national newspapers and magazines including The Telegraph, Psychologies, The Guardian and Fast Company. One article in Forbes magazine garnered over a quarter of a million views in a week. Her Podcast Making Money Online has been downloaded over 420,000 times, and reached number one in the business podcast charts.

In one launch alone during the global pandemic in 2021, she made $3.8 million in a week - earning $1.5 million in the first hour of sales.

Overcoming a difficult childhood in social housing led her to be the supportive yet bold, straight-talking strategist she is today, believing that anyone can become successful, no matter their background.

She took herself from $38,000 in debt to become a successful entrepreneur making millions and helping thousands of people in just 5 years.

Now, her business makes over $7.6 million a year, and she is Inspiring others to follow in her footsteps.

She lives in Bedfordshire, England with her husband and twin sons but spends as much time as she possibly can travelling.

Connect with Lisa on Instagram: @lisajohnsonstrategist


To support The Chronicles Of Hope Charitable Work, please visit our website:

 thechroniclesofhope.org

and if you would like to offer suggestions or help, please email us:

info@thechroniclesofhope.org


You can also support us on social media:

https://www.instagram.com/thechroniclesofhope2024/

https://www.facebook.com/chroniclesofhope

https://www.tiktok.com/@annie.bennett.chronicles

]]> Annie Bennett Buzzsprout-16145915 Fri, 22 Nov 2024 07:00:00 +0000 1809 4 full false Ep 3: The Missions Of The Chronicles Of Hope Ep 3: The Missions Of The Chronicles Of Hope In this third episode, I explain what our intentions are for The Chronicles Of Hope. 


My daughter, Heather, and I have written three missions, which I explain during the episode:

1. Provide emotional and financial support for young adults, whose parent has been diagnosed with a life limiting illness.

2. Facilitate memory making experiences for these young adults and their families

3. Host social events to help people connect and feel less alone during challenging times.


To support The Chronicles Of Hope Charitable Work, please visit our website:

 thechroniclesofhope.org


and if you would like to offer suggestions or help, please email us:

info@thechroniclesofhope.org


You can also support us on social media:

https://www.instagram.com/thechroniclesofhope2024/

https://www.facebook.com/chroniclesofhope

https://www.tiktok.com/@annie.bennett.chronicles


]]> In this third episode, I explain what our intentions are for The Chronicles Of Hope. 


My daughter, Heather, and I have written three missions, which I explain during the episode:

1. Provide emotional and financial support for young adults, whose parent has been diagnosed with a life limiting illness.

2. Facilitate memory making experiences for these young adults and their families

3. Host social events to help people connect and feel less alone during challenging times.


To support The Chronicles Of Hope Charitable Work, please visit our website:

 thechroniclesofhope.org


and if you would like to offer suggestions or help, please email us:

info@thechroniclesofhope.org


You can also support us on social media:

https://www.instagram.com/thechroniclesofhope2024/

https://www.facebook.com/chroniclesofhope

https://www.tiktok.com/@annie.bennett.chronicles


]]> Annie Bennett Buzzsprout-16069830 Fri, 08 Nov 2024 09:00:00 +0000 957 3 full false Ep 2: My daughters' Perspectives: With Special Guests Heather and Elfie Rogers Ep 2: My daughters' Perspectives: With Special Guests Heather and Elfie Rogers In this second episode, I sit down with my two amazing daughters, Heather and Elfie, to have an open and honest conversation about my cancer diagnosis. We talk about how they reacted when they first heard the news, how we’ve navigated this journey together, and the emotions we’ve faced as a family since then. 

There’s even an extra guest appearance from Luna the cat.



To support The Chronicles Of Hope charitable work, please visit our website:

 thechroniclesofhope.org


You can also support us on social media:

https://www.instagram.com/thechroniclesofhope2024/

https://www.facebook.com/chroniclesofhope

https://www.tiktok.com/@annie.bennett.chronicles

Warning: This episode contains a few words of strong language

]]> In this second episode, I sit down with my two amazing daughters, Heather and Elfie, to have an open and honest conversation about my cancer diagnosis. We talk about how they reacted when they first heard the news, how we’ve navigated this journey together, and the emotions we’ve faced as a family since then. 

There’s even an extra guest appearance from Luna the cat.



To support The Chronicles Of Hope charitable work, please visit our website:

 thechroniclesofhope.org


You can also support us on social media:

https://www.instagram.com/thechroniclesofhope2024/

https://www.facebook.com/chroniclesofhope

https://www.tiktok.com/@annie.bennett.chronicles

Warning: This episode contains a few words of strong language

]]> Annie Bennett Buzzsprout-15988932 Fri, 25 Oct 2024 07:00:00 +0100 1617 2 full true Ep 1: How It All Started Ep 1: How It All Started In my first episode, I talk through the days and weeks following my initial visit to my GP in April.
It's a timeline of my initial and subsequent diagnosis, and all the emotions that were felt along the way.
And I leave the episode with a personal message of hope.

To support The Chronicles Of Hope Charitable Work, please visit our website:
 thechroniclesofhope.org

You can also support us on social media:
https://www.instagram.com/thechroniclesofhope2024/
https://www.facebook.com/chroniclesofhope

And follow Annie's daily vlog:
https://www.instagram.com/annie.bennett.chronicles/
https://www.facebook.com/annie.bennett.chronicles/
https://www.tiktok.com/@annie.bennett.chronicles

]]> In my first episode, I talk through the days and weeks following my initial visit to my GP in April.
It's a timeline of my initial and subsequent diagnosis, and all the emotions that were felt along the way.
And I leave the episode with a personal message of hope.

To support The Chronicles Of Hope Charitable Work, please visit our website:
 thechroniclesofhope.org

You can also support us on social media:
https://www.instagram.com/thechroniclesofhope2024/
https://www.facebook.com/chroniclesofhope

And follow Annie's daily vlog:
https://www.instagram.com/annie.bennett.chronicles/
https://www.facebook.com/annie.bennett.chronicles/
https://www.tiktok.com/@annie.bennett.chronicles

]]> Annie Bennett Buzzsprout-15907915 Fri, 11 Oct 2024 09:00:00 +0100 1187 1 full false The Chronicles Of Hope: Trailer The Chronicles Of Hope: Trailer I'm Annie Bennett, and at the age of 57, on the 2nd July 2024, I was diagnosed with incurable breast cancer. This diagnosis gave me a new power, and a sense of purpose to use my situation to educate and support others.

Join me in my journey to uncover the meaning of hope, what it means to different people, and how it has taken meaning through their life's challenges.

To support The Chronicles Of Hope Charitable Work, please visit our website:
thechroniclesofhope.org

You can also support us on social media:
https://www.instagram.com/thechroniclesofhope2024/
https://www.facebook.com/chroniclesofhope

And follow Annie's daily vlog:
https://www.instagram.com/annie.bennett.chronicles/
https://www.facebook.com/annie.bennett.chronicles/
https://www.tiktok.com/@annie.bennett.chronicles

]]> I'm Annie Bennett, and at the age of 57, on the 2nd July 2024, I was diagnosed with incurable breast cancer. This diagnosis gave me a new power, and a sense of purpose to use my situation to educate and support others.

Join me in my journey to uncover the meaning of hope, what it means to different people, and how it has taken meaning through their life's challenges.

To support The Chronicles Of Hope Charitable Work, please visit our website:
thechroniclesofhope.org

You can also support us on social media:
https://www.instagram.com/thechroniclesofhope2024/
https://www.facebook.com/chroniclesofhope

And follow Annie's daily vlog:
https://www.instagram.com/annie.bennett.chronicles/
https://www.facebook.com/annie.bennett.chronicles/
https://www.tiktok.com/@annie.bennett.chronicles

]]> Annie Buzzsprout-15907778 Fri, 11 Oct 2024 08:00:00 +0100 52 1 trailer false