Dreamer's Disease

"Meditation practice is essentially training your focus on your breath" On this week's In Focus session I discuss my experience of having recently completed 100 days of consecutive meditation and the main learnings I took from it. If you enjoy the episode, please leave a review or comment. And be sure to share it with a friend who needs to hear this! thedreamersdisease.co.uk Follow Dreamer’s Disease: IG: @the_dreamersdisease / @iamalexmanzi Twitter: @dreamerspod / @iamalexmanzi

On this week's episode I am joined by the hosts of my favourite podcast, The Receipts! Milena, Tolly and Audrey have taken the podcast world by storm and have recently been snapped up by the BBC. Their open, honest conversations and hilarious stories make for some seriously good listening, as well as their 'Your Receipts' feature where they help listeners with their dilemmas. During this chat we talk about how they balance podcasting with their full time work, bouncing back from low confidence, we shared some hilarious childhood stories and, of course, I had to ask the girls about some dating advice. Honestly, I had so much fun on this episode! If you like the episode then please make sure you share it with a friend who would enjouy listening :) thedreamersdisease.co.uk Follow The Receipts: @tolly_t @ghanas_finest @milenasanchezx @thereceiptspodcast Follow Alex IG: @iamalexmanzi Twitter: @iamalexmanzi Topics we discussed: How their podcast started How they've adapted to rela

"Thinking is just another one of the trillions of processes that are constantly going on in your body" In the final part of our mini-series of In Focus sessions I am joined by experienced Life Coach and my mentor, John Dashfield, to discuss trusting the process. John and I talk through how you can trust in the process and that you're supposed to be exactly where you are in life. This is something I find really hard at times, so it was amazing to hear John's wisdom on this. If you enjoy the episode, please leave a review or comment. And be sure to share it with a friend who needs to hear this! thedreamersdisease.co.uk Follow John: https://dashfield.com Follow Dreamer’s Disease: IG: @the_dreamersdisease / @iamalexmanzi Twitter: @dreamerspod / @iamalexmanzi Music by @hobgoblinbeats80 Great news! My FREE ebook ‘Daily Positive’ is available to download now. If you are ready to make 2019 your best year yet then this is the book for you. ‘Daily Positive’ is made up of my own personal experien

A very very quick message to say an overwhelming thank you, as the podcast has just reached an incredible 100,000 downloads! Honestly, every minute you have spent listening to this podcast means so much to me!  I want you to help share this message and grow the community, by sending your favourite episode to a friend who you think will really take something from it. Let's spread the love and the positivity together. Peace and love, Alex

On this week’s episode I am joined by Haydn Elliott, who is the co-owner of F45 Oxford Circus Gym and host of the Inspiration Space Podcast. We sat down for a monster conversation about our individual battles with depression, getting projects started and what actions we both took to improve our mindsets. If you like the episode then please make sure you share it with a friend :) And be sure to leave a review on the podcast too! thedreamersdisease.co.uk Follow Haydn: IG: @haydn.elliott Follow Alex IG: @iamalexmanzi Twitter: @iamalexmanzi Topics we discussed: Similarities of Exhaustion vs Depression Haydn’s breakdown moment in front of parents Our morning routines Life-changing books Importance of sleep Overcoming a negative mindset Daily failures at the gym Learning from failure Being authentic Great news! My FREE ebook ‘Daily Positive’ is available to download now. If you are ready to make 2019 your best year yet then this is the book for you. ‘Daily Positi

"There isn't a purpose floating around somewhere and you've just got to find it. It just doesn't work in that way" On this week’s In Focus session I am joined by experienced Life Coach and my mentor, John Dashfield, to discuss finding your purpose, in part 3 of our 4-part mini-series. We breakdown how the feeling of a lack of purpose can be a barrier to us becoming the best version of ourselves and if it's even possible to 'find' your purpose. If you enjoy the episode, please leave a review or comment. And be sure to share it with a friend who needs to hear this! thedreamersdisease.co.uk Follow John: https://dashfield.com Follow Dreamer’s Disease: IG: @the_dreamersdisease / @iamalexmanzi Twitter: @dreamerspod / @iamalexmanzi Music by @hobgoblinbeats80 Great news! My FREE ebook ‘Daily Positive’ is available to download now. If you are ready to make 2019 your best year yet then this is the book for you. ‘Daily Positive’ is made up of my own personal experiences, tips and practices to help

Happy New Year everyone! In this week’s episode I am joined by the amazing Kelechi Okafor, who has a long list of things she does including; actress, director, pole dance instructor, presenter, activist, writer and more. For the first part of this chat, me and Kelechi, go into a conversation about the spiritual energies at play in the universe and she even gives me a live Tarot card reading! We then discuss more about Kelechi’s own journey through sexual abuse as a kid and the benefits of therapy. It’s a very deep conversation but I love the energy that Kelechi brought to the conversation and am very thankful to her for being so open about her story. If you like the episode then please make sure you share it with a friend :) And be sure to leave a review on the podcast too! thedreamersdisease.co.uk Follow Kelechi: IG: @kelechnekoff Twitter: @kelechnekoff Follow Alex: IG: @iamalexmanzi Twitter: @iamalexmanzi Follow Dreamer’s Disease: IG: @the_dreamersdisease Twitter: @dreamerspod To

“Overthinking is a misunderstanding of where our experience is coming from” On this week’s In Focus session I am joined by experienced Life Coach and my mentor, John Dashfield, to discuss Overthinking, in part 2 of our 4-part mini-series. We breakdown what causes overthinking and causes it to feel like a barrier to help us becoming our best selves. If you enjoy the episode, please leave a review or comment. And be sure to share it with a friend who needs to hear this! thedreamersdisease.co.uk Follow John: https://dashfield.com Follow Dreamer’s Disease: IG: @the_dreamersdisease / @iamalexmanzi Twitter: @dreamerspod / @iamalexmanzi

On this week’s episode I am joined by two friends, David Speed and Anton Savva, to review 2018 and our biggest learnings of the year. This episode is for you to hear our main learnings, wins and also our toughest lessons of the year. This process is really helpful and I would encourage you to do the same with your friends, by having a really open, honest conversation. If you like this idea of a group format on the podcast, then let me know @IAmAlexManzi as I want to start incorporating more of them into the feed. Follow Dreamer's Disease: IG: @IAmAlexManzi / @the_dreamersdisease Twitter: @IAmAlexManzi Topics we discussed: Our favourite books Importance of consistency Imposter syndrome Working out what happiness is Why it’s good to take a step back and review Taking a leap of faith How smiling more can change your mood

“The present is the only moment we have. The past is a memory and the future is a construct of the mind” On this week’s In Focus session I am joined by experienced Life Coach and my mentor, John Dashfield, to discuss Time, in the first of a 4-part mini-series. We breakdown whether not having enough time can really be a barrier to becoming your best self or achieving your dreams. If you enjoy the episode, please leave a review or comment. And be sure to share it with a friend who needs to hear this! thedreamersdisease.co.uk Follow John: https://dashfield.com Follow Dreamer’s Disease: IG: @the_dreamersdisease / @iamalexmanzi Twitter: @dreamerspod / @iamalexmanzi

On this week’s episode I’m doing something a little different by sharing with you part of an interview I did with the awesome ‘For The Creators’ podcast. I wanted to share this with you as I feel there is so much value in the chat for you to apply to your own lives. In this conversation Ryan (the host) and I discuss the importance of the language you use in your own head and in your everyday chatter, why you should look to learn from your losses, why you shouldn’t focus on external factors to make you happy and how I had to break myself down to build myself back up again after I had a breakdown. If you like the episode then please make sure you share it with a friend :) And be sure to leave a review on the podcast too! thedreamersdisease.co.uk Follow Dreamer’s Disease: IG: @the_dreamersdisease / @iamalexmanzi Twitter: @dreamerspod / @iamalexmanzi Topics we discuss: My daily routine What I learnt from my ‘breakdown’ moment Importance of enjoying the journey How I had to relearn everyt

"Self-awareness is like a constant, personal self-assessment" On this week's In Focus session I discuss why Self-Awareness is the KEY to becoming your best-self. It’s kind of like the entry point. The door that opens you up to a whole world of wonder. I share some of the tips and techniques that have help me become more self-aware and the benefits of each one. If you enjoy the episode, please leave a review or comment. And be sure to share it with a friend who needs to hear this! thedreamersdisease.co.uk Follow Dreamer’s Disease: IG: @the_dreamersdisease / @iamalexmanzi Twitter: @dreamerspod / @iamalexmanzi

This episode is a real treat. Honestly, it is the interview I am most proud of to date. Kenny Allstar is a DJ, music producer and radio presenter. During this conversation we discussed his incredible journey, all of the highs and lows. We laughed, we cried and connected on the deepest level. Kenny spoke honestly about growing up on the streets with no money, having self-esteem issues as a kid, hustling his way to the top, being bullied as a youth, getting stabbed, changes he'd like to see with policing, his advice to anyone who is trying to make it as a creative and more! If you like the episode then please make sure you share it with a friend :) And be sure to leave a review on the podcast too! thedreamersdisease.co.uk Follow Kenny: IG: @kennyallstar Twitter: kennyallstar Follow Dreamer’s Disease: IG: @the_dreamersdisease / @iamalexmanzi Twitter: @dreamerspod / @iamalexmanzi Topics we discuss: breaking into the music industry as a young black man his relationship with his mum b

On the latest In Focus session, I thought I would do things a little differently. Regular listeners will know that I talk about meditation quite a lot on the podcast, so this episode is a very handy and practical meditation exercise that you can do over and over again. I have found so many benefits to regular meditation that I seriously cannot recommend it highly enough. Give this a go, see how you feel and let me know at @IAmAlexManzi I would strongly encourage you to repeat this exercise a few times before passing complete judgement on it. If you enjoy the episode, please leave a review or comment. And be sure to share it with a friend or family member who you think could benefit from it . thedreamersdisease.co.uk Follow Dreamer’s Disease: IG: @the_dreamersdisease / @iamalexmanzi Twitter: @dreamerspod / @iamalexmanzi

On this episode I am joined by DJ, presenter and all round creative, DamnShaq, discussing everything from the pressures of being a young creative, finding his voice in the industry, how to turn things around when they don’t go your way, the importance of having a good support network and loads more I’ve had the pleasure of being part of and seeing Shaq’s story up close and personal, from taking him under my wing at the BBC as his ‘boss’, to giving each other advice, to gassing each other up about what the future holds. This chat was personal, honest and eye-opening. If you like the episode then please make sure you share it with a friend :) And be sure to leave a review on the podcast too! thedreamersdisease.co.uk Follow Shaq: IG: @damnshaq Twitter: damnshaq Follow Dreamer’s Disease: IG: @the_dreamersdisease / @iamalexmanzi Twitter: @dreamerspod / @iamalexmanzi Topics we discuss: Breaking into the creative industry Finding his voice His fall out with Kyra TV What he did when he

“Thoughts become things. If you can see it in your mind, you will hold it in your hand” The Law of Attraction is something I never ever believed in, in fact I would dismiss anyone who spoke about it. But since I opened up my mind to the endless possibilities in this world, I have found the true power in the wonderful ways the universe works. On this In Focus session I discuss some of the experiences I’ve had through the Law of Attraction and the exact moment when I started to believe in it, thanks to my friend Joe. If you enjoy the episode, please leave a review or comment. And be sure to share it with a friend who needs to hear this! thedreamersdisease.co.uk Follow Dreamer’s Disease: IG: @the_dreamersdisease / @iamalexmanzi Twitter: @dreamerspod / @iamalexmanzi

On this week's episode I am joined by Paul McGregor who is a mental health speaker and author. Having lost his Dad to suicide 9 years ago, Paul has begun to dedicate his life to helping spread awareness of mental health issues and suicide rates in the UK. He has just recently released his book 'Man Up, Man Down' which shares his story in full, with all of the details left in. This is one of the most open conversations I have had on the podcast with a really strong message so please make sure you share it with a friend :) And be sure to leave a review on the podcast too! thedreamersdisease.co.uk Follow Paul: IG: @pmcgregorcom Facebook: Paul McGregor Follow Dreamer’s Disease: IG: @the_dreamersdisease / @iamalexmanzi Twitter: @dreamerspod / @iamalexmanzi Topics we discuss: the effect his Dad's suicide had on him and his family the moment he fully opened up about his own struggles his own battles with suicidal thoughts why we need to stop chasing status the false reality of happ

“If you want to conquer the anxiety of life, live in the moment, live in the breath” Stress is something we all have to deal with so on this week’s In Focus session I wanted to discuss the importance of relieving stress, as well as some of the health-related issues that stress may cause. I also share my experiences dealing with stress and what I have found useful to help me relieve stress over the years. If you enjoy the episode, please leave a review or comment. And be sure to share it with a friend who needs to hear this! thedreamersdisease.co.uk Follow Dreamer’s Disease: IG: @the_dreamersdisease / @iamalexmanzi Twitter: @dreamerspod / @iamalexmanzi

This week's episode is very special as it's the live interview I did with my good friend Chidera Eggerue aka The Slumflower at the London Podcast festival. And it's a really powerful one as we discussed her two incredible books 'What A Time To Be Alone' & 'Scribble Yourself Feminist' and the processes that went into writing them, plus Chidera shared some amazing thoughts on mental health, imposter syndrome, parenting and what she's learnt through recently starting therapy. There's so many gems in this episode so make sure you share it with a friend :) And please be sure to leave a review on the podcast too! thedreamersdisease.co.uk Follow The Slumflower: IG: @theslumflower Twitter: @theslumflower Follow Dreamer’s Disease: IG: @the_dreamersdisease / @iamalexmanzi Twitter: @dreamerspod / @iamalexmanzi Topics we discuss: the process of writing her books what she has learnt through therapy how her relationship with her parents has changed how she deals with relapses the value

“Positive self-talk can make you feel good about yourself and what you have in your life” On this week’s In Focus session, I discuss self-talk and the role it plays in our lives. I’ve spent a lot of time working on my own self-talk and flipping it from being overly negative into something that is positive and helpful. So I also share some of my experiences and the 3 key techniques I used to make this shift. If you enjoy the episode, please leave a review or comment. And be sure to share it with a friend who needs to hear this! thedreamersdisease.co.uk Follow Dreamer’s Disease: IG: @the_dreamersdisease / @iamalexmanzi Twitter: @dreamerspod / @iamalexmanzi