I’m Chris Leather, host of A Path to Self-Healing. I started this health & healing podcast to share the tools that helped me find my own way back to myself and my self-development and self-discovery, and I am still very much on that journey today.
I interview experts in their fields to help us all build better habits, often uncovering a side to them never seen before. Through these raw, honest conversations, we take a look at how to break unhelpful patterns, manage anxiety, and build a life that actually feels like your own. I learn right alongside you from every guest, and I'd love for you to join me on a path to self-healing.
Beyond the microphone, I'm a Master Practitioner in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), life coaching, and hypnotherapy, as well as a co-founder of my own business. My work is rooted in both professional experience and a commitment to personal growth.
Your support means everything; click the follow button, rate the show and help me spread the knowledge. If you’re ready to feel a little steadier and more at home in yourself, join me for the next episode.
I'd love to connect beyond the mic too:
Everything I do: https://www.chrisleathercoaching.com/
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Why Children Need Scary Stories to Build Resilience | Dr. Randolph B Schiffer
Can a scary story actually help a child become braver?
I'm joined by Dr. Randolph B Schiffer, a retired neurologist and psychiatrist who made the fascinating shift into writing children's fiction. We talk about his book, Bedtime Stories That Will Terrify Children, and look at how stepping into safe, controlled fear can actually equip young minds for the real world.
We cover:
• His transition from a medical career in neurology and psychiatry into storytelling.
• Why modern culture often struggles to teach kids genuine resilience and personal responsibility.
• How measured, thoughtful fear in stories helps children learn how to process difficult emotions and be brave.
• The deeper purpose behind sharing stories and building meaningful connections with the next generation.
Find out more about his work at https://randolphbschiffer.com/
31 Jul 2026
Why Relationships Break Down (And How to Fix Them) with Jax Beatty
Why do relationships in your life keep breaking down, whether it's friendships, family, or romantic connections? This conversation might help explain why, and what you can actually do about it.
In this episode, I'm sitting down with psychotherapist Jax Beatty to get into the messy reality of human relationships and mental health. We skip the fluff and walk through the exact stages of where things get stuck:
The Post-Honeymoon Reality: What happens when the biological high wears off and relationships start to feel flat.
Attachment Styles: How our wiring creates that exhausting push-and-pull dynamic.
Overthinking & ADHD: Why a dry text or a slight shift in mood can trigger an emotional emergency.
Conflict & Repair: How to handle arguments in a healthy way without tearing each other apart.
Outside Noise: Managing family pressures, friends, and external opinions that bleed into your bond.
Keeping Desire Alive: What it actually takes to stop turning into housemates and keep the spark going.
Want to hear more from Jax on healing from heartbreak? Tune into the full episode here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5RpCR8wJzhEqfuFx3VXBQK?si=6c88a3f3cb4c4ce0
To connect with Jax, visit elephantroomtherapy.co.uk
If you're tired of spinning your wheels in the same old cycles and want some honest, practical relationship advice, this one's for you. Hit follow and let us know your biggest takeaway.
2 Jul 2026
Decoding Your Life with Astrology & Self-Hypnosis (feat. Marvin Wilkerson)
Are you living your own life, or just following a script written in your childhood?
What if you could consciously choose your attitude, regardless of your past conditioning?
Most of us aren’t living our own lives, we’re living our conditioning. Before the age of seven, your foundational habits, fears, and internal scripts were given to us from a young age. In this episode, we’re clearing out the noise to see who you actually are beneath it all.
Join me and Marvin L. Wilkerson as we move beyond theory to offer practical tools you can use day-to-day. We discuss how astrology acts as a map for your healing, combined with self-hypnosis and NLP to identify and change the subconscious limitations installed in early childhood.
Connect with Marvin and check out the tools he offers:
Marvin Wilkerson: A master astrologer, certified hypnotherapist, and NLP expert. Marvin blends ancient wisdom with modern psychological practices to help people unlock their potential and heal from deep-seated trauma.
https://www.astromarv.com/about-marvin
Star Charts: Astrologers use precise tools to map these internal patterns.
https://alabe.com/solarfireV9.html
You can find Marvin’s book in the usual places online; I’ve included a direct link to the audiobook version at the bottom of this episode.
Thanks for listening to his work. If this resonated with your own path, hit follow to stay connected on future episodes.
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