The Immerse Podcast

Challenge the norm with hosts Alex O'Keefe and Dan Ramsden as we dive into the transformative power of sauna culture, entrepreneurship, health & wellbeing and connection. Through conversations with inspiring athletes, entrepreneurs, and wellness experts, we explore the secrets of health, wellbeing, business, mindset & self mastery. From the sacred traditions of Finnish saunas to the latest trends in recovery, performance, and personal development, our mission is to inspire a healthier, more connected future for families, communities, and ambitious individuals.

The Immerse Podcast is a health podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 89 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Unknown Host hosts The Immerse Podcast, a health show with 89 episodes published.

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  Episode #75

  Ep75 - Leia Guest's journey through 29 jobs to Entrepreneurship

  Sep 9, 20261h 18mS2

  In this episode, Leia Guest shares her journey from multiple jobs to running a successful coffee trailer in Halifax, emphasizing the importance of authenticity, community, and continuous learning. Discover insights on entrepreneurship, self-awareness, and living a purpose-driven life. keywords entrepreneurship, coffee business, self-awareness, community, personal growth, small business, mental health, authenticity, reinvention, purpose key topics Leia Guest's journey through 29 jobs to entrepreneurship The importance of authenticity and community in business Living with purpose and continuous self-improvement The role of mental health and therapy in personal growth Balancing stability and risk in entrepreneurship The influence of cultural and personal background on success The significance of emotional intelligence and self-awareness Lessons learned from building a coffee trailer and community sound bites "Manners and a smile will never fade." "You're not everyone's cup of tea." "Words are so powerful and it's so cool." Chapters 00:00 Introduction and guest background 5194:26:34 Meet Leia Guest and her business Nowhere to Bean 7583:19:54 The story behind the sauna and building community 11999:59:54 Leia's diverse job history and love for giving things a go 17638:53:14 The importance of change and self-awareness 22555:33:14 The role of curiosity and living in the present 26666:39:54 Balancing stability and excitement in life and work 33388:53:14 The significance of internal purpose and self-trust 38944:26:34 Travel, growth, and embracing change 45277:46:34 Gender roles, cultural influences, and personal identity 50777:46:34 The value of community, connection, and authenticity 62749:59:54 Handling negativity and self-acceptance 73888:53:14 Tools for mental health and emotional intelligence 91277:46:34 Overcoming challenges and personal resilience 100666:39:54 The power of connection and human interaction 112166:39:54 Creating a community space and future aspirations 123916:39:54 The importance of curiosity, learning, and myth 127861:06:34 Closing remarks and where to find Leia

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  Episode #74

  Ep74 - "Running Saved Me from Eating Issues" With Ella Grace Grows

  Sep 4, 20261h 14mS2

  This episode follows Ella Grace Grows, a local runner and marketer whose story moves from childhood pressure and food anxiety to marathon training, entrepreneurship, and landing in a role that actually fits her personality. It is a conversation about health anxiety, self-image, consistency, and learning how to build a life around what matters most.We discuss Ella’s early school years, how running became the thing she could be good at, and how her relationship with food and exercise shifted over time. We also get into her career path, her move away from restrictive fitness culture, and why people and purpose matter more to her than labels or job titles. Key topics Ella’s early identity as a high achiever Why year 7 felt like a shock How running started Strength training, aesthetics, and the start of disordered eating What her eating disorder looked like in real life Orthorexia and the obsession with “healthy” eating Health anxiety and emetophobia The thyroid scare and a broader perspective on health Why she’s careful with online fitness advice Career pivots that actually made sense Why she left corporate environments Where she is now If you are struggling with food, exercise, or health anxiety, look at the patterns behind the behaviour, not just the behaviour itself. Be cautious of fitness content that promises dramatic results in unrealistic timeframes. If you feel yourself spiralling on symptoms, reduce the Googling and give yourself time to wait for proper answers. Timestamps 00:00 - Catching up, breathwork, and welcoming Ella 02:17 - Introducing Ella Grace Grows and her local connection 04:06 - Who Ella is beyond the online content 05:57 - Why her content feels real and unfiltered 07:25 - Going back to childhood and school pressure 08:15 - Losing out on grammar school and the impact on year 7 12:10 - How running entered her life at 14 13:08 - The mile run leaderboard that changed everything 14:32 - Parkrun, first 5K, and building a running habit 15:29 - Strength training, lockdown, and the start of food issues 16:14 - Being referred into eating disorder support 18:38 - Lunch anxiety and feeling judged around food 20:00 - Calorie tracking and the 1500 calorie ceiling 21:59 - Online advice, dieting culture, and why less is not always better 22:28 - CAMHS, dietitian calls, and family support 24:24 - Why running ended up helping more than stopping movement 25:22 - Advice to younger Ella and trusting her mum more 26:18 - Why quick-fix fitness content is harmful 29:10 - Naming orthorexia and understanding the disorder 31:07 - Why prescriptive nutrition needs careful handling 32:06 - Health anxiety, emetophobia, and panic spirals 33:31 - The caffeine, HIIT, and heart rate scare 35:22 - Thyroid issues, lump discovery, and radioactive treatment 36:50 - Chest lump, biopsy, and waiting for results 38:17 - Messaging another Ella Grace going through cancer treatment 39:42 - Memento mori and learning what actually matters 40:36 - How health anxiety affects friendships too 42:29 - A&E, anxiety, and how thoughts can drive physical symptoms 43:57 - Triathlon dabbling and keeping running as the priority 46:16 - Why endurance challenges are hard for her body type 47:15 - First marathon at Leeds and raising money for family 48:40 - Why sub-four became a target and Chester Marathon at 3:33 49:42 - Knowing when to keep going and when to stop 52:34 - Likely next races and Valencia being on the horizon 54:11 - Choosing marketing over sports science 58:29 - Why transformation culture can go too far 60:51 - Landing at OTA and building confidence in a new niche 62:19 - Quitting at the right time and pivoting without guilt 63:16 - How she joined UMA and what made it feel right 65:08 - Building side projects with Connor and staying in fitness 66:32 - Loving the new role and being closer to home

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  Episode #73

  Ep73 - Building the Next Multi-Million Pound Supplement Brand + More With Gabe Moore

  Aug 27, 20261h 35mS2

  In this episode, we sit down with Gabe Moore to unpack the real story behind building a business while juggling pressure, identity, and long-term ambition. = Gabe opens up about leaving barbering after nearly 10 years, why he made the leap into supplement brand building, and how a failed first version of the product forced a pivot that changed everything. He explains how his Reload brand evolved from mushroom coffee into a high-dosage electrolyte formula, why customer feedback mattered, and what it takes to keep going when traction is slow. We also get into the mindset behind going “all in,” the reality of burnout, the importance of structure, and why having the right people around you can make or break a business. Gabe shares candid thoughts on trust, delegation, social media, small-town mentality, mental health, and what freedom really means when you’re trying to build something meaningful. Key topics: Leaving barbering after nearly a decade Starting and rebuilding a supplement brand Why feedback and iteration matter The pressure of going all in Burnout, balance, and daily structure Small-town mentality and personal growth Building trust in business partnerships Why social media and personal branding matter If you’re building a business, navigating a pivot, or trying to turn pressure into progress, this one is packed with honest lessons and practical perspective.

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  Ep72 - How Failure Built a Stronger Athlete, Creator, and Mindset / Grace Ramsden, Round 2

  Aug 20, 20261h 12m

  In this episode, Grace Ramsden shares her incredible journey from professional rugby to fitness influencer, highlighting her mindset shifts, lessons from failures, and upcoming ultra endurance challenges. Discover how she navigates setbacks, refines her training, and stays motivated through honesty and resilience. keywords fitness journey, mindset, failure, endurance, rugby, ultra marathon, motivation, self-belief, training, social media influence key topics Grace Ramsden’s transition from rugby to fitness Lessons learned from multiple Hyrox competitions The importance of mindset and failure in growth Nutrition mistakes and lessons from ultra marathons Balancing life, family, and high-performance training The role of honesty and authenticity in social media Strategies for overcoming mental and physical burnout The significance of purpose and setting short-term goals sound bites "You can't always stand on that pedestal" "It's about being able to repeatedly fail to succeed" "Get the first five minutes out of the way" Chapters 00:00 Introduction and guest background 00:05 Grace’s journey from rugby to online fitness 01:00:24 Supporting others and staying authentic

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  Episode #71

  Ep71 - How 'Crazy Auntie Ann' Turned Rock Bottom Into Internet Stardom

  Aug 13, 20261h 9mS2

  Crazy Auntie Anne on sobriety, self-acceptance, and turning kitchen videos into a DJ career Crazy Auntie Anne shares the story behind her rise from college lecturer to viral creator, full-time DJ, and family-run business owner. This conversation covers the mindset shifts that helped her rebuild after addiction, why authenticity matters more than perfection, and how taking bold leaps led to Tomorrowland, brand work, and a growing music career. We discuss sobriety, faith, manifestation, and the practical side of building a creative career from scratch. Anne also explains how her family is now part of the business, and why helping even one person is the real measure of success. Key topics Crazy Auntie Anne’s origin story Why not caring what people think changed everything Sobriety, addiction, and rock bottom People-pleasing versus being yourself Faith, higher power, and spiritual growth How TikTok became a real career Family business and redemption From pots and pans to real DJ sets Why music matters What’s next Timestamps00:00 - Opening in the studio and introducing Crazy Auntie Anne 02:24 - TikTok numbers, kitchen videos, and becoming a DJ 03:20 - Manifestation, Tomorrowland, and ignoring judgment 05:13 - The cream bun theory and why guilt is often social 07:30 - Rock bottom, recovery, and addiction as control 09:27 - Learning to be yourself after years of people-pleasing 11:43 - Building discipline from sobriety and education 14:04 - Why authenticity beats perfection online 15:51 - Recovering from alcohol identity and rebuilding self-worth 18:12 - Gratitude after addiction and seeing life differently 19:40 - Nearly losing everything and valuing family now 21:03 - Charity shop skirt, early sobriety, and small wins 22:02 - TikTok grows into a full-time income 23:24 - Brand deals, tax, and turning the work into a company 24:22 - Hiring her sons and making it a family business 25:53 - Song promotion, music labels, and helping artists break through 27:12 - Why helping one person matters more than money 29:37 - How unexpected success changes your life 31:29 - Earning in a day what teaching paid in a year 33:24 - Leap of faith as action, not wishful thinking 34:51 - Leaving work, taking the home care job, and trusting the path 38:12 - Why experience teaches you not to slow down too early 40:07 - Slumdog Millionaire, timing, and being in the right place 43:06 - Higher power, faith, and a universal core of kindness 44:36 - AA, God language, and why spirituality is not religion 47:26 - The Power of Now and separating self from thoughts 49:15 - Self-talk, self-love, and realizing you are still loved 51:41 - Reframing religion and making peace with the past 55:33 - How the DJ story began with pots and pans 57:25 - Learning real DJ skills and building live sets 59:15 - LA party, Justin Bieber, and surreal career moments 61:12 - House music legends, Tomorrowland, and being part of the scene 62:40 - The feeling of playing to a crowd 64:19 - Being a safe space for people to be themselves 66:18 - What comes next: gigs, festival sets, and a podcast 68:23 - Closing thoughts and why the story mattersNotable quotesCopy“I don’t care what anybody thinks.”Copy“I’m not my thoughts.”Copy“You get back what you put out, but only if it’s genuine.”

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