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✨ True Wealth with Betty ✨
True Wealth is not our bank balance, the car we drive, the size of our home, or how many employees we have.
True Wealth is our ability to appreciate the phenomenal world.
To joyfully give and receive.
To feel connected and part of something bigger than just ourselves.
Many people are externally wealthy -- they have the money, the house, the car, the lifestyle; but internally they are they are poverty stricken, because they are disconnected, unhappy and their hearts are full of resentment and negative emotion.
Others are internally wealthy -- they have the ability to enjoy their lives, nurture healthy relationships, and exercise their creativity, but they have an unhealthy relationship with money, and what it means to meaningfully contribute to society, so they struggle & hide away, or get stuck simply making ends meet... and the world is poorer for it.
Join me, Betty Cottam Bertels, hypnotherapist, life coach, Tantric Buddhist yogini, mum of two, and cheerleader to the brave visionaries, whose courage and creative ways of thinking and being will change our world for the better... as I engage in conversations with the people whose passions and life journeys have in some way inspired me and touched my heart, to bring you thought-provoking, inspiring, and more often then not laughter-filled conversations to bring a little joy to your world, and a little fuel for your inner hearth fire.
May you discover your own unique brilliance, give and receive freely... and may your inner hearth fire brighten up the path to knowing your own true wealth, so that you might inspire the same in others -- even if in only your little corner of the world.
May all beings be happy and free! ✨☀️✨
Episodes
35 episodes
✨ Following The Aliveness as a Business Plan ✨w/ Sarah Weiler
Following the Aliveness is my Business Plan — with Sarah WeilerWhat if following what lights you up wasn't just a nice idea — but your actual business plan?In this joyful, wide-ranging conversation I sit down with the extra...
The MERRY as the Antidote to the Machine: Culture-Making w/Tad Hargrave
Recorded fresh off the back off their shared time together in New Mexico at the Arc & Craft event that Tad co-hosted with his mentor Stephen Jenkinson, join Betty and today's guest, and friend of the podcast, Tad Hargrave, as we explore cul...
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The Wild Wings of Hope: Creativity & Connection in Fractured Times w/Ed Harrison
In this episode, join Betty in conversation with designer and wildlife artist Ed Harrison to explore how barn swallows, grief, and simple craft can rebuild connection. Ed tells how his personal story inspired his latest work; a community projec...
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Aliveness, Alignment, and the Art of Speaking that Moves People & Shapes Culture – with Thea May
Your voice can do more than inform—it can restore connection, shift culture, and move systems when it’s rooted in the body. Today I sit down with voice coach and spoken word artist Thea May to explore how “speaking as energy” replaces performan...
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"If you’re not terrified it’s not it”: The 'Lifestyle First' Blueprint for Multi-Passionate Entrepreneurs w/ Alex Baisley
What if your big dream isn’t a plan, but a message from your body—asking you to walk toward the life that will shape you into who you’re meant to be? That question sits at the heart of this conversation with Alex Baisley, creator of The Big Dre...
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Finding Your 'Weird' to Amplify Your Culture-Changing Voice with Lara Eastburn
Marketing expert Laura Eastburn shares her revolutionary approach to authentic business communication with her powerful philosophy: "Speak Human, Win the Internet." Drawing from her grandfather's wisdom to "tell the truth and ask for help," ...
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On Pilgrimage, Happiness & Making the case for Idealism with Satish Kumar
Satish Kumar makes a compelling case for idealism in a world dominated by realists who have failed to solve our most pressing problems, sharing wisdom from his remarkable life journey from monk to peace activist.• Traveling 8,000 miles ...
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Childhood trauma, healing from workaholism, & building a lifestyle business as a home-schooling mum of 4 with Dr Jo Watkins
Dr. Jo Watkins shares her transformative journey from traditional NHS doctor to digital entrepreneur who takes three months off annually to travel with her family while running a thriving online business. Jo also talks about working...
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Serendipity, non-linearity & how to be happy in life & business w/Carlos Saba
Carlos Saba, co-founder of the Happy Startup School, shares his fascinating journey from quantum physicist to soulful business coach, exploring how scientific understanding and spiritual awareness can complement each other in entrepreneurship.<...
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Initiation culture, Indigenous Britons, and Dreaming a Future We’d be Proud to Leave Behind w/ Manda Scott
Dream deeply, rise up strong. A change is coming. These powerful words form the foundation of Manda Scott's revolutionary work, where ancient wisdom meets urgent contemporary need.In this profound conversation, bestselling author and sh...
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Practising Cultural Dignity in an 'Antibiotic' Mainstream Society w/Tad Hargrave
Tad Hargrave shares his profound insights on culture making – the practice of enriching our communities by honoring life transitions and creating meaningful ceremonies that acknowledge our significance to one another.• Culture making ad...
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Gemma Gilbert on Balancing Motherhood with Growing a Thriving Coaching Business
Do you crave simplicity & spaciousness as a busy business owner & parent? Me too! Today's guest, Gemma Gilbert, is a down-to-earth & successful business coach, ex-teacher, and mother. She's built a successful b...
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Be the Oak 🌳 Regenerative Business w/Earth Scientist turned Biz Coach Debbie Lee
My friend & colleague, Debbie Lee, helps purpose-driven doers and dreamers design, build and grow businesses they adore. She is Business Mentor, Embodiment Coach, a Corporate Escapee and a "mum to two Duracell bunnies"This conversati...
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Wealth, Individuality, Living Unapologetically -- The Buddhist Teachings that Underpin Betty's Work
Betty talks about her Buddhist teacher Ngak'chang Rinpoche (see episode 1), and how his teachings on Wealth and Appreciation have led her to believe that we need to first heal our pasts, in order to have the courage to become an individual -- a...
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Creating a Meaningful Business That Makes You Feel Good (And Does Good) with Laurence McCahill
Laurence McCahill, together with his long-term friend and business partner, Carlos Saba, runs The Happy Start Up School, whose annual Summercamp in Sussex, England, is the UK hippy business owners event ...
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How One Woman's Vision is Changing the Culture of a Nation - with Kate Valentine
Kate Valentine is the founder of the highly acclaimed non-profit Singing Mamas. She knows the transformative, healing power of singing together. After tragic events and living through heart-breaking adversity, she...
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Shamanic Healing, Money & The Great Smoking Mirror of our Delusions w/ Louisa Shorney
Louisa Shorney is an artist, writer & healer. She is a student in the Aro gTer Buddhist lineage, and she also sings with Betty in the Savage Cabbage Blues Band. In the first half of 2024 she was a participant in Betty’s signature group p...
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Healing for Business Growth & Full Spectrum Health with Ella Carey
Ella Carey is a Naturopathic Nutritionist who lives in Cardiff & practices both locally and online. She was a participant in the second round of Betty's program Ignite Your Power, which provides childhood healing as a foundation for sust...
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Manipulation-Free Copywriting with Lauren Van Mullem
Lauren Van Mullem provides copywriting support for coaches who want to grow their business without pushy, sleazy non-ethical tactics. She is passionate about helping people express themselves authentically. She also likes vintage fashi...
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Lessons in Structure, Focus & Consistency - with Caroline Leon
Caroline Leon is a business coach for conscious entrepreneurs wishing to build & grow successful online businesses, ethically. In our conversation we covered:Caroline’s journey into business coachingBetty &...
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Tad Hargrave: 'The Artist & The Entrepreneur' & Why We Need to be Healed to Market Ethically
Tad on The Artist & The Entrepreneur in businessThe first two columns: Collapse vs PostureThe Third Column: Composure and the marriage of The Artist & EntrepreneurCollapsing & posturing are both strat...
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Betty interviewed by Alexlouise Thomas on 'Financial Freedom with Alexlouise'
In this episode of the Financial Freedom with Alexlouise podcast, financi...
Creativity is Our Natural State as Human Beings - with Loren Lewis Cole
Loren Lewis Cole is not only a remarkable, effusive, and incredible creative human being, not to mention highly skilled craftswoman -- but she is also my dearest friend. Her jewellery adorns women around the world (including this on...
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Betty's internal journey; creating & launching 'Ignite Your Power'
In this episode I speak to my friend & mastermind buddy Dr Rose Aslan about the process of creating & launching my new group offering Ignite Your Power.- What is Ignite, how it came about, and why it is so amazing- Betty on ...
At The Edge Where You Belong with Jeffrey Van Dyk: cresting the wave of your uniqueness to find your people & your path.
Is business is being used to evolve humanity—? From Jeffrey's website The Courageous Messenger:"We are at a defining moment in our history and we are stepping into a new world th...
