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Refreshingly Human

Refreshingly Human

By Hannah Pillow

Refreshingly Human is a podcast for the blacksheep, rebels and changemakers, helping you bust through the labels that society put on you growing up, so that you can appreciate being FREE to be REFRESHINGLY Human giving no fucks about holding space for other peoples expectations of who YOU SHOULD BE.

This is a podcast just for you!

Come join me as I explore what it's like to be Refreshingly Human, to be free to be you and to f@#cking LOVE IT

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Our Journey Through Grief

Refreshingly Human Jul 19, 2019

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9: How to Mentally prepare yourself when going to visit the family as a black sheep.
Nov 15, 202121:18
8: Antidepressants: A no shame game

8: Antidepressants: A no shame game

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‘I felt like a failure, I felt like I failed being a human because I needed this pill’

I missed an important exam, I had a car full of hijabs to help keep my mother of my back, I had tension headaches and chest pains… I needed help.

This is my experience with taking anti-depressants, let’s remove the shame of needing medical help to assist our mental health.

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Flashback episode with CBT practitioner Sarah: https://anchor.fm/breakthroughthis/episodes/S3-E9-Emotions-All-your-feelings-are-Valid--With-CBT-Practitioner-Sarah-Kilcullen-ene65c

Nov 08, 202123:49
7: Haunting of Hill house: Why I cried in the Luke Episode

7: Haunting of Hill house: Why I cried in the Luke Episode

Luke’s episode on the Haunting of Hill house made me cry….

I get so emotional when I watch both Luke AND Nellie’s episodes. In this episode I dive into how I can relate both characters and their ghosts to my own life?

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Nov 01, 202120:46
6: The Blacksheeps Greatest comeback

6: The Blacksheeps Greatest comeback

When you lose everything at a young age, how do you get it all back? Madara explains how she became the blacksheep of her family, decided to have a baby at 16 as she craved her own family after losing her parents at a very young age. How did she heal and come back from that?

Tune in to find out


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Oct 25, 202128:16
5: What happens when we let people down

5: What happens when we let people down

Do you struggle with the fear of disappointing others? Perhaps others are letting you down?

BK, the amazing and open Cohost of BK Spadez Podcast, gets real about what it felt like when he let his family down by STANDING UP for himself and how he found his way back to them.

Bk Speaks to an important issue of putting ourselves and our mental health FIRST, before allowing the aggravators back into our lives and facing them.

Oct 18, 202152:43
4: Our Blacksheep Experience

4: Our Blacksheep Experience

What does it feel like to be the Blacksheep of the family?

Novacain's family created a rumor that she was pregant when she was 14 years old...


What pushes us to be labeled the Blacksheep? Novacain openly discusses how she was shoved into an uncomfortable box and the stress that caused her internally as well as how it affected her relationship with her family.

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Oct 11, 202151:01
Throwback Episode: S3 E1: Emotions: Why we feel what we feel? with CBT practitioner Sarah Kilcullen
Oct 04, 202141:22
3: Why resilience is so important

3: Why resilience is so important

Do you consider yourself a resilient person? Why do you think resilience is so important?

In this episode, Hannah and Laurie share some great examples of resilience and why it’s so important to fail fast to succeed faster.

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Sep 27, 202134:53
2: It's Okay To Change Your Mind

2: It's Okay To Change Your Mind

Do you guilt yourself for changing your mind? What emotions come up when you find an idea is not working and you might need to change course? In this Episode Laurie and I dive into how changing course can be the start of that million-dollar idea! The phrase ‘Fail fast and fail hard’ is so commonly used, we will put meaning behind this and show you why failure is THE option.

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Sep 20, 202124:11
1: Imposter syndrome is tied to our childhood

1: Imposter syndrome is tied to our childhood

Tell me about your childhood’ is every therapist's go-to question and there’s a reason for that! In this episode we dive into the foundation of Entrepreneur Laurie Mallon, exploring her childhood, the trajectory she followed, and how she feels about it all. This is the episode for all you independent thinkers out there who have experience with imposter syndrome and want to learn why your childhood and trajectory play an important role in breaking you through the next thing.

Sep 13, 202125:25
Let's talk perspective

Let's talk perspective

Let's talk about the lessons I took away from living with a culture that was completely different from mine. 

This short series will highlight my new line of work.

If you are a white person who needs help with cross cultural communication then you can find me on instagram @revolutionaryconversationguru and join an exclusive Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/1203299186852321



Jul 11, 202130:12
BONUS EPISODE: Why we need to collectively stand up against injustice and how we can do that
Jun 07, 202138:24
S5 E10: Amir Yass: Not JUST the Queer Muslim
May 24, 202101:01:05
S5 E9: Navigating communication in an ever-changing world. With Leanne Matthews and Hannah Pillow
May 17, 202142:34
S5 E8: Getting over sexual shame, with Lee Hopkins
May 10, 202140:32
S5 E7: Slut-shaming and victim-blaming. We won't stand for it. with Amal
May 03, 202149:27
S5 E6: Moving Forward from sexual abuse, identifying as Non-binary and coming out.
Apr 26, 202101:01:50
S5 E5: An expert reveiw of our stories so far, with Sex advocate Leanne Mathews
Apr 19, 202101:02:26
S5 E4: Has Sex Education gotten even more complicated? With UK teacher: Martin Edwards

S5 E4: Has Sex Education gotten even more complicated? With UK teacher: Martin Edwards

Throughout this season we bashed on sex education during our era. So I brought on UK educator Martin Edwards to shine light on what is happening in education now and my god, he blew my mind. Do you think things are getting better or severely more complicated?

"We need parents to have these conversations and know what their children are doing online." – Martin Edwards

Let us know your biggest takeaway from this episode.

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Apr 12, 202158:55
S5 E3:Sex: It's not weird to talk about it, unless you make it weird

S5 E3:Sex: It's not weird to talk about it, unless you make it weird

How comfortable are you with speaking about sex? Do you blush when it's brought up or shy away from the topic? Dan gets Refreshingly honest about why he enjoys talking about sex. He also gives some insight to his own inner cirlces relationship with sex, talks about growing up Jewish and identifying as Queer. 

Can you relate to this episode? Let us know!

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Apr 05, 202101:01:20
S5 E2: Religion, masturbation, sexuality and breaking social constructs

S5 E2: Religion, masturbation, sexuality and breaking social constructs

Phil gets Refreshingly honest about being a horny teenage boy, how he had to overcome shame related to sexuality and accept his sex drive for what it really is.

Can you relate to this episode? Let us know!

"I loved having sex, I loved exploring, I loved getting better over time and figuring out what to do.” Phil Drysdale

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Mar 29, 202154:30
S5 S1: How she went from no sex before marriage to sex is an art with Kathy

S5 S1: How she went from no sex before marriage to sex is an art with Kathy

Is sex before marriage that bad? How has what we were told about sex affected our relationship with sex today?

Kathy gets refreshingly open about sex and her own sexual experience.

Let us know what you think!

"The first time can be so awkward, it was painful..." Kathy, it's all about evolving.

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Mar 22, 202131:14
Trailer: Let's talk about sex baby!

Trailer: Let's talk about sex baby!

Sex, we all do it, well most of us anyway. Are you comfortable talking about sex? Do you have healthy discusions about your sexuality? 

On season 5 of Refreshingly Human podcast, we talk about Sex Education, we answer sex quesitons and Hannah asks questions that most might be afraid to ask! 

Season 5 oficially kicks of on the 22nd March 2021! Join us!

"The first time can be so awkward, it was painful..." Kathy, it's all about evolving. 

"I like how you substitute that, my school didn't give me a textbook so I'll go find a real life example." Hannah Pillow, Refreshingly Human.


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Mar 15, 202104:45
S4 E9: From Lazy to killing it. Hannah gets real and honest about her road to becoming ambitious.

S4 E9: From Lazy to killing it. Hannah gets real and honest about her road to becoming ambitious.

The Hannah you see today, is not the Hannah that always was.

In this episode, I get Refreshingly real about my own journey from being lazy and unmotivated, to finding my path.

I’m sure there will be a lot you can relate to in this one. Send me a message to let me know what you thought!

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Feb 22, 202130:57
S4 E8: From homelessness to hypnosis: consciously kicking a crisis' ass. With Doug Sands

S4 E8: From homelessness to hypnosis: consciously kicking a crisis' ass. With Doug Sands

In 2020 he lost everything, lived out of the back of a truck, had to start his business from scratch after losing all of his booked events.

Doug Sands has a mesmerizing voice, and he uses that to spread a powerful message about hypnosis, survival, and mental health.

Tune in to hear the adventures of Doug Sands and learn how he uses hypnosis to heal not just his own trauma, but the trauma of his many clients as well.

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Website: www.AnywhereHypnosis.com
IG: @ makingyourmeaning
Podcast: https://msha.ke/makingmeaning/

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Feb 15, 202135:48
S4 E7: Lee Hopkins and Hannah Pillow find that line of humanity, without leaving their lounge!
Feb 08, 202151:53
S4 E6: Chira discusses atomic habits, are new year resolutions a waste of time and reflecting on 2020
Feb 01, 202130:08
S4 E5: She was attacked by a bear, and she came back stronger! With Holly Jackson

S4 E5: She was attacked by a bear, and she came back stronger! With Holly Jackson

She faced a real life bear, and now she uses that experience to motivate, inspire and guide others. 

Tune in to her how Holly Jackson turned her life around as is now motivated to inspire others and change the world!

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Jan 25, 202137:31
S4 E4:Unpacking your baggage for a fresh start, with lifestyle coach Cathy Kamau

S4 E4:Unpacking your baggage for a fresh start, with lifestyle coach Cathy Kamau

Imagine if you could be so in tune with your emotions that you could feel your way to your goals. Cathy, a life coach who has experience with feeling her way to her own goals, gives us deep insight on how we can use emotions as a tool to reach our goals. Hannah talks about how we should scratch new year resolutions and start whenever we want! 

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Jan 18, 202145:11
S4 E3: What does 'coming out' mean to you? Featuring The Coming out coaches

S4 E3: What does 'coming out' mean to you? Featuring The Coming out coaches

Coming out has a very specific meaning in this day and age. However, coaches Vanessa and Lucie found that the term Coming out can be applied to everyone! Have you ever thought about what this means in your own life? Tune in to hear some amazing insight from these ladies as they discuss coming out, health, mental fitness and how to create sustainable goals.

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Jan 11, 202101:07:12
S4 E2: New years Eve is not a magic spell
Jan 04, 202140:52
S4 E1: Recharge and energize: A wrap up of 2020. What we thought would happen vs what happened

S4 E1: Recharge and energize: A wrap up of 2020. What we thought would happen vs what happened

2020 proved to be a year no one expected.

Iain and Hannah wrapped up 2019 in the episode 'New year, new you,' where they both made predictions for the new year.

They are back in 2020 to reflect on what worked, what didn't, and how they are moving forward in the new year.

Come see what you can relate to in their journeys and reflect on what was similar and what was completely different in your own life.


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Dec 28, 202047:38
That's all for Season 3

That's all for Season 3

Season 3 has come to an end! But don't fret, we will be back before the end of this year to bring you some more Refreshingly Human content! 

In the meantime, stick around on our social media channels and join the conversations:

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Dec 14, 202003:49
S3 E9: Emotions: All your feelings are Valid! With CBT Practitioner Sarah Kilcullen

S3 E9: Emotions: All your feelings are Valid! With CBT Practitioner Sarah Kilcullen

CBT practitioner Sarah Is back on the show to answer all of your questions from this season.

We discuss a wide variety of feelings and talks about why all emotions are important and the part that they can play in our lives.

If you struggle with a certain emotion, or many, just like I do, this episode gives great insight into why we feel all emotions and why it is important to acknowledge them.

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Dec 07, 202001:00:50
S3 E8: Emotions: What's love got to do with it?

S3 E8: Emotions: What's love got to do with it?

What’s love got to do with it?

Is love a second-hand emotion? Do we really love from the heart?

In this episode, Hannah discussed how love saved her and shaped her life.

Aidan talks about a loving relationship with a dear friend.

And Icha tells us how her love for her dad made her the woman she is today.

Which one can you relate to? A bit of each? A bit of some? Tune in and decide, you might view love in your own life a little differently by the end.

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Nov 30, 202028:39
S3 E7: Emotions: Dealing with sadness helped them grow: Hannah, Bola and Aidan share their stories

S3 E7: Emotions: Dealing with sadness helped them grow: Hannah, Bola and Aidan share their stories

Hannah feels that sadness is really uncomfortable, she speaks about how, as a person that lives with depression, sadness reminds her of lingering depression. So she tries to avoid it. 

In this episode, Hannah has a live conversation with her sadness, confronts it, and learns from it.

Bola speaks about how not dealing with the grief of her mother led her on a dark path. 

Aidan speaks about his own reminder of sadness when he lost a friend.


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Nov 23, 202018:41
S3 E6: Emotions: Find out how I befriended my anger

S3 E6: Emotions: Find out how I befriended my anger

Anger is a difficult emotion to manage. What happens when we don't know how to manage it?

In this episode, Hannah explores how anger burst in her life, resulting in a nasty version of herself. More importantly, she reflects on what that had thought her and how she deals with anger now.

Aidan comes on to share a story of anger in his own life. He explores what makes him angry and his method of dealing with anger.

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Nov 16, 202018:14
S3 E5: Emotions: Sprinkle Happiness all over your life

S3 E5: Emotions: Sprinkle Happiness all over your life

I just want to happy...

We all feel this way, more especially in this crappy year we are experiencing. 

In this episode, Hannah talks about how happiness can be spread across your life, how to spot this, value this and enjoy the bursts of happiness.

Icha talks about how happiness can be a place. Bola explores how love for something can bring you so much joy, Aidan explores an event in his life that brought him joy and excitement. And Iain shares a story of hard work, persistence and steel will that resulted in the happiest burst in his life.


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Nov 09, 202022:33
S3 E4: Emotions: Shame on you! (Not really)

S3 E4: Emotions: Shame on you! (Not really)

This week the Hannah is exploring Shame in here life. CBT practitioner Sarah said that shame is an emotion we learn and we use it to fit into a tribe. Hannah explores this theory in relation to the role that shame played in her life. Iain comes on to talk about an event that left him feeling really ashamed and stick around till the end to hear an amusing story from Icha that is a moment we can all relate to.

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Nov 02, 202021:19
S3 E3: Emotions: Can fear be a guide in our lives?

S3 E3: Emotions: Can fear be a guide in our lives?

CBT practitioner Sarah mentioned that Fear can be a guide in our lives. 

In this episode, I explore fear in my own life and figure out what my own fear has been trying to tell me all my life.

Aidan comes on and tells a story about an irrational fear that he felt made him lose control.

Iain shares a story on how he thought he was going to die!


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Oct 26, 202022:23
S3 E2: Emotions: Why we feel what we feel with Jimmy Petruzzi

S3 E2: Emotions: Why we feel what we feel with Jimmy Petruzzi

Anger is my favorite emotion!

That’s a strange thing to say right…

Well, anger is an emotion that played a huge role in my own life. In this episode, I speak to Jimmy Petruzzi from Salford Radio. Jimmy has studied psychology intensely and he is an ongoing student of all things! Tune in to hear his thoughts on Anger, love, and sadness.

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Oct 19, 202046:57
S3 E1: Emotions: Why we feel what we feel? with CBT practitioner Sarah Kilcullen
Oct 12, 202041:22
S2 E7: Success and Failure: A wrap up on SUCCESS

S2 E7: Success and Failure: A wrap up on SUCCESS

I was told a lot of things were impossible…

But the impossible often becomes possible.

Today I am living a life that I once thought I never would. Join me to find out how I climbed that mountain of limitations and got to the other side.

On this Episode of Refreshingly Human, I delve into the entire season based on success, from the fire this season was born from to how the season has impacted my own life while reflecting on how far I have come and how far I would go to become succesful.


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Sep 28, 202017:16
S2 E6: Success and Failure: The Pressure to Succeed

S2 E6: Success and Failure: The Pressure to Succeed

With big dreams comes bigger pressure!

Iain Macleod is one of the founders of Tomekeepers Productions, a Music producing company that is really taking off.

If you are like myself or Iain and have really big dreams for yourself, you might be able to relate to this podcast episode.

From the external pressures of society or pressure from parents to the internal voices in our heads, we discuss it all! 

There is a happy ending, I promise! Tune in for lots of quotes on inspiring success.

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Sep 21, 202028:59
S2 E5: Success and Failure: Failure: Changing the inner dialogue
Sep 11, 202017:36
S2 E4: Success and Failure: Why fear of failure doesn't stop us. With Jaymie Moran of Body Smart Fitness

S2 E4: Success and Failure: Why fear of failure doesn't stop us. With Jaymie Moran of Body Smart Fitness

You provide a product or service, and your clients come rushing in. Success is just a step away.

Well, actually it's not that straightforward.

With the crowd of wannabe influencers, it's a struggle to stand out. From the conception of your unique idea to the point where you question yourself and your goals and begin to wonder if you are just one of the many. Jaymie Moran, one of the founders of Body Smart Coaching, went through a similar journey with many bumps along the road. Today, the company can see the seeds of a lot of hard work.

We all have times in our lives when we have failed.

Listen in to the latest episode of Refreshingly Human where Jaymie reveals the obstacles he encountered, and how he managed to combat them blocking his path and reach that point he determined success'

You can find out more about Jaymie and Body Smart Fitness on Instagram @bodysmartfitness

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Sep 04, 202032:45
S2 E3: Success and Failure:An Honest Journey of Weight Loss
Aug 28, 202025:37
S2 E2: Success and Failure: The Faces of Success
Aug 21, 202017:24
S2 E1: Success and Failure: Urgency Culture
Aug 13, 202012:05
New year, new you?

New year, new you?

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Tired of restarting every new year? We often go into the new year full of hope for a fresh start, yet we can start fresh anytime we want. What does it actually take to start fresh? Iain had to train to run a marathon, Hannah is on a journey to lose 30 kgs, 22kgs of which she has already shed, join them on this episode to find out what it took to get them to where they are now.

Dec 27, 201956:13