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Celebrating Your Creative Journey Remember Creativity Is Not Just In Music or the Arts Hey Beautiful People! Are you a creative individual who craves a platform to express your passions, share your unique story, and connect with like-minded individuals? Look no further because I, Savia Rocks, am thrilled to present the Us People Podcast – a powerful platform where your creativity, individuality, and business success take centre stage through engaging conversations. As a Professional Photographer, Award Winning Writer, Presenter, CEO & Founder. I understand the struggles and challenges faced by creative individuals like you. Remember Creativity Is Not Just In Music or the Arts it's in business & Life. When I embarked on my creative journey, there was a dearth of resources and mentoring avenues. I had to teach myself most of what I know today, fueled solely by my unwavering passion. It wasn't an easy path, especially given the financial constraints I faced. But I want to change that for you. I want to provide you with the advice, inspiration, and options that were lacking when I started out. With Us People Podcast, you'll gain access to the stories and experiences of fellow creatives who have overcome obstacles, discovered their true potential, and achieved remarkable success. Together, we'll explore the limitless possibilities that lie within your talent, helping you believe in your abilities and unleashing your creativity to its fullest potential. As your host, I am committed to not only guiding you on your chosen path but also ensuring you have fun along the way. After all, life is about enjoying the journey, celebrating milestones, and embracing the joy of creating. If you're passionate about your craft and have a story to share, I invite you to join us on the Us People Podcast. Whether you're a budding photographer, a skilled writer, or someone with a truly unique passion, we want to hear from you. Reach out to us via email, phone call, or text to become a part of our growing community of creative minds. If you'd like to support and donate to the Us People Podcast, your generosity will help us continue providing this valuable platform to aspiring creatives. Visit donorbox.org/us-people-podcast to contribute and be a part of this incredible journey. Thank you for lending us your ears and being a part of our community. Remember to stay happy, positive, and always be kind to one another. Together, let's celebrate your creative journey on the Us People Podcast! https://uspeoplepodcast.com If you would like to be on the Us People Podcast, please feel free to contact us on: uspeoplepodcast@gmail.com / info@uspeoplepodcast.com 07377774478 / 02089642494 For Donations & Sponsorship: https://donorbox.org/us-people-podcast https://donorbox.org/officespace#info Thank you for listening. Stay Happy & Positive and continue to be kind to one another. "For The People By The People"

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June 8, 2026Episode 3194 min

Gratitude Goes A Long Way - Savia Rocks - CEO & Founder - Us People Podcast - Award Winning Writer & Published Professional Photographer #319

Send Us A Message or Ask Us A Question? Us People Podcast Season 7: Savia Rocks Thanks the Global Community and GuestsSavia Rocks introduces herself and the Us People podcast’s mission to help people tell their stories through creativity without judgment, emphasizing legacy through service to mankind, peeling away cultural conditioning and trauma, staying humble, and showing up for what matters, while noting trauma can be transformed into something beautiful. She welcomes listeners to season seven and then thanks supporters for seven years of worldwide growth, including being heard in over 105 countries with hundreds of thousands of monthly listens, and expresses deep gratitude to the team and especially the guests whose stories make the show possible. Savia explains the podcast centers both established and emerging voices, showing you can start anywhere with nothing, learn through questions and answers, and that success is rooted in passion and authentic storytelling rather than money or credentials. She closes by wishing listeners positivity and urging kindness.00:00 Meet Savia Rocks00:22 Legacy and Healing00:56 Trauma Into Beauty01:10 Season Seven Welcome01:21 Gratitude to Listeners02:27 Why Stories Matter02:45 Start From Anywhere03:03 Authentic Passion03:19 Closing Thanks03:31 Peace and Love OutroEvery step of life you should be thankful for, not only because tomorrow is not promised but because the small things make the big things happen in your life. That’s why life is something to hold on to and say thank you for. - Savia RocksSupport the show

June 1, 2026Episode 3181 hr 28 min

Trauma Shakes Us - Richmond Heath - Integrative Physiotherapist & Founder of TRE Australia #318

Send Us A Message or Ask Us A Question? TRE and the Power of Spontaneous Shaking: Richmond Heath on Somatic Stress RecoverySavia Rocks welcomes physiotherapist and TRE Australia founder Richmond Heath to season seven of The Us People Podcast to discuss spontaneous shaking/trembling as an overlooked, positive human recovery reflex. Richmond shares growing up on a farm in Victoria, later developing chronic pain and stress, and experiencing spontaneous movement during Vipassana meditation that shifted his understanding of tension and healing. He explains TRE (Tension/Trauma Release Exercises) as a trauma-informed method that uses simple muscle fatigue to deliberately evoke and regulate tremors, reframing shaking from a symptom of anxiety, shock, or weakness into a mechanism that discharges stress and adrenaline. The conversation covers somatics, polyvagal theory, trauma as immobilization, cultural suppression of shaking, examples from animals and traditional societies, and practical supports like breathwork, mindfulness, exercise, community, and purpose, plus Richmond’s TRE online course (trecourse.com) and its global reach.00:00 Welcome to the Podcast02:27 Richmond Heath’s Backstory03:35 Pain to Breakthrough10:01 Discovering TRE Purpose14:06 What Is TRE22:26 Shaking and Anxiety31:38 Somatic Explained39:10 Trauma Origins and Inheritance41:34 Practical Stress Tools44:39 Happiness Through Service46:47 Why TRE Calms Fast48:18 Beyond Mindfulness Limits49:40 COVID Shift to Online54:05 Polyvagal Science Basics56:22 Freeze Response Explained01:01:25 Everyday Trauma Example01:04:33 Why Adults Suppress Shaking01:06:54 Authenticity and Reawakening01:14:12 Key Takeaways and Utero Movement01:19:11 How to Learn TRE01:23:14 Closing Thanks and Outro01:25:51 End Credits and Final ReflectionThank you so much Richmond for teaching us that Trauma show be shown freely in order to heal ourselves - Savia RocksWebsite: https://www.treaustralia.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/TRE-Australia/100057615902736/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tre_australia/?hl=enLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richmond-heath-08719326/Support the show

May 25, 2026Episode 31743 min

What We Go Through - Arif Gilany - Banking Fintech and Health & Wellness Fashion #317

Send Us A Message or Ask Us A Question? Arif Gilany on Fintech, Healing Fibers, and LegacySavia Rocks welcomes Arif Gilany to season seven of the Us People Podcast to discuss legacy, service, trauma, and purpose. Arif shares growing up Kurdish in Iran during the Iran-Iraq war, being injured at 10, leaving at 18 due to ethnic barriers, and spending five years as a refugee before settling in Canada. He describes mentors, his father’s final letter urging care for his mother, serving humanity, and guiding his children. Arif outlines his career from financial advising to health and wellbeing fashion through therapeutic camel-fur products (Camel Care), and later fintech with Aurum Foundation, using AI and robotics to help average people manage finances. He explains natural fibers (sheep wool, camel fur, bamboo), daily disciplines (gratitude, prayer, running), lessons on communication, success as service, judgment, legacy, and where to find him online (Arif Gilani; YouTube: Camel and Cash).00:00 Welcome to the Podcast01:10 Meet Arif Gilany02:48 Growing Up and Leaving Iran03:57 Identity and Father’s Lessons06:03 Banking to Health and Fintech11:03 Wellbeing Fashion Explained13:42 Natural Fibers That Heal16:39 Daily Discipline and Travel19:14 Business Ownership Real Talk21:19 Power of Words and Listening23:12 Defining Success and Advice27:42 Judgment Peace and Legacy32:24 Future Plans and Music36:34 Desert Island Picks37:59 Where to Find Arif39:32 Final Thanks and Sign Off41:57 Closing Spoken Word OutroYoutube: https://youtu.be/9XsIEYph8EA?si=HTER3U0DcVzfb7ZiThank you so much, Arif for coming on the show and showing us, that we can start out life in one part of the world, but can make choices in our lives that help us to build a life that help us to evolve - Savia Rocks Support the show

May 18, 2026Episode 3161 hr 13 min

Understanding The System - Dr. Dusan Sajic - Dermatologist and Physician #316

Send Us A Message or Ask Us A Question? Season 7 Premiere: Dr. Dusan on Dermatology, Longevity, and Evidence-Based SkincareHost Savia Rocks opens Season 7 of the Us People Podcast with Dr. Dusan, a board-certified dermatologist and longevity physician, discussing legacy, resilience, and turning trauma into growth. Dr. Dusan shares growing up in Yugoslavia before its collapse, heavy childhood sun exposure leading to skin cancer, and his shift from PhD research to medicine after his planned postdoc fell through when his mentor developed stage-four pancreatic cancer. He explains how his mother’s negative experiences with impersonal care shaped his views on humane, partnership-based medicine despite time pressures. The conversation breaks down what dermatology really treats beyond aesthetics, links UV damage to systemic aging via senescent “zombie” cells, and critiques unregulated skincare marketing while highlighting measurement tools and evidence-based approaches. They also discuss technology’s promise and limits, bureaucracy, experimental therapies, and the importance of community and accountability over judgment.00:00 Welcome to the Podcast01:49 Meet Dr. Dusan Sajic03:28 Yugoslavia to Medicine04:32 Sun Damage Wake Up05:55 Why Mom Distrusted Doctors08:41 Heart Attack at Thirteen10:13 PhD to Med School Pivot13:30 Identity and Resilience18:56 Modern Medicine Realities26:37 What Dermatologists Really Do31:51 Skin as Longevity Clue34:00 Skincare Science and Testing40:30 Melasma Beyond Sunlight41:22 Skincare Claims and Regulation45:35 Early Detection Tech Dilemmas48:47 Leukemia Loss and Trial Gaps54:07 Gatekeepers and Safety Rules55:27 Non-Surgical Anti-Aging Tools58:50 Judgment Versus Accountability01:06:09 Community Connection and Sign-OffWebsite: https://www.instagram.com/sajicskin/Website: https://www.facebook.com/sajicskinWebsite: https://sajicskin.com/Thank you so much Dr. Dusan Sajic for being the light to educate yourself so you can continue to help people all over the world. - Savia RocksSupport the show

May 4, 2026Episode 3151 hr 8 min

What's Your Mindset - Lee Jones - Growth Director #315

Send Us A Message or Ask Us A Question? Lee Jones on Mindset, Accountability, and Building Elevate Performance Through AdversityHost Savia Rocks welcomes Lee Jones, growth director and co-founder of Elevate Performance, a behavioral change consultancy that helps organizations improve leadership, conversations, culture, inclusion, and psychological safety. Lee shares growing up in social housing with hardworking parents, a troubled teenage period, and a life-changing spinal tumor operation at 21 that left him temporarily paralyzed, followed by intensive rehab that enabled him to walk and return to football as a team captain. He discusses how accountability and mindset shaped his career progression, including taking initiative in early corporate roles, and later leaving corporate life after bullying. Lee describes starting Elevate with seven partners during COVID, pivoting toward leadership and inclusion work, and building purpose-led partnerships and clients. He also speaks candidly about depression, anxiety, mindfulness, men’s emotional openness, “control the controllables,” defining success through family moments, and where to find him via elevate.co.uk and LinkedIn.00:00 Welcome to Us People Podcast01:20 Meet Lee Jones03:26 Growing Up and Drive05:50 Spinal Tumor Turning Point09:11 Mindset and Career Rise11:16 Fight or Flight Moment15:06 Mirror and Mental Health21:16 Men and Emotions28:14 Building Elevate Performance33:58 Purpose Led Startup39:24 Redefining Success40:58 Who Gave Me A Chance41:34 School Pivot And ADHD43:54 Career Breaks And Elevate45:38 Excluded And Taking It Personally49:48 Needy Or Human52:55 Desert Island Picks55:19 Control The Controllables58:21 Circle Of Influence Story59:43 Feeling Peace Right Now01:01:58 Armor And Self Protection01:03:24 Where To Find Lee01:04:56 Final Thanks And Sign Off01:06:25 Outro Song And CreditsThank you so much Lee for coming on the show and sharing with us a story that people can relate too. regardless of our background there is so much that people don't see - Savia RocksSupport the show

April 27, 2026Episode 3141 hr 2 min

The Law We Decide To Practice - Barry Levine - Attorney At Law #314

Send Us A Message or Ask Us A Question? Bankruptcy Through the Looking Glass with “Hippie Lawyer” Barry Levine (Season 7 Premiere)Savia Rocks opens Season 7 of the Us People Podcast with guest Barry Levine, a Massachusetts attorney and self-described “old hippie,” who shares growing up in Brooklyn, becoming a lawyer, and spending 45+ years largely representing debtors. Barry explains how U.S. bankruptcy works in practice, including exemptions (notably Massachusetts’ homestead protection), the creditor-to-collection-to-lawsuit pipeline, default judgments, debtor’s court, and how filing bankruptcy (including the 341 meeting) typically stops creditor harassment. He discusses Chapter 7 vs Chapter 13 basics, costs and retainers, the high expense and failure rate of Chapter 11, debt being bought and sold, “zombie mortgages,” and the importance of pre-bankruptcy planning. He also recounts unusual cases, including a Chapter 7 involving 1,807 Bitcoin, and closes with personal stories, cannabis culture anecdotes, and where to find him (YouTube, book, email).00:00 Legacy And Trauma01:10 Meet Barry Levine02:24 Brooklyn Roots To Law04:14 Why Not California05:59 Building A Debtor Practice07:38 Bankruptcy Basics11:28 How Collections Escalate15:45 Judgments And Debtors Court17:32 Filing And 341 Meeting22:09 Chapter 7 Vs 1327:05 Debt Buying Explained30:08 Zombie Mortgages34:11 When People Ignore Notices34:27 Judgments and Debt Buyers35:07 Asset Protection Planning36:31 Bankruptcy Costs Explained37:23 Chapter 11 Reality Check39:38 Bitcoin Bankruptcy Drama43:03 GoFundMe Scams and Selling44:11 Old School Hustles50:20 Weed Culture and Dispensaries51:41 Cannabis Gadgets and Edibles55:14 Where to Find Barry57:03 Office Stories and Drug Lore01:00:16 Mandela Effect OutroInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/barrylevinelaw/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Law-Office-of-Barry-R-Levine/100064656866931/#Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@barrylevine336Support the show

April 20, 2026Episode 3131 hr 23 min

No Place In This World - Rumi Kobayashi - Writer #313

Send Us A Message or Ask Us A Question? The Heart Doesn’t Overthink: Rumi Kobayashi on Identity, Wonder, and Loving PresenceHost Savia Rocks opens season seven of the Us People Podcast with a focus on legacy, peeling back cultural conditioning and trauma, and showing up without judgment, then welcomes writer Rumi Kobayashi from Kyoto, Japan. Rumi discusses being asked why she speaks English and links that question to limited curiosity, explaining her family moved to Australia in 1988 during Japan’s bubble economy and she lived there for over a decade. They talk about self-love, fluid identity beyond labels, and how Rumi increasingly sees herself in the mirror as inherently worthy, influenced by a friend who survived stage-four pancreatic cancer. Rumi introduces her book, “The Heart Doesn’t Overthink,” describing overthinking as a survival response, the heart’s intuitive intelligence, wonder in everyday life (including “itadakimasu”), strengthening one’s inner axis, and using judgment constructively. She shares moments of peace through loving connection, and closes by sharing where to find her (Instagram: @rumi_kobayashi_ author, YouTube, newsletter, and a store).00:00 Legacy and Trauma01:10 Season Seven Intro01:48 Meet Rumi02:15 Love and Self Love04:07 Kyoto Roots and English08:11 Identity and Expression12:30 Autism and Natural Movement16:18 Mirror Questions24:55 Miracle of Being Alive31:19 Energy of Places33:53 Heart Overthinking and AI37:01 Why Write a Book38:29 Owning Your Strangeness39:13 Purpose Beyond Shame40:59 Heart Versus Overthinking46:20 Wonder Inside The Book47:55 Food Gratitude Rituals54:31 Expanding Your Inner Axis59:41 Rethinking Judgment01:06:25 Finding Peace Through Love01:14:20 Where To Find Rumi01:16:32 Final Thanks And Signoff01:20:27 Closing Song And Outro Instagram: @rumi_kobayashi_ author Thank you so much to Rumi, for show us, that culture is key but also, placing your beautiful energy in life to live and not to overthink is key. - Savia RocksThey Key To Something Beautiful Is To Live In Your Identity and Express Who You Are Unapologetically With Gratitude - Savia RocksSupport the show

April 13, 2026Episode 31258 min

The Power We Can't See - Ajita Shah - Spiritual Healer with a Masters Degree in Psychology #312

Send Us A Message or Ask Us A Question? Season 7 Premiere: Ajita Shah on Healing, Legacy, and AuthenticityHost Savia Rocks opens Season 7 of the Us People Podcast focused on legacy, self-discovery, and transforming trauma, then interviews Ajita Shah, a spiritual healer with a master’s in psychology. Ajita shares growing up in India in a strict, service-oriented family of doctors, including her father’s research on retinitis pigmentosa, and explains sensing and working with energy from childhood. After studying child development and psychology, she left a clinic practice following distressing cases that triggered a “dark night of the soul,” later completing interior design while developing OmniSource Healing and “Inner OS” for corporate clients. They discuss why corporate culture resists terms like healing/karma, the stigma of public figures seeking help, using voice to remove masks and build self-love, daily practices for peace, and defining legacy as everyday ripple effects. Ajita encourages hope, seeking solutions, and exploring deep healing, and shares where to find her online.00:00 Legacy Mindset Intro01:10 Meet Ajita02:42 Roots in India05:33 Purpose and Identity06:17 Early Energy Gifts10:15 Psychology Path12:45 Clinic Wake Up Call16:03 Dark Night Shift17:59 Design to Healing Work22:38 Corporate Skepticism28:29 Hidden Clients Story30:06 Reputation vs Growth31:48 Growth Through Challenges32:28 Dropping the Masks32:55 Authenticity Over Popularity35:05 Voice as Freedom36:19 Healing Work Explained37:22 Client Breakthrough Story39:47 Finding Daily Peace41:27 Legacy and Ripple Effects44:37 Scaling Impact Publicly49:45 Hope and Healing Invitation52:02 Where to Find Ajita53:02 Podcast Farewell and Outro55:05 Twin Flame Healing TalkLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theajitashah/X: https://x.com/theajitashahInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ajitashahofficial/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theajitashahThank you so much Ajita for showing us, that we have special powers within us and beautiful healing is one of them that we all need - Savia RocksSupport the show

April 6, 2026Episode 31149 min

A Passion Can Change Your Life - Suzi Payton - Speaker - Comedian & Coach #311

Send Us A Message or Ask Us A Question? Suzi Payton on Late-Discovered Autism, ADHD, Comedy, and Building Neurodivergent CommunityHost Savia Rocks welcomes Suzi Payton an autistic and ADHD speaker, comedian, coach, and author who shares growing up in Essex, studying PE teaching in Eastbourne, and later living in Brighton. Susie explains her mission to improve life for neurodivergent people through speaking, coaching, comedy, and community-building, describing how she started in improv 15 years ago, tried stand-up, paused after her mother died, and later brought comedy into keynote talks and events. They discuss labels as tools for understanding, masking, stereotypes, and practical explanations of ADHD, hyperfocus, hyperactivity, RSD, misdiagnosis, and shame. Susie describes routines for avoiding burnout, swimming, journaling, and quitting alcohol, and announces her book, “Lost and now Found,” releasing August 21st 2025 with an Audible version.00:00 Legacy and Trauma Teaser01:10 Meet Suzi Payton02:16 Growing Up in Essex03:50 Identity and Mission06:07 Comedy as Connection09:49 Labels and Self Understanding13:42 Fear and Stereotypes15:37 ADHD Explained Clearly19:36 RSD and School Trauma22:13 Avoiding Burnout Routines25:08 Balancing Health and Workload25:50 Book Launch and Audible Recording27:05 Vulnerability Behind the Mic31:50 Fear of Judgment and Inner Critic36:11 Advice That Lights You Up38:48 Soundtrack of My Life39:50 Desert Island Conversation Pick41:46 Legacy Through Connection44:22 Where to Find Suzi Payton46:18 Podcast Wrap and Closing TrackThank you so much Suzi, for show us no matter how long it takes we can all find our passion, that can change our lives - Savia RocksNeed a speaker with a difference – check out my showreel:Book a call here: https://suzipayton.com/book-a-call/Free resources for ND folks: https://suzipayton.com/resources/ Support the show

March 31, 2026Episode 31047 min

You Don't Lose By Walking Away - Tyrone Davis - Writer - Director & Co-Founder of Wright Brothers Entertainment #310

Send Us A Message or Ask Us A Question? Tyrone of Wright Brothers Entertainment on Faith, Storytelling, and Building Legacy Through TheatreHost Savia Rocks welcomes writer-director and Wright Brothers Entertainment co-founder Tyrone to season seven of the Us People Podcast to discuss legacy, identity, trauma, and creativity. Tyrone shares growing up in South London, developing a vivid imagination, and how his Christian faith grounds him through creative highs and lows while he aims to spread love through storytelling. He explains how a probation-required course at 16 led him into performing arts at Merton College, later reconnecting with theatre through a youth drama group. Tyrone describes his writing approach as creating shows he would want to watch, his casting process based on character profiles and auditions, and how judgment and peer pressure shaped his early choices. He reflects on success as lasting impact beyond money, happiness as presence rather than goals, language’s power, advice about “power in the pen,” and promotes Wright Brothers’ “Bridesmaid, Never the Bride” (14–16 May at Theatre Peckham).00:00 Legacy Mindset Intro01:10 Meet Tyrone 02:52 Growing Up South London04:11 Faith Identity Mirror08:39 Finding Theater Path09:25 From Trouble To Performing Arts14:13 Writing Shows Youd Watch17:54 Casting The Right Talent20:32 Life Without Judgment23:37 Soundtrack Of His Life25:35 Music Influences26:35 Integrity And Keeping Promises29:04 Gifts And Purpose Quote30:48 Desert Island Dream Guests32:24 Defining Success And Legacy35:49 Rethinking Happiness38:10 Power Of Language40:05 Best Advice For Creatives42:14 Peace As A Journey43:25 Where To Find Tyrone45:05 Podcast Outro And Final Trackwww.wrightbrosents.com@onetakety_ - insta@onetakety - tiktokThank you so much Tyrone for showing us that not matter the path that we began on it does not determine our future. - Savia Rocks Life is about the choices that we choose to make for ourselves - Savia Rocks Support the show