158: Great Awakening Show with Joanne-Divine Life Yogini - Episode 158

158: Great Awakening Show with Joanne-Divine Life Yogini - Episode 158

Curious about how a single community can bring together chiropractors, yoga teachers, sound healers and, yes, even self-confessed tree huggers? This episode of the Great Awakening Show spotlights Foyht, an independent association supporting over 8,000 holistic therapists and wellbeing practitioners across more than 30 countries. Host Joanne Lee chats with Andrew Slater, Foyht’s membership growth and community engagement lead, who explains how the organisation acts as “an open door” for anyone working in holistic health.

From seasoned practitioners with 40 years’ experience to students just starting out, Foyht offers connection, visibility and practical backup through its global directory and layered membership options. Andrew breaks down how the directory helps the public find trustworthy support, whether someone wants an osteopath close to home or a yoga teacher on a Spanish beach.

As he puts it, “Only when you’re safe and you’re secure where you are and in who you are can you then grow or heal from any past trauma,” so Foyht vets practitioners and even offers approval for training courses to help filter out the weekend ‘guru’ culture that worries many in the wellbeing space. There’s plenty here for practitioners too.

Andrew talks through business support like marketing guidance, leadership training for growing small practices, specialist insurance links, and cyber-security help so client data stays safe. He shares how collaboration is encouraged through Foyht’s online health and wellbeing magazine, where members write articles on everything from parenting to pet health. Faith and spirituality also get a gentle mention.

Andrew speaks candidly about his Christian belief while stressing that Foyht is open to all faiths and none, as long as the work “is benefiting humanity”. If you’re interested in holistic support that values safety, integrity and community over quick fixes, this conversation might spark a few ideas about where you’d like your own wellbeing journey to go next.