What began as vocal toning in Glastonbury Abbey became an encounter that left us both in tears. Join Oliver Dolby, The Soul Doctor and YuFang Chien for a heartfelt conversation about sound healing, unconditional love and finding your own path to spiritual growth.Sometimes the most powerful moments happen when you stop trying to make something happen.During our visit to Glastonbury, a family joined us as we were toning in the Abbey’s historic kitchen. What followed was a beautiful connection between YuFang and a young girl who communicated without words. Through sound, presence and a simple willingness to be together, we experienced something neither of us has forgotten.In this episode of Being Human, we revisit that moment and explore what it revealed about judgement, compassion and the extraordinary depth of human connection.✨ GLASTONBURY ABBEY, DRAGONFLIES & SPIRITUAL CONNECTIONOur adventure began with dragonflies swirling above a spot we later understood, through the spiritual interpretation shared with us, as the Abbey’s heart chakra point.We talk about using a necklace as an improvised pendulum, the different sensations we experienced along the Abbey’s chakra points and the feeling of connecting more deeply with the land.For us, these experiences opened a conversation about awareness: how much do we miss when we are busy thinking, planning and trying to control everything?And what might we notice if we slowed down enough to listen?🎶 SOUND HEALING, VOCAL TONING & CONNECTION BEYOND WORDSYuFang shares the story of our spontaneous toning session and the encounter that moved us so deeply.We explore the human voice as an instrument of expression and connection, the experience of sounding together and the importance of welcoming someone without expecting them to communicate in the same way we do.I also share why witnessing this moment brought back an uncomfortable memory from my younger years and helped me see that experience with greater compassion.💛 WHAT CHILDREN CAN TEACH US ABOUT BEING HUMANOriginally from Taiwan and now based in San Francisco, YuFang works with young children and their families, including children with autism, Down syndrome and diverse learning and sensory needs.She explains why these children have become some of her greatest teachers.Our conversation explores being with children rather than constantly directing them, recognising their individual interests and respecting the rich inner lives of people whose communication may look different from our own.There is something powerful about meeting someone with curiosity instead of deciding in advance who they are.🗝️ SELF-AWARENESS, PERSONAL GROWTH & FINDING YOUR OWN KEYYou cannot use somebody else’s key to unlock your own life.This becomes a central thread as we discuss purpose, inherited beliefs, difficult experiences and the fear of discovering what lies beneath the surface.We reflect on making peace with our past, developing new ways to respond in the present and recognising that our experiences can inform our growth without defining every choice we make next.YuFang shares why self-awareness, deep listening and simplicity matter so much in her life and work.🌿 SIMPLICITY, INNER JOY & A LIFE OF SERVICEDo we always need more, or have we forgotten how to recognise enough?We explore the difference between chasing happiness and experiencing joy, the expectations placed on children and the practical importance of having basic needs met.The conversation returns to a beautiful question: as we discover more of who we are, how can we use that understanding to serve others?Expect warmth, honest reflection, a few laughs and a phone that apparently decided it wanted to join the conversation. 😄💬 JOIN THE CONVERSATIONShare your experience in the comments. I would love to hear it.#SoundHealing #Glastonbury #SpiritualGrowth #UnconditionalLove #BeingHuman

What happens when the spiritual gifts you buried as a child begin to awaken again?In this episode of Being Human, Oliver Dolby welcomes Ankhana, a spiritual coach, direct voice channel and Akashic Records reader based in Ibiza, for a fascinating conversation about spiritual awakening, Goddess Isis, intuition, energy work and remembering who you truly are.Highly sensitive from childhood, Ankhana learned to suppress many of her natural abilities because she didn't understand what she was experiencing. Then, at around 30, a Reiki session began opening those abilities again.What followed was an unexpected path into channeling, spiritual development and an extraordinary connection with the ancient Egyptian Goddess Isis.✨ AN EXTRAORDINARY EXPERIENCE IN EGYPTAnkhana shares her experiences of travelling to Egypt shortly after learning to channel, including a profound encounter at the Temple of Isis at Philae.She describes powerful energetic sensations, direct voice channeling and an experience that took years to fully integrate.Oliver and Ankhana explore what these experiences meant to her and how her relationship with Isis has developed over time.🔮 CHANNELING, INTUITION & THE AKASHIC RECORDSWhat does channeling actually feel like? How do you distinguish intuition from your own thoughts? And how can you develop greater trust in your inner knowing?Ankhana discusses her experiences with different spiritual guides, direct voice channeling and working with the Akashic Records to help others explore their own intuitive abilities.The conversation also explores energetic boundaries, personal responsibility and the importance of questioning rather than blindly accepting spiritual guidance.🌟 IN THIS EPISODE WE EXPLORE:✨ Ankhana's spiritual awakening and childhood sensitivity ✨ How Reiki reopened her intuitive abilities ✨ Her extraordinary experiences with Goddess Isis in Egypt ✨ Direct voice channeling and spiritual guides ✨ Pleiadian energies and different forms of guidance ✨ Akashic Records readings and discovering spiritual gifts ✨ Divine feminine and divine masculine energy ✨ Expanding your energetic field without shrinking yourself ✨ Energy protection and energetic boundaries ✨ Learning to trust your intuition and inner compass ✨ Human Design and different ways of making decisions ✨ Finding your own path through spiritual development ✨ What it really means to come back to yourself💫 COMING BACK TO WHO YOU AREBeyond the extraordinary spiritual experiences, this is a deeply human conversation about doubt, self-discovery, trusting yourself and recognising the abilities you may have spent years suppressing.Perhaps spiritual awakening isn't about becoming someone new, but rediscovering parts of yourself that were there all along.🌐 ABOUT ANKHANAAnkhana is a spiritual coach, channel and teacher based in Ibiza. Through channeling, Akashic Records readings and spiritual coaching, she supports people in exploring their intuitive gifts and reconnecting with themselves.🎙️ ABOUT BEING HUMAN WITH OLIVER DOLBYWhat does it mean to be human?Through honest conversations with fascinating people, Oliver explores spirituality, healing, consciousness, personal transformation and the wonderfully complicated experience of being human.💬 JOIN THE CONVERSATIONHave you ever experienced a moment when your intuition gave you an answer that your logical mind couldn't explain?Share your experience in the comments.If you enjoyed this conversation, please LIKE, SUBSCRIBE and SHARE it with someone who might find it interesting.#BeingHumanPodcast #OliverDolby #GoddessIsis #AkashicRecords #SpiritualAwakening #Channeling #Intuition #SpiritualDevelopment @AnkhanaLightGuide ​

Why do so many of us struggle with genuine intimacy, pleasure and connection, even in relationships where love still exists?In this episode of Being Human, Oliver Dolby sits down with sexologist and Tantra teacher Melanie Knight for an open, honest and sometimes uncomfortable conversation about sexuality, shame, relationships, personal boundaries and what it means to feel fully alive in your own body.Melanie shares her personal story of moving through low self-worth, heavy drinking and unfulfilling relationships before discovering Tantra, an experience that changed how she understood herself, her body and her relationships.Together, Oliver and Melanie explore the things we're often taught not to talk about.🔹 SEX, SHAME AND SELF-WORTHHow do the messages we receive growing up shape our relationship with sexuality?Melanie explains how shame, fear of judgement and people-pleasing can disconnect us from our bodies, our needs and our personal boundaries.🔹 WHY INTIMACY DISAPPEARSWhy do couples sometimes remain together long after physical intimacy and emotional connection have faded?From difficult conversations to unspoken expectations, they explore how relationships change and why honest communication matters.🔹 TANTRA AND RECONNECTING WITH THE BODYMelanie describes how discovering Tantra helped her rediscover presence, pleasure and a sense of aliveness.She also explains her work as a sexologist and Tantra teacher, including the importance of consent, professional ethics, trauma awareness and healthy boundaries.🔹 PLEASURE, PRESENCE AND CONNECTIONWhat happens when we stop treating intimacy as a performance?Oliver and Melanie discuss the difference between living in our heads and experiencing life through our bodies, and why genuine connection begins with understanding ourselves.🎙️ TOPICS EXPLORED• Sexual shame and its impact on relationships• Self-worth, people-pleasing and boundaries• Why long-term relationships lose intimacy• Tantra and sexological bodywork• Consent, ethics and trauma awareness• Bisexuality, BDSM and personal exploration• Communication and emotional connection• Pleasure, embodiment and being present• Reconnecting with your authentic selfABOUT MELANIE KNIGHTMelanie Knight is a sexologist and Tantra teacher specialising in embodiment, conscious intimacy, authentic connection and personal boundaries. Her work supports people in exploring their relationship with pleasure, sexuality and themselves.🌐 Website: https://conscious-sexuality.co.uk/📅 Book a call: https://tidycal.com/melaniekn/ABOUT BEING HUMANHosted by Oliver Dolby, The Soul Doctor, Being Human explores the person behind the profession.Through honest conversations, humour and personal stories, Oliver asks what it really means to be human in this extraordinary and often confusing world.💬 JOIN THE CONVERSATIONWhy do you think so many people struggle to speak openly about intimacy and their needs?Share your thoughts in the comments. Let's keep the conversation respectful, curious and compassionate.👍 LIKE, SUBSCRIBE AND SHAREIf you enjoyed this conversation, give the video a like, subscribe for more Being Human episodes and share it with someone who might appreciate a different perspective.IMPORTANT NOTEThis episode includes adult discussions about sexuality, intimacy, Tantra and BDSM. It is intended for education and open conversation and does not replace professional medical, psychological or relationship advice.#MelanieKnight #BeingHumanPodcast #OliverDolby #TheSoulDoctor #Sexologist #Tantra #ConsciousIntimacy #Relationships #Sexuality #Embodiment #PersonalGrowth #EmotionalIntimacy