Life Connections https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/alexggroovecollective en-us Podomatic RSS Generator Fri, 10 Jan 2025 02:58:00 +0000 soul, ,connections, ,mind, ,body, ,af, ,sober, Copyright 2025 Garry Staines Connecting the dots of life. Mind, Body, Soul & Friendship Garry Staines gsqbrickwork@btinternet.com episodic false no https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/4e/80/ea/alexggroovecollective/1400x1400_15347530.jpg Life Connections https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/alexggroovecollective Garry Staines Episode 11: Allan Morgan on Finding Purpose Allan Morgan on Finding Purpose 11 2 full Welcome to Life Connections. A conversation between everyday people that are loving life & are fully intent on getting the very best out of our beautiful world. Becoming your best self is never a straight forward linear journey. Along the way there will be many challenges. We can learn from them moments & thrive from them. 

On this podcast we meet Professional Coach Allan Morgan. Allan discusses his transformation that arose from becoming Alcohol Free. An ongoing journey that he wants to share with others to help empower themselves to become the best version of themselves. . Allan & myself both trained with high performance coach Andy Ramage & are choosing to live their lives on the 'Fun Side of The Island'. You can train with Andy via his website https://andyramage.com/areteway/ 

Socials to follow 

https://allanmorgan.com/

https://www.facebook.com/AllanMorganCoaching

https://www.facebook.com/AndyRamageOfficial/ https://www.facebook.com/positivelifeconnection/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/lifeconnectionsjourney/ https://www.instagram.com/andyramageofficial/ https://www.instagram.com/positivelifeconnection/

]]> https://alexggroovecollective.podomatic.com/entry/2021-12-14T09_11_55-08_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/alexggroovecollective/episodes/2021-12-14T09_11_55-08_00 Tue, 14 Dec 2021 17:11:55 +0000 2021-12-14 2021-12-14 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/alexggroovecollective/episodes/2021-12-14T09_11_55-08_00 Garry Staines 2140 false Welcome to Life Connections. A conversation between everyday people that are loving life & are fully intent on getting the very best out of our beautiful world. Becoming your best self is never a straight forward linear journey. Along the way there will be many challenges. We can learn from them moments & thrive from them. On this podcast we meet Professional Coach Allan Morgan. Allan discusses his transformation that arose from becoming Alcohol Free. An ongoing journey that he wants to share with others to help empower themselves to become the best version of themselves. . Allan & myself both trained with high performance coach Andy Ramage & are choosing to live their lives on the 'Fun Side of The Island'. You can train with Andy via his website https://andyramage.com/areteway/ Socials to follow https://allanmorgan.com/https://www.facebook.com/AllanMorganCoachinghttps://www.facebook.com/AndyRamageOfficial/ https://www.facebook.com/positivelifeconnection/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/lifeconnectionsjourney/ https://www.instagram.com/andyramageofficial/ https://www.instagram.com/positivelifeconnection/ Welcome to Life Connections. A conversation between everyday people that are loving life & ar... Episode 10: Lake Como Wellness with Madeline Gibson Lake Como Wellness with Madeline Gibson 10 2 full Welcome to Life Connections. 
A conversation between everyday people that are loving life & are fully intent on getting the very best out of our beautiful world. 
Becoming your best self is never a straight forward linear journey. Along the way there will be many challenges. We can learn from them moments & thrive from them. 

On this video we meet Madeline Gibson, the CEO & founder of Lake Como Wellness https://www.lakecomowellness.com/
In person & on line personal development & wellbeing delivered with style, passion, experience & knowledge. Regular Yoga classes to reconnect your mind, body & soul. 

Madeline discuses her journey to date & tells us about the healing & transformation possibilities of IFS Coaching (Internal Family Systems). 
Madeline also discusses the super powers that follow changing the relationship with alcohol. 

Madeline & myself both trained with high performance coach Andy Ramage & are choosing to live their life's on the 'Fun Side of The Island'. You can train with Andy via his website https://andyramage.com/areteway/

Socials
https://www.facebook.com/lakecomowellness/
https://www.facebook.com/AndyRamageOfficial/
https://www.facebook.com/positivelifeconnection/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/lifeconnectionsjourney/
https://www.instagram.com/lakecomowellness/
https://www.instagram.com/andyramageofficial/
https://www.instagram.com/positivelifeconnection/


]]> https://alexggroovecollective.podomatic.com/entry/2021-11-19T07_02_36-08_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/alexggroovecollective/episodes/2021-11-19T07_02_36-08_00 Fri, 19 Nov 2021 15:02:36 +0000 2021-11-19 2021-11-19 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/alexggroovecollective/episodes/2021-11-19T07_02_36-08_00 Garry Staines 2195 false Welcome to Life Connections. A conversation between everyday people that are loving life & are fully intent on getting the very best out of our beautiful world. Becoming your best self is never a straight forward linear journey. Along the way there will be many challenges. We can learn from them moments & thrive from them. On this video we meet Madeline Gibson, the CEO & founder of Lake Como Wellness https://www.lakecomowellness.com/In person & on line personal development & wellbeing delivered with style, passion, experience & knowledge. Regular Yoga classes to reconnect your mind, body & soul. Madeline discuses her journey to date & tells us about the healing & transformation possibilities of IFS Coaching (Internal Family Systems). Madeline also discusses the super powers that follow changing the relationship with alcohol. Madeline & myself both trained with high performance coach Andy Ramage & are choosing to live their life's on the 'Fun Side of The Island'. You can train with Andy via his website https://andyramage.com/areteway/Socialshttps://www.facebook.com/lakecomowellness/https://www.facebook.com/AndyRamageOfficial/https://www.facebook.com/positivelifeconnection/https://www.facebook.com/groups/lifeconnectionsjourney/https://www.instagram.com/lakecomowellness/https://www.instagram.com/andyramageofficial/https://www.instagram.com/positivelifeconnection/ Welcome to Life Connections. A conversation between everyday people that are loving life &am... Episode 9: Connection #1 - Silk Tree. Andrew Oates - The Irish Spirit Irish Connection #1 - Silk Tree. Andrew Oates - The Irish Spirit Irish 9 2 full https://alexggroovecollective.podomatic.com/entry/2021-02-12T03_56_32-08_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/alexggroovecollective/episodes/2021-02-12T03_56_32-08_00 Fri, 12 Feb 2021 11:56:32 +0000 2021-02-12 2021-02-12 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/alexggroovecollective/episodes/2021-02-12T03_56_32-08_00 Garry Staines 2457 Fellow Office Athletes discuss the creation of Silk Tree. Ireland's #1 Non-Alcoholic Spirit. Fellow Office Athletes discuss the creation of Silk Tree. Ireland's #1 Non-Alcoholic Spirit. Global warming, the big chill Van Morrison-Spanish Steps, John Barry-Alpine Drive, Marlena Shaw-Woman Of The Ghetto, Pablove Black-Poco Tempo, itopia-Creation, Soft Touch-plenty action, Dorothy Ashby-moving finger, Steve Parks, still thinking of you, Pacesetters- what about me, Terry Callier-darker than shadows, Jonathon Jeremiah-see, Groundation-Babylon rule dem, Abassai allstars-Stem The Tide, dennis Brown- Jah is watching you, Sharon Jones-this Land, Sombory Jazz- Nanania, Rox-No Going Back, Marvin Gaye-Symphony, archie bell-where will you go]]> https://alexggroovecollective.podomatic.com/entry/2010-01-07T07_42_35-08_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/alexggroovecollective/episodes/2010-01-07T07_42_35-08_00 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 15:42:35 +0000 2013-12-05 2013-12-05 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/alexggroovecollective/episodes/2010-01-07T07_42_35-08_00 Garry Staines soul,roots,reggae,funk,coxsone,soundsystem 5449 false Winter time in the UK, my usual mix of reggae & soulful things. Van Morrison-Spanish Steps, John Barry-Alpine Drive, Marlena Shaw-Woman Of The Ghetto, Pablove Black-Poco Tempo, itopia-Creation, Soft Touch-plenty action, Dorothy Ashby-moving finger, Steve Parks, still thinking of you, Pacesetters- what about me, Terry Callier-darker than shadows, Jonathon Jeremiah-see, Groundation-Babylon rule dem, Abassai allstars-Stem The Tide, dennis Brown- Jah is watching you, Sharon Jones-this Land, Sombory Jazz- Nanania, Rox-No Going Back, Marvin Gaye-Symphony, archie bell-where will you go Winter time in the UK, my usual mix of reggae & soulful things. Van Morrison-Spanish Steps, Jo... Episode 7- Rainy Days wailers-caution
cornel campbell- jah jah me horn ya
impressions-devil in my soul
van morrison-try for sleep
david sylvian- ride
billy paul- this is your life
deon jackson -oon baby
fascinations- girls are out to get you
donnie elbert- if i can't have you
tom jones- looking out my window
abeti- gogo
charlie organaire- rude boy charlie
tickla- si hego palantie
michael rose-a little bit more
dengue fever- ethanopium ]]> https://alexggroovecollective.podomatic.com/entry/2009-10-06T10_50_32-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/alexggroovecollective/episodes/2009-10-06T10_50_32-07_00 Tue, 06 Oct 2009 17:50:32 +0000 2013-12-05 2013-12-05 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/alexggroovecollective/episodes/2009-10-06T10_50_32-07_00 Garry Staines reggae,roots,soul,groove 3505 false been a long long time, but at last i have a new podcast, inspired by rainy autum days & the joys of being rained off as a builder. Enjoy the journey, a real mix up.....all with that essential soul....tracklisting wailers-caution cornel campbell- jah jah me horn ya impressions-devil in my soul van morrison-try for sleep david sylvian- ride billy paul- this is your life deon jackson -oon baby fascinations- girls are out to get you donnie elbert- if i can't have you tom jones- looking out my window abeti- gogo charlie organaire- rude boy charlie tickla- si hego palantie michael rose-a little bit more dengue fever- ethanopium been a long long time, but at last i have a new podcast, inspired by rainy autum days & the joys ... Soul Journey 6- Know Yourself from the Ark to the Goldmine
Welcome to the 6th show, a sweeping Journey from the mournful Blue Note jazz of Donald Byrd, through to the heady days of Essex Soul Boys, with an excursion to Jamaica, Studio 1 & the Black Ark.
Trackliting;-
Donald Byrd- Cristo Redentor
Lou Rawls- You Made Me So Very Happy
Renee Geyer- Two Sides To Every Story
Nitin Sawhney feat Roxanne Tataei- Distant Dreams
Dengue Fever- Sober Driver
Prince Lincoln- True Experience
Max Romeo- Melt Away
Cuss Cuss dubplate lick
Robert Emmanuel- Jah Is My Light
Larry Marshall- Run Babylon
Vin Gordon- Babylon Rock
Tena Stelin- Jah Vibes/Version
Wildfiyah Rootikal- Oh Jah
Air- Baby, I Don’t Know Where Love
Lorez Alandria- Baltimore Oriole
Nina Simone- Save Me
Dianne reeves & Grant Green- Down Here On The Ground
George Benson- The Ghetto/El Barrio
Ramona Brooks- I Don’t Want You Back
Gene Ammons- Jungle Strut
Hudson People- Trip To Your Mind
]]> https://alexggroovecollective.podomatic.com/entry/2009-02-04T08_37_55-08_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/alexggroovecollective/episodes/2009-02-04T08_37_55-08_00 Wed, 04 Feb 2009 16:37:55 +0000 2020-01-23 2013-12-05 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/alexggroovecollective/episodes/2009-02-04T08_37_55-08_00 Garry Staines soul,reggae,roots,funky,jazz,black,ark,jah,studio,1 5998 false Soul Journey 6……Know Yourself from the Ark to The Goldmine Welcome to the 6th show, a sweeping Journey from the mournful Blue Note jazz of Donald Byrd, through to the heady days of Essex Soul Boys, with an excursion to Jamaica, Studio 1 & the Black Ark. Trackliting;- Donald Byrd- Cristo Redentor Lou Rawls- You Made Me So Very Happy Renee Geyer- Two Sides To Every Story Nitin Sawhney feat Roxanne Tataei- Distant Dreams Dengue Fever- Sober Driver Prince Lincoln- True Experience Max Romeo- Melt Away Cuss Cuss dubplate lick Robert Emmanuel- Jah Is My Light Larry Marshall- Run Babylon Vin Gordon- Babylon Rock Tena Stelin- Jah Vibes/Version Wildfiyah Rootikal- Oh Jah Air- Baby, I Don’t Know Where Love Lorez Alandria- Baltimore Oriole Nina Simone- Save Me Dianne reeves & Grant Green- Down Here On The Ground George Benson- The Ghetto/El Barrio Ramona Brooks- I Don’t Want You Back Gene Ammons- Jungle Strut Hudson People- Trip To Your Mind Soul Journey 6……Know Yourself from the Ark to The Goldmine Welcome to the 6th show, a sweeping... We No Want....No Tribal War
Roland Al – Revelation Time
Sugar Minott- Int’ Herb
Earl 16- Black Man Time
Darondo- Didn’t I
Sarah Vaughn- Inner City Blues
Miriam Makeba- Quit It
Wailers- & I Lover Her
John Holt- Tonight
Alton Ellis- What Does It Take
Tommy McCook- Sweet Lorna
Victor Rice- Monster Sound
Vibranoics- Dub Struggle
Day’ Jah & Disciples- Storm Clouds
Johnny Clarke- Tribal War
Wayne Jarrett- Moses
Jo Jo Hookim- Moses dub
Brenda Holloway- Think It Over
Eddie Holland- Just Aint Enough Love
Edwin Starr- Running Back & Forth
Marvin Gaye- Youre The Man(alternative mix)
Stevie Wonder- Heaven Help Us All
]]> https://alexggroovecollective.podomatic.com/entry/2009-01-18T12_05_23-08_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/alexggroovecollective/episodes/2009-01-18T12_05_23-08_00 Sun, 18 Jan 2009 20:05:23 +0000 2013-12-05 2013-12-05 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/alexggroovecollective/episodes/2009-01-18T12_05_23-08_00 Garry Staines soul,reggae,roots,mystic,motown,marvin 4704 false Here we go again, the latest journey, diving between reggae & soul. I usually try to plan the set list, but this one kind of emerged along the way. I hope you enjoy the mix. I would love to hear your comments. See you next time, Alex Roland Al – Revelation Time Sugar Minott- Int’ Herb Earl 16- Black Man Time Darondo- Didn’t I Sarah Vaughn- Inner City Blues Miriam Makeba- Quit It Wailers- & I Lover Her John Holt- Tonight Alton Ellis- What Does It Take Tommy McCook- Sweet Lorna Victor Rice- Monster Sound Vibranoics- Dub Struggle Day’ Jah & Disciples- Storm Clouds Johnny Clarke- Tribal War Wayne Jarrett- Moses Jo Jo Hookim- Moses dub Brenda Holloway- Think It Over Eddie Holland- Just Aint Enough Love Edwin Starr- Running Back & Forth Marvin Gaye- Youre The Man(alternative mix) Stevie Wonder- Heaven Help Us All Here we go again, the latest journey, diving between reggae & soul. I usually try to plan the set... Episode 4- Seven Wonders
Tracklisting
Prince Buster- 7 Wonders Of The World
Desmond Dekker- Fu Man Chu
Jackie Wilson- Light My Fire
Betty Swann- My Heart Is Closed For The Season
Impressions- Emotion
Junior Soul- Super Love
Alton Ellis- Blackish White
Unknown- Stranger (wackies?)
Johnny Osbourne- We Need Love
Sugar Minott- Love Gonna Pack Up
Mighty Stones- Penetrate
Michael Anthony- Living In Sorrows
Spanky Wilson- Sunshine Of Your Love
Tony Newman- Soul Thing
Pacesetters- What About Me Baby
Donny Hathaway- I Love You More’
]]> https://alexggroovecollective.podomatic.com/entry/2009-01-02T07_17_41-08_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/alexggroovecollective/episodes/2009-01-02T07_17_41-08_00 Fri, 02 Jan 2009 15:17:41 +0000 2013-12-05 2013-12-05 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/alexggroovecollective/episodes/2009-01-02T07_17_41-08_00 Garry Staines blue,beat,soul,reggae,roots,funk,impressions,wackies,coxsone,studio1 3401 false Podcast # 4- Seven Wonders……Starting off with the very rare & often unknown Prince Buster track from 1968. The Eastern style organ intro sets the mood for the mix in that it is a reggae track infused with soul. Listening back to the mix, it seems that most of the tracks have a big intro & could all be pulled up with the shout ‘Call for the rewind’. Enjoy the trip. Tracklisting Prince Buster- 7 Wonders Of The World Desmond Dekker- Fu Man Chu Jackie Wilson- Light My Fire Betty Swann- My Heart Is Closed For The Season Impressions- Emotion Junior Soul- Super Love Alton Ellis- Blackish White Unknown- Stranger (wackies?) Johnny Osbourne- We Need Love Sugar Minott- Love Gonna Pack Up Mighty Stones- Penetrate Michael Anthony- Living In Sorrows Spanky Wilson- Sunshine Of Your Love Tony Newman- Soul Thing Pacesetters- What About Me Baby Donny Hathaway- I Love You More’ Podcast # 4- Seven Wonders……Starting off with the very rare & often unknown Prince Buster track f... Pieces Of Me' Cause they've laid off nine others today"

The mix kicks off with some modern crossover reggae tracks before heading in a more soulful direction with a few leftfield diversions along the way, enjoy your trip!

Tracklisting;-
Boozoo Bajou- Night Over Manaus
Melasse- Soul Map
Afterlife- Breather
Gil Scott Heron- Pieces Of A Man
Underwolves- Bird Song
Mary J- Marvin Interlude
Marvin Gaye- Heavy Love Affair
David Ruffin- You Can Come Back’
UFO’- Mistress Of The Dance
Eliza Carthy- Mr Magnifico
Nitin Sawney feat Tina Grace- October Daze
Alice Russell- Let Us Be Loving
Glen Brown- No More Slavery
]]> https://alexggroovecollective.podomatic.com/entry/2008-12-26T12_52_13-08_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/alexggroovecollective/episodes/2008-12-26T12_52_13-08_00 Fri, 26 Dec 2008 20:52:13 +0000 2013-12-05 2013-12-05 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/alexggroovecollective/episodes/2008-12-26T12_52_13-08_00 Garry Staines gil-scott,heron,glen,brown,soul,jazz,marvin,gaye 3607 false Podcast # 3 - Pieces Of Me……..Just trying to introduce my tastes in music to the podcast community….where do I start? Well it’s my 3rd post & It’s about time I played a track by the great Gil Scott Heron. I’m a sucker for ‘Lady Day & John Coltrane’, but I felt ‘Pieces Of A Man’ was more apt in the current climate’ Some 37 years old, but still very relevant "Now don't you take this letter to heart now Jimmy Cause they've laid off nine others today" The mix kicks off with some modern crossover reggae tracks before heading in a more soulful direction with a few leftfield diversions along the way, enjoy your trip! Tracklisting;- Boozoo Bajou- Night Over Manaus Melasse- Soul Map Afterlife- Breather Gil Scott Heron- Pieces Of A Man Underwolves- Bird Song Mary J- Marvin Interlude Marvin Gaye- Heavy Love Affair David Ruffin- You Can Come Back’ UFO’- Mistress Of The Dance Eliza Carthy- Mr Magnifico Nitin Sawney feat Tina Grace- October Daze Alice Russell- Let Us Be Loving Glen Brown- No More Slavery Podcast # 3 - Pieces Of Me……..Just trying to introduce my tastes in music to the podcast communi... Strictly Roots....Vinyl Selection
Cedric Brooks- Lambs Bread
Carlton Coffie- Chant Away
Heptones- Crying Over You
Stranger Cole- Time Is Now
Wayne Jarret- Come Lets Go
Desi Roots- Warning
J.Clarke- Oh Jah
Paul Blackman- Earth Wind A Fire
Devon Russel- Darker Than Blue
]]> https://alexggroovecollective.podomatic.com/entry/2008-12-18T13_22_15-08_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/alexggroovecollective/episodes/2008-12-18T13_22_15-08_00 Thu, 18 Dec 2008 21:22:15 +0000 2020-10-16 2013-12-05 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/alexggroovecollective/episodes/2008-12-18T13_22_15-08_00 Garry Staines reggae,roots,wackies,rockers,vinyl 3416 false Strictly Roots Vinyl Selection…….Back in the day I ran a record shop in Southend called Bassment Records. My Dad (safe Sid) was a drum & bass head & I sold reggae & soul. When it all started I was unaware of roots music, but became a very quick learner! Here’s a few tunes that I cherished & at some stage sold!! Dedicated to anyone I sold a record too. Either through the shop, or website (UK Reggae) , mailorder (Reggae Direct) or at Brighton record fair. Cedric Brooks- Lambs Bread Carlton Coffie- Chant Away Heptones- Crying Over You Stranger Cole- Time Is Now Wayne Jarret- Come Lets Go Desi Roots- Warning J.Clarke- Oh Jah Paul Blackman- Earth Wind A Fire Devon Russel- Darker Than Blue Strictly Roots Vinyl Selection…….Back in the day I ran a record shop in Southend called Bassment ... 1st time mix
tracklisting:-
Andre Previn-Excutive Party (from Rollerball Soundtrack)
Cynamade- Brothers On The Slide
Modulations- Rough Out There
Isleys- Work To Do
Merry Clayton- Southern Man
Gal Costa- Minha Estrela E Do Orienta
Dionne' -Want Me Back
Nina Simone- Baltimore
Jean Carne- Dont Let It Go To Your Head
Cultural Roots - Age Of Creation
Prince Allah- Their Reward(12" mix)
Axus- Calling U
]]> https://alexggroovecollective.podomatic.com/entry/2008-12-17T15_32_15-08_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/alexggroovecollective/episodes/2008-12-17T15_32_15-08_00 Wed, 17 Dec 2008 23:32:15 +0000 2013-12-05 2013-12-05 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/alexggroovecollective/episodes/2008-12-17T15_32_15-08_00 Garry Staines soul,reggae,roots,dub,rare,groove 2886 false just a trial mix, getting to grips with audacity. A few classics from the back of the box; Rollerball, Cynamade, Modulations, Isleys, Merry Clayton, Nina, Gal Costa, Prince Allah. A snapshot of my tastes. Much more to come. Gonna dig the mic out for the next one. Any feedback welcolme tracklisting:- Andre Previn-Excutive Party (from Rollerball Soundtrack) Cynamade- Brothers On The Slide Modulations- Rough Out There Isleys- Work To Do Merry Clayton- Southern Man Gal Costa- Minha Estrela E Do Orienta Dionne' -Want Me Back Nina Simone- Baltimore Jean Carne- Dont Let It Go To Your Head Cultural Roots - Age Of Creation Prince Allah- Their Reward(12" mix) Axus- Calling U just a trial mix, getting to grips with audacity. A few classics from the back of the box; Roller...