Practice Makes The Master

Practice Makes The Master

By Arn Terry

Mastery isn't a destination. It's a way of living. Practice Makes The Master is for people who refuse to drift through life and choose to become architects of their own future.

Hosted by Arn Terry, each episode explores timeless principles of self-mastery, psychology, business, wealth, leadership, spirituality, and the extraordinary power of consistent action. Through thought-provoking conversations, practical wisdom, and powerful stories, you'll discover that success isn't built in giant leaps—it's created through the small, intentional practices repeated that compound over time.
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Can You Master Your Mind Without Mastering Your Body? Featuring Cathy Williams — Practise Makes the Master Podcast

Practice Makes The MasterOct 09, 2026
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Can You Master Your Mind Without Mastering Your Body? Featuring Cathy Williams — Practise Makes the Master Podcast

Can You Master Your Mind Without Mastering Your Body? Featuring Cathy Williams — Practise Makes the Master Podcast

Can You Master Your Mind Without Mastering Your Body?Featuring Cathy Williams — Practise Makes the Master Podcast

What if the answer to overthinking, anxiety, and feeling stuck isn't in your head — but in your body?

In this landmark first episode of Practise Makes the Master, we sit down with Cathy Williams, Movement & Expressive Arts Therapist, Community Facilitator & Trainer, and award-winning author, to explore one of the most overlooked dimensions of personal growth: the intelligence of the body.

Cathy is the founder of Intuitive Self and the author of Body Wisdom: A Guide to Connecting With Your Intuitive Self and Heart Wisdom: A Tapestry of Women's Stories, Poetry and Creations. After years working in grassroots community development across the globe, she hit burnout — and discovered that the path back to herself wasn't through more thinking, but through movement, stillness, and learning to listen.

In this conversation, Cathy shares:

  • How burnout became the catalyst for a completely new way of being
  • A deeply personal story of how her body was signalling her all along during a psychologically abusive relationship — and how her mind overrode every warning
  • What it actually means to "listen to your body" (and why it's a practice, not a one-time fix)
  • The everyday signs you're ignoring — from overanalysing loops to suppressed emotion — and what to do about them
  • How to tell the difference between intuition and fear, and build the discernment to trust yourself again
  • Practical, in-the-moment tools for when you feel overwhelmed or disconnected — including her signature "impulse stretch"
  • Why somatic work isn't about dancing or looking a certain way — and other common myths busted
  • A rapid-fire round where Cathy reveals the one question she wishes more people asked themselves, the body signal she used to ignore, and what mastery means to her now


Whether you're a chronic overthinker, someone who feels disconnected from your own feelings, or a leader looking for tools to navigate the complexity of modern life, this episode is a masterclass in coming home to yourself.

Why you should listen: Because you're already carrying the answers in your body — you just haven't been taught the language. This episode is your introduction.

About Cathy Williams

Cathy Williams is a Movement & Expressive Arts Therapist, Community Facilitator & Trainer, and award-winning author specialising in somatic movement and expressive arts therapy. Through her practice, she helps people rebuild trust with their bodies, process emotions safely, and cultivate an embodied way of living that integrates mind, heart, and gut intelligence. She is the founder of Intuitive Self and the author of two books.

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Chapter Guide:

  1. Introduction & Guest Welcome
  2. From Burnout to Body Wisdom: Kathy's Journey
  3. When the Body Speaks: Trusting Your Intuition
  4. What Does Listening to Your Body Really Mean?
  5. Everyday Signs That Need Attention
  6. Intuition vs. Anxiety: Building Self-Trust
  7. From Awareness to Practice
  8. Myth Busting Somatic Work
  9. Trust Your Gut: Always Good Advice?
  10. Quick Fire Round
  11. Where to Find Kathy & Closing


Oct 09, 202638:58
When You Begin Winning, You Expect To Win

When You Begin Winning, You Expect To Win

WHEN YOU BEGIN WINNING, YOU EXPECT TO WIN


What if the only thing standing between you and your breakthrough is one word: expectation?

In this episode of Practise Makes the Master, we break down the mindset shift that separates winners from everyone else. Not talent. Not luck. Expectation.

Think about it — when you win a game for the first time, something changes. You don't just hope to win the next one. You expect to. And that expectation? It rewires how you show up.

Here's what we cover:▸ Why losers are the only people happy to lose (and how to break that cycle)▸ How treating life like a game unlocks a winner's mentality▸ The "power of expectation" and why it's not cockiness — it's confidence▸ Why you still have to show up and do the work▸ How to have fun while winning — the combo nobody talks about▸ Finding your own "Olympian heights of success" (and ignoring everyone else's definition)

If you've been stuck in a rut — in your relationships, your career, your fitness, your business — this episode is your wake-up call. Give it 30 days. Expect to win. Watch what happens.

🎧 Ready to go deeper? My new audio course is live — designed to help you master the inner game, build unshakeable expectation, and start winning on your own terms.

👉 practicemakesthemaster.com/audio-course

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Oct 05, 202609:35
 Don't Say That Again — Life Might Be Listening

Don't Say That Again — Life Might Be Listening

Don't Say That Again — Life Might Be Listening

Practise Makes the Master

What if every time you brushed off a compliment, deflected a kind offer, or turned away a small act of generosity — you were quietly telling the universe to stop showing up for you?

In this episode of Practise Makes the Master, we explore a single, devastating line from Paulo Coelho's The Alchemist: "Don't say that again. Life might be listening, and give you less the next time."

It's a truth that hits hard. Whether it's a friend offering help, a stranger paying you a compliment, a colleague recognising your work, or a small, unexpected break showing up at just the right moment — most of us are wired to say no. To deflect. To shrink it. To insist we don't need it.

But what if that instinct is costing you everything?

We break down why fortune doesn't always arrive in the package you expect. Why the universe rewards those who are willing to receive. And how the simple act of saying thank you — and meaning it — could be the difference between a life that keeps opening doors for you and one that slowly stops.

From the shepherd who lost everything in The Alchemist only to find his next chapter, to the everyday moments where a glass of water becomes something far more profound — this episode will change the way you see every gift that comes your way.

Listen. Like. Subscribe. Because the next time life offers you something — you'll know exactly what to do.


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Sep 28, 202608:50
You Don't Get Less Afraid, You Get Braver

You Don't Get Less Afraid, You Get Braver

What if the fear never goes away — and that's exactly the point?

In this episode of Practice Makes The Master, we unpack a truth that most people miss: courage isn't the absence of fear. It's what happens when you walk straight into it, over and over again. The fear doesn't shrink. You grow.

I get honest about my own journey — the doubts that almost stopped me from launching this very podcast, the late-night excuses, and the two voices we all carry on our shoulders. One whispers "what's the point?" The other asks "what if it goes well?"

We also break down:• Why the bravery muscle works just like a physical muscle — and what happens when you lift too heavy, too soon• The "what if" mindset that drowns out doubt• How small, deliberate actions beat jumping in feet first every time• Why the only real regret is never starting at all

If you've been waiting for permission to begin — whatever "begin" looks like for you — this is it. The best time to start is right now. The next best time is today.

Press play. Get braver.

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Sep 21, 202614:05
Your Brain Is A Tuning Fork!

Your Brain Is A Tuning Fork!

Ever wondered why you feel drained after certain conversations but energized after others?

In this episode of Practice Makes the Master, we dive deep into the science of brainwave states — delta, theta, alpha, beta, and gamma — and explore how your brain acts as both a receiver and a transmitter of energy.

Discover why the people you surround yourself with can literally shift your brainwave state, pulling you into stress or lifting you into flow. Learn why motivation fades (and what to do about it), the critical difference between motivation and discipline, and how to find your tribe — even if you don't know a single "successful" person in real life.

From understanding why sleep is your ultimate recovery tool to why you should turn off the news, this episode breaks down how to tune your mind toward the frequency of success.

Key takeaways:

  • Your brain is a receiver and transmitter — who you're around matters
  • The five brainwave states and what each one means for your performance
  • Why motivation never lasts (and why discipline does)
  • How to surround yourself with positive energy, even online
  • Stop focusing on what you don't want — start focusing on what you do


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Sep 14, 202616:23
Two Hundred Twenty-Two Notes of Success - 222

Two Hundred Twenty-Two Notes of Success - 222

Two Hundred Twenty-Two Notes of Success

What if your entire dream life could be mapped out in 222 powerful declarations? In this deeply personal and raw episode of Practice Makes the Master, I open up my private notebook and share my 222 Notes of Success — a rampage of intentions covering mind, spirit, body, wealth, luxury, travel, love, legacy, and the quantum cosmos.

This isn't just about goals. It's about writing your destiny into existence and trusting the process even when the timeline isn't clear.

From meditating daily and living in flow, to building a billion-pound empire, owning a Sunseeker yacht in Sandbanks, planting millions of fruit trees so no one ever starves, and walking in the footsteps of legends — these are the notes I wrote for myself to stay locked in and never lose focus.

If you've ever felt directionless about what "success" should actually look like, this episode is your sign to pick up a pen and start writing. There's a buffer of time for everyone — some hit it fast, some later — but the starting point is the same: you have to know what you want.

Grab a notebook. You're going to need it.

Listen now and start writing your own 222.

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Sep 07, 202623:25
Know Thyself — The Real Path to Self-Mastery

Know Thyself — The Real Path to Self-Mastery

What does it actually mean to "know thyself"? In this episode of Practice Makes the Master, we dive deep into one of the most misunderstood concepts on the self-mastery journey.

We explore how so many of us fall into the trap of studying everyone else — the thought leaders, the authors, the gurus — while overlooking the most important subject of all: ourselves. From Rhonda Byrne to Eckhart Tolle, we discuss why learning from masters is valuable, but why true transformation only happens when you turn inward.

Key topics covered:• Why "knowing thyself" is never finished — it's a daily, lifelong relationship with yourself• How the version of you from 10 years ago is fundamentally different from who you are today• The essential questions to ask yourself: What triggers you? What excites you? What motivates you?• Why looking inward — not outward — is where self-realization truly begins• Understanding legacy and what it means to live a life of purpose• The superpower you already have within you to achieve your own Olympian heights• Why awareness is the light bulb moment that changes everything

If you've been seeking guidance from every book, podcast, and mentor but still feel like something is missing, this episode will bring you back to the one place where the real power lives: within yourself.

Grab the book: practicemakesamaster.com

New episodes of Practice Makes the Master — because practice doesn't make perfect. It makes the master.

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Aug 31, 202614:22
It May Not Be Your Fault, But It Is Your Problem

It May Not Be Your Fault, But It Is Your Problem

Someone rear-ends your car at a red light. You did nothing wrong — but now you're dealing with insurance, repairs, and lost time. It wasn't your fault, but it is your problem.

In this episode of Practice Makes the Master, Arn Terry breaks down the uncomfortable truth nobody wants to hear: the situation you're in right now — your finances, your relationships, your health, your happiness — may not be your fault, but it is your responsibility.

We've all been there. Blaming the government, the economy, your upbringing, your circumstances. But every time you point the finger outward, you hand your power to someone else. And year after year, nothing changes.

This episode is a wake-up call. Arn challenges you to stop the pity party, take ownership, and reclaim the power to change your life. Because the moment you say "this is my problem," you also say "I can fix it."

It's raw. It's honest. And it might be exactly what you need to hear.

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Aug 25, 202619:02
"Unlocking Your Inner Energy Through Movement

"Unlocking Your Inner Energy Through Movement

Practice Makes The Master Episode: "Unlocking Your Inner Energy Through Movement "Host: Arn Terry Approx.

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Ever wonder why some people seem to have endless energy while others constantly feel drained? In this episode of Practice Makes The Master, host Arn Terry breaks down the real difference between the two — and it's not what you might think.

We all have the same energy potential within us. The difference isn't how much energy you have; it's whether you know how to release it.

Arn explains how the body falls into a "default mode" of inactivity when we sit for hours on end, and how simply choosing to move — whether that's walking, stretching, dancing, or even a few star jumps — retrains your body to generate the energy you're convinced you've lost.

Using the analogy of a car battery left unused for months, Arn illustrates what happens to our internal energy systems when we stop moving: the battery dies. And unlike a car, you can't just swap yours out. You have to recharge it — slowly, through small daily movements.

This episode also challenges common excuses — "I work," "I have children," "I'm too tired" — and reframes the conversation around what you stand to gain by being active: more energy, better-fitting clothes, more confidence, more social connection, and a greater chance of meeting that special someone. Rather than focusing on the pain of what you don't want, Arn encourages listeners to focus on the life they do want — and let that be the motivation to get moving.

Key Takeaways:

  • Energy isn't something you're born with or without — it's something your body learns to release through movement
  • You don't need a gym membership; walking, stretching, and home movement all count
  • The less you move, the less your body remembers how to generate energy — a self-fulfilling prophecy
  • Focus on what you want to gain, not what you're afraid of losing
  • "If you don't use it, you lose it" — your internal battery needs daily movement to stay charged

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Care leads to curiosity...

Care leads to curiosity...

Care Leads to Curiosity

In this episode of Practice Makes The Master, Arn Terry explores the powerful two-way relationship between care and curiosity — how caring about something naturally makes you curious about it, and vice versa.

Arn breaks down real-world examples (like reacting to a slow driver at a green light or a car parked in a cycle lane) to show how pausing with curiosity instead of jumping to anger can transform how we handle everyday frustrations.

He also shares his personal daily practice of asking "Am I aware of being aware?" and discusses why it's healthy to feel negative emotions rather than bottle them up.

Arn closes with a challenge to listeners: stay curious, lean into care, and keep sharpening how you communicate with others. Grab Arn's book, Practice Makes The Master, on Amazon, Audible, or Kindle to dive deeper.


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Jul 29, 202613:15
Forgiveness Prayer

Forgiveness Prayer

Introduction 📍 📍 Hello, and welcome to another session, episode of Practice Makes the Master.

This is not in relation to my book, but it is something that I'm going to share with you.

This is a forgiveness prayer, and if you have found this episode, you found it for a reason. So sit back, relax, listen, and take it in.

This is a powerful forgiveness prayer that you can, and I would suggest and say at least twenty-one days in a row.The Forgiveness PrayerThis has found you, or you have found this for a reason, so do with it as you will. I know what I'll be doing.

So we will be asking Archangel Lavender and Archangel Muriel to work with you, to work with the person at a soul level to heal one's heart.

The side effect is for you to let go, for you to free up your entire energy field, to let go of any past current challenges that are unconsciously around you.

So here it goes.

I forgive everyone that has ever hurt or harmed me consciously or unconsciously in this lifetime or any other, in this universe, dimension, plane, or level of existence or any other.Asking ForgivenessI offer them grace. I ask for forgiveness for anything that I have ever done to hurt, harm another consciously or unconsciously in this lifetime or any other, in this universe, dimension, plane, or level of existence or any other Self-ForgivenessI ask for grace. I forgive myself for anything that I have ever done to hurt, harm another, consciously or unconsciously, in this lifetime or any other, in this universe, dimension, plane, or level of existence, or any other I accept grace. I am free and joyful. Chains and restrictions falls from me. I stand in my full power as a master. Closing BlessingSo be it. It is done Book & OutroThis is my gift to you, to practice this forgiveness prayer and to do it for at least twenty-one days consecutively. Focus on this prayer. Do it for twenty-one days and see what miracles and changes happen in your life within those twenty-one days. Remember, practice makes the master. So in order for you to reach your Olympian heights, to obtain that winner's dream, we need to continually do small, deliberate actions so they too compound with a snowball effect, and you become unstoppable.If you have not already, check out my book, Practice Makes the Master, which is available on Amazon, and you can go to www.practicemakesthemaster.com. Thank you for listening, and I will see you on the next episode of Practice Makes the Master.

Jul 20, 202605:19
My Time Is My Wealth - Spend it Wisely

My Time Is My Wealth - Spend it Wisely

My Time Is My Wealth – Spend It Wisely

Time is the one resource every single person is given equally. You can lose money and make it back. You can lose possessions and replace them. But every second that passes is gone forever.

In this episode of Practice Makes the Master, I explore why time is our greatest form of wealth and how the small decisions we make every day compound into the life we eventually live.

This podcast isn't about overnight success or empty motivation. It's about building a life, career, business, health and mindset through deliberate practice, one day at a time.

If you've ever felt like you're capable of more, this episode is for you.

Remember...

Practice doesn't make perfect. Practice makes the master.

If you enjoyed this episode, please follow the podcast, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs the reminder that their future is being built today.

Connect with Arn Terry

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New episodes every week.


"Your future isn't created in a single moment. It's created in the thousands of small moments you choose not to waste. Practice Makes the Master."

Jul 13, 202613:05
Treat Life Like A Buffet

Treat Life Like A Buffet

People love to say the world is the worst it's ever been.

They're right.

And it's also the best it's ever been.

Same world. Two true statements. The difference is what you put on your plate.

The Buffet, 40 Years Ago

Picture a buffet in 1986. Maybe 15 dishes on the table. Limited choice.

Less to love. Less to hate. Less noise, because there simply wasn't much on offer.

The Buffet, Today

Now walk up to the buffet halfway through 2026. It's not 15 dishes anymore.

It's thousands. News, opinions, trends, outrage, comparison, "opportunities," other people's highlight reels — an endless steam-tray stretching further than you can see.

More good things than ever have existed. And more bad things than ever have existed. Both statements are true at the same time. That's not a paradox — that's just what abundance looks like.

The people calling this the worst time ever aren't wrong about the buffet being bigger. They're wrong about what that means. A bigger buffet isn't a worse buffet. It's a buffet that demands more discipline from you.

You Are Not Required to Eat Everything

Here's the part everyone forgets when they walk up to an all-inclusive spread:

Nobody makes you take one of everything.

You look at the tray, you decide — does this serve me? — and you move your plate to the next dish. That's it. That's the whole skill.

Yet in life, people load their plate with everything the buffet puts in front of them. Every headline. Every opinion. Every comparison. Every argument. Every person's chaos. Then they wonder why they feel sick.

If You're Allergic, You Don't Eat It

If you're allergic to shellfish, you don't put the prawns on your plate to prove a point. You don't eat the peanuts because "well, they're right there." You just... don't take it. No drama. No debate. You simply know it's not for you, and you walk past it.

So why, in the game of life, do you keep loading your plate with things you already know don't agree with you?

The toxic group chat. The account that always leaves you worse. The news cycle you doom-scroll at midnight. The relationship that costs more than it gives. You know it's the shellfish. You take it anyway. Then you're surprised when you don't feel well.

Slow Is Smooth

Slow is smooth means slowing down at the buffet line long enough to actually choose. Not grabbing on autopilot. Not taking a plate loaded by other people's appetites, algorithms, or anxieties.

Smooth is fast means that the person who moves through that buffet with intention — plate half the size, twice the nourishment — is the one who ends up stronger, clearer, and further ahead than the person who piled their plate high and crashed an hour later.

Your Move

The buffet isn't going to get smaller. There will be more options next year, not fewer. More noise, more opinions, more things to react to.

You don't need a smaller world. You need a firmer plate policy.

So next time you're standing at the buffet of 2026 — scrolling, deciding, choosing what gets a place in your day —

ask the only question that matters:

Does this serve me, or am I just used to taking it?

Put that on your plate. Leave the rest for someone else.


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Jul 06, 202611:56