Best Andy Mort Podcasts (2024)

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68 | The Impact of The Hero’s Journey on People and Pursuits

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Even if you aren’t aware of its particular elements, you are familiar with the hero’s journey. It underpins many of our favourite stories, used in PR and marketing, and informs the narratives around sports and celebrities. In this episode of The Gentle Rebel Podcast, I explore the personal and cultural impact of the hero’s journey. We’ll explore ho…

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67 | How Does YOUR Sense of Adventure Appear? (with Sarah Lister) 1:44:27

9d ago1:44:27

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Each of us has a unique sense of adventure. What does yours feel like? In this episode of The Gentle Rebel Podcast, I speak with Sarah Lister, who runs About The Adventure, a career and life coaching business that helps people connect with what brings them to life as they navigate change. I love Sarah’s approach to this topic and how she holds each…

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66 | Dealing With Comparisonitis and Shame Attacks (with Val Nelson) 1:00:18

18d ago1:00:18

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Have you ever been derailed by a shame attack? Shame can sweep through, telling us we are not worthy, acceptable, or enough. It can be amplified by comparisonitis, where we judge our messy insides with our perception of other peoples’ shiny exteriors. Val Nelson, a career and business coach, specialises in working with highly sensitive and introver…

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65 | Breathing New Life into a Journal Habit

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I’ve had a consistent journaling habit for twelve years. I use a digital journal (Day One), which has worked well for me. But I realised earlier this year that my practice has become a bit stale and uninspiring. So, I wanted to breathe new life into it. Mandy Thompson joined us in The Haven Courtyard recently. She led a workshop exploring how to bu…

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64 | High Sensitivity, Autism, and The Challenge of Being an Artist Right Now (with Lizzie Campbell)

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Lizzie Campbell is a polymer clay artist who creates under the name Clay Disarray, and wow, she’s phenomenal! Her intricate modelling brings characters and cultural figures to life, and it is mesmerising to see. I discovered Lizzie through a YouTube video in which she delved into the challenges artists face today. Her unique perspective as a highly…

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63 | Unveiling Coming To Our Senses (A Zine for HSPs) 35:20

1M ago35:20

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In this special episode of The Gentle Rebel Podcast, I’m thrilled to unveil the first issue of Coming To Our Senses. This online audio/visual zine for Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) is an immersive exploration of the intersection of high sensitivity, creativity, and culture. The zine’s launch coincides with the 10th Anniversary of The Haven, which …

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62 | Digging Your Unconventional Multipotentialite Pathway (with Yvonne Kjorlien) 59:48

1M ago59:48

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As a highly sensitive multipotentialite, Yvonne Kjorlien has many creative interests, passions, and pursuits. She studies scattered and scavenged remains to help increase the recovery rate of human remains in outdoor contexts, enabling law enforcement personnel to close forensic cases and provide closure for families. She is also an author, blogger…

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Ranaa Farooq - I couldn’t envisage a way out of where I was 1:07:27

1M ago1:07:27

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Are you prepared to sacrifice your life for your job? Ranaa Farooq says that she’s not willing to, despite her fear of judgement the guilt she has felt about leaving the NHS and medicine in general. Ranaa Farooq is an abstract painter and life coach living in Sheffield, who describes the process of painting itself as therapy. In this interview she …

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61 | How NOT To Join a Life Coaching Cult (with Margarit Davtian) 1:10:24

2M ago1:10:24

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In this episode of The Gentle Rebel Podcast, I speak with Margarit Davtian who is a consumer rights activist, social scientist, and “cult slayer”. She exposes deceptive marketing practices, cult psychology, and New-Age conspirituality trends in the coaching industry. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zjxP30X9Asg& Margarit, one of the founders of Ethi…

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60 | I Can’t Wait 45:08

2M ago45:08

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In this episode of The Gentle Rebel Podcast, I talk about some things that came out of our conversation in The Haven around the prompt, “I can’t wait”. What do you struggle to wait for? https://youtu.be/sAeb-3AlzhI There are many angles from which we can look at these words. What comes to mind for you? Maybe you can’t wait for something to arrive. …

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59 | What’s New In High Sensitivity Research? 54:18

2M ago54:18

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Over the past few years, there have been a bunch of developments in sensitivity research. In this episode of The Gentle Rebel Podcast, I share some reflections on the Second International Conference on Sensitivity Research. It was organised by Michael Pluess, Francesca Lionetti, and Corina Greven through The University of Surrey. In all honesty, ac…

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58 | Is Artificial Intelligence a Friend or Foe? (with Marc Winn) 1:02:54

2M ago1:02:54

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Can Artificial Intelligence help us embrace, explore, and celebrate our human creativity and sensory sensitivity even MORE deeply?In this episode of The Gentle Rebel Podcast, I speak with Marc Winn about the impact of generative AI on our creative spirit. We step beyond the unhelpful binary debates that tend to view the complex tangle of technology…

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57 | Coach or Marketer? (with Adam Kawalec) 1:11:34

2M ago1:11:34

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If you're a freelancer or solo practitioner, you likely need to wear many different hats to keep your business going. It can be tiring and confusing at times. An understandable trend in the age of algorithmic social media is people donning the social media marketing hat more and more, sometimes at the expense of their core craft.In this episode of …

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56 | Does Your Voice Sound Like You? 42:36

3M ago42:36

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In this episode of The Gentle Rebel Podcast, we delve into the intriguing concept of voice, the third element of our creative spirit that we've been looking at recently. Check out the episodes on Sound and Noise if you haven't already done so.What do we mean when we talk about creative voice? Is it something we are born with or something we develop…

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Andy Mort - The small things are the big things 1:14:39

3M ago1:14:39

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Can slowing down enable us to get to where we ultimately want to go more efficiently? ‘Slow Coach’ Andy Mort shares his unique approach to coaching and creating community in this enlightening interview. He tells us that he became a coach accidentally after people had directly approached him about it, prompting him to take up training and blend this…

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55 | Making Sense Of The Distractions, Disturbances, and Noise 40:45

3M ago40:45

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The noise we encounter can significantly impact how we perceive the world and what we believe about it. This can be multiplied tenfold for sensitive types who naturally absorb and respond to subtle environmental shifts and sensory disturbances.So, how do we learn to acknowledge and address the noise that can otherwise derail and distract us?I explo…

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54 | Coming To Your Senses (How To Find Your “Sound”) 33:38

4M ago33:38

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We can lose connection with our "sound" if we experience over-empathy, people-pleasing, and an "I'm OK if you're OK" filter. This can happen if the nervous system learns to perceive danger and safety by taking responsibility for the well-being and reactions of people (and things) it can't control.Our creative spirit gets stifled when these patterns…

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53 | The Money Changed Everything 38:45

4M ago38:45

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Where does your mind go when you read the phrase, "The money changed everything"?In this episode of The Gentle Rebel Podcast, I want to share points from our recent Haven discussion when we used this prompt to chat and play.Where did the money come from? What difference did it make?Before our gathering, I stumbled on an episode of Alfred Hitchcock …

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52 | Are You Suffering From Boreout? 38:15

4M ago38:15

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Adam Grant explores how our practice can lead to boreout in Hidden Potential. In this episode of The Gentle Rebel Podcast, I dive into this idea and reflect on the role of playfulness in maintaining our motivation with the things that matter most.We consider the distinctions between burnout and boreout and delve into the contrast between obsession …

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51 | Humour, Anxiety, and The Inner Critic (with Rox Alexandru and Neil Hughes) 1:08:52

4M ago1:08:52

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Humour is a VERY important sense. Without it, we risk taking ourselves so seriously that we lose all perspective. Our sense of humour is a core part of gentleness (firm back, soft front) because it allows us to move through the world with greater flexibility and openness. We all have this sense! But it takes practice to remain humourously sensitise…

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50 | Is Life Coaching Really Just a Scam? (with Megan Malone) 1:06:18

5M ago1:06:18

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Life coaching can be shrouded in confusion.In this episode of The Gentle Rebel Podcast, I chat with Megan Malone, delving into the joys and challenges of coaching. Together, we dissect why some view it sceptically and explore avenues for life coaches to reverse the negative trends and misconceptions.Megan is an International Coach Federation (ICF) …

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Peter Morton - I don’t think I’ve ever really had a map of what I’m going to do 44:28

5M ago44:28

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Does it take a lot of courage to change your career path? Peter Morton thinks it does, and it was his own boss who gave him the nudge to do so! In 2006 he left his job in IT to pursue a career in outdoor education as a freelance instructor. This led on to the creation of RedOakBushcrafts, a family run business in the Peak District. RedOakBushcrafts…

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49 | Reflections From a Decade in Music City (with Aaron Espe) 1:08:42

5M ago1:08:42

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After experiencing challenges with panic attacks, Aaron Espe figured out how to build a career that works for him. Aaron is currently a full-time songwriter based in Nashville Tennessee. In this episode of The Gentle Rebel Podcast, I chat with Aaron about songwriting, creativity, and adapting to creative adversity.I first heard his music in 2012 wh…

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Jessica Snape-Burns - I love my job so much 1:10:22

6M ago1:10:22

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**Please note that during this episode Jess talks about chronic health issues and grief.** How important is support throughout a career change? This is the thread that runs through this interview with Jessica Snape-Burns, who shares her 10-year journey with Amerron Acres - a Community Interest Company (CIC) in Edale that provides a tranquil, safe a…

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Stephen Reid - You can make a video and literally change someone’s life 1:17:00

7M ago1:17:00

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In what ways can making videos feel meaningful? This is what Stephen explains at the beginning of his interview while sharing the reasons why he started a YouTube channel. In addition to making YouTube videos, Stephen also uses creative filmmaking to grow brands. He specialises in outdoors/tourism and also covers promos, events, online advertising …

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48 | Red Flags to Look Out For If You’re Thinking of Working With a Coach 39:05

7M ago39:05

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We're at the start of a new year. A time when many are thinking about projects, habits, and changes they want to focus on next. Whenever we seek advice on making a change, we're never far from a coach willing to help. But coaching has become a confusing and mysterious mixed bag. So I thought it might help to share some potential red flags to look o…

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47 | Sensitivity and Superpowers (with Scott Barry Kaufman) 42:27

7M ago42:27

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I’m always slightly wary about the use of "superpower" to describe high sensitivity.In this episode of The Gentle Rebel Podcast, Scott Barry Kaufman and I discuss research around high sensitivity and the implications of elevating human traits as superpowers.Sensitivity is a "Beautiful and Complex Trait"Scott points out that sensory processing sensi…

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46 | It Is (Not) a Christmas Song 1:29:54

7M ago1:29:54

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While it's not a "Christmas Song", I felt compelled to release Still Time during the festive season because there's just something about it. My friend Peter seems to agree: "Big-hearted and tender loveliness for a December evening (and probably other months and times of day too, but this feels like a particularly good time for it)".So this episode …

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45 | Art That Makes You Think (with Ben Cowan) 1:29:54

7M ago1:29:54

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In this episode of The Gentle Rebel Podcast, I sit down with artist Ben Cowan who kindly invited me into his kitchen for a chat about "Art That Makes You Think". Through his visual satire, Ben adds dark and comedic twists to many of the familiar logos, brands, and packaging that have become part of our cultural furniture.I first encountered Ben ear…

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44 | People Aren’t Boring (with Alan Denyer) 1:05:26

7M ago1:05:26

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After turning a building due for demolition into a creative community space in the centre of Coventry, Alan Denyer had an epiphany. People aren't actually all that boring. He's a changed man. And a delightful guy! It was a joy to spend an hour chatting about the importance of accessible spaces for creativity and art in any community.In this episode…

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43 | When Things Don’t Turn Out As You Hoped (with Cameron Airen) 59:40

8M ago59:40

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How do you respond when things don't turn out as you hoped they would?It was lovely to pause for a chat with my friend, Cameron Airen recently. It had been a while since our previous recorded conversation (back in 2018). A lot has changed for all of us since then! Cam is no exception.On this weeks episode of The Gentle Rebel Podcast, we discuss wha…

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42 | Social Justice For The Sensitive Soul (with Dorcas Cheng-Tozen) 1:06:03

8M ago1:06:03

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In this episode of The Gentle Rebel Podcast, Dorcas Cheng-Tozen joins me to discuss her book, Social Justice for the Sensitive Soul. What draws highly sensitive people towards it, and how can we navigate and engage with the issues without burning out?I was particularly interested in considering how sensitive nervous systems are attuned to the needs…

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41 | You’re Stuck Not Broken – Introducing Polyvagal Theory (with Justin Sunseri) 1:01:34

8M ago1:01:34

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Do you ever feel overwhelmed and confused by the unending conveyor belt of new labels and training programs professing to be the missing piece in the puzzle of your life?We are sold the latest systems and interventions requiring expert knowledge. We throw our money at solutions with no fixed destination and a never-ending supply of potential new up…

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40 | Resting in the Aliveness of Being (with Rashid Hughes) 1:03:59

9M ago1:03:59

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Rest is who we are beneath the noise. It is a sensing silence that sits beneath the pressure to maintain perceptions, manage expectations, and ceaselessly strive to be, do, and have more. And it can be hard to come by in our loud and fast-paced world.In this week's episode of The Gentle Rebel Podcast, I share a conversation with Rashid Hughes who I…

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Louise Earnshaw - I feel like I’ve become more of me again 1:07:50

9M ago1:07:50

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What if there’s life outside of a classroom? This is one of the things that Louise Earnshaw kept considering before she made the decision to leave her job as a teacher after 20 years. Dismayed by the pressure and toxic environment, she left teaching in April 2023 to be a freelance outdoor instructor and artist. She says she feels so much happier ma…

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39 | Who Can We Trust? 47:12

9M ago47:12

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When navigating a season or environment of change, we need things we can trust.But what does it mean to trust someone or something? Where does it come from?The word derives from the root "Deru" (firm, solid, steadfast), the same etymological foundation as the word tree. It brings an image of strength through flexibility, adaptability, and dependabi…

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38 | Where Do You Find Your Motivation? 36:57

10M ago36:57

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This is the third and final part of our mini-series looking at questions around the theme of change. In the first episode, we explored the signs and signals that tell us something has changed or is ready to change. Last time we thought about how to take change from a hypothetical possibility to an embodied reality. In this episode of The Gentle Reb…

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37 | How Does Change Happen? 30:45

10M ago30:45

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This is the second of three episodes in a mini-series looking at questions around the theme of change. Last time, we explored the signs and signals that tell us something has changed or is ready to change. In this episode of The Gentle Rebel Podcast, we will take the next step in helping the change happen.You can download our digital cue cards to h…

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36 | How Do You Know When It’s Time For a Change? 39:40

10M ago39:40

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This is the first of three episodes in a mini-series looking at questions around the theme of change. The ideas I explore have come from our Haven Theme Kota at the start of September. In this episode of The Gentle Rebel Podcast, we explore the signs and signals that tell us something has changed or something is ready to change.You can download our…

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35 | Does This Kill Your Creative Momentum Too? 27:34

11M ago27:34

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What is your biggest momentum killer when it comes to making a change, launching a project, or embarking on a meaningful pursuit?If you're anything like me, it might be…a lack of celebration.In this episode of The Gentle Rebel Podcast, we explore the importance of celebrating success and how intrinsic it is to momentum in almost any endeavour.By su…

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34 | Do You Ever Feel Guilty For Taking Up Space? 40:19

11M ago40:19

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A recent Photoyoga exercise sparked a fascinating Haven discussion about taking up space in the world and how uncomfortable some of us find it at times.If you ever feel bad about "being a burden", "holding people back", or "drawing too much attention", this episode of The Gentle Rebel Podcast is for you.In our June Open Kota session, Tuula encourag…

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33 | Autumn is For Anchoring 42:48

11M ago42:48

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"When we are anchored, we have a sense of being safely held so we can venture out without becoming adrift. We are connected to a state of regulation and have room to explore the world around us." - Deb DanaIn this episode of The Gentle Rebel Podcast, I talk about the themes and topics we will explore on the podcast and in The Haven during Autumn 20…

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32 | Coming Home Through Music 26:04

11M ago26:04

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“Music washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.”— Berthold AuerbachMusic brings us home. In time, within ourselves, and in connection with other people. It gives rise to voice, dance, and healing. As Leonard Bernstein said, it can "name the unnameable and communicate the unknowable.”In this episode of The Gentle Rebel Podcast, I want to…

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31 | Is It Time To Push or Pause? 46:57

12M ago46:57

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There is a time to pause and a time to act. We explored this distinction in last month's Haven Theme Kota.In this episode of The Gentle Rebel Podcast, I share some of the ideas that came out of our conversation."Books are mirrors: You only see in them what you already have inside you."Carlos Ruiz Zafón, The Shadow of the WindI recently chatted with…

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Jen Scotney - I’ve spent way too long paralysed by fear 1:25:42

12M ago1:25:42

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What makes you feel energised and alive? Jen Scotney says that she is still finding her way since she stopped working as a human rights lawyer. She feels like she is forging a unique path which is scary, but she has faith that if she does what she enjoys she can’t go wrong. Themes during Jen’s interview include running, burnout, chronic fatigue, be…

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30 | Welcoming The Space Between Us (With Brigid Russell) 1:20:19

1y ago1:20:19

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"If we are going to understand and appreciate each other’s differences, then we need to be able to trust the space between us.”Charlie Jones & Brigid Russell (From Trust in the Spaces Between Us)Connection isn't always about closing the gap between us. Sometimes it's simply about recognising the space that exists. Allowing it. Trusting it. Letting …

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Anna Danby - Whatever path you take in life there will be what ifs and maybes 50:59

1y ago50:59

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Why is it important for humans to reconnect with nature? Anna Danby says it is essential if we ever want to move towards a more sustainable way of being on planet earth and when thinking about our impact on this place that we call home. This ethos has shaped her career from doing a Post Grad course at the University of Edinburgh in ‘Outdoor Environ…

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29 | The Healing Power of Photography (With Tuula Ahde) 1:28:26

1y ago1:28:26

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What do the photographs you take and choose to share say about you? What might your photos be saying TO you?I wonder if you've ever thought about those questions before?Photoyoga For Your Mind started in 2017 as an organic combination of creativity, movement, and inner listening. It grew from a place of burnout and a quest for healing and recovery.…

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28 | Are You Ambitious (or More Like Me?) 1:12:44

1y ago1:12:44

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Would you say you're an ambitious person?What does ambition mean to you?After rediscovering an old review for the Atlum Schema LP, I was reflecting on this word. It celebrated its fourteenth anniversary in June, and I found the full video of the launch show from Harbour Lights Cinema in Southampton.The review said:“This is an ambitious, almost auda…

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Sarah Manning-Ball - Listen to what your dreams are telling you 47:26

1y ago47:26

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What have you got to lose? Sarah Manning-Ball asked herself this question before setting up Glorious Grazes and Posh Picnics. In this episode, she tells us her career change story from working in the corporate world to following her dream of opening her own food business. At the end of the interview, Sarah asks a question for you to explore if you …

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