South to North Walk

What if the future of human health, stronger communities and a healthier planet starts in the soil beneath our feet? In this episode, I’m joined by Ben, founder and CEO of Earthling Plants , an Irish regenerative plant nursery specialising in edible, medicinal and unusual plants. Ben shares how his journey began with a desire to take greater control of his own health and eventually led him from pr...

What if our disconnection from ourselves is inseparable from our disconnection from the natural world? In this transformative conversation, Bella speaks with somatic ecologist Dr. Brittany Jane about ecosomatics—the meeting point between deep ecology, embodied awareness and our innate relationship with the living Earth. Dr. Brittany explores how the human body evolved within nature, community and...

What does it really mean to live a meaningful life? In this episode, I sit down with Paddy Saunders , founder and host of the North Star podcast, for a conversation about purpose, courage, responsibility, and the kind of future we’re creating together. Paddy’s work centres on helping people become more self-aware, live intentionally, and close the gap between who they are today and who they’re cap...

Why do we overthink everything we say? Why do we hold ourselves back from expressing ourselves, making new friends, dancing, speaking up, or simply being who we are? In this episode of the South to North Walk Podcast, Isabella sits down with Megan, founder of The Felt Space, to explore the psychology behind overthinking, self-consciousness, nervous system regulation, and the transformative role th...

What does it take to turn a wild dream into reality? In this episode, Bella sits down with filmmaker, creator, adventurer, and storyteller Riley Coyote to explore the journey behind The Riley Coyote Show—an ambitious independent film and television project built from the ground up through passion, persistence, and an unwavering belief in the vision. From creating content online and building a loya...

What happens when you combine free food, meaningful conversations, community service, and a vision for bringing people together? In this episode, Isabella sits down with Alistair Hutton, founder of Free Feed Fridays, a grassroots community initiative held every Friday from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Snapper Rocks, New South Wales, Australia. What started as a simple desire to feed people and create con...

In this episode of South to North Walk, Isabella sits down with Opal Goldring, co-founder of Roots of Play, to explore nature connection, community, tree climbing, basket weaving, and the importance of bringing play back into everyday life. Opal shares how her childhood in South Africa, her love of climbing trees, her background in outdoor leadership, and her creative work with natural fibres all...

In Season 2, Episode 2 of South to North Walk, Isabella sits down with Shaman Ryan to explore funmaxing, spirituality, inner child healing, shame, authenticity, and the power of play. Ryan shares how his background in shamanism, Reiki, philosophy, spirituality, and personal transformation led him to create a framework around funmaxing — a way of living that helps people reconnect with their inner...

Welcome to Season 2, Episode 1 of South to North Walk. This season begins with a renewed mission: building a reconnection archive - a collection of stories, ideas, communities, and perspectives designed to help people reconnect to themselves, each other, and the world around them. Because one story can inspire thousands of communities. In this episode, Isabella sits down with Charlie Holt, co-foun...

Welcome to Season 2 of South to North Walk. This season marks a new direction and a deeper mission. South to North Walk is becoming a living archive of human stories, ideas, creativity, healing, play, self-discovery, and community. A place where people from all walks of life can share what helped them reconnect to themselves, to others, and to the world around them. From artists, adventurers, teac...

In this episode, Isabella sits down with relationship coach, couples counsellor, podcast host, and author Kiara Jade for a deeply honest conversation about boundaries, self-abandonment, attachment wounds, emotional healing, and what it actually takes to build healthy relationships. Together, they explore why so many people struggle to say no, how childhood conditioning and family dynamics shape th...

In this episode, I’m joined by Opal — a 27-year-old mother from New Zealand, rugby player, runner, and community-minded woman with a powerful perspective on growth, motherhood, fitness, and self-belief. Together, we talk about what it means to find yourself while raising children, how movement can become a healthy outlet through difficult seasons, and why community is such an important part of hea...

In this episode, I sit down with Krev Mack — a music producer, filmmaker, and founder dedicated to building spaces where creativity and connection thrive. From opening a recording studio in Vancouver’s Gastown to support artists who couldn’t afford access, to working with youth, refugees, and individuals facing serious life challenges — Krev’s journey is a powerful example of what happens when pas...

What if the life you’re searching for… begins the moment you surrender control? In this episode, I sit down with Batu — a traveler, seeker, and deeply spiritual soul who has built his life on faith, trust, and the unknown . His journey: • Hitchhiking and busking across countries • Sailing across the Atlantic Ocean • Exploring psychedelics and expanded states of consciousness • Letting go of conven...

In this episode, I sit down with Brady Hill — a writer, creative, and deep thinker I met through our creative community. Brady is someone who doesn’t just live life… he reflects on it deeply. Through his writing, he’s built a powerful way of understanding himself and the world around him. ✍️ About Brady: • Written 100+ essays exploring life, identity, and perspective • Shares his work on Substack...

What happens when you’ve done everything “right” on paper… but still feel lost inside? In this episode, I sit down with Bryanna of Celestial Spaces by Br y to talk about healing, intuition, people-pleasing, fear, self-trust, and what it really takes to reclaim your voice. Bryanna shares how astrology and tarot became tools for meeting herself more honestly, moving through fear, and helping others...

What if the only thing standing between you and the life you want… is the belief that you’re being watched, judged, or evaluated? In this episode, I sit down with Eve — a filmmaker, photographer, and creative — who shares how traveling and stepping outside of her comfort zone completely shifted the way she sees herself, her work, and what’s possible. We talk about: Why most people never start (and...

What happens when you stop trying to think your way through life — and start learning how to actually feel what’s right for you? In this episode of South to North Walk , Isabella sits down with Reiki Marco — human design practitioner, Reiki master teacher, musician, and founder of a body-based practice he calls Sensory Design — for a conversation about reconnecting the mind, body, and nervous syst...

What if the key to confidence… isn’t faking it but facing it? In this episode, I sit down with Tim Vanden Heuvel - a lifelong martial artist with over 30 years of experience, studio owner, musician, father, and advocate for the queer & neurodivergent community. Tim shares how martial arts became more than just movement it became a philosophy for life. We dive into: ✨ Emotional regulation &amp...

There is a moment in life when everything changes. You realise that no teacher, parent, or system is going to decide your future for you anymore. The responsibility for your life suddenly becomes yours. In this episode, Raquel and I talk about the transition into adulthood and the powerful realization that the life you want must be built intentionally. We discuss confidence, authenticity, and the...

In this episode of South to North Walk , I sit down with my dear friend Brianna Barclay to explore one of the biggest questions we all face: How do we find meaning in life when nothing feels certain? Brianna is someone who truly lives with curiosity, courage, and an openness to life’s unfolding journey. As a passionate traveler and free spirit, she has built friendships around the world and contin...

In this episode of South to North Walk , I sit down with the incredible Raquel Surdam-Vance - a trophy-winning Toastmasters speaker, devoted mother, loving wife, and woman of deep faith and authenticity. From our days working together in corporate sales to watching her build the family and life she once envisioned, Raquel embodies growth in action. She shares what it means to find your voice, inve...

In this episode of South to North Walk, I sit down with singer-songwriter Linnea Beckman. an artist balancing her passion for music with a full-time career in corporate. From growing up between Mexico and Canada to stepping onto stages despite fear, Linnea shares what it really takes to build confidence, community, and creative discipline. We talk about courage, consistency, vocal training, and th...

How do you stay loyal to your friends when life starts changing? In this episode of South to North Walk, I sit down with Annette Selva, pharmacy manager, community pillar, loyal friend, and someone who deeply understands what it means to support others without losing yourself. We talk about something we don’t discuss enough:What happens when personal growth shifts the dynamic of a friendship? In t...

On this episode of South to North Walk, I sit down with Doug a tree planter, deep thinker, and passionate student of Icelandic and Norwegian history. By day, he works with the land. By night, he studies the North. Viking sagas, migration, mythology, and the cultural roots of Iceland and Norway. We explore:• What Nordic history teaches us about resilience• The relationship between land, identity, a...