Space for Renascence

Welcome to Space for Renascence . This podcast is a series of quiet, honest conversations about the reality of personal transformation and the courage it takes to return to yourself when you realise you are no longer living authentically. In this episode, host Felicity Williams discusses the transition from a life of high-pressure "doing" to a life of intentional "being." We lo...

 In this episode of Space for Renascence , host Felicity Williams is joined by Jeanette Wardell, a positive psychology and menopause coach. Jeanette shares her personal experience of navigating the menopause, discussing the significant impact it had on her mental health, career, and marriage. Jeanette describes the challenges she faced before menopause awareness was widespread, including severe br...

 In this episode of Space for Renascence , host Felicity Williams speaks with Lynda Slack, MBE. Lynda is a positive psychology coach and project management professional who was awarded an MBE for her inspirational leadership. The conversation focuses on how a period of serious illness and near-burnout served as a practical turning point in Lynda’s life. She explains how she shifted from a cycle of...

In this episode of Space for Renascence , host Felicity Williams speaks with Laura Haining about how surviving the 2017 Las Vegas shooting changed her approach to life and work. Laura discusses the immediate events of that night and how the experience led her to make practical changes in her career, daily habits, and personal boundaries. Laura shares how she stopped drinking alcohol, condensed her...

In this episode of Space for Renascence, we explore the profound courage required to leave a long-term career and start anew.  Felicity is joined by Donna Bentley Carr, who shares her deeply personal journey of exiting a 30-year career in nursing after facing a severe and life-altering period of burnout.  In this conversation, we discuss:The "Steady Creep" of Burnout: Donna reflects on h...

 In this episode of Space for Renascence , Felicity sits down with her friend and fellow coach, Roo Hambley. They explore the deeply personal "before and after" moments of Roo's journey toward personal development, specifically his decision to step away from alcohol. Roo shares the story of how he realised that he wanted to be a "cycle breaker" for his own children. 

Today, I’m joined by high-performance coach Steven Ivers. Steven shares his beautiful journey of navigating a life transformation after a rugby injury led him to a "sober curious" path. We discuss the shift in identity that comes with choosing an alcohol-free life, the "tide that raises all boats," and how to show up with newfound confidence. Connect with Steven: Find Steven on...