The Kay Manby Podcast - Guided Meditations and Gentle Conversations

Send us Fan Mail As we arrive at the Autumn Equinox, nature offers us a beautiful reminder that balance doesn't mean standing still. Everything changes. The light changes, leaves begin to fall, the earth prepares for a new season, and nature seems to know instinctively when to grow, when to rest and when to let go. In this guided visualisation, I invite you to slow down and find your own sens...

Send us Fan Mail Some conversations are interviews. Others feel like coming home to an old friend. In this deeply personal episode, I'm joined by Bishop Arun Arora, Bishop of Kirkstall, someone whose place in my life goes back many years and to one of the most difficult chapters my family has ever faced. When my husband Jim was dying from cancer, Arun was a curate at St Mark's Church in...

Send us Fan Mail I recently had the absolute pleasure of being a guest on Ali Mortimer's Joy Broadcast , and I wanted to share our conversation here with you too. Ali and I have known each other for many years, and this became a wonderfully open and personal conversation about the many chapters of my life, including some I could never have predicted. We talk about love and profound loss, find...

Send us Fan Mail What if getting older wasn't about making life smaller, but opening yourself to even more possibility? In this reflective episode, I'm speaking to you from the beautiful Cornish coast, surrounded by blue skies, clear seas and those extraordinary views that somehow make everyday worries feel a little less important. A visit to the Minack Theatre to see Anything Goes got m...

Send us Fan Mail Sometimes life doesn't whisper. Sometimes it asks us to stop completely. In this deeply personal solo episode, Kay shares the unexpected journey that began with a fractured foot during a restorative stay at the beautiful Kilmokea Country Manor and Gardens in County Wexford. What first seemed like an unfortunate accident gradually revealed itself to be something much greater:...

Send us Fan Mail What if your wardrobe could change more than your appearance? What if it could change the way you feel about yourself? In this inspiring and uplifting episode, I am joined by image consultant and personal stylist Jackie Crawford for a conversation that goes far beyond fashion. Together we explore how the clothes we wear can influence confidence, wellbeing, identity and the way we...

Send us Fan Mail As the days stretch longer and the world bursts into bloom, June offers us a quiet invitation: slow down, breathe deeply, and remember that life unfolds in its own perfect rhythm.  In this gentle guided meditation, Kay invites you into a beautiful June garden where roses blossom, birds sing, ancient trees stand rooted in wisdom, and every flower opens exactly when it is ready. Tog...

Send us Fan Mail What if ceremony could help us move through life with more grace, meaning and connection? In this deeply thoughtful and moving episode, Kay is joined by Reverend Veronika Robinson - author, celebrant, celebrant trainer, retreat host and community minister - for a rich conversation about heart-led celebrancy, storytelling, ritual, grief, creativity and the sacredness woven through...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when stepping onto a stage becomes the first step back to yourself? In this heartfelt and deeply uplifting episode, Kay is joined by actor, director and producer Pippa Bogle for a beautiful conversation about the life-changing power of amateur dramatics, community, creativity and human connection.  Following the loss of her husband, Kay shares how joining the Woodland...

Send us Fan Mail There are moments in life when everything feels uncertain. Old chapters are ending, new ones have not fully arrived, and we find ourselves standing somewhere in between. In this deeply calming guided meditation, Kay invites you to slow down, breathe, and reconnect with the quiet wisdom already within you. Inspired by the beautiful reflections of Big Panda and Tiny Dragon by James...

Send us Fan Mail As the seasons shift and spring begins to unfold, nature gently reminds us of something we often forget… That renewal is always happening. That growth doesn’t need to be rushed. And that beauty exists, even in uncertain times. In this calming guided meditation, Kay invites you to step into a peaceful spring landscape, inspired by the soft blossom-lined paths of North Yorkshire. Th...

Send us Fan Mail When life feels uncertain… what if the answer isn’t to hold tighter, but to gently let go? In this deeply calming guided meditation, Kay invites you into the wild, elemental landscape of Iceland — a place shaped by fire, ice and constant change. Here, you are guided to reconnect with a powerful piece of ancient wisdom: “Þetta reddast” — it will all work out. Through breath, imager...

Send us Fan Mail In this deeply honest and moving conversation, I’m joined by the remarkable Karen Heras Kelly, a woman whose life and work are rooted in truth, resilience, and the courage to face what many of us would rather avoid. Our connection goes back to 2018, to a retreat that didn’t unfold as planned. What happened instead became a defining moment in Karen’s life. A journey marked by loss,...

Send us Fan Mail After nine weeks spent in Australia with family, surrounded by ocean air, sunshine, grandchildren and long unhurried days, something quietly revealed itself to Kay. Without the usual pull of social media, emails and constant activity, she rediscovered a word that would shape her intentions for the year ahead: Spaciousness. In this gentle guided meditation, Kay reflects on how easi...

Send us Fan Mail This week marks powerful thresholds. The beginning of Lent. The beginning of Ramadan. The Chinese New Year - the Year of the Fire Horse. And for me, a gentle farewell to Sydney after nine precious weeks with family. In this deeply reflective guided meditation, I invite you to pause on the cusp of change and ask yourself: How will I tend my fire this year? If you enjoy my podcasts,...

Send us Fan Mail What if your home could help you heal, grow, and thrive? In this soulful conversation, Kay Manby is joined by internationally acclaimed Feng Shui expert Kimberley Gallagher  - author of The Calm & Happy Home: How to Bring Good Vibes into Your Home and Life , and featured expert on both ITV’s This Morning (UK) and Australia’s Morning Show on Channel 7. Kimberley shares her pers...

Send us Fan Mail In this gentle guided visualisation, Kay invites you to step away from the noise of modern life and reconnect with what truly matters. Set by the sea in Sydney, this immersive journey is a reminder that presence is enough, that the wisdom we seek often lives in stillness, not in striving. With soothing imagery and poetic narration, Kay leads you to a place of deep calm, where the...

Send us Fan Mail In this gentle guided session, Kay Manby invites you to step out of the noise and into stillness. Through calming breathwork, body awareness and a beautifully poetic meditation, you’ll be taken on a journey into silence - not as emptiness, but as a deeply alive and nourishing space. We explore what it means to truly listen. To the quiet, to your soul, to the presence beneath all s...

Send us Fan Mail Today, I’m joined by someone whose teachings have deeply shaped my own path — author, teacher and martial artist Mimi Kuo-Deemer. From Beijing rooftops to English meadows, from the Shaolin Temple to Zoom classes during lockdown, Mimi’s journey weaves together Qigong, Taiji, Buddhism and embodied philosophy with grace and authenticity. We explore what it means to live a life of pra...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I sit down with the wonderful Gilly Charters - someone deeply rooted in her local community and even more deeply rooted in her Quaker faith. Gilly has been a teacher, a probation officer, a volunteer with mental health charities, a musician, and a proud grandmother. She’s also stood as a Green Party candidate, bringing her values of integrity, peace, and environme...

Send us Fan Mail In this deeply grounding episode, Kay invites you to journey into the heart of the Lake District — a landscape of still waters, ancient hills, and poetic spirit. Inspired by the words of Dorothy Maclean, John O’Donohue, and Wordsworth, this episode is a gentle exploration of balance, belonging, and the timeless bond between the human heart and the earth itself. Through vivid image...

Send us Fan Mail Today I’m joined by the radiant Ali Mortimer - global life coach, speaker and guide for women ready to reclaim their joy. Ali’s story weaves together threads of high-flying corporate success, deep personal loss, and the transformative power of choosing love. We explore burnout, body image, grief, feminine leadership, and the courage it takes to rebuild your life from the ground up...

Send us Fan Mail What Happens When You Let Go of the Shoulds? A Gentle Conversation with Dan Peppiatt In this special episode, I’m joined by teacher, thinker and seeker, Dan Peppiatt. We talk about what happens when we stop striving and start listening - not to the noise of the world, but to the quiet, honest voice within. We explore the winding path that led Dan away from traditional yoga teachin...

Send us Fan Mail Join me for a gentle visualisation inspired by the recent lunar eclipse and the golden light of late summer. Together, we'll reflect on what’s come to fruition in your life, gently release what no longer serves you, and plant new seeds of intention into the fertile soil of change. With a nourishing reading by Nadine Stare and grounding imagery from the Qigong tradition, this...

Send us Fan Mail In this special summer episode, I invite you into a gentle, sensory-rich space for rest, reflection, and stillness. We begin with a tender poem titled Summer by Lizzie Rosewood, a long-time student and supporter of our yoga and Qigong community. Her words are a golden thread through this practice - a meditation on presence, softness, and the subtle joys of the season. What follows...