LifeWise

Meet Kes Blans, an actor, theatre maker and Voice Liberation facilitator whose own experience taught him something profound: talking about what we feel is not necessarily the same as expressing it. After cancer and the intense back pain that followed, Kes discovered that giving voice to what lay beneath the words, through sound, singing and music, allowed him to release something deeper. Remarkabl...

Meet Mary Marcolin, a teacher, psychotherapist and instinctive musician who uses music, play and human connection to help people who have experienced trauma connect with the playful child that lives within them, and begin to loosen the grip of stories that, for some, have held them hostage for much of their lives. Mary understands the power of play, and particularly of music, to help people expres...

Meet Susan Baragwanath, a remarkable woman who has spent her life quietly, yet with unshakeable determination, challenging one of society's most dangerous beliefs — the idea that there is "them" and "us": those who deserve a good education and those who do not. At the heart of Susan's work is a profound understanding that human potential is deeply affected by context — by the environment we are bo...

Meet Jonathan Cave, a leadership coach who has a natural talent for listening deeply, "joining the dots" to bring clarity to complexity, and helping people move forward with greater self-awareness, sense of purpose and enthusiasm for life. Jonathan has just written his first book, The Tree and the Mountain , which takes us on a journey to discover who we really are. KEY THEMES Values, Talents and...

Meet Jonny Hulbert who, after 27 years working in a global corporate environment, found that his energy tank was running on empty, and what looked like success on the outside felt like a void on the inside. Jonny learnt how to tap into the things that truly nourished him by exploring entirely different ways of living, working, and being. In Jonny's case, it was his relationship with sound and musi...

Meet Maxime Maanders, a  clinical psychologist and plant medicine specialist with a holistic perspective on human healing.  His approach brings together ancient wisdom and evidence-based psychology offering an integrative understanding of what it truly takes for us to heal from psychological trauma.  KEY THEMES Psychology, Mental Health, Western Science,  Ancient Wisdom, Emotions,  Plant Medicine,...

Meet Frits Van Den Heuval Van Varik , the founder of BaseQamp.  Through his work with the Dutch Marine Corps, Amsterdam Police, Amsterdam Fire Department and in youth services, Frits recognised two fundamental human needs: a safe space to develop self-awareness and practical tools for navigating life's emotional challenges.  He invites us to see our 'emotional backpacks' filled with joy, struggle,...

Meet Robbie Fenlon, a leadership coach and meditation practitioner drawing on more than 30 years of real-world experience from guiding mountaineering expeditions in the Alps and the Himalayas to coaching executives, scientists and athletes. With a deep interest in meditation, neuroscience and human development, Robbie helps people tap into their own intelligence, strength and experience to find pr...

Meet DR ANURANJAN BIST, who, in his quest to help people find health and happiness pursued a traditional medical training, moved from India to set up a practice in the US.  A surprising turn of events lead him back to the Himalayas where he was born, to discover that 'we are the medicine' and 'yoga is mental health'. KEY THEMES Mental Health Traditional Medicine Psychology Yoga Yoga Guru Lineages...

Meet DEREK TATE, who will reveal the key factors to finding your flow on the ski slopes, at work and in your life. As a trainer of ski instructors and novices alike; Derek is on a mission 'to help as many people as possible experience the health and wellbeing benefits of sport and mountain life whatever your level of participation and involvement'. KEY THEMES Focus Flow Growth Mindset Personal Gro...

Meet NICOLE SCHWAB, who will reveal how our health and the health of our planet are inextricably linked, and what we can do to look after both.   The founding director of the forum of young global leaders, Nicole is actively involved in creating a 'restoration generation'. BONUS Watch a special video version of this episode's message here: https://movementwise.org/stories/coming-back-to-our-senses...

Meet Thierry & Mary Anne Malleret, who reveal the life-changing benefits of moving, and in particular walking out in nature. Not only is walking good for our bodies, it stimulates our brains, gives us access to our creative and strategic minds, and helps us to make good decisions. Compelling evidence from leading institutions such as Harvard and Stanford University and The Wellness Institute suppo...

Meet Tania Cotton, who reveals how she has helped individuals, including elite athletes, overcome health and performance challenges to do things in their lives they had believed impossible.  As a movement specialist, MovementWise film producer and LifeWise Podcast host, Tania shares the secrets to unlocking your potential to live life, love life and perform at your best.  Tania wants everyone to k...

Meet GUY EVANS, a sedentary 'office worker' (trade lawyer), world champion triathlete and a family man with 2 sons who understands the importance not only of a work-life balance, but also of keeping your whole body in balance.  Learning to move efficiently has not only enabled him to perform at his best, moving regularly also enables him to access his creative and strategic mind. Guy wants everyon...

Meet NICOLE SCHWAB, who will reveal how our health and the health of our planet are inextricably linked, and what we can do to look after both.   The founding director of the forum of young global leaders, Nicole is actively involved in creating a 'restoration generation'.   BONUS Watch the video version of this episode at MovementWise.org/LifewisePodcast13   KEY THEMES Ecopreneurs Restoration Gen...

Meet SUNITA SEHMI who, from a rich and diverse background, runs workshops on inclusivity and diversity. Working with organisations such as The Gavi Alliance, McKinsey and Facebook, Sunita supports senior executives to enhance their personal effectiveness enabling them to foster greater leadership and collaborative behaviours.  Sunita challenges people's perception of what they and other people are...

Meet inspirational football coaches VERA PAUW and BERT VAN LINGEN – 2 professional sports coaches who have revolutionized the game of football, and sports coaching. Individually they are both extraordinary.  As a team they are unstoppable. They reveal the secret to setting yourself up for success in sport and in life.   KEY THEMES Coaching Sport Football Performance Training Context Life Skills In...

Meet inspirational football coach VERA PAUW - a woman who has been honoured by the International Olympic Committee for her contribution to creating equal opportunities for women in sport. Vera reveals how, by handing over ownership and responsibility to players, she enables players to step outside their comfort zone to discover that failure is part of success, and that through sport they can learn...

Meet CINDY BURWELL, the founder of 'The Inside Game' coaching network. Inspired by John Wooden's saying 'A good coach can change a game and a great coach can change a life', Cindy promotes the power of play and the positive impact good coaching can have on each of us as individuals and on society as a whole.  She brings together world-renowned coaches to support each other to inspire each other no...

Meet a man who really knows how to listen - MARK MILTON. At the beginning of his professional journey, Mark volunteered to man a suicide prevention hotline offering emotional support. He went on to become the Chairman of the International Federation of Telephone Emergency Services, IFOTES, which has 347 centres in 25 countries.  Through his Foundation, Education 4 Peace, he offers groundbreaking e...

Meet mental health and wellbeing expert Louise Ansell, a woman who is passionate about helping people thrive under pressure and perform at their best. Louise reveals how we can overcome the global pandemic of people who are alive yet not living. She shares both her personal and professional experience in enabling people to live life, love life by sharing the golden keys that unlock human potential...

Meet mental health and wellbeing expert Louise Ansell, a woman who is passionate about helping people thrive under pressure and perform at their best. Louise shares her personal story of how unexpectedly she lost her identity and did not know which way to turn. Her personal and professional experience has enabled her to help those who live in stressful environments, or chose to push the limits. Sh...

Meet Boris Cyrulnik and Mark Milton, 2 of the world's most experienced experts on adversity and resilience.  Boris Cyrulnik is known as 'The Pope of Resilience' for bringing this word to our attention.  They reveal why sport can provide us with such powerful opportunities to learn how to overcome adversity and the importance of having role models throughout our lives. Boris Cyrulnik highlights the...

Meet Boris Cyrulnik and Mark Milton, 2 of the world's most experienced experts on adversity and resilience.  Boris Cyrulnik is known as 'The Pope of Resilience' for bringing this word to our attention.  They reveal why sport can provide us with such powerful opportunities to learn how to overcome adversity and the importance of having role models throughout our lives. Boris Cyrulnik highlights the...

Meet Keith Partridge, an EMMY Award-winning adventure Film Maker, whose desire to follow his passion has taken him and his camera to the top of Mount Everest and into unexplored caves, with some of the world's greatest climbers, explorers and scientists.  He has witnessed people working in the harshest of conditions in the most remote corners of the world and discovered how connecting with nature...