The Perception Podcast

Hello and welcome to another episode of the Perception Podcast with me, your host, Caroline Partridge. In today's episode, I have the absolute pleasure of talking to the Barefoot Mediator herself Jane Gunn. Jane who is an expert in the field of conflict resolution, and has spoken at the United Nations, and The White House, demystifies and distils down for us the real essence of what mediation actu...

In this week's episode, Caroline has the pleasure of talking with visionary yoga crusader Charlotta Martinus. They discuss the changes in attitudes to yoga over the last 20 years, and how yoga is not only a vehicle of clarity, groundedness and strength but can also be tailored to combat specific challenging personal issues and as a preventative health model. Please join them as they turn down the...

In this episode, Caroline talks to Associate Professor of Occupational Psychology at the University of Greenwich, Dr Calvin Burns. In this fascinating conversation Calvin and I debate the distinction between trust and faith, he outlines the five major markers that determine risky behaviour, and we examine what our automatically activated or 'implicit' attitudes tell us about our pre-conscious beli...

In today's episode of the Perception Podcast, I revisit my conversation with the irrepressible Daryl Hembrough. Daryl continues to tell his story, this time focusing on how after reconstructive surgery he literally found his voice against the odds.  Please join me as we look at life through a different lens. KEY TAKEAWAYS At about 7 Daryl lost his voice when after a tracheostomy led to his airway...

In today's episode, Caroline talks to actor and magician Peter Clifford about how his boyhood obsession with magic, which first served as a social bridge in his shy early teenage years - flourished into a fulfilling career that has seen him collaborate with the likes of David Blaine and Derren Brown. Peter unravels the true art of misdirection and beautifully explains the intricate journey of a ma...

In the second fascinating episode of my two-part special with coach and mentor Christian Whitecloud, we look at the importance of structure in the creation of what you love, and Christian opens up about her own personal journey to reclaiming her sovereignty and living a complete life. Please join me as we look at life through a different lens. KEY TAKEAWAYS You need to start with neutralizing the...

In this the first of an inspirational two-part episode Caroline talks to Creatrix Coach and Mentor Christian Whitecloud. Christian explains how she first uncovered magic as a creative force through following her intuition and how crucial intuition is in the alchemical process of creating what we love. We discuss the purpose of our egoic identity, and how knowing that we are the creators of our rea...

In today's episode, I talk to the remarkable Daryl Hembrough. Daryl shares his earliest memories of living with the rare genetic condition Pfeiffer Syndrome and how by the age of 11 he had undergone an estimated 250 surgeries. We talk about exclusion, institutions, and what the future holds, and we discuss the importance of art and comedy.  Please join me as we look at life through a different len...

In today's episode, Caroline talks to the unstoppable Charlie Frances. Charlie, like a lot of young actors post-pandemic, struggled with finding the funds to get new publicity photos so decided that he would create his own photography company on his own terms. Charlie explains how a small seed of an idea blossomed into a thriving community and shares the refreshing ethos behind Akta Photography. W...

Before we start, I would just like to say that certain listeners may find some of the topics covered in this episode upsetting. If you have been affected by any of the issues discussed there will be useful links provided in the show notes so, please reach out for help if needed. In today's episode, I have the pleasure of once again speaking to award-winning therapist Sally Baker. We discuss family...

In today's episode, Caroline continues her conversation with director Paul Bourne, focusing on the art of storytelling. They investigate the key elements of a good story. Discussing what draws people in and holds them in the narrative. They talk about the universality of stories, the joy of complicity, and how we learn about ourselves through shared experiences in the telling of stories.  Please j...

In today's episode, Caroline talks to Theatre Director, Business Storyteller, Entrepreneurship Teacher and Corporate & Start-consultant Paul Bourne about creativity in the world of work. They discuss how organisations can create a culture of opportunity that allows the individual to open up to become more motivated and self-determining. How diversity in thinking is key to entrepreneurial success a...

In today's episode Caroline talks with award winning performer, theatre maker and teacher Peta Lily about how an horrific and hilarious incident she witnessed during a play in the 1980s triggered her ground-breaking work in the genre of Dark Clown.  We look at the similarities and differences between the Red Nose and Dark Clown. As we examine the notion of 'troubled laughter', Peta highlights an i...

Actors Fast Track Accelerate Live Training:  https://www.accelerate-live.com/aft-2022 In today's episode, Valorie Hubbard explodes the myths around the business of acting. We discuss why actors aren't taught that they are entrepreneurs and why having an agent isn't the holy grail. We talk about the importance of mindset, and with all the recent changes in the industry, reveal how now really is the...

In today's episode, Caroline talks about how anger and the burning desire to make a difference to the safety of young women and vulnerable individuals drove Lisa Baskott to create a business that is set to turn the private security industry on its head. Lisa discloses the shocking statistics around diversity and representation in the sector and we discuss the changes that need to occur to ensure t...

In today's episode, Caroline has a beautiful conversation with a kindred spirit. Alison Thomas founder of the ethical clothing brand Unique and Loved opens up about how her damaging perception of who she thought that she was supposed to be brought her to her knees, and how, after having her son Alistair - who is Down's Syndrome, and witnessing people's discomfort around difference - she began to u...

Having recently had two very different conversations about relationships with two experts in their respective fields Caroline began contemplating the true nature of love. The thoughts she shares in this short but very insightful episode may just strike a chord. KEY TAKEAWAYS Society teaches us that love is painful and that it drives you crazy. Not being honest about who you are is sure to attract...

In this Valentine's Day special, Caroline talks to therapist Sally Baker about how to win at the dating game.  Sally Baker´s Online Dating Course - https://workingonthebody.com/online-dating/ They discuss the lengths love bombers will go to, how to recognise good 'green' relationship flags, and why you should stop feeling downhearted if you're single. Your prince or princess really is just around...

Free Training: https://www.tonyandnickivee.com/free-training-link-page(Only available to the end of Feb) As Valentine's day fast approaches, relationship expert and force of nature that is known as Nicki Vee, sits down to talk with Caroline. Together, they unpick the very nature of masculine and feminine relationships. Including why sex on a first date spells disaster. Nicki also discloses how her...

Free Training: https://www.tonyandnickivee.com/free-training-link-page(Only available to the end of Feb) In this, the second episode of Caroline’s two-part special with coach and mentor Tony Vee, he expands on the catalytic revelations that took him from the road to fear and down the road to love. They look at the chemistry of human emotion, and why it's impossible for love and fear to exist in th...

Free Training: https://www.tonyandnickivee.com/free-training-link-page(Only available to the end of Feb) In this episode, which is the first of an extraordinary two-part series, Caroline speaks to master coach and mentor Tony Vee. They uncover how Tony's early entrepreneurial spirit and his self-confessed tropical fish fingers led him to a human revolution that began his journey from a 5 out of 10...

In this episode, Caroline is talking to the incredible Addi Somekh who began twisting balloons as a random summer job at the age of eighteen. Addi found an uncanny ability to create hats that reflected the wearer's personality. Over the last 30 years he, and photographer Charlie Eckert, have travelled to 35 countries making and photographing balloon hats and crowns and gifting them to the people t...

In this episode, Caroline is talking to the amazing Joshua Okpala, who after training as an actor has become one of only four male intimacy coordinators in the country. Joshua has worked on several high profile films and TV shows choreographing nude, simulated sex and other types of intimate scenes, in a way that maintains the safety and dignity of the actors and cast. Caroline and Joshua discuss...

In this episode, Caroline sits down with Henri T, a self-taught visual storyteller who works with photography, moving images and performance. Henri talks about being trans, having scoliosis as a youngster, being adopted and what it feels like growing up seeing things differently from many of the people around you. Henri shares their experience of growing up in Germany using a language that is so g...

In this episode, Caroline is talking to the amazing Ben Dunks, who has written an intimacy guide for young men about sex. Ben explains how his love of dance led to him switching from studying biology and chemistry to becoming a professional dancer, which morphed into a career as an educator and writer. Ben shares what made him realise that young men desperately needed guidance when it came to sex....