Francesca Donnellan

Becoming More Human

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Welcome to Becoming More Human - stories worth sharing. Becoming More Human is created by thought-leaders, creators, curators, spiritual luminaries and health and wellness experts, to share their stories to inspire, delight and support people around the world on their journey to getting closer to answering life’s biggest question; WHO AM I? Join me, Francesca Donnellan, from London UK, as I interview guests from around the world about their personal stories and how they've edged closer to finding out who they are. Each week (my real) Uncle Kevin, from Portland Oregon will join me to dive deepe...

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Francesca Donnellan

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Health

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becomingmorehuman.co.uk

Latest episode

Jul 13, 2023

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Episodes

S02, E32 FACING DEATH: UNCLE KEVIN OPENS UP 11.11.2022

This week uncle Kevin opens up about facing his own death after a big year dealing with cancer and a triple heart bypass. As always Kevin finds space to think about the bigger picture of life in the context of what he's living through, in a generous way, that can help anyone going through this themselves or with loved ones. #BecomingMoreHuman @Becoming_More_Human We would love to hear from you, pl...

CAREER SPECIAL: TYSON JOSEPH|Producer 08.11.2022

This week we talk with the most intelligent Producer and storyteller Tyson Joseph, in this inspiring interview we find out what becoming more human really means to Tyson and how he navigates his career in Film/ TV industry. We're so thankful to Tyson for sharing his personal story with us. This really is a stand-out interview, and we hope you enjoy listening.   Follow Tyson on Instagram: hthttps:/...

S02, E31 FACING LIFE'S CHALLENGES - THE GOOD, THE BAD, THE UGLY 04.11.2022

We're back after a six month break as Fran got married and Kevin had life-saving surgery. They have both been busy living through all the stuff life throws at you, the good, the bad and the ugly. As always the pair jump around and cover a huge amount of ground and we hope you find some of what they discuss really useful to your own life. #BecomingMoreHuman @Becoming_More_Human We would love to hea...

CAREER SPECIAL: AMY THOMSON|Founder @ MOODY MONTH 28.10.2022

This week we talk with Amy Thomson the founder of MOODY MONTH, a daily health and wellness tracker, that connects women with solutions to support their most common moods and symptoms. We find out what becoming more human really means to Amy and how she navigates her career in the tech industry. We're so thankful to Amy for sharing her story with us. Follow Amy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.c...

CAREER SPECIAL: ERICA BERGSMEDS|Creative Director @ Blowout mag, Photographer & Film Director 01.03.2022

This week we talk with Erica Bergsmend the Creative Director of Blowout magazine, Photographer and Film Maker, with her directorial debut Fallen Dream. We find out what becoming more human really means to Erica and how she navigates her career in the creative industries. This episode is heartfelt and honest and we're so thankful to Erica for sharing her story with us. Follow Erica on Instagram: ht...

CAREER CHAPTER: CHRIS GRIERSON|Nanny, Founder and Teacher 22.02.2022

This week we talk with the Founder, Nanny and Teacher Chris Grierson.  We find out what becoming more human really means to Chris and how he navigated his career, from being a Nanny in a female-dominated world to setting up his own business and dealing with life's challenges along the way.  This episode is heartfelt and honest and we're so thankful to Chris for sharing his story with us. Follow Ch...

CAREER CHAPTER: RHIAN POWNCEBY|Interior Designer, Creative Director and Entrepreneur 14.02.2022

This week we talk with interior designer and entrepreneur Rhian Pownceby.  We find out what becoming more human really means to Rhian and how she navigated her career, from working with some of the biggest fashion houses in the world to setting-up shop on her own - www.rhianpowncebydesign.com Rhian shares her insights from working in the corporate world to going it alone and she's wildly inspirati...

CAREER CHAPTER: NICK EDE| TV & Radio host, philanthropist and entrepreneur 08.02.2022

This week we talk with Philanthropist, TV and Radio host, and entrepreneur Nick Ede.  We find out what becoming more human really means to Nick and how he's got to where he is today. He's a huge inspiration to us and we know you will love this episode! (Side note: Uncle Kevin we have found someone who loves musicals as much as you do, he's even written one!) Follow Nick on Instagram: https://www.i...

CAREER CHAPTER: PHILIPPA GEE|Founder of Fatty's Organic Spirits 01.02.2022

This week we launch the 'Career Chapter' of the Becoming More Human podcast sponsored by Fatty's Organic Spirits. Uncle Kevin leaves Fran the hosting duties for this special series, as she talks with a whole host of wonderful humans about their careers. To kick off the series, Phillipa Gee founder of Fatty's Organic Spirits sits down with Fran to chat about how she started. From a career in sports...

S02, E30, HOW DO YOU CONTROL FAMILY LIFE? 24.12.2021

This week uncle Kevin and Francesca round off the year with a general chat covering life as we see it ahead of the festive season and the New Year. We navigate family life! Of course. #BecomingMoreHuman @Becoming_More_Human We would love to hear from you, please send us your questions francesca@29-london.com *Confidential communication, no names are shared on this podcast Hosted on Acast. See acas...

S02. E29 WHAT DOES ACCEPTANCE MEAN TO YOU? 21.12.2021

This week uncle Kevin and Francesca acceptance. Acceptance challenges us to be in the present moment. We begin moving towards becoming more human by accepting the inner self before challenging the external self. #BecomingMoreHuman @Becoming_More_Human We would love to hear from you, please send us your questions francesca@29-london.com *Confidential communication, no names are shared on this podca...

S02. E28, HOW TO PREDICT YOUR STORY? 14.12.2021

This week uncle Kevin and Francesca discuss knowing your story is paramount to know where you're going. As a writer will tell you, you need to know the end of the book before you begin writing it, but as a human, we can't predict the future. So, where do you start on the journey of discovering your story? And what influence does today have on your future? #BecomingMoreHuman @Becoming_More_Human We...

S02. E27 HOW DO YOU LIMIT YOURSELF? 24.11.2021

This week uncle Kevin and Francesca discuss how we limit ourselves by thinking we need to be someone or something else in the world, through expectations we often forget how to be authentic. We look at laughter and the importance of letting go to have a good laugh at life... or a good old cry! #BecomingMoreHuman @Becoming_More_Human We would love to hear from you, please send us your questions fra...

S02. E26, DO YOUR EXPECTATIONS MEET YOUR REALITY? 02.11.2021

On the podcast this week, Fran and Uncle Kevin cover a lot of ground (as usual!) are you asking yourself the simple questions to get what you need from life? Simple questions can have a big impact but so often we hold ourselves back through inner fear and never truly answer these with honesty. Ready to break free? #BecomingMoreHuman @Becoming_More_Human We would love to hear from you, please send...

S02. E25, WHAT DO YOU REALLY THINK ABOUT HALLOWEEN? 28.10.2021

This week Uncle Kevin sheds some light on Halloween beyond the devil costumes and pumpkins, and Fran wants to know why we all go so crazy for it in the western world? So, what does your Halloween outfit say about you?!  #BecomingMoreHuman @Becoming_More_Human We would love to hear from you, please send us your questions francesca@29-london.com *Confidential communication, no names are shared on th...

S02. E24, WHAT WE'RE LEARNING FROM NETFLIX SERIES LUCIFER 19.10.2021

This week Francesca and Uncle Kevin once again kick off their chat by talking about the weather, after all how can we become more fully human and not take note of what's happening in nature? Uncle Kevin references the popular Netflix series Lucifer this week, a great way to understand more about yourself and life is to watch it unfold on the screen.  #BecomingMoreHuman @Becoming_More_Human We woul...

S02. E23, HAVE YOU THOUGHT ABOUT LIFE AFTER DEATH? 18.10.2021

This week Francesca and Kevin talk about who we are beyond our physical appearance. We know the human body is made up of energy, so where does that go when we die? In this episode, we have more questions than answers!  #BecomingMoreHuman @Becoming_More_Human We would love to hear from you, please send us your questions francesca@29-london.com *Confidential communication, no names are shared on thi...

S02. E22, MAKING TIME FOR WHAT YOU LOVE 21.09.2021

This week Francesca and Kevin talk about what's on their non-negotiable to-do lists, unsurprisingly music and dancing features highly. As we get older, feeling free and dancing the night way can become a distance memory! So, how do we make time and space for what really makes us feel alive and not feel so guilty about it as we get older? #BecomingMoreHuman @Becoming_More_Human We would love to hea...

S02. E21, WHAT WE CAN LEARN FROM JERRY MAGUIRE (Film '96) 17.09.2021

This week Francesca and Uncle Kevin discuss how we define ourselves before we lose ourselves in our work. Chasing the money never really pays off, but our ability to build relationships can. What do you think? #BecomingMoreHuman @Becoming_More_Human We would love to hear from you, please send us your questions francesca@29-london.com *Confidential communication, no names are shared on this podcast...

S02. E20, YOUR EGO AND THE LIES IT FEEDS YOU 30.08.2021

If you hadn't already heard, Francesca's been growing veggies in her garden for the first time in her life, and boy is she excited! Uncle Kevin uses this as the springboard to discuss the ego in detail and the dirty cover-ups you tell yourself when you’re fearful of the unknown.  The ego often disguises itself as fear! As always, we discuss in detail how we can start to become more fully human. #B...

S02. E19, HOW TO BUILD TRUST WITH YOURSELF? 26.08.2021

This week Francesca open's pandora's box and asks Kevin about how we view reality Vs hope as we crawl out of lockdown into a new world.  Lake of Beauty poem - https://mucknellabbey.org.uk/the-lake-of-beauty/ We would love to hear from you, please send us your questions francesca@29-london.com #BecomingMoreHuman @29London @francescagamble29 *Confidential communication, no names are shared on this p...

S02. E18, LET'S TALK ABOUT LOVE, MARRIAGE AND BEING SINGLE 22.07.2021

This week Fran dive's into Kevin's expertise in relationship therapy as he complete's his 1000 wedding! Kevin imparts some wonderfully uplifting and insightful knowledge. Enjoy! We would love to hear from you, please send us your questions francesca@29-london.com #BecomingMoreHuman @29London @francescagamble29 *Confidential communication, no names are shared on this podcast Hosted on Acast. See ac...

S02. E17, ARE YOU A HOPEFUL PERSON? 21.07.2021

This week Kevin and Fran discuss hope, and how the desire to hope life will work out just how you want it to without action can become misplaced energy, leading to anger and disappointment. Hope also runs closely next to fear, so how do we get the balance right? We would love to hear from you, please send us your questions  francesca@29-london.com   #BecomingMoreHuman @29London @francescagamble29 ...

S02. E16, CELEBRATING PRIDE MONTH (June) 21.07.2021

This week Kevin and Fran celebrate Pride month, as Uncle Kevin takes us back to the time he came out before it was legalised and we celebrate his 17 years with his husband Bud. Kevin talks us through the time he performed Ballroom Dancing and Figure Skating at the Gay Games, Francesca is still trying to track down the video footage on YouTube! Watch this space.  We would love to hear from you, ple...

S02. E15, DO YOUR SURROUNDINGS IMPACT WHO YOU ARE? 21.07.2021

This week Kevin and Fran cover a lot of ground, discussing in detail how our surroundings affect who we are. Our relationships with family, friends, partners, and the type of media we consume from films to TV, all impact us and play their part in the making of who we are.  We would love to hear from you, please send us your questions  francesca@29-london.com   #BecomingMoreHuman @29London @frances...

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