Can you hear me?

From a homesick Malaysian student craving the flavours of home to becoming a MasterChef champion, Ping Coombes shares an inspiring story of resilience, authenticity, family, and following your passion. In this heartfelt conversation, we explore Malaysian food and culture, motherhood, confidence, entrepreneurship, work-life balance, and the power of cooking from the heart. Ping opens up about her j...

Finding Connection Through Sound. What happens when music becomes more than something we hear? In this thoughtful and wide-ranging conversation, Kelly sits down with Johnny Scratchley, musician, festival founder and frontman of Gentleman's Dub Club, to explore the deeper connection between sound, community and human experience. From growing up in a musical family and training as a classical s...

What happens when you stop following the plan and start following what brings you joy? In this heartfelt and inspiring conversation, Tash Wilson shares her journey from PE teacher and football referee to book influencer, community builder, and pub manager. Along the way, she reflects on burnout, trusting life's unexpected twists, the power of friendship, and why community can completely trans...

In this episode, I’m joined by wellbeing facilitator Chandra Gould. Chandra shares her path into yoga, sound healing, and ceremonial work, exploring how practices like cacao ceremonies and energy work can support deep inner connection. We talk about trusting your intuition, working with energy, and reconnecting with nature in a more meaningful, soul-led way.  Who is Kelly Saward? Kelly has been pr...

The woods are calling and David Willis is here to show you why you should answer! In today's episode of 'Can you hear me?' Kelly is joined by David Willis of Willis Bushcraft, a former Army man turned full time bushcraft teacher, craftsman in residence at the Chiltern Open Air Museum, and all round lover of life lived outdoors. David shares his journey from playing in the woods as a...

In this deeply nourishing episode, I’m joined by the wonderful Di Dugdale from Wasing Estate   a place where nature, community, music, wellbeing, and human connection come beautifully together. We explore the heart behind Wasing’s magical gatherings, from the Well Read literary and wellbeing festival to Solstice celebrations, woodland concerts, sacred fires, swimming lakes, forest bathing, and the...

In this episode, I’m joined by Dominic Hatcher , who shares his powerful journey from professional wakeboarding and global travel to photography, yoga, and deep inner work. Dom opens up about following passion over convention, navigating life’s turning points, and how each chapter, from sport to creativity to healing has shaped the work he offers today. We explore the importance of reconnecting wi...

When did you last let yourself be creative just for the joy of it? In today's episode of Can You Hear Me? Kelly is joined by two incredible women from her local community, Beth and Jules. Beth, a women's circle facilitator and retreat host, has built a life around creating space for people to pause, reconnect with themselves and rediscover what truly lights them up from the inside out. J...

When your body speaks, are you listening? In today's episode of Can You Hear Me? Kelly is joined by Lydia Casadei , holistic and clinical massage therapist based in High Wycombe. Lydia shares her honest journey from interior architecture to the therapy room, including the anxiety that came with ignoring her inner voice and the quiet courage it took to start again. Through a spider diagram and...

What if the key to everything you've been searching for was simply becoming more yourself? In today's episode of Can You Hear Me? Kelly is joined by Denise Greene, founder of the Beyond Boundaries Foundation, a newly registered charity bringing complementary and holistic therapies to the vulnerable members of our society. Denise's journey is one of loss, realignment, and incredible...

Mindfulness isn't about an empty mind. It's about awareness! In today's episode of 'Can You Hear Me?' Kelly is joined by Alan Muskett, mindfulness teacher, hypnotherapist and resilience trainer. Alan spent his first career in the fast paced world of food manufacturing before a burnout at 50 led him to completely change direction. He now helps others navigate stress, anxiet...

From Darkness to Direction: The Power of Perspective What happens when life pushes you to your darkest edge—and you choose to rise anyway? In this powerful episode, Lawrence Davis shares his deeply human journey from mental health struggles to becoming a transformative coach impacting many lives. From an unforgettable no-flight journey across the world to building national mental health training p...

Finding Your Rhythm: From Gut Feeling to Global Stages What if the thing you’re meant to do in life isn’t something you plan but something you feel ? In this inspiring episode, Vicky O’Neon shares her journey from a small town in Finland to performing on global stages as a professional drummer and percussionist. What started as a spontaneous connection to rhythm during a backpacking trip through S...

Every garden has a story, and the people who build them have even better ones! In today's episode of 'Can you hear me?' Kelly is joined by Michael Buck, Head of Horticulture at Creepers Nursery. From a semi-professional football career cut short by injury, to driving a Luton van to Tuscany and back in 36 hours for Chelsea Flower Show, Michael's life has been anything but ordina...

Everything is energy and it is time we started listening to it! In today's episode of 'Can you hear me?' Kelly is joined by Fiona Carson , complementary therapist and healer with over 20 years of experience in holistic health. Fiona shares with Kelly her remarkable journey from drama school dreams and a decade in the music industry to discovering the profound power of shiatsu, kines...

Our nourishment serves everyone and our depletion serves no one! In today's episode of 'Can you hear me?' Kelly is joined by Suzy Reading , chartered psychologist, yoga teacher and author of ten books on self-care, wellbeing and healing. Suzy shares with Kelly her extraordinary journey from the sunny beaches of Sydney to a career built on helping people come home to themselves. From...

In this powerful and inspiring episode, Kelly Saward sits down with Vanessa Valley to explore a journey of resilience, reinvention, and purpose. From growing up in East London with limited opportunities to rising through the ranks of the corporate world and reaching C-suite level, Vanessa shares her unfiltered story of determination, setbacks, and breaking through barriers. This conversation dives...

From Passion to Main Stage, today Kelly speaks with Kim Cypher . Following Your Dreams   In this inspiring conversation, jazz saxophonist, vocalist, and composer Kim Cypher shares her journey from discovering the saxophone as a teenager to performing on the main stage of the Cheltenham Jazz Festival . Growing up in Cheltenham, Kim found music to be a powerful outlet for expression and emotional re...

We are nature and it is time we started listening to her! In today's episode of 'Can you hear me?' Kelly is joined by Luisa Bradshaw White, former actress, breathwork facilitator and founder of Freedom in the Forest. After 30 years as an actor, Luisa found herself living behind a mask without even realising it. She shares with Kelly the remarkable journey of unmasking, slowing down,...

In today's episode of 'Can you hear me?' Kelly is joined by Pernille Hughes, a local rom-com author published by HarperCollins. Pernille shares her incredible journey from being told by her English teacher that her writing 'wasn't good enough' to becoming a published author with four wonderful books under her belt! From working at Ragdoll (yes, the Teletubbies creator...

Don't give up on yourself, and don't settle for second best! In today's episode of 'Can you hear me?' Kelly is joined by David Palin, author and psychological thriller writer. David's writing journey began with his mother's mystical stories of growing up in India, and a novel handwritten in an A4 diary in his 20s – then tucked away and forgotten. It took a collea...

Today's converstaion was with Jonny Meah and a deeply inspiring conversation it was, Kelly speaks with Jonny about his brand-new podcast, Keep it Grief , which recently launched. 🎧 You can now listen on all platforms, and truly, this is one we need. Jonny and his friend Neil Collins are having honest conversations about suffering, loss, and what it really means to sit with grief instead of p...

Kelly speaks with Ali Mawle , Co-CEO at Cheltenham Festivals in todays conversation. In support of The National Year of Reading, The Next Chapter plants roots to expand culture and is dedicated to creating a world where everyone can explore and create culture.   This announcement follows the charity’s record-breaking 80th anniversary year in 2025, which provided more than 80,000 children with acce...

Dreams don't just disappear, they wait for you! In today's episode of 'Can you hear me?' Kelly is joined by Becky Barnicoat, cartoonist, writer, and author. From doodling teachers as a teenager to landing her dream job at BuzzFeed, Becky shares her incredible journey of holding onto a childhood dream despite being told "that's not a real job." She opens up about...

Nichola Ludlam-Raine , dietician and author of How Not to Eat Ultra-Processed Foods joins Kelly for a quick conversation in this episode of Can You Hear Me? In under 10 minutes you can find 5 of the top super foods which you can add to your meals and they are quick and easy to access. You might even already have them in your cupboard, and they are cost effective too! Where do you keep your nuts? ...