Do Good Podcast

In today episode, I discuss a topic that’s close to my heart – giving up our relentless pursuit of material possessions and instead focusing our attention on doing good and how this brings us the happiness, satisfaction and the recognition we are after (and save us a ton of money and time in the process). From my own experience of chasing after and amassing a certain level of material wealth in th...

In today's episode, I welcome James Boag back on the show. This time around we focused our attention on the events that have been unfolding the past year and the opportunity it’s given us to reclaim our individual sovereignty. James intertwines his yogic wisdom into the subject offering a deeper perspective on the current events, allowing us to see the gifts that have come by taking this extended...

Today’s episode is with Jackie O’Carroll, who is someone that has been leading the way for years when it comes to personal spiritual growth and has a wealth of wisdom behind her. Most recently her journey has taken her towards becoming an end of life doula which ties together her years of experience as a children’s nurse, a life coach, as well as her studies in emotional intelligence & leadership....

In today's episode, I’m joined by artist, author & podcaster Ben Tallon to hear how he’s carved a career out for himself by doing the things he loves. While juggling his day job being an artist he’s recently published two Indie books (YA MUM & Isolation Watch) giving him a new creative outlet to the explore other ideas and interests. And given the fact he’s recently become a father to twins, it ma...

In today's episode, I’m joined by filmmaker & musician Ben Joseph Stewart, who's mind-expanding films have reached millions of people around the globe helping them on their awakening journey. He also has a popular show on Gaia called Limitless and has recently started producing his weekly Waking Infinity News, which I would highly recommend, as he delves way beneath the surface of what is going on...

In today's episode, the final one of 2020, I reflect on the year we’ve just had and discuss how now more than ever, we should expect the unexpected in our lives. Never before, in our lifetimes anyway, have all our worlds been turned so much upside down by the effects of Covid-19. All our dreams, wishes and plans have been abruptly halted, causing us to put the breaks on our fast-paced lives. Wheth...

Today’s episode is with Eddie Coker, a children's singer/songwriter who typically performs over 200 concerts a year (and has been described as the James Brown of children's music). I was most fascinated to hear about the work he does teaching children, teens, families, and educators about emotional wholeness and emotional intelligence through his organisation Wezmore. Truth is our kids are hurting...

Today’s episode is with British author Isabel Losada, who combines humour with a serious look at her subject matter. She has worked as an actress, broadcaster and public speaker as well as a comedian and author. Her latest book, The Joyful Environmentalist gets right to the heart of the issue and focuses on the huge difference one person can make. In this wide-ranging interview, Isabel delves deep...

In today's episode, I was joined by Dr Richard Halvorsen, who has worked as a GP in London for over 20 years and is medical director of BabyJabs, a company he founded in 2007, in response to parents’ concerns about vaccine safety and their demands for a greater choice for their children. He is a leading voice in this field and his book The Truth About Vaccines is widely respected, helping parents...

In today’s episode, I was joined by Colin R. Turner, who is an author, musician and social activist. He is the founder of ‘The Free World Charter’ – a petition that advocates ten guiding principles for a money-free world which has been viewed millions of times and endorsed by people from almost every country in the world. In this wide-ranging interview Colin spells out what it’ll take to free huma...

In this episode, I was joined by Brian Pennie, who is an author, speaker, PhD candidate, university lecturer, and life-change strategist who spends his time educating people on psychology and neuroscience. His life hasn’t always looked this rosy as for 15 years an addiction to heroin shaped his life, so his story of surviving the worst and discovering the magic of the every day makes his story eve...

In today’s show, I was joined by Daniel Pinchbeck, who is the author of numerous books including ‘Breaking Open the Head’ and his most recent one ‘How Soon Is Now’. His essays & articles have featured in The New York Times & Rolling Stones just to name a few where Daniel talks candidly about how we need to move to a new stage of awareness - one that is based on cooperation over competition to help...

It’s been nearly two years since I launched my podcast and have just passed 50 episodes. During this time I’ve learned a lot about what it takes to create a successful podcast. Recently I’ve been receiving a lot of messages about how to start a podcast so I’ve created this episode showing you step-by-step instructions. In this episode I share these 5 Steps: 1. Coming up with a theme for your show...

On today's show, I spoke with Pam Warhurst who cofounded Incredible Edible, an initiative begun in Northern England dedicated to growing food locally by planting on unused land throughout the community, she called it propaganda gardening. She has been an activist and advisor for over 40 years. She has been involved in local politics and national policy as the Chair of the Board of the Forestry Com...

Today’s episode is with 5Rhythms teacher Alex Mackay to hear about its transformation benefits and how it allows us to find new depths of creativity and connection. Having studied with 5Rhythms founder Gabrielle Roth for over 20 years before she died in 2012, Alex now teaches internationally and is one of only two people who teach the archetypal 5Rhythms workshop God, Sex and the Body. Fascinating...

In this episode, I had a fascinating conversation with Dr Sarah Myhill, who is a qualified medicine doctor and for almost 40 years has focused tirelessly on identifying and treating the underlying causes of health problems. She has worked in NHS and private practice and for seventeen years was the Hon Secretary of the British Society for Ecological Medicine. Dr Sarah has published numerous scienti...

In today’s episode, I welcomed Sion Jones on the show to hear about his fascinating journey towards becoming a yoga and meditation teacher. Having been living in a state of intense anxiety and distress for years when he was younger, he found great relief through taking yoga classes, helping him feel more grounded and at ease with himself. This began a decade long enquiry into this practice which h...

In today’s episode, I was joined by Hugo Tagholm who is Chief Executive of Surfers Against Sewage which is a national marine conservation and campaigning charity that inspires, unites and empowers communities to take action to protect oceans, beaches, waves and wildlife. SAS, set up in 1990, are a grassroots movement that has grown into one of the UK’s most active and successful environmental char...

In today’s episode, I spoke with David Hieatt who is the founder of Hiut Denim, who is based in Cardigan in West Wales. Their ethos is to Do One Thing Well and because of that approach many say they make the best jeans on the planet right now (which I have to agree with having owned a pair for the last 7 years). When I started this podcast I had a list of the kind of people and companies that I wa...

Today’s episode is with radio & TV presenter George Lamb to hear the inspiring work he’s doing with his organisation GROW, which works in schools and communities to promote mental well-being, physical health and a more hands-on relationship with the natural world. George shares his own story on leaving behind celebrity culture to chart his own path. He travelled the world in search of this and cam...

In this episode, I welcomed back Louise Kay to the podcast to hear her wisdom on the current global crisis we all are experiencing. Louise shares how this is a perfect time for us to surrender to the present moment and find that peace within us all which is lacking in the outside world. If you enjoyed this episode then please share this with a friend & subscribe for future episodes, and be sure to...

In this episode, I had a truly fascinating conversation with yoga teacher James Boag, hearing all about his approach to becoming a whole human being. From yogic movement, applied philosophy, meditation, storytelling and kirtan his approach is quite different from what you might expect when you imagine a yoga teacher. James lives a truly inspiring life. One could suggest he’s as free as a bird, goi...

In this episode, I attempt to offer a silver lining when we are going through challenging times our life. I Beleive amongst every crisis is an opportunity to see the good that can come from it. For the most part, it's up to us to reframe external events and see the positives that can come from them and how they can help steer us down a better path. I share some inspiring stories that have come out...

In this episode, I sat down with Chor Amor founder, Paul Williams, who is a small but mighty producer of flavoured single-origin chocolate. After being made redundant from his finance job in 2010 and having no luck finding a new role after sending out over a thousand CVs, he decided that he had to create his own job. Then during one sleepless night, he stumbled across an article about selling choc...

In this episode, I had a great conversation with Bruce Davis, who is the founder and managing director of Abundance Investment, which has been at the forefront of financial innovation since 2012, creating ways for everyone to invest in green and social infrastructure. Bruce was instrumental in the development of peer to peer finance, using that knowledge along with his fellow co-founders to create...