En-ERGY IN MOTION (™) podcast by Suzy Rowland

Pamela is a breath of fresh air in the publishing world. As an award-winning author, entrepreneur, speaker and founder of Just Like Me Books and MIXD Reality, she is carving her way as an innovator for children with learning and reading challenges.  She works at the intersection of immersive storytelling, augmented reality (AR), inclusive publishing and educational innovation. And it's no und...

Your eyes are not deceiving you: This is the 2nd time Professor Sam Wass has been on the show - I enjoy chatting to him as his research is fascinating and potentially policy-shifting. As a developmental cognitive neuroscientist and  Director of Early Years and Youth ( Institute for the Science of Early Years and Youth (ISEY) at University of East London, UK.  At the University, his work involves s...

Chatting to Rose was like having a cold shower! She's refreshing, honest and speaks from the heart. It's wonderful to meet people with her level of compassion for children who can sometimes get overlooked. Especially those who are long term out of mainstream education and battling a number of complex issues.  Funny thing how as adults we forget the intensity of emotions we feel when we a...

Sarah Templeton, like many ADHD women, is on a mission! It's clear in everything she does and says. Challenging the pupil to prison pipeline  addressing head on the injustice that ADHD men and women face in the UK Criminal Justice System, especially if they're undiagnosed or untreated, dealing with ongoing trauma or mental health challenges. Which many of us do. Childhood trauma and ADHD...

Support the show It comes to us all, the desire to do something that gives our lives purpose: I was running on empty in bare feet, so I quit my corporate career to do many hundreds of hours of psychology research which had two outcomes: 1. I set up #happyinschoolproject CIC to provide advocacy and information to parents and educators about how autism and ADHD can be missed in younger children, esp...

A little clip of my chat with Esme Buxton, Founder of the paddock Journal to what your appetite  - my F1 certainly provides a framework for excellent conversation. If you want to hear the full Kaboodle - check out the full cast - oh my! Support the show It comes to us all, the desire to do something that gives our lives purpose: I was running on empty in bare feet, so I quit my corporate career to...

Esme Buxton is a narrative-driven luxury photographer helping brands deliver memorable campaigns that drive both artistic excellence and measurable results. She is also a Formula 1 fan and founded the Paddock Journal in response to a gap in the market to explore the fashion and brand values of Formula One.  I was following the Paddock Journal online and loved the aesthetic and how cleverly Esme ha...

Christopher Mbaki is a true star in the making - I saw him first in MidSomerNight's Dream from Intermission Youth Theatre. Watching his development has been rewarding. From Shakespeare to the Hackney Equestrian, this man is shaking up the world by doing things his way - with calm intention, dedication and humour.  Listen to find out how his parents reacted to his wish to become an actor and h...

I had the honour of chatting to Danielle Bridge, CEO of Black Minds Matter. If you're at all interested in mental health topics, whatever your background or modality, I'm sure you will find this an interesting listen! Here's an outline of our conversation, if you want to jump in at certain themes that interest you: 00:00 Suzy welcomes Danielle, Discussing Personal Energy and Work De...

'My Hair is my Crown of Glory, Not a Badge of Shame!' Khembe Clarke has over 4 decades over experience of as a natural hair stylist now specialising in loc starts and maintenance. She is tapping into Black Women's yearning not only to return to 'natural' but to confidently care for and style and 'rock' their natural texture and length.  Khembe was trained by Tali...

The experiences of Black Autistic girls in UK schools are shaped by complex layers of identity that significantly impact their educational journey. Existing literature highlights a significant gap in research on the Black Autistic experience, particularly regarding masking and camouflaging Autistic traits. By centring the voices of Black Autistic girls with experience of masking and camouflaging i...

  Professor Sam Wass, Baby Development Lab at the University of East London and Child Psychologist in the multi-award-winning Channel 4 show The Secret Life of 4 and 5-Year-Olds.   A blooming buzzing confusion: young brains and neurodivergence. In this talk, we start with some key findings on how children’s brains develop, and why all young children (not just neurodivergent ones) experience the wo...

Lorna is the sort of person you want to be with you when you're expecting your first child...or second...  calm, knowledgeable and assertive. Lorna's experience working with perinatal and postnatal mothers is extensive and she readily shares her experience with mothers young and older, which is for many people is potentially life-saving work.  Research shows that Black women are more tha...

Why is exercise important for children and young people who are neurodivergent? How do you find the motivation when exercising is the last thing you want to do, but the first thing your body needs? Tune in to find out how a neurodivergent sports therapist and coach supports children with sensory needs in a noisy gym! This podcast will inspire you to re-think your neurodivergent child's exerci...

In this inaugural episode, in celebration of International Women's Day, we hear Cassi's journey through early theatre experiences to her own directorship and playwriting. Sharing her creative experiences of bring her latest play Home Song to the London stage, she weaves an enchanting tale about bringing audiences into the spaces, getting them to participate in the production and enticing...