Good Journeys with Ben Veal and Sarah Moon

Why are so many autistic children struggling in mainstream education? What needs to change in the UK's school system? And how can parents, teachers and policymakers create environments where neurodivergent children can truly thrive? In this episode of Good Journeys with Ben Veal and Sarah Moon, we're joined by autistic author, former English teacher and neurodiversity campaigner Pete Wharm...

In this inspiring episode of Good Journeys, Ben Veal and Sarah Moon sit down with Matt Tennant, founder of The Soul Compass, to explore what it truly means to live a purpose-driven, soul-led life. After experiencing anxiety, burnout and a growing sense that the life he was living no longer reflected who he really was, Matt embarked on a journey of self-discovery that transformed both his life and...

What happens when a simple fitness group becomes one of the most powerful community movements in a city? In this episode of Good Journeys, Ben Veal and Sarah Moon sit down with Andy Tinner, the inspiring founder of BathFitFam, to explore how a grassroots fitness initiative grew into a thriving community that has positively impacted thousands of lives across Bath and beyond. Andy shares the story b...

Anthony Kavanagh, known to millions of fans as teen star Kavana, was one of the defining faces of late nineties British pop.  Still a teenager when he burst onto the charts with hits like I Can Make You Feel Good , he became a staple of Top of the Pops , Smash Hits magazine covers and tabloid culture at the height of the boyband era and won Smash Hits’ coveted Best Male Artist award in 1997. To th...

Rhiannon Elliott is a PR professional, nutrition adviser and passionate advocate for living well after cancer. At 33, while the world was grappling with the pandemic, Rhiannon was faced with a life-changing diagnosis of advanced cancer that required radical surgery and chemotherapy. Until then, life had been full and happy for Rhiannon, growing up in Bristol, studying in Cheltenham, building a car...

In this episode of Good Journeys, Ben Veal and Sarah Moon speak with Laura Phillips, founder of We Get It, a purpose-driven charity built from one simple but powerful belief: no one should have to go through cancer feeling alone. After experiencing cancer herself, Laura saw just how isolating the journey can be, not only during treatment but in everything that comes after: the conversations that d...

In this episode of Good Journeys with Ben Veal and Sarah Moon, we’re joined by Dare 2 Become's Andy Mackenzie. Andy Mackenzie is a Wiltshire-based breathwork facilitator and holistic coach who helps people create real change from the inside out. With a background spanning the British Army, international sport, and holistic wellbeing, Andy now combines breathwork, mindset, and lived experience...

In this episode of Good Journeys with Ben Veal and Sarah Moon, we’re joined by Lynne Fernquest, CEO of the Bath Rugby Foundation: a charity that is transforming the lives of thousands of young people through sport, mentoring and alternative education. Lynne grew up in a working-class community in Neath, where rugby, resilience and laughter were part of everyday life. It was there she first realise...

In this exclusive interview, Ben Veal sits down with filmmakers Anthony and Claire Bueno to explore their incredible journey documenting the legacy of Ghostbusters. From their passion for cinema to the years-long process of bringing “Cleanin’ Up the Town: Remembering Ghostbusters” and “Too Hot to Handle: Remembering Ghostbusters II” to life, the Buenos share the triumphs, challenges and behind-the...

Remembering Dr. Stuart Farrimond 1982-2025In this heartfelt conversation, Grace Farrimond, Cherry Healey, and Ben Veal come together to celebrate the life, legacy, and lasting impact of Dr. Stuart Farrimond — beloved husband, friend and renowned science communicator. Together, they share personal memories of Stu, reflect on his remarkable journey from medical doctor to bestselling author and TV sc...

Meet Gemma Hunt – beloved children’s TV presenter, author, and storyteller! You’ll recognise Gemma as the vibrant host of CBeebies’ Swashbuckle, a BAFTA-nominated adventure series that delighted young viewers for nearly a decade. From her early days as a CBBC presenter to her current work as a speaker, performer, and author of the See! Let’s Be... book series, Gemma is passionate about inspiring c...

How do you cope in a crisis? What does it really mean to plan for the unimaginable? How do we begin to rebuild when everything has changed? And what’s it like to carry the weight of other people’s grief, while still finding space for our own? Professor Lucy Easthope is the UK’s leading authority on disaster recovery and emergency planning. When the world shifts suddenly — whether through natural d...

Dr. Stuart Farrimond’s journey is not only one of personal resilience in the face of a life-altering brain tumour diagnosis but it is also a story of innovation and education in the field of science communication. Today, he is known for his bestselling books — including The Science of Cooking, The Science of Spice, and The Science of Gardening — which break down complex scientific ideas into acces...

Author and blogger Julie Casson joins Good Journeys with Ben Veal to talk about 'Die Smiling’, a highly personal and emotional memoir that details her late husband Nigel’s journey from diagnosis of motor neurone disease to his death, ten years later, at Dignitas. Enjoy episode 042 of the award-winning Good Journeys show: this purposeful conversation is out now, just for you.

Flamy Grant is a shame-slaying, hip-swaying, chart-topping drag queen, powerhouse vocalist and award-winning songwriter from North Carolina. Flamy’s incredible music blends country, folk, gospel and roots influences to deliver a theatrical, therapeutic, and wholly original experience of intrepid storytelling, all shared through the evocative art of drag. Nominated for Artist of the Year in 2025’s...

Rachel Miller is an internationally recognised authority on Internal Communication and the author of new book Internal Communication Strategy. A former journalist with over 20 years’ comms experience, Rachel advises many of the world’s best-known companies through her consulting business, All Things IC. A Chartered PR Practitioner, Fellow of the Institute of Internal Communication and Chartered In...

Redefining Comms' Jenni Field, author of 'Nobody Believes You: Become A Leader People Will Follow' joins Good Journeys with Ben Veal for episode 039 of the award-winning show. This purposeful conversation is out now, just for you. Buy Nobody Believes You: https://redefiningcomms.com/books/nobody-believes-you/ This is Good Journeys with Ben Veal: https://youtu.be/dgtlB8_KfKg?si=RJSaJFvb...

What positive changes are you looking to make in your life this year? Ben Veal, founder of purpose-driven Second Mountain Comms, shares why 'Intentional' is his word for 2025 and the five changes he is looking to make during the year ahead - and why.

Don’t you wish that life on this earth came with a map, a compass, or at least some sort of a guidebook? Autumn Reeser is the founder of Earth School, a transformative online heart-centred leadership community that is all about guiding you forward on your own hero’s journey of self-discovery. As well as being a heart-led guide and mentor, she is also a highly-accomplished and well-loved film and t...

Bestselling author Sir Alexander McCall Smith joins Good Journeys with Ben Veal, 25 years after the first publication of The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency. Alexander has now written over one hundred books covering all manner of subjects and characters. His books have been translated into forty-six languages, he holds honorary doctorates from thirteen universities and, earlier this year, he was kni...

Nigerian author, mother and entrepreneur Tonye Faloughi-Ekezie writes beautiful children’s stories with real purpose.  Her popular 'Ugo and Sim Sim' book series is the first globally to feature a black main character with Down syndrome, and is inspired by her two children, Ugo and Simone. As a baby, her daughter Simone had life threatening heart complications resulting from a late diagnosis of Dow...

#artist #popculture #creativity #podcast Nathan Wyburn is a contemporary pop culture artist who literally uses anything and everything to create mind-blowing works of art. He has made and presented stunning, one-of-a-kind portraits for the entertainment industry's biggest names, been personally commissioned by Mariah Carey, had his work showcased on The Kelly Clarkson Show and in his very own exhi...

Do you have a sense of destiny when it comes to where you're heading in the journey of your life? David C. Olcott is the founder and CEO of Samurai Success and the author of Swords of Illumination, a book that takes readers on an exploration of self-discovery. With more than 35 years of professional coaching experience, David is mission led to help his clients become more purposeful and their...

Author, yoga and mindfulness coach Lucy Stone joins Ben Veal on 'Good Journeys' for this purposeful conversation. Support our partners: Resilient Leaders Elements: ⁠⁠https://www.resilientleaderselements.com⁠⁠ - make resilience part of your leadership journey Second Mountain Comms: ⁠⁠https://www.secondmountaincomms.co.uk⁠⁠ - helping good people do good. Help the show to grow: Spotify: ⁠⁠htt...

Trails Travelled. Lessons Learned. The inspiring show with purpose at heart: the award-winning 'Good Journeys' podcast and YouTube show will lift your spirits, challenge you and drive you forward. Hosted by broadcaster, writer and content creator Ben Veal, each episode is an intimate conversation with a very special guest from across the globe, covering their personal, moving and honest li...