How do you feel today?

Sam is a writer, musician and entrepreneur who has moved on from a career in music to pursue a love of writing and live a more present life. Listen in as Sam tells me about: - feeling really good - finding time to recharge - everyday magical moments - a desire to write and inspire - two albums and a number one - the pursuit of creativity - evolving musical tastes - avoiding the easy path - an elep...

Jordan is a designer and curator who is entering the world of Climate Advocacy after previously working for The Do Lectures and Hiut Denim. Listen in as Jordan tells me about: - feeling energised and optimistic - a new start in Climate Advocacy - Protect Our Winters - consumerism and communication - moving to Pembrokeshire - working through covid - maintaining a positive outlook - a life threateni...

Richard is the Chief Strategy Officer at Saatchi & Saatchi and talks openly about his mental health to help others do the same. Listen in as Richard tells me about (note this chat contains a little bad language): - feeling pretty good - being on holiday when everybody else is - social media - singing, swimming, writing & fatherhood - asking his employer for help - using moodapp.io - lookin...

Scott’s accountancy firm was the first in the UK to become BCorp certified before he went on to withdraw its membership earlier this year. Listen in as Scott tells me about (note this chat contains a little bad language): - feeling good, positive and optimistic - two life changing challenges - trying to find meaning in life - BCorp certification and withdrawl - becoming adoptive parents - rebellin...

Jemima is an artist, writer and poet who wants to lighten and change our perspectives through play using spirit, humour and colour. Listen in as Jemima tells me about: - feeling tired, bouncy and alive - noticing the tiny things - reacquainting yourself with wonder - the meaning of On The Wing - being 50% daft & 50% earnest bard - the need for quiet time - never being bored - writing and poetr...

Graham is one of the world’s most awarded creative directors as well as being a multimedia artist, speaker and agent to Sophia the humanoid robot. Listen in as Graham tells me about (note this chat contains a little bad language): - feeling very good - living by the sea and in London - being created to be limitless - relearning classical guitar - beautiful equations on blackboards - how we are all...

Gail is an educator, adventurer and author who found hope in the face of adversity and helps empower others to do the same (note this chat contains a little bad language): - feeling a bit up and down - speaking at the Do Lectures - dealing with close bereavements - Do Hope - being captain of your own team - expressing how you feel - finding common ground - tools for finding hope - never quit on a...

Per is a writer, speaker and facilitator who lives a nomadic and intentional life focused on simplicity and needing fewer, better things. Listen in as Per tells me about: - feeling great after checking the surf - not having a mobile phone - seasonal shifts - time, attention and creative energy - learning to focus with ADHD - the hardest most rewarding journey - periods of darkness and depression -...

Lou is an accidental influencer, empowering women to find the confidence to step out of their comfort zones and see what happens. Listen in as Lou tells me about (note this chat contains a little bad language): - feeling a bit wonky - going viral as a Christmas tree - ADHD and dopamining - leaving Portland in a bus - a newfound calm - settling in London - a movie in her phone - plans for Christmas...

Dave started Six Connections to help people look out for each other and take better care of their mental health through conversation. Listen in as Dave tells me about (note this chat mentions suicide): - a mixture of feelings - learning to be self aware - not wanting to have a business - Six Connections & Powered By Mates - going beyond workplace wellbeing - appropriate conversations - being p...

Sophie is the founder and Editor of Freelancer Magazine which connects the freelance business community to help and learn from each other. Listen in as Sophie tells me about: - feeling strong - her dad being very ill - being open and honest - the Freelancer Christmas Party - 200 nights over 2 years in a van - moving to the sea - a busy week and a detour - being 51% extrovert - putting energy in th...

Louise is a comedian, writer and podcaster who fulfilled a life-long ambition by becoming a full time stand-up in her forties. Listen in as Louise tells me about: - feeling like a shell with a melty centre - 52 Cadbury Twirls - caring for plants - swimming in a lake - a relief in rules - singing in a women’s choir - being a stand-up comedian - podcasts and ‘This American Life’ - pants in pockets,...

Sam is a journalist and author whose book ‘Win At Losing’ explores the benefits of losing by looking at how different people have handled a notable loss. Listen in as Sam tells me about (note this chat talks about a mass shooting and suicide): - feeling ok - an aversion to winter - dealing with the news - small positive actions - feeling overwhelmed - learning to respond not react - supporting you...

Sarah is a Nutritional Therapist who specialises in metabolic health, energy and stress management and is on a mission to help improve the quality of people’s lives. Listen in as Sarah tells me about: - feeling bright and happy - starting the day well - a forced reset - listening to your body - doing less to do more - the benefits of cold water - wanting to help more people - Dr. Chris Palmer, Bra...

Toby is a fashion designer and artist who is trying to help bring progressive change to the fashion industry’s impact on people and the planet. Listen in as Toby tells me about: - feeling good - his love of books - cancelling himself as a designer - making art with emotional value - a 3 year New Zealand lockdown - 407 days of the same clothes - reading his poetry in public - returning home - Heart...

Ian is the founder of I M Human, a company that partners with organisations to help them support the emotional wellbeing of their employees. Listen in as Ian tells me about: - feeling good - cold water swimming - curiosity around emotions - I M Human - learning from the inside out - needing someone to listen - providing psychological safety - changing an industry - Mood on a T-shirt Links: i-m-hum...

Dan has started several running communities and co-hosts the Fail Forward Podcast where guests tell their stories of personal growth through failure. Listen in as Dan tells me about (note this chat mentions suicide): - feeling grateful  - being a stay at home dad - having time to listen  - a diagnosis of Crohn’s disease - running and mental health - keeping it super simple - family, fun and freedo...

Meredith is a gardener and artist who reflects the beauty of nature based on her experience of it as one constantly changing phenomenon. Listen in as Meri tells me about: - feeling very good  - working towards an exhibition - being close to her parents  - walking whenever possible - painting the seasons - running a kitchen garden - belonging to a singing group - getting married in 2025 - finding a...

Anthony is a commercial designer who also creates prints and supplies under his own name as an outlet for an overactive mind. Listen in as Ant tells me about (note this chat mentions suicide): - feeling deeply tired - struggling with sleep  - keeping his mind occupied - being a self-employed designer - marketing in a way he enjoys  - talking more about mental health - finding what works - doing wh...

Guy is an author who writes about his outdoor adventures, scallop dived for 12 years and is currently starting a seaweed farm on the Isle of Mull. Listen in as Guy tells me about (note this chat mentions suicide and contains a little bad language): - feeling relaxed and surprised  - being profoundly affected by mid Wales  - the Army and University   - trying to outrun Hurricane Bertha - becoming a...

Laurie helps companies take the stress out of technology by designing and implementing strategies to create and launch their technical products. Listen in as Laurie tells me about: - feeling pretty good  - using the Mood app - an exploration of ambition - learning about happiness - appropriate production values  - playing the guitar  - running for fitness and relaxation - a future lap of Central P...

Annabel is an audio producer who started Messages from the Wild to help create a better relationship with wildlife through interviews with animals. Listen in as Annabel tells me about: - the Do Lectures  - talking to animals - belonging to communities - learning to do a headstand - being sent to boarding school  - wanting to be more animal - the consequences of small gestures - meditating daily -...

Hugo is a surfer and environmental activist who led Surfers Against Sewage for over 14 years before becoming the CEO & Vice President of Oceana UK. Listen in as Hugo tells me about (note this chat contains a little bad language): - looking forward to a weekend of waves - finding good things every day  - moving from London to Cornwall - never regretting a swim - doing the little things properly...

Natalie is an artist who paints her life through portraits, creating images about human relationships that are simultaneously tender and dysfunctional. Listen in as Natalie tells me about: - feeling very positive - a controlling relationship - The Cardiff Half and a ton of logs  - weekend creative support - connecting with her paintings - telling untold stories - her pop-up T-shirt - a school exch...

Richard provides specialist legal services to the music industry and co-authored Do/Deal to help people find hidden value through better negotiations. Listen in as Richard tells me about: - revenge bedtime procrastination - embracing an 8 day fortnight - learning from other disciplines  - loving ‘The Bear’ - doing things differently - rock climbing after a 20 year gap - curiosity and enthusiasm -...