The Alchemy Pod with Karen Darke

Episode Description: In this episode of The Alchemy Pod, Karen Darke is joined by ocean rower, environmental campaigner, author, and Member of Parliament Roz Savage for a wide-ranging conversation about transformation, courage, and the strange magic that can emerge when life gets difficult. Together, Karen and Roz explore the many transitions that have shaped Roz’s path—from law graduate and manag...

Episode Description: In this episode of The Alchemy Pod, Karen Darke is joined by adventurer, author, and wilderness dweller Miriam Lancewood for a conversation about freedom, simplicity, and what happens when we step outside the structures of modern life. Together, Karen and Miriam explore a life lived close to the land: walking, hunting, foraging, sleeping outdoors, and learning to move with the...

Episode Description: In Part 2 of our conversation, sports psychologist Sara Mitchell shifts from theory into practice—working directly with host Karen Darke as she prepares for a return to competitive cycling. What begins as anxiety around breaking another land speed record at the World Human Powered Speed Challenge, transforms into a dialogue about pressure, freedom, and redefining self-care on...

Episode Description : In this episode of The Alchemy Pod , sports psychologist Sara Mitchell invites us to reimagine what it means to perform—on the field, in our lives, and in the quiet moments between. Drawing on years of experience working with elite athletes, Sara offers a radically human approach to high performance. She challenges the conventional narrative of pushing harder and instead expl...

Episode Description: In this episode of Podcast Alchemy, we delve into the transformative journey of Erin Parisi, a trailblazing mountaineer and founder of TranSending7. Erin shares her path from confronting personal fears to embracing the vastness of the world’s highest peaks, all while navigating the complexities of her identity as a transgender woman. Erin recounts the inception of her ambitiou...

Show Notes Welcome to The Alchemy Pod — turning the unimaginable into reality. Join Adventurer, Paralympic Champion, Global Speaker, Author, Transformational Coach, and Mindset Architect – Karen Darke – as she hosts inspiring conversations with elite performers. In this episode, Karen is joined by accomplished mountaineer and outdoor leader Phil Henderson, as they dive into the powerful experience...

Show Notes Welcome to The Alchemy Pod — turning the unimaginable into reality. Join Adventurer, Paralympic Champion, Global Speaker, Author, Transformational Coach, and Mindset Architect – Karen Darke – as she hosts inspiring conversations with elite performers. In this episode, Karen is joined by trike cyclist and fellow Paralympian Hannah Dines, discussing the unique journeys that have led Hanna...

Show Notes Welcome to The Alchemy Pod — turning the unimaginable into reality. Join Adventurer, Paralympic Champion, Global Speaker, Author, Transformational Coach, and Mindset Architect – Karen Darke – as she hosts inspiring conversations with elite performers. In this episode, Karen is joined by adventurer and wilderness guide Karl Krüger, as they explore the profound experiences that have shape...

Welcome to The Alchemy Pod — turning the unimaginable into reality. Join Adventurer, Paralympic Champion, Global Speaker, Author, Transformational Coach, and Mindset Architect – Karen Darke – as she hosts inspiring conversations with elite performers. In this episode, Karen leads a conversation with Steve Bate, a fellow cyclist, gold medalist, and longtime friend, about qualifying for the Paris Ol...