The Driving Confidence Podcast

In this episode, Kev and Tracey chat about their appearance on Talk TV with Vanessa a couple of months ago. We chat about: Feeling out of our comfort zone Questioning reports and statistics Driving behaviour While listening to this episode, ask yourself: When was the last time you did something out of your comfort zone? What is your tendency, to believe a report or to look into the details for you...

In this episode, Kev recounts an experience where his student struggled with reversing. Through careful questioning and observation, they discovered that the mirrors were not set up effectively for the manoeuvre.  We chat about: Customising your driving environment to suit you Adjusting the mirrors for specific manoeuvres  While listening to this episode, ask yourself: When was the last...

In this episode, Kev and Tracey had the pleasure of speaking with Priya Tew, a specialist dietitian and nutritionist. Priya shared her insights on how our eating habits can impact anxiety levels while driving. We chat about: How caffeine can give you the jitters and make you feel more anxious. How sugar may give you a boost, followed by an energy crash and anxiety..  Planning to make sure you...

In this episode, Kev and Tracey catch up with David on his driving journey after a year of independence on the road since passing his driving test. We chat about: The importance of taking baby steps and gradually increasing your comfort zone when it comes to driving independently. Making your own choices  Practicing patience and maintaining a calm mindset while behind the wheel. While listeni...

In this episode, Kev and Tracey responded to a listener request that delves into negative thoughts and fear of passing the driving test. We chat about: Challenging Negative Thoughts: Remember, thoughts are not facts. Focusing on the positive aspects of your driving  Not allowing worries to make you become scared of passing the test While listening to this episode, ask yourself: Which negative...

In this episode, Kev and Tracey introduce three specific questions to gauge how much you trust your driving abilities.  We chat about: The relationship between trust and confidence in driving Trusting others' driving abilities Avoiding negative connotations of confidence While listening to this episode, ask yourself: How do you think trust in your own driving skills affects your overall confi...

In this episode, Kev and Tracey chat to guest Alison Blackler about the art of being present, overcoming fears and anxieties, and understanding the power of our subconscious minds. We chat about: Putting our attention on the here and now Counteracting negative self talk  Celebrating our achievements While listening to this episode, ask yourself: Can you think of any associations or experience...

In this episode, Kev and Tracey kick off Season Six by talking about future episodes and plans for the next 12 weeks. We chat about: Our upcoming episodes with Alison Blackler and guests with Sat Nav stories Planned episodes about nutrition and anxiety, neurodiversity and also our TV interview  How you can be part of a future episode by leaving us a SpeakPipe message Find out more about how w...

Bonus Short: From Episode 25 How often are you asking for help or need prompting with your driving? Link to Full Episode: https://pod.fo/e/143076 Find out more about how we can help transform the way you feel about driving and follow us on social media: The Drive Calm Journal: A Twelve-Week Prompt Journal for Anxious Drivers - available to buy in all formats on Amazon: https://amzn.eu/d/hdrzRKj Ge...

Bonus short from Episode 20 Practise Makes Better Link to Full Episode: https://pod.fo/e/165db0 Find out more about how we can help transform the way you feel about driving and follow us on social media: The Drive Calm Journal: A Twelve-Week Prompt Journal for Anxious Drivers - available to buy in all formats on Amazon: https://amzn.eu/d/hdrzRKj Get help from Kev and Tracey at Confident Drivers: S...

Bonus short from Episode 17  Tailgating, overtaking, beeping and intimidation with Matt Adams Link to Full Episode: https://pod.fo/e/18d9ff Find out more about how we can help transform the way you feel about driving and follow us on social media: The Drive Calm Journal: A Twelve-Week Prompt Journal for Anxious Drivers - available to buy in all formats on Amazon: https://amzn.eu/d/hdrzRKj Get...

Bonus short from Episode 9 Driving Test Tales and Five Minutes Theory with guest Terry Cook Link to Full Episode: https://pod.fo/e/161302 Find out more about how we can help transform the way you feel about driving and follow us on social media: The Drive Calm Journal: A Twelve-Week Prompt Journal for Anxious Drivers - available to buy in all formats on Amazon: https://amzn.eu/d/hdrzRKj Get help f...

Bonus Short: From Episode 7 Don't Let Stalling Stop You Link to Full Episode: https://pod.fo/e/161304 Find out more about how we can help transform the way you feel about driving and follow us on social media: The Drive Calm Journal: A Twelve-Week Prompt Journal for Anxious Drivers - available to buy in all formats on Amazon: https://amzn.eu/d/hdrzRKj Get help from Kev and Tracey at Confident Driv...

Bonus Short: From Episode 3 Why Talking to Yourself isn’t as Mad as it seems! Link to Full Episode: https://pod.fo/e/143078 Find out more about how we can help transform the way you feel about driving and follow us on social media: The Drive Calm Journal: A Twelve-Week Prompt Journal for Anxious Drivers - available to buy in all formats on Amazon: https://amzn.eu/d/hdrzRKj Get help from Kev and Tr...

In this episode, Kev and Tracey round-up Season Five by reflecting on our main takeaways and favourite moments across the episodes. We chat about: How driving anxiety can link back to different topics Our expert and driving guests  While listening to this episode, ask yourself: Did you relate to any of our guests? What was your main takeaway message across the season? Was there anything you i...

In this episode, Kev and Tracey discuss the important topic of assessing driving abilities for individuals over 70 years old. We chat about: Assessing Driving Abilities at 70, not taking away licenses Recognising Age-Related Changes  New Car Technology - how it can assist (but also confuse) While listening to this episode, ask yourself: How will you ensure that you remain safe on the road as...

In this episode, Kev and Tracey talk about why they suggest ignoring the standard advice to "take a deep breath" in moments of stress. We chat about: Why taking deep breaths can leave you feeling more stressed How to be more specific when talking about breathing  Our regular suggestion for a calming breath While listening to this episode, ask yourself: Have you ever experienced the feeling of...

In this episode, Kev and Tracey invite Tracy Hannigan, an expert on insomnia, to discuss the importance of sleep and its impact on driving confidence. We chat about: The difference between tiredness and sleepiness The bidirectional relationship between anxiety and sleep Strategies to gradually shift sleep patterns and minimise anxiety before your driving test While listening to this episode, ask y...

In this episode, Kev and Tracey dive into the topic of how hormonal fluctuations can impact our coordination, concentration, and overall driving confidence with guest Kate Muir. We chat about: The impact of hormones on anxiety, coordination, concentration and joint pain Hormone fluctuations in men over the age of 50 The possible link between perimenopause and mystery driving anxiety While listenin...

In this episode, Kev and Tracey chat to Josh Fletcher to discuss driving anxiety, its causes, and how to overcome it. We chat about: Safety behaviors and their contribution towards agoraphobic driving anxiety Rewiring the brain and confronting anxiety without relying on safety behaviors Understanding the cycle of anxiety and tolerating anxiety while carrying on with daily activities Secondary anxi...

In this episode, Kev and Tracey explore the topic of stress, what causes it and why we all experience it differently. We chat about: Stress means different things to different people Stress occurs when there is a gap between what someone needs to do and what they believe they are capable of We only feel stressed about the things we care about While listening to this episode, ask yourself: What cau...

In this episode, Kev and Tracey talk to guest Karla McLaren about the importance of identifying and understanding one's emotions and how this can improve driving skills. We chat about: How having a larger emotional vocabulary can help regulate emotions while driving The differences between fear, anxiety, and panic while driving  Emotions can come in pairs, threes, or groups and it's important...

In this episode, Kev and Tracey chat with Francis and Laura from Drive School TV about overcoming driving test nerves and anxiety. We chat about: Favourite tips for driving test nerves DVSA Ready to Pass campaign Driving Test examiners Positive mindset and self belief While listening to this episode, ask yourself: What are your thoughts on the DVSA's "Ready to Pass" campaign? When you're going thr...

In this episode, Kev and Tracey discuss the topic of parallel parking. We chat about: Basic skills for parallel parking The interlinked skills: control, observations, and accuracy Various methods of parallel parking While listening to this episode, ask yourself: Which aspects (if any) of parallel parking make you feel stressed? What situations do you do that involve similar skills to parallel park...

In this episode, Kev and Tracey talk to Omni Wren, a transformational coach who has overcome multiple car accidents, chronic pain, and PTSD-related panic attacks to regain her confidence on the road.  We chat about: Omni's experience of car accidents Importance of not being ashamed of trauma or past experiences Struggles with PTSD, panic attacks, and hallucinations related to driving and car...