the Henny Flynn podcast

Tap to send me your reflections ♡ This week, I’m sharing thoughts on the doubt that can come (in waves!) when we're creating something new. I talk about the (very human) conflicting thoughts that show up alongside our excitement and joy when we’re bringing something into the world – whether it’s a project, a course, a work of art, or simply a new way of living. I speak openly about fear, self-trus...

Tap to send me your reflections ♡ In this episode, I explore the often uncomfortable but essential experience of uncertainty.  From the micro moments of personal indecision to the broader cultural and political implications of clinging to certainty, I reflect on why uncertainty is not something to be fixed but something to be honoured. Through stories, metaphors, and personal insights, I share how...

Tap to send me your reflections ♡ In this episode I’m joined by the ever-wonderful Adam Lind - coach, author, speaker and narrowboat dweller - for a rich, honest conversation about vulnerability, creativity and the winding path toward a life of internal freedom. Adam shares the profound challenge of losing his father when he was still just a teenager himself - and how that has informed his life ch...

Tap to send me your reflections ♡ This episode is a bit of a love letter to mornings. Not the jump-out-of-bed, high-energy kind where we hand ourselves straight over to others and give them our day.  No.  This is a paean to that liminal space between sleep and wakefulness. To gifting ourselves slow moments to enjoy the dawning day. I’m talking about real mornings and the metaphorical ones. The one...

Tap to send me your reflections ♡ In this episode, I speak with Moe Carrick – workplace culture expert, TEDx speaker, and mother of four – about the deep, often unspoken pressures that shape our identities at work and at home. We talk about the myth of the perfect mother, the legacy of the provider-father, and the quiet courage it takes to say, “What I’m doing is enough.” Moe shares a beautifully...

Tap to send me your reflections ♡ Depending on the stories we each carry, Mother’s Day can stir deep and complicated emotions.  In this tender episode, I share that I was recently invited to write an article for The Gloss on the aspects of Mother's Day, that don't always get acknowledged.  It inspired this episode and I include an invitation to write an unsent letter as a way of exploring the trut...

Tap to send me your reflections ♡ In this episode, I share a piece of writing I rediscovered – something I’d captured in the quiet of a long-haul flight, sitting beside Anton as he slept. I had no memory of writing it, but when I read it back, it spoke to something that still feels deeply true: the idea of rest as a form of compassion . I explore how the energy we hold – especially in those limina...

Tap to send me your reflections ♡ After several episodes filled with depth, wisdom and vulnerability, I felt called to share something special with you - a beautiful piece of writing from the second volume of My Darling Girl. A piece that appeared when I opened the book at random. The synchronicity feels perfect for this moment. The passage speaks to that universal experience of returning to centr...

Tap to send me your reflections ♡ This season of the podcast has been threading together a quiet but powerful theme - the many ways we navigate fear.  This week’s episode takes that theme deeper, exploring how self-compassion gives us the courage to stand in our own space, to hold our own hand, and to live with authenticity. A quote from Dr. Kristin Neff helped spark this reflection:   "One of the...

Tap to send me your reflections ♡ So, you might remember that I'd decided to publish the podcast every two weeks - but here we are, just a week after the last episode. Because sometimes, there are no rules. Sometimes, something asks to be shared. This is one of those episodes. We're talking about power and fear - two forces that shape so much of how we move through the world. What happens when we...

Tap to send me your reflections ♡ In this deeply heartfelt conversation, I’m joined by the wonderful Aisling Mustan (founder of the festivals: 'Exhale' and 'Good Grief') to explore the raw, tender terrain of what many call a 'dark night of the soul'.  Aisling shares vulnerably and powerfully about her own recent experience - how it unfolded, what it revealed and the practices that supported her th...

Tap to send me your reflections ♡ Sometimes, fear rushes in like an unexpected tide - one moment we're steady, the next we're caught in the swell. In this episode, I share a raw and honest entry from my journal, written during a winter break in Vietnam, where doubt and uncertainty flooded in. Through the simple yet profound act of listening - really listening - I found my way back to myself. In th...

Tap to send me your reflections ♡ In this episode, I dive into the tender and transformative topic of 'knowing what is enough.' Inspired by personal experiences, reflections on love, and the wisdom of the body, I explore how we can hold space for both joy and pain, embrace the impressions left by connection, and recognise when to say, “Enough, enough now.” This conversation touches on themes of vu...

Tap to send me your reflections ♡ This bonus episode is my way of reconnecting after a winter break and sharing the exciting plans for the year ahead. From reflections on "being with" as a guiding theme from my time away, to insights on upcoming events like journaling workshops, retreats, and my new book, Letters of Love , there’s so much to explore together. I hope this episode inspires you to be...

Tap to send me your reflections ♡ In this season finale, I want to reflect on something that's been on my mind a lot recently: the power of self-compassion and how we can embrace moments of "wintering" in our lives. For me, wintering isn’t just about the colder months, it’s about the times when we feel called to turn inward, to rest, to nurture ourselves, and to find a sense of renewal. This is pa...

Tap to send me your reflections ♡ Have you ever felt the urge to retreat inward, seeking solace in the quiet corners of your own mind? Over the past six months, I've found myself embracing a period of 'wintering'. A transformative journey of introspection shaped by both personal and global influences. My own reflection on this, and listening to the experiences of others has inspired this episode -...

Tap to send me your reflections ♡ How is it to experience the space where time & effort cease to exist? Join us as we explore the concept of flow with Dr. Sue Jackson, a distinguished psychologist and author, who shares the wisdom of 30-years of research and brings her expertise across sports, business, education, and everyday life.  In this episode... We navigate the nuanced relationship betw...

Tap to send me your reflections ♡ Self-abandonment can often feel like a hidden force, quietly pulling us away from the very practices that could ground us in our most challenging moments. Have you ever wondered why we neglect meditation, journaling, or even a simple walk when they could help us the most? In this episode, we unravel the complexities behind these behaviours and explore how fear of...

Tap to send me your reflections ♡ Imagine having a gentle yet powerful tool in your back pocket that you can use whenever you need some First Aid. A tool that's there for you, whatever situation you find yourself in - helping to manage feelings of overwhelm, overstimulation and dysregulation, as you navigate life's unpredictable changes. This self-guided emotional "first aid" technique is built ar...

Tap to send me your reflections ♡ Have you ever wondered how much of our lives are governed by unwritten rules we've imposed on ourselves?  Today's episode is a meander through some of the self-imposed constraints that often originate from societal expectations or beliefs we've inherited. We look at... Some of my own once unshakeable ideas - for example, that for work to be meaningful, it must alw...

Tap to send me your reflections ♡ This episode is about the paradox of embracing detachment (I love a paradox!) Join me on a reflective journey exploring the transformative practices of detachment and self-compassion. I'll share what inspired this episode, diving into the intentional act of releasing - creating meaningful space around our behaviours and beliefs. And we'll touch on how moving away...

Tap to send me your reflections ♡ How can music change the way we think, feel and heal? Meet Kathy Harmon-Luber, the author of "Suffering to Thriving: Your Toolkit for Navigating Your Healing Journey," who joins me this week to share her  story of overcoming serious health challenges through the power of sound healing.  In our conversation, we unravel the ancient wisdom and modern science behind s...

Tap to send me your reflections ♡ Today I'm speaking with the sculptor, ceramicist, artist Paul Smith.    I first came across his work many years ago and have always been struck by the powerful quality of compassion that, for me, sits within the pieces he creates. Since then I've (joyfully) brought two of his pieces into my home - you'll hear more about what they represent to me... and how Paul ke...

Tap to send me your reflections ♡ How do we navigate the stormy seas of grief while keeping our creative spark alive? In this deeply personal episode, I open up about the emotional toll of grief and how it's impacted my ability to produce consistent podcast episodes this season. You'll hear about a fully recorded session that I ended up deleting, and how, with Anton's wise guidance, I've seen that...

Tap to send me your reflections ♡ Imagine navigating the challenges of menopause while excelling in your career—could a compassionate workplace make all the difference? Join us as we sit down with Pamela Windle, a passionate women's health coach who sheds light on the transformative power of empathy in corporate environments. Pamela shares her journey from confronting her health struggles in 2012...