The Insight Podcast

Eimear Draper is a dating coach and the founder of Kindling Dating. I talk to her about: - The state of dating in 2024 going into 2025 - Why everyone is tired of online dating and what to do about it - How to up your game when it comes to meeting potential partners in real life - Why us singles need to lower our expectations and be a little more open-minded... - & much more Listeners also loved th...

Dr Kiran Agarwal has worked in medicine for over 22 years and specialises in ENT (ear, nose and throat) health. She also works with entrepreneurs and high performers to help them stay well, avoid burnout and maximise their happiness. I talk to her about: - The prevalence of respiratory disorders - What the main causes of these health issues are - from air pollution to food. - Solutions - what appr...

Welcome to a special bite-sized (4-minute) episode of the Insight Podcast. There are three questions I ask every guest. One of those questions is, "What's one lesson you wish you'd have been taught as a child?" More often than not, the answers I get are pretty profound and inspiring. So, I thought it'd be cool to put together a selection of those answers for you to enjoy. Get ready to hear from Dr...

#130 is a 30-minute solo episode. A quick life update followed by some questions that I asked ChatGPT to come up with to help me reflect on where I am and get some clarity on my next steps. If it provides just a little comfort and support to someone who's in a similar position, then I'll be glad a took the time to record it and feel a little better about my slightly self-indulgent, cringe-worthy r...

Lluís Quintana-Murci is a professor at the College de France in Paris where he holds the Chair of Human Genomics and Evolution. He also directs the Human Evolutionary Genetics Unit at the Institut Pasteur. I talk to him about: - The story of homo sapiens' journey out of Africa - What the study of genetics can teach us about our history - How mixing with Neanderthals and Denisovans helped us adapt...

George Vernon is a strength and conditioning coach who's aiming to help business leaders "achieve physical and mental self-mastery to ensure lasting health results". I talk to him about: - Lessons learned from his time as a boxer - Why most people aren’t losing weight or getting stronger - How discipline and values help you achieve your goals - How you can start a more successful relationship with...

Helen Kewell is a Transformation Director, Counsellor, and the author of “Midlife: Stories of crisis and growth from the counselling room”. I talk to Helen about: - Her thoughts on the phrase “midlife crisis” and her mission to reframe this - Stories from her latest book “Midlife” and the lessons we can learn from them - How men and women experience this time of their lives differently - Why we al...

Dr Alex Blower is a Research Fellow at Arts University Bournemouth. He’s the founder of “Boys’ Impact” - a project dedicated to addressing the gap in educational outcomes for boys and young men. I talk to him about: - His experiences growing up and how that led to Boys’ Impact - The state of boys and young men in education and wider society - The role of social media and online influencers - Solut...

Dr Brendon Stubbs is a world expert when it comes to research into exercise and mental health. He has published over 700 international academic papers and has been identified as in the top 0.1% of researchers globally in mental health and neuroscience. I talk to Brendon about: - His outlook on exercise and how he incorporates it into his week - False claims made about the link between exercise and...

Tracey Hill is a performance therapist, coach and the founder of “The Pause Effect”. I talk to Tracey about: - How “the pause effect” can help you perform at your optimal best in every aspect of life - The simple ways you can slow down throughout your day - How to improve your focus and limit distractions - Personal advice to help decide what my next steps should be! - & much more Connect with Tra...

Joining me on the show today is Steve Foster. Steve is a strength and conditioning coach, a GB basketballer and hosts his own podcast - The BySteve podcast. This is a pretty deep and wide-ranging conversation! We talk about: - Steve’s time playing basketball for Great Britain and the lessons he's learnt from the game - The benefits of strength training and how to get started in the gym - Steve’s e...

My guests today are Dr Emma Cotterill and Dr Tara Quinn. Emma and Tara are both experienced psychologists and together they've written a book - “Mental Health Microgains: 50 small actions that will make a big difference to your wellbeing”. I talk to Emma and Tara about: - The overwhelm we can all feel with the range of suggestions for improving wellbeing - How their approach to healthy habits is d...

Joining me on the show today is Dr Ross White. Ross is a Professor of Clinical Psychology and the author of “The Tree that Bends: How a flexible mind can help you thrive”. I talk to Ross about: - What it means to be Thriving and not just Surviving - The benefits of having a flexible mind - How Ross’s acronym “AWE” can help you achieve your goals without sacrificing your health and wellbeing - Gett...

Joining me on the show today is Tulshi Varsani. Tulshi is a strength and conditioning performance coach and was the first Performance Manager and Coach for the 8x World Championship-winning Mercedes Formula One Team. She’s also the author of “Happiness Within: A Journey of Reflection and Self-Discovery”. I talk to her about: - What people get wrong about strength training - Where to start if you’r...

Joining me on the show today is Andrew Sewell. Andrew is the founder of Overthinkers Anonymous and author of the book “The Overthinker's Guide to Life”. I talk to him about: - What counts as overthinking and when it becomes a problem - How our perceptions, childhood and experiences shape our how we view reality - Techniques to help you counter overthinking - How one approach helped Andrew overcome...

Joining me on the show today is Luke Evans. Luke is a mental fitness coach and the founder of Heddway - a company whose goal is to help people train their brains to be more focused, optimistic and resilient. I talk to Luke about: - What the term “mental fitness” means - How you can be more optimistic - Ways to increase your focus - How Luke overcame his struggles with anger - The shame men can fee...

Joining me on the show today is Adele Kamel Whitley. Adele is a Mindset & Transformational Coach who wants you to remember “before you can sell anything to anyone, you have to buy yourself”. And this is the topic of our conversation - how do we buy into ourself? How do we unpick the stories we tell ourselves and create a new story? I talk to Adele about: - What she means by “Buy Yourself” and why...

Suzy Reading is an author and psychologist specialising in self-care, resilience, stress management, healthy lifestyle change and wellbeing. This episode is all about self-talk. I talk to Suzy about: - How common negative self-talk is and how it affects people - The difference between thoughts that arise and self-talk - How we can stop being so critical and harsh to ourselves - How to talk to your...

Joining me on the show today is David Green. David built a multi-million pound business at 23. During this time, he experienced burnout and stress, until, he says, he was “saved by meditation”. He then trained with experts across the world and went on a 300 days silent meditation retreat (no news, no social media, no internet for almost a year). He’s the author of the book “The Invisible Hand: Bus...

Welcome to a bite-sized special episode of the Insight Podcast. There are three questions I ask every guest at the end of an episode. One of those questions is, "What's one habit you’ve introduced that’s helping you feel happier and healthier?" This short 4 minute episode is a collection of some of my favourite responses. Order of guests: Eimear Draper Jenna Ashford Anne-Sophie Fluri Timandra Hark...

Joining me on the show today is Dr Kiran Agarwal. Kiran is a doctor with over 22 years medical experience who’s now turning her attention to high performers. She’s an executive coach who’s helping people stay well, avoid burnout and maximise their happiness. I talk to Kiran about: - Why, despite our best efforts, we’re still not happy - The disconnection between our actions and our values - Why we...

Joining me on the show today is Timandra Harkness. Timandra presents on BBC Radio 4’s “FutureProofing” and “How To Disagree”. She writes on the subject of data and society for The Telegraph, Guardian, Sunday Times, WIRED, and Men’s Health. Her latest book is titled “Technology is Not the Problem: The ultimate history of our relationship with technology and how it shapes our world and our lives tod...

Joining me on the show today is Eimear Draper. Eimear is a dating coach and the founder of Kindling Dating. I talk to Eimear about: - The state of dating in 2024 - People’s frustration with online dating - Getting clear on what you really want - Why she’d like to see more women approaching men - Why she thinks we should all embrace the “pre-date” - & much more Enjoy the episode. Connect with Eimea...

Welcome to The Insight Podcast. Joining me on the show today is Neil Jurd. Neil is a former army officer, the founder of Leader Connect, and the author of “The Leadership Book: A step by step guide to excellent leadership”. I talk to Neil about: - Two key components of great leadership: connection and direction - Why it’s OK to be friends with the people you’re leading - Why every leader needs to...

Joining me on the show today are two guests - Dr Alison Maitland and Jenna Ashford. Alison and Jenna are the authors of “Drop The Struggle: A Transformative Approach to Achieving Your Potential in Sport and Life” I talk to Alison and Jenna about: - Combining Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with sports psychology - How to stay motivated in the short and long-term - Reframing anxious thoughts and...