The John Borland Podcast

John talks with special guest, Rev. Matt Norris, about the impact of beginnings and endings in our lives. All of us are constantly experiencing some things starting and other things finishing, yet we've never really considered how we approach and handle these transitions. How we approach these changes is vitally important for our happiness and success. John and Matt openly share their own struggle...

John talks with his old friend Junior Mcdougald about trying to make a difference in this world. From a career in professional football to founding and running a children's charity, Junior shares his story of how he has found a way to play his part and impact the lives of vulnerable young people. John and Junior reveal their thoughts on where the drive, inspiration and will to make a difference co...

John talks with his wife Rachel about what really makes relationships work. After 18 years of marriage and 3 children, John and Rachel share their thoughts on the ups and downs of being a couple and how to create a relationship that lasts. Dismissing some of the media portrayals about relationships, John and Rachel reveal what a real marriage looks like and discuss how they've manged to stay close...

John talks with special guest Andy Green about how he has continually exceeded expectations throughout his life. From predictions at his birth that he would never be able to talk to becoming a public speaker, Andy shares how despite having cerebral palsy, he has managed to face and conquer each challenge in his life. John and Andy reveal their thinking on ways to find our own ways to achieve in th...

John talks with special guest Katy Humphrey about what success really looks like. In our modern world where we are bombarded with images and idea of what success is, it can be difficult to discover our own version of success. John and Katy share their thoughts on how they have stepped away from other ideas of success and found ways to uncover what success really looks like for them. Katy Humphrey...

In this Christmas Special edition of his podcast, John talks with four of his best friends about connection, friendship and how 2020 has changed us all.  Dan Theobalds, Jon West and Mark Oliver join John to share their thoughts on how they make and maintain quality connections in their lives. Connection is at the heart of our happiness and these four friends reveal their own approach to relationsh...

John talks with special guest Mo Younis about learning to make the most of all you have. Mo shares his heart-wrenching story of living with a life limiting, ultra-rare skin condition and how he has managed to become an inspiration to millions. From winning the Pride of Britain awards to befriending celebrities and being an ambassador for his beloved Aston Villa, Mo opens up not only about his grea...

John talks with special guest Eileen Gricuk about what we do when we feel invisible to the world. These two old friends share their thoughts on the importance of belonging and being seen. We have a yearning desire as human beings to be noticed and acknowledged, yet so often we can feel unnoticed. John and Eileen reveal their own experiences of both the positive and negative aspects of feeling invi...

John talks with special guest Holly Crosby about how she dealt with a sudden change in her personality. At the age of 22, Holly had an experience that not only changed her life, but also transformed who she was. Through sharing her story, she explains how she learnt to accept and adapt to being so different. John and Holly offer their insight into how all of us can learn to deal with change and na...

John talks with special guest James Ash about how we find calm from the chaos that life throws at us. James shares the heart-wrenching story of loss that sparked a chaotic lifestyle which he lived for over six years. Offering insight into the disruption and turmoil that ensued for him, and how after some self-reflection he managed to dramatically turn his life around. John and James express their...

John talks with special guest Ben Harper about the importance of knowing and living our values. All of us have our own personal set of values, whether we know it or not and they have huge influence over our levels of happiness. John and Ben share their own experience of the difference identifying and using their values has made to their lives, whilst also explaining ways to get to know our values...

John talks with special guest Yvonne Hemmings about how to find true happiness after hitting rock bottom. Five years ago, Yvonne found herself floundering with her confidence at an all time low. She shares her experiences with John, about how she managed to journey from that dark place, to discover the happy and fulfilling life she now has. John and Yvonne share their thoughts on the keys to build...

John talks with special guest Ella Beale about her experience of developing and recovering from anorexia nervosa. Ella openly shares her own journey and relationship with food, which led her scarily close to death. Talking through the underlying issues, where it all began and how recovery has happened, Ella and John discuss the details of this often, taboo topic. Ella Beale is a 24-year-old charit...

John talks with special guest Steve Kirby about achieving success despite having insecurities and self-doubt. From starting out life in a poor family, to becoming a master of his trade, Steve shares his story of achieving success despite the insecurities that have followed him through his life. John and Steve share their thoughts on how to handle self-doubt whilst staying motivated to reach goals...

John talks with special guest Melissa Tindall about the problem with perfectionism and how striving to be perfect can create struggle in life. Melissa shares openly her own journey of 'being perfect' and how she has found ways to begin to step away from an ideal version of herself. Discussing the impact of wanting to be perfect and how we can free ourselves from its grasp, John and Melissa delve i...

John talks with author and songwriter Robert Williams. These two old school friends talk through the trials and tribulations of following their creative passions. Robert shares his thoughts with John on life as an author and songwriter, explaining the barriers, set-backs and rejection that plague this way of life. Discussing the vulnerability, hopes and fears that come with creating work and putti...

John talks with former Premier League footballer and old friend, Brett Ormerod, about what happens when life goes in different directions. Sharing their life stories John and Brett talk about the moments that sent their life in opposite directions and how they both handled that. Sharing the twists and turns that life brings and how they coped with their different life paths. From achieving hopes a...

John talks with special guest, Simon Jones, about what being single is really like in 2020. These two friends at different ends of the relationship spectrum share their thoughts on finding love, relationships and singleness. Simon openly reveals what life as a single man in his thirties is really like. Reflecting on the modern world of dating, what he is really looking for and what really matters...

John talks with special guest, Vicki Gregory, about the importance of really listening. These two friends and self-proclaimed talkers delve into the topic of listening, why it really matters and the incredible difference it makes to our lives.  Sharing their own experiences of both good and bad listening, John and Vicki discuss the power of listening, why we neglect to listen and how we can begin...

John talks with special guest, Christopher Day about how to be adaptable and roll with life's challenges. These two friends from different generations, share their thoughts on the importance of innovating, setting challenges and learning to constantly adapt. Talking through how to navigate life and all the changes it brings, whilst maintaining enthusiasm, positivity and a zest for living.   Christ...

John talks with special guest, Mike Chudley about personal development and self-growth. Delving into ideas of why people do or don't chose to focus on their own development and asking why so many people have never really thought about their own personal growth. John and Mike share their own journeys and lessons they've learnt about how to develop themselves. Mike Chudley is a 23 year old content c...

John talks with special guest, Bex Pyrah, about the negative voice that exists within our heads. They share openly and honestly about their own negative thoughts and the way in which these have affected them over the years. Talking through how they have learnt to notice the negative voice in their head, whilst also revealing the ways they have learnt to handle these thoughts and move into a place...

John talks with special guest, Elijah Gumise about privilege, prejudice and unconscious bias. Sharing their ideas on how we get to the roots of our own issues, John and Elijah tackle this emotive subject head on. These two great friends, who grew up in very different worlds, not only reveal their own experiences and thoughts, but set the challenge of how to look inwardly at our own prejudice and b...

John talks with special guest, Jonathan Oatridge, about why death is still such a taboo in society, how we make peace with our own mortality and what might be the good parts of death. They share their ideas and thoughts on death, how they've handled facing their own mortality and what the fragility of life has brought to them.  Tackling this subject head on they express their fears, hopes and expe...

Identity, Ego and True Self Welcome to episode 12 of The John Borland Podcast. John talks with special guest, Phil Scaife, about identity, ego and finding our true self. Chatting through how lockdown and recent events have shaped their thinking on these matters. They share their ideas on their own and others' struggles to know who we really are, step away from our ego-driven culture and reconnect...