The Velvet Revolution

Xmas — Uncle Buck, Jamie Oliver and American Choppers. Think your zen? Think again. The task of spending Christmas with the crazies too much to bear? Better of alone? Or do we put on a brave face and endure? We explore.  

Wily — Lobster socks, The Trojan Horse and Jesus. Is the art of sly something to be proud of? Can we use our cunning for the greater good? And if so, are there limits to how slippery one can be? Hmmm…  Listen to The Velvet Revolution Podcast 🎧 New episodes drop every Sunday ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-velvet-revolution/id1807778658⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠...

Vulgar — Jodie Foster, Jet-skis and The Elephant man. How on earth do we avoid those bad taste bullets? Is vulgarity too ingrained in our culture? Or can society breed a new wave of sophistication? We explore. Listen to The Velvet Revolution Podcast 🎧 New episodes drop every Sunday ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-velvet-revolution/id1807778658⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Unrealistic — Mick Dundee, Wim Hoff and Gout. Is delusion impairing reality? Do we play a role in the expectations in place? Where’s our power? Where’s our freedom? Let’s find out  Listen to The Velvet Revolution Podcast 🎧 New episodes drop every Sunday ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-velvet-revolution/id1807778658⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠htt...

Tranquility — Wesley Snipes, Cowboys and Love Island. Have we lost our wellbeing in the relentless pursuit of happiness? Can we find simplicity in life without the need for ‘more’? Or do we always find ourselves searching for something bigger? We try to figure it out.  Listen to The Velvet Revolution Podcast 🎧 New episodes drop every Sunday ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podc...

Serenity — Ned Flanders, Dirty Harry and The Walking Dead. How do we embody a sense of calm in the modern world? Does peace come at a price? Or is it a fundamental birthright we should never relinquish? Let’s find out. Listen to The Velvet Revolution Podcast 🎧 New episodes drop every Sunday ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-velvet-revolution/id1807778658⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Rage — Pavarotti, Bernie Sanders and Hulk Anonymous. Is there a distinct feeling of an imminent eruption within? Do we sense the world’s about to implode upon us? Or are we the calm in the eye of the storm? We unpack. Listen to The Velvet Revolution Podcast 🎧 New episodes drop every Sunday ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-velvet-revolution/id1807778658⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Querulous — More Dolly Parton, C - Bombs and Sunflowers. How do we remove that annoying, whining voice in our heads? Do we have a choice to fertilise some positivity? Or are we stuck in the mire? Let’s find out.  Listen to The Velvet Revolution Podcast 🎧 New episodes drop every Sunday ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-velvet-revolution/id1807778658⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠...

Perfectionism — Princess Aura, Taser Guns and Dolly Parton. How perfect do we really need to be? Is settling for good, good enough? And why is that so hard to accept? We explore. Listen to The Velvet Revolution Podcast 🎧 New episodes drop every Sunday ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-velvet-revolution/id1807778658⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://music.youtub...

Overwhelmed — Orangutans, Gigolo Santas and The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Is your life a pleasant idealistic haven or a horror show in the making? Do we feel the burden of life yet carry on believing ‘this is our lot’ hoping one day all will be well? Or do we rewrite the story for a happy ending? We dive in to find out. Listen to The Velvet Revolution Podcast 🎧 New episodes drop every Sunday ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Narcissist — Cavemen, Penguins and The Chippendales. Do we all have a tendency in the modern world to self obsess and seek recognition? Have we lost the ability to remain humble? Or does our authenticity outweigh the egos desire for more. We explore. Listen to The Velvet Revolution Podcast 🎧 New episodes drop every Sunday ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-velvet-revolution...

Manic — Tom Jones, Bullet trains (again) and Sourdough. Is there an impulsive urge to be manic when all we need is calm? Are we all teetering on the edge but have yet to realise it? Or can we regulate the turbulence skilfully without normalising these obsessive traits? Join us to find out.   Listen to The Velvet Revolution Podcast 🎧 New episodes drop every Sunday ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.a...

Power — Odyssey, Meerkats and Eskimos. Do we realise the true potential of love? Is it just a feeling? Or an unconditional dedication to a cause? And… will we discover it’s incredible healing in our lifetime? We explore.   Listen to The Velvet Revolution Podcast 🎧 New episodes drop every Sunday ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-velvet-revolution/id1807778658⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠...

Kudos — Marcus Aurelius, Harvey Keitel and Day of the Dead. Do you seek a little praise for your efforts? Are we relying on external factors to boost our sense of pride and accomplishment? Or does the respect and honour we yearn come from within? Join us to find out.   Listen to The Velvet Revolution Podcast 🎧 New episodes drop every Sunday ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-v...

Jittery — Wham, Mac ‘n’ Cheese and Crocodile Dundee. How do we respond to the world around us? Does extreme nervousness and apprehension fuel unnecessary angst and indifference? Or do we go forth courageously with strength and conviction? We explore.   Listen to The Velvet Revolution Podcast 🎧 New episodes drop every Sunday ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-velvet-revolution/i...

Inspiration — Blue Zones, Snakes and Ladders. Do we inspire or be inspired? Can we know the full range of human experience and fulfil our potential without it? We think not. Any thoughts, emotions, suggestions or questions, contact us at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠joinus@thevelvetrevolutionpod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen to The Velvet Revolution Podcast 🎧 New episodes drop every Sunday ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.a...

Hurtful — Marilyn Monroe, Baby Cows and Mosquitoes. Hurt people hurt people. Does this mean we are powerless over the unskilful behaviour of others?  Is ignorance and closed minds at the root of this conduct? Or is there something far greater at play? Let’s delve in to find out. Any thoughts, emotions, suggestions or questions, contact us at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠joinus@thevelvetrevolutionpod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Grace — Sex Pistols, Green Tomatoes and Huggy Bear. Are we born with grace? Do we act with compassion and humility towards ourselves or our fellow earthlings? Or do we struggle to find such pleasantries? Join us as we unpack. Any thoughts, emotions, suggestions or questions, contact us at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠joinus@thevelvetrevolutionpod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen to The Velvet Revolution Podcast 🎧 New episodes...

Fury — Drones, Baseball bats and Hippies. What’s our part in extreme anger? Is there a storm brewing which we have no control over? Or can we withstand the turbulence to maintain a sense of calm? Let’s find out.  Any thoughts, emotions, suggestions or questions, contact us at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠joinus@thevelvetrevolutionpod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen to The Velvet Revolution Podcast 🎧 New episodes drop every Sun...

Euphoria — Ringo Starr, China and Skull Tattoos. What stimulates you to get out of bed each day? Is your happiness determined by external factors? Or, do you generate a sense of joy from the simplicity of life? Join us as we explore. Any thoughts, emotions, suggestions or questions, contact us at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠joinus@thevelvetrevolutionpod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen to The Velvet Revolution Podcast 🎧 New epis...

Destruction — Jeff Buckley, Volcanos and Charles Manson. Is there an extraordinarily exceptional force of nature in us waiting to be unleashed? If so, does this greatness manifest for good or bad? Or will it lay dormant until end of days? Let’s dive in. Any thoughts, emotions, suggestions or questions, contact us at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠joinus@thevelvetrevolutionpod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen to The Velvet Revolution P...

Catastrophic — Axe throwing, Stag do’s and the Jesus nut. Why do we take ourselves and life so seriously? Is it possible that something far greater lies beneath? Can we escape this negative noise? Join us as we explore. Any thoughts, emotions, suggestions or questions, contact us at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠joinus@thevelvetrevolutionpod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen to The Velvet Revolution Podcast 🎧 New episodes drop every Su...

Bondage — Punk, Braveheart and Ninjas. How are we enslaved? Where’s our power gone? Do we give it away or do we feed it? Let’s find out. Any thoughts, emotions, suggestions or questions, contact us at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠joinus@thevelvetrevolutionpod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen to The Velvet Revolution Podcast 🎧 New episodes drop every Sunday ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-velvet-revolution/id1807778658⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Acceptance — Vicky Pollard, Tai Chi and Custard. Can I accept where I am in this moment in time? Do I feel good enough? Whose role is it to make me feel accepted? Join us as we explore. Any thoughts, emotions, suggestions or questions, contact us at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠joinus@thevelvetrevolutionpod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen to The Velvet Revolution Podcast 🎧 New episodes drop every Sunday ⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/...

Join us as we reflect on the past, present and future of the TVR. What have we achieved? What have we learnt, and where are we going…?  Any thoughts, emotions, suggestions or questions, contact us at: ⁠⁠⁠joinus@thevelvetrevolutionpod.com⁠⁠⁠ Listen to The Velvet Revolution Podcast 🎧 New episodes drop every Sunday ⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-velvet-revolution/id1807778658⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https:...