This Human Life

Paul is joined on this episode by Pixie Delanie to talk about nothing and see where the conversation takes them, including which matters most: time love or money? This simple question strikes at the heart of the human condition as well as looking at how the music industry works and what their favourite love songs are to see what memories they trigger and evoke and many other things. KEY TAKEAWAYS...

Paul is joined by two guests, Pip Thomas and Jools Montague, who make up Edge NLP that helps individuals to change their lives – both personal and professional – through neuro-linguistic programming, time line therapy, hypnosis and coaching. The three talk about how to get the edge in life. KEY TAKEAWAYS It isn’t the labels other people give us, but the labels we choose to give ourselves that defi...

Paul is joined once more by Drumm McNaughton to talk about the topics of the last couple of episodes to discuss how we can use our unsung hero or young game-changer perspectives and strengths to become an insightful influencer in society. KEY TAKEAWAYS Insightful people see things different to other people and influencers influence others through their work and lives. Both of these things can chan...

Paul is joined again by Drumm McNaughton again, this time to talk about how to become a force for positive change in the world - a topic that a lot of us have been thinking hard about over the last year. How do you turn yourself into a ‘change-maker’? KEY TAKEAWAYS Change in itself is simple, but people – and their belief systems – make it complicated and resist change. Icebergs are a great metaph...

Paul is joined by Dr. Drumm McNaughton on this episode to talk about young people’s perspectives on life and the world as well as their shifting values which will – hopefully – change the world for the better. The collective consciousness and willingness to support others that ‘Generation Z’ exhibit is a breath of fresh air compared to the selfishness of generations past. But how can older people...

Paul is joined by Gary Clarke on this episode to talk about how the last 12-14 months has affected them and how charity work and charity football matches have been positive elements in their lives during the COVID-19 pandemic. KEY TAKEAWAYS A grass-roots charity football match and fun day at Carlton Town FC was set up to help Paul and Gary’s local community If ever proof was needed that the world...

In this episode, Paul invites back returning guest, Paul Kelly, to discuss their hopes for the future - the things we must begin to see and create as a society, and why hope itself plays such a huge part in shaping the world of tomorrow. KEY TAKEAWAYS Labels are often given to us in our formative years, and can have an effect on the way the world sees us. We must seek to see the person, and not th...

Paul is joined once more by special guest Deeksha Sahoo, a young world game-changer, for a unique kind of episode, in which our young game-changer seeks to learn more about life through directing the questions to Paul himself. KEY TAKEAWAYS Life is a voyage of self-discovery. There are no such things as mistakes - only lessons to be learned. Even the hardest challenges can provide us with some sen...

This time, Paul talks to special guest, Anushka Jain, about why playing our part is doing good for the world can positively impact others, and cause them to do the same, for if we all do our part to build a world of love, then love will thrive and grow KEY TAKEAWAYS Doing good breeds more good, and encourages others to do the same. This butterfly effect of doing good will grow and spread. Promotin...

In the third part of their conversation, Gail Acaster returns to talk to Paul about the wonder of the world around us, and the concept of spirit - where it resides, and how it can be found inside us all. KEY TAKEAWAYS Spirit is the force that keeps us unique - that sets us apart - and that can be called upon as a resource when we need it. Communication is not just a one way street. We must pay att...

Paul is joined by another young game-changer, this time Deeksha Sahoo, an 11th grade student from Odisha in India, who talks to Paul about the wonder of sport - how it helps us to remain focussed and disciplined, and how it can help us to achieve brighter tomorrows. KEY TAKEAWAYS Sport is a wonderful way of focussing our mind, and has the added benefit of benefitting our physical health, disciplin...

It's a celebratory episode this time, as Paul reaches a true milestone - 350 episodes of heartfelt passion, positivity and game-changing conversations. Joining Paul to mark the occasion is special guest, Sharon Moore, who discusses why speaking from our hearts is so important. KEY TAKEAWAYS Speaking from our hearts also means listening with our hearts. We need to gain awareness of the needs of oth...

In the second part of their conversation, Gail Acaster returns to talk to Paul about the magic that is all around us, and the wonder to be discovered in our everyday surroundings. KEY TAKEAWAYS Sometimes the most magical moments in life are the ones that arrive unexpectedly. There is a beauty in flirting with the unknown. As human's we need basics things such as water, food and human connectivity....

Paul is joined once more by Young Game-Changer, Cassie Mooney, to discuss the subject of unity, and why now is the time to come together more than ever. KEY TAKEAWAYS In the wake of the lockdown and its restrictions, the world needs unity more than ever. The world must come together. Fear has been a dominant tactic employed by the media and those in power, in order to keep us controlled. We need t...

Paul is joined by a truly insightful guest, Noha Hefny, to talk about people of impact – how they can use their values to create an impact, and how even the smaller acts can create a groundswell of positivity. KEY TAKEAWAYS Human values are the foundation of everything that provides a positive impact in the world. Impactful acts do not have to be grand deeds. Even smaller acts can cause a ripple u...

Paul is joined by Gail Acaster, to talk about the magic that is all around us, and the many ways in which the true beauty and splendour of the world positively impacts our every day.  KEY TAKEAWAYS Society seeks to constrain us by labels, but human beings are far more complicated than a simple tag. Magic is not just a matter of conjuring or illusion. It is found in the wonder of every day life. Th...

This time, Paul is joined by young world game-changer, Cassie Mooney, to talk about the truly valuable things in life, and why we should prioritise love over the more material pursuits. KEY TAKEAWAYS There are three priceless commodities in life – money, time and love. How we prioritise them is a reflection of our soul. When we are down, time seems to drag slowly. But when we’re happy, time goes f...

This time, Paul is joined by succesful businessman and Burton Albion Football Club Chairman  & Owner Ben Robinson, to discuss the topic of whether life really is a game, as well as the world of football and the 'Beautiful Game' today. KEY TAKEAWAYS Those in the world of football today seem to be far more focussed upon what they can get, instead of the greatness they can achieve. Legends are born a...

This time, Paul is joined by fellow Nottingham-ite, Gail Acaster, to talk about the ways in which we can all do our part in changing the world for the better. KEY TAKEAWAYS Forests secrete essential oils, and so when we take ourselves for restorative walks around them, they really do have a positive impact on our mental wellbeing. Sometimes we are given a rare insight into how we are connected. It...

In this episode centring on young game-changers, Paul talks to Yash Bhatia, a 14-year-old game-changer from Belgium who discusses the need for bridging the gap between generations in order to create positive, impactful change. KEY TAKEAWAYS The generation of tomorrow are the ones who will change the world, and so it is incumbent upon the older generation to connect and understand the caretakers of...

In this episode Paul talks to Dr Patricia Wolff, about her incredible story, and how she has used her compassion and empathy to effect real change in the planet's most troubled regions. KEY TAKEAWAYS Life is not about possessions or materialism. True happiness is always found in the comfort of others, and the distribution of empathy. True change can only come about if we embrace the help of others...

This week, Paul talks with Gurveer Khabra, about why it's vital that we dare to dream and hope, and the three motivating forces in life - love, money and time - and how by choosing the right motivations, we can be a true world game-changer. KEY TAKEAWAYS Time is a fundamental requirement of life. It allows us to achieve and to plan, as well as to provide us with a functioning metric behind all act...

In this week's show, Paul is joined by artist, Rebecca Wheele, who talks about the importance of childlike curiosity, why it's important to embrace, and how it can help you to see the world in a whole new way. KEY TAKEAWAYS Childlike curiosity allows us to see the world in a completely different way. It is the art of seeing without filters - without restrictions. To view the world with possibiliti...

Paul talks to the wonderful soul that is Brave, Bold and Brilliant Jeanette Linfoot, an exciting voice in podcasting, and one of the most positive proponents of ensuring people live to their full potential. Jeanette discusses her empowering message, the fascinating crossover between the corporate and the entrepreneurial world, and the lessons that can help us all be the best versions of ourselves....

Paul is joined by Judy Cali, to talk about the concept of 3D and 5D - the 3rd dimension in which our world exists, and the 5th dimension, which is where the world is slowly heading - and the incredible rewards that lay ahead... KEY TAKEAWAYS 3rd dimension is the largest dimension of contrast. The earth is slowly being transformed back into 5th dimension, where there is no disease, illness or agein...