Stories of Survival in the Modern Age

Stand-up comic April Cowgur shares her journey from Springfield, Illinois – where even as a youngster she knew she wanted to make people laugh – to working at The Second City before moving out to Los Angeles. A true optimist, she tells us how the comedy community came together to help each other get through the past 12-plus months, the lessons learned, and why laughter really is the best medicine....

Agreeing to come back in season 2, Victoria Jones talks about taking charge of the menopausal transition, and encourages us to start a conversation so we can begin to break the old way of thinking that it has to be something traumatic and negative. For her, hot flashes and brain fog are signs that something is out of balance with the body, and that the earlier we can begin to pay attention to how...

In this two-episode podcast, Paul chats about his belief that hair and emotion are intertwined, how being in the salon chair can leave us feeling exposed, and the vulnerabilities he faced as he shares his own health journey which left him having to learn how to talk properly again and to relearn his craft. Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinve...

In this two-episode podcast, Paul chats about his belief that hair and emotion are intertwined, how being in the salon chair can leave us feeling exposed, and the vulnerabilities he faced as he shares his own health journey which left him having to learn how to talk properly again and to relearn his craft. Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinve...

Fellow podcaster, and host of " L et's Be Honest Before We Start Pretending! ", Coach Kelly is passionate about helping people living a life of joy, fulfillment, and impact, and says that meaningful conversations and belly laughs are a must – because life is short, and we get to live fully every single day. In this episode Kelly chats about self-care, why it's important and why...

Once shy and unconfident, in a marriage she calls 'mundane' and working a retail job she hated, Kim Wymer was beset with self-doubt and self-limiting beliefs. She suffered from a lifetime of bad habits and suppression until in 2011 she hit rock bottom. In this episode, multi-hyphenate Kim chats about confidence and why the words we speak, matter... especially to ourselves. Stories of Sur...

In this episode Detroit-born, Mark Acetelli chats to me from his Downtown Los Angeles studio about what painting means to him, where his inspiration comes from and the constant guidance from his late mother. Mark's work seeks to evoke a feeling of the intensely personal introspective journey of life, as he breaks through the internal dialog and connects with the infinite. Stories of Survival...

In this week's episode, I'm joined by a jazz musician based in the North of England. In 'all that jazz', Arthur Geldard shares his passion for the genre, how he's redefining himself and why he feels privileged to have been able to perform via social media during the past year of lockdowns. Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience...

Agreeing to come back and chat in season 2, Marisa Santoro – the author of Own Your Authority – chats about 'why this book and why now', achieving self-love and radiating 'Shakespearean confidence'. Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, and being human in a complicated world.

With over 1.2 million YouTube subscribers and 50 million plus views of his inspirational videos, in this episode Simerjeet chats openly about self-sabotage and his unconventional path to becoming a Motivational Speaker, something which he says has been the most rewarding journey of his life. Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, and bein...

Agreeing to come back and chat in season 2, Anne Skinner – the author of The New You – chats about self-acceptance, changing the outcome and gratitude. Three of the tools covered in her book for increasing confidence, resilience and purpose. Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, and being human in a complicated world.

Welcome to the second season of the Stories of Survival in the Modern Age podcast. As season that very nearly wasn't. Join Sarah as she questions where her podcast mojo went, how she found it, and having the grace to come back. Sarah shares the story of the two wolves, and invites you to think about how you feed the wolf within. Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversati...

In this look back at 2020 – a crazy, heartbreaking, joyous, frustrating, monumental roller coaster of a year – Sarah shares the things that she's appreciated the most, and invites you to pause and think about your achievements, all the while being kind to yourself and taking the pressure off. What details will you focus on when you come to write your story of 2020? Stories of Survival in the...

In this final episode of season one, Jennifer and I chat about her work with international students, the personal challenges in her own life journey and her decision to train as a psychotherapist. We unpack being self-aware and our learnt need to be 'perfect.' Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, and being human in a complicat...

In this week's episode, I'm joined by Julie Harris & Linda Vanoff, who together started the YouTube channel, 50 Going On 30.  They believe that age is "a mindset, not a number" and they are passionate about helping women achieve a sense of youth no matter their age. Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, and being...

Ingrid Fear – a behavioural change coach, leadership & resilience facilitator – believes that fear is one of our biggest "showstoppers" in helping us to move forward, and learning how to overcome fear is not only powerful, it's an enabler for continued progress and growth. In this episode we talk about how to manage fear and be resilient during these current times, why fear is o...

In this episode Brett and I chatted about the time he almost entered the Catholic priesthood, his love of television, and how after occasions of reinvention, he's been able to retain his authenticity. Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, and being human in a complicated world.

In July 1995, Tina was forced to retire from the police service following an injury sustained in the line of duty. In this week's episode we chat about her passion for law and compliance, how she became an Amazon #1 best selling author, and why overnight success takes years. Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, and being human in a...

In this episode Maria chats about motherhood; from waving her own mom off from El Salvador to being reunited two years later in the United States, and the lessons she's learning now as she juggles working from home and playing the role of 'Academic Teacher' during a pandemic-related lockdown. Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinv...

Now a life coach, Anne Skinner was once a stressed, unworthy mother, manager and wife. In this episode, she shares her story of not one, but two cancer diagnoses in five years; in her own words, she was "allowing stress to comprise her immune system" to the point where she had little defence. Anne learned how to fully accept and to love herself as she is…. And today uses those same techn...

In 'Failure Not Being A Weakness' I chat with my first male guest, Steve Booth, about his own personal RADAR , and why after a 43 year career in the Aerospace and Defence sector, he has broken cover with a story that many people are not aware of. Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, and being human in a complicated world.

At 74, Rose Todd has changed continents five times, witnessing first hand a terrorist war, gone through a heartbreaking divorce, and created a business she loves, sharing her knowledge and passion with others.  In this episode Rose shares some of her journey, and the one constant that has gotten her through it all.  Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilien...

Connie Alexander recently, and rather boldly, stated she's ready to start dating again.  In this episode she talks about finding confidence in herself, expresses gratitude for the times of struggle, and shares some of her dating stories so far. Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, and being human in a complicated world.

Ever wondered if you can sing? Maybe you've been told otherwise. In this episode, professional singer and vocal coach Rachel More talks about her passion to help people uncover their voice and get the best out of it. Quite simply, Rachel says "singing is good for you." Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, and being human...

In this episode Julie and I talk about her career as a teacher, her love of lace and the French Renaissance, side-hustling and transitioning to becoming her own boss. Julie believes that if you have a passion, you can turn it into a business... and with 'smarts' you'll can figure it out! Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinventio...