The Encouragement Diaries

Beethoven, Marie Curie and Charles Darwin provide insights into the role of journals and diaries in getting to know someone better.

Daisy Chute’s music and live of life is inspired by her love of people. It’s a joy to hear about Daisy’s life, loves and music in today’s podcast.

Institutions, buildings and 'stuff' have come and gone over the millenia, but the impact of our lives carries on for generations and never gets 'buried'.

Rachel shares honestly and encouragingly about her journey into creating her latest graphic novels with themes covering her life as a teacher, survivor of breast cancer and much more. Rachel is so inspiring about life and how being purposeful in following your instincts can really be life changing - in a very good way🤗

Luke Collins runs a recording studio and has led a life of avoidance until his epiphanal moment with..... cats! This could change your life 🙌

Having the freedom to have our voice - and use it - can lead to very cathartic moments, and can bring great peace - and in this particular case, great hilarity 🙌🙌

From Patagonia to Viking hoards in Galloway, David Bartholomew really blesses with what happened in his journeys of discovery🙌

Much hilarity as Neil and Carrie talk about men's sheds and the joys of relationships😂

Choices can take us into unknown and challenging territory - involving bulls, bogs and brambles, BUT when you know where you are heading in the first place, where there's a will there's a way🙌

Did you know the sea is much more than just water? Over 30 years, Carina Coen has built up her rich knowledge of the healing benefits of the sea - and shares her wonderful experiences mermaid swimming🙌

A cautionary tale of what happens when someone with a bad attitude decides to join you at the table😂

Eric is one of America's leading folk musicians. From being given a guitar in Bangkok at the age of 6, his adventure with music and poetry has taken him to playing on global stages. You'll be so encouraged by his story - and the part breadcrumbs have to play!

Louis Armstrong approach to life was so insightful and very relevant to the world's current upheavals. Hear what he had to say about life and the planet to encourage you today.

We all face crisis moments, but reflecting on the answers to these four questions could be a brilliant way for the next step :-)

From BBC Africa Correspondent, Panorama and Newsnight to music Correspondent for The Guardian, Robin delights with his stories and life journey - and his lovely personality 🙌

What does the way a farmer smokes mango trees help us get through life? Listen and discover the mango trees secret 🙌

Practising rootedness leads us into community and really connecting with self and others. It is also a brilliant way of settling our souls. So good to listen to Emma with really good pearls of encouragement and wisdom!

Ancient Greek instruments, sea urchins and cicadas - just part of what influences the creative talents of well know Greek artist and musician Ahetas Jimi.

How wetsuits and silk dresses can change life from 'normal ' to very interesting - and more fun!

When we journal - and I don't mean writing screeds! - it often reveals very insightful underlying themes. If you've never tried it, why not give it a go.

The very lovely Ida Olsen hails from Denmark and arrived in London as a technical solutions expert. She shares the wonderful health benefits of paddleboarding.

Talented communicator Ian Houston brings grace, peace, and insights into how to grow resilience - and all we need to start with is a clay pot. Wonderful!

St Paul's cathedral whispering gallery provides insights into listening with your heart.

What enables us to make the jump from dream/desire, into uncertainty but fulfilment? Jenny York shares her inspirational and encouraging journey. Be blessed🙌🙌

Life isn't a straight A-B journey, it's more of a meander or rattle through to Z. So why not take a stagecoach rather than an express train?!