

Paul McKenna's Positivity Podcast
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The Positivity Podcast is a new, half-hour, in-depth, non-journalistic interview programme hosted by Paul McKenna. Each week, he interviews some of the world's most interesting people in a deeply explorative style.
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Oct 21, 2019 • 33min
38 - Andy McNab
From being abandoned as a child to becoming a member of the SAS and writing the highest selling war book of all time, Andy McNab's story about overcoming adversity is truely something special.
Together Paul and Andy discuss his life and career, from joining the army at the age of 16, to becoming one of the country's most well known writers. They talk about what he likes to do to relax, how he stays positive and how his experiences have shaped who he is today.
The Positivity Podcast is sees Paul McKenna interview some of the world's most interesting people. From film stars, to entrepreneurs and entertainers, you'll learn the tips and tricks that the best in the business use to stay positive.
Don't forget to rate and subscribe to the podcast and share your best bits from the episode online.
Paul McKenna Twitter: @ImPaulMcKenna
Paul McKenna Instagram: @IamPaulMcKenna

Oct 14, 2019 • 29min
37 - Alain de Botton
We always ponder what we think the meaning of life is, but philosopher Alain de Botton has the answer to this in this week's episode of the Positivity Podcast. Alain joins Paul to talk about our ideas of love and connection, what behaviours we should adopt to gain the most out of life, and how being at one with nature can bring you a sense of calm and collectedness.
He also shares what he does to keep himself positive, what it means to be human, and the importance of connection to turn a stranger into a friend.
The Positivity Podcast is sees Paul McKenna interview some of the world's most interesting people. From film stars, to entrepreneurs and entertainers, you'll learn the tips and tricks that the best in the business use to stay positive.
You can hear more from Alain on his YouTube Channel, The School of Life: https://www.youtube.com/user/schooloflifechannel/featured
Don't forget to rate and subscribe to the podcast and share your best bits from the episode online.
Paul McKenna Twitter: @ImPaulMcKenna
Paul McKenna Instagram: @IamPaulMcKenna

Oct 7, 2019 • 33min
36 - Danny O'Donoghue
Frontman of The Script, Danny O'Donoghue talks to Paul about his life and career. From bring brought up in a musical family and pursuing his passion for music his whole life, to reflecting on how precious life is and how important it is to do what you love. Danny shares how he has practised meditation since he was 15 years old and how this has taught him to be more ambitious and dream in technicolour. He talks about his values in life, what traits have got him to where he is today, as well as his mission to find out why music is important to us. He also touches on mortality, how death brings everything into sharp focus, and it's not death that he's scared of, it's not living. This is one of the most moving episodes of The Positivity Podcast so far.
The Positivity Podcast is sees Paul McKenna interview some of the world's most interesting people. From film stars, to entrepreneurs and entertainers, you'll learn the tips and tricks that the best in the business use to stay positive.
Don't forget to rate and subscribe to the podcast and share your best bits from the episode online. Paul McKenna Twitter: @ImPaulMcKenna Paul McKenna Instagram: @IamPaulMcKenna

Sep 27, 2019 • 31min
35 - Darren Harriott
My guest today is a British stand-up comedian, nominated for the Best Newcomer Award in 2017 the Edinburgh Festival nominated for best show this year. He is star of many national TV and radio comedy shows. I am talking today with Darren Harriott…

Sep 23, 2019 • 31min
34 - Gyles Brandreth
My guest today is an author, broadcaster, actor, former Member of Parliament and Lord Commissioner of The Treasury. He has written books on everything from puzzles to Oscar Wilde to the Royal Family. I am talking today with Gyles Brandreth….

Sep 16, 2019 • 38min
33 - Lulu
My guest today is known to millions around the world as a Grammy nominated singer-songwriter, with hits in four of the last five decades, an actress, TV personality and businesswoman. I am talking today with Lulu…

Sep 5, 2019 • 35min
32 - Rob Rinder
My guest today is known to millions as the star of TV the show Judge Rinder and many other programmes. He's a criminal barrister, author and newspaper columnist. I am talking today with Robert Rinder.

Aug 6, 2019 • 35min
31 - Louise Redknapp
My guest today is an internationally known singer, songwriter and TV star, who has made a wide variety of televisions shows from entertainment to serious documentaries. She has sold 15 million records worldwide. She has also been voted by the readers of several magazines as the 'Sexiest Woman in The World'. I am talking today with Louise Redknapp…

Jul 29, 2019 • 31min
30 - Jon Ronson
My guest today is an internationally renowned journalist, screenwriter, BBC documentary film maker and award winning radio broadcaster. He is also the author of nine books including ‘The Men Who Stare at Goats’ which was made in to a Hollywood movie where he was portrayed by Ewan McGregor. I am talking today with Jon Ronson….

Jul 19, 2019 • 34min
29 - Mel B
My guest today is a singer-songwriter, producer, model, TV personality and author. She rose to world-wide fame in the 1990s as a member of the best-selling female group of all time; The Spice Girls. She has also appeared on numerous TV shows including The X-Factor and America’s Got Talent. I am talking today with Mel B……