How do you feel today?

Andy is a Creative Director that tells stories through video to make meaningful connections between brands and their audiences. Listen in as Andy tells me about:  - feeling nervous, excited and comfortable  - writing to help clarify thoughts  - a regular 12 hour zoom experiment  - feeling uncomfortable when talking  - ADHD and distraction  - different ways of finding peace  - becoming a habit addict  - being scared of being yourself  - the importance of talking about how you feel

James is on a mission to get people singing as a way of encouraging deeper human connections and an improved sense of wellbeing. Listen in as James tells me about: - feeling tired, grateful and excited - being a dad to 3 under 5s - encouraging curiosity and excitement for life - a previous life as a school teacher - a difficult period in 2022 - help from family, friends and Mind - Coaching and Mental Health First Aid - the Do Lectures and other communities - creating space to think and listen

Mariann is a multilingual copywriter and translator who moved from Hungary to Croatia when she was six years old. Listen in as Mariann tells me about:- being calm before a TV appearance- moving from Hungary to Croatia at the age of six- the challenges of making a living- losing her mother tongue- thoughts on the pandemic- a daily practice of posting on LinkedIn- being herself as the only way to be- active listening and responding with care- a crash course in Welsh (Cymraeg)

Libby is an award winning creative director who has walked the equivalent of the circumference of the earth through her daily walking practice. Listen in as Libby tells me about:- feeling great after a cold water dip- meeting a seal at sunrise- swimming with a friend- wild medicine and the pod squad- overcoming a limiting belief- the pleasure of being close- an 11 year daily walk- remembering yourself as a child- walking as a tool for wellbeing

Imi is an entrepreneur who builds products and communities for creative people whilst still managing to live a slow and simple life. Listen in as Imi tells me about: - a broken fire alarm - remote working and human connection- the Do Lectures- independence- being self aware- giving yourself the freedom to change- the beginners mind- not restricting yourself with a definition- risk when exploring ideas

Roman left the financial industry over a decade ago to pursue a more diversified work life as a ‘Portfolio worker’. Listen in as Roman tells me about:- accepting natural ups and downs- using your energy wisely- insight from seeing your Mood over time- seeing physical and mental health as one- expressing friendship through food- a (not so) dead end road- enjoying good times while they last- not planning too far ahead- the right level of uncertainty

Sarah believes that conversation can create genuine change and founded One Question to help do that, one question at a time. Listen in as Sarah tells me about: - sunshine, dog walks and Elton John- navigating different scales of overwhelm- impatience, drive and focus- defining success for yourself- layers of expectation- evolving and growing- showing vulnerability- unlearning old behaviours- listening to the universe

Alan is an entrepreneur with extensive experience of starting, running and advising businesses. He also presents a weekly business radio show on Meridian FM. Listen in as Alan tells me about: - a close relative in hospital - awareness of feelings and managing a response - how we create much of our own reality - letting an outcome take care of itself - consistently living by our values - gut and heart led reactions - positive confrontation and taking action - turning down the volume on unhelpful emotions - kintsugi and the beauty of the mended vessel

Marc is an entrepreneur and professional communicator who specialises in the worlds of global business and politics. Listen in as Marc tells me about: - an upcoming birthday and 20 years of marriage - choosing discipline over motivation - noticing when things aren’t right - asking would Kelly Slater do this? - being exposed to unfamiliar things - choosing to use tools for good - mental and physical fitness - enjoying the ride and planning accordingly - embracing the advice you give others

Steve is a Creative Director with a love of photography who co-founded The Photography Movement with his best friend after both lost close family and friends to suicide. Listen in as Steve tells me about: (note this chat discusses suicide) - a great day out with his Mother - University and the need to keep learning - The Photography Movement - losing friends to suicide - gaining confidence through photography - a framed view in Ireland - calming the mind at a 10 day silent retreat - watching a man watching a fly - anxiety, depression and the tools that help