5THREAD Podcast

In this special three-part bonus episode, I sit down with Jessica Reed-Robbins, an NLP Master Trainer and Breakthrough Coach, to explore the deep connections between our belief systems, resilience, and how we can apply mindset tools to navigate challenges.

🔹 Part 1: What is NLP & How Can We Use It?

Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) is a powerful tool for transformation—but what exactly is it? Jess explains NLP in simple terms and offers real-world applications to help you improve communication, reframe challenges, and unlock your potential.

🔹 Part 2: Resilience & Empowerment for Changemakers

Working in sustainability can be tough. Burnout, frustration, and feeling like progress is slow are common challenges. Jess shares powerful mindset shifts and practical strategies to help sustainability professionals stay resilient, motivated, and impactful.

🔹 Part 3: The Power of Childhood Beliefs

How do the experiences and messages we receive as children shape our self-belief, resilience, and even our approach to sustainability? Jess unpacks the psychology behind our thought patterns and how we can rewire them for success.

Whether you're in sustainability, leadership, or just looking for ways to feel more in control of your mindset, this conversation is packed with insights and actionable takeaways.

📌 Find out more about Jess and her resources at https://www.reed-robbins.com/

🎧 Tune in now and let’s dive in! 🚀

In this special three-part bonus episode, I sit down with Jessica Reed-Robbins, an NLP Master Trainer and Breakthrough Coach, to explore the deep connections between our belief systems, resilience, and how we can apply mindset tools to navigate challenges.

🔹 Part 1: What is NLP & How Can We Use It?

Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) is a powerful tool for transformation—but what exactly is it? Jess explains NLP in simple terms and offers real-world applications to help you improve communication, reframe challenges, and unlock your potential.

🔹 Part 2: Resilience & Empowerment for Changemakers

Working in sustainability can be tough. Burnout, frustration, and feeling like progress is slow are common challenges. Jess shares powerful mindset shifts and practical strategies to help sustainability professionals stay resilient, motivated, and impactful.

🔹 Part 3: The Power of Childhood Beliefs

How do the experiences and messages we receive as children shape our self-belief, resilience, and even our approach to sustainability? Jess unpacks the psychology behind our thought patterns and how we can rewire them for success.

Whether you're in sustainability, leadership, or just looking for ways to feel more in control of your mindset, this conversation is packed with insights and actionable takeaways.

📌 Find out more about Jess and her resources at https://www.reed-robbins.com/

🎧 Tune in now and let’s dive in! 🚀

In this special three-part bonus episode, I sit down with Jessica Reed-Robbins, an NLP Master Trainer and Breakthrough Coach, to explore the deep connections between our belief systems, resilience, and how we can apply mindset tools to navigate challenges.

🔹 Part 1: What is NLP & How Can We Use It?

Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) is a powerful tool for transformation—but what exactly is it? Jess explains NLP in simple terms and offers real-world applications to help you improve communication, reframe challenges, and unlock your potential.

🔹 Part 2: Resilience & Empowerment for Changemakers

Working in sustainability can be tough. Burnout, frustration, and feeling like progress is slow are common challenges. Jess shares powerful mindset shifts and practical strategies to help sustainability professionals stay resilient, motivated, and impactful.

🔹 Part 3: The Power of Childhood Beliefs

How do the experiences and messages we receive as children shape our self-belief, resilience, and even our approach to sustainability? Jess unpacks the psychology behind our thought patterns and how we can rewire them for success.

Whether you're in sustainability, leadership, or just looking for ways to feel more in control of your mindset, this conversation is packed with insights and actionable takeaways.

📌 Find out more about Jess and her resources at https://www.reed-robbins.com/

🎧 Tune in now and let’s dive in! 🚀

In the final episode of Season 2, the 5THREAD podcast welcomes Neil Smith, founder of Charity Boots. Charity Boots is a charitable initiative that collects unwanted, used, and new football boots and donates them to underprivileged children in the UK and around the world. In this episode, we explore the environmental impact of extending the life of football boots—complex, multi-component items that currently cannot be recycled.

Neil discusses the importance of reducing financial barriers to participation in sport by providing children with essential equipment and highlights the role of clubs and brands in promoting sustainability. From grassroots initiatives to large football clubs like Everton, Charity Boots makes a powerful case for community-driven environmental solutions.

If you're passionate about sustainability in sports or want to know how you can help keep football boots out of landfills, this episode is a must-listen!

In this episode of the 5THREAD Podcast, Gavin Fernie Jones, founder of One Tree at a Time and Re-Action, shares his journey from working in the ski rental industry to becoming a community leader in sustainability. Set against the backdrop of the French Alps, Gavin reflects on the visible impacts of climate change and how it inspired his mission to reduce waste through upcycling and repair.

Gavin began his initiative with a simple event—a repair day held in response to the impending quiet period caused by Brexit-related uncertainties. With friends repairing clothing and selling secondhand ski gear. This marked the beginning of Gavin’s commitment to building a sustainable, community-centred model, where people actively participate in reducing environmental impact.

Gavin discusses his experience with reusing ski uniforms by patching over branded logos to extend the life of these garments. By diverting waste, especially from the ski industry, and making sports gear more accessible, Gavin’s work emphasizes the importance of reuse, repair, and community engagement. His approach has not only tackled waste but has also fostered a strong sense of belonging in the local community.

A significant part of the conversation focuses on how Gavin and his team opened a community space, funded by ski gear waste, where locals can learn skills such as bike servicing and clothing repairs. This hands-on approach promotes education and creativity when it comes to product life extention, with members of the community contributing in their unique ways—whether by designing patches or teaching repair techniques.

Gavin’s approach is deeply rooted in social sustainability, providing people with the tools and skills to become more self-sufficient while reducing waste. He highlights how creating accessible spaces, like the free children’s clothing rail outside his shop, helps lower barriers to entry for sports like skiing, which can often be prohibitively expensive.

The conversation also explores how Gavin’s work connects to the broader environmental movement. He acknowledges that while waste reduction is vital, the real change comes from altering consumption habits and fostering deeper connections with nature. This holistic view of sustainability goes beyond metrics like carbon emissions, focusing instead on the social value created through community-building efforts.

Throughout the podcast, Gavin’s leadership style emerges as one driven by collaboration, creativity, and a willingness to embrace failure. He emphasizes that building a sustainable future requires systemic change, and this often means being flexible, learning from mistakes, and continuously evolving.

Gavin concludes by discussing Re-Action, a collective of over 40 organizations working across the globe to reduce waste, share ideas, and foster community-based solutions. This initiative exemplifies the power of grassroots movements in creating long-lasting change, driven by shared values rather than profit. By giving local communities the freedom to shape their own approaches, Re-Action encourages creativity and autonomy, allowing diverse solutions to emerge.

In summary, this episode highlights the importance of community-driven sustainability, where individuals and businesses come together to rethink their impact on the environment. Gavin’s story serves as an inspiring example of how small, localized efforts can spark significant change, transforming not only how we use products but also how we engage with each other and the natural world.

In this episode of 5Thread Podcast, host Joanna Czutkowna sits down with Claire Moffat, founder of Kidd3r, an innovative online platform aiming to revolutionise how we reuse sports kit and equiptment. Kidd3r allows users to buy, sell, donate, or swap sports kits and equipment, breaking down financial barriers and promoting sustainability.

Claire shares her inspiring journey as a parent who identified the need for a better solution to the growing cost of sports participation. She discusses the commercial, social, and environmental benefits of keeping sports equipment in circulation, highlighting how Kidd3r is reducing landfill waste and supporting underserved communities.

From the challenges of developing the platform’s unique functionality to her collaboration with organizations like the Yorkshire Cricket Foundation, Claire deep dives into how Kidd3r can change the future of sports for the better. This episode is packed with insights on leadership, sustainability in sports, and how thoughtful reuse can make a lasting impact. Claire also reveals her vision for scaling Kidd3r and the role large organizations can play in supporting this mission.

Links Mentioned:

Visit Kidd3r to learn more and explore the platform https://www.kidd3r.com/

Contact Claire Moffat via LinkedIn to discuss partnership opportunities or donations.

Have unused sports gear lying around? Upload it to Kidd3r and help make sports accessible to everyone. Or, if you're part of a sports club or organization, get in touch with Claire to discuss how you can collaborate.

Liked the podcast...please rate us and subscribe to 5Thread Podcast. You can follow us on Instagram at jo_5thread for the latest episodes and updates.

In this episode I talk to Gabriella about what makes (re)boot unique, from the collaborations with artists, designers and innovators to integrating tech within their products in collaboration with Avery Dennison. (re)boot recover discarded and dead-stock sports apparel and gear directly from the club’s equipment room, partnering with their global network of designers to create bespoke, one-of-one pieces.

The reboot approach is considered, dynamic and grounded in storytelling, they co-create products which respect the legacy of the club and resonate with fans while also being innovative and artistically cutting edge.

In this episode I talk to Anton about FC Internationale Berlin's football jersey the worlds first football jersey that is made out of Cradle to Cradle gold certified materials.

From beginning to the end, Anton and the club have taken actions at every step of the product lifecycle from design, transparent production, reuse and eventual recycling. Anton hopes to bring the concept of circularity not only to his own club, but also help other non-professional clubs in their transformation towards more circular practices.

In this episode we discuss due diligence, working with partners who share your values and how even with limited resources, grassroots clubs can pioneer the way and create a big impact often at a faster pace than their professional counterparts.

To collaborate contact Anton https://www.linkedin.com/in/anton-klischewski/

To see the jersey in action https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=28j8uCbCz5w

To buy the jersey https://www.runamics.com/products/das-trikot-fc-internationale

To kick off Series 2 of the 5 Thread podcast we have a special bonus episode with Sam Taylor. Sam is the founder of the good factory and describes herself as A future-centric thought leader specialising in the delivery of circular and social compliance goals across the sustainable fashion industry.

As a 3rd generation garment producer, she understands the realities of the sportswear industry and in this episode speaks frankly about the challenges that lie ahead. This episode is split into 2 parts in the 1st part we focus on sportswear, specifically extending product life and the myths around reuse and recycling.

In Part 2 we dive into the challenges of the fashion and clothing industry as a whole, from ethical working practices to the race for ever higher profit margins. I also ask Sam what keeps her motivated and continuing to work in sustainability despite these challenges.

I’ve got to know Sam over the past year and am always struck by her depth of knowledge in sportswear and also her straightforward honesty which comes across in this episode.

To kick off Series 2 of the 5 Thread podcast we have a special bonus episode with Sam Taylor. Sam is the founder of the good factory and describes herself as A future-centric thought leader specialising in the delivery of circular and social compliance goals across the sustainable fashion industry. As a 3rd generation garment producer, she understands the realities of the sportswear industry and speaks frankly about the challenges that lie ahead.

This episode is split into 2 parts in the 1st part we focus on sportswear, specifically extending product life and the myths around reuse and recycling.

In Part 2 we dive into the challenges of the fashion and clothing industry as a whole, from ethical working practices to the race for ever higher profit margins. I also asked Sam what keeps her motivated and continuing to work in sustainability despite these challenges.

I’ve got to know Sam over the past year and am always struck by her depth of knowledge in sportswear and her straightforward honesty, which comes across in this episode.