What does it really mean to be gentle with ourselves, with life, with each other? In this episode, we explore the layers of gentleness, inspired by a recent Authentic Relating workshop. I share reflections, and the subtle ways we often resist softness through striving, numbing, trying to get it right, or simply forgetting that we’re human.

This is your invite to reimagine gentleness not as weakness, but as strength, practice, and choice. We’ll look at how being hard on ourselves takes its toll and how gentleness can help us heal, reconnect, and enjoy life more fully.

If you’ve noticed that relentless pushing, striving and achieving don’t work so well any more, of if you’re ever harsh on yourself (like I am), or life asks too much of you - this one’s for you.

We all want it, but how do we get more of it? In this episode, I explore the connection between happiness and getting our needs met. Based on my experience as an embodiment coach, my work with clients, and my own journey of figuring out how to live a happier life, I’ve noticed five distinct stages we move through on the path to happiness.

In a state of accidental and extreme caffeination, I step through these stages, point out where many of us get stuck, and explain how understanding your needs can change the way we experience happiness.

A lot of people think improv is all about being quick-witted and hilarious. Maybe that’s why you and so many other people find it intimidating. But what if improv could be something else? Something gentler, more reflective, and actually supportive of who you are?

In this episode, I break down five key ways my improv workshops are different. They’re not about pressure or performance - they’re about presence. They’re trauma-informed, embodied, and deeply connected to life beyond the stage. Because improv isn’t just a skill; it’s a way of navigating the world. And sometimes, stepping into an improv space means stepping into something bigger: self-trust, connection, and healing.

If you’ve ever been curious about improv but assumed it wasn’t for you, this episode might just change your mind.

We all know play is important for kids—but what about us grown-ups? In this episode, I dive into my frustration about how play is so often misunderstood and undervalued by adults. I share my experiences of talking to people about my work helping parents and adults be more playful, and the resistance I encounter. Why do we see play as just for children? Why do we, as adults, neglect our own need for play?

This is a deeply personal exploration of what play really is, why it matters for everyone (not just kids), and how our attitudes toward it shape our relationships, our creativity, and even our well-being. I also find some empathy for those who struggle to see its value—because honestly, I get it - that used to be how I felt too.

If you’ve ever felt like life has become too serious, if you struggle to bring lightness into your relationships, or if you just want permission to rediscover play for yourself, this episode is for you.

If you’ve ever thought, “I’d love to try improv, but never have the time,” this episode is for you. Improv isn’t just a fun extra—it enriches and enhances the things that matter most in your life, from your career to your relationships.

In this episode, I break down three surprising benefits of improv—joy, growth, and connection—and why they make improv more than worth your time. If you’re a busy person who wants to feel more alive, adaptable, and connected in daily life, this is your invitation to rethink how improv fits into your world.

Listen in and discover why improv isn’t just a hobby—it’s a transformative way of life.

What if you could listen so deeply that you hear why someone is saying what they’re saying—not just the words, but the essence of who they are?

In this episode, I explore the three levels of listening from Authentic Relating, with a special focus on Level 3: deep, intuitive listening. This is the kind of listening that goes beyond understanding words and instead seeks to uncover the deeper truths beneath them. It’s about offering honest reflections, sharing impressions, and sometimes even naming the things that feel obvious to us—but may never have occurred to the other person.

This is powerful. It can be transformative. It can deepen relationships and help people feel profoundly seen.

But it’s also risky.

Because when we reflect back what we sense about someone—their unspoken motivations, their deeper ‘why’—we’re taking a leap. It involves guesswork. It might land beautifully… or not at all. And yet, when done with care, this kind of listening is an act of love and service. It has the power to bring people closer to themselves and to each other.

Join me as I dive into the magic, the vulnerability, and the life-changing potential of deep listening.

Recorded in the cold grip of winter, this episode is all about deepening your relationship with that thing below your neck. Do you take your body for granted? How do you speak to or with yourself? Why would you even bother with any of this. I share some rantings from my recent journey inwards, on this ongoing investigation into self-leadership, care and what some people might even call self LOVE.

Oops! I accidentally discovered the meaning of life, in this glued-together mantra of both new and ancient wisdom. In this episode I explore what it means to follow your bliss at your own pace and welcome everything in life and improv. And how these guiding practices can help move us toward a richer, more vibrant experience of life. I recorded this for both improvisers and non-improvisers; and felt inspired participants at my recent ‘Openhearted play for grown-ups’ workshop.

OK, maybe the title’s a bit dramatic but this one is an exploration of how to navigate and support yourself through scary, painful, uncomfortable challenges in life. Are you there for yourself? Perhaps you’ve heard this called ‘self-care’ or ‘self-love’ - but I think there’s way more to this than wellbeing. It’s being in charge of your own experience, stepping in and rescuing yourself instead of waiting for a saviour or feeling adrift and abandoned. Be your own pet.

I hear this from clients. People are lonely and hungry for connection, yet it’s SO tricky to build new relationships as grown-ups. Why? The odds may be stacked against you… In this episode I try to diagnose the problem and give language to what’s really going on.