In this episode of The Practice of Being, I explore the practice of non-resistance -what it is, what it isn’t, and how it can transform the way we meet life.

Non-resistance does not mean passivity or giving up. It doesn’t mean we stop stretching, growing, or acting. Instead, it simply suggests that we meet life as it is, without forcing, imposing, or resisting our experience.

Drawing on lived experience, Taoist wisdom such as wu wei, and simple embodied metaphors, this episode explores how resistance can be part of our flow, how acceptance creates real transformation, and how stillness can exist even within action.

I look at:

• What non-resistance really means
• How embracing resistance can lead to growth
• Presence, breath, and releasing tension in the body
• Letting life move through us rather than pushing against it
• Identity, conditioning, and remembering who we truly are
• Why acceptance and love sit at the heart of everything

I explore and embrace our human experience and suggest that we remember that even in challenge or sorrow, there is a deeper place within us that knows all is well.

In this episode of The Practice of Being, 

I explore reflecting on the year that has passed and how we can step into the year ahead from a place of presence rather than striving.

Together, we look back on 2025 from a place of self awareness, reflecting on our relationships, work, dreams, and inner life. 

This is not about judgement or regret, but about taking responsibility with kindness: acknowledging where we showed up well, where we may have acted differently, and what the year has revealed about what truly matters to us.

I also explore the goals and aspirations we held, those we achieved, and those we abandoned, asking whether they were truly aligned with our hearts, or driven by expectation, fear, or comparison. 

We reflect on the role of inner work in shaping our outer lives, and how clearing old patterns, reactivity, and conditioning creates space for something new to emerge.

Looking ahead to 2026, this episode suggests you to dream as big as your heart desires, while remembering that what we cultivate within is always reflected outward. 

When we begin from being, action flows with greater ease, clarity, and a sense of magic.

This episode asks us to pause, reflect, and step forward from inner alignment.

In this episode, I’m joined by Anadi Taylor for a reflective conversation about the tendency to 'try too hard' and the often unseen cost of living in constant effort.

We explore what “trying too hard” really means, why so many people fall into this pattern, and how the short-term rewards of approval, achievement, and control can quietly lead to exhaustion, burnout, and disconnection from ourselves.

Together, we look at how early conditioning, parental expectations, and social and peer pressures shape this drive to over-effort, often without our conscious awareness. 

We also explore what becomes possible when we introduce greater stillness within our actions - not through withdrawal or passivity, but through clarity, presence, and a genuine willingness to let go of patterns that no longer serve.

This conversation is an invitation to question where effort has become habit, and how meaningful change begins with the true desire to live differently.

This conversation with Anadi Taylor forms part of my ongoing series, 'The Practise of Being', a collection of reflections and conversations exploring how we live, act, and relate when we soften habitual striving and return to presence, clarity, and inner ease.

In this solo episode, I explore unconditional love as a living, breathing practice, one that asks us to recognise the divinity within ourselves and in everyone we meet. 

Unconditional love is not a destination, but a journey of gently clearing the layers that obscure our true nature: identification with thoughts, emotions, opinions, judgements, control, and the need for others or life to be different.

Through conscious presence and compassion, we begin to meet life exactly as it is, without expectation.

Reactivity becomes a guide rather than a problem, pointing us toward the places within that are asking for more love, breath, and understanding. 

As we learn to soften resistance and respond with awareness, love naturally deepens and expands.

This episode also explores an important truth: unconditional love does not mean tolerating harmful behaviour. 

Sometimes, the most loving act is to set clear boundaries or to step away from a person or situation. We are all a work in progress, and this practice is ongoing, a moment-to-moment invitation to breathe, let go, and return to love.

In this episode, Julia explores one of the most liberating truths we often forget: you are allowed to choose the life you want!

She looks at why so many of us wait for permission, from society, from family expectations, from old conditioning, or from outdated versions of ourselves. 

She talks about how unconscious “shoulds” shape our choices, how inherited scripts limit our expression, and how fear of failure and success, keeps us playing small.

Julia prompts you to recognise the beliefs that no longer fit, release obligations that drain you, and reconnect with what you genuinely desire!

 She speaks about the beauty of beginning again, the courage required to be authentic, and the freedom that comes when we give ourselves permission to evolve, pivot, and live life as an experiment rather than a performance.

This episode is an empowering reminder that you are allowed to stop, to start, to change your mind, and to become fully yourself.

In this fun and energising conversation, I speak with the remarkable Cecilia Bawler a woman who manages to wear many hats with grace, humour and wholeheartedness!

 Cecilia is a teacher, actor, playwright, runner, mother, wife, and most recently a trainee celebrant preparing to officiate her friend’s wedding next year.

She’s also someone deeply committed to her own wellbeing. Cecilia shares how she navigates a life full of creative and professional commitments, keeping herself grounded through positive mindset, structured self-care, reflection, healthy lifestyle choices, and the courage to continually recalibrate what she needs.

We talk about her journey into acting and writing,  including recently writing and directing her latest play, and the powerful shift she’s experienced after one year alcohol-free as well as maintaining a vegan lifestyle, both of which have supported her physical, emotional and mental clarity.

Cecilia also emphasises  that wellbeing isn’t one-size-fits-all, it's about finding the lifestyle that best supports your energy, balance, and inner alignment.

This episode brings warmth, wisdom, creative fire and practical insight into how to live intentionally while navigating a full, beautiful, and very busy life.

In this latest Bodhisattva conversation, I speak with world-class aerialist and coach, Karin Odermatt, whose career has taken her onto some of the most iconic stages in the world, from Cirque du Soleil to Chaméléon in Berlin, Tigerpalast in Frankfurt, and Wallman’s Salonger in Copenhagen, one of Scandinavia’s largest and most prestigious dinner shows.

Karin also shares another powerful side of her journey, the inner story behind the performances. 

She speaks candidly about the immense challenges she faced as a young teenager carving her own path in the world, the courage it took to keep going, and the resilience that became the foundation for both her artistry and her life.

Now living in Spain, Karin is an exceptional coach and mentor. She has created a transformational online training programme where students receive weekly expert guidance to help them grow stronger, more confident, and more capable of achieving their aerial and strength-based goals. Her approach combines technical mastery with emotional intelligence, and a deep belief that we can all transcend our limitations.

This is a conversation about artistry, discipline, inner strength, and the powerful journey of becoming.

You can follow Karin on instagram @karinodermattcoach

And on YouTube here

In this inspiring episode, I speak with Sophie François, Fundamentals and Martial Arts Coach at The Commando Temple in Deptford.

Sophie’s journey into movement began at school, where she took up sports simply to avoid subjects she didn’t enjoy…!

 But what started as an escape soon became a passion. 

Over the years she fell in love with Muay Thai, earned grading in kickboxing, and developed deep physical strength and confidence - qualities she now shares wholeheartedly with the people she coaches.

Before stepping into coaching, Sophie had a thriving career in fashion, designing window displays on Oxford Street. It was fast-paced, creative, and high-pressure, and eventually, the stress and burnout became too much. She made the courageous decision to walk away.

In this conversation, Sophie openly shares how she rebuilt her life through movement, martial arts, and deep self-connection. She speaks passionately about:

• The power of martial arts to build confidence and resilience
• Learning to listen to your body and wellbeing
• Burnout, recovery, and redefining success
• Why you can leave something that no longer serves you, even when it feels impossible
• How strength training and coaching have transformed her life

This is a powerful reminder that it’s never too late to choose a different path, one that honours who you truly are.

In this episode, I speak with Thomas Bradley, founder of Clann AI, a groundbreaking platform that uses advanced computer vision technology to analyse player positioning and team dynamics, offering powerful insights into game flow, strategy and performance. 

Clann is not only transforming access to elite-level analysis in sport, but is also creating community, connection and shared knowledge across all levels of the game.

Alongside his work in sport-tech innovation, Thomas is also deeply engaged in exploring the nature of reality itself. 

With a background in physics, he has put forward a new hypothesis suggesting that at its most fundamental level, reality is composed of self-replicating units of information, called femes. 

If this is true, it implies that the laws of physics are not fixed or eternal, but alive, evolving and shaped by history.

Together we explore:

• The evolution of technology and AI in human development
• How sport can be a profound site of community, meaning and shared story
• What it means to co-create with AI rather than fear it
• How our personal and collective worlds are always in motion, always unfolding

This conversation is an expansive dialogue about sport, science, consciousness and the ongoing evolution of humanity. 

In this inspiring conversation, Julia speaks with David Chimbaza, founder and manager of DTC.MEDIAUK, the world’s only global football social media marketing agency. 

A graduate in International Football Business, David has followed his passion for the game since he was just 11 years old.

Alongside his entrepreneurial work, David is the host of "The Business of Football" podcast, where he connects with leaders and innovators across the football world. In this episode, he shares his journey, his heart-led approach to business, and how staying true to his purpose continues to shape his success both on and off the pitch.

It’s a conversation about passion, vision, and building something extraordinary from the heart. 

For more information about David click here