Force of nature

Why would anyone want to plunge into ice-cold, murky ponds, for pleasure? Ellie and I describe what wild swimming is all about, the motivations and effects it has on our bodies and what you get from this increasingly popular hobby.

In the wake of Storm Babet, your two favourite coaches braved the elements for an essential immersive Co-Walk in the Peak District. On the way, we explored feeling overwhelmed - a state that can sneak up on us, and how we mitigate it.

Following their recent gong bath, Ellie and Chris explore what it means to feel 'grounded' (or not). And how to give yourself safety, comfort and relaxation amidst the stresses and burdens of real-life.

Chris and Ellie bang on about getting into your body in nature a lot. But what does that really mean, and how do you know if you aren't - NOT in your body. This episode might help you navigate your experience in how you relate to your surroundings and senses. And what happens when it all goes a bit wrong...

Ellie and Chris spend an entire night bathed in the sonorous, haunting din of gongs, in a village hall somewhere in Cheshire. Not your typical evening out for friends, yet this is our second bath after the first one had such a stirring effect on our bodies last year. It's hard to express what happens and how it feels, so we thought it'd be fun to let the results speak for themselves. We invite you to compare our before and after (the bath) states in two short conversations. Maybe you notice a shift. For more information on gong bath experiences look up 'Wellbeing Wave'.

My friend and fellow coach Ellie and I explore what goes on for us 'usually productive doers' when we're feeling under the weather. We talk about how to manage our energy levels, moods and motivation. How hard it can be slowing down, and why reflection and retreat isn't a frivolous luxury.

If you don't get out the house, are you a bit like a dog who hasn't been walked? Climbing the walls. Going out of your mind. If so, you could be like Ellie and I, for whom movement, nature and connection with other people is a necessity.

Ellie is my friend and a fellow coach. Together we're running a series of immersive Co-Walking events to help people like us get a more rich and meaningful experience from retreat into nature, away from the seeming madness that is modern life.