Inclusion Bites Podcast

Joanne Lockwood is joined by New York-based actor and multi-hyphenate creative Sam Turlington for a wide-ranging conversation about what it means to live authentically. Sam reflects on how curiosity and empathy shaped their path into performance, and how acting created unexpected routes into self-understanding, identity exploration, and more truthful storytelling.

Together they talk about representation in creative spaces, including when the arts feel welcoming and when they don’t. Sam shares experiences of bringing their identity to roles across genders, collaborating with directors and writers on the narrative implications of casting, and even adapting scripts and pronouns to make nonbinary identity visible and coherent within a production.

The discussion also touches on the lived realities of being visibly different—through gender expression and body size—and how everyday environments can be built without some bodies in mind. Against a backdrop of political pressure on queer communities in the US and UK, Sam describes “joy as resistance” and the importance of community connection, resilience, and finding places where people can both challenge and celebrate together.

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Joanne Lockwood is joined by personal development coach Jared Karol to explore what it means to bring equanimity to difficult conversations—and why inner healing matters for sustainable social change. Together they unpack how people often respond to pressure and marginalisation by either shutting down or fighting back, and what it can look like to stay present, open, and grounded instead.

Jared shares the origins of his approach, including the impact of his father being a gay man who later died of AIDS, and how that experience shaped his commitment to social justice work. He reflects on his early years of activism, when certainty and snark felt effective, and the gradual shift toward a more mature, healing-centred “how” that prioritises emotional regulation, connection, and long-term impact.

Across the discussion they consider the difference between passion and purpose, the risks of performative outrage, and the way online interactions can accelerate polarisation. The episode closes with practical invitations—such as mindfulness and centring connection—to help listeners show up consciously and compassionately in the work of inclusion and change.

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Joanne Lockwood is joined by entrepreneur and author Scott Grates for a wide-ranging conversation about how people build trust, opportunity, and impact through relationships.

Scott shares how he built his career and businesses through relationship marketing, focusing on long-term reciprocity rather than transactional networking. Together, they unpack what personal branding looks like in a digital world, how to show up with authenticity, and why empathy and human connection remain central even as AI tools accelerate content creation and business efficiency.

The conversation also turns to confidence, resilience, and learning through failure—especially for younger people navigating social media comparison, imposter feelings, and shifting expectations. Scott explains the approaches he uses with students to build self-belief and critical thinking, while Joanne reflects on how experience and setbacks shape a steadier, more resilient mindset over time.

Listeners come away with practical perspectives on leveraging AI responsibly, strengthening real-world communication and community ties, and building a personal brand rooted in values and trust.

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Joanne Lockwood is joined by DEI consultant and former finance leader Jenny Chen for a wide-ranging conversation about what it really takes to choose authenticity over assimilation

They explore how political rhetoric and workplace norms can turn inclusion into a zero-sum fight, and why performative gestures

Moving from story to strategy, Jenny and Joanne discuss why DEI cannot sit in an HR silo, and why employee resource groups can be misused as containment rather than change. They make the case for redesigning systems that were built for a different era, grounding the work in respect, compassion and courageous leadership that can hold difficult conversations and drive sustainable cultural change.

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Joanne Lockwood is joined by learning and development expert JD Walter to explore emotional agility at work, and why emotional intelligence and resilience are central to healthier, more effective workplace cultures.

JD shares how his early focus on organisational structure and process shifted after leading a high-conflict HR service centre, where fear, misaligned expectations, and poorly supported change created tension and breakdowns in teamwork. From that experience, he explains why “fixing the org chart” rarely addresses the root causes of conflict, and why leaders need to understand the human dynamics underneath performance problems.

Across the conversation, they unpack what authentic empathy looks like in practice (not performative caring), how vulnerability and trust enable productive conflict and collaboration, and why creating safer spaces for people to speak honestly depends on resilience in the face of stress and scrutiny. They also discuss modern communication challenges, belonging and polarisation, and JD’s approach to stepping back from surface-level disputes to uncover the underlying fears and needs driving behaviour.

Listeners will come away with a grounded perspective on emotional intelligence as actionable behaviour, and a clearer sense of how teams and leaders can build more resilient, connected environments where people can show up as humans—not just roles.

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Joanne Lockwood is joined by jet lag consultant and chrono-diversity advocate Stephen Jasper for a wide-ranging conversation about how our biological rhythms shape work, wellbeing, and inclusion. Stephen shares how extensive international travel led him from pharmacy and the pharmaceutical industry to a PhD focused on jet lag, and why sunlight and timing are central to managing it.

Together they unpack the practical realities of travelling across time zones, including the difference between jet lag and travel fatigue, why “east is a beast and west is best” for many people, and how sleep disruption can affect cognitive performance, relationships, and day-to-day functioning. Stephen explains how light influences circadian rhythms, why late-night screen use can keep people awake, and why alcohol is a particularly poor choice when travelling.

The discussion then turns to workplace inclusion through the lens of chrono-diversity. Joanne and Stephen explore the stigma and bias often directed at “night owls”, the limitations of rigid nine-to-five expectations, and how flexible working and remote collaboration can allow people to work in ways that better match their natural rhythms. The episode closes with a call to treat chrono-diversity as a genuine inclusion issue, creating cultures where different sleep and productivity patterns are recognised and valued.

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Joanne Lockwood is joined by Sally Bisbee, a Minnesota-based mum life simplification coach, to explore what it takes to move from daily overwhelm to a calmer, more sustainable rhythm in modern parenting.

Sally shares how juggling children with a wide age gap pushed her into constant stress, and how simplifying routines, creating boundaries, and prioritising guilt-free self-care helped her reclaim a sense of ease. Together they dig into perfectionism, the never-ending to-do list, and the pressure many mothers feel to carry the full mental load.

The conversation also looks at shared responsibility at home: why partners often aren’t mind readers, how clear communication can reduce resentment, and how letting go of “my way is the right way” can make delegation actually work. Joanne and Sally touch on shifting gender-role expectations, the importance of maintaining identity beyond parenting, and the added reality for some families of caring for ageing parents alongside raising children.

Listeners will leave with practical, relatable ideas for reducing unnecessary stress, building supportive habits, and creating more breathing space for themselves and their families.

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Joanne Lockwood is joined by Gillian Russell to explore what it means to move beyond reflection towards genuine belonging, in the context of a UK Supreme Court ruling on the definition of “woman” and its impact on trans people.

They discuss the emotional and practical fallout of the decision, the erosion of rights, and why the trans community can struggle to coordinate fast, strategic action. The conversation covers lobbying, working with allies, and the need for better organised advocacy, alongside the value of cross-community collaboration with other marginalised groups.

Gillian shares her background across the arts, corporate life, charity leadership, and trans advocacy, reflecting on language, identity, and why being trans is only one small part of a person. Together they explore resilience, vulnerability, mental wellbeing, and the importance of robust conversations that educate rather than entrench division.

The episode closes with pragmatic optimism: focus on what can be controlled, seek support when needed, and build the collective capability to adapt, organise, and drive change while continuing to pursue a society where people can belong and thrive.

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Joanne Lockwood is joined by mind, body, and energy facilitator Tenya Eickenberg for a conversation about how healing and belonging intertwine, and why so many people struggle to feel safe enough to acknowledge what they’re carrying.

Tenya shares her own experience of emotional stress, self-medicating with alcohol and smoking, and reaching a point where she recognised she needed help. Together, they talk openly about stigma, shame, and the fear that can stop people from speaking up about mental health, as well as why traditional routes like talk therapy and medication may not feel accessible or effective for everyone.

The episode also explores Tenya’s approach to self-healing through self-care and energy-based modalities, including muscle testing and the “emotion code,” with an emphasis on listening to the body, releasing what no longer serves, and building habits that support long-term wellbeing. Practical themes include tuning into intuition, making conscious choices day by day, and setting and upholding boundaries—especially in family relationships.

Across the discussion, the core message is that belonging is rooted in self-recognition and authenticity, and that sustainable change often begins with personal responsibility, compassion, and creating emotionally safe spaces for ourselves and others.

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Joanne Lockwood is joined by speech language pathologist James Burden, founder of Stuttering Blueprint, for a conversation that challenges the stigma attached to disfluent speech. Together they explore how stuttering becomes a barrier not because of the sounds themselves, but because of the shame, myths, and social reactions that teach people to hide, avoid, and self-censor.

James explains how expectations of “perfect” speech can limit professional aspirations—interviews, leadership moments, and everyday workplace communication—and why supportive listening matters. He shares practical guidance for colleagues and listeners: don’t interrupt or finish sentences, stay present, and treat stuttering as an acceptable way of speaking rather than a problem to be fixed.

The episode also covers evidence-informed approaches used in therapy and coaching, including prolonged speech methods (such as Camperdown) alongside acceptance and commitment therapy, focusing on reducing fear and self-judgement while building real-world speaking practice. Joanne reflects on her own experiences of public speaking anxiety and learning to trust herself, reinforcing the message that inclusion means making space for real voices, not only polished ones.

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