(We were on a break!!)

So about a year ago now I deleted Instagram and not gunna lie, it's made a massive difference to my life! I feel like I've changed my perspectives a lot in that time and have seen the value in questioning my actions.

In this episode we're diving into why I decided to stop posting, scrolling and giving my energy to social media as well as discussing how intentionality about your relationships with things & people in your life can make you feel happier and more fulfilled.

Would love to hear your thoughts!! Ironic I know but it's @lucytalks_ on instagram if you wanna get in touch - or email me [email protected] to chat or for enquiries!

MENTIONED:

The Social Dilemma on Netflix

Life's Your Bitch ep on SM

I really do believe that your happiness matters. For yourself, for people around you and also, for enacting solutions to huge social justice issues like climate change. I'm pretty passionate about this one and can't wait for you all to hear this episode.

Email me via [email protected] or message me on Instagram @lucytalks_ 💌 to get in touch, would love to chat with you!!

MENTIONED:

Psychology Today article: The surprising role of happiness in acting for social change. https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/are-we-done-fighting/201909/the-surprising-role-happiness-in-acting-social-change

Earthrise Studios

Period Queen - Lucy Peach

The Ripple Effect, Organisational Behaviour Contagion: https://www.hrdconnect.com/2023/10/02/the-ripple-effect-understanding-organizational-behavior-contagion-to-cultivate-culture-at-scale/

MUSIC:

Thank you for listening!

I have a theory that we're letting our brains self sabotage our potential before we've even begun. How often do you have a great idea, only for your brain to shut it down and come up with excuses (or really good reasons why we should start next year... and definitely not today).

In episode 2 of our winter season, we're talking about dreaming bigger. Letting go of the 'how' and imagining the 'what'. Let's see what we can imagine for ourselves without any restrictions.

Email me via [email protected] or message me on Instagram @lucytalks_ 💌 to get in touch, would love to chat with you!!

MENTIONED:

Struthless YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/@struthless

"The Strangest Secret" (Earl Nightingale radio show)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZN6m0-UVLro

MUSIC:

Lucy Talks is back!! I'm so excited to have you listening - welcome if you're new and hi again if you're back for more weekly eps! 🌱🌞🍁🛀🏽

I'm very much in a new chapter since graduating from uni and coming back to the UK from my travels - so naturally I've been thinking about the changes I want to make happen in my life, and for the podcast. I want to create something that feels really intentional, thought out and purposeful - with less scrambling around for ideas to put up an episode each week! I'm really happy with the ideas I've come up with and can't wait to start sharing them with you now.

In this episode, I chat you through my new idea for restructuring the podcast, my fears around making a change in my life and my thoughts on living in tune with the natural ebbs and flows of life. I'm super excited about it all and would love to hear your thoughts.

Email me via [email protected] or message me on Instagram @lucytalks_ 💌 to get in touch, would love to chat with you!!

MENTIONED:

Maisie Hill's Elevate and Expand webinars. https://www.maisiehill.com/events

4 seasons of the cycle article

https://andsisters.com/blogs/blog/4-seasons-menstruation

MUSIC:

heya! coming at ya with a new episode from thailand all about the things I'm learning and have learnt so far from the first month and a half of my backpacking adventures :)

thank you so much for sticking around and listening, love u lots and genuinely miss doing the podcast!!

hope you are well and happy x

You know the drill: it's time for life updates and existential musings on the duality of life.

It's finally here!! Leaving for Thailand tomorrow and so excited about it!! Head over to the youtubes for vlogs and videos about my experiences, would love it if you stuck around:)

In this episode we're chatting about recent changes and events in my life, mindsets I want to adopt while travelling and thoughts on how life is always ups and downs.

A huge thank you to everyone who's listened to a whole year of Lucy Talks!!! Can't believe it's been a year of this new format (and two more of podcasting), I'm so grateful for it and to you for listening! I hope you stick around for its return or for future spontaneous episodes.

Lots of love, Lucy xxx

mentioned:

everything I know about love - dolly alderton

the seven husbands of evelyn hugo - taylor jenkins reid (a must read!)

my youtube channel - travel vids coming soon x

All the feels in this episode! I sit down for a chat with my bestie Aidan on our final day of student life living in Nottingham about our uni experiences and imminent travel plans!

Aidan studied Hispanic Studies and undertook a year abroad in Spain teaching English - we've known each other since our very first day of uni but have become so much closer this year. Aidan shares his thoughts and advice and we chit chat about our expectations and excitement for our upcoming backpacking trip in South East Asia and Australia.

Huge thanks to you Aidan for coming on and bearing with my emotional scatter brain on the last day of uni!!

It's crazy how quickly this feels distant - and it's only been 4 weeks.

Thank you for listening and sticking around, it means a lot xxxx

"Knowledge gives me confidence, so I always want to be learning."

In this episode of Lucy Talks I'm chatting with Morag Punton, pharmacist, owner of her own consultancy and Trustee for the Hygiene Bank. We crossed paths at a sustainability careers event that I attended back in March and I was so impressed by her experiences and sense of self-awareness.

If you're someone who loves the idea of a varied yet structured career tailored to your interests and skillsets then you'll love Morag's 'Five Pillar Portfolio Career' framework.

Get stuck in to all the nuggets of wisdom in this conversation and let me know what you think! Thank you so much for your time Morag!

Lucy x

Find Morag on LinkedIn here!

hey friends:) thank you for being here!

it's been a sad week in Nottingham. sending lots of love to all who've felt the heaviness this week in whatever capacity. it's okay to be sad but don't be sad alone x

this week I'm chatting about an interesting definition of success: the progressive realisation of a worthy ideal. found this in a video called 'the strangest secret' by Earl Nightingale - worth a watch!

anyway, lots of love and enjoy the ep pals xxx

Is creativity what makes us human?

With the rapid rise of AI, a sharp decline in creative subjects being studied in UK schools and a growing imbalance in our wellbeing there comes a real need for a resurgence in creativity and innovation. In this episode, I have a proper deep dive into various areas where creativity is being pushed aside and the consequences this is having on our wellbeing, society and planet.

Would love to hear your thoughts on this one! A slightly different more in-depth style episode so I'd love to know what you think.

Let's all get more creative!!!

Links links links!

- HIGHLY RECOMMEND: E252 of DOAC with Mo Gawdat, Emergency Episode on the Dangers of AI

- V&A article 'Creativity is what makes us human'

- The Guardian article 'The Creativity Crisis'

- Mail & Guardian article 'Creativity is vital in the face of AI'

- Creatives Doing Business blog post 'How to Tap Into Feminine Energy in the Creative Process'

- Pause article 'Balancing Our Feminine and Masculine Energy'

- Yin and Yang information

- Kate Raworth on Doughnut Economics, website here

thank you for listening!! lots of love x