In this episode, I’m joined by Belinda Kirk, adventurer, author, and founder of AdventureMind. We explore the profound impact adventure can have on mental health and well-being, from building resilience and confidence to fostering creativity and connection. Belinda shares her journey - from growing up with the freedom to roam, to discovering the life-changing power of the Duke of Edinburgh Award, to leading expeditions around the world.

We discuss:

Belinda’s passion for empowering people through adventure shines throughout this conversation. Whether you're a seasoned explorer or a beginner seeking inspiration to step outside your comfort zone, this episode offers practical insights and motivation.

Read Adventure Revolution or connect with Belinda on Instagram @exlporeblinda or find out more about AdventureMind.

In today’s episode, I chat with Hannah Rosenberg, the talented writer behind @hannahrowrites. Known for her poetic and deeply relatable writing, Hannah shares her journey into creativity, what it means to her, and how she overcomes challenges along the way.

We explore themes like:

It’s an open, honest, and beautifully human conversation about the joys and challenges of living a creative life and will, I’m sure leave you feeling inspired. 

Where to find Hannah:

Instagram: @hannahrowrites

Substack: https://substack.com/@hannahrowrites 

In this episode, I’m joined by Liz, a dedicated herbalist. We explore the rich intersections between herbalism, mindfulness, and the natural world. Liz shares her personal journey from landscape architecture to herbalism, which has its roots in a specific life experience and her childhood.

This episode is filled with insights into the role of tradition, intuition, and self-care in modern herbalism.  Liz also shares some practical tips on incorporating herbalism into daily life and how simple practices like foraging or making remedies can be transformative.

If you’ve ever been curious about reconnecting with nature, finding balance, or exploring the healing power of plants, this conversation will inspire and empower you.

To support you in learning and exploring Liz has collaborated with the equally talented Kate to create ‘A Year in Herbs’, an interactive journal which introduces you to one herb a month through a collection of recipes, remedies & reflections. 12 months, 12 plants.

Engage with Liz and Kate over on Instagram @the_honeybee_sanctuary and @katemillbank 

In this episode of Space to Think, we dig into the experience of Imposter Phenomenon—that unsettling feeling that somehow, we don’t truly belong in our successes or roles. Many of us, maybe even all of us, have felt this at some point. We worry we’ll be “found out” or think, "Why me?" when things go well. It’s a topic I encounter frequently with clients, and I’ve felt it myself, too.

I’m joined by Hayley, who shares her insights into understanding and managing imposter feelings. We explore:

Whether you’re stepping into a new role, working towards a big goal, or just curious about imposter experiences, this episode will give you the tools to recognise and gently manage these feelings.

You can connect with Hayley on Instagram or LinkedIn

In this episode of Space to Think, I sit down with Harvard professor and world-renowned thought leader Amy Edmondson. With her extensive research into psychological safety and high-performing teams, Amy has shaped the way we understand collaboration and leadership in complex environments. Her latest book, The Right Kind of Wrong, takes a fresh look at failure - not as something to fear, but as a vital component of success.

We explore the relationship between Psychological Safety, Teaming and the Right Kind of Wrong.  Amy’s work is a must-listen for anyone wanting to lead or work in a way that encourages learning, innovation, and resilience in the face of uncertainty. Tune in now to hear how to build psychological safety and team more effectively while transforming failure into a tool for success.

Connect with Amy on LinkedIn or visit her website amycedmondson

In this episode of Space to Think, I sit down with designer and TV presenter Anna Campbell-Jones. You may know Anna as one of the judges on Scotland’s Home of the Year, but in our conversation, she reveals much more about her creative journey and life philosophy.

We explore creativity, creating a brand, perfectionism and working with life’s ebb and flow. Anna shares personal stories and reflections, offering a reminder that sometimes, you just have to "make it look intentional" and not worry too much about what others think. It’s an insightful and relatable conversation for anyone navigating the complexities of creativity, work, and life.

Listen now to hear Anna’s inspiring take on creativity, embracing imperfection, and finding trust in yourself.

Connect with Anna on Instagram or check out her micro brand, Anna Campbell-Jones

Dr Lucy Kelly is Associate Professer in Education at Bristol University and author of Reimagining the Diary: Reflective practice as a positive tool for educator wellbeing.  Lucy is currently engaged in the process of writing her second book on the topic of Perfectionism. In this episode we unpack some of the definitions and research around perfectionism, how we might recognise it in ourselves and how we might work with it rather than having it work against us. Lucy openly shares about her relationship with perfectionism in life and writing. 

You can connect with Lucy here on X, explore Reimagining the Diary: Reflective practice as a positive tool for educator wellbeing or connect with the diary toolkit here. 

Join me in conversation with Anna Considine, the founder of Studio Gently, brand photography for kind and creative kin.  Boundaries are one of those things we often find it hard to clearly articulate what they are but we know when they’ve been pushed or trampled over. We can enforce them or stick to them when we aren’t clear what they are.

Anna shares the story of why boundaries in work (and life) are so important to her.  We consider how we might get really clear on what our boundaries are and how we then communicate and share them with others. Anna not only can talk about boundaries with clarity and honesty but she also embodies them and by sharing her experiences as she does in this conversation I know she’s helping a lot of others too.  We finish by touching on what Anna refers to as the symbiotic relationship between creativity and boundaries. 

You can explore Anna’s website for more information on how you can work with her or connect with her on Instagram to follow her brilliant photography.  Anna also enjoys LinkedIn so if you are over there, do connect and say hello.

Oliver Burkeman is well known for his best-selling book 4000 Weeks, a book that I have shared with many and I know (because they have been excited to tell me) it has shifted their thinking, changed their relationship with time or their inbox or given them a new perspective on decisions they’ve been pondering or indeed agonising over.  4000 Weeks encourages us to embrace our limits and let go of perfectionism. 

In this episode Oliver and I touch on 4000 Weeks (it’s impossible not to) alongside his upcoming book Meditations for Mortals (out on 12 September and available for pre-order). Meditations for Mortals is designed as a ‘retreat for the mind’, 28 short chapters that Oliver encourages you to read daily, finding and practising the inner shifts in new or different ways. 

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An episode from the archives.  This conversation with Oliver Burkeman was originally recorded for my Changing Conversations podcast. Oliver Burkeman is well known for his best-selling book 4000 Weeks which encourages us to embrace our limits and let go of perfectionism. 

Up next is our conversation about his new book Meditations for Mortals which you can enjoy immediately after, or before, this episode!  

Meditations for Mortals (out on 12 September and available for pre-order). 

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