Table Conversation

This week I’m joined at the table by Lily Walford, one of the founders of lovewithintelligence.com – the only dating company that uses CIA level behavioural technology. Lily is an international dating coach who has been focused on how busy professionals can date safely and successfully using CIA technology, profiling and body language – all to help her clients find lasting love.

We’re talking where to find the one, dating, manipulation, control, cheating, narcissism, trust, relationship goals, communication - and how Lily can help you!

Here’s a freebie from Lily; https://www.lovewithintelligence.com/meet-the-one - follow on Instagram @lovewithintelligence

Join me this week at the table as I share what contracting Covid taught me and how one particular purchase has changed my life! Has having the virus changed my viewpoint on restrictions, lockdowns and vaccine status passports? Listen and find out! Keep in touch on social media - @iamcraigstorey or leave me a voice message by visiting www.iamcraigstorey.com.

It’s been a while! We last sat around the table at the end of May, listen to my reflections of the Summer and what you can expect from Season 2 of Table Conversation!

It’s the last supper around the table, for now...

Join me in the last episode of this series as I answer your questions about the podcast, my experiences and me!

Find out what made me decide to create a podcast, which ones I listen to and who inspires me.

Follow me on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter to be one of the first to know when the next series drops - all @iamcraigstorey.

Pick up your drink of choice because it's time to join me at the table for more conversation!

This week international travel will no longer be illegal, I for one cannot wait to be on a beach somewhere hot with a cocktail in my hand! I know that not everyone feels this way, hear my thoughts about that.

Plus, has the working from home experiment been a failure? Was I wrong for criticising my friend for calling all his employees back to the office as soon as he could? The research is in and it makes for an interesting listen.

Finally, some weeks I am an emotional wreck! Hear how I found a hack reading a book and really how our emotions, even the worst feeling ones can be great teachers. I'll also tell you why you really shouldn't give yourself a hard time whatever your emotions.

Next week - you ask the questions! Get in touch if you would like to ask me anything - whether that's about starting and creating this podcast, my life, my experiences, any subject, any topical debates. I will share as many as I can with you next week, the final episode of this season of Table Conversation. You can find me on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter - @iamcraigstorey or email me [email protected].

Gather round the table for our weekly chat. This week hear how the story of Jim Snodgrass, an 84 year old widower from Edinburgh got me thinking about missing my daily walks!

Although the past year has left me with scars and battle wounds (mentally and physically!) it also gave me opportunity to build some positive habits and hobbies. Now life is returning and time is limited some of these are slipping by the wayside!

I'm chatting about what from the past year I want to take with me on the walk back into the World. I would love to hear what you're taking with you - get in touch, across social media @iamcraigstorey.

Saying 'no' is the theme of this week's conversation..

Firstly saying no to the narrative of fear that is being driven by many media outlets and our government. I'll share some perspective and context of the current situation in India and my thoughts on why feeling fearful and helpless is no good for you or anyone living in India.

Saying 'no' is something I struggle with and this has been brought to my attention as the post lockdown invites are coming in. Listen to some of the research about why we find it difficult to say no sometimes and a few practices we can use to help us!

Have you ever done an extra lap of the swimming pool? Waiting for the moment when no one is watching to get out?

Have you ever wanted to change your career but been worried about what your friends will say?

Have you ever decided not to wear an outfit you love because you're not sure you 'can pull it off'?

If you can answer yes to any of those questions or you have ever feared being noticed, watched or talked about then this week's Table Conversation is for you. Join me at the table as we talk about being in the spotlight and why we often overestimate how bothered anyone is about us!

We'll have a chat about what being in the spotlight means, how it can affect how you feel and some simple ways to reduce or alter this mode of thinking that you can slip into your life today.

I would love to hear from you - if you would like to share any of your experiences in the spotlight and how you overcame those feelings, then please get in touch. Across all social media @iamcraigstorey. Email me [email protected].

If you have anything, literally anything, that you would like us to have chat around the table about then here's the link I mentioned: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/HLC3RWC

Hear how this week for me has been a week of two halves - celebratory with the easing of some lockdown restrictions, commiseratory hearing and seeing how lockdown has left some of my family.

Plus 'Frustrated of Warrington' has been in touch for some advice on cutting ties with friends. Is it OK to cut off long standing friends? How do you do this with minimal drama? Listen to what I have to share and let me know if you have any tips you would like to bring to the table.

If you would like to be featured and have your questions answered in a future episode, send your problems, issues, frustrations or ideas for conversations to [email protected] - you can remain anonymous by clicking this link: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/HLC3RWC

This week I'm joined at the table by Nik, a veterinary surgeon. From the Greek island of Chios to Leeds, Nik shares his career journey. A health hero for our animals, he gives us an insight into the challenges of the past year. Before I put some of your questions to him we also discussed some of the reasons why the suicide rate amongst vets is four times the national average in the UK.

Content warning: suicide, animal euthanasia.

The campaign 'Not One More Vet' can be found at https://nomv.org

More information and support for the veterinary community can be found at https://www.vetlife.org.uk/

If you need to talk to someone in confidence - urgent help is available through Samaritans in the UK, call free on 116 123 or email [email protected] for a reply within 24 hours.

In the US, the National Suicide Prevention Hotline is 1-800-273-8255.

In Australia, the crisis support service Lifeline is on 13 11 14.

For all other countries, click here. http://www.suicide.org/international-suicide-hotlines.html