The Rise and Hive

This week we’re talking about the power of your environment and how the right people and places can completely change how you show up.

Some environments make you question yourself, play small and shrink. Others make you feel seen, supported and able to shine. We reflect on our different holiday styles and how there isn’t a “right” way to spend your time, only the way that fills your cup. From lazy beach days to exploring every corner, it’s all about finding your groove, creating routines and building habits that help you become your best self.

Elsewhere, Maggotgate continues. The food waste bins are keeping us humble, we’ve uncovered even more maggot-related facts than anyone ever asked for, and the saga shows no signs of ending.

We celebrate the brilliant Kay and Siobhan in Braggers Corner (and yes, we allow ourselves a little celebration too) and, as always, finish with gratitude.

This week we’re making a splash and asking one very important question…

What’s your signature swimming stroke?

Are you a graceful breaststroker, determined to keep your hair dry at all costs? A committed front crawler with no concern for preserving your make-up? Or are you one of the elite few confidently knocking out a butterfly like you’re heading for Olympic qualification?

We also take a nostalgic trip back to school swimming lessons, reminiscing about the dreaded verruca sock, the glamour of a swimming hat and all the questionable memories that came with a trip to the local baths.

Plus, we revisit last week’s beige buffet debate and hear your brilliant voice notes on the Hive Hotline. It turns out you’ve got some very strong opinions about pastry, sandwiches and party food.

As always, what starts as a simple question quickly goes off the deep end. 🏊

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This week we’re reflecting on what we’ve learned about ourselves over the last seven days and the uncomfortable truth that every new level seems to bring a new devil.

From Melissa’s relationship with time, to Liane’s people-pleasing tendencies, money mindset and how easily an innocent challenge can be interpreted as something much bigger, we explore the self-awareness that comes from noticing our patterns instead of being ruled by them.

Over in the Glory of the Ordinary, disaster strikes as a power cut leaves Liane without hot water, hair styling appliances and, most tragically, a freezer full of food destined for the bin. Safe to say the food waste caddy has never been so full.

Braggers Corner is bursting this week as we celebrate some incredible wins from our community, before finishing, as always, with gratitude.

Because growth isn’t about having it all figured out. It’s about recognising your patterns, learning from them, and taking the next step anyway.

Would you be thrilled or furious to arrive at a beige buffet?

Sausage rolls, cocktail sausages, quiche, sandwiches… are you all in, or secretly hoping someone’s brought something a bit more exciting? We unpack the holy trinity of pastry, butter and mayo, while Liane campaigns (once again) for a buffet that’s a little more veggie-friendly.

We also revisit last week’s condiment debate and discover one thing is abundantly clear… you’re a nation of mayo lovers. Most of you are keeping it safely in the fridge, and many of you are proudly using it as the dip for absolutely everything.

As always, what starts as a simple question quickly turns into a full-blown investigation into our eating habits.

Pull up a paper plate… this one’s a buffet of opinions. 🥪🥐🥔

This week we’re joined by our very first guest, Camila Horner from Prosperous Horizons.

Cam shares the inspiration behind her new programme, The Art of the Possible, and together we explore what it really takes to step into something bigger than yourself. We also pull back the curtain on the stories we often tell ourselves about people who seem to have it all together. Confident. Successful. Ambitious. Accomplished. The truth? Even Cam has experienced imposter syndrome, self-doubt and moments of wondering if she was good enough. Because she’s human. Just like the rest of us.

There’s also a landmark moment in the Glory of the Ordinary as Melissa finally receives her long-awaited food waste bin (the saga is over… or is it?). Amazing Ann takes centre stage in Braggers Corner with an inspiring story, and as always, we finish with gratitude.

A conversation about possibility, courage and remembering that the people you admire are often feeling many of the same things you are.

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This week we're diving into the important stuff... your condiments.

Are they living in the fridge, or are they happily residing in the cupboard? Is ketchup allowed out? What about brown sauce? Mayo is surely non-negotiable... isn't it?

We also want to know your condiment of choice. Are you drowning your food in sauce, or are you a bit of a dry lover? There are no wrong answers... although there may be some questionable ones.

We also revisit last week's tea or coffee debate, with listeners sharing their thoughts via our WhatsApp voice notes. From die-hard tea drinkers to loyal coffee lovers, you're proving once again that everyone has an opinion when it comes to the everyday.

Got something to add? We'd love to hear from you. Send us a voice note on 07466 324579 and you might just feature in a future episode.

Short, saucy and guaranteed to leave you checking the back of your ketchup bottle.

This week we’re talking about what happens when you stop waiting for the perfect moment and start saying yes to the opportunities in front of you.

From unexpected connections to exciting conversations, we’ve had one of those weeks where everything seemed to flow. It got us reflecting on a simple truth: you can. Because when you commit to taking the first step, it’s amazing how often the world seems to meet you halfway. Where attention goes, energy flows.

Elsewhere, there are significant developments in the ongoing bin saga. Liane has finally been able to deploy her strap-on (to secure the bin lid, before anyone gets carried away), while Melissa has manifested maggots after talking about them this week.

We also celebrate our brilliant new producer, Limitless Liam, in Braggers Corner, and, as always, finish with gratitude.

Connection. Courage. A few maggots. And the reminder that maybe… you can.

This week we revisit last week's debate about taking your shoes off on a plane... and specifically those of you who claim you've never ventured to the toilet barefoot. We're not entirely convinced. We smell a rat.

Then onto this week's important question...

Are you a tea person or a coffee person? Or are you bucking the trend completely with a fruit tea or a hot chocolate? Do your drinks change depending on the time of day, or are you loyal to one hot beverage from morning to night?

Liane also makes a confession that may divide the nation... she's a die-hard fan of instant coffee. Specifically, a good old Nescafé Gold Blend. No shame, no fancy coffee machine, just pure NGB loyalty.

As always, what starts as a simple question ends up revealing far more about our personalities than we'd ever intended.

Pop the kettle on... this one's a good one. ☕

This week we're riding the high from our strategy planning day, which got us reflecting on just how far we've come. We listened back to some of our very first episodes and were reminded exactly where this all began.

So, we're revisiting our first ever episode and the reason The Rise and Hive exists: to create a hive built on connection that gives people the courage to believe that they can.

Of course, no episode would be complete without a bin update. We've now discovered Scotland's very own Bin Ambassador, who appears to have a direct hotline to the Chief Bin Officer at the council. Frankly, we're impressed and slightly jealous.

We also celebrate some brilliant humans in Bragger’s Corner and, as always, finish with gratitude.

Connection. Courage. Community. And bins, obviously.

This week we revisit last week's supermarket personality debate and discover that you're a wonderfully eclectic bunch. From the supermarket Shirley Bassey’s gliding elegantly through the aisles, to the Michael Schumacher’s treating Aldi like a Formula 1 circuit, and the Martin Lewis money saver’s meticulously comparing price per sheet, there really is a shopping style for everyone.

Then onto this week's important question...

Are you taking your shoes off on a flight?

Is it perfectly acceptable once you're settled in for the journey, or should shoes remain firmly on from take-off to landing? And if you are taking them off, are you committing the ultimate travel crime and making a trip to the loo barefoot?

As always, what starts as a simple question quickly turns into a full investigation. Fasten your seatbelts... this one's a bumpy ride.