The SlowDown

We kick off with a new season of topics related to life lessons starting with making room to have fun. In this episode, we talk about the importance of scheduling in fun...yes the downside of being a grown-up. But we have many tips of incorporating more fun and sillyness (yes that is important too) in our lives. We also talk about bringing in more curiosity into life (a key skill in having fun) and questions which can welcome in the fun during virtual meetings or with friends, for example: What would be your talent during a Miss/Mr World Contest, and, would you rather have all your clothes fit perfectly or have the most comfortable pillow, blankets, and sheets in existence? Find out how we answered in this podcast. Also, find out how to kick-start joyful emotions with our smile meditation...you really need to listen to that as it was a bit too effective for one of our presenters! Plus our words to enlighten comes from Carla Rose, a two-time world-record holder in hula hooping!

The founder and creative director of Designers Against AIDS (DAA) and creative platform for social change Beauty Without Irony (BWI), Ninette Murk has been described by one publication as an eternal optimist who could change the world. Through her campaigns, she's worked with fashion brands, designers and celebrities such as H&M, Marc Jacobs, Rihanna, Timbaland, Robert Smith from The Cure and Pharrell Williams. She talks about her latest campaign Beauty for a Better World 2020’, her way of meditating and, how her self-care involves having a glass of champagne every day (but it has to be from Lidl!). Ninette was interviewed by writer and creative meditation teacher, Kym Nelson.

It's not always the case that we have to make big radical moves to make a change. Going back to basics also makes a difference as well as asking yourself some important questions about where you want to invest your energy, what to let go of and, what can you focus on within yourself in order to make a change. If you need guidance on being a change maker then this podcast will help! Plus a meditation on change and, our words to enlighten comes from the founder of a campaign called 'Beauty for a better world,' Ninette Murk, who talks about following your gut, rather than advice from other people, when it comes to making a big change. Note: We also discuss a campaign where we want to make a change in - the fight against human trafficking. A campaign too important not to mention.  

Insightful conversations often come when we shine a mirror on ourselves. In this candid interview, Tom Meyers, an osteopath, author, and Tedx organiser reveals what he has discovered about himself from his rock-bottom moment to how he has elevated himself to where he is now. He talks about living on the edge of a discomfort zone, how to navigate these changes we now face and, how to create a life that is suited to this change. Essentially, it all boils down to futurizing ourselves, which is the name of his book and the inspiration for the next TEDx event called 'What the Future.' Tom believes that our focus should be more about placing our attention on feelings, which comes when we move towards experiences that help us reach that feeling. He is certainly a man of his word because he is elevating his own feelings in his latest role as the first osteopath for private astronauts and space tourists. Tom was interviewed by writer and creative meditation teacher, Kym Nelson.

With one presenter feeling unsettled by a new 11.30 pm curfew in Belgium and, another feeling unsettled by things opening up again in Canda, there was a lot to discuss. Not to mention taking control of the words and phrases we use on a daily basis to describe this situation. So, plenty of tips, tricks and techniques on how to turn that unsettled feeling into one that is more settled. as well as our regular meditation, designed to ground you and re-connect with the senses. Plus our words to enlighten comes from the author of Futurize Yourself and Tedx organiser of What the Future, Tom Meyers who gives his words to live by during this time.

We talk about JoBee's highlights as a contestant on The Voice, how singing is therapy, things that have shocked her and, how she has devised her own techniques and terminology as a voice coach. This includes her mirroring and screaming technique, and what she calls 'sneaky snake' as a way to get potential singers to look in the mirror to face and shed insecurities. She certainly has some imaginative ways to instil confidence and a quirky personality which certainly is in full effect during this interview. After listening you may well be inspired by her motto....2020 is all about monetising your talents! JoBee was interviewed by writer and creative meditation teacher, Kym Nelson.

When your confidence takes a dive it can be hard to springboard it back up, especially if situations or indeed people have chipped away at it. In this follow-up to our podcast 'Recognising the super-hero in you,' we dissect confidence and present different ways of boosting it so by the end of this podcast nobody is going to knock that confidence out of you again! Plus 'Words to Enlighten' from singer, songwriter vocal trainer and former contestant of The Voice (Poland) known as the JoBee Project.

Our 'Words to enlighten' comes from Kimberley Hard Washington who is bringing virtual joy both as a yoga/meditation teacher and social entrepreneur. She talks about her involvement with The Art of Living Foundation founded by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, and how a Facebook page she started as a way to keep in touch with her five sisters during the lockdown, has now brought joy to over 2,000 people. She also has advice for parents on how to navigate the topic of coronavirus to their children and, leaves us with a thought-provoking observation and meditative words to inspire inner peace. Kimberley was interviewed by writer and creative meditation teacher, Kym Nelson.

We talk about how to feel good about yourself - the word often used is confidence! In this episode, we talk about power posing, putting confident thoughts in your mind and ditching the negative ones, writing prompts to get you analysing your own confidence, most popular essential oils that help people feel good and, why you should never have enough of hearing: 'I am enough! Our 'Words to enlighten' comes from Kimberley Hard Washington who is bringing virtual joy both as a yoga/meditation teacher and social entrepreneur. 

We talk about the ego in yoga, the humour of yoga (just listen to some of the incredibly long names for postures), the sound of 'OM and how it is a physical warming up of the vocal cords, plus the joy of Sanskrit (one of the oldest languages in the world). This is a passion of Robert Fulton, who has been teaching and translating Sanskrit texts, related to yoga, for nearly 20 years. Yes, we pack in a lot of content in this condensed interview! Currently, Robert is translating his version of the Yoga Sutras. Robert was interviewed by writer and creative meditation teacher, Kym Nelson.