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I haven't done a playlist minisode for months, and seeing as I recently saw two of my favourite artists, Bruce Springsteen and Billy Joel, I thought now was an opportune moment!

So, I've thrown together a list of ten (five from each of them) of my favourite tunes by both Bruce & Billy, and given my take on them. Have a listen to the full playlist via the link below...enjoy!

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/14AO2p1QWkhMGt9P1vu0uc?si=fowE_CjbQxGXBpIvHEdRhw 

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On this week's Thursday Thoughts, Polly and I are talking all about podcasting.

We share why we started our podcasts, what we've learnt, and how they have significantly helped us both on our own paths of personal growth. 

We also talk about imposter syndrome, comparisonitis, and getting comfortable with feeling uncomfortable.

We hope that you'll find something in here which resonates with you.

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In this week's episode, I’m talking to inspirational speaker, playwright and author, Trey Anthony. 

Trey is a British-born inspirational speaker, visionary coach, writer, actor and producer, best known for her award-winning play and television series, 'da Kink In My Hair, and her Black Girl In Love live self-empowerment workshops on Toronto.

As a sought-after speaker, Trey has delivered keynote speeches around the world including Harvard University and New York University. Drawing from her own life with a talent for sharing valuable life lessons combining comedy and vulnerability, Trey guarantees an invigorating, life-affirming experience as featured in her popular viral TEDx Talk, Coming Out Of Your Box that continues to inspire people everywhere. Trey’s book, Black Girl In Love (With Herself), was released in January 2021 by Hay House and details Trey’s inner struggles to meet the demands of her family and the societal pressures of living up to the image of a “strong” black woman. Trey’s sold-out hit play, ‘da Kink in My Hair, grossed millions and broke box office records across Canada, the United States, and England after it premiered in 2001. It continues to be produced on stages throughout North America.

Topics that Trey & I cover are:

• the importance of Trey’s grandmother as an influence in her life; 
• how one of her teacher’s in Canada really nurtured Trey’s talent for all things theatrical;
• the story of how she came to write her award-winning play. ‘da Kink In My Hair;
• the power of authenticity and how Trey believes this is why it resonated with so many, not just black women;
• how she has always had a strong faith which has helped guide her throughout her life;
• coming out to her Jamaican family and how her family stopped speaking to her;
• the heartbreaking story of Trey’s relationship breakup, three days after they adopted a baby boy;
• the aftermath of the breakup and how devastating it was;
• how Trey came to realise that she had been ignoring the warning signs because her need to be chosen was so great;
• how she suffered from severe depression and extremely dark days in the months following the split;
• how to actually embody self-love;
• Trey’s move to Mexico and how it was the ultimate act of self-love;
• how Trey had to learn to validate herself, rather than relying on others to validate her self worth.

Check out Trey’s website:
https://treyanthony.com/ 

Buy Trey’s book, Black Girl In Love (With Herself) - UK:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Black-Girl-Love-Herself-Self-Love/dp/1788175328 

Buy Trey’s book, Black Girl In Love (With Herself) - US:
https://www.amazon.com/Black-Girl-Love-Herself-Self-Love/dp/140196026X 

Watch Trey’s TEDx Talk here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1H53l5rM5b8 

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In today's minisode, I'm talking about why music is a great reminder that we are all, fundamentally, the same. 

I recently went to see Bruce Springsteen and Billy Joel on consecutive nights in London's Hyde Park. Being at those gigs reminded me of the power that live music has to bring us all together. 

In an often separated world where so many are afraid of each other, live music is a heartwarming reminder that, in truth, we are far more similar than we are different. When it comes down to it, all of us want happiness and health for ourselves and those we love. 

There is nothing like standing in a crowd of 65,000 people united by a song - where religion, race, age, background or beliefs become irrelevant - to remind us that human beings are more alike than we realise. 

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On today’s Thursday Thoughts, Polly and I talk about the amazing power of gratitude, and why a gratitude practice is something that’s very much worth adding into our lives.

We also talk a little bit about the impact of what we consume on how we feel about ourselves and our lives. It’s so important to be aware of the content we’re allowing into our minds, as well as the people we’re surrounding ourselves with.

We hope you find something of use in here!

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TRIGGER ALERT: Please note that towards the end of the episode, Diane mentions the attempted rape of a friend of hers, as well as an assault that she suffered herself. If these are triggers for you, please turn off at 52”00. 

In this week's episode, I’m talking to writer, Diane Connell. 

Diane was born and educated in New Zealand and has lived and worked in Japan, France and the UK. She began her writing career in a newspaper office in Tokyo before becoming an advertising copywriter and writing for the international non-profit sector. For many years she lived in Paris, where she began writing as a novelist. She later moved to London, where her first two books, Julian Corkle is a Filthy Liar and Sherry Cracker Gets Normal, were published under the name of D.J. Connell. Her latest novel, The Improbably Life of Ricky Bird, was published in 2022. Diane is single, childfree, and lives in Sydney.

Topics that Diane & I cover are:

• when one becomes a ‘woman of a certain age’; 
• how while Diane loves being a part of a ‘tribe’, she also loves leaving it and tends to be quite solitary;
• how Diane loves her solitude, but she has also been through long periods of loneliness;
• why it’s important to go through loneliness;
• how some people value freedom, and cope with it better, than others;
• the expectations and judgements around being single and childless;
• the counter argument to childfree people being ‘selfish’, i.e. overpopulation;
• the jealousy that can come from married women with kids towards single, childfree women;
• witches, and how they were often bright, powerful, single women;
• how single, childless women threaten the status quo because they don’t actually need men;
• why, in many ways, being a spinster forces you to develop a wider perspective on life;
• Diane’s three novels, including the most recent, The Improbable Life of Ricky Bird;
• how we should all be making our singleness our power.

Check out Diane’s website:
https://www.djconnell.com/

Buy Diane’s latest book, The Improbable Life of Ricky Bird:
https://www.simonandschuster.co.uk/books/The-Improbable-Life-of-Ricky-Bird/Diane-Connell/9781761101373 

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On this week's minisode, I'm talking about motivation and more specifically, what to do when we're struggling to find it.

We all have goals, but it's not always easy to find the motivation to do what's required to reach them. Months, years even, may go by as we wait for motivation to arrive and - more often than not - it never does. And so we don't do the thing or achieve the goal.

But what if we looked at motivation from a different perspective? What if we realised that, actually, we need to take some form of action in order to feel motivated, rather than feeling motivated and subsequently taking action?

Press 'Play' and let me know your thoughts!  

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On today's Thursday Thoughts, Polly and I talk all things meditation - from how we started and what our own practices look like, to the mental and physical benefits of this incredible practice that we could all gain from tapping into!

Enjoy. 🧘‍♀️🧘‍♀️🧘‍♀️

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TRIGGER ALERT:Please note that Leigh and I talk about domestic abuse in the first half of this episode. 

In this week's episode, I’m talking to another of my wonderful listeners, Leigh Doran. 

Leigh is the founder of D.A.I.S.Y. (Domestic Abuse Intervention Supporting You) a domestic abuse charity she founded in 2015, as well as a counsellor and coach. She is single, has a grown up son, and lives in a motorhome with her dog, Tia. 

Topics that Leigh & I cover are:

• how Leigh founded a charity for domestic abuse survivors; 
• how challenging it was starting a charity by herself;
• what it was that drove Leigh to go into the area of domestic abuse, and her passion to help facilitate survivors’ recovery;
• the dangers of ending up in an abusive relationship because women have been conditioned to believe that they’re better off with ‘anyone’ than being alone;
• the Karpman Drama Triangle and how the persecutor in abuse can play the role of the victim;
• the importance self esteem, and cultivating it in other people;
• how Leigh found the courage to leave her second husband and move into a motorhome;
• why happiness is an inside job;
• why living in a small space isn’t a problem when you’re happy in your own head;
• how Leigh came back to herself following the break-up of her marriage;
• the importance of looking after your body and your mind;
• how courage plays a big part in making a big change and following your truth;
• how empowering it can feel to be alone again after a long-term relationship;
• how Leigh was more lonely in her relationship than she ever feels now;
• how she now feels free.
• how we all need to ask ourselves what brings us joy, and seek those things out.

The Daisy Programme’s website:
https://www.daisyprogramme.org.uk/ 

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On today's minisode, I'm talking about the importance of embodying the version of ourselves that we hope to be in the future.

Much as this might sound a bit (or alot) woowoo, it's something that I consciously do every day, and with good reason.

Press 'Play' to find out why!

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