Despite technical glitches - Lucinda gets 'frozen' out 🙈- Jill, Lucinda and I have a wonderful conversation on throwing eyeballs around (I know, crazy), new releases and the need to connect and engage. In short, go wild\0/ @Jillbryson @robinbrown @lucindasieger https://strawberryswitchblade.net/

Have you let things take root that have become mighty trees blocking your way forward. Then this is for you🙌

We often find ourselves having a response to our self worth in relationships that's Innerleithen and, sometimes, unhealthy. Nikki Begg is an experienced counsellor who shares encouraging tips on how to move forward. Nikki can be contacted through www.counselling-directory.org.uk

Its so nice to actually meet a person and get to know their story. A bullet pointed CV only says so much.

Swedish journalist Helene enjoys a friendship with Lucinda Sieger which all started via a Greek connection. What are the ingredients for a real friendship - apart from sharing a bottle of wine🙌

The perfect combo for wellbeing: kissing a flower and the 5 minute self-pity party🎉

In conversations, we can get sucked into point scoring, or worse, one upmanship - usually because of insecurity or trying to look good. Here's a good tip on how to avoid digging a pit for falling in to\0/

Robert Burns designed and built Ellisland Farm as an enlightened farmer. It is the most important and significant of all his homes and it's where, in three years, he wrote some of his most important works, and a quarter of his total output! Formerly a Member of Parliament, Joan McAlpine is the Business Development Manager and the queen of multitasking - so interesting and encouraging 🎉

A murky pond, a building site and then the unexpected happens - life finds a way 🙌

Her father was a Holocaust survivor who ended up in Scotland and his daughter, Dot Getcliffe moved through the arts and found herself becoming a deacon! Hear Dot share some of her humorous stories from her book Deacon Pink🙌

Here's a wonderful and encouraging poem about the good that comes from turning a blind eye so as to e the good.

Do you worry about your cholesterol or weight? Mother and son Ruby and Adam Malik make for joyful encouragement😁

The perils of ignorance dressed up by waffling with conviction 🤣

What 3 Words is great for geolocation, but how interesting would it be to have What 3 Words to describe you - the person. a great way of centering yourself and never feeling lost.

Kate Kelly has years of experience in teaching the Alexander Technique. She shares how enriched life can be simply for changing habits. Listen and learn 🙌

A hunter, a forest, a group of idlers and a challenge, all lead to a clear conscience when avoiding overworking 🙌

The six steps to creating the best apology and all this started with some pumpernickel🤣

The story of a speaker who shifted his audience into action - a real story of practical motivation at work - with immediate results 🙌

Local pipe band aged from 7 upwards playing at Dumfries Midsteeple with wonderful comments from Margaret Wilson, proud grandmother of one of the players 💖

Artist/singer songwriter Lucinda Sieger kept a diary for Harriet, her alter ego, every day through lockdown and its still going strong! Lucinda is letting Harriet loose at an exhibition in St Pancras Hospital, Conference room. Listen to Harriet's story and great advice on not having an idle mind!

However barren something seems, it is amazing how growth and life has a way of appearing as if by magic when we give time and patience space to do their work.

There's a really simple way of dealing with anxieties so enjoy and see what happens when you apply this to your own life 🎉

There is something special about the power of honouring someone - not for status but just for appreciation. Namusa is one such person and here is her story 💝

Nick and Tracey Young-Thomson have faced Covid, flood, riots, bringing up the kids and can really encourage us to hold on to hope. So good🎉

Viv Ella worked as a missionary before settling in Scotland. She talks about seeing miracles and God being very practical close up. Such an interesting and helpful podcast.

When you've come through challenges and are still facing many more, how do you stay focussed and motivated to be your best? Philile has a great approach🙌

Flexibility with weather temperature changes helps learn all about being prepared - no matter how silly it leaves us looking 😁

Packing a case and feeling safe are two keys to happy travelling. Heres one way of doing that:-)

Nel Van Zanten gives great tips on the benefits of healthy gut flora and how it leads to great physical and mental wellbeing💖

A journey down a river opens up wisdom for living well🌞

Transformation starts on the inside, of you and me. So here's something that really works and a great quote from Malachy McCourt to explain why🙌

Have you ever noticed the parallels between how people deals with dog poo bags, and how they handle life? Very entertaining!

A great perspective on what can happen when we work with, rather than against tricky people.

We've all been to slap up dinners - then faced sleepless nights when our eyes were bigger than our stomachs🤪 Life's circumstances can be a bit like that overwhelming meal, so here's the best food approach ever:-)

Paul and Pam Christmas join with Kath Bateman on a mirthful podcast on family😂

A little extract from a wonderful homily on getting a different perspective on why death doesn't need to impact you r 'life' 🙌

Doing jigsaws are great way of discovering more about your ordinal and engaging with others 😁

A couple of encouraging thoughts about abundance and more in these troubled times.

Poppy (13) and Jules (11) give really great encouragement on staying calm and loving life. How glorious to have learnt this at such a young age 💖

A sea soundscape from Runswick Bay to help you chill whatever you are doing ❤️

How we respond to life's circumstances can be key in developing resilience and Elizabeth shares great stories from her life's journey. Such a joy to hear her words of encouragement.

How a candle works is a great way of learning to live life.

From tracking down Ronnie Biggs in his Fleet Street career, to royals and racing correspondent, Colin talks about where being sociable and talking to people can take you🙌

The lyrics from The Porters Gate song 'Your labour is not in vain' will really encourage you and restore your hope.

How does an analytical mind embrace the language of music? The power of connecting hearts through music is explained in this really joyful podcast.

Sometimes it can seem we wait for a long time to see what we hoped for come to pass. You'll love Caleb's story🙌

Are you drowning under views, opinions and soundbites, especially in the run up to the election, the football and the social media circus? You might enjoy this poem then🤩

Have you ever considered that you are a mighty tree? You might be a rowan, ash, oak or bonsai. Take time to walk in your own forest and see the saplings that have been seeded from your own life🙌

We've all used 'pros and cons' for decision making, but have you ever tried adding in a middle column for Wisdom - what a difference that can make 🙌

How many different types of chocolate can you spot in this Nativity Story? Answers in the next podcast 😇🎉