In this episode of The Practice of Being, 

I explore reflecting on the year that has passed and how we can step into the year ahead from a place of presence rather than striving.

Together, we look back on 2025 from a place of self awareness, reflecting on our relationships, work, dreams, and inner life. 

This is not about judgement or regret, but about taking responsibility with kindness: acknowledging where we showed up well, where we may have acted differently, and what the year has revealed about what truly matters to us.

I also explore the goals and aspirations we held, those we achieved, and those we abandoned, asking whether they were truly aligned with our hearts, or driven by expectation, fear, or comparison. 

We reflect on the role of inner work in shaping our outer lives, and how clearing old patterns, reactivity, and conditioning creates space for something new to emerge.

Looking ahead to 2026, this episode suggests you to dream as big as your heart desires, while remembering that what we cultivate within is always reflected outward. 

When we begin from being, action flows with greater ease, clarity, and a sense of magic.

This episode asks us to pause, reflect, and step forward from inner alignment.

In this episode, I’m joined by Anadi Taylor for a reflective conversation about the tendency to 'try too hard' and the often unseen cost of living in constant effort.

We explore what “trying too hard” really means, why so many people fall into this pattern, and how the short-term rewards of approval, achievement, and control can quietly lead to exhaustion, burnout, and disconnection from ourselves.

Together, we look at how early conditioning, parental expectations, and social and peer pressures shape this drive to over-effort, often without our conscious awareness. 

We also explore what becomes possible when we introduce greater stillness within our actions - not through withdrawal or passivity, but through clarity, presence, and a genuine willingness to let go of patterns that no longer serve.

This conversation is an invitation to question where effort has become habit, and how meaningful change begins with the true desire to live differently.

This conversation with Anadi Taylor forms part of my ongoing series, 'The Practise of Being', a collection of reflections and conversations exploring how we live, act, and relate when we soften habitual striving and return to presence, clarity, and inner ease.

In this inspiring conversation, I talk with Carla Terry, an accomplished voice-over artist whose voice has brought life to more than 1,000 projects across sport, corporate, and charity sectors. Carla shares her journey into the world of voice work, from finding her unique sound to building a thriving career rooted in excellence, consistency, and self-belief.

We explore how mindset shapes success, the power of perseverance, and how “everything is possible” when you combine hard work with a never-give-up attitude. 

Carla also shares her philosophy of being the kind of professional who doesn’t just turn up to be directed, but one who takes ownership, delivers with heart, and always strives to be at the top of her game.

This episode is a celebration of determination, passion, and the art of making dreams a reality.

To find out more about Carla, click here for her website: www.voicebycarla.co.uk

This is the link to her linkedin account: https://www.linkedin.com/in/voicebycarla/

and this is her instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/voicebycarla/

Kathy has been the chair of Friends of Sussex Hospices for the past twenty years.
In our conversation, she talks about the ethos of the hospices which is to ask the dying person not 'What is the matter with you?', but instead 'What matters to you?', and about the importance of listening...

Kathy tells us about what matters to her and about her current pilgrimage - walking the Sussex Hospices Trail, a loop through footpaths and bridle paths which is over 200 miles long.

If you would like to donate to the Friends of Sussex Hospices please use this link https://www.friendsofsussexhospices.org.uk/

Sue Ellam is a healer, an intuitive, and the founder of soulfully-connecting.com which is a website dedicated to the health of mind, body, and spirit and a space that offering people choices about their health on all these levels.

Sue has recently created a new version of mystic-matters.co.uk which she shares with us in the podcast, offering free guidance for those seeking it. 

She shares with us her spiritual journey which has been a life-long evolution.

Torzi is a yoga teacher and she has her own podcast called 'That Healing Feeling'...

She shares with us her love of running, adventure, and the outdoors and how yoga and meditation have played an integral part in her journey from chronic injury and the inner despair this gave her to the peace, ease, and joy she now experiences.

She tells us how adversity has lead her to this place of transformation.

Torzi is currently holding a four week yoga event to support doctors

In this episode Anadi James Taylor tells us about how he was given his name Shanti Anadi by Osho in 1991, and the significance of this in his life then and now.

In this episode, I speak with Joseph Young, a multidisciplinary artist whose work spans installations, sound walks, performances, site-specific interventions, and film. With exhibitions across the UK, Ireland, Europe, Asia, and the USA, Joseph’s artistic voice has resonated in spaces ranging from abandoned buildings and car parks to the Houses of Parliament and Wall Street.

Before his transition into visual and sound art, Joseph spent 20 years as an actor, performing in some of the UK’s most beloved musicals, including Blood Brothers and Oliver!. In 2008, he founded the NeoFuturist Collective, an artist group that celebrated urban noise and the vibrant, often chaotic pulse of city life.

Today, Joseph’s focus has evolved toward stillness and reflection through his project “Sounding Peace”, a deeply contemplative exploration of what the sound of peace truly is - both in the outer world and within ourselves. In this rich conversation, Joseph shares insights from his creative journey, his exploration of sound as a spiritual and social medium, and how art continues to be his vehicle for understanding and expressing the human condition.

To see more of Joseph's work, click here

In this heartfelt and honest conversation, Jessica Harman shares her powerful journey of healing, resilience, and self-discovery. 

A holistic health and wellbeing coach, and a yoga instructor working mainly with women both one-to-one and in groups, Jessica speaks openly about the challenges that shaped her, from battling depression and despair in her youth to facing cancer at just 24 years old.

Now approaching her 30th birthday, Jessica reflects on how these experiences lead her to cultivate a profound sense of inner strength, compassion, and ease.

 Her story is a testament to the power of being fully present with oneself, embracing vulnerability, and finding peace from within.

Join us for an inspiring conversation about growth, self-acceptance, and the courage it takes to live authentically.

You can follow Jessica on instagram @jessicajaneharman

In this episode, I’m joined by Rose Mac - a boxing coach, personal trainer, martial artist, and guide for the visually impaired. 

Rose has worked at the top levels of competition before dedicating herself to coaching, where she now helps everyone from film and TV professionals to everyday enthusiasts.

Our conversation begins with her inspiring “Up and Out” project, which encourages older adults, including those in nursing homes, to keep moving, stay active, and discover joy in movement. 

With her Up and Out Activity Book for Seniors  and videos on her YouTube channel, Rose is proving that it’s never too late to build strength, resilience, and confidence.

You can find more about Rose and her work on her website and follow her on instagram @rosemac01

In our conversation we also explore the art of coaching, and how Rose supports people to uncover their inner strengths, build resilience, and cross the threshold into realising they can achieve far more than they thought possible.

This is an uplifting and motivating conversation about movement, empowerment, and unlocking human potential at every stage of life.

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In this inspiring follow-up conversation, I speak once again with ultra-runner Jamie Vidler, fresh from completing his extraordinary 250k ultra challenge across the Pembrokeshire coastal paths. 

Over five days of mainly relentless mud, wind, and rain - with just one sunny day to start - Jamie not only faced the brutal physical demands of the terrain but also confronted the internal challenges that long-distance endurance brings.

Running this ultra wasn’t just about distance, it was about raising awareness and funds for Big Moose, a charity dedicated to providing free therapy for those who need it but cannot afford it.

Alongside his full-time corporate job in retail and his ongoing training as a breathwork coach, Jamie found the time and commitment to prepare for this immense challenge. 

In our conversation, he shares the lessons of resilience, the deep inner awareness that emerged, and the reflections that only an experience of this intensity can bring.

This is a story of endurance, growth, and the power of pushing beyond what we think is possible, both in body and in mind.

For more information on Jamie's ultra running, and how to donate have a look here: 

In this episode, Julia speaks with Louise Camby, professional speaker and director of her family music business, about the power of legacy and creativity.

 Louise’s grandfather, Johnny Douglas, was a prolific composer who wrote the iconic music for The Railway Children and released over 500 albums in his lifetime.

See more about Johhny Douglas here 

Louise is now dedicated to keeping his legacy alive while also encouraging others to reflect on the legacy they themselves are creating, both personally and within their businesses. 

She shares about her current project: the upcoming release of a triple album (vinyl and CD) of Johnny Douglas’s much-loved 1980s Marvel animation scores.

Alongside her work, Louise is a Freeman of the Musicians’ Livery, and is passionate about creating opportunities for young musicians from low-income families to access lessons and nurture their talents. T

hough she plays violin herself, Louise’s focus today is on public speaking, empowering others, and continuing her family’s musical heritage.

This is a conversation about creativity, contribution, and the deep impact of legacy, one that resonates far beyond music.

You can find Louise on Linkedin - She is the only Louise Camby!

In this inspiring episode, Julia sits down with Giovanna Koyama, writer, performer, and associate founder at the fintech company Stellar Fusion. 

After seeing her captivating play Back to the Moon, which explores chasing dreams, facing fears, and discovering what truly matters, Julia talks with Giovanna about her journey into theatre, creativity, and entrepreneurship.

Giovanna shares how staying connected to her body through rituals, rhythms, and practices like jiu-jitsu helps her navigate both her artistic life and business world. She also opens up about the importance of being your own biggest supporter, learning to cheer for yourself through both the triumphs and the challenges.

This is a conversation about creativity, courage, and the power of listening to yourself as you chase your dreams.

In this episode, Julia speaks with Tess Sheehy, Training Manager for the Academy of Professional Celebrants, success coach, and thriving celebrant herself. 

Tess shares her deeply personal journey into celebrancy, which began after she delivered heartfelt eulogies for both of her parents, who passed away just six weeks apart.

Falling in love with the training, Tess went on to build a flourishing celebrancy business and now helps others step into this meaningful profession. 

She also shares the ethos of the Academy, founded by Stuart Logan, which is rooted in love, relationships, and genuine care for others.

The Academy of Professional Celebrants has become a leading, multi-award-winning training provider in the UK, dedicated to nurturing both the personal and professional success of every celebrant.

Here is their Website for you to see the depth of their many courses and trainings 

https://www.funeralcelebrantacademy.co.uk/

In this inspiring episode, Jamie Vidler shares his incredible journey into the world of ultra running, a path that has not only tested his physical endurance but also deepened his self-awareness and inner strength. 

As Jamie opens up about the vulnerability and growth that come with pushing beyond limits, he reflects on how running has become a tool for transformation and healing.

Jamie also speaks about his next challenge: a 250k, 5-day ultra marathon in Pembrokeshire (Sept 16–20), run collectively to raise awareness and funds for Big Moose, a charity providing free therapy for those in need. 

He shares how this annual event serves as a personal check-in, shaping his life and even inspiring him to train as a breathwork coach after last year’s race.

For more information on Jamie's ultra running,  abd to donate have a look here: 

In this episode, Anadi James interviews me about my 60-year running journey, a passion that began when I was just six years old. 

I share how an innate love for running shaped my life, how at 15 I set my sights on running for England, and the moment I achieved that dream at 19.

We explore the highs and lows of competitive running, the lessons learned through setbacks, and the importance of enjoying the process rather than clinging too tightly to outcomes. 

It’s a conversation about perseverance, passion, and finding joy in the journey, knowing your what, why, and how… but being open about the when!

In this solo episode, I explore unconditional love as a living, breathing practice, one that asks us to recognise the divinity within ourselves and in everyone we meet. 

Unconditional love is not a destination, but a journey of gently clearing the layers that obscure our true nature: identification with thoughts, emotions, opinions, judgements, control, and the need for others or life to be different.

Through conscious presence and compassion, we begin to meet life exactly as it is, without expectation.

Reactivity becomes a guide rather than a problem, pointing us toward the places within that are asking for more love, breath, and understanding. 

As we learn to soften resistance and respond with awareness, love naturally deepens and expands.

This episode also explores an important truth: unconditional love does not mean tolerating harmful behaviour. 

Sometimes, the most loving act is to set clear boundaries or to step away from a person or situation. We are all a work in progress, and this practice is ongoing, a moment-to-moment invitation to breathe, let go, and return to love.

In this episode, I explore imposter syndrome, a psychological pattern where even high achievers struggle with persistent self-doubt, fear of being “found out,” and difficulty accepting their own successes.

I look at how this inner critic affects all areas of life, fueling perfectionism, overwork, and comparison, and how recognising that everyone experiences vulnerability can begin to free us.

Most importantly, I share practical ways to reconnect with your true self:
Treat yourself as you would someone you respect, admire, and love
 Recognise that you are not an imposter, you are growing into the fullest expression of you
Express yourself fully, because the world needs the one and only you

This is an invitation to step out of fear, silence the inner critic, and reclaim your confidence, resilience, and joy.

In this podcast I speak with Matt Shore, an extraordinary coach who has spent the last 17 years guiding people from all walks of life through physical challenges and achievements. 

With a background as a high-level sportsman in swimming, cycling, running, mountaineering, powerlifting and body sculpting, Matt’s approach is shaped not only by his deep experience but also by a finely tuned intuition developed through years of meditation.

For much of his life, Matt believed his body to be invincible. But in the last three years, a hernia and a hip issue challenged that belief, prompting a profound shift in his outlook. 

Drawing inspiration from Gabor Maté’s book When the Body Says No, Matt shares how this experience has sparked deeper self-reflection, a renewed focus on healing, and a richer philosophy on life, performance, and wellbeing.

https://www.coachingshore.co.uk/

www.peakexperienceuk.co.uk

Instagram accounts 

@coachingshore and @macebelltraininguk

In this episode, I’m joined by Jamie Jeffery, former international acrobatic gymnast and silver medalist at the 2019 European Games. Jamie shares his inspiring journey from elite-level sport to entrepreneurship, after the unexpected halt of the World Championships and a major injury during lockdown.

We talk about how rupturing his Achilles became a turning point, not just physically, but in reshaping his life and career. Jamie now runs a thriving coaching business rooted in working with the whole person, honouring mindset, identity, and personal growth just as much as physical performance.

He shares his coaching philosophy, what it means to truly support someone beyond their goals, and how challenge can become the gateway to deeper purpose.

You can find Jamie here at https://coachjamie.co.uk/about-coach-jamie/

This is his Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/@Coach_Jamie/videos

Instagram _coach.jamie_

In this inspiring conversation, Julia speaks with Tim B’Vard — performer, former lawyer, and creator of The Bavard Bar — about a profound turning point in his life. 

After eight years of hosting his fabulous live show filled with play, passion, and community, Tim has stepped away to make space for recovery, reflection and whatever comes next.

He shares candidly about the unfolding of this new chapter, his decision to let go of a creative identity.

He also shares the deeper process of vulnerability sparked by a long-standing eye condition that has shaped his journey for decades.

This is a conversation about vision — literal and metaphorical — and the courage it takes to rest, reimagine, and begin again.

Julia Chi and Anadi James explore the power of perspective and how the lens through which we view the world is shaped by our own conditioning, beliefs, and lived experiences.

We often think we’re seeing reality "as it is," but in truth, we’re seeing it as we are. This conversation dives into how awareness of our personal paradigm opens the door to greater understanding, connection, and emotional freedom.

Together, Julia and Anadi share how true listening — fully hearing another without filtering their words through our own assumptions — is a transformative act. It allows us to cross the bridge into someone else’s world, expanding our own in the process.

By becoming more curious and less certain, and by embracing different perspectives, we create space for deeper connection, richer conversations, and a more peaceful inner life.

In this conversation, Julia sits down with Anadi James Taylor to explore the profound truth that abundance is not something we chase—it's something we awaken to within ourselves. 

Together, they unravel how societal conditioning and inner beliefs create a sense of lack, convincing us that love, joy, money, health, and nourishment are scarce. 

But what if the opposite is true?

Through deep inner work and a shift in consciousness, we can reclaim our innate power and transform not only our own lives, but the collective reality of the planet. 

This episode is an invitation to remember who you truly are—and to step into the limitless abundance already available to you.

In this powerful episode, I sit down with Anadi James Taylor to explore the deep truth that all external conflict—whether in relationships, the workplace, or the world at large—mirrors inner unrest. Together, we unpack how early life patterns and subconscious programming shape our reactions and how unresolved inner wounds perpetuate cycles of conflict.

We delve into challenging territory, including the impact of abuse and the global scale of war, while continually returning to the empowering truth: true peace begins within. Anadi shares insights on the importance of personal responsibility, inner clearing work, and the role of support and guidance in our healing journeys.

If you’re seeking clarity, healing, and a way to contribute to peace—from the inside out—this episode is for you

In this episode, I speak with artist Athena Jane Churchill: www.athenajane.co.uk

Athena is currently engaged in three major creative projects, two in Devon: Our Freedom – ourfreedom.org.uk, and Barnstaple Public Art Consultation – barnstaple.co.uk

She has recently been commissioned to lead a new initiative in Bognor Regis.

In our conversation, Athena shares deeply personal insights into her artistic journey. 

She speaks candidly about how she navigates the uncertainty inherent in creative work and how she maintains presence and trust, even while balancing what often seems like an impossible schedule. 

With honesty and openness, she reflects on staying grounded and allowing the creative process to unfold organically.

 In this episode of Navigating Change, host Julia Chi and guest Anadi James dive deep into the world of change and uncertainty. 

They explore how the only true certainty in life is found in the stillness within, and discuss how this perspective has shaped their own journeys. 

Through personal stories and reflections, they share how embracing stillness helped them navigate some of their most challenging moments, offering listeners a roadmap to find peace amidst chaos. 

Tune in for insights on how to stay grounded when everything around you seems in flux. 

In this podcast, Julia and Anadi explore further the idea :
 'If it doesn't challenge you, it won't change you' ...
They discuss whether in being outside our comfort zone, we can discover inner strengths and attain skills we didn't know we were capable of.

Julia and Anadi also investigate resilience and explore how this aspect can be developed to enable us to discover and enjoy new experiences, and suggest that without resilience we may never have 'follow through' and so gain the benefits the challenges, and being 'outside our comfort zone' might bring.

In this episode, Julia explores one of the most liberating truths we often forget: you are allowed to choose the life you want!

She looks at why so many of us wait for permission, from society, from family expectations, from old conditioning, or from outdated versions of ourselves. 

She talks about how unconscious “shoulds” shape our choices, how inherited scripts limit our expression, and how fear of failure and success, keeps us playing small.

Julia prompts you to recognise the beliefs that no longer fit, release obligations that drain you, and reconnect with what you genuinely desire!

 She speaks about the beauty of beginning again, the courage required to be authentic, and the freedom that comes when we give ourselves permission to evolve, pivot, and live life as an experiment rather than a performance.

This episode is an empowering reminder that you are allowed to stop, to start, to change your mind, and to become fully yourself.

This is part 1 of a dialogue of exploration between Julia and Anadi about the idea that 'If it doesn't challenge you, it won't change you...'

In this podcast Anadi and Julia explore the concepts of challenge and change, and whether we need to do either?

They discuss investigating our own personal paradigm - our own map of how we see the world - to discover what is right for us and whether our beliefs and ideas are truly our own.

They explore the idea of being out of our comfort zone and whether this is necessary for growth...

Next week, they will continue the conversation...

In this podcast Julia and Anadi engage in a dialogue of exploration about 'Relationship as a mirror'...

They talk about how the closer the relationship is the closer the mirror is for us to see ourselves reflected back - it can become a magnifying glass!

And often when what we see, we don't like, we 'project' the un wanted  or unknown or unseen aspects of ourself onto the other...

Anything that we do not know about ourselves is in the shadows; and anything that is hidden or lost or we deny in ourselves is in the shadow - 'stuff' in the shadows has the potential to hurt us - as it will keep appearing in our relating!

In the podcast Anadi and Julia explore this and also talk about how to discover, work with and so transform what is lying is in the shadows...

And - the person who wrote about the four questions was Byron Katie
Is it true?
Is it really true?
What would I be like without that thought?
What if I turned it around?

In this podcast, Julia talks about how all relationships exist in 'the space between' us,
and how we can make a difference to the quality of the relating by being mindful of what we put into that space...

What we say and do can heal or hurt the space, create harmony or conflict...

In this podcast Julia and Anadi explore intentional dialogue in more depth, and talk about how it is the bedrock of being present in  every moment in every interaction.

Through a commitment to take responsibility for ourselves and our reactivities, we can play our part in keeping 'the space between' - where all relating exists - safe and harmonious and expansive.

'To thine own self be true', but who is our true self, how do we know, and even if we do how do we live our lives true to ourselves, especially if it goes against family or societal expectations...

In this podcast, Anadi and Julia explore this, covering areas such as how much we are influenced by our conditioning that we may be living by default having lost the ability to hear our own true inner voice...

And how to begin to listen again...

In this podcast Julia and Anadi explore how to be aware of creating our lives consciously.

90 - 95% of all we do is coming from the subconscious mind... Julia and Anadi explore how the routines before sleep and upon waking help with clearing throughout the day and maintaining presence to create  from a place of stillness, free of unconscious patterns and programmes 

In this podcast Julia and Anadi talk about systemic therapy and social construction and how this can help people understand themselves better, and see the wider picture in terms of how they define themselves in their families, friendship groups and in society as a whole.

By asking questions that are circular rather than linear it is possible to open the view of difficult situations and discover that solutions can be found - and the possibility of a brighter future where problems have previously seemed unresolvable and stuck.

But as always we return to the core of it all, our own responsibility to be the change we want to see!

In this podcast, Julia Chi and Anadi James have a conversation about Consciously relating and what this means and looks like...

This is a definition of Conscious relationship:
'Conscious Relating involves becoming aware of how the imprints of your past experiences inform your current relationship patterns, learning tools to relate consciously from a place of safety and trust, and embracing challenges as doorways to inner growth and transformation'.

Julia and Anadi met in 2012 and have been in a Conscious relationship ever since...

Roy Palmer is a 'working on the street' calligrapher...
He is affiliated with the Gagliardi gallery on the King's road.

In this podcast, Roy talks about his journey from becoming homeless at the beginning of 2023, to transforming his life into popular calligrapher and artist.

He can be found on instagram @royscribe

In this podcast Julia Chi has a conversation with her husband Anadi James Taylor about presence, and how they experience this in their lives.

They also explore the process of clearing through being aware and present in every moment.

In this fun and energising conversation, I speak with the remarkable Cecilia Bawler a woman who manages to wear many hats with grace, humour and wholeheartedness!

 Cecilia is a teacher, actor, playwright, runner, mother, wife, and most recently a trainee celebrant preparing to officiate her friend’s wedding next year.

She’s also someone deeply committed to her own wellbeing. Cecilia shares how she navigates a life full of creative and professional commitments, keeping herself grounded through positive mindset, structured self-care, reflection, healthy lifestyle choices, and the courage to continually recalibrate what she needs.

We talk about her journey into acting and writing,  including recently writing and directing her latest play, and the powerful shift she’s experienced after one year alcohol-free as well as maintaining a vegan lifestyle, both of which have supported her physical, emotional and mental clarity.

Cecilia also emphasises  that wellbeing isn’t one-size-fits-all, it's about finding the lifestyle that best supports your energy, balance, and inner alignment.

This episode brings warmth, wisdom, creative fire and practical insight into how to live intentionally while navigating a full, beautiful, and very busy life.

Pru Dawes is an event rider competing at 3 star level; she also show jumps up to 1 meter 35.

Pru owns her own horse who she competes with, and she also owns Flash Cooley riden by Gemma Stevens. 

Flash Cooley is a 4 star event horse and he is aiming for 5 star which is the highest level possible.

In this podcast Pru talks about how she made the transition from ski ing as her main focus, to horse riding and she cites the similarities in the two sports!

Jamie Jeffery is a an acrobatic gymnast.

With his partner Aden, they achieved a silver medal when competing for Great Britain in the European Games in 2019.

In 2021 Jamie ruptured his achilles tendon and although he made a full recovery, in this podcast he shares how his life and career changed direction following this event! 

Jamie is now a teacher of core strength, flexibility and acrobatic skills, operating out of the world famous 'Commando Temple' gym in Deptford.
 

Tim crook, AKA Tim B'Vard is the founder of the Bavard Bar, which is described as
'A delightful blend of TED, comedy and radio 4 - sort of'!

The Bavard Bars opened its doors in March 2017 and has grown in popularity exponentially. 

It 'happens' in the Towner gallery in Eastbourne on the 2nd Wednesday of each month; and in the Kino- Teatr in St Leonards on the 3rd  Wednesday of every month...

In this podcast Tim talks about his journey from Lawyer to his life now, on stage as a compere and comedian...

He also tells us of his love of the outdoors and how it has always been linked to his deepest desire to know himself and to live fully in a way he recognised as a teenager...

Here is the poem that Tim wrote at 16 years old, mentioned in the podcast 

The Hour Glass of Life

The sand falls fast, in the hour glass
For the balding man about town.
His youthful grin, his middle aged chin,
Are replaced with a nod and a frown.

He has searched for the meaning of life,
In a video, TV and wife.
He has climbed the rungs of success,
And always gave of his best.

But the sand falls faster now,
And still he struggles on,
Until his pills or his iron will,
Or his Ford Cortina are gone.

And what use is that video now,
And by how much is he cleverer,
Than the farmer’s wife, the miner’s son
Or death, the perfect leveller?

You can find out more bout the Bavard Bar by clicking here
And on Twitter, instagram and Facebook he is
@bavardbar

Katie and Julia created a podcast together recently where they talked about Katie's art... 
This is the link to that podcast
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1192556/12046221

During the podcast they discovered they had both lost a parent when they were young.

In this podcast they talk about their loss and the effects of this they have seen in their adult lives

Katie Sollohub is an artist.

She draws, she paints, she teaches and she sea swims.

In this podcast Katie speaks about how she looks at world intensely, noticing everything, making connections and finding narratives.

Her work records the process of looking, crossing through time and space, drawing on memory and history. 

“I like to bring things alive through my creative practice, animating objects and spaces. My eyes reach out like an octopus’s tentacles, my hands and body follow, with gesture and movement, leaving traces of this experience of looking as marks on the page. Observation, sound and touch help me feel present, anchoring me in a place from where I can dream.”

Katie is currently exploring meditation through drawing.
You can find out more about Katie and her work here
And you can follow Katie on instagram @katiesollohub

In this podcast Julia  has a conversation with her husband Anadi about being conscious in relating, with the bedrock of this being Intentional Dialogue.

Intentional Dialogue which was created by Harville Hendrix and Helen Hunt to help couple relate consciously.

Intentional dialogue keeps the space clean and clear between anyone in a conversation
We often don’t realise how little we are listening to our partner, children, friends or colleagues but are listening instead to our own internal response. 

We need to fully hear the message a person is sending so that they will feel deeply heard. 

The realisation that you accurately understand someone is wonderful for them and a growth experience for you, even if you do not agree with them! 

One of the most effective forms of healing communication between persons in any intimate relationship, or in fact in any relationship is the intentional dialogue.

It consists of three steps: mirroring, validation, and empathy.

Practicing these steps will feel awkward at first as well as difficult. But as you practice, the lines between each step slowly dissolve and you move from practicing dialogical to it becoming a natural way of communicating. 

Dialogue helps us understand the unique inner world of the person you are in dialogue with. We learn to see how their world works for them and so create and maintain connection, rather than misunderstanding each other or in conflict.

Julian Oakland And I  recorded this podcast 2 years ago!

Many things have changed since then... 
I have put my shoes on the race again! I decided against running the length of the coutry barefoot and Julian has changed his job!

 In this conversation Julian shares with us his running journey and how he came to start running in races and enjoy training to improve his times.

Julian started on the LIFFE floor as a trainee in early 1995, and next month will 'celebrate' 25 years of actually trading.

In this podcast julian talks about his career as a derivatives trader and the positive attitude he has, that cross over and supports him in his career and sport.

He shares with us how he developed his resilience and investigates how he applies this in all areas of life, without stress.

'When it doesn't go so well there's always tomorrow'....

He also shared with us his goals in terms of times over distances from 5k - 1/2 marathon and a personal challenge to run twenty five Ealing half marathons. He ran the first one 10 years ago - and each one ( including virtual during lockdown) since.

Joey Hogger started dancing when he was fifteen years old...

He went on to train professionally, and his dancing took him touring as a contemporary dancer with multiple dance companies, for several years.

Joey travelled all over the UK and Europe until 2020 when lockdown put a stop to his career, and resulted in a complete change of direction...

In this podcast Joey talks about how he managed the transition  and what happened next...!

The London Marathon had always been Sam Simpson's dream, but she was told by the medical professionals that running, was out of the question.

In this Podcast Sam tells us how she proved them wrong, and completed her first London marathon in October  2022!
Sam is now in training for her second London Marathon this coming April 2023.

Sam is raising money forChildren with Cancer UK a cause very close to her heart.
You will hear why in this conversation.

Sam is a an incredible woman, juggling her marathon training with looking after her four children, training to become a counsellor, as well as teaching ECO in a local primary school!

To read more about Sam's story and to donate to her cause click here 
To follow Sam on instagram :  sammy_runsamarathon

Anna Katehis lives in Corfu where she and her family own an aparthotel in Barbati called 'Stefanos Place'

In this podcast Anna shares with us her journey into running and competing in races.
She talks about the highs and lows and the importance of her coach and the community of women who support one another on the running trail and in the CrossFit gym.

Philippa Jacobs is the founder of Champion Chanzige.
A charity which strives to make small sustainable changes to the educational environment for young people in Tanzania.

In this podcast Philippa  tells how she took herself off to Tanzania in 2013.
She spent ten days in a primary school and the idea that was to become Champion Chanzige was born...!
 
Philippa had spent the previous 10 years working in UK schools - and although she expected there to be big differences between the schools - she was not prepared for the lack of basic teaching resources and the terrible state of the classrooms. 

The attitude of the children inspired and motivated her, and in this podcast she speaks of their joy, their happiness and their enthusiasm to learn...

Philippa knew deep inside her that she had to try and help.
 Click here to read about Champion Chanzige

In this latest Bodhisattva conversation, I speak with world-class aerialist and coach, Karin Odermatt, whose career has taken her onto some of the most iconic stages in the world, from Cirque du Soleil to Chaméléon in Berlin, Tigerpalast in Frankfurt, and Wallman’s Salonger in Copenhagen, one of Scandinavia’s largest and most prestigious dinner shows.

Karin also shares another powerful side of her journey, the inner story behind the performances. 

She speaks candidly about the immense challenges she faced as a young teenager carving her own path in the world, the courage it took to keep going, and the resilience that became the foundation for both her artistry and her life.

Now living in Spain, Karin is an exceptional coach and mentor. She has created a transformational online training programme where students receive weekly expert guidance to help them grow stronger, more confident, and more capable of achieving their aerial and strength-based goals. Her approach combines technical mastery with emotional intelligence, and a deep belief that we can all transcend our limitations.

This is a conversation about artistry, discipline, inner strength, and the powerful journey of becoming.

You can follow Karin on instagram @karinodermattcoach

And on YouTube here