Podcasts 2019

Dr Russell Thackeray looks back at 2019 and forward to 2020 in our last podcast of the year. As well as talking about the importance of being objective and accountable when we look back at the end of the year, he discusses how committing to less is the way to make goals and resolutions work for you and reiterates why Burnout has been one of the key issues of the year.

Loraine Ladlow is a qualified lawyer and barrister who has extensive experience as a leader and decision maker in the sports industry and legal and regulatory sectors. Previously working with the HM Courts Services and the HM Courts and Tribunals Service, she is currently a panel member with several organisations including the Football Association and the Judicial Appeals Commission.

Dr. Sally Spencer-Thomas is a clinical psychologist, international speaker, and impact entrepreneur. Dr Spencer-Thomas was moved to work in suicide prevention after her younger brother, died of suicide after a difficult battle with bipolar condition. Known nationally and internationally as an innovator in social change, Dr. Spencer-Thomas has helped start up multiple large-scale, gap-filling efforts in mental health.

John Lamerton, the author of Big Ideas for Small Businesses is a self confessed ‘lazy entrepreneur’. A former Civil Servant and self-taught marketer, he launched his first company, an internet marketing business in the year 2000 and since then has owned, operated, and invested in more than 100 different businesses. He now shares his knowledge and expertise with the public through his podcasts, books and coaching platforms.

Lydia Denworth is a native of Philadelphia and graduated from Princeton University before moving to New York where she has been based ever since. A journalist for over twenty years, she now writes primarily about science and social issues and is a contributing editor at Scientific American.

Dr Diane Stoler is a Neuropsychologist, Board Certified Health Psychologist, and brain injury survivor. Dr Stoler specialises in Brain Rehabilitation, using the latest cutting-edge technology to help brain injury and brain trauma survivors regain control of their lives and thrive.

Angela Andrews is an autistic woman who works as a data scientist for a large international pharmaceutical company. Angela struggled growing up, and now speaks about the need for self-acceptance and the universal acceptance of differences.

Mary Shores is a bestselling author, speaker, entrepreneur and CEO who has spent over a decade teaching businesses and individuals how to identify their goals, create new ways of thinking, and take action to create meaningful results.

Podcast 1: Words that work - the importance of communication.
Podcast 2: Conscious communication.

Brian Ondrako is a former golf pro who wants to explore the possibilities of the world and help others get motivated to explore their own passions through his podcast series ‘Just Get Started’.

Frank King was a writer for the Tonight Show for 20 years. Having fought a lifetime battle with depression, he now travels the world speaking on mental health and suicide prevention issues. His mission is to end the stigma surrounding mental health issues by sharing his insights and ‘starting the conversation’.

Ninja Nguyen started his martial arts training when he was just four. Later, his family fled their home in Vietnam and spent time in refugee camps before moving to the USA where he continued his martial arts training, learnt English and built his new life. Now, he runs his own training centre in Boston where more than 500 students are trained.

Jen Rozenbaum is a wife, mother, entrepreneur, boudoir photographer and breast cancer survivor who believes every woman can celebrate their unique femininity.

Sue Firth is a business psychologist, stress expert, behaviour analyst, speaker and author who helps people navigate through difficult periods in their lives by increasing self-esteem and confidence, removing negative thoughts and changing long-held and damaging traits of self-belief.

Melissa DaSilva is an entrepreneur, podcast host, therapist, and author.  She started the mental health agency East Coast Mental Wellness where she offers works holistically with people who are feeling lost, depressed, anxious and even angry.

Eric Christiansen is a seven-time Southwestern Region Emmy Award recipient whose four documentary films focus on the impact of trauma on individuals, families and communities. A trauma survivor himself, he understands trauma and the resilience of the human spirit.

Tracey McAtamney's life was changed completely by the sudden loss of her husband. In this podcast Tracey talks about finding the inner strength to deal with her problems whilst prioritising the needs of her two sons and the realisation that she had to make decisions that would take her way out of her comfort zone.

Dr Russell Thackeray talks about Burnout and Resilience. The consequences of burnout can be severe and impact on individuals, teams and organisations. In this podcast, Dr Thackeray looks at the expectations and responsibilities that managers and individuals have around burnout, how it develops and what needs to be done to alleviate it.

Nicola Irvine was living in Hong Kong in 1998 when she learned that her 9 and half month old son had contracted meningitis, leaving him with bilateral deafness, epilepsy and global delay. Nicola's life then took a new direction as she looked for different ways to help him and others in similar circumstances.

Rachel Papworth liberates busy people from the shackles of clutter, chaos and disorganisation, helping them to save time and money, find things easily, sleep better, be happier, reduce their environmental impact and live mentally and physically healthy lives through decluttering and organising.

Shay Eskew was set on fire by a neighbor’s child at the age of eight and over the last 36 years has endured over 35 surgeries. Despite being told he’d never play sports again, he is a four-time IRONMAN, a four-time member of Team USA, and is ranked in the top 1 percent of Ironmen 70.3 athletes worldwide.

Bill Protzmann is an expert on how the music you love impacts and supports you, and can teach you how to soundtrack your life to support every aspect of your wellbeing — at work, at home, with friends — physically, mentally and emotionally.

Professor Penny Lewis from Cardiff University is primarily interested developing ways to manipulate sleep. Sleep is critical for both health and cognition and Penny is looking for ways to maximise its beneficial properties, enhance memory, disarm negative emotions, and combate cognitive decline through ageing.

Donna has worked in the corporate environment for many years. Her career began as a man but, later in life, she has lived and worked as a woman. Donna talks about her realisation she was transgender, coming out to family, friends and work colleagues, and the feelings of authenticity she now has.

Katherine Schafler is a Psychotherapist based in New York City who works with people who can present really well, seem completely put together when they want to be, and whose problems are not immediately apparent to others.

Michelle Dickinson-Moravek talks about her experience’s living with - and loving - her bipolar mother.  After years as a child caregiver, she embarked on a healing journey of self-discovery, finally breaking into her own life. Michelle also talks about the stigma of mental health and her desire to positively impact the mental health landscape.

Carl Benfield talks about his Army career and the role of servant leadership. Carl also talks about the links between self-awareness and resilience and the importance of knowing when to take a break or change tack.

Dr Russell Thackeray  In this podcast our own Dr Russell Thackeray tells us that getting something wrong is not the end of the journey. Putting it right and coming back stronger makes failure just a small bump in the road to ultimate success.

Caroline Johnstone talks about using the therapeutic power of journaling to access and deal with emotions and move from limitation and fear. Caroline is passionate about empowering others to transform and change what isn’t working, to move out of their comfort zones, reduce stress and anxiety by finding balance and reconnecting with happiness.

Dr Russell Thackeray gives us his thoughts on how to survive Valentines Day with this short podcast that considers how to avoid all the usual pitfalls, whether to ignore this perennial irritation or to take the opportunity to  reconnect with your partner.

Debbie Hampton tried to kill herself after decades of unhealthy living and depression. Following a week in a coma, she woke up with a serious brain injury. In this podcast Debbie talks about the radical changes to her lifestyle and mindset she made to heal herself physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually.

Katerina Furman was born in Russia, graduated with a degree in psychology and then entered the business world. Eventually though she returned to her psychology roots and into hypnotherapy. In this podcast Katerina talks about how hypnosis can help people deal with their problems and enjoy a happier, fuller life.