Bodhisattva Conversations.

In this episode of The Practice of Being, I explore the practice of non-resistance -what it is, what it isn’t, and how it can transform the way we meet life.

Non-resistance does not mean passivity or giving up. It doesn’t mean we stop stretching, growing, or acting. Instead, it simply suggests that we meet life as it is, without forcing, imposing, or resisting our experience.

Drawing on lived experience, Taoist wisdom such as wu wei, and simple embodied metaphors, this episode explores how resistance can be part of our flow, how acceptance creates real...

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.

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 ex...

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 w...

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 recon...

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 conti...

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...

In this inspiring episode, I speak with Sophie François, Fundamentals and Martial Arts Coach at The Commando Temple in Deptford.

Sophie’s journey into movement began at school, where she took up sports simply to avoid subjects she didn’t enjoy…!

 But what started as an escape soon became a passion. 

Over the years she fell in love with Muay Thai, earned grading in kickboxing, and developed deep physical strength and confidence - qualities she now shares wholeheartedly with the people she coaches.

Before...

In this episode, I speak with Thomas Bradley, founder of Clann AI, a groundbreaking platform that uses advanced computer vision technology to analyse player positioning and team dynamics, offering powerful insights into game flow, strategy and performance. 

Clann is not only transforming access to elite-level analysis in sport, but is also creating community, connection and shared knowledge across all levels of the game.

Alongside his work in sport-tech innovation, Thomas is also deeply engaged in exploring the nature of reality itself. 

With a background in ph...

In this inspiring conversation, Julia speaks with David Chimbaza, founder and manager of DTC.MEDIAUK, the world’s only global football social media marketing agency. 

A graduate in International Football Business, David has followed his passion for the game since he was just 11 years old.

Alongside his entrepreneurial work, David is the host of "The Business of Football" podcast, where he connects with leaders and innovators across the football world. In this episode, he shares his journey, his heart-led approach to business, and how staying true to his...

In this episode, Julia connects once again with endurance legend Mark Kleanthous, a man whose athletic career spans over four decades. Mark began his running journey in the very first London Marathon in 1981, aged just 20, and has never looked back.

Now at 64, he’s completed an incredible 125 marathons, with 71 of them under 3 hours, and has competed in over 1200 events worldwide across running and triathlon. 

A seasoned Ironman finisher and advanced performance coach with more than 25 years’ experience, Mark shares his i...

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 d...

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 grou...

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 po...

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...

The Description

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...

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 curre...

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 y...

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 ca...

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 nee...

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, know...

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 fulle...

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, pro...

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 phi...

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...

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 tra...

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 episo...

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 s...

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 im...

 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.

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...

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 i...

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...

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.

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... Duration: 01:05:07

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, n...

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...

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 jul...

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 h...

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...!

Torzi Robinson is an athlete and a yoga teacher, currently completing a masters in religion and philosophy at Oxford university, for which she was awarded a scholarship.

In this podcast she talks about her journey to run pain free again after many years of injury and chronic pain..
Torzi recorded a podcast two years ago where she talks about her journey out of despair.
And now thriving she lets us know how she lives in a way that continues to allow her to thrive and continue to grow.

You can find Torzi on...

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 an...

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.

Jo Taylor is a real tour de Force....

In this podcast she talks about her life full of adventure and her decision at 16 years old not to have children which leant itself to a different life path....

When I met her in 1985 she had already run 4 marathons with a personal best of 3.18.

She arrived in the City of Bath, and set up a fabulous running store called Running Free which became a hub for runners to meet and chat running!

She also became a Reebok big Sister, starting a 'Sisters running...

Athena Jane Churchill is an artist.

She creates imaginary worlds, projects and experiences - inviting viewers, participants and audience to step into a world between the real and the imagined and journey within.

In this podcast she talks about her own journey within, both over the years and more recenlty during Lockdown when she was nursing her dying mother whilst working towards an installation called 'Free as a bird'.

'Free as a bird'  was launched at the exact time of her mother's death, and Jane speaks candidly of her loss, whilst also experiencing h...

Paul Cox was a professional football player in the 90's playing his home team for Notts County.

After his football playing days ended, Paul went on to be a successful coach and football manager for various football clubs, namely Eastwood town, Mansfield town, Torquay united, Barrow and Guisley.

He has recently started in a new role with iSportsAnalysis.

In this podcast he talks about the importance of resilience and a winning attitude, but also the understanding of the importance of coaching and managing at the emotional and mental level as well as the...

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...

Chris Hobson is a marathon runner extraordinaire...

In the last ten years she has completed 117 marathons on all seven continents in the world - with a plan to make it 120 by her 70th birthday this coming July 2023!

In this podcast, Chris tells us about her transition at 60 years old from a high level career in education, to her new career as a marathon runner.

She has also just achieved a world record for being the oldest person to complete the South Pole marathon in December 2022.

Chris has become an influencer for...

Bijou Harding is the founder of 'Bijou Creates' which specialises in hand-made authentic fashion designs with West African textiles.

In this podcast Bijou shares with us how her enterprise developed through her love of designing, making and creating so many different things.

We met in a cafe in London and  started chatting and were delighted to discover that we both come from Sierra Leone!

Click here for Bijou's website
And you can find her on instagram @bijoucreates

In this podcast, Anadi James Taylor explores the concept
'An overnight success takes about ten years'.

Anadi is the founder of iSportsAnalysis, which is the leading software for online Sports Analysis worldwide.

He shares with us his journey to this point, which began ten years ago...!

You can listen to our previous podcast by clicking here.
And you can find Anadi on instagram @isportsanalysis

In this podcast, you can hear the continued adventures of Katie Cole, who has just moved from Wales to Scotland to start her new role as an "Education and experience officer" for Trees for Life.

Katie previously shared her journey of recovery from abuse as a child and a subsequent eating disorder.

In this podcast, she tells us about her continued evolution and the changes in her life over the past two years.

You can listen to Katie's previous podcast by clicking here.

Ed Rios is a runner, who shares with us here, his extraordinary story of triumph over adversity. 
He was hit by a car in the summer of 2020, sustaining serious injuries and was told that he would never run again, and would always walk with a limp.
On May 1st 2022 Ed ran a marathon... 

Kay Shore is an intuitive body worker, whose practise is a blend all types of body work which she discusses in this podcast.

She specialises in chronic pain management and its relief, and also helps individuals who are experiencing challenging times in their life to navigate big shifts and transitions.

She is passionate about her work, and believes that this comes in part from the well spring of her own experience of  working with and overcoming pain herself.

In this podcast Kay shares with us her own journey and her own transitions and sh...

It was wonderful to talk again with Gillian Alexander.

She spoke about the Spring Equinox that had just been - our choices in each moment - the dimensions we live in and experience - and the eternal question
'Why are we here?'
 
Gillian works in the lives of others and she spoke again about her life and her work which are integral, and her sacred touch...
Sacred Touch is a sacred space of unconditional love and safety where Gillian supports all who come to her to explore who they are in a w...

Damien Pestell has lived many lives in his thirty nine years.
He has been exploring himself and life though business and spirituality.

He was an accomplished rugby player throughout his twenties.
He has travelled the world.
He worked in the City in two huge organisations - Intel and BT .
 
Damien then went on to own and sell two businesses - Community Oven and Street Food Trailers.

Throughout his life there has been the constant theme of spiritual investigation, including travel to India and a 'nine day vipassana meditation'

I...

Wenche has been sharing her love of yoga for the past twenty one years with people all over the world.
She created the yoga Life Studio in Eastbourne in 2007 and went on the create yoga life retreats and holidays.

Wenche is one of the countries leading yoga instructors and a qualified British Wheel of Yoga teacher, in 2013 she qualified as a Senior yoga teacher with Yoga Alliance Professionals and went on the create yoga Life Teacher training educating students from all over the world.

Her teaching goes beyond the physical postures exploring philosophical, emotional...

Kareena Lawson has just started a new blossoming business called Orange Hands
Her new journey combines Yoga practise, Ayurveda - the traditional Hindu system of medicine (incorporated in Atharva Veda, the last of the four Vedas), which is based on the idea of balance in bodily systems and uses diet, herbal treatment, and yogic breathing.  and she also shares  wonderful recipes on her instagram account
orangehands.official

Kareena shares with us her 10 year journey towards her own personal healing since the death of her mother when she was 14 years old and how her passions have tu...

This is Part 1 or a 2 Part Conversation with Tim Crook aka Tim B'Vard...

In this podcast he talks about his journey of self investigation.
In Part 2 we will explore more about his life in Law and as creator of the Bavard Bar
Which is described as 'A delightful blend TED, comedy and radio 4. Sort of' !

Tim Crook founded Housing Law Services with Julie Allen in 2003.

He is currently perhaps better know for creating the Bavard Bar.

The Bavard Bar website describes him thus

'Tim is the...

Mary Thornton is a leading Physiotherapist in Clinical Pilates in the South East, she has over twenty years experience of using Pilates as a clinical tool within the NHS and private clinics and she is also a Yoga Teacher.
Mary  established The Clinical Pilates Studio in 2007 which is a wellbeing Centre for physiotherapy, pilates and yoga where she empowers people through movement giving them tools to live a healthy life.
She saw the need for developing a centre of excellence to provide treatment and education to ensure people take control of their own b...

It was wonderful to talk with Gillian Alexander - to be in the space together discovering what would unfold.

She spoke about her life and her work which are integral, and her sacred touch...
Sacred Touch is a sacred space of unconditional love and safety where Gillian supports all who come to her to explore who they are in a way that goes beyond the persona that they dare to share with the world; space where everyone is honoured, loved and accepted just as they are.

'Gillian works in a unique way that would...

In this episode - as a fun twist - I am in the interviewee position rather than interviewer.

Joshua Marable interviews me about my work in the lives of others as a
'Guía y Sanación' - Guide and Healer ( on all levels) - how it all began, how it has evolved and my own journey within it.

Joshua Marable has always had an interest in energy healing, wellness and creating the space for creativity, performance and healing whether in music, body work, sports and movement or business.

He began his ca...

Kate Buchanan is a Psychotherapeutic Counsellor.
In this podcast she shares with us some of her own journey and the value of self acceptance  -of herself and as a therapist with her clients.

She is the mother of two grown up daughters, and has lived in the same house for thirty two years - and she loves it!

Kate is also my landlady and tells about the many people who have lived in 'my flat' over the past three decades.
This is a link to the blog we talk about in the podcast Duration: 00:35:40

Sashi Radley is an intuitive healer, a face and soul reader and a soul numerologist.
You can find out more about her work by clicking here

 She is  descended from a long line of Welsh Bards and Druids.
In this podcast Sashi tells us her fascinating story and how she came to be working and healing in the lives of others as well as teaching  and writing.

She is the author of 'Unleash your inner Psychic' - how to reboot your natural super skills.
As well as 'Secret and Ritual' which is Boo...

Don Came is the senior teacher at The Karate Academy in Eastbourne

He has been actively involved in Martial Arts since 1976, and in this podcast Don shares
with us his journey from a thirteen year old child with Dispraxia to becoming The Chief instructor at Kissaki - Kai UK. 

Don is a 7th Dan in the Kissaki - Kai method.

Rob Harley is a principal lecturer in Sport and Exercise Science at The University of Brighton.

In 2012 he won the Beachy Head Marathon, an off road race over the South Downs - which starts and finishes in Eastbourne - the last stretch  running over the  exacting Seven Sisters.

He talks about his loss of running through a hip replacement and how cycling has become his passion.

Rob took part in L'Etape in 2013 - an event which sees thousands of cyclists complete one of the sections of the tour de France.

Tony Hewett works in the lives of young offenders and young people with special needs and behavioural issues.

He shares with us his enjoyment of his work and what he derives from what is often perceived as a difficult role.

Tony is also a life time runner, and for the last ten years he has gravitated towards longer and longer distances, including running seven marathons in seven days; twenty four ultras in one year which included a five day race in Spain!

He talks to us about his philosophy of stretching to try...

Joshua Marable has always had an interest in energy healing, wellness and creating the space for creativity, performance and healing whether in music, body work, sports and movement or business.

He began his career in the music industry in audio engineering, which lead into energy body work and has naturally developed into his current role as chief innovation officer for Cipher Sports and Wellness

Cipher Sports and Wellness unifies the sports, wellness, and human performance industries, by serving as a program developer and value stream coordinator to wide-ranging partnerships. 

Their shared value coordination b...

Angela Rigby works in the field of physical emotional and mental health, using a complementary therapy  called Pranic Healing

She tells us how she discovered Pranic healing and shares her journey to becoming a Pranic healing practitioner.

Angela talks about the value of meditation and of her healing work in all aspects of life, including business and sport, as well as the  general stresses and strains of day to day living.
She has helped herself and others avoid burnout through this wonderful therapy - and instead flourish and thrive.

Here are the li...

Katie Carew-Robinson has a Health Focused Career.
She works as a nutritionist, a running coach, a personal trainer and delivers training in life skills .

In 2018 she became the leader in Portsmouth of Good Gym

Katie has been a runner since she was fourteen years old, and she shares with us how her passion for sport, health and fitness lead her to abandon her banking career and live her dream life - teaching others how to embrace a healthy lifestyle.

We also talk about how she adapted her business during lockdown, with the...

Gill Butchard cared for her husband Rob during his long journey through dementia, until his death in June 2019.

She shares with us her experience of caring for him, and losing her partner and best friend, even before his death.

She also tells us of her own journey since his death into her new life alone.

Gill became a bright light in the world of Dementia with her Facebook page 'Dementia Care - Love Laughter Tears and Lessons with Gilly B ' which brought healing energy love and light to many on the very...

Dr Jim Wallis is a principal lecturer in Sport Coaching and Exercise Science at the University of Brighton.

He has a PhD in Emotions and Learning and talks to us about finding limits....
And much more.

Jim and I first met in 2003 when he came to listen to a talk I was giving at Brighton university.
And in 2008 we ran together in the inaugural London to Brighton cross country Race

Mayyah Blair is operations manager at the Commando Temple  - a multi discipline strength and movement facility in Deptford London... She is a strength coach, and she describes herself as a 'hybrid athlete'.

But she says that her full time role at the moment is Mother to baby Flo who arrived on June 15th 2020.

Mayyah shares with us her journey into the strength industry, her achievements in competition including placing 3rd  in the British Strong Woman Championships.
And she is also an ultra runner having completed the Marathon du Sable amongst other events!
Duration: 00:47:38

Cathy Howells is a writer and a runner...
She talks to us here about both of these passions and her recent running challenge to celebrate turning 60 years young!
She writes a popular blog called Turning 60 
She also shares with us how at the end of her Mother's life she was able to heal her relationship with her.

Welcome to number 4 in Bodhisattva Conversations with Steve Walker.
Steve is a Veteran of the Royal Army Corps.
He was homeless and a drug addict for many years...
He has now been in recovery for over 18 months and he talks here about his journey so far in recovery and his plans for a brighter future.
He holds Phoenix Heroes in very high regard as it was they who found him on the streets and supported his road to recovery....

Katie Cole is a Mountain Leader and mountain running guide.
She has also been involved with Mountain Rescue for the past four years.
Running has been a huge part of her life and in recent years she has had great success as an ultra runner.

Katie is also a qualified Sports Therapist and is currently training at Swansea University as a Paramedic.

Katie talks to us about her life and in particular her hugest triumph which was to recover from near death from a serious eating disorder, and to work her way to...

Natalie Liczbinski Edwards is in the midst of a healing journey which she is just starting on the path to communicate this with others.

In the next few weeks she is launching her YouTube Channel...

Chronic illness has helped her change the way she views the world...
She can see that the life she was living was not for her higher good and she has been coming home to herself through listening to her inner child
Releasing tension
And finding freedom

You can follow Natalie  on instagram natalie_liczbinski_edwards Duration: 00:35:47

Louise Camby is a multi talented  creative producer...
She has a portfolio career with her voice at the core of all she creates and produces...

In this podcast Louise tells with us how she came to discover her voice and shares with us some of her voice over recordings, her love of public speaking and her passion for holding workshops to develop others in the art...
Running her family business
Finding time for sell Aloe Vera and CPD products
Celebrating ten years since her own product 'Strupz' came to market
Her creation o...

John Thomson creates videos for use on websites, social media and conferences...

He had a very successful career in the television industry as a journalist, producer and director,  which spanned fourteen years - but he had some deep unresolved trauma from earlier in his life which lead him to become an alcoholic.

He lost his job, his marriage and his family and reached his rock bottom.

John has now been in recovery for ten years and he openly and honestly shares his story from rock bottom to recovery.

Rob Blair is the owner and founder of The Commando Temple in Deptford.
Commando Temple is a fabulous multi disciplined strength and movement space.

Rob shares with us his time spent serving in the Royal Marines, being medically discharged and going on to set up The Commando temple.

He talks about overcoming adversity, his love of people, helping them achieve their dreams and goals, overcome injury and pain - and in some cases support them in training to complete 'sadistic challenges'! 

I met Josie eleven years ago! She had read my book 'Running to Learn' and wanted to meet me...
Here she shares with us very candidly her journey to greater inner peace and ease in her life; and how she has come to create the life she always dreamed of..
Being married in a truly conscious loving relationship with the potential to create a family and home together.

Her CV is impressive - a degree in zoology, a masters in conservation, with subsequent conservation projects in Central America and Spain... 
Josie then went on t...

Steve Walker is a veteran of the Royal Army Ordnance Corps, he has been homeless and is a recovering addict. Steve is also an angling genius and has just come 5th in the veterans' carp fishing championships at Fens Fisheries.

This is the third in a series of podcasts where he talks about his life and his road to recovery and he always honours the part that Phoenix Heroes has played in his journey.

In this podcast, Steve says he has always been infamous, and we learn a little as to why!

Cecilia Morrison celebrated her 80th birthday in July 2020!
We met 10 years ago when I interviewed her following her breaking the world masters 5000m and 1500m track records for the over 70 year old age group!
In this conversation Cecilia shares with us her transition from running to walking and her challenge to walk a section of the Camino de Santiago, where she raised over £5000 for
Little People UK
She also shares with us how she came to be making mosaics and expressing herself creatively in this way... She now makes them on a commission basis too! Duration: 00:36:20

Gary Stockton is the CEO and founder of Phoenix Heroes.

Phoenix Heroes is a British Veteran and non-profit Community Interest Company (CIC). Based in Colchester Garrison Town, home of 16 Air Assault Brigade. They support veterans and their families that are dealing with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Phoenix Heroes do this by acting as a structured platform to place them on different community outdoor group activities, training courses and help them to gain employment.
They are focused on helping the families of our veterans too, because they feel that this is a very important factor of their...

Steve Walker is a veteran of the Royal Army Ordnance Corps, he has been homeless and is a recovering addict. Steve is also an angling genius and has just come 5th in the veterans' carp fishing championships, at Fens Fisheries.

This is the second in a series of podcasts where he talks about his life and his road to recovery.

In this podcast, Steve shares his process detox and learning to live without drugs.

Steve Walker is a veteran of the Royal Army Ordnance Corps, he has been homeless and is a recovering addict. Steve is also an angling genius and has just come 5th in the veterans' carp fishing championships, at Fens Fisheries.

This is the first in a series of podcasts where he talks about his life and his road to recovery.

Steve shares with us his harsh childhood, his life in the army, his life on the streets as a homeless person, his drug addiction, and the incredible story of the Phoenix Heroes charity who found...

Artist Athena Jane creates installations, imaginary worlds, projects and experiences inviting viewers, participants and audiences to step into a world between the real and the imagined and journey within.

 Her work encompasses all these realms and she loves living a creative life following her inspiration, creating artwork in many ways and working with people.

 Her work is highly imaginative expressing her inner world, at times that takes the form of theatre sets or walk through installations, gallery exhibitions, or art that appears in unexpected places. Sometimes it is tiny boxes of memories and dreams. So...

Matt shore is a performance coach, a trainer of trainers and a mountain Leader...

He has a company called 'Coaching Shore' where his strap line 'It's a sure thing', speaks of the confidence his clients have in him to help them achieve their goals...

In January 2020 Matt summited Aconcagua, the highest mountain outside the Himalayas, at 6,962 feet of altitude.

He tells us here of his adaptation to on line coaching during Lockdown which has expanded his business, his Aconcagua adventure and his future plans

You can find Matt here 

Ian Donnelly is a renowned level 5 performance analyst, of which there are only a small group in the world.

In our podcast, Ian shares with us his journey from being a semi-profession football player to qualifying as a PE teacher, his development as a coach in the States, and his pioneering influence, bringing performance analysis into top-level sport.

Here he talks about the expansion of this over the last 25-years and maintains that it is still relationship that is at the core of the coach & athlete dynamic.

Debs Atkinson has been living in France for the past eight years renovating a cottage with her partner Tom.

They have just finished the project and are about to return to the UK to create a wildlife and nature reserve.

Their dream is to create a space where nature, wildlife, animals, and people can live side by side in harmony and find peace.

You can find out more about the project here at earthkin.org

Debs talked about how she came to be living in France, the Earthkin project, and her...

I am delighted to share my conversation with Carrie Beleno. She is an intuitive Reiki Master/teacher and a spiritual life coach. 

Carrie shares her ever-deepening and expanding personal journey, as well as giving us very valuable advice and wisdom.

Carrie has written two books: 
The night Yoda phoned, and Because Yoda said so.

If you want to contact Carrie or find more information on her and her books, please visit her website www.carriebeleno.com 

Chloe Thomas inspires; she has a YouTube channel and an Instagram profile where she does just that!

In her social media channels, Chloe shares her journey to full recovery from anorexia. She inspires, guides, and offers ideas and suggestions to recover, gain wait to live a truly healthy life.

In our conversation today we explore her career as a body positive personal trainer and nutrition coach, cabin crew/flight attendant, and Model, and her quest for inner peace.

You can find Chloe on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/c/ChloeThomasModel

...