Beyond the basement

What does it really mean to be gentle with ourselves, with life, with each other? In this episode, we explore the layers of gentleness, inspired by a recent Authentic Relating workshop. I share refle…

We all want it, but how do we get more of it? In this episode, I explore the connection between happiness and getting our needs met. Based on my experience as an embodiment coach, my work with client…

A lot of people think improv is all about being quick-witted and hilarious. Maybe that’s why you and so many other people find it intimidating. But what if improv could be something else? Something g…

We all know play is important for kids—but what about us grown-ups? In this episode, I dive into my frustration about how play is so often misunderstood and undervalued by adults. I share my experien…

If you’ve ever thought, “I’d love to try improv, but never have the time,” this episode is for you. Improv isn’t just a fun extra—it enriches and enhances the things that matter most in your life, fr…

What if you could listen so deeply that you hear why someone is saying what they’re saying—not just the words, but the essence of who they are?

In this episode, I explore the three levels of listening…

Recorded in the cold grip of winter, this episode is all about deepening your relationship with that thing below your neck. Do you take your body for granted? How do you speak to or with yourself? Wh…

Oops! I accidentally discovered the meaning of life, in this glued-together mantra of both new and ancient wisdom. In this episode I explore what it means to follow your bliss at your own pace and we…

OK, maybe the title’s a bit dramatic but this one is an exploration of how to navigate and support yourself through scary, painful, uncomfortable challenges in life. Are you there for yourself? Perha…

I hear this from clients. People are lonely and hungry for connection, yet it’s SO tricky to build new relationships as grown-ups. Why? The odds may be stacked against you… In this episode I try to d…

This word, ‘range’ comes up a lot, when it comes to meaning in life - for me, my clients and people like me. I struggle to define what I mean by it though. So here I work out loud what I think I mean…

This is a love-storm of questions and provocations to help you notice, understand or just identify the extent to which Perfectionism affects your life. In it, I share a few examples of how it shows u…

Reassurance if you’re self-conscious in this episode. I explore the stories we tell ourselves and project onto others, and their perception of us. Chris goes into town to watch improv “…where there’s…

Here’s what should have happened: you and I take a lovely autumnal walk where I gently yet clearly reveal my new project - Letters to Perfectionism. Love letters, thank you notes, complaints and memo…

“If you want it done right, do it yourself” right? Because people can’t be trusted. They mean well, but your shoulders are broad enough to cope alone. Can you relate? If so, you could be the self-rel…

This one’s all about how you relate to yourself and other people - and the warm and fuzzy rewards you get when you’re more emotionally available, authentic and vulnerable. Let’s face it, modern life …

If you’re anything like me, slowing down physically, mentally or emotionally is a lesson you’re doomed to learn over and over again. There’s an underlying habit of urgency, to do and be more, and to …

Your playfulness helps you navigate uncertainty, deepen your relationships, be more creative with problems, and generally have more fun and joy in life. Here I explore three powerful ways to invite m…

If you’re anything like me you avoid arguments and confrontation. I prefer the easy life - it’s only natural. Yet in choosing the path of least resistance, we can miss out on what’s on the other side…

Is life something that happens to you, or something you have a say in? This one’s about how much power and agency we have, or choose, in our own lived experience. If we choose none, we can fall into …