Listen Loudly

With season one of Listen Loudly coming to an end, I am beyond thrilled at how it has been received! I’m also incredibly grateful for your feedback, comments, and reviews. I can’t wait to get started on season two.Today, you’ll hear a brief round up of season one and my favourite parts of each episode. From Susie Chan to Justin Su’a to Emma Dabiri, I’ve had an incredible time chatting with my guests and have learned so much along the way, I hope you have too!And remember to stay tuned in and subscribed to this feed for season two, coming soon!In this episode, you’ll learn:I hope you’re applying some of what you learned from my guests during season one (01:51)A few words about my feelings on all of season one’s interviews, starting with Susie Chan (03:19)Clara Amfo (09:50)Lucy Bronze, MBE (15:09)Dr. Chelsea Jackson Roberts (20:30)Justin Su’a (24:40)Candice Brathwaite (28:33)Joy Crookes (31:23)Emma Dabiri (34:31)Let’s Connect!InstagramJoslyn on PelotonHow to Move It by Joslyn Thompson RuleWebsite

Emma Dabiri, author, academic and broadcaster, rounds out the final guest episode of Listen Loudly.  We talk movement, our experiences of racism growing up in Ireland, and how we have been conditioned to separate the mind from the body, far beyond what the beauty or advertising industry have been able to influence. Tune into episode 8 of Listen Loudly to hear my conversation with my dear friend Emma, where we go deep on the concept of deep work and deep rest. We talk about our mutual experiences as adolescents in Ireland, the separation of mind and body, the love affair she has with swimming in the sea, and her relationship to deep rest.  In this episode, you’ll learn:Emma’s inspiration behind her most recent book Disobedient Bodies (02:52)The work it took me to reconnect with my body after my eldest was born (17:03)How Emma’s relationship with movement has evolved throughout her life (22:31)Emma believes that if she can be dedicated to movement, anyone can (32:29)In fitness, your training age is different from your physical age (36:08)Emma’s decision to Listen Loudly to herself to tell stories that teachers prevented her from telling (49:09)Connect with Emma:InstagramBooks by Emma DabiriLet’s Connect!InstagramJoslyn on PelotonHow to Move It by Joslyn Thompson RuleWebsite

Joy Crookes understands that to be the true expression of herself in her music, she must protect it and her expression of it at all costs - doing so requires a constant review of her state of connection with herself and those around her.Tune into episode 8 of Listen Loudly to hear my conversation with Joy. We discuss her musical journey; her relationship to movement; how she achieves the self-connection required to make great music; the patience, struggle, and joy of creating albums; and what it is to be in flow.  In this episode, you’ll learn:How Joy overcame personal drama through movement and singing(4:19)Why we’re nervous dancing and reconnecting to the playful child within us. (12:42)How Joy achieves the self-connection and flow to make great musicWalking is the most underrated form of exercise (22:27)Balancing faith, patience, and connection to yourself and others in making an album (26:52)Keeping your passion alive by setting boundaries (31:14)Listening intently to yourself to get the best out of yourself (37:36)Joy’s guerilla tactics that keep her music spontaneous and accessible (40:57)Connect with Joy:Official SiteMusic on YouTubeInstagramLet’s Connect!InstagramJoslyn on PelotonHow to Move It by Joslyn Thompson RuleWebsite

Candice Brathwaite is an absolute force to be reckoned and utterly brilliant in every way! If you’ve not read her books you will have cackled at her podcast Closet Confessions, or gazed for hours at her endless style and big sister chats on instagram. Her early career was centred around being likable and fitting a mould, until a very public trolling scandal made her reassess how she would show up moving forward - the less she focused on being liked, the more she realised how much she had been hiding her true self. Even after years of success, she is just now exiting her season of doubt.Tune into episode 7 of Listen Loudly to hear my conversation with podcaster, presenter, author, and all-round baddie Candice Brathwaite. Prepare to laugh, cry and take ALL the notes - the lessons flow non-stop, you’ll have to pause, rewind, note-take and keep it moving!In this episode, you’ll learn:How following her gut has paid off for Candice (05:37)Why you can’t let the internet rush you (09:54)How Candice dealt with online trolling from a popular mommy blogger (12:36)The importance of recommitting to exercise (32:34)Sometimes, the most important thing is just showing up to the best of your ability (40:20)Connect with Candice:WebsiteInstagramTikTokCloset ConfessionsBooks by Candice BrathwaiteLet’s Connect!InstagramJoslyn on PelotonHow to Move It by Joslyn Thompson RuleWebsite

When you think about the world’s top performers—elite athletes, CEOs, etc—what quality do you assume they all share? Whatever you’re thinking, it’s probably not self-doubt… But Justin Su’a has seen firsthand how insecure many people at the top of their fields can be.Tune into episode 6 of Listen Loudly to hear my conversation with process and development coach, Justin Su’a. Justin specialises in athletic and personal development training programs for youth, adult, collegiate, and professional athletes, along with CEOs and top executives, and helps them build organisational and personal systems for high performance.Today, you’ll hear insights from Justin about the insecurities we all share along with the tools we can use to overcome them. We talk about the importance of building awareness of how we manage our time and energy and the impact the energy of others, has on us.In this episode, you’ll learn:You have the power to overcome your personal negativity bias (06:25)The common thread that Justin sees amongst almost everyone he trains (09:17)Justin’s advice for those just starting out on a movement journey (13:31)How time management is so integral to success (30:23)When you notice yourself doing something that isn’t ideal for your goals, don’t beat yourself up about it—just take note of it (37:26)Connect with Justin:InstagramKnowledge ProjectBooks by Justin Su'aPodcastLet’s Connect!InstagramJoslyn on PelotonHow to Move It by Joslyn Thompson RuleWebsite

The root and messaging of, not belonging, can take a swift hold on us -  messaging from others/society becomes internalised and part of who we perceive ourselves to be in the world.  It took some time for Chelsea to feel a sense of belonging in the yoga world, but as she redefined who she was in the space, along with her teaching, she kicked open doors for others.  Chelsea believes this can expand into uniting communities.Tune into episode 5 of Listen Loudly to hear my conversation with my friend and fellow Peloton yoga instructor Dr. Chelsea Jackson Roberts.  Chelsea leans into the basics in her teaching to build solid foundations and a reconnection to self.  She is highly regarded as a leader in a new generation of yogis who are striving to expand the idea of who is traditionally thought of as a teacher.Today, you’ll hear about Chelsea’s journey from elementary school teacher to world renowned yoga instructor. Tune in and hear how her university experience instilled a sense of leadership in her, why she believes in meeting people where they are at, and how her experience with yoga finally made her feel grounded, present, and at ease.In this episode, you’ll learn:Chelsea originally felt that yoga was inaccessible to her (03:19)Chelsea’s comfort with yoga didn’t come overnight (07:14)The loss of her best friend completely changed Chelsea’s relationship to yoga (08:00)Yoga can be an excellent way to keep your personal battery charged (13:34)Yoga was designed for us to understand who we truly are (15:38)Chelsea tries to keep her classes and practice accessible to everyone (22:33)Connect with Chelsea:InstagramwebsiteLet’s Connect!InstagramJoslyn on PelotonHow to Move It by Joslyn Thompson RuleWebsite

Lucy’s earliest memories are kicking a football and keeping up with her older brother - a competitiveness that set her up to excel in many sports, in spite of her shyness. She poured herself into football and wasn’t to know that her passion would lay the foundations for the future of women’s football in England and beyond.Tune into episode 4 of Listen Loudly to hear my conversation with professional footballer Lucy Bronze MBE. Lucy currently plays for FC Barcelona and was part of the winning England team in the UEFA Cup 2022. She's received BBC Women's Footballer of the Year multiple times as well as being the first England player to receive the UAEFA’s women's Player of the Year. Today, you’ll hear Lucy’s inspiring story: her start in football; her relentless self-belief instilled by her family; her long-term approach to, chipping away to get better; and how understanding the psychology of herself and her teammates, made her a better Captain. In this episode, you’ll learn:How football helped Lucy overcome her childhood shyness (03:36)Lucy’s childhood coach predicted she’d play for England one day (06:14)Football isn’t Lucy’s only sport talent (16:34)How Lucy’s England debut came at a crossroads in her life (27:01)You have to understand yourself first in order to lead others (30:32)How training philosophies vary from country to country (38:14)Connect with Lucy:InstagramXLet’s Connect!InstagramJoslyn on PelotonHow to Move It by Joslyn Thompson RuleWebsite

Curiosity. It’s such a no pressure word with so much openness, yet how many of us really embrace it? Of course, mistakes can still happen, but when we’re embracing our curiosity—allowing ourselves to learn and explore and just see what happens—it can be a great antidote to the rigidness that so many of us live with.Tune into episode 3 of Listen Loudly and hear my conversation with my friend Clara Amfo, a radio and television broadcaster and podcast host. Clara has sat down with incredible artists like Jay-Z, Elton John, Harry Styles and Billie Eilish and she’s one of the most truly brilliant people I’ve ever met.Today, you’ll learn how Clara is embracing the idea of living in the moment, what her relationship with movement has been like throughout her life, and the importance of having media representation of all walks of life.In this episode, you’ll learn:The big career move that Clara is making—and why she’s so excited about it (07:24)Some wise words straight from rapper Redman himself (09:41)How Clara’s parents raised her without a strict adherence to gender roles (15:24)Clara has her very own Barbie made in her image—right down to the gold hoops (21:27)How Clara finds power and process  in movement (30:32)Clara has always had to work smarter and harder because of her background (38:58) Connect with Clara:WebsiteInstagramThis City podcastFuture Sounds radio showLet’s Connect!InstagramJoslyn on PelotonHow to Move It by Joslyn Thompson RuleWebsite

Tune into episode 2 of Listen Loudly and meet my very first guest, endurance runner and fellow Peloton instructor Susie Chan. Susie is an incredible athlete who got into sport in her 30s and most recently competed one of the toughest races on earth. Susie’s down to earth nature, matched with her laser focus, when it comes to doing hard things, really lays out a roadmap of how we can approach challenges, no matter their size. Today, you’ll hear the moment that Susie listened loudly to herself and in doing so, changed her life forever; how she overcame her fear of public speaking that impacted her for a decade; and how the feeling you get in a 1 mile race or a 100 mile race, teaches us the same thing!