The Being Human Podcast

Amelia and Jez delve into the subject of movement. How does movement help us process our emotions? How does movement bring people together and foster a sense of belonging and togetherness? And how can we get more movement into our everyday lives? They are joined by Gemma Louise, a creative artist and company director, to discuss the transformative power of movement and dance in fostering community, improving mental health, and boosting creativity. Gemma openly shares her personal experiences, practical tips and scientific insights for listeners to harness the benefits of movement in their lives. Gemma even manages to guide Amelia and Jez through a simple stretching and breathing exercise during the conversation!

Amy Elizabeth Fox, co-founder and CEO of Mobius Executive Leadership, and Jeremy Sturt, co-founder of Just Add Water, join Amelia to explore transformative approaches to leadership development. Amy shares stories about her life; from environmental activism and a need to understand how unaddressed trauma was preventing the shift in consciousness needed to respond effectively to big challenges humanity faces, to her innovative leadership programmes which connect intellectual models with spiritual awakening to develop the leaders the world needs now. Amy and Jeremy explore their shared mission of humanising the workplace by creating more vital, inspired organisational cultures.To find out more about Amy and the brilliant work she is doing at Mobius Executive Leadership, please click here for Amy's website, click here for Mobius Executive Leadership's website, and click here for Amy's article compilation titled, Love and Healing in Business: A Trauma Informed Journal.

Amelia and Jez explore stoicism and its application in modern life. How well do we know ourselves? What is a good life? And what should we focus on? With behavioural change expert and executive coach, Rodrigo Barreto, they learn about the four virtues of stoicism; courage, wisdom, justice, and temperance; and how they can help navigate personal and professional challenges. Rodrigo offers insights on balancing ambition with contentment, the importance of self-knowledge, and challenges conventional notions of success, encouraging listeners to focus on what they can control to find a fresh perspective on purpose and resilience in today's fast-paced world.

In this bonus retrospective episode, Amelia and Jez reflect on highlights from their second series, offering listeners a taste of the profound and inspiring stories shared. They revisit conversations with guests like Rachael Burford, Clarke Reynolds, and Hannah Ubl, exploring themes of perseverance, inspiration, and generational understanding. The episode touches on the power of music with Jonathan Tang, social change and inclusion with Tiernan Brady, and redefining rest with Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith. Mel Greblo's journey from personal loss to empowering women, Oscar Chalupsky's lessons on resilience, and Jeremy Sturt's insights on the importance of play in business round out the diverse and impactful discussions.

Amelia and Jez are joined by Jeremy Sturt, one of the co-founders of Just Add Water (and their boss!) to explore the importance of play in the workplace. How does play drive innovation, build relationships, foster a more joyful work environment, and challenge conventional notions of productivity? Drawing on his extensive experience in theatre and consulting, Jeremy shares insights on why play is crucial for organisational growth, and individual happiness and fulfilment, and offers practical advice for anyone wanting to build more playfulness into their daily lives.

Amelia and Jez explore Resilience. How can we bounce back from what life throws at us? And how can we best prepare for what's to come? They are joined by Oscar Chalupsky, legendary South African paddler and water sports athlete with a career spanning over three decades. Oscar is currently facing a battle with cancer, which he approaches with the same determination that shaped his sporting career. Oscar tells stories of successes, of which there are many, and failures, of which there are fewer, with vulnerability and humour, sharing his insights on how he remains positive and resilient to anything life throws in his direction.