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Discussion: Exploring Sleep
How to Sleep Smarter at Every Age
In this episode, we shine a light on one of the most powerful, yet often overlooked, tools for health and wellbeing: sleep. From newborn routines to adult insomnia and chronic health challenges, we explore how sleep shapes every stage of life — and what we can do to improve it.
We're joined by three brilliant guests, each bringing a unique lens to the conversation:
Sinead Davin – Newborn Care Specialist & Parental Support Coach
Sinead works closely with new parents, offering gentle, responsive strategies for infant sleep without rigid routines. In this episode, she shares the real struggles new mums and dads face — from exhaustion to anxiety — and how understanding a baby's cues and rhythms can make all the difference.
Key Insight: New parents need support, not pressure — and feeding well during the day can support better sleep at night.
Tracy Hannigan – Sleep Therapist Specializing in Insomnia
Tracy brings a wealth of experience in helping adults navigate insomnia, especially when it’s fueled by stress and anxiety. She explains the concept of hyperarousal — being “tired but wired” — and how changing our mindset around sleeplessness can break the cycle.
Key Insight: Fear of not sleeping can keep us awake — don’t check the clock at 3 a.m.!
Janie Perry – Naturopath, Nutritional Therapist & Wellbeing Coach
Janie explores how nutrition and lifestyle affect sleep, especially for those dealing with long-term health conditions. She offers practical, food-based advice to balance blood sugar, support melatonin production, and reduce evening overstimulation.
Key Insight: Good sleep starts in the kitchen — balance blood sugar, avoid stimulants, and support your body naturally.
What You’ll Learn:
How sleep deprivation affects brain health, memory, and even Alzheimer’s risk
Practical tips for every age and stage, from white noise to Yoga Nidra
Tools like breathwork, bedtime rituals, and magnesium (used wisely)
Why there’s no one-size-fits-all solution — and that’s okay
Whether you're navigating night feeds, battling insomnia, or just want to feel more rested — this episode is full of expert advice.
Discussion: Discovery & Exploration!
Featuring Dr. Megan Christian FRAeS is a member of the 2022 European Space Agency Group and Reserve Astronaut and Exploration Commercialisation Lead at the UK Space Agency and Sue Stockdale, Inspirational Speaker, Trailblazing Explorer & Author, Executive Coach & Creator of Award-Winning Podcasts.
In this episode, we sat down with two extraordinary women who’ve pushed the limits of what’s possible—Dr. Megan Christian, astronaut reserve member with the European Space Agency, and Sue Stockdale, the UK’s first woman to ski to the magnetic North Pole.
Together, they talk about exploration in every sense of the word—from venturing into extreme environments to navigating personal challenges and inner doubts.
What you can expect:
🌍 Amazing real-life stories – From polar expeditions to astronaut training, both Megan and Sue share their powerful journeys, reminding us that courage often starts with a single step outside your comfort zone.
✨ Down-to-earth advice – Tips on how to stay curious, push past fear, and build confidence—even when things get uncomfortable.
🧠 Big ideas, grounded in experience – We explore the human drive to discover, the impact of our beliefs, and the strength found in community and connection.
💬 Real talk – They open up about everyday challenges like boredom, self-doubt, and the pressure to “have it all figured out”—offering thoughtful, relatable insights along the way.
This conversation is part adventure, part reflection—and all heart. Whether you're dreaming big, facing a crossroads, or just looking for a little motivation, this episode will leave you inspired to keep moving forward.
Discussion: Online Community
Featuring Jacky Power & Navine Eldesouki
In this podcast we dive into the evolving role of community in our lives—both online and in-person.
We were joined by two inspiring voices:
✨ Jacky Power, @the_therapeutic_poet,– Therapist, performance poet, and founder of Feeling Freedom, Jackie shares her personal journey of navigating the stigma of loving someone with addiction. She offers a powerful look at how creative expression and community can support healing and connection.
✨ Navine Eldesouki, @coffeewithanexpat,– Founder of Coffee With An Expat, a global network supporting expat women. Navine opens up about the unseen loneliness of expat life and how she built a purpose-led community that empowers women through both online and in-person meetups.
💬 In this episode, we explored:
The role of digital spaces in supporting isolated or niche groups
Why in-person connection still matters
The challenges of group dynamics, social media, and self-promotion
The balance between consistency and change in growing community
The importance of normalizing discomfort and making space for curiosity
How local actions can lead to real impact
With reflections inspired by voices like Sherry Turkle, Charles Leadbeater, and Darren Rose, this episode is a reminder that communities—big or small—start with people who care.
“Be the community you want to have.” – Darren Rose
“The most powerful words can be: ‘I don’t know.’” – Jackie Power
“Each community serves a different purpose.” – Navine Eldesouki
Whether you're creating a space, seeking one, or learning how to belong—this conversation is for you.
Discussion: On Shyness
On March 19th, 2025, we hosted another engaging discussion at The Informed Perspective, this time focusing on the topic of Shyness.
Joining us were Nadia Finer, (www.shyandmighty.com) the UK’s leading Shyness Coach, host of the Shy and Mighty podcast, and author of two books on shyness, along with Laura Horton,(@lynn_faces) a multi-award-winning writer and Plymouth’s first playwright Laureate (2020-23).
Together, we explored the often overlooked subject of shyness, emphasizing the importance of listening more attentively and being observant of others' needs.
Listen to or watch the recording below to gain insights into what it means to be shy and learn how we can help shy individuals thrive!
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is the UK’s leading shyness expert and coach, host of the Shy and Mighty podcast
and the author of two books about shyness. She is a regular speaker in schools around the country
and also runs a school-based program to help shy kids feel more comfortable to be themselves.
She has appeared on Radio 4, Saturday Live, Woman’s Hour and the ITV News. She has been in
The Times, Guardian,the Telegraph, The Independent and Good Housekeeping.
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is a multi-award-winning writer and Plymouth's first playwright Laureate (2020-23). Her debut play Labyrinth Diet won the OFFCOMM Award in 2021, and her follow-up Breathless won a Fringe First, was a Popcorn Award finalist, and earned a New York Times critic’s pick after runs at Soho Theatre and 59e59 Off-Broadway. She also wrote the short film A Summer of Birds, which won the Toast of the Fringe in 2021.
In 2024, Laura was an Artistic Associate at the Barbican Theatre Plymouth, where she co-wrote and directed Ciderella. Her play Lynn Faces won the Birds Of Paradise Exceptional Theatre Award at the 2024 Edinburgh Fringe and will tour in early 2025. An associate of The Space, Laura launched Hidden by Things and Theatre Stories, earning her a spot in The Stage100. She was also featured on BBC Voices South in 2023 and runs Bad Sex Writing workshops. Laura is represented by United Agents.
Discussion: On Community
On March 13th, 2025, we hosted another exciting discussion at The Informed Perspective, this time on the subject of Community.
Joining us were Faye, a Health and Wellbeing Coach (movemindset.com), Melissa, a psychologist specialising in adults and multicultural couples (mhernandez-jaczewska.com) and Loraine, a life and work-place coach with an Advanced Diploma in Counselling and Psychology.
Hit play to watch the recording or click on the button below to hear the podcast with their perspectives on community!
DISCUSSION: Looking for Love in a Digital World
On February 27th, 2025, we hosted an insightful discussion on Love in a Digital World at The Informed Perspective.
Joining us were Jayc Ryder @jaycryder, a Transformational Change Coach with an impressive background, Meesha Dooley @phoenixcoaching111, a Motivational Speaker, Coach, and Personal Trainer, and Janie Waring @janiewaring, a Mentor & Coach in Human Needs Psychology.
Hit Play to hear their perspectives on navigating relationships and love in today's digital age!
Webinar Discussion: The Role of the Doula in the Community
On January 23rd, we hosted a webinar on the Role of the Doula in the Community. The discussion explored not only the work that doulas do, but also the changes they've observed in family dynamics and community connections. Our guest speakers included two doulas, Debbie and Spela, as well as a maternal mental health coach, Nikki.
Key Takeaways from the Safer Internet Forum 2024: Shaping a Safer Digital World for Kids
Safer Internet Forum 2024 gave illuminating insight into the challenges of protecting our youth online.