Worldly Wellbeing

This week's episode with Rollo from Nourished Communities was food for the ears, the soul and the body! Rollo shared his journey from lockdown veg boxes to creating and fuelling community across north London. The projects, the connections and the ripples, are countless and left us excited to continue to follow the evolution of Nourished Communities.  Check them out and share the love on Instagram or via the Nourished Communities website. 

Excitement levels were through the roof for this episode recording! Luke and Holly talk to the founders of Rio Nuevo, Sara and Andres, who make the most incredible ‘chocolate with an impact' in Cornwall. We talk all things ethical cacao, community building and starting a business.  Use code wellbeing25 for a 25% discount - and thank us later! https://www.rionuevochocolate.com 

We are always delighted to welcome back Liz to the Worldly Wellbeing podcast - who is the guest we've invited back the most frequently! Liz (IG: @liznottingham) is a wellbeing pioneer both in the corporate world, and as a leadership coach.  In this episode we reflect on the shifting seasons along with their gifts and treasurers for us, bringing ourselves into balance, considering how we might "truly savour" things... and a whole lot more in just over 30 minutes! AND, you'll need to listen to find out why, how many photos do you have on your phone?!   You can find out more about Liz and her work here: https://bit.ly/3k5TF2Z

Luke and Holly are back for a fifth season!  Expect the usual chat between two people who've been best friends for over 25 years..  In sharing their 2022s so far, Luke and Holly discuss curating moments of significance, grounding and balance, our lives as exhibitions, and of course some hints as to what to expect in season five.  Follow us on Instagram: @worldlywellbeing and check out our website and blog: www.worldlywellbeing.org

The final episode of the season where Luke and Holly offer some reflections, and this time are joined again by Liz Nottingham (IG: @liznottingham) for a mindfulness piece. Liz is a wellbeing pioneer both in the corporate world, and as a leadership coach, and she opened up a beautiful conversation in this episode. From tending to our root-balls to taking rhythm from the tides as well as some real practical advice for looking after ourselves in the midst of a pandemic and the surrounding uncertainty.    You can find out more about Liz and her work here: https://bit.ly/3k5TF2Z

In the penultimate episode of Season Four of the Worldly Wellbeing podcast, Luke and Holly's special guests are…themselves! An opportunity to find out a little more about your hosts; including the origins of their friendship, their journeys from teenagers to thirty-something year olds, and plenty of laughs along the way!

In this Worldly Wellbeing episode Luke and Holly are joined by Helen Bazuaye (IG: @bazuaye), a “company of one” and a passionate advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion. She channels her passion through the endeavours of Creative Grace (IG: @creative.grace___) and works as a freelance writer, editor, and consultant. More than that, she's a wonderful human being with an energy that felt like it was radiating throughout our episode; Helen's openness to share some of her own personal story, what motivates her, and how she tends to her own needs, makes for a profound and encouraging episode.

This week's Worldly Wellbeing podcast is with Andrew Cunning (Twitter: @TheTad92, IG: @tadcunning), a theologian, teacher and writer based in Belfast, NI. He has a PhD in theology and literature, and published his first book, Marilynne Robinson, Theologian of the Ordinary, in 2020. He is now writing and teaching theology across Ireland, from Trinity College Dublin to Harbour Faith Community in Carrickfergus. Andrew is passionate about inclusion and all that entails within religious communities, and is currently writing a book aimed towards helping people join the theological conversation.   In this episode, we talk about the value of reading in groups, how faith can and continues to be divisive, the joy of literature, and the complexities of building genuine community. Andrew mentioned some great resources and authors in our chat - here's the list we promised! Andrew's website is: http://www.andrewcunning.com/ Andrew's book: https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/marilynne-robinson-theologian-of-the-ordinary-9781501359002/  Ralph Waldo Emerson: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Ralph-Waldo-Emerson  The Dictionary of Sorrows: https://www.dictionaryofobscuresorrows.com/

In this episode of the Worldly Wellbeing Podcast, Luke and Holly are joined by Yumiko who is the founder and baker of Gu Choki Pan (IG: @guchokipan_london), a micro-bakery in West London. Yumiko mixes up Japanese baking by creating her own sourdough versions of traditional Japanese favourites. In this episode Yumiko not only talks about her business and her passion for baking, but also the ups and downs of starting a new business. Prepare to get food envy along with Holly at the descriptions of the Japanese buns, and enjoy a slightly different style of episode with some reflections from Luke and Holly along the way.   

Luke and Holly welcome their second guest of the season to the Worldly Wellbeing podcast. Amit is the founder of Audea (IG: @getaudea), a new platform positioning itself as the audio YouTube. Amit talks about the value of spoken word, the challenges of being a start-up, the need to connect people with thought and new insights, and the necessity of free speech.

This week we're welcoming Tiffany Wallace from Slow Garments to the Worldly Wellbeing Podcast! Tiff set up her own business, Slow Garments, as a hands-on way to tackle the monstrous fast fashion industry. Slow Garments produces handmade and long-lasting clothing that are designed to transcend the endless cycle of runway seasons. In this episode we take an honest look at the reasons why we are so anti-fast fashion, and find a whole lot of inspiration from Tiff who continues to educate through her work. Come and say hello on Instagram: @worldlywellbeing, and check out @slowgarments whilst you're there! www.worldlywellbeing.org

We're-a-back! Luke and Holly return for Season Four of the Worldly Wellbeing Podcast; checking in on what they've been working on over the last few months, bringing a teaser of what's to come this season, and reflecting on the value of the voyage. Come say hi on Instagram @worldlywellbeing  And our website www.worldlywellbeing.org 

In this final episode of Season Three, Luke and Holly round things up, sharing their appreciation for the wonderful guests this season has seen, and their own thoughts and reflections on the conversations that were had. There's some GCSE style alliteration, some hints of future Worldly Wellbeing plans and plenty of outtakes thrown in to end on a laugh!

Preya is one of the founders of Bloomtown, a body & skincare company based in Cornwall, UK, that became the first company in the country to receive accreditation for being entirely palm oil free! In this informative (and delightful!) conversation, we hear the story of Bloomtown - from kitchen to store cupboard, the passion and necessity for goods free from palm oil, and how to engender an open and honest relationship with your customers. You can order products from Bloomtown with this special Worldly Wellbeing discount code: WELLBEING20 at www.bloomtown.co.uk - giving you 20% off whatever you spend (which is an update from what was recorded in the episode)!  Bloomtown can also be found on Instagram: @bloomtownuk

Kanav is a passionate advocate for LGBTQ+ rights in India. Whilst currently studying for his Masters in Bangalore, he has temporarily moved back to Kolkata whilst the country suffers from the devastating impact of Covid-19. Holly and Luke talk to Kanav about the impact of the pandemic on Kanav's life and those close to and around him, as well as discussing the impact of colonialism on India's approach to LGBTQ+ inclusion, consider intersectionality as a useful framework in India (read Kimberle Crenshaw's paper here: https://chicagounbound.uchicago.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1052&context=uclf), and looking ahead to the future of LGBTQ+ rights there.  Kanav can be found on Instagram: @kanav.sahgal The LGBTQIA+ collective in Delhi is Harmless Hugs: https://www.facebook.com/harmlesshugs/ Ruth Vanita's work: https://www.google.co.in/books/edition/Who_s_who_in_Contemporary_Women_s_Writin/NOyZs4PRKxEC?hl=en&gbpv=1&pg=PA333&printsec=frontcover

Dwight White is a multi-disciplinary creative and artist who seeks to “encourage authentic and rich conversations” through his art and work. Based in Chicago, USA, Dwight joins Holly and Luke for a conversation that explores his journey so far, reflects on purpose versus passion, the place for inspiration and process when creating, and the power of art to speak into public discourse.  You can find Dwight and his work on his website: http://www.dwhiteart.com/ And on Instagram: @dwhite.original

Oscar Boyd is a journalist for the Japan Times, and host of their incredibly popular and insightful podcast: Deep Dive. In lieu of being able to travel (still!) Luke and Holly talk to Oscar about life as a Brit in Japan, including the delights of the food and the accessibility of the natural world even from the mega-metropolis Tokyo, and some of the contrasts between life in the UK and Japan.  You can find Deep Dive via the usual podcast hosting suspects, as well as checking out the website here: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/podcast_category/deep-dive/  You can also keep up to date with Oscar's work and the Deep Dive podcast on social! Twitter: @omhboyd, and @JapanDeepDive IG: @oscar.boyd

Alice Taylor, a journalist, advocate for media freedom, blogger, women's rights activist, and Albanophile, chats with Luke and Holly about the problems women face in journalism and how that might be overcome, the importance of critical thinking in how we identify fact from fiction, and the impact social media has on news consumption.   You can read some of Alice's journalism via EXIT.AL: https://exit.al/  Connect with Alice via her website: http://thebalkanista.com/, and on social! Twitter: @The_Balkanista IG: @mamabalkanista

Joined by Brandan Robertson, an LGBTQ+ faith leader and activist, your Worldly Wellbeing hosts, Luke and Holly, engage with the benefits and drawbacks to social media, the power of staying connected online, and what could be next in for humanity as our online spaces increasingly blend with the offline. Connect with Brandan via his website: http://www.brandanrobertson.com/, and on social!  TikTok: @revbrandanrobertson Twitter: @BrandanJR IG: @brandanrobertson

A year after the first lockdown began, Luke and Holly share some of their highs and lows of the past twelve months. Reflecting particularly on how Worldly Wellbeing began, our podcast journey so far, and moving into season three. Expect the usual rapport between two friends who've known each other for 24 years, as well as some hints of the conversations to celebrate in this third season.   Don't forget to review and subscribe! And say hello on IG: @locomotionluka and @rome_away_from_home

In this final episode of season two of the Worldly Wellbeing podcast, Holly and Luke wrap things up in time for Christmas to talk about some of the standout moments from the conversations with their wonderful guests, and share a laugh or two at a few classic outtakes.

In our final interview of this season, we speak to Annie from Tek Ura - a charity in Tirana, Albania, that seeks to get to the heart of what it means to build a community that works for the wellbeing of all.    You can find out more about the work of Tek Ura at www.tekura.org, by searching "tiranatekura" on Facebook, or by following them on Instagram: @tek_ura.

Luke and Holly welcome Hanne Beard who works in the luxury fashion industry. We talk about the good, the bad and the ugly when it comes to the world of fashion. Hanne gives us some interesting insights to the current climate of the industry, some hope for the future of sustainability in fashion, and tips for curating a more conscious wardrobe.  The second hand clothing companies discussed are Swopped, Depop, Vinted and Vestiaire. 

Luke and Holly's fourth guest is Dawn Cole-Savidge, a Baptist Minister living and working in London, passionate about social justice and creativity, and who happens to be a friend going back to teenage years. Dawn talks about how we can harness the power of creativity in all its forms.  The cards and app that she recommended are called Oblique Strategies by Brian Eno.   

Luke and Holly welcome Whitney Haldeman, founder of Blonde Atlas - a travel platform that creates experiences for clients who want to see the world in new and exciting ways. Whitney shares her story, her optimism for the future of the travel industry, our wellbeing and that of the planet too. We hear some of her best practices for a more balanced approach to making choices in life and travel.  You can find Blonde Atlas online: www.blondeatlas.com, and on Instagram: @blonde_atlas. And whilst you're there, follow us too! @roamawayfromhomeblog and @locomotionluka.

Luke and Holly's second guest is Matt Blomfield, the founder of Gatherby, a closed-loop regenerative agribusiness producing medicinal and therapeutic Australian Manuka Honey. We learn about the importance of bees and discuss the inspiration we can take from the bee colony into our own lives.  You can find out more about Gatherby here: https://www.gatherby.org/  A useful link to UK beekeeping: https://www.bbka.org.uk/ 

Luke and Holly welcome the first guest for the second season "People" focus. Liz Nottingham is a dear friend and colleague, who is a wellbeing pioneer both in the corporate world, and as a leadership coach. We chat to Liz about the importance of our own wellbeing, living in the now, and looking to Autumn for inspiration.  You can find out more about Liz and her work here: https://bit.ly/3k5TF2Z. The book that Liz mentions is Nature's Way by Karyn Prentice.

Luke and Holly are back with a catch up on summer and a chat about what's to come in Season Two. 

Final episode of series one and we share our suggestions and our struggles with shopping sustainably. 

This week we continue our chat about environmental issues and set ourselves some challenges to work on over the next few months..

Part one of our reflections on our relationships with the environment. 

This week Luke tells us about his adventures in Albania and we get some tips for visiting. 

This week we share our experiences of Lockdown through the arts of Yoga and Wine Tasting! 

This week as we reflect on our experiences living abroad, we consider the term 'expat' and themes of difference and privilege. 

This week we share our experiences taking part in online Wine Tasting and Gnocchi Making classes with Tuscany Now and More, and discuss finding fulfilment in food. 

Our first episode is an introduction to us and to our website, Worldly Wellbeing.