Podcasts about life goals

Joining Theo Delaney to relive the defining goals of his life is legendary broadcaster Archie MacPherson, the voice of Scottish football. Now a highly successful author of sports books including an acclaimed biography of Jock Stein and ‘It's A Goal', a ‘personal selection of significant goals' that have choreographed his life. Unburdened by any club allegiances, he is an ardent Scotland fan. @LifeGoalsTD@theodelaney https://www.scottishfootballmuseum.org.uk/exhibitions/hall-of-fame/archie-macpherson/https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals-links

Episode Overview: Sometimes the hardest relationship truth is that love exists, but your futures don't align. Whether it's children, career ambitions, lifestyle, finances, or where you want to live, differing life goals can create deep tension. This episode explores when compromise is possible-and when staying together may mean losing yourself. Inside This Episode:

Energy is one of those things that always seems in short supply. Thus it always has a high value. We feel this at the end of each day when we finally succumb to personal loss and lay our head on a pillow. It seems like there ought to be a way to beat the system; a way to get around this loss and keep right on moving. I wish.

“You are responsible for your own actions, your own behaviors, your own reactions. You cannot control the actions, reactions of others.” — Donna JohnsenTwenty-three years. That's how long Donna Johnsen was with her husband when an unplanned divorce rewrote everything she thought she knew about her own life. This week on Her Story Unscripted, she shares what happened when the identity she'd built inside a marriage suddenly wasn't there to stand on anymore.Donna Johnsen talks with me about the messy, real work of rebuilding — journaling her way through the rumination, reading a memoir that gave her permission to stop performing grace, and eventually finding her way to humor as a way to heal out loud instead of hide. We also get into what it's like helping teenagers navigate a divorce without projecting your own feelings onto theirs, and the almost-empty nest she's facing now that her kids are grown.If you've ever felt like you were standing at the edge of a cliff, unable to go back and scared to go forward, this conversation is for you. New episodes every Thursday on all major podcast platforms.Connect with Heather: WebsiteFacebookInstagramLinkedInYouTubeTimestamps00:46 Introduction — Heather welcomes Donna Johnsen.07:48 Donna opens up about the unplanned end of her 23-year relationship.10:15 The memoir that gave her permission to move beyond society's expectations after divorce.13:02 Why she started journaling in her Notes app to stop the constant rumination.17:30 How humor became part of her healing journey.31:19 Navigating teenagers through divorce and letting them have their own feelings.40:33 The almost-empty nest, midlife reinvention, and becoming "Mama D."42:22 Where to connect with Donna Johnsen. About Donna JohnsenDonna Johnsen is the voice behind Laugh Lines and Life Goals, where she shares an honest, funny, and refreshingly unfiltered take on midlife, motherhood, and reinvention. After an unplanned divorce ended a 23-year relationship, Donna turned to journaling — and eventually to social media — as a way to process what she was going through, and has since built a community of women who find comfort in her humor and her honesty. She's the mom of two, with one child already away at college and the other headed there this fall.Pinterest Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Support the show

Michael, now Lord Grade, is the most influential and high profile TV executive of the last half century. He's been the head of the BBC, ITV and Channel Four and been dubbed ‘prornographer in chief' by the Daily Mail and a ‘cunt' in a TV flash frame by comedian Chris Morris. (If you're too liberal for for the Mail and too conservative for Morris, it's possible you're doing something right). For Life Goals he brings an eclectic set of goals and music - also comedy - that encapsulate his illustrious career and a life-long love of the beautiful game.   @LifeGoalsTD@theodelaney https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals-links

Our lives are filled with people coming and going. We meet them; have an interaction and then never see them again. We move one direction and they move another. This is likely to be the fate of many of our relationships. What to do?

Theo Delaney is joined by David Keyte co founder of Universal Works the clothing brand of choice for all men of style. Early in his career he was taken under the wing of fellow Nottingham man and fashion legend Paul Smith and he never looked back. But his early childhood was spent in Birmingham and he is a dyed in the wool fan of his family team, Aston Villa. @davidkeyte@LifeGoalsTD@theodelaney https://universalworks.comhttps://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals-links

You don't have to go far to feel like an explorer. There is more novelty and more surprises waiting just around the corner. It is this daily discovery that keeps me smiling.

Part two of super busy broadcaster Aaron Paul talking Theo Delany throgh the goals of his life. His love for AFC Wimbledon comes to the four as he described how he fell for them and remebers four goals that no Womble will ever forget. @1aaronpaul@LifeGoalsTD@theodelaneyhttps://t.co/zsL4bKpweThttps://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals-links

When I launched this project I was discouraged with information available on retirement that did not have to do with investments and finances. It appeared that the only concern in retirement was money. My own experience of being retired told me that there was much more to retired life than money.

Theo Delaney is joined by broadcaster Aaron Paul who presnts sport and much else across BBc London, 5Live, ITV and Sky Sports. Along with his relaxed style and boundless enthusiasm he brings a deep knowledge of football and many other things besides. Here, in part one of two,  the AFC Wimbledon devotee recalls a childhood following Manchester United with his Dad and a love of the beautiful game at all levels and in all parts of the world. @1AaronPaul@LifeGoalsTD@theodelaney https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000snqbhttps://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals-links

It is important that a health directive be clear and be known to those who might be involved in your manner of death. It makes me think that I need to be a bit more active along this line.

Theo Delaney is joined by ther brilliant sports and wildlife writer Simon Barnes who had twelve years as the Chief Sports Writer on The Times.  He now writes highly acclaimed books including his latest ‘How To Fly - Taking Wing with Birds Bats Insects and Humans', a fascinating and comprehensive exploration of aerial life in 148 micro chapters. Despite no club allegience he has soft spots for African national sides and England and his deep love of football is as fervent as anyone's.  @simonbarneswild@LifeGoalsTD@theodelaney https://simonbarnesauthor.co.ukhttps://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals-links

It is important to share information from one generation to the other. Just today the New York Times had an article about the importance of sharing family stories from one generation to the next. It claimed that this history gives stability and a sense of identity to children.

Theo Delaney's guest is Terry Butcher the fearsome centre half who played in three world cups for England. A new film ‘Butcher - Invisible Wounds' - airing on ITV 4 on June 9 and availaible thereafter on ITVX - looks at his illustrious career and also the tragic death of his son, Captain Chris Butcher, who suffered with severe PTSD after serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. As well as the goals of his life Terry talks about the film and the work he does now to help other bereaved veterans' families. He supports his boyhood team Ipswich Town for whom he played 271 times.@Combat2C@LifeGoalsTD@theodelaney https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals-links

"Two roads diverged in the yellow wood, and I - I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference." R. Frost

Part two with Adam Crafton the newly crowned  Sports Journalist of the Year.  We resume with a manhunt for a missing centre forward...@AdamCrafton_@adamcrafton.bsky.social@LifeGoalsTD@theodelaney https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/author/adam-crafton/https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals-links

It is no fun being stuck. Retirement can have this effect on us. We can feel strapped to our past or our present. We can't seem to conceive of a reason to do anything.

Reliving the goals of his life with Theo Delaney is The Athletic's Adam Crafton, fresh from winning the Sports Journalist of the Year Award at the SJAs for the second time in three years. Cristiano Ronaldo, Gabriel Batistuta and Shirley Bassey are among the star studded cast in this, part one of two.@AdamCrafton_ @adamcrafton.bsky.social@LifeGoalsTD@theodelaney https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/author/adam-crafton/https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals-links

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Spring Awakenings: Dreams and Discoveries in Gamla Stan Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2026-05-25-07-38-19-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Gamla Stan låg i vårens mjuka omfamning.En: Gamla Stan lay in the soft embrace of spring.Sv: De smala kullerstensgatorna andades historia, och de färgglada byggnaderna lyste extra starkt i det skarpa solljuset.En: The narrow cobblestone streets breathed history, and the colorful buildings shone extra brightly in the sharp sunlight.Sv: Det lilla kaféet, beläget i en trång gränd, var en plats av värme och gemenskap.En: The little café, located in a narrow alley, was a place of warmth and community.Sv: Här arbetade Hanna, Lukas och Maja sida vid sida, dag ut och dag in.En: Here worked Hanna, Lukas, and Maja side by side, day in and day out.Sv: Hanna stod bakom disken och torkade av kaffekoppar.En: Hanna stood behind the counter wiping coffee cups.Sv: Hon hade nyligen tagit examen, men visste inte riktigt vad hon ville göra med sitt liv.En: She had recently graduated but didn't really know what she wanted to do with her life.Sv: Våren borde fylla henne med energi, men hon kände sig förvirrad och lite förlorad.En: Spring should fill her with energy, but she felt confused and a little lost.Sv: "Vad är min plats i världen?"En: "What is my place in the world?"Sv: funderade hon.En: she pondered.Sv: Lukas, med sitt glada leende, gjorde latte med skickliga rörelser.En: Lukas, with his happy smile, made lattes with skillful movements.Sv: Han drömde om att en dag öppna ett eget kafé.En: He dreamt of one day opening his own café.Sv: Men ekonomin satte stopp för hans drömmar.En: But finances put a stop to his dreams.Sv: Trots detta gav han aldrig upp sitt goda humör.En: Despite this, he never gave up his good humor.Sv: Maja, kaféets ägare, var en trygg morfigur för Hanna och Lukas.En: Maja, the café owner, was a reassuring mother figure for Hanna and Lukas.Sv: Hon hade alltid ett gott råd redo, men såg det som sin uppgift att fösa dem mot deras drömmar.En: She always had good advice ready, but saw it as her duty to guide them toward their dreams.Sv: En dag bestämde sig Hanna för att hon behövde tid för att tänka.En: One day, Hanna decided she needed time to think.Sv: "Jag ska ta en liten resa till landet," sa hon till Maja.En: "I'm going to take a little trip to the countryside," she said to Maja.Sv: "Bara för att klara tankarna."En: "Just to clear my thoughts."Sv: "Det låter som en utmärkt idé," svarade Maja och gav henne en varm kram.En: "That sounds like an excellent idea," replied Maja and gave her a warm hug.Sv: "Kom tillbaka med nya insikter."En: "Come back with new insights."Sv: Lukas kände att det var dags att dela sin dröm med Maja.En: Lukas felt it was time to share his dream with Maja.Sv: En sen eftermiddag, när kaféet nästan var tomt, satte han sig ner med henne.En: One late afternoon, when the café was almost empty, he sat down with her.Sv: "Maja, jag vill starta mitt egna kafé.En: "Maja, I want to start my own café.Sv: Men jag vet inte hur jag ska få det att gå ihop."En: But I don't know how to make it work."Sv: Maja log lugnande.En: Maja smiled reassuringly.Sv: "Lukas, du har alltid haft talang och passion.En: "Lukas, you have always had talent and passion.Sv: Kanske kan vi göra detta tillsammans?En: Maybe we can do this together?Sv: Jag kan erbjuda råd och en partner."En: I can offer advice and a partnership."Sv: Lukas blev överväldigad av förvåning och tacksamhet.En: Lukas was overwhelmed with surprise and gratitude.Sv: Med Maja vid sin sida kändes drömmen plötsligt inom räckhåll.En: With Maja by his side, the dream suddenly felt within reach.Sv: Under Hannas resa tog hon långa promenader i den blomstrande naturen.En: During Hanna's trip, she took long walks in the blossoming nature.Sv: Där, mitt bland vitklöver och fågelsång, insåg hon vad hon verkligen brann för.En: There, among white clover and birdsong, she realized what she truly was passionate about.Sv: "Jag vill arbeta med människor, göra skillnad i deras liv," tänkte hon.En: "I want to work with people, make a difference in their lives," she thought.Sv: Hon kände en varm våg av klarhet och beslutsamhet svepa över sig.En: She felt a warm wave of clarity and determination sweep over her.Sv: När hon kom tillbaka till kaféet, sken hon som vårsolen själv.En: When she returned to the café, she shone like the spring sun itself.Sv: "Jag vet vad jag vill göra," sa hon självsäkert till Maja och Lukas.En: "I know what I want to do," she said confidently to Maja and Lukas.Sv: "Nu är jag redo att ta nästa steg."En: "Now I'm ready to take the next step."Sv: Lukas hade redan börjat skissa på sina planer, med Maja som mentor.En: Lukas had already begun sketching out his plans, with Maja as his mentor.Sv: De satt ofta ihop efter stängning, sippade på kaffe, och byggde drömmar mot framtiden.En: They often sat together after closing, sipping coffee, and building dreams for the future.Sv: Våren gjorde sitt intåg i Gamla Stan, men Hanna och Lukas kände att det också var en ny vår i deras liv.En: Spring made its entrance in Gamla Stan, but Hanna and Lukas felt it was also a new spring in their lives.Sv: Hannas nyfunna visshet och Lukas' begynnande planer skapade en stämning av hopp och nyfikenhet över kaféet.En: Hanna's newfound certainty and Lukas' emerging plans created an atmosphere of hope and curiosity over the café.Sv: De visste nu att vad som än kom i deras väg, så skulle de möta det med styrka och tillsammans.En: They now knew that whatever came their way, they would face it with strength and togetherness. Vocabulary Words:embrace: omfamningcobblestone: kullerstensnarrow: smalaalley: grändconfused: förvirradpondered: funderadeskillful: skickligafinances: ekonominreassuring: tryggadvice: rådinsights: insikterreassuringly: lugnandeoverwhelmed: överväldigadgratitude: tacksamhetblossoming: blomstrandeclover: klöverdetermination: beslutsamhetclarity: klarhetconfidently: självsäkertmentor: mentortogetherness: tillsammansemerging: begynnandecuriosity: nyfikenhetstrength: styrkapassion: passiontrip: resanature: naturenrealized: insågsipped: sippadedreamed: drömde

IIt was Family Day in Canada - a national holiday. It was the first one ever. Seems like a worthwhile title for a holiday.

Part two with acclaimed music writer Keith Cameron whose remarkable, best selling '168 Songs of Hatred and Failure - A History of Manic Street Preachers' is regarded as the definitive history of the great Welsh indie band. In this, the concluding part, he expounds on the genius of the Manics and Dimitri Payet and much more. @raginfullon@LifeGoalsTD@theodelaneyhttps://store.whiterabbitbooks.co.uk/products/168-songs-of-hatred-and-failurehttps://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals-links

Retirement introduces a special element to our reading life. We can feast over the entire reading realm. There are no limitations; sort of like our earliest experiences. We can read for pleasure alone.

Theo Delaney's guest is Keith Cameron the celebrated music writer whose latest book, the excellent '168 Songs of Hatred and Failure – A History of Manic Street Preachers' is a Sunday Times bestseller. A scotsman who adopted West Ham when he moved south of the border, his chosen scorers in this, the first of two parts, include Kenny Dalgish and Trevor Brooking. @raginfullon@LifeGoalsTD@theodelaneyhttps://store.whiterabbitbooks.co.uk/products/168-songs-of-hatred-and-failurehttps://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals-links

Retirement gives us time to think about the past. Mistakes, bad decisions, regrets and empty dreams come to us - many times in the depths of night. But to mull over the past and dig up old hurts to me or committed by myself doesn't appeal to me.

Part two of Theo Delaney's fascinating conversation with broadcaster Clare Tomlnison who talks about her trailblazing early days on the TV including a stint as the first female touchline reporter and a remarkable scoop after a famous England game at Wembley...@Clare1744 (X)@tomlinson_clare (IG)@LifeGoalsTD@theodelaney https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals-links

One worn out piece of advice that seems to hold true all of our life is that we need to "pick our battles". Retirement has its limits. We are older. Our bodies do not move like they once did.

Legendary sports broadcaster Clare Tomlinson joins Theo Delaney to relive the goals of her life. A founding presnter on Sky Sports News in 1998 she previously had stints in the comms departments at The FA and Arsenal despite her steadfast support of Tottenham Hotspur.@Clare1744@LifeGoalsTD@theodelaney https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals-links

We love a road trip in the family car. We feel free - and like we are truly on vacation. We are now making our plans. We are enjoying the stage of anticipation according to the cult of happiness.

Theo Delaney's guest is Hard-Fi front man Richard Archer. This is part two of two with the famous Brentford fan and we resume at Griffin Park in 2013...

Finding meaning in our lives was the topic of the previous podcast. I wanted to continue that train of thought. We know having meaning in our lives is important but sometimes we have trouble finding it. Many times It may be more of a problem of recognizing it.

From doubts to Dr. Cooper: How resilience, faith, and sacrifice transformed one woman's journey to her purpose—and how it can change yours, too.Discover the inspiring story of Dr. Candace Cooper, a woman who defied imposter syndrome, navigated financial and emotional hurdles, and emerged stronger—and finally, a doctor living her purpose. At 35, she reflects on pivotal moments that shaped her, from overcoming student loan crises and dissertation chaos to transitioning across states and embracing her true self.You'll break down:The critical role of faith and trust in God's timing during life's uncertaintiesSpecific sacrifices that paved the way for personal and professional growth—like delaying relationships and sacrificing social outingsHow battling imposter syndrome and emotional triggers can hinder your progress—and the proven strategies to overcome themThe power of strategic health transformations, from dropping weights to gaining confidence and energyPractical lessons for building boundaries, maintaining a faith-centered mindset, and embracing your worth in a demanding worldThis episode isn't just about her journey—it's about the mindset shifts and faith-fueled sacrifices you can adopt to accelerate your own purpose. Whether you're feeling stuck in doubt, juggling career and faith, or rethinking your life's next move, Candace's story offers a blueprint for resilience, obedience, and extraordinary transformation.Perfect for anyone navigating life's big transitions, chasing purpose amid challenges, or seeking a reminder that faith and sacrifice unlock doors to greatness.Follow Dr. Cooper @OrganizedMindsTherapy for powerful insights, and learn how she turned setbacks into setups for success—proving that with faith, intentionality, and a willingness to surrender, your best life is within reach.Trust the process, embrace sacrifice, and step into the greatness waiting for you. Are you ready?

Welcome Back From The Weekend!!!! We Talk About The Best & Worst Parts, Dolly Parton Is AI, She Wasn't In Trouble She Was Just Gaming, Are Humans Wired  To Cheat, Jeff Hensley Stops By, & Life Goals!!!

Theo Delaney's guest is Hard-Fi lead singer and songwriter Richard Archer, a renowned Brentford fan. Hard-Fi's 'Stars of CCTV' album was one of the defining records of the 2000s and now they're back playing to packed houses and releasing new material including an eagerly anticipated new LP 'Sweating Someone Else's Fever' which is due out in June. @HARD_FI@LifeGoalsTD@theodelaneyhardfiofficial.comhttps://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals-links

Finding meaning in life seems to be a never ending quest - sort of like pursuing more air to breath. Parents, teachers, bosses and our own children no longer control us and they no longer give meaning to our lives. We are on our own.Many of us are still pursuing that topic.

Part two of Theo Delaney's conversation with Riath Al-Samarrai, the award winning Chief Sports Feature Writer on The Daily Mail. We resume in São Paulo...@riathalsam@LifeGoalsTD@theodelaney https://www.dailymail.co.uk/profile-198/riath-al-samarrai.htmlhttps://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals-links

Musicians fall in love with their instruments. Artists fall in love with their creations. Kids fall down and skin their knees. Football players fall down and break their necks. We need to be a bit more careful about falling as we grow older.

Theo Delaney is joined by the Daily Mail's brilliant Chief Sports Feature Writer Riath Al-Samarrai whose work is regularly recognised at the most prestigious journalism awards. He was born in England but has lived most of his life in Wales and, unusually, splits his football allegience between the two nations.@riathalsam@LifeGoalsTD@theodelaney https://www.dailymail.co.uk/profile-198/riath-al-samarrai.htmlhttps://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals-links

Though the change is slow it does happen. Spinoza would love it. It is that ever changing motion in a positive direction that brings happiness according to him. He convinced me.

This may be an unpopular opinion, but the "American Dream" was never designed for a modern Money Making Mom.  Most ambitious women are exhausting themselves trying to jump through hoops that don't even exist to try to live up to some impossible standard. But it's never too late to rewrite the script. We're breaking down WHY we've been conditioned to pile provider roles on top of housewife expectations... and how shifting your internal lens can finally make your external reality feel as good as it looks.  No more chasing the "highlight reel." Just reverse engineering a life that actually aligns with your highest self.    PS. Let's define what 'having it all" looks and feels like for you

Theo Delaney's guest is government minister Jake Richards who serves as a Parliamentary Under Secretary of State in the Ministry of Justice and is the son of previous Life Goals guest Steve Richards. Like his dad, Jake is an ardent Tottenham Hotspur fan.@JakeBenRichards@LifeGoalsTD@theodelaney https://www.jakerichards.co.uk/https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals-links

What brings us happiness is so very relative. If we have just finished eating food we don't like or aren't satisfied we can go crazy over something familiar and filling. If our hands are cold a good pair of gloves can seem like a god send. Happiness is all about improving our condition.

Theo Delaney's guest is writer Paul Rees the former editor of Kerrang and Q who now writes acclaimed books on music and sport including excellent biographies of Robert Plant, Elliott Smith and the trailblazing West Bromwich Albion trio of Cunningham, Regis and Watson. His latest book Raised On Radio is a comprehensive history of AOR music. A huge West Brom fan, among his chosen scorers are Bob Taylor, Zoltan Gera and the aforementioned Regis. @paul_rees_author@paulreesQ@LifeGoalsTD@theodelaney https://paul-rees-author.com/https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals-links

I know people who pride themselves on how many miles they travel in one day. I have a hard time understanding this type of living. If you are truly interesting in enjoying a road trip here is a suggestion that may help you adjust to retirement.

Sometimes we just want to do nothing or at least whatever it is that we are supposed to be doing. We have no energy and no impulse to try to find some. We just want to lay low. Is there something wrong with that?

What we do with ourselves, our family or friends when death comes is important to some. I don't think it is important to the ones who die but it is to those that are left behind. We need to be comfortable with the decision.

Sixteen months ago my primary care doctor told me I had developed Mild Cognitive Impairment(MCI). In lay terms that means I am losing my mind. It could happen slowly over the next few years or it could happen more quickly. That seems like a life changer.

In this week's episode of the Rich Habits Podcast, Robert Croak and Austin Hankwitz answer your questions!---

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