New beginnings
“Even the greatest was once a beginner. Don’t be afraid to take that first step.” Muhammad Ali This week’s conversation is around new beginnings, and this can mean different things...
Success
“Success seems to be connected with action. Successful people keep moving. They make mistakes, but they don’t quit.” Conrad Hilton This week’s conversation is about success and there are many...
Authenticity
"If you think dealing with issues like worthiness and authenticity and vulnerability are not worthwhile because there are more pressing issues, like the bottom line or attendance or standardized test...
Ageing
“Old age is like everything else. To make a success of it, you’ve got to start young.” Theodore Roosevelt This week’s conversation is about ageing and to be blatantly honest...
Pain (physical and/or emotional)
"My pain may be the reason for somebody’s laugh. But my laugh must never be the reason for somebody’s pain." Charlie Chaplin This week’s conversation is around pain, both physical...
Caring
“If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion.” Dalai Lama This week’s topic of discussion is caring, in which the Oxford...
Self-compassion
“You’ve been criticising yourself for years and it hasn’t worked. Try approving of yourself and see what happens.” Louise Hay This week’s topic for discussion is self-compassion and this can...
Boundaries 2025
"Your personal boundaries protect the inner core of your identity and your right to choices." Gerard Manley Hopkins Boundaries are often a difficult subject – many of us have problems...
Inner critic
“One of the most powerful ways of quieting and countering your inner critic is to talk back to him or her. Literally. Just as you would not allow a bully...
Inner strength
“Being deeply loved gives you strength; loving deeply gives you courage.” Lao Tzu This week’s conversation is around inner strength and for me, this is the personal strength that we...
