Good Journeys with Ben Veal and Sarah Moon

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Purposeful conversations: Ben Veal and Sarah Moon share intimate conversations with very special guests from across the globe, covering their personal, moving and honest life journeys and the lessons learned along the way.

  1. Kavana On 90s Pop Stardom, Struggles With Fame, Addiction and Sobriety

    3 DAYS AGO

    Kavana On 90s Pop Stardom, Struggles With Fame, Addiction and Sobriety

    Anthony Kavanagh, known to millions of fans as teen star Kavana, was one of the defining faces of late nineties British pop.  Still a teenager when he burst onto the charts with hits like I Can Make You Feel Good, he became a staple of Top of the Pops, Smash Hits magazine covers and tabloid culture at the height of the boyband era and won Smash Hits’ coveted Best Male Artist award in 1997. To the outside world, it looked like a dream life: fame, celebrity parties, chart success and adoring fans. But behind the carefully manufactured image was a young man who was struggling with loneliness, shame, identity and eventually addiction.  In his deeply candid memoir Pop Scars, Anthony reflects on the psychological cost of sudden fame, the pressure of hiding his sexuality during a less accepting era, and the destructive spiral that followed after the spotlight faded. It’s an honest, darkly funny and ultimately hopeful story about survival, recovery and learning to rebuild a life after years of chaos, and it’s what we are here to talk about today: Anthony’s journey with fame, addiction and finding himself. Now, Anthony Kavanagh joins Good Journeys with Ben Veal and Sarah Moon to share his inspiring story and discuss what's next.

    1hr 5min
  2. Rhiannon Elliott: Living Life Fully After Cancer and Learning The Science Behind Nutrition

    11 MAY

    Rhiannon Elliott: Living Life Fully After Cancer and Learning The Science Behind Nutrition

    Rhiannon Elliott is a PR professional, nutrition adviser and passionate advocate for living well after cancer. At 33, while the world was grappling with the pandemic, Rhiannon was faced with a life-changing diagnosis of advanced cancer that required radical surgery and chemotherapy. Until then, life had been full and happy for Rhiannon, growing up in Bristol, studying in Cheltenham, building a career in London including working in publicity for Penguin Books’ children’s fiction, and eventually settling back in Bristol where she met her husband, bought their first home, and welcomed a Labrador puppy into the family.Rhiannon now describes her life in three chapters: before cancer, with cancer, and after cancer. Five years on from being cancer-free, living with no evidence of disease, her perspective and life has completely transformed for the better. She’s married, moved to the countryside in the Chew Valley, and returned to education to explore the science of nutrition and the role diet and lifestyle play in health and recovery. Today she combines her PR expertise with purpose, working with food brands focused on people and planet while studying Personalised Diet and Health. Rhiannon joins Ben Veal and Sarah Moon to talk about resilience, reinvention and redefining what “good journeys” really mean.

    1hr 1min
  3. Laura Phillips, Founder of We Get It: Cancer Diagnosis, Resilience and Community

    8 APR

    Laura Phillips, Founder of We Get It: Cancer Diagnosis, Resilience and Community

    In this episode of Good Journeys, Ben Veal and Sarah Moon speak with Laura Phillips, founder of We Get It, a purpose-driven charity built from one simple but powerful belief: no one should have to go through cancer feeling alone. After experiencing cancer herself, Laura saw just how isolating the journey can be, not only during treatment but in everything that comes after: the conversations that don’t happen, the identity shifts no one prepares you for and the quiet moments where life feels different and hard to explain. So she created a space where people could talk honestly about all of it. Today, We Get It is a growing community where people living with cancer and beyond can show up exactly as they are. Whether it’s a weekly meet-up, sharing a curry, attending events or simply chatting over coffee, the purpose of We Get It is not to try to fix everything. It’s simply to help people to feel understood. Laura Phillips leads the charity alongside a passionate team who believe that while cancer may be part of your story, it doesn’t have to define it. Straight-talking, warm and refreshingly real, Laura is on a mission to create spaces where people can laugh, connect and feel like themselves again. In this conversation, we explore: • Laura’s life before cancer and how everything changed following her diagnosis in 2016• The reality of her cancer journey and what treatment really felt like day-to-day• Life after treatment and the hidden challenges of that stage• The moment she realised how many others felt the same isolation• How We Get It grew from an idea into a thriving charity and community• What it means when someone walks through the door and feels understood• What the next chapter of Laura’s journey looks like.

    59 min
  4. Andy Mackenzie, Dare 2 Become: Breathwork, Meditation, Finding Balance and Clarity

    25 MAR

    Andy Mackenzie, Dare 2 Become: Breathwork, Meditation, Finding Balance and Clarity

    In this episode of Good Journeys with Ben Veal and Sarah Moon, we’re joined by Dare 2 Become's Andy Mackenzie. Andy Mackenzie is a Wiltshire-based breathwork facilitator and holistic coach who helps people create real change from the inside out. With a background spanning the British Army, international sport, and holistic wellbeing, Andy now combines breathwork, mindset, and lived experience to help others find clarity, resilience, and a deeper connection to who they truly are. He is the creator of the D.A.R.E. 2 Become YOU framework and the founder of Breathe Shift, a new breathwork and meditation platform built to help people shift their state and come home to themselves.This is a truly inspiring conversation about self-identity, working through personal setbacks and daring to become the person you were meant to be.🎧 Subscribe for more conversations with people whose journeys are making a difference.📖 Good Journeys: 25 Inspiring Stories, 75 Lessons Learned by Ben Veal is out nowGreat British Book Shop - https://www.thegreatbritishbookshop.co.uk/products/good-journeys Amazon UK - https://amzn.eu/d/07TKlBPw

    1 hr
  5. Lynne Fernquest, Bath Rugby Foundation CEO: Changing Young Lives and Making Media History

    11 MAR

    Lynne Fernquest, Bath Rugby Foundation CEO: Changing Young Lives and Making Media History

    In this episode of Good Journeys with Ben Veal and Sarah Moon, we’re joined by Lynne Fernquest, CEO of the Bath Rugby Foundation: a charity that is transforming the lives of thousands of young people through sport, mentoring and alternative education.Lynne grew up in a working-class community in Neath, where rugby, resilience and laughter were part of everyday life. It was there she first realised something that has shaped her entire career: talent is everywhere, but opportunity isn’t.After studying Law and Economics at Cardiff University, Lynne built a successful career in journalism, becoming Deputy Editor of the South Wales Evening Post and later the first female editor of the Bath Chronicle. But her passion for community impact eventually led her to leave the newsroom and step into the charity sector.Today, Lynne leads the Bath Rugby Foundation, supporting more than 5,000 young people across Bath every year, helping them to build confidence, life skills and brighter futures.Lynne says she’s now in the “bolder phase” of life and believes the most interesting part of her journey may still be ahead.This is an inspiring conversation about leadership, opportunity, community and the power of sport to change lives.🎧 Subscribe for more conversations with people whose journeys are making a difference.📖 Good Journeys: 25 Inspiring Stories, 75 Lessons Learned by Ben Veal is out nowGreat British Book Shop - https://www.thegreatbritishbookshop.co.uk/products/good-journeysAmazon UK - https://amzn.eu/d/07TKlBPw

    59 min
  6. Anthony & Claire Bueno on Remembering Ghostbusters, Independent Filmmaking and American Road Trips

    29/09/2025

    Anthony & Claire Bueno on Remembering Ghostbusters, Independent Filmmaking and American Road Trips

    In this exclusive interview, Ben Veal sits down with filmmakers Anthony and Claire Bueno to explore their incredible journey documenting the legacy of Ghostbusters. From their passion for cinema to the years-long process of bringing “Cleanin’ Up the Town: Remembering Ghostbusters” and “Too Hot to Handle: Remembering Ghostbusters II” to life, the Buenos share the triumphs, challenges and behind-the-scenes stories that every Ghostbusters fan will love.🔥 What you’ll discover in this interview: How the Buenos first fell in love with GhostbustersThe years of research and filmmaking that went into their documentariesThe emotional and creative challenges of telling such an iconic storyWhat’s next for their filmmaking journeyWhether you’re a lifelong Ghosthead or just love independent films and documentaries this conversation offers rare insight into passion, persistence and the magic of storytelling.👉 Support both movies and find out more at: https://buenoproductions.com

    53 min
  7. The Legacy of Dr. Stuart Farrimond | In Conversation with Cherry Healey and Grace Farrimond

    07/08/2025

    The Legacy of Dr. Stuart Farrimond | In Conversation with Cherry Healey and Grace Farrimond

    Remembering Dr. Stuart Farrimond 1982-2025In this heartfelt conversation, Grace Farrimond, Cherry Healey, and Ben Veal come together to celebrate the life, legacy, and lasting impact of Dr. Stuart Farrimond — beloved husband, friend and renowned science communicator.Together, they share personal memories of Stu, reflect on his remarkable journey from medical doctor to bestselling author and TV science expert and pay tribute to his unwavering passion for making science accessible to all.This special discussion also marks the release of Stu’s fifth and final book, The Science of Flavour (published by DK Books) — a culmination of his love for food, curiosity and dedication to helping others understand the science behind everyday life.Dr. Stu was known for bestsellers like The Science of Cooking, The Science of Spice and The Science of Gardening, and for his regular appearances on BBC’s Inside the Factory, MasterChef, and Food Unwrapped. Beyond his work in science, he was a powerful advocate for brain tumour awareness and research funding following his own diagnosis in 2008.This video is a tribute to a man who inspired thousands — through his books, his voice and his unwavering positivity.🧠 Learn more about The Science of Flavour and Dr. Stu’s legacy below.🔗 Stuart Farrimond's website: https://stuartfarrimond.com🔗 Stuart Farrimond's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@stuartfarrimond 🔗 Buy Dr Stu Farrimond's books: https://uk.bookshop.org/contributors/dr-stuart-farrimond🔗 Donate to Dorothy House Hospice Care: https://www.dorothyhouse.org.uk/support-us/donate/🔗 Support Brain Tumour Research: https://braintumourresearch.org

    1hr 1min
  8. Gemma Hunt: CBeebies' Swashbuckle, Burnout, Self-Respect and Finding Balance In Life

    01/07/2025

    Gemma Hunt: CBeebies' Swashbuckle, Burnout, Self-Respect and Finding Balance In Life

    Meet Gemma Hunt – beloved children’s TV presenter, author, and storyteller! You’ll recognise Gemma as the vibrant host of CBeebies’ Swashbuckle, a BAFTA-nominated adventure series that delighted young viewers for nearly a decade.From her early days as a CBBC presenter to her current work as a speaker, performer, and author of the See! Let’s Be... book series, Gemma is passionate about inspiring children through fun, faith, and imaginative storytelling.In this episode of Good Journeys with Ben Veal, Gemma shares her pathway through the media, her love for creative play, and how she uses her platform to promote diversity, kindness, and confidence in kids.Mum, mentor, and pirate performer, Gemma’s joy is infectious and her mission is clear: to bring light, laughter and love to families everywhere.

    48 min
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Purposeful conversations: Ben Veal and Sarah Moon share intimate conversations with very special guests from across the globe, covering their personal, moving and honest life journeys and the lessons learned along the way.

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