More Than a Lumpy Jumper

Bridge Forster and Bobby Davis
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An affectionate, pre-politically correct term to describe a female soldier. Derived from the wondrous vision of voluptuous thrusting funbags, tightly encased in an issue woolly pully, bouncing across the parade square. WTAF!! Meet Bobby and Bridge who have something to say about this perception of women in the Military and much, much more. These two irreverent, life energised women have known each other for over 30 years and have LOTS to say about their experiences of life, leadership and being led. Come and join their conversations on "Being". Laugh, learn and realise you aren't alone.

  1. 2d ago

    Living in the Questions

    Caterpillar soup, monkeys eating the IT systems and organisational values on mouse mats. Just your average conversation about uncertainty, then. 😂 This week we're wondering how the hell we're supposed to live, work and lead when we haven't got a clue what's coming next. We get into frightened brains, false promises, hope, resilience and why sometimes the best thing a leader can say is, "I don't know yet." Plus, Bobby has a bit of a meltdown, introduces us to liminal spaces, and we discover that being in the soup might not be such a bad place to be after all. Plenty of questions. Not necessarily many answers. Welcome to More Than a Lumpy Jumper. 🎙️ Books, talks and ideas mentioned in this episode 📚 A Field Guide to Getting Lost — Rebecca Solnithttps://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/170701/a-field-guide-to-getting-lost-by-rebecca-solnit/ 🎤 Embracing Uncertainty — Margaret Heffernan (TEDx)https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Margaret+Heffernan+Embracing+Uncertainty 🎤 Embracing Uncertainty — David Murray (TEDx)https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=David+Murray+Embracing+Uncertainty+TEDx 🧠 Broaden-and-Build Theory — Barbara Fredricksonhttps://positivepsychology.com/broaden-build-theory/ 🧠 Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)https://contextualscience.org/act 📖 Pema Chödrön — referenced in our conversation about finding some solid ground amid uncertainty. No particular book title mentioned.https://pemachodronfoundation.org/🎤 Caterpillar soup 📖 Bobby's Blog

  2. Oct 27

    We're Back!

    After far too long away Bobby and Bridge are back with a New Perspective. We're having a long overdue catch up on what we've been up to, the highs and the lows and how having a plan is all well and good but what do you do when life throws you a curveball? As always there are stories, questions and lessons learned with the odd bit of wisdom for good measure. Hopefully you'll all be as glad to have us back as we are to be back together.

  3. 12/16/2025

    Being Wheely Splat Shaped

    Most of us think change means ripping everything up and “reinventing” ourselves.But what if life is less about reinvention… and more about quiet reorganisation? In this final episode of our Wheel of Life season, Bobby and Bridge turn the conversation back on themselves. After ten episodes with brilliant guexperts (Bridge is still not convinced) on health, joy, money, spirituality, community, purpose, love and relationships, they sit with the question: -          What has actually shifted in our own lives? -          Which parts of the wheel really matter right now? -          And what happens when we stop chasing 10/10 in every segment?  This isn’t a neat summary of the season. It’s two friends telling the truth about transition, ageing, vocation, burnout, blue-and-green places, asking for help (reluctantly), and the tiny practices that make everything else more possible.  If you’ve ever filled in a Wheel of Life and thought, “Now what?”, this episode is your invitation to look again … more gently, more honestly, and with a lot more self-compassion.  Bring a cuppa, bring your splat of a wheel, and maybe discover you’re less “out of balance” than you think.  Links Big Magic: | Elizabeth Gilbert Dark Side of the Light Chasers | Debbie Ford The Four Tendencies | Gretchen Rubin Altered Traits | Daniel Goleman Blue Mind: Wallace J Nichols The best of Rumi

  4. 12/09/2025

    Being in Relationship

    Relationships shape us. The ones we’re born into, the ones we choose, and the one we keep trying to build with ourselves. In this episode of More Than a Lumpy Jumper, Bobby and Bridge are joined by Lizzie Beuzeval to explore the Family and Friends segment of the Wheel of Life and what it really means to be in relationship. This isn’t a conversation about perfect balance. It’s about the beautiful mess of family life, love, communication, exhaustion, laughter, and the art of saying sorry (or sometimes just making a cup of tea). From spreadsheets to ski slopes, burnout to belly laughs, Lizzie reminds us that being in relationship isn’t about holding it all together, it’s about staying connected, even when it allcomes apart. “There’s time for everything that matters, if we’re honest about what matters.” Linkshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/lizzie-beuzeval Meditations for Mortals | Oliver Burkeman | Books I Know How She Does It | Laura Vanderkam | Books

  5. 12/02/2025

    Being Open

    Love.It’s the segment of the Wheel of Life that many of us avoid until last because it asks the most of us. In this episode, we’re joined by Jocelyn Penque Saunders: global citizen, wine lover, former serial dater… and now the self-declared (and fully earned) Cupid in Chief, founder of The Dating Classroom. But this conversation isn’t just about romance. It’s about the kind of love that begins long before a relationship: Love as self-knowledge. Love as connection. Love as leadership.   Jocelyn brings sharp behavioural insight, gentle challenge, and a refreshingly practical take on how we show up for love, whether we’re dating, partnered, leading teams, or learning how to trust ourselves again.   Together, we explore non-negotiables, readiness, patterns, openness, and the art of doing you in any relationship you’re part of.   If you’ve ever questioned what you want, how you love, or who you are becoming… this one is for you. Listen now to Being Open — because love isn’t a finish line, it’s a practice. https://www.linkedin.com/in/jocelyn-penque-saunders Dating Breakthrough All About Love: Bell Hooks How to Not Die Alone: Logan Ury Attached: Amir Levine & Rachel Heller Tiny Beautiful Things: Cheryl Strayed

  6. 11/25/2025

    Being on Purpose

    Bridge is flying solo this week because Bobby is off gallivanting in Costa Rica (not jealous at all!). She is joined by Silvia Risi from Co Create Humanity to talk about the world of work and how much it can impact when it goes wrong. Silvia is a life long humanitarian aid worker who couldn't completely step away from the sector and now works as a humanitarian mentor and coach and mental health peer supporter. She's also an avid traveller (and so joins Bridge in her jealousy at Bobby's grand adventure). Silvia shares her insights into the role that leaders should play in supporting teams working in complex and challenging work environments and how organisations must step up to create space for individuals to develop resilience. The episode has something for everyone even if they're not currently working in a war zone - the takeaways remain the same regardless of where you find yourself on the VUCA spectrum at work Links cocreate humanity you tube cocreate humanity The idealists' survival Kit - Alessandra Pigni Compassion Fatigue - Juliette Watt WHO report on Transforming Mental Health through Lived Experience Have a go at somatic shaking Dr Peter Levine Mental Health Support for UK Veterans - Op Courage Vicarious TraumaPsychological Support for Aid Workers - Fiona DunkleyThe Body Keeps Score - Bessel Van der Kolk Illnesses don't recover, people do -Pat DeeganThe legend that is Dolly Parton Jessica Green

  7. 11/18/2025

    Being in a Place

    What if the place you’re in, the land, the air, the water, is shaping you more than you realise? In this episode of More Than a Lumpy Jumper, Bobby and Bridge wade (or dive!!) into the “environment” segment of the Wheel of Life with Elaine Moynihan and Katie McShane, cofounders of Wise Water. Together they explore what it means to truly be in a place, to reconnect with nature, ourselves, and eachother through the element that sustains us all: water. From polluted rivers to healing seas, from cold showers to gratitude rituals, this conversation flows between science, spirituality, and the messy human experience of belonging. So, pour yourself a glass of water, take a breath, and listen in. Links Wise Water Academy⁠ ⁠World Water Day⁠ ⁠Shin Rin Yoku aka Forest Bathing (no nudity necessary!)⁠ ⁠Wallace J Nichols Blue Mind⁠ ⁠The River Blackwater⁠ ⁠Wicklow Mountains⁠ ⁠Braiding Sweetgrass - Robin Kimmerer⁠ ⁠Isak Dinesen http://linkedin.com/in/elainemoynihan https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-mcshane Blue Mind: The Surprising Science That Shows How Being Near, In, On,or Under Water Can Make You Happier, Healthier, More Connected, and Better atWhat You Do : Wallace J Nichols | Books Protect.Blue - is an ocean-focused organisation built around two corepathways - an ocean agency and a blue campus.

  8. 11/11/2025

    Being becoming

    Neena Sims from Third Space coaching joins us for a deep dive into self-development. Should we be striving for perfection (that perfect 10) or is balance more important? What does that even look like, is it the same for everyone - does it have to be a competition (I'm looking at you Bobby and Bridge)? We delve into chaos theory, some dodgy innuendos and some truly atrocious Danny Dyer impressions. Despite the antics of the dangerous duo, Neena maintains her composure throughout (well almost) and brings thoughtful insights into our "journeys" (I know Bobby hates that word) towards balance and self-discovery ⁠Third Space - Janeena SimsDanny DyerChaos Making a New Science - James GleickChaos and fractals

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An affectionate, pre-politically correct term to describe a female soldier. Derived from the wondrous vision of voluptuous thrusting funbags, tightly encased in an issue woolly pully, bouncing across the parade square. WTAF!! Meet Bobby and Bridge who have something to say about this perception of women in the Military and much, much more. These two irreverent, life energised women have known each other for over 30 years and have LOTS to say about their experiences of life, leadership and being led. Come and join their conversations on "Being". Laugh, learn and realise you aren't alone.

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  • Creator
    Bridge Forster and Bobby Davis
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    103
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Bridge Forster and Bobby Davis
  • Show Website
    More Than a Lumpy Jumper

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