The Kay Manby Podcast - Guided Meditations and Gentle Conversations

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The Kay Manby Podcast  Stillness, Strength and Soulful Living Welcome to a space where you can pause, breathe, and reconnect. I’m Kay Manby - a yoga and qigong teacher, meditation guide, and mother living in North Yorkshire. After losing my husband, I turned to stillness as a way to heal.   Now I share the practices that helped me find peace amidst the chaos of life. This podcast weaves together gentle conversations, reflections, and guided meditations.  Some episodes are quiet journeys inward. Others are soft spoken sharings about life, grief, healing and hope. Whether you're navigating loss, stress or just craving a moment of peace, these episodes are here to ground you, soothe your nervous system, and remind you of your own quiet strength. Settle in. You're safe here.

  1. 9h ago

    31 - It’s Never Too Late to Begin Again | My Conversation with Ali Mortimer

    Send us Fan Mail I recently had the absolute pleasure of being a guest on Ali Mortimer's Joy Broadcast, and I wanted to share our conversation here with you too. Ali and I have known each other for many years, and this became a wonderfully open and personal conversation about the many chapters of my life, including some I could never have predicted. We talk about love and profound loss, finding yoga later in life, training to teach when I was approaching 70, discovering Qigong, becoming a celebrant, returning to amateur dramatics and continually finding the courage to step towards something new. We also explore grief and what it can teach us, why fear doesn't always have to stop us, the importance of community and belonging, and why I believe we should be thinking less about simply adding years to our lives and much more about adding life to our years. One of the questions Ali asks me is what, after all these years and experiences, I would most want people to know. My answer was simple: Notice beauty everywhere. Love generously. Live gently. And laugh often. Because joy doesn't only belong to the easy chapters. It can walk beside us through grief, uncertainty, change and everything else life places in our path. Sometimes we simply have to stop long enough to notice it. We also talk about what might come next for me, the seeds I'm planting for a new chapter, and why, even in my late seventies, I remain fascinated by what there is still to learn, experience and share. If you're navigating change, wondering what your next chapter might look like, or have ever caught yourself thinking you're "too old" to begin something new, I hope there's something in this conversation for you. With huge thanks to the wonderful Ali Mortimer for inviting me onto The Joy Broadcast and allowing me to share this conversation with you here. Go gently. If you enjoy my podcasts, please do subscribe and share. Feel free to comment as feedback is always welcome. Finally I would really appreciate it if you could buy me a coffee using THIS LINK. This helps me fund the podcast and keep it going 🙏

  2. Aug 14

    30 - Anything Goes: Saying Yes to Life at 78

    Send us Fan Mail What if getting older wasn't about making life smaller, but opening yourself to even more possibility? In this reflective episode, I'm speaking to you from the beautiful Cornish coast, surrounded by blue skies, clear seas and those extraordinary views that somehow make everyday worries feel a little less important. A visit to the Minack Theatre to see Anything Goes got me thinking about what it really means to keep living forward at 78. Not recklessly. Not by trying to prove that age doesn't matter. But by remaining curious, leaving room for the unexpected and being willing to say yes to life. I've been thinking about the comfort zones we create as we get older, the routines that make us feel safe, and whether sometimes that comfort can quietly make our world a little smaller. I also reflect on my recent broken foot, being forced to slow down, and what I've learned from having to take life quite literally one step at a time. In this episode, I explore: What it means to keep living forward as we get olderWhy curiosity may matter more than achievementAllowing ourselves to become beginners againThe joy of leaving space for the unexpectedWhy we don't need to know what's around the next cornerFinding extraordinary richness in very ordinary momentsThe difference between comfort and becoming too comfortableLearning to appreciate the life we already haveSaying yes before everything feels perfectly in placePerhaps living forward isn't about knowing exactly where you're going. Perhaps it's simply being willing to walk towards the next headland and trusting there will be something there to discover. So, wherever you are in life right now, I have a question for you: What might happen if you said yes? Maybe it's somewhere you'd like to go, someone you'd like to call, something you'd love to learn, or something you've quietly convinced yourself you're too old to do. Or perhaps it's simply saying yes to the life you already have and allowing yourself to enjoy it a little more. As for me, I'm heading towards the next headland. And I'm rather enjoying not knowing what's around the corner. Go gently. If you enjoy my podcasts, please do subscribe and share. Feel free to comment as feedback is always welcome. Finally I would really appreciate it if you could buy me a coffee using THIS LINK. This helps me fund the podcast and keep it going 🙏

  3. Jul 21

    29 - What My Broken Foot Taught Me About Living Well

    Send us Fan Mail Sometimes life doesn't whisper. Sometimes it asks us to stop completely. In this deeply personal solo episode, Kay shares the unexpected journey that began with a fractured foot during a restorative stay at the beautiful Kilmokea Country Manor and Gardens in County Wexford. What first seemed like an unfortunate accident gradually revealed itself to be something much greater: an invitation to slow down, receive help, reflect and rediscover what truly matters.  With warmth, honesty and gentle humour, Kay explores the profound lessons hidden within unexpected interruptions and asks whether some of life's greatest gifts arrive disguised as inconvenience. In this episode, Kay reflects on:  The healing power of kindness, friendship and community  Why receiving can be harder than giving  Learning to honour the season you're in  Letting go of constant busyness and embracing spaciousness  Redefining success beyond achievement and productivity  Finding joy in life's simplest moments  Why slowing down can reconnect us with ourselves  How unexpected setbacks can quietly change the direction of our lives Drawing on the wisdom of Marcel Proust, Thích Nhất Hạnh and Wayne Dyer, this episode is a heartfelt invitation to pause, breathe and look at life's challenges through new eyes. Rather than asking, "Why has this happened?" Perhaps we can gently ask, "What is life trying to teach me?" If you've ever felt forced to slow down through illness, injury, grief or unexpected change, this episode offers reassurance that healing is often about far more than the body. Sometimes our greatest teachers arrive wrapped in the experiences we would never have chosen. And sometimes... those unexpected gifts quietly change everything. If you enjoy my podcasts, please do subscribe and share. Feel free to comment as feedback is always welcome. Finally I would really appreciate it if you could buy me a coffee using THIS LINK. This helps me fund the podcast and keep it going 🙏

  4. Jul 9

    28 - The Confidence to Be Seen - With Jackie Crawford

    Send us Fan Mail What if your wardrobe could change more than your appearance? What if it could change the way you feel about yourself? In this inspiring and uplifting episode, I am joined by image consultant and personal stylist Jackie Crawford for a conversation that goes far beyond fashion. Together we explore how the clothes we wear can influence confidence, wellbeing, identity and the way we move through the world.  After spending years living in comfortable yoga clothes, I decided it was time to simplify my wardrobe and reconnect with my personal style. What I discovered through working with Jackie was not simply a new way of dressing, but a fresh perspective on confidence, self-expression and embracing the next chapter of life. If you enjoy my podcasts, please do subscribe and share. Feel free to comment as feedback is always welcome. Finally I would really appreciate it if you could buy me a coffee using THIS LINK. This helps me fund the podcast and keep it going 🙏

  5. Jun 25

    27 - June's Gentle Wisdom: A Meditation for Presence and Peace

    Send us Fan Mail As the days stretch longer and the world bursts into bloom, June offers us a quiet invitation: slow down, breathe deeply, and remember that life unfolds in its own perfect rhythm.  In this gentle guided meditation, Kay invites you into a beautiful June garden where roses blossom, birds sing, ancient trees stand rooted in wisdom, and every flower opens exactly when it is ready. Together, you'll explore the difference between the hurried pace of modern life and the deeper rhythm of nature, discovering how presence, gratitude and trust can help us release the pressure to constantly strive and simply be. If you enjoy my podcasts, please do subscribe and share. Feel free to comment as feedback is always welcome. Finally I would really appreciate it if you could buy me a coffee using THIS LINK. This helps me fund the podcast and keep it going 🙏

  6. Jun 10

    26 - The Sacred Art of Celebrancy and Ceremony with Veronika Robinson

    Send us Fan Mail What if ceremony could help us move through life with more grace, meaning and connection? In this deeply thoughtful and moving episode, Kay is joined by Reverend Veronika Robinson - author, celebrant, celebrant trainer, retreat host and community minister - for a rich conversation about heart-led celebrancy, storytelling, ritual, grief, creativity and the sacredness woven through everyday life.  Kay shares how discovering Veronika’s Heart-Led Celebrant Training during the pandemic completely changed the direction of her life, opening the door to a new path of service, creativity and profound human connection. Together, they explore the beauty and complexity of ceremonies that honour life’s biggest transitions - weddings, funerals, endings, beginnings and everything in between. If you enjoy my podcasts, please do subscribe and share. Feel free to comment as feedback is always welcome. Finally I would really appreciate it if you could buy me a coffee using THIS LINK. This helps me fund the podcast and keep it going 🙏

  7. May 24

    25 - How Amateur Dramatics Can Change a Life - With Pippa Bogle

    Send us Fan Mail What happens when stepping onto a stage becomes the first step back to yourself? In this heartfelt and deeply uplifting episode, Kay is joined by actor, director and producer Pippa Bogle for a beautiful conversation about the life-changing power of amateur dramatics, community, creativity and human connection.  Following the loss of her husband, Kay shares how joining the Woodlands Drama Group helped her rediscover confidence, friendship and joy again. Together, Kay and Pippa explore the extraordinary world of amateur theatre and the unexpected ways it can transform lives. Whether you have always loved theatre, have secretly wondered about joining a drama group, or simply need reminding of the importance of connection and creativity, this conversation is full of warmth, wisdom and encouragement. As Pippa says so beautifully:  “The water will never be cold.” A moving episode about rediscovering yourself, finding your people, and saying yes to something new. Find out more about the group here : https://www.woodlandsdramagroup.com/ If you enjoy my podcasts, please do subscribe and share. Feel free to comment as feedback is always welcome. Finally I would really appreciate it if you could buy me a coffee using THIS LINK. This helps me fund the podcast and keep it going 🙏

  8. May 13

    24 - Beginning Again: A Gentle Meditation for Renewal and Trust

    Send us Fan Mail There are moments in life when everything feels uncertain. Old chapters are ending, new ones have not fully arrived, and we find ourselves standing somewhere in between. In this deeply calming guided meditation, Kay invites you to slow down, breathe, and reconnect with the quiet wisdom already within you. Inspired by the beautiful reflections of Big Panda and Tiny Dragon by James Norbury, this episode explores the natural cycles of life, the changing seasons within us, and the gentle truth that growth is often happening beneath the surface long before we can see it.  Through soothing visualisation, grounding breathwork, and heartfelt reflection, you’ll be guided to release pressure, soften uncertainty, and trust the unfolding of your own path. This is a meditation for anyone navigating change, healing from difficult seasons, or longing to feel hopeful again. You are allowed to awaken slowly.  You are allowed to change.  And you are always allowed to begin again. Find a quiet space, wrap yourself in comfort, and let this meditation carry you gently towards renewal. Om Shanti. If you enjoy my podcasts, please do subscribe and share. Feel free to comment as feedback is always welcome. Finally I would really appreciate it if you could buy me a coffee using THIS LINK. This helps me fund the podcast and keep it going 🙏

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The Kay Manby Podcast  Stillness, Strength and Soulful Living Welcome to a space where you can pause, breathe, and reconnect. I’m Kay Manby - a yoga and qigong teacher, meditation guide, and mother living in North Yorkshire. After losing my husband, I turned to stillness as a way to heal.   Now I share the practices that helped me find peace amidst the chaos of life. This podcast weaves together gentle conversations, reflections, and guided meditations.  Some episodes are quiet journeys inward. Others are soft spoken sharings about life, grief, healing and hope. Whether you're navigating loss, stress or just craving a moment of peace, these episodes are here to ground you, soothe your nervous system, and remind you of your own quiet strength. Settle in. You're safe here.

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