Stories of Survival in the Modern Age

Sarah Booth-Henry
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We all have more strength than we realise, especially in the everyday moments that quietly test us. This podcast is a space for heartfelt, courageous, and inspiring conversations - stories about surviving the everyday things: the roadblocks that can trip us up and hold us back from creating a life we truly love. Some episodes are reflective, where I share what I'm learning, noticing, listening to, or reading along the way. Mostly, I'll be having conversations with people who show up with honesty and openness, offering real stories rather than polished answers. This is a space for gentle insight, meaningful dialogue, and reminders that growth doesn't have to be loud or dramatic. It's about navigating life as it really is, with compassion, curiosity, and a growing trust in our own strength.

  1. Lianna Champ on grief

    12/20/2022

    Lianna Champ on grief

    In 1985 Lianna Champ opened Champ Funeral Services where, instead of providing a purely practical solution to death and funerals, she created a holistic experience that eases the pain of losing someone and helps the grieving process. A Certified Grief Recovery Specialist, she is also the author of "How to Grieve Like A Champ", and is passionate about caring for those who have been bereaved or who are suffering with unresolved grief.

    30 min
  2. Neil Blackburn on working behind the scenes

    12/13/2022

    Neil Blackburn on working behind the scenes

    Neil Blackburn offers us a brief glimpse into what goes on behind the scenes, from ensuring the cars always looks their best to the questions he gets asked most often. In this episode, Neil also shares what about the job he wishes he'd been better prepared for.

    28 min
  3. Kirsty Goodinson on being a funeral director

    12/06/2022

    Kirsty Goodinson on being a funeral director

    After losing her her own father, and experiencing the loving care from Champ Funeral Services, Kirsty Goodinson's dream was to become a Funeral Director and today, she has special experience working with child loss and helping others pre-plan a celebration of life. In this episode Kirsty chats about how she got started in this profession.

    29 min
  4. Carl Taylor on saying goodbye

    11/29/2022

    Carl Taylor on saying goodbye

    Drawing on more than two decades of experience, Carl Taylor's caring and considerate nature makes him perfectly suited to his role of Funeral Director, Embalmer and Civil Funeral Celebrant. In this episode he chats about how he got his start in this profession and the true understanding he has of each family he works with, their needs and the needs of their loved ones

    27 min
  5. Victoria Jones on the menopause & taking charge of the transition ~ a revisit

    11/08/2022

    Victoria Jones on the menopause & taking charge of the transition ~ a revisit

    Eighteen months ago we began having a conversation about the menopause and taking charge of the transition.  Agreeing to come back, Victoria Jones revisits that conversation to see what's changed and how the topic has moved forward – or not.

    30 min
  6. Jenny Palmer on anxiety and chronic pain

    11/01/2022

    Jenny Palmer on anxiety and chronic pain

    Jenny Palmer has lived with anxiety since early childhood and has suffered with chronic pain since her teens. In this episode, listen as Jenny shares her story of dealing with the consequences of both and how she stood by as her husband underwent brain surgery.

    29 min
  7. Danny Matthews from burnout to 'creative genius'

    10/25/2022

    Danny Matthews from burnout to 'creative genius'

    In this week's episode Danny Matthews tells his story of how a burnout saw him quite literally fall to his knees in central London with no feeling from the waist down. Danny says he was chasing the money and not his dream.

    30 min
  8. Nicky Davies on Adventures, Open Skies & Quantum Leaps

    10/18/2022

    Nicky Davies on Adventures, Open Skies & Quantum Leaps

    In 2004, seeking more adventure in her life, Nicky Davies left her well-paying corporate job to follow her dreams of becoming her own boss.In this episode, Nicky talks about the difficult times and failures she faced…. and how looking back, she believes in moments of what looked like sure defeat, opportunities presented themselves that allowed for quantum leaps in growth both in her business life as well as her own personal development.In her own words.. "They defy logic."

    31 min
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We all have more strength than we realise, especially in the everyday moments that quietly test us. This podcast is a space for heartfelt, courageous, and inspiring conversations - stories about surviving the everyday things: the roadblocks that can trip us up and hold us back from creating a life we truly love. Some episodes are reflective, where I share what I'm learning, noticing, listening to, or reading along the way. Mostly, I'll be having conversations with people who show up with honesty and openness, offering real stories rather than polished answers. This is a space for gentle insight, meaningful dialogue, and reminders that growth doesn't have to be loud or dramatic. It's about navigating life as it really is, with compassion, curiosity, and a growing trust in our own strength.

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