'Roots for Growth' Podcast
18 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago -Great conversations about growing through change, resilience, and mindful living. Spark your curiosity, share learning and inspiration, and connect with what's important in your life. It accompanies the book 'Roots for Growth' but you don't have to read it to benefit from listening. Anna Bell is a coach, NLP trainer, meditation teacher, and author, and is passionate about supporting people to live life to the full.
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Episodes
Episode #17 - with Donna Davies
November 17, 2022 19:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MBJoin me as I chat with Donna Davies about her experiences and how they have shaped her life. Donna is a mum to 3 children, radio presenter, business owner, Mentor for MCR pathways, and an active learner. Most recently she has completed a psychology degree and is waiting for the final result. Listen to Donna sharing what she has learned through a range of life events, tools and techniques which continue to help her to navigate through challenges, and her belief that it's 'never too late t...
Episode #16 - with Jen McEwan and Jen Tervit
September 29, 2022 18:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MBIn this episode we hear from Jen McEwan and Jen Tervit ('the two Jens') at Clan Artisan, a Scottish business offering luxury food and gift hampers. Their business values are strong and they aim to support small, high-quality producers, buying direct whenever they can. I invited them both along to talk about their journey as entrepreneurs, how they came to be doing what they're doing today, and we also had an open and honest conversation about challenges in life and how significant their su...
Episode #15 - with Trudie Aitken
July 01, 2022 15:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MBTrudie Aitken joins me for this episode, where she talks about letting go, imperfection, and profound experiences her family has gone through, including baby loss, suicide, domestic violence, and bereavement (Trigger Warning: this may be sensitive for some listeners). She speaks openly and honestly about how this has shaped her life, past and present, and leaves us with a deeply moving quote at the end. Trudie is a Change Programme and Transformation Manager, Personal Development Coach an...
Episode #14 - with Adam Millar
April 08, 2022 18:00 - 7 minutes - 5.11 MBI’m delighted to introduce you to a very special guest for this episode – Adam Millar. Adam is my nephew and I have invited him on as my guest to mark his 21st birthday. Adam is a very happy, outgoing character who loves a party, whether it’s for him or someone else. Anyone who has read the book, Roots for Growth, will have read about Adam through the story about Happiness, and also from my interview with my sister. We are recording this interview from the Isle of Skye, our second home and...
Episode #13 - with Debra Murphy
March 21, 2022 19:00 - 25 minutes - 17.2 MBIn this episode, Debra Murphy shares stories from various aspects of her life. Debra describes herself as a Yorkshire lass living in Scotland, an author, gluten and dairy free guru, Trainer/Speaker, cyclist, dog lover, and cake eater! I was delighted to have Debra join me as I appreciate her thoughtful, joyful, and light-hearted approach to life. Find out about The Magical Tearoom on the Hill, Beatrix, and Lego Therapy... all told in Debra's warm, engaging style.
Episode #12 - with Fiona Dalziel
March 08, 2022 16:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MBFiona Dalziel joins me for this special International Women's Day episode. Fiona is an Intuitive Holistic Therapist at www.fionadalziel.com, Founder of Women Together Network, and an award-winning member of Girlguiding Scotland. Listen to Fiona talking about her experiences as a woman in business, highlights and challenges of the pandemic, and some words of wisdom which she believes can help in these times. #IWD2022 #IWD #BreakTheBias
Episode #11 - with Julia Latif
March 08, 2022 08:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MBThis time I am joined by Julia Latif, co-owner of Our House of Spice, which is a family business specialising in authentic Indian spice kits which are based on family recipes. Julia has also recently started a new role as Business and Finance Manager for digital marketing company, Sookio. Julia takes great pride in championing equality, diversity, and women in business, and is currently an Ambassador for Women's Enterprise Scotland. Listen to Julia talking about why her role as a WES Amba...
Episode #10 - with Lauren McQuade
February 10, 2022 19:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MBThis time, I'm joined by Lauren McQuade from Soulkraft Coaching. For the past 25 years Lauren has been on a journey, which has taken her from the depths of despair to the highest of highs - quite literally. In her mid-twenties she was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder (also known as Manic Depression). This has posed many challenges over the years and even led her to her being admitted to hospital 5 times. However, the silver lining to this cloud is that Lauren's difficulties with her men...
Episode #9 - with Kim Macleod
January 27, 2022 19:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MBJoining me this time is Kim Macleod, who is the co-founder of Indie Authors World and helps to make writers' dreams come true by turning their words into beautiful books that sell all around the world. As the No 1 Bestselling author of From Heartbreak to Happiness, Kim knows it is possible to live a happy life even after experiencing the great loss of her son Calum. Love, kindness, connection, and happiness are the pillars from which she gains her strength. Listen to Kim sharing her exp...
Episode #8 - with Vicky Hope and Lindsey Porter
January 13, 2022 19:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MBIn this first episode of 2022, I'm speaking with Vicky Hope and Lindsey Porter. Vicky is the founder of The Wee Retreat - a meditation practitioner, mother of 2 and Educational Psychologist, she is on a mission to help create a culture where everyone looks after their wellbeing. Lindsey Porter is the Nurture & Grow Programme Manager supporting the Wellbeing Practitioner service at The Wee Retreat. An author and yoga teacher, Lindsey is also passionate about the benefits of yoga for all mi...
Episode #7 - 3 'C's for a calm and happy Christmas
December 22, 2021 18:00 - 11 minutes - 7.72 MBThis time I'm sharing three themes which I believe can help us to have a calm and happy Christmas, based on my experience as a coach, NLP trainer, and mindfulness teacher. However you are feeling about the next few days, and whatever your circumstances, you can expect to find some useful insights and ideas. Find out what the 'three Cs' are and how you can use these simple principles for yourself.
Episode #6 - with Eimear Stassin
December 09, 2021 19:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MBThis time I'm delighted to be joined by Eimear Stassin, a trainer, soul-based coach, storyteller, and writer. In Irish Mythology, Eimear is said to possess the six gifts of womanhood. Eimear sets out to expand and re-write these ancient stories to bring HER fullness and wholeness back in to balance. Her career began in Corporate Financial Services working in Ireland, Australia and UK. In 2004, she took an internal career change into Learning & Development. A move which planted the seeds for...
Episode #5 - Storytelling from the book
November 25, 2021 19:00 - 11 minutes - 7.88 MBIn this episode I share a couple of stories from my book 'Roots for Growth'. First of all, we delve into 'playfulness and puddle-jumping' and memories of getting soaked to the skin, shrieking with laughter on a holiday in Brittany, France. Then a story about my childhood role-model Wonder Woman, and superheroes - especially real ones - and finding our strength by taking on their qualities. I give context about both stories and how storytelling connects with my work, and share some thought...
Episode #4 - with Anne Hughes
November 11, 2021 19:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MBIn this episode I'm delighted to be joined by Anne Hughes - a Broadcaster, Motivational Speaker, Writer & Mentor committed to Igniting those she works with to live their best lives. Encountering a life-threatening brain injury in 2017 and enduring a lengthy recovery Anne is now dedicated to speaking her truth, inspiring others and empowering as many women as she can on the journey. I met Anne when I was a guest on her podcast earlier this year, and she is a fascinating woman with a courage...
Episode #3 - with Gaynor Hogg
October 28, 2021 17:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MBIn this episode, I'm delighted to be joined by Gaynor Hogg. Gaynor is a celebrant who embraces all kinds of ceremony. She has been drawn to this work after many years of feeling trapped in a life that was not in alignment with who she is, and was not in any way fulfilling. Talking about where she is now in her life, Gaynor says: "I have found such freedom in being me". We talk about the significance of ceremony, sharing stories, celebrating life, "living from the heart", and talking about...
Episode #2 - with Carolyn Murray
October 14, 2021 18:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MBIn this episode, I'm joined by Carolyn Murray and we talk about friendship, creativity, flexibility, curiosity, and how Carolyn used techniques she had learned in a recent training programme to great effect during a time of recovery. Carolyn is a Coach, NLP trainer and HR/OD consultant, with a background as a People and OD Director and small business owner. For over 20 years she led HR and OD functions across the UK and overseas in Universities, Colleges, publishing, sportswear and manufac...
Episode #1 - What's it all about? with Anna Bell
September 30, 2021 10:00 - 9 minutes - 6.39 MBIn this first episode I talk about the aims of the podcast, how it came about, and what inspired me to start the series. I share my personal story and a significant milestone I'm celebrating in my business. 'Roots for Growth' is a metaphor from my book with the same title, and relates to finding what we need within ourselves, and growing through the changes which come along in life... or changes which we choose to make for ourselves! There is a strong theme of stories, and the guests I hav...
Episode #1 - What's it all about? with Anna Bell
September 30, 2021 10:00 - 9 minutes - 6.39 MBIn this first episode I talk about the aims of the podcast, how it came about, and what inspired me to start the series. I share my personal story and a significant milestone I'm celebrating in my business. 'Roots for Growth' is a metaphor from my book with the same title, and relates to finding what we need within ourselves, and growing through the changes which come along in life... or changes which we choose to make for ourselves! There is a strong theme of stories, and the guests I hav...