Good Journeys with Ben Veal and Sarah Moon

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

How do you cope in a crisis?What does it really mean to plan for the unimaginable?How do we begin to rebuild when everything has changed?And what’s it like to carry the weight of other people’s grief, while still finding space for our own?Professor Lucy Easthope is the UK’s leading authority on disaster recovery and emergency planning. When the world shifts suddenly — whether through natural disasters, terrorist attacks or global crises — she’s one of the first people called to help communities, governments, and families navigate the hardest moments of their lives.In her beautiful and deeply moving new book, Come What May, Lucy shares the human stories behind disaster recovery — the quiet, complex, and compassionate work that so often goes unseen. It’s a book about loss, about resilience, and about what it really means to stand alongside people when everything they know has fallen away.

Dr. Stuart Farrimond’s journey is not only one of personal resilience in the face of a life-altering brain tumour diagnosis but it is also a story of innovation and education in the field of science communication.Today, he is known for his bestselling books — including The Science of Cooking, The Science of Spice, and The Science of Gardening — which break down complex scientific ideas into accessible, practical knowledge. As a regular expert on television programs such as BBC’s Inside the Factory, MasterChef, and Food Unwrapped, he brings clarity, curiosity, and enthusiasm to everything he does.Beyond his contributions to science communication, Stuart Farrimond is also a passionate advocate for brain tumour awareness and research funding. His work educates, inspires and bridges the gap between science and everyday life.Join us as we explore the remarkable life and career of Dr. Stuart Farrimond — a truly inspiring individual who has reshaped the way we understand the world through science.🔗 Learn more: https://stuartfarrimond.com🔗 Buy Dr Stu Farrimond's books: https://uk.bookshop.org/contributors/...🔗 Donate to Dorothy House Hospice Care: https://www.dorothyhouse.org.uk/suppo...🔗 Support Brain Tumour Research: https://braintumourresearch.orgVideo produced by Loretz Visuals and Tall Oak Productions for Second Mountain Comms.

Author and blogger Julie Casson joins Good Journeys with Ben Veal to talk about 'Die Smiling’, a highly personal and emotional memoir that details her late husband Nigel’s journey from diagnosis of motor neurone disease to his death, ten years later, at Dignitas.Enjoy episode 042 of the award-winning Good Journeys show: this purposeful conversation is out now, just for you.

Flamy Grant is a shame-slaying, hip-swaying, chart-topping drag queen, powerhouse vocalist and award-winning songwriter from North Carolina. Flamy’s incredible music blends country, folk, gospel and roots influences to deliver a theatrical, therapeutic, and wholly original experience of intrepid storytelling, all shared through the evocative art of drag. Nominated for Artist of the Year in 2025’s International Folk Music Awards, Flamy Grant joins Good Journeys with Ben Veal for episode 041 of the award-winning show. This purposeful conversation is out now, just for you. This is Good Journeys with Ben Veal: https://youtu.be/dgtlB8_KfKg Prefer to listen to purposeful conversations instead? Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/2trffd5s Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/9n2jpt3m Amazon Music: https://tinyurl.com/vsn2zy75 Connect with the show on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goodjourneyspod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2ndmountainuk LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/secondmountaincomms Website: https://www.secondmountaincomms.co.uk Second Mountain Comms: The purpose-driven independent consultancy, helping good people do good since 2020.

Rachel Miller is an internationally recognised authority on Internal Communication and the author of new book Internal Communication Strategy. A former journalist with over 20 years’ comms experience, Rachel advises many of the world’s best-known companies through her consulting business, All Things IC. A Chartered PR Practitioner, Fellow of the Institute of Internal Communication and Chartered Institute of Public Relations, Rachel is a keynote speaker and the host of the Candid Comms podcast host, and in 2020 was awarded the Chartered Institute of Public Relations' President's Medal for distinguished service to PR.  Rachel Miller joins Good Journeys with Ben Veal for episode 040 of the award-winning show. This purposeful conversation is out now, just for you. This is Good Journeys with Ben Veal: https://youtu.be/dgtlB8_KfKg Prefer to listen to purposeful conversations instead? Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/2trffd5s Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/9n2jpt3m Amazon Music: https://tinyurl.com/vsn2zy75 Connect with the show on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goodjourneyspod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2ndmountainuk LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/secondmountaincomms Website: https://www.secondmountaincomms.co.uk Second Mountain Comms: The purpose-driven independent consultancy, helping good people do good since 2020.

Redefining Comms' Jenni Field, author of 'Nobody Believes You: Become A Leader People Will Follow' joins Good Journeys with Ben Veal for episode 039 of the award-winning show. This purposeful conversation is out now, just for you. Buy Nobody Believes You: https://redefiningcomms.com/books/nobody-believes-you/ This is Good Journeys with Ben Veal: https://youtu.be/dgtlB8_KfKg?si=RJSaJFvbl7vJx86s Subscribe to the show: Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/2trffd5s Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/9n2jpt3m Amazon Music: https://tinyurl.com/vsn2zy75 Connect on social media: Instagram:   / goodjourneyspod   Facebook:   / 2ndmountainuk   LinkedIn:   / secondmountaincomms   Website: https://www.secondmountaincomms.co.uk Second Mountain Comms: The purpose-driven independent consultancy, helping good people do good since 2020.

What positive changes are you looking to make in your life this year? Ben Veal, founder of purpose-driven Second Mountain Comms, shares why 'Intentional' is his word for 2025 and the five changes he is looking to make during the year ahead - and why.

Don’t you wish that life on this earth came with a map, a compass, or at least some sort of a guidebook? Autumn Reeser is the founder of Earth School, a transformative online heart-centred leadership community that is all about guiding you forward on your own hero’s journey of self-discovery. As well as being a heart-led guide and mentor, she is also a highly-accomplished and well-loved film and television actor and storyteller who is known globally for her roles in The O.C., Entourage, No Ordinary Family, Sully and more, as well as for being the lead star in numerous Hallmark movies including The Wedding Veil, A Country Wedding and Junebug, and an executive producer, writer and director. Autumn Reeser joins Good Journeys with Ben Veal for episode 038 of the award-winning show. This purposeful conversation is out now, just for you. This is Good Journeys with Ben Veal: ⁠⁠https://youtu.be/dgtlB8_KfKg⁠⁠ Connect with us on social media: Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/goodjourneyspod⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@goodjourneyspod Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/2ndmountainuk⁠⁠ X: ⁠⁠https://x.com/2MountainUK⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/secondmountaincomms⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠https://www.secondmountaincomms.co.uk⁠⁠ Second Mountain: Helping good people do good since 2020.

Bestselling author Sir Alexander McCall Smith joins Good Journeys with Ben Veal, 25 years after the first publication of The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency. Alexander has now written over one hundred books covering all manner of subjects and characters. His books have been translated into forty-six languages, he holds honorary doctorates from thirteen universities and, earlier this year, he was knighted by King Charles III for services to literature, academia and charity. This purposeful conversation is out now, just for you. This is Good Journeys with Ben Veal: ⁠https://youtu.be/dgtlB8_KfKg⁠ Connect with us on social media: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/secondmountaincomms⁠ TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@secondmountaincomms⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/2ndmountainuk⁠ X: ⁠https://x.com/2MountainUK⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/secondmountaincomms⁠ Website: ⁠https://www.secondmountaincomms.co.uk⁠ Second Mountain: Helping good people do good since 2020.

Nigerian author, mother and entrepreneur Tonye Faloughi-Ekezie writes beautiful children’s stories with real purpose.  Her popular 'Ugo and Sim Sim' book series is the first globally to feature a black main character with Down syndrome, and is inspired by her two children, Ugo and Simone. As a baby, her daughter Simone had life threatening heart complications resulting from a late diagnosis of Down syndrome. Tonye now uses her entrepreneurial drive to not only raise awareness about special needs with her Special Mums Africa podcast, but also to highlight the importance of representation in children's content with the creation of Simone's Oasis, a platform dedicated to black and African children.  Tonye joins Ben Veal on Good Journeys for this purposeful conversation: episode 036 is out now, just for you.  This is Good Journeys with Ben Veal: https://youtu.be/dgtlB8_KfKg Help the show to grow: Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/2trffd5s Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/9n2jpt3m Amazon Music: https://tinyurl.com/vsn2zy75 Support our partners: Resilient Leaders Elements: https://www.resilientleaderselements.com - make resilience part of your leadership journey Second Mountain Comms: https://www.secondmountaincomms.co.uk - helping good people do good. Connect with Second Mountain Comms on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/secondmountaincomms TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@secondmountaincomms Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2ndmountainuk X: https://x.com/2MountainUK LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/secondmountaincomms Website: https://www.secondmountaincomms.co.uk Second Mountain: Helping good people do good since 2020.

#artist #popculture #creativity #podcast Nathan Wyburn is a contemporary pop culture artist who literally uses anything and everything to create mind-blowing works of art. He has made and presented stunning, one-of-a-kind portraits for the entertainment industry's biggest names, been personally commissioned by Mariah Carey, had his work showcased on The Kelly Clarkson Show and in his very own exhibition in Cardiff, and uses his artistic abilities with real purpose and to give back to others. Nathan Wyburn Art joins Ben Veal on 'Good Journeys' for this purposeful conversation. Subscribe to @secondmountaincomms for lessons learned from trails travelled. Help the show to grow: Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/2trffd5s Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/9n2jpt3m Amazon Music: https://tinyurl.com/vsn2zy75 Support our partners: Resilient Leaders Elements: https://www.resilientleaderselements.com - make resilience part of your leadership journey Second Mountain Comms: https://www.secondmountaincomms.co.uk - helping good people do good. Connect with Second Mountain Comms on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/secondmountaincomms TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@secondmountaincomms Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2ndmountainuk X: https://x.com/2MountainUK LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/secondmountaincomms Website: https://www.secondmountaincomms.co.uk Second Mountain Comms: The purpose-driven independent consultancy, helping good people do good since 2020.

Do you have a sense of destiny when it comes to where you're heading in the journey of your life? David C. Olcott is the founder and CEO of Samurai Success and the author of Swords of Illumination, a book that takes readers on an exploration of self-discovery. With more than 35 years of professional coaching experience, David is mission led to help his clients become more purposeful and their businesses more sustainable.  In this purposeful conversation, David joins Ben Veal to talk about the personal lessons learned from his travels in the world so far, and to share insight on how to begin living the life you are destined to live.  Support our partners: Resilient Leaders Elements: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.resilientleaderselements.com⁠⁠⁠ - make resilience part of your leadership journey Second Mountain Comms: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.secondmountaincomms.co.uk⁠⁠⁠ - helping good people do good. Help the show to grow: Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠https://tinyurl.com/2trffd5s⁠⁠⁠ Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠https://tinyurl.com/9n2jpt3m⁠⁠⁠ Amazon Music: ⁠⁠⁠https://tinyurl.com/vsn2zy75⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Second Mountain Comms on social media: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠  / secondmountaincomms  ⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠  / secondmountaincomms  ⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠  / 2ndmountainuk  ⁠⁠⁠ X: ⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/2MountainUK⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠  / secondmountaincomms  ⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.secondmountaincomms.co.uk⁠⁠⁠ Second Mountain Comms: The purpose-driven independent consultancy, helping good people do good since 2020.

Author, yoga and mindfulness coach Lucy Stone joins Ben Veal on 'Good Journeys' for this purposeful conversation. Support our partners: Resilient Leaders Elements: ⁠⁠https://www.resilientleaderselements.com⁠⁠ - make resilience part of your leadership journey Second Mountain Comms: ⁠⁠https://www.secondmountaincomms.co.uk⁠⁠ - helping good people do good. Help the show to grow: Spotify: ⁠⁠https://tinyurl.com/2trffd5s⁠⁠ Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠https://tinyurl.com/9n2jpt3m⁠⁠ Amazon Music: ⁠⁠https://tinyurl.com/vsn2zy75⁠⁠ Connect with Second Mountain Comms on social media: Instagram: ⁠⁠  / secondmountaincomms  ⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠  / secondmountaincomms  ⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠  / 2ndmountainuk  ⁠⁠ X: ⁠⁠https://x.com/2MountainUK⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠  / secondmountaincomms  ⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠https://www.secondmountaincomms.co.uk⁠⁠ Second Mountain Comms: The purpose-driven independent consultancy, helping good people do good since 2020.

Trails Travelled. Lessons Learned. The inspiring show with purpose at heart: the award-winning 'Good Journeys' podcast and YouTube show will lift your spirits, challenge you and drive you forward. Hosted by broadcaster, writer and content creator Ben Veal, each episode is an intimate conversation with a very special guest from across the globe, covering their personal, moving and honest life journeys and the many valuable lessons learned along the way. Guests so far have included: Sir Terry Waite KCMG CBE, Lilian Garcia, Chris Van Vliet, Truestart Coffee's Helena Hills, Pete Wharmby, Rachel Bright and Ryan Hartley. Help the show to grow and enjoy 30+ inspiring conversations now: Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/2trffd5s Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/9n2jpt3m Amazon Music: https://tinyurl.com/vsn2zy75 Support our partners: Resilient Leaders Elements: https://www.resilientleaderselements.com - make resilience part of your leadership journey Second Mountain Comms: https://www.secondmountaincomms.co.uk - helping good people do good. Connect with Second Mountain Comms on social media: Instagram:   / secondmountaincomms   TikTok:   / secondmountaincomms   Facebook:   / 2ndmountainuk   X: https://x.com/2MountainUK LinkedIn:   / secondmountaincomms   Website: https://www.secondmountaincomms.co.uk Second Mountain Comms: The purpose-driven independent consultancy, helping good people do good since 2020.

Award-winning florist Grace Farrimond joins Ben Veal on 'Good Journeys' for this purposeful conversation. Support our partners: Resilient Leaders Elements: ⁠https://www.resilientleaderselements.com⁠ - make resilience part of your leadership journey Second Mountain Comms: ⁠https://www.secondmountaincomms.co.uk⁠ - helping good people do good. Help the show to grow: Spotify: ⁠https://tinyurl.com/2trffd5s⁠ Apple Podcasts: ⁠https://tinyurl.com/9n2jpt3m⁠ Amazon Music: ⁠https://tinyurl.com/vsn2zy75⁠ Connect with Second Mountain Comms on social media: Instagram: ⁠  / secondmountaincomms  ⁠ TikTok: ⁠  / secondmountaincomms  ⁠ Facebook: ⁠  / 2ndmountainuk  ⁠ X: ⁠https://x.com/2MountainUK⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠  / secondmountaincomms  ⁠ Website: ⁠https://www.secondmountaincomms.co.uk⁠ Second Mountain Comms: The purpose-driven independent consultancy, helping good people do good since 2020.

The founder and CEO of purpose-driven Myrtos Consultancy, Esther Champion, believes that everyone should be given a fair chance to work, grow, and thrive, regardless of their past. So many individuals in the UK leave prison feel ashamed and without a sense of purpose. Prison, or a life of crime, can often feel like the only place where they are understood. Through her work, and by tapping into her Criminal Justice experience, Esther Champion is commitment to change perceptions around former prisoners' value to the workplace - and is looking to create inclusive and positive change for those who are often misunderstood and not given opportunities to rebuild their lives. Esther Champion joins Ben Veal on 'Good Journeys' for this purposeful conversation. Support our partners: Resilient Leaders Elements: https://www.resilientleaderselements.com - make resilience part of your leadership journey Second Mountain Comms: https://www.secondmountaincomms.co.uk - helping good people do good. Help the show to grow: Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/2trffd5s Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/9n2jpt3m Amazon Music: https://tinyurl.com/vsn2zy75 Connect with Second Mountain Comms on social media: Instagram:   / secondmountaincomms   TikTok:   / secondmountaincomms   Facebook:   / 2ndmountainuk   X: https://x.com/2MountainUK LinkedIn:   / secondmountaincomms   Website: https://www.secondmountaincomms.co.uk Second Mountain Comms: The purpose-driven independent consultancy, helping good people do good since 2020.

Terry Skaggs is the host of 'Testimonies with Terry', a popular Christian podcast where guests openly share their life story and how their faith in Jesus Christ has turned their struggles into victories and testimonies. Now living and working with purpose as both a licensed marriage and family therapist and broadcaster, Terry has a real gift for getting raw and meeting people right where they're at, and a heart for helping others to journey towards a brighter future. 

The creative vision of Rednine Design and Brand's Robin Worrall has helped to successfully launch numerous startup businesses and also repositioned established international brands by creating, building and shaping businesses into brands that have a story to be told. Robin has a big heart for working with charities, and a big heart generally. Robin joins Ben Veal from Second Mountain on the latest episode of the #GoodJourneysPod to talk about his experiences supporting The Charlie Waller Trust, We Get It and Cerebral Palsy Cymru, the 2020 lockdown and the impact on his creative outlook, and how practicing 'mindlessness' and being present in the moment is transforming his life. #mentalhealth #lockdown #creativeinspiration #creativedesign #podcast

Do you struggle with what it means to be a 'grown-up' in today's world? Feel weighed down by the burdens and responsibilities that go hand-in-hand with adulting? You're not alone! Sammy Burt is the author of new book 'What Is A Grown-Up, Anyway?' which explores the perplexing world of adulthood through interviews, research and original insight. A speaker and culture change consultant, Sammy is the founder of Backpack and part of the founding team of Farleigh Performance, and is all about helping people to be the very best that they can be. Sammy has spent years helping to develop purpose in brands, and loves nothing more than debunking unhelpful myths. She is also a trustee of UK modern slavery charity Unseen. Sammy joins Ben Veal on the award-winning 'Good Journeys with Second Mountain' podcast to talk: - What it means to be a grown-up - How being an adult and being a grown-up are two very different things - The journey leading towards the writing of the book - Tackling imposter syndrome - The struggle to be authentic and to move beyond the views of others - The impact that our work environments have on creativity and our sense of self. Sammy's new book is out very soon - sign up to be the first to hear about the launch: https://www.yourbackpack.co.uk/whatisagrownupanyway Good Journeys with Second Mountain: Lessons Learned From Trails Travelled Subscribe to our channel: www.youtube.com/@secondmountaincomms Subscribe to the podcast: https://www.secondmountaincomms.co.uk/podcast Sponsors: Resilient Leaders Elements - make resilience part of your leadership journey - https://www.resilientleaderselements.com Follow us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/secondmountaincomms/ X: https://twitter.com/2ndMountainUK Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/secondmountaincomms TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@secondmountaincomms #adulting #grownups #grownup #author #authorinterview

Natalie Luckham is the purpose-driven founder of B Corp agency Naturally Social and the CEO of Wiltshire Digital Drive, a community interest company that emerged during the COVID-19 lockdown to help tackle the 'digital divide' that exists in the UK today. Natalie joins Ben Veal on 'Good Journeys with Second Mountain' to talk about: Her journey as a creative entrepreneur and lessons learned along the way Gaining self-awareness of her mental health struggles Being overwhelmed by burnout and making changes to her life to build a better future How social media can be used as a powerful force for good in our world The story of Wiltshire Digital Drive and how it has now helped thousands to be connected. Please let us know what you think to the show using #GoodJourneysPod and leave a review! Don't forget - the full video version of this and every single interview can be found over at our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@secondmountaincomms This episode of 'Good Journeys with Second Mountain' is brought to you in partnership with the team at Resilient Leaders Elements: make resilience part of your leadership journey.

What does 'success' look like in life when you're an Emmy Award winning TV host? How does life change after becoming a parent for the first time? How can you follow your dreams and create job doing what you love? Chris Van Vliet is the host of hugely-popular podcast INSIGHT. A highly-accomplished television presenter and entrepreneur, Chris has interviewed the biggest and brightest names in the world of sports and entertainment, both on the red carpet and in his studio and is a four-time Emmy Award winner. CVV joins Ben Veal, founder of Second Mountain Comms - the independent communications consultancy that aims to help good people do good - to share his hopes for the future on the award-winning, purpose-driven #GoodJourneysPod show. 

Is it time to start thinking and acting like CITIZENS rather than CONSUMERS? What would happen to our society if we all shifted our perspective away from consumption? Could 2024 be a landmark year where everything changes - for the better? Jon Alexander is the co-founder of the New Citizenship Project and author of hugely insightful book 'CITIZENS: Why The Key To Fixing Everything Is All Of Us.' Jon joins Ben Veal, founder of Second Mountain Comms - the independent communications consultancy that aims to help good people do good - to share his hopes for the future on the award-winning, purpose-driven #GoodJourneysPod show. #citizenship #authorinterview #citizenshipinterview #consumerism #creativity

Good Journeys with Second Mountain

Good Journeys with Second Mountain

Good Journeys with Second Mountain

Good Journeys with Second Mountain

Good Journeys with Second Mountain

Why were New York City residents so irked by 1984's Ghostbusters? What changed between the first and second movie? Why does Ghostbusters continue to inspire audiences globally almost 40 years after its release? #ghostbusters #ghostbusters2 #billmurray #cinema #newyorkcity #nyc Joining the 'Good Journeys with Second Mountain' #podcast for episode 10 is the author of new book 'A Convenient Parallel Dimension: How Ghostbusters Slimed Us Forever.' - James Greene Jr. The full interview is out now on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/ks9hAjhNh8Q?si=kKUssz4ZkDNR0OY9 Also available via Spotify, Amazon Music and Apple Podcasts: ⁠www.secondmountaincomms.co.uk/podcast Produced for Second Mountain Comms by Loretz Visuals. ******************************************************************* 'Good Journeys with Second Mountain' is brought to you in partnership with our friends at Resilient Leaders Elements: ⁠⁠https://tinyurl.com/2edzmvfe⁠⁠ Leadership begins with about resilience - and Resilient Leaders Elements (RLE) are focused on making world class leadership development available to all, training people worldwide to build the skillsets needed to become resilient leaders.  RLE’s highly respected Resilient Leaders Development Programme is a bespoke development tool that’s perfect for leaders of all levels - and you can sign up now. So if you want to turbo-charge your leadership growth, and become more resilient both in the workplace and in your personal life, there’s never been a better time to start your journey.

Diagnosed with ADHD as a child, Helena Hills, co-founder and CEO of TrueStart Coffee, is a self-described Neurodiversity champion who has been on a real journey of self-discovery - and now considers ADHD to be a key ingredient in driving TrueStart forward. It's only been in recent years that Helena has started to come to terms with - and accepted - her neurodiversity as a key strand of her identity. "I find emotions really hard to regulate; this is really common for people with ADHD," Helena shares openly on the #GoodJourneysPod. "I feel emotions deeply. I have this paralysing level of empathy for others and I find that quite often really overwhelming. I feel emotion physically through every bone in my body. I used to think, how are other people just going through life, hiding that pain so well? And the fact that they're not feeling it just explains everything!" #neurodiversity #adhd #neurodivergent #smallbusinessowner #truestartcoffee Watch the full interview with Helena: https://youtu.be/WbfpncLGtm0?si=REUMn5tWq02SSuwL Also available as a #podcast via Spotify, Amazon Music and Apple Podcasts: www.secondmountaincomms.co.uk/podcast Produced for Second Mountain Comms by Loretz Visuals. ******************************************************************* 'Good Journeys with Second Mountain' is brought to you in partnership with our friends at Resilient Leaders Elements: ⁠⁠⁠https://tinyurl.com/2edzmvfe⁠⁠⁠ Leadership begins with about resilience - and Resilient Leaders Elements (RLE) are focused on making world class leadership development available to all, training people worldwide to build the skillsets needed to become resilient leaders.  RLE’s highly respected Resilient Leaders Development Programme is a bespoke development tool that’s perfect for leaders of all levels - and you can sign up now. So if you want to turbo-charge your leadership growth, and become more resilient both in the workplace and in your personal life, there’s never been a better time to start your journey.

Alex Witty is a creative entrepreneur, University of Brighton design graduate and the founder of Compound Footwear, a purpose-driven business that is looking to tackle two big issues: waste in the motorsport industry and fast fashion. In this conversation, Alex joins Ben Veal from Second Mountain to share the journey to founding Compound, what led to the idea, the challenges that come with launching a sustainably-driven startup, and his hopes for the future of his fledgling business. Like this episode? Show your appreciation by subscribing to the show and letting us know what you think! #GoodJourneysPod  ******************************************************************* This episode of 'Good Journeys with Second Mountain' is brought to you in partnership with our friends at Resilient Leaders Elements: ⁠https://tinyurl.com/2edzmvfe⁠ Leadership begins with about resilience - and Resilient Leaders Elements (RLE) are focused on making world class leadership development available to all, training people worldwide to build the skillsets needed to become resilient leaders.  RLE’s highly respected Resilient Leaders Development Programme is a bespoke development tool that’s perfect for leaders of all levels - and you can sign up now. So if you want to turbo-charge your leadership growth, and become more resilient both in the workplace and in your personal life, there’s never been a better time to start your journey.

For 1,763 days, Sir Terry Waite KCMG CBE was held in captivity in Beirut, the first four years of which were spent in solitary confinement. Two years after his release in 1991, he published his first book, the international bestselling memoir Taken On Trust, chronicling his experiences from memory. On the 30th anniversary of Taken On Trust, humanitarian, British Quaker, Anglian and author Sir Terry Waite joins the 'Good Journeys with Second Mountain' podcast and YouTube show to recall his experiences in captivity and explore how his time held hostage informed his life and worldview. Sir Terry shares his experiences of being held hostage, his learnings from his years of solitude, his personal journey of faith, reconciliation and forgiveness, and his humanitarian work with Emmaus UK and Hostage International. Like this episode? Show your appreciation by subscribing to the show and letting us know what you think! #GoodJourneysPod ******************************************************************** This episode of 'Good Journeys with Second Mountain' is brought to you in partnership with our friends at Resilient Leaders Elements: https://tinyurl.com/2edzmvfe Leadership begins with about resilience - and Resilient Leaders Elements (RLE) are focused on making world class leadership development available to all, training people worldwide to build the skillsets needed to become resilient leaders. RLE’s highly respected Resilient Leaders Development Programme is a bespoke development tool that’s perfect for leaders of all levels - and you can sign up now. So if you want to turbo-charge your leadership growth, and become more resilient both in the workplace and in your personal life, there’s never been a better time to start your journey.

Lilian Garcia is a multi-talented international recording artist, broadcaster and globally-recognised television personality as a beloved member of the WWE family for over two decades. Lilian was the first female and Latina to ever announce WrestleMania, holds the record for signing the most times at WrestleMania, and is also the first female in-cage announcer for the Professional Fighters League. Passionate about giving back to her community through charity work and guided by her faith, Lilian was named as an official spokesperson for breast cancer organisation the Susan G. Komen Foundation in 2013, and has performed the national anthem at several of their events, including New York City’s Race for the Cure. #liliangarcia #attitudeera #wwe #wwf #wrestlemania #smackdown BE INSPIRED! Lilian joins Ben Veal for episode 22 of 'Good Journeys with Second Mountain' to share her personal journey of faith, self-discovery and finding joy in life. In this candid, honest conversation, Lilian talks about losing both her parents and her marriage, rediscovering her faith life and identity, and being part of the worship team community at Mariner's Church in California. As WWE's 'history maker', Lilian also shares memories of her time in the colourful world of professional wrestling, including her unforgettable chemistry with The Rock, coming into the WWF during its 'Attitude Era' heyday, kicking off WrestleMania more times than legendary queen of soul Aretha Franklin at WrestleMania, and singing the American national anthem on the truly unforgettable episode of WWF Smackdown that took place just two days after the 9/11 attacks. Like this episode? Show your appreciation by subscribing to the show and letting us know what you think! #GoodJourneysPod ***************************************************************************************************** This episode of 'Good Journeys with Second Mountain' is brought to you in partnership with our friends at Resilient Leaders Elements: https://tinyurl.com/2edzmvfe Leadership begins with about resilience - and Resilient Leaders Elements (RLE) are focused on making world class leadership development available to all, training people worldwide to build the skillsets needed to become resilient leaders. RLE’s highly respected Resilient Leaders Development Programme is a bespoke development tool that’s perfect for leaders of all levels - and you can sign up now. So if you want to turbo-charge your leadership growth, and become more resilient both in the workplace and in your personal life, there’s never been a better time to start your journey. ***************************************************************************************************** You may also like: Matt Cardona - Being fired by WWE, creative reinvention and becoming the Indy God: https://youtu.be/KL4RuTQQjVM?si=oSlGRZzhW9pYxiff Stevie Richards - What happened, recovery journey and ECW memories: https://youtu.be/KL4RuTQQjVM?si=oSlGRZzhW9pYxiff Ryan Hartley - Heart-centred leadership, success, fatherhood, being always better than yesterday: https://youtu.be/KL4RuTQQjVM?si=oSlGRZzhW9pYxiff

'The Dynamite Kid' Tom Billington is widely regarded as one of the greatest professional wrestlers to come out of the United Kingdom - a trailblazing athlete whose high-flying, high-intensity grappling style paved the way for future generations of wrestling superstars. #wwe #wrestlinghistory #britishbulldogs #wwf #dynamitekid #tigermask A WWF superstar and tag team champion alongside Davey Boy Smith, multiple time All Japan Pro Wrestling and Stampede Wrestling champion, and Wrestling Observer Hall of Famer, The Dynamite Kid had a hugely successful career - but his days in the squared circle were prematurely cut short due to injury, forcing Billington to retire in 1991. He would move back to the UK shortly after hanging up the boots, and remain in England until passing away in 2018 on his 60th birthday. Bronwyne Billington, daughter of The Dynamite Kid, joins the 'Good Journeys with Second Mountain' podcast and YouTube show with Ben Veal to share her memories of her father - both exploring the influence he had on so many within the sport, but also his influence as a father. Candid, open and honest, Bronwyne talks about the challenges of growing up without her father's constant presence, her dad leaving when she was aged just six, reconnecting with her father during her teenage years, and the pair rekindling their relationship and love for one another during his final years. Bronwyne also talks about her father's upbringing and values, life as part of the famous Hart wrestling family, and her thoughts on today's pro wrestling product. Like this episode? Show your appreciation by subscribing to the show and letting us know what you think! #GoodJourneysPod ***************************************************************************************************** This episode of 'Good Journeys with Second Mountain' is brought to you in partnership with our friends at Resilient Leaders Elements: https://tinyurl.com/2edzmvfe Leadership begins with about resilience - and Resilient Leaders Elements (RLE) are focused on making world class leadership development available to all, training people worldwide to build the skillsets needed to become resilient leaders. RLE’s highly respected Resilient Leaders Development Programme is a bespoke development tool that’s perfect for leaders of all levels - and you can sign up now. So if you want to turbo-charge your leadership growth, and become more resilient both in the workplace and in your personal life, there’s never been a better time to start your journey. ***************************************************************************************************** You may also like: Steven Bell - What happened to The British Bulldogs? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IItzNcVqaHs&t=2s Nick Aldis - When was pro wrestling's golden era? https://youtu.be/XG9miN7413Y?si=gmYz9nZAoLy-GA7Z Stevie Richards - What made ECW so awesome? https://youtu.be/eGx2uP-UEOU?si=sIwtXnGsqyJj9hNe

Derek A. Bardowell is a philanthropy advisor, transformative coach and author of Giving Back: How To Do Good, Better.  Once a music journalist and youth worker, Derek’s first book, No Win Race, explored race and racism in modern Britain through the prism of sport, and was both a Sunday Times and Financial Times book of the year.  In Giving Back, he reimagines philanthropy and explores how big social problems - from climate change to racial injustice - can be tackled in modern society by all of us.  Derek is the CEO of Ten Years’ Time, an organisation that exists to help donors and foundations to interrogate their wealth, unlearn harmful practices and develop holistic and equitable approaches to philanthropy.

Hooked on coffee? You're not alone. Yet you may be shocked by just how much caffeine can be found in your daily cuppa. Independent Bristol business TrueStart Coffee is on a mission: to re-define caffeine in coffee with tasty brews that are better for people and the planet. Subscribe to our YouTube channel for exclusive video content: ⁠⁠⁠www.youtube.com/@secondmountaincomms⁠⁠ Helena Hills is the CEO and co-founder of TrueStart - a carbon negative, B Corp certified, family-run company that makes delicious, healthy and energising coffee. Alongside her husband Simon, Helena has taken this challenger brand to incredible heights during the course of the last eight years: over 20 million feel-good moments have now been celebrated over a cup, or can, of TrueStart coffee, with the brand also removing 12.5 tonnes of sugar from UK diets every year. Packed with antioxidants, TrueStart’s coffee is good for both people and the planet. Diagnosed with ADHD as a child, Helena is also a self-described Neurodiversity champion who has been on a real journey of self-discovery herself in recent years and now considers ADHD to be a key ingredient in driving TrueStart forward. TrueStart’s signature positive energy is spreading far and wide - and can now be found in over 2,000 retail outlets and hundreds of offices across the UK. The interview can be watched in full on Second Mountain Comms' YouTube channel - please do subscribe for future episodes - and listened to widely across all major podcasting platforms. If you have enjoyed this episode, we’d hugely appreciate a rating and positive review on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify; it really helps these inspiring journeys to reach others. Connect with Second Mountain Comms: Join the conversation: #GoodJourneysPod Website: www.secondmountaincomms.co.uk Facebook: www.facebook.com/2ndMountainUK Twitter: www.twitter.com/2ndMountainUK Instagram: www.instagram.com/secondmountaincomms LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/secondmountaincomms Connect with TrueStart Coffee: Twitter: www.twitter.com/truestartcoffee Instagram: www.instagram.com/truestartcoffee Website: www.truestartcoffee.com 'Good Journeys with Second Mountain' - inspired stories, inspiring people. Brought to you by Second Mountain Comms - helping good people do good since 2020. This podcast episode produced by Adam Loretz: www.loretzvisuals.co.uk.

This very special episode of the 'Good Journeys with Second Mountain' podcast is dedicated to the memory of Andrew Veal, father of show host Ben Veal, who passed away suddenly aged 72, shortly after this conversation was recorded. Stevie Richards' personal journey and incredible road to recovery is the very definition of an inspiring story: a tale of unexpected setback, personal resilience, faith and family. Michael 'Stevie Richards' Manna is a 30-year veteran of professional wrestling who has competed for the world’s biggest companies including WWE, WCW, Ring of Honour and for iconic, beloved Philadelphia-based promotion Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW). Achieving many highs in his wrestling career - portraying a host iconic characters including being part of the Blue World Order and Right To Censor groups - but also suffering multiple injuries, the most severe of which was a broken neck, Stevie has drawn heavily on his love and passion for personal fitness and found his purpose in life in helping others along their wellbeing journeys, launching his business Stevie Richards Fitness and now also fronting his podcast series, The Big Fitness Show. Earlier this year, Stevie’s life was put in very real danger as he suffered a very serious spinal infection - and his comeback ever since has been nothing short of incredible to follow. In this episode, Stevie shares his recollections of his journey, how he found light amidst the darkness, and the role that his Christian faith and wife has played in his recovery. He also reflects back on memories of his ECW and WWF/E wrestling days, and his enduring love of cats! The interview can be watched in full on Second Mountain Comms' YouTube channel - please do subscribe for future episodes - and listened to widely across all major podcasting platforms. If you have enjoyed this episode, we’d hugely appreciate a rating and positive review on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify; it really helps these inspiring journeys to reach others. Connect with Second Mountain Comms: Join the conversation: #GoodJourneysPod Website: www.secondmountaincomms.co.uk Facebook: www.facebook.com/2ndMountainUK Twitter: www.twitter.com/2ndMountainUK Instagram: www.instagram.com/secondmountaincomms LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/secondmountaincomms Connect with Stevie Richards: Twitter: www.twitter.com/bWostevie Instagram: www.instagram.com/stevierichards Website: www.stevierichardsfitness.com 'Good Journeys with Second Mountain' - inspired stories, inspiring people. Brought to you by Second Mountain Comms - helping good people do good since 2020. This podcast episode produced by Adam Loretz: www.loretzvisuals.co.uk.

Why was Matt Cardona 'released' by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) in 2020? What was his reaction to the news? How has he approached creatively reinventing himself in the face of losing his job, and become one of independent wrestling's biggest stars? Independent professional wrestler Matt Cardona (formerly Zack Ryder in WWE) joins the #GoodJourneysPod with Second Mountain's Ben Veal to discuss resilience, self-belief and overcoming adversity, and to reflect back on highlights from his illustrious career. Globally recognised for his work in World Wrestling Entertainment, the NWA, Impact Wrestling, and for promotions across the United States and beyond, Matt debuted in the sport almost 20 years ago now alongside his long-time friend Brian Myers and found fame in WWE, where he would go on to hold the United States, Intercontinental and Raw Tag Team Championships. In April 2020, early on into the Covid-19 pandemic, Matt was released by WWE and wished all the best in his future endeavours. Over the course of the past three years, Matt has gone on to carve an incredible path for himself as an independent wrestler, competing all over the world, winning multiple championships including the NWA World Heavyweight Title, and elevating his personal brand to new heights through his resilience and faith in his own abilities - being named ‘Independent Wrestler of the Year' in 2022 by leading industry title Pro Wrestling Illustrated. Matt and Ben - who both lost their jobs within 24 hours of one another at the start of the pandemic - discuss how having self-belief, and knowing your own value, can go a long way. Away from plying his trade in the squared circle, Matt is also co-host of The Major Wrestling Figure Podcast, star of pro wrestling rock musical The Last Match, husband to fellow wrestling star Chelsea Green, and is always ready to take the next step in his journey. The interview can be watched in full on Second Mountain Comms' YouTube channel - please do subscribe for future episodes - and listened to widely across all major podcasting platforms. If you have enjoyed this episode, we’d hugely appreciate a rating and positive review on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify; it really helps these inspiring journeys to reach others. Connect with Second Mountain Comms: Join the conversation: #GoodJourneysPod Website: www.secondmountaincomms.co.uk Facebook: www.facebook.com/2ndMountainUK Twitter: www.twitter.com/2ndMountainUK Instagram: www.instagram.com/secondmountaincomms LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/secondmountaincomms Connect with Matt Cardona: Twitter: www.twitter.com/themattcardona Instagram: www.instagram.com/themattcardona/ Podcast: www.majorwfpod.com 'Good Journeys with Second Mountain' - inspired stories, inspiring people. Brought to you by Second Mountain Comms - helping good people do good since 2020. This podcast episode produced by Adam Loretz: www.loretzvisuals.co.uk.

Heart-centred coach, consultant, community builder and podcast host Ryan Hartley joins the #GoodJourneysPod with Second Mountain's Ben Veal to share his journey and aspirations for eveyone he meets to become better versions of themselves than they were yesterday. Subscribe to our YouTube channel for exclusive video content: ⁠⁠www.youtube.com/@secondmountaincomms⁠⁠ Ryan set up his company, Always Better than Yesterday, back in 2017 - and since that time, has helped thousands of people worldwide to leave a heart print and connect to a brighter future. As Chief Heart Officer and worldwide community leader of Always Better than Yesterday, Ryan’s purpose is to help build and shape a community of heart-centred leaders. His popular programmes include HEARTSET, HEARTWORK & HEARTPRINT - all of which we’ll cover in our conversation today - with the aim of embedding a heart-centred approach into leadership, businesses and community building. The interview can be watched in full on Second Mountain Comms' YouTube channel - please do subscribe for future episodes - and listened to widely across all major podcasting platforms. If you have enjoyed this episode, we’d hugely appreciate a rating and positive review on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify; it really helps these inspiring journeys to reach others. Connect with Second Mountain Comms: Join the conversation: #GoodJourneysPod Website: www.secondmountaincomms.co.uk  Facebook: www.facebook.com/2ndMountainUK Twitter: www.twitter.com/2ndMountainUK Instagram: www.instagram.com/secondmountaincomms LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/secondmountaincomms Connect with Ryan Hartley and Always Better Than Yesterday: Website: www.abty.co.uk LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ryanhartleyabty Instagram: www.instagram.com/alwaysbetterthanyesterdayuk 'Good Journeys with Second Mountain' - inspired stories, inspiring people. Brought to you by Second Mountain Comms - helping good people do good since 2020. This podcast episode produced by Adam Loretz: www.loretzvisuals.co.uk.

Best-selling children's author, illustrator and creative entrepreneur Rachel Bright joins the #GoodJourneysPod with Second Mountain's Ben Veal to share her incredibly inspiring writing journey and optimistic outlook on life! Subscribe to our YouTube channel for exclusive video content: ⁠www.youtube.com/@secondmountaincomms⁠ Rachel's beloved books - including 'The Lion Inside' collection and the 'DinoFeelings' series - have now sold over 5 million copies worldwide and been translated into an incredible 46 languages. Rachel’s best-selling and self-illustrated 'Love Monster' collection is now also a major animated series on CBeebies in the UK, HBO Max in the US and broadcast worldwide, while The Lion Inside series - which incudes 'The Koala Who Could' and 'The Squirrels Who Squabbled' - is now available on Audible, voiced by the one and only Bill Nighy. As a former winner of the World Book Day Illustrator award and multiple-time award finalist for honours including the Sainsbury’s Book Award and the Evening Standard Oscars Book Prize, Rachel’s storytelling career continues to go from strength to strength with the release of new books 'The Gecko and The Echo' and 'The Stompysaurus'. Away form the world of writing, Rachel is also the founder of award-winning stationery and gift brand the bright side, co-founder of a health and wellbeing retreat in the UK, and describes herself as a professional optimist. The interview can be watched in full on Second Mountain Comms' YouTube channel - please do subscribe for future episodes - and listened to widely across all major podcasting platforms. If you have enjoyed this episode, we’d hugely appreciate a rating and positive review on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify; it really helps these inspiring journeys to reach others. Connect with Second Mountain Comms: Join the conversation: #GoodJourneysPod Website: secondmountaincomms.co.uk Facebook: facebook.com/2ndMountainUK Twitter: twitter.com/2ndMountainUK Instagram: instagram.com/secondmountaincomms LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/secondmountaincomms Connect with Rachel Bright: Website: www.rachelbrightbooks.co.uk Twitter: www.twitter.com/RBrightBooks Instagram: www.instagram.com/rachelbrightbooks 'Good Journeys with Second Mountain' - inspired stories, inspiring people. Brought to you by Second Mountain Comms - helping good people do good since 2020. This podcast episode produced by Adam Loretz: www.loretzvisuals.co.uk.

What is The Burnt Chef Project? What led to its need to be founded? Why is the hospitality industry such a breeding ground for mental health struggles? What is being done to safeguard the mental wellbeing of individuals working in restaurants, cafes, hotels and coffee shops worldwide? Mental health campaigner Kris Hall joins the #GoodJourneysPod with Second Mountain's Ben Veal to share his inspiring story. Subscribe to our YouTube channel for exclusive video content: www.youtube.com/@secondmountaincomms Kris founded The Burnt Chef Project in 2019 - now a globally-recognised, not-for-profit social enterprise that raises awareness and provides training and market-leading support for mental health issues within the hospitality trade, worldwide.As CEO of the Burnt Chef Project, Kris is working with purpose to create positive change within the hospitality sector, improve the industry’s sustainability, and challenge the stigma that can still surround mental health struggles. And through The Burnt Chef Journal podcast, Kris and his team also explore leadership, mental wellbeing and look to inspire the future of the culinary world. The interview can be watched in full on Second Mountain Comms' YouTube channel - please do subscribe for future episodes - and listened to widely across all major podcasting platforms. If you have enjoyed this episode, we’d hugely appreciate a rating and positive review on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify; it really helps these inspiring journeys to reach others. Connect with Second Mountain Comms: Join the conversation: #GoodJourneysPod Website: secondmountaincomms.co.uk Facebook: facebook.com/2ndMountainUK Twitter: twitter.com/2ndMountainUK Instagram: instagram.com/secondmountaincomms LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/secondmountaincomms Connect with Kris and The Burnt Chef Project: Website: theburntchefproject.com 'Good Journeys with Second Mountain' - inspired stories, inspiring people. Brought to you by Second Mountain Comms - helping good people do good. Est. 2020.

What does it mean to be autistic in today's world? How can the neurodivergent community be better supported? Is our society not currently geared to meet the needs of people with autism?  Actually autistic writer, speaker and autism advocate Pete Wharmby joins the #GoodJourneysPod with Second Mountain's Ben Veal to share his inspiring story and hopes for a more inclusive future.  Subscribe to our YouTube channel for exclusive video content: ⁠www.youtube.com/@secondmountaincomms Trained as an English teacher, Pete was diagnosed as autistic as an adult and is now focused on increasing awareness and understanding of the condition via multiple public platforms. He has spoken nationally about his experiences, including at the National Autistic Society's Professional and Mental Health Conferences - and is now also the author of two books - What I Want To Talk About: How Autistic Special Interests Shape A Life, and Untypical: How The World Isn’t Built For Autistic People And What We Should All Do About It. The interview can be watched in full on Second Mountain Comms' YouTube channel - please do subscribe for future episodes - and listened to widely across all major podcasting platforms. If you have enjoyed this episode, we’d hugely appreciate a rating and positive review on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify; it really helps these inspiring journeys to reach others. Connect with Second Mountain Comms:   Join the conversation: Use the hashtag #GoodJourneysPod Website: www.secondmountaincomms.co.uk   Facebook: www.facebook.com/2ndMountainUK   Twitter: www.twitter.com/2ndMountainUK   Instagram: www.instagram.com/secondmountaincomms   LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/secondmountaincomms Connect with Pete Wharmby:   Website: petewharmby.com Twitter: twitter.com/commaficionado Instagram: instagram.com/petewharmby  'Good Journeys with Second Mountain' - inspired stories, inspiring people.    Brought to you by Second Mountain Comms - helping good people do good. Est. 2020.

Joel is an award-winning arthritis and psoriasis patient leader, content creator and lived experience consultant. He’s also the founder of The Pain Company, a purpose-driven ethical clothing brand that exists to raise awareness of chronic pain and illness, and give a voice to the millions of people around the world that live with daily pain. Subscribe to our YouTube channel for exclusive video content: ⁠www.youtube.com/@secondmountaincomms On a mission to improve support and advocate for those living with arthritis and autoimmune disease, Joel is an International Ambassador for psoriasis, a member of the Health Union Patient Leadership Council and an international public speaker. He’s also a husband, father and the host of Joel vs Arthritis, a podcast, YouTube and Twitch channel where he talks with guests about the realities of living with chronic illness in a candid, no-filter way. Joel joins the #GoodJourneysPod with Second Mountain to share his powerful and important story.  The interview can be watched in full on Second Mountain Comms' YouTube channel - please do subscribe for future episodes - and listened to widely across all major podcasting platforms. If you have enjoyed this episode, we’d hugely appreciate a rating and positive review on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify; it really helps these inspiring journeys to reach others. Connect with Second Mountain Comms:   Join the conversation: #GoodJourneysPod Website: www.secondmountaincomms.co.uk   Facebook: www.facebook.com/2ndMountainUK   Twitter: www.twitter.com/2ndMountainUK   Instagram: www.instagram.com/secondmountaincomms   LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/secondmountaincomms Connect with Joel Nelson:   Website: joelnelson.uk Instagram: www.instagram.com/joelvsarthritis Twitter: www.twitter.com/joelvsarthritis  'Good Journeys with Second Mountain' - inspired stories, inspiring people.    Brought to you by Second Mountain Comms - helping good people do good. Est. 2020.

How do we define happiness? What does it mean to be happy in the modern world? What can our emotions tell us about ourselves?   Sarah Perrett, founder of the Happiness Gap, joins the #GoodJourneysPod to share her insight and inspiring personal journey. Subscribe to our YouTube channel for exclusive video content: ⁠www.youtube.com/@secondmountaincomms    As an intuitive happiness coach and Certified Emotion Code practitioner, Sarah is an energy worker who helps people to let go of all the emotional baggage they've been carrying around, Sarah uses The Emotion Code to clear self-limiting beliefs. Her driving purpose, as a happiness coach, is to help people to grow happy minds and live happy lives, by bridging the gap to happiness, one emotion at a time.    The interview can be watched in full on Second Mountain Comms' YouTube channel - please do subscribe for future episodes - and listened to widely across all major podcasting platforms. If you have enjoyed this episode, we’d hugely appreciate a rating and positive review on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify; it really helps these inspiring journeys to reach others.   Connect with Second Mountain Comms:   Join the conversation: Use the hashtag #GoodJourneysPod Website: www.secondmountaincomms.co.uk   Facebook: www.facebook.com/2ndMountainUK   Twitter: www.twitter.com/2ndMountainUK   Instagram: www.instagram.com/secondmountaincomms   LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/secondmountaincomms   Connect with The Happiness Gap:   Website: www.thehappinessgap.co.uk   Instagram: www.instagram.com/thehappinessgaphq   LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/the-happiness-gap/  'Good Journeys with Second Mountain' - inspired stories, inspiring people.    Brought to you by Second Mountain Comms - helping good people do good. Est. 2020.

What makes Ghostbusters such a special movie? Why does it continue to inspire audiences globally almost 40 years after its release? What is its wider cultural impact? Why was it so difficult to get a third movie made? Joining the #GoodJourneysPod for episode 10 is the author of new book A Convenient Parallel Dimension: How Ghostbusters Slimed Us Forever, James Greene Jr.  Subscribe to our YouTube channel for exclusive video content: ⁠www.youtube.com/@secondmountaincomms The interview can be watched in full on our YouTube channel - please do subscribe for future episodes - and listened to widely across all major podcasting platforms. If you have enjoyed this episode, we’d hugely appreciate a rating and positive review on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify; it really helps these inspiring journeys to reach others. Connect with Second Mountain Comms: Join the conversation: Use the hashtag #GoodJourneysPod Website: www.secondmountaincomms.co.uk Facebook: www.facebook.com/2ndMountainUK Twitter: www.twitter.com/2ndMountainUK Instagram: www.instagram.com/secondmountaincomms LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/secondmountaincomms Connect with James Greene Jr: Website: https://jgtwo.com 'Good Journeys with Second Mountain' - inspired stories, inspiring people. Brought to you by Second Mountain Comms - helping good people do good. Est. 2020.