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Walk and Talk
by Sue Langley
Join Sue Langley for a new series of podcasts where Sue talks about the science of emotions and emotional intelligence, positive psychology and wellbeing, and neuroscience all based on science, research, and evidence. Podcasts will include chats with friends and colleagues as well as expert "In Conversation" discussions with amazing individuals from around the world.Email Sue - [email protected]'s websitessuelangley.comlangleygroup.com.aulangleygroupinstitute.comlgfoundation.org.auworkonwellbeing.compositivehrtoolkit.com.auIntro music - justinbreame.com
Episodes
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Walk and Talk - End of Year Reflections on Values, Meaning and Flourishing
This final episode of the year is a gentle invitation to pause and review. I walk through some of the questions I ask myself at the end of every year: How closely have I lived my values? Where have I found meaning through coherence, purpose and mattering? When did my strengths help me through...
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Walk and Talk - Meaning and Community with Helena Marujo
In this episode I am joined by Dr Helena Marujo, who describes herself as a joyful, socially engaged citizen and an activist through science. I love that. Helena traces the moment she realised she wanted to move beyond only measuring depression in young people and start asking different questions…
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Walk and Talk - Metallica, Collective Effervescence and Wellbeing
I’ve just been to see Metallica (again!) and it sparked a whole stream of reflections about why big concerts, sporting events and live shows feel so good for us. In this episode I unpack the science behind those moments - collective effervescence, neural synchrony, emotional contagion, awe…
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Walk and Talk - Feeding the Hunger of Languishing with Corey Keyes
On this Walk and Talk, I share a reflection sparked by my recent conversation with Dr Corey Keyes. We explored the idea of languishing as a kind of emotional hunger - that gnawing sense of emptiness many people feel even when life looks fine on the outside. We talk through why those small,...
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Walk and Talk - Affective Forecasting
In this Walk and Talk, I dip into the fascinating world of affective forecasting - the way we predict our future feelings and how those predictions shape our choices. From holidays and hikes to dentist appointments and morning coffee, our brain is constantly making emotional predictions. Yet the...
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Walk and Talk - AI, Ethics and the Power of Thought with Dan Weijers
In this Walk and Talk, I reflect on my recent conversation with philosopher Dan Weijers about how artificial intelligence is reshaping the way we think, connect, and make choices. We explore the ethics of AI companions, the role of philosophy in developing critical thinking, and how we can use...
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Walk and Talk - Efficacy, Self-Belief and the Myth of Imposter Syndrome
In this Walk and Talk, I explore one of the components of Psychological Capital - Efficacy - and how it shapes our sense of self-belief. I share some of the research on efficacy and what it really means to believe in our ability to make things happen. You will hear reflections from recent...
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Walk and Talk - Growing Through Grief with Dr Lucy Hone
I am joined by Dr Lucy Hone for a heartfelt conversation on grief literacy, living losses and what it truly means to flourish. We explore the science of grieving, how language shapes healing, and ways to find hope after loss. This episode leads up to the launch of Lucy’s new book How Will I Ever...
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Walk and Talk - Mindset, Identity and Ageing
Today I wander through an idea that has been bubbling away for a while - ageing and identity. I share a sweet adventure with my mum, Hazel, a few reflections from friends and colleagues, and a lens from Brian Lowery’s Selfless that invites us to see how others shape our self-image across the…
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Walk and Talk - The Science of Hope with Andreas Krafft
In this Walk and Talk, I chat with Professor Andreas Krafft, whose research into hope and future thinking has inspired people around the world. We explored how hope is not just a feeling - it is an active choice to move forward with purpose and possibility. Andreas shared how our perception of…
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Walk and Talk - Purpose, Service, and Wellbeing with Leona Brandwene
In this week’s Walk and Talk, I am joined by the wonderful Leona Brandwene. We explored what it means to flourish - feeling good, functioning well, and having the tools to meet life’s challenges with purpose and energy. Leona shared her journey from cardiac rehabilitation to corporate wellbeing…
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Walk and Talk - Coaching for Sustainable Success with Clive Leach
I catch up with my long-time colleague and friend Clive Leach. Clive and I explore what makes strengths-based, Positive Psychology coaching so powerful. It is about weaving performance and wellbeing into one powerful approach. Clive shares his insights from years of coaching in schools,...
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Walk and Talk - The power of relationships
From lifelong friendships to my own 30-year partnership, I know that relationships can be our greatest source of joy, and sometimes our biggest challenge. In this week’s Walk and Talk, I share what I’ve learned about helping relationships flourish, drawing on decades of research, personal...
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Walk and Talk: Attention and Flourishing with Stewart Donaldson
In this episode, I sit down with Professor Stewart Donaldson to explore why our attention may be the most valuable asset we have. From building the first PhD program in Positive Psychology to championing human flourishing across the globe, Stewart shares powerful insights into how science and...
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Walk and Talk - The Evolution of Emotional Intelligence with David Caruso
In this Walk and Talk, I reconnect with my friend and colleague David Caruso - someone I first met more than 20 years ago, right at the start of the emotional intelligence journey. Together, we reflect on the origins of EI, its distinction from EQ, and how the science has grown and strengthened...
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Walk and Talk - Leadership, Legacy and Wellbeing with Dr Suzy Green
I had the joy of sitting down with my long-time friend and colleague Dr Suzy Green. We talked about the evolution of positive psychology coaching, the lessons of running a business, and what it means to step into our “third act” of life. Suzy shared her own journey with honesty, warmth, and…
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Walk and Talk - Hyper-Personalising Wellbeing with Llewellyn van Zyl
I had a wonderful conversation with positive psychologist Llewellyn van Zyl about what it really takes for people to flourish. We explored why happiness is only the beginning, how emotions can act as data to guide us, and why hyper-personalisation is so important when it comes to wellbeing. We…
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Walk and Talk - Wellbeing on the Road
Travel for work can throw our wellbeing routines off balance - sleep gets disrupted, exercise drops off, and food choices are… well, whatever’s on offer! In this Walk and Talk, I share how small shifts in perception can turn even the most exhausting travel days into moments of joy. From noticing...
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Walk and Talk - Positive Psychology in Practice with Chiara Ruini
In this episode, I’m joined by positive clinical psychologist and psychotherapist Chiara Ruini. We explore her journey from traditional clinical practice to shaping positive psychology education and research for more than two decades. We chat about the evolving field, the importance of systems...
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Walk and Talk - Psychosocial risks, emotions and why mindset matters
Psychosocial risks are front of mind for many organisations right now - yet I believe we need to go beyond audits and start promoting true flourishing at work. In this episode, I share thoughts on prevention, emotional labour, workplace meaning, and how we can support wellbeing before issues…
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Walk and Talk - In Conversation with Shige Oishi
A fascinating conversation with Shige Oishi on his groundbreaking work around psychological richness - a concept that adds a powerful third dimension to how we understand wellbeing. Traditionally, wellbeing has been explored through the lenses of hedonic (happiness) and eudaimonic (meaningful)...
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Walk and Talk - Reflections from IPPA
What a joy it was to be at the IPPA World Congress in Brisbane and to connect in person with so many passionate people in our field. Denise Quinlan and I have spent days reflecting on the incredible conversations, the spontaneous hugs from over 50 of our Diploma alumni, and the deep sense of...
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Walk and Talk - Shift from 'I hope' to 'I can'
Hope is more than wishful thinking - it’s a powerful force for motivation and change. In this podcast, I delve into the science of hope, exploring what it really means from a psychological perspective and how we can cultivate it, especially in challenging times. With increasing uncertainty in the...
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Walk and Talk - In Conversation with Ryan Smith
I had an energising live conversation with Ryan Smith, Founder of TruDiagnostic, where many of you joined me. We were all engrossed with energy, passion and enthusiasm for the science, where he explained the latest cutting edge research around the work of genetics and epigenetics in such a way…
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Walk and Talk - An invitation to eavesdrop with Andrew Soren
I had such a rich and energising conversation with Andrew Soren on my podcast a couple of weeks ago. While we've been enjoying co-designing our upcoming workshop for IPPA, this was a chance to zoom out and explore the bigger picture - from Andrew’s journey into the world of Positive Psychology to...
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Walk and Talk - Putting Science to the Test
In this episode, I take you on a personal journey - quite literally face-first into the ground! After an unexpected fall while hiking, I found myself reflecting on the incredible ways our brains and bodies respond to physical and emotional shocks. From the immediate reflexes that protected me...
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Walk and Talk - An invitation to eavesdrop with Fiona Gray
I had the absolute pleasure of meeting Dr Fiona Gray at the Wellbeing Symposium at the British School of Jakarta last year where she spoke about biophilic design, which is a philosophy that weaves the wonders of nature into our built environment. Fiona and her team blend creativity with…
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Walk and Talk - In Conversation with Dr Michelle McQuaid
I always treasure the chance to connect with Michelle – our conversations are thoughtful, energising, and real. We’ve worked alongside each other for many years, and every so often we join forces for our Collective Insights events. It’s always a joy when our paths cross again. Michelle has made a...
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Walk and Talk - World Happiness Report
20 March marked World Happiness Day - and the release of the much-anticipated World Happiness Report. In this episode, I dive into the 2025 rankings, unpacking what truly drives national happiness. What makes one country top of the list while others fall behind? The answers might surprise you.
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Walk and Talk - An invitation to eavesdrop with Julia Rucklidge
It was great to speak with Julia Rucklidge recently. It was a very insightful conversation and supports much of what I’ve shared before around our microbiome and the impact of what we eat. We talked about the importance of micronutrients, the impact on anxiety and depression, ADHD, and new…
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Walk and Talk - Habits and Systems Reflections
There are a few things going on in my head at the moment, and one thing in particular stems from my fabulous conversation with Reuben Rusk earlier this year that centred around 'systems and systems thinking'. When I moved to Byron Bay a few years ago, I set up a 'system' that made it easier to...
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Walk and Talk - In Conversation with Dr Denise Quinlan
Every time I chat with Denise, the conversation flows in the most energising way. This latest one was no exception! We discussed the future of work, unpacking how organisations need to rethink leadership and wellbeing - not as buzzwords, yet as foundations for real, sustainable change. From...
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Walk and Talk - Challenging self and assumptions
Towards the end of last year, a few things happened that triggered my thinking around how we tend to make assumptions about others and about things around us. One of these things was the 'hell yes / f*ck no' mantra, which I believe may lead to losing opportunities that may intiially not seem like…
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Walk and Talk - An invitation to eavesdrop with Dan Weijers
I recently had the pleasure of hosting Dan Weijer on my podcast, and it was a fabulous conversation. We delved into deep and thought-provoking topics, exploring philosophy, wellbeing, determinism, and free will. The discussion was both wide-ranging and profound, touching on questions that shape…
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Walk and Talk - Reflections on death
Death is a very interesting topic, especially when looking at it through a positive psychology lens. In 2024, there were a number of positive psychology researchers that passed away, including Felicia Huppert, Paul Wong, and Phil Zimbardo, and in this episode, I reflect on their lives,...
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Walk and Talk - In Conversation with Dr Robert Biswas-Diener
It was wonderful to have Robert Biswas-Diener join me for another live ‘In Conversation’ with my Learn with Sue Community. This time we had the opportunity to hear from Robert on his newly launched book Radical Listening, co-authored with Christian van Nieuwerburgh. It was interesting to hear...
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Walk and Talk - In Conversation with Mohsen Joshanloo
Earlier this month, Mohsen Joshanloo joined me as a special guest on one of our live sessions as part of the Learn with Sue community. Mohsen is a personality and cross-cultural psychologist, and a hugely prolific researcher doing some amazing work which focuses on mental wellbeing, culture,...
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Walk and Talk - An invitation to eavesdrop with Lisa Davias
I am so happy to share another great conversation I had with Lisa Davias, the CEO of PESA (Positive Education Schools Association). Their goal is really about empowering more Australians for a better future through Wellbeing Education which is wonderful. She talked a bit about her background and...
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Walk and Talk - An invitation to eavesdrop with Reuben Rusk
I thoroughly enjoyed my conversation with Reuben. I really respect the research paper he did with Lea Waters in 2013 titled Tracing the Size, Reach, Impact, and Breadth of Positive Psychology which I still refer to. I took the opportunity to ask him if he is going to write another given we are…
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Walk and Talk - An invitation to eavesdrop with Di Bowles
Di is a wellbeing policy advisor for the Centre of Policy Development. She gave us insights into new things that are coming and a bill that’s being put before parliament by an independent to try and put wellbeing at the front of the agenda. We talked about the importance, like we did previously...
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Walk and Talk - An invitation to eavesdrop with Sue, the year ahead
What are you hoping to get out of the year ahead? We are well and truly into 2025 now, and in this episode I reflect on the year that has passed and the things I hope to achieve in the year ahead. We have so many incredibly cool things to come from Langley Group, the Helping Hands Program, the...
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Walk and Talk - An invitation to eavesdrop with Sue - End of Year Podcast 2024
In this episode, Sue reflects on the year that has been! Listen along as Sue looks at what she has achieved and her highlights and challenges throughout the year!
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Walk and Talk - An invitation to eavesdrop with Mette Miriam Böll
Mette Miriam Böll describes herself as a concerned global citizen, which is why she does her work! Listen along as Sue and Mette discuss compassionate systems, systems awareness, and the consequences of reductionistic science.
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Walk and Talk - An invitation to eavesdrop with Dr Lucy Ryan
Dr Lucy Ryan has recently won awards for her book, 'Revolting Women', which started with Lucy's PhD research studying women like her. Listen along as Lucy and Sue discuss her research journey and the learnings along the way!
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Walk and Talk - An invitation to eavesdrop with Matthew Iasiello
Matt is in the positive psychology and wellbeing space and has a passion for research, particularly around intervention design and definitions! Listen along as Sue and Matt discuss the importance and impact of definitions and the future of Matt's research!
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Walk and Talk - An invitation to eavesdrop with Jessemy Gee
Jessamy Gee is a graphic recorder, and met Sue at a conference in Jakarta! Listen along as Sue and Jessamy discuss the journey to becoming a graphic recorder, and the impact of illustrating information!
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Walk and Talk - An invitation to eavesdrop with Sue - Learnings from OECD
Sue spent last week at the OECD World Forum on wellbeing in Rome! Listen along as Sue reflects on her time at the forum and how it focused on how we can be the best we can be as a collective!
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Walk and Talk - An invitation to eavesdrop with Carol McGowan
Sue met Carol when she joined the Diploma of Positive Psychology and Wellbeing, which Carol undertook following her PhD and the loss of her husband. Listen along as Sue and Carol talk about the power of learning and growth!
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Walk and Talk - An invitation to eavesdrop with Prof Debbie Haski-Leventhal
Professor Debbie Haski-Leventhal describes herself as a purpose leader and an impact enabler! Listen along as Sue and Debbie discuss Debbie's life experience growing up in a cult and how this led to her research in meaning and purpose!
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Walk and Talk - An invitation to eavesdrop with Emma Seibold
Emma Seibold is the founder of Barre Body and Bende and lives in the beautiful Byron Bay. Listen to this episode as Sue and Emma discuss the link between emotions and movement and the importance of meeting individuals where they are at when teaching.
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Join Sue Langley for a new series of podcasts where Sue talks about the science of emotions and emotional intelligence, positive psychology and wellbeing, and neuroscience all based on science, research, and evidence. Podcasts will include chats with friends and colleagues as well as expert "In Conversation" discussions with amazing individuals from around the world.Email Sue - [email protected]'s websitessuelangley.comlangleygroup.com.aulangleygroupinstitute.comlgfoundation.org.auworkonwellbeing.compositivehrtoolkit.com.auIntro music - justinbreame.com
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