Hope Works with Alex & Sue

Join Alex and Sue as we explore something a little different - environmental wellbeing. We delve into both physical and mental environments and how we can set ourselves up for success by considering how our environment shapes us and how we shape our environment.

Alex and Sue explore the evidence and practicality of kindness. What does the research say about kindness, and why is it a powerful human trait that we need in order to flourish as a community? What can we all do to create more kindness in our world, as an antidote to loneliness, and for the good of humanity?

An opportunity to delve deeper than exercise and breathing, in this episode Sue and Alex look at the science of interoception and how we can understand and use our body to identify and shift how we feel.

Where we explore four different ways our brains need rest and small things we can do to create space for ourselves. When our brain is working well, we can flourish, yet often we don't provide the environment to truly care for our brain. Find out more with Alex and Sue.

How does our language - in our heads, or out of our mouths - shape us. Join Alex and Sue for a rich discussion and add to your vocabulary with meliorism and absquatulate! Improving our wellbeing by improving our language.

The topic of visualisation is appealing - imagine it, and you will get it or become it. In this conversation Alex and Sue explore what the science actually reveals about visualisation and how to use it as a strategy that works!

Why are strengths important? One of the most popular and sometimes misunderstood areas of positive psychology. Alex and Sue explore what strengths are, how to spot them and how to really develop yourself and your life around your strengths.

Alex and Sue explore the science of awe. A fascinating emotion with unique properties that can support us in overall wellbeing with biofeedback, appreciation and expansion. Find out more about bringing awe into your world.

Learn more about the courage equation with Alex and Sue, as they explore small steps to increase the willingness to act and reduce the fear. Courage is a key skill that can en'courage' us to achieve things we are proud of!

Exploring compassion with small simple examples, Alex and Sue discuss the difference between compassion and empathy, kindness and care. What can we all do to create a more compassionate world?

Continuing our journey into supporting wellbeing, we explore the research and our connection to nature. The natural world often has a positive impact on physical, mental and emotional recovery. 'We are nature.'

Join Alex and Sue to explore the interplay between curiosity and creativity, and how we can really understand creativity in a more open way. We can all be creative in our own way to bring more fun, fluidity, energy and wellbeing to our lives.

Exploring the data of emotions, Alex and Sue discuss how emotions help us. Let's "get comfortable with the uncomfortable emotions" and learn to bring more positive emotions into our lives with simple, practical tools.

What do meaning and purpose mean? Listen as Alex and Sue unpack the science and practice of these terms. More than just 'find your purpose', we discuss simple, everyday ways to bring a sense of connection and consistency to what really matters.

Join us for the next step in our adventure where we explore agency, choice, actions and autonomy. How do we take responsible action, even when times are tough? We share practical steps we can use every day to make choices that support us on our journey and how even the smallest things can help us get 'unstuck.'

Alex and Sue explore what hope is and the importance of individual and collective hope for the future. Using the science to support us, we explore the small steps we can take towards a better possible future. It is the small actions that make the biggest differences. Join us to bring more hope to your world.

Join Alex Couley and Sue Langley for honest, insightful conversations about what it really means to care for your mind. Each episode dives into the science and stories behind mental health, wellbeing, and resilience exploring how our emotions, thoughts, and habits shape the way we live and work.Drawing on Sue’s deep background in psychology and emotional intelligence, and Alex’s personal passion for mental wellness and connection, Hope Works brings together evidence-based tools, real experiences, and practical conversations to help you navigate life’s ups and downs.