Bodhisattva Conversations with...
These podcasts are conversations with people about aspects of their life that have been, or are important to them.
Episodes
99 episodes
Strength in the Air, Strength Within: The Story of Karin Odermatt
In this latest Bodhisattva conversation, I speak with world-class aerialist and coach, Karin Odermatt, whose career has taken her onto some of the most iconic stages in the world, from Cirque du Soleil to Chaméléon in Berlin, T...
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Season 2
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Episode 22
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51:16
Muay Thai, Mindset & Moving Forward: Sophie François’ Story of Transformation
In this inspiring episode, I speak with Sophie François, Fundamentals and Martial Arts Coach at The Commando Temple in Deptford.Sophie’s journey into movement began at school, where she took up sports simply to avoid subjec...
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Episode 21
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56:27
AI, Consciousness & The Evolution of Humanity. A Conversation with Thomas Bradley
In this episode, I speak with Thomas Bradley, founder of Clann AI, a groundbreaking platform that uses advanced computer vision technology to analyse player positioning and team dynamics, ...
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Episode 21
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36:59
The Heart Behind the Game: David Chimbaza on Purpose and Entrepreneurship
In this inspiring conversation, Julia speaks with David Chimbaza, founder and manager of DTC.MEDIAUK, the world’s only global football social media marketing agency. A graduate in International Football Business...
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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43:56
Running Through the Decades: Mark Kleanthous on Longevity, Passion, and Purpose
In this episode, Julia connects once again with endurance legend Mark Kleanthous, a man whose athletic career spans over four decades. Mark began his running journey in the very first London Marathon in 1981, aged just 20, and has...
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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53:45
Everything Is Possible: The Voice and Vision of Carla Terry
In this inspiring conversation, I talk with Carla Terry, an accomplished voice-over artist whose voice has brought life to more than 1,000 projects across sport, corporate, and charity sectors. Carla shares her journey into...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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49:59
Sounding Peace: Joseph Young on Finding Stillness Through Sound
In this episode, I speak with Joseph Young, a multidisciplinary artist whose work spans installations, sound walks, performances, site-specific interventions, and film. With exhibitions across the UK, Ireland, Europe, Asia, and the USA, ...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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From Struggle to Strength: Jessica Harman on Wellbeing, Yoga, and Inner Peace
In this heartfelt and honest conversation, Jessica Harman shares her powerful journey of healing, resilience, and self-discovery. A holistic health and wellbeing coach, and a yoga instructor working mainly with women both one...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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42:01
Discovering What’s Possible: Rose Mac on Coaching, Resilience & Inner Power
In this episode, I’m joined by Rose Mac - a boxing coach, personal trainer, martial artist, and guide for the visually impaired. Rose has worked at the top levels of competition before dedicating herself to coaching, where sh...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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51:59
Beyond the Finish Line: Jamie Vidler on His 250k Ultra Challenge
The DescriptionIn this inspiring follow-up conversation, I speak once again with ultra-runner Jamie Vidler, fresh from completing his extraordinary 250k ultra challenge across the Pembrokeshire coastal paths. Over five...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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49:28
Legacy in Music and Beyond: A Conversation with Louise Camby
In this episode, Julia speaks with Louise Camby, professional speaker and director of her family music business, about the power of legacy and creativity. Louise’s grandfather, Johnny Douglas, was a prolific composer w...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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35:10
Cheering for Yourself Through Life’s Highs and Lows with Giovanna Koyama
In this inspiring episode, Julia sits down with Giovanna Koyama, writer, performer, and associate founder at the fintech company Stellar Fusion. After seeing her captivating play Back to the Moon, which explores chasing dre...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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46:46
Celebrating Life and Love: Tess Sheehy’s Path to a Thriving Celebrancy Career
In this episode, Julia speaks with Tess Sheehy, Training Manager for the Academy of Professional Celebrants, success coach, and thriving celebrant herself. Tess shares her deeply personal journey into celebrancy, which began after s...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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33:43
From Ultra Miles to Inner Peace: Jamie Vidler on Running, Resilience, and Mental Health
In this inspiring episode, Jamie Vidler shares his incredible journey into the world of ultra running, a path that has not only tested his physical endurance but also deepened his self-awareness and inner strength. As Jamie opens up...
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Episode 10
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38:22
Running Through the Decades: Perseverance, Passion, and Purpose
In this episode, Anadi James interviews me about my 60-year running journey, a passion that began when I was just six years old. I share how an innate love for running shaped my life, how at 15 I set my sights on running for England...
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Episode 9
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37:53
From Self-Doubt to Self-Expression: Living Beyond Imposter Syndrome
In this episode, I explore imposter syndrome, a psychological pattern where even high achievers struggle with persistent self-doubt, fear of being “found out,” and difficulty accepting their own successes.I look at how this inner critic ...
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Episode 8
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34:17
From Peak Performance to Inner Healing: A Conversation with Matt Shore
In this podcast I speak with Matt Shore, an extraordinary coach who has spent the last 17 years guiding people from all walks of life through physical challenges and achievements. With a background as a high-level sportsman in swimm...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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38:36
From Elite Gymnast to Empowered Coach: Jamie Jeffery’s Journey of Resilience and Purpose
In this episode, I’m joined by Jamie Jeffery, former international acrobatic gymnast and silver medalist at the 2019 European Games. Jamie shares his inspiring journey from elite-level sport to entrepreneurship, after the unexpected halt of the...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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37:29
When the Show Ends: Tim B’Vard on Letting Go and Looking Inward
In this inspiring conversation, Julia speaks with Tim B’Vard — performer, former lawyer, and creator of The Bavard Bar — about a profound turning point in his life. After eight years of hosting his fabulous live show filled...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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46:24
The Power of Perspective: Expanding Our World Through Conscious Listening
Julia Chi and Anadi James explore the power of perspective and how the lens through which we view the world is shaped by our own conditioning, beliefs, and lived experiences.We often think we’re seeing reality "as it is," but in t...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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21:29
Abundance Is Within: Breaking Free from the Illusion of Lack
In this conversation, Julia sits down with Anadi James Taylor to explore the profound truth that abundance is not something we chase—it's something we awaken to within ourselves. Together, they unravel how societal conditioning and ...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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20:19
How Inner Healing Transforms the World
In this powerful episode, I sit down with Anadi James Taylor to explore the deep truth that all external conflict—whether in relationships, the workplace, or the world at large—mirrors inner unrest. Together, we unpack how early life patterns a...
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Episode 3
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29:52
Trusting the Unfolding: Athena Jane Churchill on Art, Uncertainty and Flow
In this episode, I speak with artist Athena Jane Churchill: www.athenajane.co.ukAthena is currently engaged in three major creative projects, two in Devon: Our Freedom –
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Episode 2
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26:29
Navigating Change: Embracing Stillness in Uncertainty
In this episode of Navigating Change, host Julia Chi and guest Anadi James dive deep into the world of change and uncertainty. They explore how the only true certainty in life is found in the stillness within, and dis...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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24:44
Part 2 - 'If it doesn't challenge you it won't change you'
In this podcast, Julia and Anadi explore further the idea : 'If it doesn't challenge you, it won't change you' ...They discuss whether in being outside our comfort zone, we can discover inner strengths and attain skills we didn't k...
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