Guest Selection

Guests are chosen on the basis of their contribution to the above topics. They may be thinkers, writers, philosophers, or practitioners. They may be carving out their own niche, successfully proving that one doesn’t need to follow the conventions laid out before each of us, and are actively taking ownership of their own existence.

Diversity Policy

This podcast has a commitment to diversity, and aims to actively provide a platform to individuals from a variety of ages, (dis)abilities, genders, races (including colour, nationality, and ethnic or national origin), religions, beliefs, sex and sexual orientations.

Freedom of Speech

This podcast believes in freedom of speech, but it also believes in the freedom not to offer a platform to misogyny, bigotry, racism, hatred, or divisiveness.

Audience Demographics / Rankings*

Location

USA 40% / UK 39% / Australia 3% / Canada 2% / Other 16%

Platforms – Apps

Apple Podcasts 40%
Anchor 12%
Spotify 7%
Overcast 3%
Other 38%

Platforms - Devices

iPhone 41%
Web 12%
Android 8%
Mac 2%
Other 37%

Gender

Female 36%
Not specified 33%
Male 25%
Non-binary 5%

Age Groups

45-59 – 29%
35-44 – 23%
28-34 – 7%
18-22 - 3%
60+ – 3%
23-27 - 2%

Ranking

58th in Personal Development on Apple Podcasts

*all info correct as of 18th March 2021

Advertising / Remuneration

This podcast is currently not for profit, and as such does not offer remuneration for guest appearances.

From time to time we may feature advertising to support the operating costs of this site and the podcast/promotion, or we may offer pro bono advertising to causes we believe in. However, all advertising, paid or otherwise, is only accepted if it is in alignment with the values of the podcast.

Guests

Gabriela Blandy – creative coach
Jeff Krasno – wellness entrepreneur / author
Tanya Markul – poet/author
AJ Jacobs – author
Oliver Burkeman – journalist/author
Andy Wang – vibrationalist
Chris Manning – mindfulness expert
Trudy Goodman – Buddhist teacher
Krish Shrikumar – games developer
Gabi Krueger – holistic therapist
John Rensten – foraging expert
Gregg Eisenberg – standup philosopher
Donna Lancaster – founder/therapist
Kerry Howard – TV actor
Jamie Klingler – founder/activist
Kalkidan Legesse – eco-fashion entrepreneur
Mark Allan Bovair – finance expert
Giles Paley–Phillips – author
Rachael Aprill Phillips – entrepreneur
Jamie Catto – musician/coach
Martha Beck – author/lifecoach
Michael Ernest Nwah – yogi
Patrick Sweeney – fear guru
Nataly Kogan – happiness expert
Cheryl Richardson – lifecoach
Gordana Biernet – change architect/author
Jason Garner – CEO/author/meditator
The Unusual Buddha – meditation experts
Neil Seligman – mindfulness expert
Michelle Butler – mindfulness expert
Dr Maggie Gilewicz – author/coach
Leanne Pero – author/entrepreneur
Ameena Rojee – photographer
Caroline Millington – author
Karl Morgan – permaculturist
Pip Jamieson – entrepreneur
Chrissa Amuah – designer
Lorenzo Escobal – entrepreneur
Monique Hohnberg – writer/editor/photographer
Tony Wrighton – TV presenter/podcaster
Kerrin Black – publicist
Lucy Blythe – entrepreneur/vibration expert
Chan Phap Vu – monk
Yewande Akinola – engineer
Everton Bell-Chambers – dancer
Laura Bingham – explorer
Toby Smallpiece - brewer/entrepreneur
Mark Freeth - yogi
John Doig – charcutier
Charlie Palmer – master craftsman

Audience Reviews

“Most of these episodes are filled with personal wisdoms and tokens of positive energy. The guest and Chris himself provide a field of advice that can help you discover your inner self. This is a podcast for you to sit back and reflect on the current moment in your life. Especially a great podcast for morning tea.”

- G.Mghee via Apple Podcasts

“It’s just amazing what ordinary people can do and achieve.”
– @mrjesensky via Apple Podcasts