This episode wasn’t planned.

I sat down to record something else, then something else again, and neither felt right. So instead, I decided to talk honestly about what I’ve actually been doing lately and why.

Over the past couple of weeks I’ve been keeping a simple gratitude journal. Nothing strict. Nothing structured, no targets, no optimisation. Just writing down ten things each day that I’m grateful for and noticing what that does to my headspace.

This isn’t advice and it isn’t a system. It’s just a reflection on a small habit that’s been quietly helping me feel more grounded at the start of a new year, especially after that exhausting December we all made it through.

If you’re feeling flat, overwhelmed or a little unsteady right now, this episode might resonate.

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A reflective look at a small but often overlooked social signal that can quietly shape the conversations we have with the people we might randomly meet.

This isn’t about tactics, it's not about flirting techniques or reading people like puzzles. It’s about awareness, presence and noticing moments of genuine connection as they unfold.

If social situations sometimes leave you second-guessing yourself, or you tend to miss subtle signs because you’re already pulling away, this episode explores that space gently and without any judgement.

A gentle check-in for anyone finding the festive season heavier than expected.

Here's a short, calm message about pressure, expectations, comparison and the quiet strain that can easily build at this time of year, no matter how patient we are. Not everyone feels joyful, social or celebratory in December, and there's nothing wrong with that.

If you’re navigating family dynamics, loneliness, exhaustion or the sense that you should be feeling something you’re not, this episode offers a bit of breathing room and permission to go easy on yourself.

A quiet reflection on The Secret Life of Walter Mitty and why it resonates so deeply with people who feel restless, stuck, or quietly hungry for something more in life.

We're not talking reckless escape or abandoning responsibility. Just about the pull toward aliveness, curiosity and the feeling that life might be happening just beyond the edges of routine.

If you’ve ever felt torn between comfort and possibility, or wondered why certain films give you that feeling to get up, get out and make a change in the routine, this episode is a chance for us to sit and explore some of thoughts together.

A reflective dive into the opening pages of the bestseller 'Attached', exploring anxious, avoidant and secure attachment styles, how modern dating can overwhelm our natural instincts and how even the healthiest forms of independence can sometimes become an invisible shield that blocks the connection we might be looking for.

If you've ever noticed yourself repeating the same patterns in relationships, or why closeness can still feel strangely difficult even with the right person, this episode's for you.

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Book

'Attached' by Amir Levine and Rachel Heller

Learning to start again after a humbling setback brings a strange mix of fear and pride. Sometimes we step away from a passion because something shakes our confidence. Other times life simply gets in the way.This is a story about the long road back to something I loved and the hard fall that forced me to rethink what endurance really feels like.What's something you have thought about returning to?Maybe something you once loved or something that you lost touch with after a rough experience.Whatever it is I hope this story gives you a little comfort and encouragement for the week ahead.

Whether you're single, coupled up or married, this is usually the time of year when we can all get a bit reflective about the patterns we have with our partners, or the relationships we maybe wish we had. This is a quick look about a book that helped me to understand my own attachment patterns in all kinds of relationships, and why certain connections in life ultimately felt the way they did. I'm not a coach or an expert, but this book comes up so often in conversations that I wanted to share a few thoughts about something that genuinely helped me during some difficult chapters. And if it helps someone else today, it was worth a few minutes of filming.'Attached' by Dr. Amir Levine and Rachel S.F. Heller, M.A.