Learn with Sue - Walk and Talk

• 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 world, hope can feel elusive, yet research shows it’s a critical resource for wellbeing, resilience, and even performance. I unpack the foundational theory from Snyder and Lopez, highlight exciting new developments from Andreas Krafft, and share why hope is both deeply personal and profoundly collective.In Celebration of International Hope Day, this episode is for anyone leading a team, facing life’s curveballs, or simply wondering how to shift from “I hope” to “I can.”

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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 that we were all keen to find out more.Many of us left feeling excited to test ourselves (again in my case) with the TruAge and TruHealth testing. This podcast is a short snippet from the live event – packed with insight and energy and and I look forward to having Ryan back on another occasion as the biological science of longevity starts to cross over with the psychological side of things.You can purchase your TruDiagnostic Kit here: https://langleygroup.com.au/product/trudiagnostic-kit/

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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 the exciting future he's shaping with Eudaimonic by Design. One of the highlights was diving deeper into Andrew’s passion for Carol Ryff’s six dimensions of psychological wellbeing - including purpose, personal growth, and autonomy - and how they guide his thinking and work. It was thoughtful, reflective, and full of insight. If you’re curious about how wellbeing can be intentionally designed into our lives, work, and systems - this episode is for you!

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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 during the fall to the strange gap in memory that followed, I unpack what the science tells us about how we cope with trauma, pain, and recovery.I talk about the brain’s tendency to catastrophise, the power of catching negative thoughts, and the strange experience of not being able to smile - or cry - and how that impacted my mood. I explore the facial feedback hypothesis, the emotional impact of not expressing our feelings, and how even simple physical actions, like smiling or moving, can influence our psychological state.There’s also a fascinating piece of research on how our perception of time can affect the speed of physical healing - and I share how I used that insight to (possibly!) speed up my recovery.If you've ever had a tough week, a bad fall, or just felt emotionally “off,” this episode might offer you both a laugh and some useful science-backed strategies to help you bounce back.What’s one small thing you do - physically or mentally - that helps you reset after a rough patch? I would love to hear from you, so feel free to share your thoughts or takeaways after you listen!

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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 scientific rigour, and craft spaces deeply imbued with wellness, harmony and regenerative principles. I found her talk fascinating as she shared lots of research around the difference it makes when you have space around you that connects with nature.Fiona is incredibly passionate about her work and the difference it makes to our wellbeing, productivity, and a sense of belonging and it was a delight to have Fiona join me on my podcast. If you are curious about how the spaces we live and work in can nurture wellbeing, boost productivity, and foster belonging, please tune in here.

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