Walk and Talk

• Walk and Talk - Meaning and Community with Helena Marujo

  In this episode I am joined by Dr Helena Marujo, who describes herself as a joyful, socially engaged citizen and an activist through science. I love that.Helena traces the moment she realised she wanted to move beyond only measuring depression in young people and start asking different questions - ones about hope, justice, love and community. From there, her work has flowed into neighbourhoods, schools, ministries and global peace projects.What stayed with me most was her belief that our small “handfuls of sand” - a letter to neighbours, a conversation in a local salon, a community gathering - genuinely change the larger desert we share. If you have ever wondered whether what you do in your own street, family or team really matters, this conversation may give you heart.

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• Walk and Talk - Metallica, Collective Effervescence and Wellbeing

  I’ve just been to see Metallica (again!) and it sparked a whole stream of reflections about why big concerts, sporting events and live shows feel so good for us. In this episode I unpack the science behind those moments - collective effervescence, neural synchrony, emotional contagion, awe, shared identity and nostalgia , and how they shape our memories, emotions and wellbeing. I also share a few stories from the mosh pit and a Harry Enfield show, then invite you to reflect on how you can bring more of this energy, meaning and joy into your own life.

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• Walk and Talk - Feeding the Hunger of Languishing with Corey Keyes

  On this Walk and Talk, I share a reflection sparked by my recent conversation with Dr Corey Keyes. We explored the idea of languishing as a kind of emotional hunger - that gnawing sense of emptiness many people feel even when life looks fine on the outside.We talk through why those small, nourishing habits matter, how our “mental vitamins” build readiness for the inevitable ups and downs, and why every step toward feeling more alive counts. A gentle reminder that we do not need to leap into flourishing, sometimes it starts with feeding the parts of us that feel hungry.

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• Walk and Talk - Affective Forecasting

  In this Walk and Talk, I dip into the fascinating world of affective forecasting - the way we predict our future feelings and how those predictions shape our choices. From holidays and hikes to dentist appointments and morning coffee, our brain is constantly making emotional predictions. Yet the science shows we are not always as accurate as we think.As we explore the components of valence, specific emotions and intensity, I share how understanding these patterns can help us make wiser, more aligned decisions in daily life and in the bigger picture.

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• Walk and Talk - AI, Ethics and the Power of Thought with Dan Weijers

  In this Walk and Talk, I reflect on my recent conversation with philosopher Dan Weijers about how artificial intelligence is reshaping the way we think, connect, and make choices.We explore the ethics of AI companions, the role of philosophy in developing critical thinking, and how we can use awareness and reflection to make wiser, more intentional decisions in a world overflowing with information.Learn more about Dan’s work here: www.danweijers.com

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