A Thought I Kept is a weekly wellbeing podcast about the one idea that stayed when we've probably forgotten all the rest.
Hosted by Claire Fitzsimmons, each episode features a different guest sharing the one idea they’ve carried with them through life. A line from a book, a sentence said at the right moment, a realisation they couldn’t un-hear. These are the thoughts that changed something. The ones that stayed.
In a world overflowing with life advice, inspiration, and self-help ideas, A Thought I Kept is about what actually makes it off the page, off the stage, even off the podcast and into our everyday lives.
In this trailer episode, Claire introduces the idea behind the series:
• Why we need space for the thoughts that matter
• How one moment of insight can shape a lifetime
• What to expect in the episodes ahead
You’ll also meet Claire — a writer, author, creative entrepreneur and emotions coach, and someone always on the lookout for ideas that mean something. This podcast is her way of tracing how those ideas shape who we become especially in times of transition, challenge, and self-discovery.
What kind of ideas will you hear on the show?
Guests include writers, creatives, therapists, coaches, entrepreneurs and academics — each sharing the one thought they kept that changed how they approach their life.
You’ll hear about:
• A quote remembered since teenage years
• A thought passed down by someone loved
• A lesson learned the hard way
• A line in a book that shifted everything
And maybe one of them will land with you, too.
Why listen?
Because in a culture obsessed with big, bold transformation, A Thought I Kept is about the ideas that last a lifetime — the ones we make our own. The kind that don’t just change our perspective for a moment, but shape how we live, connect, and move through our days.
Whether you’re navigating change, seeking clarity, or simply curious, this podcast will give you something to hold onto.
New episodes arrive Mondays — start your week with a thought-provoking conversation and a new idea to live by.
Host: Claire Fitzsimmons
Claire is a writer, certified emotions coach, and co-founder of If Lost Start Here, a wellbeing company that helps women feel better in everyday life. Her work explores emotional clarity, self-connection and how to find meaning in modern life especially in the face of a noisy, fast-moving wellbeing culture.
Follow Claire on Substack at MoreGoodDays where you'll find videos and bonus content for each episode.
Subscribe now to A Thought I Kept for weekly conversations with inspiring women about the ideas that last a lifetime.
This is A Thought I Kept — Weekly conversations about the ideas that stay. Listen every Monday morning for a new thought to hold onto this week.
About Claire Fitzsimmons
Claire is the host of A Thought I Kept, a wellbeing writer, author and the co-founder of If Lost Start Here. As a Certified Coach and Emotions Coach Practitioner, Claire helps people navigate the everyday lost moments and all the feelings, from anxiety to grief, overwhelm to disconnection.
Buy Claire's first book, If Lost Start Here: Wellbeing for the Anxious, Disconnected or Uncertain here.
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Find out how to work with Claire here.
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The music for all episodes from August 10th was made by Leon in the Wilderness.
