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The John Borland PodcastTransitions - From Apprentice to Manager E104John is joined by special guest Jack Moore to talk about the challenges of going from apprentice to manager in the same organisation. John and Jack talk through the struggles of making peace with transitions, the power of self-belief and the part our inner critic plays. Drawing on Jack’s own experience of the mental and emotional difficulties in keeping pace with the changing roles, and how other people around him have responded. Jack Moore is the Marketing and Communications Manager for the mental health charity Mind in Hull and East Yorkshire. John Borland, Master Co...
2023-03-0639 min
The John Borland PodcastReverse Ageism - E103John is joined by special guest Harry Gamble to talk about his experiences and thoughts around reverse ageism. Being a younger person in a management position, Harry shares his challenges of having to prove himself and overcome the assumptions that exists around youthfulness in the workplace. John and Harry also discuss the narratives that exist within our wider culture about young people, and what we can all do to contribute to improving this. Harry Gamble is a 24-year-old Project Manager based in Hull. John Borland, Master Coach and 2x Author, shares real life conversations with...
2023-02-2034 min
The John Borland PodcastIdeas into Reality: The Emotions of the Creative Process - E102John is joined by special guest Sarah Linley to talk about the emotions involved in the creative process. Being an author and crime writer, Sarah shares her experiences of the high and lows of turning ideas into reality. Looking at both the failures and the successes, John and Sarah reveal their own challenges in creating original pieces of work, and how they respond when the process doesn't go exactly to plan. Sarah Linley is a Crime Writer based in West Yorkshire. John Borland, Master Coach and 2x Author, shares real life conversations with real people...
2023-02-0645 min
The John Borland PodcastCareer Anxiety - E101John is joined by special guest Katy Robinson to talk about her experiences with career anxiety. Katy shares the detrimental impact that comparing herself to others has had upon her confidence and why career anxiety is more prevalent than we might realise. From the external pressures of social media to the internal feelings of imposter syndrome, John and Katy discuss how we can learn to deal better with the negative thoughts in our heads and find a collaborative way to approach work and life. Katy Robinson is a Project Manager with East Riding of Yorkshire Council
2023-01-2338 min
The John Borland Podcast100th Episode Special - A Guest on My Own ShowIn this 100th Episode celebration the tables are turned as James Ash takes over the reins of host and John Borland becomes the guest on his own show. James takes John on a reflective journey exploring the real reason behind his podcast, how it started, why he keeps creating it and what the future might hold. Find out about John’s own personal story of the challenges and progress that over the past 2 ½ years this podcast have taken him on. John Borland, Master Coach and 2x Author, shares real life conversations with real people, tackling life’s real...
2023-01-091h 03
The John Borland PodcastHelping and hindering my mental health - E99John is joined by Amy Mumby to talk about mental health, her own challenges with anxiety and what she has discovered about the things that help and hinder her. Addressing ideas from how much ownership we have over our own mental health to the impact that social media plays, John and Amy share their own perspectives and lived experiences of improving and maintaining their mental well-being. Amy Mumby is a HR and Business Support Manager based in Hull. John Borland, Master Coach and 2x Author, shares real life conversations with real people, tackling life’s re...
2022-12-1939 min
The John Borland PodcastBelonging - E98John is joined by Emma Palmer to talk about the importance of belonging. It’s something we all need and yet many of us can struggle to truly find a sense of belonging. John and Emma share their thoughts and experiences of how to find and create belonging in our lives, how to dodge the mistakes that so many of us fall into and why feeling like we are on the ‘outside’ is so difficult for us. Emma Palmer is a Foundation Year Tutor at the University of Hull. John Borland, Master Coach and 2x Author...
2022-12-0542 min
The John Borland PodcastThe Quick Fix Mindset - E97John is joined by Jess Neary to talk about the Quick-Fix Mindset and the negative impacts it can have upon us both individually and collectively. John and Jess share their own thoughts on how growth and development really happen, how all of us can fall into the trap of chasing overnight success, and how learn to focus on the direction of our lives rather than the destination. Jess Neary is a Health and Well-being Coach, a Personal Trainer and the founder of S3LF, a health and fitness online coaching company. John Borland, Master Coach...
2022-11-2142 min
The John Borland PodcastLet’s Talk About Porn - E96John is joined by Ben Oliver, a sex and relationship educator to talk about pornography and the impact it has. Sharing their thoughts and understanding, John and Ben delve into the world of porn to talk about its prevalence in society, the affect it has on culture and how it’s a topic we all need to be more aware of. Ben Oliver is a Sex and Relationship Educator based in North-East England. If you ever come across anything online that you believe to be child sexual abuse, you can report this to The Internet Wa...
2022-11-0743 min
The John Borland PodcastDeep Friendships - E95John is joined by Andrew Yeomans to discuss the idea of creating and maintaining deep friendships. In our modern social-media driven world of ‘likes’ and ‘follows’, where being popular seems more important than true connection, how do we develop the deeper friendships that we all so desperately need. John and Andrew share their own experiences of friendship and their journey to develop the deeper ones. Andrew Yeomans is a director of The Education Exchange based near Doncaster. John Borland, Master Coach and 2x Author, shares real life conversations with real people, tackling life’s real issues.
2022-10-2445 min
The John Borland PodcastThe More We Grow The Less We Know, Episode 94 of The John Borland PodcastJohn is joined by Sharon de Villiers to share their thoughts on stepping more and more into uncertainty. Talking through what happens when we are able to let go of our desperate need to know and learn to embrace the unknown in life. John and Sharon discuss their own personal journeys of discovering that the more they grow the less they know. Sharon de Villiers is a Youth Worker and Mentor based in Bradford, West Yorkshire John Borland, Master Coach and 2x Author, shares real life conversations with real people, tackling life’s real issues....
2022-10-1037 min
The John Borland PodcastEscaping the Taliban: Losing Everything in One Day, Episode 93 of The John Borland PodcastJohn is joined by Naikmal Hamdard to share his story of losing his whole life in just one day. On 15th August 2021, when the Taliban seized control of Kabul, Niakmal knew his life was in imminent danger. He shares with John the incredible story of his evacuation to the UK, his new life as a refugee and how he has coped with losing everything he had worked so hard to build. Naikmal Hamdard is a project co-ordinator, refugee and former executive director now based in West Yorkshire. John Borland, Master Coach and 2x Author, shares...
2022-09-2638 min
The John Borland PodcastLife Lessons From A Year of Treatment - Episode 92John is joined by his childhood friend and first ever podcast guest, Dan Theobalds to talk about the lessons learnt from a year of cancer treatment. Dan joins John again to share his journey of dealing with cancer and what he has discovered about himself and others throughout this process. Talking about finding peace with mortality, learning to hold things lightly and knowing how to do the things that are beneficial, Dan talks openly and honestly about his insights from the past year. Dan Theobalds is a Head Teacher, Husband and Father based in Lancashire. ...
2022-09-1248 min
The John Borland PodcastBeing A Grown-Up Orphan, Episode 91 of The John Borland PodcastJohn is joined by his sister-in-law, Rachael Wooldridge, to talk about her experience of being a grown-up orphan. Rachael shares how as a teenager she handled the death of her mum, dealt with her father’s subsequent struggles with mental health and how following her dad’s passing she is now raising her own young family without her parents. John and Rachael talk loss, grief, filling the voids and being aware of the walls we put up to protect ourselves. Rachael Wooldridge is a church curate and mother of two young girls, based in London. John...
2022-07-181h 01
The John Borland PodcastNot Upsetting People, Episode 90 of The John Borland PodcastJohn is joined by Claire Borer to delve into the topic of why we are so obsessed with upsetting people and how we find peace with it. From worrying what people are thinking of us, justifying why we don’t say the difficult words and understanding how much we actually choose to upset ourselves, John and Claire reveal their own challenges of finding harmony with others’ upset. Claire Borer is Freelance Coach based in Berkshire who also works part-time for Guide Dogs. John Borland, Master Coach and 2x Author, shares real life conv...
2022-07-0436 min
The John Borland PodcastOwning Your Excellence, Episode 89 of The John Borland PodcastJohn is joined by Billie Richardson to talk about the idea of owning our own excellence. Many of us can struggle to not only know what we are brilliant at, but to truly take ownership of our strengths. John and Billie discuss their own journeys of becoming aware of their excellence and striving to unashamedly display those qualities. Billie Richardson is a Practice Consultant based in Hull. John Borland, Master Coach and 2x Author, shares real life conversations with real people, tackling life’s real issues. Listen in to these unscripted, authentic and ra...
2022-06-2037 min
The John Borland PodcastDo Your Own Thinking, Episode 88 of The John Borland PodcastJohn is joined by Sarah McCarten-Williams to talk about how we can learn to do our own thinking. So often the thinking we do is so dictated by others, culture and social norms that finding our own thoughts can be tricky. Sarah reveals how being able to disagree helped her develop her own mind, whilst John ponders on how our desire to be ‘right’ causes us to stunt our own development and growth of our thinking. Sarah McCarten-Williams is a development worker and coach currently based in Oxford. John Borland, Master Coach and 2x Author, shar...
2022-06-0634 min
The John Borland PodcastTravelling Light, Episode 87 of The John Borland PodcastJohn is joined by Rachel Oatridge to talk about the art of Travelling Light through life and how we find rest and space along that journey. John and Rachel talk about the importance of discovering how we find our own rest and the space we truly need, whilst sharing personal thoughts and stories about everything from busyness to minimalism along the way. Rachel Oatridge is a coach, children’s occupational therapist and mother of two currently based in North Lincolnshire. John Borland, Master Coach and 2x Author, shares real life conversations with real people, tackling li...
2022-05-2334 min
The John Borland PodcastBecoming a Grown Up, Episode 86 of The John Borland PodcastJohn is joined by Jessie Perkins to talk about the transition from childhood to adulthood. It’s a journey that all of us undertake and yet it can be incredibly difficult to navigate. Becoming a grown up is a process that many of us find trickier than we perhaps expected. John and Jessie talk honestly about their experiences, a generation apart, of becoming a grown up. The fails, the successes and the unexpected moments that adulting brings. Jessie Perkins is a 20-year-old student from Nottinghamshire. John Borland, Master Coach and 2x Author, shares real life co...
2022-05-0936 min
The John Borland PodcastFeeling Like It’s Bound To Go Wrong, Episode 85 of The John Borland PodcastJohn is joined by Michael Carr to talk about the nagging sensation that something is bound to go wrong. Michael shares his story of realising just how much this feeling has impacted his life and his leadership. John and Michael discuss how this thinking lingers even through success and achievement, the pros and cons of feeling this way, and where these negative thoughts may have come from. Michael Carr is a Head Teacher and Coach, based in York. John Borland, Master Coach and 2x Author, shares real life conversations with real people, tackling life’s re...
2022-04-2534 min
The John Borland PodcastFinding Your Voice, Episode 84 of The John Borland PodcastJohn is joined by Claire Mackenzie to discuss the idea of ‘Finding Your Voice’. Sharing personal experience of times when they have both struggled to feel heard, John and Claire talk about how vital a sense of being understood is to all of us. In the process, revealing the importance of belonging, finding our tribe and stepping away from places that stifle our voice. Claire MacKenzie is a Career Transition Coach based in London www.clairemackenziecoaching.co.uk John Borland, Master Coach and 2x Author, shares real life conversations with real people, tackling life...
2022-04-1135 min
The John Borland PodcastCancel Cancel Culture? Episode 83 of The John Borland PodcastJohn is joined by his very good friend, Mark Oliver, to talk all things Cancel Culture. In an age where people are being ‘Cancelled’ and ostracised for opinions they voice and actions they have taken. John and Mark discuss the rights and wrongs of Cancel Culture, how we balance accountability with grace and whether it is Cancel Culture itself that perhaps needs cancelling? Mark Oliver is a sports outreach worker based in the North East of England. John Borland, Master Coach and 2x Author, shares real life conversations with real people, tackling life’s real issues...
2022-03-2836 min
The John Borland PodcastYour Ego Never Sleeps, Episode 82 of The John Borland PodcastJohn is joined by Jessica King to talk all things ego. Jessica shares her story of discovering her ego, getting to know it, and recognising how much it has affected her life. She opens up about her struggles to be aware of her ego and how she is learning to lessen its influence. John and Jessica discuss the negative impact that ego has on all of us and how we can best start to understand and deal with our own ego. Jessica King is a Franchise Partner for Boots based in East Yorkshire John Borland...
2022-03-1434 min
The John Borland PodcastThankless Tasks, Small Wins and Keeping the Faith, Episode 81 of The John Borland PodcastJohn is joined by Chris Baker, to talk about what it is like to work a ‘Thankless Task’ and to do a job where the successes and rewards are far and few between. John and Chris discuss their own experiences of dealing with disappointment, learning to stay motivated and constantly looking for the ‘small wins’. From the struggles to the rewards, they share their own stories of finding ways to keep the faith and continue believing in the work they were doing. Chris Baker is a retired Police DCI and Coach, who previously worked for a social housing...
2022-02-2837 min
The John Borland PodcastSexuality, Pronouns and Gender Identity, Episode 80 of The John Borland PodcastJohn is joined by Annie McKinnon, to talk about sexuality, pronouns, and gender identity. Annie shares her journey of understanding and accepting her own sexuality, how she has embraced who she is and why she is now such an active member of the LGBTQ+ community. John and Annie discuss their thoughts on how to make sense of these topics and how as a society we can all expand our understanding. Annie McKinnon is a Life Coach, Trainer, Speaker and Writer currently based in Hastings. https://www.instagram.com/coachingcart/ https://www.facebook.com...
2022-02-1436 min
The John Borland PodcastDitching the Plan, Episode 79 of The John Borland PodcastJohn is joined by Emma Hardy to talk about her experience of ditching the life plan she had, and finding a new path in life. John and Emma discuss just how strong our life plans can be, and how often the plan we are following isn’t even our plan. Understanding where these life plans come from, knowing when to ditch the plan and learning how we can find our own way forward, John and Emma share their thoughts on how to deal with a plan that needs ditching. Emma Hardy is a Business Development Manager based in...
2022-01-3133 min
The John Borland PodcastLockdown Baby and the Loss of Our Predicted Future, Episode 78 of The John Borland PodcastJohn is joined by Danielle Thomas to talk about her experience of having her first child in the middle of lockdown, and the loss she experienced of things not going as she had imagined they would. John and Danielle share their thoughts on learning to deal with life when it doesn’t go the way we thought it would, and how we can flip our thinking to help ourselves flow through this unpredictable life. Danielle Thomas is a Talent & Develop Manager and a mother of one, based in Humberside. John Borland, Master Coach and 2x Au...
2022-01-1733 min
The John Borland PodcastThe Pressure to be Outstanding, Episode 77 of The John Borland PodcastJohn is joined by Marie Govan to talk about the pressure of being outstanding. As a teacher, Marie shares her experience of living with the constant burden of having to achieve an ‘outstanding label’, and how that has translated into her wider life. John and Marie discuss the idea of letting go of the striving to be exceptional, and learning to embrace being good enough. Marie Govan is a teacher and mother based in Bolton. John Borland, Master Coach and 2x Author, shares real life conversations with real people, tackling life’s real issues. ...
2022-01-0336 min
The John Borland PodcastThe Black Belt Mindset, Episode 76 of The John Borland PodcastJohn is joined by Master Stuart Usher, to talk about the life lessons he has learnt through his dedication to martial arts. From a bullied child to a real-life Mr Miyagi, Stuart shares the disciplines, principles and mindsets he has developed through his life-long passion and the difference they have made to him and his students. John and Stuart talk through the importance of discovering balance, positivity and resilience for all of our lives. Master Stuart Usher is the Founder and Chief Instructor of Messingham Martial Arts, the 2017 winner of the BBC Sports personality of the year Unsung hero Aw...
2021-12-2038 min
The John Borland PodcastDealing with Public Humiliation, Episode 75 of The John Borland PodcastJohn is joined by his old friend and team-mate, Chris Brass, talking about how to deal with public humiliation. Sharing his story of scoring one of the most bizarre and viewed own goals of all time, Chris describes how he has handled the pressure of such a public mistake. He describes where he has found the resilience to bounce-back from it and how he is now using the experience to help others. John and Chris talk through the fear of embarrassment and ridicule and how all of us can find perspectives to help us move beyond it. Chris Brass i...
2021-12-0637 min
The John Borland PodcastThe Play and The Pause, Episode 74 of The John Borland PodcastJohn is joined by special guest, Elly Dolan, to talk about the importance of both playing and pausing. With a background in early years and vast experience of helping people to learn within nature, Elly shares her thoughts on why rediscovering the art of play is so vital for us. From letting go of the shame that so often comes with playing to learning how to truly play. John and Elly share their own experiences of play, whilst also talking through the power of learning to pause and find those in-between spaces. Elly Dolan is the founder of...
2021-11-2242 min
The John Borland PodcastCreatively Confident, Episode 73 with Jude SimpsonJohn is joined by special guest, Jude Simpson, to discuss the idea of being confident within our own creativity. As a poet and performer, Jude shares her experiences of finding and losing confidence and how different factors in life have had an impact upon her confidence levels. John and Jude discuss the challenges of creating material and putting it out into the public domain, how their confidence has changed over the years, and what they have learnt about maintaining, growing and harnessing their belief in their own abilities. Jude Simpson is a poet, wordsmith, writer and performer...
2021-11-0838 min
The John Borland PodcastLife is a Journey, Episode 72 of The John Borland PodcastJohn is joined by special guest, Paul Edworthy to discuss the idea that life is a journey not a destination. Inspired by the thinking of Carl Rogers, Paul shares his thoughts on how he has learnt to shift his perspective from living a life of destinations to a life of journeying. In learning to be more present, discovering how to navigate life’s challenges and being less goal-orientated, John and Paul reveal their thinking about finding joy and happiness along the journey of their lives. Paul Edworthy is a husband, father, and pastor of King’s Ch...
2021-10-2535 min
The John Borland PodcastFinding Rest, Episode 71 of The John Borland PodcastJohn is joined by old friend Derek Jones to talk about the importance of finding rest within our lives. Busyness is all around us, the hustle and bustle of our modern lives can be overwhelming. John and Derek share their thoughts on how we can step back from the rush of life, learn to slow down and find rest within our modern lifestyles. From actively planning slow moments, to taking charge of our time, John and Derek reveal what they have discovered about how we find this all too elusive thing called rest. ...
2021-10-1139 min
The John Borland PodcastNew Working Mum, Episode 70 of The John Borland PodcastJohn is joined by Coach and Communication Specialist, Nicola Ellwood, to talk about life as a new mum and how she’s managed the transition to motherhood whilst continuing to work in her business. There is possibly no greater change we experience than parenthood which comes with untold pressures, expectations and shifts in our lives. Nicola shares how she has manged to find her own way of doing things amidst the ever-changing world of being a new mum. Nicola Ellwood is a Coach, Communication Specialist and mother, based in Lincoln. Follow Nicola here: https://buff.ly/3i2NE...
2021-09-2735 min
The John Borland PodcastDesperately Seeking Motherhood, Episode 69 of The John BorlandJohn is joined by special guest Aimee Moore to talk about her experiences of wanting so desperately to be a mum but finding it difficult to conceive. Through the hope and the hopelessness, Aimee shares her story of this often-taboo subject and how her journey took her from polycystic ovaries to life-threatening complications and a whole variety of medical intervention. She shares with John the raw emotions and isolation she felt throughout this period of her life. Aimee Moore is a wife and mother currently living on the South Coast of England. Follow Aimee here: https://www...
2021-09-2032 min
The John Borland PodcastReframing Failure - Episode 68 - The John Borland PodcastJohn is joined by special guest Rebecca Hewick to discuss how we can reframe failure to be a force for good in our lives. So many of us fear failing so much that we avoid anything that might even risk the idea of falling short. Rebecca shares with John her experiences in the world of body building and how failure has played its part in spurring her on. How she has been able to fail over and over again and yet draw so much from there experiences. Rebecca Hewick is the Operations Director of BRC Wealth Management a...
2021-09-1335 min
The John Borland Podcast9 years old, disabled and loving life - Episode 67 - The John Borland PodcastJohn is joined by 9-year-old Charlie Smith to talk about his life with cerebral palsy. As a school pupil and part-time model, actor and voice-over artist, Charlie has some incredible insight into the impact his disability has upon him. His attitude towards his cerebral palsy is perhaps surprising but most definitely inspiring, as he shares with John his thoughts on the pros and cons of disability, what reaction he gets from others and the life lessons he has learnt. Charlie Smith is a 9-year-old school pupil, part-time model, actor and voice-over artist who has cerebral palsy. John Bo...
2021-09-0630 min
The John Borland PodcastA Typical Only Child - Episode 66 - The John Borland PodcastJohn is joined by special guest, Elliot Needham, to talk about his experiences of being raised as an only child. There are so many myths, beliefs, and ideas around the positive and negative impacts of being raised without siblings. Elliot shares his journey through childhood and into adulthood of how being an only child has and hasn’t affected him, blowing away some of those myths in the process. John and Elliot delve into the world of family, siblings and how misguided beliefs can impact us. Elliot Needham is a Digital Marketer based in Hull, who...
2021-08-3034 min
The John Borland PodcastCulture Club - Episode 65 - The John Borland PodcastJohn is joined by special guest, Graham Daniels, to discuss the power of culture; how we change it, build it and maintain it. As a director of Cambridge United FC, Graham reflects on how to develop culture within the cut-throat world of a professional football club. John and Graham share their thoughts on the influence that culture has within all our lives and how we can consciously build better cultures. Graham Daniels is the General Director of Christians in Sport and Director of Cambridge United FC. Find out more from Graham here: www.christiansinsport.org...
2021-08-2337 min
The John Borland PodcastGrowing from Loss - Episode 64 - The John Borland PodcastJohn is joined by special guest, Joe Rafter, to talk about how growth and self-development can come from loss. Joe shares his story from processing grief after the loss of his son, to finding ways forward and the choices he made to grow himself. An inspiring insight into the extreme lows and highs of life, Joe reveals his own philosophies on how growth and development is possible for all of us. Joe Rafter is an entrepreneur, business owner and bereaved father based in the East Midlands. Find out more from Joe here: https...
2021-08-1638 min
The John Borland PodcastThe Social Comfort Zone - Episode 63 - The John Borland PodcastJohn is joined by special guest, Luke Thompson, to talk about stepping out of comfort zones and in particular the social comfort zone which we all have. Luke shares his own fears and struggles with stepping away from the known and into the unknown. Worrying what others may think and fearing losing face. John and Luke talk through the challenges and benefits of exploring life beyond our social comfort zone. Luke Thompson is Commercial Manager at Graypen, based in North East Lincolnshire. John Borland, Master Coach and 2x Author, shares real life conversations with real...
2021-08-0934 min
The John Borland PodcastCommunication Is the Most Important Thing - Episode 62 - The John Borland PodcastJohn is joined by special guest, Janice Woodcock, to talk about the importance of communication and the impact that developing good social skills in early life has on our success, health and happiness in later life. From the ‘30 Million Word Gap’, to ‘Invisible Children’ and how language plays such a huge part in our overall development, John and Janice reveal why communication is the most important thing and how we can help ourselves and our children to grow social skills. Janice Woodcock has over 40 years of experience working with children in early years. As a teacher, advisor, trainer a...
2021-08-0241 min
The John Borland PodcastThe Contradiction of Self-Confidence - Episode 61 - The John Borland PodcastJohn is joined by special guest, Emily Proctor, to talk about the contradiction of self-confidence. The idea of feeling at times like we are lacking self-confidence and yet also doing things that take real high levels of confidence. This contradiction, that many of us experience, can lead to a sense of confusion and holding back in life. John and Emily explore how they have built their own self-confidence, whilst dealing with the swing from high to low confidence and back again. Emily Proctor is the co-founder of Green Ginger Digital based in Hull. www.greengingerdigital...
2021-07-2633 min
The John Borland PodcastMy Life With Autism - Episode 60 - The John Borland PodcastJohn is joined by special guest, Laurie Kennedy to talk about his life as an autistic person, who also supports others with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Laurie speaks openly about the highs and lows of autism, what it has brought to his life in blessings and challenges, and how the world around him responds to autistic people. Whilst John shares some of his own journey as the father of a child recently diagnosed with ASD. Laurie Kennedy is autistic, an autism support worker and Director of the Faraway CIC. Find out more from Laurie...
2021-07-1933 min
The John Borland PodcastAccepting What Lays Before You - Episode 59 - The John Borland PodcastJohn is joined by special guest, Jessica Crawford, who at 28 years old learnt she has a genetic mutation meaning she will develop dementia in her fifties. Jess talks openly about her future facing Frontotemporal Degeneration Dementia (FTD), how she has witnessed her own mum suffer at its hands and how she has dealt with her own diagnosis. From the fear of the unknown to the impact it has had on her loved ones, Jess shares her journey of acceptance, positivity and learning how to face the future. Follow Jessica on socials: @ftdandm W...
2021-07-1240 min
The John Borland PodcastBeing Child-Free By Choice - Episode 58 - The John Borland PodcastJohn is joined by special guest, Karen Locking, to talk about her experience of being child-free by choice. In a world where the norms, expectations and assunptions are for women to want to be a mother, Karen shares her story of going against the grain. Revealing what life has been like, how she has been treated and the assumptions she has had to dispel. John and Karen share their thoughts on the challenges of living counter-culturally. Karen Locking is the director of Evolve, married to Stuart and child-free by choice. Follow Karen Locking: ...
2021-07-0533 min
The John Borland PodcastSurviving Toxic Relationships - Episode 57 - The John Borland PodcastJohn is joined by an extra special guest, his sister, Anne Borland, as they discuss toxic relationships. Anne shares her experience of finding herself in toxic relationships, how she got there and what she has learnt from it. From the impact it had on her to the recovery she has made, Anne candidly speaks of her journey through shame and silence to reflection and courage. John and Anne reveal their thinking on toxic relationships and the lessons we can all learn from these negative experiences. Anne Borland is successful senior leader in her career, an...
2021-06-2836 min
The John Borland PodcastYou Don’t Have To Be An Expert To Help People - Episode 56 - The John Borland PodcastJohn is joined by special guest, Dave Scholes, as they discuss the idea that when it comes to mental health and well-being, you don’t always have to be an expert to help people. Sparked by the loss of a friend to suicide and his own experience of mental health issues, Dave reveals his thinking on how we can all play our part in the mental wellness of others. John and Dave talk openly and frankly about the importance of making mental health conversations an everyday thing. Dave Scholes is the founder of Mindsight and Six Connections, wh...
2021-06-2138 min
The John Borland PodcastSelf Love - Episode 55 - The John Borland PodcastJohn is joined by special guest, Jess White, to talk about the idea of self-love. Often loving ourselves has been seen as an arrogant way of being. Yet self-love is vital to our happiness, confidence, purpose and ability to love others. John and Jess share their own diverse journeys with self-love and reveal their thoughts on why self-love is so important. They talk through what holds us back from self-love, why we find it so difficult and how we can all learn to love ourselves more. Jess White is a coach, IT support worker and Mother of...
2021-06-1435 min
The John Borland PodcastWhy do we care so much about what others think of us? - Episode 54 - The John Borland PodcastJohn is joined by special guest, Malcolm Smith, to discuss why we care so much about what others think of us. Many of us can be crippled by our over-concern of others’ opinions of us and find we spend too much time and energy trying to be liked. John and Malcolm share their thoughts and personal experiences of learning to step away from needing to be liked and finding ways to lessen the obsession with how other people perceive us. Malcolm Smith is a youth worker, coach, husband and father based in North East Lincolnshire. Fi...
2021-06-0734 min
The John Borland PodcastThe Pandemic of Loneliness - Episode 53 - The John Borland PodcastJohn is joined by special guest, Mel Hoban, to talk about the other pandemic we’ve been experiencing in recent years, which is a pandemic of loneliness. Sharing their own thoughts on how we create meaningful connections and combat loneliness in our lives, John and Mel talk about their own moments of loneliness, and the loneliness they see in the world around us. Mel also draws on her own experience of losing her entire community and social connections at the age of 18, learning to start again and build new relationships. Mel Hoban is a coach and the fa...
2021-05-3136 min
The John Borland PodcastThe Importance of Environment - Episode 52 - The John Borland PodcastJohn is joined by special guest, Tim Robinson, to talk about the role that our environment plays in our levels of performance. Taking what he has discovered from the world of sports coaching and applying it to life, Tim shares with John his research into Ecological Dynamics and the difference that our interaction with our environment makes. It is all too easy to overlook the impact that our environment has on us and believe our performance and output in life is solely down to our abilities and talents. John and Tim flip this thinking on its head by revealing...
2021-05-2435 min
The John Borland PodcastDoing the Little Mundane Things - Episode 51 - The John Borland PodcastJohn is joined by writer, Simon Cross, to discuss the idea of the importance of doing the little, mundane things in life. We can be so obsessed in our culture with the big, the important, the famous and the grand, that we forgot to focus on the details of life. John and Simon discuss their thoughts on the spiritual aspect of learning to find contentment, peace and purpose within the mundane, repetitive aspects of our lives. From folding socks to making tea, embracing the details in life changes the way we see ourselves, others and the world around us.
2021-05-1734 min
The John Borland PodcastWhat ‘making it’ looks like - Episode 50 - The John Borland PodcastJohn is joined by special guest Reenie Hollis to talk about what ‘Making it’ looks like. As a former member of indie-rock band, The Long Blondes, who rose to fame in the 00’s, Reenie shares her story of what making it looked like. From having their debut album reach number 1 in the UK Indie charts, to playing Glastonbury, touring the world and experiencing a sudden break up of the band. In turn, John reflects on his own ambitions of making it in the world of professional football. The pair discuss their experiences of the idea of ‘making it’, how we know wh...
2021-05-1034 min
The John Borland PodcastAdoption, Fatherhood and Non-Biological Love - Episode 49 - The John Borland PodcastJohn is joined by his old friend, Andrew Evans, to talk about life as adoptive dads. Andrew and John share their thinking on fatherhood, parenting and what adopting children has meant for them. With two quite diverse stories, these two dads, living in two different countries, chat through the challenges, fears and joys of adoption. Dispelling some of the myths and getting to the heart of parenting, John and Andrew, take us on a journey from their initial thoughts on adopting to the adventure of everyday life raising adopted children. Andrew Evans is a father of two...
2021-05-0336 min
The John Borland PodcastA Place of Possibilities - Episode 48 - The John Borland PodcastJohn is joined by his friend and special guest Selina Witts to discuss living in a place of possibilities. They share their thinking on the richness that choice, options, spontaneity, and the great unknown bring to our lives. Many of us can fear uncertainty so much that we squash and diminish the possibilities available to us, leaving us stuck, frustrated, and bored. John and Selina reveal how embracing and actively seeking out possibilities has impacted their own lives and how all of us can learn to live in a place of possibilities. Selina Witts is a Deputy...
2021-04-2635 min
The John Borland PodcastParenting Through Childhood Cancer - Episode 47 - The John Borland PodcastJohn is joined by special guest Geoff Dawson, who shares his inspiring story of being the parent of a child with cancer. Geoff openly and honestly, reveals how he and his family not only coped with the circumstances of their son’s diagnosis, but found ways to grow through them. He takes us on a journey through the feelings, thoughts and challenges he faced from the early signs of a health issue, through diagnosis, treatment and the years that followed. Geoff Dawson is a Senior Assistant Pastor and a married, father of three, based in the North Ea...
2021-04-1933 min
The John Borland PodcastBeing Gay but Growing Up Heterosexual - Episode 46 - The John Borland PodcastJohn is joined by special guest Jemma Akers-Jacklin to talk about her life as a gay woman, but how she grew up pretending to be heterosexual. Jemma shares her story of how she hid her sexuality even from herself, and the denial she lived with. Revealing the challenge of finding acceptance of herself, and learning to embrace who she really is, Jemma gives great insight into the struggles she faced as a young person. John also candidly shares his own journey and evolution in thinking, from adopting the cultural norms he grew up with, to finding greater awareness and...
2021-04-1243 min
The John Borland PodcastLearning to Let Go - Episode 45 - The John Borland PodcastJohn is joined by special guest Andy Kennedy to talk about how we can learn to let go of the mental and emotional baggage that many of us carry around. John and Andy discuss the benefits of learning to let go of the things which do us no good and how we start the process of putting them down and moving them aside. Sharing their own personal experiences of letting go they unpack the challenges and advantages they have found in learning to let go. Andy Kennedy is a university lecturer, coach, trainer and former police officer.
2021-04-0535 min
The John Borland PodcastFighting for Freedom and Choice - Episode 44 - The John Borland PodcastJohn is joined by special guest Bhavn Khaira to discuss what fighting for freedom and choice is really like. Bhavn tells her life story of growing up in Britain in an Indian family, and the struggles of freeing herself from her cultural ways. Recognising her lack of freedom and choice, she reveals how she has found a way to create liberty for herself and her children. John and Bhavn share their ideas on what real freedom looks like, the cost it comes with and how all of us can learn to fight for our own freedom. Bhavn...
2021-03-2942 min
The John Borland PodcastLoving the Unlovable & Transforming Communities - Episode 43 - The John Borland PodcastJohn is joined by one of his personal heroes, Jan de Villiers, to talk about his work in transforming communities and loving the unlovable. Jan shares his experiences of trying to make a difference with young people and families in the inner-city, amongst high levels of crime, unemployment, and anti-social behaviour. John and Jan tell their stories of what it really takes to commit to loving those who at first appear unlovable, revealing the passion, pain, tears and joy along the way. Jan de Villiers is the fonder and CEO of Futurekraft, an organisation supporting charities and...
2021-03-2237 min
The John Borland PodcastPsychological Safety, What It Is and Why It Matters - Episode 42 - The John Borland PodcastJohn is joined by special guest, Tim Elgar to talk about Psychological Safety and why it is so important for all of us. Sharing their thoughts of how it impacts workplaces, teams, families and other aspects of our lives, John and Tim take us on a journey through what it means to be psychological safe and what happens when we’re not. Challenging us to think about how it impacts us personally and also how we can create this level of safety for those around us. Tim Elgar heads up Leadership Development and Or...
2021-03-1533 min
The John Borland PodcastHow To Get To Know Yourself with Steve Johnstone - Episode 41 - The John Borland PodcastJohn is joined by special guest, Steve Johnstone, to talk through how we get to know ourselves. Its one thing to try and become more self-aware, but where do we even start and how do we make this happen. John and Steve share their thoughts on how all of us can begin to better get to know ourselves. Disclosing what has worked in their lives and the benefits it has created, John and Steve offer some great insight into the process of getting to know ourselves. Steve Johnstone is Programme Lead for Professional Coaching at BPP University...
2021-03-0832 min
The John Borland PodcastImposter Syndrome with Karl O’Reilly - Episode 40 - The John Borland PodcastJohn talks with special guest, Karl O’Reilly about the effects of Imposter Syndrome on our lives. We all suffer from this sense of not really knowing what we are doing, or not feeling good enough for the role we are in and can create for ourselves a sense that one day we will get ‘found out’. John and Karl share their own experiences of imposter syndrome both within their professional and personal lives. Openly sharing how this doubting voice in their heads has impacted them, and how they have found ways to deal with it. Karl O’Reil...
2021-03-0136 min
The John Borland PodcastThe John Borland Podcast - Episode 35 - 'Want To Make A Difference?' with Junior McDougaldJohn talks with his old friend Junior Mcdougald about trying to make a difference in this world. From a career in professional football to founding and running a children’s charity, Junior shares his story of how he has found a way to play his part and impact the lives of vulnerable young people. John and Junior reveal their thoughts on where the drive, inspiration and will to make a difference come from. Sharing stories as they go, these two friends offer some real insight and tips into how to create a vision and make it happen. Ju...
2021-01-2739 min
The John Borland PodcastThe John Borland Podcast - Episode 34 - 'The Reality Of Making A Relationship Work' with Rachel BorlandJohn talks with his wife Rachel about what really makes relationships work. After 18 years of marriage and 3 children, John and Rachel share their thoughts on the ups and downs of being a couple and how to create a relationship that lasts. Dismissing some of the media portrayals about relationships, John and Rachel reveal what a real marriage looks like and discuss how they’ve manged to stay close, work through differences and find ways to create their own culture. Rachel Borland is a coach, wife and mother of three based in North Lincolnshire.
2021-01-1831 min
The John Borland PodcastThe John Borland Podcast - Episode 33 - 'Exceeding, Expectations, Conquering Communication!' with Andy GreenJohn talks with special guest Andy Green about how he has continually exceeded expectations throughout his life. From predictions at his birth that he would never be able to talk to becoming a public speaker, Andy shares how despite having cerebral palsy, he has managed to face and conquer each challenge in his life. John and Andy reveal their thinking on ways to find our own ways to achieve in the face of adversity. Andy Green is a 23 year old entrepreneur, business owner, public speaker and mentor based in North East Lincolnshire. He is a father of...
2021-01-1135 min
The John Borland PodcastThe John Borland Podcast - Episode 32 - 'What Does Success Really Look Like?' with Katy HumphreyJohn talks with special guest Katy Humphrey about what success really looks like. In our modern world where we are bombarded with images and idea of what success is, it can be difficult to discover our own version of success. John and Katy share their thoughts on how they have stepped away from other ideas of success and found ways to uncover what success really looks like for them. Katy Humphrey is a business owner, coach and mother of two based in Newark. After a successful career in the corporate world, she established her own business at...
2021-01-0436 min
The John Borland PodcastThe John Borland Podcast - Episode 31 - 'Connections' with Dan Theobalds, Jon West & Mark OliverIn this Christmas Special edition of his podcast, John talks with four of his best friends about connection, friendship and how 2020 has changed us all. Dan Theobalds, Jon West and Mark Oliver join John to share their thoughts on how they make and maintain quality connections in their lives. Connection is at the heart of our happiness and these four friends reveal their own approach to relationships and how that impacts upon their well-being. Dan Theobalds is a Primary School Headteacher based in Lancashire, Jon West is a solicitor from Lincolnshire and Mark Oliver is a Sports D...
2020-12-2845 min
The John Borland PodcastThe John Borland Podcast - Episode 30 - 'Make The Most Of What You've Got' with Mo YounisJohn talks with special guest Mo Younis about learning to make the most of all you have. Mo shares his heart-wrenching story of living with a life limiting, ultra-rare skin condition and how he has managed to become an inspiration to millions. From winning the Pride of Britain awards to befriending celebrities and being an ambassador for his beloved Aston Villa, Mo opens up not only about his great achievements but also about his daily struggles and how he has managed to defy medical opinion his entire life. Mo Younis is a 20-year-old Pride o...
2020-12-2134 min
The John Borland PodcastThe John Borland Podcast - Episode 29 - 'Feeling Invisable' with Eileen CricukJohn talks with special guest Eileen Gricuk about what we do when we feel invisible to the world. These two old friends share their thoughts on the importance of belonging and being seen. We have a yearning desire as human beings to be noticed and acknowledged, yet so often we can feel unnoticed. John and Eileen reveal their own experiences of both the positive and negative aspects of feeling invisible, and how they have found ways to deal with it. Eileen Gricuk is a Leadership Coach and Social Cohesion Facilitator currently based in Belfast.
2020-12-1439 min
The John Borland PodcastThe John Borland Podcast - Episode 28 - 'A Totally Different Me' with Holly CrosbyJohn talks with special guest Holly Crosby about how she dealt with a sudden change in her personality. At the age of 22, Holly had an experience that not only changed her life, but also transformed who she was. Through sharing her story, she explains how she learnt to accept and adapt to being so different. John and Holly offer their insight into how all of us can learn to deal with change and navigate the unknown. Holly Crosby is a coach, trainer and well-being practitioner based in South Yorkshire, where she lives with her husband and son.
2020-12-0733 min
The John Borland PodcastThe John Borland Podcast - Episode 27 - 'Find Calm In The Chaos' with James AshJohn talks with special guest James Ash about how we find calm from the chaos that life throws at us. James shares the heart-wrenching story of loss that sparked a chaotic lifestyle which he lived for over six years. Offering insight into the disruption and turmoil that ensued for him, and how after some self-reflection he managed to dramatically turn his life around. John and James express their thoughts on the contentment they both now experience, and how we make the changes needed to walk the path towards greater peace, happiness and calm within our lives. James...
2020-11-3042 min
The John Borland PodcastThe John Borland Podcast - Episode 26 - 'Living Your Values' with Ben HarperJohn talks with special guest Ben Harper about the importance of knowing and living our values. All of us have our own personal set of values, whether we know it or not and they have huge influence over our levels of happiness. John and Ben share their own experience of the difference identifying and using their values has made to their lives, whilst also explaining ways to get to know our values and how to ensure they are honoured within our lives. Ben Harper is a well-being specialist, mentor, educator and trainer based in S...
2020-11-2338 min
The John Borland PodcastThe John Borland Podcast - Episode 25 - 'Rock Bottom to Happiest Ever' with Yvonne HemmingsJohn talks with special guest Yvonne Hemmings about how to find true happiness after hitting rock bottom. Five years ago, Yvonne found herself floundering with her confidence at an all time low. She shares her experiences with John, about how she managed to journey from that dark place, to discover the happy and fulfilling life she now has. John and Yvonne share their thoughts on the keys to building confidence, happiness and fulfilment in our lives. Yvonne Hemmings is an Automation Consultant and business owner based in North Lincolnshire. Y...
2020-11-1635 min
The John Borland PodcastThe John Borland Podcast - Episode 24 - 'Anorexia, Anxiety and Death's Door' with Ella BealeJohn talks with special guest Ella Beale about her experience of developing and recovering from anorexia nervosa. Ella openly shares her own journey and relationship with food, which led her scarily close to death. Talking through the underlying issues, where it all began and how recovery has happened, Ella and John discuss the details of this often, taboo topic. Ella Beale is a 24-year-old charity worker, currently based in Sheffield. She was hospitalised twice in her teenage years as a result of anorexia nervosa yet found a way to recover from this life-threatening condition.
2020-11-0935 min
The John Borland PodcastThe John Borland Podcast - Episode 23 - 'Success and Insecurity' with Steve KirbyJohn talks with special guest Steve Kirby about achieving success despite having insecurities and self-doubt. From starting out life in a poor family, to becoming a master of his trade, Steve shares his story of achieving success despite the insecurities that have followed him through his life. John and Steve share their thoughts on how to handle self-doubt whilst staying motivated to reach goals and conquer challenges. Steve Kirby is a jeweller, antiques dealer and owner of The Old School Café in Messingham, North Lincolnshire. He had a successful career in Hatton Garden and has...
2020-11-0234 min
The John Borland PodcastThe John Borland Podcast - Episode 22 - 'The Problem with Perfectionism' with Melissa TindallJohn talks with special guest Melissa Tindall about the problem with perfectionism and how striving to be perfect can create struggle in life. Melissa shares openly her own journey of ‘being perfect’ and how she has found ways to begin to step away from an ideal version of herself. Discussing the impact of wanting to be perfect and how we can free ourselves from its grasp, John and Melissa delve into the reasons behind perfectionism and how we can find our way to accepting that good enough is enough. Melissa is a primary school teach...
2020-10-2632 min
The John Borland PodcastThe John Borland Podcast - Episode 21 - 'Paperback Writers: Reviews, Rejection, and Triumph' with Robert WilliamsJohn talks with author and songwriter Robert Williams. These two old school friends talk through the trials and tribulations of following their creative passions. Robert shares his thoughts with John on life as an author and songwriter, explaining the barriers, set-backs and rejection that plague this way of life. Discussing the vulnerability, hopes and fears that come with creating work and putting out into the public domain, and how they measure success in this notoriously fragile industry. Robert Williams is a critically acclaimed author and songwriter based in Manchester. His first novel, Luke and Jon, won a...
2020-10-1940 min
The John Borland PodcastThe John Borland Podcast - Episode 20 - 'Football, Dreams And When Life Goes In Different Directions' with Brett OrmerodJohn talks with former Premier League footballer and old friend, Brett Ormerod, about what happens when life goes in different directions. Sharing their life stories John and Brett talk about the moments that sent their life in opposite directions and how they both handled that. Sharing the twists and turns that life brings and how they coped with their different life paths. From achieving hopes and dreams, to handling disappointment and rejection and what happens when the dreams are all over. Brett Ormerod is an ex-Premier League striker, FA Cup finalist, and the only p...
2020-10-1242 min
The John Borland PodcastJohn Borland Podcast - Episode 19 - "Single, Coupled Up and a little bit of Love Island" with Simon JonesJohn talks with special guest, Simon Jones, about what being single is really like in 2020. These two friends at different ends of the relationship spectrum share their thoughts on finding love, relationships and singleness. Simon openly reveals what life as a single man in his thirties is really like. Reflecting on the modern world of dating, what he is really looking for and what really matters most for him. From marriage to Love Island, John and Simon cover the whole range of relationships, sharing some great insights along the way. Simon Jones is 34 years old, single, entrepreneur...
2020-10-0638 min
The John Borland PodcastThe John Borland Podcast - Episode 18 - 'Are You Really Listening?' with Vicki GregoryJohn talks with special guest, Vicki Gregory, about the importance of really listening. These two friends and self-proclaimed talkers delve into the topic of listening, why it really matters and the incredible difference it makes to our lives. Sharing their own experiences of both good and bad listening, John and Vicki discuss the power of listening, why we neglect to listen and how we can begin to improve our listening skills. Recognising their own lack of recognition for the power listening holds whilst openly sharing their own journeys to being better listeners.
2020-09-2836 min
The John Borland PodcastThe John Borland Podcast - Episode 17 - 'Being Adaptable' with Christopher DayJohn talks with special guest, Christopher Day about how to be adaptable and roll with life’s challenges. These two friends from different generations, share their thoughts on the importance of innovating, setting challenges and learning to constantly adapt. Talking through how to navigate life and all the changes it brings, whilst maintaining enthusiasm, positivity and a zest for living. Christopher Day is a farmer, B&B and fisheries owner, flag enthusiast and keen runner, based in North Lincolnshire.
2020-09-2132 min
The John Borland PodcastThe John Borland Podcast - Episode 16 - 'Never Really Thought About It' with Mike ChudleyJohn talks with special guest, Mike Chudley about personal development and self-growth. Delving into ideas of why people do or don’t chose to focus on their own development and asking why so many people have never really thought about their own personal growth. John and Mike share their own journeys and lessons they’ve learnt about how to develop themselves. Mike Chudley is a 23 year old content creator based in Essex. He’s amassed huge followings on YouTube and TikTok since launching his career as a 14 year old.
2020-09-1441 min
The John Borland PodcastThe John Borland Podcast - Episode 15 - 'Handling Your Negative Voice' with Bex PyrahJohn talks with special guest, Bex Pyrah, about the negative voice that exists within our heads. They share openly and honestly about their own negative thoughts and the way in which these have affected them over the years. Talking through how they have learnt to notice the negative voice in their head, whilst also revealing the ways they have learnt to handle these thoughts and move into a place where the negative thoughts no longer have as much impact. Bex Pyrah is an activity teacher and CAS co-ordinator and mother of two, based near Oxford. She’s be...
2020-09-0737 min
The John Borland PodcastThe John Borland Podcast - Episode 14 - 'Privilege and Prejudice' with Elijah GumiseJohn talks with special guest, Elijah Gumise about privilege, prejudice and unconscious bias. Sharing their ideas on how we get to the roots of our own issues, John and Elijah tackle this emotive subject head on. These two great friends, who grew up in very different worlds, not only reveal their own experiences and thoughts, but set the challenge of how to look inwardly at our own prejudice and bias. Elijah Gumise is a mental health nurse working in the NHS, who left his native Zimbabwe as a teenager and has lived in the UK for over 20...
2020-08-3139 min
The John Borland PodcastThe John Borland Podcast - Episode 13 - 'What's Good About Death?' with Jonathan OatridgeJohn talks with special guest, Jonathan Oatridge, about why death is still such a taboo in society, how we make peace with our own mortality and what might be the good parts of death. They share their ideas and thoughts on death, how they’ve handled facing their own mortality and what the fragility of life has brought to them. Tackling this subject head on they express their fears, hopes and experiences of death in and around their own lives, and talk through how to find the balance in our thoughts of our own mortality. Jonathan Oatridge is...
2020-08-2434 min
The John Borland PodcastThe John Borland Podcast - Episode 12 - 'Identity, Ego and True Self' with Phil ScaifeIdentity, Ego and True Self Welcome to episode 12 of The John Borland Podcast. John talks with special guest, Phil Scaife, about identity, ego and finding our true self. Chatting through how lockdown and recent events have shaped their thinking on these matters. They share their ideas on their own and others’ struggles to know who we really are, step away from our ego-driven culture and reconnect with our true self. Phil Scaife is a multiple business owner, coach, podcaster, husband and father of three. View Phil’s Platforms here: PINQ...
2020-08-1738 min
The John Borland PodcastThe John Borland Podcast - Episode 11 - "How Authentic Are We Really?" with Jayne MoranJohn talks with special guest, Jayne Moran, about what it means to be truly authentic, how it impacts on our lives and whether is ever fully achievable. John and Jayne share their own struggles in being authentic, the realisations they have come to over the years, and how they have aligned their own lives to fit with who they really are. Revealing the power that finding our own authenticity can have and all the benefits it brings to our lives. Dr Jayne Moran is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist who specialises in working with people w...
2020-08-1041 min
The John Borland PodcastThe John Borland Podcast - Episode 10 - "Being Charlie's Dad" with Mark SmithJohn talks with special guest, Mark Smith, about what life is like being the father of a son with cerebral palsy. They talk through Mark’s experiences of the challenges and joys that raising Charlie brings. Discussing the highs and the lows of Charlie’s life living with disability and all the impact that has upon family, friendships and education. John and Mark give a raw and real insight into what being a dad looks and feels like for them both. Mark Smith is an NHS Paediatric Audiologist, husband to Louise and an amazing dad t...
2020-08-0335 min
The John Borland PodcastThe John Borland Podcast - Episode 9 - "Father, Son and Unconditional Love" with Jaxon BorlandJohn talks with his 12-year-old son, Jaxon, about unconditional love. Revealing their own thoughts on love and whether unconditional love is even possible. They share their thoughts on the different levels of love that they have for each other and discuss their ideas on falling in love, staying in love, and making relationships work. They give an intriguing insight into what takes place between a father and son when they begin to discuss the deeper aspects of life.
2020-07-2731 min
The John Borland PodcastThe John Borland Podcast - Episode 8 - "How To Cope With Losing" with Andy HuttonJohn talks with his special guest Andy Hutton about how to cope with losing things in our life. We are always losing things in life and yet losing can still be really difficult for us to handle. When lockdown happened all of us lost something in someway, but why do some people seem to handle loss well and others really struggle. John and Andy discuss their own experiences of what they have recently lost and how they have navigated their way through. Sharing their perspectives, emotions and thoughts on how they have dealt with t...
2020-07-2035 min
The John Borland PodcastThe John Borland Podcast - Episode 7 - "Why Men Don't Have Friends" with Mark OliverJohn talks with his special guest and close friend, Mark Oliver, about why men don’t have friends and what gets in the way of men forming deep bonds with each other. We can so often witness the men around us only able to form shallow friendships and therefore, miss out on the value that deep relationships create. John and Mark discuss their own successes and struggles in creating close friendships. They talk through the things that help and hinder in the process, whilst also discussing the conditioning and role-modelling that has affected them alo...
2020-07-1336 min
The John Borland PodcastThe John Borland Podcast - Episode 6 - "Why Don't We Do The Things That Makes Us Well" with Emily ElgarJohn talks with his special guest and Women’s Health Physio, Emily Elgar, about why we don’t do the things that make us well, and what gets in the way of us really looking after our health. We are so clued up on the knowledge of how to take good care of ourselves, yet we so often don’t turn this information into action. John and Emily share their thoughts and experiences of why we fall short in looking after our own health, and what we can do to make this happen for oursel...
2020-07-0635 min
The John Borland PodcastThe John Borland Podcast - Episode 5 - "Bounce-Back-Ability" with Jayne ChudleyJohn talks with his special guest and business partner, Jayne Chudley, about how to create bounce-back-ability and the resilience to respond to set-backs in life. All of us experience difficulties and disappointment, but some people seem to be able to handle them more than others. John and Jayne share their thoughts and stories on their on resilience and ability to bounce back from the obstacles, problems and challenges they’ve faced. Jayne Chudley is a highly respected entrepreneur, coach, mentor and speaker. She is the co-founder of Spacious Coaching and has been work...
2020-06-2935 min
The John Borland PodcastThe John Borland Podcast - Episode 4 - "Don't Make Too Many Plans" with Jon WestJohn talks with special guest Jon West about the ‘curve balls’ that life throws in, and how life events can and will scupper our best laid plans. We can be so obsessed with our goals in life, we forget that life also has a plan for us. In this episode, Jon West shares his own life story of how in the face of the greatest adversity and loss, he has learnt to accept life’s plan and find happiness.
2020-06-1544 min
The John Borland PodcastThe John Borland Podcast - Episode 3 - "Struggling with the juggling" with Ellie PhillipsJohn talks with special guest Ellie Phillips about the challenges and cultural pressures of trying to juggle and balance all the aspects of modern life. We live in a culture where so many of us are striving to look successful in all aspects of our lives. Yet, in reality, most of us are barely coping with trying to find that elusive balance between the different roles and responsibilities we have. In this episode, John and Ellie reveal their own experiences of struggling with the juggling of life. Ellie Phillips is a mum of...
2020-06-0131 min
The John Borland PodcastThe John Borland Podcast - Episode 2 - "The power of the great outdoors" with Steve SylvanWelcome to Episode 2 of the John Borland Podcast! John talks with special guest Steve Sylvan about the benefits of being outdoors and connecting with nature. Revealing how essential nature is for our own well-being.
2020-05-1832 min
The John Borland PodcastThe John Borland Podcast - Episode 1 - "None of us know what we're doing!" with Dan TheobaldsWelcome to Episode 1 of The John Borland Podcast. John talks with special guest and his childhood friend, Dan Theobalds, about the power and freedom of realizing that none of us really know what we are doing. We live in a world so obsessed with knowledge and knowing we can often be paralyzed by even the mere thought of being in the unknown. In this episode, John and Dan reveal their own experiences of not-knowing and how we can all learn to thrive through embracing the unknown and making it up as we go along.
2020-05-0437 min