Conversations On the Porch - Be Happy Be Inspired
Conversation On The Porch is your well-being /personal development & happiness podcast. The podcast features inspirational guests from around the world who share their inspirational stories, inspirational insights, health & wellbeing tips with the aim of bringing wellbeing & happiness to your world. Each podcast features an inspirational book, inspirational quotes & insights from guests who all work in the well being/personal development space. The podcast is produced & presented by broadcaster/podcaster Steve Twynham. As well as produced the podcast Steve present show on the York based radio station Jorvik Radio & the Wakefield based station Rhubarb Radio
Episodes
In this episode of Conversations on the Porch, Steve interviewed Harling, a truck driver with extensive experience in both trucking and telecoms industries. Harling shared his journey from running a family farming machinery business to becoming an HGV driver, revealing that his dyslexia diagnosis led him to leave his high-pressure telecoms job and return to trucking. He discussed how dyslexia affects truck drivers, including their ...
In this episode of Conversations on the Porch, host Steve Twynham speaks with Rachel Smith about the sudden loss of her husband, the intense process of grief, and the vital role community support played in her recovery.
Rachel shares how that experience led her to retrain from teaching into transformational life coaching, offering mindfulness classes, vision workshops, and her Dream Builder program to help others create lasting cha...
Steve talks with Craig Dyer about his business values—Give Back, Grow All, Guide Others—and how small businesses can strengthen local communities through sponsorship, referrals, networking, and support programs. They discuss overcoming isolation, practical ways to get involved, and three key takeaways for business owners. Contact details and ways to connect are shared at the end.
Host Steve Twynham speaks with Hypnotherapist and Counsellor Catherine Evans about her work supporting women through fertility challenges, birth trauma, hormonal changes and menopause.
Catherine explains the difference between counselling and hypnotherapy, how therapy sessions help people find their own solutions, the role of secondary gains, and practical, personalised self-care tips.
The episode emphasizes listening to your body,...
In this episode, Eric Twigs shares his journey from student life to corporate leadership to becoming a certified life and business coach and procrastination expert. He explains how a pivotal loss reshaped his priorities, leading him to focus on impact over income and to write The Discipline of Now.
Eric offers practical tips—making appointments with yourself, the Twigs Top Five daily task list, and celebrating imperfection—plus ins...
In this episode Terry Tucker tells his nine-year story after a rare melanoma began from a small callus on his foot — detailing surgeries, lymph node removal, weekly toxic treatments, multiple amputations and ongoing clinical trials.
He shares how team sports, a disciplined mindset and his “four simple truths” helped him turn pain into purpose, discusses his book Sustainable Excellence and MotivationalCheck blog, and offers practica...
Conversations on the Porch host Steve Twynham talks with Martin Sharp about his decade-long transformation: losing weight, completing multiple marathons, summiting Kilimanjaro, and building new habits. They explore motivation vs. inspiration, accountability, resilience, and how Martin now helps others through Sharp Fit for Life. Listen out for inspirational insights from The Motivational Firewood Guy Steve Gamlin & The Resilien...
In this episode of Conversations on the Porch, Divyank shares his journey from a traumatic attack and immigration challenges to finding sponsorship, becoming a partner in a fintech company, and launching a sustainable streetwear brand.
We hear about resilience, practical job-hunting tactics, building trust in business, and the values that drive his work and community.
In this episode of Conversations on the Porch host Steve Twynham talks with author and speaker Lisa Billingham about her journey from corporate burnout and mental health struggles to healing through writing. Lisa shares how journaling and storytelling led to novels and children’s books like Sedrick's Adventures in Hopeland and The Adventures of Wiggle and Waggle, and how she now runs creative workshops and outreach programs.
On this episode Kyle Walker shares his journey from childhood trauma, adoption, and near-death experiences to a life-changing awakening that led him to study psychology and help others. He explains how self-observation, books like The Power of Now, and rigorous study transformed his behavior and purpose, and discusses his work founding Epic Psychology and pursuing a PhD in evolutionary psychology.
In this episode of Conversations on the Porch, host Steve Twynham talks with Bahar Boostani about her journey from a successful software engineering career to becoming a transformational coach and healer. She shares pivotal moments—painting, a life-changing retreat in Peru, Kundalini training—and the decision to quit her job to follow a more aligned path.
Bahar explains how she supports soul-led women through burnout, clarity, soma...
In this episode of Conversations on the Porch, host Steve Twynham speaks with Gareth James about his project "Let Us Not Forget," a digital map that preserves memories of loved ones with pins, photos, videos and short tributes.
Gareth explains how the idea began with family bereavements, how the map works using Google Maps and YouTube, and how donations and volunteers will help the project grow while keeping memories accessible for...
Host Steve Twynham is joined Clare Walters to share information about the Walters Method — a focused, body-based approach that helps people release suppressed emotions quickly to improve mental and physical wellbeing. Clare explains the method's development, evidence from recent research, training options including a diploma, and how sessions work both online and in person.
The episode also covers the method's effectiveness with me...
Join us in this enlightening episode of "Conversations on the Porch" as Steve Twynham welcomes Stephanie Shaw, a passionate accountability coach dedicated to supporting women through their menopausal journey. Discover Stephanie's inspiring story of overcoming a challenging medical odyssey that involved navigating through various health symptoms and consultations with 18 doctors before finding her path.
Stephanie shares how her pe...
Join Steve Twynham in this captivating episode of "Conversations on the Porch" as he welcomes Dean from Streetwise Defense. Delve into the world of realistic self-defense and personal safety training, moving beyond traditional martial arts to explore the psychological and emotional facets of safety.
Dean shares his inspiring journey from overcoming personal traumas to working in high-profile security roles around the globe. Learn h...
In this episode of "Conversations on the Porch," host Steve is joined by Pauline, an inspirational guest from the UK, who shares her journey of integrating alternative therapies into mainstream mental health care. Pauline discusses her work with the NHS and mental health institutions, using practices like yoga, Ayurveda, and sound healing to support mental health patients.
Pauline also talks about her charity, "Rise Above It," whic...
In this insightful episode of Conversations on the Porch, host Steve Twynham welcomes psychotherapist Bilyana Wharton to delve into the complexities of familial relationships influenced by past trauma. Bilyana shares her expertise in working with adults who have experienced childhood adversities and how these can manifest in their parenting styles, often resulting in parents emotionally regressing during conflict.
The discussion hi...
In this episode of 'Conversations on the Porch,' host Steve Twynham welcomes Nina Rose to discuss her involvement with the Sheffield Association for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus (Shasbah). Nina shares the inspiring work the charity does to support individuals with these conditions, offering peer-to-peer support and organizing events that bring the community together. Learn about the advancements in treatment and the impact of com...
Join us on Conversations on the Porch as we delve into the fascinating world of celebrants with Anna Yates. Discover how Anna transitioned from being a psychotherapist to a celebrant, crafting bespoke ceremonies for weddings, naming ceremonies, and even funerals. Learn about the unique ways celebrants can personalize these significant life events, from writing vows to incorporating symbolic traditions from diverse cultures.
Anna sh...
Welcome to the fourth episode of Conversations on the Porch, where host Steve Twynham engages with The Berkshire Therapist Catherine Evans in an enlightening discussion about menopause. This episode delves into the intricacies of menopause, highlighting its emotional and physical impacts and exploring how the mind-body connection can offer relief and support. Catherine shares her insights on recognising symptoms, handling workplac...
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