In this episode Michelle and Patrick discuss the power of self talk.
Our inner voice influences how we feel, how we respond, and is key to our decision-making.
Take a minute to think about what you’ve said to yourself today. Was it self critical? Or was it uplifting and helpful?
Experts estimate that the mind thinks between 60,000 – 80,000 thoughts a day and 80% of those thoughts are negative, being based on inbuilt beliefs often created by outside influences, especially other people and their opinions.

The episode includes Michelle and Patrick’s own techniques for tackling self talk with some revealing moments when they’ve had to dig deep to overcome their own feelings of overwhelm, self-doubt and imposter syndrome.

Let’s talk on to walk on with Michelle and Patrick and see where it leads…

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This is the first of our Just Us episodes where Patrick and I talk about mind health and wellness topics or quite simply what’s on our minds.

In this episode we discuss Talk on to Walk on; our purpose and goals is an initial theme whilst looking back and reflecting on some of our most recent guests and their fabulous conversational contributions.

We remind ourselves and our listeners that:-

– It’s ok to feel the way we do on certain days and in certain moments.

– Despite guest differences, there was a common theme of how younger and older generations can all influence, learn from and inspire each other.

– Our guests have developed their own life confidence in different ways and

– Every-one has their own very different story and life experiences to share and, through the power of opening up, can have a huge impact on others.

All worthy reminders for our regular listeners but also, if you haven’t listened to our podcast before, this episode is a great place to start.

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Want to hear from the woman who has played a major contribution to the renaissance of Liverpool?

Since winning European Capital of Culture in 2008 Liverpool’s transformation as a national and international visitor destination has accelerated to 71 million visitors to our city in 2022. At the centre and now at the helm of delivering world class events has been Director of Culture Liverpool, Claire McColgan CBE.

Alongside her incredibly loyal team and in partnership with stakeholders, Claire has delivered iconic moments embedded in the memories of the masses in Liverpool and beyond. Highlights include:-

2008 – a Giant Spider sprayed us with water as she walked around our city centre
2012, 14 and 18 – we watched in awe, and took to our hearts, 50 ft Giants immersing ourselves in the magic of their story
2015 – “The Three Queens” Victoria, Mary and Elizabeth cruise liners danced on The Mersey to celebrate 175 years of Cunard’s presence in the city
Liverpool FC end of season parades with images of Liverpool’s iconic waterfront shared across the world
2016 – The city united on the steps of St Georges Hall and the words “Truth” and “Justice” reflected the emotion of the affected Hillsborough families and fans who, after almost 30 years, were finally and formally exonerated
2023 – Liverpool hosted an unparalleled Eurovision on behalf of Ukraine when all of Claire’s exceptional diplomatic, creative and leadership skills delivered something extraordinary for the UK.
We also talk about how during the pandemic Claire and her team courageously put Liverpool’s hand up to mass testing and crucially led on ensuring large scale events returned to the UK and Europe – which you will hear was an incredibly stressful and emotional time for Claire personally.

Today, Liverpool’s cultural confidence is booming so let’s talk on to walk on with the woman who has been instrumental in making it all happen, Claire McColgan CBE.

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Apart from being an hilariously funny, social media sensation, actor John May has a brilliant story and many life lessons to share.

A regular lad from Liverpool, who built a hugely successful barber shop, auditioned for acting school and never looked back. Credits include; Coronation Street, Little Boy Blue, Time and over 30 television adverts.

A firm favourite for Liverpool Football Club fans was John playing a crazy chauffeur pranking first team players and a spoof sketch John co-wrote, directing Henderson, Robertson, Firmino, Matip, Lovren and Jones in their failed boardroom efforts to create a drink advert. A must see on ‘You Tube’ for any fan.

Since the beginning of lockdown, John has brought laughter to the masses leading to a huge social media following through the creation of his loveable Liverpool characters; ‘Turkey Teeth’, ‘Kenny and Karen Corona’, ‘Derek’ and ‘Craig’.

But by his own admission, John loves to continually challenge himself. Recently walking from one end of Great Britain to the other (over 1,000 miles) “opened his eyes to what’s important in life.”

The walk, in aid of “Weapons down Gloves Up”, took a poignant twist when, 300 miles in, John was joined by Tim Edwards, the father of Elle, who was horrifically killed on Christmas Eve 2022. The pair, who had never met, with the support of disabled driver, Brian Conlon, completed the journey together creating a lifelong bond of friendship.

John is an absolute joy who wears his heart on his sleeve especially when talking about mental health and his observations on life. Let’s “talk on to walk on” with John May and see where it leads…

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Leaving school at 16, Donna did not go to university but worked as a legal secretary knowing she wanted more…
This is not your normal legal career podcast. Please pause and take a listen the fabulous Donna Scully.
Yes, Donna is a lawyer of incredible standing, with many accolades but what jumps out is her less than conventional route to qualification.
Her positive energy combined with her warm Irish charm and wit shine through from the minute we begin to chat.
Donna openly shares her challenges and tenacity she demonstrated as she moved from Dublin to Newcastle then London to fulfil her qualification dream by the age of 30. Moving to Liverpool soon after, alongside her husband John she built leading legal practice, Carpenters Group, which employs around 1,000 people in 6 UK locations.
A quick scan of her vibrant twitter feed provides a wonderful flavour of Donna’s social values and beliefs. Donna is vocally passionate for social justice, social mobility, diversity and gender balance not only via her industry platform, but in her roles outside of law including as a mentor working with young females and as an ambassador/volunteer for ‘Fans Supporting Foodbanks’.
Other highlights include her take on and experiences with imposter syndrome as well as her refreshing outlook on midlife.
Let’s talk on to walk on with Donna Scully and see where it leads…
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From Blood Brothers to Shirley Valentine, Educating Rita and so many more Liverpool born actress Eithne Browne has had a fascinating career in theatre and on screen.

Her story leaping from shop girl to West End Blood Brothers star, stepping in for Barbara Dixon is fabulous.
Eithne went on to star on stage in Shirley Valentine and Educating Rita to name a few and was famed nationally for her five year role as Chrissy Rogers the long running, British soap opera Brookside, going on to appear in TV soap classics such as Coronation Street and Emmerdale.

Locally in Liverpool, Eithne is adored not only for the joy she has brought to our local theatre goers over the years but for the depth and charisma she brings to each of her onstage characters.

Credits include Twopence to Cross the Mersey, Scouse Trap and Brick Up the Mersey Tunnels the latter which alone played to around 250,000 people.

At 68 and currently performing in “A Thong for Europe” celebrating Liverpool’s incredible hosting of the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest, Eithne is complete proof that age is just a number. Eithne shares a fabulous story and together, we share our mutual passion for theatre and our beloved Liverpool but we also go deeper into the mindset of this incredibly inspirational woman whose energy, vibrancy and passion for life is simply inspiring.

Her observational humour and quick wit brings many a laugh in our podcast conversation.

Let’s talk on to walk on with Eithne Browne and see where it leads.