Brave Conversations with Lee Walls
Episodes
From Grief to Hope: Caroline's Story of Recovery After Suicide
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Caroline as she shares her heartfelt journey of healing after the loss of her husband to suicide. Discover her path to resilience, the power of t...
Good Girl De-programming with Michelle Minnikin
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore the concept of "Good Girl Deprogramming" with Michelle Minnikin, an organisational psychologist and author. Michelle share...
Resilience Redefined: Cat Paterson's Journey Through Chronic Illness
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we delve into the inspiring story of Cat Paterson, a confidence coach who has transformed her life through resilience and determination. In...
Mandy The Day After Fifteen: A Birth Mother's Story of Adoption and Reunion
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Description:In this powerful and deeply moving episode of Brave Conversations, Lee sits down with Mandy Temple—who gave birth the day after her 15th...
Embracing Weirdness and Authenticity with Amy Keene
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Title: Embracing Weirdness and Authenticity with Amy KeeneDescription: Join us as we dive into a fascinating conversation with Amy Keene, a psychosoci...
Being a Human Rights Observer with Jenny
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jenny who was Director, University of London International Programmes Undergraduate Laws programme, joins the Ecumenical Accompaniment Programme in Pa...
On the road: From Motörhead to mentor with Kim Hawes
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kim Hawes spent ten years of her impressive career with one of the most notorious rock bands ever, Motörhead. She was then headhunted to become one t...
Battling Cancer with Comedy: Aiden Cowie
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stand-up comedian Aiden Cowie talks about his teenage cancer diagnosis, living with a visible difference after life-saving facial surgery, and how bod...
The Merthyr Mermaid's Antarctic Ice Mile: Cath Pendleton
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Cath Pendleton, known as the 'Merthyr Mermaid, is an ice swimmer who achieved the Guinness World Record for being the first person to swim a mile insi...
The Unlikely Path of Spirituality with Simon Farrell
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After confronting his unhealthy relationship with alcohol head-on, Simon Farrell wrote The Habits of Happiness — a practical and compassionate guide...
Everyday mindfulness to help burnout with Nikki St Paul
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nikki is a Mind, Body, & Breath Coach and the Founder of Breathing Mindful Coaching.She helps ‘always on’ Female Founders & Leaders create...
Turning tragedy into positivity with Gary Seath and the Captain David Seath Memorial Fund
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gary Seath is the founder of the Captain David Seath Memorial Fund, established in memory of his brother David, a serving officer in the British Army ...
Understanding Menopause with Dr Sigi Joseph
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Sigi Joseph is a GP partner & trainer in Edinburgh. To date she has trained over 1,000 future GPs, and recently won a UK RCGP Inspire 21 award ...
From Frontline to Mental Health Advocate with Steve Beedie
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ex British Army Veteran, Steve Beedie has gone from fighting on the front line, to becoming an author of Open the Bleed Off: Unleashing Mental He...
Seconds to Snap with Tina McGuff
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tina McGuff is the author of critically-acclaimed mental heath memoir Seconds to Snap.She is a trainer in Mental Health First Aid, and her work a...
Everest disasters and a road to recovery: adventurer and author Joe French
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Adventurer, climber and camera operator Joe French has survived some of Earth's most hostile environments - including two catastrophic natural disaste...
MakeLoveNotPorn Founder Cindy Gallop
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
'Pro-sex, pro-porn, pro-knowing the difference' is the eye-catching tagline of MakeLoveNotPorn, an online platform set up to promote positive sexual b...
Listener montage: "What does brave mean to you?"
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In every episode of Brave Conversations, Lee asks her guest 'what does brave mean to you?'For this special episode to mark the end of season 1 of Brav...
Persevering after rejection: author Isabel Losada
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Bestselling author Isabel Losada has written seven non-fiction books including The Battersea Park Road to Paradise and Sensation. Her ...
'Secret style weapon' Samantha Harman
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This one's for anyone - particularly women - feeling under scrutiny over their clothing choices. As Style Editor Samantha Harman says, 'if your wardro...
Finding joy after a stroke at 52: Susan Perry
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
At just 52 years of age, speaker coach Susan Perry had a stroke. In this Brave Conversation, Susan tells Lee about her unexpected symptoms, her pathwa...
“As Prescribed” film-maker Holly Hardman
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Film-maker Holly Hardman shares the health impacts of her dependence on prescription drugs, particularly benzodiazepines. Holly also discusses the mak...
Overcoming suicidal feelings: Christo Hudson
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Christo Hudson shares his journey from being an RAF and commercial pilot to becoming a mental health trainer and advocate.We chat about the impact of ...
Careers advice with Laurie Macpherson
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Laurie is a 'career wing woman', meaning she helps mid and senior level women gain skills and confidence to push forward their careers.She emphas...
Naked sea swimming: North East Skinny Dip organiser Jax Higginson
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This Brave Conversation is with Jax Higginson, organiser of the North East Skinny Dip, the UK's largest organised mass nude sea-swimming event. It has...
Poet Donna Ashworth: Supporting a child with additional needs
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Donna Ashworth on being a "tiger mum", and supporting a child with Additional Support Needs. This Brave Conversation takes in overcoming fears, dealin...
Love Your Period campaigner Molly Fenton
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Molly Fenton is a campaigner for women's health and period dignity from Cardiff. Now in her early twenties, she started the award-winning Love Your Pe...
Rape and sexual violence recovery: Madeleine Black
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
CONTENT WARNING: sexual violence, rapeMadeleine shares her story of having been brutally and multiply raped as a young teenager, as part of a mission ...
A child of a parent with mental illness: Dr Pamela Jenkins
24 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When Pamela's mum read her bedtime stories, she would stop to talk to the other people in the room - people only she could hear. Pamela is what is kno...
Rethinking drinking and alcohol: Anna Donaghey
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Anna Donaghey used to drink alcohol in a way that was negatively impacting her life - so she decided to make a change. She no longer drinks at all - a...
Never too late to superstar DJ: Kavita Varu
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kavita Varu's first ever DJ set was to celebrate her own 50th birthday - a livestream during Covid with family and friends. She's gone on to support P...
Talking to children about death: Elke Thompson
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Children's author, award-winning graphic designer, and speaker Elke Thompson talks about confronting death through her own difficult ex...
What does 'brave' mean to you? Introducing Brave Conversations
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Intimate, personal and inspiring conversations about what bravery looks and feels like. As lead instructor at Firewalk Scotland, Lee Walls knows a thi...