The Barefoot Mediator Podcast

The 3 Pillars of Health with Dr Atul Bansal

11 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

How do discover or rediscover that health is more than medical diagnosis and drugs? How can we understand what our bodies but also our minds and soul...

Finding Freedom with Andrew Pearce

30 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

How can we create our own life choices despite the circumstances and environment we find ourselves living in? How can we envision how we want to live...

Why We Eat - with Zoe Harcombe

13 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Why do we eat what we do? Why is there so much conflict around the subject of food? How can we reach a better understanding of food and nutrition an...

Certainty or Curiosity with Peter Milligan

09 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How do we deal with uncertainty in a world that offers us complexity, crisis and challenge? What influences our beliefs and how do they guide our beh...

Learning Well and Reconnecting With Joy with Daisy Fretwell

03 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What impact does mindset and happiness have on learning? How can children learn about collaboration and empathy? Why are play and finding joy in l...

Dark Patterns and Corporate Scandals with Guido Palazzo

07 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are there patterns that define corporate scandals? What are the 9 toxic building blocks that are present when such scandals unfold? How can leader...

The Magic of Creativity with Sarah Cressall

08 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What is creativity? Does it simply mean we are good at drawing, painting or music? Or does it represent something else that all of us can tap into t...

Money Matters with Deborah Henderson

14 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What are your thoughts about money? Where do those thoughts and ideas come from? Do they empower or hold you back in finding your role in society ...

Inspiring The Brilliance In Yourself and Others with Nick Williams

10 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if you could see yourself as a vessel or channel for ideas that want to exist in the world? What if you could ignore the voices of doubt and ste...

From Seeing Red to Being Red with Mel Sherwood

13 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How do you show up as the best version of yourself? How do you build confidence in who you are and clarity in how you communicate? AND how can being...

The Role of Forgiveness with Stephen Tolfree

22 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Role of Forgiveness - in recovering from injustice and mistreatment. How do you let go of resentment and learn to forgive? How do you rebuild co...

A Way With Humour with Beth Sherman

17 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

According to Beth Sherman laughter and humour are and should be an essential part of my life and work. In today’s episode, I am speaking with Beth ...

Navigating the Dark Triad with Danielle Haig

16 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Dark Triad is a combination of personality traits including Narcissism, Psychopathy and Machiavellianism that together are represented in many of ...

How to Deal with Bullying with Nicki Eyre

22 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How do you spot bullying in the workplace before it damages relationships and productivity? · Why is bullying on the rise or are we just more aware ...

The Human Cost of Cancer - With Dr Azra Raza

06 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What if we could detect and treat cancer at a much earlier stage than is currently the case? What if we could cure cancer through this revolution in ...

Creating a Culture of Belonging - With Jackie Handy

17 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Creating a Culture of Belonging • How do you create a culture of belonging and engagement? • How can we stay connected in a digital world? • ...

Practicing Respectful Confrontation - With Joe Weston

05 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Why do we often fail to speak up when it’s important to be heard? What are the choices we face in dealing with challenging people or situations? A...

Tap Into Tingle - with Amy Rowlinson

16 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How does each of us find our sense of purpose and our WHY? How can we be inspired in this journey by family members who are no longer living? And wh...

The Rising Tide of Narcissism and Robinson Crusoe - With Professor Sam Vaknin

03 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Why has narcissism been described as the organising principle of society? How do we better understand its root causes? What choices do we have in ma...

Enriching Conversations - With Anthony Stears

26 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What stops us from picking up the phone to prospects and clients? What if we could feel confident in tackling challenging conversations that we put o...

Putting People First - With Howard Behar

29 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when you put people before profit in your business? What if we could put people first in society too? In this interview, I speak with How...

Brave & Bold - With Liz Rivers & Hetty Einzig

23 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this interview, I speak with Liz Rivers and Hetty Einzig about how women can step forward to lead with confidence and power We discuss: · What i...

Stand Out and Be Different - With Caroline Flanagan

25 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this interview I speak with Caroline Flanagan, about her journey as a black lawyer in a predominantly white profession. We discuss: What does it ...

The Mole & The Mountain - Chris Cooper interviews Jane Gunn

28 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this special episode of The Barefoot Mediator Podcast the tables are turned as Jane is interviewed by her guest, author and speaker Chris Cooper, o...

The Hope of Mediation - With John Sturrock

14 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this interview I speak with John Sturrock, a lawyer and mediator and the founder of Core Solutions in Scotland, who has been identified as a Global...

Choosing Impact or Applause - With David Hyner

12 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this interview I speak with David Hyner, a truly motivational speaker who is 100% focused on creating impact by giving people the skills and confid...

Reversing the tide of war - With Ken Cloke

27 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this interview I speak with Ken Cloke, an international mediator and author and founder of Mediators Beyond Borders about what we can each do to re...

Facing Truth & Finding Courage - With Richard McCann

14 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this interview I speak with Richard McCann, a professional speaker and author whose story about the murder of his mother Wilma is currently being p...

A Question of Ethics - With Dr Liz Evans

31 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this interview I speak with Dr Liz Evans, a medical doctor, who trained at Cambridge and Imperial College London and has gone on to practice compli...

Building the Future We Want with Dan Astin-Gregory

17 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this interview I speak with Dan Astin-Gregory, an entrepreneurial thought leader and founder of Elevate Media, about how we as individuals can take...

Foad Dabiri - The Metaverse & Humanity

03 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this interview I speak with Foad Dabiri who is the Director of Engineering at Roblox, overseeing the Marketplace organization, expanding and buildi...

Watch Your Back with Francis West

06 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this interview I speak with Francis West who is an expert in Cyber Security and believes that we should have the freedom to focus on our businesses...

Giving Back with Peter Lynagh

16 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this interview I speak with Peter Lynagh who is the founder of the academy for business leaders and entrepreneurs - ABLE – a Peer Group empowerin...

Not Toxic - Just Male with Andrew Pain

26 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this interview I speak with Andrew Pain who is a motivational mental health speaker focusing on men’s mental health and masculinity. We discuss ...

Finding Wisdom with Dr Tess Lawrie

05 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this interview I speak with Dr Tess Lawrie who is a Medical Doctor and Founding Director of EbMCsquared, a community interest research company and ...

Inspirational Living with Alistair Lobo

21 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this interview I speak with Alistair Lobo who is a leadership coach and expert in business and personal transformation. We discuss why we may be e...

The healing journey with Bernie Siegel

31 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this interview I speak with Dr Bernie Siegel who is a retired cancer surgeon and author of numerous books including “Love, Medicine and Miracles”...

Positive Sleep with Giles Watkins

16 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this interview I speak with Giles Watkins who is an expert in sleep and the author of “Positive Sleep”. We discuss why sleep is so important f...

The Science of Temperament with Dan Hood

12 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this interview I speak with Dan Hood who is a financial analyst and historian who studies the rise and fall of civilisations. We discuss how temper...

Strong people stay young with Tim Bean

22 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this interview I speak with Tim Bean who describes himself as a “Corporate Longevity Specialist and is known in London’s social circles as “T...

Conflict Revolution with Ken Cloke

14 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this interview I speak with Ken Cloke who is a fellow mediator and author of Conflict Revolution – mediating evil, war, injustice and terrorism a...

Breaking the spell of denial with David Murrin

07 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this interview with geopolitical forecaster David Murrin, we discuss Breaking the Spell of Denial – how individuals and businesses can face reali...

How to stay top of mind with your audience - interview with Nathan Littleton

22 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this interview with I speak with Nathan Littleton who is a marketer, speaker and author and at 32 is the youngest ever President of the Professiona...

Food for Thought - Interview with Emma Blomfield

08 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this interview with I speak with Emma Blomfield who is solo female farmer who prides herself in farming with minimal intervention, protecting the n...

MARSHALL GOLDSMITH Leading Executive Coach and Author

17 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Marshall Goldsmith - Leading Executive Coach and Author, speaking about business leaders, conflict and being happy now

MARK SANBORN – Professional Speaker and President of Sanborn and Associates

17 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Mark Sanborn – Professional Speaker and President of Sanborn and Associates speaking about Hate Conflict – Love the Opportunity

Dr Graeme Codrington - The Lasting Legacy Of Disruption

17 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this interview Jane speaks with Dr Graeme Codrington, futurist, scenario planner and expert on the future of work. Graeme helps us to understand th...

Mediation in inter-cultural conversations with Annabel Beales

17 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this interview I speak with Annabel Beales who is a researcher and writer, focusing on the rights of indigenous peoples particularly during the ex...

The Time Is Now with Harriet Waley-Cohen

06 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I speak with Harriet Waley-Cohen. Harriet has empowered thousands of people over the last 18 years through her public speaking and coa...

WHAT IS NEURO-INCLUSIVE LEADERSHIP? With Else Kramer

28 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this interview with I speak with coach, speaker and trainer Else Kramer who is also a Lego lover working with neurodivergent and gifted adults. We ...

Consciousness or Catastrophe with David Murrin

21 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I speak with global forecaster David Murrin, who shares geopolitical global forecasts. We discuss the state of the world, global confl...

Being a partnership agent for change with Riane Eisler

05 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I speak with Riane Eilser, an internationally renowned author historian and futurist. Her pioneering work on the theory of domination ...

Brave Enough To Be It with Gillian Bishop

22 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I speak with Gillian Bishop a family lawyer with a holistic approach to separation and divorce. Gillian is also the author of a recent...

COURAGE TO CONNECT with Deborah Henley

11 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this interview I talk with Deborah Henley who helps leaders to better understand who they are, and what drives them, to help them craft their own n...

CONNECTING THROUGH VULNERABILITY with ANDY LOPATA

22 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this interview with fellow mediator Andy Lopata, we discuss how to help people connect and reconnect and emerge from our caves as we come out of cr...

THE COW IN THE ROAD THEORY with JOANNA KALOWSKI

22 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this interview with fellow mediator Joanna Kalowski, we discuss how to help people get unstuck, especially in times of conflict and crisis and find...

RETHINKING HUMANITY

08 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this interview with co-founder of the Think Tank RethinkX, Jamie Arbib, we discuss future threats and opportunities that affect the development of ...

HOW THE ECONOMY WORKS IN UNCERTAIN TIMES - Roger Martin-Fagg

27 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this interview with Behavioural Economist Roger Martin-Fagg we discuss how the economy really works, especially in uncertain times and why mainstre...

THE 5 CRISES THE WORLD FACES NOW - Ken Cloke

13 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this interview with mediator, conflict expert and author Ken Cloke we discuss why the world appears to be immersed in conflict and the 5 distinct c...

AN INSPIRING FUTURE - David Huebner

01 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this interview Janes speaks with with immediate international arbitrator and diplomat David Huebner, they discuss how heroes and role models inspir...

WAKE UP TO WISDOM with Charlotte Valeur

05 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this interview Jane speaks with immediate past Chair of the Institute of Directors, Charlotte Valeur, they discuss how values help to guide us, why...

IT’S UP TO US with P D Villarreal

20 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this interview Jane speaks with acclaimed New York litigation lawyer P D Villarreal, to discuss his journey to embracing a better way to resolve di...

WE ARE ALL HUMAN AND VULNERABLE with Mark De Lisser

20 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this interview with choral director and vocal coach Mark De Lisser, Jane and Mark discuss Mark’s background in community singing, the joy of crea...

Jane Gunn - Interview with Mark Sanborn

11 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Jane Gunn - Interview with Mark Sanborn by The Barefoot Mediator Podcast

Jane Gunn - Interview with Marshall Goldsmith

15 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Jane Gunn - Interview with Marshall Goldsmith by The Barefoot Mediator Podcast

Jane Gunn - Interview with Michael Mcilwrath

23 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Jane Gunn - Interview with Michael Mcilwrath by The Barefoot Mediator Podcast

Jane Gunn - Interview with Bob Burg

18 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Jane Gunn - Interview with Bob Burg by The Barefoot Mediator Podcast

Jane Gunn - Interview with Dave Carpenter

29 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Jane Gunn - Interview with Dave Carpenter by The Barefoot Mediator Podcast

Jane Gunn interview with Joanna Kalowski

05 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this interview Jane Gunn interviews Joanna Kalowski a mediator and mediation trainer with a special interest in judicial education. In this interv...

Jane Gunn - Interview with Niki Schafer

03 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Jane Gunn - Interview with Niki Schafer by The Barefoot Mediator Podcast

Interview with Tremaine Du Preez

17 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Interview with Tremaine Du Preez by The Barefoot Mediator Podcast

DR BERNARD SIEGEL - AUTHOR OF LOVE, MEDICINE AND MIRACLES

06 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

DR BERNARD SIEGEL - AUTHOR OF LOVE, MEDICINE AND MIRACLES by The Barefoot Mediator Podcast

PETER ADLER – Mediator and President of the Keystone Center

26 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Peter Adler – Mediator and President of the Keystone Center speaking about Leadership in the Eye of the Storm

GREG RICHARDSON– The Strategic Monk, Leadership Coach and Spiritual Director

22 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Greg Richardson – The Strategic Monk, Leadership Coach and Spiritual Director speaking about Going Inside – the journey to Deeper Self Knowledge

KEN CLOKE – Mediator and Author

09 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Ken Cloke – Mediator and Author, speaking about How We As Mediators Can Help Save the Planet

KRISS AKABUSI International Athlete, Professional Speaker and Business Consultant

13 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Kriss Akabusi - International Athlete, Professional Speaker and Business Consultant, speaking about winning

WARREN SMITH Professional Free Skier and Performance Coach

11 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Warren Smith - Professional Free Skier and Performance Coach, speaking about inner conflicts and fear

FRANK MCKINNEY – Best Selling Author, Real Estate Artist and Philanthrocapitalis

01 Jan 2011

Contributed by Lukas

Frank McKinney – Best Selling Author, Real Estate Artist and Philanthrocapitalist, speaking about achieving the impossible through the Power of Plan

DAVE CARPENTER – Business Consultant, Professional Mentor and Speaker

01 Jan 2011

Contributed by Lukas

Dave Carpenter – Business Consultant, Professional Mentor and Speaker, speaking about Partnering and Adding Value in Relationships

BOB BURG – Best Selling Author and Speaker on Business Success

01 Jan 2011

Contributed by Lukas

Bob Burg – Best Selling Author and Speaker on Business Success speaking about how to be a Go Giver

DR MOLLIE MARTI - Performance psychologist & Author of The 12 Factors of Business Success

01 Jan 2011

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Mollie Marti - Performance psychologist, Author of The 12 Factors of Business Success and founder of BestLifeDesign.com speaking about designing y...

FRANK MCKINNEY Best Selling Author, Real Estate Artist and Philanthrocapitalis

01 Jan 2011

Contributed by Lukas

Frank McKinney – Best Selling Author, Real Estate Artist and Philanthrocapitalist speaking about how to succeed in the business of life

MICHAEL MCILWRATH Litigation Counsel at GE

01 Jan 2011

Contributed by Lukas

Michael McIlwrath - Litigation Counsel at GE, speaking about planning for conflicts and disputes in a large organisation

JACK LEVIN -New York Lawyer and Commercial Mediator

01 Jan 2011

Contributed by Lukas

Jack Levin - New York Lawyer and Commercial Mediator, speaking about using mediation skills both in the workplace and at home

Jane Gunn - Interview with Jack Levin

01 Jan 2011

Contributed by Lukas

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Jane Gunn - Interview with Frank MCKinney 2

01 Jan 2011

Contributed by Lukas

Jane Gunn - Interview with Frank MCKinney 2 by The Barefoot Mediator Podcast

Jane Gunn - Interview with Dixie Gillespie

01 Jan 2011

Contributed by Lukas

Jane Gunn - Interview with Dixie Gillespie by The Barefoot Mediator Podcast

DIXIE GILLESPIE – Coach to Entrepreneurs

01 Jan 2011

Contributed by Lukas

Dixie Gillespie – Coach to Entrepreneurs speaking about Blasting through Brick Walls to tap into your Passion and Purpose

KEVIN EIKENBERRY – Consultant, Trainer and Speaker

01 Jan 2011

Contributed by Lukas

Kevin Eikenberry – Consultant, Trainer and Speaker speaking about the challenges and conflicts new leaders face

JOANNA KALOWSKI – Mediator & Trainer Speaking about the Power of Cross-cultural Communication

01 Jan 2011

Contributed by Lukas

Joanna Kalowski – Mediator and Mediation Trainer Speaking about the Power of Cross-cultural Communication

CHASING CARS

01 Jan 2011

Contributed by Lukas

CHASING CARS by The Barefoot Mediator Podcast

Lynda Shaw - The Last Frontier Of The Mind

01 Jan 2011

Contributed by Lukas

In this interview Jane speaks with Dr Lynda Shaw who is a neuro-scientist, business psychologist, change specialist and author of 'Your brain is boss...

DR COLLEEN THOUEZ – A WINDOW OF ACTION

01 Jan 2011

Contributed by Lukas

In this interview with former UN advisor and Director at the Open Society Foundation in New York, Dr. Colleen Thouez. We discuss human mobility, migra...

Olivia James - It’s Not All In The Mind

01 Jan 2011

Contributed by Lukas

In this interview with trauma expert, Olivia James. We discuss the psychophysiology of performance, confidence and trauma – why it’s not “all in...

NIELS BRABANDT – WHAT IS SUSTAINABLE LEADERSHIP

01 Jan 2011

Contributed by Lukas

In this interview with leadership expert Niels Brabandt, we discuss what it means to be a sustainable leader and why science and scientific research s...

DAVID BROWER – ENERGY AND ALIVEFULNESS

01 Jan 2011

Contributed by Lukas

In this interview with author, poet and super connector David Brower, we discuss what it means to be a sensorialist focusing on energy and aliveness a...

Dr Adam Harrison

01 Jan 2011

Contributed by Lukas

In this interview with I speak with coach, speaker and trainer Dr Adam Harrison a GP, qualified Barrister and certified Life, Leadership and Executive...

Vulnerable or virtuous with Jo Rogers

01 Jan 2011

Contributed by Lukas

In this interview with I speak with lawyer, business owner and entrepreneur Jo Rogers. We discuss how knowing yourself and having the courage to be vu...

Leading From Within with Michael Tipper

01 Jan 2011

Contributed by Lukas

In this interview I speak with growth mindset and productivity expert Michael Tipper. We discuss how to be effective and productive even when times ar...

The essence of Barefoot Mediation with Will Roebuck

01 Jan 2011

Contributed by Lukas

In the first of two podcasts from Penine Kids, Will Roebuck and I speak about Barefoot Mediation and how mediation can offer a simple and effective ap...