Walk and Talk

Walk and Talk - End of Year Reflections on Values, Meaning and Flourishing

16 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This final episode of the year is a gentle invitation to pause and review. I walk through some of the questions I ask myself at the end of every year:...

Walk and Talk - Meaning and Community with Helena Marujo

09 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I am joined by Dr Helena Marujo, who describes herself as a joyful, socially engaged citizen and an activist through science. I love t...

Walk and Talk - Metallica, Collective Effervescence and Wellbeing

02 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I’ve just been to see Metallica (again!) and it sparked a whole stream of reflections about why big concerts, sporting events and live shows feel so...

Walk and Talk - Feeding the Hunger of Languishing with Corey Keyes

26 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this Walk and Talk, I share a reflection sparked by my recent conversation with Dr Corey Keyes. We explored the idea of languishing as a kind of em...

Walk and Talk - Affective Forecasting

18 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this Walk and Talk, I dip into the fascinating world of affective forecasting - the way we predict our future feelings and how those predictions sh...

Walk and Talk - AI, Ethics and the Power of Thought with Dan Weijers

11 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this Walk and Talk, I reflect on my recent conversation with philosopher Dan Weijers about how artificial intelligence is reshaping the way we thin...

Walk and Talk - Efficacy, Self-Belief and the Myth of Imposter Syndrome

04 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this Walk and Talk, I explore one of the components of Psychological Capital - Efficacy - and how it shapes our sense of self-belief. I share some ...

Walk and Talk - Growing Through Grief with Dr Lucy Hone

28 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I am joined by Dr Lucy Hone for a heartfelt conversation on grief literacy, living losses and what it truly means to flourish. We explore the science ...

Walk and Talk - Mindset, Identity and Ageing

21 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today I wander through an idea that has been bubbling away for a while - ageing and identity. I share a sweet adventure with my mum, Hazel, a few refl...

Walk and Talk - The Science of Hope with Andreas Krafft

14 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this Walk and Talk, I chat with Professor Andreas Krafft, whose research into hope and future thinking has inspired people around the world. We exp...

Walk and Talk - Purpose, Service, and Wellbeing with Leona Brandwene

07 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s Walk and Talk, I am joined by the wonderful Leona Brandwene. We explored what it means to flourish - feeling good, functioning well, ...

Walk and Talk - Coaching for Sustainable Success with Clive Leach

30 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I catch up with my long-time colleague and friend Clive Leach. Clive and I explore what makes strengths-based, Positive Psychology coaching so powerfu...

Walk and Talk - The power of relationships

23 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

From lifelong friendships to my own 30-year partnership, I know that relationships can be our greatest source of joy, and sometimes our biggest challe...

Walk and Talk: Attention and Flourishing with Stewart Donaldson

16 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I sit down with Professor Stewart Donaldson to explore why our attention may be the most valuable asset we have. From building the fi...

Walk and Talk - The Evolution of Emotional Intelligence with David Caruso

09 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this Walk and Talk, I reconnect with my friend and colleague David Caruso - someone I first met more than 20 years ago, right at the start of the e...

Walk and Talk - Leadership, Legacy and Wellbeing with Dr Suzy Green

02 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I had the joy of sitting down with my long-time friend and colleague Dr Suzy Green. We talked about the evolution of positive psychology coaching, the...

Walk and Talk - Hyper-Personalising Wellbeing with Llewellyn van Zyl

26 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I had a wonderful conversation with positive psychologist Llewellyn van Zyl about what it really takes for people to flourish. We explored why happine...

Walk and Talk - Wellbeing on the Road

19 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Travel for work can throw our wellbeing routines off balance - sleep gets disrupted, exercise drops off, and food choices are… well, whatever’s on...

Walk and Talk - Positive Psychology in Practice with Chiara Ruini

12 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I’m joined by positive clinical psychologist and psychotherapist Chiara Ruini. We explore her journey from traditional clinical pra...

Walk and Talk - Psychosocial risks, emotions and why mindset matters

05 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Psychosocial risks are front of mind for many organisations right now - yet I believe we need to go beyond audits and start promoting true flourishing...

Walk and Talk - In Conversation with Shige Oishi

28 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A fascinating conversation with Shige Oishi on his groundbreaking work around psychological richness - a concept that adds a powerful third dimension ...

Walk and Talk - Reflections from IPPA

10 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What a joy it was to be at the IPPA World Congress in Brisbane and to connect in person with so many passionate people in our field. Denise Quinlan an...

Walk and Talk - Shift from 'I hope' to 'I can'

01 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hope is more than wishful thinking - it’s a powerful force for motivation and change. In this podcast, I delve into the science of hope, exploring w...

Walk and Talk - In Conversation with Ryan Smith

24 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I had an energising live conversation with Ryan Smith, Founder of TruDiagnostic, where many of you joined me.We were all engrossed with energy, passio...

Walk and Talk - An invitation to eavesdrop with Andrew Soren

17 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I had such a rich and energising conversation with Andrew Soren on my podcast a couple of weeks ago. While we've been enjoying co-designing our upcomi...

Walk and Talk - Putting Science to the Test

10 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I take you on a personal journey - quite literally face-first into the ground! After an unexpected fall while hiking, I found myself ...

Walk and Talk - An invitation to eavesdrop with Fiona Gray

03 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I had the absolute pleasure of meeting Dr Fiona Gray at the Wellbeing Symposium at the British School of Jakarta last year where she spoke about bioph...

Walk and Talk - In Conversation with Dr Michelle McQuaid

28 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I always treasure the chance to connect with Michelle – our conversations are thoughtful, energising, and real. We’ve worked alongside each other ...

Walk and Talk - World Happiness Report

20 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

20 March marked World Happiness Day - and the release of the much-anticipated World Happiness Report. In this episode, I dive into the 2025 rankings...

Walk and Talk - An invitation to eavesdrop with Julia Rucklidge

13 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It was great to speak with Julia Rucklidge recently. It was a very insightful conversation and supports much of what I’ve shared before around our m...

Walk and Talk - Habits and Systems Reflections

06 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There are a few things going on in my head at the moment, and one thing in particular stems from my fabulous conversation with Reuben Rusk earlier thi...

Walk and Talk - In Conversation with Dr Denise Quinlan

29 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Every time I chat with Denise, the conversation flows in the most energising way. This latest one was no exception! We discussed the future of work,...

Walk and Talk - Challenging self and assumptions

22 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Towards the end of last year, a few things happened that triggered my thinking around how we tend to make assumptions about others and about things ar...

Walk and Talk - An invitation to eavesdrop with Dan Weijers

15 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I recently had the pleasure of hosting Dan Weijer on my podcast, and it was a fabulous conversation. We delved into deep and thought-provoking topics...

Walk and Talk - Reflections on death

08 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Death is a very interesting topic, especially when looking at it through a positive psychology lens.In 2024, there were a number of positive psycholog...

Walk and Talk - In Conversation with Dr Robert Biswas-Diener

01 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It was wonderful to have Robert Biswas-Diener join me for another live ‘In Conversation’ with my Learn with Sue Community. This time we had the o...

Walk and Talk - In Conversation with Mohsen Joshanloo

26 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Earlier this month, Mohsen Joshanloo joined me as a special guest on one of our live sessions as part of the Learn with Sue community. Mohsen is a pe...

Walk and Talk - An invitation to eavesdrop with Lisa Davias

13 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I am so happy to share another great conversation I had with Lisa Davias, the CEO of PESA (Positive Education Schools Association). Their goal is real...

Walk and Talk - An invitation to eavesdrop with Reuben Rusk

12 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I thoroughly enjoyed my conversation with Reuben. I really respect the research paper he did with Lea Waters in 2013 titled Tracing the Size, Reach, I...

Walk and Talk - An invitation to eavesdrop with Di Bowles

20 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Di is a wellbeing policy advisor for the Centre of Policy Development. She gave us insights into new things that are coming and a bill that’s being ...

Walk and Talk - An invitation to eavesdrop with Sue, the year ahead

13 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What are you hoping to get out of the year ahead? We are well and truly into 2025 now, and in this episode I reflect on the year that has passed and t...

Walk and Talk - An invitation to eavesdrop with Sue - End of Year Podcast 2024

16 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Sue reflects on the year that has been! Listen along as Sue looks at what she has achieved and her highlights and challenges througho...

Walk and Talk - An invitation to eavesdrop with Mette Miriam Böll

08 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mette Miriam Böll describes herself as a concerned global citizen, which is why she does her work! Listen along as Sue and Mette discuss compassionat...

Walk and Talk - An invitation to eavesdrop with Dr Lucy Ryan

01 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Lucy Ryan has recently won awards for her book, 'Revolting Women', which started with Lucy's PhD research studying women like her. Listen along as ...

Walk and Talk - An invitation to eavesdrop with Matthew Iasiello

24 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Matt is in the positive psychology and wellbeing space and has a passion for research, particularly around intervention design and definitions! Listen...

Walk and Talk - An invitation to eavesdrop with Jessemy Gee

17 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jessamy Gee is a graphic recorder, and met Sue at a conference in Jakarta! Listen along as Sue and Jessamy discuss the journey to becoming a graphic r...

Walk and Talk - An invitation to eavesdrop with Sue - Learnings from OECD

10 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sue spent last week at the OECD World Forum on wellbeing in Rome! Listen along as Sue reflects on her time at the forum and how it focused on how we c...

Walk and Talk - An invitation to eavesdrop with Carol McGowan

03 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sue met Carol when she joined the Diploma of Positive Psychology and Wellbeing, which Carol undertook following her PhD and the loss of her husband. L...

Walk and Talk - An invitation to eavesdrop with Prof Debbie Haski-Leventhal

27 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Professor Debbie Haski-Leventhal describes herself as a purpose leader and an impact enabler! Listen along as Sue and Debbie discuss Debbie's life exp...

Walk and Talk - An invitation to eavesdrop with Emma Seibold

20 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Emma Seibold is the founder of Barre Body and Bende and lives in the beautiful Byron Bay. Listen to this episode as Sue and Emma discuss the link betw...

Walk and Talk - An invitation to eavesdrop with Annalise Roache

13 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Annalise has been in the positive psychology space as a practitioner, advocate, facilitator, coach, mentor and wellbeing researcher! Listen along as S...

Walk and Talk - An invitation to eavesdrop with Professor Mike Steger

06 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Professor Mike Steger is back to talk more about meaning! Join Sue and Mike for this engaging conversation with a sprinkle of humour as they discuss M...

Walk and Talk - An invitation to eavesdrop with Linda Jarnhamn

01 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Linda and Sue met at the World Happiness Summit earlier in the year, and Linda is incredibly passionate about neuroscience! Listen along to learn more...

Walk and Talk - An invitation to eavesdrop with Peter Senge

29 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Peter Senge has been in the systems awareness space for a long time, with his first book, The Fifth Discipline, published in 1990! Listen along as Sue...

Walk and Talk - An invitation to eavesdrop with Professor Barbara Fredrickson

22 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Barbara Fredrickson joins Sue in this episode to talk about her research and why she became a researcher! Listen along as Sue and Barbara discuss posi...

Walk and Talk - An invitation to eavesdrop with Sue - Review of Sue's overseas adventures and her experience of accompanying emotions

15 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Sue muses and explores how emotions have impacted her over the last few months. Listen along as Sue speaks of her latest overseas adv...

Walk and Talk - An invitation to eavesdrop with Claire Dale

08 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Claire and Sue met through a contact who fortuitously met Claire at the London Marathon, with Claire commentating on the event! Listen along as they e...

Walk and Talk - An invitation to eavesdrop with Sue - Review of Iasiello Paper on Quality of life Resilience Wellbeing and Coping

05 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Sue reviews a paper by Matthew Iasiello and others. Listen along as Sue delves into the importance of consolidating the dimensions of...

Walk and Talk - An invitation to eavesdrop with Sue - ECPP 2024 Review

29 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Sue reflects on her experience at the ECPP in Innsbruck! Listen along to hear more about some of Sue's highlights!

Walk and Talk - An invitation to eavesdrop with Poppy Dahner

22 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Poppy and Sue have known each other since they were teenagers and reflect on how their lives have changed over time. Listen along to learn more about ...

Walk and Talk - An invitation to eavesdrop with Jane Drake

14 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jane Drake is a passionate learner and passionate about teaching, and her work at the Center for Systems Awareness looks at our role on this planet as...

Walk and Talk - An invitation to eavesdrop with Sue - Reflections on Emotions

30 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Sue reflects on the interesting ways emotions influence us, including impacting our thoughts and behaviours. Listen along as Sue delv...

Walk and Talk - An invitation to eavesdrop with Carly and Tresne Middleton

24 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Carly and Tresne Middleton first met Sue almost ten years ago on the Diploma of Positive Psychology and Wellbeing. In this episode, they share their...

Walk and Talk - An invitation to eavesdrop with Sue - Strengths on my mind

16 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Sue is thinking about strengths and would love to get you thinking about yours! Listen along as Sue reflects on her recent strengths ...

Walk and Talk - An invitation to eavesdrop with Glenn Flood

09 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Glenn Flood works in the food industry, focusing on solving leadership and team issues to support the wellbeing of teams in hospitality. Glenn started...

Walk and Talk - An invitation to eavesdrop with Dr Lindsay Oades

26 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Lindsay Oades is back to share his current research on wellbeing! Listen along to this episode where Sue and Lindsay talk about wellbeing models, wel...

Walk and Talk - An invitation to eavesdrop with Matt Henricks

19 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Matt Henricks is the founder of the Helping Hands Programme and Water Works Programme, which are team-building and leadership workshops with a bigger ...

Walk and Talk - An invitation to eavesdrop with Sue - Assumptions

12 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Sue looks at assumptions and the impact these can have on our interactions, perspectives and more! Listen along as Sue reflects on he...

Walk and Talk - An invitation to eavesdrop with Sarah Pressman

05 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Sarah Pressman has been passionate about stress and wellbeing her whole life, well before she became a researcher. Listen along to this episode ...

Walk and Talk - An invitation to eavesdrop with Anne Riches

28 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Anne Riches started with a law degree, found her way into HR and then launched her own business in change, leadership and emotional intelligence! List...

Walk and Talk - An invitation to eavesdrop with Sue - Stress Awareness Month

21 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As April is Stress Awareness Month, Sue looks at the different impacts of stress! Listen along as Sue discusses how we can embrace, manage and handle ...

Walk and Talk - An invitation to eavesdrop with Lucy Airs

14 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Lucy Airs is back to join Sue in this episode! Lucy is a coach who focuses on leadership and has been in the positive psychology space for over ten ye...

Walk and Talk - An invitation to eavesdrop with Prof Lord Richard Layard

07 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Professor Lord Richard Layard started as a school teacher and then moved to the London School of Economics, where he has now been for 60 years! Listen...

Walk and Talk - An invitation to eavesdrop with Robert King

31 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Robert King is a chartered account with the tagline 'proud to be boring accountants', and has known Sue for 19 years! Listen along as Sue and ...

Walk and Talk - An invitation to eavesdrop with Sue & Tania

25 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Sue and Tania are reunited in London, discussing their current adventures attending a number of conferences over the last few weeks! ...

Walk and Talk - An invitation to eavesdrop with Nikki Beaumont

17 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Nikki Beaumont is the founder of Beaumont People and has a wealth of knowledge and experience in business and people. Listen to this episode as Sue an...

Walk and Talk - An invitation to eavesdrop with David Butcher

10 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

David Butcher is the Principal of the British School of Jakarta and has spent his life educating and teaching in seven countries across his career! Li...

Walk and Talk - An invitation to eavesdrop with Sue - Ridiculous Ramblings

03 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Sue reflects on her take aways from an event she attended as well as her thoughts on research she recently read! Listen along as Sue ...

Walk and Talk - An invitation to eavesdrop with Dr Eric Brymer

25 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Eric Brymer is a researcher who focuses on understanding the relationship between human beings, the environment and health and wellbeing. Listen along...

Walk and Talk - An invitation to eavesdrop with Chris Cummings

18 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Cummings has organised a number of Wellbeing at Work events all over the world over the last ten years! Listen along as Sue and Chris discuss th...

Walk and Talk - An invitation to eavesdrop with Sue - Emotions and My MSCEIT

11 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Sue discusses the MSCEIT assessment and her own reports. Listen along to learn more about how the MSCEIT assessment measures emotiona...

Walk and Talk - An invitation to eavesdrop with Sue - Emotions

05 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Sue delves into the research of emotions and how our language has an impact. Listen along as Sue looks at why having accurate languag...

Walk and Talk - An invitation to eavesdrop with Karen Guggenheim

28 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Karen Guggenheim is the founder and CEO of the World Happiness Summit (WOHASU), which she started as a way to share more about happiness beyond pleasu...

Walk and Talk - An invitation to eavesdrop with Sue - Reflections and making the unusual usual

23 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this first episode of 2024, Sue discusses what we have coming up on Learn with Sue and walks us through some interesting questions to think about f...

Walk and Talk - An invitation to eavesdrop with Dr Ellen Langer

17 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ellen Langer is back! In the final episode of 2023, Sue and Ellen delve deeper into Ellen's most recent book. Listen along to learn more about Ell...

Walk and Talk - An invitation to eavesdrop with Rob Metcalfe

10 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Rob Metcalfe is a friend and mentor to Sue, with a keen interest in leadership and changing leadership in organisations. Listen along as Sue and Rob d...

Walk and Talk - An invitation to eavesdrop with Nic Marks

05 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Nic Marks is a statistician best known for his work on the Happy Planet Index. Listen along as Sue and Nic delve into how the UK developed the first n...

Walk and Talk - An invitation to eavesdrop with Sue - News and language shaping us

05 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast, Sue looks at the impact of news, information overload and language on our wellbeing. Listen along as Sue delves into research on how ...

Walk and Talk - An invitation to eavesdrop with Sue - Perfect Day and Alignment

05 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast, Sue explains why it is important to reflect on what our perfect day or perfect weekend looks like. Listen along as Sue discusses the ...

Walk and Talk - An invitation to eavesdrop with Sue - Role of Technology in Wellbeing

05 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast, Sue looks at the role of technology in fostering wellbeing. Listen along as Sue discusses technology's positive and potential adv...

Walk and Talk - An invitation to eavesdrop with Dr Isaac Prilleltensky

05 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Professor Isaac Prilleltensky has a history in research and practical application in community wellbeing and has lived in various countries around the...

Walk and Talk - An invitation to eavesdrop with Marie McLeod

19 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Marie McLeod has a background in social work, positive psychology and adult education and is the founder of Thrive Ability. Listen along as Sue and Ma...

Walk and Talk - An invitation to eavesdrop with Rachel Dillon (Move With Us)

29 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Rachel Dillon founded Move with Us, an online fitness app for females, and Crop Shop Boutique, a female activewear brand. Listen along as Sue and Rach...

Walk and Talk - An invitation to eavesdrop with Professor Michael Pluess

15 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Professor Michael Pluess focuses on developmental psychology and looks at the extent to which genes and the environment shape individuals. Listen alon...

Walk and Talk - An invitation to eavesdrop with Dr Gordon Spence

08 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Gordon Spence has spent most of his time in the coaching, positive psychology and, more recently, the health space. Listen along as Sue and Gordon ...

Walk and Talk - An invitation to eavesdrop with Sue - Travel

01 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this session, Sue looks at the benefits and impact of travel. Listen along as Sue explains how travel impacts where we spend our time psychological...

Walk and Talk - An invitation to eavesdrop with Professor Neal Ashkanasy

24 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Professor Neal Ashkanasy started his career as an engineer in water resources and was motivated to study emotions to understand what makes leaders and...

Walk and Talk - An invitation to eavesdrop with Dr Suzy Green

17 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Suzy Green has been working in the positive psychology and coaching space for many years and started as a clinical psychologist. Listen along as Su...

Walk and Talk - An invitation to eavesdrop with Sue - Existentialism and meaning

10 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Season 3 of our Learn with Sue Walk and Talk Podcast! In this session, Sue delves into existentialism. Listen along as Sue explores meaning...

Walk and Talk - An invitation to eavesdrop with Eric Brymer

06 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Eric Brymer is a researcher who focuses on understanding the relationship between human beings, the environment and health and wellbeing. Listen along...