Extraordinary Life Stories
Extraordinary Life Stories
Podcast Description
John Reynolds talks with some of the world’s most extraordinary individuals discussing both the highs and lows of their life stories.
Each ‘lived experience’ is shared in an informal and candid conversation providing inspiration, thought provoking topics and actionable takeaways. Mental health is at the core of these conversations with guests being transparent about their mindset, how they keep motivated, juggling family, business and time for themselves.
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The podcast primarily focuses on personal stories related to mental health, motivation, work-life balance, and resilience. Episodes tackle themes such as overcoming adversity, maintaining mental well-being while juggly various life roles, and the importance of transparency in sharing one's journey, illustrated by guests like Stephen Fry discussing creativity and Heston Blumenthal sharing culinary challenges.
John Reynolds talks with some of the world’s most extraordinary individuals discussing both the highs and lows of their life stories.
Each ‘lived experience’ is shared in an informal and candid conversation providing inspiration, thought provoking topics and actionable takeaways. Mental health is at the core of these conversations with guests being transparent about their mindset, how they keep motivated, juggling family, business and time for themselves.
In this episode of Extraordinary Life Stories, John Reynolds talks with Ruby Wax.
Ruby is an American-British actress, comedian, writer, television presenter, and mental health campaigner. A classically-trained actress, Wax came to prominence as a comic interviewer, playing up to British perceptions of the strident American style on television shows including The Full Wax. She was a script editor for the BBC sitcom Absolutely Fabulous.
In 2013, Ruby gained a master's degree in mindfulness based cognitive therapy from Kellogg College, Oxford. In 2015, she was appointed a Visiting Professor in Mental Health Nursing at the University of Surrey.
Wax was appointed an Honorary Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2015 Special Honours for services to mental health.
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