Big Slurp Energy Fri, 06 Mar 2026 10:59:17 -0500 https://bigslurpenergy.buzzsprout.com en-gb © 2026 Big Slurp Energy yes 3756492b-158e-5391-b8ed-27f847201cc6 Helena Glo episodic true This is Big Slurp Energy, a light-hearted podcast about specialty coffee and mental health. In each episode, Helena is joined by a guest from the coffee industry to discuss stuff like imposter syndrome, careers, community, anxiety, neurodiversity, and coffee! Follow the pod on Instagram @bigslurpenergy

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) coffee, specialty coffee, mental health, therapy, coffee industry, roasting coffee, wellbeing, LGBT, queer, neurodiverse, anxiety, cafe Helena Glo https://storage.buzzsprout.com/ie11yuq3fgilkr93trntwe2s2il8?.jpg Big Slurp Energy Helena Glo 05: Bryan Serwatka on oat milk, music and finding a sense of belonging 05: Bryan Serwatka on oat milk, music and finding a sense of belonging In this episode I'm joined by Bryan Serwatka (he/him), Coffee Community Manager for Minor Figures!

EPISODE LINKS
- Bryan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mf.bryan.mf/
- Bryan's album/novel project L-E: https://www.l-e.space/
- Minor Figures: https://minorfigures.com/
- Low-cost therapy service that Bryan mentions: https://www.metanoia.ac.uk/therapy/metanoia-counselling-and-psychotherapy-service/
- One of the low-cost therapy services available in Notts: https://www.nottinghamcounsellingcentre.org.uk/

PODCAST LINKS
- Follow + contact Big Slurp Energy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bigslurpenergy/
- Buy a sticker + support the pod: https://ko-fi.com/s/e548e9de8b
And, if you've got a minute to rate/review the podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, that would be v nice!

UK MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES:
I'm in the process of building a list of resources, but for now you can find some linked here: https://linktr.ee/bigslurpenergy

CREDITS
Produced by Helena Gloeckner
Podcast Artwork by Payta Easton  https://www.instagram.com/payta_/

*Episode transcript coming soon*


⭐️ I'm building a directory of local UK mental health and therapy resources! If you know about something people can access in your area, you can contribute to the list by emailing bigslurpenergypodcast@gmail.com, or DM me on instagram @bigslurpenergy ⭐️

]]> In this episode I'm joined by Bryan Serwatka (he/him), Coffee Community Manager for Minor Figures!

EPISODE LINKS
- Bryan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mf.bryan.mf/
- Bryan's album/novel project L-E: https://www.l-e.space/
- Minor Figures: https://minorfigures.com/
- Low-cost therapy service that Bryan mentions: https://www.metanoia.ac.uk/therapy/metanoia-counselling-and-psychotherapy-service/
- One of the low-cost therapy services available in Notts: https://www.nottinghamcounsellingcentre.org.uk/

PODCAST LINKS
- Follow + contact Big Slurp Energy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bigslurpenergy/
- Buy a sticker + support the pod: https://ko-fi.com/s/e548e9de8b
And, if you've got a minute to rate/review the podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, that would be v nice!

UK MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES:
I'm in the process of building a list of resources, but for now you can find some linked here: https://linktr.ee/bigslurpenergy

CREDITS
Produced by Helena Gloeckner
Podcast Artwork by Payta Easton  https://www.instagram.com/payta_/

*Episode transcript coming soon*


⭐️ I'm building a directory of local UK mental health and therapy resources! If you know about something people can access in your area, you can contribute to the list by emailing bigslurpenergypodcast@gmail.com, or DM me on instagram @bigslurpenergy ⭐️

]]> Helena Gloeckner Buzzsprout-13115334 Tue, 27 Jun 2023 10:00:00 +0100 2417 1 5 full true 04: Helen Rooney on ethical research, barista work and making meaning 04: Helen Rooney on ethical research, barista work and making meaning In this episode I'm joined by Helen Rooney (they/them) - Helen is a Barista at Mow's Coffee in Sheffield, and is also studying for an MA in Social Research!

EPISODE LINKS
- Helen on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ohbloodyhel/
- Mow's Coffee : https://www.instagram.com/coffeeatmows/
- Husk: https://www.instagram.com/huskcoffee/
- Marmadukes: https://www.instagram.com/marmadukescafe/
- Steam Yard: https://www.instagram.com/steamyard/
- Cloud Coffee Co: https://www.instagram.com/cloudcoffeeco_/
- Queen of The Suburbs: https://www.instagram.com/queenofthesuburbscoffee/
- Lucid Coffee Roasters: https://www.instagram.com/lucidcoffeeroasters/
- 'Decolonising Coffee Through Flavour' video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLv2Fzhktb0
- Northern Filter Championships: https://www.instagram.com/sheffcofffest/

PODCAST LINKS
- Follow + contact Big Slurp Energy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bigslurpenergy/
- Buy a sticker + support the pod: https://ko-fi.com/s/e548e9de8b
And, if you've got a minute to rate/review the podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, that would be v nice!

UK MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES:
I'm in the process of building a list of resources, but for now you can find some linked here: https://linktr.ee/bigslurpenergy

CREDITS
Produced by Helena Gloeckner
Podcast Artwork by Payta Easton  https://www.instagram.com/payta_/

*Episode transcript coming soon*

⭐️ I'm building a directory of local UK mental health and therapy resources! If you know about something people can access in your area, you can contribute to the list by emailing bigslurpenergypodcast@gmail.com, or DM me on instagram @bigslurpenergy ⭐️

]]> In this episode I'm joined by Helen Rooney (they/them) - Helen is a Barista at Mow's Coffee in Sheffield, and is also studying for an MA in Social Research!

EPISODE LINKS
- Helen on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ohbloodyhel/
- Mow's Coffee : https://www.instagram.com/coffeeatmows/
- Husk: https://www.instagram.com/huskcoffee/
- Marmadukes: https://www.instagram.com/marmadukescafe/
- Steam Yard: https://www.instagram.com/steamyard/
- Cloud Coffee Co: https://www.instagram.com/cloudcoffeeco_/
- Queen of The Suburbs: https://www.instagram.com/queenofthesuburbscoffee/
- Lucid Coffee Roasters: https://www.instagram.com/lucidcoffeeroasters/
- 'Decolonising Coffee Through Flavour' video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLv2Fzhktb0
- Northern Filter Championships: https://www.instagram.com/sheffcofffest/

PODCAST LINKS
- Follow + contact Big Slurp Energy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bigslurpenergy/
- Buy a sticker + support the pod: https://ko-fi.com/s/e548e9de8b
And, if you've got a minute to rate/review the podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, that would be v nice!

UK MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES:
I'm in the process of building a list of resources, but for now you can find some linked here: https://linktr.ee/bigslurpenergy

CREDITS
Produced by Helena Gloeckner
Podcast Artwork by Payta Easton  https://www.instagram.com/payta_/

*Episode transcript coming soon*

⭐️ I'm building a directory of local UK mental health and therapy resources! If you know about something people can access in your area, you can contribute to the list by emailing bigslurpenergypodcast@gmail.com, or DM me on instagram @bigslurpenergy ⭐️

]]> Buzzsprout-12962807 Thu, 01 Jun 2023 21:00:00 +0100 2526 1 4 full false 03: Grace Talbot on coffee festivals, finding your groove and healing from mental illness 03: Grace Talbot on coffee festivals, finding your groove and healing from mental illness In this episode I'm joined by Grace Talbot (she/her), Event & Content Manager for Cup North, who are the team behind Manchester Coffee Festival and Birmingham Coffee Festival.

EPISODE LINKS
- Grace on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_gajl/
- Cup North website: https://www.cupnorth.co.uk/
- Birmingham Coffee Fest: https://www.instagram.com/birminghamcoffeefestival/
- Manchester Coffee Fest: https://www.instagram.com/manchestercoffeefestival/
- Sign BSL: https://www.signbsl.com/

PODCAST LINKS
- Follow + contact Big Slurp Energy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bigslurpenergy/
- Buy a sticker + support the pod: https://ko-fi.com/s/e548e9de8b
And, if you've got a minute to rate/review the podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, that would be v nice!

UK MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES:
- You can get help any time of day from the Samaritans: https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/
- I'm in the process of building a list of resources, but for now you can find some linked here: https://linktr.ee/bigslurpenergy

CREDITS
Produced by Helena Gloeckner
Podcast Artwork by Payta Easton  https://www.instagram.com/payta_/

*Episode transcript coming soon*

⭐️ I'm building a directory of local UK mental health and therapy resources! If you know about something people can access in your area, you can contribute to the list by emailing bigslurpenergypodcast@gmail.com, or DM me on instagram @bigslurpenergy ⭐️

]]> In this episode I'm joined by Grace Talbot (she/her), Event & Content Manager for Cup North, who are the team behind Manchester Coffee Festival and Birmingham Coffee Festival.

EPISODE LINKS
- Grace on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_gajl/
- Cup North website: https://www.cupnorth.co.uk/
- Birmingham Coffee Fest: https://www.instagram.com/birminghamcoffeefestival/
- Manchester Coffee Fest: https://www.instagram.com/manchestercoffeefestival/
- Sign BSL: https://www.signbsl.com/

PODCAST LINKS
- Follow + contact Big Slurp Energy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bigslurpenergy/
- Buy a sticker + support the pod: https://ko-fi.com/s/e548e9de8b
And, if you've got a minute to rate/review the podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, that would be v nice!

UK MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES:
- You can get help any time of day from the Samaritans: https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/
- I'm in the process of building a list of resources, but for now you can find some linked here: https://linktr.ee/bigslurpenergy

CREDITS
Produced by Helena Gloeckner
Podcast Artwork by Payta Easton  https://www.instagram.com/payta_/

*Episode transcript coming soon*

⭐️ I'm building a directory of local UK mental health and therapy resources! If you know about something people can access in your area, you can contribute to the list by emailing bigslurpenergypodcast@gmail.com, or DM me on instagram @bigslurpenergy ⭐️

]]> Buzzsprout-12941696 Tue, 30 May 2023 03:00:00 +0100 3138 1 3 full true 02: Em Herriott on queer coffee, community and making time for yourself 02: Em Herriott on queer coffee, community and making time for yourself In this episode I'm joined by Em Herriott (she/they), founder of We Are Here, a queer-owned coffee roastery in Margate, Kent.

EPISODE LINKS
- We Are Here on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weareherecoffee/
- We Are Here's website: https://www.weareherecoffee.com/
- 'The Queer One': https://www.weareherecoffee.com/collections/queer
- Gendered Intelligence: https://genderedintelligence.co.uk/
- Queer Spaces: https://www.weareherecoffee.com/pages/queer-spaces
- Birmingham Coffee Festival: https://www.birminghamcoffeefestival.com/
- Flump Face: https://odditymall.com/plump-face-print-your-face-on-a-giant-marshmallow
- Video of Fred being stolen (R.I.P Fred): https://www.instagram.com/reel/BaG1YpXnrTE/

PODCAST LINKS
- Follow + contact Big Slurp Energy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bigslurpenergy/
- Buy a sticker + support the pod: https://ko-fi.com/s/e548e9de8b
And, if you've got a minute to rate/review the podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, that would be v nice!

UK MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES:
I'm in the process of building a list of resources, but for now you can find some linked here: https://linktr.ee/bigslurpenergy

CREDITS
Produced by Helena Gloeckner
Podcast Artwork by Payta Easton  https://www.instagram.com/payta_/

*Episode transcript coming soon*

⭐️ I'm building a directory of local UK mental health and therapy resources! If you know about something people can access in your area, you can contribute to the list by emailing bigslurpenergypodcast@gmail.com, or DM me on instagram @bigslurpenergy ⭐️

]]> In this episode I'm joined by Em Herriott (she/they), founder of We Are Here, a queer-owned coffee roastery in Margate, Kent.

EPISODE LINKS
- We Are Here on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weareherecoffee/
- We Are Here's website: https://www.weareherecoffee.com/
- 'The Queer One': https://www.weareherecoffee.com/collections/queer
- Gendered Intelligence: https://genderedintelligence.co.uk/
- Queer Spaces: https://www.weareherecoffee.com/pages/queer-spaces
- Birmingham Coffee Festival: https://www.birminghamcoffeefestival.com/
- Flump Face: https://odditymall.com/plump-face-print-your-face-on-a-giant-marshmallow
- Video of Fred being stolen (R.I.P Fred): https://www.instagram.com/reel/BaG1YpXnrTE/

PODCAST LINKS
- Follow + contact Big Slurp Energy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bigslurpenergy/
- Buy a sticker + support the pod: https://ko-fi.com/s/e548e9de8b
And, if you've got a minute to rate/review the podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, that would be v nice!

UK MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES:
I'm in the process of building a list of resources, but for now you can find some linked here: https://linktr.ee/bigslurpenergy

CREDITS
Produced by Helena Gloeckner
Podcast Artwork by Payta Easton  https://www.instagram.com/payta_/

*Episode transcript coming soon*

⭐️ I'm building a directory of local UK mental health and therapy resources! If you know about something people can access in your area, you can contribute to the list by emailing bigslurpenergypodcast@gmail.com, or DM me on instagram @bigslurpenergy ⭐️

]]> Helena Gloeckner Buzzsprout-12856339 Tue, 16 May 2023 04:00:00 +0100 2217 1 2 full false 01: Ian Kissick on imposter syndrome, competitions and not being an expert 01: Ian Kissick on imposter syndrome, competitions and not being an expert In this episode I'm joined by Ian Kissick (he/him), Founder of Formative Coffee and Winner of the 2023 UK Barista Championships.

EPISODE LINKS
- Ian on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ian_kissick/ or https://www.instagram.com/formativecoffee/
- Formative Coffee's website: https://formative.coffee/
- Watch Ian's winning UK Barista Championship routine: https://www.instagram.com/reel/Crts5iosZmd/utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igshid=MmJiY2I4NDBkZg==
- Coffee Bingo fundraiser for Ian's trip to the World Coffee Championships: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/coffee-bingo-2-tickets-627116049987
- Hello Judges podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0YNlwXXlDBGIPtHSHxNzWB?si=c2369729c39f48f1

PODCAST LINKS
- Follow + contact Big Slurp Energy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bigslurpenergy/
- Buy a sticker + support the pod: https://ko-fi.com/s/e548e9de8b
And, if you've got a minute to rate/review the podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, that would be v nice!

UK MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES:
I'm in the process of building a list of resources, but for now you can find some linked here: https://linktr.ee/bigslurpenergy

CREDITS
Produced by Helena Gloeckner
Podcast Artwork by Payta Easton  https://www.instagram.com/payta_/

A transcript of this episode can be found here: https://bigslurpenergy.buzzsprout.com/2162161/12855206-01-ian-kissick-on-imposter-syndrome-competitions-and-not-being-an-expert

*Tiramisu recipe coming soon*

⭐️ I'm building a directory of local UK mental health and therapy resources! If you know about something people can access in your area, you can contribute to the list by emailing bigslurpenergypodcast@gmail.com, or DM me on instagram @bigslurpenergy ⭐️

]]> In this episode I'm joined by Ian Kissick (he/him), Founder of Formative Coffee and Winner of the 2023 UK Barista Championships.

EPISODE LINKS
- Ian on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ian_kissick/ or https://www.instagram.com/formativecoffee/
- Formative Coffee's website: https://formative.coffee/
- Watch Ian's winning UK Barista Championship routine: https://www.instagram.com/reel/Crts5iosZmd/utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igshid=MmJiY2I4NDBkZg==
- Coffee Bingo fundraiser for Ian's trip to the World Coffee Championships: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/coffee-bingo-2-tickets-627116049987
- Hello Judges podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0YNlwXXlDBGIPtHSHxNzWB?si=c2369729c39f48f1

PODCAST LINKS
- Follow + contact Big Slurp Energy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bigslurpenergy/
- Buy a sticker + support the pod: https://ko-fi.com/s/e548e9de8b
And, if you've got a minute to rate/review the podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, that would be v nice!

UK MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES:
I'm in the process of building a list of resources, but for now you can find some linked here: https://linktr.ee/bigslurpenergy

CREDITS
Produced by Helena Gloeckner
Podcast Artwork by Payta Easton  https://www.instagram.com/payta_/

A transcript of this episode can be found here: https://bigslurpenergy.buzzsprout.com/2162161/12855206-01-ian-kissick-on-imposter-syndrome-competitions-and-not-being-an-expert

*Tiramisu recipe coming soon*

⭐️ I'm building a directory of local UK mental health and therapy resources! If you know about something people can access in your area, you can contribute to the list by emailing bigslurpenergypodcast@gmail.com, or DM me on instagram @bigslurpenergy ⭐️

]]> Helena Gloeckner Buzzsprout-12855206 Tue, 16 May 2023 03:00:00 +0100 2828 1 1 full false Trailer Trailer Welcome to Big Slurp Energy!

⭐️ I'm building a directory of local UK mental health and therapy resources! If you know about something people can access in your area, you can contribute to the list by emailing bigslurpenergypodcast@gmail.com, or DM me on instagram @bigslurpenergy ⭐️

]]> Welcome to Big Slurp Energy!

⭐️ I'm building a directory of local UK mental health and therapy resources! If you know about something people can access in your area, you can contribute to the list by emailing bigslurpenergypodcast@gmail.com, or DM me on instagram @bigslurpenergy ⭐️

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