Stories of Survival in the Modern Age Thu, 11 Jun 2026 04:30:01 -0400 http://www.storiesofsurvivalinthemodernage.com en © 2026 Stories of Survival in the Modern Age yes 0bfb3a91-1115-56fe-9eaa-f03a0e624d07 Sarah Booth-Henry episodic false We all have more strength than we realise, especially in the everyday moments that quietly test us. This podcast is a space for heartfelt, courageous, and inspiring conversations - stories about surviving the everyday things: the roadblocks that can trip us up and hold us back from creating a life we truly love. Some episodes are reflective, where I share what I'm learning, noticing, listening to, or reading along the way. Mostly, I'll be having conversations with people who show up with honesty and openness, offering real stories rather than polished answers. This is a space for gentle insight, meaningful dialogue, and reminders that growth doesn't have to be loud or dramatic. It's about navigating life as it really is, with compassion, curiosity, and a growing trust in our own strength.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Sarah Booth-Henry https://storage.buzzsprout.com/a5cmhw8whyffmwrse9fku7jv6yt1?.jpg Stories of Survival in the Modern Age http://www.storiesofsurvivalinthemodernage.com Sarah Booth-Henry Living with an Open Heart Living with an Open Heart When Lewis Baxter stood on a bridge at 17 years old, watching cars race beneath him, he couldn't see a way forward.

What followed was a conversation with his parents, support from Child Action Northwest, and the first steps on a journey that would ultimately change the course of his life.

In this episode of Stories of Survival in the Modern Age, Sarah talks with Lewis about depression, suicidal thoughts, grief, and what it means to keep moving forward when life changes shape.

Lewis shares his experience of severe depression as a teenager, the support that helped him recover, and the devastating impact of losing his mum to breast cancer at just 21-years-old. He speaks candidly about becoming her full-time carer during the COVID-19 pandemic, navigating grief, and learning to live with what he calls "an open heart."

Together, Sarah and Lewis explore mental health, masculinity, resilience, compassion, and why speaking openly about our struggles can create space for others to do the same.

This is a powerful conversation about survival, loss, hope, and finding meaning in the chapters we never expected to write.

Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, and being human in a complicated world.

]]> When Lewis Baxter stood on a bridge at 17 years old, watching cars race beneath him, he couldn't see a way forward.

What followed was a conversation with his parents, support from Child Action Northwest, and the first steps on a journey that would ultimately change the course of his life.

In this episode of Stories of Survival in the Modern Age, Sarah talks with Lewis about depression, suicidal thoughts, grief, and what it means to keep moving forward when life changes shape.

Lewis shares his experience of severe depression as a teenager, the support that helped him recover, and the devastating impact of losing his mum to breast cancer at just 21-years-old. He speaks candidly about becoming her full-time carer during the COVID-19 pandemic, navigating grief, and learning to live with what he calls "an open heart."

Together, Sarah and Lewis explore mental health, masculinity, resilience, compassion, and why speaking openly about our struggles can create space for others to do the same.

This is a powerful conversation about survival, loss, hope, and finding meaning in the chapters we never expected to write.

Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, and being human in a complicated world.

]]> https://www.sarahboothhenry.com/lewis-baxter Sarah Booth-Henry Buzzsprout-19327071 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 02:00:00 +0100 2156 Men's Mental Health, Self-Compassion, Real Stories 5 67 full false Learning to Love Myself Learning to Love Myself Award-winning photographer and entrepreneur Kimi Watson joins me for a candid conversation about confidence, self-worth, and her changing relationship with weight, food, and herself.

From feeling trapped in her own body to rediscovering her confidence, Kimi shares the highs, lows, lessons, and life-changing decisions that helped her become herself again.

This isn't just a story about weight loss. It's a story about self-belief, resilience, and learning to love the person in the mirror.

A powerful conversation about taking up space, backing yourself, and embracing change. 

Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, and being human in a complicated world.

]]> Award-winning photographer and entrepreneur Kimi Watson joins me for a candid conversation about confidence, self-worth, and her changing relationship with weight, food, and herself.

From feeling trapped in her own body to rediscovering her confidence, Kimi shares the highs, lows, lessons, and life-changing decisions that helped her become herself again.

This isn't just a story about weight loss. It's a story about self-belief, resilience, and learning to love the person in the mirror.

A powerful conversation about taking up space, backing yourself, and embracing change. 

Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, and being human in a complicated world.

]]> https://www.sarahboothhenry.com/kimi-watson Sarah Booth-Henry Buzzsprout-19286781 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 02:00:00 +0100 1792 Self Love, Confidence, Weight Loss Journey, Real Stories 5 66 full false Rest & Recalibrate Rest & Recalibrate After a pause, Stories of Survival in the Modern Age returns with a gentle but honest conversation about reset, recalibration, and what it means to keep going in a world that constantly asks us to keep pushing forward.

In this season opener, Sarah reflects on life changes, loss, exhaustion, shifting priorities, and the quiet moments that invite us to stop… listen… and realign with what truly matters.

This isn’t an episode about dramatic reinvention or becoming someone new.
It’s about recognising when the pace no longer fits, giving yourself permission to pause, and finding your way forward with more intention, honesty, and self-compassion.

If you’ve been feeling tired, overextended, uncertain, or quietly questioning things lately, this conversation is for you.

Because sometimes survival isn’t about enduring more.
Sometimes it’s about resetting, recalibrating, and beginning again from exactly where you are.

Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, and being human in a complicated world.

]]> After a pause, Stories of Survival in the Modern Age returns with a gentle but honest conversation about reset, recalibration, and what it means to keep going in a world that constantly asks us to keep pushing forward.

In this season opener, Sarah reflects on life changes, loss, exhaustion, shifting priorities, and the quiet moments that invite us to stop… listen… and realign with what truly matters.

This isn’t an episode about dramatic reinvention or becoming someone new.
It’s about recognising when the pace no longer fits, giving yourself permission to pause, and finding your way forward with more intention, honesty, and self-compassion.

If you’ve been feeling tired, overextended, uncertain, or quietly questioning things lately, this conversation is for you.

Because sometimes survival isn’t about enduring more.
Sometimes it’s about resetting, recalibrating, and beginning again from exactly where you are.

Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, and being human in a complicated world.

]]> http://www.sarahboothhenry.com/welcome-to-season-5 Sarah Booth-Henry Buzzsprout-19234012 Tue, 26 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100 673 survival, resilience, rest, recalibrate 5 65 full false Lianna Champ on grief Lianna Champ on grief In 1985 Lianna Champ opened Champ Funeral Services where, instead of providing a purely practical solution to death and funerals, she created a holistic experience that eases the pain of losing someone and helps the grieving process. A Certified Grief Recovery Specialist, she is also the author of "How to Grieve Like A Champ", and is passionate about caring for those who have been bereaved or who are suffering with unresolved grief.  

Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, and being human in a complicated world.

]]> In 1985 Lianna Champ opened Champ Funeral Services where, instead of providing a purely practical solution to death and funerals, she created a holistic experience that eases the pain of losing someone and helps the grieving process. A Certified Grief Recovery Specialist, she is also the author of "How to Grieve Like A Champ", and is passionate about caring for those who have been bereaved or who are suffering with unresolved grief.  

Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, and being human in a complicated world.

]]> Sarah Booth-Henry 8fbe71e4-2e97-428c-9614-14624c07bc46 Tue, 20 Dec 2022 05:01:00 +0000 1826 4 10 false Neil Blackburn on working behind the scenes Neil Blackburn on working behind the scenes Neil Blackburn offers us a brief glimpse into what goes on behind the scenes, from ensuring the cars always looks their best to the questions he gets asked most often. In this episode, Neil also shares what about the job he wishes he'd been better prepared for.

Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, and being human in a complicated world.

]]> Neil Blackburn offers us a brief glimpse into what goes on behind the scenes, from ensuring the cars always looks their best to the questions he gets asked most often. In this episode, Neil also shares what about the job he wishes he'd been better prepared for.

Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, and being human in a complicated world.

]]> Sarah Booth-Henry d8ff016f-d97c-45d4-ba2e-0378489255d5 Tue, 13 Dec 2022 05:01:00 +0000 1667 4 9 false Kirsty Goodinson on being a funeral director Kirsty Goodinson on being a funeral director After losing her her own father, and experiencing the loving care from Champ Funeral Services, Kirsty Goodinson's dream was to become a Funeral Director and today, she has special experience working with child loss and helping others pre-plan a celebration of life. In this episode Kirsty chats about how she got started in this profession. 

Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, and being human in a complicated world.

]]> After losing her her own father, and experiencing the loving care from Champ Funeral Services, Kirsty Goodinson's dream was to become a Funeral Director and today, she has special experience working with child loss and helping others pre-plan a celebration of life. In this episode Kirsty chats about how she got started in this profession. 

Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, and being human in a complicated world.

]]> Sarah Booth-Henry 07e3f4e8-3517-44db-a092-69dba619d690 Mon, 05 Dec 2022 17:01:00 -1200 1728 4 8 false Carl Taylor on saying goodbye Carl Taylor on saying goodbye Drawing on more than two decades of experience, Carl Taylor's caring and considerate nature makes him perfectly suited to his role of Funeral Director, Embalmer and Civil Funeral Celebrant. In this episode he chats about how he got his start in this profession and the true understanding he has of each family he works with, their needs and the needs of their loved ones

Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, and being human in a complicated world.

]]> Drawing on more than two decades of experience, Carl Taylor's caring and considerate nature makes him perfectly suited to his role of Funeral Director, Embalmer and Civil Funeral Celebrant. In this episode he chats about how he got his start in this profession and the true understanding he has of each family he works with, their needs and the needs of their loved ones

Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, and being human in a complicated world.

]]> Sarah Booth-Henry 0d42b658-4393-40c8-a530-23ffd68f2a16 Mon, 28 Nov 2022 17:01:00 -1200 1627 4 7 false Victoria Jones on the menopause & taking charge of the transition ~ a revisit Victoria Jones on the menopause & taking charge of the transition ~ a revisit Eighteen months ago we began having a conversation about the menopause and taking charge of the transition.  Agreeing to come back, Victoria Jones revisits that conversation to see what's changed and how the topic has moved forward – or not.

Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, and being human in a complicated world.

]]> Eighteen months ago we began having a conversation about the menopause and taking charge of the transition.  Agreeing to come back, Victoria Jones revisits that conversation to see what's changed and how the topic has moved forward – or not.

Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, and being human in a complicated world.

]]> Sarah Booth-Henry 4713600c-e2f6-46e6-99ac-069ea801cb83 Tue, 08 Nov 2022 05:01:00 +0000 1774 4 6 false Jenny Palmer on anxiety and chronic pain Jenny Palmer on anxiety and chronic pain Jenny Palmer has lived with anxiety since early childhood and has suffered with chronic pain since her teens. In this episode, listen as Jenny shares her story of dealing with the consequences of both and how she stood by as her husband underwent brain surgery.

Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, and being human in a complicated world.

]]> Jenny Palmer has lived with anxiety since early childhood and has suffered with chronic pain since her teens. In this episode, listen as Jenny shares her story of dealing with the consequences of both and how she stood by as her husband underwent brain surgery.

Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, and being human in a complicated world.

]]> Sarah Booth-Henry afc34b74-02b8-403f-b575-29115b0c4377 Tue, 01 Nov 2022 04:01:00 +0000 1764 4 5 false Danny Matthews from burnout to 'creative genius' Danny Matthews from burnout to 'creative genius' In this week's episode Danny Matthews tells his story of how a burnout saw him quite literally fall to his knees in central London with no feeling from the waist down. Danny says he was chasing the money and not his dream.

Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, and being human in a complicated world.

]]> In this week's episode Danny Matthews tells his story of how a burnout saw him quite literally fall to his knees in central London with no feeling from the waist down. Danny says he was chasing the money and not his dream.

Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, and being human in a complicated world.

]]> Sarah Booth-Henry b034c6f7-2154-4fd9-90b5-118c1af71336 Tue, 25 Oct 2022 05:01:00 +0100 1787 4 4 false Nicky Davies on Adventures, Open Skies & Quantum Leaps Nicky Davies on Adventures, Open Skies & Quantum Leaps In 2004, seeking more adventure in her life, Nicky Davies left her well-paying corporate job to follow her dreams of becoming her own boss.In this episode, Nicky talks about the difficult times and failures she faced…. and how looking back, she believes in moments of what looked like sure defeat, opportunities presented themselves that allowed for quantum leaps in growth both in her business life as well as her own personal development.In her own words.. "They defy logic."

Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, and being human in a complicated world.

]]> In 2004, seeking more adventure in her life, Nicky Davies left her well-paying corporate job to follow her dreams of becoming her own boss.In this episode, Nicky talks about the difficult times and failures she faced…. and how looking back, she believes in moments of what looked like sure defeat, opportunities presented themselves that allowed for quantum leaps in growth both in her business life as well as her own personal development.In her own words.. "They defy logic."

Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, and being human in a complicated world.

]]> Sarah Booth-Henry cd347015-bb28-479e-9d89-5173e294ac22 Tue, 18 Oct 2022 05:01:00 +0100 1853 4 3 false Donté Richardson on his move to California and living in his car. Donté Richardson on his move to California and living in his car. In this episode Donté Richardson talks about how, at age 19, he drove across the United States to California on the promise of "just a job interview".

With little income despite landing the job, Donté was homeless for three months, and today credits his resilience and his drive for getting him through.

Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, and being human in a complicated world.

]]> In this episode Donté Richardson talks about how, at age 19, he drove across the United States to California on the promise of "just a job interview".

With little income despite landing the job, Donté was homeless for three months, and today credits his resilience and his drive for getting him through.

Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, and being human in a complicated world.

]]> Sarah Booth-Henry 2e31ac2e-65de-4b43-b4bc-8702945c49eb Tue, 11 Oct 2022 05:01:00 +0100 2173 4 2 false Sam Dawson on her journey from renal failure to author. Sam Dawson on her journey from renal failure to author. At 22 Sam Dawson was told she had renal failure, a condition she'd had since birth, and which had gone undiagnosed. In this episode she shares her journey from diagnosis to dialysis and from receiving a live donor to becoming a published author.

Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, and being human in a complicated world.

]]> At 22 Sam Dawson was told she had renal failure, a condition she'd had since birth, and which had gone undiagnosed. In this episode she shares her journey from diagnosis to dialysis and from receiving a live donor to becoming a published author.

Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, and being human in a complicated world.

]]> Sarah Booth-Henry 6b9142d0-09f2-427e-acf6-04b8314f7816 Tue, 04 Oct 2022 05:01:52 +0100 1631 4 1 false SARAH BOOTH-HENRY: Welcome to Season 4 SARAH BOOTH-HENRY: Welcome to Season 4 Welcome to the fourth season of the Stories of Survival in the Modern Age podcast.  Join Sarah as she talks about finding hearts in daily life, contemplates what home means for her and asks "what does home mean to you?"

Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, and being human in a complicated world.

]]> Welcome to the fourth season of the Stories of Survival in the Modern Age podcast.  Join Sarah as she talks about finding hearts in daily life, contemplates what home means for her and asks "what does home mean to you?"

Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, and being human in a complicated world.

]]> Sarah Booth-Henry 9f22b22c-d8c8-4bb2-81ec-ffc0c8b1c314 Tue, 27 Sep 2022 05:01:06 +0100 536 4 false Bronson Sutton on getting clean. Bronson Sutton on getting clean. Bronson Sutton tried crack cocaine for the first time when he was just 17 and says he's been locked up over 30 times that he can document. Clean for the past four years – and sober for almost 18 months – in this week's episode Bronson chats openly about his journey, his faith and his big dreams.

Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, and being human in a complicated world.

]]> Bronson Sutton tried crack cocaine for the first time when he was just 17 and says he's been locked up over 30 times that he can document. Clean for the past four years – and sober for almost 18 months – in this week's episode Bronson chats openly about his journey, his faith and his big dreams.

Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, and being human in a complicated world.

]]> Sarah Booth-Henry 04da5a96-7dd8-417a-83e7-1f4ceee7162e Tue, 21 Dec 2021 05:00:00 +0000 1585 3 10 false Julie Hartell on postnatal depression. Julie Hartell on postnatal depression. In this episode Julie Hartell shares her story of motherhood and entrepreneurship. After the birth of her second daughter, Julie struggled to understand why she just couldn't focus and couldn't concentrate, why she didn't get on with her husband or her children, and why she thought returning to work would solve her problems.

Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, and being human in a complicated world.

]]> In this episode Julie Hartell shares her story of motherhood and entrepreneurship. After the birth of her second daughter, Julie struggled to understand why she just couldn't focus and couldn't concentrate, why she didn't get on with her husband or her children, and why she thought returning to work would solve her problems.

Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, and being human in a complicated world.

]]> Sarah Booth-Henry f9b14d16-6c7c-485a-b797-fdb0a3459f96 Tue, 14 Dec 2021 05:00:00 +0000 1793 3 9 false Debbie Bridge on living with dyslexia. Debbie Bridge on living with dyslexia. Singer, actor and voice over artist, Debbie Bridge was called lazy in school. In this episode, Debbie talks openly about being out of the "dyslexia closet", how her brain functions differently and what life is like as a classically trained opera singer when the notes do back flips on the page.

Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, and being human in a complicated world.

]]> Singer, actor and voice over artist, Debbie Bridge was called lazy in school. In this episode, Debbie talks openly about being out of the "dyslexia closet", how her brain functions differently and what life is like as a classically trained opera singer when the notes do back flips on the page.

Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, and being human in a complicated world.

]]> Sarah Booth-Henry 77eaecea-a1e5-41d7-b298-55929e0f4ced Tue, 07 Dec 2021 05:00:00 +0000 1833 3 8 false Anne Skinner on living in the moment. Anne Skinner on living in the moment. Guest expert Anne Skinner helps explore the concept of living in the moment. In this episode, Anne shares her 'Three Room' concept... a basic notion of the time frames in our lives, past, present and future, and offers tips on how to achieve a healthy relationship between all three.

Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, and being human in a complicated world.

]]> Guest expert Anne Skinner helps explore the concept of living in the moment. In this episode, Anne shares her 'Three Room' concept... a basic notion of the time frames in our lives, past, present and future, and offers tips on how to achieve a healthy relationship between all three.

Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, and being human in a complicated world.

]]> Sarah Booth-Henry 82e4554d-8baa-4ec8-b950-bd8248cea00e Tue, 16 Nov 2021 05:00:00 +0000 1768 3 7 false Deanna Roberts on community & the power of dance. Deanna Roberts on community & the power of dance. For as long as she can remember Deanna Roberts has been passionate about dance and through her own dance journey, she's discovered a joy for teaching. Currently travelling the Caribbean island of Antigua, in this week's episode Deanna share her love of community and her quest to combine her passions.

Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, and being human in a complicated world.

]]> For as long as she can remember Deanna Roberts has been passionate about dance and through her own dance journey, she's discovered a joy for teaching. Currently travelling the Caribbean island of Antigua, in this week's episode Deanna share her love of community and her quest to combine her passions.

Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, and being human in a complicated world.

]]> Sarah Booth-Henry b77aaeb4-3fec-408b-9f7e-6b2f46309698 Tue, 09 Nov 2021 05:00:00 +0000 1514 3 6 false Steve Booth on stress, the wind and balloons. Steve Booth on stress, the wind and balloons. Agreeing to come back and chat in season 3, Steve Booth shares some of the personal lessons he learned from his 'rumble' with stress, why stress is like the wind and talks us through his balloon analogy.

Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, and being human in a complicated world.

]]> Agreeing to come back and chat in season 3, Steve Booth shares some of the personal lessons he learned from his 'rumble' with stress, why stress is like the wind and talks us through his balloon analogy.

Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, and being human in a complicated world.

]]> Sarah Booth-Henry 98743901-04aa-41e1-bd6d-fc53180f4729 Tue, 02 Nov 2021 04:00:00 +0000 1796 3 5 false Sarah Booth-Henry on feeling stuck vs taking action. Sarah Booth-Henry on feeling stuck vs taking action. Talking about what's on her mind this week, Sarah shares some thoughts on feeling stuck, being in 'inaction' versus taking action, and why even the small steps matter.

Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, and being human in a complicated world.

]]> Talking about what's on her mind this week, Sarah shares some thoughts on feeling stuck, being in 'inaction' versus taking action, and why even the small steps matter.

Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, and being human in a complicated world.

]]> Sarah Booth-Henry b9521054-00ba-442a-820a-fe0fa0c5ba9f Tue, 26 Oct 2021 05:00:00 +0100 744 3 4 false Louise McMilan shares her breast cancer journey. Louise McMilan shares her breast cancer journey. In honour of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Louise McMilan shares her story. After suffering from limiting self-beliefs and a lack of self-confidence for most of her life, in 2017 Louise was diagnosed with breast cancer. In this episode she chats about coming out of the other side with the resolve and desire to help people. Cancer gave Louise the most valuable lesson of all, to start living the life she wants now.

Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, and being human in a complicated world.

]]> In honour of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Louise McMilan shares her story. After suffering from limiting self-beliefs and a lack of self-confidence for most of her life, in 2017 Louise was diagnosed with breast cancer. In this episode she chats about coming out of the other side with the resolve and desire to help people. Cancer gave Louise the most valuable lesson of all, to start living the life she wants now.

Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, and being human in a complicated world.

]]> Sarah Booth-Henry a7a6e99b-6cfe-4328-a051-fd38ed7a1351 Tue, 19 Oct 2021 05:00:00 +0100 1930 3 3 false Caroline Peyton on stress and digestion Caroline Peyton on stress and digestion After 20 years in corporate management roles, raising twin girls and studying part time, in the episode Caroline Peyton chats about the stressors and pressure of working life, the impact this can have on one's health and wellbeing, and why health starts in the gut.

Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, and being human in a complicated world.

]]> After 20 years in corporate management roles, raising twin girls and studying part time, in the episode Caroline Peyton chats about the stressors and pressure of working life, the impact this can have on one's health and wellbeing, and why health starts in the gut.

Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, and being human in a complicated world.

]]> Sarah Booth-Henry dea35f1d-d524-45f1-b86f-0455693a143d Tue, 12 Oct 2021 05:00:00 +0100 1786 3 2 false Lindsay Smith on 'Life Happens For Me (not to me)' Lindsay Smith on 'Life Happens For Me (not to me)' In this episode Lindsay Smith chats opening about how she spent decades seeking to love herself and prove her worth. Here she shares the day she made a choice, deciding to live each and every day believing that life is happening for her.

Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, and being human in a complicated world.

]]> In this episode Lindsay Smith chats opening about how she spent decades seeking to love herself and prove her worth. Here she shares the day she made a choice, deciding to live each and every day believing that life is happening for her.

Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, and being human in a complicated world.

]]> Sarah Booth-Henry c1730f87-f2e2-4bb6-894a-2ddf6aaf5907 Tue, 05 Oct 2021 05:00:00 +0100 1700 3 1 false SARAH BOOTH-HENRY: Welcome to Season 3 SARAH BOOTH-HENRY: Welcome to Season 3 Welcome to the third season of the Stories of Survival in the Modern Age podcast. Join Sarah as she shares her intention for this season, her 'why behind the why', and invites you to think about how well you receive a compliment.

Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, and being human in a complicated world.

]]> Welcome to the third season of the Stories of Survival in the Modern Age podcast. Join Sarah as she shares her intention for this season, her 'why behind the why', and invites you to think about how well you receive a compliment.

Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, and being human in a complicated world.

]]> Sarah Booth-Henry 0f18870a-1dd1-41fc-911d-ec7331cf9291 Tue, 28 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0100 564 3 false Aaron Flores on weight stigma & shame. Aaron Flores on weight stigma & shame. Aaron Flores grappled with weight his entire life. A registered dietitian nutritionist, he is passionate about helping people make peace with food and develop body-positive behaviors. In this episode we chat about his own struggles, the stigma and shame associated with weight and why the more we try to fit into an ideal, the more we struggle.

Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, and being human in a complicated world.

]]> Aaron Flores grappled with weight his entire life. A registered dietitian nutritionist, he is passionate about helping people make peace with food and develop body-positive behaviors. In this episode we chat about his own struggles, the stigma and shame associated with weight and why the more we try to fit into an ideal, the more we struggle.

Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, and being human in a complicated world.

]]> Sarah Booth-Henry adb7d440-2841-45be-a40c-5c29b2cafd54 Tue, 24 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100 1875 2 22 false Elizabeth Hall on diet culture & body image. Elizabeth Hall on diet culture & body image. Elizabeth Hall began chronic dieting at just 12 years old, and says it took her 30 years to break the cycle of diet after diet after diet, before figuring out that it was her thought processes that needed addressing rather than her body. In this episode we chat about the culture of dieting, our attitudes towards our bodies, and how we can have more kindness and compassion towards ourselves.

Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, and being human in a complicated world.

]]> Elizabeth Hall began chronic dieting at just 12 years old, and says it took her 30 years to break the cycle of diet after diet after diet, before figuring out that it was her thought processes that needed addressing rather than her body. In this episode we chat about the culture of dieting, our attitudes towards our bodies, and how we can have more kindness and compassion towards ourselves.

Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, and being human in a complicated world.

]]> Sarah Booth-Henry 6d47bf58-5471-4fe9-a748-7079c0856d25 Tue, 17 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100 1936 2 21 false Clare Davis on emotional fitness. Clare Davis on emotional fitness. Clare Davis moved internationally twice and experienced a series of personal and family traumas within the space of a few short years. A qualified mental health trainer (and an advocate for emotional fitness) Clare is passionate about healthy leadership, and uses her experiences to work with schools and organisations bringing preventative measures into people's lives to enhance emotional fitness and address mental health concerns before they escalate and get out of control.

Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, and being human in a complicated world.

]]> Clare Davis moved internationally twice and experienced a series of personal and family traumas within the space of a few short years. A qualified mental health trainer (and an advocate for emotional fitness) Clare is passionate about healthy leadership, and uses her experiences to work with schools and organisations bringing preventative measures into people's lives to enhance emotional fitness and address mental health concerns before they escalate and get out of control.

Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, and being human in a complicated world.

]]> Sarah Booth-Henry e56a488c-dbaa-4bae-bbd2-e49ffb27b973 Tue, 10 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100 1542 2 20 false Lara Scott on serving and kindness. Lara Scott on serving and kindness. In this episode, on-air host Lara Scott shares her passion for helping make a difference in communities, including the preservation (and survival) of 'Old Hollywood', and why being kind – especially to yourself – is so important.

Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, and being human in a complicated world.

]]> In this episode, on-air host Lara Scott shares her passion for helping make a difference in communities, including the preservation (and survival) of 'Old Hollywood', and why being kind – especially to yourself – is so important.

Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, and being human in a complicated world.

]]> Sarah Booth-Henry 0f5b7d3d-fdf3-472b-a5aa-67509e6d08fd Tue, 03 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100 1700 2 19 false Robyn Harris on the power of nature. Robyn Harris on the power of nature. Having known what it's like to feel stressed, ill and overwhelmed, Robyn Harris is passionate about the benefits of being in nature, and holds a safe and nurturing space in which to intuitively and gently inspire others to reconnect with their sense of joy, purpose and love of life.

Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, and being human in a complicated world.

]]> Having known what it's like to feel stressed, ill and overwhelmed, Robyn Harris is passionate about the benefits of being in nature, and holds a safe and nurturing space in which to intuitively and gently inspire others to reconnect with their sense of joy, purpose and love of life.

Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, and being human in a complicated world.

]]> Sarah Booth-Henry 8c38d715-e6e1-49d2-935c-c398598beb0d Tue, 27 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100 1786 2 18 false Beverley Jones on burnout and beyond. Beverley Jones on burnout and beyond. In this week's episode, multi hyphenate Beverley Jones shares her personal journey of how she travelled from burnout to the life she has today.

Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, and being human in a complicated world.

]]> In this week's episode, multi hyphenate Beverley Jones shares her personal journey of how she travelled from burnout to the life she has today.

Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, and being human in a complicated world.

]]> Sarah Booth-Henry 50c55754-5a07-4745-8099-c544bb56231a Tue, 20 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100 1677 2 17 false Sarah Booth-Henry on dad, trophies and memories. Sarah Booth-Henry on dad, trophies and memories. Following the final of the postponed Orphanage Cup Football Competition – at which Steve Booth presented the inaugural Trevor Booth Memorial Cup – Sarah's been thinking about her father this week. Arriving there at 18-months old, Trevor maintained a lifelong connection with Blackburn Orphanage, now Child Action North West, until his passing at 86; a place that offered him a home and a sense of belonging.

Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, and being human in a complicated world.

]]> Following the final of the postponed Orphanage Cup Football Competition – at which Steve Booth presented the inaugural Trevor Booth Memorial Cup – Sarah's been thinking about her father this week. Arriving there at 18-months old, Trevor maintained a lifelong connection with Blackburn Orphanage, now Child Action North West, until his passing at 86; a place that offered him a home and a sense of belonging.

Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, and being human in a complicated world.

]]> Sarah Booth-Henry 7c061c0d-ea5a-4d3d-a1a3-013a67887cbe Tue, 13 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100 662 2 16 false Jamie McAnsh on getting back up. Jamie McAnsh on getting back up. In 2014 Jamie McAnsh woke up paralysed, and in this episode he shares his very personal stories of struggles, challenges and successes. Jamie believes that while failure is always an option, not trying is simply not acceptable. His ultimate message is that if you fall you need to adapt, overcome and most of all, get back up.

Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, and being human in a complicated world.

]]> In 2014 Jamie McAnsh woke up paralysed, and in this episode he shares his very personal stories of struggles, challenges and successes. Jamie believes that while failure is always an option, not trying is simply not acceptable. His ultimate message is that if you fall you need to adapt, overcome and most of all, get back up.

Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, and being human in a complicated world.

]]> Sarah Booth-Henry cbf946a5-6ae4-4118-9452-00c4d1fd7672 Tue, 06 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100 2080 2 15 false Charlott Fagergard on the importance of community. Charlott Fagergard on the importance of community. In this episode Charlott Fagergard talks about her journey from Sweden to Wales, her love for the mountains (including an upcoming trek to Everest Base Camp) and what community means to her.

Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, and being human in a complicated world.

]]> In this episode Charlott Fagergard talks about her journey from Sweden to Wales, her love for the mountains (including an upcoming trek to Everest Base Camp) and what community means to her.

Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, and being human in a complicated world.

]]> Sarah Booth-Henry b13549b3-62d6-464b-8cfc-e4a9d43d6258 Tue, 29 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0100 1520 2 14 false Bill A. Jones on rejection & perseverance. Bill A. Jones on rejection & perseverance. Nashville-born Bill A. Jones shares his revealing journey of becoming an actor, how he deals with the rejection that comes with his career choice, and how he's able to persevere in the face of a rebuffal. He also unveils the 'creative joy spring' of rediscovering his love of singing.

Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, and being human in a complicated world.

]]> Nashville-born Bill A. Jones shares his revealing journey of becoming an actor, how he deals with the rejection that comes with his career choice, and how he's able to persevere in the face of a rebuffal. He also unveils the 'creative joy spring' of rediscovering his love of singing.

Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, and being human in a complicated world.

]]> Sarah Booth-Henry 108e8713-4c19-4e4e-9e18-58ab34ee7d7a Tue, 22 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0100 2143 2 13 false Brett R. Henry shares six daily habits of gratitude. Brett R. Henry shares six daily habits of gratitude. In this episode Sarah hands Brett the mic as he shares six daily habits of gratitude; demonstrating how when we're grateful for what we already have, we will naturally attract more to be grateful for.

Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, and being human in a complicated world.

]]> In this episode Sarah hands Brett the mic as he shares six daily habits of gratitude; demonstrating how when we're grateful for what we already have, we will naturally attract more to be grateful for.

Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, and being human in a complicated world.

]]> Sarah Booth-Henry 0e1571ad-5e18-49da-bfc0-1fec22726569 Tue, 15 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0100 1197 2 12 false Sarah Booth-Henry on mind chatter & acceptance. Sarah Booth-Henry on mind chatter & acceptance. Sarah shares what's going on for her this week and what's on her mind... and what's on her mind is chatter and acceptance; acceptance for ourselves and for others.

Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, and being human in a complicated world.

]]> Sarah shares what's going on for her this week and what's on her mind... and what's on her mind is chatter and acceptance; acceptance for ourselves and for others.

Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, and being human in a complicated world.

]]> Sarah Booth-Hemry fa03d913-ab39-496a-abec-36c4febd3aa4 Tue, 08 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0100 679 2 11 false April Cowgur on laughter being the best medicine. April Cowgur on laughter being the best medicine. Stand-up comic April Cowgur shares her journey from Springfield, Illinois – where even as a youngster she knew she wanted to make people laugh – to working at The Second City before moving out to Los Angeles.


A true optimist, she tells us how the comedy community came together to help each other get through the past 12-plus months, the lessons learned, and why laughter really is the best medicine.

Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, and being human in a complicated world.

]]> Stand-up comic April Cowgur shares her journey from Springfield, Illinois – where even as a youngster she knew she wanted to make people laugh – to working at The Second City before moving out to Los Angeles.


A true optimist, she tells us how the comedy community came together to help each other get through the past 12-plus months, the lessons learned, and why laughter really is the best medicine.

Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, and being human in a complicated world.

]]> Sarah Booth-Henry 9d0f1963-a3af-4ce1-af60-9eef506d181b Tue, 01 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0100 1453 2 10 false Victoria Jones on menopause & taking charge of the transition. Victoria Jones on menopause & taking charge of the transition. Agreeing to come back in season 2, Victoria Jones talks about taking charge of the menopausal transition, and encourages us to start a conversation so we can begin to break the old way of thinking that it has to be something traumatic and negative. For her, hot flashes and brain fog are signs that something is out of balance with the body, and that the earlier we can begin to pay attention to how our body is changing, then we can start to do the work to support it.

Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, and being human in a complicated world.

]]> Agreeing to come back in season 2, Victoria Jones talks about taking charge of the menopausal transition, and encourages us to start a conversation so we can begin to break the old way of thinking that it has to be something traumatic and negative. For her, hot flashes and brain fog are signs that something is out of balance with the body, and that the earlier we can begin to pay attention to how our body is changing, then we can start to do the work to support it.

Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, and being human in a complicated world.

]]> Sarah Booth-Henry 4f9cd09a-a647-4233-ac9c-1a9d53df453c Tue, 25 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100 1425 2 9 false Paul Palmer on hair, emotion & vulnerability, Part 2 of 2 Paul Palmer on hair, emotion & vulnerability, Part 2 of 2 In this two-episode podcast, Paul chats about his belief that hair and emotion are intertwined, how being in the salon chair can leave us feeling exposed, and the vulnerabilities he faced as he shares his own health journey which left him having to learn how to talk properly again and to relearn his craft.

Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, and being human in a complicated world.

]]> In this two-episode podcast, Paul chats about his belief that hair and emotion are intertwined, how being in the salon chair can leave us feeling exposed, and the vulnerabilities he faced as he shares his own health journey which left him having to learn how to talk properly again and to relearn his craft.

Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, and being human in a complicated world.

]]> Sarah Booth-Henry 946feb3b-8e03-43ec-80b1-dd6eab81e585 Tue, 18 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100 1619 2 8 false Paul Palmer on hair, emotion & vulnerability, Part 1 of 2 Paul Palmer on hair, emotion & vulnerability, Part 1 of 2 In this two-episode podcast, Paul chats about his belief that hair and emotion are intertwined, how being in the salon chair can leave us feeling exposed, and the vulnerabilities he faced as he shares his own health journey which left him having to learn how to talk properly again and to relearn his craft.

Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, and being human in a complicated world.

]]> In this two-episode podcast, Paul chats about his belief that hair and emotion are intertwined, how being in the salon chair can leave us feeling exposed, and the vulnerabilities he faced as he shares his own health journey which left him having to learn how to talk properly again and to relearn his craft.

Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, and being human in a complicated world.

]]> Sarah Booth-Henry cb362985-8ceb-4859-a402-3cda92f00c38 Tue, 11 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100 1536 2 8 false Kelly Mobeck on the importance of self-care. Kelly Mobeck on the importance of self-care. Fellow podcaster, and host of "Let's Be Honest Before We Start Pretending!", Coach Kelly is passionate about helping people living a life of joy, fulfillment, and impact, and says that meaningful conversations and belly laughs are a must – because life is short, and we get to live fully every single day.

In this episode Kelly chats about self-care, why it's important and why you don't need a lot of time or money to make self-care a priority.

Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, and being human in a complicated world.

]]> Fellow podcaster, and host of "Let's Be Honest Before We Start Pretending!", Coach Kelly is passionate about helping people living a life of joy, fulfillment, and impact, and says that meaningful conversations and belly laughs are a must – because life is short, and we get to live fully every single day.

In this episode Kelly chats about self-care, why it's important and why you don't need a lot of time or money to make self-care a priority.

Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, and being human in a complicated world.

]]> Sarah Booth-Henry 1330ec04-2298-4e29-8102-5f904aabd713 Tue, 04 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100 1924 2 7 false Kim Wymer on confidence & why words matter. Kim Wymer on confidence & why words matter. Once shy and unconfident, in a marriage she calls 'mundane' and working a retail job she hated, Kim Wymer was beset with self-doubt and self-limiting beliefs. She suffered from a lifetime of bad habits and suppression until in 2011 she hit rock bottom.

In this episode, multi-hyphenate Kim chats about confidence and why the words we speak, matter... especially to ourselves.

Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, and being human in a complicated world.

]]> Once shy and unconfident, in a marriage she calls 'mundane' and working a retail job she hated, Kim Wymer was beset with self-doubt and self-limiting beliefs. She suffered from a lifetime of bad habits and suppression until in 2011 she hit rock bottom.

In this episode, multi-hyphenate Kim chats about confidence and why the words we speak, matter... especially to ourselves.

Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, and being human in a complicated world.

]]> Sarah Booth-Henry a78d2f8e-0cd1-45f4-bd68-06ffa38685eb Tue, 27 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100 1651 2 6 false Mark Acetelli on painting, the journey & infinite possibilities. Mark Acetelli on painting, the journey & infinite possibilities. In this episode Detroit-born, Mark Acetelli chats to me from his Downtown Los Angeles studio about what painting means to him, where his inspiration comes from and the constant guidance from his late mother.

Mark's work seeks to evoke a feeling of the intensely personal introspective journey of life, as he breaks through the internal dialog and connects with the infinite.

Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, and being human in a complicated world.

]]> In this episode Detroit-born, Mark Acetelli chats to me from his Downtown Los Angeles studio about what painting means to him, where his inspiration comes from and the constant guidance from his late mother.

Mark's work seeks to evoke a feeling of the intensely personal introspective journey of life, as he breaks through the internal dialog and connects with the infinite.

Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, and being human in a complicated world.

]]> Sarah Booth-Henry 10ad1cc1-7187-4be1-a18b-775656a2a111 Tue, 20 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100 1581 2 5 false Arthur Geldard on 'all that jazz!' Arthur Geldard on 'all that jazz!' In this week's episode, I'm joined by a jazz musician based in the North of England.

In 'all that jazz', Arthur Geldard shares his passion for the genre, how he's redefining himself and why he feels privileged to have been able to perform via social media during the past year of lockdowns.

Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, and being human in a complicated world.

]]> In this week's episode, I'm joined by a jazz musician based in the North of England.

In 'all that jazz', Arthur Geldard shares his passion for the genre, how he's redefining himself and why he feels privileged to have been able to perform via social media during the past year of lockdowns.

Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, and being human in a complicated world.

]]> Sarah Booth-Henry 1afc28f4-5d4f-4970-9c8a-c785c58d7471 Tue, 06 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100 1853 2 4 false Marisa Santoro on owning your authority. Marisa Santoro on owning your authority. Agreeing to come back and chat in season 2, Marisa Santoro – the author of Own Your Authority – chats about 'why this book and why now', achieving self-love and radiating 'Shakespearean confidence'.

Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, and being human in a complicated world.

]]> Agreeing to come back and chat in season 2, Marisa Santoro – the author of Own Your Authority – chats about 'why this book and why now', achieving self-love and radiating 'Shakespearean confidence'.

Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, and being human in a complicated world.

]]> Sarah Booth-Henry d0ff720b-6b9f-4764-a6da-a488faff230f Tue, 30 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0100 1551 2 3 false Simerjeet Singh on the journey, and who you become along the way. Simerjeet Singh on the journey, and who you become along the way. With over 1.2 million YouTube subscribers and 50 million plus views of his inspirational videos, in this episode Simerjeet chats openly about self-sabotage and his unconventional path to becoming a Motivational Speaker, something which he says has been the most rewarding journey of his life.

Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, and being human in a complicated world.

]]> With over 1.2 million YouTube subscribers and 50 million plus views of his inspirational videos, in this episode Simerjeet chats openly about self-sabotage and his unconventional path to becoming a Motivational Speaker, something which he says has been the most rewarding journey of his life.

Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, and being human in a complicated world.

]]> Sarah Booth-Henry 773b1d05-678b-4061-b654-66a9506fc3eb Tue, 23 Mar 2021 04:00:00 +0000 2010 2 2 false Anne Skinner on tools to increase confidence, resilience and purpose. Anne Skinner on tools to increase confidence, resilience and purpose. Agreeing to come back and chat in season 2, Anne Skinner – the author of The New You – chats about self-acceptance, changing the outcome and gratitude. Three of the tools covered in her book for increasing confidence, resilience and purpose.

Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, and being human in a complicated world.

]]> Agreeing to come back and chat in season 2, Anne Skinner – the author of The New You – chats about self-acceptance, changing the outcome and gratitude. Three of the tools covered in her book for increasing confidence, resilience and purpose.

Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, and being human in a complicated world.

]]> Sarah Booth-Henry 7b9e2915-f52e-42cd-89da-4cf8bc0c664c Tue, 16 Mar 2021 04:00:00 +0000 1701 2 1 false SARAH BOOTH-HENRY: Welcome to Season 2 SARAH BOOTH-HENRY: Welcome to Season 2 Welcome to the second season of the Stories of Survival in the Modern Age podcast. As season that very nearly wasn't.
Join Sarah as she questions where her podcast mojo went, how she found it, and having the grace to come back.
Sarah shares the story of the two wolves, and invites you to think about how you feed the wolf within.

Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, and being human in a complicated world.

]]> Welcome to the second season of the Stories of Survival in the Modern Age podcast. As season that very nearly wasn't.
Join Sarah as she questions where her podcast mojo went, how she found it, and having the grace to come back.
Sarah shares the story of the two wolves, and invites you to think about how you feed the wolf within.

Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, and being human in a complicated world.

]]> Sarah Booth-Henry bdf81562-88c9-4230-a9fe-f5893b3909ac Tue, 09 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000 376 2 false Sarah Booth-Henry Reflects on 2020 Sarah Booth-Henry Reflects on 2020 In this look back at 2020 – a crazy, heartbreaking, joyous, frustrating, monumental roller coaster of a year – Sarah shares the things that she's appreciated the most, and invites you to pause and think about your achievements, all the while being kind to yourself and taking the pressure off.

What details will you focus on when you come to write your story of 2020?

Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, and being human in a complicated world.

]]> In this look back at 2020 – a crazy, heartbreaking, joyous, frustrating, monumental roller coaster of a year – Sarah shares the things that she's appreciated the most, and invites you to pause and think about your achievements, all the while being kind to yourself and taking the pressure off.

What details will you focus on when you come to write your story of 2020?

Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, and being human in a complicated world.

]]> Sarah Booth-Henry 2e66b233-cc45-49de-9ab3-9800f65208e2 Tue, 29 Dec 2020 05:00:00 +0000 468 false Jennifer Raper-Willis on Being Perfect Jennifer Raper-Willis on Being Perfect In this final episode of season one, Jennifer and I chat about her work with international students, the personal challenges in her own life journey and her decision to train as a psychotherapist.

We unpack being self-aware and our learnt need to be 'perfect.'

Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, and being human in a complicated world.

]]> In this final episode of season one, Jennifer and I chat about her work with international students, the personal challenges in her own life journey and her decision to train as a psychotherapist.

We unpack being self-aware and our learnt need to be 'perfect.'

Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, and being human in a complicated world.

]]> Sarah Booth-Henry ffc7b5da-67ca-40f0-bb6f-2776bb2e98c5 Mon, 16 Nov 2020 17:00:00 -1200 1951 1 16 false Julie Harris & Linda Vanoff on 50 Going On 30 Julie Harris & Linda Vanoff on 50 Going On 30 In this week's episode, I'm joined by Julie Harris & Linda Vanoff, who together started the YouTube channel, 50 Going On 30.  They believe that age is "a mindset, not a number" and they are passionate about helping women achieve a sense of youth no matter their age.

Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, and being human in a complicated world.

]]> In this week's episode, I'm joined by Julie Harris & Linda Vanoff, who together started the YouTube channel, 50 Going On 30.  They believe that age is "a mindset, not a number" and they are passionate about helping women achieve a sense of youth no matter their age.

Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, and being human in a complicated world.

]]> Sarah Booth-Henry e9a1d3e4-1926-4390-92fd-a9a4f76e3899 Mon, 09 Nov 2020 17:00:00 -1200 1734 1 15 false Ingrid Fear on Fear & Resilience Ingrid Fear on Fear & Resilience Ingrid Fear – a behavioural change coach, leadership & resilience facilitator – believes that fear is one of our biggest "showstoppers" in helping us to move forward, and learning how to overcome fear is not only powerful, it's an enabler for continued progress and growth. In this episode we talk about how to manage fear and be resilient during these current times, why fear is our friend and how she uses elephants as an example in her leadership program.

Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, and being human in a complicated world.

]]> Ingrid Fear – a behavioural change coach, leadership & resilience facilitator – believes that fear is one of our biggest "showstoppers" in helping us to move forward, and learning how to overcome fear is not only powerful, it's an enabler for continued progress and growth. In this episode we talk about how to manage fear and be resilient during these current times, why fear is our friend and how she uses elephants as an example in her leadership program.

Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, and being human in a complicated world.

]]> Sarah Booth-Henry eee5be30-bb96-4328-a618-ccfdb8a902d3 Mon, 02 Nov 2020 17:00:00 -1200 1581 1 14 false Brett R. Henry on Reinvention & Living Authentically Brett R. Henry on Reinvention & Living Authentically In this episode Brett and I chatted about the time he almost entered the Catholic priesthood, his love of television, and how after occasions of reinvention, he's been able to retain his authenticity.

Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, and being human in a complicated world.

]]> In this episode Brett and I chatted about the time he almost entered the Catholic priesthood, his love of television, and how after occasions of reinvention, he's been able to retain his authenticity.

Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, and being human in a complicated world.

]]> Sarah Booth-Henry 48f72057-d8eb-460a-aebb-2da183f2ac13 Mon, 26 Oct 2020 16:00:00 -1200 1761 1 13 false Tina Walsh on Law, Compliance and Why Success Leaves Clues Tina Walsh on Law, Compliance and Why Success Leaves Clues In July 1995, Tina was forced to retire from the police service following an injury sustained in the line of duty. In this week's episode we chat about her passion for law and compliance, how she became an Amazon #1 best selling author, and why overnight success takes years.

Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, and being human in a complicated world.

]]> In July 1995, Tina was forced to retire from the police service following an injury sustained in the line of duty. In this week's episode we chat about her passion for law and compliance, how she became an Amazon #1 best selling author, and why overnight success takes years.

Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, and being human in a complicated world.

]]> Sarah Booth-Henry 7b60bb19-15ba-4655-a63b-47298b64e7e4 Mon, 19 Oct 2020 16:00:00 -1200 1793 1 12 false Maria Hernandez on Being a Good Mother Maria Hernandez on Being a Good Mother In this episode Maria chats about motherhood; from waving her own mom off from El Salvador to being reunited two years later in the United States, and the lessons she's learning now as she juggles working from home and playing the role of 'Academic Teacher' during a pandemic-related lockdown.

Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, and being human in a complicated world.

]]> In this episode Maria chats about motherhood; from waving her own mom off from El Salvador to being reunited two years later in the United States, and the lessons she's learning now as she juggles working from home and playing the role of 'Academic Teacher' during a pandemic-related lockdown.

Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, and being human in a complicated world.

]]> Sarah Booth-Henry 947f5122-eb1e-4386-84c4-f69cbd52a69b Mon, 12 Oct 2020 16:00:00 -1200 1709 1 11 false Anne Skinner on Stress & Dis-ease Anne Skinner on Stress & Dis-ease Now a life coach, Anne Skinner was once a stressed, unworthy mother, manager and wife. In this episode, she shares her story of not one, but two cancer diagnoses in five years; in her own words, she was "allowing stress to comprise her immune system" to the point where she had little defence. Anne learned how to fully accept and to love herself as she is…. And today uses those same techniques to help others.

Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, and being human in a complicated world.

]]> Now a life coach, Anne Skinner was once a stressed, unworthy mother, manager and wife. In this episode, she shares her story of not one, but two cancer diagnoses in five years; in her own words, she was "allowing stress to comprise her immune system" to the point where she had little defence. Anne learned how to fully accept and to love herself as she is…. And today uses those same techniques to help others.

Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, and being human in a complicated world.

]]> Sarah Booth-Henry 91016100-97b0-4c4e-8d7e-92fcc8a0e0c7 Mon, 05 Oct 2020 16:00:00 -1200 1836 1 10 false STEVE BOOTH on Failure Not Being A Weakness STEVE BOOTH on Failure Not Being A Weakness In 'Failure Not Being A Weakness' I chat with my first male guest, Steve Booth, about his own personal RADAR, and why after a 43 year career in the Aerospace and Defence sector, he has broken cover with a story that many people are not aware of.

Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, and being human in a complicated world.

]]> In 'Failure Not Being A Weakness' I chat with my first male guest, Steve Booth, about his own personal RADAR, and why after a 43 year career in the Aerospace and Defence sector, he has broken cover with a story that many people are not aware of.

Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, and being human in a complicated world.

]]> Sarah Booth-Henry 3022b1ba-7a4a-4b3b-80ea-b4fe90a095c5 Mon, 28 Sep 2020 16:00:00 -1200 1694 1 9 false Rose Todd on 4 Countries. 3 Continents. 1 Constant. Rose Todd on 4 Countries. 3 Continents. 1 Constant. At 74, Rose Todd has changed continents five times, witnessing first hand a terrorist war, gone through a heartbreaking divorce, and created a business she loves, sharing her knowledge and passion with others.  In this episode Rose shares some of her journey, and the one constant that has gotten her through it all. 

Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, and being human in a complicated world.

]]> At 74, Rose Todd has changed continents five times, witnessing first hand a terrorist war, gone through a heartbreaking divorce, and created a business she loves, sharing her knowledge and passion with others.  In this episode Rose shares some of her journey, and the one constant that has gotten her through it all. 

Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, and being human in a complicated world.

]]> Sarah Booth-Henry 450af503-4502-4a6f-a11b-fc149b9b231b Mon, 21 Sep 2020 16:00:00 -1200 1551 1 8 false Connie Alexander on Divorce • Growth • Dating Connie Alexander on Divorce • Growth • Dating Connie Alexander recently, and rather boldly, stated she's ready to start dating again.  In this episode she talks about finding confidence in herself, expresses gratitude for the times of struggle, and shares some of her dating stories so far.

Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, and being human in a complicated world.

]]> Connie Alexander recently, and rather boldly, stated she's ready to start dating again.  In this episode she talks about finding confidence in herself, expresses gratitude for the times of struggle, and shares some of her dating stories so far.

Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, and being human in a complicated world.

]]> Sarah Booth-Henry a1392bbc-7617-4d13-87fa-eae614a3c006 Mon, 14 Sep 2020 16:00:00 -1200 1685 1 7 false Rachel More on The Power of Singing Rachel More on The Power of Singing Ever wondered if you can sing? Maybe you've been told otherwise.

In this episode, professional singer and vocal coach Rachel More talks about her passion to help people uncover their voice and get the best out of it.

Quite simply, Rachel says "singing is good for you."

Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, and being human in a complicated world.

]]> Ever wondered if you can sing? Maybe you've been told otherwise.

In this episode, professional singer and vocal coach Rachel More talks about her passion to help people uncover their voice and get the best out of it.

Quite simply, Rachel says "singing is good for you."

Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, and being human in a complicated world.

]]> Sarah Booth-Henry 36aa80de-30b3-4e2f-a776-7b066cd1fc10 Mon, 07 Sep 2020 16:00:00 -1200 1865 1 6 false Julie Harris on Teaching and Side-Hustling Julie Harris on Teaching and Side-Hustling In this episode Julie and I talk about her career as a teacher, her love of lace and the French Renaissance, side-hustling and transitioning to becoming her own boss.

Julie believes that if you have a passion, you can turn it into a business... and with 'smarts' you'll can figure it out!

Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, and being human in a complicated world.

]]> In this episode Julie and I talk about her career as a teacher, her love of lace and the French Renaissance, side-hustling and transitioning to becoming her own boss.

Julie believes that if you have a passion, you can turn it into a business... and with 'smarts' you'll can figure it out!

Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, and being human in a complicated world.

]]> Sarah Booth-Henry d57c4490-627e-477a-8cd4-8980c1435239 Mon, 31 Aug 2020 16:00:00 -1200 2087 1 5 false Victoria Jones on 'Stress? What stress!' Victoria Jones on 'Stress? What stress!' The World Health Organization calls stress 'the health epidemic of the 21st Century.'

In 'Stress? What stress!' Victoria shares the disruptive effect low-level stressors have on our wellbeing; why just like Goldilocks we all need just the right amount, and why sorting buttons doesn't just mean a neat random button tin.

Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, and being human in a complicated world.

]]> The World Health Organization calls stress 'the health epidemic of the 21st Century.'

In 'Stress? What stress!' Victoria shares the disruptive effect low-level stressors have on our wellbeing; why just like Goldilocks we all need just the right amount, and why sorting buttons doesn't just mean a neat random button tin.

Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, and being human in a complicated world.

]]> Sarah Booth-Henry ad5774e4-c9e0-4f15-abff-0ee094d541d4 Mon, 24 Aug 2020 16:00:00 -1200 1564 1 4 false Marisa Santoro on Imposter Syndrome (and silencing the inner critic) Marisa Santoro on Imposter Syndrome (and silencing the inner critic) In this episode I talk to Marisa Santoro – a former Wall Street IT executive now a career leadership trainer and professional career coach – about Imposter Syndrome, a limiting belief that causes you to think your success has been some kinds of happy accident and that you'll soon be found out. Marisa shares tangible ways you can be your authentic self while silencing the inner critic.

Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, and being human in a complicated world.

]]> In this episode I talk to Marisa Santoro – a former Wall Street IT executive now a career leadership trainer and professional career coach – about Imposter Syndrome, a limiting belief that causes you to think your success has been some kinds of happy accident and that you'll soon be found out. Marisa shares tangible ways you can be your authentic self while silencing the inner critic.

Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, and being human in a complicated world.

]]> Sarah Booth-Henry 5a8ea106-7e07-4cdc-8909-8dc0625e69da Mon, 17 Aug 2020 16:00:00 -1200 1360 1 3 false Steph Bridgeman on Relocating & Reinventing Steph Bridgeman on Relocating & Reinventing Have you ever had all your eggs in one basket – only to find when the basket is taken away, you've lost everything?  Steph has. Working for herself, twice now she's lost 90% of her work.  In this episode we talk about what that meant for her, the people that freelanced for her, and how – with a sense of optimism – she saw the opportunity to move up the value chain, looking forward with excitement to better times ahead.

Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, and being human in a complicated world.

]]> Have you ever had all your eggs in one basket – only to find when the basket is taken away, you've lost everything?  Steph has. Working for herself, twice now she's lost 90% of her work.  In this episode we talk about what that meant for her, the people that freelanced for her, and how – with a sense of optimism – she saw the opportunity to move up the value chain, looking forward with excitement to better times ahead.

Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, and being human in a complicated world.

]]> Sarah Booth-Henry fdb3198d-2bc8-49ad-9101-32b3f59a0a06 Mon, 10 Aug 2020 16:00:00 -1200 1496 1 2 false Lorna Read on Loneliness & Isolation Lorna Read on Loneliness & Isolation Recorded in the middle of a global pandemic, in this episode Lorna shares how several major life altering events in her own life, have impacted her world. We chat about those days when it's all she can do to wake up in the morning, how she stays as upbeat as she does by helping others, and the mental and emotional toll loneliness and isolation can and has played. Her journey is one of incredible vulnerability and courage…. sprinkled with the reminder to always find your inner child.

Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, and being human in a complicated world.

]]> Recorded in the middle of a global pandemic, in this episode Lorna shares how several major life altering events in her own life, have impacted her world. We chat about those days when it's all she can do to wake up in the morning, how she stays as upbeat as she does by helping others, and the mental and emotional toll loneliness and isolation can and has played. Her journey is one of incredible vulnerability and courage…. sprinkled with the reminder to always find your inner child.

Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, and being human in a complicated world.

]]> Sarah Booth-Henry a6039acd-d34c-40a9-b677-298df99392fb Mon, 03 Aug 2020 16:00:00 -1200 1963 1 1 false INTRODUCTION: Embracing Cringeworthy Moments INTRODUCTION: Embracing Cringeworthy Moments Join Sarah Booth-Henry on this journey of having the strength and discomfort to jump into something new... and SURVIVING. The first Stories of Survival podcast is here, and in this intro episode Sarah unpacks her feelings of trepidation and excitement as she leans into a cringeworthy moment.

Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, and being human in a complicated world.

]]> Join Sarah Booth-Henry on this journey of having the strength and discomfort to jump into something new... and SURVIVING. The first Stories of Survival podcast is here, and in this intro episode Sarah unpacks her feelings of trepidation and excitement as she leans into a cringeworthy moment.

Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, and being human in a complicated world.

]]> Sarah Booth-Henry 023fa192-a577-48d2-a020-f50502f722c0 Sun, 26 Jul 2020 16:00:00 -1200 404 1 false TRAILER: Stories of Survival in the Modern Age TRAILER: Stories of Survival in the Modern Age In this trailer, join Sarah Booth-Henry as she embarks on a new adventure, having raw and honest dialogue with real and authentic people.

Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, and being human in a complicated world.

]]> In this trailer, join Sarah Booth-Henry as she embarks on a new adventure, having raw and honest dialogue with real and authentic people.

Stories of Survival in the Modern Age features honest conversations about resilience, reinvention, and being human in a complicated world.

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