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Celebrating 150 Episodes: Reflections and Insights from Access to Inspiration

June 11, 2025
Season 20
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In this special bonus episode, Pierre Heistein, who was guest in episode 91, takes the host’s chair alongside co-founders Sue Stockdale and Clive Steeper. They celebrate reaching 150 episodes by reflecting on the conversations with guests and lessons learned, and discuss the common threads that bind these stories together. Pierre delves into the origins of…

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150. Kris Tompkins : Conservation, Leadership and Legacy

May 28, 2025
Season 20
Episode 150
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In this landmark 150th episode, Sue Stockdale talks to Kris Tompkins, one of the world’s most prolific conservation philanthropists.  Kris shares a powerful, personal perspective on what drives her and urges listeners to ditch the myth of individual powerlessness: “The excuse that ‘I’m just one person’ – that’s the weakest, nonsensical excuse there is. One…

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149. Alice Morrison : Exploring Africa and Arabia

May 14, 2025
Season 20
Episode 149
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Sue Stockdale talks to Alice Morrison, an adventurer, author, and TV presenter. Alice has journeyed across deserts, trekked through mountains, and immersed herself in diverse cultures from Morocco to Saudi Arabia. Alice shares her experiences of resilience, discovery, and connection, including surviving the Moroccan earthquake, navigating Saudi Arabia on foot, and the joy of storytelling….

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149. Alice Morrison : Exploring Africa and Arabia
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148. Ed Ley-Wilson: Exploring the mind and the sea

April 30, 2025
Season 20
Episode 148
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Sue Stockdale speaks to adventurer, author, and deep thinker Ed Ley-Wilson. Ed shares insights from his life exploring both the outdoors and the mind. From kayaking the rugged west coast of Scotland to reflecting on resilience, solitude, and the power of slowing down, Ed reveals how adventure – whether on land, sea, or within ourselves…

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148. Ed Ley-Wilson: Exploring the mind and the sea
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147. Zara Lachlan: One Woman’s Journey Rowing Across an Ocean

April 16, 2025
Season 20
Episode 147
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Sue Stockdale welcomes Zara Lachlan, a resilient and determined 21-year-old, as a guest on episode 147. Zara shares her extraordinary experience of rowing solo across the Atlantic from mainland Europe to South America, covering over 3,500 nautical miles in 97 days. Despite overcoming many challenges as well as mental and physical hurdles during her voyage,…

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147. Zara Lachlan: One Woman’s Journey Rowing Across an Ocean
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146. Rosemary Hoskins: Developing Skills for an Uncertain Future

April 2, 2025
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Episode 146
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Sue Stockdale talks to Rosemary Hoskins, a learning and development expert, about navigating uncertainty in careers, personal growth, and leadership. Rosemary shares her journey from graduating during a recession to building a diverse career and offers insights on the importance of critical thinking, adaptability, and peer learning. The conversation emphasizes the value of evaluating risks,…

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146. Rosemary Hoskins: Developing Skills for an Uncertain Future
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145. Anil Damle: Epic Road Trips

March 19, 2025
Season 20
Episode 145
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Sue Stockdale interviews Anil Damle, a passionate nature and wildlife enthusiast from India, whose fearless spirit has seen him drive across the continents of Africa, Latin America, and Australia. Anil shares his experiences of overcoming logistical challenges, the importance of teamwork, and the unexpected kindness of strangers. They delve into his journey’s practicalities, including vehicle…

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144. Jayshree Seth: From STEM to Storytelling – making science relatable

March 5, 2025
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Episode 144
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Sue Stockdale interviews Jayshree Seth, who was appointed 3M’s first ever Chief Science Advocate in 2018 and is using her scientific knowledge, technical expertise and professional experience to advance science, communicate its benefits and the importance of STEM fields to drive innovation.  About Jayshree Seth Jayshree Seth is a Corporate Scientist at 3M and currently…

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143. Astrid Vargas: Saving Species, Regenerating Landscapes and Inspiring Action

February 19, 2025
Season 20
Episode 143
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Sue Stockdale interviews trailblazing conservationist Astrid Vargas in episode 143 of the Access to Inspiration podcast. Astrid shares her journey from childhood fascination with nature to leading efforts in bringing species like the Iberian lynx back from the brink of extinction. They discuss the importance of inspiration, systemic thinking, and community engagement in conservation, and…

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143. Astrid Vargas: Saving Species, Regenerating Landscapes and Inspiring Action
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142. Ricky Ellcock: Defying Limits – From Cricket Pitch to Cockpit

February 5, 2025
Season 20
Episode 142
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Sue Stockdale interviews Ricky Ellcock, a man who defied significant challenges to excel in two remarkable careers: professional cricket and aviation. Raised in impoverished conditions in Barbados, Ricky’s journey saw him overcoming racial and socio-economic barriers. His ingenuity as a child, along with his resilience in facing career-ending injuries, led him to become Virgin Atlantic’s…

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