Conquering an Ultramarathon - Minisode

Virtues of Discipline

A lot has changed for Will & Dave over the last year that has kept on their toes in new and exciting ways. However, the time felt right to sit down and discuss an important element of what enabled this to happen: discipline.In our most recent podcast, the duo talk through the impact of discipline and how it’s translated to their every day lives. From hilarious anecdotes, to powerful reflective moments, this episode provides an amazing ‘stop and appreciate’ moment.

Conquering an Ultramarathon - Minisode

Something new, but the same! We're always looking for new ways to share our happiness-related ramblings with you, so we are pleased to introduce our first Expressions of Happiness minisode with you! For our first Episode, Will and Dave break down what it takes to complete an ultramarathon. Early this year, Dave did just that! From training cycles to mental toughness, we discuss the happiness that can be taken from something that can be so challenging.

The Value of Friendship

In this episode, Dave & Will sit down to reflect upon and explore the powerful impact friendship has on our happiness and wellbeing. They represent some of the most powerful bonds we have in life and can influence our actions and feelings. But why is this the case? Sprinkled with some fascinating research, this experience-driven episode dives into the origins of Will & Dave's friendship, the characteristics of a good (and bad) friend, the evolving nature of friendships as we get older and seeks to uncover how to make and retain friendships over time.

The Impact of Food /w Rowen Halstead

In this episode, we sit down with Michelin Star level chef, Rowen Halstead, to deep dive into the world of food, it’s impact on our environment and our happiness. Rowen is Bury St Edmunds-based but London-trained, he has honed his culinary skills over the past 12 years in some of the most experienced kitchens in the country and across the globe, ranging from the Swiss Alps to the small island of Curacao in the Caribbean. He witnessed the shocking amount of food waste the industry can produce and knew change needed to happen. His energy is now focused on advocating and educating others to view food more sustainably to reduce and utilise the food waste we produce at home and in the industry. Podcast Summary: Expressions of Happiness seeks to explore and dissect humanity’s oldest and most pressing question: What does it mean to be happy?

The Influence of Music

In this weeks episode, we marvel at the majesty and mystery of music. It can be the voice of reason, the movement for change and express the inexpressible. But What is music, where did it come from and why do have humans have such an affinity for it? Will and Dave examine musics innate ability to affect our mood, change our perspectives and create meaningful connections with ourselves and one another. They share their own musical upbringings and what music means to them, call upon their own experiences of performing and creating, and seek scientific recourse to consider musics immense capabilities to influence our behaviour in all facets our lives.