What Your Friends Know

(Leightanna) emotional wellness

Leightanna is a holistic health coach specialising in emotional wellness, inner-child and mindset work. She studied at the University of Roehampton where she gained a Bachelor of Arts in early childhood, and then went on to study at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. Topics discussed: * How does our mother’s food consumption during pregnancy, followed by our food behaviours during early childhood impact the way we eat?  * What is bio-integrative eating?  * What does the universe look like to you and how would you describe its power?  * How do you integrate spiritual practices into everyday life?  Find us at: @whatyourfriendsknow [https://www.instagram.com/whatyourfriendsknow/] @lauracpinnell [https://www.instagram.com/lauracpinnell/] Find Leightanna at @leightannawellness [https://www.instagram.com/leightannawellness/]

[VIDEO] (gabby) outdoor episode in soho

This is a new era for the podcast, we've taken it outdoors. In amongst the pigeons and locals, Gabby and I discussed the benefits of following the threads which lead you to unexpected and unintended life journeys. It's great to NOT have it all figured out, you're allowed to enjoy life regardless. If you enjoyed this, check out our instagram, tik tok and youtube all at @whatyourfriendsknow [instagram.com/whatyourfriendsknow] our host @lauracpinnell [instagram.com/lauracpinnell] our guest @gabbyhayton2 [instagram.com/gabbyhayton2]

[VIDEO] (friends session) existential questions

20th EPISODE!!!! FIRST GROUP SESSION!!! Existential question are defined as deep, philosophical questions concerning the nature of someone or something's existence. I'll summarise this episode in one sentence but you have to promise to still listen to it..........OK. Nothing matters and everything matters, but it's your job to decide where and when to apply each reasoning. The figuring out of that dilemma is life. Take a deep breath. Enjoy the ep! <3 Topics discussed * Do we have genuine control over our lives, or are our actions predetermined by factors beyond our control? * Is it better to live a life of passion and risk-taking, or a life of stability and predictability? * Is consciousness a product of the brain, or is it something more mysterious and inexplicable? * What makes humans the most dominant species?  * What are you fearful of? * Is the pursuit of fun experiences and pleasure a worthwhile endeavour, or does it distract us from deeper, more meaningful aspects of life? * Can we ever escape our past, or do our experiences define us forever? Find us at: @whatyourfriendsknow [https://www.instagram.com/whatyourfriendsknow/] @lauracpinnell [https://www.instagram.com/lauracpinnell/] Find them at: @ben.donkers [https://www.instagram.com/ben.donkers/] @rosa_marks [https://www.instagram.com/rosa_marks/] @annalogaan [https://www.instagram.com/annalogaan/]

[VIDEO] (Damo) great wine

Within 18 months, Damo went from downing $9 bottles of wine at his rural NZ university, to pondering the chocolatey notes in a £300 bottle of Bordeux's finest at a London Michelin Star restaurant. This episode is a comprehensive breakdown of everything you could ever possibly want to know about growing grapes and winemaking, told from the perspective of a well-travelled, hardworking man from rural New Zealand. Damon has a Bachelors Degree in Viticulture and Onology (a quick google will resolve any confusion about those terms) as well as years of experience working in some of New Zealand and England's top vineyards. He now works as a junior sommelier at Kitchen W8, a London based Michelin Star Restaurant. I learnt so much from todays episode, i know you will too. ENJOY! Topics discussed: - What experience caused Damo to change his mind about pursuing a career as a farmer. - What inspired his viticulture and onology degree - His experience at a rural NZ university - Everything you could ever want to know about grape growing - How many different ways you can make wine - The champagne monopoly - The wealth and prestige behind the world's largest wine brands - Top wines for each price range/ How to pick a great wine - What does a sommelier do? Find us at @whatyourfriendsknow @lauracpinnell

[VIDEO] (JP) hospitalised on his England Boxing debut

Today's guest is Great Britain featherweight boxer JP O'Meara. Born and raised in West London, he began boxing at the young age of 10, following in the footsteps of his father and namesake, John-Patrick. His impressive performances as a southpaw earned him a spot on the Great Britain Boxing Team in February 2021. JP has competed internationally, with fights in Macedonia, Finland and Spain. Having recently completed a 10-day training camp in Colorado Springs, USA, he joins us briefly before heading to Kazakhstan for another training camp with the GB team. Hope you enjoy!  Topics discussed:  > amateur boxing vs professional boxing  > growing up with 6 siblings  > corruption in boxing > trialing for the GB Boxing team  > corruption in boxing  > the impact of the Grenfell Tower Fire  > injuries sustained through boxing  > making weight  > a future in professional boxing  Find us at: @whatyourfriendsknow @lauracpinnell Find JP at: @jp99omeara