There’s something about days like this—St George’s Day—that can stir up all sorts of feelings for some of us. Even though it’s not a big celebration for most of us in England, the date still sits quietly in the calendar, like a gentle nudge. An invitation, perhaps, to pause and reflect on where we’re from……
Belonging is a fundamental human need. We all want to feel accepted, valued, and connected to others. But in the pursuit of belonging, many of us find ourselves trying to fit in instead. According to researcher and storyteller Brené Brown, the difference between fitting in and belonging is profound—and understanding this can help us embrace…
Guests: Amanda, Rose, Lizzie, Esther & Julia – Quiet Community Members Transcript Hayley Stanton: [00:00:36] Hello, and welcome to Episode 20 of the Quiet Connections podcast. I’m Hayley. And today I’m joined by Stacie. And this is a really exciting episode today because this is the final episode of series one of the podcast….
Today, I can stand up and say with confidence that I’m ‘a bit of a self-confessed oddball’. But, just over ten years ago, things were not so clear to me. I didn’t know much about anxiety and I definitely had not found a real way to express myself. I didn’t know who I was or…