Conversations On the Porch - Be Happy Be Inspired

From Party to Purpose: Overcoming Procrastination with Eric Twigs

In this episode, Eric Twigs shares his journey from student life to corporate leadership to becoming a certified life and business coach and procrastination expert. He explains how a pivotal loss reshaped his priorities, leading him to focus on impact over income and to write The Discipline of Now.Eric offers practical tips—making appointments with yourself, the Twigs Top Five daily task list, and celebrating imperfection—plus insights about his podcast The 30-Minute Hour and the What Now Movement to help listeners pivot and take action.

From Callus to Courage: Terry Tucker’s Nine‑Year Fight Against Melanoma

In this episode Terry Tucker tells his nine-year story after a rare melanoma began from a small callus on his foot — detailing surgeries, lymph node removal, weekly toxic treatments, multiple amputations and ongoing clinical trials.
He shares how team sports, a disciplined mindset and his “four simple truths” helped him turn pain into purpose, discusses his book Sustainable Excellence and MotivationalCheck blog, and offers practical inspiration on embracing difficulty, staying resilient, and leaving a meaningful legacy.

From Couch to Kilimanjaro: One Man's Year of Transformation

Conversations on the Porch host Steve Twynham talks with Martin Sharp about his decade-long transformation: losing weight, completing multiple marathons, summiting Kilimanjaro, and building new habits. They explore motivation vs. inspiration, accountability, resilience, and how Martin now helps others through Sharp Fit for Life.Listen out for inspirational insights from The Motivational Firewood Guy Steve Gamlin & The Resilience Coach Russell Harvey.Be Happy-Be Inspired.

Broken Then Built: Divyank’s Rise from Trauma to Fintech Partner

In this episode of Conversations on the Porch, Divyank shares his journey from a traumatic attack and immigration challenges to finding sponsorship, becoming a partner in a fintech company, and launching a sustainable streetwear brand.We hear about resilience, practical job-hunting tactics, building trust in business, and the values that drive his work and community.

From Burnout to Books — Lisa Billingham’s Healing Journey

In this episode of Conversations on the Porch host Steve Twynham talks with author and speaker Lisa Billingham about her journey from corporate burnout and mental health struggles to healing through writing. Lisa shares how journaling and storytelling led to novels and children’s books like Sedrick's Adventures in Hopeland and The Adventures of Wiggle and Waggle, and how she now runs creative workshops and outreach programs.
The conversation highlights the transformative power of stories, self-publishing, and community work, and shows how one person’s experiences can inspire change in others.More about Lisa.

Forged in the Pits of Hell: From Survivor to Psychologist & A Life of Meaning

On this episode Kyle Walker shares his journey from childhood trauma, adoption, and near-death experiences to a life-changing awakening that led him to study psychology and help others. He explains how self-observation, books like The Power of Now, and rigorous study transformed his behavior and purpose, and discusses his work founding Epic Psychology and pursuing a PhD in evolutionary psychology.

From Software to Soul: How a moment in the mountains of Peru transformed an IT Manager into a Spiritual Guide.

In this episode of Conversations on the Porch, host Steve Twynham talks with Bahar Boostani about her journey from a successful software engineering career to becoming a transformational coach and healer. She shares pivotal moments—painting, a life-changing retreat in Peru, Kundalini training—and the decision to quit her job to follow a more aligned path.
Bahar explains how she supports soul-led women through burnout, clarity, somatic healing and business strategy, blending inner work with practical mentorship. She uses grounded examples (like a client who restructured her offers and found confident, aligned income) to show how mindset and embodiment unlock sustainable success.
The episode closes with Bahar’s upcoming six-week group program, Sacred Becoming: The Initiation Portal, starting in October, and information on how to learn more or book a clarity call via her website at baharboostani.co.uk.
 

Let Us Not Forget: Mapping Memories with Gareth James

In this episode of Conversations on the Porch, host Steve Twynham speaks with Gareth James about his project "Let Us Not Forget," a digital map that preserves memories of loved ones with pins, photos, videos and short tributes.
Gareth explains how the idea began with family bereavements, how the map works using Google Maps and YouTube, and how donations and volunteers will help the project grow while keeping memories accessible for future generations.
Visit letusnot-forget.com to learn more, add a loved one, or get involved.

Unlocking Feelings: The Walters Method Helping You To Heal

Host Steve Twynham is joined Clare Walters to share information about the Walters Method — a focused, body-based approach that helps people release suppressed emotions quickly to improve mental and physical wellbeing. Clare explains the method's development, evidence from recent research, training options including a diploma, and how sessions work both online and in person.
The episode also covers the method's effectiveness with men, grant-funded community work, and Clare's plans to train supervisors and expand practice, with details on how listeners can learn more or get involved.

Navigating Life's Twists with Stephanie Shaw

Join us in this enlightening episode of "Conversations on the Porch" as Steve Twynham welcomes Stephanie Shaw, a passionate accountability coach dedicated to supporting women through their menopausal journey. Discover Stephanie's inspiring story of overcoming a challenging medical odyssey that involved navigating through various health symptoms and consultations with 18 doctors before finding her path.
Stephanie shares how her personal health struggles led to her becoming an accountability coach, offering insights and guidance to women undergoing similar experiences. Learn about the crucial role of asking the right questions and connecting the dots in healthcare. Stephanie underscores the importance of both traditional and holistic approaches in achieving overall well-being.
Listen to gain valuable perspectives on women’s health, empowerment, and the vital conversations that help us take charge of our health journey.Visit hellohotflash.com for more on Stephanie's work and tune into her podcast for expert advice.