Best Meandorla Podcasts (2025)

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Evolving your creative dreams, with Kika Lindberg 56:34

3M ago56:34

56:34

This week, I talked with author/photographer/YouTuber/knitwear designer Veronika ‘Kika’ Lindberg about her fluid and inspiring journey to success online, and how she’s evolved her work along the way. Kika’s open-minded and playful approach is so inspiring to me, and I’ve found myself returning to this conversation in my mind so much since we record…

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Thriving with ADHD, with Dr Anita Goraya 1:03:24

4M ago1:03:24

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This week, I’m chatting to Dr Anita Goraya from ADHD Wellness & Wisdom , GP-turned Psychotherapist who specialises in helping people with ADHD. Both Anita and I have diagnoses of ADHD, so this is a topic close to our hearts, and I hope this warm and compassionate conversation will be helpful whether you’re neuro-diverse, awaiting a diagnosis or jus…

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Self Love through Sewing, with Sarahbeth Larrimore 1:03:39

6M ago1:03:39

1:03:39

This week, I’m chatting to my friend Sarahbeth Larrimore, the wonder-woman behind Unabashed Apparel. The mantra for her work says it all: “Empowering women to design & sew. Our bodies are worthy of our finest frocks, just as they are.” Um, yes please!Sarahbeth and I had a juicy conversation about personal style and the benefits of sewing for self-e…

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An Instagram deep dive 51:30

8M ago51:30

51:30

This is a republished episode from LFAHC In today’s episode we dive into listener questions all about Instagram - from building engagement up, feeling hopeful and excited about the platform again, coming back after a long break, adapting to creating more video content, whether to use hashtags anymore and lots more. Join Sara for her Instagram Summe…

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Creating a Values-Based Business, with Sarah Rees 53:57

9M ago53:57

53:57

I first met Sarah D Rees through my class, The Insta Retreat, quite a few years ago, and we’ve worked together ever since. Sarah is a mental health nurse and CBT therapist with over 10 years of experience in private practice. Through her mentoring and coaching services, she supports other therapists in setting up and growing their private practices…

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A Beginner's Mindset to Instagram, with Katie Pulsifer 52:18

1y ago52:18

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I first met deep-dive master coach Katie Pulsifer when she was my instructor for certification at The Life Coach School. I recall being pretty intimidated. I’ve never been sky-diving or tried a bungee jump, but I’m pretty sure the adrenaline rush is comparable to coaching in front of Katie for immediate feedback in front of a group. 🪂 Katie’s recen…

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Introducing: The Substack Soirée Podcast 1:08:53

1+ y ago1:08:53

1:08:53

I’m sharing something a little different today… the results of my ‘podcast affair’ with my Aussie bestie, the gorgeous Ms Keeley Rees . Bonded over our love of storytelling and creativity, Keeley and I and came together to create The Substack Soirée - a gathering of resources, classes and a shiny new podcast, in the hope of passing some of that pas…

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Staying true to your unique identity, with Katie Leamon 58:58

1+ y ago58:58

58:58

This week I talk to Katie Leamon, who turned her love of paper and pattern into her eponymous family-run stationery studio. Her notebooks have been a daily companion to me for many years, so it was really fun to chat with her about her designs, her process and the realities behind running a product-lead business with the family on board! Things we …

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Downsizing, decluttering and still creating content with Hannah Bullivant 54:17

2y ago54:17

54:17

Find Hannah’s 4 Week Refresh Programme here Hannah’s Instagram: @hanbullivant Hannah’s website: hannahbullivant.com Sara's Instagram: Sara's Substack: Sara's classes and coaching: Sara's website: Get full access to Entre Nous at meandorla.substack.com/subscribeBy Sara

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Being afraid of NOT doing it, with Lisa Francesca Nand 1:06:39

2+ y ago1:06:39

1:06:39

Things we talked about: The way multi-faceted careers can feel piecemeal (especially if parenting is added into the mix), or “like I’m doing five different jobs at once” Factoring in time to play as well as work Exploring your home town like a holiday destination Taking things home from real holidays that you might not expect (like appreciating the…

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The Power of Story in the Creative Process with Susan Mar 49:50

2+ y ago49:50

49:50

Things We Talk About In This Episode: Working with clients in the creative process and their reactions. How as humans we respond to visuals in a human way. Narratives that make it seem shallow to care about how things look. Like it’s superficial to care too much about the way you look and that this might mean you don’t have depth. Aesthetics are a …

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When Social Video meets Journalism , with Sophia Smith Galer 55:46

2+ y ago55:46

55:46

Things We Talk About In This Episode: The importance that established news organisations find ways to use social media if they want to engage a young audience TikTok has redefined the experience of social media, with short video content, and Instagram Reels and Youtube Shorts have followed suit How Sophia found an audience on TikTok (and later on I…

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Why you need to join Substack with Farrah Storr 45:52

3y ago45:52

45:52

Things we talked about: The value of owning your own audience Building a brand for yourself around the work you’re doing The growing online hunger for content by real people and the forging of real connections We seem to be entering an era that Farrah calls, rather poetically, "the Time of the Writer": the world has passed the period of devouring a…

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Why niching on Instagram is (generally) bad advice 28:49

3y ago28:49

28:49

Where to find Sara: Sara’s website: meandorla.co.uk Sara on Instagram: @me_and_orla Sara on Twitter: @meandorla Sara on Substack The Insta Retreat Sell Your Sh*t One to one business coaching with Sara Get full access to Entre Nous at meandorla.substack.com/subscribeBy Sara

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Radical contentment, with Jamie Varon 1:22:47

3y ago1:22:47

1:22:47

Things We Talk About In This Episode: The many ways for a book to “be successful” that don’t involve writing a New York Times bestseller (who knew?!) Lockdown lessons, and learning to live with uncertainty The surprising weight and reliance that we put on the future, without realising we’re doing it The “ladder of hierarchies” through which we try …

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The magic found in true community, with Gina Bianchini 56:42

3y ago56:42

56:42

Things We Talk About In This Episode: Recognising the power of what’s possible when people come together with a common goal The value of creating your own, distraction-free destination for group learning and support Empowering creators to place higher value on the important business, community and content they are making - rather than being driven …

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Minimalism and Simplifying Life with Jessica Rose Williams 1:10:45

3y ago1:10:45

1:10:45

Things we talked about: Trusting that you have enough, you are enough and that there'll be enough in the future and how that applies to you as a human Decluttering and finding your own style, starting with the external and slowly moving in Being diagnosed with cancer at 25 and having an existential crisis that kick-started a big lifestyle change Je…

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Finding your path with Maria Wigge 56:03

3y ago56:03

56:03

Things we talked about: How it still doesn't feel quite normal to call herself a full-time artist and how that's something a lot of us struggle with Growing up with a parent who's an artist, the expectations that brings and how that comparison can make creating art feel overwhelming Finding your own path, however varied and wherever it takes you Th…

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Writing for reaction, with Natalie Morris 51:36

3y ago51:36

51:36

Things we talked about: The difference between writing as a journalist and writing a book (it’s just so long!) But: you only get to publish your first book once! Accept the nerves, and appreciate the moment The ever-present contention and push-back received when one writes about race Natalie’s very wise words that reaction is the point of writing -…

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A life that feeds what you need, with Rebecca Schiller 57:22

3+ y ago57:22

57:22

Things we talked about: The trials and tribulations of being a “goat doula” Her new book Earthed, and its journey from concept, through to the transformation it underwent while she was writing, due to pressures from within (mental health) and without (a pandemic) How she actually managed to get it written, with all this going on The challenges and …

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Live coaching calls from the Insta Retreat 46:22

3+ y ago46:22

46:22

Each week in the insta retreat we have 2 calls - one with a business/IG focus, and one like this, for mindset issues. Find out more and join in the fun at The Insta Retreat Get full access to Entre Nous at meandorla.substack.com/subscribeBy Sara

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Finding your ‘techquilibrium’ with Becca Caddy 1:11:07

3+ y ago1:11:07

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Things we talked about: Why so many of us feel suspicious about new technologies, and how we can change the narrative The way artificial intelligence (AI) reads and interprets our interests and activities in order to deliver content to us… and the impact that content can have on us Approaching social media mindfully, by noticing the impact certain …

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“On the human spectrum” with Katherine May 1:05:14

3+ y ago1:05:14

1:05:14

Things we talked about: Allowing ourselves to feel good when things actually go well The synchronicity of things happening when they’re supposed to (and when you’re ready) Defining success for ourselves (and it’s not always what we assume it might be) How lockdown taught Katherine to create her own “sense of safety” following the success of her boo…

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Being a multi-hatted freelancer, with Anna Codrea-Rado 1:01:21

4y ago1:01:21

1:01:21

WHAT WE TALKED ABOUT Anna and I discuss the difference between the business of writing, and the writing of writing The fear that so many of us feel of showing up, and putting ourselves out there or “being seen to try”. Anna says this is “straight-up embarrassment,” and we feel this way whenever we step outside the norm (even if we are embarrassed f…

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The Dangers of People Pleasing, with Sally Hardie 1:14:46

4y ago1:14:46

1:14:46

Sally is joining me for weekly bonus coaching calls in my upcoming Insta Retreat class. Enrol now at meandorla.co.uk Sally’s free program, “stop people pleasing in 5 days” Sally's Website The Life Coach School Sally's Instagram @sallyhardie_coach My Instagram Get full access to Entre Nous at meandorla.substack.com/subscribe…

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Hashtag Authentic - for creatives, dreamers & business owners online

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Evolving your creative dreams, with Kika Lindberg 56:34

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Thriving with ADHD, with Dr Anita Goraya 1:03:24

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Self Love through Sewing, with Sarahbeth Larrimore 1:03:39

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An Instagram deep dive 51:30

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Creating a Values-Based Business, with Sarah Rees 53:57

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A Beginner's Mindset to Instagram, with Katie Pulsifer 52:18

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Introducing: The Substack Soirée Podcast 1:08:53

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Staying true to your unique identity, with Katie Leamon 58:58

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Downsizing, decluttering and still creating content with Hannah Bullivant 54:17

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Being afraid of NOT doing it, with Lisa Francesca Nand 1:06:39

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The Power of Story in the Creative Process with Susan Mar 49:50

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When Social Video meets Journalism , with Sophia Smith Galer 55:46

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Why you need to join Substack with Farrah Storr 45:52

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Why niching on Instagram is (generally) bad advice 28:49

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Radical contentment, with Jamie Varon 1:22:47

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The magic found in true community, with Gina Bianchini 56:42

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Minimalism and Simplifying Life with Jessica Rose Williams 1:10:45

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Finding your path with Maria Wigge 56:03

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Writing for reaction, with Natalie Morris 51:36

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A life that feeds what you need, with Rebecca Schiller 57:22

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Live coaching calls from the Insta Retreat 46:22

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Finding your ‘techquilibrium’ with Becca Caddy 1:11:07

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“On the human spectrum” with Katherine May 1:05:14

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Being a multi-hatted freelancer, with Anna Codrea-Rado 1:01:21

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The Dangers of People Pleasing, with Sally Hardie 1:14:46

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