Navigating the Storm

By: Anna Knight
  • Summary

  • Are you feeling a bit lost right now? The journey through life’s problems is lonely and often overwhelming. So join Anna Knight - a survivor, change-maker and coach - every Tuesday as she interviews incredible women and nonbinary people who’ve moved through the pain and into power. You’ll hear advice from real people who’ve survived the journey already, explore tools to change your story, and learn that you’re not alone - everything you need to navigate life’s storms.
    Copyright 2023 Anna Knight
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Episodes
  • Episode 21 - The Boundary was Love
    Mar 24 2021

    This week, our guest is Maddy Robinson from Yoga with Maddy. Maddy is a yoga instructor (among other things) with a passion for sharing accessible yoga - more about the holistic benefits and less about the showy positions. We got into a wide range of topics, from forcing yourself to be a superwoman when it comes to diet culture, through healing journeys and how boundaries can set us free.

    In the episode we discuss:

    • What accessible yoga actually is (4:09)
    • The pressure to act like a superwoman (6:16)
    • Our views on "diet culture" (6:53)
    • Acts of service - giving to ourselves vs to others (11:39)
    • Recognising our brain's hidden "programming" (14:27)
    • The problem with "casual" self-care advice (16:00)
    • What radical honesty is and why it's important (19:55)
    • Maddy's journey with kinship foster caring (21:52)
    • What boundaries changed for Maddy (27:04)

    Maddy is hosting an amazing festival on Saturday March 27th, featuring movement, meditation, and discussions from leading activists in the UK on topics including anti-racism, welcoming refugees, and dismantling barriers to yoga. For tickets, go to 'Be the Change Festival' on eventbrite and use the code 'AnnaKnightReferral' for £15 off!

    If what you heard today resonated with you, I’m always up for a chat. If you've got problems right now, book yourself in and we'll turn them into possibilities. If you're looking for a network of lovely and loving people to support you, our Facebook community Port in the Storm is your new safe harbour. Whatever you need, we've got your back.

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    36 mins
  • Episode 20 - Babyloss at 17 Weeks
    Mar 16 2021

    Today, I'm speaking to Beth - she is sharing her personal experiences with babyloss and what she learned through her experiences. I know that this is a sensitive topic for many people - please look after your own needs as you listen.

    We discuss:

    • how to manage when you've experienced babyloss (11:40)
    • the importance of a network of people with similar experiences (12:06)
    • why to avoid comparing your situation with others (13:16)
    • how to support someone grieving the loss of a baby (15:30)
    • how grief changes over time (21:06)
    • talking about babyloss to your rainbow children (23:42)
    • the importance of only telling who you want, how you want (23:29)

    If what you heard today resonated with you, I’m always up for a chat. If you've got problems right now, book yourself in and we'll turn them into possibilities. If you're looking for a network of lovely and loving people to support you, our Facebook community Port in the Storm is your new safe harbour. Whatever you need, we've got your back.

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    29 mins
  • Episode 19 - I LOVE talking Periods
    Feb 16 2021

    This week, we are talking to Alison Matthews from IzzyWizzyRoo - a small business making big waves in the world of reusable period products. Alison and I will be talking about the experiences we have had as people who menstruate and the wider societal issues that surround periods. 

    All people who menstruate deserve the right to understand their own bodies and make informed choices about what happens to them. 

    In the episode we discuss:

    • The scale of the environmental problem with disposable products (7:45)
    • The impact disposable pads have on our bodies (8:55)
    • Period shame and taboo topics (11:01)
    • Gender inclusivity and periods - it's not just a "woman thing" (17:40)
    • Knowing what is "normal" in your cycle (23:40)
    • Retaining control of our reproductive health decisions (28:56)
    • How to make the switch to reusable period products (31:58)
    • How cycle tracking can support your energy levels (35:15)

    Alison has given a 10% voucher code for our listeners - tune in at 31:58 to learn more. 

    If what you heard today resonated with you, I’m always up for a chat. Book yourself in and we'll turn your stress into possibilities. If you're looking for a network of lovely and loving people to support you, our Facebook community Port in the Storm is your new safe harbour. Whatever you need, we've got your back.

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    38 mins

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