Brave Little Podcast

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A six-part podcast series with Jess Bolton, the opposable thumbs behind the Worried Whippet. Join Jess and her guests as they dive into the situations that test our courage. They’ll be discussing questions like why it’s so hard to make friends as an adult? How can you let go of other people’s opinions of you? How much courage does it take to step off the beaten track and pursue a career that’s out of the ordinary?
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⁠I Used to be Brave, What Happened?

Apr 24 2024 24 mins

Are you feeling like you've lost your spark? Not feeling as brave as you once did? Worried that you're going through an early midlife crisis?! Me too. Let's tackle it together.Find Jess the Human on Instagram @human.jess and buy her book, Worried Whippet: A Book of Bravery. Produced by Daisy Grant Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Introducing: The Traitors with Daisy and Daisy

Jan 03 2024 1 mins

Here’s a new podcast from my producer, Daisy, that I think you’ll love... The Daisies are kicking off the new year with a bonus mini-series on the The Traitors. Watch out for our first episode dropping in the next few days, and then join us every week to obsess about this year’s group of duplicitous strangers! Search for Doing The MAFS wherever you get your podcasts! Hos

Taking up Space with Martha Bolton

Dec 20 2023 43 mins

Martha Bolton founded Not Bad for a Girl, a collective of women, non-binary and trans DJs, when she realised how much her local music scene was lacking in diversity. They have spent the past few years loudly and proudly running events, playing festivals and even launching a record label. They are a masterclass in how to take up space, even when you’re not invited to the table.Fol

Quitting Your Job with Hannah Witton

Dec 13 2023 49 mins

Hannah Witton is quitting her job in front of an audience of close to a million people on the internet. We talk about how she knew it was time to quit, how she made the decision and how she’s feeling about it now. This is a great listen for anyone who is thinking of doing the same. Hannah’s Instagram is @hannahwittonHannah’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@morehan

Facing Up to Your Finances with Ruth Taylor AKA Money Savvy Mum

Dec 06 2023 40 mins

Ruth Taylor was in debt until she hit a low point four years ago and payed off £21,000 over eight months. We talked about how to face up to your financial reality, how to be kind to yourself about your personal finances and how to shake off the pressure to spend. Find Ruth on Instagram where her handle is @moneysavvymumukFind Jess the Human on Instagram @human.jess and buy he

Letting Go of Other People's Opinions with Max Siegel

Nov 29 2023 44 mins

So many of us carry the weight of other people’s opinions about us, whether it’s our partners, friends, family, people we work with or strangers on the internet. My guest today, Max Siegel, lives life entirely on his own terms but it’s been a long journey to get there. I wanted to hear from someone confident and successful who I really look up to about how he moves through th

Making Friends as an Adult with Sophie Butler

Nov 22 2023 41 mins

Making friends as an adult is really hard. I talked to Sophie Butler about why it’s so difficult, where to start and how to do it well. We also talk about Sophie’s group, the Other Girls’ Club, running events for people who want to unapologetically enjoy pop culture and make new friends. Find Sophie and the Other Girls Club on Instagram, @sophjbutlerFind Jess the Human o

The Highs and Lows of Loving a Difficult Dog with Hannah Simpson

Nov 15 2023 44 mins

Not all of our pets are as good as gold. Most of them have challenging habits or quirks, some of them have serious behavioural problems and, as much as we love them, it can be embarrassing or lonely to be their guardians. My guest today, Hannah Simpson, has been reassuringly honest about her lovely, troubled rescue dog, Mac, and she’s helped thousands of people in the p

This Will Make You Feel Better

Nov 14 2023 9 mins

If things feel scary, confusing, oppressive or overwhelming right now and you can’t work out how to cope then stick with me - I’ve got a little roadmap for you.Find Jess the Human on Instagram @human.jess and buy her book, Worried Whippet: A Book of Bravery. Produced by Daisy Grant Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Building a Career That's Out of the Ordinary with Courtney Boateng

Nov 08 2023 53 mins

Are you thinking of stepping off the beaten track to pursue a career that’s out of the ordinary? Courtney Boateng started YouTubing at 18, launched her first business straight out of university and has a truly multifaceted career as an author, podcaster, online sister and philanthropist. In this podcast she shares insights into how she got to where she is now, the boldest and bra