The Cotswold Collective Podcast

Trauma, relationships and healing - this is a conversation everyone can learn from. In this episode of the Cotswold Collective Podcast, registered clinical sexologist and psychotherapist Lulu Sunnucks shares her remarkable journey from working with high-profile leaders to supporting survivors of domestic and sexual violence. Together, we explore how trauma shapes our relationships, the science behind attachment styles and nervous system regulation, why we repeat unhealthy patterns, and how he...

Discover what makes Cheltenham one of the UK's most desirable places to call home. In this episode of the Cotswold Collective Podcast, Chris Jarrett from Jackson-Stops Cheltenham shares why great estate agents do far more than sell houses. With over 30 years of experience, Chris discusses the local property market, the importance of community, how to prepare your home for sale, and why trusted relationships make all the difference. Whether you're buying, selling, relocating, or simply love th...

What if makeup wasn't about changing how you look, but changing how you feel? In this episode of the Cotswold Collective Podcast, we sit down with professional makeup artist Vanessa Ellis to explore the confidence, connection and creativity behind the beauty industry. From the pressure of bridal mornings to working with broadcasters and commercial brands, Vanessa shares what really happens behind the scenes, why the makeup chair often becomes a place of calm, and how helping someone feel like...

In this episode of the Cotswold Collective Podcast, we sit down with Richard Best, founder of Iconic Cycling Events, to explore how a passion for cycling grew into a series of successful community events across the UK. From the origins of Bike Bath during the London 2012 Olympic legacy to the launch of Bike Cotswold, Richard shares the story behind creating events that bring together cycling, community, local business and charity fundraising. Richard explains what makes Bike Cotswold un...

This episode of the Cotswold Collective Podcast is proudly supported by The Bespoke Life. Welcome back to the Cotswold Collective, where we shine a spotlight on the brands, ideas, and people shaping the Cotswolds. In this episode, we’re in conversation with Kai Reeves, Managing Director of Gloucester Brewery. What starts as a chat about beer quickly opens up into a much bigger story about community, sustainability, and what it really takes to run an independent brewery today. We talk about th...