that conversations podcast

Q: If you could go back in time, what advice would you give your younger self?Advice to our younger selves is obviously a hypothetical because at the time of recording time travel hasn’t been figured out. But it poses an interesting question to think back on the things we’d like to have known earlier in life, and potentially behaviours or decisions we wish we’d come to earlier or perhaps never made. Given proper thought, it could have implications for the advice we pass on to our present self and/or younger people we know. In this episode, Chris and his mate Paddy discuss what they'd say to their younger selves given the chance.Had an intentional conversation of your own? Get in touch:Socials - @conversationsmovementEmail - hello@conversationsmovement.com Part of conversationsmovement.com - we help you deepen your relationships, one conversation at a time.

Q: What do you write about, and why?Writing can take many different forms as a hobby. It can lead to producing scripts, poems, jokes, books for public consumption. Or it can be purely personal - journalling, keeping a diary. Whether it’s a cathartic release, an enjoyable creative pursuit, or something more, there are many reasons why people write. In this episode, Chris chats to his friend Carter about their respective writing and what it brings to their life. A timely conversation given Carter is on the verge of publishing his first novel.Carter’s novel Smaller Animals is available to buy here: https://www.collectiveinkbooks.com/roundfire-books/our-books/smaller-animals-novel Had an intentional conversation of your own? Get in touch:Socials - @conversationsmovementEmail - hello@conversationsmovement.com Part of conversationsmovement.com - we help you deepen your relationships, one conversation at a time.

Fergus and Fraser met at university 13 or so years ago, and have been close pals ever since. They attended a conversations event in Glasgow together, and during the event they were asked to write down three words they’d use to describe one another. In this episode you’ll hear the conversation that followed when they were asked to share the words and explain why they came to mind.Attend a conversations event to have a similar intentional conversation of your own.Socials - @conversationsmovementEmail - hello@conversationsmovement.com Part of conversationsmovement.com - we help you deepen your relationships, one conversation at a time.

Q: What's your relationship with social media been like over the years?Social media is practically unavoidable in today’s world. From the early days of MSN Messenger, MySpace and Bebo, through to Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok - there have been and continue to be so many platforms and ways to engage online. In this episode, Chris and fellow conversations team member Laura chat about their relationship with social media and how it has evolved over the years.Had an intentional conversation of your own? Get in touch:Socials - @conversationsmovementEmail - hello@conversationsmovement.com Part of conversationsmovement.com - we help you deepen your relationships, one conversation at a time.

Judith and James have been together for over 30 years, and attended a conversations event in Aberdeen, Scotland together in mid-2025. During the event they were given three minutes to write down three words they’d use to describe each other. You’re going to hear the subsequent conversation that followed in which they swapped those words and explained why they came to mind.Attend a conversations event to have a similar intentional conversation of your own.Socials - @conversationsmovementEmail - hello@conversationsmovement.com Part of conversationsmovement.com - we help you deepen your relationships, one conversation at a time.

The Western world is dominated by the idea that success relates to career progression and money. Fame is deemed as a massive indicator of success. But is that what life is all about? How do you define success? Is it something you’ve given much thought to? In this episode, Mufaro and his friend Pascal get into a chat about how they define success and what they want from life.Had an intentional conversation of your own? Get in touch:Socials - @conversationsmovementEmail - hello@conversationsmovement.com Part of conversationsmovement.com - we help you deepen your relationships, one conversation at a time.

Lauren and Mark are siblings who attended a conversations event together in Glasgow, Scotland. During the event they were given three minutes to write down a few experiences and memories that came to mind when they thought of each other. In this episode you’ll hear them taking a trip down memory lane together and discussing some shared experiences.Attend a conversations event to have a similar intentional conversation of your own.Socials - @conversationsmovementEmail - hello@conversationsmovement.com Part of conversationsmovement.com - we help you deepen your relationships, one conversation at a time.

Sports teams. Whether it’s a local club, a team that your family have been following for generations, or a national team competing at a major tournament, the majority of us will feel some level of affinity towards one or more sports teams. But how often do we reflect on what that support and what it means to us? Not only can it affect our mood in the short-term, but it can provide us with unforgettable moments of joy, form a part of our identity and provide a sense of belonging. In this episode Chris chats to returning pod guest Sean about the sports teams that they support, and how much that forms a part of their lives.Had an intentional conversation of your own? Get in touch:Socials - @conversationsmovementEmail - hello@conversationsmovement.com Part of conversationsmovement.com - we help you deepen your relationships, one conversation at a time.

Drew and Kirsten are a father and daughter who attended a conversations event in Glasgow, Scotland together. During the event they were given three minutes to write down three words they’d use to describe each other. You’re going to hear the subsequent conversation that followed in which they swapped those words and explained why they came to mind.Attend a conversations event to have a similar intentional conversation of your own.Socials - @conversationsmovementEmail - hello@conversationsmovement.com Part of conversationsmovement.com - we help you deepen your relationships, one conversation at a time.

One in four people have at least one tattoo these days. They can be an expression of art that forms part of our identity, a representation of a meaningful moment, or a downright miscellaneous fun thing to get. A way of remembering someone. An inspirational quote. An act of rebellion. The result of a lost bet. There’s a story behind each one - whether it’s the design, being inked, or how you reflect on it now. In this episode, Mufaro chats to his mate Matt about their tattoos, and the associated stories with each one.Had an intentional conversation of your own? Get in touch:Socials - @conversationsmovementEmail - hello@conversationsmovement.com Part of conversationsmovement.com - we help you deepen your relationships, one conversation at a time.

Rebecca and Ciara are sisters who attended a conversations event together in Glasgow, Scotland. During the event they were given three intentional questions as conversation prompts to answer:What TV gameshow would you most like to participate in, and how do you think you’d get on?When do you feel most authentically yourself?Who or what do you lean on to support your mental health?In this episode you’ll hear their conversation based on those questions.Attend a conversations event to have a similar chat of your own.Socials - @conversationsmovementEmail - hello@conversationsmovement.com Part of conversationsmovement.com - we help you deepen your relationships, one conversation at a time.

What does your nationality mean to you? Perhaps it’s a sense of pride, or shame, or somewhere in between. It could be about belonging, of deep connection to place and people. It’s not necessarily about where we’re from, it’s about culture and traditions. You might have multiple nationalities making up your identity, influenced by a combination of family and where you’ve spent your formative years. In this episode Chris is joined by his mate Jen to discuss what their Scottish nationality means to them, particularly in the context of travel and living abroad.Had an intentional conversation of your own? Get in touch:Socials - @conversationsmovementEmail - hello@conversationsmovement.com Part of conversationsmovement.com - we help you deepen your relationships, one conversation at a time.

Laura and Anna are a mother and daughter who attended a conversations event in Aberdeen, Scotland together in early 2025. During the event they were given three minutes to write down three words they’d use to describe each other. You’re going to hear the subsequent conversation that followed in which they swapped those words and explained why they came to mind.Attend a conversations event to have a similar intentional conversation of your own.Socials - @conversationsmovementEmail - hello@conversationsmovement.com Part of conversationsmovement.com - we help you deepen your relationships, one conversation at a time.

When do you feel most authentically yourself? The most content, living fully in the present and embracing your surroundings? For some it’ll be a peaceful moment of quiet time on their own doing something creative. For others it’ll be when sat among their closest people. In this episode, Chris is joined by pod co-host Mufaro to chat about what those times look like for them.Had an intentional conversation of your own? Get in touch:Socials - @conversationsmovementEmail - hello@conversationsmovement.com Part of conversationsmovement.com - we help you deepen your relationships, one conversation at a time.

A short message from Chris and Mufaro on the podcast returning after a few months away.

Drinking games are often instigated as part of pre-drinks ahead of a night out, or at a house party. There are some staple games known by many, and others that are specific to locations and friend groups. In this episode, Chris and his friend Evie chat about the drinking games they’ve enjoyed playing most over the years, and reflect on a particular instance where one got out of hand. Had an intentional conversation of your own? Get in touch: Socials - @conversationsmovement Email - hello@conversationsmovement.com  Part of conversationsmovement.com - conversations beyond the everyday.

People bring different characteristics and qualities to the table. But have you ever stopped and reflected on what you appreciate and admire about those around you? In this episode, Chris and his mate Ryan chat about the personality traits and qualities they like most in others. Had an intentional conversation of your own? Get in touch: Socials - @conversationsmovement Email - hello@conversationsmovement.com  Part of conversationsmovement.com - conversations beyond the everyday.

Fortunately, the stigma around talking about our mental health is reducing. We all need supports for how we’re doing mentally, whether it’s spaces to unload what we’re thinking, or people to provide us a pick-me-up or lend an ear. Chris and his friend Bob chat about the people and things they lean on to support their mental wellbeing. Had an intentional conversation of your own? Get in touch: Socials - @conversationsmovement Email - hello@conversationsmovement.com  Part of conversationsmovement.com - conversations beyond the everyday.

Friendships come about in a variety of ways. Classmates at school, part of the same sports team, colleagues, house parties, introductions via a mutual friend - there’s a story behind how each and every friendship begins. In this episode, Chris and his friend Chrissy chat about some notable first interactions they’ve had with friends. Had an intentional conversation of your own? Get in touch: Socials - @conversationsmovement Email - hello@conversationsmovement.com  Part of conversationsmovement.com - conversations beyond the everyday.

This episode Chris provides an insight to how our conversation events have been going, and what you can do to get involved and help out. Check out our events: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/that-conversations-movement-79523735573 Had an intentional conversation of your own? Get in touch: Socials - @conversationsmovement Email - hello@conversationsmovement.com  Part of conversationsmovement.com - conversations beyond the everyday.