Access to Inspiration Podcast

29/07/2025

"Instead of being the emotion, or the thought, it's about stepping back and saying, I'm having the thought that it's a passing thing that comes and goes and not get caught up in it."

In episode 98 Berit Lewis talks to Sue Stockdale about how you can change the way you approach difficulties.

Berit explains how to change your mental perspective, your mindset, and the way you approach challenges.

Useful for people in work, and in life.

Listen to the episode or read the transcript
https://accesstoinspiration.org/podcast/98-berit-lewis-thriving-after-50/

23/07/2025

Ever felt like bureaucracy is blocking progress?

In Episode 111 of the Access to Inspiration podcast, Paulo Savaget offers a refreshing perspective on navigating complexity.

Paulo’s work centres on transforming unjust systems using clever workarounds—creative, agile solutions that sidestep red tape and still deliver impact.

He shared powerful examples of organisations that challenged the status quo and created meaningful change without waiting for permission.

Listen to the episode or read the transcription
https://accesstoinspiration.org/podcast/111-paulo-savaget-unlocking-potential-where-others-see-scarcity/

12/06/2025

“The podcast is designed to challenge assumptions – by hearing from people outside your own world, you begin to understand different ways of thinking.”

Having reached the milestone of 150 episodes we are taking a break.

But before we do, in this bonus episode, the co-founders Sue Stockdale and Clive Steeper are in conversation with former guest Pierre Heistein to reflect on the origins of the podcast, what does it mean to be inspirational, and how the show has impacted them, the guests and listeners.

We look to the future for taking the next steps of development - asking listeners to offer their ideas...

We thank all of our wonderful guests whose insights have made it such a fantastic body of work, and several of the episodes and people who have contributed get a special mention including Dr. phil. Christoph Quarch, Kevin Chapman, Deb Downing and Dennis Borner, Ed Ley-Wilson, Mark Fletcher, Eveline van den Heuvel, John-David Bartoe, Arild Nydegger Øvre-Eide and Gyrid Dahl, Jonathan Cook, Maritza López Parra, Mick Dawson, Racheal Kigame, David Smith MBE, Matias de Ezcurra, Tanatswa Gwande, Robin Greenway, Robert Thirsk and Navi Radjou Royal Scottish Geographical Society

Listen to this bonus episode or read the transcription, and share below what you have found inspiring from the podcast.

https://accesstoinspiration.org/podcast/celebrating-150-episodes-reflections-and-insights-from-access-to-inspiration/

30/05/2025

28/05/2025

Sue Stockdale interviews renowned for her significant contributions to global conservation through

Kris reflects on her journey leading large-scale rewilding projects in Chile and Argentina.

Listen now or read the transcription
https://accesstoinspiration.org/podcast/150-tompkins-conservation-leadership-and-legacy

28/05/2025

We are excited that for our 150th episode Sue Stockdale talks to Kris Tompkins, widely recognised as one of the most successful conservation philanthropists in history.

Over the last three decades Kris, who is former CEO of Patagonia and President of Tompkins Conservation and her late husband Doug Tompkins, who co-founded The North Face and Esprit, have driven the creation of 15 national parks, protecting over 15 million acres of land, and 30 million acres of ocean in Argentina and Chile.

(The total land mass of UK is 60 million acres for comparison)

Tompkins Conservation are also working towards large scale rewilding in the Americas, actively restoring habitat, and reintroducing over two dozen species including top predators like jaguars.

In the conversation Kris draws parallels between business principles and conservation, emphasising the importance of risk-taking, teamwork, and continuous learning.

Kris also considers the role that inspiration and visionary leadership plays, how rewilding efforts benefit from the evolution of technology, and the drive to make a positive impact.

Finally, she encourages listeners to take active, purposeful steps in their daily lives to contribute to environmental well-being, expressing a desire that more people will engage with, and appreciate nature.

Listen now or read the transcription
https://accesstoinspiration.org/podcast/150-tompkins-conservation-leadership-and-legacy

Fundación Rewilding Chile Fundación Rewilding Argentina

23/05/2025

Celebrating our 150th episode next week with a global conservation icon Kris Tompkins as our guest.

Read more:
https://accesstoinspiration.org/2025/05/23/celebrating-150th-episode-with-global-conservation-icon-kris-tompkins/

Royal Scottish Geographical Society Tompkins Conservation Fundación Rewilding Argentina Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) Fundación Rewilding Chile

22/05/2025

A sneak preview of the 150th Podcast which will be available to listen to from Wednesday 28th May featuring .sue and one of the world’s most impactful conservation philanthropists Kris Tompkins

30/04/2025

Sue Stockdale speaks to adventurer, author, and deep thinker Ed Ley-Wilson. Ed shares insights from his life exploring both the outdoors and the mind, and talking about his latest kayaking adventure up the west coast of Scotland.

He discusses the lessons he learned from legendary explorer John Ridgway, the importance of self-reliance, and how his journey led to personal growth and a deeper appreciation for community, nature, and slowing down.

Ridgway Adventure, Ardmore, Highlands of Scotland
Royal Scottish Geographical Society

Listen now or read the transcription
https://accesstoinspiration.org/podcast/148-exploring-the-mind-and-the-sea/

21/04/2025

Two guests get together at Silverstone this weekend.
Clive Steeper ep1 and Mark Fletcher ep 136.

Is that what you call double inspiration??
Altitude Esports

16/04/2025

"Nine times out of ten, you’re stronger than you think you are. The only way to find out is to go for it."

Earlier this year Zara Lachlan became the first woman, and youngest person, to row solo, unsupported and non-stop from mainland Europe to mainland South America.

She spent 97 days alone at sea rowing over 3500 nautical miles- a wonderful demonstration of physical capability, courage and resilience.

Listen to Zara's story on this week's Access to Inspiration Podcast (or read the transcription)

https://accesstoinspiration.org/podcast/147-zara-lachlan-one-womans-journey-rowing-across-an-ocean/

Women in Sport