In this episode of Bravehearts Rising I talk to the wonderful broadcast journalist, hypnotherapist and whiskey tour guide, Katie Still. Multipassionate and curious by nature, Katie is a shining example of someone who follows their heart. She shares with us a slice of her practical Scottish upbringing as well as her journey into the media industry. Finally, we explore what it takes to create a life centred around freedom, how to keep your working life fresh and how important it is to back yourself.
If you’re feeling flat or uninspired and are in need of a boost, then this episode’s for you.
Topics discussed include:
- Worrying about what others are thinking and creating your own inner mentor [08:37]
- Katie’s rare ‘wobble’ in China [10:33]
- The power of asking for help [11:54]
- How Katie made her way into the media industry [15:10]
- Doing what it takes to create security for you and your family [21:51]
- Trust and keeping things fresh in your work life [22:33]
- The Sochi Winter Olympics and a triumphant tale of self belief in the face of doubt [33:05]
- That time Katie looked very silly at an internship [46:20]
Resources and inspirational people mentioned:
- A fine Balance by Rohinton Mistry
- Superstition by Stevie Wonder
- Merlene Ottey, Jamaican former track and field sprinter
- A piece about Katie’s earlier adventures
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About Katie Still
Katie is a broadcast journalist, videographer, teaching fellow, hypnotherapist, whisky tour guide and poly tunnel keeper! She spent years at the BBC working on sports-related stories, which she then left to pursue a new life adventure. At the heart of everything she does is storytelling, creativity and freedom.After years of travelling and living away from her family, Katie has returned to her roots and now lives in Speyside, in the the north east of Scotland. Along with her partner Emily, they are building a cabin in their garden to rent out and host retreats.
When she’s not away filming or tourguiding, Katie can be found pottering about in her polytunnel or out walking her two wee sausage dogs, Winnie and Beatrice.
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About the Host – Lisa Pascoe
About the Host – Lisa Pascoe
Lisa is an Intuitive Master NLP Practitioner, and Recovering Perfectionist. She is on a mission to help empaths and highly sensitives to tap into their inner wisdom, and thrive in a noisy, modern world.
Lisa currently lives in Southsea with her partner Bekky and their wire-haired sausage dog Henry. She has a penchant for cake, oracle cards and walks in the woods.
