Ross Muir is a Glasgow-based artists. His unique style is a blend of old and new, introducing art classics to a brand new audience. Ross chats to Charley and Colin about his inspirations and how art helped him move away from a challenging set of circumstances and draw a new path in life. Ross's website: https://rossmuirart.com Short BBC film about Ross: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p06vv9yd For more information about Brave Your Day, please...

Karine Polwart is an international award-winning singer-songwriter. Previously, she worked for Glasgow Women's Aid in a pioneering role - supporting young people by helping them tell their story. In this episode, Karine shares inspiring stories from her time working in the charitable sector and now in the music industry. Karine's website: https://www.karinepolwart.com Listen to Karine's music on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5WS3dnCZR6MuN6m3dTMuwF?si=vaPbPfcjRO-XtZBmMIGoFA For...

Sarah Everett is an award-winning nurse based in Glasgow. She was the driving force behind the Men's Shed Govan - a social hub for men facing isolation and lack of purpose. Sarah established the shed, despite setbacks along the way, to create a vibrant space for conversation, company and support. Men's Sheds Association website: https://menssheds.org.uk For more information about Brave Your Day, please visit: www.thebiglight.com/brave-your-day Carry on the conversation on Flick...

This week we speak to fellow podcaster Sean McDonald who pushed back against conventional attitudes towards adult life to pursue a European adventure. Without a job, the language or a support network, Sean moved from Glasgow to Barcelona for six years to create a new life for himself. Listen to Sean's podcast Blethered: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/blethered/id1449163150 Keep up to date with Sean on Twitter: @seanmcdonald01 For more information about Brave Your Day, please...

This week we speak to author and forgiveness activist Madeline Black. She transformed her situation from being the victim of unimaginable crimes to living a life of fulfilment, happiness and meaning. Listen to the episode to hear her remarkable story. Madeline's website: https://madeleineblack.co.uk Madeline's TEDx talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ouhY155398 The Forgiveness Project: https://www.theforgivenessproject.com For more information about Brave Your Day, please...

New year, new series! This week we're joined by internationally acclaimed actor, singer and comedian Karen Dunbar. Our conversation explores some of the deeper meanings of her work and whether she believes she can truly find her authentic self. For more information about Brave Your Day, please visit: www.thebiglight.com/brave-your-day Carry on the conversation on Flick Chat: https://flickchat.page.link/mYpH For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

‘Tis the season to be jolly? For many people, Christmas can be fraught with a variety of stress-inducing challenges. BBC broadcaster Janice Forsyth joins us for a very special Christmas episode: a fun and frank discussion on some of the festive season’s biggest headaches, with top tips on how to survive everything from FAMILY FALLOUTS to OFFICE PARTIES, FINANCIAL STRESS, LONELINESS and more.  Download the Christmas Survival Plan (worksheet):...

Desi Osborne is a Glasgow-based musician and the drummer in the band 'Scheme'. Recently, he survived life-threatening health issues. His story is one of resilience and determination. SCHEME band page: https://www.facebook.com/pg/SchemeSongs/posts/?ref=page_internal For more information about Brave Your Day, please visit: www.thebiglight.com/brave-your-day Carry on the conversation on Flick Chat: https://flickchat.page.link/mYpH For information regarding your data privacy, visit...

Alexander Millar is a Scottish contemporary impressionist artist. He grew up in the small mining community of Springside with an eye for detail, fascinated by the world around him. However, as Alexander began to question his identity and purpose in life, he became lost and alone, entering into a period of darkness and isolation. In this episode, he explains how 'letting go' freed him and helped him find healing solace and fortune. Alexander's website: https://alexandermillar.com For more...

Jacque Smith lost her daughter to suicide in 2012. She speaks to us about why she decided to help others by setting up a charity promoting acts of kindness. This is a healing story of survival, love and optimism. In her search for answers, Jacque discovered her meaning. Loveleigh Community: https://loveleigh.net For more information about Brave Your Day, please visit: www.thebiglight.com/brave-your-day Carry on the conversation on Flick Chat: https://flickchat.page.link/mYpH For...

Emily Rose Yates is an accessibility consultant, journalist and public speaker. She was the first wheelchair user to cross the Sinai Desert, and the primary accessibility consultant for the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Rio, Brazil. We spent an afternoon with her in Glasgow, listening to her inspiring approach to new challenges and her remarkable career achievements. Emily's website: https://www.emilyroseyates.co.uk For more information about Brave Your Day, please...

New York Times journalist and author John Leland, shares some of the life-affirming stories from his book Happiness is a Choice You Make: Lessons from a Year Among the Oldest Old. He inspires us with cross-generational lessons learned through working with a particular group of participants in the course of producing material for the The New York Times. John's book (Happiness is a Choice You Make: Lessons from a Year Among the Oldest Old):...

We meet Glasgow-based hairdresser and philanthropist Thomas McGovern. In 2015, after identifying a growing dependence on food banks in the local area, Thomas founded 'Hairstylists Against Hunger' to raise awareness of the issue. Thomas shares his inspiring life story and some of the people who helped to shape and influence his decision-making along the way. 'Hairstylists Against Hunger': https://en-gb.facebook.com/hairstylistsagainsthunger/ For more information about Brave Your Day,...

'Calling for a movement to end ageism.' Ashton Applewhite is an anti-ageism campaigner and author of the book 'This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism'. We caught up with her in New York to speak to her about her fight against age-related prejudice and attitudes towards growing older. 'This Chair Rocks' website: https://thischairrocks.com For more information about Brave Your Day, please visit: www.thebiglight.com/brave-your-day Carry on the conversation on Flick...

In this episode, we meet Rose Reilly - the only Scottish footballer to win the World Cup, captaining Italy. We discuss her remarkable life story and how she bravely tackled challenges and obstacles to pursue her dream of becoming a professional footballer. Scottish Women's National Team website: https://www.scottishfa.co.uk/scotland/scotland-squads/swnt/ For more information about Brave Your Day, please visit: www.thebiglight.com/brave-your-day Carry on the conversation on Flick...

‘When we laugh our world changes’ - Dr Madan Kataria, Founder of Laughter Yoga Our guest for this episode is Sharon Miller - director of Joyworks, Scotland’s leading laughter yoga club. With over thirty years of experience in education, training and the arts, Sharon is an expert on the transformative power of laughter. In this entertaining hour, she shares her inspiring life story - including her experience working with renowned yogi Madan Kataria - and helps us to understand why laughter...

As a world class multi-instrumentalist, with over sixty-seven albums under his belt, Brian McAlpine is well-known in the Scottish music scene. From performing to composing, arranging and producing, he has worked with some of the country’s best musicians. Brian has a reputation for being a great listener and an exceptional collaborator when it comes to creating music for visuals. Combining traditional composition, soundscape, classical development and contemporary techniques, he aims to...

Hello! We are Charley and Colin Gavigan and we’ve taken a huge leap of faith by diving headfirst into the wonderful world of podcasting. In this introductory show, we tell you who we are and what Brave Your Day is all about. In a nutshell, we’re aiming to boost personal and cultural bravery by sharing the positive true stories of courageous people from communities in Scotland and across the world. Our preoccupation with fear is deep within our DNA, even rooted in our own wee nation’s...

COMING SOON: Brave Your Day, hosted by Charley and Colin Gavigan! Hit subscribe to become a member of our International Bravery Movement. Join us on World Mental Health Day (Thursday 10th October 2019) for the very first episode of the podcast. Brought to you by The Big Light. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy