The Undiscovered You

Balancing On the Seesaw - The Inspiring Journey of Professional Triathlete Ruth Astle

In this insightful episode of 'The Undiscovered You', host Kimberley Johnston uncovers the remarkable journey of Ruth Astle. As a professional athlete and working in finance, Ruth unveils her personal balancing act, navigating the worlds of sports, work, and life.
Discover the origins of Ruth's path as a triathlete, born from a childhood in Essex teeming with sibling rivalry, sports hobbies, and active pursuits. Understand how a spot offered to her for the London Triathlon sparked her love for swimming, biking and running her way to glory and set the stage for her future successes.
Experience the thrill of Ruth's relentless pursuit of her passion, as she took on increasingly demanding Ironman races. Listen to her compelling narrative of resilience and adaptability, overcoming hurdles including a significant bike crash and intense training conditions.
Hear the heartening account of Ruth's battles to balance her corporate role with her dedication to triathlon training. She highlights valuable lessons in prioritising personal goals and efficiently utilising time in order to pursue her passion and find some semblance of balance.
Finally, learn about Ruth's vision for her future and her reflections on her inspiring journey. This episode is a testament to the indomitable spirit of sports enthusiasts and a guide for anyone wrestling with their work-life-passion balance.

Balancing on a Seesaw - with Underwater Photographer & Lawyer Kirsty Andrews

Welcome to another engaging episode of 'The Undiscovered You', featuring Kirsty Andrews, a professional lawyer, renowned underwater photographer and regular columnist for Scuba Magazine.
Explore the fascinating world beneath the waves as Kirsty shares tales of scuba diving in the waters around the United Kingdom and her brush with a great white shark! Kirsty's thrilling encounters with marine life and underwater photography not only captivate listeners but also shed light on the complexity and beauty of underwater ecosystems.
She shares her perspective on witnessing the effects of climate change on oceanic habitats. Through her experiences, Kirsty gives listeners a firsthand account of global warming's ramifications on marine flora & fauna, from coral bleaching to changes in aquatic species' habitats.
Discover the hopeful story of crawfish's resurgence due to effective conservation efforts and learn about the world of competitive underwater photography. Kirsty's stories illuminate the thrill of capturing the undersea world and the satisfaction of winning prestigious awards in the field.
In this enlightening discussion, Kirsty also shares her journey of juggling a demanding corporate career with her scuba passion. She emphasizes the importance of a flexible workplace and achieving work-life balance for personal satisfaction and employee loyalty.
Moreover, Kirsty talks about the detailed preparations needed in scuba diving and encourages listeners to pursue a passion outside work. The episode concludes with the importance of being part of a like-minded community and accepting constructive criticism for personal growth. Dive into this captivating conversation and discover a unique balance of work and passion with Kirsty Andrews.

The Dream Catchers - Nicole Parry

What a way to close out this season! This was such a fun podcast to record with the amazing Nicole Parry. She fell in love with food and cooking and became a Dream Catcher when she went to study at Le Cordon Bleu and then sailed around the world on super yachts as a chef before joining Richard Branson as his personal chef on Necker island in the British Virgin Islands. She also has a stint as a personal chef for Madonna and has now set up an incredibly successful culinary business "The Curious" with a restaurant in Kent, pop up experiences that sound out of this world and some high-end catering which looks breathtaking. Grab a glass of something and sit back to enjoy this incredible amuse bouche! ;) 

The Dream Catchers - Lucinda Creighton

Join me for this incredible journey into Irish Politics with Lucinda Creighton who is a former Irish Member of Parliament, the Minister for European Affairs who went on to found Vulcan Consulting where she is the CEO. She shares her story of dreams, aspirations and disillusionment and how trusting her gut got her where she is today. Insightful, intelligent and a great crash course in Irish politics - this is not to be missed! 

The Dream Catchers - Chris Farr

Join me for this exciting story of our next dream catcher: Chris Farr who shares his tale of growing up around the world with a dad who worked for the U.S. State Department and finding a way to follow his dreams of becoming a professional drummer. We manage to cover everything from the perils of egos to the loss of the art of communication and the importance of networking no matter what you do in life. I loved this conversation and I hope you enjoy it too.  

The Dream Catchers - Ian Roberts

Join me for this fascinating conversation with professional artist (and I would argue philosopher) Ian Roberts as we discuss following your passions, finding your Dharma and re-connecting with your calling. Be prepared to be inspired and make sure you have a notebook (or sketchbook) handy! You can find his courses and more about him at ianroberts.com.  

The Dream Catchers - Lili Klein

I absolutely loved speaking to my latest Dream Catcher, Lili Klein, a professional actress, singer and acting coach about following your passion/following the love, keeping your work free from monotony and the gift you can give others by giving them permission to support/help you.  You can see some of her amazing work and hear her incredible vocals on her website: http://www.lilianeklein.com/ 
 
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The Dream Catchers - Dr. Maureen Murchie

Dr. Maureen Murchie, a professional violin and viola player is full of insight and wisdom on this episode. I just adored sitting down with her and hearing how she used some challenging times growing up to build resilience, to see the positives in her experiences and to move forward with what became her dream. You'll learn about the divas of the orchestra, the joy in constantly evolving and how she used her fluency in Japanese to help her play viola and violin professionally. Tuck into this rich episode as soon as you get a chance... as a bonus the episode opens with her STUNNING playing.