People Are Everything

From Burnout to Emotional Wealth: Lindsey Frances on Healing, Sophrology & Living Fully

In this rich and reflective episode, Julia Duthie welcomes emotional wealth advisor and podcast host Lindsey Frances.
Known for blending psychology, sophrology, and biometric data to support high-performing individuals, Lindsey shares the stories behind the five people who’ve shaped her life. From her resilient mother and practical father to the pioneering founder of sophrology, Dr. Caicedo, Lindsey’s reflections offer wisdom, warmth, and a deeper look at how we embody and maintain emotional wealth.
Expect thought-provoking insights, honest vulnerability, and an energising call to slow down, tune in, and reconnect—with ourselves and each other.

From 9/11 Survivor to Purpose-Driven Life | Adam Bruderly on Resilience, Legacy & Love

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Series 02 EP08: Adam Bruderly
In this powerful episode of People Are Everything, Julia Duthie speaks with Adam Bruderly, a survivor of 9/11 who was working in Tower 2 of the World Trade Center on that fateful day. What unfolds is an incredibly moving conversation about resilience, purpose, gratitude, and how life’s most traumatic experiences can become transformative.
From Adam’s early career in finance to the life-changing moment that reshaped his values, we explore how 9/11 led him to redefine wealth, success, and legacy. He opens up about the deep influence of his father, a remarkable teacher who ignited his curiosity, the love and strength of his wife who helped pull him through the darkest times, and how his sons continue to teach him the meaning of presence and purpose.
This episode is about more than survival—it's about how to truly live. Whether you're interested in personal growth, meaningful relationships, or simply hearing a human story that will stay with you, this conversation is not to be missed. #PeopleAreEverything
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Series 2 EP7: Helen Normoyle

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In this warm, insightful, and inspiring episode, Julia is joined by Helen Normoyle—an accomplished CMO, women’s health entrepreneur, and fierce advocate for change. They discuss Helen’s rich career history, the people who’ve shaped her journey, and her passion for transforming the conversation around menopause. From heartfelt tributes to her family and lifelong friendships to the founding of My Menopause Centre, Helen’s reflections offer wisdom, humour, and a powerful call to back women at every stage of life.

Series 2 EP6: Jess Gregson

In this warm and thoughtful conversation, Julia sits down with business leader, creative connector, and Extra Brain founder Jess Gregson. What starts with a tribute to the colourful characters of Jess’s youth evolves into a powerful meditation on community, influence, and the unexpected ways people shape our lives.
From anonymous Uber drivers to lifelong friends, Jess reflects on the mentors, moments, and music that have stayed with her. Expect stories of leadership, integrity, finding your tribe, and the gentle magic of being yourself—professionally and personally.
This is a story of energy, openness, and influence in its quietest and most impactful forms.

Series 2 EP5: Chris Grimes

In this soulfully energetic episode, Julia is joined by actor, improviser, coach, and fellow podcaster Chris Grimes. Known for his "The Good Listening To Show", Chris brings his signature warmth, humour, and reverence for storytelling into the People Are Everything space.
 
From childhood in Uganda to a lifelong love of Laurel and Hardy, Chris shares the five people who’ve shaped his journey — including comic heroes, coaching influences, and his late father, whose legacy inspired a powerful new storytelling venture. Together, Julia and Chris explore creativity, connection, charisma, and what it really means to stay “on the bus.”
 
Expect laughter, wisdom, and a few unexpected squirrels — all wrapped in Chris’s inimitable, joy-filled presence.

Series 2 EP4: Lucy H. Pearce

In this rich and deeply thought-provoking episode, Julia speaks with bestselling author and publisher Lucy H. Pearce about what it means to reclaim women’s voices, creativity, and embodied experience. From discussing how Western culture has historically silenced women’s knowledge to founding her own publishing house, Womancraft, Lucy shares how her life and work challenge patriarchal norms and carve space for new ways of being.
Together, they explore cycles, creativity, motherhood, identity, and the healing power of women’s circles. They also reflect on what it means to feel powerful after menopause, the role of mentors (met and unmet), and how personal transformation often begins with asking the right questions.
This is a passionate, permission-giving conversation about the stories we tell, the ones we’ve lost, and the futures we can shape.

Series 2 EP3: Damian Baetens

In this reflective and quietly powerful episode, Julia sits down with long-time friend and cultural changemaker Damian Baetens. From a spontaneous jukebox moment that ignited a lifelong passion for music, to navigating the highs and lows of the industry, Damian shares the people and pivotal moments that shaped his journey.
 
He recounts his early years in Manchester’s vibrant scene, what it meant to move to London and work alongside music industry legends, and how a return to the North East brought not only creative clarity, but love, fatherhood, and a sense of home. From his role in supporting over 15,000 startups to launching a nostalgic DJ event in his fifties, Damian’s story is a reminder that legacy isn't just about milestones—it's about the people, places, and choices that make us.
 
A story of reinvention, music, and finding your place in the world.

Series 2 EP2: Sophie Bryan

In this vibrant Season 2 episode, Julia sits down with the brilliant Sophie Bryan — workplace culture expert, TED speaker, coach, and unapologetic rebel.
Together they dive into Sophie's eclectic journey: from HR professional to culture change-maker, sex life coach, and burlesque dance school founder. Sophie shares how her daughter, her trailblazing aunt, inspiring friends, and the revolutionary Maria Montessori have shaped the person she is today.
Expect deep honesty, plenty of laughter, a little rule-breaking (of course), and a fresh perspective on how personal freedom, curiosity, and soulful connection can transform both life and work.

Series 2 EP1: Matt Zeigler

Series 2 kicks off with Matt Zeigler  — a financial advisor with the heart of a musician and the soul of a storyteller. Matt shares five unforgettable people who shaped his life, including the grandfather who taught him to make people laugh even on their darkest days, and the guitar teacher who taught him that you don’t need permission to create art—you just need to start.
 
Expect music, emotion, laughter, and more than a few mic-drop moments as Matt reminds us that it’s the people we meet and the memories we hold that give our lives meaning..

Series 1 EP10: Brian Murray

In this reflective episode, Julia sits down with Brian as he looks back on the formative moments that shaped his life. From a childhood grounded in structure and the classic “stiff upper lip” resilience taught by his mother, to an unexpected conversation that changed the course of his career, Brian shares the quiet milestones that defined him.
He talks about growing up in a time when discipline was love, when fairness mattered more than fuss, and how his early years laid the foundation for a long, successful career in civil engineering. That career didn’t just teach him how to build—it taught him how to navigate life’s obstacles with calm and capability.
With warmth and understated humour, Brian recounts how a detour from bricklaying led him into the orbit of a different world—one filled with new experiences and surprising opportunities, from sailing to flying.
This is a conversation rich in nostalgia, full of life lessons, and a reminder that the most remarkable journeys often begin with the most ordinary decisions.