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About this Podcast:
Achievement is healthiest and most sustainable when it is aligned with meaning, authenticity, values and psychological flexibility. WHOLE: The Podcast explores the stories and psychology behind sustained meaningful achievement, and how people continue evolving despite the inevitable challenges. Hosted by Christabel Heasman-Cossins (performer, presenter, coach and researcher), WHOLE looks beyond surface-level ideas of success to examine how people build meaningful careers, navigate challenge, and continue evolving across creative, professional and athletic fields. Through conversations with individuals from the arts, sport, media and beyond - alongside reflections grounded in academic perspectives on motivation, performance and the self - WHOLE: The Podcast explores what drives people not only to begin a path, but to sustain it. This podcast grew out of the WHOLE Framework - What, Honesty, Ownership, Living It and Evolution - which recognises meaning and purpose as central components of long-term wellbeing and fulfilment. Blending lived experience with psychological insight, WHOLE offers an honest look at the human realities behind achievement, creativity and longevity. To find out more about the WHOLE Framework head to wholecoaching.co.uk Follow on Social Media: @christabelsvoice
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What is WHOLE: The Podcast about?
Achievement is healthiest and most sustainable when it is aligned with meaning, authenticity, values and psychological flexibility. WHOLE: The Podcast explores the stories and psychology behind sustained meaningful achievement, and how people continue evolving despite the inevitable challenges.
What has WHOLE: The Podcast covered recently?
Recent episodes include "The Creative Art of Naughtiness | David McGillivray" (28 October 2026, 42 minutes), "Frank Smith: Matchroom Boxing CEO at 26 | How, Why and Was It All Worth It?" (21 October 2026, 35 minutes), and "Are You a Panda Too? Oli Howe on Authentic Content Creation, Music and Mental Health" (7 October 2026, 54 minutes).
How often does WHOLE: The Podcast publish?
WHOLE: The Podcast publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 40 minutes across 28 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on WHOLE: The Podcast?
Booking probability for WHOLE: The Podcast is 29%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. WHOLE: The Podcast requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. WHOLE: The Podcast's contact route on record: public web form.
Who should pitch WHOLE: The Podcast?
The strongest fits for WHOLE: The Podcast are Courses, Coaching & Lessons and Business & Management Consulting. WHOLE: The Podcast has an arts audience.
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WHOLE: The Podcast is an arts podcast with 28 episodes published.
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Oct 21, 202635 minS3How do you become CEO of Matchroom Boxing at just 26? And what does it actually take to get there? Frank Smith started working with Eddie Hearn at 14, having relentlessly pursued him for an opportunity. By 26, he was...
Oct 7, 202654 minS3What happens when you stop creating for the algorithm and start creating as yourself? Musician and content creator Oli Howe has attracted millions of views and a huge online audience by doing almost everything creators...
Aug 13, 202651 minS2What if the goal isn't to eliminate anxiety? Clinical psychologist Dr David Juncos explains why trying to control anxiety often keeps people stuck—and why Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) takes a completely...
Aug 4, 202648 minS2What does it really take to build a successful career in music? In this episode, I sit down with Carl Loben , Editor-in-Chief of DJ Mag , music journalist, radio presenter, author and co-founder of record label, Out Yer...
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Jul 28, 202638 minS2We all have a story but what if its greatest purpose isn't what it did for you, but what it could do for someone else? In this episode, I speak with TEDx curator, speaker and coach Helen Packham about the extraordinary...
Jul 21, 202638 minS2David Courtney, the man who discovered Leo Sayer, wrote and produced Roger Daltry's first solo album and whose back catalogue of songs has sold over 34 million copies worldwide. In this conversation we explore the...
Jul 14, 202650 minS2Guy Pratt is one of the world's most respected bass players, known for his work with Pink Floyd, David Gilmour, Madonna, Roxy Music and countless other legendary artists. In this episode he reflects on the highs and...
May 12, 202623 minIn this solo episode of WHOLE: The Podcast, Christabel Heasman-Cossins explores the psychology of honesty, identity and letting go — and shares the personal story that led to the creation of the WHOLE Framework. What...
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<p>In this solo episode of WHOLE: The Podcast, Christabel Heasman-Cossins explores the psychology of honesty, identity and letting go — and shares the personal story that led to the creation of the WHOLE...
May 5, 202645 minS0<p>What does it mean to truly express who you are?</p><p>In this conversation, I sit down with tailoring duo, Gresham and Fal Blake to explore something that, on the surface, looks like tailoring, but very quickly...
Apr 28, 202621 minS0<p>In this WHOLE Unpacked episode, I explore one of the most fundamental drivers of a meaningful life: values.</p><p>If you’ve ever felt unsure about what you want, disconnected from your current path, or lacking a...
Apr 21, 202622 minS0<p>We’re often told, directly or indirectly, that there’s a point in life where it becomes “too late” to start again.</p><p>In this episode, I explore where that belief comes from, how it shapes the way we see...
Apr 14, 202647 minS0<p>Takeaways:</p>The importance of human connection in modern life has diminished due to technology, necessitating a return to community engagement.Longevity is not only a biological concern but is also deeply...
Apr 7, 202637 minS0<p>In this episode of WHOLE: The Podcast, Christabel is joined by Olympic gold medallist Sally Gunnell for a powerful conversation on performance, identity, and what it truly means to live with purpose.</p><p>Sally...
Mar 31, 202642 minS0<p>In this episode, I speak with Matt Lucas, one of the UK’s most recognisable comedians, writers, and performers.</p><p>We explore how early experiences shape identity and how something as difficult as being laughed at...
Mar 24, 202646 minS0<p>In this episode, I sit down with the legendary Omar to talk about four decades in music, creativity, resilience, authenticity, and what it really takes to build a lasting career.</p><p>We talk about his 2025 album...
Mar 17, 202645 minS0<p>In this episode, I speak with Dr Laura Ritchie about what it really takes to believe in yourself enough to begin.</p><p>This conversation is especially for people who feel stuck: people who want to grow, change...
Mar 10, 202647 minS0<p>In this episode I speak with artist, author, DJ and broadcaster Justin Robertson, a lifelong creative who has spent more than three decades working across music, visual art and literature.</p><p>Justin has...
Mar 1, 202652 minS0<p>This conversation with Bailey, who many may recognise from "Married at First Sight," goes beyond the realm of reality television, delving into the complexities of identity and personal growth in the aftermath of...
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