The Alun Parry Podcast

This episode blew my mind. Don’t miss it. I’m talking with John Lash. At 18, he pulled a pistol on someone and shot them dead. He got a life sentence in a US jail. But inside prison he went on a journey that led him to a passionate belief in the ideas and practices of… Read More »Ep 21: From Murder To Nonviolence The post Ep 21: From Murder To Nonviolence appeared first on Alun Parry | Trauma Specialist.

Alan Donohoe is an independent film maker in his 20s. Without industry backing he managed to write, fund, direct and star in a full length feature film. It’s called “I Have A Bad Feeling About This.” It is an impressive, inspirational feat in itself – added to by the fact that it’s a very funny,… Read More »Ep20: How To Make An Independent Feature Film The post Ep20: How To Make An Independent Feature Film appeared first on Alun Parry | Trauma Specialist.

In this episode I chat with co host Emma Bird about how to claim your power. We look at the key value of autonomy, and the most precious commodity we all have – time. We discuss how to get what you need without permission, and how to use time in service of your own dreams… Read More »Ep19: How To Claim Your Power The post Ep19: How To Claim Your Power appeared first on Alun Parry | Trauma Specialist.

In today’s episode, co-host Emma Bird asks me to discuss one of my personal passions – Non Violent Communication. What is it? How did it change my life? How did it change my approach to my political beliefs? And how can you use it to enrich your own life? Show Notes Episode 11 of The… Read More »Ep 17: What Is Non Violent Communication? [Podcast] The post Ep 17: What Is Non Violent Communication? [Podcast] appeared first on Alun Parry | Trauma Specialist.

Today I’m talking to Jenny Radcliffe who has the most unusual job! Now you’ve all heard of computer hackers? Well Jenny is a professional people hacker. She doesn’t target technology to breach a company’s security. She targets people. And she does it using old fashioned detective work, psychology and persuasion. By doing so, she helps… Read More »The Alun Parry Podcast – Ep 15 – The Secret World of the People Hacker The post The Alun Parry Podcast – Ep 15 – The Secret World of the People Hacker appeared first on Alun Parry | Trauma Specialist.

Today I’m talking to The Happiness Man, Ed Croft. Ed is one half of the successful comedy music duo JollyBoat. So making people happy is what Ed does for a living. But he’s also one of the happiest people I know. So I wanted to talk to him to discover his secret. What is the… Read More »The Alun Parry Podcast – Ep 14 – Meet The Happiness Man The post The Alun Parry Podcast – Ep 14 – Meet The Happiness Man appeared first on Alun Parry | Trauma Specialist.

In this episode I talk to successful business person Howard Northover about what it takes to be able to make money. He lifts the lid on what we need to be successful in business. Amongst his clients are some seriously wealthy people. He’s discovered the things that all of his wealthiest clients have in common.… Read More »The Alun Parry Podcast – Ep 13 – How To Get Wealthy In 5 Surprising Steps The post The Alun Parry Podcast – Ep 13 – How To Get Wealthy In 5 Surprising Steps appeared first on Alun Parry | Trauma Specialist.

David Alnwick is a successful comedy magician. There are many things I admire about Dave. He’s super good at what he does. He is someone who is really up for life. Wherever there’s something fun, there’s Dave. And I’ve always been really struck by how good his social skills are. His interactions with people always… Read More »The Alun Parry Podcast – Ep 12 – How To Be An Attractive Person The post The Alun Parry Podcast – Ep 12 – How To Be An Attractive Person appeared first on Alun Parry | Trauma Specialist.

Sarah Ludford has spent the last several years of her life immersed in the practice of Non Violent Communication (NVC). NVC was developed by the inspirational psychotherapist Marshall Rosenberg. He sought to find a way to ensure that we all get our needs met without conflict. He wanted to understand why some appear to get… Read More »The Alun Parry Podcast – Ep 11 – Getting All Our Needs Met Without Conflict The post The Alun Parry Podcast – Ep 11 – Getting All Our Needs Met Without Conflict appeared first on Alun Parry | Trauma Specialist.

Can you imagine not having a home? That’s how it is for Kerensa Durr since she quit her job and her New Jersey apartment. She decided to escape the rat race and the career with the long hours. Now she and her husband live in an vehicle instead – a motorhome. If you’ve ever dreamed of… Read More »The Alun Parry Podcast – Ep10 – If Home Was The Open Road The post The Alun Parry Podcast – Ep10 – If Home Was The Open Road appeared first on Alun Parry | Trauma Specialist.

Chris Allen is a long standing friend of mine. He is a working class lad from Liverpool who had a meteoric rise in the world of academia. He became one of the youngest Professors in his field. Then he walked away from it. A fascinating story in itself. But it’s what happens next that’s really interesting. He… Read More »The Alun Parry Podcast – Ep 09 – How To Live A Happier Life The post The Alun Parry Podcast – Ep 09 – How To Live A Happier Life appeared first on Alun Parry | Trauma Specialist.

In this episode I’m talking to one of Britain’s leading celebrity and commercial photographers Sharon Latham. For the past 7 years she had one of the most high profile jobs in football photography, as the official photographer for Manchester City FC. She was the first female Premier League photographer ever. We talk about breaking into… Read More »The Alun Parry Podcast – Ep 08 – The First Woman Photographer In The Premier League The post The Alun Parry Podcast – Ep 08 – The First Woman Photographer In The Premier League appeared first on Alun Parry | Trauma Specialist.

Have you ever hated someone because of their political beliefs? Have you ever dismissed people as “idiots” because they see the world differently from you? Maybe you even brand them as bad people – lacking something morally? Be honest, how many friends do you have who hold political beliefs that are the polar opposite to you?… Read More »The Alun Parry Podcast – Ep 07 – Talking With The “Enemy” The post The Alun Parry Podcast – Ep 07 – Talking With The “Enemy” appeared first on Alun Parry | Trauma Specialist.

Tom Anderson has spent his life living the dream. A lifetime following his passion led him to becoming a beer brewer at an iconic Liverpool pub and brewery. We chatted about the similarities between artists and beer makers, why micro breweries are enjoying a resurgence – and what Lego has got to do with it… Read More »The Alun Parry Podcast – Ep 06 – Rebellion, Artistry And The Craft Of Making Beer The post The Alun Parry Podcast – Ep 06 – Rebellion, Artistry And The Craft Of Making Beer appeared first on Alun Parry | Trauma Specialist.

James Noakes is an elected politician. He is the Mayoral Lead for Energy and Smart City for Liverpool City Council. He is also part of the Incubator of Change company, that specialises in how to future proof public policy. In this conversation, we talk about how public policy is being shaped by technological change. We… Read More »The Alun Parry Podcast – Ep 05 – Smart Politics: The Future Of Policy Making The post The Alun Parry Podcast – Ep 05 – Smart Politics: The Future Of Policy Making appeared first on Alun Parry | Trauma Specialist.

Dr Keith Jensen is an animal behaviourist who got interested in the animals that are human beings. Interestingly, he digs deeper into human psychology by studying chimps, other apes and monkeys. I spoke to him to find out what non human primates have to teach us about what makes humans tick. The conversation was fascinating.… Read More »The Alun Parry Podcast – Ep 04 – What Chimps Teach Us About Ourselves The post The Alun Parry Podcast – Ep 04 – What Chimps Teach Us About Ourselves appeared first on Alun Parry | Trauma Specialist.

David Renton is a barrister, author and historian. He is also the only person I know who went to Eton College. Eton is the UK’s most iconic private boarding school. It has educated 19 British Prime Ministers. David takes us behind the scenes and tells us what it was like as a child who didn’t… Read More »The Alun Parry Podcast – Ep 03 – A Rebel At Eton The post The Alun Parry Podcast – Ep 03 – A Rebel At Eton appeared first on Alun Parry | Trauma Specialist.