If you aren't your thoughts, which come and go. Who are you? Same with emotions, how you relate to yourself, they change too, right? So who are you? And if you aren't the same person you were when you were younger, yesterday, last year. WHO ARE YOU? Here comes the Enneagram with sweet relief, for existential questions like this... This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chriskenworthy.substack.com...
Mar 04, 2023•20 min
An epic exploration of the quirks, patterns, and character of change. Plus what seems to help the process or make it smoother and more painless. These are collected observations during periods of change in my own life, and those of my coaching clients. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chriskenworthy.substack.com...
Feb 28, 2023•34 min
You, the REAL you, are your imagination, apparently. And the best way to meet real you is to push that button, without thinking too much. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chriskenworthy.substack.com
Feb 28, 2023•13 min
Emergency questions! Each week we play with a couple of provocations from Richard Herring's book over on LinkedIn. Edgy questions that I improvise responses too. Now I'm mashing it up with this audio blog, to expand the game. https://www.linkedin.com/in/chriskenworthy This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chriskenworthy.substack.com...
Feb 22, 2023•13 min
Looks like nature heard my previous episode and called me out on my plan to get more regular improv into my daily practice. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chriskenworthy.substack.com
Feb 20, 2023•12 min
Just playing out loud with an idea to transpose improv principles into daily life, in a set of weekly challenges and reflections. Maybe you'd like to join me... This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chriskenworthy.substack.com
Feb 14, 2023•11 min
But of an update after that anti-goal rant a few weeks back. What if, like me, you're one of those people who don't go in for 'mindset' and the intrinsic motivation of some future target? How the hell do you have anything to aim for and account for human messiness? This is my search for a better way, that works for people like us. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chriskenworthy.substack.com...
Feb 07, 2023•12 min
The juiciest bits from my recent Berlin adventure - probing the deeper parts of human connection on an Authentic Relating level 2 course. We explore eye contact, vibes, arguments, pride, and being welcoming. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chriskenworthy.substack.com
Jan 31, 2023•23 min
Feel the desire to go beyond everyday chitchat? Long to feel more deeply connected to other humans? Live from Berlin, here's my diary of the first day of a level two authentic relating course; on this very human challenge. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chriskenworthy.substack.com
Jan 29, 2023•27 min
This one's all about how we relate to people. What might be going on when you withdraw, go quiet, or get all sorts of mixed thoughts and feelings during conversations with others. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chriskenworthy.substack.com
Jan 18, 2023•19 min
Plans, goals, new year's resolutions and reflections. Got 'em sussed? I certainly haven't. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chriskenworthy.substack.com
Jan 06, 2023•16 min
Eating stale pain au chocolat in a damp car, we're wondering about our relationship with getting things done. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chriskenworthy.substack.com
Jan 04, 2023•14 min
What if extricating ourselves from the bustle of civilisation, family, work is the only way to find paths to joy? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chriskenworthy.substack.com
Dec 20, 2022•12 min
This one might be lurking behind indecision or second guessing yourself. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chriskenworthy.substack.com
Dec 08, 2022•14 min
Chris thinks about Nazis after a lesson in doing big, messy improv scenes with lots of people. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chriskenworthy.substack.com
Dec 01, 2022•13 min
Mildly amusing reflections on my time as a kitchen porter at a hotel in my home town. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chriskenworthy.substack.com
Nov 27, 2022•17 min
Quick newsflash on a shift in direction and an upcoming project that might pique your interest. Also, THANKS FOR LISTENING x This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chriskenworthy.substack.com
Nov 24, 2022•9 min
Misty reflections on how we humans are probably the worst judges of the things we create. And why just bringing a thing into the world might be where our role and responsibilities end. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chriskenworthy.substack.com
Nov 14, 2022•14 min
Companion follow-up ramble to my recent episode about committing, to an action or decision. Disjointed. Hey, I'm tired. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chriskenworthy.substack.com
Nov 12, 2022•14 min
Dressed in Lycra, lurking in the shadows of Liverpool catholic cathedral, here's some before and after reflections on week two of a new improv course I've joined. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chriskenworthy.substack.com
Nov 11, 2022•27 min
What happens when we do nothing... This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chriskenworthy.substack.com
Nov 07, 2022•11 min
Slumped? Swaggering? Today's wander is about body posture and position - what it tells you, and the power it has over us. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chriskenworthy.substack.com
Nov 05, 2022•14 min
No effort required. No trying. You're doing this REALLY WELL already. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chriskenworthy.substack.com
Oct 31, 2022•13 min
Ever second-guess yourself? Doubt yourself before you even get started? This one's for you. A recent improv adventure might offer a helpful way forward, when it comes to throwing yourself behind whatever it is you care about. Yet still be ok when things don't go to plan... This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chriskenworthy.substack.com...
Oct 27, 2022•17 min
Final installment of excitable me mansplaining principles from improvised comedy and drama. Also, insight and reflections from the retreat as a whole. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chriskenworthy.substack.com
Oct 24, 2022•37 min
It's the penultimate day at The Maydays improvised comedy and drama retreat. Here's a bundle of reflections and nuggets. Maybe they'll help. They're helping me alright. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chriskenworthy.substack.com
Oct 23, 2022•22 min
Not baked but lightly boiled and al denté after the second day at the Maydays improviswd comedy and drama retreat. Highlights from my favourite workshops of the day, plus enlightening learns we can all plug into daily life to make it more yes, and. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chriskenworthy.substack.com...
Oct 21, 2022•27 min
First frantic bulletin from the Maydays improv retreat, about slowing down, ironically. I'm in Warwickshire for a four day retreat playing improvised theatre. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chriskenworthy.substack.com
Oct 20, 2022•12 min
What's your thing? Fate, faith, serendipity, god, fortune? Something about 'the universe doesn't get it wrong' links all this stuff together. Let's see if we can find the wisdom in this meandering monologue. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chriskenworthy.substack.com
Oct 18, 2022•14 min
Is closeness the best we can hope for in relationships? Why do we keep fcking up? Mind-blowing gems from a little book with big ideas - Undefended Love. https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/827262.Undefended_Love This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chriskenworthy.substack.com...
Oct 14, 2022•19 min
