In this inspirational episode of Frankly Speaking with Lynne Franks & Friends, Lynne is in conversation with sacred rewilder and past Chelsea Flower Show Gold Medal Winner, Lulu Urquhart.

Lulu shares her stories of how she came to work as a landscape designer bringing the natural world alive in major estates across the country and how her journeys to India brought her close to a new sacred relationship with the land. She also tells us the remarkable story of creating her successful business together with her partner Adam Hunt.

Be inspired by Lulu’s story whether you have your own garden, allotment or even window box, and learn how you too can make a difference by connecting with Mother Earth.

A passionate re-wilder and ecological restorationist; Lulu has harnessed all the skills of landscape design, tree, soil and plant knowledge over the last 20 years and put that together to help people connect with and experience more intimately – land. Lulu had helped to create and support and take the lead from this natural world to harmonise the balance of humans and wildlife within it. She co-founded the Tree Conference (encompassing climate science and deep ecology to understand the true value of trees) and Urquhart & Hunt Landscape Design & Ecological Restoration.

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In this enlightening episode Lynne sits down with Hester Grainger, a passionate advocate for ADHD, autism, and neurodiversity. Hester shares her personal journey of being a “later in life” diagnosed individual, revealing the challenges and insights that have shaped her into one of the leading voices on this important topic.

Throughout the episode, Hester provides invaluable strategies for embracing neurodiversity both in personal and professional contexts and they explore the increasing need for recognition of neurodiversity in communities and the transformative potential of advocacy.

Having been diagnosed with ADHD at 43, former TV and radio presenter Hester Grainger is a certified ADHD coach, keynote speaker and co-founder of neurodiversity consultancy Perfectly Autistic. Hester launched Perfectly Autistic in 2020 with her husband Kelly, after he was diagnosed as autistic and with ADHD. They support companies with neurodiversity training, talks, workplace mediation and ADHD coaching.

Hester started her career presenting on Channel 5’s The Wright Stuff, then working on Loose Women at ITV, before moving into a successful career in PR. Recently she had her own show on BBC radio.

When Hester isn’t working, she is busy being a mum to her two autistic/ADHD teens – both have ARFID and her daughter was recently diagnosed as dyspraxic too.

This year Hester is going on a UK wide theatre tour with her show ADHD Unmasked. This unique and interactive event is a refreshing, engaging and fun opportunity to take a closer look at ADHD and hear inspiring stories and experiences during the dopamine filled evening. Hester will be at over 30 theatres across England, Scotland and Wales.

You can catch Hester on her ADHD Unmasked Tour at: www.mapletreeentertainment.com/currently-touring/ADHD+Unmasked/36/summary

Speedy Brain Society - vibrant online community: www.speedybrainsociety.co.uk

Perfectly Autistic - neurodiversity at work: www.perfectlyautistic.co.uk

Perfectly ADHD - ADHD coaching: www.perfectlyadhd.co.uk

Follow Hester on Instagram: @hesteradhd

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In this heartfelt episode of Lynne Franks and Friends, Lynne sits down with her longtime friend Clare Jasmine Beloved, an accomplished artist, activist, writer and poet. Their friendship, which spans nearly 30 years, provides a rich backdrop for a deep conversation about Clare's journey through love and loss following the passing of her extraordinary wife Sandra Richardson, after a courageous two-year battle with stage four breast cancer. Clare's new book, Somewhere Between Derelict and Divine, serves as a poignant exploration of how creativity can become a powerful source of healing amidst grief.

Listen as they both share memories of events in their lives that illustrate the importance of creativity as a tool for resilience and emotional expression, and examples of how it can serve as a beacon of hope even in the darkest times.

To hear some of Sandra’s poetry, please visit https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLK_AJSvuQcoYfD2bNU2L0t9DMpsHXs0U

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To learn more about Clare, please visit her website at https://www.clarebeloved.com/

You can purchase her new book, Somewhere Between Derelict and Divine by visiting https://www.clarebeloved.com/shop/p/newbook

In this warm and candid episode of Frankly Speaking, Lynne sits down with her long-time friend Rose Rouse, a talented London-based writer, poet and co-founder of Advantages of Age. Together they explore the complexities of ageing, the vulnerabilities that come with it, and the importance of finding community and connection in our later years. As well as explore Rose’s many creative ventures with age and love at their centre.

Taking inspiration from Rose's book Sex, Death and Other Inspiring Stories they reflect on their experiences, discussing everything from finding love later in life, to diving into topics like death that many shy away from but are essential to understanding our humanity.

To learn more about Rose and her projects, visit her website here : https://www.roserouse.co.uk/biog

You can also subscribe to her substack by visiting https://www.advantagesofage.com/

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“With our current economic system so clearly damaging the biosphere and eroding social justice, it is time to educate ourselves on the alternatives.”

In this insightful episode Lynne sits down with Diana Finch, an inspiring author and thought leader whose work focuses on redefining our relationship with money and the economy. Diana, who has a rich background in charity leadership and financial management, brings a wealth of knowledge from her time as the Managing Director of the Bristol Pound.

Together they discuss the lessons learned from the Bristol Pound as well as the strategies for stepping off the conventional economic path and embracing new models that prioritise social and environmental well-being.

This episode is a call to action for anyone who is ready to rethink their approach to economics and social responsibility. Tune in to explore the potential for change and the power of collective action.

For more info or to buy “Value Beyond Money” visit Diana Finch’s website at https://www.dianafinch.info/

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"Diana’s background is in charity leadership and financial management. In 2018 she joined the Bristol Pound as managing director. Whilst the currency itself was already in decline at that point, Diana spent the next four years in post designing economic interventions that chart a course for the future of alternative currencies."

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In this inspirational and exciting episode of Frankly Speaking, Lynne Franks interviews globally respected visionary, best-selling author, shaman and host of the acclaimed Accidental Gods podcast, Manda Scott.

Known for writing the Boudica: Dreaming series, Manda shares insights from her latest book, “Any Human Power”, which weaves currents of shamanic mythology similar to those in the Boudica series through a ‘Thrutopian’ narrative of political upheaval and transformative change.

"We were not born to pay bills and then die, you know this and I know this, so why do we let the system keep us running on a treadmill that everyone hates?"

Listen to this inspiring and practical episode as their insights encourage you to think critically about the world around us, moving away from chaos and destruction and towards the emergence of new systems.

Resources Mentioned in this episode:

Manda Scott’s official website: https://mandascott.co.uk/

Accidental Gods website: https://accidentalgods.life

Thrutopia Masterclass: https://thrutopia.life

Buy Manda's new book: https://linktr.ee/anyhumanpower

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Welcome to another inspiring episode of Frankly Speaking with Lynne Franks. In this episode, Lynne sits down with her dear friend Rebecca Campbell, poet, mystic and author of Your Soul Had a Dream: Your Life Is It, a beautiful exploration of deep teachings and artistic expression.

Together they delve into the profound themes of creativity, the power of the feminine divine, and the importance of women returning to their bodies and uniting in sisterhood. What possibilities arise when women step out of fight or flight mode and come together in support of one another? Lynne and Rebecca also invite listeners to imagine the life changing healing that can occur as they discuss the concept of sending healing back through our maternal lines and addressing our ancestral wounds.

Join Lynne and Rebecca for a thought-provoking conversation that invites you to discover how you can honour your own life's journey and the dreams of your soul.

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Rebecca Campbell Biography

Rebecca Campbell is a writer, channel, artist, poet, mystic, mother and visionary. Her new book Your Soul Had A Dream Your Life Is It is out now: https://hayhs.com/yshadylii_pp_hb_az

Bridging the worlds of spirituality and creativity, her creations are dedicated to weaving the sacred back into everyday life. She is also the founder of The Inner Temple Mystery School.

Born in Australia, Rebecca now lives in Glastonbury, UK. As a child, she was fascinated by the great mysteries and at 18, she answered an inner call to take a solo pilgrimage to discover the sacred sites of her ancestry. She’s since trained in many disciplines and has had several initiatory awakening experiences, all of which inform her creative process.

In this captivating episode of "Frankly Speaking," host Lynne Franks sits down with the talented actor, singer, and writer Moon Unit Zappa, daughter of the iconic musician Frank Zappa. The interview delves into Moon's new book, "Earth to Moon”, which offers an intimate and unreserved look at her chaotic upbringing in a household filled with extraordinary personalities, destructive behaviours, and potent creative energy.

"The saying goes that God only gives you what you can handle. Well God didn't grow up in my atheist, Wiccan, fame-laden, oversexed, teetotalling, drug-free, cloistered, chaotic, non-communicative, workaholic, feral-feeling house."

Moon shares profound lessons learned from her upbringing, emphasising the importance of investing in oneself to break generational patterns of trauma. The episode captures the essence of vulnerability and healing, as both women candidly discuss the complexities of family dynamics and personal growth.

Tune in for an enlightening conversation that not only explores the Zappa legacy but also highlights the journey of self-discovery, healing, and the transformative power of love.

*Unfortunately, we had some recording issues during the second half of the interview which has affected the audio quality on Lynne's side of the conversation, but felt it what was covered was too important not to include. Huge apologies, and thank you for your understanding.*

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Moon Unit Zappa is an American actress, artist, singer, tea merchant, and author. She is the daughter of musician Frank Zappa.

Moon first entered the professional global spotlight in 1982 at age fourteen with the surprise hit song ‘Valley Girl’, a satirical look at teenage female culture and musical collaboration with her late father, American composer Frank Zappa. After her showbiz comeuppance winning such *coveted* roles as “American girl” in ‘National Lampoon’s European Vacation’, “hitchhiking val” on the TV show ‘ChiPs’, and "woman in a burka" on Curb your Enthusiasm, Moon switched gears and found her true calling - storytelling. Leap-frogging from music to journalism to humorous essays, alternative comedy, podcasting, scriptwriting, and a comedic debut novel, America the Beautiful. Her second book, Earth To Moon – A Memoir, is available as a pre-order now.

Earth to Moon is a reckoning with self-esteem, the ghosts of the past and a mother and a father who, in the process of leaving their mark upon on the world, scarred their first daughter on home soil. Brutally self-deprecating and funny as hell, it belies a rose-tinted perspective on the 70s and 80s west coast American scene, from within the belly of the beast of the rock and roll world.