The Yorkie Talkies Talk

In this episode of The Yorkie Talkies Talk, I sit down with Ed Ryder to chat about his love of the outdoors, running his own business and his journey to becoming a Mountain Leader.We talk about the challenges, experiences and lessons learnt along the way, balancing business with outdoor adventures and his plans for the future.A great listen for anyone in business, who loves the outdoors or simply enjoys hearing about other people's experiences!

Emily has been part of the YTO community since around 2019, when she joined us for her very first walk. Since then, she's gone on to enjoy countless adventures, building up to an incredible 40-mile challenge!In this episode, Emily shares her journey, the friendships she's made along the way, the community spirit that keeps her coming back and why she loves pushing herself to take on new challenges. A lovely reminder that sometimes one walk can lead to so much more!

Lindsey is back! Following our first chat about her incredible Summer Spine Race, we catch up on what happens after the finish line.From physical and mental recovery to returning to running, Lindsey shares the reality of recovering from such a huge endurance challenge — and how long it really takes to feel like yourself again.

In this episode of Yorkie Talkies Talk, I’m joined by Simon Twigge to hear his incredibly powerful story of cancer, recovery and the role walking played throughout it all.After being diagnosed with head and neck cancer, Simon went through intensive radiotherapy and chemotherapy treatment. During some of the toughest months of his life, walking became far more than exercise, it gave him focus, helped him rebuild his strength and became a daily reminder that he was getting stronger again.We chat about his diagnosis and treatment, the support he received through Yorkshire Cancer Research’s Active Together programme, getting back into the hills and eventually taking on the Yorkshire Three Peaks.It’s a brilliant reminder that getting outdoors isn't always about big miles or big mountains — sometimes simply putting one foot in front of the other can mean everything.🎧 Yorkshire Cancer Research:https://www.yorkshirecancerresearch.org.uk/💚 Read Simon’s story:https://www.yorkshirecancerresearch.org.uk/yorkshire-voices/walking-got-me-through-my-cancer-treatment-and-became-a-daily-reminder-that-i-was-getting-stronger-once-again-simons-experience🥾 Find walks and adventures with Yorkie Talkies Outdoors:https://www.yorkietalkies.co.uk/

What happens when you say yes to that first adventure?In this episode of Yorkie Talkies Talk, I chat with YTO client Lynn Willis about her journey through some brilliant challenges with us, from taking on the 40-mile Lyke Wake Walk and White Rose Challenge to developing new skills in the Scottish mountains on our Winter Skills trip and facing the exposure of Striding Edge.We chat about the highs, the tough moments, the nerves and how Lynn's confidence has grown along the way.It's a lovely conversation about pushing your comfort zone, finding your people and discovering just how capable you really are outdoors.

Lindsey joins Yorkie Talkies Talk to share what it really takes to tackle the 268-mile Summer Spine Race and finish an incredible 3rd female. We chat training, sleep deprivation, food, kit, tough moments, mindset and what keeps you moving when you’ve still got miles and miles ahead.🏃 Fancy joining YTO for a trail run? We run friendly, fully guided trail runs where you can simply turn up and enjoy the miles — we’ll take care of the route and navigation.https://www.yorkietalkies.co.uk/trail-running

In this episode of Yorkie Talkies Talk, I'm joined by the incredible Lorna Marie, award-winning fitness coach and founder of Lorna Marie Fitness. We chat about building healthy habits, staying motivated, fitting fitness around a busy lifestyle, and why consistency always beats perfection. Whether you're just starting your fitness journey or looking for some fresh inspiration, there's plenty to take away from this conversation.Find out more about Lorna:🌐 www.lornamariefitness.co.uk📸 Instagram: @lornamariefitness📘 Facebook: Lorna Marie Fitness

In this episode of The Yorkie Talkies Talk, I chat with Dr. Daisy Best, a counselling psychologist and paddleboarder taking on the incredible challenge of paddling every navigable canal across the UK and Ireland.We talk about where her adventure began, her favourite waterways, the benefits of paddleboarding for mental wellbeing, and why canals are some of the UK's most underrated places to explore. It's an inspiring conversation about adventure, resilience and finding peace on the water.Follow Dr. Daisy Best🌐 www.canalpaddler.co.ukFollow me at Yorkie Talkies Outdoors🌐 www.yorkietalkies.co.uk📘 Facebook: Yorkie Talkies Outdoors📸 Instagram: @yorkietalkiesoutdoorsIf you enjoy the podcast, I'd really appreciate it if you could subscribe, leave a review and share the episode with someone who loves the outdoors.

This week on Yorkie Talkies Talk, I'm joined by Theresa, founder of I Love Zero in Pocklington. 🌿We chat about her journey from teaching to running an award-winning zero waste shop, the challenges of starting a business during COVID, sustainable living, and what it's really like being an independent business owner.Whether you're passionate about shopping local, reducing waste, or dreaming of starting your own business, this episode is full of inspiration and honest conversation.Follow I Love Zero🌿 Instagram: @ilovezeropocklington🌿 Facebook: I Love Zero Pocklington🌿 Website: ilovezero.co.uk🎧 Don't forget to follow The Yorkie Talkies Talk for more conversations with inspiring people from the outdoor, wellbeing and local business communities.

This week on Yorkie Talkies Talk, I’m joined by Clare Atkinson, co-founder of Salt Revive in Beverley. After struggling with asthma and recurring chest infections, Clare discovered salt therapy and experienced life-changing results. That experience inspired her and her husband Will to bring salt therapy to East Yorkshire, opening Salt Revive in 2018. We chat about her health journey, building an award-winning wellbeing business, and how salt therapy is helping people of all ages breathe easier and improve their wellbeing.Find out more about Salt Revive:Website: https://www.saltrevive.comFacebook: Salt Revive BeverleyInstagram: @saltrevivebeverley