Episode 25

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25th May 2026

Google Owl Legs Immediately

In this light‑hearted and wonderfully relatable episode, Lisa returns with stories from her week —starting with the heartbreak of not winning the McVitie’s chocolate biscuit competition, despite full confidence. From biscuit loyalty to supporting small local Instagram pages, she shares the tiny joys and tiny disappointments that make up everyday life.

This week’s walk brings a new revelation: owl legs. Yes — owl legs. After a hilarious group chat discovery, Lisa encourages listeners to Google them immediately for a guaranteed giggle.

The heart of the episode dives into something deeper: Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs and how our basic needs rest, food, warmth, belonging, trust, and achievable goals shape how we feel day to day. Drawing on her HR background, Lisa breaks down the theory in a simple, down‑to‑earth way, reminding us that we can’t expect to feel balanced if we’re running on empty. Whether it’s drinking more water, getting proper rest, reconnecting with friends, or not setting impossible goals, she encourages listeners to choose one small thing to improve this week.

With her usual humour (including the politics of the office tea fund and the eternal battle of the air con), Lisa wraps up with a gentle reminder: you can’t pour from an empty cup. Look after your basics, give yourself grace, and take one small step toward feeling more like you.

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Lisa Jones

Hi I'm Lisa
I'm 37 and from South Wales in the united Kingdom. I love sunflowers, chatting, random facts and seeing the positives in the littlest of things. I'm passionate about sharing my positive outlook on life to try and bring a little bit of brightness to someone's week.