On Becoming the Change Podcast

About On Becoming the Change Podcast

The On Becoming the Change podcast is where we explore how we can each embody the future we want to see. Together we’ll explore new ways of being and seeing, share real, human stories, share insights and wisdom that can help us come back to ourselves, to our truth and support us to become the change we want to see. This podcast is for people who want to create meaningful and systemic change in the world in a more energising, fulfilling and easeful way, who want to live a life more aligned with them and the future they want to see. I hope this podcast can be companion on your own journey of becoming. heatherlynch.substack.com (https://heatherlynch.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast)

Publisher

Heather Lynch

Category

education · religion & spirituality

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

19 Sept 2024

Latest episode

10 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

22 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   10 Sept 2026

   On starting before you’re ready

   In this episode, I explore what it means to start before you’re ready - and why ‘ready’ might be an illusion that keeps us waiting for the perfect conditions before we begin. I share my own experience of asking whether I was ready to create Becoming the Change, and the fears underneath that question: am I good enough? Do I know enough? What if I get it wrong? What if I fail or people judge me? I explore how the constant pursuit of self-improvement can sometimes reinforce the belief that who we are now isn’t enough, and what might change if instead we allowed ourselves to show up as imperfect humans who are learning as we go. I explore why clarity, confidence and courage often come through doing rather than thinking; how taking small steps creates momentum; letting go of attachment to outcomes; experimenting, learning and changing course as we go; and some of the fears and resistance that can stop us putting ourselves out there. I talk about rejection, failure, embarrassment and other people’s opinions, and why accepting and trusting ourselves can make it easier to follow what feels true to us. And I reflect on what it might mean to create things differently - without needing them to be perfect, polished or immediately successful. In a world that increasingly makes perfection easy to manufacture, perhaps there is something powerful in being willing to be real, messy and human. Starting something in a way that is more aligned, adaptive and authentic can be part of becoming the change we want to see. So, if there’s something you’ve been wanting to start but you’re waiting until you feel more ready, this episode is for you. What’s one small thing you could do today? The podcast is part of the Becoming the Change movement (https://www.heatherlynch.co.uk/) - for people who are getting to know themselves more deeply, exploring how to contribute to a more just and regenerative future, and looking for a more fulfilling, energising and easeful way of doing that. I hope this podcast can be a companion on your journey. You can subscribe to On Becoming the Change podcast on Substack (https://heatherlynch.substack.com/), Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/3FsimZn2v3NqhW1ymj3Udk) or wherever you listen to podcasts to hear about new episodes. If you’re not already on the Becoming the Change newsletter, you can sign up at heatherlynch.co.uk (http://www.heatherlynch.co.uk/) to receive reflections, insights, offers and invitations to gatherings in the UK. You can follow us on Instagram @becomingthechangemovement (https://www.instagram.com/becomingthechangemovement/) and on LinkedIn - Heather Lynch (https://www.linkedin.com/in/heatherlynchcoaching/). This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit heatherlynch.substack.com (https://heatherlynch.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

2. 

   30 Jul 2026

   The Guiding Principles of Becoming the Change

   In this episode, I’m sharing the first draft of the guiding principles that sit at the heart of the Becoming the Change movement. These are the ways of being and practices I’m seeking to embody as I go through life and create Becoming the Change. They are invitations to cultivate ways of being that are more conscious, compassionate, connected and regenerative and what I believe can support us to create a better future from the inside out. The core values of Becoming the Change are Presence, Love, Kindness & Compassion, Authenticity, Open-heartedness & Courage, Childlike Joy & Aliveness, Connection, Living Systems, Enoughness, and Humility & Integrity. I explore what sits behind each of these - returning to the present moment, living from love and compassion, letting go of our stories and reconnecting with our true nature, embracing vulnerability and having courage, reconnecting with childlike joy, innocence and creativity, nurturing meaningful relationships, living more like nature, remembering that we are already enough, and aligning our actions with our deepest values. These guiding principles are shared as intentions and practices, they are not something to perfect or strive towards or judge ourselves against. They are reminders that help us come home to ourselves. This is the first draft of the values and guiding principles of Becoming the Change, I would love to chat with others who are living along the same lines. I’d like to hear your thoughts about these topics and if you would like to help me evolve and shape these, please drop me a message or comment. You can subscribe to On Becoming the Change podcast on Substack (https://heatherlynch.substack.com/), Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/3FsimZn2v3NqhW1ymj3Udk) and wherever you listen to podcasts to hear about new episodes. If you’re not already on the Becoming the Change newsletter, you can sign up at (http://www.heatherlynch.co.uk/)heatherlynch.co.uk (http://heatherlynch.co.uk) to receive reflections, insights, offers and invitations to gatherings in the UK. You can follow us on instagram @becomingthechangemovement (https://www.instagram.com/becomingthechangemovement/) and on Linkedin - Heather Lynch. (https://www.linkedin.com/in/heatherlynchcoaching/) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit heatherlynch.substack.com (https://heatherlynch.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

3. 

   23 Jul 2026

   On being hope

   In this episode of On Becoming the Change, I explore my relationship with hope and what it means to be hopeful in these times. It’s a concept I’ve had a complicated relationship with over the years, and this episode is an exploration of what hope means to me. After spending most of my life learning about and working on the social and environmental problems that exist in the world, I’ve increasingly found hope to be a difficult word. A few years ago, I struggled deeply with eco-anxiety, had a pessimistic view of the future and found myself totally overwhelmed by the predictions for the future. Whilst I still think there will be intense challenges going forward, I have found a way to ‘be’ hope - not the kind of hope that is dependent on things turning out a certain way or based on what other people do - the kind of hope that is about practicing and choosing to live in presence and taking aligned action. I reflect on hope as an active and intentional practice: letting go of attachment to outcomes, remembering our capacity to choose how we respond, focusing on what is within our control, cultivating the qualities and feelings we want to bring into the world, and trusting that meaningful action begins with the place we create from. Throughout the episode, I talk about the role of agency, acceptance, and living in alignment with our values, and why I’ve found it more meaningful to focus on intention than outcomes. I also explore how the stories we consume shape our experience of the world, why cultivating feelings such as gratitude, awe, joy, and connection can help us stay resourced, and how taking action that feels deeply meaningful to us can create a sense of hope from within rather than relying on external circumstances. I also explore the importance of protecting our energy, noticing where we place our attention, cultivating emotions that help us feel more alive, and recognising that the way we show up each day matters, regardless of what the future holds. If you have been sitting with questions around how to find hope in these times, I hope this exploration offers you something to reflect on. I would love to hear your own reflections, views, and resources on what hope means to you, please do share in the comments. On Becoming the Change is part of the Becoming the Change movement for people who are getting to know themselves more deeply, coming back to wholeness and exploring how to contribute to a more just and regenerative future from a more fulfilling, energising, and easeful place. You can subscribe to On Becoming the Change podcast on Substack (https://heatherlynch.substack.com/), Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/3FsimZn2v3NqhW1ymj3Udk) and wherever you listen to podcasts to hear about new episodes. If you’re not already on the Becoming the Change newsletter, you can sign up at heatherlynch.co.uk (http://www.heatherlynch.co.uk/) to receive reflections, insights, offers and invitations to gatherings in the UK. You can follow us on instagram@becomingthechangemovement (https://www.instagram.com/becomingthechangemovement/) and on Linkedin - Heather Lynch. (https://www.linkedin.com/in/heatherlynchcoaching/) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit heatherlynch.substack.com (https://heatherlynch.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Spotify

5.0 / 5

7 ratings

Contact On Becoming the Change Podcast

Guest appearances

Books guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.