Agustin was born in Cuba in 1965 and since the age of 4 when he began ballet lessons he has dedicated his life to fitness and health. As a 13 year old he travelled to the Moscow Olympics as part of the Cuban Junior Gymnastic team, and subsequently has travelled the world coaching athletes at the highest levels in European Championships, World Championships and the Olympics.

We talk about his early life in Cuba, the culture of professionalism and academic ambition promoted by Fidel Castro's government, his innate passion for athletics and physical activity, his experiences at the Olympics, conflict with the Cuban government and much more. He has a Bachelors degree in Sport, a Masters in The Methodology of Sports Training, and a PHd in Sports Science, specialising in Body Movement.

Now living in Milnathort he shares his wealth of experience as a consultant and personal trainer in the local area and on-line, coaching athletes and individuals of all ages and capabilities.

Just as we have diverse physical traits like height and eye colour, we also have diverse ways of thinking, learning and experiencing the world. Neurodiversity promotes the idea that these differences offer valuable insights and strengths. Normal is a shallow and narrow definition of a human being. Accepting diverse ways of thinking and being can demonstrate the unique abilities of individuals with diverse neurological conditions.

David grew up in Warwick, and in the early 90's read Music at the University of Bristol. While working in IT at the Rover Group in Birmingham he began to explore a future in the church. After studying another undergraduate degree in Durham he went on to church roles in Glasgow, Trinity College in Cambridge and Canterbury Cathedral. He became Rector at St Pauls Episcopalian Church in Kinross in 2013 .

After decades of recurring and deepening experiences of "just not fitting in" David was diagnosed with autism at the age of 47. We talk about his background, the particular challenges he and other neurodiverse individuals face, and the launch of his project COTN (Collective of the Neurodiverse) in Kinross shire.

With 20 years of experience as a certified hypnotherapist, Connie has developed a therapeutic approach using the power of hypnotherapy to help clients overcome anxiety, addictions, phobias and self-limiting beliefs, unlocking their true potential and enabling them to lead lives of purpose and fulfilment. With a strong interest in sports performance she helps athletes with issues around focus, consistency, self criticism and confidence.

Connie has a warm and compassionate approach and firmly believes that within every individual lies the innate ability to heal and grow; her work is to help them uncover what is already there.

In the conversation Connie emphasises the important difference between stage (entertainment) hypnosis, and therapeutic hypnosis; in therapy the individual is conscious and in control. Join us as we delve into the fascinating world of hypnotherapy, and the mysteries of the human mind.

Angela McCormack is a civil celebrant; a professional who conducts funerals, weddings and other celebrations of significant life events. In essence, the role is to create meaningful and unforgettable moments that honour and celebrate life's milestones. One of the core principles of the profession is the celebration of diversity and respect for all beliefs and traditions.

A mum of 3 grown up children she has a nurturing, compassionate, caring nature and how people feel is at the forefront of her work. Angela listens closely and with an open mind to her clients to ensure the ceremony reflects their beliefs, values, stories and aspirations; guiding and supporting them through all the stages of significant life events.

In the podcast Angela speaks openly and enthusiastically on what the work means to her, how she found her calling and, often with humour, some of the early experiences learning the craft.

Alisdair has been passionate about aviation since childhood, especially gliding. He moved with his wife to Kinross-shire 20+ years ago to be closer to the Gliding Centre by Scotlandwell. He had a career in banking for 40 years, heading the Clydesdale Bank Corporate Investment Services, and later, at RBS, created RBS Luxembourg SA, to provide services to fund management houses around the world. Until recently he was chairman of the Kinross-shire Partnership.

He has a Private Pilot's License and is a volunteer representative of Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF), a charity which flies 130 aircraft to reach and help vulnerable people in remote locations in some of the world's poorest countries.

Stemming from his lifelong interest in flying, Alisdair had a vision to create a centre of aviation. This inspiration morphed into the Aerospace Kinross project (ASK). The charity behind the project, Aero Space Scientific Educational Trust is focused on raising the capital to buy and develop a site for this purpose..