A Thought I Kept is a short-form podcast about the ideas that stay with us, long after we’ve forgotten the rest. In each episode, a guest shares the one thought that shaped their life — the one they couldn’t let go of, and maybe you won’t either.
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Claire Fitzsimmons Podcasts

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Wellness Reimagined: A Conversation with Rosamund Dean
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42:23In this episode of Thought I Kept, host Claire Fitzsimmons welcomes journalist and author Rosamund Dean, creator of the brilliant Substack Well, Well, Well. They discuss the complexities and contradictions of wellness including Rosamund's mindful approach to drinking and her experience with breast cancer. This conversation explores how to make heal…
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Leaving Space for Magic: A Conversation with Eleanor Tweddell
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41:55In this episode of A Thought I Kept host Claire Fitzsimmons talks to Eleanor Tweddell, a writer, speaker, and change consultant. Eleanor discusses what it was like to write and publish her new book, Another Door Opens: Five Steps for Navigating Change in Life and Work. The discussion ranges from the importance of pausing, the reassuring nature of m…
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The Relationship We Keep Forgetting: A Conversation with Sarah Rees
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24:10We talk about love, family, friendship and even boundaries — but we rarely talk about this: the relationship we have with ourselves. In this episode, Claire Fitzsimmons is joined by therapist Sarah Rees to explore the quiet power of self-compassion and why it’s the most overlooked relationship of all. Sarah shares how her work evolved from cognitiv…
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Navigating the Comfort and Overwhelm of Ideas: A Conversation with Emma Lightfoot
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17:07In this episode of 'A Thought I Kept,' host Claire Fitzsimmons welcomes Emma Lightfoot, a pet grief expert and animal behaviorist, who shares an impactful epiphany from a wise friend. Emma discusses her tendency to immerse herself in learning and preparation to avoid the discomfort of starting and the fear of failure. She reveals her 2025 pledge to…
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The Quiet Rebellion of Honoring Your Inner Seasons: A Conversation with Lyndsay Kaldor
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29:47In this episode of A Thought I Kept, host Claire Fitzsimmons interviews Lindsay Kaldor about the impactful teachings from a yoga class fifteen years ago that taught her the importance of seasonality and rest. Lindsay shares her journey from living a nonstop 'summer existence' in her twenties, to embracing the cyclical nature of life inspired by the…
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Creating Space for Thought: A Conversation with Sarah Philp
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28:36In this episode of A Thought I Kept, Sarah Philp discusses the profound impact of Nancy Klein's quote, 'The quality of everything human beings do depends on the quality of the thinking that we do first.' She reflects on the relationship between thinking and action, the importance of creating thinking spaces, and how these concepts have shaped her w…
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The Strength Paradox: What We Love vs. What We're Good At: A Conversation with Irena Meštrović Štajduhar
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19:44In this episode of 'A Thought I Kept,' host Claire Fitzsimmons talks with her friend Irena Meštrović Štajduhar about redefining the concept of strengths. Irena, based in Croatia, is a life observer who shares insights on how traditional metrics of success often lead to burnout and disconnection. They delve into Marcus Buckingham's idea that true st…
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Embracing What's Meant For Us: A Conversation with Sarah Robertson
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30:02In this episode of 'A Thought I Kept' hosted by Claire Fitzsimmons, brand designer and creative mentor Sarah Robertson discusses the lasting impact of a saying from her Scottish grandmother. Sarah shares how this phrase has been an anchor throughout various personal and professional challenges, offering comfort and encouragement. She reflects on th…
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Create What You Love: A Conversation with Emily Charlotte Powell
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24:31In this episode of A Thought I Kept, host Claire Fitzsimmons talks with Emily Charlotte Powell about the one idea that has guided her creative journey. Emily shares her realisation that prioritizing joy and personal fulfillment in her creative pursuits over external validation and algorithm-driven demands is everything. They discuss the importance …
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A Thought I Kept is a short-form wellbeing podcast about the single ideas that shape how we live — the ones that stay with us, long after we’ve forgotten the rest. Hosted by Claire Fitzsimmons, each episode features a different guest sharing the one idea they’ve carried with them through life. A line from a book, a sentence said at the right moment…
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