Turning Towards Life Live
Seasonal Circles of Reflection, Community and Practice
What is ‘Turning Towards Life Live’?
After years of our Sunday morning podcast conversations, Justin and Lizzie are opening up their practice of learning and reflection into a programme of learning and community. As part of the Turning Towards Life community, you're invited to join others in exploring the questions that matter most to how we live and who we're becoming.
Season 1 runs from September 2025 to February 2026, and all the dates and details are below.
How It Works
We gather seasonally—six months from September to February, and March to August. You can join for one season or commit to longer. We encourage you to sign up with someone you'd like to explore alongside. If you're coming alone, we'll pair you with another participant.
Each season centres around a particular theme. Together, we'll create a typical ‘Thirdspace’ safe container for honest conversation and deep reflection. You'll engage with carefully chosen sources, then enter into the kind of unhurried dialogue you hear each week on the podcast, paired with another participant. There's also time to connect with the wider group and build lasting relationships.
The conversations happen live, with space to breathe and think. No rushing, no performance—just genuine exploration of the ideas and practices that can help us turn more fully towards life.
The focus is on learning together: how we might live with greater attention, wisdom, and care for what matters most.
The Flow of Each Season
Each season follows a simple rhythm.
Session 1 brings us together to form community and explore what it means to practice with intention. We'll ground ourselves in the season's theme and discover what we hope to learn together.
Sessions 2-5 are where the heart of our work happens. Each time we meet, you'll explore a carefully chosen source, then engage in conversation with another participant—the same kind of thoughtful dialogue that shapes the podcast. We'll also gather as a wider community to share insights and build connections.
Session 6 offers space to reflect on what we've discovered and how it might continue to shape our lives. We close the circle with appreciation for what we've learned together.
Between sessions, you'll receive resources to support your own reflection and practice - companions for the deeper questions you're already carrying, and ways to bring new insights into your daily life.
The Theme and Dates for Each Season
You can see the themes for upcoming seasons below, so you can choose what calls to you or plan further ahead if you'd like.
Season 1, Belonging
Sept 2025-Feb 2026
Wednesdays, 6pm-9pm UK time
Weds 10 Sept 2025, 15 Oct, 12 Nov, 10 Dec, 14 Jan 2026, 11 Feb
Season 2: Healthy Power
Mar 2026-Aug 2026
Wednesdays, 6pm-9pm UK time
Weds 11 Mar 2026, 15 Apr, 13 May, 17 Jun, 15 July, 19 Aug
Season 3: Love
Sept 2026-Feb 2027
Wednesdays, 6pm-9pm UK time
Weds 16 Sept 2026, 14 Oct, 18 Nov, 16 Dec, 20 Jan 2027, 17 Feb
What’s Included
Live participation in online learning gatherings once a month for 3 hours with Lizzie and Justin
The safety of the Turning Towards Life Participation Principles that enable deep listening and honest speaking
Community and togetherness with like-hearted people from around the globe
Ongoing participation in online community hub where we check in, share discoveries, and stay connected
Weekly paired conversations for deepening your learning and reflection
Turning Towards Life source pack for your personal practice and home reflection
Recordings of live conversations for further reflection—capturing something unique to our gatherings
Access to the whole of the Turning Towards Life community of listeners who wish to gather and join together
Our Flexible Pricing Structure
We want to make it possible for everyone to participate, and so we have the following pricing for joining the programme. UK VAT is included in the fee where applicable.
Individual £300 GBP for one season
Pair £450 GBP for one season if two people sign up together. Please sign up just once and tell us the name and email address of your learning partner in the sign-up form.
Reduced £180 GBP for one season, for anyone who cannot afford the standard fee
Supporter £300 GBP plus a donation of your choice, to help support others to participate
Our cancellation policy is intended to support the integrity of the programme. You can withdraw any time up to 14 days before the start of the programme, 1 Sept 2025, and receive a full refund. After 1 Sept 2025 we don’t offer refunds.
We never want to turn people away because of financial constraints, so please email us at hello@turningtowards.life if you’d like to request a different joining fee. We will be very happy to hear from you.