The Driving Confidence Podcast

Bonus Short from episode 83 The Impact of Nutrition on Driving Anxiety: Exploring the Link Between Food and Fear with guest Priya Tew

Listen to the full episode here: https://pod.fo/e/1fbbe9

Would you like to feature in a future Q&A podcast?  Do you have a story that others might relate to? You can record a question about driving nerves or confidence that you would like us to answer on our Speak Pipe page.  If you have a question, then there are likely to be others with the same or similar question so as...

Bonus Short from Episode 81 Rewriting Your Driving Story: Overcoming Negative Associations and Fear of Success

Listen to the full episode here: https://pod.fo/e/1f7440

Would you like to feature in a future Q&A podcast?  Do you have a story that others might relate to? You can record a question about driving nerves or confidence that you would like us to answer on our Speak Pipe page.  If you have a question, then there are likely to be others with the same or similar question so ask away and let's start helping more pe...

Bonus Short from Episode 80 - The Trust Factor: How Trusting Your Driving Abilities Can Boost Confidence on the Road

Listen to the full episode here: https://pod.fo/e/1f4ef1

Would you like to feature in a future Q&A podcast?  Do you have a story that others might relate to? You can record a question about driving nerves or confidence that you would like us to answer on our Speak Pipe page.  If you have a question, then there are likely to be others with the same or similar question so ask away an...

Bonus Short from Episode 79 Embracing Driving Confidence: Navigating the Mindscape with guest Alison Blackler

Listen to the full episode here: https://pod.fo/e/1f2a33

Would you like to feature in a future Q&A podcast?  Do you have a story that others might relate to? You can record a question about driving nerves or confidence that you would like us to answer on our Speak Pipe page.  If you have a question, then there are likely to be others with the same or similar question so ask away and let's start helping more pe...

Bonus Short from Episode 76 from Assessing Driving Abilities: Keeping Older Drivers Safe on the Road

Listen to the full episode here: https://pod.fo/e/18fc10

Would you like to feature in a future Q&A podcast?  Do you have a story that others might relate to? You can record a question about driving nerves or confidence that you would like us to answer on our Speak Pipe page.  If you have a question, then there are likely to be others with the same or similar question so ask away and let's start helping more pe...

Bonus Short from Episode 75 Don't take a deep breath to calm your driving anxiety.

Link to the full episode here: https://pod.fo/e/18df6f

Would you like to feature in a future Q&A podcast?  Do you have a story that others might relate to? You can record a question about driving nerves or confidence that you would like us to answer on our Speak Pipe page.  If you have a question, then there are likely to be others with the same or similar question so ask away and let's start helping more pe...

Bonus Short from Episode 74 Anxiety and Sleep: How Poor Sleep Might Impact Your Driving Anxiety with Guest Tracy Hannigan.

Link to the full episode here: https://pod.fo/e/18be19

Would you like to feature in a future Q&A podcast?  Do you have a story that others might relate to? You can record a question about driving nerves or confidence that you would like us to answer on our Speak Pipe page.  If you have a question, then there are likely to be others with the same or similar question so ask away and le...

Welcome to the final episode of season nine of The Driving Confidence Podcast! Kev and Tracey are joined by driving instructor Kev Lynes and his former student, Lydia, to explore the transformative journey of learning to drive, especially when faced with anxiety, a lack of confidence, or neurodiversity.

This episode explores the unique relationship between instructor and learner, highlighting the importance of finding the right match to support individual needs. Lydia shares her honest experiences as a nervous learner, from the anxieties of picking up the phone to the first steps behind the wheel. Together, Kev and...

Season Nine is content created as training for driving instructors, but we have decided to share it as a podcast season, as it gives a different perspective.

In this episode, Kev and Tracey discuss the benefits of asking learner drivers how much they trust their driving.

Would you like to feature in a future Q&A podcast?  Do you have a story that others might relate to? You can record a question about driving nerves or confidence that you would like us to answer on our Speak Pipe page.  If you have a question, then th...

Season Nine is content created as training for driving instructors, but we have decided to share it as a podcast season, as it gives a different perspective.

In this episode, Kev and Tracey talk about why they recommend relaxation exercises for nervous and anxious drivers.

Would you like to feature in a future Q&A podcast?  Do you have a story that others might relate to? You can record a question about driving nerves or confidence that you would like us to answer on our Speak Pipe page.  If you have a question, then there ar...

Season Nine is content created as training for driving instructors, but we have decided to share it as a podcast season, as it gives a different perspective.

In this episode, Kev and Tracey talk about encouraging positive self talk while driving.

Would you like to feature in a future Q&A podcast?  Do you have a story that others might relate to? You can record a question about driving nerves or confidence that you would like us to answer on our Speak Pipe page.  If you have a question, then there are likely to be ot...

Season Nine is content created as training for driving instructors, but we have decided to share it as a podcast season, as it gives a different perspective.

In this episode, Kev and Tracey discuss action plans.

Would you like to feature in a future Q&A podcast?  Do you have a story that others might relate to? You can record a question about driving nerves or confidence that you would like us to answer on our Speak Pipe page.  If you have a question, then there are likely to be others with the same or si...

Season Nine is content created as training for driving instructors, but we have decided to share it as a podcast season, as it gives a different perspective.

In this episode, Kev and Tracey talk about ways to consolidate and remember what you have learnt in driving lessons - so that you know what to do.

Would you like to feature in a future Q&A podcast?  Do you have a story that others might relate to? You can record a question about driving nerves or confidence that you would like us to answer on our S...

Season Nine is content created as training for driving instructors, but we have decided to share it as a podcast season, as it gives a different perspective. In this episode, Kev and Tracey chat about why we aim for practice making better instead of perfect.

Would you like to feature in a future Q&A podcast?  Do you have a story that others might relate to? You can record a question about driving nerves or confidence that you would like us to answer on our Speak Pipe page.  If you have a question, then there are likely to...

Season Nine is content created as training for driving instructors, but we have decided to share it as a podcast season, as it gives a different perspective. In this episode, Kev and Tracey share different ways you can change your emotional state before driving.

Would you like to feature in a future Q&A podcast?  Do you have a story that others might relate to? You can record a question about driving nerves or confidence that you would like us to answer on our Speak Pipe page.  If you have a question, then there are likely to be...

Season Nine is content created as training for driving instructors, but we have decided to share it as a podcast season, as it gives a different perspective. In this episode, Kev and Tracey discuss the importance of finding out more about if driving anxiety is created by gaps in knowledge or understanding.

Would you like to feature in a future Q&A podcast?  Do you have a story that others might relate to? You can record a question about driving nerves or confidence that you would like us to answer on our Speak Pipe page.  If you ha...

Season Nine is content created as training for driving instructors, but we have decided to share it as a podcast season as it gives a different perspective. In this episode, Kev and Tracey discuss ways to use imagery and visualisation to help reduce driving anxiety.

Would you like to feature in a future Q&A podcast?  Do you have a story that others might relate to? You can record a question about driving nerves or confidence that you would like us to answer on our Speak Pipe page.  If you have a question, then there are likely to...

Season Nine is content created as training for driving instructors, but we have decided to share it as a podcast season as it gives a different perspective. In this episode, Kev and Tracey discuss what creates stress and why it is so individual for everyone.

Would you like to feature in a future Q&A podcast?  Do you have a story that others might relate to? You can record a question about driving nerves or confidence that you would like us to answer on our Speak Pipe page.  If you have a question, then there are likely to...

Season Nine is content created as training for driving instructors, but we have decided to share it as a podcast season as it gives a different perspective.  In this episode, Kev and Tracey discuss the impact of life stress on driving.

Would you like to feature in a future Q&A podcast?  Do you have a story that others might relate to? You can record a question about driving nerves or confidence that you would like us to answer on our Speak Pipe page.  If you have a question, then there are likely to be others with the...

Season Nine is content created as training for driving instructors, but we have decided to share it as a podcast season as it gives a different perspective.  In this episode, Kev and Tracey discuss some of the themes and common causes they see related to driving test nerves.

Would you like to feature in a future Q&A podcast?  Do you have a story that others might relate to? You can record a question about driving nerves or confidence that you would like us to answer on our Speak Pipe page.  If you have a question, then the...

Season Nine is content created as training for driving instructors, but we have decided to share it as a podcast season as it gives a different perspective.  In this episode, Kev and Tracey talk about stress management versus confidence building and how they both have a role to play.

Would you like to feature in a future Q&A podcast?  Do you have a story that others might relate to? You can record a question about driving nerves or confidence that you would like us to answer on our Speak Pipe page.  If you have a question, the...

Bonus Short: Episode 73 Anxious Hormones: Exploring the Links between Hormones and Mystery Driving Anxiety with Guest Kate Muir

Link to full episode: https://pod.fo/e/18a16c

Would you like to feature in a future Q&A podcast?  Do you have a story that others might relate to? You can record a question about driving nerves or confidence that you would like us to answer on our Speak Pipe page.  If you have a question, then there are likely to be others with the same or similar question so ask away and let's start he...

Bonus Short: Episode 73 Anxious Hormones: Exploring the Links between Hormones and Mystery Driving Anxiety with Guest Kate Muir

Link to full episode: https://pod.fo/e/18a16c

Would you like to feature in a future Q&A podcast?  Do you have a story that others might relate to? You can record a question about driving nerves or confidence that you would like us to answer on our Speak Pipe page.  If you have a question, then there are likely to be others with the same or similar question so ask away and let's start he...

Bonus Short: Episode 73 Anxious Hormones: Exploring the Links between Hormones and Mystery Driving Anxiety with Guest Kate Muir

Link to full episode: https://pod.fo/e/18a16c

Would you like to feature in a future Q&A podcast?  Do you have a story that others might relate to? You can record a question about driving nerves or confidence that you would like us to answer on our Speak Pipe page.  If you have a question, then there are likely to be others with the same or similar question so ask away and let's start he...

Bonus Short: Episode 73 Anxious Hormones: Exploring the Links between Hormones and Mystery Driving Anxiety with Guest Kate Muir

Link to full episode: https://pod.fo/e/18a16c

Would you like to feature in a future Q&A podcast?  Do you have a story that others might relate to? You can record a question about driving nerves or confidence that you would like us to answer on our Speak Pipe page.  If you have a question, then there are likely to be others with the same or similar question so ask away and let's start he...

Bonus Short: Episode 73 Anxious Hormones: Exploring the Links between Hormones and Mystery Driving Anxiety with Guest Kate Muir

Link to full episode: https://pod.fo/e/18a16c

Would you like to feature in a future Q&A podcast?  Do you have a story that others might relate to? You can record a question about driving nerves or confidence that you would like us to answer on our Speak Pipe page.  If you have a question, then there are likely to be others with the same or similar question so ask away and let's start he...

Bonus Short: Episode 73 Anxious Hormones: Exploring the Links between Hormones and Mystery Driving Anxiety with Guest Kate Muir

Link to full episode: https://pod.fo/e/18a16c

Would you like to feature in a future Q&A podcast?  Do you have a story that others might relate to? You can record a question about driving nerves or confidence that you would like us to answer on our Speak Pipe page.  If you have a question, then there are likely to be others with the same or similar question so ask away and let's start he...

Bonus Short: Episode 73 Anxious Hormones: Exploring the Links between Hormones and Mystery Driving Anxiety with Guest Kate Muir

Link to full episode: https://pod.fo/e/18a16c

Would you like to feature in a future Q&A podcast?  Do you have a story that others might relate to? You can record a question about driving nerves or confidence that you would like us to answer on our Speak Pipe page.  If you have a question, then there are likely to be others with the same or similar question so ask away and let's start he...

In the final episode of our mini series about getting back to driving in 2025, the sixth step we discuss is creating an action plan.

When do you want to get back driving again - put a date on it?

What might stop you achieving your driving goal?

How will you know you've been successful in reaching your driving goal?

What will you give yourself for being successful?

Write these down, along with any other thoughts, concerns, ideas and goals, and keep adding them to your journal as you work...

In the fifth of our mini series about getting back to driving in 2025, the fifth step we discuss is reviewing the previous steps and starting the preparation needed for your driving goal.  Start imagining driving and notice what thoughts, worries and emotions you experience.

How will you track your progress?

Who will you tell about your driving goal and how might they help you?

If there were no barriers to you driving, what would you be doing?

Write these down, along with any other thoughts, concerns, ideas and goals, as you s...

In the fourth of our mini series about getting back to driving in 2025, the fourth step we discuss is identifying what's missing, what is the gap that could be creating your driving anxiety.

What is the gap or what's missing to help you achieve your driving goal?

Where can you find what's missing to help you succeed?

Who else can help you in reaching your driving goal?

Write these down, along with any other thoughts, concerns, ideas and goals, as you begin to create your project goals for getting back on...

In the third of our mini series about getting back to driving in 2025, the third step we discuss is which parts of your goal feel easy, challenging or too hard.

How challenging is it going to be to get back driving?

What has stopped you from doing this sooner?

What barriers are you putting in your own way to stop you from taking the first step?

What help do you need to take the first step?

Write these down, along with any other thoughts, concerns, ideas and goals, ready...

In the second of our mini series about getting back to driving in 2025, the second step we discuss is your driving goals.

What is your big, long term driving goal?

What is your medium term driving goal?

What will you be doing in three or four months that will show you've made progress?

What is the first, baby step you could take in the next couple of weeks?

Write these down, along with any other thoughts, concerns, ideas and goals, ready for step three tomorrow.

Would you...

In the first of our mini series about getting back to driving in 2025, the first step we discuss is your motivation.

Do you really want to get back to driving?

How important is it to you?

What will getting back to driving give you?

Where will you be able to go?

Who else will benefit when you get back to driving?

Write these down, along with any other thoughts, concerns, ideas and goals, ready for step two tomorrow.

Would you like to feature in a...

Bonus Short: From Episode 72 - Rewiring the Brain: Understanding and Overcoming Driving Anxiety with Joshua Fletcher

Link to Full Episode: https://pod.fo/e/18825e

Would you like to feature in a future Q&A podcast?  Do you have a story that others might relate to? You can record a question about driving nerves or confidence that you would like us to answer on our Speak Pipe page.  If you have a question, then there are likely to be others with the same or similar question so ask away and let's start helping more people to...

Bonus Short: From Episode 72 - Rewiring the Brain: Understanding and Overcoming Driving Anxiety with Joshua Fletcher

Link to Full Episode: https://pod.fo/e/18825e

Would you like to feature in a future Q&A podcast?  Do you have a story that others might relate to? You can record a question about driving nerves or confidence that you would like us to answer on our Speak Pipe page.  If you have a question, then there are likely to be others with the same or similar question so ask away and let's start helping more people to...

Bonus Short: From Episode 72 - Rewiring the Brain: Understanding and Overcoming Driving Anxiety with Joshua Fletcher

Link to Full Episode: https://pod.fo/e/18825e

Would you like to feature in a future Q&A podcast?  Do you have a story that others might relate to? You can record a question about driving nerves or confidence that you would like us to answer on our Speak Pipe page.  If you have a question, then there are likely to be others with the same or similar question so ask away and let's start helping more people to...

Bonus Short: From Episode 72 - Rewiring the Brain: Understanding and Overcoming Driving Anxiety with Joshua Fletcher

Link to Full Episode: https://pod.fo/e/18825e

Would you like to feature in a future Q&A podcast?  Do you have a story that others might relate to? You can record a question about driving nerves or confidence that you would like us to answer on our Speak Pipe page.  If you have a question, then there are likely to be others with the same or similar question so ask away and let's start helping more people to...

Bonus Short: From Episode 72 - Rewiring the Brain: Understanding and Overcoming Driving Anixety with Joshua Fletcher

Link to Full Episode: https://pod.fo/e/18825e

Would you like to feature in a future Q&A podcast?  Do you have a story that others might relate to? You can record a question about driving nerves or confidence that you would like us to answer on our Speak Pipe page.  If you have a question, then there are likely to be others with the same or similar question so ask away and let's start helping more people to...

Bonus Short: From Episode 72 - Rewiring the Brain: Understanding and Overcoming Driving Anixety with Joshua Fletcher

Link to Full Episode: https://pod.fo/e/18825e

Would you like to feature in a future Q&A podcast?  Do you have a story that others might relate to? You can record a question about driving nerves or confidence that you would like us to answer on our Speak Pipe page.  If you have a question, then there are likely to be others with the same or similar question so ask away and let's start helping more people to...