Jenn Brandel, licensed clinical social worker, centers her work on the use of mindfulness and humour to promote compassionate practices. As a recognized leader in her field she has released books that offer insight to her work such as When Rabbits Spill Their Tea: Metaphors to Guide Us Through Difficult Times, a title that makes it clear she�s well-versed in the understanding and study of metaphors.

Amarachi Clarke, founder of Lucocoa, London’s first Bean to Bar Chocolate Maker and 'proud chocolate crusader and activist', explains her rationale of the metaphor 'gutted'.

To Tony Fairweather 'every bench has a batty'. Hear Tony discuss his debut novel, Twenty-Eight P1ounds Ten Shillings: A Windrush Story. A true librophile, he’s finally penned his first book, exploring a history he’s passionate about. Seat your batty on a bench for this week’s episode!

Exploring popular and obsure metaphors

To Alison Knowles, 'The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree'. Knowles develops programmes for children to help them regulate their emotions using Ollie!, star of a Super Power series and shortly to be a cartoon character.

'It's the thought that counts!' says Cecilia Fitz, a successful business woman, and boss of the Institute of Cosmetology in Saint Lucia. Thanks to her work and entrepreneurship, there’s a place for professionals to receive high quality training.

To British Reggae and Soul singer, producer and director, Momo-Watt, 'Love is a journey'. He tells us how music and his relationships guided his journey of love.

'Sticks and stones my break my bones but words will never hurt me' . Anthony Brightly strongly believes in this metaphor as he’s lived it his whole life! Anthony is a certified phenom - a former child prodigy, born in Hackney, East London, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and inherited leader of Sir George Sound System and of Black Slate, the UK’s first internationally charted Roots Reggae Band.

In this episode, our research uncovered so many variations of the metaphor, 'move the needle'. You’ll be surprised!

'Move the needle' says Vanessa Wiliams, who chose this week’s metaphor. It generated so much conversation between the Metaphorically Speaking team, that we recorded our thoughts too! Research uncovered so many variations of 'moving the needle', you’ll be surprised!

It’s Easter, and our guest is Choc Chick entrepreneur, Galia Orme. She tells Delia why 'life is like a box of chocolates'!

Sarah Fitz, aged 9, lives in Saint Lucia and is already an author! Hear her interpretation of the metaphor 'No pain. No gain'. Later, Delia discusses the metaphor with one of the show’s writers, David McDade.

'Action speaks louder than words', says Joanne Syster Blake, entrepreneur, keen hat collector, and the creator of 'Swimscarf'.

'Head over heels' is author Rosalind Severin McClean's chosen metaphor. McClean uses expressive poems from her series of books titled, Oceans of Thoughts to discuss relatable themes along with shedding light on her own memories, history and culture.

'Stop setting yourself on fire to keep others warm!' says Liliana Dominguez-Grajales, founder of LG Wellness.  She explains how this metaphor took center-stage in her life and work.

To Alison Knowles, 'The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree'. Knowles develops programmes for children to help them regulate their emotions using Ollie!, star of a Super Power series and shortly to be a cartoon character.

To Dr Diahanne Rhiney, founder of the Baton Awards, the metaphor 'for a Woman, life is a battle and her beauty is a goddamn machine gun' is everything. She explains it all.

Exploring popular and obsure metaphors

Welshman Tudor Davies is a retired entrepreneur, who loves rugby and auctions, so his take on the metaphor, 'fit as a fiddle', is interesting and full of history.

'Head over heels' is author Rosalind Severin McClean's chosen metaphor. McClean uses expressive poems from her series of books titled, Oceans of Thoughts to discuss relatable themes along with shedding light on her own memories, history and culture.

'It's the thought that counts!' says Cecilia Fitz, a successful business woman, and boss of the Institute of Cosmetology in Saint Lucia. Thanks to her work and entrepreneurship, there’s a place for professionals to receive high quality training.

'The Grass is Always Greener' is traveller, Paula Johannsson's chosen metaphor as she shares some of her biggest life changes after becoming divorced, moving country and changing career all in a short period of time.

'Cock and bull story' illustrates Kate Iroegbu's (founder of Triumph Over Adversity) own life and struggles and path to success. 

Poet and renowned writer John Robert Lee discusses his poem Lusca, dedicated to Nobel Laureate Sir Derek Walcott, and how the main character, Lusca is used as a metaphor for the land of their birth, Saint Lucia.

'Blowing hot and cold!' Reading this metaphor you'd probably think about mood swings. TV journalist, Amanda Alexander, chose this metaphor as it describes her turbulent relationship with her mother who she's not seen for two years as she's A MISSING PERSON!

'We likkle but we talawa!' is Leroy Logan's chosen metaphor. In part 2, Logan further shares the effect this metaphor had on his life and career and the climate and culture of his start in policing in a disruptive and racist environment.

'We likkle but we talawa!' is Leroy Logan's chosen metaphor. Logan discusses how this metaphor affected his life and career and the climate and culture of his start in policing in a disruptive and racist environment.

For the X'mas 2021 episode, Delia and team chat Christmas Metaphors, pastimes, and loads of fun in-between.

'Better late than never', says 'An American Uprising in Second World War England: Mutiny in the Duchy' author Kate Werren.

'Music is a language' says Dr Immanuel T. Abraham, the composer, performer, academic, social reformer, teacher, and mentor.

To Karen Alexander-Banks, founder of the global arts-based non-profit organisation, Auntie Karen Foundation, with faith all things are possible!

'Directing the arrow back to yourself and unleashing your highest potential' is Beverley Douglas's chosen metaphor. The retired UK police officer shares her experiences on the beat and writing her book 'Cutie'.

'Culture leads to a wonderful life', says Africa Yoon, celebrated activist and author of 'The Korean' who in this follow-up episode delves deeper into the issue of migration.

'Embracing culture leads to a wonderful life!' says Africa Yoon who has attained feats that most of us would not believe! Her book 'The Korean' details how she lost 110 pounds on a Korean diet, postpartum riddled with a misdiagnosed thyroid issue, and parenthood. Plus, her monumental runs from NY to Chicago and Milan to Cannes ... and meeting Oprah Winfrey.

'What eh miss yuh eh pass yuh' meaning 'If it's meant for you, it won't pass you by.' That’s the metaphor chosen by David Kallo, author of 'Jumbie in Town' about his childhood adventures in search of characters from the rich amalgamation of Trinidad and Tobago folklore.

'Blowing hot and cold!' Reading this metaphor you'd probably think about mood swings. TV journalist, Amanda Alexander, chose this metaphor as it describes her turbulent relationship with her mother who she's not seen for two years as she's A MISSING PERSON!

Appearing alongside Vanessa Williams, violinist Anyango Yarbo-Davenport chose the metaphor, 'All dolled up'! And Vanessa, well, you’ll need to listen in to find out!

'Lion!' That's the metaphor chosen by author Tarik Walton. To him, the word signifies not only power, but the strength of body and mind needed to carry out ambition.

For internationally renowned reggae artist Taj Weekes, 'Reggae is a verb'. The goodwill Ambassador for the International Consortium of Caribbean Professionals speaks to Delia about his journey and the launch of his album, Pause.

'You got sticks. I got a match and together we can make a fire!' Award-winning actor Morgan Freeman calls Delia’s guest, Marie Pizano’s book, 'The inspiring first-person story of a woman driven to prove to the world that she can.' Marie talks to Delia about about how she overcame one setback after another, reinvented herself, and formed meaningful business partnerships — all while supporting multiple charities and community activism efforts.

Exploring popular and obscure metaphors 'Kicked the bucket'. Working in the death industry taught Delia's guest, Donna Francart, valuable lessons about living. She discusses her book, 'I've Seen Dead People' which provides gripping accounts of death investigations that touched her soul and profoundly impacted her views on life.

'The extra large pink elephant in an extra small black and white room!' Guest Ademola Adeyeba, a Forbes featured entrepreneur and a leading mindset, transformation and leadership coach, provides insight to a metaphor he created!

'I walk my talk... and my talk is as authentic and bold as my walk' says fashion model, speaker, philanthropist, and author of Model Patient, Camerone Parker. She tells Delia about her experiences, her battle with autoimmune disease Multiple Sclerosis, and what it takes to be a badass woman.

When you've had two strokes, you're waiting in hospital for your mother to visit you only to be told she passed away 23 years ago and someone asked you to choose a metaphor that describes what you've been through, 'Living on a prayer' comes to mind but Carole Pyke chose 'Stand on your own two feet.'

Exploring popular and obsure metaphors

Exploring popular and obsure metaphors

Exploring popular and obsure metaphors

Exploring popular and obsure metaphors

Exploring popular and obsure metaphors

Exploring popular and obsure metaphors

Exploring popular and obsure metaphors

Exploring popular and obsure metaphors

Exploring popular and obsure metaphors

Exploring popular and obsure metaphors

Exploring popular and obsure metaphors

Exploring popular and obsure metaphors

Exploring popular and obsure metaphors

Exploring popular and obsure metaphors

Exploring popular and obsure metaphors

Exploring popular and obsure metaphors

Exploring popular and obsure metaphors

Exploring popular and obsure metaphors

Exploring popular and obsure metaphors

Exploring popular and obsure metaphors

Exploring popular and obsure metaphors

Exploring popular and obsure metaphors

Exploring popular and obsure metaphors

Exploring popular and obsure metaphors

Exploring popular and obsure metaphors

Exploring popular and obsure metaphors

Exploring popular and obsure metaphors

Exploring popular and obsure metaphors

Exploring popular and obsure metaphors

Exploring popular and obsure metaphors

Exploring popular and obsure metaphors

Exploring popular and obsure metaphors

Exploring popular and obsure metaphors

Exploring popular and obsure metaphors

Exploring popular and obsure metaphors

Exploring popular and obsure metaphors

Exploring popular and obsure metaphors

Exploring popular and obsure metaphors

Exploring popular and obsure metaphors

Exploring popular and obsure metaphors

Exploring popular and obsure metaphors