Reflections from the Treacle Tin - Season 1

Reflections from the Treacle Tin - Season 1

From Aunty Treacle by Anna Keen and Stuart Hughes

November 26, 2025 · 54 min

About this episode

In this special wrap-up episode, Anna and Stuart reflect on the key themes and lessons from Season 1 of Aunty Treacle.

In this special wrap-up episode, Anna and Stuart look back on ten sticky questions, ten brilliant guests, and the community that has powered Season 1 of Aunty Treacle. Together, they revisit why Aunty Treacle began, as an “agony aunt for the safety professional” and anyone feeling stuck at work, and what they’ve learned from the conversations that followed. From imposter feelings and people leadership to overwhelm, paperwork, and resistance to change, this episode pulls out the golden threads that have run through the season. This time there’s no guest in the Treacle Seat, just the hosts sharing honest reflections, favourite moments, and the phrases that might just become tattoos (looking at you, “Go where you’re celebrated, not tolerated”). Key Topics Covered Why Aunty Treacle exists The original idea: an agony aunt for safety and work, crowdsourcing wisdom so people don’t feel alone with sticky problems. The power of community How listener questions and shared advice have fuelled the series – and given Anna and Stuart the energy to keep going through very busy years. Owning the room (Episode 1 – Zoe Hayes) Introversion as a superpower, preparation, positioning yourself in the…

People in this episode

Hosts: Anna, Stuart

Topics covered

  • Why Aunty Treacle exists
  • The power of community
  • Owning the room
  • Living with your inner critic

Keywords

  • agony aunt
  • safety professional
  • imposter feelings
  • people leadership
  • community support

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Books & works: Aunty Treacle, Spoonfuls

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