Content Warning: This episode contains discussion of suicide and bereavement.

In this episode of The Brilliant Humans Podcast, Jonathan sits down with teacher, choreographer, and lifelong musical theatre lover Jo Burston, as she shares the deeply personal story of the brilliant human who changed the course of her life.

Jo opens up about the lifelong anxiety she carried from childhood, the trauma of a serious car crash, and the profound heartbreak of losing her brother to suicide. Feeling lost in her early twenties - unsure of her path, disconnected from the joy of dance, and struggling to find her place in the world - a chance conversation in a nightclub led her to Andrew Tilling, who helped her on a transformative journey of coaching, clarity, and finally feeling seen.

With honesty, warmth, and humour, Jo reflects on:

• How Andrew guided her through overwhelming self-doubt and helped her reclaim confidence
• The strange and beautiful coincidences that connect their lives, including the name of her son
• Why the right person, at the right time, can shift your entire direction
• The power of being encouraged by someone who truly believes in you

This is a story about the unexpected moments that alter who we become, the people who walk beside us when life is too heavy to carry alone, and the brilliance of giving someone the courage to be themselves.

The Brilliant Humans Podcast celebrates the people who remind us what makes us human.