Suzy Walker

Suzy Walker is an accomplished journalist, editor, and life coach with over 25 years of experience specializing in mental health, self-development, and wellness. She began her career by retraining as a journalist at age 26 after earning an English degree from Leeds University. Walker served as Editor-in-Chief of Psychologies magazine for 8 years, where she led the UK's leading mindful living publication and interviewed prominent figures like Oprah, Brené Brown, and Elizabeth Gilbert. Her freelance writing appears in major publications including The Times, The Guardian, The Telegraph, and Metro UK, where she writes the weekly 'Big Happiness Interview' column. Walker authored two bestselling self-help books—'Making The Big Leap' and 'The Big Peace'—and is working on a third about her canal boat living experience. Named among the UK's top ten life coaches, she combines journalism with coaching expertise gained since 1997. Recently relocated to Northumberland, she founded the Alnwick Story Festival and runs The Heart Leap Substack community.