Creating Space to Talk
a manifesto for everyday wellbeing
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By Keith Bunnett and Peter J Spink
Creating Space to Talk is more than a book; it’s an invitation. It challenges the over-medicalisation of ordinary distress, champions grassroots wellbeing, and celebrates the courage of small, everyday actions that rebuild the social fabric.
Whether you’re a professional in community health, a group facilitator, or simply someone who longs for more authentic human contact, this book will leave you inspired to walk, talk, and connect again.
Loneliness and disconnection don’t need to be the price of modern life.
Join the movement. Start a walk. Create space to talk.
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Buy your copy of Creating Space to Talk today and begin your own journey toward everyday wellbeing, one conversation at a time.
Take the first Step
Inside you will discover:
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• Why walking calms the body and clears the mind.
• How talking while walking makes difficult conversations easier.
• Simple ways to start your own walk-and-talk habit or group.
• Stories of people who’ve found connection and confidence through shared steps.
Creating Space to Talk reminds us that small acts of connection can change lives—including our own
About the Authors
Keith Bunnett is a Counsellor, writer, and community advocate dedicated to making mental health support more accessible and human. Through counselling, writing, and community work, Keith continues to promote awareness of psychological wellbeing and the everyday actions that help people care for themselves and each other.
Peter J Spink is a Coach and community activist. He is actively involved in delivering real and impactful change to local communities through community groups and consultancy roles within public health. For Pete, walk and talk is more than a charitable act, it has become a fundamental part of his life.
The foundation of this book
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During the COVID-19 pandemic, Keith and Pete founded Space to Talk, a walk-and-talk initiative designed to tackle isolation and create meaningful connections at a time when community bonds were breaking down. The project grew into a sustainable community resource, reflecting their shared belief that everyday human connection is one of the most powerful tools for resilience and recovery.
Creating Space to Talk: a manifesto for everyday wellbeing is the culmination of lived experience, professional practice, and grassroots community support—an invitation to rediscover connection in a disconnected world.