Best Susan Saunders Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 32: Jim Phelan & Daphna Erdinast-Vulcan — Katherine Mansfield’s “The Fly” 48:08

3h ago48:08

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In this episode of the Project Narrative Podcast, Jim Phelan and Daphna Edrinast-Vulcan discuss Katherine Mansfield’s 1922 short story, “The Fly.” Daphna Erdinast-Vulcan is Professor of English Language and Literature at the University of Haifa. Her main areas of scholarly interest are modernism and the modernist novel, Joseph Conrad, Mikhail Bakht…

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Breast Implant Illness: What You Need To Know with Dr. Robert Whitfield 30:12

19h ago30:12

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You've likely heard of illness potentially caused by breast implants, but might not understand the causes, symptoms or long term implications. Dr. Robert Whitfield joins the show to share his expertise on breast implant illness and how he became a holistically minded surgeon through meeting his patients' needs as a physician. Dr. Robert Whitfield h…

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#148 The Mind-Body Connection; How Meditation Can Make You Happier and Healthier 14:11

4h ago14:11

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If you’re interested in your health, you’ll know that meditation is good for us. It’s long been known to increase feelings of calm, happiness and peace, as well as improve our focus and creativity. What I didn’t know was that the mind-body connection is so much stronger than we think. If you practice meditation to foster more positive thoughts and …

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Dr Angela Wright on managing sexual dysfunction and GSM 35:13

5d ago35:13

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In this episode I welcome Dr Angela Wright from Spiced Pear Health. Angela is a GP, Menopause Specialist and Clinical Sexologist. She is particularly interested in improving sexual function and menopausal symptoms in women who have undergone cancer treatment. Angela is passionate about women’s health and sexology and is frequently asked to teach or…

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Simona Stokes explains how CBT can help us in perimenopause 39:16

8d ago39:16

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This time I welcome Simona Stokes, Counselling Psychologist and the Founder of Menopause CBT Clinic, an independent psychology practice which aims to support the psychological wellbeing of women going through the perimenopause and menopause. Based on her extensive clinical experience in this area, Simona has developed EMBERS® Menopause CBT Model wh…

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Baby Sleep 101 with Sleep Consultant Jessica Bryant 36:23

18d ago36:23

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If you are a parent of a baby this is a must listen episode! There is so much information out there about sleep schedules and priorities Jessica joins the show to help us understand what parents really need to understand and focus on to help their priorities thrive during the challenging seasons of babyhood. Download Jessica's free baby sleep miles…

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#147 Discover the 6 Pillars to a Stronger and Healthier Brain Through Menopause; With Susan Saunders 37:25

1M ago37:25

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One of the most obvious things you might be noticing as you get older (and a key symptom of menopause) is the way your brain works (or doesn’t!). And it can be scary. Especially if you have dementia in the family. While some decline is natural, exciting research reveals proactive steps we can take to nurture and protect our cognitive function for y…

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Susan Saunders walks us through The Power Decade and why it matters 32:53

30d ago32:53

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In this episode of the podcast I welcome back author and health coach Susan Saunders - Susan’s first appearance on the podcast back in November 2022 focused on preventing Alzheimer’s disease and has been one of our most popular episodes. Susan’s latest book The Power Decade published soon after that and will be out in paperback on 8th June (link be…

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A Holistic Approach to Allergies in Kids with Caroline Jones Integrative PA 28:15

1M ago28:15

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Do your kids struggle with allergies? Caroline Jones, Integrative PA, joins the show to share all things allergies.Why do we get allergies? Why are they so common in kids today? Caroline also shares how to treat both seasonal and food allergies from a holistic perspective and shares how sublingual immunotherapy can help! This episode is important f…

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Pre-Season Six Bonus Episode 10:29

1M ago10:29

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Bonus episode! News of the mildly delayed season six, as well as some upcoming live shows, including: 5/11 Joyce Carol Oates + Ali Sethi with special guests Tony Trischka and Dr. Allison Applebaum at LeFrak Concert Hall in Queens, NY 6/13 Susan Orlean + Diana Gameros with special guest Laura Simone Lewis at KQED in San Francisco 7/10 W. Kamau Bell …

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Tracy Bloom on why her midlife heroine is having The Time of Her Life... 23:54

1M ago23:54

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This time on Middling Along I chat to novelist Tracy Bloom about her latest book The Time of Her Life, which follows midlife heroine Kim through the disintegration of her marriage and her subsequent reinvention. We discuss the increase in midlife female protagonists - that TV is doing so well with the likes of Sarah Lancashire in Happy Valley. Fict…

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Episode 31: Jim Phelan & Jakob Lothe — Nadine Gordimer’s “Is There Nowhere Else We Can Meet?” 47:59

1M ago47:59

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In this episode of the Project Narrative Podcast, Jim Phelan and Jakob Lothe discuss Nadine Gordimer’s short story, “Is There Nowhere Else We Can Meet?” Jakob Lothe is Professor of English Emeritus at the University of Oslo, where he taught from 1993 to 2020. Some of Lothe’s publications include Conrad’s Narrative Method, Narrative in Fiction and F…

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#146 Men's Health; Ageing And The Andropause 28:06

2M ago28:06

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I'm flipping the script today to talk about men’s health, with Ross Tomkins, mens health advocate and founder of Alphagenix. He’s also the author of 'Ageing and the Andropause'. Ross was introduced to me by my dad, who had been instrumental in diagnosing him with low thyroid and testosterone in his 30’s and getting him back to full health. And he h…

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"Underground" Homebirth- Trends and Research with Journalist Evie Solheim 32:19

2M ago32:19

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"Underground" homebirth is a huge thing as state laws and statutes vary widely as do the preferences for how homebirth should be regulated. Evie Solheim, independent journalist, interviewed Emily for a fascinating article featured HERE in The American Conservative and they continue their discussion today about all things homebirth and shifting cult…

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Leila Ainge on imposter phenomenon - and why you are not broken! 33:07

2M ago33:07

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My guest today is Leila Ainge - an accredited psychologist with 20 years of cross industry business consulting experience. Leila’s research focuses on how entrepreneurs experience imposter phenomenon - but is relevant for all of us! She’s also the host of the Psychologically Speaking podcast which is currently exploring various experiences of impos…

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#145 Heart Health for Women: Natural Tips For A Happy Heart 11:37

2M ago11:37

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You might think that heart health isn't your biggest priority as you go through menopause. Heart disease is often perceived as a “man's disease”, but it’s actually the leading cause of death among women over the age of 50. What's even more concerning is that almost two-thirds of women who die suddenly from coronary heart disease show no previous sy…

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Episode 30: Jim Phelan & Brian Richardson — Ilse Aichinger’s “Mirror Story” 55:49

2M ago55:49

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In this episode of the Project Narrative Podcast, Jim Phelan and Brian Richardson discuss Ilse Aichinger’s short story, “Spiegelgeschichte,” translated to English as “Mirror Story,” originally published in German in Austria in 1949. Brian Richardson is Professor of English and Comparative Literature at the University of Maryland. Richardson has lon…

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Sidelined: Are Women Mismanaging Their Healthcare with Susan Salenger 38:51

2M ago38:51

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Author Susan Salenger joins the show today with a fascinating perspective on the approach women take the healthcare, what her research revealed about the challenges women face in our broken healthcare system, tips for being prepared for every medical appointment and much more! We also discuss how Susan has continued power lifting at the age of 81!!…

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Emerald May on how sex and intimacy coaching can transform a relationship 37:02

2M ago37:02

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I’m incredibly happy to be introducing you this time to Emerald May - Emerald is an international Embodied Sex, Intimacy & Breathwork Coach. Her passion and mission is to support women and parents to live a more authentic, connected and pleasure-filled life, whilst raising the next generation. I had the pleasure of working with Emerald as a client …

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#144 From Wheelchair To Weightlifting Champion; How Kim Muscled Her Way Back To Health 33:48

3M ago33:48

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Kim Rahir is an inspiration to any woman in midlife. A busy mum of 3, she was diagnosed with MS at the age of 50 and told she would be on medication for the rest of her life. She felt powerless, so she decided to start strength training alongside her medical treatment to just feel more confident. As she got stronger, she not only felt happier, but …

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Professor Jack Gilbert on why we should all be fascinated by the wonders of our gut microbiome 38:07

3M ago38:07

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The biology nerd in me is so happy about this one! Joining me this time is Professor Jack Gilbert from the University of California San Diego: in 2023 he gave the Annual Lecture at the British Menopause Society conference, which is how his work came to my attention (via our Managing the Menopause Clinical Lead - also my sister-in-law - Dr Beth Thom…

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Who's Got Your Back? Community Matters with the Dooable Health Team 38:37

3M ago38:37

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There is no question that our society is isolated, anxious, depressed and overwhelmed. We lack community in ways that we never have before. Having “community” is so important in today’s landscape because we are so isolated. Finding support is critical to our mental health, but sometimes that support has to come from within- is that how we are desig…

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Episode 29: Jim Phelan & Dorothy Hale — Chapter I of Henry James’s The Ambassadors 1:10:14

3M ago1:10:14

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In this episode of the Project Narrative Podcast, Jim Phelan and Dorothy Hale discuss the first chapter of Henry James’s The Ambassadors, which was published as a novel in September 1903 after its previous appearance as a serial narrative in the North American Review. Dorothy Hale is a professor in the graduate school at the University of Californi…

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Petra Coveney on yoga as therapy as we navigate the menopause transition 40:16

3M ago40:16

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Joining me on the podcast this time is Petra Coveney - founder of Menopause Yoga™ - an international teacher, trainer, author and guest speaker specializing in supporting people through the stages of perimenopause to post menopause Petra has trained over 700 Menopause Yoga teachers in 40+ countries and is the author of the book ‘Menopause Yoga - a …

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Does Constipation Cause Childhood Bedwetting? with Steve Hodges MD 33:14

3M ago33:14

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Dr. Steve Hodges joins the show today to share his unique work as a urologist studying childhood bedwetting and its link to constipation. We talk about the causes of childhood constipation and its link to bedwetting in kids, why so many kids are constipated without knowing it, how to tell if your child is constipated, when is "too old" for normal b…

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#143 4 Simple Breathwork Techniques That Can Reduce Stress And Improve Your Health 10:10

4M ago10:10

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Unless you live in a bubble, you won't have escaped the buzz about breathwork in recent years. If you've done yoga or Pilates, you'll know about the benefits, and of course 'Ice Man' Wim Hoff has made his breathwork practice famous. Despite its recent popularity, breathwork is far from a new phenomenon. Across diverse cultures, it has been practice…

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Episode 28: Jim Phelan & Matt Seybold — Chapter XVIII of Mark Twain’s Huckleberry Finn 1:20:32

4M ago1:20:32

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In this special crossover episode of the Project Narrative Podcast, Jim Phelan and Matt Seybold, executive producer and host of The American Vandal Podcast, discuss chapter eighteen of Mark Twain’s Huckleberry Finn. Matt Seybold is Associate Professor of American Literature & Mark Twain Studies at Elmira College, as well as Resident Scholar at the …

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Professor Joyce Harper on the forthcoming national Menopause Education and Support Programme 32:54

4M ago32:54

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In this episode of the podcast I chat to Professor Joyce Harper - an award-winning educator, author, podcaster, academic, and scientist. She is Professor of Reproductive Science at University College London in the Institute for Women’s Health where she is Head of the Reproductive Science and Society Group. I’m very grateful that Joyce agreed to com…

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Growing Up Amish with Elizabeth Yoder 23:33

4M ago23:33

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Ever wondered what it would REALLY be like to grow up Amish? Today's guest, Elizabeth Yoder, shares about her upbringing in the Amish community and why she ultimately left as an adult. She gracefully shares her real life story of the good, bad and ugly of her own experience and the values she has taken with her into adulthood as well as those she l…

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#142 The Truth About Olive Oil And Why Quality Matters - with Sarah Vachon 33:57

4M ago33:57

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I’ve always known olive oil is good for us, it’s a staple of the Mediterranean diet and well known for it’s health benefits. But I didn’t know quite how much these benefits depended on the quality of the oil and where it came from. Until I met Sarah Vachon, olive oil sommelier and founder of Citizens of Soil. She explained to me the vital differenc…

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Tate Smith on the trans male experience of menopause 33:02

4M ago33:02

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My guest this time is Tate Smith - an award-winning trans activist, consultant, and speaker. Tate's accolades include being named one of Attitude Magazine's 10 LGBTQ+ Trailblazers To Watch Out For In The Future, and in 2022 he was selected as a LinkedIn Top Voice, and nominated for PinkNews' Community Role Model. He speaks on topics including the e…

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Episode 27: Jim Phelan & Sarah Copland — Bernardine Evaristo’s “ohtakemehomelord.com” 1:01:18

4M ago1:01:18

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In this episode of the Project Narrative Podcast, Jim Phelan and Sarah Copland discuss Bernardine Evaristo’s 2005 short story, “ohtakemehomelord.com.” Sarah Copland is Associate Professor of English at MacEwan University in Edmonton, Canada and a former Visiting Scholar at Project Narrative. Copland works on literary modernism and on narrative theo…

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Year of MISSION: Intentional Parenting with Wiggy and Emily 23:58

4M ago23:58

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Dr. Wiggy and Emily are back in our "studio" with baby Naomi to share our intentional parenting focuses for 2024. We talk about our family wind down time, Charges for 2024 for each of our boys and how we are living slower in this season.Mentioned:Flicker Light: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08YJQ8V1X?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_shareTake Back Your Family by Je…

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#141 Backed up? Common causes and natural solutions for constipation relief 9:20

5M ago9:20

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While constipation may not be a topic that's openly discussed, it's surprisingly common. In fact, it's thought around 1 in 7 adults in the UK suffer from it. Unfortunately, it's more common in women, and can get worse as we get older. That means if you're a midlife woman like me, it can be an uncomfortable and often frustrating thing to deal with. …

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Anna Allerton on working smarter through perimenopause 36:11

5M ago36:11

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My guest this time is Anna Allerton…a former journalist and TV producer who spent 17 years at Sky where she was an industry leader in women’s sports journalism and was listed in Management Today’s ‘35 Under 35’. She’s the founder of Allerton Coaching and is a business coach and consultant specializing in perimenopause. Anna started to experience cr…

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Leigh Walters-James on the importance of male allies at work 24:19

5M ago24:19

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In this episode I am joined by Leigh Walters-James who is a Managing Director with Accenture in the UK. Leigh is an advocate for inclusion and diversity and sponsor of the Accenture Accent on Gender and MenoWarriors initiatives within the UK. Leigh’s colleagues Jill Ross and Sarah Garton were interviewed here on the podcast last year to talk about …

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Inflation, College, Debt, Savings, Investing and More with Adam Carroll, Founder of the SHRED Method 37:33

5M ago37:33

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Adam Carroll, financial expert, joins the show today to dip a toe into today's financial snapshot including the value of college, debt, savings, investing, teaching kids about money, digital currency and more! This is a must listen for all parents and those looking to slash debt in 2024!Adam Carroll has decades of experience working with families a…

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Abby Langer busts a bunch of nutritional myths and misinformation 29:06

5M ago29:06

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My guest this time is Abby Langer - Abby has been a Registered Dietitian since 1999 - she has worked extensively both in clinical nutrition, and nutrition media and consulting, has won awards for her teaching and has served for three years on her regulatory college’s council. She’s passionate about all aspects of nutrition, from physiology to teach…

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#140 Midlife Style Confidence; How To Feel Great In Your Clothes, With Helen Reynolds 32:58

5M ago32:58

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When you're going through midlife changes, it can be really hard to feel good in your clothes. Finding things to wear that accommodate your changing body shape or help you deal with uncomfortable symptoms can be a challenge. I don't know about you, but my wardrobe struggle is very real! But my friend Helen Reynolds is here to help! She is a persona…

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Anna Kilpatrick on The Joy of Enough 36:45

5M ago36:45

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I know you’re going to love this interview with Anna Kilpatrick, blogger and Instagram ‘outfluencer’ @not.needing.new Anna spent 23 years as a teacher, but when her children’s father had a catastrophic stroke in 2012, it utterly changed all their lives. Anna talks candidly about how the huge change in personal circumstances impacted her (and the fa…

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The Postpartum Episode: What No One Talks About with Kristian Jordan 36:09

5M ago36:09

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Emily's doula, Kristian Jordan, is back on the show to talk all things postpartum. From recovery to support to practical tips and also the juicy stuff like placenta incapsulation and intimacy, we hit it all! A must listen for all expecting moms and support systems (a great listen for spouses, grandparents and friends). Learn more about Kristian and…

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Mari Williams on progesterone sensitivity in perimenopause 29:15

5M ago29:15

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This time I welcome Mari Williams - author, leadership coach, podcaster, therapist and mediator. I connected with Mari online about three years ago, and when we caught up recently she mentioned that she really wanted to share her experiences of perimenopause, HRT, progesterone sensitivity, and how deeply the psychological symptoms of perimenopause …

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#139 Grey Area Drinking, with Sara Rusbatch 39:25

6M ago39:25

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After developing what she describes as 'a dysfunctional relationship' with alcohol, Sarah Rusbatch made the decision to remove it from her life in early 2019 and has never looked back. She's now an acredited 'Grey Area Drinking' coach, helping other women to enjoy the benefits of sobriety and improve their health. Listen to discover what ‘grey area…

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Dr Katie Barber on the NICE draft guidelines 19:19

6M ago19:19

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In this slightly shorter than usual episode we welcome back to the podcast Dr Katie Barber, GP and menopause specialist. Our topic is the draft NICE guidelines for menopause, which caused quite a lot of attention in the media when the draft was released for consultation earlier in 2023 - particularly with reference to the focus on CBT for symptom m…

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Episode 26: Jim Phelan & Lindsay Holmgren — Ursula Le Guin’s “The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas” 59:33

6M ago59:33

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In this episode of the Project Narrative Podcast, Jim Phelan and Lindsay Holmgren discuss Ursula Le Guin’s 1973 short story, “The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas.” Lindsay Holmgren is an Associate Professor in the Desautels Faculty of Management at McGill University, where she also directs the Laidley Centre for Business Ethics and Equity. Holmgren …

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Erica Davies on rediscovering our midlife fashion mojo 30:42

6M ago30:42

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My guest this time is Erica Davies - a former fashion editor who has worked with some of the UK’s biggest newspapers, magazines and brands…She founded the hugely popular blog the-edited.com and now has an audience of more than 200,000 followers on Instagram. She’s passionate about encouraging women to make bold, confident and happiness-inducing cho…

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Dr Beth Thomas on the latest science and treatments for menopause symptoms 35:09

6M ago35:09

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In this episode we catch up with Dr Beth Thomas - who works with me at Managing the Menopause as our clinical lead, is a GP, and a menopause specialist seeing private clients with Everything Menopause. We are covering - only a little belatedly - the latest research and developments that were presented this summer at the British Menopause Society co…

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Unconventional Reasons To Homeschool with Cheryl from The Homeschool How To 36:19

6M ago36:19

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Podcaster Cheryl joins the show today to discuss her personal story about leaving government work to homeschool her children and starting her own podcast. We dig into all kinds of interesting reasons that parents might take the plunge. Join us while we talk to Cheryl about how "homeschooling-hesitant" parents take the plunge into a world of freedom…

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Lou Featherstone on her radical midlife reinvention and the self-love revolution 48:18

7M ago48:18

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My guest this time is Lou Featherstone - aka Luinluland: fashion legend and accidental midlife influencer who is proud to be growing old disgracefully! Lou’s story of midlife reinvention is simultaneously hilarious and heart wrenching. Tune in to find out how and why a vicar’s daughter ended up leaving behind her marriage of 20 years and driving fr…

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Tanith Carey on why we might be feeling ’Blah’ and how to overcome it 30:07

7M ago30:07

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My guest this time is Tanith Carey: Tanith is an award-winning writer and author of 12 books on psychology, parenting and social history, her writing has been featured in the Daily Telegraph, The Sunday Times, The Spectator and the Sydney Morning Herald. Her latest book is called ‘Feeling ‘Blah’?: Why anhedonia has left you joyless and how to recap…

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