Best Millie Travels Podcasts (2024)

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Don't Get Caught Out With Your Travel Insurance And Linda Robson On Volunteering 39:56

8h ago39:56

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You need to make sure you tell your travel insurance all your pre-exisitng conditions. Then some ideas if you want to get into volunteering.By Mike Dilke

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Episode 53: New England Chickadee 53:22

8h ago53:22

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We are so happy Lindsey from New England Chickadee joined us for this week's episode of the Connecticut Show. Lindsey takes us through the many great breweries of New England, as well as gives out-of-towners the perfect itinerary for an autumn travel guide. Need a map for exactly how to travel New England this fall? This is that episode!…

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Trials To Find Treatment, Vaccinations And Tests For Covid 19 34:36

7h ago34:36

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As medical director of NIHR Clinical Research Network, Prof Nick Lemoine CBE was instrumental in the trials to find treatment, vaccinations and tests for covid 19. Hear how here. This show was first aired a few months ago but it is a great one - please do listen,By Mike Dilke

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Episode 52: What exactly is Martha’s Vineard? 52:15

11d ago52:15

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c’mon, you know we don’t actually know. But we’ve both gone, and here is our breakdown of what it’s like to go the affluent island. Also, Terrence breaks down why Julien Alfred is so special to him and what it was like seeing her win while at Martha’s Vineard.By Connecticut Show

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Mental Health First Aid - What It Is And How It Helps 32:08

6d ago32:08

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Many work places and organisation have mental health first aiders - hear how they are trained, what they do and how they can help people.By Mike Dilke

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Episode 51: Comparing New England to Utah and South Carolina 52:23

8d ago52:23

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Travis and Terrence spent the week in states they once called home and they’re ready to compare Utah and South Carolina to our beautiful New England. How does each state score on a beauty, history, and food head-to-head… to head? All that and more on this, the 51st episode of the Connecticut Show.By Connecticut Show

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Is Mental Health Really Declining? What Might Affect It? Hear An Emminent Psychiatrist On This And More 41:44

13d ago41:44

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Professor Sir Simon Wessely is a senior academic and his thoughts on our mental health may surprise you. He is a fantstic guest on the show and you should tune in.By Mike Dilke

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Episode 50: A breezy look at 50 episodes of the Connecticut Show 52:12

1M ago52:12

52:12

It's all in the name. This is quite simply a breezy look at 50 episodes of the Connecticut Show.By Connecticut Show

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Ripple Suicide Prevention Messages People Who Search Online For Suicide And Self Harm Information 34:56

20d ago34:56

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Alice Hendy set up the charity Ripple Suicide Prevention after her brother died. She has developed software that detects when people search online for harmful content and it then communicates with them.By Mike Dilke

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Episode 49: The 35th anniversary of the Milli Vanilli and Lake Compounce concert 52:27

1M ago52:27

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It was 35 years ago this month When Milli Vanilli’s tape skipped during a concert at Lake Compounce, here in Connecticut. Terrence and Travis break down the controversy, why it matters, and our conspiracy theory about who was behind the infamous tape skip.By Connecticut Show

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All You Need To Know About Hernias and Then South Asian Poetry 46:24

1M ago46:24

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Mr Simon Marsh has repaired thousands of hernias and answers all your possible questions on the topic. He also explains why surgeons in the UK are known as Mr and not Dr. Then artist, poet and story teller Suman Gujral talks about The Third Space poetry events.By Mike Dilke

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Episode 48.5: The follow-up addendum episode for the Drake-Kendrick Lamar breakdown 55:03

1M ago55:03

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Part two of the Drake & Kendrick Lamar story. Ready to hear the rest? We have that story and... well, I was going to say more, but no, that's pretty much the entire episode.By Connecticut Show

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Episode 48: Going to Atlanta for Cali and Canada Beef with a touch of Taylor Swift 52:37

1M ago52:37

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We’re doing something new this week with a deep dive on the Drake and Kendrick Lamar feud. Amari & Sulé Carpenter join us to break down the beef with the Canadian and Compton artists, the connection to Taylor Swift, and some of Boston’s standout Hip hop talent.By Connecticut Show

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Do You Want To Stop Smoking Or Suffer Fom Arthritis In Your Knees? Then Listen Here 43:47

2M ago43:47

43:47

Nasia Davos is a psychologist who helps people stop smoking - she used to be a heavy smoker herself. It is the greatest source of avoidable death so if you smoke and need help to stop then listen. Sharron Davies is an olympic swimmer and has suffered from arthritis in her knee for many years. She has a method that has helped her and could help you …

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Episode 47: Where we talk about the US Olympic team 52:33

2M ago52:33

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In this episode, Travis really doesn't want to talk about Cooper Flagg or how he would describe Duke basketball, and then we get to the Olympics. Find out who will be representing team USA from New England, a little more about track and field, and the kind of music Travis was listening to in high school, on this the 47th episode of The Connecticut …

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Safi has endured civil war, extreme hunger, obesity and bariatric surgery. 40:57

2M ago40:57

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Safi's experiences as a child with civil war, hunger and being a refugee contributed to her disordered eating habits. She went through bariatric surgery and a prolonged battle to control her weight. She was successful and now helps others.By Mike Dilke

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Episode 46: Whoopie pies and state desserts 52:19

2M ago52:19

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Did you know states have official desserts? Did you know Maine has an official dessert and an official treat? Neither did we, and I'm not sure we get to the bottom of the proper dessert for each place, but we give it a go on this week's episode, while also exploring the true origins of the New England Whoopie pie. Ever wonder which state the whoopi…

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Happy Hormones Happy You - Help With Balancing Hormones From Dr Milli 32:46

2M ago32:46

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Dr Milli gives advice on balancing your hormones to help with weight loss, energy, brain fog, lobido, menopause - all kinds of things.By Mike Dilke

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Episode 45: Hot weather and proper ice cream 51:54

2M ago51:54

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In this our 45th episode, we have a few comments about the very hot weather we're having. Also, the CT Show has an ice cream recommendation we think you'll be interested in. Listen to this episode before you hit Norwalk and thank us later.By Connecticut Show

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Episode 44: poisonous snakes and New Haven pizza 50:17

2M ago50:17

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Have you ever wondered about Connecticut's poisonous snakes and spider population? We have some information you may need to know before you take on a trail in Maine, Mass, or Vermont. Also, we finally talk New Haven pizza. Does Connecticut really deserve to be called the nation's pizza capital?By Connecticut Show

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BOSH Talk About Sustainable Food 33:17

2M ago33:17

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The guys from BOSH provide plenty of ideas on vegan food. In this show we discuss their career, their name, food sustainability and plenty more.By Mike Dilke

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Episode 43: Cows from nowhere and local elections 41:53

3M ago41:53

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Terrence had some strange visitors pay him a visit this week, visited the local elections, and got some news about the UConn basketball team he'd like to discuss. Also, we dive into Connecticut's legislation on ranked-choice elections and what that might mean for future happenings here in New England.…

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What Is The Cancer Ethnicity Treatment Gap and Then Being An Elite Sprinter 33:40

3M ago33:40

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Is there an ethnicity treatment gap when it comes to cancer and what might be the causes? Then I chat with an olympic hopeful and elite sprinter Desiree Henry.By Mike Dilke

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Episode 42: Juneteenth in New England 54:52

3M ago54:52

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Welcome to a new season, a new station, and a new studio for the Connecticut Show. We are so happy to have Dr. Candace Reese on the show to discuss her history with Juneteenth and how we can respectfully celebrate the holiday no matter who are where we are. But also, especially in New England.By Connecticut Show

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Tracee Stanley Used To Produce Action Movies - Now She Teaches Meditation and Rest 42:33

3M ago42:33

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Tracee Stanley is a wonderful guest - great stories of life as a film producer. You will WANT to work on getting more rest and just feel a bit more relaxed after listening to her.By Mike Dilke

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Concerned about food intolerances? Then listen here 33:32

3M ago33:32

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Food intolerance testing is now quite accessible to many people. See if it may help you with issues such as grumbling guts, bloating, IBS and excema.By Mike Dilke

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Spot and avoid skin cancer with Dr Christian Jessen, then does obesity matter? 45:23

3M ago45:23

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With more sunshine on the way keeping aware of our skin and possible cancers is very important. Dr Christian Jessen talks about an easy way to do that. Then dietitian, Helen Bond has a suggestion to lose weight.By Mike Dilke

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What is digital health and is it good for us with Dr Rachael Kent 35:50

4M ago35:50

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We can get apps for lots of things to do with our health, wearables measure all kinds of health related things and symptom analysis tells us what we ailments we have. Is the end result good for us?By Mike Dilke

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Tyler West on e-waste and Dr Zoe Willims on exercise watches - lots of chat from them both as well! 43:38

4M ago43:38

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Tyler and I talk about e-waste and his London Marathon hopes (beating my time mainly!) and lots more, then what an exercise watch can help you with plus her new lifestyle with Dr Zoe Williams.By Mike Dilke

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Episode 41: Have we really talked about sidewalks? 42:08

4M ago42:08

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This may just be the last episode on sidewalks, but can we discuss it just once last time? Also, why do we always discuss gardening each episode? Also, want the eight cutest towns in Connecticut? We have this and, well, not that much more. It's a short episode this week on the Connecticut Show.By Connecticut Show

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Is Manuka Honey Really Good For You? Find Out Here 36:58

4M ago36:58

36:58

What is iit that makes manuka honey good for you and is there any proof? Listen here to find out.By Mike Dilke

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A Way To Detect Skin Cancers Early And Exhibitors I Met At The Everything Electric Show 46:45

4M ago46:45

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Skin Vision is an app that uses your smart phone to analyse marks, moles, freckles etc to see if they are cancerous and require a visit to a doctor. Then I chat to some of the people I met at the Everything Electric Show in London.By Mike Dilke

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A Chat With A General Practitioner From My Local Surgery 38:14

5M ago38:14

38:14

Ever wanted a long chat with your GP about a wide range range of health topics but it wasn't possible - listen to this. We talk about staying healthier, digital health, symptom trackers, transforming behaviours, health resources etcBy Mike Dilke

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Episode 40: It's the Orange Hat episode 57:42

5M ago57:42

57:42

Travis and Terrence were stood up again, but this time we didn't have a backup plan. Every wonder what it's like to be in a car with Travis and Terrence for an hour? This is that episode. Come hang out with us in an apropos throwback to shows past with this our 40th episode of The Connecticut Show.By Connecticut Show

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Can Tech Really Make Health Provision More Effective And Help The NHS? 39:43

5M ago39:43

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I talk with an NHS surgeon who is literally at the sharp end of providing care in the NHS. He gives some example where technology can help to save a lot of time and money and make things more efficient.By Mike Dilke

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Experimental Treatment For A Brain Tumour 41:05

5M ago41:05

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Professor Richard Scolyer AO is a world renowned melanoma researcher and medic. Last year he was diagnosed with a brain tumout that is usually fatal in six months. He has undergone novel treatment with the objective of improving outcomes for all patients.By Mike Dilke

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Episode 39: Trains, planes, and Chapal Bhavsar 55:44

5M ago55:44

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This week we're talking to Chapal Bhavsar about how to get around in New England. Should you fly into JFK or Logan airport? Which train, bridge, or highway should you take from Boston to Manhattan. Moving to New England and want to pick the perfect location? Chapal has the answers as well as an idyllic New England vacation route by way of public tr…

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Episode 38.5: Addendum on stereotypes 27:16

5M ago27:16

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We often keep chatting after an episode, on the car ride home or while we wait to upload files, and sometimes we think, "We probably should've brought this up as well." So, this week, we kept the mic live and captured that conversation for this, our first ever Connecticut Show Addendum.By Connecticut Show

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Episode 38: Happy St. Patrick’s Day with Darran Ganter 58:35

5M ago58:35

58:35

Tour business extraordinaire, Darran Ganter, joins us all the way from Dublin to give us the what's what concerning a proper St. Patrick's Day. We chat the day Travis and Darran became friends, Irish stereotypes in American celebrations, and the sad demise of one of Boston's legendary Irish pubs. All that and something about narrow roads on this we…

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Social Prescribing - A Voluntary Organisation Attached To A Busy GP Practice 44:16

5M ago44:16

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This show is from a few years ago but still very relevant. I spoke with a volunterr running a social prescribing network at a busy GP in St Albans. It really did seem to be helping a lot of people.By Mike Dilke

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Everything Electric - This Is A Show About Electric Transport And Electric Homes 43:19

5M ago43:19

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My guest is Dan Caesar who runs The Everything Electric Show - the next one is in London at the end of March. You can see and try out electric cars, electric micro transport of all kinds, different ways to heat and cool your house etc. Listen here to find out how to get free tickets.By Mike Dilke

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Actor Sam Kane Needed Plastic Surgery On His Eyes - Find Out Why 32:23

6M ago32:23

32:23

Sam Kane has been in Coronation Street, Brookside and much else besides. After a very sressful time where his wife, Linda Lusardi, nearly died from covid he developed a problem where his eyelids became droopy which caused constant headaches. He had plastic surgery to sort it out. Hear all about that and join us for a chat.…

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The Future Of Electric Cars With Quentin Willson And La Dolce Vita With Gio Renzo Fioraso 35:19

6M ago35:19

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The blockages to the adoption of electric cars, the type of EVs available and the future with Quentin and then does anyone fancy some of La Dolce Vita?By Mike Dilke

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Episode 37: Felix take us to school 53:14

6M ago53:14

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Felix and Hillary are in studio this week to discuss mushrooms and quarantine life. We also explore where to go to med school and of course, when you should or should not hike up Mt. Washington.By Connecticut Show

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A Trial On Professional Footballers Testing A Turmeric Shot To Help With Game Recovery 34:41

6M ago34:41

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The trial took blood from professional footballers to check on markers for inflammation- the turmeric shot helped them recover fasterBy Mike Dilke

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The Allen Carr Way To Stop Smoking and Social Care 47:10

6M ago47:10

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This show is from 2021 but still very relevant to smokers that want to stop. Then social care - do you remember that Borris Johnson was going to get journalist to use a captial C when writing about care and promote the idea of a musical about carers. Have things improved since then?By Mike Dilke

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Sports Bras and Leprosy Are Both Topics This Week 46:51

6M ago46:51

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Getting the right sports bra is a barrier to many women and girls enjoying sports. Also leprosy is a very misunderstood disease.By Mike Dilke

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Episode 36: Connecticut's students and income disparity 58:13

7M ago58:13

58:13

Travis takes Terrence down a rabbit hole of colleges, films festivals, and income disparity here in Connecticut on this, the 36th episode of the Connecticut Show. Can school districts with fewer resources compete with the Greenwiches of the world? We'd love your feedback on this one. Please hit us up at info@connecticut.show to tell us what you thi…

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Online Yoga With Kassandra Reinhardt And One Way I Made Myself Feel Good 36:03

7M ago36:03

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I start off quickly describing how I gave blood recently - it is very easy to do and can really help people. Then I chat with Kassandra Reinhardt about online yoga, how she got into yoga, how it helps people etcBy Mike Dilke

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Measles And Vaccinations With Dr Zoe Williams 51:37

7M ago51:37

51:37

This is an old episode from a couple of years ago but contains some very relevant info about measles so is worth repeating. I also go on about the invasion of Ukraine - it is an old show!By Mike Dilke

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