Best Nadine Shah Podcasts (2024)

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Redefining Self-Worth: Overcoming Psoriatic Arthritis and Advocating for Body Positivity with with Voiceover Artist, Disability, and Fat Liberation Advocate Maria Pendolino 1:13:39

2d ago1:13:39

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In this episode, I’m joined by Maria Pendolino, a successful voiceover artist and passionate advocate for disability and fat liberation. Together, we explore the transformative journey of breaking free from labels and societal expectations—whether it’s the roles we inherit from our families or the body standards we’re pressured to conform to. Maria…

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Elaine C Smith, Nathan Carter, Christopher Macarthur-Boyd, Becky Sikasa, Claire Love Wilson 36:38

9m ago36:38

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Elaine C. Smith has delighted audiences for decades, including work on TV shows like BBC Scotland’s Two Doors Down. In her latest project she joins the touring cast of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and takes on a character that used to terrify her - The Childcatcher. Claire Love Wilson is a Scottish-Canadian theatre-maker, actor, and singer-songwriter wh…

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Angel Finally Found His Wings: How Community and Compassion Transformed Ron Hunter's Life 1:10:05

8d ago1:10:05

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In this episode, I’m joined by the inspiring Ron Hunter, a survivor of childhood trauma and the author of ‘Angel Finally Found His Wings’. Together, we dive deep into a profoundly emotional exploration of survival, resilience, and the extraordinary courage it takes to confront the past. Ron shares his incredible journey, one that began with a child…

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Su Pollard, Michelle McManus, Camille O'Sullivan, Chris Grace, Catherine Cohen, Sinéad Gleeson 35:11

13d ago35:11

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Actress and singer Su Pollard’s new tour Still Fully Charged celebrates her 50 years in showbiz – she catches up with Michelle McManus about what keeps her hooked, and being beaten by a dog in a talent competition. Clive Anderson chats to comedian and actor Chris Grace. He’s returned to Edinburgh after his sold-out 2023 run, this time with a packed…

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Empowering Her Health: Insights on Perimenopause, Hysterectomies, and Hormone Therapy with Urogynecologist Dr. Shah 1:28:04

16d ago1:28:04

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Welcome to another episode of Judging Meghan! Today, I am joined by the incredible Dr. Shah from Empower Her Health Center. Together, we dive into essential topics like perimenopause, menopause, hormone replacement therapy (HRT), and the journey through hysterectomy. I candidly share my personal experiences with hormonal fluctuations, weight gain, …

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Jason Byrne, Marjolein Robertson, David Ireland, Isabella Nefar, Catriona Price, Two Hearts 33:23

20d ago33:23

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Clive Anderson is joined by comedian Jason Byrne who returns to Edinburgh for his 28th consecutive Fringe with No Show, a performance that will be totally new each night. Playwright and actor David Ireland’s award-winning plays Cyprus Avenue and Ulster American have had success across the world. His latest play The Fifth Step stars Jack Lowden and …

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Bobby Davro, Michelle McManus, Lara Ricote, Hamish Hawk, Virginia Gay, A Giant on the Bridge 35:17

21d ago35:17

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From the Edinburgh Festivals, Clive Anderson and Michelle McManus talk to actor, comedian and family favourite Bobby Davro about his beginnings in TV entertainment, his acting journey and finding comedy through tough times – something he explores in his show Everything is Funny...If You Can Laugh at It. Lara Ricote, a former winner of the Edinburgh…

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From Survivor to Advocate: Breaking Free from Narcissistic Abuse with Therapist, Author, and Survivor Vanessa Reiser 44:14

23d ago44:14

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Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of narcissistic abuse, manipulation, and toxic relationships, which may be triggering for some listeners. This episode I sit down with Vanessa Reiser, a resilient therapist, author, and survivor whose life story is a beacon of hope and transformation. Growing up in Rockland County, New York, Vaness…

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Healing from Within: Intuition and Resilience with Katie Beecher, renowned licensed professional counselor, medical intuitive, and medium 49:57

1M ago49:57

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Welcome to another inspiring episode of Judging Meghan! Today, I dive into a captivating conversation with Katie Beecher, a renowned licensed professional counselor, medical intuitive, and medium. Katie's journey from a challenging childhood to becoming a celebrated healer is nothing short of remarkable. Katie shares her story of overcoming a dysfu…

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Ewan Mitchell, Jon Holmes, Julia Fordham and Kym Marsh. 36:05

25d ago36:05

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This week Stuart is joined by Jon Holmes who's producing a new play at the Edinburgh Festival - which explores what happens when the camera moves on from a relationship forged on a Love Island-style reality show. And there are definitely some strained relationships in the second series of House of the Dragon - but they're more the kind that result …

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18: Asma Alshebli on AD Ports Group and unicsmcr.com 45:36

12d ago45:36

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Meet Asma Alshebi, she graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Artificial Intelligence in 2024. During her study, she did an internship at Abu Dhabi Ports Group and served as Hackathon Director for unicsmcr.com the University of Manchester Computer Science society, find out more at https://www.cdyf.me/asma…

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17: Eman Ahsan on bentleymotors.com 58:56

12d ago58:56

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Meet Eman Ahsan, she graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science with Industrial Experience and did a placement year at Bentley Motors in Crewe while volunteering at Code Your Future, an organisation that trains refugees and disadvantaged people to write code, see codeyourfuture.io and www.cdyf.me/eman…

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16: Bozhidar Klouchek on Oslo, cantarus.com, Imago and recourseai.com 23:35

12d ago23:35

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Meet Bozhidar Klouchek, he graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science with Industrial Experience in 2024. During his degree he did internships and placements at the University of Oslo, Imago, cantarus.com before taking a graduate role at recourseai.com. Find out more at www.cdyf.me/bozhidar h…

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15: Stefania Chaplin on architecting solutions at gitlab.com and devstefops.com 42:56

13d ago42:56

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Meet Stefania Chaplin, she graduated with Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science with Business & Management in 2013 and currently works at gitlab.com and devstefops.com for the transcript and show notes see cdyf.me/stefania.By Duncan Hull

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Building a railway fit for the future with East West Rail 59:52

1M ago59:52

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The latest episode of The Engineers Collective from New Civil Engineer is all about the development and construction of East West Rail (EWR), the brand new railway being built between Oxford and Cambridge. Our interviewee is former East West Rail Company innovation manager Daisy Chapman-Chamberlain, who was involved with all the future-facing eleme…

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14: Cristian Bodnar on Improbable, Amazon Web Services, doing a PhD & Microsoft 42:44

14d ago42:44

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Meet Cristian Bodnar, he graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science in 2018 after doing summer internships at Improbably and Amazon Web Services. He went on to do a PhD at the University of Cambridge after which he moved on to work for Microsoft Research.

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Meditation and Mindful Living with Henry Shukman, Author, Poet and Zen Teacher 1:02:04

1M ago1:02:04

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This episode I welcome the insightful Henry Shukman, an author, poet, and spiritual director emeritus of the Mountain Cloud Zen Center. Henry shares his profound journey from a childhood filled with trauma to a life dedicated to mindfulness and awakening. Together, we delve into the healing power of nature, the importance of new beginnings each day…

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Damian Lewis; Elf Lyons; Gareth Malone; Rachel Ramsay; Gia Ford; Esme Emerson; Clive Anderson; Emma Freud 36:54

1M ago36:54

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Clive Anderson and Emma Freud present Loose Ends from Latitude Festival in Suffolk. They'll talk to the actor-turned-musician Damian Lewis who will discuss his latest album Mission Creep and why he's chosen to go back to his musical roots when he could have rested on his Hollywood laurels as the star of Homeland and Billions. The UK's favourite cho…

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Safety First: A Mother's Loss Becomes Her Biggest Fight with Brenda Mcgaw 46:44

1M ago46:44

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In this episode, I’m joined by Brenda Mcgaw, a courageous mother who turned personal tragedy into a mission to save lives. Brenda shares the inspiring and heart-wrenching story of her daughter, Shea-Lynn, a vibrant and driven young woman whose life was tragically cut short at the age of 16 due to a momentary lapse in wearing her seatbelt. Despite t…

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Nina Conti, Tom Kerridge, Samantha Spiro, Donna Leon, Clive Anderson, That Woman, Braimah Kanneh-Mason & Plínio Fernandes 38:39

1M ago38:39

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Clive will talk monkeys, masks and improvisation with comic Nina Conti who is honing a brand new show Whose Face is it Anyway? and about to release her directing debut a feature film called Sunlight; Chef Tom Kerridge's been on a culinary tour of the UK for a new cookbook and TV show and has plenty to say about our food, farming and how to pronounc…

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Griffin Dunne, Marc Almond, Ruth Ware, Sophie Duker, Nadine Shah, Stuart Maconie 36:36

2M ago36:36

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The actor, producer and now memoirist Griffin Dunne on growing up in Hollywood in a family of literary stars including his aunt Joan Didion, on his own screen success opposite Madonna in Who's That Girl and in After Hours and the real-life tragedy that changed his life forever. Soft Cell front man Marc Almond on his early days as a subversive perfo…

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Nature's Healing Power: Overcoming Trauma and Finding Peace with Banning Lyon 1:04:31

2M ago1:04:31

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In this episode of Judging Meghan, I’m joined by Banning Lyon, a trauma survivor, author, and backpacking guide. Banning shares his harrowing journey through a turbulent childhood filled with trauma, abuse, and unimaginable hardships, ultimately finding his way to recovery and thriving. Banning's story is one of resilience and hope, as he recounts …

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Iwan Thomas, Chloe Petts, Lottie Gross, Raghu Dixit, Kiioto, Anna Ptaszynski 33:35

2M ago33:35

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Stuart is joined in the Salford Loose Ends studio by the Welsh Sprinter Iwan Thomas, who held the UK 400m record for 25 years. His new memoir 'Brutal', tells his story - one of speed, the drive to succeed and an extremely high tolerance for pain. . Comedian Chloe Petts is gearing up for the Edinburgh Fringe, and in perhaps the ultimate highbrow/low…

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From Pain to Purpose: The Inspiring Mental Health Journey of Advocate and Speaker David Woods Bartley 57:42

2M ago57:42

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**Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions about mental health challenges, including depression, suicide, and sexual assault.** In this episode, I’m joined by David Woods Bartley, a TED Talk speaker and mental health advocate. David shares his incredible journey from battling mental illness to achieving mental wellness. As we close out Me…

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David Baddiel, Richard Thompson, Abigail Cruttenden, Noorruddean Choudry, Amy Gledhill, Stuart Maconie 35:56

2M ago35:56

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An eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedyBy BBC Radio 4

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The Regenerative Structural Engineer and Infrastructure related pledges in the UK General Election 1:15:27

2M ago1:15:27

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In the new episode the we meet the authors of new book The Regenerative Structural Engineer, Oliver Broadbent and James Norman. The book, published by the Institution of Structural Engineers, draws on the two authors’ years of experience of civil and structural engineering. Today, Oliver is founder and co-leader of regenerative engineering training…

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Unlocking Happiness: A Guide to Navigating Crisis with Author, Coach, and Speaker Dr. Elia Gourgouris 54:23

2M ago54:23

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This episode I’m joined by Dr. Elia Gourgouris, a coach, author, and speaker on happiness and well-being. In this episode, we explore the power of personal branding and how it affects women's lives. Learn about the detrimental self-labels many women face and how to redefine your brand through personal anecdotes and professional insights. We touch o…

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Charlie Higson, Bilal Zafar, Pravesh Kumar, English Teacher and Alexandra Whittingham join Stuart Maconie. 37:28

2M ago37:28

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Joining Stuart in our Salford studio are Charlie Higson. After writing several books in the bestselling 'Young Bond' series, Charlie has written his first Bond for Adults. Stand up Bilal Zafar's new show 'Imposter' is about a once harmonious house-share that goes very wrong and Pravesh Kumar has written 'Frankie Goes to Bollywood', a new musical ab…

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From Tech's Toll on Young Minds to Unpacking Modern Gambling Culture With Dr. Timothy Fong 1:04:00

3M ago1:04:00

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This episode I’m joined by Dr. Timothy Fong, a professor of psychiatry and co-director of the UCLA Gambling Studies Program, to dive deep into the emotional complexities of adolescence, addiction, and the power of vulnerability. Dr. Fong highlights the biological, psychological, and social factors that contribute to addiction, emphasizing recovery …

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Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, Tara Fitzgerald, Paul Sinha, Bess Atwell, Jazz Emu, Clive Anderson 36:21

2M ago36:21

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The comedian Paul Sinha is a man of many careers - from working GP to sucessful stand up to his role as "The Sinnerman" in ITV's quiz show The Chase. He joins Clive to talk about his new autobiogaphy - Once Sinha Lifetime - charting his extraordinary Bengali family background through the peaks and troughs of his own working life to his recent medic…

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The Transformative Power of Female Friendships With Podcaster Nina Badzin 1:08:04

3M ago1:08:04

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This episode we’re delving into the transformative power of female friendships with special guest, Nina Badzin. Nina, the voice behind Dear Nina: Conversations About Friendship and a seasoned writer on the topic since 2014, brings her wealth of knowledge and personal experiences to the table. We explore the dynamics of women's friendships, the impo…

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Laura Smyth, Caitlin Moran, John Hopkins and Alex Lowe join Stuart Maconie. With music from Dexys 35:37

3M ago35:37

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After a series of best-selling books focussing on girls and women Caitlin Moran turns her attention to the lads in ‘What About Men?’. Find out if comedian Laura Smyth is indeed living her best life on the ‘Living My Best Life’ tour and Alex Lowe tells us what makes his Clinton Baptise character so popular. John Hopkins on playing Henry Higgins in M…

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Empowering Change: One World Surgery's Stories of Impact and Inspiration with Lulu Daly and Dr. Mary Hannon 45:55

3M ago45:55

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This episode I’m joined by guests Lulu Daly from One World Surgery and Dr. Mary Hannon of South Bay MD. Lulu shares the incredible story of how a trip to Honduras transformed her family's life, leading to the creation of a life-saving organization. Discover the challenges they faced and the lives they’ve touched through their medical missions, incl…

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Stephen Merchant, Plum Sykes, Adeel Akhtar, and Kate Bradbury join Clive Anderson with music by LYRA and Madeleine Peyroux 35:51

3M ago35:51

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Stephen Merchant - the BAFTA, Emmy and Golden Globe winning actor, comedian and writer behind hits like The Office and Extras - joins Clive Anderson and Athena Kugblenu to talk about a new series of The Outlaws, a hugely popular crime caper set on a Bristol community service project; the Vogue journalist and author Plum Sykes will discuss her new n…

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Celebrating 40 years of the Thames Barrier 1:18:28

3M ago1:18:28

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This month’s episode is dedicated to celebrating 40 years since Queen Elizabeth II officially opened the Thames Barrier in London, the engineering marvel that protects London from disastrous flooding. We speak to two engineers who worked on its construction, which commenced nearly half a century ago. Rory O’Grady was a section engineer for Costain …

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Transforming Stress into Success: The 9 Pillars of Resilience with author and renowned Psychologist Dr. Stephen Sideroff 1:01:06

3M ago1:01:06

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This episode I’m joined by the esteemed Dr. Stephen Sideroff, a renowned psychologist and expert in resilience, longevity, and optimal performance. Dr. Sideroff shares his wisdom on managing stress, living in the moment, and finding balance in the chaos of life. His insights on turning stress into a tool for success and maintaining mental health ar…

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Jan Ravens, Viv Groskop and Tiff Murray with music from The Will Barnes Quartet and Aleighcia Scott 32:01

3M ago32:01

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Clive is joined by impressionist Jan Ravens (who brings along Liz Truss and Theresa May) chatting about the challenge of developing an impersonation and what happens when the politician who forms part of your act gets the boot...Award-winning novelist Tiffany Murray describes her unusually starry childhood at the residential recording studio Rockfi…

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The Power of Determination, A Heart Felt Conversation with Celebrity Fitness Expert, Author and Podcaster, Steve Jordan 1:01:35

4M ago1:01:35

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Today's episode I'm joined by Steve Jordan, a renowned fitness expert, podcaster, and author. Steve opens up about his traumatic brain injury, a life-altering experience that tested his resilience and ultimately paved his path to recovery. From being a top athlete and popular student to facing a near-death experience, Steve's story is a testament t…

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Frank Skinner, Maxine Peake, Kathryn Hughes, Rachel Fairburn join Stuart Maconie with music by Willy Vlautin and Phoebe Green 37:02

3M ago37:02

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Joining Stuart Maconie in our Salford studio are the comedians Frank Skinner and Rachael Fairburn. In Frank's latest stand up show '30 years of Dirt' he has his comedic eye firmly on the dirty joke, while Rachel Fairburn's showgirl finds her moving away from boozing and towards crystals - will it last? Maxine Peake stars in Robin/Red/Breast at Manc…

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A Conversation On Addiction and Redemption with Recovering Addict, Author, and Musician Paul Summers Jr 58:15

4M ago58:15

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In this episode I’m joined by Paul Summers Junior, a recovering addict, author, and musician, whose journey unfolds as a poignant narrative of self-expression, resilience, and redemption. Thi episode we discuss the evolving societal perceptions towards individuality and creativity, highlighting music's healing role in nurturing connection and empat…

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Julie Hesmondhalgh, Sacha Lord, Eddi Reader, Benji Waterhouse, Kathryn Williams & Withered Hand, Fairground Attraction 34:07

4M ago34:07

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Stuart Maconie is joined by Sacha Lord who offers some Tales from the Dancefloor, Julie Hesmondhalgh talks about the impact of a single punch which is considered in a new play by James Graham at the Nottingham Playhouse. Dr Benji Waterhouse, a frontline NHS psychiatrist, discusses his new book You Don't Have to be Mad to Work Here and there's music…

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Mental Health Advocacy in the Beauty Realm with Founder of Very Nice Beauty Jennifer Lasko 59:15

4M ago59:15

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In this episode I have the pleasure of chatting with Jennifer Lasko, the founder of Very Nice Beauty and a fierce advocate for mental health. Jennifer's journey from studying chemical engineering to diving headfirst into the beauty industry is truly remarkable. Through her story, we discover a woman of incredible resilience and determination who fa…

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The Zutons play for Stuart Maconie with Rhod Gilbert, Kathy Lette, Carla Henry, Luke Wright and Bryony Jarman Pinto 37:37

4M ago37:37

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The comedian Rhod Gilbert gave up touring and TV appearances last year when he got cancer. Now he's back - a newly focussed man - with a show called 'Rhod Gilbert & The Giant Grapefruit', all about the big bitter diagnosis he had to swallow; the best-selling novelist Kathy Lette's latest book is called The Revenge Club and is based on a real life c…

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Last Flight from Havana: An Inspiring Story of Overcoming Adversity with Business Leader, Inspiring Speaker, and Author Marie Quintana 57:41

4M ago57:41

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In this episode, I'm delighted to be joined by Marie Quintana, a nationally acclaimed business leader, inspiring speaker, and author of the book "Last Flight From Havana." Together, Marie and I delve into the profound impact of childhood trauma, focusing on Marie's poignant journey of leaving her homeland, Cuba, at a tender age. Despite encounterin…

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Stuart Maconie with Richard Herring, Adelayo Adedayo, Natalie Haynes, Nectar Woode 35:29

4M ago35:29

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Stuart is joined by multi instrumentalist and singer of hits like Electric Avenue, Eddy Grant; comic-turned-author Natalie Haynes on putting the feminisim into Greek mythology; actress Adelayo Adedayo on her upcoming second series playing the rookie cop in the hit BBC police drama The Responder and Comedian Richard Herring on finding the humour in …

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Francis Scott Key collapse and Everton's new stadium - Plus ICE President Anusha Shah on biodiversity and nature based solutions 1:04:26

4M ago1:04:26

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In this episode of The Engineers Collective we speak to ICE president Anusha Shah about the importance of biodiversity net gain (BNG). This year has seen BNG of 10% become mandatory for new developments. Shah has committed her year in office to pushing the agenda of nature-based solutions in civil engineering. The two themes are intertwined and she…

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A conversation on Addiction, Privilege, and Healing with Recovery Coach and Podcaster Fawna Asfaw 46:47

5M ago46:47

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This episode I'm joined by, Fawna Asfaw. Fawna is a Recovery Coach, founder of The Good Work LLC, author and podcaster. In today's episode we emphasize the importance of bridging divides and fostering dialogue between different perspectives, recognizing the polarized nature of today's political climate. As well as the intersection of addiction, pri…

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Tim Peake, Helen Lederer, Phil Manzanera, Jess Fostekew, Michele Stodart and Geejay. 35:00

4M ago35:00

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The astronaut Tim Peake joins Clive to talk about life on and off Earth, and he's joined by the acclaimed guitarist Phil Manzanera who tells us about the astonishing life he led en route to joining Roxy Music. Helen Lederer discusses her new memoir and recalls formative days in The Comedy Store and Jess Fostekew talks footie in her new podcast. We'…

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Navigating the Path to Recovery: With Addiction Specialist & Interventionist Candy Finnigan (Revisited) 1:10:06

5M ago1:10:06

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This episode is a re-visited episode of one of my favorite Guests: Addiction has always been an issue in the US. With the rise in fentanyl related deaths and increasing number of ads and commercials glamorizing alcohol and other substances addiction and substance abuse has become even more prevalent in today's society. This is why I am so happy to …

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Bettany Hughes, Al Murray, Lesley Sharp, Nisha Katona, The Wandering Hearts, Guy Chambers, Amanny Mo and Clive Anderson 36:43

5M ago36:43

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Stand up comic Al Murray on 30 years of his outspoken stage persona The Pub Landlord and his more recent side-hustle as a history podcaster; Actor Lesley Sharp on playing a spy in her high octane thriller set on a London to Beijing flight and called Red Eye; Historian Bettany Hughes on her new series of Treasures of the World, this time heading alo…

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