Helping busy families effortlessly go plastic-free and choose eco-friendly options in their daily routines, for a healthier family and planet.
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Sacred and Profane: Bending the Binaries of Faith , is a podcast bringing queer and faith perspectives to the ordinary and extraordinary topics that are threaded through our lives. Pam Rocker and Roberto Che Espinoza spend a lot of time in the public square talking about faith, religion, LGBTQ+ stuff, and queer possibility, fused together with comedy. Pam and Roberto are kindred spirits and Texans who are immersed in activist and spiritual movements. Sacred and Profane puts the elements of s ...
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Covering the full breadth of digital, tabletop, and role playing games, The Game Design Round Table inspires and educates aspiring and experienced game designers.
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Discover your next favourite book, or take a deep dive into the mind of an author you love, with The Shakespeare and Company Interview podcast. Long-form interviews with internationally acclaimed authors, recorded from our bookshop in the heart of Paris. Hosted by S&Co Literary Director, Adam Biles. Discover all our upcoming events here. If you enjoy these conversations, you can order The Shakespeare and Company Book of Interviews here. Past guests include: Ottessa Moshfegh, Ian McEwan, Ali ...
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Stories from the front lines of life sciences. Hear how founders, investors, engineers, scientists, and quality experts are innovating to save lives. You’ll hear founders share their insights from launching and scaling their business, investors giving their outlook on funding, industry experts unfolding their latest insights and research, and quality professionals offering advice to navigate the regulatory maze and avoid audit pitfalls. We interview the brightest people in the life sciences ...
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Making sense of the confusing world of elderly care so you can help those you hold dearest to live well later in life. Brought to you by SweetPea Care.
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Menomonie Public Library - Ted Talks interviews interesting people with a story to tell in Menomonie, Wisconsin. Programs of local interest to Dunn County and surrounding communities with your hosts Chuck Backus and Ted Stark. Theme Song: "Leopard Print Elevator" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
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The Penguin Podcast is a fortnightly interview series where we speak to authors about what drives them: from where, how and why they write, to their inspirations, aspirations, and even the struggles they've faced along the way. Listen for lively conversations and plenty of book recommendations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Eagle’s Nest Church Nottingham messages www.eaglesnest.org.uk
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A must listen to podcast for corporate leaders and executives. The Working Well Podcast lives at the intersection between Business Strategy, Leadership, and Human Sustainability. Success now and in the future of work requires that we learn, grow, and adapt our thinking, skills, and strategies to help people and business thrive. On the show we dive into topics such as sustaining high performance in your people and teams, building a strong corporate culture, strategies for managing rapid growt ...
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Michael Donkor on Grow Where They Fall
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This week’s guest is Michael Donkor whose new novel Grow Where They Fall is a meticulous and tender exploration of two formative moments in the life of one Kwame Akromah, twenty years apart. Kwame is Black, Gay, British of Ghanian descent, a dedicated teacher, a dependable friend—character traits and conditions of life that weave around each other …
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Dirk is joined this week by Andrew Shouldice, creator of isometric action-exploration game Tunic. They discuss the journey of developing Tunic, and the lessons learned from a lengthy production. Topics include Andrew’s attitude toward storytelling, how to manage a project long-term, how to focus on what’s important, and knowing when you need help.…
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Continuing Early Cancer Detection with David Suhy Co-founder of Earli
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In this episode we bring David Suhy, co-founder and Chief Scientific Officer at Earli back to the podcast. David shares the heartfelt founding story of Earli, the company's mission to make cancer a benign experience by catching it early, and their unique approach utilizing synthetic promoters for early cancer detection and treatment. He discusses c…
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Financial benefits for caregivers (what am I entitled to?!) - with Rob Sherratt of Dementia Carers Count
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Welcome to The Care and Dementia Podcast. I’m your host, Gemma Clay. On today’s show we’re tackling an issue that leaves many of us confused and even despairing at times - the financial benefits available to caregivers. This can be a complex subject to navigate just at the time when you’re flat out caring for a loved one. Finances, figures, forms -…
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Writing Against Normality, with Samanta Schweblin
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The seven stories in Samanta Schweblin’s Seven Empty Houses are not just about houses—how they contain us, how they constrain us—but are also about the families compressed in them, the objects stored in them, the neighbours that circle them…and the trauma that has soaked into their walls over years past, and that is now seeping slowly out, poisonin…
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Parenting in the age of AI, with Helen Phillips
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So much has been written about the imminent transformation that Artificial Intelligence will bring to our world. But it is often hard to get much of a sense of what that will mean on a personal level—for our work, for our leisure and, perhaps most importantly of all, for our families. What improvements will result? What new tensions will arise? Wha…
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Innovative Approaches to Medication-Assisted Addiction Treatment with Dr. Joshua Lee
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This episode we're joined by Dr. Joshua Lee, a clinician, researcher, and professor specializing in medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for alcohol and opioid use disorders. Dr. Lee discusses his extensive research on medications such as naltrexone and buprenorphine, their significance in treating substance use disorders, and the transformative pot…
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#322 Future of Legacy Games with Rob Daviau
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In this episode, Dirk and David welcome Rob Daviau, known for creating legacy board games. They discuss what Rob has been working on, the process of designing legacy games, staying true to the original, and the future of the company's vision.By Dirk Knemeyer, David Heron
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Creating Life from Art, with Catherine Lacey
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We recently welcomed Catherine Lacey to the bookshop to discuss her vertiginous latest novel Biography of X. Ostensibly the quest of a journalist, C.M. Lucca, to discover more about the life of her late wife—an artist who went by many names, but who she knew only as X—it quickly becomes clear that, in Biography of X, it’s not just one life being ca…
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How The Beatles and Sir Geoff Hurst unlocked the joy of reading for people with dementia - with Matt Singleton of Cognitive Books
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Welcome to The Care and Dementia Podcast. I’m your host, Gemma Clay, founder of Sweet Pea Care, and today, we’re diving into a fascinating topic: reading and dementia. You might have heard the claim, “People with dementia can’t read anymore.” But is this really true? In today’s episode we’ll debunk this and many other myths surrounding dementia and…
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Set in small-town, post-crash Ireland, The Bee Sting follows the Barnes family—Dickie, Imelda, Cass and PJ—as the fabric of their lives first frays at the edges, then begins to unravel completely. The Barnes’ are endearing, and complex, and funny, and infuriating… In short, one of the most realistic and memorable portrayals of a family you’ll find …
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#321 Civilization Series 5 with Will Thompson
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Welcome back to the Civilization Series! In this episode, Dirk welcomes Will Thompson, the creator of the upcoming game Winter Rabbit. Here, they discuss Will's vision for Civilization and the integration of Indigenous technologies into the game. They also talk about the differences between warfare and how the 4cs fit into history.…
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Combatting the Opioid Crisis with Technology with Justin Zenanko CEO of SynerFuse
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In this episode we're joined by Justin Zenanko, CEO and co-founder of SynerFuse to discuss groundbreaking technique combining spinal fusion and direct nerve stimulation to treat chronic low back pain, aiming to eliminate the need for postoperative opioids. Justin delves into the inspiration behind the technology, its clinical results, and the compa…
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Is it safe for my loved one with dementia to live at home? - with Beth Britton of D4Dementia
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Welcome to The Care & Dementia podcast! I'm your host, Gemma Clay, the founder of Sweet Pea Care, and today we're diving into an incredibly important topic: "Is it safe for my loved one with dementia to live at home?" If you're a caregiver for someone with dementia, you know how crucial it is to ensure their safety and well-being, especially if the…
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Help! I'm caring for someone with dementia - with Beth Britton of D4Dementia
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Hi, I’m Gemma Clay, Founder of Sweet Pea Care. Welcome to The Care & Dementia Podcast - a show where we take a closer look at all aspects of later life care so we can help our loved ones live better for longer. On today’s show I’m excited to be joined by Beth Britton, an award-winning dementia author and campaigner. Beth cared for her dad with vasc…
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Claire Kilroy on Parenting under the Patriarchy
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A woman tells her son about his early life. About the months and years that he will by now have forgotten. When he was a baby, then a toddler, and when she was going into battle every day. For him first, and only then for herself. It’s a battle fought on many fronts. Against exhaustion, against time, against the loss of selfhood, against an increas…
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Dirk and David come together once more to discuss the civilization series! This week, topics include David’s thoughts on Civilization 6, the value in how the world map is created, what the games choose to simulate, and what can be improved in the technology and religion systems.By Dirk Knemeyer, David Heron
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I'm afraid my parents might fall, what can I do? With Dr Tom Adler
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Welcome back to "The Care and Dementia Podcast," I’m your host, Gemma Clay, founder of Sweet Pea Care. Today, we're addressing an issue that many caregivers face – falls and the fear of falling. Statistics show that half of people over 80 will experience at least one fall a year, and two-thirds of them will fall again within 12 months. Those number…
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Epilepsy Breakthroughs and Beyond with Jason Tardio and Toshiya Nishi from Ovid Therapeutics
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**UPDATE** Since this episode was recorded, Takeda announced the results of the phase 3 soticlestat trials, which did not meet their primary endpoints. We welcome Dr. Toshiya Nishi and Jason Tardio from Ovid Therapeutics. Dr. Nishi, with over 20 years of experience in drug discovery, discusses his role in the development of soticlestat and ongoing …
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What will happen now my loved one has a dementia diagnosis? With Lorraine Haining of Dementia Carers Count
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Welcome to "The Care and Dementia Podcast," where we provide valuable insights and support for those caring for older loved ones. I’m your host, Gemma Clay, founder of Sweet Pea Care. Have you or your loved one received a dementia diagnosis? Are you feeling confused and overwhelmed about what happens next? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Receiving a…
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Using music to improve wellbeing in dementia care - with Pam Ribbeck of Playlist For Life
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Welcome to "The Care and Dementia Podcast". I’m your host, Gemma Clay, founder of Sweet Pea Care, and today we’re discussing the powerful impact of music on dementia care. Music has a unique ability to touch our hearts and influence our emotions. For individuals living with dementia, it’s a tool that can help them reconnect with their memories and …
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Rachel Cusk on Art, Violence and Freedom through Destruction
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The biographies of several artists, all named G, form a kind of exoskeleton to Rachel Cusk’s latest novel Parade, encasing the book’s other captivating strands—the story of an unprovoked attack on a Parisian street, the story of a couple on a remote island, the story of a suicide at a museum, the story of the death of a mother. Elements which thems…
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#053 - Dealing with a Bad Boss: Mental Health and Positive Change (with Rob Kalwarowsky)
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Think of the worst boss you’ve had. What made them so bad? Do you think their top career goal was to be seen as a horrible boss, or did they lack the training, skills, and self-awareness to learn and grow in their role? Today we dive into the topic of bad bosses, looks at the sobering stats around employee engagement, financial impact to the busine…
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Pioneering Viral Diagnostics with Dr. Nigel McCracken COO of Virax Biolabs
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Join us as we discuss viral diagnostics and pharmacology with Dr. Nigel McCracken, Chief Operating Officer of Virax Biolabs. Dr. McCracken shares his expertise in drug development, focusing on oncology and infectious diseases, and discusses the company's pioneering work in detecting immune responses and diagnosing viral diseases. The conversation c…
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Join us for another round of listener questions! David and Dirk discuss topics such as whether and how to avoid game-breaking synergies, what impact finances has on the love of design, and balancing strategy and role play mechanics.By Dirk Knemeyer, David Heron
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When Radical Art meets Obscene Wealth, with Hari Kunzru
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Last week we were joined in the bookshop by Hari Kunzru, whose new novel Blue Ruin is a deeply unsettling, and intensely thought provoking reflection on the impact capital has on people, but also on art, and those who create it. It is the perfect final instalment—alongside White Tears and Red Pill—in Hari Kunzru’s own trois couleurs —a loose trilog…
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