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The Backyard Naturalists

Debbie Foster and Laurie Horne

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Dive into the enchanting world of backyard biodiversity with 'The Backyard Naturalists' podcast. Whether you're a nature novice or an experienced enthusiast, our show is your gateway to the wonders of your own outdoor space. Join us on a journey that celebrates the beauty of your backyard as we explore a wide array of captivating topics. Learn how to transform your little piece of nature into a haven for local wildlife, and discover the joy of citizen science by taking part in events like th ...
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A weekly podcast series asking newsworthy experts and leaders the tricky questions about the politics of everything that matters to mankind in the 21st century. Host Amber Daines is a former journalist turned media trainer, speaker, and author who is also devoted to raising her young family.
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The Flame tells the story of two women: Jamie (Ellie Brigida), an LGBTQ bar owner, and Sam (Jasmin Savoy Brown), the woman selling the building the bar inhabits, and the inevitable sparks that end up flying between them! With the help of her best friend, Heather (Leigh Holmes Foster), and bar regular Jo (Jenn Colella), can the residents of The Flame keep the bar alive? Or can Sam’s friend Mel (Valerie Rose Lohman) help her work through her complicated feelings about her father’s death and th ...
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The Single Greatest Choice is a podcast about singleness, fertility, motherhood, and choice. This is a show for women who are grappling with what to do when life doesn't follow the love-marriage-baby carriage trajectory. It's about exploring the options when things don't seem to be turning out as we'd always planned. Most of all, is a place for women give and receive support as they grapple with these big topics - because what we decide to do with these years could be the single greatest cho ...
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Welcome to THE BRITFLICKS PODCAST with screenwriter Stuart Wright. It is focused on the world of filmmaking and the film industry. In each episode, we provide recommendations, analysis, and practical tips for both aspiring filmmakers and film enthusiasts alike. We curate a list of movies (or advice) for each episode based on a specific theme, such as "5 Great Rom Coms" or "5 Great Script Development Tips," providing our listeners with a selection of films to add to their watchlist or techniq ...
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The Start a Ripple podcast was founded on the belief that ripples are made when we connect movement with nature, not only for our mind and body, but also the environment too. Every episode India speaks to a guest who shares their story and approach to moving in nature, with the hope that these conversations will encourage you to get outside, move, dream big, and start making your own ripples. Music: Caleb Howard Almond
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Podcasting has never been bigger. With more revenue, download numbers and shows being produced now than ever before. But competition for attention has never been fiercer. Did you know that over 93% of podcasts never make more than just 7 episodes? Have you ever wondered what happens to these podcasts and creators? Why did they start? What led them to stop? And what lessons can aspiring creators learn from their untimely demise so that they don’t meet the same grizzly fate? Join James Bishop, ...
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A podcast about the families all over the world who love someone with Rett Syndrome. "One day you will tell your story of how you've overcome what you're going through now, and it will become part of someone else's survival guide" Rett Syndrome is a rare genetic disorder with no current cure. As a parent of a daughter with Rett Syndrome, I wanted to talk to other parents to hear their stories and also give the newly diagnosed a positive and encouraging place to find comfort. Check back towar ...
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Screenwriter Stuart Wright talks to filmmaker Rich Peppiatt about his – almost – real time biopic KNEECAP starring all three members of the band KNEECAP and "3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life" AMELIE (2001) TRAINSPOTTING (1996) DUMB & DUMBER (1994) KNEECAP is out in US cinemas from 2 August, Ireland cinemas from 8 August and …
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Bad things can and do happen to all kinds of people. It can be hard to see the good or the why in such times and adversity is not something we can always easily “get over”. Yet maybe we can. Positive thinking and reframing go hand in hand – we can for example choose to focus on the positive aspects of a situation, rather than the negative. Reframin…
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Welcome to The Backyard Naturalists, the award-winning podcast about anything and everything connected with nature, heard in 115 countries, 50 states, and all throughout the Carolinas. Honored with the Best of the Weeklies podcast award by the readers of the Matthews-Mint Hill Weekly, we bring you engaging and educational content each week. In this…
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My final guest of this season is Ashley Coates, a longtime Instagram friend and solo mom by choice living in Portland, Oregon. When Ashley decided to pursue solo motherhood, she decided to ask a close friend to be her known donor. What happened next feels almost too good to be true. Tune in as Ashley shares her experience of navigating conception, …
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Screenwriter Stuart Wright talks to film lawyer and author TONY MORRIS about the 3rd edition of THE FILMMAKERS' LEGAL GUIDE Out now https://www.browndogbooks.uk/products/the-filmmakers-legal-guide-third-edition Credits Intro/Outro music is Rocking The Stew by Tokyo Dragons (www.instagram.com/slomaxster/) Podcast for www.britflicks.com https://www.b…
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The mental load is a term for the invisible labour involved in managing a household and family, which typically falls on women's shoulders. It seems to have become something we can debate and dissect but what does it mean for feminism and equality between genders? Enter my guest Mia Northrop who regularly shares insights and inspiration on life adm…
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Welcome to The Backyard Naturalists, the award-winning podcast about anything and everything connected with nature, heard in 115 countries, 50 states, and all throughout the Carolinas. Honored with the Best of the Weeklies podcast award by the readers of the Matthews-Mint Hill Weekly, we bring you engaging and educational content each week. In this…
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Screenwriter Stuart Wright talks award-winning cinematographer, producer & director LARRY SMITH BSC* about collaborating with Stanley Kubrick; testing NASA lenses on BARRY LYNDON; the blue lighting in EYES WIDE SHUT. how ONLY GOD FORGIVES was his toughest shoot ever and much more. TRAFFICKERS is Larry Smith's directorial debut and is available in U…
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Screenwriter Stuart Wright talks to filmmaker Stelana Kliris about her RomCom FIND ME FALLING starring Harry Connick Jr and "3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life" THE GODFATHER (1972) LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL (1997) ROMAN HOLIDAY (1953) FIND ME FALLING is available on Netflix from Friday 19 July 2024 "3 FILMS THAT HAVE IMPACTED EVERYTH…
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In this episode we delve into positive psychology. Alison Gault is a qualified Positive Psychology coach, Wellbeing strategist, and Speaker. Alison specializes in helping busy, professional women to build a life full of happiness, energy and freedom by tapping into the power of positive psychology. Having worked with hundreds of busy professionals …
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Welcome to The Backyard Naturalists, the award-winning podcast about anything and everything connected with nature, heard in 115 countries, 50 states, and all throughout the Carolinas. Honored with the Best of the Weeklies podcast award by the readers of the Matthews-Mint Hill Weekly, we bring you engaging and educational content each week. In this…
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Screenwriter Stuart Wright talks to filmmaker Gabriel Foster Prior about his sci-fi comedy THE BYSTANDERS starring Seann Walsh and "3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life" LONDON TO BRIGHTON (2006) WINGS OF DESIRE (1987) WAKING LIFE (2001) THE BYSTANDERS is out now and available to stream and download on the major platforms "3 FIL…
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We discuss more about….. The transition from corporate life to focusing on solo motherhood. The joys and challenges of parenting during a global pandemic. Her mother’s health crisis and its impact on her responsibilities. The process of writing her book featuring stories of 20 Australian SMBCs. Strategies for achieving a better work/life balance. P…
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Jeremy Sandell is a highly accomplished tech entrepreneur, sales professional, and personal development trainer. With over 10 years of experience and over $15 million in one-on-one sales, he has revolutionized the lives of countless individuals through his mentorship and coaching whilst becoming a top 1% earner in the online business space. Notably…
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Welcome to The Backyard Naturalists, the award-winning podcast about anything and everything connected with nature, heard in 115 countries, 50 states, and all throughout the Carolinas. Honored with the Best of the Weeklies podcast award by the readers of the Matthews-Mint Hill Weekly, we bring you engaging and educational content each week. In this…
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Dr Jane Foster has been a teacher and educator for over four decades, both in Australia and abroad. Throughout her career, she noticed how the pervasive culture of blame, criticism and judgement can be damaging and destructive. This realisation inspired her to establish MYTERN, which has since evolved into Emotional Resilience (ER). In her doctoral…
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Welcome to The Backyard Naturalists, the award-winning podcast about anything and everything connected with nature, heard in 115 countries, 50 states, and all throughout the Carolinas. Honored with the Best of the Weeklies podcast award by the readers of the Matthews-Mint Hill Weekly, we bring you engaging and educational content each week. In this…
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We discuss more about….. Elizabeth’s journey to fostering and adoption. Balancing professional life with motherhood. The emotional and logistical challenges of fostering. dating and introducing our children to a future partner. Building and relying on a support system. Insights and advice for those considering fostering or adoption. Connect with El…
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This episode refers to trauma (obviously) so listener caution is recommended. Dr Caroline Lloyd is a GP with a multifaceted career. After graduating from Monash University she has worked in traditional general practice, women’s health, sexual health, cosmetic dermatology, hypnotherapy and bariatric surgery and has now found her passion in Mental He…
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Welcome to The Backyard Naturalists, the award-winning podcast about anything and everything connected with nature, heard in 115 countries, 50 states, and all throughout the Carolinas. Honored with the Best of the Weeklies podcast award by the readers of the Matthews-Mint Hill Weekly, we bring you engaging and educational content each week. In this…
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Welcome to a special re-run of one of our most popular episodes of The Backyard Naturalists, your favorite podcast about everything connected with nature! Broadcasting across 115 countries, all 50 states, and throughout the Carolinas, our award-winning show, honored by the readers of the Matthews-Mint Hill Weekly, delights and educates 64,000 regul…
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Before we start this episode talks about a topic that may be upsetting and affect some listeners so please bear that in mind before you tune in Kristi McVee is a passionate advocate for child safety and the prevention of child sexual abuse, dedicating over a decade of her life to this critical cause through her career as a police officer, detective…
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Welcome to The Backyard Naturalists, your go-to podcast for anything and everything connected with nature! Broadcasting across 115 countries, all 50 states, and throughout the Carolinas, our award-winning show, honored by the readers of the Matthews-Mint Hill Weekly, delights and educates 64,000 regular listeners every week. Join Laurie, Debbie, an…
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This episode mentions mental health conditions and may not be suitable for all. Jacinta Dietrich is a neurodivergent and bisexual writer, editor and podcaster based in Melbourne, Australia. She is an autistic ADHDer with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and a family history of suicidality, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. Jacinta uses her liv…
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Welcome to The Backyard Naturalists, your award-winning podcast about anything and everything related to nature! Heard in 115 countries, all 50 states, and throughout the Carolinas, we're thrilled to have you join us. We're also proud recipients of the Best of the Weeklies podcast award from the readers of the Matthews-Mint Hill Weekly. In this epi…
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Welcome to another informative episode of The Backyard Naturalists, the award-winning podcast heard in 115 countries, all 50 states, and throughout the Carolinas. We're proud to have won the Best of the Weeklies podcast award from the readers of the Matthews-Mint Hill Weekly! In this episode, we explore an environmentally friendly way to control mo…
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Screenwriter Stuart Wright talks to film producer Charlotte Atkinson of OUR DAUGHTER PRODUCTIONS about what a producer wants from writers and "3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life" LITTLE WOMEN (1994) SAVING MR BANKS (2013) CATS (2019) For more about Charlotte’s work see the website https://www.ourdaughterproductions.com "3 FILM…
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Send us a Text Message. Richie Norton’s journey from the rugby field to peak performance coaching is nothing short of extraordinary. With a decade of experience, he's mastered the art of resilience training, shaping actors and athletes into unstoppable forces. But Richie's approach extends beyond the physical. With yoga, breathwork, and a deep conn…
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Welcome to another exciting episode of The Backyard Naturalists, your go-to podcast for everything connected with nature! Heard in 115 countries and all 50 states, and a proud recipient of the Best of the Weeklies podcast award from the readers of the Matthews-Mint Hill Weekly, we're thrilled to have you join us. This week, we're diving into the fa…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode I sit down with my husband Barney Clarke, a passionate outdoor educator, to dive deep into the transformative power of outdoor education. Barney's journey into the world of outdoor education is a testament to the profound impact nature can have on our lives. From his humble beginnings to his current role as a…
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Much is made of intergenerational wars so to speak. For the first time, we now have 4 generations working together or at least having some participation in paid work – as in Boomers, Gen X, Gen Y or Millennials, and the youngest group Gen Z. Each has been shaped by their external circumstances, values of the time they were raised, and major world e…
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Welcome to The Backyard Naturalists, the show about anything and everything connected with nature. In this captivating episode, hosts Debbie and Laurie, along with guests Jay and Chris, delve deep into the buzzing world of cicadas. The conversation takes listeners on a journey through the recent cicada emergence, exploring not just the cacophonous …
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Send us a Text Message. Hayley Browning’s journey is truly inspiring. Paddleboarding entered her life as a beacon of hope after her diagnosis of breast cancer at just 27 years old. It became her lifeline, reconnecting her with the healing power of nature that she had missed since her days living off-grid in a wooden cabin on Wolf Lake in Minnesota.…
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The famous saying goes, if only you could put an old head on young shoulders. When I was a teen and my dad said this it seemed like a positive validation that getting older was a milestone to be celebrated and revered even. However, western society today is youth-obsessed – from stories of billionaires in their 20s and 30s being the big news, to th…
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Welcome to The Backyard Naturalists, the show about anything and everything connected with nature. This week, Debbie and Laurie have a conversation around some of the weird and off the wall myths about birds they’ve heard lately. Some of which include, is the phrase “bird brain” really an insult? How about does touching a baby bird really cause the…
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When Danielle and Paige were ready to grow their family, they knew the route of a traditional sperm bank wasn't right for them. They went to great lengths to find a known donor by tapping into their own network and doing a TON of legwork. After walking that path themselves, they decided to create The Seed Scout to help other families who were looki…
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Send us a Text Message. Let me paint a picture of our guest today. Ed Kyrke-Smith established Rebel Farmer as a rebellion against the conventional practices of food consumption. His platform promotes and produces local seasonal food, grown ethically on a smaller scale, while also educating communities on sustainable growing techniques. With a focus…
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Australians are highly generous people. The Charities Aid Foundation report in 2022 identified Australians as the fourth most generous, out of 119 countries surveyed. At the heart of this is a theme of social change our topic today. Charitable causes seem to be everywhere – from micro philanthropy from individuals using platforms like GoFundMe to l…
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Welcome to another exciting episode of The Backyard Naturalists podcast! As spring blooms with vibrant life, Debbie and Laurie delve into the world of advanced bird feeding, exploring Bird Feeding 2.0. From the allure of black oil sunflower seeds to the strategic placement of multiple feeders near trees and bushes, this episode unlocks the secrets …
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Send us a Text Message. Let me introduce you to someone whose lens really does capture the spirit of adventure Charlotte Broster is a photographer, a writer, cold water and a passionate advocate for self-discovery through outdoor experiences. Charlotte is based on the stunning Kent coast near Canterbury. She provides relaxed, natural, and fun outdo…
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Lizzie Macaulay is the owner of Write It! A copywriting service that helps entrepreneurs and business owners find and use their big voice to build a dedicated following. As a launch copy specialist, she supports business owners to create compelling, character-filled copy that sets their products, services and businesses up for success! She loves to…
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Welcome to The Backyard Naturalists podcast! In this episode, Debbie and Laurie dive deep into the world of conservation with special guest Ashleigh Blackford, a seasoned wildlife biologist with a wealth of experience, notably in the California Condor Recovery program. Join us as we explore the fascinating journey of the California condor, a majest…
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