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The Panic Years

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This is the podcast for anyone who feels out of synch. Journalist and Author Nell Frizzell talks to some of her favourite people about The Panic Years - the period between carelessness and matching crockery, between your friends passing out on the dancefloor and those same people becoming parents; The time when we all start wondering when did everything got so serious? It talks about the big stuff, in a way that will make you feel better.
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In this episode, I'm hitting pause and taking a little break. It's a chance for me to step back, reflect, and steer us into a new direction that's been on my mind: the fascinating interplay between humans and AI. But don't worry – we're not going to get bogged down in tech speak. I'm more interested in how AI is reshaping our daily lives, our conne…
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In this episode, we're diving deep into a topic that's both controversial and fascinating: the use of psychedelics to combat depression. Leland, an inventor with a passion for exploring consciousness, joins us to share his incredible journey and insights into using psychedelics for healing and self-discovery. Leland opens up about his personal expe…
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In this episode, we're mixing things up with a chat about finding our place in this big, crazy world. Michael Moore, the guy behind the "Millennial American Dream" newsletter, joins us to unpack this huge topic. We're talking community, making a difference, and all that good stuff – especially through the lens of our millennial experiences. Michael…
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In this episode, I'm sharing some thoughts on where we're heading with this podcast. I've loved every bit of this journey – the interviews, the editing, and just the chance to dive into fascinating conversations. It's been exactly what I hoped for. I'm gearing up for a big trip, starting in Peru and then maybe jetting off to Vietnam, Japan, and Eur…
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In this week's episode, I had the amazing opportunity to talk with Katy Oursler. From her early days on the East Coast to creating impactful food experiences, Katy's story is about more than just meals; it's about connecting people and building community. Our conversation explored various aspects of Katy's journey. We delved into how she values far…
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In this week's episode, we're circling back to a topic that's becoming a bit of a regular on our podcast – Artificial Intelligence. But here's the twist: this entire episode is AI-generated, including what sounds like my voice! We're diving deep into the world of AI and its impact on art. I'll be sharing my musings on the complex relationship betwe…
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Welcome back to our Reminder Series. I'm excited to bring you another episode focused on Artificial Intelligence, this time it's all about learning. In this episode, I'll be sharing my own experiences with learning in general, the challenges I faced with traditional methods, and how AI, especially tools like ChatGPT, has opened up a new world of un…
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In this week's episode, I'm diving into something completely out of the ordinary. I had a fascinating chat with a special guest who's blending the worlds of BDSM and plant medicine in the Bay Area. She shared with me how she got into this unusual line of work - and it all started with a revelation during a nap! We also explored her journey from tha…
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Welcome back to our Reminder Series. In this episode, I talk about a concept that has significantly altered my approach to life's uncertainties: being curious about the future. I share my personal journey and challenges, particularly with my business, Forage Kitchen, during its transitional phase. I discuss how transforming our perspective of the f…
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In this episode, I'm taking you on a slightly different journey – we're diving into the world of Artificial Intelligence (AI). If you've chatted with me recently, you probably know I'm quite taken with AI. It's not just a passing tech phase – AI is becoming a part of everything we do, and I believe it's important for everyone to get on board with i…
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In this week's episode, I got to catch up with an old friend who's been stirring up the Bay Area's culinary scene, Emily Winston. You might know her as the mastermind behind Boichik Bagels, but there's so much more to her story. Our conversation took us on a journey through her remarkable shift from being an engineer to mastering the art of bagel m…
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In this week's episode, I talk with Heidi Herrmann, a seaweed foraging expert and one of our teachers at forageSF. Heidi discusses the practical aspects of seaweed foraging and her journey in transforming this unique skill into a successful business and community activity. This episode takes you through the practicalities of seaweed harvesting on t…
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Welcome back to our Reminder Series. In this episode, I talk about a simple yet powerful idea: every thought is a form of meditation. It's not just about those moments of quiet reflection; it's about where we focus our attention every day. I've learned that controlling what I focus on changes everything. It's about choosing positivity over negativi…
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In this week’s episode, I catch up with my good friend Rachel Gueck. Rachel's one of those people who makes you want to chase your dreams, no matter how big or wild they seem. This episode is all about stories – the kind that make you feel, taste, and see a world through food and drinks. Rachel shares how she spun her life into stories that people …
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In this week's episode, I took a step away from our typical format to share a raw conversation with a remarkable individual I met during my travels, Lakpa Tamang. Lakpa, a spirited entrepreneur from a remote village in Nepal, shared his entrepreneurial ventures, the challenges he faced, and his aspiration to move to the States in search of better o…
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In this week's episode, I had a super interesting chat with a good friend of mine, Eli Friedman, who also works as a professor at Cornell University. We dove deep into the world of AI, especially GPT, and talked about what it means for teaching, research, and just day-to-day life at a top university. Eli shared some cool insights about how AI might…
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Welcome back to the second episode of my Reminder Series! In this episode, I'm diving into a topic that means a lot to me but sometimes slips my mind. It's about how we often focus so much on the one thing that's wrong or missing and forget to see all the good that's happening around it. Life is full of ups and downs, both in work and in our person…
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In this week's podcast episode, I had a chat with a longtime friend and an immensely talented ambient musician, marine eyes (Cynthia Field). We have a history that dates back to the days when she used to assist me during my underground dinners. We talked about what it really means to connect with an audience, especially at a time when most interact…
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Welcome to the first episode of my Reminder Series! In this episode, I'm opening up about something that, honestly, feels a bit embarrassing to share. But I think it might help some of you, as it's helped me. It's a personal practice that has become a part of my routine: setting reminders on my phone to remember important life lessons. I'm on a nev…
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In this episode, my friend Adam Nelson and I chat about what success really means. Adam opens up about how true happiness isn't just about money. We share some of our own stories, and talk about how sometimes, what society thinks is "successful" isn't always the real deal. We also get into the tough parts of life – like facing failures and picking …
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In this episode, I am joined by my good friend, Adam Nelson. Adam's done some cool stuff like making special gin using wild seaweed. Now, he's working on a medicine for Parkinson's. We chat about confidence, vulnerability, and how to take meaningful actions in our fast-changing world. Adam and I talk about how confidence grows when we try new thing…
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Welcome to the first episode of How We Work! In this episode, I'm excited to introduce my very first guest, Maria Finn who's an extraordinary forager, chef, and author living on a houseboat. Maria and I explore the fascinating journey of living beyond traditional labels. We discuss the challenges of feeling like "impostors" in our respective fields…
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This week we’re talking about psychedelics — the consciousness altering substances, and the extraordinary moment they are having in our culture at this time. We explore the reasons that popular interest in psychedelics has risen dramatically in recent years — although certainly not for the first time — and we consider the historical and emerging sc…
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This week we're talking about Nutritious Movement, the brainchild of our brilliant friend, biomechanist, fitness expert, and best-selling author Katy Bowman. Katy's term "nutritious movement" refers to the type of movement that nourishes, educates, shapes, energizes, and repairs us in ways that support optimal health and vitality. And, as Katy expl…
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This week, we're talking about Pandemic Era Discoveries. Last winter, after two years spent in various forms of social isolation, Dallas and Pilar met up at an improvised San Diego studio to catch up live and in person. We compared notes about how we'd weathered the weirdness of COVID reality, where we're at now, and some of the most rewarding stuf…
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This week we’ve got a special guest episode with Brian Johnson, the creator of Optimize and the Founder + CEΦ of Heroic Public Benefit Corporation. Brian has spent half of the last twenty-five years as a Founder/CEO and the other half as a Philosopher, creating hundreds of his PhilosophersNotes summaries of all sorts of brilliant books worth readin…
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This week, Pilar talks with special guests Leslie Salmon Jones and Jeff W. Jones, co-founders of Afro Flow Yoga. Leslie and Jeff created Afro Flow Yoga in 2008, fusing a new blend of expressive movement and rhythmic music from their own explorations of healing and their African-American and Caribbean heritage, in West Africa, Haiti and Jamaica. Les…
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This week Pilar talks to a special guest — James Beard award-winning journalist, author, and food legend Dorothy Kalins. Dorothy is the founding editor of Saveur magazine and Metropolitan Home. She's also a celebrated cookbook creator and the author of a terrific new book, The Kitchen Whisperers: Cooking with the Wisdom of Our Friends.…
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This week I spoke to the children’s author, illustrator and writer Laura Dockrill. Her book, What Have I Done covers her experience of post-partum psychosis, feeling suicidal and, eventually, getting well. We discuss all of these things in the episode so it carries a trigger warning: mentions of suicide, psychosis and mental illness. You can follow…
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This week I spoke to the comedian and actor, Tiffany Stevenson about work, love and being a stepmother. You can follow Tiffany on Twitter at @TiffanyStevenson https://twitter.com/tiffstevenson and on Instagram at @tiffstevensoncomic https://www.instagram.com/tiffstevensoncomic/?hl=en I also interviewed the psychologist and founder of Happy Steps, L…
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This week I spoke to the writer and events doyenne, Rose Stokes about love, lockdown, self-esteem and bad break ups. You can follow Rose on Twitter at @RoseStokes https://twitter.com/RoseStokes and on Instagram at @rosestokes https://www.instagram.com/rosestokes/?hl=en I also interviewed the relationship counsellor Simone Bose. You can follow Simon…
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This week Nell spoke to Journalist, Film Critic and writer, Caspar Salmon. Caspar spoke to Nell about changing careers, self belief, coming out and representation in the media. Caspar's website is: https://casparsalmon.com/ Twitter:https://twitter.com/CasparSalmon Nell also spoke to Clinical Psychologist Dr Sophie Mort, who unpicked some of the dif…
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This week I spoke to the comedian, actor, writer and star of Ghosts and Stath Lets Flats, Katy Wix. Katy has just published a phenomenal memoir called Delicacy which, as she puts it, is all about cake and death. It’s funny and wry and brutal and sad. In the book, Katy covers quite a bit of her panic years, from the crap jobs to the unhappy sex, mov…
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This week I spoke to the writer, Miranda Ward. Miranda's book Adrift: Field Notes From Early Motherhood covers the five years Miranda spent trying to get, and stay, pregnant. It's a funny, poignant, clever and thoughtful book, which tackles the seldom discussed topic of "almost motherhood." Find Miranda on Twitter at @MirandaWardC https://twitter.c…
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This week I had the huge pleasure of speaking to the comedy writer, performer, broadcaster and Welsh speaker, Sian Harries. You may know her work from Man Down, The Froth, The Tourist Trap, she’s written for Never Mind the Buzzcocks and The News Quiz, she co-hosted the Rhod Gilbert show on Radio Wales. She’s done it all. Sian and I spoke about marr…
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This week I was lucky enough to speak to the comedian, actor, screenwriter, activist and mother, Josie Long. I was desperate to get Josie on the podcast because, from Love and Adventure to Cara Josephine, to Something Better to Tender, Josie’s shows have been the very mirror to my Panic Years. We spoke about work, love, break ups, bringing chaos in…
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This week I spoke to the journalist, film maker and dad who gave birth, Freddy McConnell. While we both carried our children, both gave birth in pools and both write about the experience, as a queer parent, Freddy has taught me loads about the panic years that I may never have understood on my own. I loved talking to him about being a single dad, g…
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This week I spoke to journalist, writer, social media editor and South London amazonian, Kat Brown. During our chat, we talked about grieving for children that never were, timelines that didn't happen and what it’s like when IVF proves unsuccessful. You can follow Kat on Twitter at @KatBrown https://twitter.com/katbrown and on Instagram at @katbrow…
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Hello! This week I spoke to the the comedian, actor, writer and all round beautiful man, Rob Delaney. You can watch Rob’s stand up special Jackie here https://800pgr.lnk.to/robTW and if by some miracle you don’t already follow him on social media he is on Twitter at @robdelaney and on Instagram at @robdelaney https://www.instagram.com/robdelaney/?h…
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Hello! This week I spoke to the author and award-winning journalist Saima Mir. Saima has written the most incredible first novel, The Khan, which is out on the first of April. Buy it here: https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-khan/saima-mir/9780861541416 She has also written brilliantly about her life, past relationships, faith and family. She has …
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Hello! This week I spoke to the author, podcaster and journalist Pandora Sykes. I was thrilled to interview Pandora all about the flattened female identity of motherhood; how we generalise, lump together and dismiss mothers into one homogenous group and how that impacts everyone either thinking about having a baby or who has become a parent. Pandor…
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This week I had a lovely time talking to the writer, screenwriter, editor, broadcaster and all-round force for good, Nikesh Shukla. Nikesh edited the best-selling essay collection The Good Immigrant, has since co-founded The Good Journal and The Good Literary Agency and is the host of the Brown Baby podcast. He has also written a beautiful book - p…
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This week I had the huge pleasure of speaking to the comedian, writer, author and broadcaster Sara Pascoe. We talked weddings: why we hate them, why people keep having them, how to cope when you're at them and why Sara got married without even having one. I have been a fan and admirer of Sara for years. God she’s good. Her books Animal and Sex, Pow…
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This week I spoke to the brilliant writer, broadcaster and author, Daisy Buchanan from her home in Margate. We discussed everything from Daisy's decision to be child free to the emotional intensity of supermarkets, love, guilt, pride, family and her apparently insatiable appetite for lamb. As well as a funny, honest and open woman, Daisy is also an…
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This is the podcast for anyone who feels out of synch. Journalist and Author Nell Frizzell talks to some of her favourite people about The Panic Years - the period between carelessness and matching crockery, between your friends passing out on the dancefloor and those same people becoming parents; The time when we all start wondering when did every…
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This week on The Living Experiment we bring you an episode that has been a very long time coming — a special guest episode with New York Times bestselling author John Zeratsky. John is the co-author — with Jake Knapp —  of two terrific books, Sprint (a popular business title from 2016) and Make Time: How to Focus On What Matters Every Day, which ca…
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This week on The Living Experiment, we're talking about the concept of the New Year — from meaningless consumer hype to contemplative pursuits that really can make a difference. We explore the potential pros and cons of leveraging the New Year as an opportunity for self-improvement, and we share the approaches we like best for pursuing change in ou…
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