Best Pgce Podcasts (2024)

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Embracing the Journey of the Ageing Athlete with Sifu Sim 1:42:49

16d ago1:42:49

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Introduction In this episode, I, Jon Bond, sit down with the remarkable Sifu Slim, a wellness educator, fitness historian, and advocate for lifelong health and vitality. Known for his holistic approach to fitness and well-being, Sifu Slim shares his profound insights on navigating the journey of ageing as an athlete. We delve into the unique challe…

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Live Panel Q&A with Lucy Crehan, Dr Gareth Evans and Matthew Maughan 58:50

1M ago58:50

58:50

We've reached the end of season 6 of the podcast, and thanks to all our listeners for coming along for the ride! Today we bring you a live recording of a panel discussion we put on for our PGCE Secondary student teachers. The panellists were the international curriculum consultant and bestselling author Lucy Crehan, former educational journalist Dr…

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Currere with Dr Kevin Smith 54:01

2M ago54:01

54:01

Strap in and prepare yourselves for another roller-coaster ride as regular guest Dr Kevin Smith from Cardiff University is back in the studio, and this time he's brought sweets! Kev is here to talk about Currere, an approach to considering curriculum which might be refreshing to those of us who work in the world of education. We'll leave it to Kev …

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Train Less and Build More Muscle: Natural Bodybuilding with Paul Comer 1:02:30

2M ago1:02:30

1:02:30

Join Paul Comer, a dedicated personal trainer, natural bodybuilding enthusiast, and police officer, as he shares his expertise on building a strong and healthy physique the old-school way. In each episode, Paul delves into the time-tested methods of natural bodybuilding, emphasizing the importance of recovery with rest days and deload weeks. Discov…

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Ethics in Classroom Research with Dr Lisa Reed 39:59

2M ago39:59

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Conferences are a great opportunity to find new guests for the podcast, and last November's Scottish Educational Research Association (SERA) conference in Edinburgh didn't disappoint! Dr Lisa Reed from the University of Dundee joins us down the line to discuss how we can ensure we're being ethical when carrying out school-based research, especially…

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Developing mental fitness in men, the Viking way, with Dan Gainsford 1:04:40

2M ago1:04:40

1:04:40

Dan Gainsford has devoted his career to helping middle-aged men rediscover their zest for life and fitness. As the founder of the "Way of the Viking" programme, Dan operates as a coach across various fields including positivity, behaviour change, neuro-linguistic programming (NLP), health, and wellbeing. His holistic coaching approach also undersco…

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Equity and Diversity in the Classroom 44:02

2M ago44:02

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For today’s episode, we’re bringing you a panel discussion about equity and diversity in the classroom, which was originally broadcast live on YouTube as part of our PGCE programme. Our panel of experts, Dean Pymble from Show Racism the Red Card, Marc Lewis from Ysgol Gyfun Cymraeg Plasmawr, and Mark Williams from Cardiff Met, joined Tom and our co…

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Play to your Strengths, Work Hard, Be Authentic and TRUST THE PROCESS with Dave Hall! 1:11:50

3M ago1:11:50

1:11:50

Dave Hall is a seasoned coach and educator in the field of sports. He imparts his knowledge on the essential qualities that young individuals can cultivate to succeed both in athletic pursuits and in their personal lives. Through his extensive experience, he provides insights into how these qualities can enhance performance, foster personal growth,…

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Chase your dreams and smash every obstacle in your path with Adam Hayes "DJ Wheels" 54:54

3M ago54:54

54:54

In this episode, we chat with Adam Hayes, AKA DJ Wheels. Adam is a DJ, sportsperson, sports coach, and disability awareness speaker. He uses his rich life experience and the many challenges he has overcome as a teaching opportunity, giving others the tools that they need in order to avoid letting their disability be an obstacle. https://www.instagr…

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Teacher Recruitment with Dr Emily MacLeod 51:13

3M ago51:13

51:13

Those of you who listened to our epic Christmas special in December will remember Tom reading out a stream of tweets from Dr Emily MacLeod, who had just completed her doctorate about teacher recruitment. Well, now we have Dr Emily in person, speaking to us down the line, to delve deeper into the fascinating study she undertook which seeks to unders…

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Training, Nutrition, Mindset and Business Q&A with George Horlock and Jon Bond 1:28:09

3M ago1:28:09

1:28:09

In this episode, Jon Bond and George Horlock answer the following questions: What is the best training method for fat loss? Can you train too much? Is fat loss 80% Nutrition? Do we need to eat organic? How can you monitor someone's mental health progress? What do you do to stay positive? If I have run my own business do I need to do your fitness bu…

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Managing grief, moving forward and finding peace in nature with Jo Meaney 24:35

3M ago24:35

24:35

In this episode, I chat with Jo Meaney, who shares her experience of how she managed her grief after losing her father and stepfather. Her passion for movement and how she uses it to manage her mental health inspires us all. Are you passionate about health and fitness? Would you like to make your passion your profession? Are you a trainer or coach …

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Easter Holiday Special 2024! 1:12:21

4M ago1:12:21

1:12:21

Welcome to our not-very-light Easter holiday special! As ever, we bring you some random things to liven up your school holiday, and as usual for our Easter special we’ve ended up with something a bit less than fluffy… Nevertheless, we hope you find it interesting, useful or just a break from our usual service! Emma’s three things: Getting Started w…

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Ownership equals empowerment with Ryan French. 1:13:49

4M ago1:13:49

1:13:49

In this episode, I chat with Ryan French, fitness coach, former professional boxer, and combat infantryman in the British military. Ryan brings a unique blend of discipline, resilience, and expertise to the world of fitness coaching. With a proven track record of success and a genuine passion for helping others thrive, Ryan is poised to continue ma…

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How to drop body fat and build muscle with coach and bodybuilder Luis Souza 1:04:42

4M ago1:04:42

1:04:42

In this episode, I chat with Luis Souza. Luis qualified with Storm Fitness Academy as a personal trainer in 2017 and, since then, has been a passionate bodybuilding competitor and working as a full-time personal trainer and online coach. Luis gives some mandatory advice for anyone who wants to drop body fat and build muscle in the safest and most e…

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Making Powerful Connections in the Expressive Arts 52:15

4M ago52:15

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It's always a special podcast episode when we get our student teachers into the studio, and today's discussion is no exception! Just after Christmas this year, we spent an exciting couple of weeks digging into the details of our expressive arts subject disciplines, and the potential for making powerful connections between them. Today, some of those…

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Using exercise and positivity to overcome loneliness and improve well-being, with Enzo Manco. 1:38:05

4M ago1:38:05

1:38:05

In this episode, Enzo Manco, who has worked in the fitness industry for the past two decades, talks about how important it is to be positive, connect with others, and encourage challenge in a safe and friendly environment. Are you passionate about health and fitness? Would you like to make your passion your profession? Are you a trainer or coach th…

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If you can't sit still and love human connection, teach group exercise! Jo Meaney 29:03

4M ago29:03

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In this episode, I chat with Jo Meaney, who, after finishing her outdoor education degree, went on to qualify as a group exercise instructor and personal trainer. Since then she has been building her exercise tribe with several BTS classes such as body combat, body pump and body balance. She is very passionate about exercise and the impact it has o…

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AI in Education with Karl Jones 34:15

5M ago34:15

34:15

Artifical Intelligence: is it going to revolutionise learning and the world of work? Or take our jobs and then kill us all? We've had our eye on doing an episode on AI for quite a while, but needed a guest who would give us an education angle and avoid the sensationalist stuff... step forward Karl Jones from Cardiff Met's School of Technologies! Ka…

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Managing your mental health with walking, talking and appreciating nature, with Cathy Servante. 45:17

5M ago45:17

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In this episode, I had a conversation with Cathy Servante, who has been working as a counsellor for 15 years and has also qualified as a level 3 personal trainer with Storm Fitness Academy. During our chat, we discussed the positive impact that walking, talking, human connection, and nature can have on our mental health, and shared our personal exp…

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Simplifying the fitness industry and wading through the Bulls**t with George Horlock 1:21:36

5M ago1:21:36

1:21:36

In this episode, George Horlock discusses why the fitness industry has become overcomplicated. He offers practical advice for those who want to improve their health and fitness with a simplified approach. Are you passionate about health and fitness? Would you like to make your passion your profession? Are you a trainer or coach that needs some supp…

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ADHD and Money: An Interview with Maddy Alexander-Grout (Mad About Money) 37:22

5M ago37:22

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Today I’m joined by the fabulous Maddy Alexandra Grout and we’re going to be talking about ADHD, money and business. Maddy Alexander-Grout is founder of Mad About Money app and a neuroinclusive business and money specialist. Maddy has 54k followers on TikTok and in the last year has made over £35,000 from her TikTok side hustle, which she has now t…

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Trauma-Informed Practice with Dr Anne Hodgson 50:40

5M ago50:40

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Today we welcome back our colleague Dr Anne Hodgson, who's here to talk to us about adverse childhood experiences and trauma-informed practice in schools. It's a wide ranging discussion with some hard-hitting facts about the challenges facing many of the children in our classrooms. As Anne says, being informed about the impact of these adverse fact…

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ADHD: Addiction and Superpowers- An Interview with James Hansen 50:53

5M ago50:53

50:53

I'm excited to have James Hansen here on the show today, a specialist addiction counsellor and ADHD coach. Today he talks about his struggle living with undiagnosed ADHD, how it manifested as addiction, his recovery and how he now uses his ADHD superpowers to run his own business and help people. University of ADHD is a podcast for college and univ…

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Decolonising the Languages Curriculum with Kerry Bevan 46:04

5M ago46:04

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For this episode we welcome (and bow down to) our colleague Kerry Bevan! Programme leader for PGCE secondary languages, but also still a practising languages teacher in school, Kerry recently completed her thesis for the National MA Education (Wales) programme and stormed to a mark in the 90s for her research into perceptions of decolonising the la…

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Grief and ADHD: An Interview with Gaynor Rosier 20:27

6M ago20:27

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Grief hits people with ADHD hard. It's so hard to deal with all those intense, overwhelming, and confusing emotions. Gaynor Rosier is a hypnotherapist who specialises in grief and trauma. She supports clients to practice self-soothing skills so that they feel safe to feel and release their emotions.In this interview, Gaynor gives some insight into …

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10 Tips to Stop ADHD Impulsive Spending 11:25

6M ago11:25

11:25

Is payday spent excitedly waving in the money then spending it all leaving you short for the rest of the month? Have you got into debt from your impulsive spending? Here are 10 strategies to help:1. Budget and give yourself spending money2. Practice Mindfulness and get good sleep hygiene3. Put it in the basket and don't buy4. Freeze your bank card5…

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The power of acceptance and authenticity with retired premiership footballer Dean Hammond 1:16:39

6M ago1:16:39

1:16:39

In this episode, I chat with Dean Hammond. Dean is a retired footballer who previously played for Brighton & Hove Albion, Leyton Orient, Colchester United, Leicester City and Southampton. Dean came to Storm Fitness Academy after he retired from professional football, where we helped him gain his fitness qualifications and build his own fitness busi…

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10 Tips For A Good Night’s Sleep with ADHD 7:11

6M ago7:11

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Is lack of sleep worsening your focus, mood and impulsivity? Sleep in ADHD can be difficult due to racing thoughts and reduced melatonin. Here are 10 tips to get a good night's sleep:1. Have a bedtime routine2. Keep waking and sleep times consistent3. Exercise4. Bright light exposure in the morning5. Avoid bright light at night (including devices)6…

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Dialogue for Professional Development with Sarah Cason and Sioned Dafydd 56:07

6M ago56:07

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We always like a good collaboration here on Cardiff Met's initial teacher education (ITE) programmes! Today we welcome to the studio our colleague Sioned Dafydd, and podcast veteran (from all the way back in season 1, no less) Sarah Cason from Palmerston Primary School. Since she joined us last time, Sarah has been upgraded to headteacher, and has …

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5 Study Tips for Students with ADHD 7:32

6M ago7:32

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Studying can be difficult if you've got ADHD (whether you've been diagnosed or not). Planning, prioritising, starting, maintaining focus, remembering what to do, and finishing tasks can be overwhelming. Here are 5 tips: 1. Get a diary, planner, and use your phone2. Use the Pomodoro Technique 3. Consistency is key to forming habits (keep trying)4. B…

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Overcoming injury and turning set backs into opportunities with Pro footballer Aarran Racine 42:14

6M ago42:14

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In this episode, professional footballer Aarran Racine discusses how this month he plans to retire from professional football and use his fitness qualifications to help young footballers build the strength and conditioning foundation they need to excel in football. TAKE THE NEXT STEP Are you passionate about health and fitness? Would you like to ma…

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5 Ways of Gamifying Life to Get Things Done 6:31

6M ago6:31

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I'll be looking at how we can use the drive for dopamine to get you and your ADHD brain on the same team to get things done (even really dull things that you procrastinate or avoid).1. The Cleaning and Tidying Song2. Competition Meets Body Doubling3. Do the Thing Then Reward4. The Profanity Post-it Notes5. Everything's a GameIf you're interested in…

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8 Problematic Dopamine Seeking Behaviours in ADHD 5:27

6M ago5:27

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Dopamine is a neurotransmitter in the brain which allows brain cells to communicate with each other. It's associated with the reward system and plays a big role in memory, mood, motivation, working towards goals and how we learn. In ADHD, Dopamine levels are lower than in the neurotypical brain, so people with ADHD are constantly seeking big Dopami…

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6 Things you Don’t Need to Worry About if You’re Thinking About Being a Mature Student and have ADHD 7:53

6M ago7:53

7:53

You might be thinking about starting a college or university course, but your worries are holding you back from even applying. In this episode, I'll talk 6 common worries:I'm too oldAll the other students will be younger than meI didn't do well at schoolWhat if it's too hard?I've never done anything like this beforeI'm worried about the cost and fi…

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Overcoming anxiety and channeling fear with George Horlock 1:14:27

6M ago1:14:27

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In this episode, George Horlock from George Horlock Coaching discusses his experience with severe anxiety and how he overcame it. TAKE THE NEXT STEP Are you passionate about health and fitness? Would you like to make your passion your profession? Are you a trainer or coach that needs some support? If you answered yes to any of those questions, foll…

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”Have you tried a reward chart?”- 5 Infuriating Experiences of the School System and ADHD 12:59

6M ago12:59

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Looking back over my son's school life now he's in his last year at school, I've identified 5 things that have caused me more than mild annoyance. There are schools and teachers doing good work and we need more of that!!!The 5 things that I identified:Children with ADHD get in trouble A LOT. Even for stuff they haven't doneKids with ADHD are expect…

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10 Ways of Practising Mindfulness and how it helps with ADHD 9:43

6M ago9:43

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Mindfulness helps with pretty much every aspect of ADHD: inattention, hyperactivity, impulsivity, emotion regulation, anxiety, rejection sensitivity dysphoria (RSD), insomnia and more.Learn 10 ways to practice mindfulness:1. Meditation 2. Breathing techniques3. Mindfulness colouring 4. Going for a mindful walk5. Mindful eating6. Puzzles and games7.…

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5 Areas of Executive Function 8:23

6M ago8:23

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What is executive function, and what does it have to do with ADHD? In this episode, I'll briefly explore five areas of executive functioning: AttentionMemoryPlanning, prioritising, and organisinginhibition Emotion RegulationDon't forget to subscribe or follow so you don't miss tomorrow's episode on mindfulness, which can help with executive functio…

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