Promising preliminary research on psilocybin, the active ingredient in magic mushrooms, has led to mainstream attention and acceptance. Through discussions with experts in relevant areas such as neuroscience, clinical psychology, pharmacology, and mycology, this podcast takes the listener on a journey of becoming well-informed about the research, culture, and history surrounding psilocybin. Art by Holly Heathfield Song : M87 - Backing Track [Creative Commons] Music provided and produced by L ...
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Over 20 years and across 30 countries, empowering people to find the space where happiness and high performance co-exist...this is The Zone Way. On this podcast, Liam Forde has deep and meaningful conversations with thought leaders about life, work, and how to find happiness in both.
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And Away We Go F1 Podcast goes beyond the track limits to talk about Formula 1, travel, food and lifestyle of F1 destinations. Hosted by Dianne Bortoletto a pre-Drive to Survive (D2S) F1 fan, and Monique Ceccato, a post-D2S fan. In each half-hour episode, they recap the race, unpack F1 rumours, hold thought-provoking discussions, interview interesting people, and chat about the lifestyle surrounding the world’s greatest sport, including travel, food and, if Lewis’ outfit warrants it, fashion ...
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Welcome to 'My rare disease' podcast. This is a platform where I raise awareness of something that affects 1 in 15 people, rare disease. By chatting to patients, health professionals and advocates, we talk about all aspects of rare disease including relationships, mental health and much more. I cannot wait for you to hear some truly inspiring stories from some absolutely amazing people. From being diagnosed with a rare disease myself at 10 weeks old, it has given me the motivation to give ot ...
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Ep10: She raced (and beat) Liam Lawson - interview with racer Rianna O'Meara-Hunt
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From four wheels to no wheels, hear what female racer Rianna O’Meara-Hunt is racing now - it floors Di and Mon who then had to know everything about the E1 series. From her training camp in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Rianna shares stories about how she became obsessed with racing and being trackside, her first karting experience that went horribly wrong…
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Ep9: George Harrison, Dame Edna and dealing with Ayrton Senna's death - interview with F1 PR Annie Bradshaw
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The Beatles’ George Harrison trying to calm the karma, Dame Edna squeezing into Damon Hill's F1 car, a hot lap with Daniel Ricciardo and dealing with Ayrton Senna’s death as the team PR, Annie Bradshaw was there, and she’s still there. She’s a 50-year F1 PR and Media mavin who knows everyone and has worked for some of the sport’s greats including W…
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Ep8 - F1 Journalist interviews 13-year-old Lewis Hamilton - we chat with Jeremy Hart
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What was Lewis Hamilton like as a 13-year-old kart racer? In this episode, veteran Formula 1 and motorsport journalist and TV presenter, Jeremy Hart, tells all. He not only recounts the time he interviewed the budding F1 talent, but also what it was like being on the Sky Sports team in the early days, and how he worked with the sport’s supremo, Ber…
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Ep7: Cooking for F1 World Champions - interview with chef Jason Beste
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Have you ever wondered what F1 drivers eat? Former chef of the Mercedes F1 Team Jason Beste chats with Di and Mon about Nico Rosberg’s favourite food, the reaction to Toto Wolff approaching the buffet, and how David Beckham caused chaos in the kitchen. Listen to the insights as Jason talks about the behind-the-scenes logistical challenges of cateri…
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Ep6: F1 Movies & TV shows to quench your F1 thirst
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If you’re like us and missing ‘race week’, we’ve got you covered. Get your F1 fix during the off season by watching F1 themed movies, TV shows and documentaries. Di & Mon talk about the good, the not-so-good and the unmissable programs every F1 fan should have on their watch list. What are your favourite F1 related movies, TV shows or documentaries…
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Ep5: BONUS EPISODE - Checo out, Lawson in
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There's never a dull moment in Formula 1. In the space of just a few days, so much news has broken that we just HAD to mic up and talk about it. Red Bull, VCARB, Mercedes, we touch on it all in this short bonus episode. Send us a text Support the show Your support means the world to us - please rate and review our show on your favourite podcast lis…
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"It's the best Formula 1 season in my living memory." It's a big claim, but with all the unceremonious dumpings, royal farewells, and rough and tumble on the race track, it's not hard to understand where Dianne is coming from. There's a lot to unpack from the 2024 Formula 1 season, and in this episode of And Away We Go, Dianne and Monique give it a…
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Ep3 - Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix - what a way to end the season
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Beef, babies, Bottas’ next moves: we discuss it all in this week’s episode of And Away We Go. The final race week of the 2024 season didn’t disappoint, with more twists, turns, and unexpected Ferrari podiums than anyone was counting on. This week was especially exciting for Dianne, as her ‘cousin’ Gabriele Bortoleto (one ‘t’, not two ‘t’s’) excelle…
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What’s it like going to a GP? Find out in this week’s episode, as Monique recounts the Qatar Grand Prix from a live spectator’s point of view. There are plenty of hot tips on what to expect if you find yourself at Lusail International Circuit next year, and the low down on what’s hot and what’s not in Doha. Dianne has all the race stats—who DNF’d (…
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Ep1: Introduction - And Away We Go F1 Podcast
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Welcome to And Away We Go F1 podcast, a podcast that goes beyond the track limits to talk about travel, food, and the lifestyle surrounding the sport. In this episode, meet your hosts Dianne Bortoletto and Monique Ceccato, and find out what you can expect when they drop their weekly episodes. They also discuss their friendship, their day jobs, the …
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I really enjoyed talking to Annabelle about her chronic illness Cystic Fibrosis. Annabelle spoke openly about how she got diagnosed with her condition, how illness has changed our outlook on life as well as the importance of psychological support for individuals with a chronic illness. Annabelle has really highlighted how much chronic illness can a…
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In this episode, I speak to Carly who has been diagnosed with thyroid cancer in both 2017 and 2021. Now in remission, Carly still gets symptoms such as fatigue which can affect her day-to-day life. I talk to Carly about care young people need in hospital, help we need from professionals, support Carly has had for her mental health and advice she wo…
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06. Becoming Culturally Aligned for Success with Daniel McCarthy
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😷 Daniel and Liam are in New Zealand and on lockdown. 01:35 👏 They met through the Young Presidents Organization, where CEOs support each other. 02:17 🌏 YPO network is international, and they help each other worldwide. 05:00 👨🎓 Not a practical bone in his body: an engineering degree from Cambridge, UK. 07:50 😇 Following his gut and heart: Leadersh…
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In this episode, I talk with a mycologist that is a part of the "underground" psilocybin community, and the general mushroom community. As an amateur scientist, she provides a different perspective on psilocybin and it's potential uses than academics.
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Dr. Chris Kotsones presented a review of studies showing potential for psilocybin as a treatment for cancer patients with anxiety from a life-threatening diagnosis in a doctoral presentation while he was still in pharmacy school. We talk about current directions in the research, aspects of the experience, how it may be used in the future, and integ…
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Neuroscientist: Professor Glenn Valdez
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Professor Valdez was the instructor for my behavioral neuroscience course while I made this podcast. During office hours, I met with him to discuss his understanding of how psilocybin works in the brain and interpretations of the preliminary studies. We also look at the comparison of psilocybin and SSRIs as treatments for anxiety and depression, an…
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Clinical Psychologist: Dr. Robin Billings
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In this episode, Dr. Robin Billings gives an overview of the historical use and regulations of psilocybin, both in the US and indigenous cultures. He also provides his perspective on how psilocybin can be used in the future.
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In this introductory episode, I talk about how I came to do this project and give an overview of the "mystical" experiences that people have using psilocybin, the active ingredient found in magic mushrooms. At the end, I outline the structure of the podcast: each following episode is an interview with an expert in a field that is related to psilocy…
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05. The Impact of Good Relationships on Sales Revenue with Nick Paul
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Notes 🤝 Paul and Liam met in 1995. 01:47 👍 Nick’s business journey: resurrecting the sales channels of the Telecom mobile performance and its culture. 03:24 💄 Bringing in the cool culture vs. lipstick on a pig approach to culture. 06:51 📚 Why are contracts the size of an old telephone book? 08:43 🥳 Nick got invited to lead Spark’s largest reseller …
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04. The Importance of People-Powered Leadership with Bob Azelby
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😇 Insightful moments during Liam’s help in bringing Bob’s cross-functional team together. 01:32 🤩 Two the Zone Way learnings Bob still carries with him. 02:26 🗽 Bob’s accents are from NY, Boston, and Philadelphia. 04:28 🤓 Different cultures in the USA: he thought to fit the northern New Jersey style into the Southern California style. 05:09 🧦 Getti…
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03. Creating a Sense of Purpose to Flourish with Anna Campbell
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🌊 Looking at the ocean. 01:13 🤝 Getting together on the theme of purpose. 01:25 🖇️ People as the connector: People found ambiguity and uncertainty challenging, not the change. 02:35 📊 Measure impact and value rather than initiative and task. 04:44 🧠 Thinking holistically is one of a leader’s most important traits now. 05:56 2️⃣ Two types of leaders…
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02. Following Your Heart with Melissa Palazzo-Hart
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💗 Following your heart: Melissa is now in NY; she moved from LA during the pandemic. 01:08 💡 Her business journey: She couldn’t quiet her creative heart, so she learned to use both heart and mind in business. 03:32 🤗 A Place Called Home: How playing with disadvantaged kids in South Central LA inspired her to help and support them as much as possibl…
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01. Thinking Outside The Box on Leadership with Michael Hartley
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🤝 Michael and Liam have known each other for 28 years. 01:05 😀 How did you get your degree? A barrage of psychometric testing Liam put him through. 02:29 😇 Being in the Zone: getting exposed to the world of humans and culture. 04:14 🍳 Frying pan fire moment and getting the company to the States and the importance of a good team. 06:42 ✅ If you choo…
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In this episode, I talk to Tallulah about her rare disease Ataxia. We chat about how it took nearly 10 years for Tallulah to be diagnosed and how it affects her day-to-day. We discussed the importance of accessibility and some challenges that Tallulah has faced with this. Degenerative conditions can be tough, especially with a global pandemic in th…
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Welcome to the first episode of season 2! In this episode I talk to Liam about his congenital heart defects and the impact this can have on his mental health. We share some mental health facts and figures and raise awareness of the importance around physical and mental health support
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Periventricular Nodular Heterotopia (X linked) - Georgie Peterson
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In this episode Georgie tells me about her rare disease Periventricular Nodular Heterotopia. We discuss how illness can affect relationships with family and friends, how a life changing diagnosis can impact someone’s life as well as how rare disease can impact mental health and changes Georgie would like to see to ensure a person’s mental health is…
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We recorded this live from the Stereo app! In this episode you can listen to some more of the day-to-day challenges people with chronic illness and rare disease can face such as challenges in employment, University, telling new people about your illness and more.
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In this episode Georgia shares her experience with Friedreich's Ataxia which is a genetic rare disease affecting approximately 1 in 50,000 people. Georgia talks about role models in the media and why there needs to be more disability respresentation in the media as well as how this interest has motivated Georgia to be an advocate. We also discuss G…
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In this episode, I talk to Marie about her experiences with Aspergillosis and the appointments and tests she went through until she eventually got a diagnosis. We discuss that the average time it takes to get a rare disease diagnosis is 7-8 years and the impact that has had on Marie's wellbeing as well as learning your limits and the support that A…
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In this episode, I am joined by mother and son Caraldine and Declan who share their experiences with the condition, Atonic Bowel. We discuss their stories separately and are really honest about the challenges but also advantages complex illness can bring such as gratitude, resilience and strength. Declan gives some wonderful information about what …
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Osteogenesis Imperfecta - Charlotte Proud
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In this episode, Charlotte shares her experiences with Osteogenesis Imperfecta and we discuss her love for sport, the challenges that school sport brought, memorable moments with her rare disease as well as being both a patient and professional within the NHS.
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In this episode, I talk to Sarah about her rare disease PKU, a condition that affects approximately 1 in 15,000 people in the USA. We discussed the psychological impact a rare disease can have, what it means by owning your rare disease as well as the importance in rare disease research and the brilliant advocacy work Sarah has been involved in.You …
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LIVE episode with Katy Baker & Katie Callaghan
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We tried our first LIVE chat on the Stereo app! We touched on some different examples of transitions that can occur throughout someone's life, not just through healthcare. We talked about the importance of a smooth transition, shared our own experiences and answered some questions!
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In this episode, I go from the interviewer to interviewee! With thanks to Matt, I have the opportunity to talk about my rare disease Scimitar Syndrome. We discussed how much more there is to rare disease, how much it can affect different areas of your life such as your mental health and why a smooth hospital transition is so important. I really enj…
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In this episode we learn about David's rare disease Occipital Horn Syndrome as well as some of the day-to-day challenges people with rare disease can encounter including finding affordable travel insurance, additional barriers within the education system and visiting new hospitals where you are having to teach professionals about your rare disease.…
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Mitochondrial myopathy - Adam Johnson (DadVocate)
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In this episode, we discuss Adam's rare disease which affects approximately 1 in 4,000 people and his diagnosis journey. We chat about how difficult it has been to tell Adam's family and young children about his rare disease and how illness really does impact the whole family in different ways however Adam and his daughter have used this to fuel th…
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AFAP & Hereditary Colon Cancer - Dan Dry Dock Shockley
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In this episode, Dan talks about his experience with the ultra rare disease AFAP (Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis) only found through a routine test, how it’s had a life-changing effect on his life as well as the effect it has had on his family, his positive outlook on life and the motivation to be an advocate in the rare disease communit…
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Ehlers-Danlos syndrome & Chronic intestinal pseudo-obstruction - Katie Callaghan
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This episode features Katie who has EDS and CIPO and we discuss what it means to have a good transition in hospital, the barriers a wheelchair user faced in both education and society and how she's used her experiences to create her wonderful organisation Cards For Bravery which provides cards to people in hospital to brighten their day.…
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Dyspraxia and Cerebral Palsy - Natalie Williams
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This episode features Natalie who talks about a less well-known disability, dyspraxia. We discussed the barriers Natalie has faced but also what being an advocate means to her and how she was recruited in to being a Global Brand Leader for the charity Invisiyouth.
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Adrenal insufficiency - Sophie-Louise White
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In this episode, I talk to Sophie who has Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency. As well as telling me all about her rare disease, her different experiences in the healthcare world and some topics with stigma attached, Sophie shares how her condition has motivated her to have a different outlook on life, direct a short documentary, hold down a job and st…
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Having a sister with a rare disease - Lucy Baker
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This episode features a very special guest, my sister! Lucy is 22 years old, she’s a trainee Lawyer and we love spending time together when we can. In this episode, Lucy and I speak openly about what she thinks about my rare disease, Scimitar Syndrome, what it's like having a sister with an illness there is so little information on and some of the …
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This episode is all about one of my friends from Uni Fiona and her mental health. Throughout Uni, Fiona went through multiple hospital admissions for her physical health and this led to a stay at an inpatient mental health hospital. In this episode, we are talking about Fiona's experiences in hospital, discussing the stigma that comes with mental h…
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In this episode I chat to Daisy who has Cholesteatoma, a condition which mainly affects her hearing but has caused anxiety, low mood and years of being misdiagnosed. In this episode we discuss being a young person with rare disease and having to miss out on what a 'normal' young person can sometimes take for granted, how much rare disease can affec…
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In this episode I talk to Chloe who studied Occupational Therapy at the University of Northampton and is now working as a paediatric OT supporting children with a range of additional needs. Occupational Therapists are important in helping people of all ages for different reasons e.g ageing, mental ill-health and physical disabilities and in this ep…
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This episode features Sadie who is a 3rd year Politics and International Relations student at the University of Westminster. Sadie was diagnosed with Cavernous Malformation at 19 years old resulting in chronic fatigue, migraines and difficulty in dealing with emotion. In this episode we discuss how an illness affects the whole family, the mental he…
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Lyme disease and mental health - Sophie Ward
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7th Sept is Youth Mental Health Awareness Day and I am so lucky to have one of my friends Sophie chat to me about her rare disease and how much a rare disease can affect your mental health. In this episode, we discuss grief that comes with illness, how your life can be completely changed when you become suddenly unwell and we share our views on sta…
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Idiopathic Hypersomnia - Matt Baker
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To mark Idiopathic Hypersomnia awareness week, this episode features Matt who suffers with the condition but also has made it his mission to be a patient advocate across the UK. In this episode we talk about how Matt was diagnosed, the debilitating symptoms he experiences, how the word 'idiopathic' can cause so much uncertainty and some of the medi…
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Ulcerative Colitis & Arthritis - Ellie Sanders
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This first episode I speak to one of my best friends and old housemates Ellie. Ellie has a couple of chronic illnesses but they haven't stopped her from achieving a first class degree, a full-time job and she has ambitions to become a Children’s Psychologist. In this episode we discuss Ellie's health journey, the different health professionals she'…
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Welcome to my podcast! Each month I will be speaking to a patient with rare disease, a health professional or chronic illness advocate with the aim of raising awareness of all aspects of managing an illness from mental health to relationships, friendships to work life balance. I have heard some truly inspiring stories which I can’t wait to share.…
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