Best Lucinda Creighton Podcasts (2024)

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Balancing On the Seesaw - The Inspiring Journey of Professional Triathlete Ruth Astle 59:03

6M ago59:03

59:03

In this insightful episode of 'The Undiscovered You', host Kimberley Johnston uncovers the remarkable journey of Ruth Astle. As a professional athlete and working in finance, Ruth unveils her personal balancing act, navigating the worlds of sports, work, and life. Discover the origins of Ruth's path as a triathlete, born from a childhood in Essex t…

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Balancing on a Seesaw - with Underwater Photographer & Lawyer Kirsty Andrews 46:10

6M ago46:10

46:10

Welcome to another engaging episode of 'The Undiscovered You', featuring Kirsty Andrews, a professional lawyer, renowned underwater photographer and regular columnist for Scuba Magazine. Explore the fascinating world beneath the waves as Kirsty shares tales of scuba diving in the waters around the United Kingdom and her brush with a great white sha…

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Eye on Blasphmey: Cartoon Wars - The case of Jyllands-Posten 31:19

10M ago31:19

31:19

Today's fourth episode of our series on blasphemy will focus on the worldwide protests against the Danish cartoons of the Muslim Prophet, also known as the case of Jyllands-Posten. Lucinda speaks with author of The Cartoons that Shook the World, Dr. Jytte Klausen, who will be able to offer a distinct perspective and unique insight into her experien…

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Eye on Blasphemy: The scandals of Quran burning in Scandinavia 35:29

11M ago35:29

35:29

Today's third episode of our series on blasphemy will focus on the Quran burning incidents that have occurred in Scandinavia recently. Lucinda speaks with distinguished counterterrorism expert Dr. Magnus Ranstorp to try to understand the reactions as well as the political and social impact the incidents have had thus far. Magnus has been researchin…

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Eye on Blasphemy: Understanding the controversies and perspectives – The case of blasphemy in Islam 34:08

11M ago34:08

34:08

Today's second episode of Fighting Terror's new series will shed light on the concept of blasphemy in Islamic theology and its significance within the religion. Lucinda speaks with Professor Jocelyne Cesari who will offer insights into the concept of blasphemy and its historical roots and how some Islamist extremist groups use blasphemy to further …

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Eye on Blasphemy: Violence against perceived blasphemers in the West 34:35

12M ago34:35

34:35

What is blasphemy and blasmphemy violence and what drives violence against perceived blasmphemers? Who are the main victims and perpetrators of blasmphemy violence? How did the Salman Rushdie affair shape perceptions and discussions around blasphemy in the Western world and are there risks associated with curtailing freedom of expression? The first…

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Eye on Antisemitism: EU strategy on combatting antisemitism and fostering Jewish life 36:55

1y ago36:55

36:55

In today's final episode of CEP’s Eye on Antisemitism, Lucinda turns to the EU and looks at what they are currently doing to combat antisemitism. She speaks with Katharina von Schnurbein who is the European Commission Coordinator for the EU strategy on combatting antisemitism and fostering Jewish life. Katharina was appointed the first European Com…

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Responding to the two-year anniversary of the Taliban takeover 20:36

1y ago20:36

20:36

Today marks the two-year anniversary of the Taliban takeover and the fall of Kabul. In this episode, Lucinda and CEP Senior Director Hans-Jakob Schindler discuss the past, present and future of Afghanistan, the Taliban takeover, women's rights, and EU recommendations. From 2001 until 2005, Hans headed the federal government of Germany's team invest…

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Eye on Antisemitism: Resurgent antisemitism in France 24:02

1y ago24:02

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What are some of the key factors contributing to the rise of antisemitism in France? How is the dynamic between the Jewish and Muslim communities in Toulouse, and what efforts have been made to address and bridge these divides? Why are Jews leaving France and does that have an impact on the Jewish community and the broader society? In today’s fifth…

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Eye on Antisemitism: Antisemitism among native-born immigrant communities in the United Kingdom 35:49

1y ago35:49

35:49

In today's fourth episode of CEP's Eye on Antisemitism series, Lucinda speaks with Fiyaz Mughal about antisemitism among native-born immigrant communities in the United Kingdom. They discuss Fiyaz's work in the field of preventing extremism and working towards racial equality and Fiyaz shares his expert insights into how to create meaningful connec…

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Eye on Antisemitism: Antisemitism among right-wing extremists in Germany 27:04

1y ago27:04

27:04

In today’s third episode of CEP’s Eye on Antisemitism series, Lucinda will delve into how antisemitism manifests among right-wing extremists in Germany with guest Marina Chernivsky. How does the growth of right-wing political movements in Germany influence the prevalence of antisemitic sentiments? Are there any connections between antisemitism and …

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Eye on Antisemitism: Antisemitism among left-wing extremists in the United Kingdom 33:14

1y ago33:14

33:14

In today's second episode of the Eye on Antisemitism, Lucinda delves into the complex issue of antisemitism among the left-wing extremists in the United Kingdom (UK), specifically looking at the UK political landscape. How has the Labour Party, which is historically associated with left-wing politics in the UK, addressed or failed to address the is…

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Eye on Antisemitism: Trends in Europe and the United States 29:23

1y ago29:23

29:23

How is antisemitism defined? What is the current state of antisemitism in Europe and the United States (U.S.)? How have recent global events, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, contributed to the popularity of antisemitic conspiracy theories among extremists? The first podcast episode in our new series on antisemitism will provide our listeners with a …

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Breaking News: New CEP publication on transnational linkages between violent right-wing extremism, terrorism and organized crime 21:44

1+ y ago21:44

21:44

In today’s episode, Lucinda is joined by CEP Senior Advisor Alexander Ritzmann. He leads the work of CEP Berlin on violent far-right extremist or terrorist (transnational) networks, both offline and online. Together they take a closer look at a recently published CEP study, titled Transnational linkages between violent right-wing extremism, terrori…

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Manchester Arena Inquiry: Volume 3 16:13

1+ y ago16:13

16:13

In today’s episode, Lucinda speaks with Liam Duffy, CEP Strategic Advisor. They discuss the findings of the recent Manchester Arena Inquiry, which is the third - and final - report of the inquiry. Chaired by Sir John Saunders, this report focuses on radicalisation and preventability. Liam sheds some light on what the inquiry is all about, the trage…

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The Dream Catchers - Nicole Parry 53:44

1+ y ago53:44

53:44

What a way to close out this season! This was such a fun podcast to record with the amazing Nicole Parry. She fell in love with food and cooking and became a Dream Catcher when she went to study at Le Cordon Bleu and then sailed around the world on super yachts as a chef before joining Richard Branson as his personal chef on Necker island in the Br…

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The Dream Catchers - Lucinda Creighton 50:37

1+ y ago50:37

50:37

Join me for this incredible journey into Irish Politics with Lucinda Creighton who is a former Irish Member of Parliament, the Minister for European Affairs who went on to found Vulcan Consulting where she is the CEO. She shares her story of dreams, aspirations and disillusionment and how trusting her gut got her where she is today. Insightful, int…

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Breaking News: Responding to the case of Gonzalez v. Google 18:42

1+ y ago18:42

18:42

Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in cases that raise questions about liability shields afforded to tech companies under Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act. In this breaking news episode, Lucinda speaks with Dr. Hany Farid, Senior Advisor to CEP and professor at University of California, Berkley. Hany is CEP's in-hou…

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The Dream Catchers - Chris Farr 1:03:22

1+ y ago1:03:22

1:03:22

Join me for this exciting story of our next dream catcher: Chris Farr who shares his tale of growing up around the world with a dad who worked for the U.S. State Department and finding a way to follow his dreams of becoming a professional drummer. We manage to cover everything from the perils of egos to the loss of the art of communication and the …

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Breaking News: Responding to the Prevent Strategy Review 35:06

1+ y ago35:06

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Last Wednesday, the long-awaited Prevent review was published by the Home Office. Led by William Shawcross, who was appointed Independent Reviewer of Prevent in 2021, the review sets out to understand how effectively this strand of the government’s counterterrorism strategy works and how it can be improved. But what is Prevent? Why was it created a…

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Eye on 4R Network: Coming Home - A first-hand account of reintegration stories from two former extremists 52:03

1+ y ago52:03

52:03

In today's episode of our series on the 4R Network, Lucinda speaks to two former extremists, Ryan Lo’Ree and Bryant Vinas. Ryan was once a right-wing extremist with one of the largest Nazi movements in the United States. After being confined, Ryan went through a process of transformation that focused on healing from trauma. As part of his healing a…

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Eye on 4R Network: Preventing Recidivism - A law enforcement perspective on minimizing the risk of extremist offender reintegration and rehabilitation 28:24

1+ y ago28:24

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In today's episode of our series on the 4R Network, Lucinda talks to Mitch Silber. He is the executive director of the Community Security Initiative, visiting lecturer at Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs and the author of the book The Al Qaeda Factor & Radicalization in the West. Mr. Silber’s CV is extensive, ranging…

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Eye on 4R Network: In-Community Reintegration & Rehabilitation - The case of Central Asia 46:38

1+ y ago46:38

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In today's episode of our series on the 4R Network, Lucinda speaks with social neuroscientist Mike Niconchuk and Noah Tucker, consultant for CEP’s Rehabilitation & Reintegration project in Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan. As an applied neuroscience researcher and practitioner, Mike Niconchuk focuses on trauma recovery in conflict-affected populations, an…

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Eye on 4R Network: The Journey Within - Toxic stress, trauma and how they can impact reintegration and rehabilitation 30:35

1+ y ago30:35

30:35

In today's episode of our series on the 4R Network, Lucinda talks to Dr. Vivian Khedari DePierro. She is the Chief Psychologist & Director of Research at Beyond Conflict, who also happen to be our partners in this 4R Network endeavour. As a Clinical Psychologist, Vivian focuses on the development and evaluation of accessible and culturally-tailored…

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Eye on 4R Network: Behind the hieroglyphic streets: Conspiracy theories as a coping mechanism for reintegrating extremists 46:44

1+ y ago46:44

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In today's episode of our series on the 4R Network, Lucinda speaks to co-authors of Pastels and Pedophiles: Inside the Mind of Qanon Dr. Sophia Moskalenko and Dr. Mia Bloom. Sophia is a psychologist studying mass identity, inter-group conflict, and conspiracy theories. She has written several books, including the award-winning Friction: How Conflic…

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Eye on 4R Network: Coordinating Law Enforcement and Civil Society Efforts to Facilitate Effective Reintegration: The case of Germany 46:39

1+ y ago46:39

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In today’s episode of our series on the 4R Network, Lucinda speaks to Sofia Koller and Jorgos Sotiriadis. Sofia is a Senior Research Analyst at the CEP Berlin office. Her research focuses on the prosecution, reintegration, rehabilitation of returned foreign fighters into European states, specifically female offenders. Jorgos Sotiriadis is a consult…

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The Dream Catchers - Ian Roberts 1:04:35

1+ y ago1:04:35

1:04:35

Join me for this fascinating conversation with professional artist (and I would argue philosopher) Ian Roberts as we discuss following your passions, finding your Dharma and re-connecting with your calling. Be prepared to be inspired and make sure you have a notebook (or sketchbook) handy! You can find his courses and more about him at ianroberts.c…

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Eye on 4R Network: When Terrorists Come Home: From in-prison to post-release care 27:46

1+ y ago27:46

27:46

In today’s second episode of our series on the 4R Network, Lucinda speaks with Ian Acheson, Senior Advisor to the Counter Extremism Project. Ian has long been involved in prison security and counter-terrorism. In 1994, he joined Her Majesty’s Prison Service as a prison officer, rising rapidly to governor rank. In 2015, Ian led an independent review…

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Eye on 4R Network: Rehabilitating and Reintegrating Extremist Offenders in the United States 34:01

1+ y ago34:01

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In today's first episode of our series on the 4R Network, Lucinda speaks to Juncal, Programme Manager at the Counter Extremism Project and Co-founder of Parallel Networks (PN), a non-profit organisation dedicated to combating polarization, hate and extremism. Juncal has gained professional experience researching conflicts, forced migrations, organi…

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The Dream Catchers - Lili Klein 52:34

1+ y ago52:34

52:34

I absolutely loved speaking to my latest Dream Catcher, Lili Klein, a professional actress, singer and acting coach about following your passion/following the love, keeping your work free from monotony and the gift you can give others by giving them permission to support/help you. You can see some of her amazing work and hear her incredible vocals …

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Breaking News: Responding to Germany withdrawing troops from Mali 15:04

2y ago15:04

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Last week, various media outlets were reporting that the German government has formally taken a decision to start the withdrawal of troops, which are stationed in Mali for the UN peacekeeping mission. Germany is not alone amongst its EU partners in making this call. What does this mean for extremism and terrorism in the wider Sahel region and what …

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The Dream Catchers - Dr. Maureen Murchie 55:34

2y ago55:34

55:34

Dr. Maureen Murchie, a professional violin and viola player is full of insight and wisdom on this episode. I just adored sitting down with her and hearing how she used some challenging times growing up to build resilience, to see the positives in her experiences and to move forward with what became her dream. You'll learn about the divas of the orc…

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Eye on Islamism: The current threat of jihadism and its potential evolution 36:36

2y ago36:36

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A term that has become a ubiquitous part of public discourse on terrorism and radical Islam ever since the rise of al Qaeda and ISIL/Da'esh back in 2014/15 is the term jihad. In today’s last episode of the miniseries on Eye on Islamism, we will shift gear and focus on the current threat of jihadism and its potential evolution. In this episode, Luci…

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The Dream Catchers - Antonio Negret 41:11

2y ago41:11

41:11

Don't miss this incredible episode with Antonio Negret, a Hollywood Director, Producer and Writer who shares insights around following your dreams, creating content and just doing what you love and how to embrace the fear! Interesting, informative and a great story to boot - this episode is a must listen! You can preview his work here: https://www.…

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Breaking News: Responding to Netherlands repatriating women and children from Syria 20:08

2y ago20:08

20:08

On Tuesday this week, the Dutch Cabinet confirmed that twelve Dutch women were picked up in Syria and will be transported to the Netherlands where they will be taken into custody for crimes related to terrorism offenses. What is the process of repatriating female IS members and the potential challenges that may arrive when prosecuting such returnee…

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The Dream Catchers - Jane Jenkins Herlong 42:03

2y ago42:03

42:03

I can't help but have my Southern accent slip out in this interview with the Former Miss South Carolina, Jane Jenkins Herlong who is a renowned humorist, an author of several books including the amazon bestseller "Bury me with my Pearls", is a keynote speaker and a recipient of the National Speakers Association "Speakers Hall of Fame Award." Join u…

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Eye on Islamism: Muslim Brotherhood and associated groups in the West 43:56

2y ago43:56

43:56

Founded in Egypt in 1928, the Muslim Brotherhood is that country’s oldest Islamist organization and has branches throughout the world. While these branches operate under a variety of names and use a variety of social, political, and occasionally violent methods, they share a commitment to the overarching goal of establishing rule according to shari…

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The Dream Catchers - Peter Nicholls 54:36

2y ago54:36

54:36

In this episode, I speak to the multi-award winning photojournalist Peter Nicholls who is currently working for Reuters but spent a large portion of his career at The Times. He talks about what it takes to be a photographer and throws in his opinion on the age old debate re: Cannon vs. Nikon! He has some incredible stories to tell and you can check…

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Eye on Islamism: Islam and Terrorism in the West 35:01

2y ago35:01

35:01

Academic reflection on Islam started in the early 1960s in Europe. It began as a phenomenon linked to migration dynamics when Europe witnessed many migrant populations settling in at that time. More than 4 decades later, this reflection has had to confront new approaches that frequently tend to associate Islam with immigration or violence, especial…

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Eye on Islamism: What is Islamism? 39:50

2y ago39:50

39:50

“What is Islamism? Are there any overlaps between the religion Islam and the term Islamism? Who are the Islamists and how do they view the West? What constitutes a good policy response to Islamism? The first podcast episode in our mini-series on Islamism will explore what the term Islamism means and how to respond to the Islamist challenge. In this…

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The Dream Catchers - Diane Hunwin Wakely 1:07:01

2y ago1:07:01

1:07:01

It was absolutely incredible to sit down with Diane "Di" Hunwin Wakely who was a Dancer in the Royal Ballet a "few" years back. She shares her journey of trying to procure funding to come to London, breaking through barriers and fulfilling her dream of dancing for the Royal Ballet. I LOVE her spirit, story and advice and I hope you have a good cup …

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The Dream Catchers - Laura Evans 42:10

2y ago42:10

42:10

WE ARE BACK!!! Hold onto your seats for this amazing episode where I speak to Laura Evans Manatos. Laura is is a multi-Emmy-award winning journalist who shares her story of falling in love with reporting in the 7th grade (Year 6 for our UK listeners) and how she turned that passion into a career. You will laugh out loud, you might shed a tear and y…

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Death Weapons: Inside a Teenage Terrorist Network 35:22

2y ago35:22

35:22

In today’s podcast, we will focus on the year long investigation of Death Weapons by a consortium of international reporters from Germany's Die Welt, Politico, and Insider. The investigation reveals internal details of how this network of young neo-Nazis is setting up terrorist cells across Europe and the US to carry out armed attacks. In this epis…

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Breaking News: Responding to the drone strike on Al-Zawahiri 14:22

2y ago14:22

14:22

On Saturday, US President Joe Biden announced that the United States had killed Ayman al-Zawahiri, current emir of al-Qaeda and longtime deputy to Osama bin Laden, in Kabul (Afghanistan). Zawahiri’s death raises questions about the succession and the relevance of al-Qaeda in the current terrorist threat landscape, as well as Afghanistan's role foll…

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The link between domestic violence and terrorism 34:26

2y ago34:26

34:26

Studies have shown that there appears to be a strong link between those committing domestic violence, and those ready to commit acts of terrorism - especially among young men. Yet, while terrorism and domestic abuse share profound parallels, they couldn’t be further apart in how they are treated in today’s society and by law enforcement. In this ep…

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Playing the Hand You’re Dealt - Dani Fontanesi 1:00:40

2y ago1:00:40

1:00:40

Tune in for this INCREDIBLE episode. Make sure you have a spare hour to get tucked into Dani's journey and how she played the hand she was dealt when something unthinkable happened and how she created so much joy and positivity out of such a difficult trial. Get a notebook out - there are LOADS of gems in this one. A huge thank you to Dani for shar…

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Breaking News: Responding to the Iran-Belgium prisoner swap treaty 12:22

2y ago12:22

12:22

On Tuesday, Belgium’s parliament debated whether to ratify a Treaty with Iran that could allow an Iranian convicted of terrorism in Belgium to be sent back to Iran. The Treaty, however, is highly controversial among Western critics of the Iranian regime, as well as members of the Iranian opposition living in exile. In this episode, Lucinda speaks w…

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The Authentic You - Michelle Taylor (The Funky Celebrant) 37:59

2y ago37:59

37:59

Michelle Taylor (aka The Funky Celebrant) and I sat down for our LAST EPISODE of SEASON TWO to chat through her journey from being a police officer to becoming a celebrant to creating inclusion & diversity courses for the wedding industry. Join me as she shares some incredibly valuable lessons about the strength found in being authentic and how you…

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PlayingThe Hand You’re Dealt - Allie Correal 46:16

2y ago46:16

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Allie is a female empowerment coach and shares how, through her journey of self-discovery she has learned to love herself enough to let go of destructive relationships, move to a new city and start over. She is now helping others peel away the layers of conditioning to reveal the beauty beneath. Join me as Allie honestly walks through her story and…

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Global Terrorism Index 2022 45:07

2+ y ago45:07

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The Global Terrorism Index recently released its ninth edition, clearly indicating two key developments - deaths from terrorism have continued to fall since their peak in 2015, and terrorism has become more concentrated, with 119 countries recording no deaths, the best result since 2007. In this episode Lucinda speaks to Steve Killelea, an entrepre…

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