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The Happier Hour

Monica McCarthy

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Equal parts philosophy and self-help (with a dash of humor thrown in for taste), The Happier Hour aims to make philosophy useful for the rest of us. Each episode explores a modern-day dilemma, via the lens of the greatest philosophers of all time, and often with special guests in the hot seat who know about stuff. Like the joy that comes from a strong drink at half the price, this show is for curious minds who want to know more about philosophy, without going back to school. Join your host M ...
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Curious about music, dementia and wellbeing? Host Nina Clark, music practitioner and founder of Musical Walkabout CIC, dives into the myriad ways that music helps us in our daily lives, exploring the fascinating subject with a roster of special guests. Listen in to learn more about - how Nina and her guests use music to support their wellbeing - how to bring more joy and ease into your life - how you can find ways that music helps you If you find your life impacted by dementia, and want to d ...
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Inside the world of Industrial Relations, Employee Relations and Labor Relations. Bringing you insight and knowledge through Interviews with key opinion formers from unions, business, policy makers, politicians and those who were in the room or had an ear at the door. Always wondered: What happened behind the scenes of a major workplace conflict? How you might approach a particular Industrial Relations or Employee Relations challenge in your own job? What is really going on in a current or r ...
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Episode 4 – Monica Kurnatowska, Partner with Baker McKenzie In this episode we hear from a very experienced, senior Lawyer who specialises in Employment Law and Collective Bargaining. Monica is part of the global employment team at international law firm Baker Mckenzie, based in London. Monica advises many large domestic and multi-national employer…
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Many people, whether working in the IR Field, HR, Business, Policy or Legal, won't have ever heard of, let alone encounter, a Global Union. But they do exist, and they have a lot of influence. And there is a very good chance that the Union you deal with or belong to, regardless of geography, will be affiliated to a Global Union. In this Episode of …
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In this episode, we talk to Mike Clancy, General Secretary of major UK Trade Union, Prospect, which has over 157000 members. Mike talks us through his journey from growing up in Liverpool, taking a law degree, to becoming a major force in UK Industrial and Employee Relations. He also shares his views on what Labour’s new deal for working people sho…
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We talk to Tony McCarthy - former HR Director at British Airways, Royal Mail, BAE Systems about his career path, the IR experiences along the way and how he navigated some very complex, interesting situations in his early career, often having to rely purely on instinct and bravery. As we know, there is no "how to manual" when it comes to Industrial…
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Take a mindful moment with us! We’re so delighted to close out our second season of the Music Helps podcast with today’s special guest, none other than award-winning pianist, and mindfulness teacher, Eliza McCarthy. An extraordinary musician who specialises in performing new and experimental music, Eliza also teaches ‘Mindfulness Based Stress Reduc…
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Social Prescribing is a super powerful tool! Not sure what it is? That’s ok - we’ve got the most excellent guest to help us understand how social prescribing works and how to engage with it yourself! Monica Boulton is the Healthcare Integration Lead at the National Academy for Social Prescribing, the newest member of Musical Walkabout’s board of di…
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Ready to lift your mood in just 5 minutes? Tune into our bitesize minisode of Music Helps podcast, where we explore a song guaranteed to lift your spirits and brighten your day! Join us for a musical journey that's sure to leave you feeling refreshed and inspired. Want to keep the music flowing? Drop into our @musicalwalkaboutuk YouTube channel, an…
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Join us for a mini escape! Take just 5 minutes to tune into our latest bitesize minisode of Music Helps podcast - we’ve got a joyful intention-setting session to prioritise fun! Take a breather, tune in, and let's make a pact to infuse music into our day… Don’t want the fun to end here? Head on over to our @musicalwalkaboutuk YouTube channel, and d…
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Ready to shake off the stress? Dive into our quick bitesize minisode of Music Helps podcast and swap your energy with a 5-minute kitchen boogie session! Let the music lift your spirits and groove away the worries. Want to explore more mini music moments? Simply visit our @musicalwalkaboutuk YouTube channel, and get stuck into our series of 5 minute…
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Need a breather from the daily hustle? Take a 5-minute escape with our latest bitesize minisode of Music Helps podcast… Hit pause, unwind, and change the tempo on your day with your very own Music Buddy! Enjoying this? Well, why not visit our @musicalwalkaboutuk YouTube channel, and explore our series of 5 minute PlayTime videos... #MusicHelps #Pod…
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Feeling overwhelmed? Take 5 and tune into our bitesize minisode on Music Helps podcast, where we dive into the power of music to soothe your soul. Hit pause on the day and let the melodies guide you to relaxation. For more excellent micro music moments, why not visit our @musicalwalkaboutuk YouTube channel, and explore our series of 5 minute PlayTi…
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Need a moment to yourself? We’ve got your back. Join us throughout April for a special series of 5-minute Music Helps minisodes, where Nina guides you through joyful music journeys to carve out some essential me-time. Let the soothing melodies transport you to a place of calm and relaxation. Until then, why not visit our YouTube channel to enjoy ou…
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"I love that you get cold when it's 71 degrees out. I love that it takes you an hour and a half to order a sandwich. I love that you get a little crinkle above your nose when you're looking at me like I'm nuts. I love that after I spend the day with you, I can still smell your perfume on my clothes." Harry Burns Dive into the holiday spirit with th…
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What music is meaningful to you? And why? Take a dive into the magic of meaningful music with the latest episode of Music Helps podcast, with our latest special guest, the incredible Janet Fischer, CEO of Live Music Now. Join host Nina as she and Janet explore her fascinating journey as an operatic soprano, folk violinist, and the profound impact t…
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How does music bind your community? Music Helps is excited to introduce our first power couple double-bill of guests! Nina has had the pleasure of knowing Alan & Marg Bartley for several years now, as both are founder members of Musical Walkabout’s ‘Songsters’ community music group, co-curated with and for people living with a dementia, people in c…
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How important is music to you and your loved ones? Nina’s latest Music Helps guest is renowned Dutch music and dementia specialist Ignar Rip, creator of the MuziekGeluk (Music Happiness) methodology, which he has trained health & social care staff and informal caregivers in for many years. Ignar’s mission is to see music become a standard part of h…
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What’s in your Musical Toolkit? A master of the multi-disciplinary arts, acclaimed vocalist, composer, performer, loop artist and musical practitioner Randolph Matthews joins Music Helps host Nina Clark to explore the concept of how the contents of our Musical Toolkit shape our lives…and vice versa! What do you keep in yours? ~ songs, artists, viny…
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Do you need a moment of calm? You’ve come to the right place! In today’s Music Helps playtime session, you are invited to join our host Nina Clark on a gentle exploration of our breath practice... All you'll need is: ~ somewhere safe and quiet that you can listen without distraction (not while driving please!) This is a gentle practice, in which we…
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Let’s talk about mental health. Our latest guest on Music Helps is the amazing Sarah Drage, Creative Director of Ethical Creatives, mental health advocate and powerful public speaker. After losing her Dad to alcoholism, Sarah has made it her mission to challenge and address the stigma around alcohol use disorders, running a not-for-profit mental he…
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How do you soundtrack your day? We know how powerful music can be to support our wellbeing, so we advocate for ways to integrate it into your day-to-day lived experiences As we launch into season 2 of Music Helps, host Nina Clark delves into this idea with Dementia Consultant Ashley Roberts of Dementia Support Australia! Did you know... ~ you can u…
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Need a little pick me up? Let Music Help! To celebrate the first season finale, host Nina Clark puts her music practitioner hat on, and invites you to join her in a gentle, joyful Songsters session... All you'll need is: ~ a 'have-a-go' attitude ~ 10 minutes of 'you time' (yep, you deserve it) That's it! No musical experience required whatsoever. M…
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All hail, the Stride Queen is in residence! In this episode of Music Helps, host Nina Clark is joined by utter royalty, the legendary jazz pianist, singer, writer and host of NPR's radio show, 'Jazz Inspired' ~ the one and only, Judy Carmichael. The world's leading proponent of the inimitable 'stride' piano style, Judy takes time out of her busy to…
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A glorious meeting of minds awaits! In this episode of Music Helps, host Nina Clark is joined by none other than blogger and dementia campaigner, Pippa Kelly. A woman of many talents, Pippa also hosts the podcast 'Well I Know Now', in which she and guests discuss what they've learnt in their journeys with dementia. Listen as Pippa talks intimately …
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We've a joyful exchange of ideas for you! In this episode of Music Helps, host Nina Clark is joined by the our very first international guest, the marvellous Eric Kolb. Hailing from Grapevine, Texas, USA, Eric and his wife Sheryl run 'Songs And Smiles', a 501 non-profit charitable organisation, who use music to help families stay connected through …
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Hark! A call to arms! Music Helps host Nina Clark, explore the next in a series of 'Beefy Topics', bitesize chomps into interesting subjects on music & wellbeing. In today’s episode, Nina offers her evolving thesis on the subject of ‘musical activism’ and the circumstances which led her to become a musical activist. Let’s dive into the topic togeth…
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A thoroughly fascinating chat awaits... In this episode of Music Helps, host Nina Clark is joined by the incomparable Holly Lyon-Hawk. Among the many strings in Holly's impressive bow are author, podcaster, multi-award-winning freelance Holistic Funeral Director and End of Life Doula. Holly shares her love of classical music, blows Nina's mind with…
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Aaaargh me hearties! Who doesn't love a shanty?! Music Helps host Nina Clark is joined by the marvellous Susan Foster, who is, among other roles, Secretary of Hythe Dementia Awareness Forum, a dedicated collaborator with Musical Walkabout. Susan discusses her love of the sea and how music plays into that, as well as revealing how learning a musical…
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Uh oh! Let's dive into a meaty subject... Music Helps host Nina Clark, introduces the first in a series of 'Beefy Topics', bitesize chomps into interesting subjects on music & wellbeing. Consider this the tip of the iceberg, as Nina offers personal insights into her music ethos. Starting with curiosity, releasing expectations and exploring the poss…
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Prepare to be inspired! Music Helps host Nina Clark is joined by the awesome Jo Hurley, dementia advocate and public speaker, to discuss how she uses music to live her best dementia life. Always full of exciting ideas and brilliant energy, Jo received a young onset dementia diagnosis in her 40's, and has wasted no time since in seeking opportunitie…
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What makes an NHS staff member tick? Music Helps host Nina Clark is joined by the brilliant Lisa Doherty, founder of Dementia Support Services CIC, to discuss using music for wellbeing. In a joyful conversation, Lisa shares her love of country and classical music, how she uses music in her role as an Occupational Therapist in the NHS, and sets a mu…
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Welcome to the family! In the first episode of Music Helps, Musical Walkabout founder and host Nina Clark is joined by none other than her very own sister, Squadron Leader Kate Bint, from the Royal New Zealand Air Force In this juicy episode, Kate talks about her love of showtunes, shares her musical goals and becomes the very first person to spin …
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Welcome to the third and final episode on the topic of humility! In this episode you’ll hear the audience Q&A portion of the event with guests A.J. Jacobs and Dr. Serene J Khader. Topics discussed: The relationship between humility and artists, one way to change our approach to self-promotion for our projects, how can we make less harmful choices w…
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In this episode you’ll learn what the French philosopher and eccentric, Auguste Comte can teach us about the relationship between faith, humanity, and humility. You’ll also hear what the bestselling author A.J. Jacobs has learned about gratitude and luck via his many personal quests for knowledge and self-improvement. This episode is part two in a …
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In this episode you’ll learn what the poet and feminist icon Audre Lorde can teach us about identity and the importance of speaking up for the oppressed. You’ll also hear why philosophy professor Dr. Serene J Khader believes we should rethink the way we empower women, and why humility is not one size fits all. This kicks off a three part series on …
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In this episode you’ll hear the audience Q&A from the live Happier Hour event with Debbie Millman (design expert and host of Design Matters), Dr. Kathleen Wallace (professor of Philosophy at Hofstra University), and host Monica McCarthy. You’ll learn how Immanuel Kant and Jacques Derrida can help us design our personal brand online and in interview…
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Is it possible to design a universal moral code? Is it ever acceptable to lie? Hear what the philosopher Immanuel Kant had to say about ethics and his influence in philosophy today. You’ll hear from Hofstra philosophy professor Kathleen A Wallace about Kant’s Categorical Imperative, and whether or not it can help life suck less. #thehappierhour Sho…
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In this episode you’ll hear how designing our lives can help us be happier. You’ll learn what the award winning design expert and podcast host Debbie Millman has to say about pursuing success and fame, and what the philosopher Jacques Derrida can teach us about meaning and giving voice to the voiceless. #thehappierhour Shownotes: thehappierhour.org…
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In this episode you’ll hear how a 14th century Franciscan friar can teach us to make better choices, and what cynicism, skepticism, and optimism have in common with science, Socrates, and musical theater. This is the audience Q&A portion of the event on DOUBT featuring philosophy professor Nick Pappas and molecular biologist turned science advocate…
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In this episode you’ll learn the difference between science and pseudoscience and how the philosopher Karl Popper radically changed how we view both. You’ll also hear from molecular biologist turned science advocate, Maryam Zaringhalam, about why diversity is imperative for progress, and how all of us can (and should) ward off science skeptics in o…
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In this episode you’ll hear the philosophical history of “doubt” and learn why a healthy dose of skepticism can help us face our fears in work and life today. Philosophy professor Nick Pappas and host Monica McCarthy chat about Socrates’ contributions to the topic of doubt and how we can apply his lessons in order to live more well-examined lives. …
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