Best Neurodistinct Podcasts (2024)

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Embracing Neurodiversity: Lindsay Keating's Approach to Eating Disorders and Inclusive Sports Programs 1:05:00

6h ago1:05:00

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Navigating the complexities of neurodivergence and eating disorders is a journey not many can speak to with authority and empathy quite like our guest, Lindsay Keating. It's a path she treads daily, not just in her personal life with her daughter's challenges but also as a beacon of support for others through her initiatives, Nature Moves and Spect…

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Coffee & Geography 4x12 Regan Mudhar (UK) Music, PhD climate research and more 59:05

3h ago59:05

59:05

Kit Marie and Regan Mudhar chat about the power of music to evoke emotion, diversity and inclusion initiatives at the Royal Meteorological Society, PhD research into how Arctic warming is changing weather patterns and more!After doing an MSci in physics with astrophysics in Bristol, Regan worked in finance for a couple of years. But they returned t…

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Coffee & Geography 4x11 We Are All Geographers (100th Episode Special at GAConf24) 34:01

6d ago34:01

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It's the 100th episode (well, technically, the 100th upload!) of the Coffee & Geography podcast! We've been on an incredible journey, with Kit Marie speaking to over 100 people from over 22 countries. The weekend of the 100th release coincided with the weekend after the Geographical Association Annual Conference 2024, so Kit Marie took the opportun…

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Mastering Data Science with Dyslexia: Insights from Nicholas Letchford's Journey 1:02:11

10d ago1:02:11

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Ever wondered how dyslexia shapes a person's approach to the meticulous world of data science? Nicholas Lynchwood, a mathematical mastermind and health economics consultant, joins us to unravel this question. Through personal anecdotes and expert insights, Nicholas eloquently illustrates the unique challenges and surprising strengths that come with…

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Coffee & Geography 4x10 Ayesha Tandon (UK) Migration studies, climate journalism, food, and more 49:06

13d ago49:06

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Kit Marie and Ayesha Tandon brew up a hot drink and chat about the social factors that impact migration, culture and identity through food, early careers and diverse voices in science, climate journalism, being sporty in a sporty family, and more!Science journalist at Carbon Brief. Ayesha is the 3rd generation of woman to study physics in her famil…

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Coffee & Geography 4x09 Dave Wynn (UK) Climate advocacy, 2000AD comics, stereoscopy and more... 1:09:15

20d ago1:09:15

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Kit Marie and Dave Wynn have a late night brew and chat about climate advocacy, admiration for 2000AD comics, learning the harp, stereophotography, and more! Stay tuned to the end of the episode for a special musical treat.A/S/L Dave? Old, neutered, lost. An old joke, but getting more accurate by the year. Otherwise, climate advocate, stereo-photog…

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Neurodiversity and Safety: Creating Inclusive Workplaces for Diverse Thinkers - Catherine Lee 1:01:27

25d ago1:01:27

1:01:27

When moving house recently, Photon John Kev realized just how much neurodiversity impacts every aspect of our lives, including safety-critical situations. Together with Catherine Lee, a seasoned occupational health and safety expert with a nursing background, we venture into the complexities of neurodiversity in the workplace. Catherine's insights,…

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Coffee & Geography 4x08 Sam & Simon Fox (UK) Youth STEMM Award, sci comm, school trips and more... 59:11

1M ago59:11

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Kit Marie is joined by Sam and Simon Fox to chat about science communication, school trips, Essex origins, the amazing Youth STEMM Award, and more!Dr Samantha Fox is a scientist and social entrepreneur. She spent many years hanging out with plants at The John Innes Centre, an independent, international centre of excellence in plant science, genetic…

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Coffee & Geography Espresso - 6 - Reflections on the first Decolonising Geography Gathering 15:53

1M ago15:53

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‘Espresso’ & Geography is a podcast short where Kit Marie and special guests talk current geographical affairs for a maximum of 15 minutes. This shot of geography-laden caffeine welcomes Nona, Louise and Hope in reflecting on the first 'Gathering' of the Decolonising Geography collective that took place in March 2024 at the Bernie Grant Arts Centre…

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Late Diagnosis - Our Journey As Neurodivergent People 1:05:53

1M ago1:05:53

1:05:53

For much of their lives, both Will and Photon Jon remained unaware that certain aspects of their neurodivergence had gone unidentified. It wasn’t until later in life that they received diagnoses, which profoundly influenced how they approached various tasks and shed light on the challenges they had faced. On this enlightening episode of Neurodiverg…

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Coffee & Geography 4x07 Catherine Walker (UK) Flygskam, gap years, research and more 1:00:10

1M ago1:00:10

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Kit Marie and Catherine Walker time their Ozzie coffee with a chat about flight shame, UK high-school subject options, a gap-year in Chile, researching climate change from the perspective young people from migrant families, and more!Known as Catherine by some, Cate to others but to everyone, a deep thinker with a passion for exploring, analysing, r…

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Coffee & Geography 4x06 Andrew Caine (UK) Marine bio books, digging up victorian trinkets, and more 53:13

2M ago53:13

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Kit Marie and Andrew Caine enjoy a chat over enthusing young people and non-scientists about marine biology, being a self-published author, being a northerner from the south, rummaging through Victorian rubbish dumps, and more!Andrew is a teacher, a self-professed idiot and likes a laugh! He is an author of three books to help people without a scie…

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Neurodiversity Research in Vocational Education - Rachel van Gorp 59:09

2M ago59:09

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In this episode of "Neurodivergent Mates," Rachel van Gorp from Dunedin, New Zealand, joins us as our ND mate. We'll delve into Neurodiversity Research in Vocational Education, exploring its significance and impact. Join us for an insightful discussion on this crucial topic. QUESTIONS: 1. Tell us a bit about yourself 2. Tell us a bit about your wor…

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Coffee & Geography 4x05 Shabnam Anam (UK) Anti-racism in rural areas, neurodistinctness and more 59:48

2M ago59:48

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Kit Marie and Shabnam Anam sip a coffee and chat about lived experiences between rural and urbam communities, anti-racist education, Sunderland, the hesitation of getting tattoos, and more!Shabnam is an Antiracist Educator; passionate about authenticity, equality and empowerment. She has been in Primary Education for over 20 years, serving diverse …

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Coffee & Geography Espresso - 5 - Geography Teacher Educators Conference 2024 16:27

2M ago16:27

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‘Espresso’ & Geography is a podcast short where Kit Marie and special guests talk current geographical affairs for a maximum of 15 minutes. This shot of geography-laden caffeine is a break-time chat at the Geography Teachers Educators Conference, that took place at the end of January 2024 in York. Discussed are the importance of such conferences; w…

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LGBTQI+ & Neurodivergence in Film - Kyle Goldfinch 1:00:57

2M ago1:00:57

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With an increasing number of actors speaking out about their neurodivergence, neurodiversity is gaining prominence in the film industry. That’s why we’ve invited Kyle Goldfinch, this week’s guest, to discuss his upcoming film “Neuromance” Which is about a person called Nate who is twenty-three years old, living with Autism and discovering the horro…

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Coffee & Geography 4x04 Abigail Best (UK) Electrolysis, geography of healthcare, and more 59:36

2M ago59:36

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Kit Marie records their chat while undergoing electrolysis treatment from Abigail Best! All the while they chat about electrolysis treatment, the geography in voice and language, access to treatment on the NHS, and more!Abigail is a fully licenced electrolysist with over 30 years’ experience and offers permanent hair removal to everyone including t…

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What does neurodiversity affirming psychotherapy actually look like? - Mallorie Rodgers 1:03:22

2M ago1:03:22

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On this episode of Neurodivergent Mates, we are discussing “What Does Neurodiversity-Affirming Psychotherapy Actually Look Like?” To delve into this topic further, we will be joined by our American mate, Mallorie Rodgers. Check out the questions below to see what we will be discussing. QUESTIONS: 1. Tell us a bit about yourself 2. Tell us a bit abo…

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Coffee & Geography 4x03 Ilan Kelman (UK) Disasters by choice, human identity, dogs, and more 58:41

3M ago58:41

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Kit Marie and Ilan Kelman take a deep dive into the human element of progress (or not) in tackling and contributing towards disasters, the challenges of catering for diverse values and voice, photography, and more!Ilan is Professor of Disasters and Health at University College London, and a Professor II at the University of Agder, Kristiansand, Nor…

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Coffee & Geography 4x02 James Riding (UK) Subjective mapping, counter mapping, and more 56:53

3M ago56:53

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Kit Marie and James Riding sip a Pink Lane Coffee Americano and chat about exploring perceptions through art in a post-conflict context; examples of 'counter-maps'; imaginary towns;, amongst other things!James is Newcastle University Academic Track Fellow - a cultural geographer who uses creative methods. He works mainly in Bosnia & Herzegovina, an…

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Creating an Inclusive Community for Neurodivergent Individuals - Ryan Elson 59:58

3M ago59:58

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A significant hurdle faced by many individuals with neurodivergent traits involves the quest for an inclusive community wherein they can establish a sense of belonging. In a recent installment of Neurodivergent Mates, we engage in a discussion with community leader Ryan Elson - Founder of Social Enterprise Cafe/Tribe Clubhouse, shedding light on hi…

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Coffee & Geography 4x01 Athena - A.I., A.I. in education, buffets, The Simpsons and more 41:49

3M ago41:49

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Kit Marie and a mystery guest kick off Season 4 of Coffee & Geography, talking about Artificial Intelligence, how it is impacting education, and its potential for teaching and learning in Geography.Some links to things mentioned in the chat:- Pi AI (https://pi.ai/talk) - ChatGPT (https://chat.openai.com/)- Grammarly (https://app.grammarly.com/)- Ka…

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Self Acceptance around Dyspraxia - Jonathan Levy 54:38

5M ago54:38

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Dyspraxia is something that is rarely talked about, plus often I hear people talking about the difficulty of finding credible infomation on it. On this episode of the OpenHearted Podcast, we are talking with Jonathan Levy on - Self Acceptance around Dyspraxia. To learn more about the questions we will be covering in the podcast, please check out th…

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The importance of assistive technology in education - Tor Chai 1:05:31

5M ago1:05:31

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I have lost count of how many times I have signed up for a course and realized that there is no assistive technology available to help support me during my learning journey. On this episode, we are joined with Founder of Tor Talk from Sweden Tor Chai, to talk to us about - The importance of assistive technology in education. Please check out the qu…

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The importance of evidence based neurodiversity resources - Rachel Worsley 1:00:55

6M ago1:00:55

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I'm so excited to have my long term friend Rachel Worsley join us on the OpenHearted Podcast. On this episode, we will be talking about - The importance of evidence based neurodiversity resources. Please check out the questions below to see what we will be talking about during the show. 1. Tell us a bit about yourself. 2. Tell us a bit about your w…

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How to market your business as a neurodivergent entrepreneur - Andrew McDonald 1:04:51

6M ago1:04:51

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When Andrew reached out, he had so many topics he wanted to discuss on the podcast, so we had to narrow it down to just one. The one that stood out to us most, was - How to market your business as a neurodivergent entrepreneur. So this is what we are talking about on this weeks episode. Please refer to the questions below, to see all the questions …

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How travel can help Autistic people develop life skills - Agnes Abelsen 1:00:46

7M ago1:00:46

1:00:46

When Photon Jon reached out and said we need to interview the company organising travel for Autistic people, we knew we needed to have this happen on the OpenHearted Podcast. That's why this weeks episode is - How travel can help Autistic people develop life skills - With special guest - Agnes Abelsen QUESTIONS: 1. Tell us a bit about yourself 2. T…

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Neuro Inclusion - Creating safe and brave spaces in technology - Georgina Shute 1:00:13

7M ago1:00:13

1:00:13

Neurodiversity and technology are a big talking point when it comes to the neurodiverse world. But often I'm seeing organisations wanting to hire more neurodivergent staff, yet still have no understanding of what a neuro-inclusive workplace really is. That's why on this episode of the OpenHearted Podcast, we are excited to have special guest Georgi…

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Acquired Neurodiversity From My Time In The Armed Services - Carlos Frank Rodriguez 1:06:25

7M ago1:06:25

1:06:25

From my experience in the Neurodiversity space, acquired neurodiversity has been an area I don't here many people talking about. That's why on this episode of the OpenHearted Podcast we will be talking about - Acquired Neurodiversity From My Time In The Armed Services. With special guest -Carlos Frank Rodriguez Questions we will be talking about ar…

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Unique Twist, Ed Thompson of Uptimize.com is the Host and I, Tim Goldstein is the Guest! 48:35

7M ago48:35

48:35

Ed Thompson from Uptimize.com and I go back to the early days when the few involved were focused on Autism at Work. This episode is a unique twist in that Ed is the host and I am the guest! This came about because Ed had me as a guest on the Uptimize fireside chat webinar series. The content came out so well I asked Ed if I could use the audio as a…

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Neurodivergent Creativity Around Art - Alex Devenport 1:08:11

8M ago1:08:11

1:08:11

I am super excited about this episode, as I able to interview a longtime friend from my high school days. On this episode of the OpenHearted Podcast, the topic we will be covering is - Neurodivergent Creativity Around Art, with Alex Devenport. Questions that will be asked are below. 1. Tell us a bit about yourself and your diagnosis 2. Tell us a bi…

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Peer support: a new paradigm for mental health recovery - Roland Arvidssen 1:01:33

8M ago1:01:33

1:01:33

We are excited to be catching up with good friend Roland Arvidssen. On this episode of the OpenHearted Podcast, we will be talking about - Peer support: a new paradigm for mental health recovery. Questions that will be covered: Tell us a bit about yourself? What is the work you do around mental health? Why is peer support so important for our menta…

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Coffee & Geography 3x26 End of Season Special: "Nothing About Us Without Us" 14:57

8M ago14:57

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Another season of Coffee & Geography comes to a close. This special episode, Kit Marie replays their Teachmeet performance at the 2023 Geographical Association's Annual conference, titled "Nothing About Us About Us."Links:- "Nothing About Us Without Us" lyrics and video of performance (https://geogramblings.com/2023/04/18/nothingaboutuswithoutus-th…

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Who Helps The Helpers In Social Impact Businesses 1:03:57

8M ago1:03:57

1:03:57

On our next episode of the Openhearted Podcast, Photon Jon and Will, wanted to take time out to just chat. Working in the social impact area, we are constantly seeing many founders struggling with the pressures of building a social enterprise. That's why we want to take the time out to chat about - Who Helps The Helpers In Social Impact Businesses.…

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Danny Combs Founder of T.A.C.T., CoFounder of Colorado Neurodiversity Chamber of Commerce, former Nashville Musician & Music Teacher - Episode 2 55:48

9M ago55:48

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This episode continues Tim's chat with Danny. After years of hearing about Danny and T.A.C.T., we catch up with Danny Combs. Danny was a successful Nashville Musician and a Music Educator and then an idea struck him that completely changed his life. Generations of Danny's family built great careers working with their hands in the trades. He recogni…

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Coffee & Geography 3x25 Zak Nelson (UK) Buses, Eurovision, license plates and more 59:55

9M ago59:55

59:55

Kit Marie and Zak Nelson go easy with a banana and coconut smoothie and chat about buses, Europe and Eurovision, license plates from around the world, amongst other things!Zak is a bus enthusiast from Norfolk, who grew up obsessed with all things countries, capitals and flags. He has a collection of over 600 number plates from over 70 countries. Za…

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Coffee & Geography 3x24 Conor Rutland (UK) PhDs, tectonics, origami and more 45:18

9M ago45:18

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Kit Marie and Conor Rutland are on the UEA campus with their brews chatting about PhD’s, tectonic activity, origami, higher education, amongst other things!Conor is a PhD student at the University of East Anglia’s School of Environmental Sciences, researching seismic hazards in the Tibetan Plateau. He has a background in teaching high-school physic…

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How Neurodiversity is understood in the social worker profession - Deb Solomon 1:04:34

9M ago1:04:34

1:04:34

How Neurodiversity is understood in the social worker profession, is something we had never considered before Deb Solomon reached out. That's why our up coming LIVE episode is going to cover this topic more in-depth. To find out more about some of the questions we will be talking about, please look at the questions below. QUESTIONS: 1. Tell us a bi…

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Danny Combs Founder of T.A.C.T., CoFounder of Colorado Neurodiversity Chamber of Commerce, former Nashville Musician & Music Teacher - Episode 1 52:23

9M ago52:23

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In this episode, after years of hearing about Danny and T.A.C.T., we catch up with Danny Combs. Danny was a successful Nashville Musician and a Music Educator and then an idea struck him that completely changed his life. Generations of Danny's family built great careers working with their hands in the trades. He recognized that not all autistic ind…

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Coffee & Geography 3x23 The Reteach Project ft. Catherine Owen, Ilan Kelman, Mark Maslin & others 32:15

9M ago32:15

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In this special episode, Kit Marie and Catherine Owen tell us about the Reteach Project, a free-to-use resource providing teachers with user-friendly guides, reading lists and recommendations written by subject experts. For the 2023 Geographical Association Annual Conference, Catherine and Kit Marie gave a lecture about Reteach, and you can hear sn…

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Coffee & Geography 3x22 Katie Nickolaou (USA) Broadcast meteorology, sci-fi, voice acting and more 55:04

9M ago55:04

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Kit Marie and Katie Nickolaou bond over hot chocolate, geeking out about meteorology, particularly of the Great Lakes, sci-fi fandom, voice acting and do a bit of improv for you all!Katie is an AMS Certified Meteorologist at WLNS in Lansing, Michigan. When she was 5, Katie was in a tornado, which launched her lifelong love of weather. Beyond meteor…

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Gaming/Safe Spaces for the Neurodiversity Community - Dwayne Fernandes 55:03

9M ago55:03

55:03

Making friends when you a neurodistinct person, can be one of the biggest challenges we face. That's why we are excited to have on this episode - Dwayne Fernandes, to talk about (Gaming/Safe Spaces for the Neurodiversity Community). During the episode, we will be talking about such topics, listed below. 1. Tell us a bit about yourself 2. Tell us a …

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Coffee & Geography Espresso - 4 - The Anthropocene: Does Arrogance Outlast Decay? 12:58

10M ago12:58

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‘Espresso’ & Geography is a podcast short where Kit Marie and a special guest talk current geographical affairs for a maximum of 15 minutes. This shot of geography-laden caffeine looks at the latest news that the case for marking a new geological epoch the 'Anthropocene', one which defines human influence on the planet, is stronger than ever.Kit Ma…

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Coffee & Geography 3x21 Rebecca Osborne (UK) Graphic recording, NASA gatecrashers and more 1:06:34

10M ago1:06:34

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Kit Marie and Rebecca Osborne sensibly sip some water and chat about graphic recording and representation, being an LGBTQIA+ family, amongst other things!Rebecca's job title is ‘Graphic Recorder’. An unstoppable creative and Mum to 3 amazing offspring. She may not call herself a geography specialist but through her work Rebecca has had the pleasure…

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Overcoming Barriers: From no GCSE to a Master's Degree - Keisha Adair Swaby 1:01:20

10M ago1:01:20

1:01:20

On this episode of the OpenHearted Podcast, we are super excited to have special guest Keisha Adair Swaby joining us. During our chat, we will be speaking about Overcoming Barriers: From no GCSE to a Master's Degree. Check out all the questions below to see what we will be talking about during the episode. 1. Tell us a bit about yourself 2. Tell us…

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Coffee & Geography 3x20 John Cook (Australia) Cognitive bias, cartoons, cli-fi and more 57:18

10M ago57:18

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Kit Marie and John Cook share a glass of Aussie wine and chat cognitive biases & misinformation, drawing cartoons, writing cli-fi amongst other things!John is a scientist who researches how to fight fake news. Before becoming a scientist, he was a cartoonist. He now combines his science and art in the Cranky Uncle game, using humour, cartoons, crit…

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Dyslexia in the workplace - Shae Marie Wissell 1:00:36

10M ago1:00:36

1:00:36

We are really excited for this one. Dyslexia has played a huge role in my life (Will), so it's something that is close to my heart. That's why for this episode, we wanted to bring in an industry expert doing amazing work in this field. On this episode we will be talking about Dyslexia In the Workplace - With special guest - Shae Marie Wissell. Ques…

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Tim Talks with Autism & ADHD Coach Genie Love About Dealing With the Problem Not the Label 1:11:00

10M ago1:11:00

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I had a very enjoyable and informative conversation with Genie Love. While Genie's background is in special education where she worked extensively with high school students, it also has some very interesting twists and turns that helped create the unique perspective she brings to her coaching of adults. One point that came up which I believe in dee…

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Coffee & Geography 3x19 David Preece (UK) Data vis, the Sahara and more... 56:04

10M ago56:04

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Kit Marie and David Preece sit down with a cuppa and chat about the what is ‘home’, Sahara desert, data visualisations, amongst other things!In the world before YouTube and the internet, the opportunities to be inspired were different and rare. In 1995, Dr James Jackson gave the Royal Institution Christmas Lectures, called "Earth: An Explorer's Gui…

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Coffee & Geography 3x18 Chris Jackson (UK) Higher Ed, academic preprints, Twitter and more... 59:50

11M ago59:50

59:50

Kit Marie and Professor Chris Jackson chill with a non-alcoholic beer and chat about how geography shapes experiences based on who you are, helping black students into higher education, academic pre-prints, twitter trolls, amongst other things!Professor Chris Jackson is Director of Sustainable Geoscience with Jacobs, an organisation that supports s…

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