Best Précieux Podcasts (2024)

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Jon Dibben: Mars bars to Medals 47:33

10d ago47:33

47:33

Finally, I get to chat with Jon about his love of racing, the highs and lows and the determination needed to succeed . Listen in to find out how Mars bars led to the World Championships.

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Clive: A chance meeting 1:01:43

24d ago1:01:43

1:01:43

You think you've got it all, beautiful family, home and a very successful buisness when suddenly everything unravels and you end up homeless. How do you cope? Clive's positivity and zest for life was not going to let anything hold him back, like Richard Branson he is in his early 70s and looking forward to everything life still has to share. Listen…

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Lisa: Discarded yet Thriving 34:33

1M ago34:33

34:33

How do you cope when your mother discards you to pursue men and money? Having been thrown out of her home as an 11yr old Lisa moved in with an older cousin and thrived. But life has not been straight forward. Now Lisa and her family are living full time in their motor home, 2 adults, 4 children and 2 dogs! Just how did that come about? We catch up …

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Max: No Disney Kids Here 1:03:45

2M ago1:03:45

1:03:45

Living in Uganda, you don't get to be a 'Disney kid', you have to work from the 'get go'. Today we welcome back Max (Listen to his first Episode Max: It'll all be for the best ) who tells us how following his arrest he got involved with the Uphill Trust school in Uganda and what difference it is making to both the students and local community. It's…

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Michael: From A Distance 28:09

2M ago28:09

28:09

Michael, describes himself as a musician, writer, actor and autistic. Today he shares some of the changes in his life and how he deals with them, particularly unexpected changes, without allowing them to 'freak him out'. This is the 3rd time we have spoken and although he has not found things easy he is always inspiring and has a huge amount of gra…

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Liam: Conquering the Green tunnel. 1:22:46

3M ago1:22:46

1:22:46

Unexpected Turns with Liam Lethern.Getting started is the hardest bit, there are always reasons not to, you just have to balance it out and go for it. Then to keep going when your head and body start messing with you. What is it like stepping out of your "normal life" and travelling half way across the globe to hike the Appalachian Trail. Listen in…

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Max: It'll all be for the best 36:36

3M ago36:36

36:36

Today we meet Max MacDonald , whose life has taken him all over the world, overcoming numerous set backs and unexpected turns. He thought he had it made having won a scholarship to become a pilot with British Airways but life got in the way, yet he says even if he could turn back time he would not do anything differently and treasures the experienc…

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Precieux Noka: There's still hope 47:24

4M ago47:24

47:24

How did Precieux Noka go from County lines drug runner to National Champion? Getting into County lines drug running is easy, getting out not so much. But to then completely turn your life around and become both an inspiration to others and a National Champion is pretty spectacular. #drugs #unexpectedturns #glovesnotguns #countylines #grooming #boxi…

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Mark Ind : Heartbeat 38:23

6M ago38:23

38:23

How do you cope when your son is dying? What can you do? Mark and his family trusted the experts and as a family they have fought through, becoming stronger together. Now Mark tells his side of the story. Follow : @wessex_heartbeat instagram & Facebook www.heartbeat.co.uk

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Chloe Evans : Wild Tracks 39:51

7M ago39:51

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Chris: Broken Heartbeat 42:52

8M ago42:52

42:52

How do you cope when your body fails? Today we talk to my nephew who despite a broken heartbeat is thriving, his motto never give up We tend to think of heart attacks happening to 40-50 year adults yet today we talk to my nephew, the super resilient Chris Allenby who survived multiple heart failures before he completed primary school. I can still r…

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Darren Part 2 : Left to die yet thriving 37:31

9M ago37:31

37:31

Stabbed and left to die in his own home, while his family slept upstairs Darren talks about his recovery. Physically he appeared fine but to survive the day to day he buried his anxieties, refusing to recognise he had a problem until he tried to take his own life. Today he shares how he coped and is using his knowledge to help others.#menshealth #r…

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Darren Barden: Skip to the Good Bits 34:40

9M ago34:40

34:40

We all need to feel safe, and expect to be safe in our own home yet a year ago 9yr old Olivia Corbel Pratt was tragically shot dead when her mother opened their front door. Years early Darren Barden opened his front door and was viciously attacked and left for dead, while his family slept upstairs. Like Olivia, Darren was not the target, how do you…

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Enough 7:34

10M ago7:34

7:34

What is enough? We seem to spend our lives thinking we haven't got enough, we aren't good enough or they aren't good enough for us. Michael Ankers and I had a fascinating discussion about this, having just turned 19 Michael feels he is enough and that his one time best friend has caused him enough stress and it is time for him to move on. Hear the …

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Sam Baynes: Falling Upwards 39:44

10M ago39:44

39:44

Sam Baynes, describes herself as an adrenaline junkie, she loves skiing, climbing and the mountains. Working as sports physio she had an accident and was given very little chance of survival, yet alone ever being able to speak, ski or climb again. Did she recover, if so what helped her get through it and what is she doing doing?Sam believes we all …

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Steve Murray : Crime Scene Cleaner 56:17

11M ago56:17

56:17

Imagine always being the outsider at school. Having to move home every few months Steve struggled forming relationships. By the age of 14 he was a Dad but unable to cope he quickly descended into a life of drugs ending up homeless. But he never gave up and is now secure, clean and helping others. As Steve says living outside the 'drug Bubble' and a…

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Jack Gregory Part 2: Hope & Healing 20:27

11M ago20:27

20:27

Warning: Episode contains references to drugs, violence and abuse. Jack Gregory, poet, film maker, family man and addict. Failed by the UK Special School System, abused by the adults who should have been caring for him he became mentally ill. labelled a homeless junkie and violent criminal. He had lost everything. Determined to be a better man Jack…

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Trevor Jones: A New Normal 39:48

12M ago39:48

39:48

Today we met Trevor Jones, a promising young athlete who was found coughing up blood at the side of the road, he had now idea how he had got there. Trevor was suffering from a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), broken back and numerous other injuries. Just how do you recover from such a devastating event? Like many of our guests Trevor was determined to…

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Kevin Lane : Fitted Up & Fighting Back 59:38

12M ago59:38

59:38

Labelled a violent thug and convicted of a contract killing, Kevin Lane was jailed for 22yrs. The press ( papers such as the Sun and Panorama ) gave the clear impression he should never have been released. What really happened? And how did someone with such a strong work ethic and desire to succeed end up in jail? Kevin has written his own story, K…

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Jack Gregory: A Personal Apocalypse 47:29

1y ago47:29

47:29

Trigger warning: Listen with care. This episode discusses addiction, mental health, and violence.Today's guest Jack Gregory was failed by the UK Special School System, abused by the adults who should have been caring for him he became mentally ill. labelled a homeless junkie and violent criminal. He had lost everything. Determined to be a better ma…

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Memoirs of a WASBIE with Elizabeth Lockhart Mure Ep 24 40:41

1y ago40:41

40:41

What is a WASBIE? And why is so little known about this amazing group of women who served alongside the Army in Burma during the Second World War? Probably because, as we have found during this series of interviews with WW2 survivors, they never spoke about their experience. It was only after her Aunt Maria died that Elizabeth discovered her diarie…

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Skip Sams: God, drugs & music. 50:37

1y ago50:37

50:37

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Kimberley Skillett 58:24

1y ago58:24

58:24

What made Kimberly Skillett sign up for the toughest sailing race in the world, having never sailed any type of yacht before? She'd worked hard and had a well paid job and a great boss, why give it up? Kimberley Skillett started life in Hong Kong, enjoying a 'pretty feral' childhood before finding herself at an austere boarding school. Kimberley an…

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Aileen Tattersall: Living through WW2 in Wales 38:22

1y ago38:22

38:22

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Emma Saysell: Spectrum of Misconception 52:10

1y ago52:10

52:10

Does my child have Autism? Emma was positive her newborn Zach had Autism, and if he did what next?Frustrated at every turn, Emma set out to gain the knowledge and support Zack and other children with complex needs and disabilities deserved. Now the founder of Spectrum of Misconception, a social enterprise whose Ambassador, Dame Laura Kenny, is reco…

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Michael Ankers: Awesome Autism 37:35

1y ago37:35

37:35

Covid has turned many lives upside down, today we hear how it affected an Autistic teenager. Michael Ankers is a performing arts student, YouTuber, podcaster and musician. He also has autism and dyspraxia, and has written a song about himself titled "Awesome Autism". It was fascinating talking to Michael and hearing his perspective having spoken to…

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A child's memory of war: Jim Jamieson 33:33

1y ago33:33

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Maurice Burton: Prejudice & Perseverance 56:24

1y ago56:24

56:24

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Hilary: Faith & Miracles 1:00:02

1y ago1:00:02

1:00:02

Hilary, born in the 1920's to a delighted 50 yr old couple, describes herself as a miracle baby. The church and her faith remain a huge part of her life and as she says she has been very lucky, blessed.Now a remarkable 97yr old she tells us about her life, from the quiet countryside , working underground during the war in Birmingham to South Africa…

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Anna :WWII Living Under Nazi Rule 44:14

1y ago44:14

44:14

What was it like living under Nazi rule? Today we talk to Anna about her life in Austria before WW2, life during and after the war. The constant fear and lack of knowledge about exactly what was happening. Now in her 95th year Anna is able to reflect on a long and eventful life.#ww2 #realtalk #Austria #survivors #nazirule #unexpectedturns #unexpect…

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Jane James: Menopause Champion 54:25

1y ago54:25

54:25

Today we talk to the very glamorous outgoing Jane James, always up for a laugh and fiercely protective of her friends and family Jane was a joy to be around. Then suddenly she ‘hit a brick wall’ , becoming anxious and a tyrant to live with. Find out why and what Jane has done about it. #menopause #menopausemandate #hrt #womenshealth #mentalhealth #…

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Pat Brambani:WWII Evacuee 55:56

1y ago55:56

55:56

We were honoured to talk to the indomitable Pat Brambani about her life as a penniless child in the 1930s to finding happiness and respect as a young adult. Along the way Pat survived severe beatings and cruelty as an evacuee before finding love and friendship. Listen to her story, from the slums to hobnobbing with millionaires. AND today's episode…

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George's Journey Death, Drugs & Dreams 52:35

1y ago52:35

52:35

Join Anne, Bev and Julie as we delve into the life of Around the World George. Already struggling at school with dyslexia ,George tragically lost his father. Unable to deal with his emotions George made 'some bad choices' ending up dropping out of school after 'a rumble'. With the help of family and friends George set off for a year backpacking aro…

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Chris Reeves: ‘Be your own hero’. 57:15

1y ago57:15

57:15

Join Anne, Bev and Julie as they delve into the life of Chris Reeves, consumed with guilt Chris became so exhausted he would get out of bed to go downstairs to sleep on the sofa. Knowing something had to change he became his own hero, gaining energy and motivation by helping others do the same. Having set up 'Win the Morning, win the day', Chris is…

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Les: Filling the void. 42:24

1y ago42:24

42:24

Join Anne, Bev and Julie as we delve into the life of photographer, stunt man, adventurer and code writer Les Morales. After a relationship ended badly Les bought a camera to fill the void. Despite photographing Bradley Wiggins urinating he is respected throughout the world for his work documenting cycling and surfing. Find out why Tom Piddock ques…

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Sarah's fight for Sam 48:25

1y ago48:25

48:25

Unexpected Turns delves into the lives of the bold, brave, truly inspirational people whose lives have taken an unexpected turn, today we meet Sarah Watkins. Sarah and David had it all, a lovely home, two wonderful boys and another on the way, but her beautiful baby Sam needed more, much more. Diagnosed with Autism a mother's fight for her son bega…

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Wandering Nomads: Adam Manley of no fixed abode. 47:09

1y ago47:09

47:09

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Tiara, “Make it a full life “. 52:00

1y ago52:00

52:00

Unexpected Turns delves into the lives of the bold, brave, truly inspirational people whose lives have taken an unexpected turn, today we chat to the amazing Tiara Clarke, A.K.A. Fluffy-soon to be Dr. Fluffy. After almost losing her career and reputation due to an egregious lie she has battled her way back to happiness. Tiara lives by the motto, ju…

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Leticia Francis: survival is not the destination 48:28

1y ago48:28

48:28

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Sian's China adventure : outside the comfort zone. 49:12

1y ago49:12

49:12

Unexpected Turns delves into the lives of the bold, brave, truly inspirational people whose lives have taken an unexpected turn, today we hear from the multi talented adventurer Sian Tattersall. In our first episode, (Chris and Gab's World Cycling Tour,) we touched on Sian's adventures in China and several of you were keen to hear more from Sian. O…

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Ian Boswell:Building a new identity 59:55

1y ago59:55

59:55

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Unexpected Turns Tegan Phillips: Determining my own path 43:28

1y ago43:28

43:28

Lawyer to Comic Cartoonist. How did that happen? Ultra Cyclist, adventurer, writer, comic cartoonist and all round amazing human being, Tegan Phillips, explains all in today's show.Unexpected Turns delves into the lives of the bold, brave truly inspirational people whose lives have taken an unexpected turn. Tegan Phillips seemed to have the perfect…

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Q&A with Brian Wheeler-defying the medics 45:34

1y ago45:34

45:34

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Unexpected Turns Brian Wheeler: defying the odds 43:45

1y ago43:45

43:45

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Unexpected Turns: Chris & Gabs Cycle the World 46:57

1y ago46:57

46:57

This was our 1st episode and now a few thousand downloads later we are republishing it with a quick update. Unexpected Turns delves into the lives of the bold, brave, truly inspirational people whose lives have taken an unexpected turn, none more so than our first guests, Chris O'Hare and Gabs Gratrix, who are cycling around the world, well they ar…

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What's happening? Birthdays&More 1:41

1y ago1:41

1:41

What's happening? When is the next show? Lots of you have been asking what are we up to? What are our season 1 guests up to right now? Listen in to find out.

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It’s all Communication- 1:38

1+ y ago1:38

1:38

We are social animals, we reach out to others from birth using smiles and cries, but what is it like communication fails? We set up this podcast to reach out and share our stories. Like us many of our guests share how often communication breaks down and how that makes them feel. Www.speechand language.org.uk, www.autism.org.uk,…

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Aileen Unedited 1:11:22

1+ y ago1:11:22

1:11:22

Today we publish the unedited version of Joanne interviewing her grandma, Aileen. We were lucky enough to have Aileen Tattersall tell us about her experience of WW2 in Wales. Aileen is an amazing woman, after the war she took up fencing and represented her country internationally, before having a family and becoming an extremely popular teacher. Af…

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Ep 18 Trailer , WW2 Hilary: Miracle baby 2:31

1+ y ago2:31

2:31

A sneak preview of next week's episode with the very regal, Hilary, who was a very welcome unexpected turn in the lives of her recently retired parents. Talking to Hilary I was constantly reminded of Queen Elizabeth II, for whom Hilary had huge respect.

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Preview Unexpected Turns part 2 4:06

2y ago4:06

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We are back with a host of extraordinary guests whose inner strength and determination has seen them navigate unexpected turns triumphing over adversity to achieve success. Join Anne, Bev and Julie as we explore the lives of some truly remarkable people. Whatever life brings our guests are ready to triumph.…

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