Best Rachel Croft Podcasts (2024)

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Ep 120 NHPR Kailane Bradley: MINISTRY OF TIME 49:35

14d ago49:35

49:35

Kaliane Bradley's debut is a time travel romance, a spy thriller, a workplace comedy and a testament to what we owe each other in a changing world.By Rachel Barenbaum

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LENs and Forth Rivers Trust 29:03

16d ago29:03

29:03

Forth Rivers Trust leads the Leven LENs, a collaborative project that aims to match investors with local activities and projects, that preserve and enhance the Leven catchment’s natural assets. This strategy for long-term investment will deliver a healthy productive landscape, while benefitting the environment, boosting biodiversity and uplifting l…

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Ep 119 NHPR Andrew Boryga: VICTIM 49:35

21d ago49:35

49:35

In Andrew Boryga's debut "Victim," the protagonist is a hustler from a family of hustlers. He learns to talk about his background in just the right way to open doors to an elite college and writing gigs. The novel asks: What does real diversity look like?By Rachel Barenbaum

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Ep 118 NHPR Zibby Owens: BLANK 49:32

28d ago49:32

49:32

“Blank” by Zibby Owens follows the story of Pippa Jones, a fortyish former literary sensation who fears she will be a one-hit wonder. Her solution to writer's block is an idea her 12-year old son came up with as a joke.By Rachel Barenbaum

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Ep 117 NHPR Jennifer Croft: THE EXTINCTION OF IRENA REY 49:56

1M ago49:56

49:56

"The Extinction of Irena Rey" is the new novel by famed translator Jennifer Croft. Eight translators arrive at a house in a primeval Polish forest on the border of Belarus. It belongs to the world-renowned author Irena Rey, and they are there to translate her magnum opus, Gray Eminence. But within days of their arrival, Irena disappears without a t…

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Ep 116 NHPR Inci Atrek: HOLIDAY COUNTRY 50:13

1M ago50:13

50:13

Inci Atrek brings readers a seductive and lyrical debut novel. “Holiday Country" follows a young woman’s dangerous summer romance during an idyllic vacation on the Aegean coast.By Rachel Barenbaum

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Ep 115 NHPR Aube Rey Lescure: RIVER EAST RIVER WEST 55:00

2M ago55:00

55:00

Set against the backdrop of developing modern China, Aube Rey Lescure’s “River East, River West” is part coming-of-age tale and part family and social drama. It follows two generations searching for belonging and opportunity in a rapidly changing world.By Rachel Barenbaum

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Trees on Farm 40:58

2M ago40:58

40:58

It’s a brand-new series of Natural Capital with a brand-new host! To kick things off Harry speaks to Scottish Forestry’s Lyn White, who is their forestry and farming development officer. Lyn promotes an integrated approach to farming and forestry, to aid understanding and explore opportunities for them to work more effectively together. We discuss …

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Ep. 114 NHPR Leo Vardiashvili: HARD BY A GREAT FOREST 55:15

2M ago55:15

55:15

Rachel Barenbaum interviews author Leo Vardiashvili’s about his debut novel“Hard By a Great Forest” – a story about a man who fled the Republic of Georgia in the midst of war. It’s a unique tale about the traumas of war and the lasting effects of those families driven not just to survive, but to remember, love and live.…

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Ep. 113 NHPR Maura Cheeks: ACTS OF FORGIVENESS 47:49

2M ago47:49

47:49

Rachel Barenbaum interviews author Maura Cheeks who talks about her new novel Acts of Forgiveness. Set in a speculative America, readers navigate a world where the government has approved reparation payments for black Americans – but only if they can prove they are descended from slaves.By Rachel Barenbaum

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Biodiversity Net Gain 34:50

4M ago34:50

34:50

Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) is an approach that ensures habitats for wildlife are left in a measurably better state than they were before development. In England, BNG is mandatory; developers must demonstrate and deliver an increase in biodiversity following their development of 10%. In the last episode of this series, we hear from ecological consu…

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Agri-Environment Climate Scheme (AECS) 35:58

5M ago35:58

35:58

Are you looking for funding for projects to promote conservation and tackle climate change? In this episode of Natural Capital we discuss Scotland's Agri-Environment and Climate Scheme (AECS). AECS is the main mechanism used to support farmers wanting to implement sustainable land management practices such as improving water quality, managing flood…

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Female Genital Cutting with Dr Greg Jenkins 32:01

6M ago32:01

32:01

We are back for 2024 (better late than never) with an interesting talk about female genital cutting (previously known as FGM - female genital mutilation) with Dr Greg Jenkins. Today’s episode is a tough but important episode. We discuss female genital cutting previously known as female genital mutilation in Australia. We have had the absolute privi…

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Green Finance 28:37

6M ago28:37

28:37

In this episode of Natural Capital, we are talking about the issue that underpins every topic we cover, and that is finance and funding! With the economic and other pressures that landowners are facing it is great to be joined today by Steve Dunkley the Regional Agriculture Director at HSBC, and Martin Hanson the Head of Agriculture for HSBC, to sh…

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Ep 112 NHPR Vauhini Vara: THIS IS SALVAGED 52:26

7M ago52:26

52:26

Vauhini Vara's story collection, THIS IS SALVAGED, has been named by The New Yorker, Publisher’s Weekly, Vox, and the New York Public Library as one of the best books of the year.By Rachel Barenbaum

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Ep. 111 NHPR: 2023 Holiday Show 50:59

7M ago50:59

50:59

Host Rachel Barenbaum sits down with her colleagues from the Howe Library in Hanover, New Hampshire to discuss their favorite reads from 2023.By Rachel Barenbaum

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Rothiemurchus Estate & their Christmas Trees 46:25

7M ago46:25

46:25

For our final episode of 2023 we are getting a bit festive and are speaking to Ollie Mackay at Rothiemurchus Estate. Rothiemurchus is a special and beautiful place in the Highlands of Scotland, at the heart of the Cairngorms National Park. Ollie is the Head Ranger on the estate and we chat about all the estate’s natural capital assets and his role.…

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Ep 110 NHPR Emma Törzs: INK BLOOD SISTER SCRIBE 56:56

7M ago56:56

56:56

This week on Check This Out, host Rachel Barenbaum sits down with Emma Törzs, author of "Ink Blood Sister Scribe." Törzs' debut novel will soon be available in 13 languages. It's a fast paced, magical book about two estranged half-sisters tasked with guarding their family's library of magical books. They work together along with a stranger, a magic…

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Ep 109 NHPR Ayana Mathis: THE UNSETTLED 56:48

7M ago56:48

56:48

Episode 109. You may know Ayana Mathis from her debut novel, The Twelve Tribes of Hattie. Published 11 years ago, the excitement and noise around that debut took up all the space and energy Mathis had to write fiction. Her new second novel is called The Unsettled. It’s a mother-daughter-son story that braids two narratives - one from the south and …

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Islay Geese 42:16

8M ago42:16

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We visit the beautiful island of Islay, finding out about the unique habitats, species and important natural capital assets the island supports. The RSPB Islay reserves have internationally important populations of wintering Barnacle and Greenland White-fronted geese, and are also important for breeding Chough, Corncrake, Lapwing and a range of oth…

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Ep 108 NHPR John Manuel Arias: WHERE THERE WAS FIRE 57:10

8M ago57:10

57:10

John Manuel Arias is a queer Costa Rican-American poet and writer who has lived in the U.S. and in Costa Rica where, as he reports, he shared a house with his grandmother and four ghosts. His debut novel, Where There Was Fire, burst onto the scene in August 2023. Set in Costa Rica, this story follows several generations of women in one family — mot…

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Ep 107 NHPR Angie Kim: HAPPINESS FALLS 56:28

8M ago56:28

56:28

This week, host Rachel Barenbaum sits down with Angie Kim, author of the novel "Miracle Creek." Kim was named a finalist for the New American Voices Award. Her latest work, "Happiness Falls" follows the story of family in crisis, after a father goes missing — and the only person who knows what happened to him is the family's non-verbal 14 year old …

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Ep 106 NHPR Tania James: LOOT 56:49

8M ago56:49

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This week, host Rachel Barenbaum sits down with Tania James, author of the novels "The Tusk That Did the Damage" and "Atlas of Unknowns." Her latest work, "Loot," has been named to the longlist of the 2023 National Book Award in fiction. In this conversation, Tania James shares her inspiration for "Loot," which gives readers a front-row seat to 18t…

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PCOS and the role of lifestyle interventions with dietitian Dr Stephanie Pirotta 43:02

9M ago43:02

43:02

We had a brilliant chat with Dr Stephanie Pirotta about PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome) and the role of lifestyle interventions to manage the chronic illness. This episode was meant to be aired before the PB Endo Conference, where Dr Pirotta presented a wonderful talk, however Lori's life was crazy and she just couldn't pull it together and get it…

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Calpa Nàdarra – Gaelic, culture and crofting 39:01

9M ago39:01

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In this episode of Natural Capital Ross Mackenzie and Janette Sutherland visit Sam Thorburn’s croft on the Isle of Skye. They discuss the natural capital on the islands, Gaelic culture, biodiversity, and crofting life. Gaelic language provides a unique insight and understanding of Scotland’s nature, helping us to understand it better. Central to al…

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Drones, Data and Decision Making 38:25

10M ago38:25

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In this episode of Natural Capital we are getting techy, discussing all things drones, data and technology and how this can be used by land managers to assess, monitor and improve their natural capital assets. Understanding the natural capital you have on your land, its condition and scale is essential to effective land management. To help us under…

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Understanding Stillbirth with Heidi Mules 48:11

10M ago48:11

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Today’s episode discusses the deeply sensitive topic of stillbirth. We understand that discussing this subject can be distressing or triggering for those who have experienced loss, are currently dealing with pregnancy complications, or are currently pregnant. In this episode, we chat with a long-time physiotherapy colleague and friend of Lori's, He…

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Landscape Scale Collaboration 24:31

11M ago24:31

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Protecting, valuing and restoring natural capital at the landscape scale requires a joined-up effort and collaboration amongst different landowners and groups. In this episode we are joined by Ross MacLeod from the Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust to talk about landscape scale and collaborative farming initiatives. We discuss the importance of …

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The Vagus Nerve with physio Michelle Lyons 53:59

11M ago53:59

53:59

What is the vagus nerve? What is the polyvagal theory? Why should we care? Isn't it controversial? The one and only, Michelle Lyons, will answer these questions and sooooo much more on this episode (think: behaviour change for patients, how do we as clinicians avoid burnout, etc). For those of you who have been listening to this podcast, you will b…

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Farming in a National Park 29:03

12M ago29:03

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The Scottish Government is committed to establishing a new National Park by spring 2026. It has released an appraisal framework and is looking for local areas to submit expressions of interest. The aims of National Parks are to conserve nature and the landscape, while also providing provisions for the enjoyment of the area and promote sustainable d…

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In The Clinic: Tips on palpating external urethral sphincter 18:47

12M ago18:47

18:47

In The Clinic today with Jo: palpating and cueing EUS (external urethral sphincter). Don't forget about the upcoming Brisbane Endo conference in October - tickets selling faaaaaast: PB Endo conference!!!! And of course checking out The Pelvic Health Community!!!!: https://the-pelvic-health-community.mn.co/share/M6n01bTZgpvV9J1s?utm_source=manual Th…

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The pressure of measuring pelvic floor pressure. How much do we know? With Dr. Jennifer Kruger 41:52

1y ago41:52

41:52

This episode welcomes back to the pod, the wonderful Dr. Jennifer Kruger, who was on the podcast in 2018 discussing the vaginal pressure profile and the early work behind JunoFem and the FemFit – the focus on today’s episode. She is a wealth of knowledge, has a PhD in Sport and Exercise Science, 15 years of clinical experience in nursing and midwif…

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30 Days Wild - Farm Wildlife Walks 40:13

1y ago40:13

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Understanding the natural capital assets you have on your land is really important. Farm wildlife walks are a great way to map out features, habitats and biodiversity that is present in the agricultural landscape. It can help you baseline your natural capital and look for opportunities for improvement on farm. As part of The Wildlife Trusts 30 Days…

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Ep 105 Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah: CHAIN-GANG ALL-STARS 30:30

1y ago30:30

30:30

Episode 105. Rachel Barenbaum interviews Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah on the launch of his phenomenal debut CHAIN-GANG ALL-STARS. Do not miss this book of this author!By Rachel Barenbaum

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Ep 104 Claire Jimenez: WHAT HAPPENED TO RUTHIE RAMIREZ 28:31

1y ago28:31

28:31

Episode 104. Rachel Barenbaum interviews Claire Jimenez on the launch of her debut, WHAT HAPPENED TO RUTHIE RAMIREZ?By Rachel Barenbaum

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Highlands Rewilding 23:27

1y ago23:27

23:27

By Farm Advisory Service

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In The Clinic:Tips for transperineal ultrasound use for physios 26:44

1y ago26:44

26:44

We are adding some new information to The Pelvic Health Podcast. Our expert interviews will continue but in between them, we will now have some shorter episodes on useful clinical ideas for assessment and treatment. Today it's the ever-growing interest in transperineal ultrasound and I (Lori) share some tips. PB Endo conference!!!! For extra knowle…

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Bees, Butterflies and Biodiversity 47:36

1y ago47:36

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We begin our second series of Natural Capital exploring Bees, Butterflies and Biodiversity with Dr Lorna Cole, an agricultural ecologist whose work addresses the challenge of feeding our growing world population whilst protecting our environment. We discuss beneficial insects, habitats and biodiversity, including the many pollinators found in Scotl…

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Pelvic floor myth busting with physiotherapist Taryn Hallam 58:07

1y ago58:07

58:07

THE Taryn Hallam (physiotherapist, educator and WHTA founder) joins the podcast in this episode to bust some big myths about pelvic floor dysfunction. Myths she addresses include: The Oxford scale as a measure of PFM strength Levator ani muscle function as a major factor in stress urinary incontinence Detrusor overactivity and overactive bladder as…