Best Sarah Cawood Podcasts (2024)

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S5 Ep76: FUNNY DAD SPECIAL with Jody Kamali - 58:11

6M ago58:11

58:11

FUNNY DAD SPECIAL TWO Host Hatty Ashdown & Gemma Beagley are joined by Bristolian born comedian, famed Terry the odd job man, Leicester Comedy Award nominee and dad of two Jody Kamali. They fly around all the topics from childish jealousy ,New York, how being a working class comic has effected our progression and how Best in Class really woke us up…

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S5 Ep75: FUNNY DAD SPECIAL with Erik Pohl 46:13

6M ago46:13

46:13

Host Hatty Ashdown & Gemma Beagley chat to Australian comic and Bill Murray ( Angel) resident mc, single dad of two Erik Pohl . They cover so many topics from being the only dad on the wats app , why no one comes up to you at baby groups, How Gemma did her best not to make friends at baby groups, single dad life and myth busting , and one of the be…

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S5 Ep74: Lets get Vulnerable on the Socials with Sarah Cawood 49:58

7M ago49:58

49:58

Host Hatty Ashdown & Gemma Beagley our so excited to be joined by 90's icon, mum of two, pocket rocket Sarah Cawood ( Live and Kicking, Girlie Show, Top of the pops ). If you don't follow Cawood on Instagram where she's abit of a social legend you might wonder what she's been up to ?so kick off your Uggs and have a dive with us into Sarah's world- …

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39 - Andrea Mclean - Broadcaster and Menopause Warrior 56:13

8M ago56:13

56:13

On this, our last ever Irregular B*tches (massive sad face!), we talk to Andrea Mclean, who was arguably one of the very first women in the public eye to start talking about the menopause 4 years ago on Loose Women and has paved the way for the rest of us! She is warm, funny and insightful about her journey and has some great nuggets of advice for …

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S5 Ep73: Cocks, Churches and Christmas - Sarah Bowles 52:19

9M ago52:19

52:19

Host Hatty Ashdown is joined by Comedian Producer and single mum of three Sarah Bowles ( Funny Women Industry award winner, ISH Edinburgh Comedy Award Co founder) In this episode Hatty gives us a update on the change in her personal life, getting through Christmas if this year looks *different for you ! Bowels talks about her marriage break up , si…

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S5 Ep72: Be careful... with Brona C Titley 48:53

10M ago48:53

48:53

APOLOGIES WE TOOK A SHORT BREAK DUE TO PERSONAL LIFE SH*T - MORE ON THAT LATER Irish comedy writer, actor and mother Brona C Titley Joins Hatty and Gemma.( The Outlaws, Motherland, Buffering for ITV, Spitting Image) She once said on Twitter / X that after 12 years of marriage her and her wife have achieved perfect synchronisation by farting at exac…

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38 - Dani Binnington - Menopause after Cancer and much more 52:02

11M ago52:02

52:02

On this episode of Irregular B*tches we welcome Dani Binnington AKA @healthywholeme: a community of women navigating their way through menopause after a cancer diagnosis spearheaded by Dani herself. We talk about treating menopause symptoms without HRT, supplements, alcohol, diet, yoga and navigating the tricky journey through cancer treatment and …

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S3 Ep72: "I don't want to know about pokemon"- with Margaret Cabourn-Smith 45:57

1y ago45:57

45:57

Hatty and Gemma are joined by FM favourite Comedy Actress Margaret Cabourn-Smith ( Mirander, Catastrophe, Motherland, Buffering ) host of hit podcast Crushed and mum of two to chat about feigning interest in your kids past times. Gemma lets off steam about the theft of her kettle and Margaret reveals who her new mega-famous best friend will be.... …

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S5 Ep71: Happy High Status - with Viv Groskop 44:09

1y ago44:09

44:09

Comedian, Author, and mum of three Viv Groskop ( How to own the room book and podcast , BBC radio 4 plays, Guardian Journalist )joins Hatty and Gemma on the eve of the launch of her latest Book Happy High Status . Viv explains what Happy high status is and how we can all learn to turn it on . We also have a new feature with a voice note from a list…

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37 - Alison Perry - Mummy-Blogger, Author, Podcaster and all-round Irregular Legend! 42:36

1y ago42:36

42:36

We had a bit of an unintended break due to nothing more exciting than being really bloody busy! But we’re back back back baby, with the legend that is mummy-blogger extraordinaire Alison Perry! There’s not much she can’t do: from raising her twins in midlife to not one but two podcasts and everything “influencer” in between. Oh and we get the goss'…

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S5 Ep70: All Class no guilt with Athena Kugblenu 35:41

1y ago35:41

35:41

Comedian Athena Kubblenu ( Mock the week, BBC Radio4, Comedy Central) joins Hatty and Gemma chats , all women work hard kid or no kids , the negative social narrative for kids, from having a dinner lady mum to BBC writer Athena flags up we need to rid the guilt and past attitude of 'thats not for me ' with humous and museum's are for all !…

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S3 Ep71: Ep 71 Maybe baby (sitter) with Harriet Kemsley 41:20

1+ y ago41:20

41:20

Comedian Harriet Kemsley (Pointless, 8 out Ten Cats, Roast Battle, Live At the Apollo) joins Hatty and Gemma to talk about how she managed to do live gigs , tour her show, do Edinburgh fringe , TV ( Including Mastermind recently ) by Trusting ANOTHER HUMAN with her baby . You can follow and keep up to date wirth Harriet on IG @harrietkemsley You ca…

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36 - Eva Speakman - Life coach / therapist / all-round superstar! 48:56

1+ y ago48:56

48:56

On this episode of your favourite midlife podcast, we chat to Eva Speakman, one half of the couple that have been sorting out our PTSD and phobias for well over a decade now. Eva found herself really adrift when her menopause hit and, by her own admission, couldn't even apply her own teaching to the problem. Here, she talks candidly to Sarah and Lo…

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S3 Ep70: Ep 70: Triumphing on TikTok with Alexis Strum- NEW SEASON 45:12

1+ y ago45:12

45:12

By Funny Mummies

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Episode 35 - Gail Porter 41:53

1+ y ago41:53

41:53

On this episode we talk to Gail Porter, another 90s and 00s alumni with a proper tale to tell. She talks to us about *that* photo, misogyny in the 90s and (hilariously, though it might not sound like it should be!) her dead dad. Witty, bright, and self deprecating, she truly is an Irregular Bitch, and what better day to gift this episode to you tha…

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S5 Ep69: Treat your self like a baby- With Laura Smyth 37:15

1+ y ago37:15

37:15

Host Hatty Ashdown & Gemma Beagley are joined by standup (Live at the Apollo,Frankie Boyles new world order) and mum of 3 Laura Smyth. Laura has had quite the year since we last had her on the show, not just hilarious but wise Laura takes us through how she got into the mind set to face cancer treatment, dealing with the work / kid overwhelm ' You …

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Episode 34 - Dan Evison - Sleep and Thrive 43:22

1+ y ago43:22

43:22

No matter what your age, good sleep is VITAL! Us IB's have had all the fun recently with temperatures reaching the extremes of the sun, night sweats and just generally bad, disturbed nights. Sooooooo who better to entice into our clutches than Fire Fighter and sleep expert Dan Evison. More dreamy, than nightmareish - so that's perfect. Oh, and he's…

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IRREGULAR BITCHES LIVE at McFly In The Park 35:55

1+ y ago35:55

35:55

In 2021 the Irregular Bitches were asked to do a live podcast recording at McFly In The Park on The Go Fishing Stage. Up to now, these recordings were thought lost (they were just on Sarah's computer) but now saved from deletion, recovered and dusted off, they are here for you now. It's just like uncovering rare Beatles archives, right? We thought …

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S5 Ep68: Lets get Topical with Three day Pj's and do you de Canter? - With Caroline Mabey 45:59

1+ y ago45:59

45:59

Join Host Hatty Ashdown & Gemma Beagley and wave good bye to slumpy January with our guest stand up and mum Caroline Mabey. As ever we chat all the important recent happenings, tik tok viral videos on how long is except able to wear your night wear in bed ? Marie Kondo had her third child and gives more joy to a cup of tea, what my guests do or don…

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Episode 33 - Kate Muir - menopause expert, journalist, author, and documentary maker. 45:37

1+ y ago45:37

45:37

Kate Muir's CV is incredible: Author of Everything You Need to Know About the Menopause (but were too afraid to ask) Multi award-winning menopause documentary maker - Davina McCall: Sex, Myths and the Menopause and Davina McCall: Sex, Mind and the Menopause Chief film critic and columnist at The Times, Activist for The Menopause Charity Successful …

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Episode 31 - Sam Talks Irregular Sex 53:40

1+ y ago53:40

53:40

Let's talk about sex baby! Sam Evans, founder of online sex toy emporium Jo Divine talks to us about midlife sex, vaginal dryness, the best lubricants to use and sex toys! So if you've fallen out of the saddle, so to speak, then get involved and let's all get laid in 2023! We also have a Jo Divine discount code! It's "IRREGULAR" and Sam is offering…

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S5 Ep67: Lets get Topical - 'New Year New Tired me ' Hatty Ashdown and Gemma Beagley chat it out ! 40:33

1+ y ago40:33

40:33

Its a new year but Hatty Ashdown and Gemma Beagley are saying no to the faddy diet industry & turning off the adds but remanence about the flatulent 80's mum on the cabbage soup diet. They also try to convince themselves and each other how much they love going to the park and football matches on a cold Sunday morning . How do you find that extra ho…

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Episode 30 - An Irregular Christmas 28:43

1+ y ago28:43

28:43

A Merry Christmas to all our listeners! Yuletide love to you all. Thank you for your support - Here's to a stellar 2023 x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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S5 Ep66: Lets get Topical with Leila Boris- Single mums, Christmas, Strictly & your kids first pet 50:15

1+ y ago50:15

50:15

Yay its back, Let's get Topical with Host Hatty Ashdown & Gemma Beagley are joined by Comedian, Refugee activist, single mum legend and dear friend Leila Boris . As we throttle towards Christmas Hatty get's to chat to Leila and Gemma about being single mums at Christmas , the turn taking, presents, Volunteering at Christmas, the joy of getting to m…

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Booby Update 26:10

2y ago26:10

26:10

Sarah and Lou discuss the latest in Sarah's breast cancer treatment. All about Clonidine here: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/hormone-replacement-therapy-hrt/alternatives/ Letrozole here: https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/cancer-in-general/treatment/cancer-drugs/drugs/letrozole-femara Tamoxifen here: https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/abou…

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S5 Ep65: Lets (try) to Get Topical - Hatty Ashdown & Gemma Beagley 36:06

2y ago36:06

36:06

Put the kettle on , wring out the tea bag it’s a new one from your favourite straight talking Mums . This is a new short series where @hattyashdown and @gemma_beagley try to get topical , with old news , present news and what should’ve been in the news ! ‘People don’t know they’re born these days ‘ try being a kid of the 80-90’s for being cold ! We…

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Everything you wanted to know about breast cancer but were too afraid to ask. 45:08

2y ago45:08

45:08

Sarah had so many questions when she was diagnosed with breast cancer and made an epic discovery in Dr Liz O'Riordan: a breast cancer surgeon who has had breast cancer herself. In this episode, we dive deep into the types of breast cancer, what happens to your menopause when you go through breast cancer treatment and we open the debate on supplemen…

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S5 Ep64: Work, saying No and time for celeb mums to be honest about the balance - with Kelly Convey 34:56

2y ago34:56

34:56

Host Hatty Ashdown is joined by stand up and mum Kelly Convey ( UniLAD, Comedy Central, BBC Three, Channel 4.) inbetween supporting Alan Carr on his UK tour) We got stuck right into an old natter about working with a baby, one in the oven, and the reality of the sacrifices and joys in comedy and parenthood. Kelly flagged up the uncomfortableness fo…

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Irregular Bitch Gets Breast Cancer 2 23:53

2y ago23:53

23:53

Update two: It's been a busy week: lumpectomy followed by a whirlwind week culminating in an appearance on Loose Women; there is much to discuss in this, the second of our "An Irregular B*tch Gets Breast Cancer" sub-series. For more information on breast cancer and early screening please visit: www.nhs.uk/conditions/breast-cancer www.macmillan.org.…

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Irregular Bitch Gets Breast Cancer 39:43

2y ago39:43

39:43

Sarah and Lou discuss Sarah's recent stage 1 breast cancer diagnosis... A vital listen for Irregular B*tches everywhere as Sarah talks us through how she came to be diagnosed and what happens when you get a breast cancer diagnosis. Couple that with having to come off HRT and plunging into menopause, and you've got yourself a perfect Irregular Bitch…

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S5 Ep63: School Holidays Catch up - Edinburgh Fringe to All Inclusive hotels with the kids - Hatty Ashdown & Gemma Beagley 33:22

2y ago33:22

33:22

Summer Holidays? Host @hattyashdown & @gemma_beagley catch up on their Very different summer Holidays with the kids , from Edinburgh Fringe, Wet Zoo days to All inclusive Sunny breaks, what is the best way to do it ? And should you just save all your money and go down Asda and let them play on the peppa pig ride !! Out where you like it baby ! @aud…

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S5 Ep62: MUMS AT THE FRINGE #2 Short Pods from your Host Hatty Ashdown- at the Edinburgh Arts Festival 2022 7:28

2y ago7:28

7:28

Catch up With your Funny Mummy host and comedian Hatty Ashdown to find out how things are going at the Edinburgh Fringe, since her kids have come to visit !By Funny Mummies

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Episode 29 - The Menopause Medic 53:14

2y ago53:14

53:14

Dr Fionnuala Barton is the Menopause Medic and she really speaks our language! Are you completely confused by the latest 'testosterone in menopause' information bombardment? Dr B is here to educate us on the latest in meno-developments. We also discuss how to cut down your to-do-list, why we can't hold our drink anymore, and the power and positive …

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S5 Ep61: MUMS AT THE FRINGE #1 Short Podcasts from your host Hatty & Friends 8:33

2y ago8:33

8:33

Hello ! we are a doing a series of short pods, more like voice notes from our host Hatty Ashdown as she is doing a new show at the Edinburgh fringe called the The Worry Drawer 2pm at the VOODOO ROOMS from 6th August to the 28th August ( not the 15th ) she hopes to speak to some mums and dads that are up here at the fringe !…

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Episode 28 - Kate Thornton 33:52

2y ago33:52

33:52

On this episode we welcome the lovely Kate Thornton, broadcaster extraordinaire and podcast queen (https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/white-wine-question-time/id1447646731) We talk about the 90s and 00s and doing pilots with (a then-unknown) Leigh Francis AKA Keith Lemon and she tells us candidly about her journey through peri-menopause and find…

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Episode 27 - Alcohol Special with Rosamund Dean 50:34

2y ago50:34

50:34

In this booze-related bonanza we talk to Rosamund Dean, the author of a fantastic book that tells us how to moderate our drinking, (something both Irregular Bitches have had "issues" with in the past;) 'Mindful Drinking'. There are Cocktail Confessions a-plenty and lots of tricks and tools to improve our relationship with alcohol and make menopause…

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S4 Ep60: Josephine Lacy - Autism Mama: 'He has a reason' 51:19

2y ago51:19

51:19

Host Hatty Ashdown and Gemma Beagley are joined by Comedian Josephine Lacey ( Top Secret ) as she comes to talk us about her new show 'Autism Mama and Puberty ' . Such a interesting , real chat about as she says her 'love story' about her autistic son and the challenges puberty brings and doing it all along comedy !. Plus Hatty tells us about getti…

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Episode 26 - Donna Ashworth - Our Irregular Laureate 43:46

2y ago43:46

43:46

This episode we hang out with our gloriously talented Irregular B*tches poet Donna Ashworth. She has the ability to get into our brains and write out our every thought. Our core question is how the bloody hell does she do it? And what is her process for writing poetry that sums up exactly how we feel? How her overthinking and emotional intelligence…

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Episode 25 - Jodie Gillary - Super Style Expert 47:29

2y ago47:29

47:29

We don't subscribe to the idea that we are too old for certain styles. (except maybe Harry Styles, and even then...) We don't believe that there is such a thing as "dressing your age" We know midlife women can be as cool as F@*K... and today's guest DEFINITELY is... Jodie Gillary is professional Style Coach and founder of The Styling Works. She spe…

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Episode 24 - Fearne Cotton - Finding Our Happy Place 45:12

2y ago45:12

45:12

Fearne Cotton joins the Irregular Bitches to share some insights into what she has learnt on her Happy Place journey: from leaving her TV career behind to facing mental health struggles and striving to be at peace with what was, what is and what may be. There are some fantastic mindful takeaways in this episode which we can all get on board with. E…

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S4 Ep59: On the Stand up Road with Fiona Allen 49:54

2y ago49:54

49:54

Host Hatty Ashdown and Gemma Beagley Chat to Double Emmy Award winner Actress Fiona Allen, your know her for the iconic sketch show Smack the pony as well as EastEnders, Coronation street and now picks up her road to stand up again ! We drink tea and chat over moving out of London, mum parking rage, being on the road as a stand up mum of three teen…

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Episode 23 - Lizi Jackson-Barrett - Confidence Expert 37:56

2+ y ago37:56

37:56

Lizi Jackson-Barrett is a Body Confidence Expert, Ted Speaker and best-selling author. Through her experience with alopecia she has transformed her life, and that of others and now she shares her 'lightbulb moment' discoveries with us. We learned: How to parent our children in a world where the media expects a certain image of unattainable, "Kardas…

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Episode 22 : Season 3 B*tches 27:08

2+ y ago27:08

27:08

It's only taken a year (but we've had brain fog, undulating hormones, small children, big children and about 6 other jobs between us to contend with!) BUT with one final contraction, we are finally birthing season three of Irregular Bitches. We have so many treats in store for you this series, so listen, review (pretty please!) and spread the Irreg…

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S4 Ep58: "Dance like a Scout is watching " Margret Cabourn Smith #mumsontheraz 49:06

2+ y ago49:06

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By Funny Mummies

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S4 Ep57: Finish a sentence with Hatty Ashdown & Gemma Beagley 42:31

2+ y ago42:31

42:31

This is a fun one as Host Hatty Ashdown and Gemma Beagley have a rare chance to catch up ...image being able to finish a sentence ? well they do that for you. They discuss being in a constant state of rushing, after school clubs - is anyone actually enjoying them ...oh and we meet JVN while recording the show ... Edited by Scot Kingsnorth You can f…

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Showbiz Hair Stories 41:10

2+ y ago41:10

41:10

Lights, Camera, Action! In this episode Sarah Cawood will be joined by legendary wig designer Angela Cobbin. For over 5 decades Angela has worked with some of the biggest names in theatre all over the world including Dame Joan Collins, Dame Maggie Smith, Ian McKellen, Michael Gambon and Dame Joan Plowright. Not just that, she’s also worked on some …

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Natural Changes 54:28

2+ y ago54:28

54:28

In this episode Sarah Cawood and guests will be discussing how natural changes to your hair can impact you and also your career. The show covers topics including embracing the grey at 30, hair loss and the menopause. Sarah is joined by Eva Proudman who is the Chair of the Institute of Trichologists. She is a regular on ‘Hair Talk’ with Michael Doug…

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Hair Loss 48:04

2+ y ago48:04

48:04

In this episode Sarah Cawood and guests will be discussing the positives and negatives of losing your hair through alopecia. The show will cover topics including the importance of facial hair, cold heads and fabulous head jewellery. Sarah is joined by Lizi Jackson-Barret who is a best-selling author, beauty confidence coach and TED Talk Star who wi…

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S4 Ep56: Don't mind the Gap with Laura Smyth 47:01

2+ y ago47:01

47:01

Host Hatty Ashdown and Gemma Beagley are joined by the mighty Comedian & mum Laura Smyth ( Funny Women Award winner , Jonathon Ross Comedy Club, Comedy Central and Dave) as we chat and laugh about Self-care, transferable skills- teaching to stand up and family age gaps ! Edited by Gemma Beagley You can follow the Funny Mummies podcast on IG @funnym…

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Black Hair 1:07:32

2+ y ago1:07:32

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In this episode Sarah Cawood and guests will be discussing the history and styling of Black and Afro Hair. Sarah is joined by Shanice Croasdaile, a make up artist, Black rights campaigner and a contestant on BBC’s Glow Up and Rachael Sealy, a positivity influencer who is passionate about hair, Black rights, Mental Health and Body Positivity. They w…

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