What does being brave really mean? What can we learn from other people’s acts of bravery? In this new series, Sunday Times bestselling author, Clover Stroud, shares moving conversations about the tiny acts of bravery that make up our everyday lives. When Clover was 16, she was sent on a journey to look for brave people to guide her after her mum had an accident that left her chronically brain-damaged. Clover is now continuing that search with Tiny Acts of Bravery. Each episode features a gue ...
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Grief is one of life’s toughest challenges. So why, when a loved one is grieving, are we so scared of getting it wrong that often we do nothing? With host Clover Stroud, Grief Kind shares the stories of people who have experienced bereavement first-hand, offering a supportive voice to those who are grieving and giving others the knowledge and confidence to support friends and family through a bereavement. This podcast by the UK’s leading bereavement charity Sue Ryder encourages open conversa ...
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How To Academy is London's home of big thinking. From Nobel laureates to Pulitzer Prize winners, we invite the world’s most influential voices to share new ideas for changing ourselves, our communities, and the world. Our biweekly podcast is your chance to hear in-depth from the most exciting thinkers in global culture.
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Conversations of Inspiration brings you life changing wisdom along with heartbreaking stories of resilience, tenacity and triumph. Since launching two small business marketplaces (Holly & Co and notonthehighstreet), Holly Tucker MBE has spoken with more than 175 founders, creatives and entrepreneurs on this podcast who have been vulnerable enough to share what it really took to get them where they are today, with warmth and wisdom. Prepare to be inspired.
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Do you feel like a fully-functional human person? Annabel Rivkin and Emilie McMeekan of The Midult look at all the glamour and indignity of being a grown-up, while rummaging through the handbags, emotional knicker drawers and lives of some extraordinary people.
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"A pleasingly simple concept... one of the best things I've come upon in the last six months" (The Telegraph - 'Best Podcasts') 5 speakers, 15 minutes each. Script free and against a less-than-precise clock, some of the world's leading figures in the arts and sciences deliver talks about their enduring achievements, wildest moments or deepest passions. It's inspiring, informative, provoking, and above all, entertaining. Based in London but making forays to Sydney, New York and Milan, 5x15 ha ...
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Life through the sober lens from the original UK podcast for the sober and sober curious with author and coach, Kate Baily.
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Anger is the one emotion that women aren’t allowed to express. Meanwhile, everything is making us furious. This podcast is about getting women's anger into everyday conversation, and lifting the lid on what we’re all feeling. Each week, psychotherapist Jennifer Cox and actress and writer Salima Saxton, invite a brilliant woman to talk about what makes them mad. Salima and Jennifer believe when it comes to anger, ‘better out than in’, and instead of repressing this emotion we should welcome i ...
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Clover Stroud - On Home, Belonging, and Letting Go
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When her husband's work required journalist Clover Stroud to uproot from Oxfordshire to Washington DC, she began a deep and profound reflection on the many ways she was tethered to her home -- from family roots to knowledge of its ancient history, an appreciation of the local landscape to precious personal memories -- and considered what it would m…
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Episode 196: Love, loss and belonging with Clover Stroud
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Here at The Midult we’re slightly obsessed with Clover Stroud and her beautiful, brutal (brutiful?) books. So we are thrilled to say she’s back on the podcast to talk about her latest, The Giant on The Skyline, which is about home, belonging and learning to let go. Clover’s writing is full of ghosts, memories, life and death, and we talk about all …
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Clover Stroud On The Giant On The Skyline
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Clover Stroud is a writer and journalist, writing regularly for The Sunday Times, The Guardian and The Saturday and Sunday Telegraph, among others. She also hosts a popular podcast called Tiny Acts of Bravery. Her first book, The Wild Other, was shortlisted for the Wainwright Prize. Her critically acclaimed second book, My Wild and Sleepless Nights…
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Anna Funder - Mrs Orwell's Invisible Life
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If you read the major biographies of George Orwell you would be hard-pressed to know that his wife Eileen shaped his life and writing in profoundly significant ways: from saving his life in the Spanish civil war to seeding the ideas for Animal Farm and Nineteen Eighty-Four. The award-winning author of Stasiland Anna Funder has uncovered Eileen's st…
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S4 E1 Poorna Bell on wrestling, real friendship and race
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Poorna Bell is a gladiator. In her real life, and also in the way she courageously handles her most painful and confronting emotions. In this conversation, we explore Poorna's experience of her own rage, from the smallest transgressions related to parking spaces and the crush to exit planes, to the heartbreaking anguish of losing her partner to add…
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5x15 Presents: Robin Wall Kimmerer, Live at Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
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5x15 is delighted to announce an exclusive event with leading author Robin Wall Kimmerer, in the beautiful setting of Kew Gardens.Robin Wall Kimmerer's internationally bestselling books, Braiding Sweetgrass and Gathering Moss, not only teach us about the biology of different organisms, but show us other ways of living in the world. It is through ce…
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S20 Ep7: Ben Branson, founder of Seedlip, Seasn & Pollen Projects on pioneering a new category and building a global brand
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In this week's episode, join Holly as she sits down with Ben Branson, the remarkable and visionary founder behind Seedlip, Seasn, and Pollen Projects. From the humble beginnings in his kitchen to pioneering a global brand in just four years, Ben’s story is one of creativity, dedication, and a relentless drive to challenge the status quo. Raised in …
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Booker Prize winner Richard Flanagan - On Love, Memory, and History
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One of Australia's leading authors, Richard Flanagan won the Booker for The Narrow Road to the Deep North, a novel informed by his father's experiences as a slave labourer in the second world war. He returns to that subject in his new book Question 7, a profound and powerful book that contemplates love and death, resilience and tragedy, and how the…
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Happy Friday! Just slipping into your feed to let you know that the week is nearly over, and there’s only one more week to go before we have to get through the next week. Oh God. This week we have decided to let go of hot girl summer and are celebrating OLD GIRL SUMMER. As in, wear a bikini or don’t, old girl. As in, be gentle with yourself. As in,…
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Letter To My Younger Self with Julie Deane CBE, founder of The Cambridge Satchel Company
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In this micro episode, Julie Deane CBE, the remarkable founder of The Cambridge Satchel Company shares her wisdom and reflections of an extraordinary journey in a letter to her younger self. Julie’s letter is one from the heart and one that reminds each of us of the power of embracing our individuality and how by having the courage to go against th…
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My Octopus Teacher star Craig Foster - How to be Wild
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A decade ago, living in a city and feeling exhausted and empty, Craig Foster decided to return to his birthplace—the Cape of Good Hope—and dive into the great African Sea forest each day. His daily oceanic adventures not only helped him “rewild”, but helped him come to see his own “amphibious soul” as a powerful metaphor for the human condition. No…
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S3 E13 Philippa Perry on admin, automobiles and the authority gap
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What makes psychotherapist and writer Philippa Perry really mad? Online admin, self-service check outs and you'd better not call her 'feisty'. With a unique blend of acerbic wit and radical empathy, Philippa brings fascinating insight to the many different ways the patriarchy messes with our sanity. From men telling us we're not feeling what we're …
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Lauren Child is an English children’s author and illustrator best known for her book series the Charlie and Lola picture books, which were adapted into a BAFTA-winning children’s television show, and the Clarice Bean series, which has sold over 7 million copies and won legions of fans over the world who have grown up with Clarice. Child won the ann…
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S20 Ep6: Rosie Nixon, author, broadcaster, coach & former Editor in Chief at HELLO! magazine on redefining success and midlife reinvention
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How can you learn to be self-compassionate and live the life you want to lead? In this episode of Conversations of Inspiration meet Rosie Nixon, an accomplished author, broadcaster, consultant, and coach, best known for her 16-year tenure as editor-in-chief of Hello! Magazine. Rosie shares her experiences with stress and burnout, leading to a caree…
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Charles Duhigg - How to be a Supercommunicator
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Who and what are supercommunicators? They’re the people who can steer a conversation to a successful conclusion. They are able to talk about difficult topics without giving offence. They know how to make others feel at ease and share what they think. They’re brilliant facilitators and decision-guiders. How do they do it? In this podcast Pulitzer Pr…
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Dorian Lynskey On Everything Must Go: The Stories We Tell About The End Of The World
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Dorian Lynskey writes about music, film, books and politics for publications including The Guardian, The Observer, the New Statesman, GQ, Billboard, Empire, and Mojo. His first book was 33 Revolutions Per Minute: A History of Protest Songs. A study of thirty-three pivotal songs with a political message, it was NME's Book of the Year and a 'Music Bo…
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George Monbiot Meets Nish Kumar - The Secret History of Neoliberalism
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An iconoclast unafraid to speak truth to power, George Monbiot has been fighting for a better future for our planet for decades. In this episode, he joins comedian and podcaster Nish Kumar to share his insights into the ideology that preys on every aspect of our lives – neoliberalism. Revealing how the network of neoliberalism 'kicks down and kisse…
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S3 E12 Olga Thompson (AKA Big Fat Greek Mother) on bullying, break down and finding herself again
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In this episode we chat to Olga Thompson, AKA the award-winning comedian, screenwriter and podcaster Big Fat Greek Mother. Olga takes us through some of her most significant and painful life experiences. From arriving in the country as a little girl who spoke no English, the scarring bullying she endured at school, to the brutal reality of post nat…
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Johann Hari is the author of three previous internationally bestselling books, translated into 40 languages. His TED talks have been viewed over 80 million times, and his work has been praised by a broad range of people, from Oprah to Noam Chomsky to Joe Rogan, Elton John, Hillary Clinton and Steven Bartlett. He was also the executive producer of a…
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Happy Friday! Just slipping into your feed to let you know that the week is nearly over, and there’s only one more week to go before we have to get through the next week. Oh God. This week we’re all about BIG CRONE ENERGY…Have we entered our crone era? Maybe…wisdom, inner knowing, intuition, perspective and a generally disagreeable manner? Let’s re…
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Africa Brooke and Jameela Jamil - How To Break Free From Self-Sabotage
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How do we build authentic relationships with others and with ourselves when we feel like we're walking on eggshells so much of the time? In our deeply divided world, Africa joins actor and activist Jameela Jamil to share a new vision of authenticity, a third perspective in our highly polarised society. Bravery meets liberation; honesty meets openne…
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Haemin Sunim - When Things Don't Go Your Way
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What do we do when 'we are given too many lemons to make into lemonade'? Zen Buddhist teacher and international bestseller Haemin Sunim joins us with lessons from his new book, When Things Don't Go Your Way, to show us how we can find happiness even when life seems to overwhelm us, and reveal how inner peace is always within reach. From how to fall…
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S3 E11 Emma Gannon on 'feeling her edges' and why she loves crying
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Emma Gannon is a prodigy. From her Sunday Times bestselling non-fiction titles The Success Myth and Multi-Hyphen Method to her award-winning podcast CtrlAltDelete, she easily secured her Forbes' 30 under 30 ranking. Emma's new book 'A Year of Nothing' gives a moving account of why she had no choice but to switch off, go underground, and find joy an…
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S20 Ep5: Antony and Richard Joseph, co-founders of Joseph Joseph, on cutting it in kitchenware
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What’s the secret to designing award-winning and best-selling homeware for 20 years? In this episode of Conversations of Inspiration meet Antony and Richard Joseph, twin brothers and co-founders of Joseph Joseph often referred to as the ‘Apple of homeware.’ You'll hear the captivating story of their entrepreneurial journey, from a childhood surroun…
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Mo Gawdat & Alice Law - A Guide to Stress-Free Living
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After spending decades as a leader in tech, Mo Gawdat turned his brilliant mind towards human flourishing, and showed how we can grow from our lives' darkest moments. After the tragic death of his son Ali, Mo authored international bestseller Solve for Happy in honour of his son, and shared a formula for happiness that can be learned and adopted by…
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This episode Kate talks midlife transitions, sober tools and the upcoming group coaching in Love Sober - Love Your Sober Summer and why we need to strategise for success. Kate is the co-author of two books Love Yourself Sober - a self care guide to alcohol free living for busy mothers and Love Your Sober Year - A seasonal guide to alcohol free livi…
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Episode 195: DIY with Katherine Ormerod (don't be scared)
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Katherine Ormerod is a writer, journalist, content creator and influencer. If you’ve encountered her sharp bob and soigné style, it won’t surprise you that her home is also super slick. But it might surprise you to know that Katherine is a renter, and she has been decorating her rental homes with more zeal than we have come to expect even from owne…
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James O'Brien Meets Ian Dunt - How They Broke Britain
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In this spirited and candid episode, the incisive LBC presenter and bestselling author James O'Brien addresses the state of the nation. In conversation with political journalist Ian Dunt, James maps the UK's hidden webs of power and shares his candid reflections on the bruisers of British politics. It's an unmissable conversation for anyone who wan…
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S3 E10 Cally Beaton on sitting with difficult emotions and being underestimated
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It was while working for Comedy Central that Cally Beaton had a chance conversation with the late, great Joan Rivers, then 81. Rivers inspired her to ditch the high-powered job as a TV exec and follow her dream. So it was that as a 45 year old single parent, Cally first took to the stage, quickly cementing her position as one of the most exciting a…
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