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Highly Inspired presents a variety of topics relating to life in the 21st century. Whether it be on topics regarding technology, business, science, or entertainment, we encourage all opportunities for growth of the mind. The show's hosts, Jordan and Ella, dissect relevant current events, pop culture, and psychology, but with a comedic twist. Join us on the endless journey of self-development. Explore ideas. Be a generalist.
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Welcome to The Waffle Shop! 🧇 This is the music and mental health podcast hosted by Taylor James! The podcast gets people waffling about their mental health, coping mechanisms, life's minor inconveniences, and the music that soundtracks it all! Each episode, Taylor is joined by a very special guest to have a waffle about their journey so far, what gets on their nerves, and to hear the songs that have soundtracked their defining moments! Want to come for a waffle or get involved with the week ...
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Welcome to The Waffle Shop Today we are straight from winning at The Independent Podcast Awards to the studio with fellow podcaster Tom McCormick! Tom joins me for a waffle about his brilliant podcast 'Inside A Mind', which aims to provide relatable conversations about mental health struggles and provides some incredible tools that the listener can…
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LIVE IN LONDON!! This waffle is coming to you live from Cheerful Earful Festival in London! Joining Taylor for a waffle is his podcasting wife Emma Tindall and the extended waffle family, James Allen! The guys hit the on switch to the Rejection Hotline and hear from you lovely lot about all things rejection and how we handle it, which of course end…
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October surprises? You bet. But how about what’s the one event that constitutes this year’s infamous “October Surprise”. First up, Hurricane Helene – totally normal, right? Or was there maybe a little “weather weaponization” at play? Then, Hollywood delivers yet another surprisingly unsurprising scandal, with P. Diddy front and center. And as if th…
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Welcome to The Waffle Shop! This week's episode is chaotic, which fits very nicely into the theme...BRAT! Charli XCX is on fire at the moment with her BRAT era, so we take a deep dive into the meaning behind BRAT, the aesthetic of it, and what it really means to be BRAT! We also take a little trip down memory lane and cringe at the trends we fell v…
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Welcome to The Waffle Shop! This week we are joined in the studio by the brilliant Cici Coleman! Cici is an actress, podcaster, and online fitness coach. You may also recognise her from the brilliant TV show First Dates! We have a waffle about life lessons, personal growth, and the awkward journey from our 20s to 30s. Cici opens up about her journe…
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WELCOME TO THE WAFFLE SHOP! This week Taylor is straight from The British Podcast Awards to the studio! Unfortunately, The Waffle didn't win; however, Taylor did come away with a lovely pillow and a new fire in his belly! Emma joins him for a waffle about energy, expectations, and the concept of winning and losing in life. They dive into personal a…
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Welcome to The Waffle Shop! In this week's episode, myself and Emma dive deep into the topic of Lying! We explore the complexities of lying, from little white lies to the moral dilemmas we all face when deciding whether to be honest. From piano playing to Hedge Pigs, we discuss the lies we told when we were younger, right through to the lies we wer…
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60% of Americans have a chronic disease. 18% of Americans struggle with depression. 50% of Americans are chronically obese. 1 in 36 children have Autism. 11% of women and 9% of men experience infertility. On average, US children spend only 4-7 minutes daily doing unconstructed play. Conclusion: We are a very sick nation with a major health crisis. …
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Welcome to The Waffle Shop, hosted by me, Taylor James! Joining me for a waffle this week is the phenomenal singer-songwriter Jaz Karis Jaz joins me for a waffle about her debut album, Safe Flight, the creative process, the inspiration behind it, and the lessons she has learnt along the way! The waffle was strong in this week's episode, with some r…
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Welcome to The Waffle Shop, hosted by me, Taylor James! This is the first of many extra portion episodes where I take some of my favourite moments so far and have another waffle about them! Up first is a snippet from my waffle with the human version of marmite, Perez Hilton! Love him or hate him, he offered some really good advice and brought two v…
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Welcome to The Waffle Shop hosted by me Taylor James! Joining me for a waffle this week is star of Love Is Blind UK and fellow mental health advocate Tom Stroud Tom joins me for a waffle about his time on the smash hit Netflix show Love Is Blind UK, in which he received a bit of backlash regarding his opinions around finances We have a waffle about…
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Joining me for a waffle this week is my new favourite podcaster, Zoe Jackson! Zoe is the host of the brilliant Anything but Ordinary Podcast, which was created because, like myself, she is a lover of all things conversation and collaboration! Anything but Ordinary dives into the wonderful world of ultra-high net worth individuals and gets to know t…
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As we predicted in our previous episode, this would be a summer of black swan events, one after another. And, well, some may have been easier to guess than others. Biden's "stepping down" (aka good ole Nancy gave him a little convincing talk that it was time to retire... in reality, it was probably a coup) was a given. However, Americana summer tur…
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Time for a long-overdue catch-up! Joining me for a waffle that is 4 years in the making is my beautiful little sister Gemma We have a waffle about life recently, hitting number 1 in Austria, and the Taylor Swift Eras Tour! This was a nice little trip down memory lane, a real full-circle moment, and a brilliant opportunity to recognise just how far …
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WAFFLING LIVE FROM WOW FEST! This waffle is coming to you live from our very own stage at Wisdom on Wellness Festival in Surrey! Joining me is a very good friend of mine, Marcus Kain Marcus is a phenomenal coach with years of experience helping people with binge eating, stress management, and how to build their resilience. He is also the creator of…
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WAFFLING LIVE FROM WOW FEST! This is a huge bucket list moment, as this waffle is coming to you live from Wisdom on Wellness Festival in Surrey! Joining me is someone who I have wanted to waffle with for quite some time, the brilliant Rob Hosking Rob is a compelling and impactful speaker, celebrated for his remarkable journey and dedication to ment…
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WAFFLING LIVE FROM WOW FEST! This is a bucket list moment as this waffle is coming to you live from our headline slot at Wisdom on Wellness Festival in Surrey! Joining me is a very dear friend of mine, Sophie Beresford! For people who have been following the waffle for some time, you will know that me and Sophie connected through our work in the me…
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It’s looking like an Americana Summer & we are all here for it. If 2024 is the feature film, 2020 was the trailer. And although we may know some of the possible plot points, we have zero way of fully telling what’s in store this season with all the twists & turns that have happened & are yet to come as the year continues. Tune in this week to hear …
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Time for another catch-up! This week is a full on whinge fest! That minging summer cold has hit the studio and it has hit hard! Not so fresh from seeing Shania Twain headline Hyde Park, Taylor dives into the impact the songs have had on him and gives Luke an update in regards to the sleazy messages he was receiving! The main takeaways from the epis…
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Joining me for a waffle this week is the incredible Jess Impiazzi Jess joins me for a very open and honest chat about her recent Lupus diagnosis and the impact it has had on her life Throughout the episode, we have a waffle about Jess' recent struggles and how she has turned the negatives to positives. It hasn't been easy but Jess' outlook on life …
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Time for another catch-up! I'm bloody loving these little catch ups with my good pal Luke! In this episode, we have a catch-up about the past few weeks, what's been getting on our nerves and a big old rant about unsolicited messages on social media! The main takeaways from the episode are: How annoying is hayfever? It's ok to self-validate! Taylor …
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Joining me for a waffle this week is the brilliant James Allen James is best known for his brilliant TikTok channel, which promotes skin care and positivity! Throughout the episode, we have a waffle about James' journey so far and how his passion for all things skincare started James and I have a very open conversation about our sexuality, our expe…
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Joining me for a waffle this week is the brilliant Aaron Abbott Aaron is the Founder of Against The Odds, and joins me for a waffle about his journey so far Throughout the episode, we have a waffle about Aaron's journey with gambling addiction, his mental health battles and how he is now turning his pain into purpose by educating the next generatio…
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Joining me for a waffle this week is the brilliant Mark O'Brien Mark is an ex-professional footballer, author, keynote speaker and mental health advocate Throughout the episode, we have a waffle about his mental health journey, his football career and how he had to retire at 27 following life-changing surgery We also have a waffle about all things …
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Joining me for a waffle this week is the brilliant Conor Martin Conor is the newly announced Director of Recovery for Against The Odds, and joins me for a waffle about the journey so far Throughout the episode, we have a waffle about Conor's journey with addiction, his mental health battles and how he is now turning his pain into purpose by helping…
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A bit of a different vibe on the waffle this week! After 4 years of podcasting, I sit down with a good friend of mine, Luke, to have a beer and waffle about what's been going on recently! This waffle wasn't planned, but following on from a song that has been stuck in my head for weeks, it grew into a powerful conversation! The main takeaways from t…
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Joining me for a waffle this week is the ridiculously talented Dylan and the Moon! Dylan is a proud trans man, musician, podcaster, and now public speaker who is as inspiring as he is talented! We have a waffle about his transition journey, coping mechanisms, and how embracing your weirdness can change your life for the better! We also have a waffl…
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Joining me for a waffle this week is the brilliant Luke Clark! Luke is a mental-health advocate and podcaster and he joins me for a waffle about how he created the incredible Stress Sessions and how it has changed the direction of his life forever We also had a waffle about all things mental health, coping mechanisms, and sobriety, and we even bond…
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Joining me for a waffle this week is the brilliant Charlie King! Charlie is a TV personality, an entrepreneur, and a phenomenal advocate for both body image and mental health! Charlie joins me for a waffle about his time on The Only Way is Essex and how featuring on the cover of Men's Health Magazine changed the course of his journey We have a very…
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Joining me for a waffle this week is the brilliant Demi Sims! Demi is a reality TV star, an entrepreneur, and now a podcaster! Demi joins me for a waffle about her brand new podcast, SimSquared, the upcoming new series of House of Sims and everything in between! We also have a waffle about all things sexuality, it's not something we speak about eno…
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HAPPY 4TH BIRTHDAY, THE WAFFLE SHOP! 🧇 Joining me to celebrate The Waffle Shop turning 4 is my podcasting wife, Emma Tindall! Emma was my first proper podcaster friend, and since joining forces back in 2021, we've been pretty inseparable! From interviewing supermodels to hosting sold-out live shows together, it's been quite the journey already! We …
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Joining me for another episode of The Waffle Shop is the ridiculously talented Samira Mighty! Samira joins me for a waffle about all things music, coping mechanisms, and the songs that have soundtracked her journey so far! You might recognise Samira from Love Island, but wait until you hear her sing! We have a waffle about her brand new EP, Dancefl…
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Joining me for a waffle this week is quite possibly the most inspiring guest we have ever had on the show, Ryan Gadsby Ryan joins me to share his journey of childhood se*xual ab*use. Ryan was ab*used by his stepdad from the age of 8 until he reached 16. Ryan very bravely shares his story of how he survived this horrific ordeal in the hope that it i…
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Joining me for another episode of The Waffle Shop is the ridiculously talented Formz! Formz joins me fresh from the Super Bowl to have a waffle about his brand new single, Keyboard Warriors. The track addresses online bullying, and was written after he received online hate for performing a football freestyle on Sky Sports. Formz built up a signific…
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Joining me for another episode of The Waffle Shop is the brilliant Will Cranny Will joins me and Luke to waffle about his journey so far, the lessons he's learnt and the songs that have soundtracked it all! We have a waffle about his experience with stress and how the physical symptoms affected his mental and physical health. Following a particular…
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Welcome to The Waffle Shop! In this episode, Taylor waffles about his recent experience in a floatation tank, flirting in bookshops, and finding himself! If you're reading or even listening to this and thinking what on earth is a float tank, make sure you check out Spa Float in Leamington Spa for all your answers! They have so many mental health be…
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Joining me to help kick-start the brand new season of The Waffle Shop is Geordie Shore Legend, James Tindale James joins me for a waffle about all things mental health, motivation and the music that has soundtracked it all We have a waffle about his journey so far, how his relationship with his body image has changed over the years, and we get to h…
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WHAT A YEAR! 🧇 This year has been one of the toughest yet transformative years yet! In this episode, I take a look back at 2023, the lessons I've learned, and what I'm most excited about for 2024! Joining me for a look back at 2023 is someone I'm so excited to work with in 2024, the brilliant Luke Evans. Luke is the founder of YouNeek Productions a…
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Welcome to The Waffle Shop! I'm re-uploading this episode to celebrate World Mental Health Day 2023! A while back, I was incredibly lucky to have a mini-waffle with one of the biggest pop stars on the planet, Ed Sheeran We had a waffle about all things mental health and music, with the man himself opening up about his own mental health journey I wa…
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Joining me for my final waffle of the season is the brilliant Andy Downs Andy is a Manifestation coach who empowers people to become who they were born to be and to live the life they deserve to live We have a waffle about his journey so far, the music that has soundtracked it all and how a breakdown led him to question the direction of his life Fo…
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Joining me for a waffle is the brilliant Alex Kirsch! Alex is a 20-year-old music producer, songwriter, DJ and model who joins me for a waffle about his brand new single, “My Heart’s A Broken Record," with the brilliant Molly Rainford We dive into the inspiration behind the song as well as his musical blood! We waffle about all things meditation, g…
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Joining me for a very special waffle is the brilliant singer, model and mental health advocate, Josh Cuthbert Josh joins me for a very open and honest conversation about his own personal mental health challenges, including suicidal thoughts and anxiety. Not only is Josh encouraging others to open up about their mental health, he is now an ambassado…
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Joining me for a waffle is the brilliant male transformation coach and author, Olly Pegg 👊🏼 Olly joins me for a very personal chat about his mental health journey and how his pain has become his purpose Following his own mental health journey, Olly has gone on to use his experiences and his voice to help others become the best version of themselves…
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Joining me for a waffle is my new favourite pop star, Bella Mae! After releasing three upbeat pop bangers that accumulated 14.6 million streams Worldwide, emerging pop star Bellah Mae is ready to take on the world! From learning Guns 'n' Roses on guitar to her first song finding it's way to Dolly Parton's manager, it's safe to say that her journey …
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Joining me for a waffle is the brilliant Ellie James 🤩 Ellie is a Hypnotherapist who, following her own personal journey, realised just how powerful it can be! Now on a mission to help others, we have a waffle about the journey so far... We have a waffle about the subconscious, the songs that get her on the dancefloor, and how having a little bit o…
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IT'S A WAFFLE SHOP REUNION 🧇 For the first time ever, I'm being joined in the studio by not one, but two of my favorite people to waffle with! Podcasting legend and creator of the soon to be smash hit audio sitcom 'Bin Juice' Emma Tindall, and reality TV star, singer, and founder of Safe Space, Julius Cowdrey! 🤩 Julius joins us to waffle about his …
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Joining me for a waffle is the brilliant Gavin Magnus With over 1 billion views and 20 million followers and subscribers, Gavin is one of the creators leading the content charge in the ever-changing music industry. By consistently creating viral content ranging from music videos with 70 million views to other lifestyle platforms, Gavin has been abl…
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Joining me for a waffle is one of my new favourite people Charlie Georgio Charlie is an actor, model, and singer; he also recently took part in Channel 4's brilliant new reality tv show, Tempting Fortune If you haven't watched it, I can't recommend it enough! The competition, hosted by Paddy McGuinness, sees twelve strangers from all walks of life …
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Joining me for a waffle is the brilliant CATE! Cate joins me fresh from performing at Kendal Calling, and I get to hear all about it! We have a waffle about her incredible EP, Tell Me Things You Won't Take Back, the inspiration behind it, and what we can expect from her upcoming UK Tour! We dive into the songs that have soundtracked her journey so …
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Joining me for a waffle is the brilliant Life and Mindset Coach Jack Tipper Me and Jack first connected via Instagram in the middle of the pandemic and instantly hit it off. It's an honor and a real full circle moment to have him in the studio for a waffle about his mental health journey, the lessons he's learned, and how his pain became his purpos…
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