Best Dr Rachel Reed Podcasts (2024)

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Meet Rachel: Examining Layers of Racial Identity 38:15

2d ago38:15

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Join the conversation — Send a Text Message! In this conversation, Shawna Gann and Rachel explore the complexities of racial identity, particularly focusing on the experiences of biracial individuals. They discuss the fluidity of identity, the impact of family dynamics on self-identification, and the societal constructs surrounding race and gender.…

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Meet Kat: Creating Spaces for Underrepresented Voices 35:52

3h ago35:52

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Join the conversation — Send a Text Message! In this episode, Shawna Gann introduces the new season of the podcast with her co-host Kat Aragon. They discuss their cultural backgrounds, the importance of representation in the beauty industry, and the need for advocacy and allyship. Kat shares her experiences as a makeup artist and the challenges fac…

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Waterbirth 1:00:07

20d ago1:00:07

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Want to send us a message? Fan mail? Thoughts on the episode? In this episode Rachel and Katie dive into the fascinating topic of waterbirth (excuse the pun, but it was too good to leave out!). I ask Rachel my burning questions and she stirs up the cauldron exploring everything from the history of waterbirth to the practicalities and the science be…

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How Neseret ended her dependence on medication and transformed her life through education, committed action, and self-compassion (#62) 1:04:14

13d ago1:04:14

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Listen to the podcast episode (audio only) Neseret’s experience with insomnia began when she tried tapering off an antidepressant she had been taking for 13 years. Every time she tried to get off the medication she found herself unable to sleep. Although a move from shift work to regular daytime hours and being more active during the day helped to …

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Season 5 Launching in September! 1:59

2M ago1:59

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Join the conversation — Send a Text Message! Welcome back! Join Dr. Shawna Gann and new co-hosts Kat Aragon and Rachel Sadler for Season 5 of Our True Colors, launching in September! This season, we will continue exploring the unique challenges of being racially ambiguous with personal stories and expert insights on identity, belonging, and diversi…

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Kangaroo mother care and zero separation with Dr Nils Bergman 1:11:06

1M ago1:11:06

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Want to send us a message? Fan mail? Thoughts on the episode? Dr Nils Bergman calls himself a Public Health Physician, and currently promotes and researches skin-to- skin contact on a full time basis. He is a Research Associate at the Karolinska Institute, Sweden. Dr. Bergman was born in Sweden and raised in Zimbabwe, where he also later worked as …

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How Bryan recovered from insomnia by putting less effort into sleep and more effort into living his life (#61) 1:00:22

2M ago1:00:22

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Listen to the podcast episode (audio only) When Bryan got sick he experienced an entire night of no sleep for the first time in his life. He didn’t sleep the next night, either. When his sleep didn’t get back on track, Bryan started to believe that he had lost the ability to sleep and that belief generated a lot of anxiety. As sleep consumed more a…

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Resolution Podcast S3 Episode #12 | Schedule 1 of the Children Act 1989 | w/ Nicholas Allen KC & Michael Allum 52:32

2M ago52:32

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This is the final episode in Season 3 and we wanted to finish with a bang! Nicholas Allen KC (29 Bedford Row) and Michael Allum (The International Family Law Group LLP) join us to talk about applications pursuant to Schedule 1 of the Children Act 1989. Michael and Nick start by considering the line between payments that are properly for the benefit…

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To Nipple Shield or not to Nipple Shield? 47:58

2M ago47:58

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Want to send us a message? Fan mail? Thoughts on the episode? In this episode Katie takes Rachel into a conversation about why the nipple shield topic gets Katie’s knickers in a Twist. We discuss: The history of their use from1500s to present day How the research might not be telling the right story? Why are they so controversial? We ask do nipple …

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How Emily transformed her sleep by accepting insomnia and committing to meaningful daily actions (#60) 1:09:14

3M ago1:09:14

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Listen to the podcast episode (audio only) Emily’s insomnia struggle began around four months after the birth of her baby. Even though her daughter was sleeping well, Emily was finding it really difficult to fall asleep. She started to get nervous and anxious as her level of exhaustion intensified. When the medication prescribed by her doctor didn’…

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Resolution Podcast S3 Episode #11 | What to do when a reporter turns up in Court | w/ Joshua Rozenberg KC & Lucy Reed KC 49:14

3M ago49:14

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Our hosts, Anita Mehta and Simon Blain, discuss what to do when a reporter turns up in your Court and the importance of transparency with Joshua Rozenberg KC (Hon) and Lucy Reed KC (St John’s Chambers, Chair of The Transparency Project). Joshua refers us to the lessons learnt in Tickle v Father & Ors [2023] EWHC 2446 (Fam) (05 October 2023). https:…

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OP position in pregnancy, labour and birth 1:02:18

4M ago1:02:18

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Want to send us a message? Fan mail? Thoughts on the episode? In this episode Rachel takes me on the path to enlightenment about the topic of the occipito posterior (OP) position in pregnancy, labour and birth! I ask Rachel why she’s always been reluctant to cover this topic on the podcast! And sit down to discuss: What exactly is an OP position? W…

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Resolution Podcast S3 Episode #10 | Relocation, Relocation, Relocation| w/ Charles Hale KC & Tammy Knox 54:52

3M ago54:52

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We are joined by Charles Hale KC (4PB) and Tammy Knox (Pennington Manches Cooper) to discuss relocation. Charles and Tammy consider the law and principles applied in these cases. They point out that the law is the same for internal and external relocation cases, as set out in Re C (Internal Relocation), Re [2015] EWCA Civ 1305, where Charles and PM…

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How Kirstin rediscovered her natural ability to sleep after feeling completely dependent on sleeping pills (#59) 1:10:01

3M ago1:10:01

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Listen to the podcast episode (audio only) Kirstin began using medication every now and then to help her sleep on Sunday nights. When she faced a big personal challenge that made sleep more difficult, she started to use it more often. The plan was to take a small dose to get her through that difficult period and then stop the medication because she…

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Newborn weight loss 59:39

5M ago59:39

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Want to send us a message? Fan mail? Thoughts on the episode? In this episode it’s us together again in the cauldron and Katie chats with Rachel about all things early weight loss… and gain in babies. We look at: · Why do babies lose weight? · What is normal weight loss? · Are there some babies who are more likely to lose more weight than others? ·…

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How Summer let go of trying to control her sleep, her thoughts, and her feelings — and regained control over her life (#58) 1:08:41

5M ago1:08:41

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Listen to the podcast episode (audio only) When Summer experienced consecutive nights of insomnia, sleep started to consume her life. She started taking time off work and she began endlessly researching sleep. Summer felt that if she could get rid of anxiety and stress things would improve — but this led to even more of a struggle as Summer went to…

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Resolution Podcast S3 Episode #9 | Maintenance and the Length of the Judge’s Foot | w/ Sally Harrison KC & Farhana Shazhady 52:51

5M ago52:51

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What is the correct approach to a maintenance case? Listen to Sally Harrison KC (St John’s Buildings) and Farhana Shahzady (Streathers Solicitors) tell us how it is done. Sally reminds us of the guidance of Mr Justice Peel in WC v HC (Financial Remedies Agreements) (Rev1) [2022] EWFC 22 (22 March 2022) https://www.bailii.org/ew/cases/EWFC/HCJ/2022/…

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The importance of the amniotic sac 1:03:27

5M ago1:03:27

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Want to send us a message? Fan mail? Thoughts on the episode? In this episode Rachel talks to Katie about all the wondrous and darn right fascinating things about the amniotic sac. · Why is the baby surrounded by fluid, and what is it made of? · Women are often told they have too much or too little fluid. Is this a problem? · We also discuss why Ra…

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Why are YouTube Influencers Negging Audiences Into Taking Lifestyle Advice? w/ Steffi Cao 19:59

6M ago19:59

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How do YouTube influencers neg their audiences into taking lifestyle advice? Internet culture writer Steffi Cao joins Jamie to discuss how influencers undermine audiences with video titles that are not what they seem. The two discuss authenticity on social media platforms, why clickbait titles still reign supreme, and if there’s anything positive t…

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How Nina overcame insomnia by embracing wakefulness and dropping the struggle (#57) 1:03:48

6M ago1:03:48

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Listen to the podcast episode (audio only) Nina typically dealt with occasional periods of sleep disruption by taking some form of over-the-counter medication. When she fell pregnant this was no longer an option. Work stress seemed to make sleep more difficult and so Nina stopped taking on work. Her sleep would improve but every time she started wo…

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Resolution Podcast S3 Episode #8 | PAG2, Pensions, and a Goodbye to Hilary | w/ Hilary Woodward, Paul Cobley and & Rhys Taylor 57:21

6M ago57:21

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This month we are joined by Hilary Woodward (Honorary Senior Research Fellow with Bristol School of Law), Paul Cobley (Oak Barn Financial Planning) and Rhys Taylor (36 Group) to discuss PAG2: https://www.nuffieldfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/A-guide-to-the-treatment-of-pensions-on-divorce-2nd-edition.pdf Hilary tells us about the changes i…

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Why has OpenAI's Sora Scared Hollywood? w/ Reed Berkowitz 30:35

6M ago30:35

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What is the true potential of AI text-to-video generation? Director of Curiouser Institute and award-winning AI games designer Reed Berkowitz discusses OpenAI's Sora, an AI text-to-image model that will soon be made available to the public. As Hollywood rolls back studio investments and executives project up to 90% loss in animation jobs, how can w…

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Pregnancy sickness and hyperemesis breakthrough with Professor Sir Stephen O’Rahilly FRS 49:09

6M ago49:09

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Want to send us a message? Fan mail? Thoughts on the episode? In this episode I discuss with Professor Sir Stephen O’Rahilly all things pregnancy sickness and Hyperemesis. Just a few months ago the scientific evidence was published highlighting what causes pregnancy sickness and hyperemesis. This breakthrough discovery came from the work of Prof Si…

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How Kreuza dealt with insomnia and somniphobia by practicing more acceptance and less resistance (#56) 1:07:06

7M ago1:07:06

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Listen to the podcast episode (audio only) In this episode, Kreuza shares her journey through the challenging landscape of insomnia and somniphobia — a fear of sleep. Initially, she found Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) techniques helpful. However, when sleep problems returned as somniphobia, the same techniques faltered. Feeling …

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Resolution Podcast S3 Episode #7 | Business accounts; have a healthy dose of scepticism | w/ Robert Cole & Peter Smith 1:10:58

7M ago1:10:58

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This month we are treated to this tour de force by Robert Cole who is Head of the Family Team at Broadway House Chambers, Leeds and regularly sits as an arbitrator and ENE/pFDR adjudicator across the country, and Peter Smith from Quantis Forensic Accountants about how to analyse business accounts. We immediately launch into a discussion about what …

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Periods and perimenopause with Dr Lara Briden 1:09:42

7M ago1:09:42

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Want to send us a message? Fan mail? Thoughts on the episode? Lara Briden is a naturopathic doctor and bestselling author of the books Period Repair Manual and Hormone Repair Manual — practical guides to treating period problems with nutrition, supplements, and bioidentical hormones. With a strong science background, Lara sits on several advisory b…

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Are Creators and Platforms Ready for the Decline of Journalism Jobs? 26:25

7M ago26:25

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How will creators and tech companies grapple with the decline of journalism? On this week's episode, Jamie and Josh discuss the relationship between creators, platforms, and journalists, the ongoing shift from legacy news sources to platforms like TikTok and YouTube for news consumption, and how venture-backed outlets built on the promise of digita…

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AI Games: Hype or Hallucination? w/ Reed Berkowitz 44:43

8M ago44:43

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How can we separate hype from hallucination in AI games? Award-winning games designer and Director of Curiouser Institute Reed Berkowitz discusses why it's so difficult for mid-to-large studios to create AI NPCs, the brand safety risks associated with AI in games, and why AI games might require more writers rather than fewer. 🕹️ You can play Grilli…

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The Cancelled-to-Conservative Creator Pipeline w/ Steffi Cao 22:14

8M ago22:14

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Where can creators turn after they’ve been cancelled? Internet culture writer Steffi Cao discusses why cancelled creators turn to right-wing values to grow their businesses, the difficulty audiences have determining authenticity, and why it all matters – from economics to real-world action. 📖 Read Influencers are pandering to conservatives to salva…

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How Rachel got out of the insomnia struggle by being more flexible, more accepting, and more present (#55) 53:58

8M ago53:58

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Rachel’s struggle with insomnia started in grad school. She tried everything from sleep aids to strict bedtime rules and routines to improve her sleep, but nothing worked. The harder she tried to fix her sleep and get rid of sleep-related anxiety, the more difficult things became. The turning point came when Rachel changed her approach. She stopped…

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Born at Home with Amanda Banks and Eleanor Currie 50:58

8M ago50:58

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Want to send us a message? Fan mail? Thoughts on the episode? Where and how women choose to birth matters. Born at Home is a stunning documentary film exploring what it takes to have a positive and transformative birth experience. Empowered by the homebirth of her second child in 2020, Amanda Banks together with long term dear friend Eleanor Currie…

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How Palantir Developed a Meme-Crazy Fanbase w/ Katie Notopoulos 28:42

8M ago28:42

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How did Palantir develop a meme-obsessed fanbase of retail traders — and what does it mean? Business Insider senior correspondent Katie Notopoulos discusses the livestreaming, meme-making community behind Palantir's stock and the company's CEO Alex Karp. 📖 Read How Palantir stock developed a weird, passionate, meme-crazy fan base on Fast Company. A…

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Visions for a Better Internet w/ Kat Tenbarge, Kelsey Russell, Steffi Cao, and Rachel E. Greenspan 32:27

8M ago32:27

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How can we explore visions for a better internet as it undergoes a monumental evolution? Media literacy influencer Kelsey Russell, award-winning journalist Kat Tenbarge, digital culture journalist Steffi Cao, and moderator Rachel E. Greenspan explore the role of surveillance and the rise of panopticontent, the importance of trust and safety on heal…

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Breastfeeding and medication with Wendy Jones BSc, MSc, PhD, MRPharmS 1:05:09

8M ago1:05:09

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Want to send us a message? Fan mail? Thoughts on the episode? Wendy Jones BSc, MSc, PhD, MRPharmS is known for her work on providing a service on the compatibility of drugs in breastmilk and has been a registered breastfeeding supporter for 36 years. She is passionate that breastfeeding should be valued by all and that medication should not be a ba…

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Foreverism w/ Grafton Tanner 39:12

9M ago39:12

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How do reboots and IP fueled universes prevent us from ever feeling nostalgia? Author of Foreverism Grafton Tanner discusses how the practice of keeping things alive prevents us from ever feeling nostalgia. 📚 You can order Foreverism by Grafton Tanner now! About Grafton Tanner: Grafton Tanner is the author of Foreverism, The Hours Have Lost Their C…

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Episode 44: What is good practice engagement and impact? 25:45

9M ago25:45

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This week, Mark talks through a series of good practice principles for engagement and impact, published in his recent blog post - Add your own feedback and ideas here The blog builds on a number of sources, including: Mark’s Impact Culture book (see the bottom of this page for his impact culture toolkit) NCCPE engagement guidance Mark’s “Re-thinkin…

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Resolution Podcast S3 Episode #6 | The Fair Shares Report | w/ Emma Hitchings, Gillian Douglas & Joanne Edwards 52:30

9M ago52:30

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In this episode we are joined by Professor Emma Hitchings (Bristol University), Professor Emerita Gillian Douglas (Kings College, London), and Joanne Edwards (Chair of Resolution’s Family Law Reform Committee/Forsters) to discuss the Fair Shares report. This report is the first time there is a fully representative picture of the financial arrangeme…

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Taking up space and the power of anger with Bonnie Hughes 1:12:35

9M ago1:12:35

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Want to send us a message? Fan mail? Thoughts on the episode? Bonnie Hughes is a midwife, with a background in musical theater and journalism. She is the creator of the podcast series Making a Midwife, and an animation film-maker hobbyist. Bonnie is passionate about the power of story, and how the stories we tell ourselves, the stories we live, the…

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How Jessica broke free from insomnia by letting go and accepting it without judgement (#54) 1:02:16

10M ago1:02:16

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Listen to the podcast episode (audio only) Jessica’s journey with insomnia began on a family vacation when she suddenly found it really hard to sleep. When she got home, her sleep recovered — until it was time to travel again. This pattern repeated itself, with sleep getting more difficult each time she traveled until insomnia stuck around even aft…

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Resolution Podcast S3 Episode #5 | Re-thinking Mediation | w/ Jo O'Sullivan, Dr Jon Symonds & Rachel Chisholm 57:19

10M ago57:19

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This month we take an in-depth look at mediation with Jo O’Sullivan (O’Sullivan Family Law), Dr Jon Symonds (University of Bristol) and Rachel Chisholm (The Mediation Space, 4PB). In November 2022, Dr Symonds with his colleagues Emma Dermott, Emma Hitchings, Eleanor Staples, and Heather Ottaway from Bristol University published research with the Nu…

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Episode 43: Evidencing engagement and impact for REF2029 41:23

10M ago41:23

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This week, Mark explores what the recent REF2029 guidance means for impact, including a discussion of what we might be expected to write about in the new engagement and impact narrative, and an evidence-based approach to writing a 4* impact case study. NCCPE engagement guidance My “Re-thinking impact…” paper What made a 4* impact case study in REF2…

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Freebirth stories - with Professor Emerita Mavis Kirkham 1:03:16

10M ago1:03:16

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Want to send us a message? Fan mail? Thoughts on the episode? Mavis Kirkham is Midwifery Professor Emerita at Sheffield Hallam University and has held honorary professorial positions at the University of Technology Sydney and Auckland University of Technology. After over forty years as a clinical midwife and researcher, she is interested in reflect…

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How Eric got his life back from insomnia by focusing on what he could control (#53) 1:06:19

11M ago1:06:19

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Listen to the podcast episode (audio only) Eric’s insomnia journey began after he woke in the middle of the night and experienced a huge panic attack. From then on, sleep became very difficult. As he tried to fix things, Eric stopped watching TV in bed with his wife — something they both enjoyed. He tried napping, even though he never used to nap i…

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Resolution Podcast S3 Episode #4 | Dangerous Relationships | w/ Professor Jane Monckton-Smith 52:40

11M ago52:40

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This month we talk to Professor Jane Monckton-Smith. The Professor is a specialist in homicides that are preceded by domestic abuse and coercive control. This is important for every single professional working in the family justice field because the Professor tells us that separation is the single biggest factor in homicide. Coercive control is dom…

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Labour pauses - Failure to progress or just normal? - An interview with Dr Marina Weckend 1:00:10

11M ago1:00:10

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Want to send us a message? Fan mail? Thoughts on the episode? Dr Marina Weckend is a midwife and post-doctoral researcher based at Edith Cowan University in Western Australia. Building on 13 years’ experience in midwifery practice, education and research in Germany, UK and Australia, Marina is committed to improving maternity care services through …

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Episode 42: Interview with Michael Parker from The Conversation about generating and evaluating impact from media engagement 41:26

11M ago41:26

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This week, Mark talks to Michael Parker, Director of Operations at The Conversation, a news outlet that specialises in working with researchers, giving them editorial control on a global platform. Drawing from their work together creating the Media Impact Guide and Toolkit, Mark and Michael discuss how researchers can harness the media to get more …

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Episode 41: Tips for evidencing impact with evaluation expert Eric Jensen 29:13

12M ago29:13

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Eric Jensen is an expert in impact evaluation who has written a textbook on many of the most useful methods you'll need and leading two companies that specialise in impact evaluation consultancy and training alongside his academic research on environmental issues. In this interview, he provides tips to help you design a more effective survey to eva…

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Late preterm and early term infants - why these babies struggle so much with breastfeeding 1:01:23

12M ago1:01:23

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Want to send us a message? Fan mail? Thoughts on the episode? In this episode Katie talks with Rachel about late preterm and early term infants. These are the babies who have flown under the radar for far too long and often are the babies who struggle the most to get going with breastfeeding. Come with us as we take a look at the current research, …

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Resolution Podcast S3 Episode #3 | Prenups - Definitely Worth the Paper it is Written on | w/ Connie Atkinson & Nicholas Bennett 39:35

12M ago39:35

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In this episode we are joined by Nicholas Bennett (29 Bedford Row), and Connie Atkinson (Kingsley Napley) who are both experts and enjoy pre-nuptial work including drafting, supporting or challenging pre-nups in Court. Any discussion of pre-nups of course starts with Radmacher v Granatino [2010] UKSC 42, but we swiftly move on to Crossley applicati…

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How Gerry used mindfulness and self-kindness to move away from an endless struggle with insomnia (#52) 59:30

12M ago59:30

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Gerry's decades-long struggle with insomnia felt like a never-ending battle. The more he tried to force sleep, the worse his insomnia became.His turning point came when he shifted his approach, embracing mindfulness and self-kindness instead of engaging in an ongoing battle. By focusing on the present moment and practicing self-compassion, Gerry fo…

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