Best Melany Hughes Podcasts (2024)

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Matt Ridley, William Cook, Owen Matthews and Agnes Poirier 28:05

4d ago28:05

28:05

On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: Matt Ridley argues that whoever you vote for, the blob wins (1:02); William Cook reads his Euros notebook from Germany (12:35); Owen Matthews reports on President Zelensky’s peace summit (16:21); and, reviewing Michael Peel’s new book ‘What everyone knows about Britain’, Agnes Poirier ponders if only Britain knew …

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Natasha Feroze, Robert Ades, Lucasta Miller, Sam McPhail, Toby Young and Catriona Olding 37:43

11d ago37:43

37:43

On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: Natasha Feroze reports on the return of ex-Labour MP Keith Vaz (1:10); Robert Ades presents the case against sociology A-level (7:39); Lucasta Miller reviews Katherine Bucknell’s book, Christopher Isherwood Inside Out (15:24); Sam McPhail provides his notes on the lager Madri (23:16); Toby Young explains why he wi…

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Anthony Bateman on Mentalizing and 'Personality Disorders' 28:18

15d ago28:18

28:18

In episode four of the 2024 BIGSPD Podcast, André from The Mental Elf speaks with Anthony Bateman, a visiting professor at UCL and consultant at the Anna Freud Centre. Bateman discusses the concept of mentalizing, its role in human behavior, and the effectiveness of mentalization-based treatment (MBT) for conditions like borderline personality diso…

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Mel Ball - The Wind and the Sun: A Fable of Lived Experience Leadership 21:50

16d ago21:50

21:50

In this episode of the BIGSPD Podcast, host André interviews Mel Ball, the first board-level Director for Lived Experience in the NHS. Mel shares her journey from grassroots peer support to her current leadership role, highlighting the importance of lived experience in transforming NHS services. She discusses the cultural changes required for effec…

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Max Jeffery, Melanie McDonagh, Matthew Parris, Iain MacGregor and Petronella Wyatt 28:05

18d ago28:05

28:05

On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: Max Jeffery reports on the rise of luxury watch thefts in London (1:18); Melanie McDonagh discusses the collapse of religion in Scotland (5:51); reflecting on the longevity of Diane Abbott and what her selection row means for Labour, Matthew Parris argues that shrewd plans need faultless execution (10:44); Iain Ma…

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David Nutt on Alcohol: The Ultimate Psychopharmacological Challenge 18:31

19d ago18:31

18:31

In episode five of the BAP 2024 podcast, Professor David Nutt, a renowned psychiatrist and psychopharmacologist from Imperial College London, delves into the psychopharmacological aspects of alcohol. David Nutt is a past president of the British Association for Psychopharmacology and of the European College of Neuropsychopharmacology. Hosted by And…

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Understanding Biological Pathways Towards ADHD: Barbara Franke's 40-Year Tour of ADHD Research #BAP2024 17:12

21d ago17:12

17:12

In this episode of the BAP Podcast, host André from the Mental Elf interviews Professor Barbara Franke, a molecular biologist from Radboud University in Nijmegen, about the complexities of ADHD. Franke discusses the genetic and environmental factors contributing to ADHD, the challenges of diagnosing the disorder in different populations, and the im…

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Peter Parker, Wayne Hunt, Nicholas Lezard, Mark Mason and Nicholas Farrell 32:44

25d ago32:44

32:44

On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: Peter Parker takes us through the history of guardsmen and homosexuality (1:12); Prof. Wayne Hunt explains what the Conservatives could learn from the 1993 Canadian election (9:10); Nicholas Lezard reflects on the diaries of Franz Kafka, on the eve of his centenary (16:06); Mark Mason provides his notes on Horse G…

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Quentin Letts, Owen Matthews, Michael Hann, Laura Gascoigne, and Michael Simmons 30:08

1M ago30:08

30:08

On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: Quentin Letts takes us through his diary for the week (1:12); Owen Matthews details the shadow fleet helping Russia to evade sanctions (7:15); Michael Hann reports on the country music revival (15:05); Laura Gascoigne reviews exhibitions at the Tate Britain and at Studio Voltaire (21:20); and, Michael Simmons prov…

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Max Jeffery, David Shipley, Patrick Kidd, Cindy Yu, and Hugh Thomson 32:50

1M ago32:50

32:50

On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: Max Jeffery interviews Afghan resistance leader Ahmad Massoud (1:13); former prisoner David Shipley ponders the power of restorative justice (8:23); Patrick Kidd argues that the Church should do more to encourage volunteers (14:15); Cindy Yu asks if the tiger mother is an endangered species (21:06); and, Hugh Thom…

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Melanie Abas - Global mental health and the ambition to end HIV/AIDS 24:09

1M ago24:09

24:09

Welcome to the third and final episode of the 2024 IoPPN Research Festival podcast. Every year the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience hosts a 1 day festival that brings together a really diverse mix of mental health scientists, to present their work and learn from each other. The theme this year is Origins and New Beginnings. Alon…

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Slavoj Zizek, Angus Colwell, Svitlana Morenets, Cindy Yu, and Philip Hensher 32:09

2M ago32:09

32:09

On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: Philosopher Slavoj Zizek takes us through his diary including his Britney Spears Theory of Action (1:08); Angus Colwell reports from the front line of the pro-Palestinian student protests (8:09); Svitlana Morenets provides an update on what’s going on in Georgia, where tensions between pro-EU and pro-Russian facti…

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Sonia Johnson - What does research tell us about how care and support for people with a 'personality disorder' diagnosis could be improved? 29:48

2M ago29:48

29:48

Sonia Johnson is Professor of Social and Community Psychiatry at UCL, Director of the NIHR Policy Research Unit for Mental Health, and a Consultant Psychiatrist who has worked for over 20 years in an Early Intervention Service for Psychosis. Episode 2 of the 2024 BIGSPD podcast. BIGSPD is the British and Irish Group for the Study of Personality Dis…

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Edgar Jones - The roots of research excellence at the Maudsley-IoPPN 16:10

2M ago16:10

16:10

Welcome to episode 2 of the IoPPN Research Festival podcast. The festival takes place in South London on Wednesday 15th May 2024, and this year the theme is Origins and New Beginnings and there will be keynote talks from Melanie Abas, Emily Simonoff and Edgar Jones. We're focusing on origins in this second podcast episode, as we meet Edgar Jones, P…

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Sean Thomas, Kara Kennedy, Philip Hensher, Damian Thompson and Toby Young 34:34

2M ago34:34

34:34

On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: Sean Thomas worries that Paris has lost some of its charm (1:21); Kara Kennedy reports on US-style opioids arriving in Britain (8:43); Philip Hensher describes how an affair which ruined one woman would be the making of another (15:32); Damian Thompson reflects on his sobriety and his battle with British chemists …

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Anne Lingford-Hughes, Belinda Lennox & Bill Deakin 22:33

2M ago22:33

22:33

Welcome to a new episode of the BAP podcast. The British Association for Psychopharmacology are celebrating their 50th anniversary in 2024. We'll be joining them in Birmingham for their annual summer meeting, which takes place from the 21st to the 24th of July. This episode of the podcast features three people who've been involved with BAP for many…

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Emily Simonoff - The King’s Maudsley Partnership for Children and Young People 18:47

2M ago18:47

18:47

Professor Emily Simonoff is Professor of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience (IoPPN). In this podcast, she speaks to André Tomlin from the Mental Elf about the new King’s Maudsley Partnership for Children and Young People https://www.kingsmaudsley.org You can hear more from Prof Simonoff at th…

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Douglas Murray, Lionel Shriver, Mark Mason and Graeme Thomson 28:19

2M ago28:19

28:19

On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: reporting from St Helena, Douglas Murray reflects on the inhabitants he has met and the history of the British Overseas Territory (1:12); Lionel Shriver opines on the debate around transgender care (9:08); following a boyhood dream to visit the country to watch cricket, Mark Mason reads his letter from India as he…

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Gavin Davidson - Personality disorder, mental capacity and compulsory intervention 34:51

2M ago34:51

34:51

Prof Gavin Davidson from Queen’s University Belfast and Dr Iain McDougall and Steph Kerr from Belfast Health and Social Care Trust talk about personality disorder, mental capacity and compulsory intervention on episode 1 of the 2024 BIGSPD podcast. BIGSPD is the British and Irish Group for the Study of Personality Disorder and their annual conferen…

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Svitlana Morenets, Mary Wakefield, Max Jeffery, Sam Leith and Richard Bratby 34:26

2M ago34:26

34:26

On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: In light of the help Israel received, Svitlana Morenets issues a challenge to the West to help Ukraine (1:15); Mary Wakefield questions the slow response to the Ministry of Defence being daubed in paint (7:33); Max Jeffery discusses the aims and tactics of the group responsible for the protest, Youth Demand (13:25…

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Matthew Parris, Laurie Graham, Rachel Johnson, Laura Gascoigne and Angus Colwell 32:21

2M ago32:21

32:21

This week: Matthew Parris questions what's left to say about the Tories (00:57), Laurie Graham discusses her struggle to see a GP (07:35), Rachel Johnson makes the case against women only clubs (13:38), Laura Gascoigne tells us the truth about Caravaggio's last painting (19:21) and Angus Colwell reads his notes on wild garlic (28:58). Produced by O…

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James Heale, Madeleine Teahan, Tanya Gold and William Moore 22:49

3M ago22:49

22:49

On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: James Heale suggests that the London mayoral race could be closer than we think (1:02); Madeleine Teahan argues that babies with down’s syndrome have a right to be born (6:15); Tanya Gold reports from Jerusalem as Israel’s war enters its seventh month (12:32); and William Moore reveals what he has in common with K…

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Sophie Winkleman, Svitlana Morenets, Candida Crewe and Ysenda Maxtone Graham 27:59

3M ago27:59

27:59

This week: Sophie Winkleman tells us why she's fighting to ban smartphones for children (01:01), Svitlana Morenets details how Ukraine plans to revive its birthrate (05:52), Candida Crewe laments the blight that is UHT milk (12:41), and Ysenda Maxtone Graham mourns the loss of the St John's Voices choir (22:43).…

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David Baldwin and Catherine Harmer - Previewing the #BAP2024 Summer Meeting 20:07

3M ago20:07

20:07

In this podcast conversation, Professor David Baldwin (President of the British Association of Psychopharmacology) and Professor Catherine Harmer (President Elect of the BAP) preview the 2024 Summer Meeting which will take place in Birmingham on 21st - 24th July 2024 at the University of Birmingham: https://www.bap.org.uk/BAP2024 They speak about t…

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Richard Madeley, Kate Andrews, Lloyd Evans, Sam McPhail and Graeme Thomson 35:02

3M ago35:02

35:02

This week: Richard Madeley reads his diary (01:06), Kate Andrews describes how Kate-gate gripped America (06:18), Lloyd Evans warns against meddling with Shakespeare (11:38), Sam McPhail details how Cruyff changed modern football (18:17), and Graeme Thomson reads his interview with Roxy Music's Phil Manzanera (25:23). Produced and presented by Osca…

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Calendar Lie Exposed: Stop STRESSING embrace the REAL New Year! | Spiritual Stylist Podcast EP. 2 59:06

3M ago59:06

59:06

🎙️ Welcome to Episode 2 of our podcast series! In this episode, we're thrilled to introduce our very first guest, KiKi! You can find her on Instagram as @indakiahg. Join us as we dive deep into fascinating discussions, share insightful stories, and explore diverse topics. Don't miss out on this captivating conversation! Subscribe to stay updated on…

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William Moore, Sean Thomas, Matt Ridley, Lionel Shriver and Kate Andrews 41:03

3M ago41:03

41:03

On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: William Moore questions if the Church of England is about the apologise for Christianity (1:19); Sean Thomas recounts his experience taking ayahuasca in Colombia (8:13); Matt Ridley argues that private landowners make better conservationists (16:40); Lionel Shriver warns against pathological niceness in the debate…

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Mary Wakefield, Hannah Tomes and Cosmo Landesman 17:15

4M ago17:15

17:15

On this episode of Spectator Out Loud, Mary Wakefield has a solution to smartphone addition (00:28), Hannah Tomes reviews the latest production of King Lear (07:27) and Cosmo Landesman gets high (11:13).By Spectator Out Loud

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Lukas Degutis, Ysenda Maxtone Graham, Richard Bratby and Toby Young 26:49

4M ago26:49

26:49

On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: Lukas Degutis reports from Riga, exploring Latvia’s policy of expelling Russian speakers (01:16); Ysenda Maxtone Graham explains why she believes applause has no place at a funeral (10:03); paying homage to Christopher Gunning, Richard Bratby argues that composers of ads, film soundtracks and TV theme tunes should…

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Max Jeffery, Lisa Haseldine, Christopher Howse, Philip Hensher and Calvin Po 43:50

4M ago43:50

43:50

This week: Max Jeffery writes from Blackpool where he says you can see the welfare crisis at its worst (01:29); Lisa Haseldine reads her interview with the wife of Vladimir Kara-Murza, whose husband is languishing in a Siberian jail (06:26); Christopher Howse tells us about the ancient synagogue under threat from developers (13:02); Philip Hensher …

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Step into your purpose - Your dream life is waiting for you | The Spiritual Stylist Podcast EP. 1 30:01

4M ago30:01

30:01

Mel, your go-to expert for fusing spirituality with style, welcomes you to "The Spiritual Stylist Podcast"! 🌼 Come along with Mel, an energetic young lady from beautiful South Florida, as she explores the relationship between spirituality, fashion, and inner beauty. Every episode is a voyage of self-awareness, empowerment, and acceptance of your in…

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John Krystal - Ketamine for depression #BAP2024 17:57

4M ago17:57

17:57

Professor John Krystal will be giving a Guest Lecture at the 2024 British Association of Psychopharmacology Summer Meeting in Birmingham on 24th July 2024. His talk is entitled: Linking depression pathophysiology to the mechanism of action of ketamine and “next generation” treatments. In this 18-minute podcast, André Tomlin from The Mental Elf asks…

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Harry Mount, Lara Prendergast, Catriona Olding, Owen Matthews and Jeremy Hildreth 29:24

4M ago29:24

29:24

On this week's Spectator Out Loud, Harry Mount reads his diary, in which he recounts a legendary face-off between Barry Humphries and John Lennon (00:45); Lara Prendergast gives her tips for male beauty (06:15); Owen Matthews reports from Kyiv about the Ukrainians' unbroken spirit (12:40); Catriona Olding writes on the importance of choosing how to…

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Svitlana Morenets, Paul Mason, Robbie Mallett and Lloyd Evans 26:16

5M ago26:16

26:16

This week: Svitlana Morenets takes us inside Ukraine's new plan for mass conscription (01:01); Paul Mason says that Labour is right to ditch its £28 billion green pledge (10:49); Robbie Mallett tells us about life as a scientist working in Antarctica (15:48); and Lloyd Evans reads his Life column (21:24). Produced and presented by Oscar Edmondson.…

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Episode 34 | Talking Competitions with Chris Purdie 37:26

5M ago37:26

37:26

On today’s episode Stew and Cam are joined by Scottish Student Sport’s Head of Competitions Chris Purdie. Chris is a well known face within the Student Sport Network and has passionately delivered for students, from his time as University of Stirling Sports president to his current role at SSS. Chris is a fountain of knowledge when it comes to Comp…

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Lionel Shriver, Angus Colwell and Toby Young 32:02

5M ago32:02

32:02

On this week’s episode, Lionel Shriver asks if Donald Trump can get a fair trial in America (00:39), Angus Colwell speaks to the Gen-Zers who would fight for Britain (08:25), Matthew Parris makes the case for assisted dying (13:15), Toby Young tells the story of the time he almost died on his gap year (20:43), and Harry Mount tells us about the gri…

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Richard Dawkins, Douglas Murray and Cindy Yu 31:29

5M ago31:29

31:29

On this episode, Richard Dawkins explains how to convert an atheist like him to a Christian (00:37), Lisa Haseldine says the German army is in a dire state (05:53), Douglas Murray looks at the return of the Trump show (12:44), Cindy Yu reviews a Chinese intelligence officers account of life under the CCP (20:14), and Mary Wakefield wonders if it’s …

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Cindy Yu, Mary Wakefield and Natasha Feroze 17:52

6M ago17:52

17:52

This week: Cindy Yu reads her piece ahead of the Taiwanese elections (00:54), Mary Wakefield discusses the US opioid crisis which she fears has come to the UK (07:13), and Natasha Feroze tells us about the rise of relationship contracts (13:26). Produced and presented by Oscar Edmondson.By Spectator Out Loud

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Heather O'Mahen - Are perinatal community mental health teams effective? What's the evidence? 19:10

6M ago19:10

19:10

Professor Heather O'Mahen from the University of Exeter previews her talk at the 2024 UK and Ireland Marcé Society Annual Conference in London on 25th January: Are perinatal community mental health teams effective? What's the evidence? Find out more about the International Marcé Society for Perinatal Mental Health https://marcesociety.com/regional-…

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Zoë Darwin and Jacob Stokoe - Gestational and non-gestational parents: transcending existing perinatal mental health frameworks 27:47

6M ago27:47

27:47

Zoë Darwin from the University of Huddersfield and Jacob Stokoe from Transparent Change preview their talk at the 2024 UK and Ireland Marcé Society Annual Conference in London on 25th January: Gestational and non-gestational parents: transcending existing perinatal mental health frameworks. Find out more about the International Marcé Society for Pe…

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Svitlana Morenets, James Heale and Theo Hobson 16:37

6M ago16:37

16:37

This week: Svitlana Morenets explains why Ukrainians can't trust Putin's hollow promises (00:57), James Heale reads his politics column on Rishi's January blues (05:42), and Theo Hobson describes the joys of middle-aged football (10:54). Produced and presented by Oscar Edmondson.By Spectator Out Loud

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Peter Hitchens, Lionel Shriver, Mary Wellesley and more 30:31

6M ago30:31

30:31

On this week's episode, Peter Hitchens remembers a Christmas in Bucharest, Lionel Shriver says people don't care about Ukraine anymore, Ed West wonders if you can ‘meme’ yourself into believing in God, Mary Wellesley reads her ‘Notes On’ St Nicholas, and Melissa Kite says she had to move to Ireland to escape the EU‘s rules.…

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James Heale, Michael Simmons and Mary Wakefield 17:46

7M ago17:46

17:46

This week: James Heale reads his politics column on Sunak's migration minefield (00:55), Michael Simmons says that Scotland's 'progressive' teaching methods have badly backfired (05:53), and Mary Wakefield asks: why can't I pray in Westminster Abbey? (11:40) Produced and presented by Oscar Edmondson.…

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Episode 33 | Fundraising for Men’s Health with Volunteer of the Year James Falls 45:35

7M ago45:35

45:35

On today’s show Stew and Cam are putting the focus on Men’s health, highlighting some of the incredible fundraising and advocacy carried out by those across the Student Sector. Oddballs Ambassdor James Falls joins us to talk about the phenomenal charity work he’s championed throughout his university career. We’ve also got a wee insight into the gre…

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Svitlana Morenets, Sean Thomas and Angus Colwell 20:55

7M ago20:55

20:55

This week, Svitlana Morenets says Ukraine’s counteroffensive is not living up to the hype (00:59), Sean Thomas says he likes travelling to crappy towns (10:27), and Angus Colwell defends London’s rickshaw drivers (17:38). Presented and produced by Max Jeffery.By Spectator Out Loud

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Michael Simmons, Christopher Howse and Melissa Kite 19:26

8M ago19:26

19:26

This week, Michael Simmons looks at the dodgy graph thats justified the second lockdown (00:55), Christopher Howse examines what happened to received pronunciation (05:56), and Melissa Kite wonders whether Surrey’s busybodies have followed her and her boyfriend to Cork (14:47). Presented and produced by Max Jeffery.…

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Katy Balls, Matthew Parris and Fabian Carstairs 19:33

8M ago19:33

19:33

This week: Katy Balls reads her politics column on Keir Starmer's ceasefire predicament (00:54), Matthew Parris warns us of the dangers of righteous anger (06:48), and Fabian Carstairs tells us how he found himself on an internet dating blacklist (14:29). Presented by Oscar Edmondson. Produced by Cindy Yu and Oscar Edmondson.…

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Peter Oborne, Kate Andrews and Jonathan Maitland 18:00

8M ago18:00

18:00

On this week's Spectator Out Loud, Peter Oborne reads his letter from Jerusalem (00:55), Kate Andrews talks about why Rishi Sunak has made her take up smoking (07:20) and Jonathan Maitland explains his growing obsession with Martin Bashir (12:15). Presented by Cindy Yu. Produced by Cindy Yu and Natasha Feroze.…

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PPI in the AVATAR2 Trial - Alie Phiri, Leonie Richardson and Stephanie Allan 22:57

8M ago22:57

22:57

Effective patient and public involvement (PPI) is crucial to conducting research that meets the needs and values of patients. In this podcast, we hear from a team of researchers and people with lived experience about getting involved in the AVATAR2 trial. This study is investigating the effects of digital avatar therapy in people with psychosis who…

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Sustainability and climate change - Roslyn Morgan and Kate Charlesworth #Quality2023 11:42

8M ago11:42

11:42

Roslyn Morgan and Kate Charlesworth speak to Laura Hemming from The Mental Elf about their sessions at the Quality Forum in Melbourne in October 2023. Roslyn Morgan is the ANMF (Vic Branch) Environmental Health Officer and her talk at #Quality2023 in Melbourne is entitled: Workplace Sustainability and Environmental Reform, Be the change. Dr Kate Ch…

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