Best The Henley Festival Podcast Podcasts (2024)

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S12 Ep 6 - Woodley to Paris: A 12 year-old's incredible cycling journey 9:32

7d ago9:32

9:32

In this episode of The RG10 Podcast, we dive into the incredible journey of Dexter Rosier, a 12-year-old with a remarkable challenge ahead. Dexter is setting off on an epic 231-mile bike ride from Woodley to Paris, aiming to reach the French capital just in time for the opening of the Paralympic Games. He's not only testing his limits but also rais…

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S12 Ep 5 - Breaking Boundaries: The Rise of Thames Fusion Girls' Cricket 8:48

21d ago8:48

8:48

In this inspiring episode, we delve into the world of women’s cricket with a special focus on the Thames Fusion team. We discuss the unique challenges young female cricketers face, including the competition with other sports and limited playing opportunities. Discover how the Thames Fusion initiative, born from a collaboration between Sonning Crick…

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S12 Ep 4 - What Was Twyford Like 50 Years Ago? 8:58

1M ago8:58

8:58

Welcome to the RG10 podcast! In this episode, we delve into some surprising events of the past and the present in Twyford. We start with reports of recent vandalism targeting public property and a tree planting project. However, you might be surprised to learn that these issues aren't new. We're taking a trip back to 1974, exploring the first-ever …

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S12 Ep 3 - The High Sheriff of Berkshire 10:51

2M ago10:51

10:51

In this episode as we dive into the fascinating history and contemporary duties of the High Sheriff of Berkshire. Our guest, Alexander Barfield, is the 809th person to fill the post and he shares the rich history of the role, dating back to Anglo-Saxon times, and its evolution from a powerful position involved in tax collection and law enforcement …

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S12 Ep 2 - Wargrave Festival Turns to Gold 13:39

2M ago13:39

13:39

It's festival season in RG10! Fresh off the Wargrave Beer Festival and Twyford Beer Festival, we’re gearing up for the big one: the Biennial Wargrave Festival, running from June 12th to June 30th. This year marks the festival's 50th anniversary, and the theme is "Gold Fever." Join us as we dive into the highlights of this 19-day extravaganza, featu…

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S12 Ep 1 - Twyford Tennis Club 8:38

3M ago8:38

8:38

Welcome to Season 12 of the RG10 Podcast! Summer's here, and we're kicking off with some tennis talk. Specifically, Twyford Tennis Club. On 1 June 2024, they're launching a crowdfunding campaign to modernise their facilities. Head Coach Gary Oates and Ladies' Captain Louise Tippey discuss the urgent need for a new court and upgraded floodlights. Wi…

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Festivals and Family with Rob & Josie da Bank 39:11

3M ago39:11

39:11

Steph chats with Rob and Josie da Bank about what it’s like to run a festival with your partner, and how they make it work alongside having four children. After 32 years together, and many festivals under their belts, they talk about the difficult bits, how they divide and conquer, and how helping people escape real life, screens and make some IRL …

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S11 Ep 5 - Twyford Together Community Awards 2024 9:57

5M ago9:57

9:57

It's not the Oscars but it's a close second...it's Twyford Together Community Awards 2024! The prizes for those individuals, groups and businesses who go the extra mile were handed out on Monday March the 18th. Categories included: Business of the Year (award sponsored by Grapevine Estate Agents) Food and Drink Award (award sponsored by Benedict Ch…

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How To Make It Fair with Eve Rodsky 1:03:01

5M ago1:03:01

1:03:01

Feel like you do everything at home, or at least more than is your fair share? This one’s for you. Steph speaks with Eve Rodsky - Harvard-grad lawyer, activist and New York Times Bestselling author of Fair Play. Eve is working to change society one partnership at a time by coming up with a new 21st-century solution to an age-old problem: women shou…

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S11 Ep 4 - 3 Women Went to Row (The Atlantic Ocean) 16:04

5M ago16:04

16:04

Courageous. Foolhardy. Salty. That's how Caroline Hague, Nicki Kelly and Rachel Smillie (AKA Team Excelsioar) describe themselves. Based out of Eton and sponsored by Val Wyatt Marine in Wargrave, the trio have taken on the 'World's Toughest Row', a 3000 miles journey from San Sebastian in La Gomera, Canary Islands, Spain (28 ‘N 18 ‘W) to Nelson’s D…

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Being a Mad Woman with Bryony Gordon 57:59

6M ago57:59

57:59

Steph talks with author, journalist and mental health campaigner Bryony Gordon about her new book Mad Woman, an account of her life and challenges over the last few years. With a live audience at Henley Literary Festival, in classic Bryony-style, she brings lots of energy, honesty and humour to the conversation, in which they discuss depression, OC…

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S11 Ep 3 - Footprints Baby Loss 17:38

6M ago17:38

17:38

This episode of The RG10 podcast is about a new charity run by bereaved parents for bereaved parents. It's called Footprint Baby Loss and it provides support for families who've lost one or more of their twins and triplets before, during or after birth. The charity has been co-founded by Suzie Scofield from Wargrave and Sharon Darke from Banbury. T…

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S11 Ep 2 - The Great RG10 Quiz: Answers! 9:00

6M ago9:00

9:00

It's the question everyone has been asking - what are the answers to The Great RG10 Quiz? Well, the wait is over. The quiz comprised 10 multiple-choice questions all tied to local life. A few hints: Celebrity encounters outside Waitrose Gardening tips from Big Plant Nursery Mystery tipples at Stanlake Park Wine Estate Ghost stories in Wargrave Fit2…

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S11 Ep 1 - The Great RG10 Quiz! 10:21

7M ago10:21

10:21

Welcome to Season 11 of the RG10 podcast! We're kicking off 2024 with the first-ever RG10 podcast quiz. There are 10 multiple-choice questions linked to life around here, with questions from local guests stars! Share your efforts via email or social media. Email: therg10podcast@gmail.com Social Media: DM us on: https://www.instagram.com/rg10mag/ ht…

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S10 Ep7 - Sue Ryder Grief Kind Space in Hare Hatch 7:52

8M ago7:52

7:52

The Sue Ryder charity is dedicated to the relief of suffering. Most people know that they ensure anyone approaching the end of their life can access the palliative care and other support they need. The charity is also there for people living with grief so that they don't feel alone, and to help their loved ones to know how to be 'Grief Kind'. Their…

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Anxiety with Dr Kirren Schnack 53:51

9M ago53:51

53:51

Steph talks with Dr Kirren Schnack, Clinical Psychologist and author of Ten Times Calmer, a book with tools to help beat anxiety. The conversation starts by understanding what anxiety is, what happens when we’re anxious, what are the triggers and what is happening to our nervous system. They discuss the impact having children can have on anxiety, a…

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S10 Ep6 - My Cancer My Choices: local charity receives royal approval 8:33

9M ago8:33

8:33

This episode of the RG10 Podcast traces the inspiring journey of My Cancer, My Choices, a Charvil-based charity making a difference in the lives of those battling cancer. It has recently been handed the King's Award for Voluntary Services, the equivalent to an MBE for charities. The episode looks at the profound impact of complementary therapies pr…

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Mums’ Night Out with Louise Boyce, Gill Sims and Clara Batten at Henley Literary Festival 1:00:58

9M ago1:00:58

1:00:58

Recorded Live at the Henley Literary Festival, Steph interviews Louise Boyce AKA Mama Still Got It, Gill Sims and Clara Batten live from a Town Hall full of women out for a Friday night! Join them as they discuss the rollercoaster of motherhood - the first year of being a mum, identity, holidays with kids, the PTA, and Louise’s gross middle-of-the-…

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S10 Ep5 - From the Back of an Ambulance to Becoming an 'Ironman' 14:05

9M ago14:05

14:05

A couple of weeks ago, Ellie Barnes (the name behind the company that helps organise the Twyford Fun Run and other events) completed the Ironman Portugal triathlon. That's 2.4 miles of swimming, 112 miles of biking, then a FULL marathon. Not only that, she managed to qualify for the Ironman World Championships 2024. She is also a mum of three holdi…

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How Not to Let Having Kids Ruin Your Sex Life with Dr Karen Gurney 1:00:06

10M ago1:00:06

1:00:06

Ahead of the release of her new book, Clinical Psychologist Dr Karen Gurney returns to the DBHF podcast after her previous episode about sex in long term relationships became the most downloaded to date, resulting in at least two pregnancies (that we know of!) and Steph received hundreds of messages from women and couples that felt huge relief in w…

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Midlife Wisdom, Careers and Parenthood with Fi Glover and Jane Garvey 51:31

10M ago51:31

51:31

Steph chats with broadcast LEGENDS Fi Glover and Jane Garvey about their move after thirty years (each!) from the BBC to Times Radio, where they host a radio show and the Off Air podcast. Fi and Jane describe how they found juggling a broadcast career with small children, with Fi owning that hers ‘ground to a halt’ for a period, but that she now ha…

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S10 Ep4 - Toys and Teens Appeal, a present for every deprived child in Reading 8:57

10M ago8:57

8:57

“I've been to places where they've got absolutely nothing in their house or their flat. No carpets on the floor, no curtains on the window, no furniture. I went to one place and the little boy all he had was a cardboard box to play with. The kids don't have any other clothes other than what they go to school in, they just sleep in those. It’s happe…

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How to Be Sad with Helen Russell (re-release) 46:35

10M ago46:35

46:35

In this episode we're looking back at a brilliant episode with Helen from January 2022... Steph talks with bestselling author, journalist and speaker Helen Russell about how and why so many of us try to bury sadness, and the harm that causes. After eight years of researching happiness, Helen realised that most of us desperately want to avoid sadnes…

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S10 Ep3 - Who are Sax Bandits? 11:20

11M ago11:20

11:20

In the early 1840s, a Belgian called Adolphe Sax invented a new musical instrument and decided to name it after himself. Ignoring the opportunity to go with the ‘Adolphophone’ our hero decided he would use his surname instead and thus the saxophone was born. By the way, this was not the only example of Adolphe’s self-reverential instrument naming. …

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Navigating the early months of motherhood with comedian Kelly Convey 52:18

11M ago52:18

52:18

Steph chats with brilliant comedian Kelly Convey about motherhood; it’s all very fresh for Kelly as she has had two babies with a fifteen month gap, her second still only seven months old. Steph and Kelly discuss those early months of motherhood, flashing the postman, feeling annoyed with your partner and navigating advice from others. Kelly talks …

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S10 Ep2 - Sex (and monkeys) sells tickets at Twyford Drama 10:27

11M ago10:27

10:27

From the 5th to the 7th of October, Twyford Drama are putting on a pair of one act plays that could not be more different. 'The Monkey's Paw' is a supernatural tale, with the perils of ambition at its heart. In this chiller, a family is granted three wishes, all of which come true but in a macabre and unexpected way. Then there is 'Little Grimley P…

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Why we’re all Overwhelmed and how to get through it, with Brigid Schulte 59:01

11M ago59:01

59:01

Steph talks with writer and speaker Brigid Schulte about Overwhelm, where it comes from and what we can do to rally against it. Brigid brilliantly uses research and history to understand how we got here, and reassures that when it feels hard, it’s because it is. Brigid explains why women feel they don’t deserve free time, why we feel we have to ‘ex…

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S10 Ep1 - Rock 'n Roll and RG10, The Beatles, Bowie, Led Zeppelin etc 9:44

11M ago9:44

9:44

There are a small group of places that are synonymous with history of rock and roll. Woodstock, Glastonbury, Strawberry Fields - and, of course, RG10. In this episode we uncover Twyford, Wargrave and Sonning’s links to the royalty of rock and roll. Here are just a few of the names that come up: Paul McCartney and The Beatles David Bowie Led Zeppeli…

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S9 Ep 6 - Camp Mohawk 14:01

1y ago14:01

14:01

What is Camp Mohawk? You may well have asked yourself that question if you have seen the signs in Wargrave pointing up towards Bowsey Woods. Essentially, Camp Mohawk is a place for children and young people with special needs in Berkshire and beyond. It also provides support for parents and families. In this episode of the RG10 Podcast you will fin…

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Business Special: how brain surgery led to Scamp & Dude, with Jo Tutchener Sharp 54:02

1y ago54:02

54:02

Jo Tutchener Sharp, Founder and CEO, tells Steph about how life-changing brain surgery led to her hugely successful purpose-led fashion brand Scamp & Dude. From childrenswear to now 95% womenswear, a shop in Marlow and two more opening this Summer 2023, Jo’s PR background and desire to ‘do better’ have combined to create powerful partnerships, char…

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S9 Ep5 - Springfield Table Tennis Club 9:37

1y ago9:37

9:37

Mystery surrounds the origins of Springfield Table Tennis Club, Twyford’s number 1 ping pong establishment. Firstly, how did the club get its name? Secondly, beyond being formed in the 1960s, what is known of the club’s history? Have the secrets been lost in time? The RG10 Podcast headed down to the club’s championships finals night to find out mor…

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Burnout in the rush hour with Psychotherapist Siobhán Murray 53:01

1y ago53:01

53:01

Psychotherapist Siobhán Murray talks with Steph about Burnout. Originally coined in the 1970s to describe an occupational phenomenon, recent decades have seen an increase in people experiencing burnout as we’re ‘nearly always switched on’. Siobhán and Steph talk about why this is, what makes women in the Rush Hour susceptible to burnout, and the si…

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S9 Ep4 - Twyford Beer Festival 2023 10:00

1y ago10:00

10:00

If you went you may still be recovering from it, if you didn't go you probably heard it anyway. The Twyford Beer Festival, surely RG10's biggest annual event, was held over the weekend. As per usual, there were dozens of local brews and drinks to quench the thirst during 3 days of amazing weather. All that plus a host of supremely gifted musicians …

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S9 Ep 3 - Wargrave Church Fire & The Suffragettes 7:09

1y ago7:09

7:09

109 years ago this week there was a huge fire at St Mary's Church in Wargrave. Here’s an excerpt from the Wokingham Fire Brigade Diaries from June the 1st, 1914: "Called at 3.40am to a fire at Wargrave Church, some 2 hours after the fire was started. The Henley & Wargrave Brigades were in attendance. Roof and belfry destroyed. Also bells, clock & a…

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S9 Ep2 - 100th edition of RG10 magazine 9:38

1y ago9:38

9:38

The RG10 magazine has published its 100th edition! In this episode we hear from magazine founder, editor and publisher Nikki Ochtman as she reflects on a journey that started in 2009. Nikki shares some of the initial aims she had for the magazine: “I've always been keen on supporting small local businesses and promoting themes such as shop local, p…

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S9 Ep1 - Coronation special 7:45

1+ y ago7:45

7:45

In the days leading up to the coronation of King Charles III, The RG10 Podcast caught up with a couple of local initiatives that have been catching the imagination of residents. First up, Ben speaks to Heather Howarth of the Hurst Hookers, the knitting and crochet group that has created a charming display around Hurst village pond over the past cou…

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Biz Ep: Turning a food blog into a business with Sarah Rossi AKA Taming Twins 48:10

1+ y ago48:10

48:10

Sarah Rossi and Steph talk about how Sarah’s online profile, where she’s known as ‘Taming Twins’, has rocketed in the last 12 months. She talks with Steph about her career so far, from starting a bakery that she loved, and recognising that she couldn’t scale the business because it relied on her being physically there too much. Sarah’s blog Taming …

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S8 Ep 6 - Happy 5th birthday to Twyford Twinning Association 9:58

1+ y ago9:58

9:58

Did you know that Twyford is twinned with the small town of Cuincy in northern France? The twinning only dates back to 2018, but strong connections have already been formed between the two locations. To mark the 5th anniversary in March, the Twyford Twinning Association held a 'soirée' at Loddon Hall. The RG10 Podcast went along to learn more. We c…

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Business special: Business, leading and burnout with Alex Depledge, MBE 41:38

1+ y ago41:38

41:38

Steph chats with businesswoman Alex Depledge for a Business Special episode of the podcast. Alex is undoubtedly a brilliant entrepreneur, having co-founded, grown and sold first business Hassle.com for €32m, before starting another tech platform – Resi.co.uk – the UK's largest and only nationwide residential architectural platform. Alex’s ‘thing’ i…

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S8 Ep5 – The Twyford Together Community Awards 12:26

1+ y ago12:26

12:26

It’s been a big week for awards ceremonies. A day after the Oscars were handed out in Los Angeles, the RG10 Podcast went along to the Twyford Together Community Awards evening. Not quite as glamorous, perhaps, but much more meaningful for those keen to celebrate the individuals, groups and businesses in the local community who “go that extra mile a…

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S8 Ep 4 - The Lion, the Biscuit and the Walkabout (Romping Around Reading) 9:21

1+ y ago9:21

9:21

How much do you know about the history, architecture and culture of Reading? The RG10 Podcast talked to local legend Terry Dixon, a Reading native who has so far spent six years of his retirement running themed walking tours of his home town. Even those familiar with the county town of Berkshire are sure to discover something new on one of Terry's …

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New To Mum Hood? Illiyin Morrison and Sophie McCartney talk us through it 57:51

1+ y ago57:51

57:51

Steph speaks with Illiyin Morrison and Sophie McCartney (AKA Tired and Tested) about those early days and months of motherhood, as part of the Lost For Words series. Rather than gloss over it, Sophie and Illy both have careers that centre on being reassuringly honest about motherhood, and in turn offering support to women who may be finding it toug…

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Business Special: March Muses founders Alison Burton and Natalie Duvall 37:55

1+ y ago37:55

37:55

Each month, the DBHF podcast will speak with founders for a business episode, to find out how they’re doing it. The strapline for Alison Burton and Natalie Duvall’s business March Muses is ‘Celebrating Diversity by Diversifying Celebrations’. It begun from a search for Christmas decorations that represented the black community, and opened up a worl…

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S8 Ep 3 - Cycling in Twyford - The Bia Hub Kilometre Collective 12:35

1+ y ago12:35

12:35

From noon on Friday 27 January, a group of cycling enthusiasts led by Jenni Green, the founder of the Bia cycling brand, set out to cycle from Land's End to John O'Groats within 24 hours. The RG10 Podcast went along to the Bia Hub in Twyford to witness some of the high spirits, hard work and collective effort put into the charity event. Ben spoke t…

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Lost for Words; Cancer with Emma Campbell and Leanne Pero 51:29

1+ y ago51:29

51:29

Continuing the Lost For Words series, Steph speaks with Leanne Pero and Emma Campbell about Cancer. Both women have been diagnosed with breast cancer – Leanne is in remission and Emma continues with regular treatment after her third diagnosis in 2019. Both women are incredibly honest about their experience, struggles and the mental health impact. S…

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S8 Ep 2 - The Charvil Air Crash, 70 years on. 8:14

1+ y ago8:14

8:14

Last Friday (27/1/23) was the 70th anniversary of a tragic air crash on the border of Charvil and Twyford. Two men died after their aircraft fell to the ground under mysterious circumstances. It may be that you are unaware of this horrific incident, but the accident has left a legacy that can be found in Charvil Country Park. This episode of the po…

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Baby Loss: with ‘The Other Mothers’ Caro, Elle and Jen 1:02:54

1+ y ago1:02:54

1:02:54

For the second episode of this Lost For Words series, Steph spoke with podcast hosts The Other Mothers AKA Caro Tasker, Elle Wright and Jen Reid, three women on a mission to talk about Baby Loss, pushing through the discomfort people feel, to better support those going through it. Through their tragic experiences of baby loss, which include stillbi…

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S8 Ep1 - Cost of living support 11:37

1+ y ago11:37

11:37

Winter 2022-23: more people than ever are finding themselves struggling to make ends meet in the current cost of living crisis. Organisations such as parish and borough councils and charities including Citizens Advice are working hard to signpost individuals and families to the support available, from financial grants to food banks and the provisio…

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Grief: You Are Not Alone with Cariad Lloyd 55:24

1+ y ago55:24

55:24

This series of the Don’t Buy Her Flowers podcast is about those events that can leave people Lost For Words, kicking off with Cariad Lloyd talking about grief and death. Cariad is a comedian, actress and writer and the woman behind the award-winning and brilliant podcast Griefcast, where she speaks with guests about their own experience of grief. A…

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Sex, Relationships & Motherhood: What have we learned? With Zoe Blaskey 50:32

1+ y ago50:32

50:32

Zoe Blaskey from The Motherkind Podcast joins with Steph and the Don’t Buy Her Flowers podcast for this end of year special! Steph and Zoe have each chosen three guests they spoke with on their own podcasts in 2022 to discuss and see what each other took from the guests. The conversation centres around motherhood, identity, relationships and sex. Z…

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