Welcome to Partners Beyond Parenthood, hosted by new mother and advocate for personal empowerment in parenting, Saba Bosuener. This podcast is a resource for mothers and fathers navigating the complex journey of maintaining personal identity and relationship dynamics in the face of new parenthood. Each week, Saba shares strategies, stories, and expert insights designed to help overwhelmed parents gain clarity, reconnect with their partners, and embrace their true selves while managing the de ...
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Beyond Brunel - from the South West Infrastructure Partnership (SWIP)
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Beyond Brunel, the podcast from South West Infrastructure Partnership (SWIP) and ICE South West, is back with the launch of its highly anticipated Season 2. Dedicated to exploring the challenges and innovations in creating and maintaining sustainable infrastructure, the podcast promises a deep dive into the pressing issues facing the South West as it strives to achieve its net zero targets by 2050. In Season 2, host Christopher Ackland, civil engineer and Vice Chair of the ICE South West Reg ...
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10 | Being a Role Model and fostering healthy habits at home: Drew Griesel’s Holistic Wellness Approach to Parenting and Partnership
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Have you ever wondered how you can show up as the best version of yourself in your busy day-to-day life, knowing that you are your children’s most influential role model? In this episode of Partners Beyond Parenthood, Saba Bosuener welcomes Drew Griesel, a fitness, health, and wellness coach with a background in Krav Maga. Drew shares his journey f…
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9 | How to survive your first flight with an infant
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Have you been feeling overwhelmed and scared at the thought of taking your first trip with your baby? Worried that your baby will cry throughout the journey and that the trip will end up making you feel even more exhausted? In this episode, I walk you through everything you need to know about traveling with an infant for the first time. Drawing fro…
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8 | From High-Risk Pregnancy to Living in the NICU: A Parent’s Guide to Healing, Partnership, & Parenting a Micro Preemie w/ Parijat Deshpande
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Pregnancy is already a transformative time for parents, but high-risk pregnancies can bring unique challenges that test your spirit and resilience. For Parijat Deshpande, her experiences with preterm labor and loss led to become a leading voice in trauma-informed high-risk pregnancy care. In this episode, she shares her story and how her company, R…
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7 | One Baby, Two Businesses: Navigating Parenthood & Identity as a Military Spouse w/ Rue Spence
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Meet the mom who juggles a podcasting business, creative pursuits and parenting. In this episode, I speak to Rue Spence about how she’s amplifying underrepresented voices in podcasting, her inspiring clothing line for mothers, and navigating entrepreneurship without compromising time with her child. We dive into her experience as a military spouse …
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6 | How to Set Boundaries with Family Visits After Baby's Birth
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Have you been struggling to communicate your desires on how involved you want your in-laws to be? In this episode, Saba Bosuener dives into the critical topic of setting boundaries with your partner regarding family visits after the birth of your baby. She explores the dynamics of intercultural relationships, reflecting on her own relationship, and…
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5 | Parenting Break: How to Thrive on Your First Kid-Free Adventure (and Actually Enjoy It)
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Ever felt that mom guilt or panic at the thought of leaving your little one behind for a trip? Don't worry, you're not alone! In this episode of the Partners Beyond Parenthood podcast, Saba Bosuener takes you on a heartfelt journey as she and her husband embark on a six-night adventure away from their 14-month-old daughter. From the initial waves o…
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4 | Overcoming Obstacles: Practical Self-Care Tips for New Mothers
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This episode of Partners Beyond Parenthood reveals that there is more than mum guilt that can get in the way of claiming time for yourself. I share a personal story of how introspection led to this realisation and what practical steps you can take to make self-care a habit. — Join my Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/partnersbeyondpar…
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3 | How identifying the change in your love language can help you feel more loved after the birth of your child
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This episode delves into the concept of love languages and how understanding them can strengthen your connection with your partner after the birth of your child. Saba emphasizes the importance of knowing each other's love languages to enhance how you both give and receive love, which is crucial in maintaining a strong relationship during the demand…
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2 | How to feel less invisible and not resent your partner
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Almost every parent feels some kind of resentment towards their partner after the birth of their child. You are suddenly responsible for someone other than yourself and often tend to your needs last. Saba discusses the challenges of taking on the invisible work and becoming the "default parent" and how despite these challenges, she was able to main…
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Welcome to the Partners Beyond Parenthood podcast! My name is Saba Bosuener and in this episode, I share a little bit on the who what and why of this podcast. Becoming a parent brings a whole lot of new information, change and choices you have to make. I will address a variety of topics on partnership and parenthood with an open mind so you can mak…
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One of the most drastic changes you will experience in your life is when you suddenly become a parent. It can feel overwhelming as you assume full responsibility for another human being often resulting in losing your sense of self, feeling disconnected from your partner and pushing aside your goals and ambitions. This podcast aims to help new paren…
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Can infrastructure help the South West end inequality?
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In S2 Episode 6 of the Beyond Brunel podcast, presenter Chris Ackland poses this challenging question to Peter Radford, Associate Director at Turner & Townsend Infrastructure, and Alicia de Haldevang, Sustainability and Inequalities Consultant at Stantec. Topics they discuss include the role of infrastructure in addressing inequalities, how to meas…
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Does the South West need a rethink on roads?
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The South West has 620 miles of motorway and strategic A-roads as well as one of the largest networks in the UK of local roads, many of which are vital to small, rural communities. In this podcast, Christopher Ackland is joined by Richard Stevens, Managing Director, Plymouth CityBus (Go South West), and Jason Humm, Director of Transport and Highway…
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Can infrastructure really be positive for nature in the South West?
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In this podcast, Christopher Ackland is joined by Martin Rule, Lead Adviser, Nature Based Solutions, Environment Agency and Ed Whitelaw, Director of Nature & Neighbourhoods at Real Ideas Organisation to discuss the concept of nature-based solutions and how infrastructure can have a positive impact on nature in the South West. They explore the idea …
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Shaping the Future of Southwest Infrastructure
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Christopher Ackland is joined by Katie Farrell, Assistant Planner, KierBAM JV, based at Devonport Dockyard in Plymouth and Lou Dawson-Thomas, Head of Apprenticeship Services, AccXel Construction School in Gloucestershire, to discuss how we can engage with young people in the South West and encourage them to choose careers in infrastructure industri…
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Are South West ports ready for floating offshore wind? That’s the important question posed in Season 2 Episode 2 of the Beyond Brunel podcast. Captain Richard Allan, Chief Executive and Harbour Master, Port of Plymouth and member of the South West Regional Ports Association, and Matt Hodson, Chief Operations Officer, Celtic Sea Power (based in Corn…
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Episode 1 of Season 2 features Matt Wheeldon, Director of Infrastructure Development, Wessex Water, and Dave Turner, Coastal Engineer, Moffat & Nicholl, who discuss how the South West can deal with extreme weather outcomes like drought and flooding, avoid environmental issues caused by storm overflows and create more sustainable, nature-based solut…
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Energy Infrastructure in the South West: Unique Challenges and Advantages
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What challenges and opportunities face the energy sector in the South West as it works towards net zero carbon by 2050? In this episode of Beyond Brunel, Christopher Ackland tackles these tough questions with the assistance of Becky Fowell, Energy Market Analyst at Regen, Linda Irwin, Project Manager at Southwest Net Zero Hub and SWIP Energy Sector…
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Infrastructure Needs and Implementation for Achieving Net Zero in the South West
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The podcast is dedicated to exploring the future of infrastructure in the South West with a view to achieving net zero by 2050. This episode delves into the infrastructure needs and implementation required to achieve these ambitious targets. Presenter Chris Ackland is joined by industry experts from across the region: David Carter, Deputy Director …
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Achieving Net Zero - South West Leading the Way
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How can the South West achieve its goal of reaching net zero by 2050? What role does sustainable infrastructure play? And what are nature-based solutions? All these questions and more are answered in the third episode of the Beyond Brunel podcast, titled “Climate Change & Net Zero”. In this episode, presenter Chris Ackland is joined by Megan Pearce…
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In Episode 2, our panel of experts discuss digital and data infrastructure across the South West and how they can be used to improve the region's connectivity and transition to a net zero future. Presented by civil engineer, Christopher Ackland, and featuring Kate Doodson, Joint Chief Executive and Digital Transformation Consultant at Cosmic UK, Lu…
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In Episode 1 of Beyond Brunel, our panel of infrastructure leaders and industry experts from across the South West discuss innovation and productivity and how they can shape the region for the better. They examine what needs to change and how new innovations and ways of thinking can help achieve our 2050 net zero target. Presented by civil engineer…
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