Podcast appearances and mentions of becky allen

Tom is joined by Becky Allen, the co founder of Teacher Tapp, Simon Kidwell, President of the NAHT, Shivan Davies, English teacher and other callers too. They discuss the past, present and future of the schools inspectorate anticipating the end of the tenure of Amanda Spielman as chief inspector.

Pelvic floor PT in midlife. Are kegels where it's at? Becky Allen, PT, DPT, Founder & CEO of Genesis PT & Wellness join us to share her passion for high quality, specialized pelvic floor therapy. Genesis PT & Wellness . . . **This is not medical advice, just medical education. Please ask your doctor medical questions as they pertain to your specific situation. Educational purposes only. Dr. Carolyn Moyers, DO is a board certified OBGYN and Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine physician, and founder of Sky Women's Health, a boutique practice in Fort Worth, Texas. COME SAY HI!!! Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/skywomenshealth⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thepregnancypaindoc⁠ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/skywomenshealth Email: hello@skywomenshealth.com Sky Women's Health: Https://www.skywomenshealth.com 1125 S Henderson St, Fort Worth, TX 76104 To become a patient: email hello@skywomenshealth.com or call 817-915-9803. Listen to the SKY WOMEN PODCAST here: ITUNES: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sky-women/id1541657642  SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/79VnnWYtGJwlB7NrjBck7o?si=qWXpiBtPSS6OVOt0ki8EiQ . . .  Thank you for being a part of the Sky Women's Health community. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/skywomen/message

What can an 1899 newsboy strike teach us about the WGA & SAG strikes today? What can be done when the corporations you're fighting control your ability to get your message out? And what place do singing and dancing play on a good picket line? Becky Allen and I dive into these questions and more as we discuss 1992's Newsies.Note - We recorded this episode the day after the strike started. Since then, a number of content creators, including myself, have decided to support the strike by no longer making content about on screen media from the companies that are being struck. I considered postponing the release of this episode, but decided the fact that it is specifically about being pro-union and pro-strike made it worth it. That being said, this will likely be the last content like this I make for a while.Becky Allen is the author of Bound by Blood and Sand and its sequel, Freed by Flame and Storm. They grew up outside Ithaca, New York, graduated from Brandeis University, and now work in tech and live in New York with their sister and two little black cats, Jinx and Hex.Patrons get access to bonus content with every episode! To show your support for this podcast, and all things Ethical Panda, please join us at - https://www.patreon.com/theethicalpandaWe love feedback! To ask questions or let us know what you think, contact us atEmail: Matthew@TheEthicalPanda.comTwitter:@EthicalPanda77Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheEthicalPandaOr go to our website www.theethicalpanda.com for more information, contact info and to find all of our podcasts!This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4259141/advertisement

Richard Selfridge and James Pembroke's regular look at education data. The second part of the Databusters discussion with Professor Becky Allen. Data in Schools Conference, London The Next Big Thing In School Improvement by Rebecca Allen, Matthew Evans and Ben White Becky Allen - Musings on Education Policy --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/databusters/message

Richard Selfridge and James Pembroke's regular look at education data. The Databusters welcome Professor Becky Allen to the Databusters HQ. Data in Schools Conference Databusting Ashton-Under-Lyne The Next Big Thing In School Improvement by Rebecca Allen, Matthew Evans and Ben White Becky Allen - Musings on Education Policy --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/databusters/message

Becky Allen joined me to talk Shadow & Bone, season 2!Becky Allen is the author of Bound by Blood and Sand and its sequel, Freed by Flame and Storm. They grew up outside Ithaca, New York, graduated from Brandeis University, and now work in tech and live in New York with their sister and two little black cats, Jinx and Hex.Patrons get access to bonus content with every episode! To show your support for this podcast, and all things Ethical Panda, please join us at - https://www.patreon.com/theethicalpandaWe love feedback! To ask questions or let us know what you think, contact us atEmail: Matthew@TheEthicalPanda.comTwitter: @EthicalPanda77Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheEthicalPandaOr go to our website www.theethicalpanda.com for more information, contact info and to find all of our podcasts!

In this week's episode, Billy talks with Becky Allen, a public speaker and the host of the Win the Day podcast.  Becky has endured her fair share of challenges, including surviving cancer, infertility, losing her own husband to cancer, and navigating life as a single mom. Becky blends authenticity, faith, and humor to break down ideas and provide practical steps to shift others' perspectives so they know they are not alone.Billy and Becky discuss:–The emotional toll of her miscarriages–Her battle with cancer–Her husband's diagnosis of testicular cancer–How the mantra “Win The Day” came to be–What she means by being a “broken believer”Want more from Becky Allen?Check her IG and websiteIf you liked this episode, check out these episodes as well:Episode 45--Confronting Mortality with Cancer Survivor Joy HuberEpisode 46--The Trail to Recovery and Redemption with Michael MosherEpisode 47--The Human Healing Project with Marie NutterEpisode 60--Back to Life with Near-Death Survivor Danny BaderEpisode 73--Giving Sunshine: A Widower's Journey to Love and Happiness with Jason ClawsonBook a call with me: https://calendly.com/mindfulmidlifecrisisAll of our episodes are available at www.mindfulmidlifecrisis.comGet a free week of BetterHelp using Billy's referral code!Thank you for listening to The Mindful Midlife Crisis!We hope you enjoy this week's episode!If this episode resonates with you, please share it with your family and friends.Sign up for our newsletter!  We send out new guided meditations each Sunday!  Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Topics?Email Billy at mindfulmidlifecrisis@gmail.com.Follow us!Instagram:  @mindful_midlife_crisisTwitter:  @mindfulmidlifeFacebook: The Mindful Midlife Crisis PodcastLinkedIn: Billy LahrPlease leave us a 5-Star Review!  Doing so helps other people looking for a podcast like ours find it!We hope you enjoy this week's episode! If you're really feeling gracious, you can make a donation to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MMCpodcast.   Your donations will be used to cover all of our production costs. Thank you so much!Support the show

Join me today as I talk with a student of my Dream to Garden course. She will share what she has learned and what she looks forward to learning. Show Notes: (*links below contain affiliate links, which means if you click through and make a purchase, we will earn a commission at no extra cost to you.) Connect with Becky https://www.instagram.com/sunkissedbecky/ http://connectthedotsginger.com/ Want to see more? Patreon Channel https://journeywithjill.net/patreon My Products: 2023 Complete Garden Planner https://journeywithjill.net/shop/ Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/3TZeJux Products I recommend: Recommended Brands & Products page: https://journeywithjill.net/recommended-brands-and-products/ https://www.amazon.com/shop/thebeginnersgarden Connect with Jill: Sign up for Friday Emails: https://journeywithjill.net/gardensignup Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebeginnersgarden/ Beginner's Garden Shortcut FB Group: https://facebook.com/groups/beginnersgarden/ Link to Beginner's Garden Podcast past episodes: https://journeywithjill.net/podcast    

Dr. Becky Allen is the founder of Genesis PT & Wellness, a pelvic floor therapy practice in DFW. Becky has a great passion for women throughout every stage of life. She believes they deserve a higher standard of care. It was this passion, as well as the realization of the gaping hole in the field of Women's Healthcare, that inspired Becky's plan for Genesis PT & Wellness. She created a safe space for women to receive high quality, specialized Pelvic Floor Therapy that is unique to their specific needs. She's passionate about treating every person as a whole, not as just an injury, pain or dysfunction, and has ensured each employee she has hired along the way holds this same value. Becky and her colleagues utilize a holistic approach to pelvic floor therapy, meeting you where you are now and walking alongside you on your new journey.Earning a Bachelor's of Science in Kinesiology and a minor in Psychology, she went on to attain a Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Texas Woman's University in Dallas. After attainting her Doctoral degree, Becky applied and was accepted to Texas Women's University's Post Professional Certificate of Advanced Studies in Women's Health Physical Therapy program. She completed this rigorous year-long bout of coursework and now holds the Certificate of Advanced Studies in Women's Health Physical Therapy. Becky considers herself a lifelong learner; she holds a certification in Functional Dry Needling, and has taken other courses such as "Athletes & Pelvic Rehabilitation," "Visceral Mobilization of the Urinary System," "Treating and Training the Female Runner," and "Pelvis Restoration." She also is the founder of The Pelvic Powerhouse, a clinical and business coaching platform where she is teaching pelvic floor therapists across the country how to treat the pelvic floor through a holistic lens, as well as scale their pelvic health practices so they can live their best life!Main Topics of This Episode:Understanding the Pelvic FloorWhat is the hype around kegels?Do keels really work?Connect with Becky:Genesisptwellness.comThepelvicpowerhouse.comInstagram: @genesisptwellness ; @thepelvicpowerhouseWant more of The New Mama Mentor?Sign up for the newsletter to stay up to date on all of The New Mama Mentor®'s Podcast episodes!Follow me on Instagram!@thenewmamamentorEmail me here: allie@alliechar.com Join the Patreon Community!If you're in California and interested in therapy services, please visit our website at www.rihcounseling.com If you loved this episode, please rate and review!This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacyPodcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Special guest Becky Allen joins hosts Tom Sherrington and Emma Turner to discuss teaching, learning, and constructs of instruction from an academic perspective. The conversation begins by exploring the large questions of education that Becky has a unique perspective on as an academic and in her role at Teacher Tapp. Becky specializes in the complexities and evidence-based understanding of large issues like curriculum, teacher training, parent communication, teacher feedback, student psychology, and more. Visit edCircuit.com to watch this episode. In the second part of the episode, the trio discusses breaking down the assumptions of education and the roots of disagreements on curriculum. The data behind this discussion primarily comes from Becky's experience with Teacher Tapp, and her strong resolve to rectify misconceptions goes hand in hand with her everyday work with surveying teachers. Participants: Becky Allen is a Co-founder and Chief Analyst of Teacher Tapp. In addition to her entrepreneurship, she is a professor of education at Brighton University and an author of several books, including The Teacher Gap and The Next Big Thing in School Improvement. Follow Becky @profbeckyallen Tom Sherrington has worked in schools as a teacher and leader for 30 years and is now a consultant specializing in teacher development and curriculum & assessment planning. His books include Teaching WalkThrus, Rosenshine's Principles in Action, and The Learning Rainforest Fieldbook. He regularly contributes to conferences and CPD sessions locally and nationally and is busy working in schools and colleges across the UK and around the world. Follow Tom @teacherhead Emma Turner joined Discovery Schools Academy Trust as the Research and CPD lead after 20 years in primary teaching. She is the founder of ‘NewEd – Joyful CPD for early-career teachers', a not-for-profit approach to CPD to encourage positivity amongst the profession and help to retain teachers in post. Turner is the author of Be More Toddler: A Leadership Education From Our Little Learners, Let's Talk About Flex: Flipping the flexible working narrative for education, Follow Emma @emma_turner75 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mindthegap-edu/message

Episode 89: This week I am delighted to share with you an episode featuring two of the greatest minds in education, Becky Allen and Sam Sims. During our chat we discuss teacher and school development, teacher retention, a hypothetical machine capable of creating providing the perfect conditions for education research and much, much more. If you enjoy this episode, and I know you will, then please leave a review wherever you get your podcast fix from. Whether you're new to the profession or an experienced senior leader, you won't want to miss this one... YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4RLzsG-mznn1U_tZc8P4-Q

Today we speak to Dr. Becky Allen about Pelvic Floor Health. Listen in to learn why it's never too late to work on your pelvic floor, the benefits you can gain by doing so, and more! Dr. Becky is located in the Dallas Fort Worth area and impacts moms of all ages with her practice. We love her approach to pelvic floor therapy because Dr. Becky focuses on the whole woman, not just a dysfunction or injury.  What We Covered: It's never too late for Pelvic Floor Therapy. You can still  benefit from therapy again later in life. If you've recently delivered, this time can have the biggest impact.  Yes, this therapy can restore functions to prevent or remedy incontinence. Also helps improve abdominal strength and fitness. Your frequent bathroom trips are not normal and can be the sign of a weak pelvic floor. To get started, look up a therapist in your area and book an assessment. Focusing on kegels is old school. Your muscles might be too tight and practicing kegels can intensify your issues. Your pelvic floor is a reactive muscle. It should know when and how to work without thinking about it. Sometimes our muscles are out of sync and don't fire off at the right time.

In today's episode I talk to Becky, a Pelvic Floor PT who specializes in treating symptoms associated with poor pelvic floor health and strength.    Becky is passionate about all things related to the pelvic floor! She shares what pelvic floor therapy  actually is, how the pelvic floor connects to all parts of our bodies, who should see a pelvic floor PT and why kegels are overrated!    Get full show notes and more information here: http://www.stressfreenp.com/61

Have you ever asked yourself, "how can you BETTER help and impact more patients in healthcare?" Do you have a passion for creating a difference in people's lives that makes value for your patients and other Physical Therapists? Welcome to the PelviBiz Podcast! I'm your host, Dr. Kelly Alhooie, founder of OrthoPelvic Physical Therapy, Pelvic Health Business Grower, and PelviBiz Podcast. In this week's episode, I will be joined by Dr. Becky Allen PT, DPT. Becky owns Genesis PT & Wellness, a cash-based pelvic health practice in DFW! Her company has 11 therapists and 4 admins across 5 locations here in Dallas-Fort Worth. She also coaches pelvic floor therapists both on treatment skills and on scaling their businesses through her other company, The Pelvic Powerhouse. She offers 1 on 1 coaching memberships, and 1-week intensives at Genesis to come behind the scenes on her treatment approaches and the business, and she's about to put out her course “How to Treat the Pelvic Floor Without Kegels!”  We will touch on such topics as: Chasing financial and time freedom leads her on an entrepreneurial journey.  How to run a Cash-based business? How to integrate Massage Therapy into the Pelvic Health business?  How to run and manage multiple location businesses? Delegating the work to the people you trust can help you run your business.  Creating an impact on more people by starting a business practice.   Reach out to Becky:  Socials: Instagram: @https://www.instagram.com/genesisptwellness/ (genesisptwellness) and @https://www.instagram.com/thepelvicpowerhouse/ (thepelvicpowerhouse) Website: https://genesisptwellness.com/ (https://genesisptwellness.com/) Have any questions about the topics covered in this podcast? Email Me at pelvichealthbusiness@gmail.com Ready to Join a community of pelvic healthcare professionals? Learn how to grow your business, expand your client base and create time & financial freedom.JOIN THE PelviBiz FACEBOOK GROUPhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/679455986178687 ( HERE!)

"Win the day."On today's episode, Becky Allen talks about being widowed and the legacy her husband left with her and her children. Becky shares about finally breaking down in her therapist's office and the break-through that comes after the break-down.  Check out 11:25 to hear Becky share her vulnerable conversation with God on the beach that has led her to give more time to the Lord.You can find Becky's website and see all she's up to here. Be sure to share your wins with Becky's hashtag, #WinTheDayPro!You can follow Becky on Instagram here.See Shannon's links here: https://linktr.ee/Shannonsyourcoach

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In this episode of the Arable Podcast, Jenna and Kimberly sit down with Dr. Becky Allen of Genesis PT and Wellness to discuss pelvic floor physical therapy and the unique ways she helps patients find health through pelvic floor therapy. Dr. Becky is the owner of Genesis and empowers her team to serve the community and her patients to live their best lives.   You can find Dr. Becky at: Instagram: @genesisptwellness Facebook: Genesis PT & Wellness, PLLC Website: https://genesisptwellness.com/   Resources mentioned in the show:   Brands: Vivo Barefoot shoe https://www.vivobarefoot.com/us/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIi5Hnpsr68wIVIfHjBx02GgqAEAAYASAAEgK0ofD_BwE   Shoe Tips! Wide toe box Zero drop or parallel with the ground You don't need supportive shoes or orthotics   You can find us at: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ArablePodcast Instagram: @arablepodcast Instagram: @TheJennaMountain Instagram: @TheKimberlyGalindo Website: www.arablepodcast.com   MARRIAGE COACHING: www.aspenhausassociates.com/marriage-coaching-program LEADERSHIP COACHING: www.aspenhausassociates.com/leadership-coaching

Full unedited transcript here:naylorsnatterpodcastjusttalkingtoteachers.wordpress.com This is a book about educational fads, why they arise, and how we might learn to live with them. Those working in schools are subject to perpetual waves of novelty in the name of school improvement. And yet, in the long term very little actually changes. Big ideas come and go, leaving only faint clues as to their existence. The trouble is that the appealing stories that take hold will never solve the fundamental problems of modern schooling. The school system is too complex, too diverse, and too uncertain to be fixed by any Big Idea. Before too long, the Next Big Thing replaces the Last Big Thing. 'The Next Big Thing in School Improvement' brings together the unique perspectives of a policy analyst, a headteacher, and a classroom teacher, to explain why it is that the school system often resists our attempts to improve it. Drawing on the recent history of English education policy, a variety of disciplinary traditions, and the emerging field of complexity science, the authors present a new take on why the school system behaves in ways that defy our attempts to change it. This is a book about finding a better way to improve our schools. It is not the Next Big Thing, but it does explain why there will inevitably be one, and what to do when it arrives.

We were live at ResearchEd Surrey 2021 and have a wonderful highlights package with insights of the day from many of the leading voices in education. Listen to this episode as we are joined by:

This week we speak to Professor Becky Allen, Co-Founder of Teacher Tapp, Ben White, Assistant Headteacher of a secondary school in Kent and Matthew Evans, Headteacher of a secondary school in Gloucestershire, about a book they wrote together entitled, ‘The Next Big Thing in School Improvement'.  We discuss the main themes of the book, namely: the complexity of the school system, the limits of our knowledge and the problems that arise when an approach to school improvement (that might well be effective in some contexts) becomes a generalised “fad” and actually has limited impact.    We talk about:  How the three authors met and why they decided to write a book together on this topic  What it means when we say schools are “complex” systems and why they are difficult to improve Some of the important things about learning and education that we just don't know yet and may never know Advice for headteachers contemplating school improvement  The limits of the education system as it has currently been designed and what some of the potential options could be for overcoming them The group's thoughts on the current focus on curriculum  How each of our guests thinks education research, time and funding could be spent to tackle some of the challenges they have identified around school improvement  Activities they have each participated in as part of past school improvement fads that they now regret    You can order Becky, Ben and Matthew's book here 

This week, Dawn & Jane welcome Becky Allen, owner of Win the Day Productions, to the show. After doing everything she'd been led to believe she was supposed to throughout her life – go to school, get good grades, find a solid job – she broke free from the shackles of conventionality and opened a wellness business with her husband. Then the universe threw them a curveball in the form of an unexpected diagnosis. Equal parts emotional, triumphant, moving, and inspirational, hers is a story that we're proud to share. ----more---- Brought to you by the Wealth Management team at State Bank of Cross Plains. For more information, please visit sbcp.bank.

In this episode, we have Dr. Beck Allen, pelvic floor physical therapist and owner of Genesis PT & Wellness, with us to chat about all things pelvic health and pelvic floor. Here is where you can find Dr. Becky as well as some of the resources she mentioned in the episode: Instagram: @genesisptwellness https://genesisptwellness.com https://www.dixiesonnier.co/ https://femunfolding.com/ Pelvic Health Screen: https://www.pelvicsanity.com/post/screening Serenity Kids baby food: myserenitykids.com. Save 15% off with the code TAYLORKULIK15 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/taylorkulik/support

What is the role of fate in the Terminator movies? Do the later movies stay true to this idea? What can you do the tragedy your current decisions are taking you towards?Becky Allen joins us for this episode. Becky Allen is the author of Bound by Blood and Sand and the sequel,Freed by Flame and Storm. She grew up outside Ithaca, New York, andgraduated from Brandeis University with a major in American studiesand a minor in journalism. She is the product manager for TheBody.com,an online HIV resource, and loves New York, brunch, and feminism.

This week we talk with Becky Allen about life after loss and how her view of death and resurrection has been transformed after the loss of her husband. In the second half of the episode, Chris leads us through a re-telling of the story of Lazarus and some of the events leading up to Jesus' death and resurrection. Resources mentioned in this episode: Win the Day Productions - https://winthedaypro.com/ *Theme music by Travis Agnew // Reflection music by Hansoo Kim

This week we talk with Becky Allen about life after loss and how her view of death and resurrection has been transformed after the loss of her husband. In the second half of the episode, Chris leads us through a re-telling of the story of Lazarus and some of the events leading up to Jesus’ death and resurrection. Resources mentioned in this episode: Win the Day Productions - https://winthedaypro.com/ *Theme music by Travis Agnew // Reflection music by Hansoo Kim

In Episode 28, we hear from creator and founder of Win The Day Pro, Becky Allen on a topic very important to me: self-discovery. Continuously learning who we are is a vital component for a life filled with genuine happiness, peace and joy. For Becky, she’d already had that as a mom and a wife…

Women's health- something that doesn't get talked about nearly enough. But lucky for us, Dr. Becky Allen has a mission and purpose to do just that- all the while treating her own patients with the kind of special care you'd expect from a physical therapist. Listen as Becky talks of the kinds of women + conditions she treats, how to find a good pelvic floor therapist yourself, and the best way to start talking about this important subject. You can find Becky on Instagram: @genesisptwellness . There you will find even more information on pelvic floor physical therapy. Please share this with the women in your life that may need this message. We are so thankful for Becky + all of her knowledge and insight!❤️

The designer behind Gogo Jewelry is a New Orleans character through and through. Many know her as an actress in the long-running stage production “And the Ball and All” with Becky Allen and Ricky Graham. From her post-Mercy Academy years as an artisan, to her time studying at the Savannah College of Art and Design, to the establishment of her own store and signature line of jewelry, Gogo has a passion for the craft that has always guided the way forward. Her distinctive cuffs worn by fabulous locals and international superstars are instantly recognizable. Up until now the only cuffs on the Troubled Men have been handcuffs. Maybe it’s time to switch things up. Topics include pain management, school precautions, Wilford Brimley getting physical, a recovery, a sketchy appointment, an assessment, a birthday call, a mystery ailment, Reefer Ridge, a drag version, Y’at culture, jewelry training, Al Scramuzza, Steve Watson, Lusher moms, Bianca Del Rio, Varla Jean Merman, a first piece, the mood ring, collectors, a new studio, the festival season, looky-loos, a new strategy, a bolo tie, the tale of the tape, taxidermy, a death pact, and much more. Subscribe, review, and rate (5 stars) on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or almost any podcast platform. Follow on social media, share with friends, and spread the Troubled Word. Music: Styler/Coman

The designer behind Gogo Jewelry is a New Orleans character through and through. Many know her as an actress in the long-running stage production “And the Ball and All” with Becky Allen and Ricky Graham. From her post-Mercy Academy years as an artisan, to her time studying at the Savannah College of Art and Design, to the establishment of her own store and signature line of jewelry, Gogo has a passion for the craft that has always guided the way forward. Her distinctive cuffs worn by fabulous locals and international superstars are instantly recognizable. Up until now the only cuffs on the Troubled Men have been handcuffs. Maybe it's time to switch things up. Topics include pain management, school precautions, Wilford Brimley getting physical, a recovery, a sketchy appointment, an assessment, a birthday call, a mystery ailment, Reefer Ridge, a drag version, Y'at culture, jewelry training, Al Scramuzza, Steve Watson, Lusher moms, Bianca Del Rio, Varla Jean Merman, a first piece, the mood ring, collectors, a new studio, the festival season, looky-loos, a new strategy, a bolo tie, the tale of the tape, taxidermy, a death pact, and much more. Subscribe, review, and rate (5 stars) on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or almost any podcast platform. Follow on social media, share with friends, and spread the Troubled Word. Music: Styler/Coman

For our 100th episode we had FIVE guests, join us for a panel discussion of some of our favorite ethical questions. Who should a hero be accountable to? What makes a good villain? And, would it be ethical for someone with mind control to force everyone to wear masks until the pandemic ends? Our all star lineup included former co-hosts Paul Hoppe and Jacob Milicic, and frequent guests Jessica Plummer, Becky Allen, and Matthew Carroll. You can also watch the (recorded) live stream of the episode here- https://www.twitch.tv/videos/681820173 Want to continue the discussion with us? Agree or disagree with what we talked about, or want to add your own thoughts? We’ve got options for you! You can post questions, or respond to our episode threads in our Superhero Ethics Facebook Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/superheroethics/) or talk to us on the podcast’s Twitter (https://twitter.com/SuperheroEthics) account, or email us at superheroethics@gmail.com. Support this podcast through our Patreon page! Patreon is a great way to support creators like us through donations, and get great rewards for your help. You can even pick a topic for an upcoming episode! https://www.patreon.com/superheroethics Want to show your love for Superhero Ethics with a t-shirt, hoodie, cell phone case, mouse pad, or other swag? We now have a store where you can buy any of those things and more! https://www.teepublic.com/user/superheroethicsThis podcast is proud to be a member of the Stranded Panda Podcast Network. Check it out to find a number of other great geek properties, including others co-hosted by Matthew. With MatthewThe Orville Universe PodcastSuperhero Ethics PodcastBingers Assemble And some of the other great Stranded Panda podcasts include:Marvel Cinematic Universe PodcastDC on ScreenStar Trek Universe PodcastWho Watched the WatchmenLastly, you probably heard some great music at the start and the end of our podcast. That music comes from the deeply talented Jack Hesse.. You can follow him on Twitter at Jack_608, https://twitter.com/jack_608

Today we’re wrapping up our watch of the final season of The Clone Wars, season 7. We’re looking at the clones and how their story plays out, we’re looking at Ashoka in her days after leaving the Jedi, and... drumroll please... we’re learning more about Order 66.Jeff and I were not able to make our schedules line up this week, but he will be back to talk about our next movie, Revenge of the Sith, soon.Meanwhile, we have two exciting pieces of news!First, the Stranded Panda Podcast Network, of which both this ‘cast and my other one, Superhero Ethics are proud parts, has launched a new podcast that I’m a part of- Panda Vision! Here we talk about shows with superhero or other geek themes, that don’t fit nearly into a ‘verse. Our inaugural episodes where on The Boys, and we’ve got more coming soon about Umbrella Academy- both to gear up for the upcoming next seasons. Check it out at https://www.strandedpanda.com/pandavision or by searching for PandaVision on your podcast app.Secondly, our sister podcast, Superhero ethics is coming up on its 100th Episode, and it'll be live on Twitch, this Thursday, 7/16 at 6 PM Central! https://strandedpanda.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5fc1377689adb53795e32c2a3&id=498b7bd79d&e=54bd30a755We will have a panel of five (five!) all-star Superhero Ethics personalities, as we talk about some of our favorite geeky ethical questions. Come be a part of it live! Share your thoughts, ask us questions, and we'll respond as best we can.You can also add questions beforehand by emailing superheroethics@gmail.comOur full line up of guests includes former co-hosts Paul Hoppe and Jacob Milicic, and regular guests Becky Allen, Jess Plummer, and Matthew Carroll.You can download the episode with a right click and clicking “save link as” or subscribe by searching for Star Wars Universe Podcast on Itunes, Spreaker, or wherever else you get your podcasts. Want to continue the discussion with us? Agree or disagree with what we talked about, or want to add your own thoughts? We’ve got options for you!You can post questions, or respond to our episode threads in our Star Wars Universe Podcast Facebook Group, or talk to us on the podcast’s SWUPodcast Twitter account, or email us at StarWarsUniversePodcast@gmail.com, or follow Matthew at CapedEthicist, https://twitter.com/CapedEthicistThis podcast is proud to be a member of the Stranded Panda Podcast Network. Check it out to find a number of other great geek properties, including many hosted by Matthew or Jeff. They include:With MatthewThe Orville Universe Podcast.Superhero Ethics PodcastWith JeffMarvel Cinematic Universe PodcastBingers Assemble With Jeff, Matthew, and Matt CarrollBingers Assemble And some of the other great Stranded Panda podcasts include:DC on ScreenStar Trek Universe PodcastWho Watched the WatchmenLastly, big thanks go out to Kalissa Fitzgerald who created our gorgeous logo, and Jack Hesse who created the intro and outro music

“This contrast between the experience of the head and experience of the rest of the teaching body has really become so polarised during lockdown. And it really is a worry what will happen for school leadership in the near future.” This week we talk to Dr Becky Allen, Co-Founder of Teacher Tapp. She explains what Teacher Tapp data reveals about the likely impact Covid-19 will have on the teaching profession. In particular, we look at the different levels of stress and workload experienced by teachers and leaders, and the very real danger of a significant number of headteachers leaving the profession altogether.  We delve into Becky’s book, The Teacher Gap, covering issues such as recruitment, workload, CPD and retention, and consider questions such as ‘should we train teachers in the UK as we train doctors’ and ‘do we set NQTs up to fail’?  Becky also shares many of the recent insights Teacher Tapp has been able to gather about remote learning, including what schools are providing and the factors that affect engagement levels. Finally, from her own perspective as a parent, Becky reflects on how remote learning might work more effectively.  You can find out how to sign up for Teacher Tapp here. You can read Becky’s blog on Parental Load Theory here.

On today's episode, Ashley interviews Becky Allen, all about how we can win the day, even during these times. We discuss how people can be the best version of themselves and her podcast full of inspiration. Contact Becky: http://www.winthedaypro.com/ Listen on iTunes: https://tinyurl.com/MilHousingPodcast Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/VDsO2OuFCEU

Becky Allen is a doctor of physical therapy and the owner of Genesis PT & Wellness.  Genesis PT & Wellness specializes in Women's Health Physical Therapy, including pregnancy, postpartum, pelvic floor and abdominal health, as well as orthopedics for the whole family. I'm excited to share with you our conversation about her journey into physical therapy and motherhood.  Connect with the guest:Dr. Becky Allen, PT, DPTWebsite:  GenesisPTWellness.comInstagram:  @genesisptwellnessFacebook:  Genesis PT & Wellness, PLLCConnect with the host:Sarah Bednar, MEd, PCD(DONA)Website:  TheModernDayTribe.comInstagram:  @dallasdoulasarahFacebook:  The Modern Day Tribemusic from this episode is by John Bartmann at:  https://johnbartmann.comThank you for listening!  Please subscribe, rate, review and share this podcast!  These help this podcast get found by other listeners too. 

NOTE: I realized that there were sound problems with the originally uploaded version. This version is improved- please listen to this version instead. Jess Plummer and Becky Allen join us to discuss She-Ra! What makes Catra such a compelling character? How does this show blur the lines between hero and villain, friend and dating, and different shares of morality? What makes this show such a powerful example of representation, on so many levels? And just how hard to you have to work in this world to NOT get a redemption arc?Jessica Plummer lives in New York and loves Superman very very much. You can listen to just how much on her Superman podcast, Flights and Tights (http://flightsandtights.libsyn.com/). She also writes about comics and books in general at BookRiot.com (https://bookriot.com/author/jessica-plummer/). Find her on Twitter @jess_plummer. Becky Allen is the author of Bound by Blood and Sand and the sequel, Freed by Flame and Storm. She grew up outside Ithaca, New York, and graduated from Brandeis University with a major in American studies and a minor in journalism. She is the product manager for TheBody.com, an online HIV resource, and loves New York, brunch, and feminism. She is also the co host of the Rachel & Becky Judge Things Podcast. http://www.rachelandbeckyjudgethings.com/ Here is the great article about Catra referenced during the episode. https://www.tor.com/2020/05/20/love-cant-make-you-a-villain-how-she-ras-catra-helped-make-sense-of-my-heart/ You can download the episode with a right click and clicking “save link as” or subscribe by searching for Superhero Ethics on Itunes or on StitcherWant to continue the discussion with us? Agree or disagree with what we talked about, or want to add your own thoughts? We’ve got options for you! You can post questions, or respond to our episode threads in our Superhero Ethics Facebook Group, or talk to us on the podcast’s Twitter account, or email us at superheroethics@gmail.com. Support this podcast through our Patreon page! Patreon is a great way to support creators like us through donations, and get great rewards for your help. You can even pick a topic for an upcoming episode! https://www.patreon.com/superheroethics Want to show your love for Superhero Ethics with a t-shirt, hoodie, cell phone case, mouse pad, or other swag? We now have a store where you can buy any of those things and more! https://www.teepublic.com/user/superheroethicsThis podcast is proud to be a member of the Stranded Panda Podcast Network. Check it out to find a number of other great geek properties, including others co-hosted by Matthew. With MatthewThe Orville Universe PodcastSuperhero Ethics PodcastBingers Assemble - Where Matthew just finished an episode by episode cast of Altered Carbon. And some of the other great Stranded Panda podcasts include:Marvel Cinematic Universe PodcastDC on ScreenStar Trek Universe PodcastWho Watched the WatchmenLastly, you probably heard some great music at the start and the end of our podcast. That music comes from the deeply talented Jack Hesse.. You can follow him on Twitter at Jack_608, https://twitter.com/jack_608

Jess Plummer and Becky Allen join us to discuss She-Ra! What makes Catra such a compelling character? How does this show blur the lines between hero and villain, friend and dating, and different shares of morality? What makes this show such a powerful example of representation, on so many levels? And just how hard to you have to work in this world to NOT get a redemption arc?Jessica Plummer lives in New York and loves Superman very very much. You can listen to just how much on her Superman podcast, Flights and Tights (http://flightsandtights.libsyn.com/). She also writes about comics and books in general at BookRiot.com (https://bookriot.com/author/jessica-plummer/). Find her on Twitter @jess_plummer. Becky Allen is the author of Bound by Blood and Sand and the sequel, Freed by Flame and Storm. She grew up outside Ithaca, New York, and graduated from Brandeis University with a major in American studies and a minor in journalism. She is the product manager for TheBody.com, an online HIV resource, and loves New York, brunch, and feminism. She is also the co host of the Rachel & Becky Judge Things Podcast. http://www.rachelandbeckyjudgethings.com/ Here is the great article about Catra referenced during the episode. https://www.tor.com/2020/05/20/love-cant-make-you-a-villain-how-she-ras-catra-helped-make-sense-of-my-heart/ You can download the episode with a right click and clicking “save link as” or subscribe by searching for Superhero Ethics on Itunes or on StitcherWant to continue the discussion with us? Agree or disagree with what we talked about, or want to add your own thoughts? We’ve got options for you! You can post questions, or respond to our episode threads in our Superhero Ethics Facebook Group, or talk to us on the podcast’s Twitter account, or email us at superheroethics@gmail.com. Support this podcast through our Patreon page! Patreon is a great way to support creators like us through donations, and get great rewards for your help. You can even pick a topic for an upcoming episode! https://www.patreon.com/superheroethics Want to show your love for Superhero Ethics with a t-shirt, hoodie, cell phone case, mouse pad, or other swag? We now have a store where you can buy any of those things and more! https://www.teepublic.com/user/superheroethicsThis podcast is proud to be a member of the Stranded Panda Podcast Network. Check it out to find a number of other great geek properties, including others co-hosted by Matthew. With MatthewThe Orville Universe PodcastSuperhero Ethics PodcastBingers Assemble - Where Matthew just finished an episode by episode cast of Altered Carbon. And some of the other great Stranded Panda podcasts include:Marvel Cinematic Universe PodcastDC on ScreenStar Trek Universe PodcastWho Watched the WatchmenLastly, you probably heard some great music at the start and the end of our podcast. That music comes from the deeply talented Jack Hesse.. You can follow him on Twitter at Jack_608, https://twitter.com/jack_608

How would you rank yourself on a scale of one to nine? Well, this is a bit different than that, but it’s super interesting. Today, we have Entrepreneur and Motivational Speaker, Becky Allen, here to share the revival of the Enneagram—a deep dive into your personality traits, fears, motivations, strengths, and weaknesses. If you’re someone who loves learning about yourself and why do think the way you do, or behave the way you do, this is the episode for you. Becky will share what every number, from one-to-nine, means, and how you can elevate your own life with having this new understanding about yourself and others.   BECOME A MEET YOUR STYLIST SALON! https://www.meetyourstylist.com   FEBRUARY 17 at 3PM EST Converting Callers into Clients Sign up here: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_g2qzQl80Q1We_ixh48nnPQ   OUR INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/beyondthetechnique   HERE’S THE LINK TO OUR PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP! https://www.facebook.com/groups/370912749922331   EDUCATION WE OFFER https://www.beyondthetechnique.com/salon-education-business-classes   SHOP OUR SALON BUSINESS RESOURCES! https://www.beyondthetechnique.com/shop   FOLLOW BECKY ALLEN / WIN THE DAY! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/winthedaypro Website Blog: https://winthedaypro.com/can-i-have-your-number Online Win Your Day Group: https://winthedaypro.com/product/win-your-way-online-class   ENNEAGRAM RESOURCE The Book, The Road Back to You, by Ian Morgan Cron & Suzanne Stabile. Shop Amazon

Now that we’ve all seen Rise of Skywalker, we’ve brought Becky back to talk about it!  On our last episode, the three of us talked about the ethical questions, hopes, and concerns we had going into this movie- this episode we revisit them, and ask, how did this movie address them?  What happened with the Jedi? Did Rey get the character arc she deserved? And does Hanukkah Harry use the same merit based system of gift to child allocation that Santa Claus does? We’re pleased to have Becky Allen join us for this discussion. Becky Allen is the author of Bound by Blood and Sand and the sequel, Freed by Flame and Storm. She grew up outside Ithaca, New York, and graduated from Brandeis University with a major in American studies and a minor in journalism. She is the product manager for TheBody.com, an online HIV resource, and loves New York, brunch, and feminism.We mentioned a few links in the episode, including Hanukkah Harry, Becky’s podcast episode about The Christmas Prince, and Matthew’s Facebook live blog of the movie, inspired by Becky’s podcast. You can download the episode with a right click  and clicking “save link as” or subscribe by searching for Superhero Ethics on Itunes or on StitcherWant to continue the discussion with us? Agree or disagree with what we talked about, or want to add your own thoughts? We’ve got options for you!You can post questions, or respond to our episode threads in our Superhero Ethics Facebook Group, or talk to us on the podcast’s Twitter account, or email us at superheroethics@gmail.com. Each of your co-hosts also has their own twitter, Matthew is CapedEthicist, https://twitter.com/CapedEthicistJacob is BotsRPeopleToo https://twitter.com/BotsRPeopleTooSupport this podcast through our Patreon page! Patreon is a great way to support creators like us through donations, and get great rewards for your help. You can even pick a topic for an upcoming episode! https://www.patreon.com/superheroethicsWant to show your love for Superhero Ethics with a t-shirt, hoodie, cell phone case, mouse pad, or other swag? We now have a store where you can buy any of those things and more! https://www.teepublic.com/user/superheroethicsWant to hear more of Matthew’s perspectives? Check out his other two podcasts:The Orville Universe Podcast.The Star Wars Universe Podcast- coming soon!Or check out some of the other great podcasts by friends of Superhero Ethics, including:The Marvel Cinematic Universe PodcastDC on ScreenStar Trek Universe PodcastWho Watched the WatchmenLastly, you probably heard some great music at the start and the end of our podcast. That music comes from the deeply talented Jack Hesse.. You can follow him on Twitter at Jack_608, https://twitter.com/jack_608 

With just two days left before the release of Star Wars Episode IX, we’ve got theories! Can force users find a third path, neither Jedi or Sith? What does the future hold for Rey, Leia, Finn, and the rest of them? And how much respect will JJ Abrams have for the choices Rian Johnson made in The Last Jedi?We’re pleased to have Becky Allen join us for this discussion. Becky Allen is the author of Bound by Blood and Sand and the sequel, Freed by Flame and Storm. She grew up outside Ithaca, New York, and graduated from Brandeis University with a major in American studies and a minor in journalism. She is the product manager for TheBody.com, an online HIV resource, and loves New York, brunch, and feminism.*Spoiler note - We kept most of the discussion of things we have learned in the trailers in the 2nd half of the episode, after a spoiler warning, on behalf of those people who are avoiding those.  We do mention two details from the trailers in the first half, but they were both very widely publicised pieces of information. You can download the episode with a right click  and clicking “save link as” or subscribe by searching for Superhero Ethics on Itunes or on StitcherWant to continue the discussion with us? Agree or disagree with what we talked about, or want to add your own thoughts? We’ve got options for you!You can post questions, or respond to our episode threads in our Superhero Ethics Facebook Group, or talk to us on the podcast’s Twitter account, or email us at superheroethics@gmail.com. Each of your co-hosts also has their own twitter, Matthew is CapedEthicist, https://twitter.com/CapedEthicistJacob is BotsRPeopleToo https://twitter.com/BotsRPeopleTooSupport this podcast through our Patreon page! Patreon is a great way to support creators like us through donations, and get great rewards for your help. You can even pick a topic for an upcoming episode! https://www.patreon.com/superheroethicsWant to show your love for Superhero Ethics with a t-shirt, hoodie, cell phone case, mouse pad, or other swag? We now have a store where you can buy any of those things and more! https://www.teepublic.com/user/superheroethicsWant to hear more of Matthew’s perspectives? Check out his other two podcasts:Lastly, you probably heard some great music at the start and the end of our podcast. That music comes from the deeply talented Jack Hesse.. You can follow him on Twitter at Jack_608, https://twitter.com/jack_608

On today's episode CB interviews Becky Allen about the passing of her husband Daryn. Daryn was diagnosed with testicular cancer and during this fight left a legacy of winning each and every day present to him. Becky tells us how she is finding joy in these new unchartered waters and continuing on his legacy to Win The Day. SHOW NOTES: https://everykind.com/win-the-day-becky-allenYOU FIT HERE INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/youfithereEVERYKIND: https://everykind.com

This conversation!! It's hard to even put into words how profoundly impacted I am by Becky's story and heart. Her ability to truly take control of her life and win every single day is admirable. I know that you will love hearing from her and seeing her heart! Don't forget to hop on over to Win the Day Pro for more information too!

How do you use surveys powerfully to build your business? Laura McInerney is an investigative journalist and co-founder of the daily survey platform, Teacher Tapp. A formidable blogger, she was taken to court by the UK education secretary for asking to see documents that exposed government incompetence – three years later she walked away with the information, and became a columnist for The Guardian newspaper and editor of the investigative paper Schools Week. She now runs Teacher Tapp, a daily survey platform co-founded with Profes-sor Becky Allen, which is the largest daily survey of teachers. Laura is a regular public speaker and broadcaster, often appearing on BBC and Sky News, and co-author of the book ‘The Leadership Factor'. Join us to find out more about how to survey effectively and to hear some expert tips on how to blog formidably!

How do you use surveys powerfully to build your business? Laura McInerney is an investigative journalist and co-founder of the daily survey platform, Teacher Tapp. A formidable blogger, she was taken to court by the UK education secretary for asking to see documents that exposed government incompetence – three years later she walked away with the information, and became a columnist for The Guardian newspaper and editor of the investigative paper Schools Week. She now runs Teacher Tapp, a daily survey platform co-founded with Profes-sor Becky Allen, which is the largest daily survey of teachers. Laura is a regular public speaker and broadcaster, often appearing on BBC and Sky News, and co-author of the book ‘The Leadership Factor'. Join us to find out more about how to survey effectively and to hear some expert tips on how to blog formidably!

On this episode of The Naked Marriage podcast, Dave and Ashley Willis talk through the physical expectations couples bring in to marriage when it comes to sex. Guest expert and women's specialist, Dr. Becky Allen, gives tools and solutions to those that are about to have sex for the first time, have trouble reaching orgasm, or are experiencing pain during sex. There are solutions and ways for you to have enjoyable sex with your spouse.Dr. Becky Allen PT, DPT Website : http://genesisptwellness.comInstagram: @genesisptwellnessCheck out our NEW book here - https://www.amazon.com/Naked-Marriage-Undressing-intimacy-lifelong-ebook/dp/B07HQYWFDYFollow us on Social:Facebook: @strongermarriagesInstagram: @daveandashleywillisTwitter: @davewillisA podcast dedicated to undressing the truth about sex, intimacy and lifelong love. The concerns and questions most couples have in marriage often go unspoken, until now. Hosts Dave and Ashley Willis bring wisdom, vulnerability, and humor to even the toughest marriage topics. Together they have built a strong following, reaching millions of married couples through their blogs, books, and videos. They have four young sons and live near Dallas, TX.

Hello and welcome to The Teaching Space Podcast. It's Martine here, thank you so much for joining me. Today, I'm excited to bring you an interview with a very nice man called Andy Sammons. Martine: Andy, welcome to the show. Andy: Hi, nice to be on. Martine: It's very nice to have you here. Why don't you introduce yourself to the listeners? Andy: I've been teaching for seven or eight years in secondary school as an English teacher. I've been a main scale teacher, worked towards being a lead teacher, a lead practitioner. I've coordinated from key stages three up to five, I've worked as a second in English, as well as now as a head of English. Everything was pretty much plain sailing for the first few years, it was fantastic. It was only last academic year where things really got difficult for me, and that's what's let me down this path of focusing more on well-being and teacher psychology, and things like that. As a result of that, I decided to put my ideas down into a book, and luckily someone's been mad enough to take it up and publish it for me. That's why I'm talking in this space and beginning to operate in this space as well because I am really interested in teachers' mental health and well-being. Martine: Fantastic. Well, it's really nice to have you on the show. In today's episode we're going to be talking about poor mental health amongst teachers, and it's something that I'm really passionate about in terms of helping teachers improve their well-being, and their work-life balance. That's how we got chatting really because we have that in common, I think, don't we? Andy: Yeah. Martine: Tell me, what's going on with this wave of poor mental health that we seem to be seeing amongst teachers and trainers at the moment? Why is this happening? Andy: I think it's an interesting question. I feel I'm in a pretty decent place to answer that because over the last seven years or so I think that the profession that I now see, and I am experiencing is completely different to the one I came into seven years ago or so, it really is. I think, not to blame the government completely about this, but it ties into austerity and the coalition government, and all the rest of it, if you think about a broader political and economic narrative. I think when I spoke to Emma Keller about this for the book she said, we were talking about this seven years ago when we were all starting to go on strike over pay and pensions, and I suppose back then I was just too much in love with teaching to realize what was going on, but I think what we've seen is since then, the last seven years, a really so slow process of attrition, of wearing away, of accountability, of squeezing over funding, and that kind of divorce of intrinsic and extrinsic motivation. I think all of these things has now reared its head in manifest in the numbers leaving and the recruitment problems we're seeing. What I think this happened is a lot of the underlying factors ... because teaching if you do it properly it's really quite a stressful job, at any level there's no escape from that, but I think what's happened is a number of the contextual factors have unearthed a lot of that stress, and have brought it to the surface a bit more. I think the reason we're beginning to see the narrative now around even Ofsted mentioning now about work load and manageability, and even the new Ofsted framework, for example, about not just outcomes, but about the curriculum I think in some way indirectly or directly that's a response to what we're seeing to make the profession less toxic, I suppose, in lots of places. I think what we've got is we've got a combination of things, which are now slowly starting to come together and that's why we are starting to hear more about it than before. Actually, I think things feel like they're coming to a bit of a head at the moment. Martine: I think even though I'm based in Guernsey in the Channel Islands and my government is different to your government, but my government is often influenced by the things that your government does, so I can certainly relate to what you're saying about everyone feeling a bit squeezed. Ultimately, the people in charge are wanting more for less, and the people that impacts on are the teachers because we do not want it to impact on our learners, so I know exactly what you're saying. Andy: No. The other thing of course, is not to generalize too much, but I think people go into teaching because they have a love of either teaching young people, or they have a love of teaching or their subject itself. There's something intrinsically passion focused there, I think, for people to go into teaching and education. I think if you're going to put such squeezed accountability measures on people, of course there should be accountability, but if you take it to the level that I think some places seem to be then I think that's misappropriating what accountability is for because actually if you want to improve your share price for a company that's a certain context that works for that context to generate a profit, but improving people's lives in the way that education is attempting to do and needs to do that's more nuanced than just an outcome in any way you measure just an outcome. I think what's happened, certainly, in the last 7/8 years or so is that this drive for measures, and this drive for proof is actually having a profoundly damaging effect on teachers, and the profession itself is well. That's my feeling on it. Martine: Definitely. That's evidenced by the numbers of people leaving the profession very early on in their careers. It makes it so tragic when you say about that intrinsic motivation to help people, and to help young people and learners, and things like that. Then, for them to get into their dream job and go, "You know what? I just can't hack this, this is too much," that's just really tragic. Andy: What you say there's really interesting actually because a lot of research I've been doing recently is that actually the people leaving the profession, age isn't a particular predictor of people leaving the profession, it's not so much young people, or old people. The real correlation is a lack of experience, so most people seem to be leaving within the first three years of starting teaching. Martine: That doesn't surprise me. Andy: Which is says something about, in terms of teacher training, the lack of actual meaningful support that's going on for those inexperienced teachers. I'll be honest, I'm happy to say I'm not sure if I would survive in teaching had I come into it in the last couple of years. I was lucky that I found myself in an incredible school for my first couple of years that just completely nurtured my joy of my subject, but also teaching itself. I feel so thankful for that because if I was just dumped into a difficult class and said, "Off you go son," that wouldn't have worked for me, and that's what we're doing to too many people nowadays, I think. Martine: If I just reflect for a moment on when I went into teaching, I'm coming up to 10 years now teaching, and I'm in a different area to you I'm in further education, but I started teaching 16 to 19-year-olds. Prior to that I'd been working in a senior position in the financial sector, I was a director of a trust company, and the massive transition between that roll into teaching. I have never worked so hard in my life during that first year of teaching. I can vividly remember in the first week sitting in bed with my husband going, "What have I done? What have I done?!" It was such a shock. I'm thankful that I had really supportive colleagues around me and, like you, I was with great organisations, and I'm with the same organisation. It's about having that support network, and the support from your employer, that certainly helps. Andy: I think also a lot of the stress that we're talking about well, I noticed ... I’m married now and I've got a young boy, and what I found is that the stress has been appalling for me over the last year and a half since I've had children because your life is so much more pinched in terms of your time and resources, and all the rest of it. Whereas before my wife and I would just work into the evenings, and we'd have a bit of a chat, and we'd spend all that time together. Whereas now, because our resources, our time, and our energy, and our emotional resources are so much more squeezed because we've got children as well as our responsibility in our jobs I feel that that ‘unsustainability’ is there particularly for people who have got families that they're looking after and they've got commitments outside of work as well. So if work is expanding it needs to go somewhere, it needs to fit that space and, ultimately, it's leading to people taking too much home, which is great in the short term for schools because it might mean better results, but in the long term it's catastrophic for not just schools, but the industry because people leave because they can't cope. Martine: What it's forcing you to do, ultimately, is to try to do your job within the hours that are allocated to that job and people are struggling to do it. There's a fundamental problem there. Andy: We're asking too much pf people who want to give the best of themselves, but they can't give the best of themselves, and as you say, in that sustainable way if they're not that person outside of school as well, if they're not that person outside of the building because, ultimately, we're in a room with people teaching and imparting knowledge, and that's not just about reading from a textbook. That's about being a human whose well rested and who understands the complexities of their subject, as well as human interaction. If you're too knackered to give yourself it doesn't work in whichever way you look at it, I don't think. Martine: I know it's a bit of a cliche, but I often like to say about teachers' mental health and well-being is when you're on a plane and they do safety announcement and they're saying, "In the event of an emergency you need with your oxygen mask on before you help anyone else with theirs." That's the same as being in the classroom, if you're not looking after yourself and your well-being then you are not best placed to look after other people i.e. your students. I know it's a bit of a cliche, but it really hits home to me, you got to look after yourself first. Andy: I know we'll probably touch on this later, but there is a real misunderstanding about the metaphor of that putting on the oxygen mask. There is a real misunderstanding about what that entails I think, and that's that's a real danger, that's a real problem I think. Martine: Let's talk about how we can improve well-being amongst teachers. It is not as simple as ... I saw this meme recently, it was about compulsory yoga. Teachers don't have time for compulsory yoga. Andy: Let me go and buy my books instead. Martine: Yeah exactly. It's entirely the wrong thing. It sounds like it's well-being personified, but it just isn't what the teachers need right now. What are your thoughts on improving well-being amongst teachers? Andy: I think there's two things that we need to understand, both of which involve education around this actual term. As you've hit upon, well-being isn't an afternoon off every six weeks, or a yoga class, or bringing in someone to paint nails while there's a quiz going on in the next room. That's not what it is, and I think that represents, as you have alluded to, a profound misunderstanding about how we should look after ourselves. I think that's something that we need to get away from. I think that the key to that is understanding that whatever we understand by well-being should be deeply personal to the individual, and we need to understand about what makes a person, what makes you as a person well mentally, what is that? I think we need to encourage professionals, teachers to stand back and understand what those small things are that make a difference to us. Only when we can fully understand what it is that makes us feel well can we really begin to create space for ourselves around our stress to separate ourselves from our stressful thoughts, our negative thought, and things like that. A silly little thing for me is coffee. It's silly, but it's not just drinking coffee, it's what's that represents. It's that time and that space to taste something, to be present in the moment, to engage with what's happening around me as I exist as a person in this moment. I know that sounds almost hippie-ish… Martine: No, not at all. Andy: I think it's about presence. When I was doing some work for the book, and I've done lots of reading around this, there was really sound evidence to suggest that we should, I don't if this is the right phrase, but we should sweat the small stuff. We should be bothered about having breakfast in the morning. We should be bothered about making sure we've got a drink when we're at work in the daytime. We should be bothered about carving time out, leaving at 4 o'clock one day a week if we can, if that doesn't create too much stress elsewhere to create that space to go to the gym, or for whatever it is for that person. If well-being for one person looks like getting in at 6:30, so they can leave at 3 o'clock, 4 o'clock of a day then that's fine for that person, and I think part of the dialogue we need to improve in schools is about recognizing that in each other, and recognizing that that person goes home early, but that's fine. That's nothing to sneer at, that's to be commended because they're managing their work load in a different way. Often our hackles go up when we don't see the hero teacher, and this cult of hero teacher that celebrates marking until 12. That's not funny, that's not heroic, and that's damaging actually for me, for the profession, and I think we need to try, and reclaim health for ourselves actually. If working until 12 ... to retract that a little bit I suppose, if working until 12 is what works for one person then that's fine, but that doesn't mean to say that's what everyone should be doing. I think that's what I mean by that. Martine: I know exactly what you mean, yeah. Andy: In a nutshell, I think we need to improve our education and our understanding about what it means to be well, and how we can do that, how can we achieve that. Martine: I love what you said about focusing on the individual, and that it's not a one-size fits all approach. When you really unpick this it's mildly ironic that we, as teachers, forget that because what we do in our classrooms is before we even meet our students we identify their individual needs, and work out what they want to get from their education experience, and then work out how we're going to accommodate those needs. We know, as educators, it's not one-size fits all, but when it comes to ourselves suddenly we forget, which is just mildly ironic. Andy: It's one of those things, I think everything about our world, particularly in the Western World is almost directly or indirectly designed to make us feel like we're not an evolved animal. We think we're somehow above the evolutionary chain in some way, and we think that ... I don't know, we think that we don't have to look after ourselves. As teachers, we don't have to worry about all that because we'll just do, and we'll never run out of energy. Actually, there's fairly sound evidence, there's more than sound evidence about this in terms of making sure that we need to look after ourselves, and not just keep shutting the box on that, and about acknowledging about when our body and when our mind is telling us that things aren't okay. The more we neglect that of ourselves, and we put our students first well, I would argue that actually if we keep putting our students first and neglecting ourselves we're actually doing, as you alluded to before, we're doing our students a disservice. Then, what we're doing is we're showing a complete misunderstanding about our own selves at the same time as well because if we don't listen to when our heart rate goes up, or when we're beginning to sweat because we feel anxious or we're feeling anger, or whatever, or even apathy about certain things if we don't acknowledge those thoughts and where they came from, and what caused them, and we keep neglecting to understand that we are an evolved entity then that's really damaging for your mental health, I think. Martine: It is. Also, you're not setting a great example for your learners, are you? Andy: No. Martine: The students, obviously, play a role in all of this, and regardless of the age you teach students are intuitive things, and they will pick up on the fact that you aren't looking after yourself. Andy: Students smell fear, can't they? Martine: Oh they do. Oh they definitely did in that first week of work that I remembered earlier. Andy: Absolutely. They do. I was a very middle-of-the-road student at school, but you can sense it a mile off when a teacher's not prepared, or when a teacher's not in control. As you say, one thing students are, all different students they can see that you are first and foremost a human, and the moment that you aren't credible with them in terms of ... and you don't show credibility and integrity in front of them then something goes off in that room straightaway. There is something out of kilter in that room straightaway, and I think that's dangerous. Martine: Definitely. Andy: At least for the learning anyway. Martine: Yeah, it is for sure. How else do students fit into this equation of teacher well-being? Andy: Well, I think that's a really interesting question. I'm really interested in this idea of compassion, and I think there's a difference here between being compassionate with people, and being sympathetic with people in this sense. What I mean by that is, rather than with our students being sympathetic with them and saying, "Oh, that's really rubbish or that must be really difficult," or something like that. I think in terms of well-being, I think, we need to model well-being with them. I think what that means is ... There's a really good analogy about this. If someone's in a well and they're upset sympathy would be shouting down saying, "Hey, that looks really rubbish down there, doesn't it? I'm really sorry that you're down there, that's rubbish." Whereas compassion is about climbing down into that well with the person and saying, "Yeah, I can understand why that's difficult. I can understand whether it's emotion, whether it's something to do with the subject, I can understand that," and it's about going on that journey with the young people really. I think it's about, first and foremost, what we touched on before, about modeling that honesty and integrity with regard to emotional intelligence, with regards to what it means to look after ourselves. I think it's really important that for silly things if you mention to the students that you're watching ... I'm a football fan so I'm watching the football tonight I'll mention that. I'll mention that I took my little boy to the park at the weekend. I think it's really important that students see that human side of you, and even if for whatever reason, the photocopier's blown up and you haven't got your resources, I think it's really good just to acknowledge it with the students, and just show that you're a real human. I think we need to be human with our students, but I think in terms of more direct educational sense I think we need to educate our students more about well-being. I think that's a lot more difficult than you might expect because one of the downsides to what we've discussed about education, as we see it now, is that this obsession with outcomes, this obsession with league tables I think there's this creeping insidiousness about, if you can't measure it we're not bothered. Inadvertently, I think teachers pass that on to students. It struck me because once I was listening to a teacher deliver a session on well-being about exam stress to their class, and this teacher's probably one of the most inspirational teachers of ever worked with, she's just phenomenal, but the session was just dry. There was nothing in it because I don't think she was passionate about it, about that particular topic, I don't think the students were passionate about it because I think the students thought, "Yeah, you don't really get it anyway. We have to go through the hell of these exams, you don't." I think there was a real disconnect and I think educating students about what well-being means, all the things we've talked about in the last half an hour or so, it's more difficult than just saying, "Make sure you have a drink, and make sure you chunk your revision up into 30 minute sections." I think we need to go back to the start with students too, and that means when they're younger educating them when they're younger about emotional literacy, about emotional well-being too. I think to summarize there, I think there's two parts to it. I think, firstly, it's about modeling honesty and integrity with our students. Secondly, I do think there are some curriculum implications in terms of helping students understand what well-being means, but there needs to be a culture change because if you can't measure it, and it's not a result I think people aren't motivated by it, which is one of the unfortunate byproducts of our current education system. Martine: Do you see change on the horizon in terms of the if you can't measure it it's not important type approach? You mentioned the new Ofsted framework, and things like that. Do you get a sense that there's going to be improvements in that area? Andy: That's interesting because I get a sense from having a couple of conversations with people off the record, and speaking to people about this in and around the hierarchy of education, I do think that what we see with Ofsted and this new framework is there's a couple of really good people at the top of Ofsted at the minute, I think. I think Amanda Spielman and Sean Harford are banging the right drum from what I can understand by people who are around them, and people who have spoken to me about those particular individuals. I think that's really important, and so I think there's going to be change in that sense. I'm not sure whether or not we're going to be looking much longer term before we see a real change beyond that though. What I can say, but I do feel is that this new framework definitely is a step in the right direction, and I think it'd be foolish to turn our noses up at this new framework because I think at least it is, from what I can see I know it's in the consultation phase, but what I can see is that it's acknowledging that it's about the richness of the curriculum rather than just the outcome. One of the things that I like as, certainly, a middle to senior leader is that when Ofsted are coming into the school I think as a middle leader you should be able to walk around with them and justify what's happening in the classroom in terms of the direction of the curriculum, what you're doing and why and the rationale. Yes, I think baby steps would be the short version to that answer. Baby steps, but I think there needs to be a lot more done, and it takes a long time to unpick a culture. When I was at school, if it was PSHE I didn't care, if it was general studies without something that was going to go on my UCAS form, I didn't care. I think there's a lot of that in schools nowadays, and that's what we need to turn round, I think, and that starts right from Primary whether or not that's on the agenda for change in the future I couldn't say. Martine: It's a case of coming at it from all angles, isn't it? Andy: I think so. Martine: Whether you're senior leadership, whether you're one teacher starting this well-being journey, whether you are Ofsted. Whoever you are, it's coming at it from all angles, and that's the way we're, ultimately, going to achieve positive change. Andy: The sad thing is that I'm not sure what's motivated the inspection framework change, but the fantastic book written by Becky Allen, The Teacher Gap really explores what's going on with teaching in terms of what we need for our students, and what we're providing them as a profession at the moment. Those hemorrhaging numbers are a problem. I think these hemorrhaging numbers in terms of profession, and not the numbers but the quality that we see in front of the students at every level, I think that's going to be felt for a good few years, unfortunately. What we can do in the meantime is take ownership over our own well-being, and make sure that we are the best for our students in front of us everything every day, that's what I think we can do. Martine: Definitely. One of the ways that people can make a start in the right direction is your book. Tell me about a bit about your book, Andy . Did you like that segue? That was beautifully timed wasn't it? Andy: Yeah, that was fantastic. Yeah, that was beautiful. It's a bucket list of mine to write a book, and actually I've had a fairly difficult 2018. Actually, it was really difficult, and as part of my coming back from where I was emotionally I went through a form of therapy called compassion focused therapy. Effectively, what it does is it's an evolutionary psychology model that helps us to understand what motivates how we see the world. What is it that we see as threatening about the world, and how can we unpick that in order to be kinder and be more productive with ourselves? The source of helpful things we can say to ourselves rather than keep having these unhelpful voices in our minds almost, this critical voice. Once I really began to emerge from how awful I was feeling in 2018 I began to think about well, actually does this model of compassion focused therapy about threats and drives and soothes, which you can find out more about in the book, does this apply to education as a whole? As a culture, as an educational culture have we become plagued by threats, have we become plagued by drive, drive, drive to get results and threats if you're going to lose your job, or whatever is going to happen if we don't get these results rather than actually being on the soothe drive axis? This axis where you feel safe, and you feel content, but actually you're able to go to work and feel passionate, and feel safe, and be the best version of yourself. I began to start with that model, and then branch off into all other kinds of psychology and things in the book. What it is, is a bit of a frank disclosure of what happened with me before, in Chapter 2, it goes on to thinking about the wider education system and how it is, in some sense, it's almost wired for poor mental health. In the second half of the book it's much more practical, it's much more how we can see ourselves in schools in a much more healthier way and the relationships with our colleagues and students. Then, in Chapter 4 it's much more about practical methods to cut the work load and be well, but also be effective in the classroom. It's around the topic trip in terms of mental health in schools, and how we can be productive as best we can be. That's the book in a nutshell, if that's at all clear. I hope that's clear. Martine: No, that sounds fantastic. Where can we get a hold of a copy of it? What's it called and where do we find it? Andy: It's called The Compassionate Teacher and you can find it on Amazon, and you can also find my blog and there's a couple of excerpts from the book put up on the blog, and that's compassionteach.weebly.com, and you can find it on there. If you go through Amazon you'll be able to find a little bit about the book as well, and things like that, and that's going to be out on the 15th of March in paperback and Kindle as well, so I'm excited. Martine: Congratulations on the book, that's quite an achievement. It's so good to hear you've come out the other side of not such a great year last year, and you've put all of your energy into something so positive helping other teachers who are struggling with their mental health. I think that's fantastic Andy, you must feel really good about it. Andy: Yeah. It felt really great to start the year as it started, but then finish it towards the end of 2018 being able to put something together. Actually, the way the book shaped up it was quite cathartic disclosing everything that happened with me, and how the theoretical approach of compassion focused therapy help me. I think anyone who might want to buy it would be pleased to know it's not my autobiography. It's a disclosure about what happened with me, and then the model, but then it goes into a thorough, fully contextual understanding about education in this country, and all the rest of it. I do sincerely hope it helps at least one person, if it does then it's not in time wasted. Even if it doesn't then all I wanted to do was add to the literature, add to the debate in some way. I'm thrilled that someone's actually said they'd like to publish it, and the final manuscript's gone in now, so it's just off to them to do it now. Martine: Fantastic stuff. Andy, it's been a real pleasure having you on the show. Thank you so much for joining me. Any final words to listeners of The Teaching Space Podcast? Andy: I would say, be very clear about what your soothe is, be very clear about what things relax you, hold them close, make space for them because if you don't you'll pay it back somehow later, I think. I think it's really important to treasure the things that make you feel safe, and make you feel happy. Wrap Up Massive thanks to Andy for the interview. Don’t forget to check out his book and whist you’re at it why not hop over to The Teaching Space Facebook page here.

What's in this episode? Hello listeners! We hope you enjoyed last weeks episode, the first of our new Education 4.0 series, co-curated with our friends at Jisc. We’ll be back next month with the next episode of the series. You can follow the conversation using #Edu4_0.  This week’s episode is the first in a few episodes where we start to dig into some contemporary educational research and how that might inform teaching and learning decisions, leadership, and product design.  What else? A big thanks to Canvas by Instructure for sponsoring this week’s episode. We rely on support like this to keep us writing, editing, and publishing so thanks again! Enjoy! People Sophie Bailey is the Founder and Presenter of The Edtech Podcast | Twitter: @podcastedtech Laura Mcinerney, Education Journalist and Co-founder of TeacherTapp | Twitter: @miss_mcinerney ‏ Becky Allen, Education Researcher, Chief Analyst and Co-founder of TeacherTapp | Twitter: @profbeckallen Show Notes and References   Check out https://theedtechpodcast.com/edtechpodcast for the full show notes and references. Plus, news, events and other bits and bobs.  Tell us your story We'd love to hear your thoughts. Record a quick free voicemail via speakpipe for inclusion in the next episode. Or you can post your thoughts or follow-on links via twitter @podcastedtech or via The Edtech Podcast Facebook page or Instagram.

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This week Kate Atkins and Marc Rowland share their thoughts on the effective use of the Pupil Premium, which is very much in the news at the moment following Becky Allen's recent blog on the subject.

Once again this year we will bring you influential and interesting guests from the world of education. Whether it's leadership experts, subject specialists, policy makers or education commentators, we hope you will continue to find the podcast both engaging and thought provoking. We start the year with a special double episode. In the first half we'll hear about an exciting new project that is aiming to gain insights into the lives of teachers through the use of a smartphone app. And in the second half we speak to journalist and school governor Fiona Millar about her new book, which examines how the 1988 education reform act fundamentally transformed the school system.

IOE Public Debates: The rise of neuroscience within education, as in other spheres, has been dramatic, so much so that accusations of ‘neuro mania' and warnings about ‘neuro myths' have become commonplace. Are we correct to pin our hopes on this field as a means of improving learning and attainment? In this debate we bring together leading neuroscientists and educationalists to reflect on the ‘state of the art' in (educational) neuroscience, future prospects for the field in providing insights into the learning process and the likely timescales for that, the ethical questions we could be considering now, as well as how we can collectively avoid the worst excesses of ‘neuro-nonsense'. Speakers include: - Becky Allen, Director of the Centre for Education Improvement Science, UCL Institute of Education (IOE) - Steven Rose, Emeritus Professor of Neuroscience, the Open University - Catherine Sebastian, Reader in the Department of Psychology, Royal Holloway, University of London - Michael Thomas, Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience at Birkbeck, University of London - Chair: Becky Francis, Director, UCL Institute of Education #IOEDebates

In part 2 of our discussion with Author and Star Wars Geek Extraordinaire, Becky Allen, we dive into Rey’s Journey, explore Luke’s issues with the Jedi, and critique some of the critiques of the movie. You can find the first part of our discussion in our previous episode. Agree or disagree with what we talked about, or want to add your own thoughts? Let us know! You can find us on Twitter, Facebook, or email us at superheroethics@gmail.comBecky Allen is the author of Bound by Blood and Sand and the sequel, Freed by Flame and Storm. She grew up outside Ithaca, New York, and graduated from Brandeis University with a major in American studies and a minor in journalism. She is the product manager for TheBody.com, an online HIV resource, and loves New York, brunch, and feminism.You can find and purchase Becky’s books at her Goodreads page, or follow her on any of the following sites:twitter.com/allrebbeckytext.tumblr.comfacebook.com/beckyallenbooksinstagram.com/allrebwww.beckyallenbooks.comFor more about fridging.At the end of this episode, we reference an upcoming podcast on codes of honor and Brandon Sanderson’s, The Way of Kings. Due to some technical issues, we wound up publishing that episode before this one was ready.

What is the narrative power of failure, and how is it used in The Last Jedi? What did we learn from Admiral Holdo and Po about power, and trusting leaders, and the role of gender in that? Author and Star Wars geek extrodinaire, Becky Allen, joins us again to discuss these questions and more. It turns out the three of us had a lot ot say on this topic, so this is only part 1, of a 2 part episiode! Stay tuned for part 2 to hit next week.Agree or disagree with what we talked about, or want to add your own thoughts? Let us know! You can find us on Twitter, Facebook, or email us at superheroethics@gmail.comBecky Allen is the author of Bound by Blood and Sand and the sequel, Freed by Flame and Storm. She grew up outside Ithaca, New York, and graduated from Brandeis University with a major in American studies and a minor in journalism. She is the product manager for TheBody.com, an online HIV resource, and loves New York, brunch, and feminism. You can find and purchase Becky’s books at her Goodreads page, or follow her on any of the following sites:twitter.com/allrebbeckytext.tumblr.comfacebook.com/beckyallenbooksinstagram.com/allrebwww.beckyallenbooks.com  

This year in the podcast, we are looking forward to bringing you some of the most influential and interesting voices from the world of education, and this first episode is no exception. Our special guest this month is Dr Becky Allen. Becky is well known to many school leaders and teachers through her work at Education Datalab. In this interview our Edge director, James Bowen, covers a range of topics with Becky ranging from Ofsted to teacher workload. At the end of last year Becky announced she would be leaving Education Datalab to move onto a new role at the Institute of Education; we find out more.

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With Mark Lawson. The Amazing Spider-Man is the latest summer blockbuster, a reboot of the tale of nerdy teenage Peter Parker, who acquires superpowers after he's been bitten by a spider. This time Andrew Garfield takes the title role, with Martin Sheen as his uncle Ben, and Rhys Ifans as an evil genius. Natalie Haynes gives her verdict. Joe Penhall on how watching his wife going through labour gave him the inspiration for his new play Birthday, why it had to star a pregnant man instead of a pregnant woman, and the audiences reaction to Stephen Mangan's prosthetically enhanced full-frontal. American academic and author Elaine Showalter and playwright Marcy Kahan pay tribute to Nora Ephron whose death was announced today. The Robben Island Bible is a copy of The Complete Works of Shakespeare, smuggled into South Africa's Robben Island prison, disguised as a religious text. Many political prisoners, including Nelson Mandela, read and annotated the book. Writer Matthew Hahn has written a play based on this, and the book itself is in a forthcoming exhibition at the British Museum. Matthew Hahn and British Museum curator Becky Allen reflect on the book's significance. Producer Erin Riley.

Download NAR_28th_May_2012.mp3 Nunhead American Radio 28 May 2012 Allen, Jesudason The Voice of Americans with Lewis Schaffer of Nunhead. The only radio program for Americans living in the inner-city London suburb of Nunhead, equi-distant from New Cross Gate, Peckham, East Dulwich and Honor Oak Park. Is there a place more centrally located to the places you want to be? Our best show ever. We discuss relationships between men and women with Nunhead American artist Becky Allen - the beautiful and wholesome Kansas girl - and Asian-English comic David Jesudasan, who I thought was Mauritious but wasn't. See him weekly at the The Hungry Miller Comedy Club steps from our studio in Borough. He claims it is London Bridge. Posted late because of the bank holiday and we got the cutout of the show late and I was in Newcastle. Honestly, I can't remember what we talked about only that Chris Dixon climbed under the console to speak into the mike. Good radio, says Chris. With lovely, lovely, Lisa Moyle, our American co-host. Enjoy.  @lewisschaffer on twitter Nunhead American Radio on facebook "Voice of Americans" Lewis Schaffer is Free until Famous in SohoEvery Tuesday & Wednesday 8pm Free Admission.Reserve at www.sourcebelow.com  Nunhead American Radio with Lewis SchafferEvery Monday 10:30pmwww.resonancefm.com 104.4fm LondonOn iTunes www.bit.ly/NunheadAmericanRadio

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