Podcasts about Bex

This week, Bex & Laura sit down with the wonderful Carys and Tasha to talk all things IVF, loss, and love. Their story begins back in December 2021, when they started their IVF journey with all the excitement and nerves you'd expect. Along the way, they faced some of the hardest challenges- hyperstimulation syndrome, medical miscommunication, and heartbreakingly, the loss of their baby, Poppy.As a same-sex couple, Carys and Tasha shine a light on the extra hurdles they've had to navigate, from the lack of clear information to the added emotional toll when professionals don't quite get it right. Through it all, they've shown resilience, strength, and a determination not just to keep going, but to use their story to help others feel less alone.We talk openly about the importance of advocacy in healthcare, the need for better understanding and training for professionals, and why keeping conversations about their little one, Poppy, alive means so much. Looking forward, Carys and Tasha are planning their wedding (cue the happy tears) and holding on to hope as they continue their journey to parenthood.It's a powerful reminder that community, compassion, and talking honestly about the messy, beautiful bits of loss and love can make all the difference.Takeaways:IVF is not just physical - it's deeply emotional, and that side is often overlooked.Same-sex couples face unique challenges and gaps in information.Miscommunication from medical professionals can have lasting emotional impact.Talking about lost babies keeps their memory alive - Poppy will always matter.Advocacy and better training for healthcare workers is vital.Community support brings connection, understanding, and strength.Love, resilience, and hope run through every part of Carys and Tasha's story.We are The Worst Girl Gang Ever Foundation. We're all about bringing people together who are going through the tough stuff - baby loss, infertility, and everything in between - and making sure no one has to face it alone. Our community is full of honesty, compassion, and real talk, offering support, understanding, and hope when it's needed most. You can find out more and connect with us over at www.theworstgirlgangever.co.uk

Join us, Bex, Alex (two Brits), and Jenn (an American)—three Call The Midwife super fans—as we rewatch our favourite show and discuss each episode in order. Why not join us? Watch an episode, and then listen to us! This week, we are recapping series 12, episode 1 - 1968!It's April 1968, and change is on the horizon for Nonnatus House. Racial tensions cast a shadow over Poplar, and the sisters welcome a new recruit.Please follow us on Instagram @recallthemidwifepodcast, on Facebook @Recallthemidwifepodcast, on Twitter/X @RECallthemidPod, Threads @recallthemidwifepodcast, BlueSky @recallthemidwife.bsky.social, subscribe to our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@recallthemidwife or e-mail us at Recallthemidwife@gmail.com with any questions, suggestions, ideas or feedback! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Bex is joined by Joe & Eve from the Week Junior Magazine. They will be discussing some of the latest stories in this week's magazine including an international agreement to protect the High Seas and the national cat awards!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Talk'n TRM: The Traveller Files, Bex is joined by Jessica Inglis to unpack a story that takes “open-plan” a little too far. Picture this: you're on a business trip, sharing a hotel room with a colleague, only to discover the bathroom door is made of clear glass. No frosting. No privacy. Just awkward compromises and towel improvisation. Bex and Jessica explore the very real challenges that come with situations like this, from blurred personal boundaries with coworkers to the responsibility hotels have to ensure guests are comfortable and respected.  This story isn't just about bad design; it's about dignity, responsibility, and the duty of care that both hotels and companies hold for their people when they're on the road.   Share your perspective with Bex on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/talk-n-trm-the-podcast/about/   Contact Bex: bex.deadman@assent1.co.uk https://www.linkedin.com/in/bex-deadman-aka-travel-risk-bex-70b92419/ www.assent1.com Clemark Studios - https://www.clemarkgroup.com/studio/

Join us as we recap and chat about the Once Upon a Time Season 4 finale, 4x21 "Operation Mongoose Part 1" and 4x22 "Operation Mongoose Part 2"Did you know Jiminy Cricket was supposed to appear in this episode? He was supposed to be a dark conscience for Evil Queen Snow White but due to budgets and time constraints, he has to be cut from the episode.Wiki page for the episode:https://onceuponatime.fandom.com/wiki/Operation_Mongoose_Part_1https://onceuponatime.fandom.com/wiki/Operation_Mongoose_Part_2Links, articles, and videos mentioned in this episode:Bex and Sean talking about 4x22 wedding blooperJoin our Book Club and get access to exclusive content on PatreonFollow us on InstagramFollow us on TiktokFollow us on Bluesky

We're talking Star Wars with a couple of Star Wars fans in this week's episode of (Not So) Live from Asteroid G. We have Extended Universe fan JShydell on the 'cast, alongside Jedi fangirl (and wife of one of the Mikes), Bex, here to talk all things Star Wars. Come in and join!

Bex, Encyclo and Brother Ben attempt to close the proverbial door on this Shinkai movie. We explore topics like trauma-inducing disasters, car wrecks, McDonald's and the meaning behind the three-legged chair. Hint: it's not for milking cows... Follow us on Facebook, X, Instagram and YouTube! Write to us at redeemedotaku.com. Join our Discord and consider supporting us on Patreon   Intro song: Suzume no Tojimari Theme Song Outro song: Tears of Suzume

In this episode of the Femmi Pod, join Lyds and strength specialist Bex Attwell as they delve into the art of balancing strength training with running. Discover how integrating strength exercises can enhance running efficiency, prevent injuries, and boost overall performance. Whether you're a seasoned marathoner or a casual jogger, learn how to tailor your training plan to achieve the best of both worlds. Tune in for practical tips, personal insights, and a fresh perspective on optimizing your fitness journey.Download Femmi from the App StoreDownload Femmi on Google PlayFind out more about the Femmi MembershipCheck out Bex on Instagram Follow us on Instagram @femmi.co

Bex flips the script and puts Michelle in the hot seat. We get into the messy middle: pivoting from acting to construction to podcasting, the burnout that forced a reset, money honesty, why community matters, and how to build something you care about without losing your mind (or your keys).Key takeawaysYou don't need to burn it all down to pivot—build the bridge while you're still on it.Self-awareness is a double-edged sword; pair it with action and data, not doom-scroll metrics.Ask for help. Community is a strategy, not a weakness.Defiance gets you to the start line; consistency gets you to the finish.“Enough” is a number and a feeling—separate business goals from ego.Use “What's the evidence?” to challenge your inner critic (and your hype).Purpose = entertain + storytelling + empower — let it steer decisions.Stoicism (and tiny proofs) beat perfectionism.Women: price your value like “the average white guy” energy you joked about—confident and clear.IRL > online: in-person conversations and live shows build loyalty faster than another Zoom.Timestamps00:00 Tables turn—Bex takes the host chair; why new listeners need Michelle's backstory03:30 Regret & return: film/directing dreams, auditions, and circling back to storytelling06:30 The hard truth about building a show: ups/downs, data over dopamine13:10 Counting the invisible work: two episodes, a shoot, kids, and keeping perspective17:40 The email exercise that changed everything (friends define you at your best)19:30 From geography grad to construction—“fake it till you make it” and finding your edge23:10 Burnout → pivot to podcasting; choosing the hardest thing on purpose28:30 Learning from guests (Tim Ferriss vibe) and stitching lessons into tools for listeners (great mid-roll slot)31:45 Seasick on a fishing boat: why terrible days make great stories36:00 Marathon mindset: hubris vs. habits; micro-wins beat impulse39:15 ADHD, dopamine, and doing the boring bits your future self needs50:00 Stoicism, Ryan Holiday, and the “Daily proof > daily mood” approach52:00 What “winning” means now; the three-word filter: entertain, storytelling, empower55:10 Clothing with meaning vs. “just merch”; why the brand has to feel like a tribe56:30 What's next: live shows with community Q&A; collab with Laura (BRB)58:40 Why in-person beats Zoom for deeper conversations and loyal audience60:40 “Advice to 12-year-old me”—stop hiding, say yes, learn out loud67:00 Money, fear, and finding your “enough” line77:45 Kill comparison; use evidence; keep going—then keep going again Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our Chairman, Dave Wiliams, was thrilled to have addressed the American Council of the Blind (ACB) at their 64th Annual National Conference & Convention held in Dallas, Texas. On 10 July 2025, Dave delivered the keynote speech at the annual Convention banquet to a sold out audience. He called for greater investmentt in braille as a proven literacy tool that can transform the lives of blind people around the world. He was introduced by ACB Treasurer and Master of Ceremonies, the Reverend Michael Garrett, from Missouri City, Texas. Sponsorship With thanks to Dot Inc. for sponsoring Dave's attendance. Find out more about Dot Pad X and the Raising the Dots Podcast. Dot is proud to have played its part in the Monarch, in partnership with the American Printing House for the Blind (APH) and HumanWare. Links Related to the Braillists National Braille Press (NBP) Touch of Genius Prize for Innovation Points of Light award 1982, 8 February 2023 Links Related to Braille The International Council on English Braille (ICEB) Links Related to RNIB RNIB, the Royal National Institute of Blind People RNIB Tech Talk Links Related to ACB ACB Media Braille Revival League Links Related to the World Blind Union and European Blind Union World Blind Union (WBU) European Blind Union (EBU) Living Braille, the website of the EBU Braille Working Group Links Related to Running Parkrun UK Couch to 5K (C25K) Abbott World Marathon Majors Full Text of Dave's Speech Good evening ACB President, friends, advocates, everyone here and online. Thank you for your hospitality! I am grateful for your invitation to share in ACB's “Big Dreams and Bold Ideas”, not only this week here in Dallas, but over many decades in many places far beyond your shores. It is a privilege to stand before you tonight, as someone whose life has been profoundly shaped by this movement. Let me begin with a deeply personal truth: for a long time, I resented my blindness. Like many, I struggled to accept blindness as part of my identity. Through you, I learned to think differently, to dream boldly, and to act decisively. That shift in perspective changed everything. It is why I am here tonight—to celebrate what is possible when we embrace who we are and empower others to do the same. Our blindness stories break down barriers and build bridges. They turn isolation into community, fear into action, and doubt into confidence. Together, I believe we can ignite that transformation for countless others. When I talk about blind people, I intend “blind” in the broadest sense. Whether you identify as blind, low vision, vision impaired, we are all valued in this community and our voices carry equal importance. And if you are a sighted person who works to elevate the voices of blind people, we thank you for your solidarity. Before I share how it was you in this movement who taught this northern English lad to feel differently about my blindness, becoming a passionate braille advocate and Six-star World Marathon Majors Finisher, we must extend our gratitude to our friends at Dot, who's support means I can be with you here tonight. I know many of you took the opportunity this week to get your hands on Dot Pad X, a highly versatile multiline braille and tactile display portable enough to be carried in a schoolbag. Dot's technology is disrupting the braille display industry. Using Dot Pad and the Dot Canvas app, I recently supported my sighted 16-year-old son's math revision and got to touch his signature for the first time. Dot and partners are delivering new educational and employment opportunities we could only dream of just a few years ago. Do we have any first timers here? My first ACB Convention was Birmingham, Alabama. Your Birmingham in July is a bit warmer than our Birmingham near my home in England. We simply do not have anything like these blindness conventions in the UK. I jumped in at the deep end with you. 2003 was an eventful year for ACB. General Session ran over into an extra day. As Director of ACB Radio, I was responsible for making sure ACB's membership, and listeners tuned in from offices and homes in countless countries, could hear our coverage. And while we were very well looked after by ACB's Alabama affiliate, the internet connectivity at convention that year was especially problematic and seamed to get even more challenging during the liveliest debates. My purpose then, as it is today, is to empower as many blind people as possible by increasing our access to the information and tools we need to live our best lives. A year before Birmingham, ACB Radio's founder and mentor to many of us decided to move on. I took the call. My predecessor, Jonathan Mosen, would be an impossible act for anyone to follow. But he believed in me. Long before ACB Radio, as a young blind man, I avoided the tools and skills that could have empowered me. I resisted the cane. I dismissed braille. I thought these things marked me as “different” in a way I was not ready to accept. I mistakenly believed specialist skills separated me from sighted people. These days we would say “othering”. I cast those skills aside for a long time. It took me years to recognise that confidence can come from a cane or guide dog, and enjoying bedtime stories with our kids can come from braille. The voices I heard on ACB Radio via my dial-up modem—leaders like Marlaina Lieberg and Paul Edwards—challenged me to rethink what it meant to be blind. They taught me that tools like braille and the white cane do not separate us from society—they connect us to the people and world around us. Their advocacy lifted me up, and I realized I could be part of something bigger. When I took on the role of ACB Radio Director, I was terrified. Could a young man from a small town in the UK really lead an initiative that connected blind people across the globe? But I said yes. Why? Because this movement showed me the power of taking risks. And because I knew that by sharing our stories, we could empower others to do the same. One of my first tasks as ACB Radio Director was to convince Marlaina to host her own talk show. She was so humble and asked me what if nobody listened? What would we even call it? I told her I was sure everyone would listen, and the name of the show would be Marlaina. Like many of you, I miss her lots and think of her often. I also knew Paul Edwards was a natural broadcaster and must have his own show. He teamed up with Brian Charlson, and Tuesday Topics was born. You certainly kept me busy. When I was not producing audio or trying to secure sponsors, my email and phone rang 24/7. If it were not a server in California needing a reboot, it was listeners frustrated they had missed the latest episode of Main Menu, Blind Handyman or Cooking in the Dark, and would I please send it to them? I convinced our tiny team of volunteer software developers to build us a listen again on-demand service, an early form of podcasting. ACB Radio did not just stream content; it brought blind people together online, long before Zoom calls and virtual conventions became the norm. We created opportunities for storytelling, advocacy, and community that spanned continents. From broadcasting ACB conventions to global events like the World Blind Union General Assembly, we ensured that the voices of blind people could be heard. The impact did not stop there. ACB Radio became a launchpad for careers, a platform for innovation, and a catalyst for change. It inspired similar initiatives worldwide. It proved that when blind people lead, we redefine what is possible. That legacy continues today through ACB Media, and its ripple effects are felt in every corner of our community. We will never know how many blind lives this priceless service has transformed. When it was my turn to pass on the ACB Radio baton, it was to join a team working on one of the first mobile screen readers with touch support. Talks, Mobile Speak and Pocket Hal pioneered many of the concepts we now take for granted in VoiceOver on iPhone and Talkback on Android. Following the early success of ACB Radio, blind people in many nations started their own online radio stations. In 2003, the Royal National Institute of Blind People in the UK launched Europe's first station for the blind community, now known as RNIB Connect Radio. I worked at RNIB for 6 years as their Inclusive Design Ambassador. We partnered with companies like Canon, Netflix, and Sony to advance their accessibility efforts. My ACB Radio experience meant I was also invited to host around 150 episodes of RNIB's flagship technology show, Tech Talk. We were recognised by the UK radio industry and were awarded community station of the year in 2024. As well as interviewing many movers and shakers from the technology world, including accessibility leaders from Microsoft and Google, I had the incredible honour in March 2024 of recording a short interview with legendary singer songwriter Stevie Wonder. As we were introduced, I recalled the awe with which Marlaina had interviewed Ronnie Milsap years earlier. She had taught me that it is ok to feel that child-like excitement even during the moments that define our careers. After shaking Stevie's hand, I asked if he would be willing to share some messages about accessibility and inclusion with our blind brothers and sisters in the UK. I held my breath. He said let us do that now. I began recording. He asked about my recording equipment, and he playfully imitated my English accent. You should hear his Bob Dylan. As we were talking, we were forced to move due to being jostled by the crowd. Before I could grab my cane, Stevie took my arm in his and proceeded to walk us both forward. Hold the phone, I am now being sighted guided by Stevie Wonder? He said, “don't worry Dave, in a moment I'll Walk you into a wall.” My other lasting memory of that moment, in the interview, Stevie said, “I could not have the career I enjoy were it not for braille.” He talked about how he uses braille to write and edit his many songs. And how he has an ambition to publish his catalogue in braille for blind musicians to study. Stevie is not alone. We can all think of high-profile blind people who would link their success to an ability to read braille. Leading journalists, educators, lawyers, politicians holding high office have all relied on braille to get the job done. As for many of you, spreading braille and tactile literacy is a subject close to my heart. Every day I continue to be amazed how combinations of just six little dots fitting neatly under our fingerprints represent every letter of the alphabet, numbers, punctuation, math, music, and other symbols for accessing any subject and any language. Incidentally, six is also the number of big city marathons you must run to complete the classic Abbott World Marathon Majors series. I may have mentioned that somewhere. I will come back to running later. Braille's invention meant for the first time blind people could independently read and author our own stories, find our voices, become educated, and employed, label household items, read our own greetings cards, identify medications, the list goes on. Whether you read braille or not, we can all recognise how deeply linked braille is with the emancipation of blind people. Of the many tactile reading systems developed in the 19th century, and there were many, it is no accident that the system that prevailed was one developed by a young person who knew what we really needed because he was blind. Braille is an early example of that modern disability mantra, “nothing about us without us”. And it is blind people who today, through organisations such as the International Council on English Braille, continue to maintain our code. Blind people around the world have been celebrating two hundred years since braille's invention. I have been communicating braille's value in national broadcast and print media, meeting with hundreds of braille ambassadors at libraries across the UK. On January 4, the Braillists Foundation delivered the UK's first face-to-face World Braille Day Conference. I recognise that in the US, Braillists refers to a braille producer. But in the UK, Braillists often describes any blind person who relies on braille. We formally established the Braillists Foundation in early 2020 to promote braille and tactile literacy. The aims of the Braillists Foundation are: Promote the value of Braille as a proven literacy tool that enriches the lives of blind people. Support efforts to make affordable Braille and tactile reading technologies available to all blind people irrespective of education and employment status. Provide an open forum for the exchange of ideas about the development of future Braille technology. When social distancing forced everyone online, we began offering classes to introduce braille to beginners, supportive reading groups for practicing braille skills, drop-in sessions where readers can get braille questions answered, and masterclasses covering more advanced braille topics. The work of the Braillists Foundation, to spread braille literacy, especially during the pandemic, was recognised by your National Braille Press Touch of Genius Prize for Innovation, a UK Prime Minister's Point of Light Award, and in May this year I was honoured to accept an invitation to a Royal Garden party celebrating learning and skills at Buckingham Palace. You are invited to join the international community celebrating Braille 200 for the rest of this year. The European Blind Union Braille Working Group encourages everyone to share creative experiences celebrating braille. You can do that through their website at LivingBraille.eu. You can follow the hashtag #Braille200 on social media. There's still time to organise your own braille two hundred events. And always you can elevate the voices of braille readers by connecting with ACB's Braille Revival League. And next year, 2026, APH will open the Dot Experience in Louisville to celebrate braille's rich heritage. Braille's profoundly personal connection with written language cannot be underestimated. Braille enabled me to write my proposal of marriage on a braille scrabble board. I waited, heart pounding, while my then girlfriend rummaged in the bag to find letters to compose her answer. She wrote blank e s. Next week we will celebrate our 14th wedding anniversary. I was also deeply moved, shortly after I crossed the finish line at the Tokyo Marathon this March, to discover braille featured on the finisher medal. I had run an exceptionally long way to get to that point, and reading that braille for myself, rather than having to ask a sighted person to read it to me, that really did feel like inclusion. Completing the much sought-after Abbott World Marathon Majors series was some journey. Blind since birth with Leber Congenital Amaurosis, I never saw myself as a runner. Seven years ago, I weighed over 220lb and could not run a bath. I had an idea of converting a guide runner into a pilot for my tandem bike gathering dust in my garage. I signed up for the England Athletics' “Find a Guide” database, a bit like your United in Stride. I soon met Steve and, later, Bex, my first real guide runners, who had no interest in piloting my tandem. What started as huffing and puffing to reach a mile turned into weekly runs and a community of support. I hated physical education at school: ill-fitting kit, smelly changing rooms, PE teachers. During those early attempts at something you could not describe as running, I thought about a blind lady I knew with asthma who ran marathons. I was reminded of Erik Weihenmayer, the first blind person to climb Everest, also interviewed by Marlaina. Just exactly what was my excuse? I decided I was going to get fit and set an example for my son, Arlo. With lots of encouragement, especially from other blind runners sharing their stories, I dragged myself from couch to 5K. While no guide runner seeks recognition for themselves, they really are amazing people. Some blind runners told me how they wanted their guides to appear in results and officially receive a finisher medal at London Marathon. It was the advocacy skills I learned from this movement that enabled me to support that campaign by producing a package for BBC Radio. Our combined efforts changed London Marathon's policy. In my excitement about this small win for guided running, I returned home from the pub one night and went online. Alcohol and the internet are always a winning combination, you know? I found myself filling in a ballot entry form for a place in the New York City Marathon. What was I thinking? I had barely run six miles at this point, and here I was entering a lottery to run 26.2 miles. Not to mention the thousand miles you need to run in months of training. Surely, I would not get a place? I would not need to tell anyone, right? Wrong! “Dear Mr Williams” the email read. “Congratulations, you have a place in the 2019 New York City Marathon”. This had to be a joke. I checked my bank. Oh shoot. New York Road Runners had taken $270. Now I would have to tell my wife. I had nine months to train. And the more I thought about it, the more I wanted to show my then 10-year-old son that us blind dads could do things. Through the summer, I ran up and down hills in Worcestershire to prepare for the five massive bridges you must cross in the NYC marathon: Verrazano-Narrows, Pulaski, Queensboro, Willis Avenue, and Madison Avenue. I was doing my homework. I even joined a gym. It was a beautiful autumnal morning at Fort Wadsworth on Staten Island as we lined up with 53,000 other runners to take on my first marathon. Helicopters hovered overhead and canons blasted as earlier waves set off. Nobody more surprised than me to be a part of it. Sinatra's New York, New York and Jay-Z's Empire State of Mind were on high rotation. New York would be the first of six starts that also included London, Boston, Berlin, Chicago and Tokyo: six big city marathons that have come together to make the classic Abbott World Marathon Majors series. These big city marathons are 26.2-mile street parties. The atmosphere is electric. You really feel the heartbeat of a city when the crowds turn out in force. Complete strangers yell your name to encourage you on. Not only do you get to feel like a rockstar, but you run the same course on the same day as the best athletes in the world. 1st Avenue in New York City and Tower Bridge in London are exceptionally loud. The shrill piercing screams of Wellesley's students in the Boston Marathon put me in mind of Beatlemania. I need to channel that energy especially when the running gets tough, as it always does. When the course is hilly and the weather is hot, I can find myself contemplating my life choices. There have been many times when I have gulped down buckets of Gatorade and walked for a while. Ultimately, drawing on that positive energy from all those people willing me on, and the power of the marathon to bring people together, is replenishing. Some of these cities have deeply divided histories. But they come together to support the runners. Your life, your marathon, has the power to bridge division. It is that sense of hope that drives me on through the exhaustion running to the finish line every time. Shout out to Chicago, London and Tokyo who gave me a medal that featured braille. Berlin, Boston and New York City, you can do this too. But it is not over. In 2024 Abbott announced that the Majors series will be extended to include a seventh, eighth and nineth star. Next month I am heading to Sydney for my first marathon in the Southern hemisphere. If you have ever taken a risk, bitten off a little bit too much, felt like an imposter, found yourself winging it, you are among friends. I certainly feel a little bit of that every time I go out for a run or stand up to deliver talks like this one. As blind people we know we must push the boundaries and take a chance. None of us got here by always taking the easy path. While I live thousands of miles away, you and I have a shared history. Some of which is written in People of Vision, ACB's story, a copy of which I have at home. Braille is also part of our shared history. Braille is a tool of liberation. It has empowered generations of blind leaders. Yet, we know that braille literacy is not where it should be. Too many blind children and adults lack access to the tools they need to thrive. This is a call to action for all of us. If we believe in independence, in dignity, in opportunity, then we must invest in braille. We must champion its teaching, ensure its availability, and celebrate its value as the cornerstone of blind empowerment. Let us dream bigger. Today, blind people are excelling in fields once thought inaccessible—technology, arts, business, politics, sports. But there is so much more to achieve. Imagine a world where every blind child has access to quality education, where workplaces are universally inclusive, and where we lead not as exceptions but as examples. Technology is a critical piece of this puzzle. But innovation is not enough. We must advocate for systemic change. We require policies that prioritize accessibility in every industry. We must have blind leaders at the decision-making table, shaping the future of inclusion. And we need allies—sighted people who amplify our voices, speaking with us, not for us. Tonight, I challenge each of you: How will you contribute to this movement? Will you mentor a blind youth, helping them see their potential. Will you advocate for better policies in your community. Or will you share your story, inspiring someone else to embrace their blindness as a source of strength. Whatever it is, do it boldly. Do it with the knowledge that your actions ripple outward, creating change far beyond this room. At the same time, let us not forget the power of collaboration. ACB, RNIB, the Braillists Foundation—together, we are stronger. Let us share strategies, pool resources, and align our goals to create a global network of blind advocates. The challenges we face are too big for any one organisation to tackle alone. But united, there is nothing we cannot achieve. As I stand here tonight, I am reminded of a truth that has guided me throughout my journey: stories change lives. Whether it is a marathon medal, a braille book, or a conversation with a stranger, every story we share chips away at prejudice and builds a more inclusive world. Thank you, ACB, for teaching me to think differently about blindness. Thank you for showing me what is possible when we embrace our identities and lift each other up. Let us keep running—toward inclusion, toward equality, and toward a future where every blind person has the tools and opportunities to live their best life. Let us find each other at the next starting line. Thank you, and good night.

In this episode of Talk'n TRM: The Traveller Files, Bex is joined by Jessica Inglis to unpack a surprisingly common business travel dilemma: the expectation to eat breakfast with colleagues. For some, it's a chance to connect and strategize before the workday begins. For others, mornings are sacred—quiet time for coffee, reflection, and personal space before a day full of client interactions. Together, Bex and Jessica explore how this small ritual highlights a bigger issue: the blurred boundaries of business travel. When you're away from home, are you expected to always be “on”? Where does personal time end and work time begin? Tune in as they discuss the unspoken rules of travel mornings, the pressure to conform to group expectations, and why protecting personal boundaries might be just as important as professional performance.   Share your perspective with Bex on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/talk-n-trm-the-podcast/about/

If you've been craving a brand conversation that doesn't sound like a warmed-over marketing course you're exactly where you're supposed to be. Bex LaFranchi is rewriting that future with her bare hands and a whole lot of brainpower.From her roots in the Pacific Northwest to leading design strategy for IKEA US, Bex has built, broken, and reimagined brands across the spectrum not to impress the industry, but to disrupt what the industry thinks it knows. She's not just a creative director. She's a pattern breaker.A strategist with soul, a high vibration AI rebel who isn't afraid to call out the fluff and build tools that actually work. Now she's the founder of Hey Bex Creative Intelligence™, where she helps entrepreneurs supercharge their brands with AI that feels like it gets you because it was designed to.On this episode of Gritty is the New Pretty, Bex doesn't hold back.She shares the unfiltered version of her journey (spoiler: it wasn't cute or linear), her take on the evolution of branding, and why creativity always always comes before the algorithm. The development of Creative Intelligence™ and how Bex turned an AI “aha” into a methodology that centers human tone, not robotic output Why brand differentiation isn't just strategy it's survival What it really takes to lead creatively in a space obsessed with trends and templates And the future of branding that doesn't just look good it feels trueSo pull up a chair because Bex isnt here to play it safe.She's here to show you how to lead with resonance and design a brand that moves people before it ever markets to them.

On this episode of Karma and Chaos, Becky brings on Alessandra while Kail recovers from surgery. They get real about IVF, newborn life, and the messy beauty of building a chosen family. Becky shares the emotional moment baby Bex met his donor plus the challenges of postpartum shifts, parenting in public, and grieving your old life while embracing the new.From fertility journeys to the chaos of children's books, this episode is all about love, family, and finding your community; no matter how unconventional it looks.To submit a Is It Karma Or Is It Chaos story email us at info@karmachaospodcast.comFor full videos head to patreon.com/kaillowry Follow Alessandra at vibinwithabg and subscribe to Vibin And Kinda Thrivin'Follow Becky at Hayter25 and subscribe to For The HaytersThank you for supporting the show by checking out our sponsors! SKIMS: Check out the SKIMS at www.skims.com and let them know we sent you by choosing podcast and Karma and Chaos in the drop down menu that follows.Beam: For a limited time, Beam is offering my listeners our listeners up to 35% off Glow! Just visit shopbeam.com/KARMA and use code KARMA at checkout. Brain.FM:Unlock FREE access to all of Brain.fm for 30 days by going to brain.fm/KARMA.HelloFresh: The best way to cook just got better. Go to hellofresh.com/KARMA10FM now to Get 10 Free Meals + a Free Item for Life! Nurture Life: head to NurtureLife.com/KARMA and use code KARMA for 55% off your first order PLUS free shipping.Willie's: Order now at drinkwillies.com and use code KARMA for 20% off of your first order + free shipping on orders over $95, and enjoy life in the high country.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Join us as we recap and chat about Once Upon a Time Episode 4x17 "Heart of Gold"Did you know there's a picture of Emma that can be found on Walsh's desk?Wiki page for the episode:https://onceuponatime.fandom.com/wiki/Heart_of_GoldLinks, articles, and videos mentioned in this episode:It was announced in February of 2015 that Bex was returning although they only said in flashbacksIdentifying trees in MaineJoin our Book Club and get access to exclusive content on PatreonFollow us on InstagramFollow us on TiktokFollow us on Bluesky

We're unlocking an episode from the subscriber feed. Enjoy! *** This is the first part of Andrea and Dr. Bex's coverage of the Peacock documentary series “Anatomy of Lies”. The show dives into the story of Elisabeth Finch, who was best known as a head writer on “Grey's Anatomy”, and the lies that her life was built on. In their conversation about the first part of this docuseries, Andrea and Dr. Bex discuss Munchausen syndrome, the impact of false narratives in storytelling, particularly when it comes to claims of personal trauma, and how Finch's claims intersected with the public discourse of the Me Too era. *** Listen to the rest of this series: https://www.patreon.com/collection/1433425 Watch “Anatomy of Lies”: https://www.peacocktv.com/watch-online/tv/anatomy-of-lies/6024435431465947112 Order Andrea's new book The Mother Next Door: Medicine, Deception, and Munchausen by Proxy.  Click here to view our sponsors. Remember that using our codes helps advertisers know you're listening and helps us keep making the show!   Subscribe on YouTube where we have full episodes and lots of bonus content.  Follow Andrea on Instagram: @andreadunlop Buy Andrea's books here.  For more information and resources on Munchausen by Proxy, please visit MunchausenSupport.com The American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children's MBP Practice Guidelines can be downloaded here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hello, Kaiju Lovers! In this, the penultimate episode of the “Monster Island World Tour,” Nate is joined by MIFV staple (and Jessica's "bestie"), Becky “Bex” Smith, but this time, she brings her “husbando,” Encyclo, along! They discuss arguably the best (or at least most iconic) British kaiju film, Gorgo, the last of the 1961 European kaiju movies. Why? To pay off a joke that goes all the way back to episode 18! This is the third Eugene Lourie monster film Nate has discussed on the show, so he may have to bent the podcast's purview to include the fourth and final one. Bex is full of hot takes about the monster suit and special effects, while Nate argues this has the first ever "Kenny" in a kaiju film. That's just a taste of what they discuss! Since this film takes place partly in Ireland and there are tensions between Ireland and England, the Toku Topic is Anglo-Irish relations. “Jimmy's Notes” on this episode COMING SOON! For full show notes, including a bibliography of sources, read this episode's blog post on the MIFV website: https://monsterislandfilmvault.com/index.php/2025/08/13/episode-105-gorgo-vs-bex-vs-encyclo-the-monster-island-world-tour/.  Check out Nathan's spinoff podcasts, The Henshin Men and The Power Trip, and Henshin Power V3! We'd like to give a shout-out to our MIFV MAX patrons Danny DiManna (author/creator of the Godzilla Novelization Project); Damon Noyes, The Cel Cast, TofuFury, Eric Anderson of Nerd Chapel, Wynja the Ninja, Christopher Riner, The Indiscrite One, Eli Harris, Jake Hambrick, Matt Walsh (but not that Matt Walsh), Jonathan Courtright, Leon Campbell, Michael Watson, Sam Allred, and Devin Torrence! Thanks for your support! You, too, can join MIFV MAX on Patreon to get this and other perks starting at only $3 a month! (https://www.patreon.com/monsterislandfilmvault) Buy official MIFV merch on TeePublic! (https://www.teepublic.com/user/the-monster-island-gift-shop). NEW MERCH NOW AVAILABLE! This episode is approved by the Monster Island Board of Directors. Timestamps: Introduction: 0:00-27:06 Entertaining Info Dump: 27:06-36:22 Toku Talk (main discussion): 36:22-2:33:20 Podcast Ad – Henshin Power V3: 2:33:20-2:35:30 Toku Topic – A Brief History of Anglo-Irish Relations: 2:35:30-3:12:12 Outro (housekeeping, etc.): 3:12:12-3:28:32 Credits: 3:28:32-end Podcast Social Media: MIFV Linktree: https://linktr.ee/monsterislandfilmvault Nate's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/nathan_marchand MIFV is a member of PodNation (https://podnation.tv/) MIFV is one of Feedspot's top 10 tokusatsu podcasts! (https://blog.feedspot.com/tokusatsu_podcasts/) MIFV is one of Feedspot's top 20 monster podcasts! (https://podcasts.feedspot.com/monster_podcasts/) www.MonsterIslandFilmVault.com #JimmyFromNASALives       #MonsterIslandFilmVault    #Gorgo            #MonsterIslandWorldTour     #kaiju  #Britain           #England            #UnitedKingdom © 2025 Moonlighting Ninjas Media

PART 2: Hello, Kaiju Lovers! In this, the penultimate episode of the “Monster Island World Tour,” Nate is joined by MIFV staple (and Jessica's "bestie"), Becky “Bex” Smith, but this time, she brings her “husbando,” Encyclo, along! They discuss arguably the best (or at least most iconic) British kaiju film, Gorgo, the last of the 1961 European kaiju movies. Why? To pay off a joke that goes all the way back to episode 18! This is the third Eugene Lourie monster film Nate has discussed on the show, so he may have to bent the podcast's purview to include the fourth and final one. Bex is full of hot takes about the monster suit and special effects, while Nate argues this has the first ever "Kenny" in a kaiju film. That's just a taste of what they discuss! Since this film takes place partly in Ireland and there are tensions between Ireland and England, the Toku Topic is Anglo-Irish relations. “Jimmy's Notes” on this episode COMING SOON! Full show notes, including the bibliography of sources, will be published on the MIFV website Wednesday, August 13, 2025. Check out Nathan's spinoff podcasts, The Henshin Men and The Power Trip, and Henshin Power V3! We'd like to give a shout-out to our MIFV MAX patrons Danny DiManna (author/creator of the Godzilla Novelization Project); Damon Noyes, The Cel Cast, TofuFury, Eric Anderson of Nerd Chapel, Wynja the Ninja, Christopher Riner, The Indiscrite One, Eli Harris, Jake Hambrick, Matt Walsh (but not that Matt Walsh), Jonathan Courtright, Leon Campbell, Michael Watson, Sam Allred, and Devin Torrence! Thanks for your support! You, too, can join MIFV MAX on Patreon to get this and other perks starting at only $3 a month! (https://www.patreon.com/monsterislandfilmvault) Buy official MIFV merch on TeePublic! (https://www.teepublic.com/user/the-monster-island-gift-shop). NEW MERCH NOW AVAILABLE! This episode is approved by the Monster Island Board of Directors. Timestamps: Podcast Ad – Henshin Power V3: 0:00-2:13 Toku Topic – A Brief History of Anglo-Irish Relations: 2:13-39:01 Outro (housekeeping, etc.): 39:01-55:21 Credits: 55:21-end Podcast Social Media: MIFV Linktree: https://linktr.ee/monsterislandfilmvault Nate's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/nathan_marchand MIFV is a member of PodNation (https://podnation.tv/) MIFV is one of Feedspot's top 10 tokusatsu podcasts! (https://blog.feedspot.com/tokusatsu_podcasts/) MIFV is one of Feedspot's top 20 monster podcasts! (https://podcasts.feedspot.com/monster_podcasts/) www.MonsterIslandFilmVault.com #JimmyFromNASALives       #MonsterIslandFilmVault    #Gorgo            #MonsterIslandWorldTour     #kaiju  #Britain           #England            #UnitedKingdom © 2025 Moonlighting Ninjas Media

PART 1: Hello, Kaiju Lovers! In this, the penultimate episode of the “Monster Island World Tour,” Nate is joined by MIFV staple (and Jessica's "bestie"), Becky “Bex” Smith, but this time, she brings her “husbando,” Encyclo, along! They discuss arguably the best (or at least most iconic) British kaiju film, Gorgo, the last of the 1961 European kaiju movies. Why? To pay off a joke that goes all the way back to episode 18! This is the third Eugene Lourie monster film Nate has discussed on the show, so he may have to bent the podcast's purview to include the fourth and final one. Bex is full of hot takes about the monster suit and special effects, while Nate argues this has the first ever "Kenny" in a kaiju film. That's just a taste of what they discuss! Since this film takes place partly in Ireland and there are tensions between Ireland and England, the Toku Topic is Anglo-Irish relations. “Jimmy's Notes” on this episode COMING SOON! Full show notes, including the bibliography of sources, will be published on the MIFV website Wednesday, August 13, 2025. Check out Nathan's spinoff podcasts, The Henshin Men and The Power Trip, and Henshin Power V3! We'd like to give a shout-out to our MIFV MAX patrons Danny DiManna (author/creator of the Godzilla Novelization Project); Damon Noyes, The Cel Cast, TofuFury, Eric Anderson of Nerd Chapel, Wynja the Ninja, Christopher Riner, The Indiscrite One, Eli Harris, Jake Hambrick, Matt Walsh (but not that Matt Walsh), Jonathan Courtright, Leon Campbell, Michael Watson, Sam Allred, and Devin Torrence! Thanks for your support! You, too, can join MIFV MAX on Patreon to get this and other perks starting at only $3 a month! (https://www.patreon.com/monsterislandfilmvault) Buy official MIFV merch on TeePublic! (https://www.teepublic.com/user/the-monster-island-gift-shop). NEW MERCH NOW AVAILABLE! This episode is approved by the Monster Island Board of Directors. Timestamps: Introduction: 0:00-27:06 Entertaining Info Dump: 27:06-36:22 Toku Talk (main discussion): 36:22-2:33:20 Podcast Social Media: MIFV Linktree: https://linktr.ee/monsterislandfilmvault Nate's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/nathan_marchand MIFV is a member of PodNation (https://podnation.tv/) MIFV is one of Feedspot's top 10 tokusatsu podcasts! (https://blog.feedspot.com/tokusatsu_podcasts/) MIFV is one of Feedspot's top 20 monster podcasts! (https://podcasts.feedspot.com/monster_podcasts/) www.MonsterIslandFilmVault.com #JimmyFromNASALives       #MonsterIslandFilmVault    #Gorgo            #MonsterIslandWorldTour     #kaiju  #Britain           #England            #UnitedKingdom © 2025 Moonlighting Ninjas Media

Bex and Panic are back to discuss the Superest of Mans!

Bex from Big Reputations pod is back and we're going up, up, up, it's our moment to talk about the Netflix film that got us all to do our part in sealing the Honmoon, KPop Demon Hunters.   From theories, themes and how Bobby saved the world we cover it all!   Content warnings for self-loathing, suicidal ideation. Facing demons both literal and figuratively. Possible non-consensual relationship? (Probably not but it's still discussed)   Thanks for listening and Keep Streaming.   Find, follow, support the pod → https://linktr.ee/mystreamingbubble      fDon't forget about Twin It to Win It → https://linktr.ee/twinittowinitpod 

Episode Summary This week on Live Like the World is Dying, Inmn talks with Bex about the challenges of learning new skills as an adult, different models for learning, and an experiment Bex is doing with a "learning cohort" model to increase the amount of off-grid and preparedness skills that her community has access to without anyone having to learn it all. Host Info Inmn can be found on Instagram @shadowtail.artificery or on Bluesky @inmnneruin.bsky.social Publisher Info This show is published by Strangers in A Tangled Wilderness. We can be found at www.tangledwilderness.org, or on Twitter @TangledWild and Instagram @Tangled_Wilderness and Blue Sky @tangledwilderness.bsky.social You can support the show on Patreon at www.patreon.com/strangersinatangledwilderness This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

While I am on vacation this summer, I thought I'd take the opportunity to expose my listeners to some of the other podcasts I've been on as a guest. Please enjoy this episode of Inciteful Sisters, which the hosts Jane and Bex have graciously agreed to let me borrow. The episode is called, episode 14: Stephanie Winn and the ROGD Repair Kit. It was originally released on Inciteful Sisters on May 1, 2025. Check out Inciteful Sisters wherever you get your podcasts.ROGD REPAIR Course + Community gives concerned parents instant access to over 120 lessons providing the psychological insights and communication tools you need to get through to your kid. Use code SOMETHERAPIST2025 to take 50% off your first month.PODCOURSES: use code SOMETHERAPIST at LisaMustard.com/PodCoursesTALK TO ME: book a meeting.PRODUCTION: Looking for your own podcast producer? Visit PodsByNick.com and mention my podcast for 20% off your initial services.SUPPORT THE SHOW: subscribe, like, comment, & share or donate.ORGANIFI: Take 20% off Organifi with code SOMETHERAPIST.Watch NO WAY BACK: The Reality of Gender-Affirming Care. Use code SOMETHERAPIST to take 20% off your order.SHOW NOTES & transcript with help from SwellAI.MUSIC: Thanks to Joey Pecoraro for our song, “Half Awake,” used with gratitude & permission. ALL OTHER LINKS HERE. To support this show, please leave a rating & review on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe, like, comment & share via my YouTube channel. Or recommend this to a friend!Learn more about Do No Harm.Take $200 off your EightSleep Pod Pro Cover with code SOMETHERAPIST at EightSleep.com.Take 20% off all superfood beverages with code SOMETHERAPIST at Organifi.Check out my shop for book recommendations + wellness products.Show notes & transcript provided with the help of SwellAI.Special thanks to Joey Pecoraro for our theme song, “Half Awake,” used with gratitude and permission.Watch NO WAY BACK: The Reality of Gender-Affirming Care (our medical ethics documentary, formerly known as Affirmation Generation). Stream the film or purchase a DVD. Use code SOMETHERAPIST to take 20% off your order. Follow us on X @2022affirmation or Instagram at @affirmationgeneration.Have a question for me? Looking to go deeper and discuss these ideas with other listeners? Join my Locals community! Members get to ask questions I will respond to in exclusive, members-only livestreams, post questions for upcoming guests to answer, plus other perks TBD. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

A playful exhibition that lets you wander through and interact with the imagination of over 100 young writers, Bex steps into Dreamstate. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this powerful and deeply moving episode of The Worst Girl Gang Ever, hosts Bex and Laura welcome back Ruth Corden, a fan-favorite guest, for a raw, relatable, and hope-filled update. Ruth candidly shares her journey of embracing a life without children, overcoming the heartbreak of infertility, and redefining what fulfillment and purpose look like beyond motherhood. Now in her 40s and thriving, Ruth opens up about: Making peace with childlessness after 8+ years of trying to conceive How mental health, weight loss, and fitness transformed her life Losing 9 stone and finding community and confidence through the gym What it means to have a “maternal heart with empty arms”Her vision for opening a residential care home for young people in foster care Using humor as healing and why laughter belongs alongside grief Navigating ADHD, friendships, and identity through major life transitions Her psychic experience and future-facing hopes for fostering impact With her signature warmth, wit, and unapologetic honesty, Ruth reminds us that Plan B might actually be Plan A—and that life without children can still be rich, meaningful, and filled with love. Whether you're: Living childfree after infertility Struggling with pregnancy loss Navigating complex friendships during infertility Looking for purpose beyond motherhood …this episode will leave you feeling seen, heard, and uplifted. About The Worst Girl Gang Ever The Worst Girl Gang Ever is a real, honest, and emotive podcast that covers the heartbreaking subject of miscarriage, infertility, and baby loss. Expect raw conversations about unspoken experiences, hosted by TWGGE founders Bex Gunn and Laura Buckingham. This show aims to break the silence and open dialogue around miscarriage and pregnancy loss. No more shame, no more taboo—let's change the narrative for future generations. Support and Resources Access The Warriorship The Warriorship is our free peer to peer membership platform, connecting you with others who ‘just get it' through whats app groups, online drop in sessions, a book club, creative workshops and informative webinars. Join now and instantly connect with others who understand the challenges you face.https://theworstgirlgangever.co.uk/membership/ Our book We are here to tell you that you are entitled to grieve, and that your grief is not disproportionate to your loss. We are here to open up the dialogue around miscarriage, so we don't perpetuate the shame, judgement and isolation so many of us feel following pregnancy loss. We are here to equip you with knowledge, tools and guidance to support and help you in whatever way you need. https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/0008524998/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?ie=UTF8& Our Instagram accounts @this_ache_has_a_name (where I write about Ness) @nessfund (where we speak about our fundraising but also share updates of Sharanam's work) @ness_littlelibrary (for book recommendations and to request to borrow a book for free) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this final instalment of our 3-part series, Helen's Story, host Bex is joined by Jennifer Milton, Chief Executive Officer & Founder of Compass Point Assist. Jennifer brings a wealth of global experience to the table, as an expat, a passionate advocate for universal healthcare, and a leader in the fields of travel assistance, health, and sustainable tourism. With her deep understanding of healthcare systems and traveller wellbeing, she offers sharp insights into Helen and Emily's experience, and how travellers can better anticipate, manage, and mitigate risks while abroad. Together, Bex and Jennifer explore what Helen's story teaches us, not just about medical emergencies on the road, but about the systems, preparation, and mindset that can make all the difference.  

When dinosaurs ruled the earth, the Redeemed Otaku Podcast was there to discuss it! Bex, Encyclo, and Brother Ben give you a break down of why remakes, reboots, and reimaginings can be good or bad. We also discuss the latest addition to the Jurassic Franchise. Can the crew survive their expedition to the island of dinosaur misfits?    Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, X, Spotify and YouTube. Write to us at redeemedotaku@gmail.com. Support the show on Patreon Join our Discord

In this episode of Screen to Speed podcast powered by INIT eSports, the Lyubov interviews Bex Betman, a New Zealand native who shares her lifelong involvement in motorsports. Bex discusses her early years growing up around cars due to her father's and stepfather's influence, her transition from Speedway to circuit racing, and her love for Japanese cars. The conversation covers Bex's experiences in various motorsport disciplines, including time attack, drift racing, and her plans to enter endurance racing with her Mitsubishi Evo. Bex also talks about her daughters' involvement in racing and how she balances family life with her passion for motorsports. Additionally, she touches on the supportive racing community in New Zealand and her aspirations to drive on international tracks. The episode highlights Bex's practical approach to car building and modification, her experiences with different racing events, and her stance on the representation of women in motorsports. So buckle up – Screen to Speed starts now! ===== (Oo---x---oO) ===== 00:00 Meet Bex Betman 01:36 Dirt Racing in New Zealand 08:26 Time Attack and Drag Racing 11:30 Balancing Family and Racing 15:07 Community and Events 18:56 Challenges and Gender in Motorsport: Her Daughter's MX-5 Racing Journey 26:58 EVO Build and Racing Duties 29:41 Plans for Upcoming Racing Season 33:57 Endurance Racing Aspirations 42:25 Dream Tracks and Future Goals 47:38 Final Thoughts ==================== The Motoring Podcast Network : Years of racing, wrenching and Motorsports experience brings together a top notch collection of knowledge, stories and information. #everyonehasastory #gtmbreakfix - motoringpodcast.net More Information: https://www.motoringpodcast.net/ Become a VIP at: https://www.patreon.com/gtmotorsports Online Magazine: https://www.gtmotorsports.org/ INIT eSports focuses on sim racing events and digital tournaments. They bring eSports content to fans and sponsorship opportunities to brands, while maximizing audience reach across multiple sports, industries, and platforms. INIT eSports is a woman-led company where Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility is in their DNA, and their platform aims to combat bullying and cheating to help make the eSports world as safe and fair as possible. To learn more, be sure to logon to www.initesports.gg today or follow them on social media @initesports, join their discord, check out their YouTube Channel, or follow their live content via Twitch. Copyright INIT eSports. This content originally aired on the INIT Talks livestreams via Twitch. This episode is part of the Motoring Podcast Network and has been republished with permission.

Join us, Bex, Alex (two Brits), and Jenn (an American)—three Call The Midwife super fans—as we rewatch our favourite show and discuss each episode in order. Why not join us? Watch an episode, and then listen to us! This week, we are recapping series 11 with a March Madness style best of - who will win??Please follow us on Instagram @recallthemidwifepodcast, on Facebook @Recallthemidwifepodcast, on Twitter/X @RECallthemidPod, Threads @recallthemidwifepodcast, BlueSky @recallthemidwife.bsky.social, subscribe to our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@recallthemidwife or e-mail us at Recallthemidwife@gmail.com with any questions, suggestions, ideas or feedback! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bex goes behind the scenes of one of the UK's top tourist destinations and this time it's World War II themed. She's been allowed into the deep underground bunker that housed the likes of Prime Minister Winston Churchill during one of Britain's darkest times Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join us, Bex, Alex (two Brits), and Jenn (an American)—three Call The Midwife super fans—as we rewatch our favourite show and discuss each episode in order. Why not join us? Watch an episode, and then listen to us! This week, we are recapping the 2022 Christmas episode - where it turns from 1967 to 1968! It's Christmas again in Poplar and the local talent show "Poplar-tunity Knocks" does not disappoint. Matthew looks for an opportunity to propose to Trixie. The Turners and Nonatus House help familiar faces (The Mullocks!) strengthen family bonds, help the father face his alcoholism and assist a recently incarcerated first time mother Cindy to birth and care for her child. Sister Francis, whilst having a broken arm, is with a non-English speaking mother who has a complication after her baby is born but is helped by Lucille to attempt to stabilise her.Please follow us on Instagram @recallthemidwifepodcast, on Facebook @Recallthemidwifepodcast, on Twitter/X @RECallthemidPod, Threads @recallthemidwifepodcast, BlueSky @recallthemidwife.bsky.social, subscribe to our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@recallthemidwife or e-mail us at Recallthemidwife@gmail.com with any questions, suggestions, ideas or feedback! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the latest episode of Book Worms! This week, Bex chats to Terri Libenson about her new book Entirely Emmie, a graphic novel about friendship and perspective. Plus, there’s Vivi Conway and the Lost Hero by Lizzie Huxley-Jones—a fast-paced, magical adventure full of Welsh mythology, mysterious powers, and a brave hero discovering who she really is. And How to Talk to Your Pet by Dr James Greenwood, a fun and informative guide packed with expert tips to help you understand what your pets are really thinking—and how to communicate better with them. That's all on this week's episode of Fun Kids Book Worms!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bex tries her hand at one of the world's top arts and crafts. It's called tufting and she's doing a special workshop all about it!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join us, Bex, Alex (two Brits), and Jenn (an American)—three Call The Midwife super fans—as we rewatch our favourite show and discuss each episode in order. Why not join us? Watch an episode, and then listen to us! This week, we are recapping series 11, episode 8 - 1967!Nonnatus House faces its darkest day after a tragic incident in the heart of Poplar. As the community rallies together, the team must overcome personal anguish to help the injured.Please follow us on Instagram @recallthemidwifepodcast, on Facebook @Recallthemidwifepodcast, on Twitter/X @RECallthemidPod, Threads @recallthemidwifepodcast, BlueSky @recallthemidwife.bsky.social, subscribe to our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@recallthemidwife or e-mail us at Recallthemidwife@gmail.com with any questions, suggestions, ideas or feedback! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bex from Big Reputations is back and we're delivering our take on the short lived series, Paper Girls. After I rant a bit about Amazon Prime we dive into this fun, timey-wimey, sci-fi, drama that shows us the dangers of having an early morning paper route.  Thanks for listening and Keep Streaming! Content Warning for child abuse.   Find, follow, support the pod → https://linktr.ee/mystreamingbubble     Don't forget to check out Twin It to Win It → https://linktr.ee/twinittowinitpod    

Join us, Bex, Alex (two Brits), and Jenn (an American)—three Call The Midwife super fans—as we rewatch our favourite show and discuss each episode in order. Why not join us? Watch an episode, and then listen to us! This week, we are recapping series 11, episode 7 - 1967!A train crash in Poplar means that Nonnatus House suffers its biggest threat yet. But this time it's not the bricks and mortar that are in danger - it's the people. What a cliffhanger!Please follow us on Instagram @recallthemidwifepodcast, on Facebook @Recallthemidwifepodcast, on Twitter/X @RECallthemidPod, Threads @recallthemidwifepodcast, BlueSky @recallthemidwife.bsky.social, subscribe to our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@recallthemidwife or e-mail us at Recallthemidwife@gmail.com with any questions, suggestions, ideas or feedback! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What if imagination could build real-world skills? In this episode, we will explore how tabletop role-playing games (RPGs) like D&D help neurodiverse kids develop confidence, communication, and connection. Guests Bex Taylor-Klaus and Mischa Stanton share how these games create powerful opportunities for growth. Ready to rethink what play can do? Hit play and join the adventure. What to expect in this episode:How tabletop games help kids explore emotions in a way that feels safe and empoweringWhy fantasy worlds reveal real-life struggles, your child may not know how to nameHow made-up heroes give kids the language to express who they really areWhat collaborative storytelling teaches about empathy, autonomy, and connectionWhy entering your child's world can be the bridge to stronger relationshipsAbout Mischa Stanton (xe/they)Mischa is a Los Angeles–based storyteller, sound designer, and game consultant whose acclaimed work spans projects for MARVELS, Netflix, LeVar Burton Reads, and Audible. Mischa specializes in sci-fi, fantasy, and tabletop roleplay. AboutBex Taylor-Klaus (they/them)Bex is a producer, actor, and imaginative force of nature whose voice spans mediums from screen to storytelling. Known for genre-defying creativity and heartfelt performances, Bex brings humor, insight, and bold authenticity to their work.Connect with Mischa and BexWebsite: The Wandering Path Podcast: The Wandering Path YouTube: The Wandering PathInstagram: @wanderingpathpod  Related Links:Yes, You Can Teach Life Skills Through Gaminghttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-075-yes-you-can-teach-life-skills-through-gaming/id1565976964?i=10005794088722022 International Conference on ADHD Takeaways Part 2: Technology & Gaming Addictionhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-096-2022-internl-conf-on-adhd-takeaways-part-2-technology/id1565976964?i=1000598581977Get your FREE copy of 12 Key Coaching Tools for Parents at https://impactparents.com/gift.Read the full blog here:https://impactparents.com/tabletop-gaming-social-emotional-skills-for-neurodiverse-kids?preview=trueConnect with Impact Parents:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/impactparentsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ImpactParentsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impactparentsSponsors"Cognitive Ergonomics from the Inside Out" – A New ADHD InterventionDo you recognize current ADHD interventions fall short? At DIG Coaching, we've developed a groundbreaking field of engineering called Cognitive Ergonomics from the Inside Out. Discover a fresh approach to ADHD care that looks beyond traditional methods.Learn more at www.cognitive-ergonomics.com

Join us, Bex, Alex (two Brits), and Jenn (an American)—three Call The Midwife super fans—as we rewatch our favourite show and discuss each episode in order. Why not join us? Watch an episode, and then listen to us! This week, we are recapping series 11, episode 6 - 1967!Sister Monica Joan seeks advice from a clairvoyant. Matthew is shocked to discover squatters in one of his warehouses, and Shelagh faces the most challenging delivery of her career.Please follow us on Instagram @recallthemidwifepodcast, on Facebook @Recallthemidwifepodcast, on Twitter/X @RECallthemidPod, Threads @recallthemidwifepodcast, BlueSky @recallthemidwife.bsky.social, subscribe to our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@recallthemidwife or e-mail us at Recallthemidwife@gmail.com with any questions, suggestions, ideas or feedback! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kerrie Cosh presents a mixtape of her personal selection of tracks from BBC Introducing - Mercy Girl, Elf Jaw, Harpy, Chloe Foy, Katie Keddie, Nectar Woode & Obed Otchere, Big Softy, GANS, The Youth Play, Cortney Dixon, BEX, L E M F R E C K, Kindelan, Kayla Grace, Balancing Act, The Itch, and a new Track Of The Week from GREAT ADAMZ

Join us, Bex, Alex (two Brits), and Jenn (an American)—three Call The Midwife super fans—as we rewatch our favourite show and discuss each episode in order. Why not join us? Watch an episode, and then listen to us! This week, we are recapping series 11, episode 5 - 1967!Trixie has been assigned to a complicated case involving a crane driver who was injured in a workplace accident and is now paraplegic. Meanwhile, Nancy and Sister Frances give a talk on the facts of life at a primary school.Please follow us on Instagram @recallthemidwifepodcast, on Facebook @Recallthemidwifepodcast, on Twitter/X @RECallthemidPod, Threads @recallthemidwifepodcast, BlueSky @recallthemidwife.bsky.social, subscribe to our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@recallthemidwife or e-mail us at Recallthemidwife@gmail.com with any questions, suggestions, ideas or feedback! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Nobody Should Believe Me, Andrea and Dr. Bex dive further into the allegations against Dr. Paolo Bolognese, discussing the whistleblower complaint that exposed unnecessary medical treatments as well as sexual harassment accusations. They explore how deceptive marketing and the glamorization of medical authority can lead to real harm—especially for patients with complex or misunderstood conditions. *** Andrea's June 28th event with Lisa Jewell: https://townhallseattle.org/event/lisa-jewell/ Andrea's August 1st event with Gregg Olsen: https://www.libertybaybooks.com/event/west-sound-crime-con-2025-local-authors-gregg-olsen-and-andrea-dunlop Follow Dr. Bex on instagram: @secretdoctorbex Order Andrea's new book The Mother Next Door: Medicine, Deception, and Munchausen by Proxy.  Click here to view our sponsors. Remember that using our codes helps advertisers know you're listening and helps us keep making the show!   Subscribe on YouTube where we have full episodes and lots of bonus content.  Follow Andrea on Instagram: @andreadunlop Buy Andrea's books here.  For more information and resources on Munchausen by Proxy, please visit MunchausenSupport.com The American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children's MBP Practice Guidelines can be downloaded here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join us, Bex, Alex (two Brits), and Jenn (an American)—three Call The Midwife super fans—as we rewatch our favourite show and discuss each episode in order. Why not join us? Watch an episode, and then listen to us! This week, we are recapping series 11, episode 4 - 1967!Sister Hilda and Dr Turner support a young father with a lung condition, and Trixie takes the lead with a struggling first-time mother.Please follow us on Instagram @recallthemidwifepodcast, on Facebook @Recallthemidwifepodcast, on Twitter/X @RECallthemidPod, Threads @recallthemidwifepodcast, BlueSky @recallthemidwife.bsky.social, subscribe to our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@recallthemidwife or e-mail us at Recallthemidwife@gmail.com with any questions, suggestions, ideas or feedback! Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/recall-the-midwife. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Andrea and Dr. Bex dive into the controversial Dr. Paolo Bolognese, a neurosurgeon with a significant number of malpractice lawsuits and explore his role in the Rady Children's lawsuit.  Andrea and Dr. Bex also highlight the complexities of medical malpractice, particularly in neurosurgery, emphasizing the risks associated with experimental procedures and the importance of informed consent. They also explore a darker side of medicine—where financial incentives might be shaping decisions more than patient outcomes and niche specialists become gatekeepers to high-risk surgeries. The conversation culminates in a whistleblower complaint that reveals systemic issues within the field. *** This podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. *** Order Andrea's new book The Mother Next Door: Medicine, Deception, and Munchausen by Proxy.  Click here to view our sponsors. Remember that using our codes helps advertisers know you're listening and helps us keep making the show!   Subscribe on YouTube where we have full episodes and lots of bonus content.  Follow Andrea on Instagram: @andreadunlop Buy Andrea's books here.  For more information and resources on Munchausen by Proxy, please visit MunchausenSupport.com The American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children's MBP Practice Guidelines can be downloaded here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We left off in the previous episode with Madison Meyer being returned to her parents after more than a year in state custody—yet still hospitalized at Rady Children's Hospital in San Diego. Today, Andrea and Bex unpack the complaint filed by her parents in 2021 and Madison's own 2024 lawsuit.  *please note that this episode contains mentions of suicide and sexual assault of a minor.  For resources please go to:  RAINN https://rainn.org/ International Association for Suicide Prevention: https://www.iasp.info *** This podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. *** Follow Dr. Bex on instagram: @secretdoctorbex Order Andrea's new book The Mother Next Door: Medicine, Deception, and Munchausen by Proxy.  Click here to view our sponsors. Remember that using our codes helps advertisers know you're listening and helps us keep making the show!   Subscribe on YouTube where we have full episodes and lots of bonus content.  Follow Andrea on Instagram: @andreadunlop Buy Andrea's books here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In part two of our series on the lawsuit against Rady Children's Hospital in San Diego, Andrea and Dr. Bex continue unpacking the story of Madison Meyer, whose medical journey led to a separation from her parents. After video surveillance at Rady's starts, a series of escalating concerns, reports to child protective services, and ultimately, a court order removing her from parental custody follows. Andrea and Dr. Bex examine how medical, legal, and child protection teams intersect in cases like this, and the ethics of covert surveillance. *** Follow Dr. Bex on instagram: @secretdoctorbex Order Andrea's new book The Mother Next Door: Medicine, Deception, and Munchausen by Proxy.  Click here to view our sponsors. Remember that using our codes helps advertisers know you're listening and helps us keep making the show!   Subscribe on YouTube where we have full episodes and lots of bonus content.  Follow Andrea on Instagram: @andreadunlop Buy Andrea's books here.  For more information and resources on Munchausen by Proxy, please visit MunchausenSupport.com The American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children's MBP Practice Guidelines can be downloaded here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you're looking for some spooky road trips this summer, this is the Haunted AF for you! We've also got some Spooky News about the CBS show Ghosts and a celebrity dream to analyze. We also talk to Bex, who grew up with a poltergeist who seemed to have a crush on her! Find more exclusive content at Patreon.com/HauntedAF and don't forget about the companion blog at HauntedAF.com (grab some merch while you're there). And keep sending those spooky stories to hauntedafpodcast@gmail.com so we can use them this month on Haunted AF!