Podcast appearances and mentions of Catherine Robertson

Catherine Robertson joined Jesse to chat about some books that she's been really looking forward to reading. Wonderland by Tracy Farr (The Cuba Press) Returning To My Father's Kitchen by Monica Macansantos (Curbstone Books) Carved in Blood by Michael Bennett (Simon and Schuster)

Catherine Robertson has some recommendations for books to take your mind off things.

Afternoons book reviewer Catherine Robertson offers her latest literary recommendations.

Today, we're heading home. Well, close to home anyway. We're heading to Sydney, Australia and connecting with our wellness consultant, Ms. Catherine Robertson. With a 20-year career in the pharmaceutical industry, Catherine has an acute awareness and understanding of the challenges leaders, employees, health care professionals, and patients face in the modern world. Combining her understanding and experience of organizational structure with a background in sales, positive psychology, and coaching, Catherine has a unique skill set, which has enabled her to design and deliver strategic well-being programs for major international clients and support leadership teams in a well-being advisory capacity through the COVID-19 pandemic. Catherine is a well-being and mindfulness coach, meditation facilitator, Enneagram coach, and inner child journey practitioner. She established her private practice in 2015, and her passion lies in coaching all levels within organizations to be their true authentic, empowered selves at work and helping to create cultures of psychological safety to maximize well-being. Catherine's approach has been heavily influenced by her work with Dr. Rick Hanson, PhD, whom she has studied with and mentored by for many years and is also an accredited teacher and group facilitator of his positive neuroplasticity training, which focuses on building a robust psychological toolbox and actively using neuroplastic methods to develop lasting inner strengths. In addition, she has over 5 years of experience co-facilitating family constellation workshops as well as wilderness retreats through her work with Essential Wholeness Psychology and has been mentored by its founder, Eric Lyleson, in deepening her understanding of meditation practices and conflict resolution methods. Catherine is also a published writer and presented her research into the impact of gratitude practice on mental health and well-being at the 2019 Science and Nonduality Conference. Visit of website to access the full transcript and guest links. - Coaching 4 Companies

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Catherine Robertson and Conor English reflect on the year since the last general election and discuss why New Zealanders often avoid hearing, reading or watching the news.

Tonight on second half of The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Catherine Robertson and Conor English discuss the controversial Council decision to leave berm maintenence up to citizens, the perfect roast potatoe recipe, and the classic car game of Spotto.

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Catherine Robertson & Scott Campbell discuss the fascinating insights from the 2023 Census and the takeaways from the latest Mood of the Boardroom survey.

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Catherine Robertson & Scott Campbell discuss the fight over food trucks in Christchurch and Nelson Provincial Museum's 800 piece toy collection

Catherine Robertson reviews new books.

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Ed Amon and Catherine Robertson discuss children struggling to learn to speak and open up the Friday Mailbag to respond to your feedback. Also, the panel speaks to a former member of a Birmingham band who traded punk rock for a Vicar's frock.

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Ed Amon and Catherine Robertson discuss Vice President Kamala Harris' speech at the Democratic National Convention.

Catherine Robertson highlights a Hawke's Bay trifecta of bestsellers.

Catherine Robertson in conversation with Hannah August recorded live at the Palmerston North Library as part of their Off The Page series of writers' talks, presented in collaboration with Massey University. Find out more about Catherine Robertson at www.catherinejrobertson.com. A podcast produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the assistance of New Zealand On Air.

Today Catherine reviews three books, The Trees by Percival Everett, The Secret Hours by Mick Herron and Fruit of the Dead by Rachel Lyon.

We come in hot shufflin' with a classic before presenting a tribute to Ray St. Germain. A bunch of new/recent cuts follow and then along come some things outside of the country music box. It's a good one. - - - BOOTS & SADDLE (2.0) | Episode 009 INTRO & THEME: The Boots & Saddle Jingle - Boots Graham [w. Catherine Robertson] (2024) Chaparral - Buck Owens' Buckaroos – A Night On The Town (1968) Shufflin' in to the Saddle: 1. The One You Slip Around With - Jan Howard (Single - 1959) A Tribute to Ray St. Germain [1940-2024]: Louis Riel Reel - The Red River Ramblers (Métis Fiddle Music - 2020) 2. The Metis - Ray St. Germain (My Many Moods - 2003) 3. She's a Square -  Ray St. Germain (My Many Moods - 2003) 4. Heart, Don't Let Me Down - Ray St. Germain (There's No Love Like Our Love - 1995) New & Recent Releases: 5. Untamed Heart - Charlie Thompson (Untamed Heart - 2024) 6. Wild Juanita's Cactus Juice - Kaitlin Butts (Roadrunner! - 2024) 7. Granny's Cutlass Supreme (feat. Riley Downing) - Hannah Juanita (Single - 2024) 8. You Can Find Love at Longbranch - The Local Group (Saskatunes | Single - 2024) 9. Somewhere Between Texas and Tennessee - Melissa Carper (Borned In Ya - 2024) 10. Young, Wild & Free - Ellis Bullard (Honky Tonk Ain't Noise Pollution - 2024) Country Cousins - Rockabilly, Hillybilly: 11. Rockin' And Wreckin' - Dave Del Monte & The Cross County Boys [feat. Crash Gordon] (Single - 2024) 12. Let the Love Bug Bite - Ann Jones & Her Western Sweethearts (Single - 1951)   Outro: You Win Again (instrumental) - Jeff Bradshaw & Dave Hamilton (Swingin' Country Dance Toons - 2003) 13. I Won't Stand in Your Way - Stray Cats (Rant n' Rave with the Stray Cats - 1983) Closing/Oh! Susanna (show 11) - Hank Williams (The Garden Spot Programs, 1950)

Bit of a different presentation for this one but the quality does not suffer one bit. A couple new ones, some favourites from the last handful of years + 2022-2023 cuts I missed while on “semi-permanent hiatus”. - - - BOOTS & SADDLE (2.0) | Episode 008 INTRO & THEME: The Boots & Saddle Jingle - Boots Graham [w. Catherine Robertson] (2024) Chaparral - Buck Owens' Buckaroos – A Night On The Town (1968) Shufflin' in to the Saddle: 1. Ain't Through Honky Tonkin' Yet - Brennen Leigh (Ain't Through Honky Tonkin' Yet - 2023) Manitoba-based: 2. Gal Back Home - Andrew Neville & The Poor Choices (Let'r Buck - 2007)  3. Petals and Permanents - The Stanley County Cutups (Single - 2024) 4. Hopeless Romantic - Bobby Dove (Hopeless Romantic - 2021) New & not-so recent Releases: 5. Shot in the Dark - Charlie Marie (Western AF - 2024) 6. Poor Man's Gold - Woody Woodworth (Rebels & Dreamers - 2024) 7. Bad Case of the Blues - Michelle Billingsley (Both Sides of Lonely - 2023)  8. Bayou Moon - Paige Plaisance (Different Now [EP] - 2022)  All over the U.S Map [Georgia to Tennessee, Tucson to Tulsa and out to L.A]: 9. Vicky Lynn - Lauren Morrow (Lauren Morrow [EP] - 2018) 10. I Think I'm Gonna Kill Myself - Hank Topless (Songs I Hate to Sing - 2021)  11. Sad State of Affairs - Joey Frendo (Bound for Heartache - 2023) 12. Foolin' - West of Texas (Heartaches, Hangovers & Honky Tonks - 2021)  Outro: You Win Again (instrumental) - Jeff Bradshaw & Dave Hamilton (Swingin' Country Dance Toons - 2003) 13. I Don't Know Where Your Heart Is - Katie Jo (Pawn Shop Queen -2021) Closing/Oh! Susanna (show 11) - Hank Williams (The Garden Spot Programs, 1950)

Classic country, a 6-pack of new/recently released cuts, 4 from the famed Arc Records label plus, the lengthiest and most opinionated set intro to-date leading us in to what just might be a perfect song. - - - BOOTS & SADDLE (2.0) | Episode 007 INTRO & THEME: The Boots & Saddle Jingle - Boots Graham [w. Catherine Robertson] (2024) Chaparral - Buck Owens' Buckaroos – A Night On The Town (1968) Shufflin' in to the Saddle: 1. I'm the Fool Who Told You to Go - Asleep at the Wheel (Comin' Right At Ya - 1973) Beautiful Country Music by Beautiful Country Music Singers: 2. Just Between You and Me - Charley Pride (Pride of Country Music - 1967) 3. Yes, I Love You Only - Bonnie Owens (Single - 1968) 4. (My Friends Are Gonna Be) Strangers - Liz Anderson (My Friends Are Gonna Be) Strangers And Other Country Songs By - 1966) New & Recent Releases: 5. Old Fox - JP Harris (Single | JP Harris Is A Trash Fire - 2024) 6. Unwanted Visitors - Ben Vallee (Introducing… - 2024) 7. Insomniac Show - Leaf Rapids (Velvet Paintings - 2024) 8. The Light Saw Me  (live) Jason Boland & The Stragglers (Live from Cain's Ballroom - 2024)  9. You Can't Make Me - Zach Willdee (Meant To Be - 2024)  10. Hello Stranger [feat. S.G Goodman] - Kelsey Waldon (There's Always a Song - 2024) Regional Round-Up of “lost” Canadian Country: The Arc Records Edition: 11. Stop Your World - Diane Merritt (Angel Of My Dreams)  12. Jambalaya - Sweet Daddy Siki (Squares Off With Country Music - 1966) 13. The Lumberjack - Hal Willis (Mr. Lumberjack - 1966) Outro: You Win Again (instrumental) - Jeff Bradshaw & Dave Hamilton (Swingin' Country Dance Toons - 2003) 14. We Missed You - Chef Adams And Yvonne Terry (Show Stoppers - 1965) Closing/Oh! Susanna (show 11) - Hank Williams (The Garden Spot Programs, 1950)

Classic Country, a handful of new/recent cuts and some aggressive opinions from your host. A 3-pack from Red Steagall + a nice set for the "lost" Canadian Country Round-Up segment to close the program. - - - BOOTS & SADDLE (2.0) | Episode 006 INTRO & THEME: The Boots & Saddle Jingle - Boots Graham [w. Catherine Robertson] (2024) Chaparral - Buck Owens' Buckaroos – A Night On The Town (1968) Shufflin' in to the Saddle: 1. Mr. Record Man - Jeannie Seely (I'll Love You More - 1968) Beautiful Country Music by Beautiful Country Music Singers [Red Steagall Edition]: 2. Truck Driving Man - Red Steagall Lone Star Beer And Bob Wills Music (1976) 3. Someday You'll Want Me - Red Steagall (Single - 1976) 4. Her L-O-V-E's Gone - Red Steagall (Texas Red - 1976) New & Recent Releases: 5. Let Me Lose Again - Rachel Brooke (Single - 2024)  6. The Nearest Stranger - Dennis J. Leise ( Firestarter - 2023)  7. Big Rig - Wine Soaked Preachers (El Quatro [EP]  - 2024)  8. Pain In My Heart - Jenny Don't and the Spurs (Broken Hearted Blue - 2024)  9. Meant To Me - Zach Wildee (Meant To Be [EP] - 2024) Regional Round-Up of "lost" Canadian Country: 10. Little Boy Lost - Diane Leigh (Single - 1964) 11. Lonely Lady - Robbie Brass And Red Wine (Lonely Lady - 1981) 12. You Bet I Kissed Him - Myrna Lorrie (Single - 1954) 13. Homegrown - Dick Damron (Honky Tonk Angel - 1982) Outro: You Win Again (instrumental) - Jeff Bradshaw & Dave Hamilton (Swingin' Country Dance Toons - 2003) 14. Leavin' On Your Mind - Joyce Smith (Single - 1962) Closing/Oh! Susanna (show 11) - Hank Williams (The Garden Spot Programs, 1950)

New and Classic Country cuts, finally some RF, a few favourite Country/Western leaning troubadours, one for little Moonie and a whole lot more. - - - BOOTS & SADDLE (2.0) | Episode 005 INTRO & THEME: The Boots & Saddle Jingle - Boots Graham [w. Catherine Robertson] (2024) Chaparral - Buck Owens' Buckaroos – A Night On The Town (1968) Shufflin' in to the Saddle: 1. Rock Bottom Pop. 1 - Robbie Fulks (Country Love Songs - 1996) Beautiful Country Music by Beautiful Country Music Singers: 2. A Six Pack to Go - Hank Thompson (A Six Pack to Go - 1966) 3. I Wonder if She Knows - Wanda Jackson (Reckless Love Affair - 1967) 4. Honky Tonk Stardust Cowboy - Jake Hooker (The Outsider - 2007) New & Recent Releases: 5. Roadrunner - Kaitlin Butts (Roadrunner! - 2024 | Single)  6. It's Not Me, It's You - Mallory Eagle (The Neon Waltz - 2024)  7. Light of Day - Sarah Gayle Meech (Easin' On - 2024) 8. When It Gets Gray I Get Blue - Russell deCarle (The End of the Road - 2024) Troubadours: 9. Give Back My Heart - Lyle Lovett (Pontiac - 1987) 10. Corpus Christie Bay - Todd Snider (The Excitement Plan - 2009) 11. Nowhere Road - Steve Earle (Exit 0 - 1987) 12. My Baby Thinks He's a Train - Rosanne Cash (Seven Year Ache - 1981) Outro: You Win Again (instrumental) - Jeff Bradshaw & Dave Hamilton (Swingin' Country Dance Toons - 2003) 13. So Wrong - Patsy Cline (Single - 1962)  Closing/Oh! Susanna (show 11) - Hank Williams (The Garden Spot Programs, 1950)

Recorded from my living room at home on the fringes of downtown Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, Episode 004 of the Boots & Saddle [2.0] Show was a spirited affair featuring a fantastic mix of classic cuts and hot new jams. - - - BOOTS & SADDLE (2.0) | Episode 004 INTRO & THEME: The Boots & Saddle Jingle - Boots Graham [w. Catherine Robertson] (2024) Chaparral - Buck Owens' Buckaroos – A Night On The Town (1968) Shufflin' in to the Saddle: 1.  If She Could See Me Now - Ray Price (Night Life - 1963) Beautiful Country Music by Beautiful Country Music Singers: 2. Fist City - Loretta Lynn (Fist City - 1968) 3. Love Bug - George Jones (New Country Hits - 1965) 4. If You Won't Tell - Connie Smith (Miss Smith Goes to Nashville - 1966) New & Recent Releases: 5. I Only Exist [feat. Isaac Gibson] - Kelsey Waldon (There's Always A Song - 2024 6. Better Safe Than Sober - The Honkytonk Wranglers (Single - 2024) 7. A Thousand Ways - Wonder Women of Country (Willis, Carper, Leigh - 2024) 8. Make It Back Home - Pat Reedy (Make It Back Home  - 2024) Round-Up of “lost” Canadian Country [1989 Edition]: 9. Scene of the Crime - Lori Yates (Can't Stop the Girl - 1989) 10. The Legend of Dick Nolan - Barry Smith (Single - 1989) 11. Hello Again - Anita Perras (Touch My Heart - 1989) 2023 Highlights + Outro: 12. California poppy - Theo Lawrence (Chérie - 2023) 13. Lowland Trail - Margo Cilker (Valley Of Heart's Delight - 2023) You Win Again (instrumental) - Jeff Bradshaw & Dave Hamilton (Swingin' Country Dance Toons - 2003) 14. Half Forgotten Tunes - Ags Connolly (Siempre - 2023)  Closing/Oh! Susanna (show 11) - Hank Williams (The Garden Spot Programs, 1950)

Today Catherine speaks to Jesse about Brown Bird by Jane Arthur, Fox Spirit on a Distant Cloud by Lee Murray and Accidental Magic: Book 1 of the Myrtlewood Mysteries by Iris Beaglehole.

Comin' Right at Ya on an unscheduled night off from a hotel room in Sacramento, California. . . . BOOTS & SADDLE (2.0) | Episode 003 INTRO & THEME: The Boots & Saddle Jingle - Boots Graham [w. Catherine Robertson] (2024) Chaparral - Buck Owens' Buckaroos – A Night On The Town (1968) Shufflin' in to the Saddle: 1. One Too Many Memories - Ray Pillow (Stars of the Grand Ole Opry - 1981) Beautiful Country Music by Beautiful Country Music Singers: 2. A Thief in the Night - Jean Shepard (Lonesome Love - 1958) 3. Wait Just a Minute - Pat Patterson) Most Requested Country Songs - 1969) 4. Deep as You Pocket - Amber Digby (Passion, Pride and What Might Have Been - 2008) New & Recent Releases: 5. The Only One - Rachel Brooke (Single - 2024) 6. The Motel King - Noel McKay (You Only Live Always - 2024) 7. The Long Way - Nicolette & The Nobodies (Single - 2024 | The Long Way - 2024) 8. Get To Know Ya - Emily Nenni (Drive & Cry - 2024) 9. The County - Forrest VanTuyl (Single - 2024) Regional Round-Up [“lost” Canadian Country: Newfoundland Edition]: 10. No Price Tags on the Doors of Newfoundland - Roy Payne (Goofy Newfie (1969) 11. Last Day In The Mines - Dick Nolan (Truck Driving Man - 1964) Modern Day Honky-Tonkers: 12. The Sun's Gonna Rise Again - Summer Dean (The Biggest Life - 2023) 13. No Drinks On the Pool Table - Brandon Birkedahl (Lone Wolf - 2022) Outro: You Win Again (instrumental) - Jeff Bradshaw & Dave Hamilton (Swingin' Country Dance Toons - 2003) 14. The Day I Doubted You - Melba Montgomery (Country Girl - 1966) Closing/Oh! Susanna (show 11) - Hank Williams (The Garden Spot Programs, 1950)

We're back in the saddle now and Episode 002 of Boots & Saddle [2.0} is a beauty. . . . BOOTS & SADDLE (2.0) | Episode 002 INTRO & THEME: The Boots & Saddle Jingle - Boots Graham [w. Catherine Robertson] (2024) Chaparral - Buck Owens' Buckaroos – A Night On The Town (1968) Shufflin' in to the Saddle: 1. I Don't Believe I'll Fall in Love Today - Jody Nix (Compilation: On the Road Again -  2012) Beautiful Country Music by Beautiful Country Music Singers: 2. Left to Right - Kitty Wells (Single - 1960) 3. Sam's Place - Buck Owens (Single - 1967 |  (Your Tender Loving Care - 1967) New & Recent Releases: 4. Since the Farm Got Sold - The Lucky Ones (A Nickel for the Fiddler - 2024)  5. What They'll Never Know - Nicholas Campbell (Gonna Have a Ball Tonight! - 2024) 6. Face to a Name - Sentimental Family Band (Sweethearts Only - 2024) 7. Runnin' - Mallory Eagle (The Neon Waltz - 2024)  El Viejo U.S Tour Round-Up: 8. Runnin' Free - Jeff Crosby (Waitin' on a Miracle - 2022)   9. Colorado - Branson Anderson (Single - 2024) 10. Seven Times a Day - Sam Platts And The Plainsmen (West Side - 2022)  Grinders: 11. The Mountain Song - Amy Nelson (Educated Woman - 2019) 12. Honky Tonkitis - Gus Clark & the Least of His Problems (Single - 2023) Outro: You Win Again (instrumental) - Jeff Bradshaw & Dave Hamilton (Swingin' Country Dance Toons - 2003) 13. Apartment #9 - Tammy Wynette (Your Good Girl's Gonna Go Bad - 1967) Closing/Oh! Susanna (show 11) - Hank Williams (The Garden Spot Programs, 1950)

Hosted by Sean Burns, Boots & Saddle officially returns from our 2-year "semi-permanent hiatus" with Episode 001 of the relaunched, revamped program. . . . BOOTS & SADDLE (2.0) | Episode 001 INTRO & THEME: The Boots & Saddle Jingle - Boots Graham [w. Catherine Robertson] (2024) Chaparral - Buck Owens' Buckaroos – A Night On The Town (1968) Shufflin' in to the Saddle: 1. Big City - Merle Haggard (Big City - 1981)  Beautiful Country Music by Beautiful Country Music Singers: 2. There She Goes - Carl Smith (Single - 1955) 3. Little Pink Mack - Kay Adams (Wheels & Tears - 1966) 4. How's It Feel - Justin Tubb (Single - 1961)  New & Recent Releases: 5. Long Drives and Lonesome Mornings - Pat Reedy (Make It Back Home - 2024) 6. Losing More - Nicolette and The Nobodies (The Long Way - 2024)  7. The More You Live - Russell deCarle (The End Of The Road - 2024) 8. Hanging On To You - Wonder Women of Country (Willis, Carper, Leigh - 2024) Regional Round-Up of “lost” Canadian Country Music: 9. My Home in Saskatchewan - Chef Adams (Singer/Songwriter - 1969) 10. I'll Be Lonesome When You Are Gone - June Pasher (Your Cheating Heart And Other Country Favourites - 1962*) 11. I Don't Want To Be Me - Mickey McGivern & The Mustangs Featuring Billy Adams (Hard Times - 1967) 12. It's All Over - Fern Dauth (Fern Dauth Of Country Music Hall - 1967) Outro: You Win Again (instrumental) - Jeff Bradshaw & Dave Hamilton (Swingin' Country Dance Toons - 2003) 13. Badly Broken Man - Scotty Campbell (Damned If I Recall - 1999) Closing/Oh! Susanna (show 11) - Hank Williams (The Garden Spot Programs, 1950)

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Catherine Robertson and Liam Hehir discuss an OECD report highlighting the country's key economic concerns and why the rules of Parliament matter.

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Catherine Robertson and Liam Hehir discuss the cancellation of an initiative trialing walking and cycling over Auckland Harbour Bridge. Plus, the return of The Panel's popular 'Ask the Pilot' segment.

Today Catherine talks to Jesse about Take Two by Danielle Hawkins, Dietvale by Sydney Hunter and Queen, King, Ace by Olivia Hayfield.

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace and panellists Catherine Robertson and Ed McKnight discuss the staff cuts proposed in various Ministries and the ERO report into our new Aotearoa New Zealand Histories Curriculum.

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace and panellists Catherine Robertson and Ed McKnight discuss the inaugural Rainbow Games and whether or not real estate advertising can be considered poetry. Also, what lessons or skills did your parents pass on to you?

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace and panellists Scott Campbell and Catherine Robertson discuss the public farewell for Fa'anana Efeso Collins, the arguments against the Foodstuffs merger and the wider impacts of the closure of Newshub.

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace and panellists Scott Campbell and Catherine Robertson discuss the reported decrease in alcohol consumpion in New Zealand and the dangers of ultra-processed foods.

Today Catherine talks to Jesse about Sam Low's cookbook, Modern Chinese, The Seven by Australian crime writer Chris Hammer and Clanlands in New Zealand by Sam Heughan and Graham McTavish.

This week Catherine's got some guest reviews in the mix for her books chat. One is from Jane Arthur at GOOD BOOKS in Te Aro, who's picked Audition by Pip Adam to review and the other is from Louise Ward at Wardini books in Hawkes Bay, she's reviewing The Observologist.

Today Catherine reviews a mix of genres, one crime novel, one memoir and an historical novel. The books are, The Seven by Chris Hammer, A Foragers Life by Helen Lehndorf and The Seasonwife by Saige England.

Today Catherine talks to Susie about Did I Ever Tell You This, by Sam Neill. The Hero of This Book by Elizabeth McCracken and The Deck by NZ author Fiona Farrell.

Today Catherine talks to Jesse about non-fiction book Shadowlands: A Journey Through Lost Britain by Matthew Green, Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld and The Artist by Ruby Solly.

Today on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Raj Chakraborti and Catherine Robertson discuss scorching hot weather and the concept of 'cool roofs', plus whether there is greenwashing at play on the NZX. Finally, what can we do to help the Mohua/Yellowhead.

Today Catherine Robertson talks to Jesse about This is ADHD by Chanelle Moriah, There is a Cure for This by Dr Emma Espiner, The Other Brother by Jax Calder and On Animals by Susan Orlean.

Today Catherine talks to Jesse about how she accidentally became a children's book author writing Pearl in a Whirl. She also talks about The Witching Tide, which is also by a New Zealand author, Margaret Meyer, but she's currently living in the UK.

Today Catherine talks to Jesse about three debut novels she's read, two of which are shortlisted for the big fiction prize at the Ockham NZ Book Awards. The books are El Flamingo by Nick Davies, Better the Blood by Michael Bennett and Kawai: For such a time as this by Monty Soutar.

Today Catherine talks to Jesse about a debut short story collection by Monica Macansantos called Love & Other Rituals. She also reviews Age of Vice by Deepti Kapoor and How to Loiter in a Turf War by Coco Solid, which is the rap name of Jessica Hansell.

Today Catherine talks to Jesse about some of the books which have made the long list for this year's Ockham Awards. She's narrowed the list down from the 44 titles named, to talk about the ones which are in the running for the bigger prizes.

Today Catherine reviews Catherine Chidgey's latest novel, The Axeman's Carnival, a collection of short stories by Sharron Came and the official biography of the late Terry Pratchett, A Life With Footnotes.

Today Catherine talks to Jesse about writers festivals. She says they are a great way to find new books and authors. She's also been reading Tarquin the Honest: The Hand of Glodd by Gareth Ward who's the owner of Wardini's Bookshop.

Today, we are making invisible things visible for people on the path to deep personal transformation - a messy and often painful process, but full of joy, freedom and connection to oneself. Our guest Catherine Robertson is a Wellbeing and Mindfulness Coach, Meditation Facilitator and dear friend from Australia. Catherine is passionate about supporting individuals - and companies - to increase their wellbeing and assist them on the path of transformation. We talk about: How Catherine knew she'd been compromising too much of herself, The benefit of centered-ness with oneself, How a personal consciousness shift can affect us in the workplace, Working through the layers of transformation. Resources: Check out Catherine's "Healthy and High Functioning Leader" program - a 6 week training and coaching program starting on the 26th October. Use the discount code ‘CCPODCAST' at checkout, for 15% off on DIY*ADHD. Our guest: Catherine Robertson is a Wellbeing and Mindfulness Coach, Meditation Facilitator and iEQ9 Enneagram Coach. With a 20-year career in the pharmaceutical industry, she has an acute awareness and understanding of the challenges employees, healthcare professionals and patients face in the modern world and has extensive experience in designing and facilitating corporate Wellbeing strategy and programs. Catherine established her private practice in 2015 and is a trained Positive Neuroplasticity Teacher, Inner Child Journey Practitioner, Reiki Master and has over five years' experience co-facilitating Family Constellation Workshops and Wilderness Retreats through her work with Essential Wholeness Psychology. Find Catherine: LinkedIn | Instagram | Find Christina (CRPO #003908): Website | Meet the Team | DIY*ADHD course | Instagram | TikTok A gentle reminder that this is not therapy, and Christina is not your therapist. If you need more one on one support or treatment, please check out the links posted in the Show info and episode notes on the main podcast webpage. LISTEN OR SUBSCRIBE for free in your favourite podcast app: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | Overcast | Stitcher | RSS --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/christinacrowe/message

Mitt Walker has a conversation about endangered species and other topics of interest to landowners with Catherine Robertson, longtime friend to the Alabama Farmers Federation and chief council to Attorney General Steve Marshall. In the wrap up Chris Prevatt has information about fall planting for grazing animals.Be sure to check out Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farmers Federation.

Book Critic: Catherine Robertson

Today Catherine talks to Jesse about romance novels! She spent the past weekend at the Romance Writers of NZ annual conference in Wellington. She's been a member since 2008.

Our book critic, Catherine Robertson gives a shout-out to NZ's independent publishers. She also gives her verdict on the latest novel by Cristina Sanders, "Mrs Jewell and the Wreck of the General Grant."

Episode 89 of the All Spoiler Recap podcast cruises through the only film in Sandra Bullock's filmography that she "regrets making" and I "regret waiting until episode 89 to recap" ... we tackle SPEED 2: CRUISE CONTROL this week! Complete the journey with Julia Cunningham and her guest, Catherine Robertson.