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This week's book guest is Nuclear Family by Kate Davies.Sara and Cariad are joined by novelist, screenwriter and children's author Kate Davies. Her novel In at the Deep End won the Polari Prize and she was shortlisted for the Bollinger Wodehouse Everyman Prize for Comic Fiction.In this episode they discuss fiction and truth, brothers, sports analogies, improv and FrankensteinThank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!Trigger warning: In this episode we discuss fertility, IVF, egg donation and coercion.Nuclear Family by Kate Davies is available to buy here.You can find Kate on Instagram @kateyemdaviesTickets for Sara's tour show I Am A Strange Gloop are available to buy from sarapascoe.co.ukSara's debut novel Weirdo is published by Faber & Faber and is available to buy here.Cariad's book You Are Not Alone is published by Bloomsbury and is available to buy here.Cariad's children's book The Christmas Wish-tastrophe is available to buy now.Follow Sara & Cariad's Weirdos Book Club on Instagram @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and Twitter @weirdosbookclub Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive.Artwork by Welcome Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Fertility Podcast is back with an all time favourite topic… stress!In this episode Kate is with Alice Domar to talk all about stress and how it affects your fertility. Stress and Fertility is a topic that is often asked by a lot of patients, and it is one that leaves people little answer to whether stress causes infertility. There is no question that infertility causes stress, through all the waiting, the tests, the remembering so many different things and then sometimes, not ever finding an answer to your unexplained infertility. So in this episode, Kate and Alice talk about infertility about how most of the women and men going through it have psychological issues and lots of stress. They talk about how infertility effects everything in your life, your friends and family, mental and physical health, your body image and so much more.Alice talks about infertility is a disease, however, unlike most other diseases, you are blamed for it. She goes onto talk about how it should be seen as a mental health issue or how it should be treated as the same but it is not.They also talk about being on hold and feeling like you can't do anything because you don't know what is going to happen if you do.OUR SPONSOR:We are delighted that the current series is being sponsored by Proceive who are kindly offering all listeners to The Fertility Podcast 15% off any Procieve purchase, when you use the discount code FP15.Socials:Follow @YourFertilityNurse on InstagramFollow @TheFertilityPodcast on InstagramFollow Natalie Silverman she / her (@fertilitypoddy) • Instagram photos and videos on InstagramInception Fertility - Inception (@inceptionfertility) • Instagram photos and videosWebsite - https://dralicedomar.com/LinkedIn ​​https://www.linkedin.com/in/alice-domar-ab03736/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/inceptionfertility/Alice's research - The relationship between stress and infertility: THE PSYCHOLOGICAL IMPACT OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC ON WOMEN PREGNANT FOLLOWING ART: A LONGITUDINAL STUDY - PREVIOUS EPISODE: Stress and Fertility by Kate Davies

How to weave the perfect murder mystery plot. Find out more about Kate Davies' work at katedaviesdesigns.com and browse all of her patterns at shopkdd.com. The Margery Allingham's Mysterious Knits book, which contains Caroline's essay about knitting and detective fiction, is available at shopkdd.com/summerofmystery. This episode marks the beginning of the 2024 Shedunnit Pledge Drive! Help ensure the future of the podcast and get at least two bonus episodes a month by becoming a Shedunnit member now at shedunnitshow.com/pledgedrive. Mentioned in this episode: — The Tiger in the Smoke by Margery Allingham — More Work for the Undertaker by Margery Allingham — Traitor's Purse by Margery Allingham — Dancers in Mourning by Margery Allingham — The Beckoning Lady by Margery Allingham — Hide My Eyes by Margery Allingham NB: Links to Blackwell's are affiliate links, meaning that the podcast receives a small commission when you purchase a book there (the price remains the same for you). Blackwell's is a UK bookselling chain that ships internationally at no extra charge. To be the first to know about future developments with the podcast, sign up for the newsletter at shedunnitshow.com/newsletter. The podcast is on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram as @ShedunnitShow, and you can find it in all major podcast apps. Make sure you're subscribed so you don't miss the next episode. Click here to do that now in your app of choice. Find a full transcript of this episode at shedunnitshow.com/mysteriousknittingtranscript. Music by Audioblocks and Blue Dot Sessions. See shedunnitshow.com/musiccredits for more details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here we speak with Kate Davies, Nurse Educator at London South Bank University and expert in clinical endocrine research focusing on genetics in short stature, clinical trials, and differences in sex development. Throughout Kate's research and work as a pediatric nurse, she has developed expertise in engaging with patient communities, often providing trusted information to these groups and also learning about the real-world experiences of patients in the context of treatment and clinical trials. Here is what a patient advocate wants Medical Affairs to know about patient engagement -- and join us at our LinkedIn discussion on this topic to ask your own questions about engaging with patients. 

A mum and her young daughter have been injured after a teacup became detached from a ride at Dreamland.Kate Davies was visiting the Margate theme park with three year-old Poppy when it happened last Wednesday. We've had a statement from the theme park.Also in today's podcast, police say they're 'well prepared' to respond to any potential protests in Kent.It's as reports on socials suggest far-right groups plan to gather at three sites in the county - although we've decided not to share those details.Hear from Neil Mennie who heads up the Kent Police Federation and has been explaining how officers train to deal with violent disorder.Meantime, the man who oversees the police in Kent has told the KentOnline Podcast the force is determined to crack down on shoplifting.It's after data revealed a 39% increase in offences.It's been revealed our food security is being put at risk by a dramatic drop in the number of pollinators and insects in Kent.Data's collected each year by recording the number of bug splats on car number plates. The charity behind it is called Buglife and we've been speaking to Paul Hetherington who's one of the directors.And in sport, Gillingham have added another player to their squad ahead of the season starting on Saturday.Former Charlton player Euan Williams has featured in most of their pre-season games.

Welcome to episode 3 of The F Word at Work from Fertility Matters at Work ( FMAW) which we are sharing with you one week after the three of us, Natalie, Becky and Claire went to Parliament to join our guest Nickie Aiken as she launched the Fertility Workplace Pledge. Nickie is the Conservative MP for the Cities of London and Westminster and along with the pledge, is bringing forward a private members bill for people undergoing fertility treatment. The episode was recorded in the summer following the first reading of Fertility Treatment (Employment rights ) bill and was a conversation between Nickie, Natalie ( FMAW) and Kate Davies who is our medical advisor at FMAW. Thanks once again to our series sponsor Apricity. What was discussed: How Nickie learnt of this issue from one of her constituents who was forced out of a job and had to agree on a NDA which left a nasty taste in her mouth and she came to Nickie as she didn't want anyone else going through it. How it's the last taboo when it comes to maternal services The misconception is that IVF is needed solely by career women in their 40s who have had their careers and now want a career, but it also affects women in their 20s and 30s. How she hopes to ensure colleagues can support others who might be going through it How Nickie was surprised to be talking to a big company who she spoke to about the Bill and they were surprised they didn't have a policy Whilst there isn't an employment bill that this can slot into and whilst ideally we shouldn't need a law, Nickie highlights why we need a law in order for people to be better supported. Following the first reading of the Bill has happened Nicky did a speech in Parliament which you can read here Within the Women's Health Strategy launched earlier in the summer, Nickie made sure IVF and fertility treatment was included and she believes this means the argument about women's health is a priority has been won. Baroness Anne Jenkins made a speech listing every medical situation a girl goes through. Launch of the Fertility Workplace Pledge What Nickie thinks the impact of the Write to your MP campaign will beWrite to your MP - here's howFind out more about our services here Follow us on Insta and hear what our community has to say Join us on Linked In Find us on Twitter

Welcome to episode 3 of The F Word at Work from Fertility Matters at Work ( FMAW) which we are sharing with you one week after the three of us, Natalie, Becky and Claire went to Parliament to join our guest Nickie Aiken as she launched the Fertility Workplace Pledge. Nickie is the Conservative MP for the Cities of London and Westminster and along with the pledge, is bringing forward a private members bill for people undergoing fertility treatment. The episode was recorded in the summer following the first reading of Fertility Treatment (Employment rights ) bill and was a conversation between Nickie, Natalie ( FMAW) and Kate Davies who is our medical advisor at FMAW. Thanks once again to our series sponsor Apricity. What was discussed: How Nickie learnt of this issue from one of her constituents who was forced out of a job and had to agree on a NDA which left a nasty taste in her mouth and she came to Nickie as she didn't want anyone else going through it. How it's the last taboo when it comes to maternal services The misconception is that IVF is needed solely by career women in their 40s who have had their careers and now want a career, but it also affects women in their 20s and 30s. How she hopes to ensure colleagues can support others who might be going through it How Nickie was surprised to be talking to a big company who she spoke to about the Bill and they were surprised they didn't have a policy Whilst there isn't an employment bill that this can slot into and whilst ideally we shouldn't need a law, Nickie highlights why we need a law in order for people to be better supported. Following the first reading of the Bill has happened Nicky did a speech in Parliament which you can read here Within the Women's Health Strategy launched earlier in the summer, Nickie made sure IVF and fertility treatment was included and she believes this means the argument about women's health is a priority has been won. Baroness Anne Jenkins made a speech listing every medical situation a girl goes through. Launch of the Fertility Workplace Pledge What Nickie thinks the impact of the Write to your MP campaign will beWrite to your MP - here's howFind out more about our services here Follow us on Insta and hear what our community has to say Join us on Linked In Find us on Twitter

FT Adviser's Chloe Cheung speaks to Kate Davies, executive director of the Intermediary Mortgage Lenders Association, and Ross Dalzell, managing director of property at Aldermore about Labour's housing plans, what lenders think of these policies, and why IMLA has urged the government to review regulatory barriers to first-time home ownership. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kate Davies is the vocalist and guitarist of UK mathcore heavyweights, Pupil Slicer. A band that has grown and grown following the release of their latest album, Blossom last year. You can read our review of that excellent album here: https://www.gbhbl.com/album-review-pupil-slicer-blossom-prosthetic-records/ When they're not creating intense metal and tearing it up in venues across the country, Kate likes nothing more than to play some games. Which is what prompted this specific interview. We wanted to get into the world of gaming with Kate. Delving into their love of gaming, their early years discovering the medium, how gaming has influenced the music of Pupil Slicer, favourite soundtracks, the pros and cons of remakes, why Outer Wilds is such a special game, and so much more. Website: https://gbhbl.com/ Ko-Fi (Buy us a coffee): https://ko-fi.com/gbhbl Big Cartel: https://gbhbl.bigcartel.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GBHBL Twitter: https://twitter.com/GBHBL_Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gbhbl/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gbhbl Contact: gbhblofficial@gmail.com Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/gbhbl Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5A4toGR0qap5zfoR4cIIBo Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/hr/podcast/the-gbhbl-podcasts/id1350465865 Website: https://gbhbl.com/ Ko-Fi (Buy us a coffee): https://ko-fi.com/gbhbl Big Cartel: https://gbhbl.bigcartel.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GBHBL Twitter: https://twitter.com/GBHBL_Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gbhbl/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gbhbl Contact: gbhblofficial@gmail.com Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/gbhbl Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5A4toGR0qap5zfoR4cIIBo Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/hr/podcast/the-gbhbl-podcasts/id1350465865 Intro/Outro music created by HexedRiffsStudios. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKSpZ6roX36WaFWwQ73Cbbg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hexedriffsstudio

Kate Davies is the founder of Buena ltd and the former CEO of Notting Hill Genesis. Kate joins Paul Taylor and John Wade to talk about the things she perhaps couldn't say as a CEO, the need for radical technological transformation, and why we must learn from the past whilst embracing the future. Download her white paper here.   Join Kate on LinkedIn and visit the Buena website. 

Kate Davies talks to Chris Power about her new novel, Nuclear Family.

On this episode of the Specialist, Rob Barnard sits down with Kate Davies, Executive Director of IMLA, to discuss the inception and journey of the association, supporting new entrants into the sector as well as the 'new normal' of the Mortgage industry.

Sapphire and Joseph talk about the new releases they can't wait to read in 2024. Sapphire is looking forward to reading Sandwich by Catherine Newman, Nuclear Family by Kate Davies, and Small Hours by Bobby Palmer. Joseph wants to read Parade by Rachel Cusk, Knife: Meditations After An Attempted Murder by Salman Rushdie, Your Utopia by Bora Chung, and Until August by Gabriel Garcia Marquez. Sapphire and Joseph talk about their reading habits, how they track what they read, and how they manage to read so many books. This week's listener recommendation request comes from Peter who enjoyed Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro and is looking for novels with a similar sensibility. Sapphire recommends The Fish by Joanne Stubbs, Annie Bot by Sierra Greer, and the Sea of Tranquility by Emily St. John Mandel. Joseph recommends The Unconsoled and Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro, Do You Remember Being Born? By Sean Michaels, Jungle House by Julianne Pachico, and The Memory Police by Yoko Ogawa. Also mentioned in this episode:Saving Agnes by Rachel Cusk‘The Stuntman' by Rachel CuskThe Fortune of the Rougons by Emile Zola Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Here is episode 3 of Favourite Noizzes! Will Marshall sits down with some some incredible bands to discuss their favourite album of 2023 as well as asking for recommendations for those either overlooked, that they feel may have an incredible 2024 ahead or just a sick band they want to shout out. On top of that, Will does a little bit of fishing as to any upcoming plans they might have! In this episode Will sits down with Noah See of Conjurer (2:04-21:10), Lyns Ward & Johnny Knight of Exploring Birdsong (21:10-42:09) and Kate Davies of Pupil Slicer (42:09-56:53). Picks include Baroness, Unpeople, Paramore, The Japanese House, Unprocessed, Heriot, Death Goals and more! Sponsor - ⁠⁠⁠Satanic Tea Co⁠⁠⁠ Buy yourself some satanic tea - ⁠⁠⁠pitchblacknorth.com⁠⁠⁠ Follow Noizze and Noizze Podcast Network on ⁠⁠⁠Social Media⁠⁠⁠ and remember to follow us on ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Apple Music⁠⁠⁠ & wherever you stream your podcasts! You can check out Noizze playlists with weekly picks and updates through our ⁠⁠⁠Essential⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Playlist⁠⁠⁠. The best way to support is to follow and subscribe but you can also support by grabbing yourself some ⁠⁠⁠Noizze Merch⁠⁠⁠. Go and check out ⁠⁠⁠Elyrean⁠⁠⁠ who are responsible for the theme and jingles (riffs).

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 266 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes with photos can be found on my website.    This week's segments included:   Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Brainstorming From the Armchair In my Travels KAL News Events Contest, News & Notes On a Happy Note Quote of the Week   Thank you to this episode's sponsors: Rising Tide Fiber Co, Enchanted Etchings, Chit Chat Knits   Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins   3 Crochet Charity Hats Wool Ease Thick & Quick Bedrock Hat. Ravelry Project Page. 9 mm crochet hook Standard circle increases up to (inc, sc5) Lion Brand Baby's First Hat. Ravelry Project Page. 8 mm crochet hook. I added a large flower using this tutorial from Instagram by tanoshiimajo. Purple Crochet Hat. Ravelry Project Page. 8 mm crochet hook. Mystery yarn.   Perry's Christmas Hat Pattern: Turn a Square by Jared Flood Yarn: Goosey Fibers, Squishy DK. OOAK colorway Needles: US 5 (3.75 mm) for ribbing. US 7 (4.5 mm) for body. Ravelry Project Page Notes- This is the 14th time I've knit this pattern. Yarn was a sample from collab with Cait for my Stay Out of the Forest Hat which you can find on  Ravelry & LoveCrafts.   I blocked & sewed the buttons on Mom's 2023 Rhinebeck Sweater Pattern: Carbeth Cardigan by Kate Davies (~$8 knitting pattern available on Ravelry & this website) Needles: US 7 (4.5 mm) for the ribbing and US 9 (5.5 mm) for the body Yarn: Sweitzer Fiber Mill mystery yarn purchased at Maryland Sheep & Wool 2023 My Ravelry Project Page   I added belt loops to Mom's Wave of Change Cardigan- Ravelry Project Page.   On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins   Liz's Socks Yarn: Area 51 Fibres Sturdy Alien Base ( n the  (80% Superwash Merino, 20% Nylon) in the National Periodic Table Day Colorway (self striping with rainbow and gray) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry ) Ravelry Project Page   Jen/Riley's Matching Hexi Blankets Pattern: Using this photo tutorial & this video tutorial. Hook: D (3.25 mm) We are making 4 round hexagons. As Riley finishes one, she texts me and I work up my corresponding mini. We've done 4 so far.   Let the Mystery Unravel 2023 Blanket of Calm Pattern: Blanket of Calm by Casapinka (free crochet pattern) Yarn: Woolen Women Fibers- Let the Mystery Unravel subscription + Cascade Heritage Hook: 3.25 mm (D) Ravelry Project Page Check out the October Unboxing video Progress: I finished the 3-round border in the dark gray.   Welcome to Litchfield Spinning Project 4 oz of Texel from Into the Whirled- Welcome to Litchfield Ravelry Project Page   Christmas Stockings   Pattern: Christmas Stockings to Knit and Crochet from Family Circle Magazine. Available in this web archive link. I've also saved it to my podcast Gmail Google Drive in case it disappears! web.archive.org-Christmas Stockings to Knit and Crochet from Our Archives.pdf Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver in Cherry Red, Hunter Green and White Hook: G (4.0 mm) Patrick's Stocking- Ravelry Project Page Melissa's Stocking- Ravelry Project Page   Brainstorming I received my Woolens & Nosh Advent socks. I wound up the contrast color and I'm going to plan to finish both cuffs before December 1st.   From the Armchair   The Armor of Light by Ken Follett (read by John Lee). Bookshop Affiliate Link. Amazon Affiliate Link. Red White and Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston. Bookshop Affiliate Link. Amazon Affiliate Link. Christmas Orphans Club by Becca Freeman. Bookshop Affiliate Link. Amazon Affiliate Link.   Note: Some links are listed as Amazon Affiliate Links. If you click those, please know that I am an Amazon Associate and I earn money from qualifying purchases.   In My Travels   Fiber Festival of New England Ran into Jean (Mazzy Girl), Amy (CapeNeddickknitter),  Michelle- chellescrips, Jen, Carlos, Aurora & Zelda. Jess & Roger and team from Stitched by Jessalu. Donated a percentage of their sales to our FearLESS Living Fund. Donation for $350 came through this week and we are so grateful. If any other sponsors would like to do a fundraiser like this in the future, let us know! We'd love to help promote it. Check out our video to see the Eastern States Exposition Center, see what we bought and all of the fun eye candy!   KAL News Pigskin Party '23 #DCSPigskinParty23 Official Rules Find everything you need on my website or in the Start Here Thread in the Ravelry Group Register using this Google Form (you must be Registered to be eligible for prizes) Enter your projects using the Point Tally Form Find the full list of Sponsors in this Google Doc. Coupon Codes are listed in this Google Doc & in this Ravelry Thread Exclusive Items from our Pro Shop Sponsors are listed in this Ravelry Thread Questions-  ask them in this Ravelry Thread or email Jen at downcellarstudio @ gmail.com Updates this Episode Tune in to hear if you won an October Participation Prize. I also announced the winners of our Announce Q1 Challenge winners- hosted by Paper Daisy Creations. Quarter 2 Challenge: Embrace Nature brought to you by our Official Sponsor of the Quarter Bella Fio. Runs 11/1-11/30/23. Full details can be found in this Google Doc and in this Ravelry Thread. I gave a sneak peek of our Quarter 3 Challenge.  Check out the Waymaker Cowl by Amanda Massingill (Mandi's Makings). Free knitting pattern available on Ravelry. WIPs Challenge: Finish WIPs you started before the Pigskin Party kicked off on 9/7/23! If you finish them between 11/10/23 and 1/10/24, you'll earn 150 points. Full details can be found in this Google Doc and in this Ravelry Thread. I announced October Participation Prize Winners, Quarter 1 Challenge Winners & gave a sneak peek of our Quarter 3 Challenge hosted by Mandi's Makings. Check out The Waymaker Cowl on Ravelry. Update from Commissioners: There is lots of excitement about the Q2 challenge. Most of the people who have finished have completed hats. If you poke around the scoreboard and the chat threads you'll see so many stunning examples. For example, quite a few folks have finished patterns from the knitting the National parks book.  Juliepoolie71 made the Crater Lakes hat. Ravelry Project Page. Esalaza made the Hawai'i Volcanoes Beanie. Ravelry Project Page. Knitternicole made the Theodore Roosevelt Beanie. Ravelry Project Page. But you don't have to knit a hat for this challenge. Hollyelyse finished a whole colorwork sweater for the challenge (in 10 days!) Check out the Ravelry Project Page. You don't even have to knit for this challenge. You can crochet or spin too. For example: Sarahsyarn86 is crocheting adorable granny squares that have daisies in the center. Check out the Ravelry Project Page. Katanorand is working on a spinning project using fiber in the colorway strawberry fields. Check out this Ravelry Post.    Events My cousin Linda's friend is looking for warm handknit/crocheted items for adult and youth homeless in Massachusetts. They set up tables on Thanksgiving and put all of the handmade items on the fence outside their church in Woburn center. Calling for all makers who want to donate. PM me on Ravelry or email me at downcellarstudio at gmail.com and I'll give you the address to send them to. Any fiber type welcome. Hats, scarves, mitts, shawls, blankets. Anything warm is welcome! I'll be participating in Vlogmas again this year. Is there anything you especially want to see? Let me know and I'll see what I can do. Check out previous years playlists:  Vlogmas 2022 Playlist & Vlogmas 2021 Playlist Vogue Knitting Live- New York City: January 25- 28, 2024     Contest, News & Notes Scrappy Helical Clasp Weft Tutorial available on my YouTube Channel. In this video I show you how to use Cate's Clasp Weft Join along with Helical Knitting to create really fun and vibrant scrappy socks without having to weave in a million ends! Check out my trip with Mom to New England Fiber Festival. November Yarnable Unboxing Video is available. Coming soon- life/health updates recorded with Mom.   On a Happy Note For Halloween, Mom & I reprised our Sanderson sister roles. I trick or treated with Hattie for a little while then hung out by the fire with family and friends. Megg & I bought a 5 pack of tickets for shows at the Boston Opera House this season. Our first show was November 1st, Frozen. We were able to add on two tickets and bring Millie and Hattie with us. We had an absolutely magical night! On the Saturday while Mom & I were at New England Fiber Festival, Riley was texting me. She did her first hexi all on her own! Then a couple more! When she ran out of minis, she moved onto her Riley Rose Cowl and sent a photo of her knitting and watching Gilmore Girls. Be still my heart! Watching Gabriella & Zachary for the afternoon. Finally making a dent in my Christmas shopping. My goal the last couple years has been to be completely finished before December 1 so I can really enjoy December. Sometimes I'm better at that than other years, but I'm going to really try hard to get that done by my deadline this year. One of my cousin Lauren's friends from Amsterdam gifted me a pack of Stroopwafels which I enjoyed with coffee in my new chicken mug from NE Fiber Fest! We went to Flight Club in Seaport District of Boston for Conor's 35th Birthday- just after I found out he and Carly are expecting their first baby in June (right around my. birthday)!   Quote of the Week   Bad luck in small doses can cast a glittering light on the rest of life. –Ann Patchett   ------ Thank you for tuning in!   Contact Information: Check out the Down Cellar Studio Patreon! 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On Halloween, just prior to Pupil Slicer taking to the stage dressed as Mario characters, vocalist/guitarist Kate had a chat with us. We cover everything from the bands current tour with Employed to Serve, the success of Blossom and working with Prosthetic Records through to their plans for 2024. ===================== Follow The Razor's Edge online: Web: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://therazorsedge.rocks⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/therazorsedgerocks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/_therazorsedge_⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/therazorsedgerocks

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 265 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes with photos can be found on my website.   This week's segments included: Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Brainstorming In my Travels KAL News Events Contest, News & Notes Life in Focus Ask Me Anything On a Happy Note Quote of the Week   Thank you to this episode's sponsors: Imagined Landscapes, Cniotáil Láimhe Designs on Ravelry & Buxom Cat Knits   Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins   Mom's 2023 Rhinebeck Sweater Pattern: Carbeth Cardigan by Kate Davies (~$8 knitting pattern available on Ravelry & this website) Needles: US 7 (4.5 mm) for the ribbing and US 9 (5.5 mm) for the body Yarn: Sweitzer Fiber Mill mystery yarn purchased at Maryland Sheep & Wool 2023 My Ravelry Project Page   Sneaky Pumpkins (& their Ghost friends) Yarn: Worsted Weight Acrylic (various) in white, orange and brown. Hook: C (2.75 mm) Pattern: Cute Halloween Decorations by Laura Sillar (~$3.85 US Crochet pattern) available on Ravelry Safety Eyes from 6060 on Etsy. Ravelry Project Page About this Project: I saw this on Instagram and knew I had to make them because "sneaky pumpkins" is a running joke for Liz, Riley and me. You'll find shots of sneaky pumpkins all through our Rhinebeck weekend videos on Youtube-  Part 1 (Indie Untangled) and Part 2 (Rhinebeck). I made 3 sets, one for each of us.   On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins   Liz's Socks Yarn: Area 51 Fibres Sturdy Alien Base ( n the  (80% Superwash Merino, 20% Nylon) in the National Periodic Table Day Colorway (self striping with rainbow and gray) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry ) Ravelry Project Page Progress- I finished the first sock in Vegas and half of the second sock at Rhinebeck. I'm beyond the heel on sock #2 now.   Christmas Stockings   Pattern: Christmas Stockings to Knit and Crochet from Family Circle Magazine. Available in this web archive link. I've also saved it to my podcast Gmail Google Drive in case it disappears! web.archive.org-Christmas Stockings to Knit and Crochet from Our Archives.pdf Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver in Cherry Red, Hunter Green and White Hook: G (4.0 mm) I thought I had 3 to make before Thanksgiving, but it's really only two which is a huge relief. Progress: The front & back of one stocking is done. I finished the foot shaping on the both sides of the stocking.   Let the Mystery Unravel 2023 Blanket of Calm Pattern: Blanket of Calm by Casapinka (free crochet pattern) Yarn: Woolen Women Fibers- Let the Mystery Unravel subscription + Cascade Heritage Hook: 3.25 mm (D) Ravelry Project Page Check out the October Unboxing video Progress: Riley helped me complete the 9 squares for October. I've single crocheted them together and started the border.   Brainstorming   Samples & patterns we found at Rhinebeck:   Mini Mock Neck Tank by Jessie Maed Designs ($9 knitting pattern available on Ravelry). The Traveler by Andrea Mowry ($9 knitting pattern available on Ravelry & the Drea Renee Knits website) PhD Candidate Sweater by Hannah Mann (free knitting pattern available on Ravelry)   In My Travels Las Vegas We attended the BOSS Reseller Remix Event hosted at the Blind Center of Nevada FearLESS Living Fund: find all of our links to social media etc on this linktree. We ran a silent auction and raised over $6k Gave away the first two awards to Blind Center Clients. Video will be available soon.   Rhinebeck with Mom, Liz and Riley Friday- we grabbed lunch then headed to Indie Untangled for the last spot of the day. We got an AirBnB in Hudson that was adorable. Saturday we arrived at the Fairgrounds in Rhinebeck around 11a. We shopped until 2p meet-up. It was sS lovely seeing/meeting so many of you! We chatted for awhile- longer than Riley would have liked, I'm sure! See the video for candid reactions!  Then we shopped until they closed. Saturday night we had dinner at a lovely little place in Hudson - the Grazin' Diner. Sunday morning we shopped with Lauren and her boyfriend Pete, then checked out the animal barns, bought more stuff! I bought nearly all of the things on my "to purchase" list. Check out Part 1 (Indie Untangled) and Part 2 (Rhinebeck) videos on the Down Cellar Studio YouTube Channel.   KAL News Pigskin Party '23 #DCSPigskinParty23 Official Rules Find everything you need on my website or in the Start Here Thread in the Ravelry Group Register using this Google Form (you must be Registered to be eligible for prizes) Enter your projects using the Point Tally Form Find the full list of Sponsors in this Google Doc. Coupon Codes are listed in this Google Doc & in this Ravelry Thread Exclusive Items from our Pro Shop Sponsors are listed in this Ravelry Thread Questions-  ask them in this Ravelry Thread or email Jen at downcellarstudio @ gmail.com Commentator Updates- tune in to hear more. I talked about the following- these are all RAVELRY project pages: Joseybug has been cranking out some Sagamore flyover hats Estherwy recently finished a beautiful tessalated vest. Laaleebee recently finished the Rhinebeck Doodle cowl Stats 525 Participants Of those, 323 with Points Average of those with points 552 Points Highest: 4332 & Lowest: 10 Blitzes 52 Top 3 players: 1) foryouandyarn (4332 points) 2) Pebblesgirlcraft (3839 points), 3) mostlymunchies (3626 points) Top Conference: LFC Top Team: #7 Garter Guards 21,8356 Quarter 2 Challenge: Embrace Nature brought to you by our Official Sponsor of the Quarter Bella Fio. Runs 11/1-11/30/23. Full details can be found in this Google Doc and in this Ravelry Thread. WIPs Challenge- starting 11/10. Stay tuned for more details.   Contest, News & Notes   My cousin Linda's friend is looking for warm handknit/crocheted items for adult and youth homeless in Massachusetts. They set up tables on Thanksgiving and put all of the handmade items on the fence outside their church in Woburn center. Calling for all makers who want to donate. PM me on Ravelry or email me at downcellarstudio at gmail.com and I'll give you the address to send them to. Any fiber type welcome. Hats, scarves, mitts, shawls, blankets. Anything warm is welcome!   Life in Focus Mom's October scans showed no changes! Cancer is stable at this time. She goes back again for scans in January!   Ask Me Anything Shana asked about any recent Savers adventures. Tune in for a story that's more of a misadventure (spoiler alert- all ends well)   On a Happy Note Vegas- pool day with sharks in the tank & dressing as the Sanderson sisters for the Gala. Rhinebeck weekend. Great time with Mom, Liz and Riley. Liz did 100% of the driving and it saved me! I am so grateful. The 4 of us just got along so well and had so much fun. 2p meet-up. So many compliments on my sweaters- both Sat and Sun. Everyone loved Mom's sweater too. Found buttons for her on Saturday. Sing-a-long on the drive home from Rhinebeck. Liz found Mom's favorite blow up seat cushion when she dropped her fidget spinner under the seat and had to retrieve it! Laura (lauraknitspa) brought her Abington Mitts to show me (Ravelry Project Page link) I got to see our youngest niece and nephew- Gabriella & Zach when Dan and Oisin were over at their house putting in a new shed. We watched a Curious George Halloween Special that Gabriella was dying to show me, had a snack and read books in their tent before I had to go. Dan & I attended a Clue (movie based on the board game) Party as Miss Scarlet & Mr. Green. After striking out at the thrift stores, I bought a dress on Amazon that was more perfect than I realized. Thanks to Mom, I had the perfect costume jewelry. Dan brought all sorts of props from home for the "weapons." Fun was had by all.   Quote of the Week   Daily life may seem trivial and routine, but in fact it contains a multitude of incidents, at once rich, expansive, and touching. –YU HUA  ------     Contact Information: Check out the Down Cellar Studio Patreon! 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  Thank you for tuning in to Episode 264  of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes with photos can be found on my website.    This week's segments included:   Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Brainstorming From the Armchair KAL News Events Contest, News & Notes Life in Focus Ask Me Anything On a Happy Note Quote of the Week   Thank you to this episode's sponsors: Fibernymph Dye Works, Twin Mountain Handcrafts, AdoreKnit & Suburban Stitcher   Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins   Benjamin's Christmas Stocking Pattern: Christmas Stockings to Knit and Crochet from Family Circle Magazine. Available in this web archive link. I've also saved it to my podcast Gmail Google Drive in case it disappears! web.archive.org-Christmas Stockings to Knit and Crochet from Our Archives.pdf Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver in Cherry Red, Hunter Green and White Hook: G (4.0 mm) Ravelry Project Page   Strathcona Sweater Pattern: Strathacona Sweater by Tara-Lynn Morrison ($6.50 knitting pattern available on Ravelry or on the Good Night, Day website) Yarn: 3 yarns 1) handspun, 2) Lion Brand Fisherman's Wool in the Birch Tweed Colorway 3) Aisling Yarns BFL in the Hurry Sundown Colorway Needles: US 13 (9.0 mm) (neck), US 19 (15 mm) (body) I'm knitting Size S/M (pattern offers sizing from 38"- 53" bust) Ravelry Project Page   On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins   Liz's Socks Yarn: Area 51 Fibres Sturdy Alien Base ( n the  (80% Superwash Merino, 20% Nylon) in the National Periodic Table Day Colorway (self striping with rainbow and gray) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry ) Ravelry Project Page Progress- 6 inches on the first leg & a couple rows of the heel. I purposely   Drawn Together Cowl Pattern: Drawn Together by Shana Cohen ($7 knitting pattern available on Ravelry & Payhip) Needles: US 6 (4.0 mm) and a 3.75 mm (F) crochet hook for the provisional cast on Yarn: neon coral DK yarn (lost ball band; believe its from Spun Right Round) Provisional cast on using this Purl Soho video.   Space Daddy Socks Yarn: Fan Girl Fibers Fingering in the Space Daddy Colorway (80% Superwash Merino, 20% Nylon) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry ) Ravelry Project Page   Mom's 2023 Rhinebeck Sweater Pattern: Carbeth Cardigan by Kate Davies (~$8 knitting pattern available on Ravelry & this website) Needles: US 7 (4.5 mm) for the ribbing and US 9 (5.5 mm) for the body Yarn: Sweitzer Fiber Mill mystery yarn purchased at Maryland Sheep & Wool 2023 My Ravelry Project Page   Brainstorming   During the Cape & South Shore Yarn Haul, Liz found a sweater pattern she likes- The Order of the Jedi Pullover by Meghan Regan. Available on in Star Wars Knitting the Galaxy: The Official Star Wars Knitting Pattern Book. Ravelry pattern page   Garter Stitch Cardigans Cruiser by Kristen Finlay ~$7 US knitting pattern available on Ravelry Kallias by Isabell Kraemer is another contender. Worsted weight cardigan, no button bands, positive ease. ~$7 US knitting pattern available on Ravelry. Carbeth Cardigan by Kate Davies (~$8 knitting pattern available on Ravelry & this website)   I talked a bit about travel knitting/crochet for my upcoming trip to Vegas/NY   Sue from Legacy Fiber Artz is crocheting a super bulky blanket and I'm totally inspired! Special Edition Autumn Coastline Hexie Blanket by Mallory Krall. Crochet pattern: $4.50 US available on Ravelry & for free on the NautiKrall website.   From the Armchair Prodigal Summer by Barbara Kingsolver. Bookshop Affiliate Link. Amazon Affiliate Link.   Note: Some links are listed as Amazon Affiliate Links. If you click those, please know that I am an Amazon Associate and I earn money from qualifying purchases.     KAL News Pigskin Party '23 #DCSPigskinParty23 Official Rules Find everything you need on my website or in the Start Here Thread in the Ravelry Group Register using this Google Form (you must be Registered to be eligible for prizes) Enter your projects using the Point Tally Form Find the full list of Sponsors in this Google Doc. Coupon Codes are listed in this Google Doc & in this Ravelry Thread Exclusive Items from our Pro Shop Sponsors are listed in this Ravelry Thread Questions-  ask them in this Ravelry Thread or email Jen at downcellarstudio @ gmail.com Tune in to hear if you're a September Participation Prize Winner Check out these cool links from our Commissioners Update There is lots of talk of socks in the huddle thread--no doubt inspired by our Q1 challenge.  12 people have already completed socks for the Q1 challenge and player helmadejong has already completed two pairs! They've made two shortie pairs of Lisa K. Ross's rough waters pattern https://www.ravelry.com/projects/HelmadeJong/rough-waters and https://www.ravelry.com/projects/HelmadeJong/rough-waters-2 Lots of players are getting in the fall spirit by making pumpkins.  For example: Three players knit up pumpkins:  mostlymunchies recently finished some glow in the dark pumpkins that look very cool: https://www.ravelry.com/projects/mostlymunchies/mini-pumpkins-14 procrasticrafting also knit a very large pumpkin. Their project page includes a dog for scale! https://www.ravelry.com/projects/jazprocraftinates/big-pumpkin helpfulmomma also knit up a cute little pumpkin: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cxf_R_5LXh2/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D&img_index=1 Sophiexuan machine knit some pumpkins: https://www.ravelry.com/projects/HurdenSX/addi-king-pumpkins-tweed Six players (LaDiDa2U, Sarahsyarn86, dottyandsassy, KjKrochet, yarnitheidi, and mackbytf) all crocheted some very cute pumpkins. YarnitHeidi's pumpkins are huge! https://www.ravelry.com/projects/LaDiDa2u/spice--clove-knit-and-crochet-pumpkins-3 https://www.instagram.com/p/Cx6izWeJNgC/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D https://www.ravelry.com/projects/SarahsYarn86/farmhouse-pumpkin https://www.ravelry.com/projects/Dottyandsassy/plushy-pumpkin https://www.ravelry.com/projects/kjkrochet/crochet-pumpkin https://www.ravelry.com/projects/YarnItHeidi/farmhouse-bobble-pumpkins   Events   Vermont Sheep & Wool: Sept 30 & Oct 1 at the Tunbridge Fairgrounds NY Sheep & Wool Festival in Rhinebeck - October 21 & 22, 2023 Join Me for a Rhinebeck Meet Up- Saturday 2p. There are permanent booths with food next to Building A. Across from that is a beer tent. To the left of the beer tent there's a covered pavilion area. Look for Mom, Liz, Riley & I there. Come over to the Ravelry Thread about Pigskin Partiers going to Rhinebeck. Thanks ElsaandEm for starting it. It's her first year attending. Hoping we get to meet! Indie Untangled: Friday October 20 from 10a-4p in Saugerties. Tickets for 1, 2:30p and 4p still available.   Cakepalooza: Friday October 20 from 10a-5p in Saugerties. Tickets for the 2p & 4p entries are still available Wool & Folk: Friday October 20 from 12-7p in Stoneridge, NY Fiber Festival of New England: November 4 & 5 in West Springfield, MA Check out some West Coast (US) Events on the Seattle Knitters Guild site (thanks Kristen- kips206)   Life in Focus   #1- Read 23 books (35 as of August- 43 as of early october) #7- Give blood at least 3 times (March, May, August, October done) #9- Knit/crochet at least one project with handspun- Strathcona sweater #17- Purge at least 23 items from the house. Ideally 46. After a smaller clean out earlier in the year, I took a full car load to Savers in October- lots of clothes. #23 Create a new music playlist. Riley's. Plus CMA fest artists. Summer playlist, Old Dominion     On a Happy Note My friend Megg and I took a longer than usual walk through our local State Park! After almost 8 miles, I came home and pressure washed the house & deck. For the deck, I used a surface cleaner from Ryobi that Dan purchased. You can find the same one on Amazon for $51. Parts of the deck were so badly stained from years of drought when we couldn't wash it. Areas where the wood pile is were especially bad. Exhausting but very satisfying day. My cousin Chris & his wife Kim threw a wonderful party for their son Benjamin's Baptism. I spent a week night at brother and sister-in-law's while they attended a work function. Ran the kids around to their activities, then Millie and I knit for a bit before she and Garret went to bed. Riley & I knit and watch Gilmore Girls before we went to bed. Truly delightful. My financial advisor reached out to me after hearing that my work Open Enrollment is coming up and there was an option for a high deductible health plan that allows for a Health Savings Account, which he had encouraged me to do before (but it wasn't an option). Great customer service! Find a good financial advisor. It is so worth it. Dan and I spent one evening at our nephew Will's soccer game in our home town. They got clobbered but it was fun to see him play. I also knit a bit and listened to my audiobook during part of the second half. Mom, Riley, Millie & I got mani pedis at a local place! Our annual Woodchopping Weekend Party went off without a hitch. Perfect weather. Great food. Dan took the kids on hayrides using a trailer pulled by the backhoe. Kids played disc golf and later flashlight tag, then retreated inside to make TikTok videos while the adults and littles made s'mores outside by the fire and chatted. Mom & I put blue streaks in our hair after our friend Erika, who cuts/colors our hair, encouraged Mom to do this before her Vegas trip last year. Mom said if she was still here to go this year, she'd do it. Here we are! It looks great. Finished up work on our FearLESS Living Fund Website. The bulk of the work and formatting, design was done by my Mom's friend Emma who was really generous to do this for us! So far we've raised  almost $14,000 help the Blind community of Nevada. We are giving away awards for 2 special people to assist with their housing and cell phone costs for the upcoming year! Can't wait to raise more money. You can donate here. Watching Love is Blind and chatting about it with my friend Laura. Great customer service from AirBnB after our host canceled our Rhinebeck AirBnB.   Note: Some links are listed as Amazon Affiliate Links. If you click those, please know that I am an Amazon Associate and I earn money from qualifying purchases.   Quote of the Week   "Don't fear failure. Not failure, but low aim, is the crime. In great attempts it is glorious even to fail."   -Bruce Lee ------   Thank you for tuning in!   Contact Information: Check out the Down Cellar Studio Patreon! Ravelry: BostonJen & Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group Instagram: BostonJen1 YouTube: Down Cellar Studio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/downcellarstudio Sign up for my email newsletter to get the latest on everything happening in the Down Cellar Studio Check out my Down Cellar Studio YouTube Channel Knit Picks Affiliate Link Bookshop Affiliate Link Yarnable Subscription Box Affiliate Link Music -"Soft Orange Glow" by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/ Note: Some links are listed as Amazon Affiliate Links. If you click those, please know that I am an Amazon Associate and I earn money from qualifying purchases.  

  Thank you for tuning in to Episode 263 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes can be found on my website- click here.   This week's segments included:   Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Crafty Adventures In my Travels KAL News Events Ask Me Anything On a Happy Note Quote of the Week   Thank you to this episode's sponsors: Sunsoaked Yarns, winemakersister and Buxom Cat Knits   Shout out to Ultimate Insider Patrons: knitprincess83, Haidi, Rachel, Alexi, Adoreknit, Alicia, Rachel, Agnes, Kristina and Beth   Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins   Bobble Pumpkin Pattern: Ribbed Bobble Pumpkin by Breann Mauldin ($3 crochet pattern on Ravelry or free option on this website) Hook: G (4.0 mm) Yarn: Sprightly Acrylic Worsted in the Ecru Colorway My Ravelry Project Page   Bedside Pocket Pattern: None Yarn: Kindful Yarn, Swish DK, Kenzie Yarn, Cape Cod Yarn Co Hook: 6.5 mm (K) Ravelry Project Page I started this project on 9/4. 75 sts across. Single crochet. First section- Kindful yarn with Swish DK in Mimic Second section- Kenzie Yarn with Cape Cod Yarn Co Third Section- Kindful Yarn (lighter colorway) with Quince & Co I folded it over, seamed up both sides then put border around all the way over. I used yarn to seam up the middle to separate pocket into 2 so it would be less floppy. Final thoughts- could be a little deeper, but I can always add to it.   On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins   Let the Mystery Unravel 2023 Blanket of Calm Pattern: Blanket of Calm by Casapinka (free crochet pattern) Yarn: Woolen Women Fibers- Let the Mystery Unravel subscription + Cascade Heritage Hook: 3.25 mm (D) Ravelry Project Page You can find my September 2023 Let the Mystery Unravel Unboxing Video on YouTube. This subscription is not available to new subscribers but I hope you'll watch each month and see how my blanket comes along. Stay tuned to Woolen Women for all of the fun kits they have! Don't forget, they're Pro Shop Sponsors. Progress Notes- I didn't like the sc border I originally added (confirmed by blocking) so I ripped it back. I am now working the border in dc like the granny squares. 1 DC in the spot where each square is seamed together, then (2dc, ch2, 2 dc) in each corner and that seems to be working well.   Space Daddy Socks Yarn: Fan Girl Fibers Fingering in the Space Daddy Colorway (80% Superwash Merino, 20% Nylon) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry ) Ravelry Project Page About the colorway- blues with pink, neon yellow, purple. I bought this yarn at the Yarncentric event before the Maryland Sheep & Wool festival this year. I bought it with my friend Laura in mind. During her last visit, I asked her to pick out new yarn for socks. She picked out three skeins and decided this should be #1. Progress: I'm in a couple inches beyond the first cuff. Don't forget, Fan Girl Fibers is a Pro Shop sponsor. This project is living in a wedge bag from Snack Shack Sponsor Stitched by Jessalu.   Mom's 2023 Rhinebeck Sweater Pattern: Carbeth Cardigan by Kate Davies (~$8 knitting pattern available on Ravelry & this website) Needles: US 7 (4.5 mm) for the ribbing and US 9 (5.5 mm) for the body Yarn: Sweitzer Fiber Mill mystery yarn purchased at Maryland Sheep & Wool 2023 My Ravelry Project Page Progress: Body is finished up through what will likely be the sleeve join. I've cast on both sleeves.   Drawn Together Cowl Pattern: Drawn Together by Shana Cohen ($7 knitting pattern available on Ravelry & Payhip) Needles: US 6 (4.0 mm) and a 3.75 mm (F) crochet hook for the provisional cast on Yarn: neon coral DK yarn (lost ball band; believe its from Spun Right Round) Provisional cast on using this Purl Soho video. Progress- I've added another inch since last time we talked.   Crafty Adventures My cousin Gayle came up for another visit and led another Resin art class with cousins on my Mom's side of the family. Last time I made a cutting board. This time I made a pumpkin lazy susan- perfect for fall hosting! My cousins made some really beautiful things. I'll share some photos in the show notes for you. Thanks, Gayle, for sharing your talents with us!   In My Travels Cape & South Shore Yarn Haul- video coming soon. Safe to say, I had lots of fun with Riley, Liz and Mom. Spoiler alert- stay tuned to the end of the video for some fun bloopers and outtakes. Thanks Riley & Liz for getting some awesome footage of the weekend. I don't think I held the camera once the entire time! It's really fun to share this with them.   KAL News Pigskin Party '23 #DCSPigskinParty23 Official Rules Find everything you need on my website or in the Start Here Thread in the Ravelry Group Register using this Google Form (you must be Registered to be eligible for prizes) Enter your projects using the Point Tally Form Find the full list of Sponsors in this Google Doc. Coupon Codes are listed in this Google Doc & in this Ravelry Thread Exclusive Items from our Pro Shop Sponsors are listed in this Ravelry Thread Questions-  ask them in this Ravelry Thread or email Jen at downcellarstudio @ gmail.com Tailgate Talk Challenge (September 7-21. Enter for points by September 30). Check out the details in this Google Doc or in this Ravelry Thread. Quarter 1 Challenge: Sock it to 'em brought to you by our Official Sponsor of the Quarter Paper Daisy Creations (Ravelry Link). Runs 10/1-10/31. Full details can be found in this Google Doc and in this Ravelry Thread. Thanks to our Correspondents for checking in with some fun updates. Check out the Ravelry Group to find some of the new Pigskin chat threads- Pigskin Recipe Ideas,Pigskin ‘23 Book Club, Pigskin Participant Podcast, and Pigskin ‘23 Westknits MKAL Congrats to PAKnitWit (Sarah) who already got a blitz (first of the season!). She finished a crochet corner to corner blanket- Ravelry link here. As of Sunday evening 9/24 we have 512 Participants- 236 with Points on the Scoreboard (Average of those with points is 204 Points. Highest: 1532 Lowest: 2. 3 Blitz projects! As of 9/29- Conference Standings LFC (22,460 pts) SFC (22,375 pts)  AFC (18,632 pts)- Top Team= 7 Garter Guards   Events NY Sheep & Wool Festival in Rhinebeck - October 21 & 22, 2023 Indie Untangled: Friday October 20 from 10a-4p in Saugerties. Tickets for 1, 2:30p and 4p still available.   Cakepalooza: Friday October 20 from 10a-5p in Saugerties. Tickets for the 2p & 4p entries are still available Wool & Folk: Friday October 20 from 12-7p in Stoneridge, NY Fiber Festival of New England: November 4 & 5 in West Springfield, MA Check out some West Coast (US) Events on the Seattle Knitters Guild site (thanks Kristen- kips206)   Ask Me Anything Anita asked about: Ideas for color schemes for yarn choices- how to use variegated yarns to help blend different color schemes. Shelly asked: "Do you have any tips or tricks on how to calculate the yards used in a project?" Tip: Check Ravelry Project Pages & check the "All Helpful Projects" filter. Here's the Ravelry link for helpful projects for this pattern. THis particular Ravelry project gives the cast on stitches and number of rows and says she 1 50g skein would have been enough "if I did a 40 round leg (ran out of the first skein when I had 10 rounds left on the foot of the second sock)."   On a Happy Note Dinner with Gayle, Joanie, Mom and Dad. Gave Joanie gifts from Sedona and Gayle some new socks. Old Dominion- took girls to arcade after then got a drink and something to eat with Jeff & Melissa Brunch. Singing in the car with the girls. Garret's hockey game Apple picking! Bisque! Cider donuts! Thanks to Patrons who talked about The Vow on HBO. Dan and I are fully hooked. Pumpkin coffee: usually I have a few cups a year and I'm good, but this year its growing on me. They have a great one at the coffee shop at work, Marylous, and I even bought a container from Trader Joe's that I enjoyed some of this week. Cooler temps- they hit us fast this year. We went from hot and muggy to mornings that are 55 and crisp and days in the 60's. I'm loving pulling on wool socks and a wool sweater to stave off the chill.   Quote of the Week   Since time is the one immaterial object which we cannot influence—neither speed up nor slow down, add to nor diminish—it is an imponderably valuable gift. –Maya Angelou   ------   Thank you for tuning in!   Contact Information: Check out the Down Cellar Studio Patreon! Ravelry: BostonJen & Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group Instagram: BostonJen1 YouTube: Down Cellar Studio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/downcellarstudio Sign up for my email newsletter to get the latest on everything happening in the Down Cellar Studio Check out my Down Cellar Studio YouTube Channel Knit Picks Affiliate Link Bookshop Affiliate Link Yarnable Subscription Box Affiliate Link Music -"Soft Orange Glow" by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/ Note: Some links are listed as Amazon Affiliate Links. If you click those, please know that I am an Amazon Associate and I earn money from qualifying purchases.  

Live from ATG 2023, Kate from Pupil Slicer joined me to talk about the start of the band, meeting bands they aspired to sound like and how much ATG means to them. Get cheaper tickets to next year's festival: https://arctangent.co.uk/ Pupil Slicer's second album Blossom is out now: https://shop.prostheticrecords.com/products/pupil-slicer-blossom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dreams of Consciousness Podcast Episode 284 features an interview with Kate Davies of Pupil Slicer. My thanks again to Kate for speaking with me, and to you for listening. Music In This Episode: "Wounds Upon My Skin" "Mirrors" taken from the album Mirrors "Momentary Actuality" "Dim Morning Light" taken from the album Blossom Thanks for listening! Interviews, reviews, and more at www.dreamsofconsciousness.com

On this episode of the Adventures of Pipeman, Pipeman speaks to Pupil Slicer's Kate Davies at Download Festival. Katie shares her experience as a first-time performer at Download, expressing her appreciation for the festival's organization and how they treat the press and artists alike. She mentions the intense energy of the crowd, with circle pits and crowd surfing happening from the first note to the end of their set.Pipeman commends the band on their performance and credits their talent and dedication for the enthusiastic response from the audience. Kate discusses the band's journey, highlighting their rapid progress since starting touring in February of the previous year. She emphasizes the importance of hard work, mentioning the varying sizes of shows and the need to give their all regardless of the crowd size.They discuss the demanding nature of being professional musicians, with Kate sharing their experience of being on the road for 28 days on a European tour. She explains the sacrifices they make for the love of music, such as prioritizing rest over partying to deliver energetic performances. Pipeman applauds their professionalism and advises that being in the music industry for the wrong reasons is a recipe for failure.Kate expresses gratitude for their fans' support, enabling them to continue their musical journey. She describes the challenges of touring, which often involve limited sightseeing and spending most of their time in venues, hotels, or on the road. However, she looks forward to the future, where increased success could offer more opportunities for enjoying the sights.The conversation concludes with a discussion about the "Safe Gigs for Women" pin that Kate is wearing. She explains the importance of creating a safe and respectful environment at their shows, free from harassment or judgment. They emphasize the need for basic respect and shared responsibility in the metal community, highlighting the significance of organizations like "Safe Gigs for Women" in promoting positive concert experiences for all attendees.You can find all the links you need to social media, merch and info on their website at pupilslicer.comTake some zany and serious journeys with The Pipeman aka Dean K. Piper, CST on The Adventures of Pipeman also known as Pipeman Radio syndicated globally “Where Who Knows And Anything Goes”. Listen to & Watch a show dedicated to motivation, business, empowerment, inspiration, music, comedy, celebrities, shock jock radio, various topics, and entertainment. The Adventures of Pipeman is hosted by Dean K. Piper, CST aka “The Pipeman” who has been said to be hybrid of Tony Robbins, Batman, and Howard Stern. The Adventures of Pipeman has received many awards, media features, and has been ranked for multiple categories as one of the Top 6 Live Radio Shows & Podcasts in the world. Pipeman Radio also consists of multiple podcasts showing the many sides of Pipeman. These include The Adventures of Pipeman, Pipeman in the Pit, and Positively Pipeman and more. You can find all of the Pipeman Podcasts anywhere you listen to podcasts. With thousands of episodes that focus on Intertainment which combines information and entertainment there is something for everyone including over 5000 interviews with celebrities, music artists/bands, authors, speakers, coaches, entrepreneurs, and all kinds of professionals.Then there is The Pipeman Radio Tour where Pipeman travels the country and world doing press coverage for Major Business Events, Conferences, Conventions, Music Festivals, Concerts, Award Shows, and Red Carpets. One of the top publicists in music has named Pipeman the “King of All Festivals.” So join the Pipeman as he brings “The Pipeman Radio Tour” to life right before your ears and eyes.The Adventures of Pipeman Podcasts are heard on The Adventures of Pipeman Site, Pipeman Radio, Talk 4 Media, Talk 4 Podcasting, iHeartRadio, Pandora, Amazon Music, Audible, Spotify, Apple Podcast, Google Podcasts and over 100 other podcast outlets where you listen to Podcasts. The following are the different podcasts to check out and subscribe to:• The Adventures of Pipeman• Pipeman Radio• Pipeman in the Pit• Positively PipemanFollow @pipemanradio on all social media outletsVisit Pipeman Radio on the Web at linktr.ee/pipemanradio , theadventuresofpipeman.com, pipemanradio.com, talk4media.com, w4cy.com, talk4tv.com, talk4podcasting.comDownload The Pipeman Radio APPPhone/Text Contact – 561-506-4031Email Contact – dean@talk4media.com The Adventures of Pipeman is broadcast live daily at 8AM ET.The Adventures of Pipeman TV Show is viewed on Talk 4 TV (www.talk4tv.com).The Adventures of Pipeman Radio Show is broadcast on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) and K4HD Radio (www.k4hd.com – Hollywood Talk Radio part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). The Adventures of Pipeman Podcast is also available on www.theadventuresofpipeman.com and www.pipemanradio.com Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

On this episode of the Adventures of Pipeman, Pipeman speaks to Pupil Slicer's Kate Davies at Download Festival. Katie shares her experience as a first-time performer at Download, expressing her appreciation for the festival's organization and how they treat the press and artists alike. She mentions the intense energy of the crowd, with circle pits and crowd surfing happening from the first note to the end of their set.Pipeman commends the band on their performance and credits their talent and dedication for the enthusiastic response from the audience. Kate discusses the band's journey, highlighting their rapid progress since starting touring in February of the previous year. She emphasizes the importance of hard work, mentioning the varying sizes of shows and the need to give their all regardless of the crowd size.They discuss the demanding nature of being professional musicians, with Kate sharing their experience of being on the road for 28 days on a European tour. She explains the sacrifices they make for the love of music, such as prioritizing rest over partying to deliver energetic performances. Pipeman applauds their professionalism and advises that being in the music industry for the wrong reasons is a recipe for failure.Kate expresses gratitude for their fans' support, enabling them to continue their musical journey. She describes the challenges of touring, which often involve limited sightseeing and spending most of their time in venues, hotels, or on the road. However, she looks forward to the future, where increased success could offer more opportunities for enjoying the sights.The conversation concludes with a discussion about the "Safe Gigs for Women" pin that Kate is wearing. She explains the importance of creating a safe and respectful environment at their shows, free from harassment or judgment. They emphasize the need for basic respect and shared responsibility in the metal community, highlighting the significance of organizations like "Safe Gigs for Women" in promoting positive concert experiences for all attendees.You can find all the links you need to social media, merch and info on their website at pupilslicer.comPipeman in the Pit is a music and interview segment of The Adventures of Pipeman Radio Show (#pipemanradio) and from The King of All Festivals while on The Pipeman Radio Tour. Pipeman in the Pit features all kinds of music and interviews with bands & music artists especially in the genres of Heavy Metal, Rock, Hard Rock, Classic Rock, Punk Rock, Goth, Industrial, Alternative, Thrash Metal & Indie Music. Pipeman in the Pit also features press coverage of events, concerts, & music festivals. Pipeman Productions is an artist management company that sponsors the show introducing new local & national talent showcasing new artists & indie artists.Then there is The Pipeman Radio Tour where Pipeman travels the country and world doing press coverage for Major Business Events, Conferences, Conventions, Music Festivals, Concerts, Award Shows, and Red Carpets. One of the top publicists in music has named Pipeman the “King of All Festivals.” So join the Pipeman as he brings “The Pipeman Radio Tour” to life right before your ears and eyes.Pipeman in the Pit Podcasts are heard on Pipeman Radio, Talk 4 Media, Talk 4 Podcasting, iHeartRadio, Pandora, Amazon Music, Audible, Spotify, Apple Podcast, Google Podcasts and over 100 other podcast outlets where you listen to Podcasts. The following are the different podcasts to check out and subscribe to:•The Adventures of Pipeman•Pipeman Radio•Pipeman in the Pit•Positively PipemanFollow @pipemanradio on all social media outletsVisit Pipeman Radio on the Web at linktr.ee/pipemanradio, theadventuresofpipeman.com, pipemanradio.com, talk4media.com, w4cy.com, talk4tv.com, talk4podcasting.comDownload The Pipeman Radio APPPhone/Text Contact – 561-506-4031Email Contact – dean@talk4media.com The Adventures of Pipeman is broadcast live daily at 8AM ET.The Adventures of Pipeman TV Show is viewed on Talk 4 TV (www.talk4tv.com).The Adventures of Pipeman Radio Show is broadcast on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) and K4HD Radio (www.k4hd.com) – Hollywood Talk Radio part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). Pipeman in the Pit Podcasts are also available on Pipeman Radio (www.pipemanradio.com), Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

Today I talk about the Owls jumper by Kate Davies.

Who you gunna call? Lesbo myth busters! The girls talk about some of the misconceptions about femme lesbians they learnt from some of their masc, stud and butch friends.Links Mentioned: Regional Theatre Young Director Scheme: https://www.rtyds.co.ukIn at the deep end by Kate Davies: https://www.waterstones.com/book/in-at-the-deep-end/kate-davies/9780008311384If you'd like to send in your own Dykey-Dilemma then head on over to our anonymous google docs form: https://forms.gle/NmL51nhFUJpbijsp9Email: dykelemmas@gmail.comInsta: @dykelemmasTikTok: @dykelemmas Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of A Smaller Life, Pilar and Saskia discuss several key aspects of running a creative business. They emphasize the importance of having a clear vision for your business, delegating tasks to others, and finding support from peers. They also address the fear of being copied by competitors and suggest owning your brand as the best way to combat this. Finally, they highlight the importance of having a strong sense of purpose and working towards it with passion and dedication.FULL SHOWNOTES WITH TAKEAWAYShttps://www.asmallerlife.com/60BEST QUOTES FROM THE EPISODE"I wake up every morning with a drive. To take the next step and come closer to the vision and work on my mission." - Saskia"It's good to have that communication with the team and to let them know what the purpose, the vision, and where we are going to." - Pilar"By emphasising what makes your business unique and special, you can stand out from the competition and maintain your identity." - Pilar and SaskiaLINKSUse my Flodesk 50% off DISCOUNT CODEDOWNLOAD the Core Focus Compass HERECONNECT WITH PILARhttps://cabezadealfiler.clCONNECT WITH SASKIA @ A SMALLER LIFE + JA, WOLwebsite www.asmallerlife.com community https://community.ja-wol.come-mail info@ja-wol.comSUBSCRIBE TO A SMALLER LIFEGET MAIL HERE!JOIN THE BUSINESS CIRCLE WAITING LISTGet -50% for the easy to use and beautiful Flodesk Email Service Provider plan with my affiliate link: https://flodesk.com/c/ASMALLERLIFE (I get a discount if you use the discount, this helps me pay for the cost of making the podcast. I only share companies that share my values and products that I love!)Support the show☞ PATREON SUPPORT by becoming a patron here and Pay-What-You-Can. ☞ JOIN OUR COMMUNITY jawolcommunity.com (free plan available) ☞ SUBSCRIBE TO THE BUSINESS CIRCLE ☞ SUBSCRIBE TO THE Journey to Wardrobe Consciousness Membership☞ NO BUDGET SUPPORT Simply rate, review and subscribe to the podcast. Or point a friend in our direction!

In this podcast episode upcoming knitwear designer Maaike van Geijn, shares her ideas, processes, hiccups, and successes as a designer like how her first three designs were immediately published by Laine Magazine, Kate Davies and la Bien Aimée. We're discussing topics such as her daily routine, submitting patterns to magazines, designing for multiple sizes, pattern writing, and the importance of testing. She also talks about the impact of working with a publisher and her plans for the future. The unique perspective of a beginner designer and some valuable insights and advice for anyone interested in pursuing a career in the needle craft industry, an episode jam-packed with answers to questions you've had for ages.FULL SHOWNOTEShttps://www.asmallerlife.com/blogs/podcast/57 BEST QUOTES FROM THE EPISODE"It all starts with yarn for me, the texture and the colours of the yarn. Then I start sketching and trying out ideas. All my designs came from swatching. It's like sketching, a slow process."Maaike van Geijn, knitwear designer" If you have to make only one decision as an upcoming business... collect people that are interested in your work and direct them to a space that is yours, like a website or an email list, you want to connect with them directly. And once you have a new pattern or product, send it to your friends so they can buy it with one click of the button. .”Saskia de Feijter, small business mentorLINKS FROM THE EPISODEAnything that comes up in the conversation, other businesses, blogposts, episodesMaaike's three published patterns:Kate Davies' project "My Place" - 00:16:09Laine's "52 Weeks of Easy Knits" - 00:17:09Neons & Neutrals: A Knitwear Collection Curated by Aimée Gille of La Bien AiméeMaaike's designs on RavelryMore links in the full show-notes https://www.asmallerlife.com/blogs/podcast/57.CONNECT WITH MAAIKEInstagram @BreielaarMaaike van Geijn on RavelryCONNECT WITH SASKIA @ A SMALLER LIFE + JA, WOLwebsitewww.asmallerlife.comcommunityhttps://community.ja-wol.come-mailinfo@ja-wol.comSUBSCRIBE TO A SMALLER LIFEhttps://view.flodesk.com/pages/61487b3b337f1c2aacf521c2Get 50% off Flodesk with my affiliate link: https://flodesk.com/c/ASMALLERLIFE Support the show☞ PATREON SUPPORT by becoming a patron here and Pay-What-You-Can. ☞ JOIN OUR COMMUNITY jawolcommunity.com (free plan available) ☞ SUBSCRIBE TO THE BUSINESS CIRCLE ☞ SUBSCRIBE TO THE Journey to Wardrobe Consciousness Membership☞ NO BUDGET SUPPORT Simply rate, review and subscribe to the podcast. Or point a friend in our direction!

An amazing film about Kate Davies. The simple life. Ceeder Creek. Then she bumps into Drew.

In this episode 201 of the podcast I am joined by Kate Davies, Independent Fertility Nurse Consultant, Corporate & Fertility Industry Consultancy & Podcast Host of the Fertility Podcast.   I came across Kate's details in a Facebook post shared by innocent and was inspired by the great work that she has been doing with innocent and many other businesses and organisations.     In this episode we talk about: Why fertility is an important consideration for employers. The benefits of thinking purposefully about fertility among your employees. The benefits of implementing a policy around fertility and adjustments needed for those who are going through fertility treatment. The kinds of things employers can do to make changes. Why it is important to embed cultural change and not just introduce a policy.   Kate's contact details Kate Davies RN, BSc(Hons), FP Cert Independent Fertility Nurse Consultant  Corporate & Fertility Industry Consultancy & Podcast Co-Host WEBSITE: www.yourfertilityjourney.com PODCAST: www.thefertilitypodcast.com https://www.facebook.com/YourFertilityJourney https://www.instagram.com/your_fertility_nurse/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-davies-independent-fertility-nurse-consultant-8671579b/   If you have any questions about this please do not hesitate to get in touch, by email to alison@realemploymentlawadvice.co.uk or telephone 01983 897003.   Fixed Price Advice from Real Experts As part of our HR Harbour annual subscription service for employers we provide guidance and training for employers, supervisors and managers. If you would like to know more about the HR Harbour Service and how you can get unlimited support from as little as £210 per month please contact me for a no obligation discussion – alison@realemploymentlawadvice.co.uk or you can find full details here: HR Harbour Don't forget you can contact us by telephone 01983 897003, 01722 653001, 020 3470 0007, 0191 375 9694 or 023 8098 2006 We have a variety of free documents and letters which are available to download here: DIY Documents We are also on YouTube! You can find a range of topics and also listen to this podcast on YouTube here: YOUTUBE   The information contained in this Podcast and post is provided for guidance and is a snapshot of the law at the time. It is provided for your information only and should not be used as a substitute for obtaining legal advice that it specific to your particular circumstances. The guidance should not be relied upon in any decision making process. It is strongly recommended that you seek advice before taking action.

So this is a goodbye from me - Natalie, but it's going to be a Hello from Kate... and in this slightly indulgent final episode, you'll hear a little bit from me as to my decision to stop publising this podcast with me at the helm and my plans to hand over the mic to my trusty co-host Kate Davies who is soon going to be sharing more about her plans as I leave this feed in her capable hands for 2023. If you've just found this podcast, please do explore our back catalogue which can be found in all your favourite podcast apps, under the following: Getting Pregnancy ReadyMale FertilityPregnancy LossInfertility Support Donor Conception and SurrogacyMeanwhile if you'd be so kind to leave a review on the podcast if it's helped you in anyway, please do so here You can also keep in touch with me on my insta

Welcome to episode 3 of The F Word at Work from Fertility Matters at Work ( FMAW) which we are sharing with you one week after the three of us, Natalie, Becky and Claire went to Parliament to join our guest Nickie Aiken as she launched the Fertility Workplace Pledge. Nickie is the Conservative MP for the Cities of London and Westminster and along with the pledge, is bringing forward a private members bill for people undergoing fertility treatment. The episode was recorded in the summer following the first reading of Fertility Treatment (Employment rights ) bill and was a conversation between Nickie, Natalie ( FMAW) and Kate Davies who is our medical advisor at FMAW. Thanks once again to our series sponsor Apricity. What was discussed: How Nickie learnt of this issue from one of her constituents who was forced out of a job and had to agree on a NDA which left a nasty taste in her mouth and she came to Nickie as she didn't want anyone else going through it. How it's the last taboo when it comes to maternal services The misconception is that IVF is needed solely by career women in their 40s who have had their careers and now want a career, but it also affects women in their 20s and 30s. How she hopes to ensure colleagues can support others who might be going through it How Nickie was surprised to be talking to a big company who she spoke to about the Bill and they were surprised they didn't have a policy Whilst there isn't an employment bill that this can slot into and whilst ideally we shouldn't need a law, Nickie highlights why we need a law in order for people to be better supported. Following the first reading of the Bill has happened Nicky did a speech in Parliament which you can read here Within the Women's Health Strategy launched earlier in the summer, Nickie made sure IVF and fertility treatment was included and she believes this means the argument about women's health is a priority has been won. Baroness Anne Jenkins made a speech listing every medical situation a girl goes through. Launch of the Fertility Workplace Pledge What Nickie thinks the impact of the Write to your MP campaign will beWrite to your MP - here's howFind out more about our services here Follow us on Insta and hear what our community has to say Join us on Linked In Find us on Twitter

Welcome to episode 3 of The F Word at Work from Fertility Matters at Work ( FMAW) which we are sharing with you one week after the three of us, Natalie, Becky and Claire went to Parliament to join our guest Nickie Aiken as she launched the Fertility Workplace Pledge. Nickie is the Conservative MP for the Cities of London and Westminster and along with the pledge, is bringing forward a private members bill for people undergoing fertility treatment. The episode was recorded in the summer following the first reading of Fertility Treatment (Employment rights ) bill and was a conversation between Nickie, Natalie ( FMAW) and Kate Davies who is our medical advisor at FMAW. Thanks once again to our series sponsor Apricity. What was discussed: How Nickie learnt of this issue from one of her constituents who was forced out of a job and had to agree on a NDA which left a nasty taste in her mouth and she came to Nickie as she didn't want anyone else going through it. How it's the last taboo when it comes to maternal services The misconception is that IVF is needed solely by career women in their 40s who have had their careers and now want a career, but it also affects women in their 20s and 30s. How she hopes to ensure colleagues can support others who might be going through it How Nickie was surprised to be talking to a big company who she spoke to about the Bill and they were surprised they didn't have a policy Whilst there isn't an employment bill that this can slot into and whilst ideally we shouldn't need a law, Nickie highlights why we need a law in order for people to be better supported. Following the first reading of the Bill has happened Nicky did a speech in Parliament which you can read here Within the Women's Health Strategy launched earlier in the summer, Nickie made sure IVF and fertility treatment was included and she believes this means the argument about women's health is a priority has been won. Baroness Anne Jenkins made a speech listing every medical situation a girl goes through. Launch of the Fertility Workplace Pledge What Nickie thinks the impact of the Write to your MP campaign will beWrite to your MP - here's howFind out more about our services here Follow us on Insta and hear what our community has to say Join us on Linked In Find us on Twitter

In this week's edition of the FTAdviser podcast, senior reporter Ruby Hinchliffe talks to Robert Sinclair, chief executive at the Association of Mortgage Intermediaries, and Kate Davies, executive director at the Intermediary Mortgage Lenders Association about the impact of a 47-page report which exposed the mistreatment of women, people of colour and gay people by those employed across the mortgage industry.They discuss how mortgage industry events laced with alcohol and illegal substances are still happening too often, which is one of the reasons why women have fallen victim to sexist behaviour.The FTAdviser Podcast is the podcast for financial advisers, brought to you by FTAdviser. Each week, FTAdviser is joined by guests from the industry to discuss the week in news and pressing industry issues. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you thought about attending Converting Corporates but you're just not sure whether it would benefit you? Perhaps you're wondering what it's really all about - and whether your specialism is a good fit for attending? Or maybe you've heard people raving about it but you just don't know how it could support your business and growing your B2B sales… That's exactly why I've recorded this episode - so that you can understand more about our final ever Converting Corporates event - and whether or not it makes sense for you to attend!   ** TICKETS FOR CONVERTING CORPORATES ARE RUNNING OUT! ** Grab yours here: https://selltocorporates.com/converting-corporates-2022/    In this episode, I'm sharing;   The key dates for Converting Corporates (20/21st September 2022) and our location. (00:15) What people have been asking; who Converting Corporates is really for and how can it help their B2B sales process? (01:11) Why it's important to have a small event in September and add more 121 time. (01:36) Why most events are targeted at specific revenue levels - and why Converting Corporates isn't. (02:36) The real purpose of Converting Corporates for entrepreneurs looking to sell / improve their B2B sales process. (03:09) Core actionable workshops that we're hosting at Converting Corporates this year and how they'll benefit your B2B sales process. (04:07) Why you must attend if you didn't work in a sales role during the last recession. (04:37) The current recession timelines as given by the Bank of England and how your business can still thrive during recession. (05:20) How one of our participants used the Corporate Cash Injection campaign that I'm teaching at Converting Corporates to land a £44K deal. (06:14) Announcing our bonus B2B foundations workshop so that you can create sales and onboarding processes that support your business growth. (06:59) What you'll actually walk away with from the Converting Corporates event. (08:04) Who is the right personality type to attend Converting Corporates this September? (09:21) The importance of a safe learning environment for practising your B2B sales skills. (10:15) Unknown / little known industries or specialisms that have done really well from attending previous Converting Corporates events. (12:30) How Health and Wellness professionals have benefited from attending Converting Corporates events. (12:46) How Converting Corporates has helped Health and Wellness professionals to raise their rates and sign longer term pieces of work with corporate clients. (14:41) Referring back to our Case Study episode with Kate Davies, Independent Fertility Nurse Consultant. (15:31) The specific sessions at Converting Corporates that will benefit Health and Wellness professionals who want to sell to corporate clients. (17:39) How Converting Corporates can support Mental Health practitioners to grow their B2B sales process and revenue. (18:31) Why mental health doesn't fall under general health and wellness offers. (18:51) How Covid-19 impacted Mental Health practitioners and their sales. (20:04) Why awareness sessions caused more harm than good in companies during the pandemic. (20:51) Why it's going to be integral to build a commercial business case for mental health support in the workplace. (21:50) How one of our previous Converting Corporates attendees used the event to skyrocket her B2B sales as a Mental Health practitioner. (23:18) Specific Converting Corporates sessions to benefit the B2B sales process of Mental Health practitioners. (24:41) How Project and Change Management professionals benefit from Converting Corporates. (25:21) How redundancies will impact Project and Change Management suppliers. (25:51) Specific Converting Corporates sessions to benefit Project and Change Management professionals. (26:43) Understanding the ‘traditional' business areas that benefit from attending Converting Corporates events. (28:04) How the reduction of permanent resource can support revenue growth in traditional business areas if done correctly. (28:41) The difference between fixed cost and the budget that is available for external supply. (29:23) Why change is important to avoid working harder for less profit in 2023. (30:14) Specific Converting Corporates sessions that will benefit those working in traditional business areas. (31:13)   And more! Key Resources Mentioned in this Episode:   If you want to attend our September Converting Corporates event and benefit from the early bird pricing, make sure you check out our Converting Corporates event page by clicking here or visiting: https://selltocorporates.com/converting-corporates-2022/    Join The C Suite ® now! If you're looking to get the best support in selling your services to corporate organisations, not to mention hundreds of email templates, swipe files and proposal outlines so that you really can convert at much higher rates and sell your services more successfully then click here to join the waitlist now.   Take the Selling to Corporate ® offer quiz and find out what the best offer is that you could sell to corporate.    Converting Corporates Bundle: If you're looking to learn the foundational pieces to successfully sell your services to corporate organisations, grab this fabulous self study programme here! You'll learn how to; Create your 250K corporate sales plan, set your business development strategy for success, understand and successfully generate qualified leads and hear from real hiring managers on their top tips for pitching to organisations!    Book an exploratory chat with me! I'm offering exploratory sessions with me so that you can ask any questions you have about The C Suite ® and how it can benefit your business. These opportunities are incredibly limited - so if you'd like my eyes on your business and a totally transparent conversation about how The C Suite ® could support your goals, schedule your call today.   Top 5 Business Development Questions: If you're looking to convert more business development calls into sales? You need to be asking the right questions and getting the best information to support future work. Download my Top 5 BDQs here and start getting quality information from your prospects.   If you've been consuming the content and LOVE the show, please make sure you take five minutes out of your day to leave a review. 

Taking Fertility Wellness Awareness to the Workplace with Kate Davies It is unfortunate that the corporate sector is insensitive on matters of fertility, pregnancy loss and menopause. In fact, 20 to 30% of women will likely leave their jobs or reduce their hours based on their fertility struggle. Productivity can never be to the maximum […]

On this week’s show we are joined by Kate Davies, the CEO of London Housing Association Notting Hill Genesis. In this second episode in the On Purpose mini series we explore the difference that being Not For Profit can make in delivering purposeful services.

Author and journalist Laura Kay author of queer romcoms WILD THINGS, TELL ME EVERYTHING and THE SPLIT.Laura chats about:writing about friendshipfinding the route through plot by walkingfinding a good space to writereading and writing spicy gay relationshipsGuest: Laura Kay Twitter: @lauraelizakay Instagram: @lauraekay Books: Tell Me Everything by Laura Kay, The Split by Laura Kay & Wild Things by Laura KayHost: Kate Sawyer Twitter: @katesawyer IG: @mskatesawyer Books: The Stranding by Kate Sawyer & This Family (coming May 2023. Laura's recommendationsBooks for fans of Laura Kay:In At The Deep End by Kate Davies, No Such Thing As Perfect by Emma HughesA book Laura has always and will always love:Calypso by David SedarisA book Laura has enjoyed recently:Double Booked by Lily LindonOther books we talked about:Dark Pines by Will Dean, Red Snow by Will Dean, Black River by Will Dean, Bad Apples by Will Dean, The Locked Room by Elly Griffiths (and others!), Isaac and the Egg by Bobby PalmerNovel Experience with Kate Sawyer is recorded and produced by Kate Sawyer - GET IN TOUCHTo receive transcripts and news from Kate to your inbox please SIGN UP FOR MY NEWSLETTER or visit https://www.mskatesawyer.com/novelexperiencepodcast for more information.

Charting your cycles can shine a light on your fertility health and identify any problems. But it can also feel complicated and overwhelming. In this episode I speak to Kate Davies from Your Fertility Journey about how to make fertility charting easy, effective and empowering.   Here's what is included in this episode: The three fertility indicators when charting and what they can tell you. How to approach charting to stop it being stressful and be more empowering. How charting can impact on men too, and add pressure to your relationship. Tips, apps and femtech to make charting easier and more effective. Next steps: Visit Kate's website and download 50 Tips to Boost Your Fertility Follow Kate on Instagram Listen to Kate co-host The Fertility Podcast with Natalie Silverman Your options for one-to-one Fertile Mindset support with Sarah Join me in the Fertile Mindset Sanctuary and watch the free Fertile Mindset Mastery class. Follow me on Facebook Connect with me on Instagram

Music Biz is brought to you by Haulix, the music industry's leading promotional distribution platform. Start your one-month free trial today and gain instant access to the same promotional tools used by BMG, Concord, Rise Records, Pure Noise Records, and hundreds more. Visit http://haulix.com/signup for details. For more: http://haulixdaily.com Follow James: http://linktr.ee/jamesshotwell. Subscribe to Inside Music: https://open.spotify.com/show/0vh4WvvwtAuMJGUupXTE20?si=cHVt1hq6SlO34xttxhxPkw Pupil Slicer is a force no one can contain. An amalgamation of mathcore, deathcore, and frenzied punk, the UK trio is taking the world by storm with their recently released debut album, Mirrors. It's a tornado of sound and angst that is sure to capture (and stranglehold) your attention. On the first day of April 2021, Inside Music host James Shotwell connected with Pupil Slicer's Kate Davies to discuss Mirrors, joining the Prosthetic Records family, and more. The pair swap stories about reacting to criticism and struggle with the prospect of having to maintain the forward momentum of any new project. It's unclear what the immediate future holds for Pupil Slicer, but we get the feeling from this conversation that their rise to the top of the heavy music community is just beginning. Mirrors, Pupil Slicer's debut album, is available now through Prosthetic Records.

THE FERTILITY PODCAST IS BACK WITH A NEW SOUND, A NEW RESIDENT EXPERT BUT THE SAME MISSION.  We're so pleased to be back with you, having taken some time to really work out what the best future plan for The Fertility Podcast is, and it's to clearly guide you along the way to pregnancy. We're going through all that we think could help and sharing previous episodes to make sure you can really get stuck in. We can't guarantee you a baby, nobody can. But we can promise you information you can trust and a lovely community to come and be a part of.  Our first episode back is talking about what we wished we'd know before starting to conceive. To be honest it's what we should have been taught in school. Those teenage years and when you're in your early 20's can be pretty worrying if you have unprotected sex. It's drummed into us NOT to get pregnant and what you should do to avoid getting pregnant. Sadly for so many of us, we never realised as we were never told, that our fertility is so finite. That is what we're here to do. Kate is SO passionate about empowering women to understand their cycle and the pair of us are talking through what you need to be thinking about.  Research shows that time to conception is reduced with fertility awareness knowledge so for the next few weeks we're talking cycles and diets.  In this episode, we discuss how best to monitor your cycle with the different methods available and in particular what works and what doesn't! We'll be talking soon with a brilliant new app available to help you that has worked with women all around the globe. We also want to be very clear on the language we use as one of Kate's pet hates is the fact that a normal cycle is often referred to as a 28 days cycle and that you ovulate on day 14.  FACT - Women's cycles vary hugely and can still be normal when shorter or longer than 28 days. We want to dispel this myth once and for all.  It's also so important that if you are trying to get pregnant in a heterosexual couple both of you understand about fertility health. Since this podcast launched in 2015 we have talked a lot about men's fertile health and we'll be revisiting it again, don't you worry. The good thing is there is much more awareness today about the issue, then there was 7 years ago, but it needs to be taken seriously. We discuss the issue of protein shake use and how they can affect sperm health, as can smoking, recreational drugs and too much alcohol. It's so important that if you are in a couple you both take responsibility for this and get yourselves in the best place possible to improve your chances of conceiving. Men need to realise that infertility issues are 50/50 male to female. We'll be talking over the coming weeks about optimising your fertility and be sure to join us to carry on this conversation in ourhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/talkfertility ( closed facebook group) where you can also submit questions to Dr James our expert for next time. Be sure to check the Insta grid for details of our fab giveaway happening for launch week only. Closes Friday 26th Feb 11.59pm. SOCIAL MEDIA  https://www.thefertilitypodcast.com/ (The Fertility Podcast) https://instagram.com/fertilitypoddy (Instagram) https://twitter.com/fertilitypoddy (Twitter) http://www.yourfertilityjourney.com/ (Kate Davies) https://instagram.com/your_fertility_journey (Instagram)   See https://acast.com/privacy (acast.com/privacy) for privacy and opt-out information.

Frankie Brunker – These Precious Little People Please be warned that this weeks' episode is a hard-hitting and emotional one. It is a raw and emotional account of stillbirth and the grief that follows. Natalie chats with Frankie Brunker, whom Natalie met at a fabulous Yoga day put on by Lucy from The Rainbow Running club. Route to Parenthood Frankie's route to parenthood started really quickly after conceiving in the first month of trying however, devastatingly their daughter was born stillborn at 38 weeks. This came as a complete shock. Frankie's husband had to call their family from the hospital to break the news. Frankie felt so concerned about telling family and how they would feel, particularly her nieces and nephews who were excited about a new baby coming into the family. They decided that they needed to be insular and in their own little bubble to get through this difficult time, one day at a time. The Funeral  Frankie made the decision for her nieces and nephews not to attend the funeral of their daughter. At the time, this felt like the right decision but now Frankie has some regrets and is now mindful that not being included may make it more difficult for children, in general, to deal with grief. Experiencing a Stillbirth Frankie talks about her experience of giving birth at the hospital and how she felt that some of the midwives had limited experience of caring for a mother delivering a stillborn baby, and that she felt there were gaps in the bereavement care she and her husband received. Frankie's honest account of the, sometimes insensitive and ignorant, remarks she has received along the way is powerful and arresting Precious Little People  As a result of her experience, Frankie is now the author of a beautiful children's book to help explain baby loss to children but also Frankie says the book helps adults to come to terms with grief too. Her aim for the book is that you can talk about loss of your baby but that you can still think of them and smile. Her book aims to appeals to bereaved parents from diverse communities and cultures. Blogging as a bereaved parent  Frankie has recently written https://footprintsonourhearts.com/2020/05/22/017-why-werent-we-told-stillbirth-and-esmes-story-with-frankie-brunker/ ( a blog) giving support to bereaved parents who may be finding it especially difficult going through this experience during lockdown, and urges people to reach out for support.   SOCIAL MEDIA: https://www.instagram.com/thesepreciouslittlepeople/ (Frankie Brunker) https://www.instagram.com/thesepreciouslittlepeople/ (Instagram): @thesepreciouslittlepeople https://www.thefertilitypodcast.com (The Fertility Podcast ) https://instagram.com/fertilitypoddy (Instagram)  http://www.yourfertilityjourney.com ( Kate Davies) https://instagram.com/your_fertility_journey (Instagram)   See https://acast.com/privacy (acast.com/privacy) for privacy and opt-out information.

Welcome to another ‘Meet the Makers' episode where we chat to Louise Zeniou from Cradle. When we spoke to Louise, she had been having a busy few days with various media interviews, and in-between her busy schedule she managed to sneak in an interview with us whilst sat on the floor outside the toilets in Pret! Louise has a personal experience of what it feels like to go through early pregnancy loss when she became ill and diagnosed with an ectopic pregnancy. As she was so ill, she was rushed into hospital and had surgery immediately. She talks about the amazing care she received, but after surgery she missed the most basic of items such as a toothbrush and a hairbrush. The Comfort Bag From her own experience Louise started the Comfort Bag Project with the aim to support hospitals, so that in those early moments of pregnancy loss women and men can be provided with toiletries and other products to give them a little comfort and importantly dignity. In the bag Louise also includes a personal message to give immediate words of comfort following a loss and the ways bereaved parents can connect for support once they have been discharged from hospital. How Cradle Supports the NHS Cradle provides Comfort Bags to various hospitals across the country and it's growing! From just starting out as one, Louise now has 73 volunteer ambassadors. Cradle also work with Hospital Trusts as the patient voice to help in the development of services and projects for bereaved parents.   Signposting The role of Cradle is also to signpost to various support and counselling services to offer parents much needed professional support.   Want to get involved? Contact Louise for information on how you can become an ambassador for Cradle. SOCIAL MEDIA:  https://www.instagram.com/cradle_epl (CRADLE) https://www.thefertilitypodcast.com (The Fertility Podcast) https://instagram.com/fertilitypoddy (@fertilitypoddy) http://www.yourfertilityjourney.com (Kate Davies)  https://instagram.com/your_fertility_journey (Instagram)        See https://acast.com/privacy (acast.com/privacy) for privacy and opt-out information.

Welcome to this bonus episode of The Fertility Podcast in association with Medichecks, the home blood-testing company.  Medichecks have started working with the wonderful Kate Davies, aka my co-host to develop a range of fertility tests and they invited me to their headquarters in Nottingham to talk more about them. So I headed back to my home town with brand new podcasting kit to chat with Sam Rogers, Medical Director and Natasha Fernando. Head of Clinical Excellence and Kate about what the tests are going to enable you to find out.  What you will hear in this episode is:   How the tests were developed looking at which biomarkers people need to understand their fertility and the training for Medichecks doctors in how they process them How Medichecks will look at people's medical histories, lifestyle, diet, activity and energy levels and tie in with the info they glean from blood tests. How repeat customers are getting much more informed about how behaviours affect their lifestyle and how home testing means you don't have to wait until you are over 40 (which is when the NHS do overall health checks )  Baseline Fertility Tests  FSH & LH Levels: these control periods and time of ovulation, levels of Oestradiol - the main female hormone which shows if you are ovulating Progesterone: 7 days before the first day of a period. This can be called the 21-day test. Kate explains how she sometimes gets two tests during that time AMH: and how it gives an indicator as it is a useful measurement but is no means a guarantee of a baby. A lower test result shouldn't cause panic, just talk to your doctor, look at your baseline hormone levels.  PCOS: looks at an initial diagnosis PCOS test as well as looking at the more long term effects For Men:  Testosterone: looking at the hormones that control testosterone release as the body it likes to hold on to it. We also discussed the impact on male fertility from using protein shakes and steroids and how you get irreversible, low levels of fertility or infertility as a result. We also discussed tight pants! Advice for Men  To limit alcohol and coffee and how smoking is so bad for developing sperm. Exercise - we discuss how too little or too much can have negative effects on sperm production. We also discussed Jonathan Ramsey - a Urologist and former podcast guest who has talked about how cycling for commuting is OK, but long rides put a lot of pressure on the testicles. Hear a previous chat with Jonathan https://www.thefertilitypodcast.com/ep-79-poor-sperm-doesnt-have-to-lead-straight-to-fertility-treatment/ ( here ) We discussed the importance of avoiding hot tubs, heated car warmers, and Natasha talked about papers on mobile phone radiation in pockets. Erectile Disfunction An early sign that the blood vessels are getting clogged up with cholesterol. Testosterone can also cause it as can the stress and pressures of TTC.  Diet Overall benefits of eating a health diet, which can help the balance of your hormones. We discuss what oxidative stress levels are and how you can manage them.  The benefits of plant based diet and how a Vegan lifestyle - has no impact on testosterone levels. There is a belief amongst Men that a plant-based diet lowers testosterone but there is no evidence available  Sleep  The importance of sleep and how many health factors it can impact How to future proof your fertility Be proactive in the conversations you have with your family. For example, ask your mother when she had her menopause. With Men, don't be afraid to talk to your doctor if you have any pains in your testicles.  Any concerns you...  See https://acast.com/privacy (acast.com/privacy) for privacy and opt-out information.

Meet Janet Murray. Janet is a digital content expert, author and fellow podcaster. Earlier in the year Janet shared an article about https://www.telegraph.co.uk/family/parenting/least-already-have-child-pain-secondary-infertility/ ( secondary infertility) and we wanted to talk to her about this and her experiences of miscarriage and ectopic pregnancy. Fertility Struggle Janet struggled with infertility and after routine tests she was diagnosed with autoimmune hepatitis. Treatment ensued and shortly after her diagnosis, Janet fell pregnant. Sadly this pregnancy ended in a miscarriage, and Janet, whom is normally a very pragmatic person, felt completely floored. However she did fall pregnant again but this pregnancy was thwart with anxiety and at 29 weeks Janet went in to early labour. Luckily after time in neonatal intensive care Janet was able to bring home her daughter Katie. Very soon after, Janet was surprised to find she was pregnant again. Unfortunately this pregnancy ended in an ectopic pregnancy and Janet was told that she would be unlikely to conceive again. The loneliness of the first 12 weeks Janet shares her thoughts on how difficult it is to reach out for support for after an early miscarriage, as it's almost taboo to talk about your pregnancy until after the 12-week point. I have an excuse to talk Secondary infertility is frequently dismissed by society. Over the last 5 years Janet has run five London Marathons to raise money for The Miscarriage Association and the Ectopic Pregnancy Trust and she feels this has given her an excuse to talk about miscarriage and ectopic pregnancy in a public space. "At least you have one' Janet felt that friends didn't understand her desire to have another child and a sibling for her daughter. Because she was career-focused people always assumed that Janet only wanted to have one child out of choice. In her article (above) Janet talks about the agony of not being able to have a sibling for Katie. SOCIAL MEDIA: https://www.janetmurray.co.uk (Janet Murray)  https://www.instagram.com/janmurrayuk/ (Instagram)  https://www.miscarriageassociation.org.uk (Miscarriage Association) https://ectopic.org.uk (Ectopic Pregnancy Trust)  https://www.bliss.org.uk (Bliss)  https://www.tommys.org (Tommy's)  https://www.thefertilitypodcast.com (The Fertility Podcast)  https://instagram.com/fertilitypoddy (Instagram) http://www.yourfertilityjourney.com (Kate Davies)  https://instagram.com/your_fertility_journey (Instagram)   See https://acast.com/privacy (acast.com/privacy) for privacy and opt-out information.

It was a bleak and dreary day.. .Kate and I connected with Eleanor Stevenson, Professor of Nursing from Duke University, North Carolina USA and Kevin McEleny, Consultant Urologist at Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Trust to discuss a brilliant new initiative to support men struggling with infertility. Together Kevin and Eleanor have created https://all-about-fertility.com/ (All about fertility )an evidence-based resource providing couples with up to date articles, webinars and videos created by experts from the field of fertility. But they didn't want to just stop there. From their research Kevin and Eleanor identified that men didn't want to engage with support from counsellors and so they created a support forum just for men to access support in a way that was accessible to them and on their terms. Peer Support  In the future, Kevin and Eleanor hope to roll out other versions of this platform to include support forums for same-sex couples and women. In the US, Eleanor is seeing that professionals are becoming more aware of male fertility but as yet, US men aren't opening up. Whereas conversely, in the UK men are beginning to talk and there are a number of men that are leading the way, some of who have been recent guests on the podcast. Educating medical professionals Kevin talks about the need for greater awareness and sensitivity among professionals. The evidence that has come out of their research shows that what men are told at the very start can have enormous consequences on their emotional wellbeing. Eleanor tells us that while men continue to feel that their problems are not real. It reinforces stigma and men get further silenced. SOCIAL MEDIA:  https://all-about-fertility.com/ (https://all-about-fertility.com/) https://twitter.com/aafertility (Twitter ) https://twitter.com/malefertdoc (Kevin on twitter ) https://twitter.com/EleanorPhD (Eleanor on twitter ) https://www.facebook.com/aafertility/ (Facebook) https://www.thefertilitypodcast.com/100/ (Kevin's previous episode on The Fertility Podcast)  https://www.thefertilitypodcast.com (The Fertility Podcast)  Instagram  http://www.yourfertilityjourney.com ( Kate Davies) https://instagram.com/your_fertility_journey (Instagram)      See https://acast.com/privacy (acast.com/privacy) for privacy and opt-out information.

In this special episode, we wanted to address some of your questions and concerns with regards to coronavirus and what this means for your fertility treatments. So over the next few weeks, we're bringing in the experts!  First up we chat with Julie Morgan, who like Kate, is a Fertility Nurse Consultant. Julie has been keeping the TTC community up to date by sharing really useful information and updates on her instagram @allaboutinfertility Not all clinics are routinely cancelling treatments. Please check with your clinic to find out what their up to date guidance is. Don't stop any medication until you have spoken with your clinic. Clinics are open currently and are here to help and advise you during this difficult time. Egg collection does appear to still be going ahead in many cases. To help with social distancing, clinics will be operating slightly differently with phone and video consultations, and face-to-face appointments may be staggered. If you are undergoing a stimulation cycle it is likely (although not in all circumstances) that you will be able to continue with your cycle. If you are newly pregnant it is advised that you self isolate but speak with your clinic for further advice. Clinics who offer egg donation have been advised that patients must not donate if they have recently visited a high-risk country, and must wait for a minimum of 28 days if infected with coronavirus or after being in contact with someone with coronavirus before donating. If you are having treatment abroad, please contact your clinic for further advice and self isolate if required. If you are self-funding your treatment and are required to freeze embryos in what would have been a fresh cycle, it may be that your clinic will not charge you for storage fees. However, there may be costs associated with repeat tests etc on restarting treatment again in a few months. Please bear in mind that we recorded this interview last Friday, and in this ever-changing and dynamic world, it is likely that there may be more recent updates available. Please do check with your clinic for the most up to date information for your individual circumstance. SOCIAL MEDIA Julie Morgan  Instagram  The Fertility Podcast Instagram   Kate Davies  Instagram   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Covid-19 and fertility treatments We appreciate given the current crisis you may well be worrying about what covid-19 means for your fertility treatments, and therefore at the beginning of this episode we give you an update on the current advice. At the moment, there is limited guidance out there, however this will likely change in the coming days/weeks. Currently, the HFEA recommend that you contact your clinic for advice as each clinic will likely have contingency plans in place. We plan to chat with experts this coming week and will, of course, keep you informed of any developments that relate to fertility treatments. If you are required to self-isolate over the coming weeks, then you can be reassured that The Fertility Podcast will be keeping you entertained. So, make sure you subscribe so not to miss an episode! Parenthood in Mind Next up, Natalie and Kate talk to Julianne Boutaleb who is a peri-natal psychologist and Clinical Director and Founder of the Parenthood in Mind practice. Julianne works with women and couples who have experienced trauma in relation to birth and miscarriage but also with women who suffer with fertility trauma. Typical patients that Julianne works with are couples who have concerns with regards to known genetic issues, couples who are facing assisted conception, couples who have had failed cycles or reproductive injuries and those contemplating donor conception, surrogacy or adoption to create or complete their family. Many couples who have previously experienced miscarriage come to Julianne as they have a fear – either physically or emotionally of a miscarriage reoccurring. Tokophobia Tokophobia is the fear of being pregnant or giving birth. Tokophobia may occur in women who have never given birth to a child, but it may also affect women who have had prior traumatic pregnancy or birth experiences.   Protecting your relationship Couples who don't conceive are 3 times more likely to separate or divorce than couples who do conceive. Clinics are starting to support couples more with regards to the emotional impact Often reaching the menopause can be a trigger for women who haven't been successful in conceiving through assisted conception. Julianne helps couples rewrite their ‘happy ever after' story without children. Fertility Trauma* The term Fertility Trauma helps to highlight that struggling to conceive is a true trauma and this also includes ‘perceived' trauma. Fertility trauma is not just depression, anxiety or stress but is your brain going in to ‘fight and flight' mode. SOCIAL MEDIA  https://www.parenthoodinmind.co.uk (Julianne Boutaleb)  https://www.instagram.com/parenthoodinmind/ (Instagram) https://www.jessicahepburn.com (Jessica Hepburn)  Unfortunately, since recording this episode, Jessica's Pond to Peak Challenge and her ascent of Everest has been cancelled due to Covid-19 but she will hopefully be making this journey next year! https://www.thefertilitypodcast.com (Natalie Silverman)  Ihttps://instagram.com/fertilitypoddy (nstagram ) http://%C2%A0www.yourfertilityjourney.com ( Kate Davies)  https://instagram.com/your_fertility_journey (Instagram)  * Fertility Trauma explanation The term ‘reproductive trauma' was first coined by perinatal psychiatrists Dr Janet Jaffe...  See https://acast.com/privacy (acast.com/privacy) for privacy and opt-out information.

O'Hooley and Tidow the English Folk duo from Yorkshire talk to us about their track Gentleman Jack and perform Beryl.We discuss how some women's centre are being used to facilitate community payback, and how this is affecting vulnerable women with Dr Kate Paradine the CEO of Women in Prison, Nicola Harding who has a PHD in Community Punishment and is a Criminology researcher at Lancaster University and from Sharna Kennedy from the Women's Centre Tomorrow's Women Wirral.The Scottish American composer Thea Musgrave tells us about still working at 91, her career in music and how she copes with some hearing loss. We look at job sharing with two women Maggy Pigott and Judith Killick who job shared for 23 years and received a joint CBE. We discuss how 50 years on from the Stonewall riots whether the visability of lesbians has changed with Angela Mason former Stonewall Director 1992-2000, Kate Davies the novelist, Angela Wild the lesbian feminist activist from Get the L Out and from Phyll Opoku-Gyimah.Julie Heldman the former American tennis player who won 22 tournaments tells us about her time on the tennis circuit and the role of her mother Gladys in her pursuing her tennis career.Presented by Jenni Murray Producer: Rabeka Nurmahomed Editor: Jane Thurlow

I had the amazing privilege and pleasure to interview British Horror Actress Kate Davies-Speak, who has also starred in the TV Sci-Fi Mini-Series, Horizon. Kate has been in an abundance of British Independent Horror movies and has really found her niche in the roles she plays; who happen to be strong, centered women (not your usual girl-girl characters often portrayed in films), but who also have exceptional story and character arcs, something that Kate says attracts her to the roles she takes. We talk about her busy schedule and filming as well as speak about her upcoming films **_The Barge People_** , **_Escape from Cannibal Farm_** and **_Dead Air_** , a film she decribes as _"gremlins on a plane". _Sounds pretty great to me! Sit back and listen as Kate talks about life as an independent actress and the advice she offers to those looking to follow down the same career path, not just in Horror. A must listen for anyone starting out as an actor or actress.