Podcasts about Kirsty

Send us a textWhat happens when you stop fearing visibility and start embracing your authentic voice on stage?In this inspiring episode of The Podcast for Soulful Women in Business, Laura sits down with Public Speaking and Event Expert Kirsty Carden - the woman who transformed her fear of public speaking into a thriving speaking and coaching empire, sharing stages with industry titans like Steven Bartlett.Kirsty's journey will inspire you: Overcoming a deep-rooted fear of visibility, evolving from online coaching to in-person events, and building a sustainable 6-figure business over nearly a decade. Instead of letting fear hold her back, she became a master of intimate events and high-ticket sales - and now teaches other women how to do the same.After an 8.5-year career in media, Kirsty confronted her deepest desires for change. What happened next? She intuitively led herself through a business transformation that left her feeling truly aligned and called to activate the inner power of purpose-driven female entrepreneurs.

As the new Year 7 cohort settles into secondary school life and the Year 6 students prepare for their upcoming transition, I wanted to highlight this timely topic for our discussion this week. My daughter is about to embark on this journey, and I must admit, the prospect of secondary school feels quite daunting! A recent report revealed that 1 in 4 children disengage during the transition to secondary school, with their enjoyment, sense of safety, and trust significantly declining in the first year. This understandably impacts their attendance. In today's episode, Dale is joined by Kirsty Greenwood, a Transitions Support Specialist, to discuss ‘Supporting the Transition from Primary to Secondary School for SEN Children'. It's currently estimated that there are 1.2 million SEN pupils in England without an EHCP, reflecting a 4.7% rise in just one year. Kirsty shines a spotlight on the critical but often overlooked transition for primary-aged children on the SEN register who do not have an EHCP. These are the students who appear to be coping academically yet struggle significantly. They discuss several crucial topics, including: The challenges faced by children transitioning to secondary school, the experience from PE to the canteen. The importance of providing meaningful, extended transition experiences rather than token gestures. Practical strategies to support these students, ensuring they feel included and prepared for their new environment. “We need to do more to prepare them, it's too much of a shock for lots and lots of children”. Kirsty Greenwood Kirsty's insights are invaluable for anyone involved in education, especially parents and teachers of SEN children. This conversation sheds light on the steps we can take to ensure a smoother transition and ultimately improve outcomes for these students. View all podcasts available or visit our SENDcast sessions shop!   About Kirsty Greenwood Kirsty Greenwood is a dedicated advocate committed to improving the transition experience for children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) as they move from primary to secondary education. Recognising that many children on the SEN register lack an EHCP—and therefore often miss out on tailored support.  Kirsty focuses on bridging this gap to ensure these students receive the assistance they need during this critical period.  Through collaboration with families, educators, and local schools Kirsty promotes early intervention strategies, enhanced communication between schools, and the implementation of person-centered planning tools such as one-page profiles and individualised support plans. By championing inclusive practices and advocating for systemic changes, Kirsty aims to create a more equitable educational landscape where every child with SEN can thrive during their transition to secondary school.    Contact Kirsty https://www.facebook.com/tfortransition https://www.instagram.com/tfortransition/ tfortransition@outlook.com     Useful Links High Needs Funding Operational Guide EBSA Toolkit for Schools   B Squared Website – www.bsquared.co.uk  Meeting with Dale to find out about B Squared - https://calendly.com/b-squared-team/overview-of-b-squared-sendcast  Email Dale – dale@bsquared.co.uk  Subscribe to the SENDcast - https://www.thesendcast.com/subscribe   The SENDcast is powered by B Squared We have been involved with Special Educational Needs for over 25 years, helping show the small steps of progress pupils with SEND make. B Squared has worked with thousands of schools, we understand the challenges professionals working in SEND face. We wanted a way to support these hardworking professionals - which is why we launched The SENDcast! Click the button below to find out more about how B Squared can help improve assessment for pupils with SEND in your school.

In this week's episode of the Pure Health Podcast, we're turning the spotlight to children's health — a topic close to our hearts at Pure Health. Kirsty is joined by naturopath and clinical nutritionist Tessa, who shares her journey into family health, shaped by her own family's experiences with gut issues, food intolerances, coeliac disease, preterm birth, and immune challenges.Together, we explore why so many kids today struggle with eczema, fussy eating, gut issues, and recurrent infections — and how nutrition can play a powerful role in supporting resilience, behaviour, mood, and overall wellbeing.This conversation isn't about perfection or pressure at mealtimes — it's about giving parents the tools, confidence, and clarity to support their children's health in realistic, nourishing ways.✅ The most common health concerns in kids today — and why they're on the rise✅ Surprising signs of nutrient deficiencies parents often miss (especially iron!)✅ How nutrition impacts mood, energy, and behaviour in children✅ Practical strategies for fussy eaters and sensory kids — without mealtime battles✅ Favourite “nutritionist-approved swaps” for lunchboxes and snacks✅ The truth about protein needs, allergies, and nutrient testing in kids✅ Simple, realistic changes parents can start this week to support their child's health✅ Busting common myths about kids' nutrition — and what really matters most“You don't need to do everything perfectly — small, consistent changes make the biggest difference for your child's health.”Whether your child is struggling with eczema, gut issues, or picky eating, or you simply want to lay strong foundations for lifelong health, this episode will leave you with practical tools and a sense of empowerment as a parent.

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This week, Kirsty speaks with Dr. Robert Karen, a clinical psychologist and author, about the evolution of attachment theory, its relevance for today's parents and professionals, and how understanding our earliest bonds can shape healthier relationships across the lifespan.   Show Notes:  https://www.attachmenttheoryinaction.com/  https://www.tkcchaddock.org/events/atiawebinar/  https://shop.tkcchaddock.org/  https://www.facebook.com/share/g/19Xm5Nhk2K/  https://www.facebook.com/TKCChaddock https://www.linkedin.com/company/tkcchaddock/posts/?feedView=all https://www.instagram.com/tkcchaddock https://www.facebook.com/krugglesatchaddock https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirstynolan84/

To celebrate 10 years of the English with Kirsty podcast, I'm creating a 10-part series to celebrate 10 different forms that learning can take.Part nine of the series is about learning through podcasting. Not just listening to podcasts, but hosting them! I decided to give myself the challenge of inviting guests whom I didn't know so that I would meet some new podcasters too. David has been to a couple of my networking events and I met Nina and Lisa for the first time on the call.We've all had different experiences in terms of starting our podcasts, but we discovered a lot of parallels too! When you start a project such as a podcast, you inevitably learn a lot about yourself, it brings new opportunities, and you develop all kinds of skills that you may not know you needed

Meet Dr. Kirsty Harris, a clinical psychologist who has written an incredible book about living with endometriosis - sharing both her professional expertise AND her lived experience of a 20-year journey to diagnosis.During the episode we explore why endometriosis is truly a whole-body condition, the psychological impact of chronic illness and medical dismissal Kirsty experienced, how compassion-focused therapy can help break "tricky loops" of shame and self-criticism, and the isolation of this largely invisible condition.This episode is a huge insight about why we need to break the misconceptions about periods and endometriosis.I so passionately believe Kirsty's book should be read and a reference on every practitioner's desk and in the hands of anyone navigating this condition. Her timeline spanning two pages of symptoms and appointments is both heartbreaking and validating."I wanted to write the book I wish I'd had when I was 15." - Dr. Kirsty HarrisKirsty is also the author of Coping with Endometriosis: Bringing Compassion to Pain, Shame and Uncertainty. This book has been written as part of the 'Coping with' series with ACP-UK 

In this episode of The Powerful Project, we discuss our personal experiences and views on relationships.We compare our different perspectives and challenges faced when single vs being in a relationship.We explore societal pressures, the value of having aligned goals with a partner, and the importance of self-development.We also touch on the dynamic of balancing independence and partnership, evolving roles of women and men, and how personal values and experiences shape relationship goals.00:00 Welcome to The Powerful Project00:09 Discussing Relationships: Single vs Engaged01:03 Our Thoughts on Choosing the Right Partner01:34 The Importance of Compatibility04:50 Living Together: The Realities13:08 Balancing Independence and Partnership18:49 Modern Relationship Dynamics22:06 Balancing Independence and Relationships23:03 Challenges of Modern Relationships24:59 The Impact of Feminism on Gender Roles26:41 The Importance of Compromise in Relationships28:57 Navigating Relationship Expectations35:48 Accepting and Working Through Differences40:42 The Complexity of Feminism and Relationship DynamicsFollow us on socials for more content:Kirsty: ⁠@kirstysholmes⁠V: ⁠@wiebkehnsn⁠Subscribe to hear more and if you related to this episode, please leave a review!

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Kirsty is an absolute NINJA when it comes to all things time and productivity-related in business. She is a Master Certified Coach, a serial small business owner, host of the Time & Productivity Podcast for Entrepreneurs and a mum to a fiesty 1 year old.She's navigated through a bajillion different time and productivity issues in her own businesses, and has coached thousands of hours on those same issues with other women and mums in business.She's also the founder of The Productive Mama and The School Hours Only Method - which exist solely to help mums overcome their time and productivity challenges so they can have both - the time with their kids and the wildly successful business. W: https://kirstyknightcoaching.com/Link to my podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-time-and-productivity-podcast-for-entrepreneurs/id1601098858Link to my free 6 hours back challenge - https://kirstyknightcoaching-discoverycall.lpages.co/6-hours-back-free-challenge

Vardagsfilosofiska rummet (och armbrytning) med Kirsty Armstrong. Milky Jugs och Onkel Jugs. Varför har män mustaschen långt ner på överläppen och vad är en fi**kittlare i ansiktet? Christopher är här för att hjälpa. Män med mariekex som bröstvårtor. Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radio Play. Programledare: Christopher Garplind och Hanna Hellquist

Send us a textWelcome along to another episode of the pod.It is our great pleasure to introduce GB Agegroup athlete Kirsty Prior.For over 10 years Kirsty has competed across a host of different multi-sport events, from sprint to long distance. Kirsty says" I've always loved sport, playing all sorts of different team sports throughout school and university.  More recently, the thirst for adventure has taken hold, and sport has been a great excuse to get outside and have fun – whether that's a run on the coastal path, taking to the trails on my bike or playing on my paddleboard.  I'm at my happiest when I'm out in the wild, soaking up everything the great British weather has to offer.I can get bored easily, so I'm always on the lookout for something new.  My journey into duathlon started as a mountain biker, racing cross-country.  I spent a couple of years on the national circuit (progressing from finishing dead last in my first race – rolling in to see the winners already on the podium receiving their medals!), as well as competing in 12- and 24-hour events.  I was starting to get itchy feet when a friend suggested I try an off-road duathlon at our local trails, Ashton Court.  A rookie win (courtesy of a flying bike lap) and I was hooked.Roll forward over ten years, and I've taken part in lots of different multi-sport events, from sprint to long distance and everything in between.  I've been privileged to compete for GB Age Group all over the world, meeting some amazing people and experiencing some weird and wonderful race locations along the way.  More recently, I started to realise just how much knowledge and experience I've amassed over that time, and that it's incredibly rewarding to share that knowledge with others through coaching.As a coach, I aim to be open, honest and encouraging.  I take a holistic approach, considering all aspects of performance, from swim-bike-run to strength and conditioning, nutrition, rest and recovery, health and wellbeing.  I'm collaborative, and believe in empowering individuals to make their own decisions, to be brave and to try new things.  We learn from experience, so don't be afraid to have a go!​Away from the world of swim-bike-run:I'm a sports therapist.I have a crazy, lovable sprocker spaniel.Team sports are still a vital part of my life.  I love playing touch rugby, and am the co-founder of Eurostars – promoting the development of masters women's touch across EuropePlease enjoy her journey and be inspired.if you would like to follow Kirsty she is on instagram @kp_trail_adventuresand if you would like to get in touch about her coaching the link is www.4performance.co.ukYou Can Follow us  onYouTube - AMP GBInstagram @amp_podcastFacebook : Richard Joseph Conwayfind all our episodes on our websiteWebsite is : https://agegroupmultisportpodcast.buzzsprout.com/email: agegroupmultisportpodcast@gmail.comIf you are an agegroup athlete and would like to come on the pod, get in touch.​

Chenee Fournier has had a lifetime of Spiritual Experiences. From Shared Death Experiences with Pets, to lessons in living and dying, Chenee has a lot of insight to offer. Today, Chenee is a spiritual mentor empowering others to recognize their innate divinity, embrace sovereignty, and live joyfully by weaving together her rich experiences. For more about Chenee visit: https://cheneefournier.com For more about Kirsty visit: www.kirsty@kirstysalisbury.com

To celebrate 10 years of the English with Kirsty podcast, I'm creating a 10-part series to celebrate 10 different forms that learning can take.Part eight of the series is about learning through conferences and what we can learn through attending, speaking at, or organising them.I wanted different perspectives – geographically, in terms of specialisations, and to have different types of conference represented as well. So I put together our panel of five guests whom you'll meet in this episode - Suzie, Anna, Silvie, Andrea, and Aída.It's interesting how the main theme that ran through the answers was around community and connection rather than specific memorable talks and presentations! These were some of the topics that we discussed: What's one key thing that you have learned through a conference recently, whether as an attendee, a speaker, or an organiser? Travel costs to attend large conferences in person can be a barrier for some. Have you experienced other variations on traditional conferences? (Moving the location each time, smaller events, online participation etc) What would you say to someone who's feeling overwhelmed with the number of options out there. How can they narrow down which event/events would be the best ones for them? What about events that are aimed at the branch for which you translate? Do you have any experience of attending those?  Click through to the show notes page to find out more about the guests and for links to the events that were mentioned in the episode: https://www.englishwithkirsty.com/podcast/episode285

What if anxiety, being overwhelmed or stressed all the time isn't who you are… but just the way your body has learned to respond? Today I'm sitting down with Kirsty Waddingham, who has lived through addiction, domestic violence, being a single mum, and burnout, and turned those challenges into the exact tools that now help thousands of people take control BACK over their lives. Her message is simple: you don't need to keep pushing through it, or take medication for it. You just need to learn how to retrain your mind. You don't want to miss this: We chat about breathwork including why it works and how you can feel calmer in just a few minutes Why your understanding your body's responses is the key to changing your reactions How to stop letting labels like ‘anxiety' and ‘burntout' dictate your life What to do when you feel like you've tried everything but you're still exhausted How to teach your kids to be calm from a young age … and SO much more. Books mentioned:  You Can Heal Your Life by Louise Hay,  The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk Watch the YouTube Version of the Podcast here. If you want to connect with Kirsty, you can find her on IG @iamkirstywaddingham or visit her business @webreathesuccess or www.webreathesuccess.com If you have any burning questions and want me to answer them, join us on our Facebook page - SynxBody Squad! We do everything from Weekly Q&As, health, wellness and fitness tips as well as exclusive first looks at our new products (with the opportunity to test and review!) Click here to join. Ready to take a step in the right direction and look after future you? Check out the products that will keep your body in Synx here - www.synxbody.com And if you want to see more of the behind the scenes OR you loved the episode let us know over on instagram at @synxbody and @rachael.ferguson  or on TikTok here @synxbody 

*** Content warnings: Sexual assault ***23-year-old Welsh backpacker Kirsty Jones had her whole life ahead of her when she set out for a two-year trip across Asia, Australia and South America. Tragically, that trip was cut short just two months in when Kirsty was found strangled to death in her room at The Aree Guesthouse in Chiang Mai, Thailand.Thai police anticipated a quick arrest, but what followed was a media circus and bungled investigation that left the Jones family and young travellers everywhere desperate for answers.---Narration – Anonymous HostResearch & writing – Elsha McGillCreative direction – Milly RasoProduction & music – Mike MigasAudio editing – Anthony TelferSign up for Casefile Premium:Apple PremiumSpotify PremiumPatreonFor all credits and sources, please visit https://casefilepodcast.com/case-328-kirsty-jones Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joel Creasey got caught up in a police incident and we asked when you were almost a hero. Toastie Thursdays delivered big with Kirsty’s combo taste-tested and Jahnelle walking away $5K richer. Plus, we talked lotto dreams, a daycare grandad mix-up, and gave away Dockers finals tickets!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kirsty discusses local anger over the removal of native birds from a local bird sanctuary, a new agri tourism business is due to open and the redevelopment of a local playground gets the tick of approval from local children.

In this week's episode of the Pure Health Podcast, we're shining a light on a condition that affects millions of women worldwide, yet is so often misunderstood or overlooked: endometriosis—and its powerful connection to the gut.If you've ever wondered why endometriosis can feel like “more than period pain,” why gut symptoms like bloating, constipation, or IBS so often go hand in hand, or how inflammation and hormones tie this all together, this episode is for you. Kirsty sits down with naturopath Emily to unpack the science, the lived experience, and the practical steps you can take to support both your gut and your hormones when living with endometriosis.This isn't about a one-size-fits-all approach. It's about understanding the root drivers—immune dysregulation, inflammation, estrogen metabolism, and the microbiome—and how addressing these can reduce pain, improve digestion, and support long-term health.✅ What endometriosis actually is: an estrogen-dependent, inflammatory condition that goes far beyond the uterus✅ Why it's often misdiagnosed as IBS, and how pelvic inflammation and adhesions affect gut function✅ The role of the gut microbiome: how dysbiosis, low bacterial diversity, and “leaky gut” can drive symptoms✅ The estrobolome explained: how gut bacteria regulate estrogen, and why this matters for endo✅ Common symptoms—from severe period pain to fatigue, depression, painful intercourse, and beyond✅ Nutritional foundations: anti-inflammatory eating, fibre for hormone clearance, omega-3s, colourful plants✅ Functional testing: stool analysis, SIBO breath testing, hormone panels, and how they guide treatment✅ Herbs & nutrients for gut and hormone support: curcumin, NAC, glutamine, magnesium, vitamins A & D✅ Practical strategies: balancing blood sugar, reducing inflammation, and restoring microbial diversity“You're not imagining it—endo is a whole-body condition. But there is hope. Supporting gut health can transform hormone balance, reduce pain, and give you your quality of life back.”Whether you're newly diagnosed, navigating ongoing symptoms, or looking for a more holistic approach, this episode will give you clarity on the gut–hormone connection and tools to move forward with confidence.

Kirsty sits down with the founder of Metta Group and meditation specialist, George Haas, to explore how blending meditation with attachment theory can support healing, emotional regulation, and stronger relationships.   Show Notes:  https://www.mettagroup.org/ https://www.attachmenttheoryinaction.com/  https://www.tkcchaddock.org/events/atiawebinar/  https://shop.tkcchaddock.org/  https://www.facebook.com/share/g/19Xm5Nhk2K/  https://www.facebook.com/TKCChaddock https://www.linkedin.com/company/tkcchaddock/posts/?feedView=all https://www.instagram.com/tkcchaddock https://www.facebook.com/krugglesatchaddock https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirstynolan84/

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Architect Kirsty Maguire shares her experience of designing and building her own Passivhaus on a challenging sloping site in Newport-on-Tay, Scotland. Check out the show notes for more information.

Gas shortages, a reversal of the ban of offshore oil and gas exploration, and a government plan to double geothermal energy in the next 15 years… There's been a lot in the news recently about New Zealand's energy supply now and in the future. Claire Concannon speaks to researcher Dr Jen Purdie about our ongoing electrification of industry and transport, about our ‘dry year problem', and what the future of supply and demand might look like in a changing climate.Sign up to the Our Changing World monthly newsletter for episode backstories, science analysis and more.Guests:Dr Jen Purdie, Senior Research Fellow, Centre for Sustainability, University of Otago.Kirsty Johnston, RNZ In-Depth journalistLearn more:Could nuclear fusion-generated energy be a way to help us power the future? Learn how New Zealand company OpenStar Technologies are trying to crack this.Read or listen to Kirsty's recent reporting about what has changed in climate policies underpinning the Zero Carbon Act 2019. The coalition government has stated they want to use New Zealand's Emissions Trading Scheme (rather than the GIDI fund) to help drive the transition from fossil fuels to other forms of energy, but as climate change journalist Eloise Gibson reports, there are issues with this plan.ReferencesThe 2025 Energy in New Zealand report came out in August 2025.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Elis made a bad decision the other day. And if you had a million guesses as to what that decision was then you won't even get close, even when given the clue "Welsh culture". He's insistent it isn't the outcome he wanted but John and Dave aren't sure they believe him.Quite frankly it's one of the most baffling conversations ever had on this show.Aside from regrettable choices there's a potassium-rich Mad Dad that breaks new money making ground, Scatman John gets an unexpected amount of airtime, and Elis does a surprisingly good impression of a history teacher.Remember to seek out some bonus content in the form of Saturday's Bureau de Change of the Mind. That's only available on your friend and mine BBC Sounds.And if you want to get in contact with thoughts on anything other than the first ten minutes of this episode then it's elisandjohn@bbc.co.uk or 07974 293 022 on WhatsApp.

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Kirsty Cameron and Stephen. First up, new data shows reading and writing levels for school children are dire. The Education minister Erica Stanford unveiled a new government strategy aimed at reversing the downward trend and imporving handwriting. And they also discuss the pros and cons for nuclear power, particularly now data centres for AI demand huge amounts of power. has nuclear power's time come?

In part two, a small Canterbury town is up in arms over a proposal by police that will see them lose their local bobby. And the Panel hear from the creator of an app that links people up with cheap 'rescue food'. 

Longtime TV casting agent, Kirsty de Vallance was 16 when Police searched the house and arrested her father on serious drugs charges. Throughout her teen years she had to navigate the complexity of having a parent in prison. The family went into freefall and a short time later Kirsty's mother died.Her two older sisters raised Kirsty and she stayed in touch with her father until his release from prison.The effects on the family were far-reaching and devastating and as a result, Kirsty volunteers with children who find themselves in a situation like hers — with parents in jail.For many years Kirsty ran a successful casting agency with her husband and together they found contestants for TV shows including Masterchef and Project Runway.Further informationFirst broadcast June 2015.2025 update: Kirsty continued working in TV casting up until recently, but now she and her husband focus on the wellbeing side of production. Their company ‘Strength on Set' looks after the health and wellbeing of cast and crew on shows like ‘Farmer Wants a Wife' and ‘The Bachelor'.Kirsty has also returned to studying, and is completing a Diploma in Counselling.Standout story: Nicholas HammondYou can hear Richard's full conversation with Nicholas Hammond on the ABC Listen app or wherever you get your podcasts.https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/conversations/nicholas-hammond-the-sound-of-music-cinderella-julie-andrews/14069188You can read all about the Conversations origin story on the ABC News website.https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08-03/richard-fidler-reflects-on-20-years-of-conversations/105495784The Executive Producer of this episode of Conversations was Pam O'Brien.This episode of Conversations explores parents in prison, kids with a parent in prison, drugs charges, heroin, early death, mentoring, prison, jail, Ireland, TV casting agent, Farmer Wants a Wife, Masterchef and Project Runway.To binge even more great episodes of the Conversations podcast with Richard Fidler and Sarah Kanowski go the ABC listen app (Australia) or wherever you get your podcasts. There you'll find hundreds of the best thought-provoking interviews with authors, writers, artists, politicians, psychologists, musicians, and celebrities.

Should we tailor training based on menstrual cycles? Are ACL tears more common during an athlete’s period? Dr. Kirsty Elliott-Sale, Professor of Female Endocrinology and Exercise Physiology, and Head of the Centre of Excellence for Women in Sport, joins Sarah to discuss the biggest misconceptions about female physiology in sport science and coaching, the connection between menstrual cycles and performance, and the push to understand why women athletes suffer more ACL injuries. Follow Dr. Elliot-Sale on social media here Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! Bluesky: @mishthejrnalist.bsky.social Instagram: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ready to unlock your Property Investment game in 2025? Grab your FREE copy of our Buy-to-Let market guide today! https://bit.ly/buy-to-let-hotspots-guide-2025——————————————————————In this episode, host Sarah Blaney is joined by commercial property surveyor and investor Kirsty Darkins, Founder of KD Commercial who brings over two decades of experience in the commercial space. While others are turning away from retail property and the high street, Kirsty is doing the opposite, uncovering overlooked opportunities in town centres across the UK.Key Learnings Top performing commercial sectors in 2024Ideal characteristics of investable high streets (vacancy, parking, tenant mix)Realistic yield expectations and lease structuresThe benefits of small retail units over large onesEpisode Timestamps[00:00] - Trailer[03:43] - Kirsty's background as a commercial surveyor and investor[10:35] - What is Kirsty's analysis about the high street?[20:58] - Top 3 things before investing in high streets. [24:14] - Rents difference in long commercial and towns.This Episode is Kindly Sponsored by:Visit thispropertylife.co.uk for more resources, networking events, and industry insights.Follow Kirsty Darkins Socials:Facebook (Company): https://www.facebook.com/KDCommercial/Instagram (Company): https://www.instagram.com/kirstydarkinscommercial/ LinkedIn (Company): https://www.linkedin.com/company/kd-commercial/ Follow This Property Life Podcast on Socials:Website:https://thispropertylife.co.uk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thispropertylife/# Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564457166712&locale=en_GB Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/this-property-life-podcast/id1540075591 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ULlN2eRKWojGRAkiSa0mZ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/this-property-life-podcast/about/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thispropertylife?lang=en Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtmPj98bC6swNuYRCaUGPUg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Whitehall Sources podcast, Calum Macdonald and Kirsty Buchanan tackle the biggest news of the week in global and UK politics. They speak with Professor Sam Greene, a professor in Russian politics at King's College London, ahead of President Trump's meeting with Vladimir Putin. The conversation examines the high-stakes that exist at this summit in Alaska, exploring the dynamics of their relationship, the implications for Ukraine, and the broader geopolitical landscape. Calum and Kirsty end the episode by discussing the economic landscape and the potential consequences for the Labour government, as well as the latest immigration statistics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, Newscast was recorded at the Edinburgh Fringe in front of a live audience.Adam was joined by Kirsty Wark, former Newsnight host, and James Cook, Scotland editor and friend of the podcast. They chat about the BBC's decision to air the new series of Masterchef, which was filmed before hosts Gregg Wallace and John Torode were sacked, and Kirsty's role in exposing Gregg Wallace's behaviour. Plus an AI MP and what are the polls saying about Holyrood 2026?You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers.You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhereGet in touch with Newscast by emailing newscast@bbc.co.uk or send us a whatsapp on +44 0330 123 9480.New episodes released every day. If you're in the UK, for more News and Current Affairs podcasts from the BBC, listen on BBC Sounds: https://bit.ly/3ENLcS1Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Miranda Slade. The social producer was Joe Wilkinson. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham

Kirsty Mason, CIO at Bentley Motors, joined host Lee Rennick for this episode of CIO Leadership Live. They discussed building the foundations for AI adoption through data literacy and skills development, defining workplace actions that support women in tech, and creating business and IT partnerships in the automotive industry.

Episode 4.01 ("Look What You Made Us Do!"). Written by Lori Furth, Lyssa Graham, and Dale Leopold.  (Double published to My Friend Lyssa and BS de Resistance) Lyssa, Jay and Jake have escaped to Blue Syracuse (within skedaddling range of the Canadian border) with an involuntary stowaway; the Pod takes a turn towards the political and the impolite; narrating the Squeaky-clean Military Parade; the Nuts saga comes to a fitting kick-ass End; an obsolete gadget solves a modern problem; and we endure a Very White House press conference.     Featuring the vocal talents of the Suffolk & Goode Players: Rebecca Davis (Herself, Lucy, OANN Reporter) Dustin Ebaugh (Jay, Chip, Jonas, Linus) Lori Furth (Herself, Sally, Woodstock, Line-Land Wife) Lyssa Graham (Herself, Kirsty, Patricia de Menta, Karoline Leavitt) Dale Leopold (Himself, Announcer, BS Announcer, Chuck Brown, Donald Trump) Chris Mezzolesta (Randall, Schroeder, Stephen Miller, The Very Hungry Brain-worm) Karyn O'Bryant (Herself, Marcia, Mary Sue, Jake, NY Times reporter) Jake Reynolds (himself--he contains multitudes) and George Washington III (Himself, Nuts Announcer, Snoop, Lineland Announcer, RFK Jr.)   Original Music composed, performed and produced by Chris Mezzolesta. The song, "The Golden Age," was written by Dale Leopold and Chris Mezzolesta and performed by Lyssa Graham, Dale Leopold, Chris Mezzolesta and George Washington III. Editing, sound design and audio production by Dale Leopold Artwork by Richard McMurry

Episode 4.01 ("Look What You Made Us Do!"). Written by Lori Furth, Lyssa Graham, and Dale Leopold.  (Double published to My Friend Lyssa and BS de Resistance) Lyssa, Jay and Jake have escaped to Blue Syracuse (within skedaddling range of the Canadian border) with an involuntary stowaway; the Pod takes a turn towards the political and the impolite; narrating the Squeaky-clean Military Parade; the Nuts saga comes to a fitting kick-ass End; an obsolete gadget solves a modern problem; and we endure a Very White House press conference.     Featuring the vocal talents of the Suffolk & Goode Players: Rebecca Davis (Herself, Lucy, OANN Reporter) Dustin Ebaugh (Jay, Chip, Jonas, Linus) Lori Furth (Herself, Sally, Woodstock, Line-Land Wife) Lyssa Graham (Herself, Kirsty, Patricia de Menta, Karoline Leavitt) Dale Leopold (Himself, Announcer, BS Announcer, Chuck Brown, Donald Trump) Chris Mezzolesta (Randall, Schroeder, Stephen Miller, The Very Hungry Brain-worm) Karyn O'Bryant (Herself, Marcia, Mary Sue, Jake, NY Times reporter) Jake Reynolds (himself--he contains multitudes) and George Washington III (Himself, Nuts Announcer, Snoop, Lineland Announcer, RFK Jr.)   Original Music composed, performed and produced by Chris Mezzolesta. The song, "The Golden Age," was written by Dale Leopold and Chris Mezzolesta and performed by Lyssa Graham, Dale Leopold, Chris Mezzolesta and George Washington III. Editing, sound design and audio production by Dale Leopold Artwork by Richard McMurry

Radio International - The Ultimate Eurovision Experience is broadcast from Malta's Radio 105FM on Tuesday evenings from 2100 - 0059 hours CET. The show is broadcast live on Wednesday evenings from 1900 - 2300 hours CET on the Eurovision Radio International Mixcloud Channel as well as on the Facebook Page of Eurovision Radio International with an interactive chatroom.         AT A GLANCE - ON THE SHOW THIS WEEK  Interview with JVF (Jessika, Victorio and Fabrizio Faniello) (Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2025) Interview with Kristy Spiteri (Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2025) FanVision Song Contest 2025: Interviews with Baby Danka (OGAE Poland) FanVision Song Contest 2025: Interview with Krista Sujak (OGAE Malta) FanVision Song Contest 2025: Interview with Jonathan (EC Germany)  Eurovision Spotlight: Eurovision Song Contest 1988 with Eurovision Lordship Marcus Keppel-Palmer Eurovision News with Nick van Lith from www.escXtra.com Eurovision Birthday File with David Mann Eurovision Cover Spot with David Mann Eurovision Calendar with Javier Leal National Final Update for Junior and Eurovision Song Contest with Alain Forrotti  New Music Releases by Eurovision Artists  Your music requests Kirsty Spiteri (Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2025) Interview with Kristy Spiteri (Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2025): On Sat. 08 Feb 2025 Miriana Conte and her song "Kant" (now "Serving") was selected by the jury and Maltese public to represent Malta at the Eurovision Song Contetest 2025 in Basel in May. Miriana successfully placed Malta in the Grand Final of the Eurovision Song Contest ranking 17th at the end of the voting sequence. Earlier on in February 2025, Radio International conducted interviews with all the contestants at the Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2025 and more. This week, Radio International will broadcast an interview with Kristy Spiteri who took part in the Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2025. The song she competed with is called "Heaven Sent" which came second in the Grand Final of the Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2025 after Miriana Conte's "Serving".        JVF (Jessika, Victorio and Fabrizio Faniello) at the  Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2025 Interview with JVF (Jessika, Victorio and Fabrizio Faniello) (Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2025): The Trio JVF consits of Jessika Muskat, Victorio Gaucchi and Fabrizio Faniello formed for the Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2025 to compete with the good mood song "Festa (No Time for Siesta"  which reached Number 5 in the Grand Final of the competition. All three singers previously participated in the Malta National Final to Eurovision in their own rights. Jessika represented San Marino at the Eurovision Song Contest 2018 together with her then singing partner Jennifer Brening performing the song "Who we are". Jessika had previously attempted to represent Malta every year from 2008 to 2017 and in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2004 with the song "Precious Time". Fabrizio Faniello represented Malta twice at the Eurovision Song Contest in 2001 and 2006 and Victorio previously entered the Malta Eurovision Song Contest back in 2009 with Dorothy on the song called "Promises".  JVF successfully could qualify for the Grand Final of the Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2025 out of Semi Final 1 and after the Voting sequence in the the Grand Final JVF's fun act reached Number 5. Radio International's JP had the pleasure to chat with all three artists during the rehearsals of the TV Show which you can hear on the show this week.  You can watch all the interviews Radio International did at the Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2025  by visiting the Radio International YouTube Channel - or check out our complete coverage of the Malta Eurovision Song Contest - click here.     Eurovision Weekend - FanVision Song Contest 2025:  The Eurovision Weekend 2025 took place in Malta from 11 - 13 July 2025 following the victory of Martina Fennech in FanVision 2024 representing Malta. The FanVision Song Contest is part of the Euroision Weekend, where artists representing different Eurovision Fan Clubs, the OGAEs) performing covers of the Eurovision Song Contest. Artists from 11 Eurovision Fan Clubs from across Europe tooks part in the contest: Austria, Denmark, EC and OGAE Germany,  Italy, Malta, Norway, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia and Switzerland. Over the next few weeks Radio International will broadcast the interviews with the participating artists and their songs.      Congratulations to David Schuler who represented OGAE Germany winning the FanVision Song Contest 2025 with the song  "Tous l'Univers" which was the Swiss Eurovision Song Contest 2021 entry by Gjon's Tears coming third.    Eurovision Weekend 2025 - The FanVision Song Contest Scoreboard 1.    (160)   OGAE Germany - David Schuler - Tous l'Univers (CH 2021) 2.    (157)   OGAE Switzerland - Francisco Ribeiro - Roi (FR 2019) 3.    (128)   OGAE Malta - Krista Sujak - It's my time (UK 2009) 4.    (118)   OGAE Poland - Baby Danka - Rim Tim Tagi Dim (CR 2024) 5.    (118)   OGAE Italy - Jessica Lipari - Tattoo (SWE 2023) 6.    (118)   OGAE Slovakia - Blazey "Bado" Fabian - Miss Kiss Kiss Bang (GE 2009) 7.    (117)   OGAE Slovenia - Zorica Prtovic - 1944 (UKR 2016) 8.    (107)   OGAE Austria - Elisabeth Sutrich - Mon Amour (FR 2024) 9.    (092)   OGAE Norway - Claus Michael Fasting - Amar Pelos Dois (POR 2017) 10.  (083)   EC Germany - Jonathan Perez Esquinas - Sugar (MOL 2021) 11.  (070)   OGAE Denmark - Mikal Johansen - Higher Ground (DEN 2018)        Radio International already broadcast the interview with the winner David for OGAE Germany and this week listen to the interviews with Baby Danka representing OGAE Poland singing "Rim Tim Tagi Dim" (Croatia 2024 performed by Baby Lasagna). Then an interview with Jonathan representing Eurovision Club (EC) Germany performing his cover of "Sugar" original by Nathalia Gordienko (Moldova 2021) and  Krista Sujak represented OGAE Malta performing a cover of "My Time" originally performed by Jade Ewan at the Eurovision Song Contest 2009 coming 5th.     The Eurovision Spotlight - BACK TO THE 80s - The Eurovision Song Contest 1988 with Marcus Keppel-Palmer: Taking a little break from the Eurovision Magical Numbers as the Summer Spotlight, Eurovision Lordship Marcus Keppel-Palmer rejoins JP in the studio to take a look back at the Eurovision Song Contest 1988 which was staged in Dublin, Ireland with Switzerland winning for a second time with Celine Dion and and the song "Ne partez pas sans moi". Marcus will tell us all about that particular Eurovision Song Contest and also plays some great songs from this contest.  Eurovision News, New Song Releases, Birthday File, Coverspot, Eurovision Calendar:Also JP will be joined by David Mann for the Eurovision Birthday File and Eurovision Coverspot.  Javier stands in for Nick and will be presenting the Eurovision News courtesy of escXtra.com. There will be a lot of the great new releases of Eurovision artists on the show as well as great Eurovision Classics. Javier will be updating us on the upcoming Eurovision events in the Eurovision Calendar and Alain Forrotti gives us already some updates of the National Finals regarding the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2025 and the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 and and....   For full details of this week's Show Content and Play List - click here

Lily is on a mission, and Kirsty finds herself in an unexpected situation.

In this episode, Kirsty sits down with Sarah Goodapple, Chaddock Family Coach and illustrator of Chad the Cougar and the Forest of Feelings, to discuss the power of presence, the importance of co-regulation, and how children's books can support healing and connection in families.   Show Notes:  https://www.chaddock.org/books/ https://www.attachmenttheoryinaction.com/  https://www.tkcchaddock.org/events/atiawebinar/  https://shop.tkcchaddock.org/  https://www.facebook.com/share/g/19Xm5Nhk2K/  https://www.facebook.com/TKCChaddock https://www.linkedin.com/company/tkcchaddock/posts/?feedView=all https://www.instagram.com/tkcchaddock https://www.facebook.com/krugglesatchaddock https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirstynolan84/

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It's In the News.. a look at the top headlines and stories in the diabetes community. This week's top stories: FDA approves the first fast-acting biosimilar insulin in the US, Tandem issues warning, DOJ stands up for remote monitoring in schools, GLP1 use protects against dementia, and more! Find out more about Moms' Night Out  Please visit our Sponsors & Partners - they help make the show possible! Learn more about Gvoke Glucagon Gvoke HypoPen® (glucagon injection): Glucagon Injection For Very Low Blood Sugar (gvokeglucagon.com) Omnipod - Simplify Life Learn about Dexcom   Check out VIVI Cap to protect your insulin from extreme temperatures The best way to keep up with Stacey and the show is by signing up for our weekly newsletter: Sign up for our newsletter here Here's where to find us: Facebook (Group) Facebook (Page) Instagram Twitter Check out Stacey's books! Learn more about everything at our home page www.diabetes-connections.com  Reach out with questions or comments: info@diabetes-connections.com Episode transcription with links:   Hello and welcome to Diabetes Connections In the News! I'm Stacey Simms and every other Friday I bring you a short episode with the top diabetes stories and headlines happening now. XX We've got the first and only biosimilar FDA approved and moving to market. Kirsty – insulin aspart, which is a biosimilar to Novolog will be available as a single-patient-use prefilled pen for subcutaneous use and a multiple-dose vial for subcutaneous and intravenous use. KIRSTY has been available in Europe and Canada since 2022. This same company makes Semglee, the first biosimilar for long acting? Sales of Insulin Aspart in the United States were approximately $1.9 billion in 2024, according to IQVIA. https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2025/07/15/3115973/0/en/Biocon-Biologics-Expands-Diabetes-Portfolio-with-FDA-Approval-of-Kirsty-the-First-and-Only-Interchangeable-Rapid-Acting-Insulin-Aspart-in-the-United-States.html XX Tandem Diabetes Care (Nasdaq:TNDM) has issued an urgent medical device correction for some t:slim X2 automated insulin pumps. In a July 22 notice, the San Diego-based company warned of pumps that may exhibit a higher rate of speaker failure. During normal use, the insulin pump software monitors current flowing through the speaker during use. Measurements that fall within a pre-determined range indicate a functioning speaker. Meanwhile, measurements falling outside the range indicate a speaker failure.   When the measurements land outside the expected range, the system declares a malfunction, referred to as “Malfunction 16.” If the pump declares this malfunction, insulin delivery will stop and the pump will no longer be operational. Malfunction 16 terminates communication between the pump and continuous glucose monitor (CGM), as well as the t:slim mobile app.   If not addressed, the issue can lead to hyperglycemia, which can result in hospitalization or medical intervention. The company reports 700 adverse events and 59 reported injuries to date, with no reports of death.   Tandem identified that certain speaker versions have a higher rate of Malfunction 16 events due to a wiring issue within the speaker. Users can continue using their pump but with added precautions because Malfunction 16 can occur at any time. They should use the t:slim mobile app with push notifications turned on so the app alerts them if the malfunction occurs, the company said.   Additionally, Tandem intends to release a software update aimed at enhancing the early detection of speaker failure. The update also introduces persistent vibration alarms to help reduce potential safety risk. Tandem plans to notify affected pump users when it makes the update available. https://www.drugdeliverybusiness.com/tandem-warns-insulin-pump-speaker-malfunction/ XX BIG WIN! The DOJ protects T1D rights again! The US Attorney's office for the Western District of Washington State reached a settlement with a public school district that once again confirms remotely monitoring students' CGMs is a reasonable accommodation that schools must provide to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If its true for one state its true for all states under federal law! If your local schools still refuse to remotely monitor CGMs of their students, provide them with this letter to compel them to FOLLOWT1Ds and FOLLOW Federal Laws. If they still refuse contact us! https://followt1ds.org/ XX new study finds people taking GLP-1 agonists had a significantly lower cumulative risk of developing dementia, when compared to metformin users. Past studies show that people who have type 2 diabetes — a chronic condition where the body does not use its insulin properly — are at a higher risk of developing dementia. The study found that when comparing the neuroprotective abilities of two diabetes medications — metformin and glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 agonists) — participants taking GLP-1 agonists had a significantly lower cumulative risk of developing dementia, when compared to metformin.   https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/glp-1s-may-offer-better-dementia-protection-than-metformin XX Front office changes coming to Dexcom.  CEO Kevin Sayer will step down  & give the reins to current Chief Operating Officer Jake Leach. Scheduled for January 1, 2026, Leach will also join Dexcom's board of directors where Sayer will remain  executive chairman. One of our frequent guests here.. Leach has worked at Dexcom for 21 years. He served as chief technology officer from 2018 to 2022 before he was named COO in late 2022. He was given the title of president in May. https://www.medtechdive.com/news/dexcom-ceo-change-kevin-sayer-jake-leach/756382/ XX A major international study has revealed that many children and young adults in Sub-Saharan Africa who are diagnosed with type 1 diabetes (T1D) may actually have a different, non-immune-based form of the condition. Unlike the traditional autoimmune version of T1D, this form appears to develop without the immune system attacking the insulin-producing cells. This finding could significantly reshape how diabetes is diagnosed and treated across the region, potentially leading to more precise care and better health outcomes. The researchers found that many young people in Sub-Saharan Africa diagnosed with T1D often don't have the usual markers in their blood (called islet autoantibodies) typically seen in people with T1D in other parts of the world. Specifically, 65% of participants with T1D in this region did not have islet autoantibodies. When the researchers compared this data to studies in the U.S., they found a smaller but significant proportion (15%) of Black participants diagnosed with T1D had a similar form of diabetes found in Sub-Saharan Africa – characterized by negative autoantibodies and a low T1D genetic risk score.   However, white Americans with T1D showed the typical autoimmune pattern, even if they didn't have detectable autoantibodies, their genetics still pointed to autoimmune diabetes.   “The identification of this T1D diabetes subtype in Sub-Saharan African populations and among individuals of African ancestry in the U.S. suggests a potential ancestral or genetic link,” Dabelea notes. “These findings highlight the need to consider alternative etiologies in this group and a deeper understanding of the underlying mechanisms may provide important insights for future prevention and treatment strategies.”     https://scitechdaily.com/new-diabetes-subtype-discovered-in-africa-challenges-global-assumptions/   XX Formal recognition for the specialty of Diabetology.   Diabetology is the specialty focused on the full continuum of diabetes care — encompassing diagnosis, treatment, prevention, technology integration, education, and cardiometabolic management. While it intersects with endocrinology, primary care, and public health, diabetology is uniquely defined by its depth and focus on diabetes alone.       The American College of Diabetology (ACD) is the national professional organization representing clinicians who specialize in diabetes care. ACD advances clinical excellence and education to improve the lives of those affected by diabetes. https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250725766248/en/American-College-of-Diabetology-Announces-Formal-Taxonomy-Classification-for-Diabetology   XX Tidepool announces cloud-to-cloud integration with Abbott's FreeStyle Libre portfolio. From the release: This integration allows people living with diabetes using the FreeStyle Libre portfolio to connect their data to their Tidepool account seamlessly. For healthcare providers, this means more comprehensive insights and streamlined workflows, with FreeStyle Libre systems data flowing continuously into the Tidepool Data Platform. https://www.tidepool.org/blog/abbott-freestyle-libre-integration-launched XX Stelo dexom ai food XX With high drug prices remaining an ongoing concern for U.S. politicians, Roche is considering following in the footsteps of some of its peers with a direct-to-consumer (DTC) model to cut out the middlemen.     About 50% of the money spent on drugs in the U.S. healthcare system goes straight to PBMs instead of the companies that create the medicines, Roche CEO Thomas Schinecker called out in a press conference on Thursday.   Bringing the drugs directly to the consumer could be a solution to positively impact pricing for patients “without destroying innovation,” Schinecker added on a separate Thursday call with investors, noting that the company has discussed the matter with the U.S. government and its Department of Health and Human Services. The pricing talks come after President Donald Trump inked a “Most Favored Nation” executive order in May, aiming to tie U.S. drug prices to lower prices in other developed nations. The plan was quickly called out by industry voices such as the PhRMA trade group, which labeled it a “bad deal” for U.S. patients. https://www.fiercepharma.com/pharma/roche-weighing-direct-consumer-drug-sales-ease-us-drug-pricing-woes-cut-out-pbms-ceo-says XX SAB BIO secures substantial $175M financing to advance T1D therapy with impressive investor lineup and extended cash runway until 2028. Most critically, this financing fully funds the pivotal Phase 2b SAFEGUARD study evaluating SAB-142 for delaying progression of autoimmune Type 1 diabetes in newly diagnosed patients. By extending the cash runway into mid-2028, SAB has effectively eliminated near-term financing risk and provided clear visibility through this crucial clinical trial and potential commercialization preparation. Participation from strategic investor Sanofi, along with new investors RA Capital Management, Commodore Capital, Vivo Capital, Blackstone Multi-Asset Investing, Spruce Street Capital, Forge Life Science Partners and Woodline Partners LP, and existing investors Sessa Capital, the T1D Fund, and ATW Partners         https://www.stocktitan.net/news/SABS/sab-bio-announces-oversubscribed-175-million-private-fwsf2t91ek4z.html   XX In a landmark 14-year study, researchers have found that artificially sweetened drinks raise the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by more than a third, significantly higher than those loaded with sugar. It challenges the long-standing perception of diet drinks being a healthier alternative and suggests they may carry metabolic risks of their own. In the first longitudinal study of its kind, led by Monash University, researchers tracked 36,608 participants over an average period of 13.9 years to assess how both sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) and artificially sweetened beverages (ASBs) impacted health outcomes. The self-reported health data, from the Melbourne Collaborative Cohort Study, was drawn from participants aged 40 to 69 years at the time of recruitment.   What they found was that drinking just one can of artificially sweetened soda increased the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 38%, compared to people who didn't consume these drinks at all. For those consuming the same amount of sugary drinks, the risk was 23% higher. This suggests there's more than obesity at play. The researchers believe this result is due to an independent metabolic effect, possibly gut microbiome disruption or a change in glucose metabolism.   While the study didn't identify which artificial sweeteners were at play,   Evidence suggests that artificial sweeteners can alter the composition and function of gut bacteria, leading to glucose intolerance – a precursor to type 2 diabetes. And that some sweeteners may trigger insulin release, desensitize metabolic responses over time, or confuse the body's glucose regulation system – even without actual sugar in the picture.   Another hypothesis is that regular exposure to the kind of intense sweetness that artificial products deliver may condition the body to anticipate sugar calories that never come, affecting appetite regulation, insulin sensitivity and broader metabolic pathways. However, the authors suggest that how sweeteners affect the gut microbiota and glucose regulation are the most likely drivers of increased diabetes risk.   https://newatlas.com/diet-nutrition/one-drink-diabetes-risk/ XX After months of deliberation, information gathering and public testimony, a state board unanimously agreed Monday that two common medications for type-2 diabetes and other conditions appear to pose an affordability challenge to the state and Marylanders.   The state Prescription Drug Affordability Board approved two resolutions saying that prescription drugs Jardiance and Farxiga likely pose an “an affordability challenge for the state health care system” and the state should look for ways to bring down those costs.   Health care advocates call the long-awaited resolution an “important first step” in the process in bringing down prescription costs for those on the state's health plan.       That milestone has been years in the making. Created in 2019 by the General Assembly, the Prescription Drug Affordability Board was slow to launch due in part to a veto from former Gov. Larry Hogan (R) amid pandemic-induced economic uncertainty in 2020 that delayed the board's formation. The board also cited out-of-pocket costs for consumers and state and local spending on those drugs as indicators that there may be an affordability challenge.   The board will now look at options to address the potential affordability challenge, which could include setting an upper payment limit on those drugs. But it's not clear when the state will see cost savings.   That said, some members of the health care system and the pharmaceutical industry say that policies such as upper payment limits could weaken access to life-saving drugs. Others say that the board has not engaged enough viewpoints from the health care industry. https://marylandmatters.org/2025/07/29/state-board-determines-two-type-2-diabetes-drugs-may-be-unaffordable/   XX One year after it was revealed that Chrissy Teigen and John Legend's son, Miles, was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, Teigen is revealing how she's making her son feel more included. Teigen first opened up about her 7-year-old son's diagnosis after she and her two oldest kids, Miles and 9-year-old daughter Luna were at the 2024 summer Olympics cheering on Simone Biles. Teigen posted a photo of Miles and Luna holding up a sign. Also visible in the picture was the insulin pump on Miles' arm. Now, Teigen is sharing some insight into how she's making Miles more comfortable with having type 1 diabetes, including giving LeBron James' Barbie doll type 1 diabetes as well. In a video shared on Instagram, Teigen is seen taking the T1D Barbie, removing her insulin pump and gluing the pump onto LeBron James' Barbie. “Turning T1D Barbie into T1D Lebron James for my son,” Teigen captioned the video, revealing James is Miles' hero. 41 million followers https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/articles/chrissy-teigen-gives-lebron-james-154608782.html  

Mia turns up at Little Grange and asks Ed to teach her the basics of filming with George's drone for a University project she's doing. They tread carefully around the subject of Amber, hoping she'll be good for George, before discovering that Ed accidentally shot footage of someone setting fire to the Bull's sign last Friday – and they can read the perpetrator's number plate. At the Shop Joy tells Jolene they've got to move all the boxes of stock to Susan's tonight. Mick, Neil and Chris will help shift the fridges and freezers, Susan adds. Helen's storing frozen stuff at Bridge Farm, while perishables are going to charities. But they're still really up against it. Later at The Bull, Jolene laments to Stella they have nothing to prove Markie is targeting them, when Ed and Mia turn up with their new evidence. Stella suggests to Kirsty that they go and help shift stock at the Shop. Jolene then reports the police believe Ed's footage shows clear evidence of Markie's involvement. It should be enough to put him and his gang back behind bars. Ed admits the recording was a lucky accident, before Mia drags him off to help at the Shop. Susan feels overwhelmed at first, what with the George and Amber business too. But then the cavalry arrives, first in the form of Akram with his car, then Kirsty and Stella, and finally Mia and Ed. Joy's convinced all this support shows the Shop is too well loved to go under. Susan hopes she's right

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Despite his relaxed appearance Akram confesses to David that he's worried about the Ambridge versus Grey Gables team event Lynda's asked him to come up with for the fete. Kirsty commiserates, before they all agree a tug of war would fit the bill nicely. Later, Akram tells Kirsty that Lynda loves the idea, so he's started asking round for potential team members. But then Dane messages with a photo of the Grey Gables team he's put together – they're all gym regulars and look scarily good.Brian tells Adam he's heard the Gills are selling the house at Home Farm, but he's in no position to buy it now. Adam's worried that Justin's rewilding scheme stands to cost Home Farm thousands in revenue at a time when food production should be their highest priority. He urges Brian to take action, suggesting he should already have done so, thereby raising Brian's hackles. Brian retorts that he doesn't need Adam's advice. Adam then calls Alice and Kate for an emergency meeting on Home Farm's future. He feels Stella hasn't done enough to protect their interests and Lilian won't stop Justin either. Kate thinks Justin's rewilding initiative is a good thing environmentally, but Adam reckons Debbie's on his side, while Alice says Ruairi will support continued food production. Kate supposes they need to come up with a plan, especially if there's doubt over Brian's ability to take the farm forward. Brian then turns up and is immediately suspicious, suggesting a walk so they can tell him just what they've been gossiping about.

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The TCBCast gang is waist-deep in preparing to discuss Peter Guralnick's new book but Gurdip and Justin snagged listener Kirsty Garland who currently runs the "Exposing Elvis Photoshops" pages on Facebook and Instagram for a quick episode. They dig into why Kirsty decided to take on the effort of debunking and providing sources for badly digitally manipulated photos of Elvis that have seemed to proliferate in the wake of Elvis's resurgence in popularity, her thoughts on why so many pages create them, and also her feelings about the coming onslaught of AI Elvis images. Naturally, there's also coverage about recent Elvis news - not just confirmation of the world premiere of Baz Luhrmann's EPiC at the Toronto International Film Festival in September (and its 100-minute runtime), but there finally is confirmation of the substance of London's immersive theatre experience "Elvis Evolution." Billed (and previewed in teaser videos) as containing the first AI deepfake Pepper's ghost-style hologram... this mystery train has seemingly gone wildly off the tracks in its first couple weeks, with reports of angry fans demanding refunds, being escorted out of shows, and the company behind the experience claiming to the BBC and other media outlets that they had "made clear when tickets went on sale" that there would be no AI Elvis in the way fans expected. Tickets went on sale in October - here's an article from IQ Magazine from October 2024 of them talking about AI Elvis still being in the show: https://www.iqmagazine.com/2024/10/behind-the-scenes-of-elvis-evolution/ Here's the October 21, 2024, video of Layered Reality from their own YouTube channel showing off Work-in-Progress versions of the deepfake Elvis, implying inclusion in the show at the time tickets went on sale: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7bPqwtHRp0 And finally, here's an article from as recently as July 2025 - right around the premiere - from Fast Company magazine, with new quotes and information not seen in any report or coverage prior to the premiere, directly from CEO & Head of Studio, still talking about AI Elvis being part of the show: https://www.fastcompany.com/91368335/inside-elvis-evolution-ai-and-immersive-tech-bring-the-kings-life-to-the-stage-in-london Take from all that what you will. No Songs of the Week this week - but we promise "The Colonel and the King" will be a doozy worth the wait! Kirsty's pages can be followed at instagram.com/exposing_elvis_photoshops/ or searching for Exposing Elvis Photoshops on Facebook. If you enjoy TCBCast, please consider supporting us with a donation at Patreon.com/TCBCast. Your support allows us to continue to provide thoughtful, provocative, challenging and well-researched perspectives on Elvis's career, his peers and influences, and his cultural impact and legacy.

Kirsty Forde was 17 when she fell in love with Glenn Fullam and they were happy together for years, until one day Glenn got a pain in his back. He ignored it for as long as he could, until he finally went to the hospital. At first the doctors weren't too concerned, but then they called him back in and diagnosed him with cancer. Glenn passed away just four months later. He was only 26 years old.Kirsty told us the heartbreaking story of his quick illness and the pain both she and their young son went through losing him.The people we love stay in our hearts when we talk about them and that's what keeps Kirsty going through her grief and the dark places it took her to.This episode was sponsored by Rightstyle Furniture - RIGHT PRICE, RIGHT STYLE, RIGHT NOW. Visit rightstyle.ie **This episode contains discussion of grief, death and suicidal ideation - If you need help please reach out to the Samaritans at 116 123.

The state of the UK's water sector is barely out of the headlines at the moment and today a major review into the water industry in England and Wales said the regulator Ofwat should be scrapped. Sir Jon Cunliffe, who led the review, also warned that household bills will rise by 30% over the next five years. Nuala McGovern is joined by Esme Stallard, the BBC's climate and science reporter, and by two women campaigning for clean water on a local and a national level - Jo Robb, member of the Henley Mermaids wild swimming group and District Councillor for the Green Party in South Oxfordshire, and Erica Popplewell, Head of Communities at River Action, a UK-wide environmental campaign group.Harriet Webb is best known for her roles in Channel 4's Bafta-winning series Big Boys, and Michaela Coel's I May Destroy You. She is back on our screens this week playing Kirsty in series two of the Bafta-winning Sky Original Mr Bigstuff, starring alongside Danny Dyer and the show's creator Ryan Sampson. She joins Nuala to discuss why comedy can be the best place to discuss difficult issues like grief, trauma and, even, erectile dysfunction.In a new report, the community interest company Five Times More illustrate how black women in the UK continue to face disproportionately high risks during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postnatal period. Despite a growing body of research and increasing policy attention, the gap in outcomes between black and white women shows little sign of closing. Tinuke, the co-founder of Five Times More, explains what changes they had found since their first report three years ago and what still needs to happen.Molly Jong-Fast is an author and special correspondent for Vanity Fair. She is also the only child of Erica Jong, author of the 1970s feminist autobiographical novel - Fear of Flying. A sensual exploration of female sexual desire, it catapulted Erica to international fame. Molly has written a memoir, How to Lose Your Mother, and she talks to Nuala about growing up in the spotlight, their intense mother-daughter relationship and her mother's heartbreaking descent into dementia.Economic abuse is at “national emergency” levels yet more than half of UK women don't know anything about it - with a third only knowing ‘a little' - this is according to a new report published today by the charity Surviving Economic Abuse. Sam Smethers, CEO of SEA, joins Nuala to explain the types of economic abuse they have uncovered, the implications of their findings and what they want the government to do.Presenter: Nuala McGovern Producer: Emma Pearce

We kick off this week with Hannah doing a DEEP DIVE on the dodgy Never Been Kissed - or shall we call it Never Been Nonced? Horrendous. Big Suze has written down the word Tunas. So there's loads of twists and turns. Netflix recommendation: Surviving Death. Big S tells us a story about Near Death Experiences...  It's another CREEP OF THE WEEK speshy! 1) Big S narrates a story from Kirsty in Northern Ireland. We call this - The Hanging Woman. Uh oh.  2) Hannah has a VERY CREEPY story from Maylin. Including evidence of a woman wailing.... this gave us CHILLS. 3) Big S has a story from Esme in Cali - I think we're dealing with a mimic... carfeful of them rural communities GURL.  4) Hannah finishes the eppy with a story from Aoife who sadly lost her friend Lucas. Is he getting in touch?  We Get Haunted So You Don't Have To - we get into TELEPATHY. And... guess what... it gets real weird. Huns, is it starting to work??? ENJOY XOXO JOIN OUR PATREON! EXTRA bonus episodes AND a monthly ghost hunt for just £4.50!  Or £6 for AD-FREE EPS and weekly AGONY HUNS! We'll solve your problems huns!  Sign up here: www.patreon.com/GhostHuns wanna see our shows?  SEE HANNAH AT EDINBURGH FRINGE HERE 13-24 AUGUST: https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/rip-hannah-bitch-cough-ski-wip SEE SUZIE DO MCSHOW HERE THURSDAY 21 AUGUST: https://www.angelcomedy.co.uk/event-detail/suzie-preece-mcshow-wip-thu-21st-aug-the-bill-murray-london-tickets-202508211830/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Many of us are so busy keeping up with life, that we forget to check in with ourselves. We follow the rules, meet expectations and strive for success – yet still feel disconnected, stuck or unfulfilled. True purpose can feel elusive, like something we're always searching for but never quite finding.   This week, I'm joined by Kirsty Gallagher to explore how reconnecting with who you truly are can lead to a life of greater meaning, alignment, and joy. Kirsty is a renowned meditation and yoga teacher, a spiritual coach, and Sunday Times bestselling author of several books - including her latest, Your Cosmic Purpose.   In our conversation, we discuss: Why your true purpose is to be yourself, not to chase status, success or approval How to start listening to your own truth, even if you've spent a lifetime tuning in to everyone else's Why spending time in stillness is so important The role of discomfort and “internal conflict” as signs you're out of alignment Why trusting the timing of your life is essential and how your most painful experiences may be guiding you to greater clarity and purpose The importance of celebrating your progress How to reclaim your power by learning to make conscious, intentional choices - even when you are unable to change your external circumstances Throughout this conversation, Kirsty shares stories from her own journey, from corporate burnout to spiritual awakening, and offers practical tools to help you reconnect with the part of you that already knows the way.    This conversation may feel a little different from others I have had on this podcast. It leans more into the emotional and spiritual aspects of health and healing, but if you listen with an open heart and mind, I truly believe there is something in it for everyone.    At its core, it's a powerful reminder that you are the expert of your own life. Your truth matters. Your voice matters. And your purpose, however small or quiet it may seem right now, is already within you. Support the podcast and enjoy Ad-Free episodes. Try FREE for 7 days on Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/feelbetterlivemore. For other podcast platforms go to https://fblm.supercast.com.   Thanks to our sponsors: https://timeline.com/livemore https://thriva.co https://drinkag1.com/livemore https://airbnb.co.uk/host   Show notes https://drchatterjee.com/565   DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or qualified healthcare provider. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website.