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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  

This week is very special for us as we greet our first EVER guest on the pod and what a wonderful woman she is too. Kirsty THANK YOU for sharing your story with us today. Discussed: How exercise helped Kirsty before, during and after cancer treatment Choosing appropriate movement for you Understanding fatigue The 'spoons' theory We hope it helps inspire you today!

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

Your productivity does NOT dictate your worth! That said, I know how distressing it is to struggle with starting and/or completing tasks; especially the ones we want to do!  If you experience similar challenges and inconsistencies with motivation; it is not your fault. This is symptomatic of the condition. YOU ARE NOT ALONE. ...And neither am I... I'm joined by the wonderful Gill and Kirsty; two Volunteer Facilitators of ADHDAF+ Charity for a chinwag all about it! We hope that you can join us to chat about Motivation at your nearest ADHDAF+ Support Group TRIGGER WARNING: Contains swearing, loud laughter and mentions of sensitive topics including; grief, bereavement, death, mother loss, trauma, anxiety, depression, alcohol and substance addiction, relationship and work struggles, misdiagnosis, cancer and suicide.If you are struggling, lo siento. You are not alone. Please reach out for help HERE- Sponsor a spot or donate the The Big ADHD Fundraiser HERE- Read the new ADHDAF+ Blog HERE- Register Interest in ADHDAF+ Charity's FREE Peer Support Groups and ADHD Bingo Seminars to get email reminders HERE- Aplly to start your own local ADHDAF+ Support Group, Volunteer your time or become an Ambassador HERE- AUSTRALIA listeners Live Show form HERE- DUBLIN listeners Live Show form HERE- Grab tickets for the Blackpool Style Assembly/ADHDAF Sunday Social HERE- Shop ADHDAF Emporium HERE to support neurodivergent makers and small businesses, with 10% of profits donated to ADHDAF+ Charity- Come to Lu in Lu Land's Self Love Unleashed Camp with me HEREEnormous thanks to the Patrreon community for keeping this podcast going for over three years and for inspiring the creation of ADHDAF+If you would like to join the Community of ADHDAF Podcast listeners from all over the world; you can connect with, lean on and learn from literally like-minded legends for invaluable Peer support HEREThough the work of ADHDAF Podcast led to the creation of ADHDAF+ Charity, and helps to promote and fundraise for the charity; all things ADHDAF are entirely separate entities.You can follow all things ADHDAF on Socials:@adhdafpodcast @adhdafplus @adhdafemporium @lauraisadhdafThank you SO MUCH for listening! Please comment/review/share to help others feel more validated and find support!Laura xLEOPARD PRINT ARMY!Photo taken after ADHDAF Bingo in The Bad Bitch Assembly at Camp VC Support the show

6/10 Learning through musicTo 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 six of the series is about learning through music and how we can encorporate music into our language learning journeys.Who would be a good person to talk with me about this? It had to be someone who is not only passionate about music, but who could bring together mucic and language learning with real-life experiences and a story that demonstrates how powerful this combination can be! So I invited my friend Rita Prazeres Gonçalves back to do another episode with me.We talked about – among other things:

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.

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.

In this episode of Hymans Robertson On… Retirement, our host Kirsty Moffat is joined by Rona Train for a personal and powerful conversation about preparing for life after work, and why our industry needs to do more to support members as they approach retirement.As Rona prepares to step back after nearly 40 years in pensions, she shares her own retirement journey: the emotional ups and downs, the unexpected life events that shaped her timing, and how financial advice gave her the clarity and confidence to take the next step.Together, Kirsty and Rona explore:The emotional and psychological impact of retiringThe value of tailored support and trusted adviceHow schemes and employers can better prepare members for life beyond workWhether you're running a scheme, advising members, or thinking about your own retirement, this episode is a powerful reminder that support shouldn't stop at the numbers, it should help people feel confident, prepared and in control.Hymans Robertson disclaimerThis podcast has been prepared by Hymans Robertson LLP, and is based upon our understanding of events as at release date. It is designed to be a general summary of topical investment matters and is not specific to the circumstances of any particular employer or pension scheme.The information contained in this podcast should not be construed as advice and not be considered as a substitute for specific advice as the information is generic in nature. Where a podcast refers to legal matters please note that Hymans Robertson is not qualified to provide legal opinion and therefore you may wish to obtain independent legal advice to consider any relevant law and/or regulation. Hymans Robertson LLP accepts no liability for errors or omissions. Your Hymans Robertson LLP consultant will be pleased to discuss matters raised in this podcast in greater detail. Guests views are separate to that of Hymans Robertson.The information provided in this broadcast is not financial advice. Past performance is not a guide to the future. Please note the value of investments, and income from them, may fall as well as rise. This includes but is not limited to equities, government or corporate bonds, derivatives and property, whether held directly or in a pooled or collective investment vehicle. Further, investments in developing or emerging markets may be more volatile and less marketable than in mature markets. Exchange rates may also affect the value of investments. As a result, an investor may not get back the full amount of the original investment. Past performance is not necessarily a guide to future performance. Hymans Robertson LLP is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and Licensed by the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries for a range of investment business activities.

In episode 41 of ShuttleSquad, Marvin and Thommy are on their own as Kirsty and Christo are both without solid internet connection during the China Open. The boys take their time on recapping the Japan Open, especially the way Christo's semifinal run ended and also discussed the new World Rankings which Thommy did not really have on his list. Key Take-aways: - The french men's singles trio is not done yet - Seo is a magician - Thommy does not watch enough badminton + we get a little update from the Word University Games. Thanks for tuning in and enjoy episode 41.

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.

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To call Kirsty Gilmour a legend of badminton would be an understatement of gross proportions! A three-time Olympian for Team GB, a medallist at multiple Commonwealth Games and European tournaments, the proud Scot is now adding another string to her bow – or should that be racquet?! – as one of the founding members of the Women's Badminton Collective. The group is bringing together female players from across the world to increase visibility for women in the sport – and increasing visibility is something Kirsty is all about, especially as a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community. We talk about all sorts of things on this cracking episode of the podcast, including the differences in her Olympics experiences, the importance of being her authentic self, creating opportunities for those who follow her, making a legacy in the game, and not giving in to the trolls or the haters! It's a superb episode, and we think you're going to love it – as we always do when it comes to our chats with Kirsty. WANT TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OUR GUEST? @kirstygilmourr WANT TO GET IN TOUCH WITH THE PODCAST? @jack_murley jack@jackmurley.com #KirstyGilmour #BadmintonLegend #Olympian #LGBTQIA #QueerInSport #WomensBadmintonCollective #PrideInSport #RepresentationMatters #InclusiveSport #AuthenticAthlete #VisibilityMatters #CommonwealthGames #Olympics #WomenInSport    

In this week's episode, we're opening up about something deeply personal—and something so many of our clients and listeners relate to: healing your relationship with food after years of restriction.Kirsty and Nicole share their individual journeys from diet culture, over-exercising, and food obsession to a place of freedom, nourishment, and self-trust. If you've ever felt guilt around food, struggled with body image, or found yourself stuck in the restrict–binge–repeat cycle, this episode is for you.We're talking about the beliefs we once held, the turning points that shifted everything, and the mindset work that helped us finally reconnect with our bodies. This is a raw, honest, and empowering conversation about what it really takes to unlearn diet culture and build a peaceful relationship with food—and how we now help clients do the same.✅ Our personal stories: when food restriction began and how it showed up in our lives✅ The habits we used to think were “healthy”—and why they weren't✅ Our turning points: hormone issues, anxiety, burnout, and binge cycles✅ How we slowly rebuilt trust with food and our bodies✅ Practical tools that helped—from journaling to gentle nutrition✅ Working with a mindset coach and a practitioner to heal from the inside out✅ What we'd tell our younger selves about worth, weight, and wellness✅ A message to anyone feeling stuck: it's never too late to find food freedomThis episode is a gentle, powerful reminder that health isn't about perfection—it's about connection. And that true nourishment starts when you let go of fear and come home to your body.✨ “You don't have to earn your food. You're allowed to enjoy your food—and your life.” ✨

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

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Andie McCombs and Kirsty Cameron. They begin by discussing the latest inflation rate, which is at it's highest in a year. Then, the government has given the go-ahead for a new medical school at Waikato University - is it the smartest move?

Is cash still king? NZ First thinks so, with a members bill looking to protect its use for all stores selling goods worth under $500. The panel speaks to a banking expert. Then, they head to Wanaka where a young entrepreneur is working hard to revive a little-known kiwi clothing brand.

Today I'm joined by Kirsty, a Functional Medicine Health Coach passionate about helping women shift from a constant state of survival - feeling depleted and exhausted - to a place where they are energised, mentally clear, emotionally balanced, and thrivingIn this episode, we dive into practical, holistic lifestyle strategies to optimise female health. We explore how to fuel your body with balanced nutrition, improve sleep quality and recovery, regulate cortisol and manage stress. We discuss how to shift your mindset around movement, and creating consistent, nourishing habits that promote long-term wellbeing.Whether you're running on empty or simply looking to proactively elevate your vitality, this conversation is full of accessible tools and gentle reminders for you.Find Kirsty:https://www.natural-rays.com/@natural_rays_hormone_harmonyhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/kirstysmithnaturalrays/Membership: https://www.natural-rays.com/hhc

New indication for Kerendia; investigational therapy shows promise for hypertension; Novolog interchangeable biosimilar gets approval; trial results for hormone-free contraceptive; Shingrix now supplied in a prefilled syringe.

Send us a textIn Episode 123, Patrick chats to Dr Kirsty Devaney and Dr Ed McKeon about the project Time Loops, run by the Science Museum Group, using old music technology in new and innovative ways, with Key Stage 3 resources to bring it into the classroom (0:57).Alys Wilding introduces a new ECT Secondary Music Network, being set up by Birmingham City University, to support ECTs nationwide (17:13).And Elliot Broadbent-Jones and David Kirtlan give an overview of the range of resources and support provided by Albion Computers, including an iPad Student Band (27:33).Presented and produced by Patrick Johns.#CanDoMusic #GetPlaying #SaveOurSubjects TIME LOOPShttps://blog.sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk/time-loops/https://www.sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk/projects/time-loopsTime Loops KS3-4 Resources: https://sciencemuseumgroup.iro.bl.uk/uv/uv.html#?manifest=https://sciencemuseumgroup.iro.bl.uk/concern/generic_works/4567c9bc-e049-46ca-a7e4-228cce8b2c47/manifest&config=https://sciencemuseumgroup.iro.bl.uk/uv/uv-config.jsonECT SECONDARY MUSIC NETWORKECTMusic@bcu.ac.ukALBION COMPUTERShttps://www.albion.co.uke.broadbent-jones@albion.co.ukhttp://elsiumeducation.com/david-kirtlan/© Music Teachers' Association www.musicteachers.org

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For the first time online, all four hosts are present! Kirsty, Christo, Marvin, and Thommy reunite for a full squad episode. From tournament grind to solo travel, revenge matches to odd food adventures – this one has it all.Highlights include:Kirsty's reflections on traveling solo in AsiaMarvin's Canada recap and tactical lessonsChristo joining mid-episode straight from the physio after his Japan Open match New projects: the Women's Badminton League (WBL)A truly unforgettable cucumber experience in ChengduTune in for laughs, insights, and questionable food descriptions. Available now on Spotify and Youtube.#Shuttlesquad #BadmintonPodcast #Episode40 #BWF #InsideBadminton #WBL #ChristoPopov #MarvinSeidel #KirstyGilmour

Roud 38 - THE TWO BROTHERS Historical guest: Jo Miller Singer Guest: Kirsty Law   Email us: intheroud@singyonder.co.uk Find us on social media via our LinkTree   Your host: Matt Quinn Traditional versions: Lizzie Higgins - album: In Memory of Lizzie Higgins  Lucy Stewart Mrs J (Florence) Puckett - album: When Cecil Left the Mountains Texas Gladden Belle Stewart Jeannie Robertson Sheila Stewart Modern performances: Rubus Peter Bellamy Jon Boden Jim Causley Granny's Attic Alison McMoreland & Peta Webb Fay Hield Folk song recourses: Sing Yonder The Vaughn Williams Memorial Library Sussex Traditions GlousTrad Tobas an Dualchais/Kist o Riches Jon Boden's A Folk Song A Day Andy Turner's A Folk Song A Week The Max Hunter Folk Song Collection   Record labels promoting recordings of traditional singers: Veteran Records Topic Records Musical Traditions One Row Records    Other Folk Song/Music podcasts: The Old Songs Podcast Every Folk Song Folk On Foot Fire Draw Near Handed Down

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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

Could Your Perfect Partner Be Hiding In Your Wine Glass?  In this sparkling episode of The Love Machine, host James Preece welcomes top UK Wine Expert Kirsty Woodgate, cofounder of First Glass Wine Events. Discover how your taste buds might just lead you to your perfect match, with Kirsty's one-of-a-kind wine tasting singles nights that pair people by palate—forget algorithms and awkward apps! Expect fun stories, insider secrets on making the most of singles events, tips for nervous first-timers, and even some cheeky tales about wine, food, and finding love. Whether you're a foodie, a wine lover, or a curious romantic, this episode is bound to leave you thirsty for more. Cheers to love, laughter, and maybe a glass or two! About Kirsty Kirsty Woodgate is a wine expert and communicator from the UK. With her business partner Jen Davis they run First Glass Wine Events, bringing wine lovers together by using people's tastebuds to find them their perfect partner in wine. Kirsty is a diploma graduate from the Wine Spirit and Education Trust, and she is the Ramon Bilbao UK Spanish Wine Master. WEBSITE INSTAGRAM

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I believe that learning to be yourself, in your first or any other language, is a process! It's a life-long journey of self-discovery!But it's true that, when we're using additional languages, we sometimes don't show the full extent of who we are. Maybe we don't have the words or maybe we use strategies that make life easier in the short-term, but don't allow our unique personalities or ideas to shine.I'm talking about five of those strategies today. My clients use them, but I've used all of them too at some point. I explain why they can be a problem and what we can do to challenge ourselves to move past them.I also mention my mentoring programme - Discover your voice in English: https://englishwithkirsty.com/discover-your-voice-in-english Send me a message if you'd like to arrange a call where we can discuss whether the programme is what you're looking for so that you can discover and use your voice in English - effectively and in a way that feels natural.Do you have any language coping strategies that you want to rely on less in the future?Find out more on the show notes page: https://www.englishwithkirsty.com/podcast/episode280Send me an email if you have any questions or suggestions about the English with Kirsty podcast: podcast@englishwithkirsty.comor come and find me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirsty-wolf-a8478235/

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This week Kirsty has been thinking (I know big things are happening here!) and is chatting about her life musing thoughts and goes on a big old passionate tangent about the power of play and interaction in theatre for all ages. Don't forget to follow/subscribe so you never miss an episode! New episodes every Monday. For more content head to the Instagram (⁠@storiesand_stanzas⁠), website (⁠storiesandstanzas.com⁠) or tiktok (⁠@storiesandstanzas⁠)

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Dr. Kirsty Hird, a Research Officer in the Youth Mental Health team at The Kids Research Institute Australia, adds to Episode 1 of The Psychology of Self-Injury podcast by explaining in depth and in layman's terms why people self-injure according to the six most common/popular theoretical models. Connect with Dr. Hird on LinkedIn here, view her staff profile here, and follow her on ResearchGate here. Below are two of her papers related to today's interview as well as a few other resources referenced in this episode:Hird, K., Hasking, P., & Boyes, M. (2023). A comparison of the theoretical models of NSSI. In E.E. Lloyd-Richardson, I. Baetens, & J. Whitlock (Eds.), The Oxford handbook of nonsuicidal self-injury (pp. 24-40). Oxford University Press.Hird, K., Hasking, P., & Boyes, M. (2022). Relationships between outcome expectancies and non-suicidal self-injury: Moderating roles of emotion regulation difficulties and self-efficacy to resist self-injury. Archives of Suicide Research, 26(4), 1688-1701.Gray, N., Uren, H., Pemberton, E., & Boyes, M. (2023). Profiling ambivalence in the context of nonsuicidal self-injury. Journal of Clinical Psychology,  79(8), 1699-1712.Ramsey, W. A., Berlin, K. S., Del Conte, G., Lightsey, O. R., Schimmel-Bristow, A., Marks, L. R., & Strohmer, D. C. (2021). Targeting self-criticism in the treatment of nonsuicidal self-injury in dialectical behavior therapy for adolescents: a randomized clinical trial. Child and Adolescent Mental Health, 26(4), 320-330.Gratz, K., & Tull, M. (2025). Acceptance-based emotion regulation therapy: A clinician's guide to treating emotion dysregulation and self-destructive behaviors using an evidence-based therapy drawn from ACT and DBT. Harbinger Press.Below are links to the original 6 theoretical models discussed in this episode:Four Function Model - Nock, M. K., & Prinstein, M. J. (2004). A functional approach to the assessment of self-mutilative behavior. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 72(5), 885–890.Experiential Avoidance Model - Chapman, A. L., Gratz, K. L., & Brown, M. Z. (2006). Solving the puzzle of deliberate self-harm: The experiential avoidance model. Behaviour Research and Therapy, 44(3), 371–394.Emotional Cascade Model - Selby, E. A., & Joiner, T. E. (2009). Cascades of emotion: The emergence of borderline personality disorder from emotional and behavioral dysregulation. Review of General Psychology, 13(3), 219–229.Integrated Model - Nock, M. K. (2010). Self-injury. Annual Review of Clinical Psychology, 6(1), 339–363.Cognitive-Emotional Model - Hasking, P., Whitlock, J., Voon, D., & Rose, A. (2017). A cognitive-emotional model of NSSI: Using emotion regulation and cognitive processes to explain why people self-injure. Cognition and Emotion, 31(8), 1543–1556.Barriers and Benefits Model - Hooley, J. M., & Franklin, J. C. (2018). Why do people hurt themselves? A new conceptual model of nonsuicidal self-injury. Clinical Psychological Science, 6(3), 428–451.Want to have a bigger role on the podcast?:Should you or someone you know be interviewed on the podcast? We want to know! Please fill out this Google doc form, and we will be in touch with more details if it's a good fit.Want to hear your question and have it answered on the podcast? Please send an audio clip of your question (60 seconds or less) to @DocWesters on Instagram or Twitter/X, or email us at thepsychologyofselfinjury@gmail.comWant to be involved in research? Send us a message at thepsychologyofselfinjury@gmail.com and we will see if we can match you to an active study.Want to interact with us through comments and polls? You can on Spotify!Follow Dr. Westers on Instagram and Twitter/X (@DocWesters). To join ISSS, visit itriples.org and follow ISSS on Facebook and Twitter/X (@ITripleS).The Psychology of Self-Injury podcast has been rated as one of the "10 Best Self Harm Podcasts" and "20 Best Clinical Psychology Podcasts" by Feedspot  and one of the Top 100 Psychology Podcasts by Goodpods. It has also been featured in Audible's "Best Mental Health Podcasts to Defy Stigma and Begin to Heal."

Russ, The Gent, Gerry and Tony Brown all returned, this time joined by Will and Kirsty, to conclude our big summer review of the Albion squad and where we think there could and / or should be changes. There were low alcohol stouts with tap water chasers, power cuts and more besides, as the pod squad also discussed the latest from Albion and beyond, revelled in England's progression in the Euro U21s, had another rant about the Club World Cup and announced the BRP Award winners. Stand or fall! UTA! Pass me a tap water chaser! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

At just 9 years old, Lori Lynne had a profound Near Death Experience (NDE) that would shape the path of her life. Today, she works to help others raise their energetic frequency - a process she sees as essential to healing, awakening, and living in alignment with the soul's purpose. Today, Lori Lynne is a Registered Nurse, Respiratory Therapist, energy worker, and childhood Near Death Experiencer. With over 20 years in critical care, medical research, and end-of-life support, Lori Lynne brings a powerful blend of clinical expertise and spiritual insight to our conversation  For more about Lori Lynne, visit: Website: https://www.frequencynurse.com

In this episode, Kirsty is joined by Mackenzie Salas, co-founder of the Culture Shift Tour, for a conversation about healing from trauma, building secure relationships, and breaking generational cycles, both as a therapist and a parent. Show Notes:  jaredscottspeaks.com  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/

Olympic history at the IOC: Thomas Bach passes presidency to Kirsty Coventry On Olympic Day, which takes place on 23 June each year to commemorate the founding of the modern Olympic Games in 1894 based on the initiative by Baron Pierre de Coubertin, Bach symbolically passed the key for Olympic House from one Olympic champion to another in a moment of historical significance. Coventry, a double Olympic champion in swimming from Zimbabwe (2004, 2008), was elected as the 10th IOC President at the 144th IOC Session this March in Olympia, Greece. She is the first woman and the first African ever to hold the IOC's highest office and has been elected for a term of eight years. The key, designed by Spanish artist André Ricard, who also created the torch of the Olympic Games Barcelona 1992 and the Olympic fire crucible at the Olympic Museum, was first passed during the handover from Juan Antonio Samaranch to Jacques Rogge in 2001. More than 700 assembled guests – including IOC Members, athletes, Olympic Movement representatives, delegates from international organisations, political leaders and IOC staff – witnessed an emotional ceremony. When the key was handed over, the audience rose for a standing ovation. A standing ovation also followed when Thomas Bach received the Olympic Order in Gold from Kirsty Coventry. The Olympic Order is the highest honour granted by the International Olympic Committee to individuals who have rendered outstanding services to the Olympic cause through their contribution to the Olympic Movement.  

IOC President-elect Kirsty Coventry has been speaking about her vision for The Olympic Movement, as she prepares to officially lead the organisation from June 23. Coventry is creating history by becoming the first female, and first African, to lead the International Olympic Committee. Coventry was elected the 10th President of the organisation at the 144th IOC Session in Costa Navarino, Greece in March, succeeding Thomas Bach who has served as President since 2013. Copyright © 2025 - International Olympic Committee - All Rights Reserved. IOC Newsroom video news releases (IOC-VNRs) are the exclusive property of the IOC.   Questions Asked:  How does it feel to take on such a vital role?  Did you always feel like more than an athlete?  You grew up playing many sports.  When did Swimming take priority?  How important are your values from African upbringing?  How do you strike a balance of work and family?  How has motherhood shaped your leadership?

In May 1997, a teenage girl vanished from her home in southeast London. She'd called her parents just an hour earlier. Then, nothing.What followed was a desperate search, a sudden death and a trail of evidence that pointed to someone close to home - someone her family refused to believe could be responsible.This is the story of Kirsty Tidman - a vibrant 14-year-old whose disappearance shook her community and whose case still leaves behind more questions than answers.Join my Patreon community at patreon.com/britishmurders for exclusive perks, including early access to ad-free episodes, bonus episodes and content, exciting giveaways, and welcome goodies!Follow me on social media:Facebook | British Murders with Stuart BluesInstagram | @britishmurdersTikTok | @britishmurdersJoin the private Facebook group:British Murders Podcast - Discussion GroupVisit my website:britishmurders.comIntro music:⁣David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'⁣davidjohnbrady.comDisclaimer:The case discussed in this podcast episode is real and represents the worst day in many people's lives. I aim to cover such stories with a victim-focused approach, using information from publicly available sources. While I strive for accuracy, some details may vary depending on the sources used. You can find the sources for each episode on my website. Due to the nature of the content, listener discretion is advised. Thank you for your understanding and support. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the Personal Development Trailblazers Podcast! In today's episode, you'll learn how to recognize the hidden beliefs holding you back, how to break free from the cycle, and how to finally give yourself permission to thrive.Kirsty is a Career and Life Coach and founder of Expansions Coaching, where she helps ambitious women overcome self-doubt and take bold steps in their careers and businesses. After 20 years in the corporate world — including a decade in HR leadership - she made the leap to coaching following her own challenging return from maternity leave. Now, she supports women through career transitions, leadership growth, and building confidence - whether they're climbing the ladder or carving their own path as entrepreneurs. Her signature program, Bold Steps to Career Success, empowers clients to stop playing small and start owning their potential.Connect with Kirsty Here: https://www.instagram.com/expansionscoaching/https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirsty-expansionscoaching/https://www.tiktok.com/@expansionscoachingwww.expansionscoaching.co.ukGrab the freebie here: See Free Quiz - Take your first steps to a career you deserve. https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/pXKEIl2nLlJqfl4rxSee -Also holding a free masterclass on Tuesday 24th June - Fu*k Self doubt - https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/sWuFYN58MYsOAFzkzWg5===================================If you enjoyed this episode, remember to hit the like button and subscribe. Then share this episode with your friends.Thanks for watching the Personal Development Trailblazers Podcast. This podcast is part of the Digital Trailblazer family of podcasts. To learn more about Digital Trailblazer and what we do to help entrepreneurs, go to DigitalTrailblazer.com.Are you a coach, consultant, expert, or online course creator? Then we'd love to invite you to our FREE Facebook Group where you can learn the best strategies to land more high-ticket clients and customers. QUICK LINKS: APPLY TO BE FEATURED: https://app.digitaltrailblazer.com/podcast-guest-applicationDIGITAL TRAILBLAZER: https://digitaltrailblazer.com/

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.

Simon Marks sits in and is joined on Cross Question by SDLP leader and MP Claire Hanna, Conservative MP Sir John Hayes, Labour councillor and director of the Good Growth Foundation Praful Nargund and political commentator Kirsty Buchanan.

This week Kirsty is chatting about 7/11 dinners, the concept of being 'too much' and a reminder to all you listeners that you are that girl/guy or non-binary pal. Don't forget to follow/subscribe so you never miss an episode! New episodes every Sunday. For more content head to the Instagram (@storiesand_stanzas), website (storiesandstanzas.com) or tiktok (@storiesandstanzas)

We're proud to be the official media partner for the first-ever edition of The Lawyers Retreat, co-founded by Kate Burt and Kirsty Pappin, which took place 13–16 May 2025 in Cala Carbo, Ibiza.This collaboration is part of our bigger mission:Inspiring legal minds. Transforming legal futures.2025 is our 10x year—no playing safe, no repeating the same formula, and absolutely no following the crowd.We're investing in time, energy, and creativity to take the podcast global and partner with the most exciting initiatives shaping the future of law.Following the success of our Legally On The Move: Careers, Tech & Insights from Dubai miniseries, we're not slowing down…✈️ Our Destination: Ibiza.Get ready for:

Helen asks Tom if he can look after the boys next Friday – Dane's asked her to go to a comedy club with him. Tom promises to ask Natasha. Helen says she'll ask their parents instead – it's a perfect opportunity for her to tell them about Dane. Later she comments to Tom that her parents didn't seem to want to know about Dane. Tom reckons this might be down to him. He'd made a comment to their mum and dad about helicopter parenting and they're obviously trying not to overstep the mark. Helen says lightly there might be a middle way. Kirsty updates Phoebe on progress with the beavers, which are due to arrive in the autumn. Justin joins them as Kirsty explains that they'll no longer need an enclosure for the release. Justin hopes the installation of one will keep local farmers onside. He goes on to extoll the benefits of the scheme before realising he's doing what Lilian calls ‘Justinsplaining'. Admiring the call of a yellowhammer, he declares he owes a lot to inspirational Peggy. Phoebe's speechless. Amused Kirsty acknowledges the sea change in Justin's attitude. She admits to feeling a lot more settled these days, both at Willow Farm and with her job. Justin's brought a real entrepreneurial spirit to the rewilding project. Phoebe could never have imagined he'd become so hands on, and also speak in praise of Peggy, who was always a bit suspicious of him. Kirsty agrees it's quite a turnaround; she can't help wondering what he's going to pull out of the bag next.

This week, Kirsty sits down with Dr. Yosi Amram, a licensed clinical psychologist, CEO leadership coach and author, for to explore how spiritual intelligence can deepen connection, strengthen leadership, and support healing in relationships. Show Notes:  https://link.edgepilot.com/s/8f924ccc/UZmMSnjkZUa5VFzK3B-wMQ?u=https://yosiamram.net/ https://link.edgepilot.com/s/02a557b6/OriiiKog-0mo5XaV3J8RUQ?u=https://www.youtube.com/@awakeningspiritualintelligence 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/

What if your soul chose to be here, right now, for a reason? And what if every challenge, heartbreak, or turning point was actually part of a divine plan to realign you with your true self?In this powerful, soul igniting episode, Estelle is joined by Kirsty Gallagher, best-selling author, spiritual teacher, and the UK's leading voice in astrology and lunar living, for a deeply inspiring conversation on cosmic purpose, soul contracts, and waking up to who you truly are.From grief and life-altering breakups to understanding solar flares, soul timing, and the universal rhythms guiding us, Kirsty shares grounded spiritual wisdom and personal truths that will leave you feeling seen, understood, and empowered to live in alignment with your soul. In this episode, we explore:✨ How astrology and lunar wisdom help us live in flow✨ How outgrowing healthy relationships is a painful but essential✨ How grief teaches us to to truly live ✨ The cosmic shift we're all living through right now✨ Your soul chose to be here (and why it matters)✨ Why ignoring your purpose only delays your peace✨ The truth about spiritual awakenings and dark nights of the soul✨ How the universe will move you if you don't listen

At the Rewilding Justin assures Kirsty that having his expensive Italian shoes ruined is a small price to pay for seeing Lilian laugh again, admitting he can be pretty selfish sometimes. Justin's pleased the planning for summer rewilding activities is well in hand, but then Tony appears, furious that the Longhorns are being allowed to wander freely without fences, but no-one told him. Kirsty and Justin smooth Tony's hackles, assuring him they did tell him, then show him the GPS app they've had installed to keep track of the cattle. Tony still feels he's been left out of the loop. Treading on eggshells around Tony's grief Justin explains it wasn't deliberate and Kirsty apologises, before Tony heads off to organise the Goat Gymkhana. Justin then admits to Kirsty he's planning something but won't say what it is. Alice turns up at Woodbine Cottage where Fallon tells her Harrison didn't come back at all, after she told him it wasn't worth driving all that way for four hours together at most. Fallon then confesses she doesn't actually miss him. Having the freedom to do whatever she likes is simply too lovely – and in the end Harrison never knew about the party anyway. Fallon feels bad, but everyone who came really enjoyed themselves. Alice tells Fallon her fears about Martha, but Fallon agrees with Chris: Martha is a bright shiny button who's simply developing at her own pace. Alice thinks her life is too focused on Martha, while Fallon feels she's drifting away from Harrison and worries about their future together.

Ben finds Susan at the Shop struggling under a mountain of deliveries and helps her clear some space for customers. The deliveries are part of Susan's initiative to expand the Shop's range of products, but it looks like it'll be a struggle to put new shelves up and fit everything in before Joy's next shift on Saturday. Then Joy turns up, dismayed to find the stock room full and boxes all over the place. Susan tries to sell Akram some screws and is delighted she can offer him a mallet, before he starts revelling in the cornucopia of hardware items Susan has ordered. Susan's convinced everything's going to be fine now.When Justin tells Lilian he's changed his mind about going on a months-long cruise she replies that it's too late, she's committed to staying in Ambridge, looking out for Alice, Tony, the Stables and The Bull. Lilian wonders why Justin's made a U-turn. He can't exactly say why, but the meeting with Arthur has prompted thoughts about looking after one another as they get older. Justin fancies doing some good in the world, taking Arthur as his example. They go to see Kirsty at the Rewilding, wanting to talk about the art installation Peggy's donation will be funding. They're looking for something to attract more visitors, but not too many. While visiting the pond Lilian recalls a childhood game and pushes Justin in. Luckily he sees the funny side and ends up laughing with Lilian and Kirsty, imagining Peggy looking down and laughing too.

Jay Green had a profound encounter that lifted him out of despair into white light and changed him forever. This is an NDE-like experience, which has given Jay hope and set him on a beautiful path following spiritual insights and creating art and music. For more about Jay, visit: IG @adeathislikeanight *** The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are intended solely for discussion and informational purposes. They do not necessarily represent the views of the hosts, guests, or affiliated organizations, and should not be taken as professional advice or endorsements. Please consider this content as part of an open dialogue. For more about Kirsty, visit www.kirstysalisbury.com

What is attachment theory? How does your attachment style impact your relationships? As an expert in attachment theory, Kirsty Nolan joins us to discuss all of that, plus:The four attachment stylesWhat happens when you have a secure attachment early in childhood, but later experience a rupture because of trauma, like your parents' divorceTips on resolving conflict, specifically how to repair after a ruptureIf you're curious about attachment styles or just want a healthy relationship, this episode is for you.Listen to Kirsty's podcast, Attachment Theory in ActionGet help from Kirsty's organization, ChaddockGet the Book or FREE chapters: It's Not Your FaultGet Dakota's FREE Guide, The Biggest Fitness Mistakes to AvoidShownotesQuestion for Joey or our guests? Text us. We'll answer on the show as soon as we're able. You can be anonymous if you'd like!

In this episode, we explore the fascinating phenomenon of Terminal Lucidity - what it is, how it occurs, and why it continues to mystify both science and spirituality. Hear powerful, firsthand stories from those who've witnessed this final moment of clarity, offering insight, comfort, and awe at the threshold between life and death. Some of the references to this episode include: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20010032/ https://theconversation.com/terminal-lucidity-why-do-loved-ones-with-dementia-sometimes-come-back-before-death-202342 https://www.buddhanet.net/bereaved/ https://www.leiferreport.com/poetry-life/ https://www.crossroadshospice.com/hospice-resources/spirituality-end-of-life-care https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moksha https://waterfromrock.org https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turiya www.reddit.com www.quora.com *** The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are intended solely for discussion and informational purposes. They do not necessarily represent the views of the hosts, guests, or affiliated organizations, and should not be taken as professional advice or endorsements. Please consider this content as part of an open dialogue. For more about Kirsty, visit www.kirstysalisbury.com