Podcast appearances and mentions of Melissa Harrison

What if powerful women were never meant to compete with one another, but to become each other's greatest collaborators and allies?   In the first episode of Moving Forward, Melissa Harrison talks with entrepreneur, author, and speaker Liz Bohannon about faith, business, leadership, loneliness, and the power of community. Liz shares how moving to Uganda changed her view of entrepreneurship and eventually led her to build Sseko Designs and merge with Noonday Collection.   Liz also challenges the belief that two ambitious women cannot succeed together. She explains how honesty, reconciliation, and intentional relationship-building helped turn a business partnership into a meaningful friendship.   The conversation is a reminder that purpose is often built through curiosity, obedience, and the courage to take the next faithful step. It also shows why Christian women were never meant to pursue leadership, calling, or meaningful work alone.   What You'll Learn: How Liz's time in Uganda reshaped her view of business Why ambitious women should form alliances instead of fearing competition How transparency and reconciliation strengthen partnerships Why leadership often creates loneliness The difference between consuming community and co-creating it How rhythms and rituals can support deeper relationships Why peer support is essential for healthy leaders   ==================== Find out more about 4word

The Work, Love, Pray podcast is now Moving Forward. Hosted by Melissa Harrison, President and CEO of 4word, Moving Forward features honest conversations with remarkable women navigating faith, work, leadership, relationships, career transitions, and calling. Each episode explores the decisions that shape us, the setbacks that refine us, and the courageous steps that lead toward greater purpose and impact. You'll hear practical wisdom and faith-filled encouragement for becoming the woman and leader God created you to be. Even when you do not have everything figured out. Because Christian women can change the workplace and the world when they are connected, supported, and equipped to live out their faith and calling with confidence. Follow Moving Forward and join us as we move forward together with faith, courage, and purpose.

What is the future of farming and rural life? Adam Rutherford hosts Radio 4's discussion programme which starts the week, asking about the future of food production and the communities that support it. Minette Batters was the first female president of the National Farmers' Union. Born and raised on the family farm that she took over running, she became a committed advocate for the UK farming industry. UK agriculture has faced challenges from Brexit, Covid as well as international conflict and energy crises. Her new book, Harvest, part memoir and manifesto, makes a case for how and why we must rally to support British farming and rural life. Dave Goulson is Professor of Biology at the University of Sussex. Modern, intensive farming systems producing pesticide-laced foods at scale, he says, are bad for us and bad for the planet. He believes that it is time to change the way we produce food today, making the case for sustainable agriculture. In Eat the Planet Well he argues that consumers can lead this change, even where governments fail to act. Melissa Harrison has written columns, nature diaries, a series of novels and non fiction books including All Among the Barley, Rain and At Hawthorn Time, and a book for children. Her latest novel, The Given World, is a portrait of rural society, village life and the English countryside which explores a way of life, exploring social tension and the rhythms of the natural world. Producer: Ruth Watts Assistant Producer: Emily Channon

Are all the galaxies orbiting a superstructure in the middle of the universe? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice are reaching into the grab bag to cover questions from absolute zero to the nature of gravity, and much much more.  NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here:  https://startalkmedia.com/show/cosmic-queries-total-darkness/ Thanks to our Patrons RY, The Kilted Bard, Istvan Leel-Össy, Matthew, lrs.2010, Devin Caldwell, Shaneeb Kamran, Leondre Dow, Cool, Greenhornet658ky, Nikola Lacković, Steve Shirley, Lani Lum, Paulis, John Bower, Purp, Josh S, Craig Booth, wrae, Richard Francisco, Mike, Subhransu Mishra, Jaden R Peters, Andreas, Raimund Stock jr, Brian Banks, robert margerum, Amiri Mouhab, Alan Moylan, Marianne sperry, William Benjamin Broes, Paul Sanchez, Mark Evans, Fiona Rawls, Nick L, Shaun H, Marcin Majdanski, Justin Satterwhite, Rolando Cosme, Darkphoenix, Praxis, Vexonar, User Profile Name, twon, V-Thrax, Oymilius The Great, DFH, Senad Bajramovic, Joe Kava, Lucas Harlan, Ty Jayne Breathe, Malcom, Muttey, Ana i Vinko, Lewis Alley, Layee Chau, Zachary Lang, Dave, Sweet T, Rich Wolf, c l, MyCatSaysHi!, Apoorv Lathey, Sondre Hellingsrud, Robert Steenberge, naveen v, Dennis L. Friedman, Dr Mark, Karsten Schäfer, Tim Thomas, Joe Messer, andrew nathan, Darayat Chowdhury, Dan Gillespie, NK, Anthony Sclafani, Nicholas Flores, Murphstein, justin thomas, Valerie, Alexis, Lior Gross, Melissa Harrison, Elizabeth Engelhardt, T, Makayla, 9000 H.A.L.s, Brian Maurer, Shahar Avenstein, Robert, O P, RDH, Paul Hill, Annie Saenz, Mike Mohler, Peter Petrov, Kyle, Isaac Hach, W Pops, Brittney Jacobs, and BRambo for supporting us this week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of StarTalk Radio ad-free and a whole week early.Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of The Speed of Culture, Matt Britton sits down with Melissa Harrison, Vice President of Marketing and Communications at the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), live from CES 2026 in Las Vegas. Melissa breaks down how CES grew from a gadget showcase into a cross-industry business hub where enterprise innovation, media, creators, and global partnerships collide. They explore what it takes to build a 13-venue event at this scale, how CTA markets a two-sided marketplace of attendees and exhibitors, the rise of the creator economy at CES, and why AI at CES 2026 marks a turning point from theory to real-world application.Follow Suzy on Twitter: @AskSuzyBizFollow Melissa Harrison on LinkedInSubscribe to The Speed of Culture on your favorite podcast platform.And if you have a question or suggestions for the show, send us an email at suzy@suzy.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sleep tech is booming — and it's changing the way we live. In this special Inside Innovation episode of CES Tech Talk, host Melissa Harrison explores how wearables, AI and connected devices are transforming sleep health from simple tracking to personalized care. Hear from Dr. Carlos Nunez, Chief Medical Officer at ResMed, and John Lopos, CEO of the National Sleep Foundation, as they discuss the rise of clinically relevant consumer tech, the future of healthy homes and why sleep health equity matters. Plus, learn how data and AI are powering smarter solutions for better rest. Discover what's next for sleep technology — and how it can help you wake up to a healthier future.

Forget endless searches and clunky booking forms — travel is going conversational. In this special CES Tech Talk episode, host Melissa Harrison sits down with Sabre CIO Joe DiFonzo to explore how agentic AI is reshaping the travel experience. From hyper-personalized itineraries and real-time rebooking to loyalty-driven recommendations, this conversation reveals how trips are evolving from static clicks to dynamic dialogue. The future of travel isn't a website — it's a conversation. Tune in to discover why the next big travel influencer might not be a person at all, but AI guiding your journey.

Where is AI headed, and how can it drive real growth instead of just efficiency? In this special CES Tech Talk episode, host Melissa Harrison sits down with EY leaders Hyong Kim and Dan Diasio to explore how companies can move beyond cost-cutting and start reinventing their business models with AI. From global adoption challenges to the human skills that will define the future, this episode dives into why mindset matters as much as technology — and what's next for AI at CES.

What do smartphones, EVs, humanoid robots and smart homes have in common? Tiny chips that make big things happen. In this episode, host Melissa Harrison chats with Dr. Ahmad Bahai, CTO of Texas Instruments, about the hidden tech driving AI, edge computing and sustainable power solutions. From solving EV charging anxiety to enabling collaborative robots and medical-grade wearables, discover how semiconductors are shaping the way we move, live and work.

Guest Bio: Storytelling is Melissa Harrison's passion. She has been a TV news anchor and reporter for more than 20 years at television and radio stations around the country including at WNBC-TV in New York City, WFAA-TV, and CBS Radio in Dallas. While she is most passionate about telling other people's stories, she never imagined that she would one day find herself on “the other side” of the headline until she received a phone call that changed her life forever. Melissa was 25 years old and hosting a dinner party when a detective called to tell her that her mom had been murdered. To make matters worse, she discovered that the crime was committed by someone she knew and loved dearly. In an instant, her world changed forever. After experiencing what it was like to have her personal life and deepest pain portrayed in the media, she is writing a book about her story in the hopes that it will encourage anyone who is experiencing pain and loss to know that they can make it through—and to serve as a reminder for journalists of the great privilege and responsibility they have when reporting on other people's stories of tragedy and pain. She now uses her storytelling and leadership skills to connect people and resources to organizations that empower journalists and business leaders to make a positive impact on the world. One of her greatest passions is connecting and supporting women leaders by creating community and space for them to be fully seen and known. Through women's events, executive cohorts, retreats, and conferences, she helps women leaders experience healing and renewed purpose through the transforming power of community.    Show Summary: When was a time in your life where you felt distant from God? How did He bring you back to Him? Last week, we learned about a tragic event that happened in Melissa Harrison's life. The tragedy caused her to doubt God's presence as she felt like He wasn't there for her and her mother. This week, Elisa Morgan and Eryn Eddy Adkins are back to learn about how God pursued Melissa to bring her back into a relationship with Him. Learn about how Melissa overcame her spiritual crisis with God in this conclusion for season 14 of God Hears Her.     Notes and Quotes:   “The thread of His presence [is present] even when we feel like He's not there.” —Melissa Harrison  “The Lord sees me. He has been with me all the days of my life. He knows.” —Melissa Harrison  “We've got to stop pretending like we have it all together in this Christian community. We've got to be honest when we're struggling and be able to do so in a safe way, but also in a way that we can really receive the help we need.” —Melissa Harrison   “Who are you, not compared to one another? What is weakening or polluting what God has designed you to be? What's in your life that doesn't belong: is it a habit, a mindset, a relationship?” —Melissa Harrison  “The biggest thing is just to know that you're not alone. God sees you. None of your tears are lost. He is holding you right now—even if this is a time of frustration or if you're feeling forgotten or overlooked, or just questioning: where is God in this moment?” —Melissa Harrison  “Know that this is not the end of your story. It feels like it sometimes, and it can be terrifying to think that it may not get better or that there's not going to be a new beginning or a way out, but this is not the end of your story. God is going to be able to use all that you're going through.” —Melissa Harrison  “God's going to be able to use your story to really help someone else. Not only is it going to be redeemed for you, but you're going to be a light for other people. On the other side is going to be a faith that is very rich, that you're not going to want to give up.” —Melissa Harrison    Verses:   Romans 8:28    Related Episodes:  Melissa Harrison    Links:   Melissa's Website: https://www.melissaharrison.net/  Melissa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melissaharrisontv/  4Word's Website: https://4wordwomen.org/  God Hears Her website: https://go.odb.org/ghh191  

Guest Bio: Storytelling is Melissa Harrison's passion. She has been a TV news anchor and reporter for more than 20 years at television and radio stations around the country including at WNBC-TV in New York City, WFAA-TV, and CBS Radio in Dallas. While she is most passionate about telling other people's stories, she never imagined that she would one day find herself on “the other side” of the headline until she received a phone call that changed her life forever. Melissa was 25 years old and hosting a dinner party when a detective called to tell her that her mom had been murdered. To make matters worse, she discovered that the crime was committed by someone she knew and loved dearly. In an instant, her world changed forever. After experiencing what it was like to have her personal life and deepest pain portrayed in the media, she is writing a book about her story in the hopes that it will encourage anyone who is experiencing pain and loss to know that they can make it through—and to serve as a reminder for journalists of the great privilege and responsibility they have when reporting on other people's stories of tragedy and pain. She now uses her storytelling and leadership skills to connect people and resources to organizations that empower journalists and business leaders to make a positive impact on the world. One of her greatest passions is connecting and supporting women leaders by creating community and space for them to be fully seen and known. Through women's events, executive cohorts, retreats, and conferences, she helps women leaders experience healing and renewed purpose through the transforming power of community.    Show Summary: When was a time in your life where you felt distant from God? How did He bring you back to Him? Last week, we learned about a tragic event that happened in Melissa Harrison's life. The tragedy caused her to doubt God's presence as she felt like He wasn't there for her and her mother. This week, Elisa Morgan and Eryn Eddy Adkins are back to learn about how God pursued Melissa to bring her back into a relationship with Him. Learn about how Melissa overcame her spiritual crisis with God in this conclusion for season 14 of God Hears Her.     Notes and Quotes:   “The thread of His presence [is present] even when we feel like He's not there.” —Melissa Harrison  “The Lord sees me. He has been with me all the days of my life. He knows.” —Melissa Harrison  “We've got to stop pretending like we have it all together in this Christian community. We've got to be honest when we're struggling and be able to do so in a safe way, but also in a way that we can really receive the help we need.” —Melissa Harrison   “Who are you, not compared to one another? What is weakening or polluting what God has designed you to be? What's in your life that doesn't belong: is it a habit, a mindset, a relationship?” —Melissa Harrison  “The biggest thing is just to know that you're not alone. God sees you. None of your tears are lost. He is holding you right now—even if this is a time of frustration or if you're feeling forgotten or overlooked, or just questioning: where is God in this moment?” —Melissa Harrison  “Know that this is not the end of your story. It feels like it sometimes, and it can be terrifying to think that it may not get better or that there's not going to be a new beginning or a way out, but this is not the end of your story. God is going to be able to use all that you're going through.” —Melissa Harrison  “God's going to be able to use your story to really help someone else. Not only is it going to be redeemed for you, but you're going to be a light for other people. On the other side is going to be a faith that is very rich, that you're not going to want to give up.” —Melissa Harrison    Verses:   Romans 8:28    Related Episodes:  Melissa Harrison    Links:   Melissa's Website: https://www.melissaharrison.net/  Melissa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melissaharrisontv/  4Word's Website: https://4wordwomen.org/  God Hears Her website: https://go.odb.org/ghh191  

Guest Bio: Storytelling is Melissa Harrison's passion. She has been a TV news anchor and reporter for over 20 years at television and radio stations around the country, including WNBC-TV in New York City, WFAA-TV, and CBS Radio in Dallas. While she is most passionate about telling other people's stories, she never imagined that she would one day find herself on “the other side” of the headline until she received a shocking phone call. Melissa was 25 years old and hosting a dinner party when a detective called to tell her that her mom had been murdered. To make matters worse, she discovered that the crime had been committed by someone she knew and loved dearly. In an instant, her world changed forever. After experiencing what it was like to have her personal life and deepest hurt portrayed in the media, she is writing a book about her story in the hopes that it will encourage anyone who is experiencing pain and loss to know that they can make it through—and that it will serve as a reminder for journalists of the great privilege and responsibility they have reporting on other people's stories of tragedy and pain. She now uses her storytelling and leadership skills to connect people and resources to organizations that empower journalists and business leaders to make a positive impact on the world. One of her greatest passions is connecting and supporting women leaders by creating community and space for them to be fully seen and known. Through women's events, executive cohorts, retreats, and conferences, she helps women in leadership experience healing and renewed purpose through the transforming power of community.    Show Summary: Have you ever received a phone call that forever altered the course of your life? Melissa Harrison was beginning her career as a journalist when she got a call that her mother had been murdered. In an instant, everything changed. Melissa withdrew from her faith and poured herself into her career. Join hosts Elisa Morgan and Eryn Eddy Adkins as they visit this time in Melissa's life and walk through the earth-shattering news. You don't want to miss part one of this God Hears Her conversation.    Notes and Quotes:   “When there was suffering, horrific suffering in my story, that was when I really started to question God's goodness. Is He really omnipresent, and if so, where was He? How do I trust Him?” —Melissa Harrison  “There were a lot of questions that I was very scared to ask. I didn't really know how to process an anger with God or to process my questions to God. Am I allowed to question God? Is it okay to do so?" —Melissa Harrison  “You love somebody so much and you wish you could save them from themselves and the mistakes that they've made.” —Melissa Harrison    Verses:   Jeremiah 29:11  Romans 8:28        Links:   Melissa's Website: https://www.melissaharrison.net/  Melissa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melissaharrisontv/  4Word's Website: https://4wordwomen.org/  God Hears Her website: https://go.odb.org/ghh191   Watch the episode on the God Hears Her YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@GodHearsHerODBM  Share Your Story: https://godhearsher.org/share-your-story/  God Hears Her email sign-up: https://go.odb.org/ghh-sign-upsfmc191   Subscribe on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/god-hears-her-podcast/id1511046507?utm_source=applemusic&utm_medium=godhearsher&utm_campaign=podcast  Shop God Hears Her books and resources: https://go.odb.org/ghh-shop191   Elisa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elisamorganauthor/  Eryn's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eryneddy/  Vivian's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vivmabuni/  Our Daily Bread Ministries website: https://go.odb.org/odbm191

Guest Bio: Storytelling is Melissa Harrison's passion. She has been a TV news anchor and reporter for over 20 years at television and radio stations around the country, including WNBC-TV in New York City, WFAA-TV, and CBS Radio in Dallas. While she is most passionate about telling other people's stories, she never imagined that she would one day find herself on “the other side” of the headline until she received a shocking phone call. Melissa was 25 years old and hosting a dinner party when a detective called to tell her that her mom had been murdered. To make matters worse, she discovered that the crime had been committed by someone she knew and loved dearly. In an instant, her world changed forever. After experiencing what it was like to have her personal life and deepest hurt portrayed in the media, she is writing a book about her story in the hopes that it will encourage anyone who is experiencing pain and loss to know that they can make it through—and that it will serve as a reminder for journalists of the great privilege and responsibility they have reporting on other people's stories of tragedy and pain. She now uses her storytelling and leadership skills to connect people and resources to organizations that empower journalists and business leaders to make a positive impact on the world. One of her greatest passions is connecting and supporting women leaders by creating community and space for them to be fully seen and known. Through women's events, executive cohorts, retreats, and conferences, she helps women in leadership experience healing and renewed purpose through the transforming power of community.    Show Summary: Have you ever received a phone call that forever altered the course of your life? Melissa Harrison was beginning her career as a journalist when she got a call that her mother had been murdered. In an instant, everything changed. Melissa withdrew from her faith and poured herself into her career. Join hosts Elisa Morgan and Eryn Eddy Adkins as they visit this time in Melissa's life and walk through the earth-shattering news. You don't want to miss part one of this God Hears Her conversation.    Notes and Quotes:   “When there was suffering, horrific suffering in my story, that was when I really started to question God's goodness. Is He really omnipresent, and if so, where was He? How do I trust Him?” —Melissa Harrison  “There were a lot of questions that I was very scared to ask. I didn't really know how to process an anger with God or to process my questions to God. Am I allowed to question God? Is it okay to do so?" —Melissa Harrison  “You love somebody so much and you wish you could save them from themselves and the mistakes that they've made.” —Melissa Harrison    Verses:   Jeremiah 29:11  Romans 8:28        Links:   Melissa's Website: https://www.melissaharrison.net/  Melissa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melissaharrisontv/  4Word's Website: https://4wordwomen.org/  God Hears Her website: https://go.odb.org/ghh191   Watch the episode on the God Hears Her YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@GodHearsHerODBM  Share Your Story: https://godhearsher.org/share-your-story/ 

The nature writer, children's author and journalist Melissa Harrison joins James Fisher on the Country Life Podcast to talk about her life, her career, and how she found herself creating a smartphone app to help people connect with nature.• Listen to Country Life podcast on Apple Podcasts• Listen to Country Life podcast on Spotify• Listen to Country Life podcast on AudibleEpisode creditsHost: James FisherGuest: Melissa HarrisonProducer and editor: Toby KeelMusic: JuliusH via Pixabay Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Blue Trust financial advisor Bethany Frymire has an insightful conversation with Melissa Harrison, President and Executive Director of 4word, and Catherine Gates, VP of Programs and Partnerships. The trio discuss 4word's work, the importance of women in the workplace, and how women can advocate for themselves and support each other.To learn more, visit http://www.BlueTrust.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bluetrustwealth Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bluetrustfinancial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_bluetrust Twitter: https://twitter.com/_BlueTrust The information in these podcasts is provided for general educational purposes only. It is not intended as specific individual advice. The clients' experience may not be representative of the experience of other clients, and they are also not indicative of future performance or success. Opinions expressed may not be those of Blue Trust.Trust and investment management accounts and services offered by Blue Trust, Inc. are not insured by the FDIC or any other federal government agency, are not deposits or other obligations of, nor guaranteed by any bank or bank affiliate, and are subject to investment risk, including possible loss of the principal amount invested. 

In this episode, Melissa Harrison, Executive Director of 4word, and Catherine Gates, Executive Director of Polished Network, share their initial reactions to the decision to merge organizations, the vision for unity, and the importance of collaboration in serving Christian women in the workplace. The conversation also highlights the Taste of 4word Roadshow and the excitement surrounding the changes expected in 2025, emphasizing the commitment to support and empower even more Christian women in the workplace through this merger.

In this special episode, host Jordan Johnstone speaks with 4word's Executive Director, Melissa Harrison, about the significance of 4word Giving Week and the special way we're sharing the impact of our global ministry.

In this episode of The Integrated Life podcast, Diana is blessed to welcome her guest Melissa Harrison, the President and Executive Director of 4word Women. Diana has spoken often of 4word on her podcasts. They will share about the community and resources 4word offers to Christian women in the workplace. Community and belonging are so important to help women overcome the stresses placed on us today. Learn how you can find community with 4word. "Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works. And let us not neglect  our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of his return is drawing near." Hebrews 10: 24-24 (NLT) Join us! Let's Go 4word together. Engage with 4word: https://4wordwomen.org/engage 4word Resources: https://4wordwomen.org/resources 4word has the Christian resources for professional women wherever you are in your career! Find what works for you. 4wordwomen.org   Connect with Diana: integratedpurposemanagement.com Like us on Facebook Follow us on LinkedIn Quick Episode Summary: Diana Romero introduces the podcast and welcomes guest Melissa Harrison, the new President and Executive Director of Forward. Melissa shares her background in television news and her journey into Christian ministry, detailing her divine appointment meeting with Forward founder Diane Pattison on a plane. Melissa discusses the importance of community and her personal healing journey through Christian support networks. Diana and Melissa reflect on how Forward has provided a safe space for women in the workplace to grow, share, and support one another in their faith journeys. Diana highlights Forward's mission to help women reach their God-given potential with confidence, emphasizing the absence of competition among its members. Melissa shares how Forward has grown to impact over 4 million women globally, with over 800 mentor-mentee pairs and 40+ community groups. They discuss Forward's goal to reach 10 million women by 2030, highlighting the expansion of community groups across the U.S. and globally. Melissa underscores the power of prayer and mentorship within Forward, describing it as a place where God is actively moving to transform women's lives.

The Media Project's Melissa Harrison sits down with attorney, Center for Public Justice fellow, and Fetzer Institute Program Officer Chelsea Langston Bombino to discuss how recent Supreme Court decisions could impact religious freedom.

On a beautiful day in May the novelist, nature writer and podcaster Melissa Harrison and the composer and multi instrumentalist Laura Cannell take us for a walk in the glorious Suffolk countryside. Laura plays a recorder duet with a nightingale, Melissa reads from her acclaimed novel “All Among The Barley” - appropriately enough in a field of ripening barley - and we hunt for barn owl pellets “like dark Kinder Eggs” as Melissa has it. Then Laura takes out her fiddle and - using her distinctive “overbowing” technique - plays music inspired by ancient traditions and a deep sense of place.---We rely on support from our listeners to keep this show on the road. If you like what we do please either...Become a member and get great rewards: patreon.com/folkonfootOr just buy us a coffee: ko-fi.com/folkonfootSign up for our newsletter at www.folkonfoot.comFollow us on Twitter/Facebook/Instagram: @folkonfoot---Find out more about Melissa at https://melissaharrison.co.uk/ and Laura at https://lauracannell.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Diane Paddison and Melissa Harrison discuss their journey of meeting and working together to address the issue of loneliness among women leaders. They share their personal experiences of loneliness in their respective roles, and Diane shares how it led her to start 4word, a ministry that provides community and support for women leaders. Diane announces her transition to the founder role of 4word and introduces Melissa as our new executive director. They discuss the growth of 4word and their excitement for the future of the ministry. Key Takeaways Loneliness is a common struggle among women leaders, especially those in senior executive roles. Community and support are essential for combating loneliness and providing a safe space for women leaders to share their experiences. 4word has experienced significant growth and impact, reaching millions of women and providing resources and programs to support their leadership journeys. Diane's transition to the founder role and Melissa's appointment as the new executive director mark an exciting new season for 4word, with a focus on expanding its reach and continuing to serve women leaders.

Melissa was born in Jackson County, Florida and was moved to Jackson County, Kentucky when she was only a month old. She is currently employed at Jackson County EMS. Melissa reached out to us through Facebook and wanted to come on for an episode to talk about suicide prevention. Mental health over all is something that is hard for people to talk about but it is definitely worth discussing. Melissa is a suicide survivor and now an ambassador for the I'm Glad You Stayed Project. She is ready to "Put boots to the ground" as she would say and do the work to help someone else who has suffered with mental battles, and show them that someone cares. 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is a resource for anyone that is available via call or text. The Trevor Project call 866-488-7386 or text "Start" 678-678 Veterans Crisis Line call 988, Press 1 or text 838255 Big O Foundation email thebigofoundation,org I'm Glad You Stayed Project email imgladyoustayedproject.org Melissa gave us some bracelets and flyers so if you see any of us out and about and want one, let us know. In the flyer it gives a couple of ways to talk to and help someone who may be thinking of suicide. One way is as follows-"Do you want me to listen? I may not understand completely but l can learn how you feel and find ways to help you." It also gives examples of what not to do in the flyer. If someone threatening suicide call 911! To reach Melissa https://www.facebook.com/mharrison621?mibextid=JRoKGi We thank God for everyone who has decided to stay another day! We thank You for listening and your continuing support! We thank our sponsors~ The Jackson County Sun, bringing the news since 1926 jacksonsunky.com /Living Stone Outreach, lending a hand to folk who need it and having no prejudice in doing so./WWAG wagoncountry.com/ our friend in Oklahoma, John Caywood. Website appalachianimagination.com for more pictures and stories YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@appalachianimagination2023 Facebook https://m.facebook.com/groups/611983497073260/?ref=share&mibextid=S66gvF If you would like to contact us for any reason email appalachianimagination@gmail.com STAY AWESOME APPALACHIA! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/robert-bowman42/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/robert-bowman42/support

EPISODE SPONSOR: JAC Digital MediaAre you not seeing the results you see your competition get? Do you struggle to find the time social media demands?Never fear – JAC Digital is here! I've personally worked with Jordanna over at JAC Digital and I can tell you with 100% honesty they know how to deal with social media roadblocks. Get ready for a woman-owned and operated company to work alongside you, immerse themselves in your brand, and execute on your goals. You so deserve to have your visibility dreams come to life!From social media consulting, to customized social media strategy & management, to Influencer marketing and brand deals,  JAC Digital is here to bring you less stress, and more results. To learn more, visit www.jacdigitalmedia.com and schedule a free 30 minute call today!Melissa Harrison, M.S., is a Leadership Development and Executive Coach renowned for guiding fierce women leaders to surpass their goals and make a meaningful impact. Holding degrees in English, Sociology, and an M.S. in Psychology with a specialization in Leadership Development and Coaching, Melissa employs a unique blend of psychology, behavior analysis, and spirituality to help clients achieve unprecedented results. Published in various reputable platforms, including Elephant Journal and The Huffington Post, Melissa is also the author of two books, “30 Days to Freedom From Toxic Relationships” (2018) and “Fierce Feminine Leader: The Definitive Guide for Ambitious Women to Truly Tap Into Their Genius” (2021). As the host of “The Fierce Feminine Podcast”, Melissa continues to inspire and empower women leaders.[Useful links]Michelle Harrison Coaching Important LinksMichelle Harrison Coaching FacebookMichelle Harrison Coaching InstagramShow notes:|02:19| Melissa's journey to coaching high-achieving women.|05:41| Taking the time to pause when you're so in tune with life.|07:15| Melissa on leveling up: “It's just a different experience of yourself in a new expanded way. But you can't do that unless you pause.”|11:48| The importance of being intentional about daily practices|16:10| The things we're missing when we don't pause: “But if you don't know who you are and what you stand for, who you help, how you help them, what gives you energy, not what you think you should be doing to serve those people the way that you really know you can serve those people.”|18:11| Your world will not crumble if you take a moment to pause and breathe.|21:30| How your feelings and opinions change as you age.|25:59| An exercise for addressing yourself in the moment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Melissa Harrison interviews Bobby Ross Jr. about what he predicts will be the biggest religion news stories in the year ahead.

Melissa Harrison interviews Stephen Daniel Arnoff, CEO of the Fuchsberg Jerusalem Center, about his organization's three-day solidarity mission to tour the remains of Kibbutz Be'eri, where Hamas terrorists went house to house slaughtering residents on October 7, 2023.

In this episode, Melissa Harrison, interim executive director of The Media Project, interviews Clemente Lisi, executive editor of Religion Unplugged, about the site's religion coverage, his new role, what he looks for in story pitches and his vision for RUP's coverage in the year ahead.

‘I would like to be remembered as a good writer and a good man . . . Writers are observers. We are natural lookers, watchers . . . it seems to me quite wonderful that I have so long been able to make a living from something I love so much.' So wrote the writer, editor and famed chronicler of rural life Ronald Blythe for the Mail on Sunday in 2004. That Ronald (or Ronnie, as he preferred to be known), who died aged 100 in early 2023, will be remembered as a good writer is irrefutable. Many Slightly Foxed listeners will know and love not only Akenfield – his bestselling 1969 portrait of a fictionalized East Anglian village – and the ‘Word from Wormingford' column for the Church Times but also his unparalleled collection of short stories, poems, histories, novels and essays and, most recently, his year-long diary published as Next to Nature, which celebrates the slow perpetual turn of the farming year, the liturgical calendar and the rhythms of village life. In this episode Ronnie's fellow writers and friends, Julia Blackburn and his biographer Ian Collins, lead us down the rough-hewn track to the ancient yeoman's cottage he inherited from the artist John Nash and into the nooks and crannies of his private world, tracing a life well lived and well written. We meet the changeling boy obsessed with books and nature and the self-taught youth whose good looks and charisma caused queues at the Colchester Library reference desk where he worked until he was discovered by the painter Christine Nash. It was she, recognizing his rare talent, who insisted he leave his job to pursue writing fulltime. We track Ronnie's rich literary life path through his friends' personal recollections, touching on tales of mid-winter meetings with E. M. Forster and an unlikely tryst with Patricia Highsmith. We muse on his spirituality and sexuality, his great love for life and his deep connection to the rural world with all its harshness and all its beauty, before heading for Bottengoms Farm where we hear how this great man and great writer saw out his last days in the company of good books and close friends. For our book-lovers' day out we head to the quintessential English cottage of Ronnie's hero, the poet and keen gardener John Clare. And, to finish, a round-up of book recommendations including another East Anglian delight in Adrian Bell's A Countryman's Spring Notebook, an unusual fishing memoir by the writer of the Killing Eve series that's about much more than just fishing, and the intricately plotted revenge tale No Name by Wilkie Collins, one of Ronnie's favourite writers. Books mentioned We may be able to get hold of second-hand copies of the out-of-print titles listed below. Please get in touch with Jess in the Slightly Foxed office for more information.   Subscribe to Slightly Foxed magazine Ronald Blythe, Akenfield (0:19) Ian Collins, Water Marks: Art in East Anglia is out of print (1:30) Julia Blackburn, The Emperor's Last Island is out of print (2:22) Edna O'Brien, The Country Girls Trilogy (21.59) Ronald Blythe, The Age of Illusion: England in the Twenties and Thirties, 1919-1940 is out of print (24:18) Ronald Blythe, The View in Winter: Reflections on Old Age (31:06) Simone de Beauvoir, A Very Easy Death (31:38) Adrian Bell, Corduroy (37:30) Ronald Blythe, Word from Wormingford (41:38) Ronald Blythe, Next to Nature (43:36) Nicholas Fisk, Pig Ignorant (52:54) Adrian Bell, A Countryman's Spring Notebook (53:59) Luke Jennings, Blood Knots (54:11) Luke Jennings, Codename Villanelle (54:13) Annie Ernaux, The Years (55:15) Wilkie Collins, No Name (55:47) A. N. Wilson, Confessions (56:51) Julia Blackburn gave the eulogy for Ronald Blythe at his funeral which took place at St Edmundsbury Cathedral, Bury St Edmunds on 1 March 2023. She has kindly given us permission to share the full transcript.  Related Slightly Foxed articles & podcast episodes Mellow Fruitfulness, Melissa Harrison on Ronald Blythe's Wormingford books, Issue 40 Light Reading, Ronald Blythe on pocket-size volumes, Issue 17 A Private, Circumspect People, Maggie Fergusson on Ronald Blythe, Akenfield, Issue 11 Where There's a Will, Andrew Lycett on Wilkie Collins, No Name, Issue 48 (56:29) Episode 38 of the Slightly Foxed podcast: Adrian Bell: Back to the Land (53:59) Episode 42 of the Slightly Foxed podcast: Jean Rhys: Voyages in the Dark (59:30)  Other links John Clare Cottage, Helpston (50:20) Opening music: Preludio from Violin Partita No.3 in E Major by Bach   The Slightly Foxed Podcast is hosted by Philippa Lamb and produced by Podcastable

Welcome to this special episode sharing a conversation between Jojo Moyes and Alex Clark about Jojo's new novel, 'Someone Else's Shoes'! Jojo's novels have sold over 51 million copies worldwide, hit the Number One spot in 12 countries, have been translated into 46 languages and one of her bestselling books was adapted into a film starring Sam Claflin and Emilia Clarke. Someone Else's Shoes is her 16th novel, and we were incredibly excited to have her on a special Instagram Live last month, just 24 hours after it hit UK bookshops! In the book we meet Nisha Cantor and Sam Kemp, two very different women whose lives become unexpectedly intertwined after a bag mix-up at the gym. Nisha lives the globetrotting life of the seriously wealthy, until her husband inexplicably cuts her off entirely. Sam is struggling to keep herself and her family afloat. Now Nisha's got nothing and Sam's walking tall in a pair of Louboutins that catch eyes – and give her career an unexpected boost. Except Nisha wants her life back - and she'll start with her shoes . . .  Our guest host for this conversation, Alex Clark, is a journalist and broadcaster often seen in the pages of the Guardian, the Times Literary Supplement and heard on BBC Radio 4. A wildly experienced interviewer and chair of live events, her recent guests include Kazuo Ishiguro, Tessa Hadley and Melissa Harrison. We hope you'll enjoy this podcast of the Instagram Live interview, and do keep your eyes peeled on our Insta for more Lives with your favourite authors this year! Someone Else's Shoes is published by Michael Joseph and available now. We recommend buying a copy from your local indie bookshop or you can visit our shop on Bookshop.org Podcast introduced, produced and edited by Megan Bay Dorman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brene Brown has said, “One day you will tell your story of how you overcame what you went through and it will be someone else's survival guide.” This encapsulates Author, Speaker, and Journalist Melissa Harrison's journey of experiencing the news cycle in reverse. When her mother's murder made headlines, Melissa made it her mission to report other people's stories of tragedy and pain with a deep set of ethics. Tune in for a must-listen episode of empathy, resilience, and compassion.Guest Links:Melissa's LinkedInCEOForum.orgMelissaHarrison.netCredits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Jenny Heal, Guest Coordinator; Morgan Cochran, Marketing Support; Kendall Brewer, Leadership Programs 

This is the fourth episode of The Podgoblin's Hat, with Nina and Dave. You can find it on it's own feed wherever you get your podcasts. This week we're reading the second half of Comet in Moominland by Tove Jansson, and what a rip roaring adventure it is! Moomintroll meets the fabled Snorkmaiden and falls in love on the spot, our brave adventurers attend not one but two end-of-the-world parties, and the philosopher gets stuck into something gooey. We talk about war and climate catastrophes (again! why is Moominland always threatened by climate change?) and discuss the heteronormativity of the Snorkmaiden and Moomintroll's relationship, but also the ways in which they break that mould. This week, our question for Snufkin was provided by the AITA community on Reddit and concerns landlords. Our Spirit of the Moomins recommendations are as follows: By Ash, Oak and Thorn by Melissa Harrison (special shout-out to the audiobook) Toy Story 3 And our Spirit of the Podgoblin's Hat, as provided by Nina this week, is Dragon Babies, a YA fantasy nostalgia podcast.

This is your time to rest.. you have permission. Lie on the floor, or sit on a chair, get yourself comfortable... close your eyes if you'd like... take a deep breath in... and exhale... How much do you rest? Do you prioritise it? Maybe you feel you don't have time to rest! Or maybe you feel guilty for taking time out? Jessica Creighton discusses the theme of Rest with her guests. The presenter and author of The Art of Rest Claudia Hammond defines what rest is - and isn't; discusses some of the most restful activities, gives a ‘Prescription for Rest' and explains why she has a box containing a crochet hook and some seeds. The Reverend Lesley Jones, Rector at The Parish of Jarrow of Simonside, and Anna Katharina Schaffner, Professor of Cultural History at the University of Kent, discuss the day of rest and the ‘rest cure' – which involved drinking four pints of milk and eating mutton chops! The nature geek Melissa Harrison takes us on a country walk near her village and describes how nature rests in winter. Composer Debbie Wiseman explains how music can promote a feeling of restfulness and demonstrates with some of her favourites from Beethoven to Brahms and her own composition Together. British athletes discuss how they use rest to perform at the highest level. The Former athlete and Olympic medallist Anyika Onuora and sport climber and five times National Champion Molly Thompson-Smith share their stories of how necessary it was in aiding their recovery from illness and injury. And a former magazine editor Marianne Jones commissioned hundreds of pieces about stress, but ignored her own potentially fatal burnout. She recalls the warning signs that led her to become a relaxed woman. Presented by Jessica Creighton Producer: Louise Corley

In this episode of the Epigenetics Podcast, we caught up with Melissa Harrison from the University of Wisconsin-Madison to talk about her work on the “Pioneer” Transcription Factors - Zelda and Grainyhead - and their role at the maternal-to-zygotic transition. The Harrison lab studies how differentiation and development are driven by coordinated changes in gene expression. To do this, the targets of choice are the transcription factors Zelda and Grainyhead that bind to the genome at specific and crucial points in development and differentiation. These specialised transcription factors have the ability to bind to DNA in the context of nucleosomes which defines regulatory elements and leads to subsequent binding of additional classical transcription factors. These properties allow pioneer factors to act at the top of gene regulatory networks and control developmental transitions.   References Harrison, M. M., Botchan, M. R., & Cline, T. W. (2010). Grainyhead and Zelda compete for binding to the promoters of the earliest-expressed Drosophila genes. Developmental biology, 345(2), 248–255. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ydbio.2010.06.026 Harrison, M. M., Li, X. Y., Kaplan, T., Botchan, M. R., & Eisen, M. B. (2011). Zelda binding in the early Drosophila melanogaster embryo marks regions subsequently activated at the maternal-to-zygotic transition. PLoS genetics, 7(10), e1002266. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pgen.1002266 McDaniel, S. L., Gibson, T. J., Schulz, K. N., Fernandez Garcia, M., Nevil, M., Jain, S. U., Lewis, P. W., Zaret, K. S., & Harrison, M. M. (2019). Continued Activity of the Pioneer Factor Zelda Is Required to Drive Zygotic Genome Activation. Molecular cell, 74(1), 185–195.e4. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.molcel.2019.01.014 McDaniel, S. L., & Harrison, M. M. (2019). Optogenetic Inactivation of Transcription Factors in the Early Embryo of Drosophila. Bio-protocol, 9(13), e3296. https://doi.org/10.21769/BioProtoc.3296 Larson, E.D., Komori, H., Gibson, T.J. et al. Cell-type-specific chromatin occupancy by the pioneer factor Zelda drives key developmental transitions in Drosophila. Nat Commun 12, 7153 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-021-27506-y   Related Episodes Pioneer Transcription Factors and Their Influence on Chromatin Structure (Ken Zaret)   Contact Epigenetics Podcast on Twitter Epigenetics Podcast on Instagram Epigenetics Podcast on Mastodon Active Motif on Twitter Active Motif on LinkedIn Email: podcast@activemotif.com

Christmas is coming. Can you feel it in the air? I can, and I love that feeling. And it's why I am here with you again, for a special edition of the Calm Christmas Podcast.  Rather than a whole series this year, to honour my own need for proper rest this winter I have created you a bumper special episode, to help you settle in to a cosy winter. This one is longer than usual at almost an hour, so get yourself a hot cuppa, or pull on your boots and head out for a lovely long walk as you listen. This episode includes the most important question to ask yourself right now, a host of journaling prompts, our nature corner, recipes, wellbeing ideas and tips for getting ahead for Christmas.With inspiration from Nigel Slater, John D Burns, Edward Step, Melissa Harrison, Clare Foster, Andrew Montgomery, Lia Leendertz, Jody Vassallo, Mark Diacono, Keratin Niehoff, Laura Fleiter, James Martin, Paul Hollywood and BBC Good Food.I hope this podcast will help you locate Christmas as an anchor in the stormy seas of winter in this world right now.GIVEAWAY: To be in with the chance of winning a copy of Spice by Mark Diacono and a personalised, signed copy of Calm Christmas by Beth Kempton, enter on Instagram @bethkempton (deadline midnight UK time on Friday December 2) Take good care, Beth Featured in this episode:- Calm Christmas and a Happy New Year by Beth Kempton (Piatkus) - The Christmas Chronicles by Nigel Slater (4th Estate) - Wild Winter by John D Burns (Vertebrate Publishing) -  Edward Step in Nature Rambles: An Introduction to Country-lore, 1930, in Winter: An anthology for the changing seasons edited by Melissa Harrison (Elliott & Thompson)- Winter Gardens by Clare Foster and Andrew Montgomery (Montgomery Press) - The Almanac 2022 by Lia Leendertz (Gaia) - The Yogic Kitchen by Jody Vassalo (HQ) - Spice: A cook's companion by Mark Diacono (Quadrille) -  Advent by Kerstin Niehoff and Laura Fleiter (Murdoch) - The Fearless Writer Podcast - James Martin's homemade mincemeat recipe / Paul Hollywood's mince pie recipe Ingredients for recipes shared are available here. Transcript available here.

The Verb this week is abundant with the language of Autumn and fruitfulness as Ian Mcmillan and his guests explore writing about the season and harvest festivals; past, present and future. Rebecca May Johnson is the author of 'Small Fires: An Epic in the Kitchen'. In this playful memoir she rewrites the kitchen as a vital source of knowledge and revelation. A novelist and nature writer, everything Melissa Harrison writes is attuned to the seasons and for Melissa, autumn is a particularly poignant time of year when life and death rub up against each other. Amy Jeffs explores the stories and myths that make up Britain in her books 'Wild: Tales from Early Medieval Britain' and 'Storyland', here she explains how harvest traditions have fed into our folk tales. And our 'Something New' poem, part of our series celebrating 100 years of the relationship between the BBC and poetry comes this week from Joelle Taylor Presenter: Ian McMillan Producer: Cecile Wright

I interview Catherine Steadman about her latest book “The Family Game” and then interview Iain Dale about his new book “On This Day In Politics” plus I also review “Carrie Soto Is Back” by Taylor Jenkins Reid, “The Marriage Portrait” by Maggie O'Farrell and “All Among The Barley” by Melissa Harrison. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“4 mins of a rural village garden, 29.7 degrees at gone 8pm on the day we broke 40, in the UK's most water-stressed and lowest-rainfall region, featuring a greenfinch, collared […]

Writer Melissa Harrison celebrates the joy of walking in every season of the year and in wet and dry weather. Given that we can count on it raining on many days of the year it's a good thing to learn to love being out in it. Melissa has written a book about rain and discovered that there are hundreds of different words and expressions for weather from around Britain. Clare and Melissa do a circular walk from Gidleigh on Darmoor to Scorhill and Shovel Down. Dartmoor is a place that holds a strong pull for Melissa dating back to childhood. She returns often to walk this wild country where stone circles and rocky tors dot the landscape. Producer: Maggie Ayre

A special podcast episode that looks back at The Shaking Bog's Festival last September. Presenting a montage of excerpts from the festival programme this podcast is just a small taster of what happened over that magical weekend. Artists featured in this Festival Podcast, in order of appearance, include: Michael Longley, Paddy Glackin, Liz Berry, Alice Oswald, Colm Mac Con Iomaire, Kerrí ní Dochartaigh, Dara McAnulty, Lisa Lambe, Marty Rae, Melissa Harrison, Mary Coughlan and Roddy Doyle. This podcast is produced by The Shaking Bog Festival in collaboration with Coillte Nature & Mermaid Arts Centre, with funding from The Arts Council.

Kimberly and Shelbi wrap up the current season of Women's Hope by answering questions sent in by listeners. The Q&A, on topics related to the study of Titus 2, is moderated by special guest Melissa Harrison. Thanks, as always, for listening! And be sure to look for the Women's Hope podcast again in the fall!

Kimberly and Shelbi wrap up the current season of Women's Hope by answering questions sent in by listeners. The Q&A, on topics related to the study of Titus 2, is moderated by special guest Melissa Harrison. Thanks, as always, for listening! And be sure to look for the Women's Hope podcast again in the fall!

Melissa Harrison is an award-winning novelist, nature writer and podcaster. Melissa's podcast The Stubborn Light of Things has the same title as her book that was named the Sunday Times Nature Book of the Year. In the book it feels like she's taking us by her side as she walks through the greens of London and the English countryside, sharing warm and poetic observations of the natural world. There's a joy in her lush descriptions, with the magic of frogspawn, seahorses in the Thames, murmurations of starlings, elfin dog violets and more. Melissa's writing is finely observed, musical and intimate and she echoes this in her podcast with her soothing voice and recordings of the fields and birds. Melissa also contributes a monthly nature column to The Times, which the book was based on, and writes for various other publications. Her most recent novel, All Among the Barley, was described by Jon McGregor as “a masterpiece”. Her other novels are Clay and At Hawthorn Time and she's written a non-fiction meditation called Rain: Four Walks in English Weather, and edited four anthologies of the seasons. 

Jenny Hewson is a literary agent based in London. She worked for 13 years as an agent at one of England's best agencies, Rogers Coleridge and White or RCW as it's known, representing authors across fiction and non-fiction. A year ago she joined the prestigious Lutyens & Rubinstein agency, bringing her list of authors with her, including Sarah Perry, Melissa Harrison, Amy Sackville and Alexander Macleod.Lutyens and Rubinstein was the first literary agency to own an independent bookshop when they opened their doors in Notting Hill in 2009. The bookshop itself has a beautifully curated selection which makes it a pleasure to browse – and of course having a bookshop means the agents can witness the appetite of readers daily.

Writer and poet Maxine Beneba Clarke and bookseller and academic Elias Greig join Cassie and Kate to talk reading, throwing books through windows and (specifically) Melissa Harrison's All Among the Barley, Nana Kwama Adjei-Brenyah's Friday Black and Emiliano Monge's Among the Lost

Monday sees the performance of a ‘Relaxed Prom' at the Royal Albert Hall, offering an informal environment for children, young people and adults with autism, sensory and communication impairments, learning disabilities and other challenges. The Prom will feature the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra and its ensemble BSO Resound, comprising six disabled musicians led by conductor James Rose who has cerebral palsy. James Rose and violin and viola player Siobhan Clough discuss the practicalities of conducting and performing ahead of their first major UK performance. The shortlist for this year's Edinburgh Comedy Awards has been announced. Journalist Stephen Armstrong is the chair of the judging panel and joins Kirsty to discuss the selection and the main themes explored by comedians at this year's Edinburgh Fringe. The winner will be announced on Saturday 25 August.What happens in the brain when we are inspired? Professor of Neuroscience Paul Howard–Jones explains, as part of our Inspire season.Novelist and nature writer Melissa Harrison talks about her latest book, All Among the Barley, a story of an adolescent farmer's daughter in 1930s Britain. In the course of a long hot summer a sophisticated stranger arrives in the village but she is not what she seems and her presence has a shattering effect on the lives of the girl and her family.Presenter: Kirsty Lang Producer: Rebecca Armstrong

Ever since the ancient Greeks, writers have waxed lyrical about rural life, associating it with beauty, innocence and goodness. Will Abberley, BBC New Generation Thinker and senior lecturer in English at the University of Sussex is joined by writer Melissa Harrison & archaeologist and sheep farmer Francis Pryor to discuss the British countryside real and imagined.Producer: Luke Mulhall

Nature writer Melissa Harrison presents the case for why we should love the humble and rather noisy 'spadger', better known as the house sparrow, though she won't waste her breath trying to win round her dog. Tweet of the Day has captivated the Radio 4 audience with its daily 90 seconds of birdsong. In this latest series of Tweet of the Day, we bring to the airwaves the conversational voices of those who listen to and are inspired by birds. Building on the previous series, a more informal approach to learning alongside a renewed emphasis on encounter with nature and reflection in our relationship with the natural world. Producer: Tom Bonnett Picture: Feathers [Allan].

The clacking call of the stonechat punctuates nature writer Melissa Harrison's memories of cagoule-clad walks on Dartmoor with her family in the 1970's. Tweet of the Day has captivated the Radio 4 audience with its daily 90 seconds of birdsong. In this latest series of Tweet of the Day, we bring to the airwaves the conversational voices of those who listen to and are inspired by birds. Building on the previous series, a more informal approach to learning alongside a renewed emphasis on encounter with nature and reflection in our relationship with the natural world. Producer: Tom Bonnett Picture: Kirsty Taylor.

Nature writer Melissa Harrison braves a dip in a Dorset river and hears the high 'pip' of a kingfisher. She realises she must be sharing with the water with one of her favourite birds. Tweet of the Day has captivated the Radio 4 audience with its daily 90 seconds of birdsong. In this latest series of Tweet of the Day, we bring to the airwaves the conversational voices of those who listen to and are inspired by birds. Building on the previous series, a more informal approach to learning alongside a renewed emphasis on encounter with nature and reflection in our relationship with the natural world. Producer: Tom Bonnett Picture: Lynn [Mrs Birds].

Nature writer Melissa Harrison muses on the mimicking sounds of starlings, particularly one that learned the ring of her family phone causing calamity in the house. Tweet of the Day has captivated the Radio 4 audience with its daily 90 seconds of birdsong. In this latest series of Tweet of the Day, we bring to the airwaves the conversational voices of those who listen to and are inspired by birds. Building on the previous series, a more informal approach to learning alongside a renewed emphasis on encounter with nature and reflection in our relationship with the natural world. Producer: Tom Bonnett Picture: Merseymouse.

Nature writer Melissa Harrison describes how the call of a tawny owl takes her back to childhood, reminding her of people and a feeling that slipped into memory. Producer: Tom Bonnett Picture: Jim Thurston.