Podcast appearances and mentions of michelle mcmanus

In Episode 132 of White Canes Connect, hosts Michelle McManus and David Goldstein welcome Shawn Welker, founder of Visual Eyes Access, a low-cost visual interpreting service with a unique approach. Shawn shares how his background in accessibility and mobility training gives him a deeper understanding of blind users' needs, setting his service apart from other platforms like Aira and Be My Eyes. Shawn discusses the evolution of visual interpreting, the limitations of mainstream services, and why affordability and personalization are key to his mission. He explains how Visual Eyes Access offers on-demand and scheduled interpreting at $1/minute, with rollover minutes and community-funded options like earning minutes through purchases in his online pet supply shop. He also teases upcoming initiatives, including a city-based navigation pilot and app integration with smart glasses, allowing hands-free assistance via WhatsApp. Shawn is scaling his business with a pool of trained student volunteers and emphasizes a client-first, access-centered philosophy. Listeners of the podcast get a 50% discount on his 30-minute trial session by mentioning the show.  This episode highlights how tech, heart, and community can intersect to build better access, one client at a time. Show notes at https://www.whitecanesconnect.com/132       Links Mentioned Learn more about Visual Eyes Access at https://www.visualeyesaccess.com  Connect with Shawn via email at shawn@visualeyesaccess.com  Have you checked out Federation Focus yet? https://www.youtube.com/@nfbofpa/  Sip. Savor. Support. Keystone Chapter fundraiser at Landmark Americana: https://nfbofpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Sip-Savor-Support-FINAL-TROY.pdf  Attend PA Association of Blind Merchants Spring Fling Blind Vendor Showcase: https://www.pablindmerchants.org/fling/  Exhibit at PA Association of Blind Merchants Spring Fling!: https://www.pablindmerchants.org/exhibit/  Be a sponsor of PA Association of Blind Merchants: https://www.pablindmerchants.org/sponsor/  An Easy Way to Help the NFB of PA Support the NFB of PA with every purchase at White Cane Coffee Company by going to https://www.whitecanecoffee.com/ref/nfbp. When you use that link to purchase from White Cane Coffee, the NFB of PA earns a 10% commission! Share the link with your family and friends! Listen to Erin and Bob Willman from White Cane Coffee on episode 072 of White Canes Connect. Donate to the NFB of PA Like what you hear on White Canes Connect? Support us and donate to the National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania, visit https://www.NFBofPA.org/give/. We Want to Hear Your Story Reach out with questions and comments, or share ideas! We want to hear from you. Call us at (267) 338-4495 or at whitecanesconnect@gmail.com. Follow White Canes Connect Find out why White Canes Connect is currently ranked at #13 of the 100 Best Visually Impaired Podcast. Find the show on: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/white-canes-connect/id1592248709  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1YDQSJqpoteGb1UMPwRSuI  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pablindpodcast 

In episode 284 of iCantCU, I talk about another hiccup with my psoriatic arthritis meds—this time, the pharmacy wanted over two grand out of pocket. Spoiler: I said no. Taltz has helped a bit, but not $2,000-a-month helpful. So now I'm back on the hunt for something else that won't break the bank or mess me up with scary side effects. I also share some sad news: we lost Stan Ingram, a fellow blind entrepreneur in the Business Enterprise Program here in PA. That means one less BEP operator and a big question mark about what happens to his spot. Plus, my friend Ken's dad passed, and I send love to his family. It's been a rough week. I share the fact that my other podcast, White Canes Connect, is currently ranked #19 on the 100 Best Visually Impaired Podcasts! So much for the false rumors being spread about the show. We've got a Keystone Chapter fundraiser coming up on April 29 at Landmark Americana in Philly. Print the flyer and bring your appetite. I'll be there around 1 p.m. for lunch—come say hi. Show notes at https://www.iCantCU.com/284 Links Mentioned (product links are affiliate links so that I may earn a commission.) Ray-Ban Meta Glasses, Wayfarer: https://amzn.to/42EU0Sy Keystone Chapter Landmark Americana fundraiser flyer: https://nfbofpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Sip-Savor-Support-FINAL-TROY.pdf White Canes Connect one of the 100 Best Visually Impaired Podcasts: https://traffic.libsyn.com/whitecanesconnect/white_canes_connect_132_post.mp3 Federation Focus on the NFB of PA YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@nfbofpa I edit the show with Descript and love it!: https://www.iCantCU.com/descript/ Attend the Blind Merchants Spring Fling Blind Vendor Showcase: https:www.pablindmerchants.org/fling/ If you are a blind entrepreneur and would like exhibit at the Spring Fling: https://www.pablindmerchants.org/exhibit/ Be a sponsor of Spring Fling: https://www.pablindmerchants.org/sponsor/ Be My Eyes app (free): https://www.bemyeyes.com/  Seeing AI app (free): https://www.seeingai.com/  Index of That Real Blind Tech Show episodes: https://www.icantcu.com/trbts/  Watch iCantCU episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@iCantCU Support iCantCU When shopping at Amazon, I would appreciate it if you clicked on this link to make your purchases: https://www.iCantCU.com/amazon. I participate in the Amazon Associate Program and earn commissions on qualifying purchases. The best part is, you don't pay extra for doing this! White Canes Connect Podcast Episode 129 In episode 132 of White Canes Connect, hosts Michelle McManus and David Goldstein welcome Shawn Welker, founder of Visual Eyes Access, a low-cost visual interpreting service with a unique approach. Shawn shares how his background in accessibility and mobility training gives him a deeper understanding of blind users' needs, setting his service apart from other platforms like Aira and Be My Eyes. Find the podcast on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/white-canes-connect/id1592248709  Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/1YDQSJqpoteGb1UMPwRSuI YouTube Https://www.youtube.com/@pablindpodcast My Podcast Gear Here is all my gear and links to it on Amazon. I participate in the Amazon Associates Program and earn a commission on qualifying purchases. Zoom Podtrak P4: https://amzn.to/33Ymjkt Zoom ZDM Mic & Headphone Pack: https://amzn.to/33vLn2s Zoom H1n Recorder: https://amzn.to/3zBxJ9O  Gator Frameworks Desk Mounted Boom Arm: https://amzn.to/3AjJuBK Shure SM58 S Mic: https://amzn.to/3JOzofg  Sony ZV-E10 camera : https://amzn.to/4fFBSxM  Sennheiser Headset (1st 162 episodes): https://amzn.to/3fM0Hu0  Follow iCantCU on your favorite podcast directory! Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/icantcu-podcast/id1445801370/  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3nck2D5HgD9ckSaUQaWwW2  Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/iCantCU-Podcast-Podcast/B08JJM26BT  IHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-icantcu-podcast-31157111/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/davidbenj  Reach out on social media Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/davidbenj Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidbenj Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/davidbenj LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidbenj Are You or Do You Know A Blind Boss? If you or someone you know is crushing it in their field and is also blind, I want to hear from you! Call me at (646) 926-6350 and leave a message. Please include your name and town, and tell me who the Blind Boss is and why I need to have them on an upcoming episode. You can also email the show at iCantCUPodcast@gmail.com.

To get live links to the music we play and resources we offer, visit www.WOSPodcast.comThis show includes the following songs:Tanya Wills - Under The Christmas Tree FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYMichelle McManus - Christmas Glow FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYElla Reid - That's A Holiday FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYKim Noller - All The Year FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYStacy Jones - Oh Holy Night FOLLOW ON BROADJAMLiz Miller - Christmas Magic FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYSandy Martin - Christmas Time Cookies FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYFaith Rumer - Away In A Manger FOLLOW ON YOUTUBESandra-Mae Lux - Where Is Christmas Now FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYNY Podcat - Ring All The Bells (O Bambino) FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYJeralyn Glass - O Come Emmanuel with Dr. Sue Morter FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYYvette Medina - All I Want For Christmas FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYFor Music Biz Resources Visit www.FEMusician.com and www.ProfitableMusician.comVisit our Sponsor Bluestone Sisters at ebsoriginals.comVisit our Sponsor Joy Helena Solomon at joyhelenasolomon.comVisit our Sponsor Bree Noble Gift Beneath The Star at https://open.spotify.com/album/3fFKlPYi1lCxMn8oemyQhNVisit our Sponsor Profitable Musician Newsletter at profitablemusician.com/joinVisit www.wosradio.com for more details and to submit music to our review board for consideration.Visit our resources for Indie Artists: https://www.wosradio.com/resourcesBecome more Profitable in just 3 minutes per day. http://profitablemusician.com/join

Sir Ian Rankin's much-loved detective Rebus has had a big year, with a fresh BBC TV adaptation in the summer, and now a return to the stage. Clive Anderson hears about new play Rebus: A Game Called Malice which was written by Sir Ian and Simon Reade, it's touring the UK. Michelle McManus chats to poet and women's rights advocate Len Pennie who rose to fame on social media during the pandemic when she shared her Scots words of the day. Her first book Poyums is a collection of funny and fiercely feminist poems. Northern Irish comedian, actor and podcaster Shane Todd has a loyal fanbase as the host of the Tea with Me podcast and with sell out shows across the world, including opening for the likes of Kevin Hart. He's currently embarking on his eleventh solo show – Full House. With music from musician and singer Kim Carnie, whose newest project is documentary Kim Carnie Out Loud which explores her experience of hiding a six year same-sex relationship. She meets other LGBTQ+ folk and creates songs around their stories. Plus Bathgate singer and Scottish Music Awards Breakthrough-winner Luke La Volpe.

Actress and singer Su Pollard's new tour Still Fully Charged celebrates her 50 years in showbiz – she catches up with Michelle McManus about what keeps her hooked, and being beaten by a dog in a talent competition. Clive Anderson chats to comedian and actor Chris Grace. He's returned to Edinburgh after his sold-out 2023 run, this time with a packed out performance schedule including his new show Sardines (A Comedy About Death). Award-winning non-fiction writer Sinéad Gleeson's debut novel Hagstone sees an artist discover a commune of women on a remote island – she discusses the inspirations behind it. With music from comedian and actor Catherine Cohen, and Irish singer and musician Camille O' Sullivan. Presented by Clive Anderson Co-host: Michelle McManus Produced by Caitlin Sneddon

From the Edinburgh Festivals, Clive Anderson and Michelle McManus talk to actor, comedian and family favourite Bobby Davro about his beginnings in TV entertainment, his acting journey and finding comedy through tough times – something he explores in his show Everything is Funny...If You Can Laugh at It. Lara Ricote, a former winner of the Edinburgh Comedy Awards Best Newcomer prize, chats about her Fringe run of Little Tiny Wet Show (Baptism) which looks at the complexities of relationships. Plus Australian actor, writer, and director Virginia Gay – she's a familiar face on the small screen down under, and makes a return to Edinburgh with her gender-flipped version of Cyrano. With music from critically-acclaimed Scottish singer-songwriter Hamish Hawk, and a performance from gig-theatre production A Giant on the Bridge – featuring Jo Mango and Louis Abbott (of Admiral Fallow), alongside fellow Scottish musicians Raveloe, Solareye and Goodnight Louisa. Presented by Clive Anderson Produced by Caitlin Sneddon

From the Edinburgh Festivals, Clive Anderson and Michelle McManus talk to actor, comedian and family favourite Bobby Davro about his beginnings in TV entertainment, his acting journey and finding comedy through tough times – something he explores in his show Everything is Funny...If You Can Laugh at It. Lara Ricote, a former winner of the Edinburgh Comedy Awards Best Newcomer prize, chats about her Fringe run of Little Tiny Wet Show (Baptism) which looks at the complexities of relationships. Plus Australian actor, writer, and director Virginia Gay – she's a familiar face on the small screen down under, and makes a return to Edinburgh with her gender-flipped version of Cyrano.With music from critically-acclaimed Scottish singer-songwriter Hamish Hawk, and a performance from gig-theatre production A Giant on the Bridge – featuring Jo Mango and Louis Abbott (of Admiral Fallow), alongside fellow Scottish musicians Raveloe, Solareye and Goodnight Louisa.Presented by Clive Anderson Produced by Caitlin Sneddon

The perfect 24 hours at Glastonbury, how to curate the ideal playlist and what was it like seeing Florence + The Machine at the start of her career? Annie and Nick answer your questions. Plus, is Michelle McManus related to Annie? Get in touch with Annie and Nick! If you're over 16 WhatsApp 079700 82700 or email sidetracked@bbc.co.uk Sidetracked is all about taking a look at the things Annie Macmanus and Nick Grimshaw have loved (and perhaps more importantly not loved) from the world of music. A week in music, a week in Annie and Nick's lives, this is the destination for music and pop culture lovers looking for an authentic and light-hearted take on the week's most compelling stories… getting seriously sidetracked along the way.

We've officially entered the month of love, so to get you in the mood we're serving you some of our favourite tales of romance!From Monty Don's declaration of love on the Yorkshire Dales to Sara Davies' emotional speech to her husband in front of her entire staff. Or Michelle McManus' chance meeting with her husband on a night out she was reluctant to go on - we've got heartwarming, funny and potentially tear-jerking stories for you.You can listen back to these episodes in full here: Monty Don, Sara Davies and Michelle McManus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Maidstone United fairytale continues! Marcus, Luke and Jim shake off their Belfast hangover to look back on the FA Cup fourth round, where The Stones marched on (or rolled in one fan's case), Erik Ten Hag struggled to give away a bottle of wine, and David Wagner obligingly rolled over for a belly rub to kick off Jürgen Klopp's farewell tour.We also address the difficult scenes at the Hawthorns, which led to a long delay in the Black Country derby. Plus, the ghost of Jose Mourinho takes another managerial casualty and DR Congo's goalkeeper channels his inner Michelle McManus. Said literally no one ever.Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: show@footballramble.com.Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble.***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's a Christmas cracker of a podcast this week, with Rylan in for Scott and a feast of festive guests.Olly Alexander pops in, as he's announced as the UK representative at Eurovision 2024 in Sweden. There's more from Rylan's chat with Cher and she has a a couple of huge revelations.Plus, Michelle McManus is celebrating 20 years since she won Pop Idol and there's a Christmas KaRYoke with singing sensations The Overtones.Oh and there's a surprise call for Rylan... from someone close to his and Scott's hearts!Hit subscribe to get Scott's latest podcast every Friday, or listen live weekdays 2-4pm on BBC Radio 2.

It's been twenty years since Michelle McManus' cracking voice - and healthy dose of Scottish charm - won the second series of Pop Idol. To mark such a milestone, Kate sat down with her old friend to look back over it all.From having to contend with the horrific misogyny that ended up stalling what she hoped would be a long music career, to winning the hearts of millions through sold out shows at the Edinburgh Fringe and stints on BBC Scotland, Michelle has seen it all. We chat about her incredible journey, reconnecting with the likes of Robbie Williams decades on, and how she's maintained a sense of perspective regardless of what life's thrown at her.***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!***Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Clive Anderson and Emma Freud are joined by Elvis Costello and Conor McPherson, Suranne Jones, Martin Kemp and Michelle McManus for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Roachford and Ify Iwobi.

Fascinating, beautiful and stylish singer and broadcaster and actual pop princess Michelle McManus is Kiri's guest.  Indie biz of the week is Haus Dahlia Email us whoyouwearingpod@gmail.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Clive Anderson and Michelle McManus are joined by Eddi Reader, Sumayya Usmani, Ben Hart and Kieran Hodgson for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.

Hello again, everyone, and welcome back to Hits 21, the show that's taking a look back at every UK #1 hit single of the 21st century - from January 2000, right through to the present day. Twitter: @Hits21UK Email: hits21podcast@gmail.com

Luisa Omielan chats to Michelle McManus about new show God Is A Woman.

Clive Anderson and Michelle McManus are joined by Charles Dance, Dyllón Burnside, Thomasina Miers and Sara Wheeler for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Sarah Jane Morris and Trampolene.

Ewen & Cat are joined by Pop Idol winner and Scottish icon, Michelle McManus! We are proudly sponsored by G4 Claims!

The actor talks to Michelle McManus about his latest series of walks around Scotland.

Clive Anderson and Michelle McManus are joined by Elaine C. Smith, Janey Godley, Ricky Ross, Courtney Stoddart and Larry Dean for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Brooke Combe, Ricky Ross and Michelle McManus.

The co-hosts of the new podcast series Quines Cast talk to Michelle McManus

Michelle McManus discusses the National Theatre of Scotland programme launch with Jackie Wylie & Gary McNair's new play Dear Billy about Billy Connolly

The Fair Botanists by Sara Sheridan has been named Waterstones Scottish Book of the Year.

Michelle McManus discusses about Over 50's theatre group production Don't Stop Me Now

Michelle McManus and Robbie Williams chat about his album XXV

Clive Anderson and Michelle McManus are joined by Alan Cumming, Rich Hall, Luca Cupani, Amanda Thomson and Arthur Smith for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Kitti and Hamish Hawk.

Sean and Ashley return for a fifth popular podcast series where comedians discuss posts from Mumsnet and AITA forums.In the sixth episode of the series, we talk to Diona Doherty about; the Fringe, being hepatitis-free, Sean's ugly feet OnlyFans, bad job interviews, the fish that eat your feet, freaky fetishes, Birkenstocks vs. Crocs, Benny Hamish, double-denim, weddings, Michelle McManus, Etam, skunk apes, chocolate milk from brown cows, strange food choicesYou can find the stories we talked about here:https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/am_i_being_unreasonable/4585023-to-wear-sandals-to-an-interviewand https://www.reddit.com/r/AmItheAsshole/comments/vuqj72/aita_for_correcting_a_coworker_aboutsomething/You can see Ashley in Up For It on BBC iPlayer and hear her on The Ashley Storrie Show on BBC Radio Scotland at 10 pm every Friday or on the BBC Sounds App.You can also find Ashley and  Sean's sketches from BBC Short Stuff and BBC The Social on the iPlayer, and the BBC Scotland Facebook and Twitter pages. You can find Ashley'Ashley's on twitch.tv/ashleystorrie You can find Sean and Ashley on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok @SitDownDad and @AshleyStorrieYou can follow Diona Doherty on Instagram here.  And you can listen to her podcast, 'Remember When,'  here. Our theme song is "Snap Happy" by Shane Ivers from www.silvermansound.com.If you want to sponsor the show, contact us at awbupodcast@gmail.co, or donate via buymeacoffee.Thanks for listening, and please take a moment to review our show on Apple Podcasts.   

Erin Nestico is a former elementary teacher who uses her education background to speak on dating, domestic violence and the differences between healthy and unhealthy relationships. God saved her physically from an abusive relationship, and she is passionate about helping teens and young adults enter into safe, loving partnerships. She and her husband, Chris live in Adams, New York with their four children and a menagerie of pets. After 12 years in an abusive relationship, Erin was able to find her way out. In this episode of 8000 Promises, Erin and I talk about how Erin was able to leave the relationship in which she was trapped for so long, how online resources helped end the isolation created by abuse and how she is still learning to trust God's timing in all stages of life. Erin shares how learning about certain terminology helped her realize that what was happening was not an okay way to live. We hope this discussion helps shine light into the darkness of domestic violence, a common problem that affects an estimated 10 million people every year. Erin says that, "Love Doesn't' Destroy, was born out of the mess of my abusive relationship and the burning desire for teens and young women to know what I did not know at their age." This includes: Our value and worth come from God and not a relationship status God will give us the desires of our heart when we trust His timing The enemy will always try to make us feel less than, but we must combat those lies with God's truth knowing the differences between unhealthy and healthy relationships tools for establishing boundaries and ending relationships with toxic people Additional resources mentioned in the episode to help when in need or to learn more: 8000 Promises with Michelle McManus of BabybeBrave episode 3 includes some discussion on the topic of gaslighting. Love is Respect: https://www.loveisrespect.org/ One Love Foundation: https://www.joinonelove.org/ National Coalition Against Domestic Violence: https://ncadv.org/ Bicycle Health Blog Post: Understand the Link Between Domestic Violence and Addiction Find Erin at: FB: https://www.facebook.com/LoveDoesntDestroy IG: https://www.instagram.com/love_doesnt_destroy/?hl=en Website: https://www.lovedoesntdestroy.org/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Clive Anderson and Michelle McManus are joined by Jack Davenport, Shaparak Khorsandi, Farah Sharp, Jonzi D, Kae Tempest and Lady Nade.

The first of our exclusive podcast interviews is a bumper 35-minute interview with Michelle McManus. We all talk about cruising the Fringe in her first Fringe show, babies, pregnancy and giving up the drink.You can now support Be Honest with Jojo & Bruce on Patreon - for as little as the price of a coffee you'll get early access, exclusive content and much more! www.patreon.com/behonestpodWelcome to Be Honest - we throw open our arms to you and invite you to join us in this new podcast of short, sharp and not so sweet episodes where we get down and dirty about everything that's going on in life. If the last two years has taught us anything, it's that we need to make time to be honest with ourselves, our friends and our loved ones. In these shorts, we'll discuss what's on our mind and stay honest and true to our feelings.Follow Jojo Sutherland on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/jojosutherlandFollow Bruce Devlin on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/BruceDevlinEmail the podcast with the things you'd like to hear Jojo & Bruce be honest about - honest@sparkling.scotRecorded, produced & edited by Sparkling Studios in Glasgow: http://www.sparkling.scotMusic from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/christian-larssen/sunny-fifties License code: KFHYVZJB7MRPCPQ3 Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Here is something new! The first trailer for our Patreon exclusive interviews! If you want to hear the full 35 minute episode with Michelle McManus, head over to Patreon to support the podcast and listen. Click here https://www.patreon.com/behonestpodWelcome to Be Honest - we throw open our arms to you and invite you to join us in this new podcast of short, sharp and not so sweet episodes where we get down and dirty about everything that's going on in life. If the last two years has taught us anything, it's that we need to make time to be honest with ourselves, our friends and our loved ones. In these shorts, we'll discuss what's on our mind and stay honest and true to our feelings.Follow Jojo Sutherland on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/jojosutherlandFollow Bruce Devlin on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/BruceDevlinEmail the podcast with the things you'd like to hear Jojo & Bruce be honest about - honest@sparkling.scotRecorded, produced & edited by Sparkling Studios in Glasgow: http://www.sparkling.scotMusic from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/christian-larssen/sunny-fifties License code: KFHYVZJB7MRPCPQ3 Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michelle McManus didn't think she'd ever be leading a public advocacy movement, and yet her online presence showcases the power of her healing journey. Her life speaks to the truth that we can do beautiful things, even when we have hard histories. Michelle Marie, also known as BabyBeBrave_,is an international adoptee, born in Romania. She lived in an orphanage and was adopted at the age of two by an American family. When she was eight, her parents changed her life forever when they shared they had adopted her. From that point on, her questions were unending. In high school, Michelle began to search for her birth mother. It was five years later that with the help of a private investigator she found her birth mother, but their reunion was very different from the one Michelle had longed for. The initial response was one of rejection, and Michelle has spent many years carrying and trying to process that pain. A recent discovery of a letter her birth mother wrote to her is starting to change the narrative, and they are now in reunion. In our interview, Michelle shares how her deep anguish led her to an attempt at taking her life. Yet, in the midst of that pain, Michelle decided to live. She also decided to create. She says, "When I started Baby Be Brave, I met a whole community of other Adoptees which I never knew existed. The love and support they provide me not only makes me feel like I belong but has inspired me to know my purpose in life. My struggles of being adopted and the struggles of my fellow Adoptees have led me to become an advocate for the Adoptee community. I want to be that person I wish I had growing up for others who are adopted. In addition, Baby Be Brave wants to focus on helping the entire Adoption Triad (Adoptees, Adoptive Parents, and Birth Parents) by providing as much support through support groups and by building a safe and loving community. There will always be trauma that comes with adoption, but I'm making it my life's mission to help eliminate as much trauma as possible for all included in the adoption process." We do talk about some potentially triggering topics during this episode including conception by rape, sexual assault, the trauma that comes from adoption, and suicide. There is always someone available to help: National Suicide Hotline 1-800-273-8255 Here's how you can connect with Michelle: Instagram: @babybebrave_ Facebook: @babybebrave24 Email: team@babybebrave.com Website: www.babybebrave.com Enjoy today's episode and as Michelle says, remember, Be Brave! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Clive Anderson and Michelle McManus are joined by Trevor Horn, Stewart Lee and Laura Checkley for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Mica Paris and Cherise.

This is our customary sign-off episode for the year – a package of highlights from our brilliant array of guests throughout 2021, accompanied by some of the music and sounds of Country you heard along the way. Here's the 'track list': • To our podcast theme song The System, by The Public Opinion Afro Orchestra - Damon Gameau (ep 77), Jeff Pow & Michelle McManus (ep 78) • To the sounds of Country at one of the magnificent restoration sites at Twin Creeks - Keith Bradby (ep 79) • To River Feeling by Kalaji - Nicol Ragland (ep 80), Tim Winton (ep 81), Geoff Bastyan (ep 82), Peter Veth (ep 83) & Anne Poelina (ep 84) • To Faraway Castle, by Rae Howell & Sunwrae - Cathy McGowan (ep 85), Stephen Jenkinson (ep 86), Willem Ferwerda (ep 87), Gaala Watson & Rob Pekin (ep 88), Courtney Young & Ian Congdon (ep 89), Robert Kennedy, Kate Raworth & Marieke van Doorninck (ep 90) • Lynne Kelly (ep 92) • To Stones & Bones, by Owls of the Swamp - Margo Neale (ep 93), Mark Jones (ep 94), Leon Khan & Owen James (ep 95), Paul Hawken (ep 96) • We Can Change the World (The Regeneration Song) by AY Young and Jonathan Russell of The Head & The Heart • To Liyan by Kalaji – Alessandro Pelizzon (ep 97) & Anne Poelina (ep 98) • To Jeremiah Johnson – Katherine Trebeck & Mike Salvaris (ep 99), Chris Henggeler (ep 100), Eva Orner (ep 101) • To the sounds of Nyul Nyul Country - Bruno Dann & partner Marion (ep 102) • To Beethoven's Piano Sonata no.15 in D major op.28 "Pastoral" - I. Allegro, by Karine Gilanyan (sourced from the Free Music Archive) - Charles Massy (ep 103) • Fate, in full, by Stephen Jenkinson (from ep 86) • Closing the year with the close of our theme song, The System, by The Public Opinion Afro Orchestra. Title pic: Regenerating creeks, wetlands and groundcover at Kachana Station in the Kimberley (Anthony James). With thanks to all the wonderful musicians who generously granted permission for their music to be heard here. Get more: To access the full catalogue of episodes, head to our website https://www.regennarration.com or wherever you get your podcasts. The RegenNarration is an independent, ad-free, freely available podcast, thanks to the generous support of listeners. If you too value what you hear, please consider joining them by becoming a podcast patron, donor or partner at https://www.regennarration.com/support. Thanks for listening, have a wonderful festive season and see you again in 2022!

Yes. The title is our latest campaign. We suggest you get right on board. With no Seán or Cameron, THE Amy Canavan takes over hosting duties, and is joined by Jack, Graeme and ENRG debutant Angus for another week of engaged, unfiltered and analytical football debate. There's shouts on Conor Gallagher and Declan Rice, a new way to put together a Scotland squad and a See It Out that leaves Amy seething. Follow us on Twitter @ENRGExtraTime and check out our award-winning website enrgsport.net (@ENRGSport on Twitter and Instagram).

Meet Michelle McManus, Founder of Baby Be Brave In this episode of Normalize The Conversation, Michelle McManus shares her adoption story. From heartbreak to healing, Michelle has developed an online community to offer support to adopters, adoptees, and those putting their child up for adoption. Join us to learn more about Michelle's mental health story, how being adopted had impacted her mental health, and how she overcame a lot to create a beautiful community. TRIGGER WARNING: SELF-HARM, SEXUAL ASSAULT Normalize The Conversation is hosted by Francesca Reicherter, Founder and President of Inspiring My Generation. Original Air Date: May 26, 2021 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/normalizetheconversation/support

Clive Anderson and Michelle McManus are joined by Val McDermid, Eddi Reader, Sir Geoff Palmer and Mele Broomes for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Nova and Kitti.

Michelle McManus chats to Kat Borrowdale a professional hula hooper and the founder of Think Circus in Leith. She also meets, Owen Hope, a student at St Andrews and an adventure photographer and Allan Jardine shares the trials and tribulations of mastering the Great Highland Bagpipes.

Michelle McManus meets Sue Briggs from Selkirk's new repair shop, The General Store. She also meets Elizaveta and Andrew Bennett who make up Arkdefo, an upcycle fashion brand that takes denim cast-offs and turns them into new designer clothes and environmental campaigner Simon Whitworth.

Michelle McManus meets dog trainer Heather Smith who talks about her extraordinary dog Dare, and her journey from rescue dog to performing in the ring at Crufts. Michelle also talks to pharologist Sarah Kerr who is on a mission to visit every lighthouse in the UK.

Michelle McManus speaks to Holly Keir, an award wining researcher who has been working all year on potential treatments for COVID-19. Also joining Michelle is Newsbeat's Shiona McCallum who shares her experience of giving birth during lockdown. Shiona is now an ambassador for See Me, Scotland's programme for mental health.

Michelle McManus speaks to Stephen Murphy from Glasgow about his life as a drag queen and how ‘Barbra La Bush' has helped bolster his confidence over the last 30 years. Also, 71 year old Graffiti Granny Maggie Wilcockson talks to Michelle about designing her own tag and how an art project helped her reconnect with her community in Aberdeen. And we hear from a woman who is convinced she can communicate with trees... and according to Holly Worton they even talk back to her!

Michelle McManus talks to Ray Bradshaw about how his childhood with 2 deaf parents ultimately shaped his comedy career and inspired him to take his comedy to deaf audiences all over the world. Michelle also hears from record breaking gran Val Dourley who after developing a passion for powerlifting in later life, can now deadlift a phenomenal 15 stone. Isobel Hogton also joins the programme to tell Michelle about her incredible ability to communicate with horses.

Michelle McManus speaks to a Glasgow couple about the realities of being naturists in Scotland. Third year dental student Ellis Hayes lifts the lid on the fiercely competitive world of Highland Dancing. She tells Michelle about the secret Highland Fling lessons she gives to her fellow students in the scrub room. Proving that an elephant never forgets, Peter Adamson talks about his emotional reunion with an elephant named Kirsty who recognised his voice after over 35 years apart.

Delivering an entertaining series of conversations, Michelle McManus chats with people around Scotland who have experienced something inspirational, challenging, joyful, tragic, life-changing or heart-warming.

This is an excerpt from episode 78 featuring the last 25 minutes of my conversation with leading holistic farmers, Jeff Pow and Michelle McManus. We explore what it takes to regenerate country, community and custodianship. And to kick that off, I raise a section of the recent popular TV series here in Australia, Fight for Planet A, that had me squirming in my seat. We then delve into some fascinating work around the health of ancient cultures relative to our modern ‘lifestyle' afflictions, and how we might harness the ‘best of both worlds'. We close with Jeff's run for parliament and an invitation to join Jeff and Michelle on their custodial journey. You can hear the rest of our conversation in the main episode, ‘Growing Food & Farmers – for 500 Years!' - https://www.regennarration.com/episodes/078-growing-food-and-farmers-for-500-years You'll find a series of photos on that web page too. Title slide pic: regenerated pasture at Southampton (Justin Wolfgang). Thanks to the generous supporters of this podcast, for making it possible. If you too value what you hear, and have the capacity at this time, please consider joining them by heading to our website at https://www.regennarration.com/support. Thanks for helping to keep the show going. Get in touch any time by text or audio at https://www.regennarration.com/story And thanks for listening!

Marking Jeff's run for Parliament at the West Australian state election today, this is a special extra to episode 78 with Jeff Pow and Michelle McManus. It's a stretch of eight minutes or so that starts with Jeff describing the extraordinary and instructive experience of the day Southampton burned. And it closes with a collective reflection on notions of responsibility, stewardship and the long game. You can hear the rest of our conversation in the main episode, ‘Growing Food & Farmers – for 500 Years!' - https://www.regennarration.com/episodes/078-growing-food-and-farmers-for-500-years You'll find a series of photos on that web page too. Title slide pic: The burned out shell of the historic Southampton Homestead (pic: Anthony James). Music: The Great Unwind, by William Tyler off his album Modern Country. Thanks to the generous supporters of this podcast, for making it possible. If you too value what you hear, and have the capacity at this time, please consider joining them by heading to our website at https://www.regennarration.com/support. Thanks for helping to keep the show going! Get in touch any time by text or audio at https://www.regennarration.com/story And thanks for listening.

Jeff Pow and Michelle McManus are bringing chicken farming back to earth, and playing a part in rebirthing opportunities for communities and regions everywhere. They'll say they're doing nothing particularly new, but they're finding a way to regenerate country, community and economy in an unprecedented context of crises. For them, most recently, an horrific bushfire devastated their historic Southampton Homestead and Farm. We explore their soulful and award-winning journey of recovery, as they form part of a leading trend in farming – tending healthy people, animals and country, while reclaiming the terms of trade. That means taking back responsibility for the growing, processing and value-adding of all the food on the farm, and bringing it directly to the community. Now Jeff is standing for parliament at this month's state election and, much like the Haggerty's in episode 68, they're inviting the return of farmers and others back on country, to scale the regeneration together, rather than as individual empires. They're “growing food and farmers”, reclaiming the story of people and nature from Hobbesian nightmares, and restoring custodianship on country as our way out - creating the new system, as a means of emerging from the old. This conversation was recorded on location at Southampton Homestead and Farm on 3 December 2020. Cover photo: Jeff on the farm (pic: Anthony James). You'll see more photos on our website (click on the links below). Music: Faraway Castle, by Rae Howell & Sunwrae The System, by the Public Opinion Afro Orchestra Get more: Tune into the special extra with Jeff and Michelle, coming soon. Southampton Homestead website - https://southamptonhomestead.com/ Jeff's run for Parliament at the WA state election on 13 March 2021 - https://greens.org.au/wa/person/jeff-pow 2015 short film by Regrarians with Jeff and Michelle, ‘After the Fire' - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dyz1eqNQB3A Thanks very much to the generous supporters of this podcast, for making it possible. If you too value what you hear, and have the capacity at this time, please consider joining them by heading to our website at https://www.regennarration.com/support. Thanks for helping to keep the show going! Get in touch any time by text or audio at https://www.regennarration.com/story And thanks for listening!

M People, ten pin bowling, Michelle McManus singing Dusty Rhodes theme, celebrity big brother and Grado's 'Big Splash' are just some of the things being talked about on the worlds greatest wrestling podcast!On the List of Wrestling Daft, it's all about finishing moves with terrible names; on the road story, what not to do when you are sick over some one; and politicians that would make good wrestlers..Episode LXVI is here, ring the bell!And for more content get us at patreon.com/wrestlingdaft and check out our merch shop.spreadshirt.co.uk/wrestlingdaft 

Baby Be Brave founded BY MichelleTalking about being Adopted and how her life change after being told she was Adopted

Season 2, Episode 15 “Baby Be Brave” w/ Michelle McManus is now ✨LIVE✨ LINK IN BIO

Season 2, Episode 15 “Baby Be Brave” w/ Michelle McManus is now ✨LIVE✨ LINK IN BIO

I sit down and chat (virtually) with Pop Idol 2 winner and friend, Michelle. We talk about her life & career since winning the show.

In this episode, Jo and Kate are joined by Michelle McManus from Southampton Homestead in Balingup.   Michelle, together with her husband Jeff Pow, run WA's first pasture-raised poultry farm.  Michelle and Jeff manage their poultry as part of a planned grazing program, following a small herd of cows and moved every day onto fresh, biodiverse and mostly perennial pasture.   The birds are harvested by hand in their on-farm poultry micro-abattoir.  In this conversation, Jo and Kate take a closer look at the ins and outs of direct marketing farm produce. 

It was so inspiring to interview fellow adoptee Michelle McManus for Episode 17 of the Adopt Yourself Podcast! She shares her courageous story of how she went from thinking the rape of her birthmother was her fault to accepting it as it is while choosing to turn her pain into inspiration to help others Michelle explains how she navigated her emotions learning she was adopted at 8 years old which led to childhood bullying for being adopted resulting self-bullying. As she became more curious about her origins she hired a private investigator to find her biological families when she was only in high school. She was then challenged with depression after learning she is the product of rape + that her birthmother did not desire to grow a relationship with her, yet through all of these circumstances she’s been able to find closure + love for herself through accepting it all just as it is As many adoptees can relate, even though Michelle comes from a family that made her feel loved she still faced the feelings of not belonging, codependency, + people pleasing We connected through social media earlier this year + bonded about our adoptee healing journeys. She is a passionate, determined, + courageous woman who I know will inspire so many fellow adoptees to find closure by learning to accept their circumstances + choose to find love for themselves just as they are Her piece of advice for adoptees: “It is absolutely ok to have mixed feelings about your adoption. You can be happy, sad, you can feel disconnected from your family but that doesn’t mean that you don’t love them. You have the right to search for your family without feeling like you’re betraying your adoptive family. There is no right or wrong way to feel. There are others around you, you have the right to answers + if you get answers that you don’t want you have to accept it + move on. Closure for me wasn’t finding love from my birthparents it was finding love for myself.” And my favorite quote of hers on this episode: “I thought me finding my birth family was going to be my closure but it wasn’t. My closure was me accepting what it was and finally loving myself and that’s when I found my true closure” ACTIVATION WARNING: On this episode we discuss her birthmother’s rape + our experiences of suicidal thoughts Connect with Michelle on Instagram @babybebrave_24 If you’re an adoptee, birthparent, or adoptive parent + you desire to share your story on the podcast about how adoption has impacted your life or how you’ve chosen to Adopt Yourself then fill out this form www.alijameson.com/podcast or contact Ali at adoptyourself@gmail.com. Our Adoptee Healing + Support Group is open to any adoptee anywhere in the world, we meet via zoom every Tuesday at 5:30 pm PST, link to register is here https://www.alijameson.com/adopteecommunity. I'll be adding another time slot soon for European residents! Thank you for listening + sharing with anyone you think will resonate! Sending Mother Earth Blessings + All my love, Ali --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/adoptyourself/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/adoptyourself/support

We’re back daily! Strap in for five editions of wiffle waffle a week, as long as full lockdown is on in England. And it’s just another Helen Monksday! We talk Monopoly, mould and Michelle McManus - what more could you want from your first daily injection of this thing. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We’re back daily! Strap in for five editions of wiffle waffle a week, as long as full lockdown is on in England. And it’s just another Helen Monksday! We talk Monopoly, mould and Michelle McManus - what more could you want from your first daily injection of this thing. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We cover the standard ground of fat and/or disabled people.

In 2003 Michelle McManus shot to fame as the winner of the second series of Pop Idol. Throughout the series she stood out for her powerhouse soul voice. But she also got huge amounts of press coverage for her weight.   Today plus-size is celebrated, body positivity is embraced and everyone is encouraged to be who they are. In 2003 this was not the case. She was pilloried, debated, vilified and criticised every day in the media for the duration of the competition. But it never through her off course and she won with 58% of the public vote.  You would imagine that when an audience has spoken and a winner declared that the powers that be would just accept it. But that isn’t what happened. When she was announced as the winner one of the judges stormed off the set on live television as she was about to reprise the song. Michelle now lives back in Scotland where she works constantly as a radio and television host and of course as a singer. But there is also another side to Michelle. In 2012 she took her first one-woman show to the Edinburgh fringe and has been a sell-out success every year since. The shows are mix of comedy and cabaret and she plays every night of August to packed audiences at the Stand Comedy Club. (I saw her show last year and it was absolutely hilarious!) [Book Tickets to see Michelle McManus: Reloaded at this years Edinburgh Festival](https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/michelle-mcmanus-reloaded) “A very, very good comedian… the new queen of the one woman show” ***** Daily Record Email the show: [fascinated@headstuff.org](mailto:fascinated@headstuff.org) Follow Gearoid Twitter: @gearoidfarrelly Instagram: gearoidfarrelly Facebook: /gearoidfarrelly Follow Michelle McManus Twitter: @ladym_mcmanus Instagram: ladym_mcmanus Facebook: /LadyMcManus1980 Previous Guests [See Marcella Detroit Live in London in July](https://www.ents24.com/uk/tour-dates/marcella-detroit) [Chely Wright is crowdfunding two new EPs](https://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/chely-wright)

With the rise of the science centre as an educational experience a new profession has arisen: the professional, full-time science communicator. Distinct from researchers who carry out engagement as part of their work and unwilling to be teachers, these people roam the Earth, dispensing wisdom and fun, often with a healthy dose of foam and fire. But, 15 years on from the Millennium projects that spawned them, what state is the industry in? Are they providing a clarity beyond more traditional academics, or have they created a whole mystic lore of their own? Join Ali Floyd, Science Engagement Officer at the National Museum of Scotland, as he explores some of the not-quite-truths he has experienced in the business. Ali was born and raised in a small village on the East coast of Scotland called Edinburgh, and at 17 ran away to the bright lights of the sprawling metropolis known as Glasgow. After gaining a degree in microbiology, Ali again ran away to the life of a travelling performer, though the cruise ship rather than the more-traditional circus. His career as a science communicator began with a stint at Glasgow Science Centre and a regular freelance presenter for STV's The Hour as the face of "Weans' World of Science", working with luminaries such as Grant Stott and Michelle McManus. Perhaps his proudest moment was her eureka moment of understanding space weather and aurorae. He subsequently worked at Edinburgh International Science Festival and has recently been originating the role of Science Engagement Officer at the National Museum of Scotland, developing new programming to go alongside their exciting new Science and Technology galleries. He has an excessive fondness for cheese, tea, running and the Madeiran wall lizard. Twitter: @sir_ali_floyd Blog: Ali Floyd | National Museums Scotland Blog

After dazzling us with tales of the life of the professional science communicator (both bad and good. There was definitely some bad) he sat down with our own Mark Pentler to talk some more about the art of science communication and how difficult it is in this post-truth world. Ali was born and raised in a small village on the East coast of Scotland called Edinburgh, and at 17 ran away to the bright lights of the sprawling metropolis known as Glasgow. After gaining a degree in microbiology, Ali again ran away to the life of a travelling performer, though the cruise ship rather than the more-traditional circus. His career as a science communicator began with a stint at Glasgow Science Centre and a regular freelance presenter for STV's The Hour as the face of "Weans' World of Science", working with luminaries such as Grant Stott and Michelle McManus. Perhaps his proudest moment was her eureka moment of understanding space weather and aurorae. He subsequently worked at Edinburgh International Science Festival and has recently been originating the role of Science Engagement Officer at the National Museum of Scotland, developing new programming to go alongside their exciting new Science and Technology galleries. He has an excessive fondness for cheese, tea, running and the Madeiran wall lizard. Twitter: @sir_ali_floyd Blog: Ali Floyd | National Museums Scotland Blog

Michelle Mcmanus - All This Time

Michelle Mcmanus - All This Time

Host Kevin Willett is joined by Michelle McManus of Benchmark Office Systems. In this segment we talk about grass roots marketing and growing your business through referrals.  Audio file:  benchmarkststems4.mp3

Host Kevin Willett is joined by Michelle McManus from Benchmark Office Systems. In this segment we discuss ways small business owners can market themselves. Audio file:  benchmarksystems3.mp3

Host Kevin Willett is joined by Michelle McManus of Benchmark Office Systems. Michelle discusses the benefits of working with a woman owned business.. Audio file:  benchmarkofficesystems2.mp3

Host Kevin Willett is joined by Michelle McManus from Benchmark Office Systems for a discussion on Managed Print Service and the importance of picking the right office equipment for your business.  To learn more please become a fan on facebook at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Benchmark-Office-Systems/153905024658896 Audio file:  benchmarkofficesystems.mp3