Podcasts about Nikita Gill

Lianne spoke to us this week, reading through the entirety of Mark chapter 2 (and some of chapter 3!), guiding us through Jesus's teaching and ministry that we encounter there.You can join in our services by visiting us in person at One Church Brighton, Florence Road, Brighton, or by heading to our YouTube channel.If you'd like to know more about One Church Brighton, head to onechurchbrighton.org, or, if you'd like to get in touch with us, email info@onechurchbrighton.org.You can watch Rob Schenk's testimony video is here: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/PnIAkhnSmgAThe service ended with a song based on the Nikita Gill poem. You can hear that here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/we-belong-to-149125460?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link

Buy Hekate at https://a.co/d/5NesXAuNikita Gill's Ted Talk:-Louise Edington discusses the astrological forecast for the week of January 11, 2026, emphasizing the importance of personal growth and collective change. She highlights the significance of Nikita Gill's book "Hecate" and its astrological implications. Key aspects include Venus squaring Chiron, the Moon's transit through Libra and Scorpio, and the stationing of Chiron and Eris. Louise encourages viewers to embrace their inner power, love themselves, and contribute to global transformation. She also mentions upcoming workshops and the importance of astrology in guiding personal and societal change.

Taylor joins us as we finally figure out what's up with Walt, we complain about age gaps (again,) and we have a discussion about some of our least favorite words.Apologies to everyone for the unexpected delay! The good news is, we're planning on a double update! Expect a second episode before next week.Send us a message through the Duat at oftheeldestgodspod@gmail.com with your thoughts and theories going forward! We would love to hear from you. Make sure to subscribe so you know when our next episode drops and rate and review if you like what we are doing.IG:⁠⁠⁠ www.instagram.com/oftheeldestgodspod/⁠⁠⁠Tumblr:⁠⁠⁠ https://www.tumblr.com/oftheeldestgodspod⁠⁠⁠SUPPORT US ON PATREON:⁠⁠⁠ www.patreon.com/oftheeldestgods⁠⁠⁠BUY OUR MERCH, PLZ:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.redbubble.com/people/OfTheEldestGods/shop⁠⁠⁠Follow Taylor: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/taytay_ballet/⁠Follow Taylor's dog, Ginny: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/ginnythegryffindoodle/⁠Taylor's Plug: Hekate by Nikita Gill, Herc by Phoenicia Rogerson, and having a designated driverCharlie's IG: ⁠⁠⁠ www.instagram.com/greenpixie12/⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠⁠ www.instagram.com/greenpixiedraws/⁠⁠⁠ Charlie's Plug: WE FIXED: TWILIGHT (webseries)Raye's Plug: Anna and the Apocalypse (movie)

This Full Supermoon in Taurus is bringing the YUM! We discuss the aspects of this Full Moon, Goddess (and more Goddess), the new Hekate book by Nikita Gill (SO AMAZING!), the HolyDays of November, and our upcoming offerings.Here's links to all the stuff we chatted about:Kimberly's November Goddess Calendar on SubstackForever Conscious - Taurus Full MoonFrench Hot Chocolate RecipeHekate: The Witch a book by Nikita GillThe Hekate Devotional with Priestesses Brandi Auset and Kimberly MooreBreathe and Center: a Half Day Goddess Meditation Retreat with Priestesses Brandi Auset and Kimberly Moore open for registrationPriestess of Goddess: Dedication, Initiation, Ordination with Priestesses Brandi Auset and Kimberly Moore open for registrationand the Hathor Devotional is opening later this week!GODDESS ALIVE RADIOJoin us for monthly podcasts on Goddess Alive Radio! Tune into the Myth, Magick, and Mystery of Goddess Spirituality, Women's Empowerment, and Living Mythology – how Goddess is moving through our lives today. Priestesses, Practitioners, Authors, Healers, and Shamans will join us to discuss their expertise, practices, and experiences. Connect further at MotherHouseoftheGoddess.com

Nicola Farndell supports professional midlife women to know the power of caring for themselves through and beyond menopause. She unwraps what healthy living really means to help women get in control of their health as early as possible so they can power through every season of their lives. A certified health coach, qualified personal trainer and ex-corporate leader, Nicola combines her corporate experience with her own journey of living with mental and physical health challenges to support other women to build their own sustainable healthy habits and thrive.Nicola is a Mum — she says "Mam" — of one daughter and lives in Gateshead, UK.TRIGGER WARNING: At 20 minutes 35 seconds to 21 minutes we speak about early pregnancy loss (miscarriage) and birth trauma.At 33 minutes 10 seconds to 35 minutes I speak about my traumatic birth experience having Matilda.And at 1 hour 2 minutes 20 seconds to 1 hour 8 minutes Nicola talks about her birth experience involving Kielland's forceps.In this episode we speak about:a bit about Nicola and what she does helping women the hobbies she is now pursuing and making time forher background and the WHY behind what Nicola does as a Mum and coachthe raw realities of birth and motherhood that are rarely spoken about and why that can be damagingthe emotions we can feel, but society is lame at realising and acceptingNicola's journey with nutrition and weight control and the influence (both we and society) has on our girlsfood, gut health and the minefield that the food industry is, particularly as a parent (as if we needed another challenge!)self-worth, boundaries aka loving limitsNicola's experience of birth trauma, birth injury and her recoveryhow we so desperately need more information around pregnancy, birth and beyond to better protect our physical and mental healthThemes: birth trauma, (peri)menopause, matrescence, mothering, nutrition, burlesque, We mention Andrea Gibson, Jane Hardwicke Collings, Mel Robbins, Joe Wicks, Rebecca Antonucci, Rayne Bryant, Zoe Charles To learn more about Nicola see here on Instagram. And here for her website; Life Now UK. And her podcast is 'Women's Health Unwrapped' so do look it up. At the end, I read a poem written by Nikita Gill.Did you enjoy this episode? If so, I would really appreciate it if you could please leave a review on the platform that you listen. For more insights and to contact me you can find me on Instagram, and/or on my website: www.lucywyldecoaching.com.

I met today's guest, 'Phoxy', at a burlesque show last year where she was hosting and entertaining for 'The Cheek Of It!'.Phoxy Qurvy is a quirky, curvy burlesque performer and hostess (with the most breasts)! With 30 years plus performance experience, this award-winning, plus-sized, bisexual yummy mummy is eclectic, chameleonic and full of wit, wisdom and passion. Phoxy is producer of the Qurve Ball and founder and principal of Phoxy Qurvy's School of Burly (est.2018).Phoxy is also Mum to 3 children and lives in Cambridgeshire, UK.(We have a really good chat about birth trauma the reality of motherhood for some. I hope you feel seen, heard and understood in what is shared in this conversation.)TRIGGER WARNINGS:from 13 minutes 58 seconds to 14 minutes 40 seconds we talk about birth traumafrom 16 minutes 10 seconds to 17 minutes 56 seconds we talk about birth againfrom 19 minutes 48 seconds to 22 minutes Phoxy speaks about her postnatal experience at the hospital and her son being in intensive care which may be upsettingIn this episode we speak about:a bit about Phoxy and her life as a Mum, solo Mum, actress and as Phoxy Qurvyhow we're rushed/rushing from the moment we give birth and WHY we need to know we MATTERwhat Burlesque can do for women and Mumswhy feeling and looking FABULOUS can make a difference!moving on from 'martyr Mum' and spending time on OURSELVESthe power of poetry and writingmisconceptions about burlesque(!)body image and body confidence Phoxy's latest act (and the why we can have behind a performance piece)reprogramming the effects of abusenavigating what others in our life may think about burlesqueThemes: solo motherhood, burlesque, birth trauma, postnatal care, matrescence, poetry, We mention Zoe Charles, Regena Thomashauer, Minna Dubin (podcast #98), Dr Rebecca Moore and Eve Rodsky.To learn more about Phoxy see here on Instagram. And here for her School of Burly.At the end, I read a poem written by Nikita Gill.Did you enjoy this episode? If so, I would really appreciate it if you could please leave a review on the platform that you listen. For more insights and to contact me you can find me on Instagram, and/or on my website: www.lucywyldecoaching.com.

To so many women the symptoms of pregnancy are instant, intense and unmistakeable; however some make it the full nine months without having any idea they're even pregnant. This phenomenon is known as cryptic pregnancy, and the British Medical Journal suggests it's more common than triplets. Nuala McGovern is joined by two women who have experienced this first-hand, plus Professor of Midwifery, Helen Cheyne to discuss.Actor Karen Pittman earned an Emmy nomination for her performance as The Morning Show's hardworking producer Mia Jordan, alongside co-stars including Reese Witherspoon and Jennifer Aniston. As the newsroom drama returns to Apple TV+ for a fourth season, Karen joins Nuala to discuss the show's themes, from truth and deepfakes, to women in the workplace. Karen also featured in the Netflix adaptation of Judy Blume's teen romance Forever and is known to fans of Sex and the City spin off, And Just Like That, as Dr Nya Wallace.Poet Nikita Gill tells Nuala about her latest book Hekate the Witch. She is the Greek goddess of magics, the crossroads, keys and necromancy. Nikita retells Hekate's story, from being an orphaned child brought up in the Underworld to becoming a powerful goddess seeking revenge for her family.A Kenyan High Court has issued an arrest warrant for a British national, suspected of killing a 21-year-old Kenyan woman, Agnes Wanjiru, more than a decade ago. Agnes was found dead in 2012 in the grounds of a hotel near an army base, nearly three months after she had allegedly spent an evening socialising with British soldiers. Hannah Al-Othman, a journalist for the Guardian who originally broke the story at the Sunday Times, and the BBC's Akisa Wandera, senior East Africa journalist based in Nairobi speak to Nuala.

Minna Dubin is the author of 'MUM RAGE: The Everyday Crisis of Modern Motherhood'. Her work has been featured or reviewed in the New York Times, The New Yorker, The Times Sunday Magazine, inews, Oprah Daily, the Los Angeles Review of Books, Electric Literature, and elsewhere. Minna is currently working on her first novel, and lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her husband, two kids, and no pets because enough is enough.Minna is on Instagram at @minnadubin. You contact her and find links to her published writing on her website minnadubin.com. Minna Dubin has such an important voice in the Motherhood space and I am pretty honoured to talk with her. Learning of Minna's work validated my feelings so much, which really means the world in all my postnatal/motherhood struggles.In this episode we speak about:a bit about Minna, the work she does and who she is as well as a Mum and Author and Essayisttaking time for herselfrelationship/parenting dynamicsbeing stripped of our power while being told that we have itpoetry, burlesque and the arts"making people uncomfortable is great!" and speaking upthe 'needless' caveat of "of course I love my child..." that we so often usethe isolation of matrescence compared to adolescencewhat our rage can tell us!a bit about Minna's experience of motherhoodhow much we Mums really matter and deserve to feel good and moresynaptic pruning; what it is and why it helps to know (to defend against dumb and denigrating comments)Themes: motherhood, rage, identity, birth, matrescenceWe mention Toni Morrison, Amy Taylor-Kabbaz, Dr Sophie Brock, Dr Aurélie Athan, Dr Alexandra SacksAt the end, I read a poem written by Nikita Gill.Did you enjoy this episode? If so, I would really appreciate it if you could please leave a review on the platform that you listen. For more insights and to contact me you can find me on Instagram, and/or on my website: www.lucywyldecoaching.com.

Natalie is joined by Edith Hall and Nikita Gill to tell the stories of the Nine Earthly Muses, the most admired Greek women poets. They are Sappho, Myrtis, Corinna, Moero, Anyte, Nossis, Erinna, Praxilla and Telesilla. The idea was that these "divine voices" had been nurtured by the Muses themselves.Sappho's magnificent poetry offers a different perspective from Homer's. Her Helen of Troy feels no guilt at all about leaving her family to be with Paris. The poets provide funny, inventive and unexpected angles: Corinna writes about a contest between two local mountains to see which of them can play the best song on the lyre. The disgruntled loser, Mount Helicon, then rains down boulders like snow in displeasure. Praxilla writes drinking songs using her own meter and rhythms. But their work has been scorned and misunderstood by critics and Natalie wants to redress that.'Rockstar mythologist' Natalie Haynes is the best-selling author of 'Divine Might', 'Stone Blind', and 'A Thousand Ships' as well as a reformed comedian who is a little bit obsessive about Ancient Greek and Rome.Nikita Gill is an Irish-Indian poet whose work offers a shift of perspective which centres women in both Greek and Hindu myth as well as folklore. She has been shortlisted for the Goodreads Choice Award in poetry and the Children's Poetry Award and longlisted for the Jhalak Prize. Her new book is Hekate: The Witch.Edith Hall is Professor of Classics at Durham University, specialising in ancient Greek literature. She has written over thirty books and is a Fellow of the British Academy.Producer...Beth O'Dea

Are you playing small? Are you able to stand in your truth and be who you are in the world? If not, you deserve to! And this episode may help you with that.This is one of my favourite topics — and most commonly talked about with my 1:1 coaching clients.In this episode I speak about:spreading out in Savasana, taking up the space on your yoga mat — and beyondgrowing more comfortable in who you arefrom self-silencing to being calmly assertiveknowing that anger is valid and natural, whatever your genderthe beauty and wisdom in growing olderover-apologising and you are not 'too much'Themes: yoga, motherhood, mental Health, parenting, matrescenceI mention Amy Taylor-Kabbaz.At the end, I share a poem written by Nikita Gill.Did you enjoy this episode? If so, I would really appreciate it if you could please leave a review on the platform that you listen. For more insights and to contact me you can find me on Instagram, and/or on my website: www.lucywyldecoaching.com.

Lauren Seager-Smith became Chief Executive of The For Baby's Sake Trust in May 2023, bringing expertise and experience in leading charities through growth and development, along with a track-record as a leading advocate for children's rights and trauma-informed, whole-family approaches.Lauren's record of representing sensitive and complex needs of children and families to a public audience includes extensive media experience, including press, television and radio.TRIGGER WARNING: At 4 minutes to 5 minutes Lauren speaks about the murder of baby Peter Connelly.In this episode we speak about:Lauren's role and the work they do at FBSa bit about the founder, Stelio Stefanou and the why behind FBSbreaking cycles of abuse by working with mums and dadshow so much of real life can be covered up, to the detriment of so manysome of the statistics: 1/5 children are impacted by domestic abuse and 30% of abuse cases begin in pregnancy, 1/5 couples break up by the baby's 1st birthdaythe parental relationship abuse spectrum (link to PDF below)Lauren's previous career experience and what's led her to this rolethe myth of the 'perfect Mum' and how damaging it isparenting and raising a mixed race familyparadox, conflict and polarity on small and big scalesThemes: therapy, healing, abuse, childhood trauma, systemic inequality, mothering, parentingAt the end, I share a poem by Nikita Gill.You can find out more about For Baby's Sake here on their website.We mention Make Birth Better, Dr Chatterjee, Dr Gabor Maté, the UN and the parental relationship abuse spectrum.Did you enjoy this episode? If so, I would really appreciate it if you could please leave a review on the platform that you listen. For more insights and to contact me you can find me on Instagram, and at www.lucywyldecoaching.com.

Since 1999, Katie Thomas has been bringing the elegance of 1940s and 1950s lingerie to life through her brand, What Katie Did. She runs the business with her husband and daughter, balancing vintage glamour with a love of yoga, gardening, and life between Berkshire and Somerset.I discovered Katie's work from doing Burlesque BUT it turned out that Katie and her husband (photographer for What Katie Did) had been doing my yoga class for years before I realised their other roles.In this episode we speak about:a bit about Katie and her background that led her to 'What Katie Did'how clothes/the way you dress can make you FEEL the art of corsetry and choosing for your body typehow Katie made her own clothes during pregnancy and the shock of her body changingadjusting to the changes that come with being a Mum; Matrescence1950's style, bullet bras, Marilyn Monroe and moreshapewear; girdles, corselette, waist cinchers, power meshboobs and breast-feeding in my wedding dresswigs, wig-fitting — and how great they can look!!why corsets are not for partners but for ourselvesThemes: fashion, vintage lingerie, burlesque, matrescence, postnatal wellbeing, hyper-feminine style, At the end, I share a poem by Nikita Gill. You can find out more about Katie via her website www.whatkatiedid.com and/or find her here on Instagram. We mention Bettie Page, Rosie the Riveter, Roland Mouret, Good Wood Revival, and Zoe Charles' TED Talk on Femininity.Did you enjoy this episode? If so, I would really appreciate it if you could please leave a review on the platform that you listen. For more insights and to contact me you can find me on Instagram, and at www.lucywyldecoaching.com.

**Producer's note: The brothers are hosting their first livestream this coming TUESDAY (O6/03) at 10 am EST! It will be a Patreon-exclusive Q&A so only supporters of the show can submit questions or watch live. Sign up for as little as $5 a month and access all the great bonus content as well** The brothers explore the latest Gaza ceasefire negotiations, the abject failure of the corporate media to cover the crude and explicit expressions of racism and genocidal intent from across the spectrum of Israeli society, the sudden shift among European leaders as they attempt to rhetorically distance themselves from the genocide, and the continuing cost to those who speak out against the genocide in increasingly repressive Western societies. Credit to Nikita Gill for her poem concluding this episode Watch the video edition on our YouTube channel Date of recording: May 27, 2025. Follow us on our socials: X: @MakdisiStreet YouTube: @MakdisiStreet Insta: @Makdisist TikTok: @Makdisistreet Music by Hadiiiiii Sign up at Patreon.com/MakdisiStreet to access all the bonus content, including the latest one

Instead of a solo episode this week I wanted to share a conversation with Roly Starr, my wonderful boyfriend and 'bonus Dad' to Matilda.Roly supports me to the nth degree, and TOTALLY gets my message about supporting Mums, parents and standing up for what matters.Roly is THE most incredible man and supportive partner I've ever had the honour of being with. And to those who know we've separated twice in the past, it's wonderful having repaired to be where we are now, as in love and strong as ever.To give you an idea of who supports me, and is part of my 'village', I wanted to introduce Roly to you.Volume warning! at 34 minutes there is some loud laughter(!)TRIGGER WARNING: at minutes in Roly shares his story of emotional and physical abuse.In this episode we speak about:Roly's work in carpentry, fencing and other woodworka bit about who he is, his interests and passion for good storytelling Pickle, the rescue dog and the intense challenges of having a reactive dog (for both him and me)grief for experiences we can learn to expectboundaries and the importance of autonomy for all ages (and beings)what Roly witnesses as a bonus parent and how vital it is to look after our needs for the benefit of our childrenthe potential challenges of being a 'step-parent'beware of the volume at 34 minutes in — we have quite a giggle!!!the deep value of connecting with and listening to our bodyRoly's experience of abuse and escaping itThemes: parenting, rescue dogs, domestic abuse, boundaries, mental health and fitnessRoly's work features in the film The Boy in the Shed. And here is the video we mention 37 minutes in.At the end, I share a poem written by Nikita Gill.You can connect with Roly and his work here on Instagram or on Facebook.Did you enjoy this episode? If so, I would really appreciate it if you could please leave a review on the platform that you listen. Would you like to work with me? Get in touch today to book a FREE 30-minute call.For more insights and to contact me you can find me on Instagram, and at www.lucywyldecoaching.com, where you can sign up for my newsletter!

Today I'm ranting about my election grief in lieu of a regular style episode. Links to the inspirational resources I referenced are here: Rebecca Solnit's Twitter: https://x.com/RebeccaSolnit ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5EauthorRebecca Solnit's Website: http://rebeccasolnit.net/Robert Reich's Video: https://www.tiktok.com/@rbreich/video/7434148767412030763?lang=enRobert Reich's Resources: https://robertreich.org/@YourKoreanDad's account: https://yourkoreandad.com/Nikita Gill's Poetry: https://www.instagram.com/nikita_gill/?hl=enWe The Urban's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wetheurban/?hl=enDONATE:www.pcrf.netGet Involved:Operation Olive Branch: Spreadsheets + LinksGET AN OCCASIONAL PERSONAL EMAIL FROM ME: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.comTUNE IN ON INSTAGRAM FOR COOL CONTENT: www.instagram.com/mydbpodcastOR BE A REAL GEM + TUNE IN ON PATREON: www.patreon.com/MYDBpodcastOR WATCH ON YOUTUBE: www.youtube.com/juliemerica The opinions expressed by Julie Merica and Make Your Damn Bed Podcast are intended for entertainment purposes only. Make Your Damn Bed podcast is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/make-your-damn-bed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is Instagram poetry actually poetry? In the most controversial episode yet, Katie and Tim's date nite discussion is crashed by poet Erik Campbell. Listen as we drink whiskey and hit at what irks more traditional poets about this poetic genre, as well as look at what we can learn from InstaPoets like Rupi Kaur, Atticus, Pavana Reddy, Amanda Lovelace, Nikita Gill, and Kate Baer.  At the Table: Katie Dozier Timothy Green Erik Campbell

Season 1, Episode 35, Release Date: 6-23-2024 Leslie Petruk and Parenting Through the Eyes of a Child   Leslie is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and Director at the Stone Center for Counseling & Leadership, as well as a Clinical Supervisor. Find out more about the Stone Center here: www. thestonecenternc.com Leslie has expertise working with children, individuals, couples and families. She is an author, IFS trainer, presenter and therapist. She has written two chapters of Jenna Riemersma's book, "Altogether Us."   This is a special epsidoe, because Leslie was also my first IFS teacher, in my Level one training. I couldn't have asked for a better teacher :) We nerded out a little about poetry, and here are some of our favorite poets-- Rumi, Nikita Gill, N. Scott Momaday, Jeff Foster, David Whyte, John O'Donohue, and Matt Licata.   Here is some of the transcript that I wanted to highlight:   David. Leslie, how can we use sandtrays in our practice? Leslie. This is a way to help dive into unconscious realm with clients. I like to give clients choice, and allow them to pick objects. They create something, without relying on their "thinking brain." In a way, it is like their parts are being laid out in front of them.  David. Some people might have diffculty when given too much choice and freedom. This might even feel threatening. How do you handle this situation? Leslie. I hold the space. I focus on creating a welcoming and trusting space, and I also hold onto the truth that clients know inside what to do. I might reflect what they are doing, and what is happening, as I create this safe container for them. Although it could be more challenging for children with trauma to get started with sandtrays, once they are able to be part of this process, they tend to get lost in the sandtrays.   David. When you write about parenting skills, how do you differentiate between helping someone have good parenting skills, with overall good relationship and communication skills? Leslie. That is a good question, because healthy attachment applies to any relationship. I remember one time after I did an incredible piece of work with my IFS therapist. I found that I was so present to my children afterwards, and it was a very dramatic shift that had never happened in quite the same way before. I wanted to share this with every parent!   David. We have so much power over our children's lives. In some ways, they are all they really know. Leslie. As my child left for college, I worried if I had given her enough to be successful. Launching children is so hard, in many different ways. But, it is also a beautiful process.   Leslie. My hope with working with parents is to help them have clarity of their parts, and to understand their agendas.  David. It seems important to put our children's needs first.   Leslie. I think it is all about balance. If we are not there for ourselves, we can't be our best selves for our parents. We need to care for our needs-- so we can give our children guidance and a safe place.  David. I feel like as parents we want to helop our children be self-led. Leslie. Yes, and at the same tie, children are naturally filled with joy and curiosity. David. Basically, life is a sandbox for children. Leslie. The biggest message I would want to give to others is to have self-compassion. There is always something you can feel guilty about as a parent. Guilt can be a motivator to make a repair. But, it is not helpful to use this guilt as a bat to beat ourselves up with.  Being able to repair with ourselves as well as our children is so important.   Leslie shared that when we are activated, it is a reminder for us to get curious! 

The Kenyan distance runner Peres Jepchirchir won yesterday's elite women's London Marathon, breaking the women's only record with her time of 2:16:16. She beat the previous record set in 2017 of 2:17:01. This was the fastest time in a race without male pace makers. More than 50,000 people ran and some gave themselves an even bigger challenge than just running the course. Laura Bird from St Ives in Cambridgeshire ran with a fridge strapped to her back - aiming to earn a place in the Guinness Book of Records. Peres and Laura both join Krupa Padhy.Rhianon Bragg spoke to Woman's Hour back in February about her concerns for her safety regarding the imminent release of her ex-boyfriend from prison, despite the fact that a Parole Board ruled a few months earlier that such a move would not be safe. In February 2020, Gareth Wynn Jones was given an extended determinate sentence of 4.5 years in prison, with an extended licence period of five years for the crimes of stalking, false imprisonment, making threats to kill and possession of a firearm. Now two months since his release and coinciding with National Stalking Awareness Week, we hear from Rhianon and also Emily Lingley Clark of the Suzy Lamplugh Trust.Taylor Swift's latest album, The Tortured Poets Department, has just been released. We thought it was a great excuse to look at the female poets, past and present, who could be considered ‘tortured'… Or is it more of a male trope? Classicist and author of Devine Might, Natalie Haynes, and Irish Indian poet Nikita Gill discuss.A BBC investigation has traced how a deadly form of synthetic drugs have been getting into the UK from China - and exposed the role of major social media platforms. Nitazenes, which are illegal in the UK, have been linked to more than 100 deaths in England and Wales since June 2023. We hear from Claire Rocha, whose son died after taking drugs unknowingly laced with Nitazene, and Caroline Copeland, a senior lecturer in toxicology and pharmacology at King's College London.Presenter: Krupa Padhy Producer: Kirsty Starkey Studio Manager: Emma Harth

Breathe compassion in and compassion out -- as you settle into this guided meditation led by Julie Potiker. She completes the meditation with the poem, "The Fawn", by Nikita Gill. (From the book, "Where Hope Comes From; Poems of Resilience, Healing, and Light)."The Fawn", by Nikita Gill(After Mary Oliver's "Wild Geese")You do not have to win at a crisis.You do not have to push yourselfto learn a new language or write a bookor take up an instrument.Nothing will come of forcing yourselfto compete your way out of trauma.Take this time to look at the stars.Take this time to look at how the skystill holds clouds that are the shape of hope.How the dawn begins at the tips of dewy grass,for this is where the horizon begins.Somewhere the dappled fawn raisesher soft neck to watch the sun riseover her meadow.Somewhere else monarch butterflies begintheir long migration, knowing many of themwill not make it home.Remember that you do not need to earnyour right to the precious minutes you haveon this planet. They are already yours,like the fawn and the butterflies.The universe beckons you to enjoy this lifeit has given you through a heartthat beats to the rhythm ofits very own cosmic song.-"The Fawn", by Nikita Gill(After Mary Oliver's "Wild Geese")Find out more about using mindfulness in everyday life through Julie's books, "SNAP: From Calm to Chaos", and "Life Falls Apart, But You Don't have To: Mindful Methods for Staying Calm in the Midst of Chaos". Both are available on Amazon.com.Follow Julie on YouTube and Facebook at Mindful Methods for Life.comThis podcast is available on iTunes, iHeart, Blubrry and everywhere you listen to podcasts.

Feel your body rooted to the earth as you meditate to this compassion meditation led by Julie Potiker. She completes this guided meditation with the poem, "The Forest", by Nikita Gill.The Forest, by Nikita GillOne day when you wake up, you will find that you have become a forest.You have grown roots and found strength in them that no one thought you had.You have become stronger and more beautiful,full of life giving qualities.You have learned to take all the negativity around youand turn it into oxygen for easy breathing.A host of wild creatures live inside youand you call them stories.A variety of beautiful birds rest inside your mindand you call them memories.You have become an incredibleself sustaining thing of epic proportions.And you should be so proud of yourself,of how far you have come from the seeds of who you used to be.-"The Forest", by Nikita Gill.Find out more about using mindfulness in everyday life through Julie's books, "SNAP: From Calm to Chaos", and "Life Falls Apart, But You Don't have To: Mindful Methods for Staying Calm in the Midst of Chaos". Both are available on Amazon.com.Follow Julie on YouTube and Facebook at Mindful Methods for Life.comThis podcast is available on iTunes, iHeart, Blubrry and everywhere you listen to podcasts.

In episode seven, Nikita Gill joins me to talk about JM Barrie's beloved children's novel Peter Pan. Nikita is a poet and has published several books of poetry including These Are the Words, Great Goddesses and Fierce Fairytales. She's also one of the most popular poets on Instagram, with over 750k followers at @nikita_gill. We chat about some of the more tricky and Oedipal elements of Peter Pan, its sometimes unsettling tone but also its whimsy and wonder. You can find Nikita's books, Pages & Co, and Peter Pan at my Bookshop page: https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/bookwandering-the-podcast-s2Next week features Sophie Dahl on The Wolves of Willoughby Chase by Joan Aiken.The podcast is produced by Adam Collier with artwork by Hester Kitchen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Smack and Gabi face off in their 3rd Annual Mysterious Galaxy Summer Bingo Showdown Throwdown (etc., etc.)!!  Smack is the defending champion in this contest to find out who had the more enjoyable summer bingo experience.  So far this year, Gabi, the underdog, is helped along by Rock, Paper, Scissors tie-breakers, at which she is inexplicably talented.  P.S. Readers interested in Alexandra Vasti's Halifax Hellions series can only get free access to them until the end of November 2023 so sign-up for her newsletter here ASAP! In this part one of (probably) two, the books showdowned throwdowned in this episode include: White Trash Warlock (Adam Binder #1) by David R. Slayton v. Night Watch (Soul Reader #1) by Annie Anderson Aru Shah and the Song of Death (Pandava #2) by Roshani Chokshi v. The Curse of Saints (The Curse of Saints #1) by Kate Dramis Deadbeat Druid (Adam Binder #3) by David R. Slayton v. She Is a Haunting by Trang Thanh Tran Night Wherever We Go by Tracey Rose Peyton v. The Haunting of Maddy Clare by Simone St. James Gutter Mage by J.S. Kelley v. The Surviving Sky (Rages #1) by Kritika S. Rao Big Cat, Little Cat by Elisha Cooper v. The Big Book of Modern Fantasy edited by Ann and Jeff Vandermeer Winterkeep by Kristin Cashore v. The Hacienda by Isabel Cañas The Maleficent Seven by Cameron Johnston v. Feed Them Silence by Lee Mandelo Fierce Fairytales: Poems and Stories to Stir Your Soul by Nikita Gill v. The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters by Priya Parker Flowerheart by Catherine Bakewell v. In Which Margo Halifax Earns Her Shocking Reputation (Halifax Hellions #1) by Alexandra Vasti

Heidi and Ellen welcome Virgo, the season of dedicated work. We offer our precise attention to what matters. We clean out the physical, emotional, and mental clutter and welcome new rituals and practices that allow us to feel deeply connected to the divine flow. As we enter Virgo, the planet Mercury goes retrograde. With Mercury retrograde in Virgo, it is the perfect moment to edit or refine what we recently created. Look at everything in your life with new, discerning eyes. They talk about the wonderful life and work of Leonard Cohen who is a double Virgo with a moon in Pisces. Heidi reads a poem by Nikita Gill. Do you have a question you'd like featured on the podcast? Send a 1-minute audio and your birth information (date of birth, time, and place) to assistant@heidirose.com. Chart Your Career Instagram: @chartyourcareerpodcast To connect with the hosts, visit: Heidi Rose Robbins, Astrologer & Poet: heidirose.com  Ellen Fondiler, Career & Business Strategist: ellenfondiler.com

We're back! And we're taking a trip in the Rewind Time Machine to talk about two of the oldest goddesses in recorded history. Astarte and Ishtar both emerged out of Mesopotamia as goddesses of war, love, sex and fertility. Their influence would spread from the ancient Middle East to the Mediterranean and into Egypt, serving as the blueprint for several Greek, Roman and Egyptian gods. These ancient goddesses explore the duality of the divine feminine, as ferocious as they were sensual. Also in this episode is our very own “Reading Rainbow” segment where we regale you with tales from the Epic of Gilgamesh (cliff notes version) and read a short story about the origin of the dawn from Nikita Gill's “The Girl and The Goddess.” --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/difficultdamsels/support

Kailey Bray joins us once again, this time she brings to light the tale of Beauty and the BeastWe discuss feminism, fairytales, storytelling, and Shrek SourcesFrom the Beast to the Blonde: On Fairy Tales and Their Tellers by Marina WarnerBeauty and the Beast, Old and New by Terry WindlingLa Belle et La Bête by Gabrielle-Suzanne de VilleneuveLa Belle et La Bête by Jeanne-Marie LePrince de BeaumontThe Blue Fairy Book by Andrew LangA Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. MaasIce by Sarah Beth DurstFierce Fairytales by Nikita Gill

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The poet Nikita Gill has written several volumes of poetry, and enjoys engaging poetically with her audience using social media. Her work often explores Greek Myths, and her latest project continues with that theme as she embarks on a series of four books, each one focusing on a single goddess. For this episode of In The Studio, we join her as she starts with Hekate, often known as the Goddess of Witchcraft, and about whom little is known, other than that she was brought up in the underworld by Styx. Nikita describes Hekate as a dark anti-feminine goddess and a protest against what is expected of women which is what appealed to her. But how do you go about creating a life for someone who is so mysterious? And as Nikita will also be illustrating her work, how will she decide how to visually portray her? Follow Nikita across several months as she works towards completing her first draft of this exciting new work.

The poet Nikita Gill has written several volumes of poetry, and enjoys engaging poetically with her audience using social media. Her work often explores Greek myths, and her latest project is a series of four books, each one focusing on a single goddess. For this episode of In the Studio, we join her as she starts with Hekate, often called the goddess of witchcraft, and about whom little is known, other than that she was brought up in the underworld by Styx. Nikita describes Hekate as a dark anti-feminine goddess and a protest against what is expected of women, which is what appealed to her. But how do you go about creating a life for someone who is so mysterious? And as Nikita will also be illustrating her work, how will she decide how to visually portray her? Follow Nikita across several months as she works towards completing her first draft of this exciting new work. Presented and produced by Rebecca Armstrong for the BBC World Service

Both Greek and Hindu mythology are populated with fascinating women—goddesses, heroines, and monsters alike. Award-winning and best-selling author and poet Nikita Gill incorporates both into her work, forging a compelling connection between ancient narratives and personal mythologies of place and family. Nikita's poetry is haunting, fiercely feminist, and filled with insight and heartbreak. Join us for a conversation about the women of Hindu and Greek mythology, the feminist themes in both, and which “monsters” we identify with most.  Get ad-free episodes here: https://www.patreon.com/ancienthistoryfangirl This podcast is a member of Airwave Media podcast network. Want to advertise on our show? Please direct advertising inquiries to advertising@airwavemedia.com. Tell us what you think of the podcast and help us find advertisers who interest you! Fill out our listener survey here: surveymonkey.com/r/airwave Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Revisiting the incredible conversation between Liv and author and poet Nikita Gill about reimagining women of myth, Medusa, and colonialism. Help keep LTAMB going by subscribing to Liv's Patreon for bonus content!CW/TW: far too many Greek myths involve assault. Given it's fiction, and typically involves gods and/or monsters, I'm not as deferential as I would be were I referencing the real thing.Attributions and licensing information for music used in the podcast can be found here: mythsbaby.com/sources-attributions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As of right now, the episode I did in 2020 based around Nikita Gill Poetry is the TOP episode listened to in the history of this podcast. And it continues to get new listens EVERY DAY. You're right. Nikita is INCREDIBLE. And there truly is a poem for everyone. and every situation. And everything. So why wouldn't you keep going back to that episode? Well, now, you have TWO Nikita Gill episodes - and hopefully SOMEDAY she's a guest here on the podcast. Where we can discuss her process, her overall message, her voice, and anything else we want to know. But until then, let's revel in some poetry. Every piece shared in this episode is written by Nikita Gill. So if you like what you heard, go buy one of her many wonderful books. Or gift a copy to the people in your life going through whatever it is they are going through - because there truly is at least one book for everyone. Or support her on Instagram and the rest of the socials. Or go see her at a signing. Or whatever it is you can and will do. Because every little bit makes a huge difference. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sincerelybluejaypoetry/message

Michael Morpurgo joins Nikki Bedi and Richard Coles. The author has written over 150 books but is perhaps best known as the creator of War Horse, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary. The former Children's Laureate is also the co-founder, with his wife Clare, of the charity Farms for City Children. Anne-Marie Dias Borges tells the story of how she was born into destitution, but was taken in by the inventor the hair claw clip. Nikita Gill is the UK's biggest online poet. Always writing as a child, Nikita was first published aged 12, and has gone on to produce a catalogue of bestselling poetry collections, her latest work including her own illustrations. Michel Roux Jnr chooses his Inheritance Tracks: Non, je ne regrette rien by Edith Piaf and Hiro by Soprano. Martin O'Neill's career has spanned more than 50 years. One of nine children, he studied Law at Queens University Belfast, before being signed up by Nottingham Forest. He became a key part of Brian Clough's legendary team in the ‘70s and early ‘80s. He represented Northern Ireland more than 60 times and led them to the 1982 World Cup. As a manager he took Leicester City to two League Cups, Celtic to seven trophies, and Republic of Ireland to the 2016 European Championship. The 40th anniversary edition of War horse by Michael Morpurgo is out now, as is Flying Scotsman and the Best Birthday Ever. These Are the Words by Nikita Gill is out now. Albert Roux's memoir My Life in Food is out now. On Days Like These: My Life in Football by Martin O'Neill is out now. Producer: Claire Bartleet

In this episode we explore the joy of journaling, looking at how it can support our writing practice, what we might like to journal about, and what fun approaches can keep us interested throughout our lives. The episode includes:-       What I discovered when I surveyed over 1000 writers-       Why journaling is so valuable for your writing practice and for your wellbeing-       Why ONLY journaling (and not exploring other kinds of writing) can be limiting, and what to do insteadIn each episode, I will talk for about fifteen to twenty minutes, and then offer you a timed writing exercise at the end to try, for another ten minutes. Grab yourself a cuppa and settle in for a lovely writerly chat. With inspiration from Morgan Harper Nichols and Nikita Gill.I hope this podcast will help you write fearlessly, and with joy, and build a writing practice that nourishes you for the rest of your life. I'd love to see what writing it inspires – feel free to share by tagging me @bethkempton #fearlesswriterpodcastBethXxPS Please note there is a chunk of silence in this podcast. It is supposed to be there for the weekly writing exercise! Click here to download the transcript.The theme music for The Fearless Writer Podcast is The River sung by Danni Nicholls, co-written by Danni Nicholls and me, Beth Kempton. Listen on iTunes / Spotify / Youtube and feel free to add it to your Instagram reels! See here for the lyrics and full credits.***Did you know the audiobook version of The Way of the Fearless Writer includes a full meditation album to help get the words flowing? You can get it here. Resources mentioned in this episode:·      The Way of the Fearless Writer by Beth Kempton (Piatkus). US/Canada edition HERE.·      Untitled poem by Morgan Harper Nichols in All Along You Were Blooming: Thoughts for boundless living (Zondervan) p.143 ·      The Forest by Nikita Gill in Where Hope Lives: Poems of resilience, healing and light by Nikita Gill (Trapeze), p.131 More at bethkempton.com / dowhatyouloveforlife.com / Instagram @bethkempton

Elianna and Tova discuss the recent New York Times piece revealing the lack of general education, abuse and trauma  in some  of the Hasidic schools in New York. They discuss their personal thoughts and feelings on educational systems. They conclude with a beautiful Poem by Nikita Gill. 

In this episode, we get excited about two new book releases: 'these are the words' by Nikita Gill and 'Daisy Darker' by Alice Feeney. Then Dave explains the delightful tradition of newcomers to Newfoundland being ScreechedIn. BOOKS these are the words by Nikita Gill https://amzn.to/3q2wY5f Daisy Darker by Alice Feeney https://bit.ly/3Q64Etd DISTRACTION OF THE WEEK  The Library of Lost Time https://bit.ly/3PIqMd8 Newfoundland Screech on Wikipedia https://bit.ly/3wO9SmO On Atlas Obscura https://bit.ly/3R9n3qB Two excellent videos https://youtu.be/-bEPBx4E1aY https://youtu.be/3cI4vSqbMLE Video of Conan O'Brian getting screeched by Natasha Henstridge https://youtu.be/d3bD7427Nqc Our podcast episode about Atlantic Canada https://bit.ly/3CPgwwN Transcript of this episode https://bit.ly/3cHjfxS The Library of Lost Time is a Strong Sense of Place Production! https://strongsenseofplace.com Do you enjoy our show? Want access to fun bonus content? Please support our work on Patreon. Every little bit helps us keep the show going and makes us feel warm and fuzzy inside - https://www.patreon.com/strongsenseofplace As always, you can follow us at: Our web site at Strong Sense of Place Patreon Twitter  Instagram Facebook  

Poet's Dean Atta and Nikita Gill sit down for a Quite A Queer Conversation. They chat about secret first kisses in school cupboards, the importance of queer literature, Whitney Houston and coming out stories. Dean is a British poet of Greek Cypriot and Caribbean descent. He has been listed by The Independent newspaper as one of the 100 most influential LGBT people in the United Kingdom. Nikita is a British-Indian poet, playwright, writer and illustrator based in the south England. She has written and curated seven volumes of poetry. Her new book ‘These Are the Words' was released on the 18th August. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Você se cobra com a superprodutividade? Ao ouvir um audiobook, reflito sobre empreendedorismo x consumo e produtividade tóxica. Também falo sobre a vergonha do fracasso e leio um conto do livro "Contos de Fadas & Poemas Vorazes para Alimentar a Alma", de Nikita Gill. -

Você se cobra com a superprodutividade? Ao ouvir um audiobook, reflito sobre empreendedorismo x consumo e produtividade tóxica. Também falo sobre a vergonha do fracasso e leio um conto do livro "Contos de Fadas & Poemas Vorazes para Alimentar a Alma", de Nikita Gill. Siga o Podcast Para Tudo no Instagram @podcastparatudo e mande suas reclamações, sugestões e pedidos de ajuda ♥️ Lorelay Fox é DragQueen há 15 anos e está no YouTube para espalhar mensagens de aceitação e empatia, além de conselhos de maquiagem artística e falar sobre coisas da vida! Siga no Instagram: @lorelay_fox e no Youtube.com/LorelayFox

Writer and poet Nikita Gill and sitar virtuoso and composer Anoushka Shankar are friends and collaborators whose life stories share many parallels. In this programme, recorded sitting with tea and doughnuts on the floor of a child's bedroom, they share an intimate conversation about a moment of spiritual awakening. Nikita reflects on the idea that awakenings or epiphanies often follow a challenging or traumatic phase of life. She recalls a series of personal experiences which compelled her to take a train north and walk all through the night and into dawn. She describes how she returned from this experience a changed person. Anoushka describes how a build up of stressful experiences pushed her to a breaking point which also became a spiritual calling. Together the women reflect on the idea that these moments are a profound part of the story arc of our lives, forcing us to confront our deepest values and setting us on a new path. They share how the experience led to new wisdoms and spiritual practices. Prodiucer: Sarah Cuddon ​A Falling Tree production for BBC World Service (Photo: Anoushka Shankar (L). Credit: Laura Lewis. (R) Nikita Gill. Credit: Peace Ofure)

What rhymes with orange? Not a clue - but we've got more poetry for you! This time Kristia borrowed a book from Rachael, and there's definitely a theme with these minis. This book will take you on a rollercoaster of emotions. And in true Kristia fashion, she couldn't pick just one favorite, so prepare yourself for a handful of powerful poems. Book Discussed: Your Heart is the Sea by Nikita Gill

The Mau Mau Uprising was another lesser-known conflict that took place during the end of the British Empire between Kenyan insurgents and British forces. We ask questions like, What does Mau Mau actually mean? What happened in Britain's detention camps? What was decolonisation? And what is the legacy of the conflict today? In this episode we were joined by renowned poet and writer Nikita Gill. This episode contains references to racism and sexual violence in conflict. Some listeners may find descriptions distressing. ----- CLIPS: Excerpts from CNN ‘UK settles with Mau Mau victims in Kenya' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=izo4JSaQeWY&ab_channel=CNN Excerpts from 'Mau-Mau (1955) | Early Grindhouse Exploitation Documentary' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fT-cJC4EKAo&t=2188s&ab_channel=reelblack  

On episode 48 of the Magick & Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby discuss the myth of Medusa. They talk about Medusa's relationship to Athena, the Goddess, the patriarchy, and the #MeToo movement. They consider her transformation from maiden to monster, and contemplate the Gorgon's ancient ties to the moon, poetry, rage, snakes, and guardianship. Content warning: Sexual assault. Created by Tamed Wild. Production by Julio Montero Music by Follow the Wind, Taizo Audio. Sources: “Mysteries of the Dark Moon” by Demetra George “The Muse as Medusa” by May Sarton “Athena to Medusa” by Nikita Gill from the book, “Great Goddesses.” https://genius.com/Sylvia-plath-medusa-annotated https://www.jstor.org/stable/3173239 https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/225040-poetry-is-perhaps-this-an-atemwende-a-turning-of-our https://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/medu/hd_medu.htm https://www.missourireview.com/people/diane-seuss/ https://www.poetryintranslation.com/PITBR/Spanish/LorcaDuende.php https://womennart.com/2018/11/21/medusa/ https://neri.media.mit.edu/projects/details/medusa-2.html

Smack and Gabi compete to find out who read the best combination of books for the Mysterious Galaxy Summer Bingo by having random PvP fights between their books. Books pitted against each other in this episode (part two of two) include: Fierce Fairytales by Nikita Gill v. Shadow of the Fox by Julie Kagawa Lycanthropy and Other Chronic Illnesses by Kristen O'Neal v. Galactic Hellcats by Marie Vibbert Trouble the Saints by Alaya Dawn Johnson v. Burning Roses by S.L. Huang Pocket Workshop: Essays on Living As a Writer edited by Tod McCoy and M. Huw Evans v. Fireheart Tiger by Aliette de Bodard Mooncakes by Suzanne Walker and Wendy Xu v. Soul of the Sword by Julie Kagawa Galactic Hellcats by Marie Vibbert v. The Order of the Pure Moon Reflected in Water by Zen Cho Lobizona by Lobina Garber v. The Shell Game by Janet Evanovich and Lee Goldberg One Last Stop by Casey McQuiston v. Harriet Porber and the Bad Boy Parasaurolophus by Chuck Tingle Gifting Fire by Alina Boyden v. The Blood in the Thread by Cheri Kamei The Girl of Fire and Thorns by Rae Carson v. I Really Am A Slag Shou! (我真的是渣受) by 你的荣光 Among the Silvering Herd by A. M. Dellamonica v. Ruin and Rising by Leigh Bardugo The Wolf and the Woodsman by Ava Reid v. A Song of Wraiths and Ruin by Roseanne A. Brown

In this episode we'll look at why self-love is important and why it's so hard to do. I share poems by Alex Elle, Rupi Kaur and Nikita Gill plus a story of a self-love workshop gone wrong that turned out to be the perfect thing. Here are some suggestions from Buddha's Brain by Rick Hanson for working toward healing of our self-judgment, wounds, and shame: Recognize the pain and shame when it arises; where is it coming from? what is the underlying wound? Cool down the judgment and soothe the pain of your wounds by "bringing in the good". Notice the positive around you. Experience the positive with all of your senses. Let the positive sink in all the way down to your inner wounds. Pause to notice the good wherever you are. Remember that little moments add up over time. Leave a message with your comments or your own story! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/karen-wyatt/message

Nikita Gill, poet and author of Great Goddesses, amongst many other incredible books and poetry collections, speak with Liv about reimagining goddesses and monsters of Greek mythology, about Medusa, misogyny, and colonialism, among other fascinating things.CW/TW: far too many Greek myths involve assault. Given it's fiction, and typically involves gods and/or monsters, I'm not as deferential as I would be were I referencing the real thing.Attributions and licensing information for music used in the podcast can be found here: mythsbaby.com/sources-attributions. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We are jam packed with celebration this week on the KPL Podcast! First we're visited by New York Times Bestseller Lisa Scottoline. We will be discussing her latest title "Eternal." Then, Jigisha and Ryan party down for National Library Week by sharing what they and other library staff members are reading in this week's Readers Advisory segment. Lastly for National Poetry Month we've a poetry reading! All this and more on a super celebratory episode of the KPL Podcast. Don't miss out! Have a topic you'd like us to explore? Comments? Please write to us at podcast@kirkwoodpubliclibrary.orgRecommendations:1. Normal People by Sally Rooney2. The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman3. Madness of Sunshine and Quiet in her Bones by Nalini Singh4. The Duke and I by Julia Quinn5. Debbie Macomber's Table by Debbie Macomber6. Hitchhiker's Guide to Galaxy by Douglas Adams7. Legendborn by Tracy Deonn8. The House We Grew Up In by Lisa Jewel9. A Merciful Secret by Kendra Elliot10. Cross her Heart by Melinda Leigh11. We Ride Upon Sticks by Quan Barry12. Library Book by Susan Orlean13. A Long Way to A Small Angry Planet by Becky Chambers14. Difficult Damsels by Nikita Gill in the book Fierce Fairytales Poems and Stories to Stir Your Soul