Podcasts about roehampton university

In this episode, we sit down with Sarah Turner, CEO and co-founder of CeraThrive, to dive into the incredible benefits of red light therapy for both gut and brain health. Sarah shares her expertise on how red light therapy can support the body's natural healing processes and improve the health of the gut-brain axis. We explore the science behind this cutting-edge therapy, how it enhances cellular health, and practical tips for incorporating the CeraThrive into your daily routine. Whether you're looking to optimize gut health, support brain function, or boost overall well-being, this episode offers valuable insights into the healing power of light!Sarah Turner is an accomplished professional with an impressive educational background. She holds a postgraduate degree in Clinical Neuroscience from Roehampton University, London, and has earned BSc degrees in Psychological Sciences and Nutritional Medicine from Westminster University and Thames Valley University, respectively. Recently, she completed her diploma in PBM (Photobiomodulation) from Montpellier University, where she will particpate on the neurology module for the upcoming academic year. Sarah is the CEO and Co-Founder of the neurotech company, CeraThrive LLC - and the co-host of Rebel Scientist podcast.SHOW NOTES:0:39 Welcome to the podcast!2:31 Sarah Turner's bio3:13 Welcome Sarah to the show!4:15 Her background as a Neuroscientist5:22 Studying Parkinson's with Light8:18 Understanding the Gut-Brain Axis11:25 Symptoms of gut-brain dysfunction14:31 Why is there more mental health dysfunction?16:30 The evolution of light in our modern world20:32 Optimal wavelengths for healing26:35 All about the CeraThrive device!31:40 Low-level stress & antioxidants35:55 Stimulating the vagus nerve through the gut38:35 Why sleep requires energy40:58 Can red light override blue light exposure?44:37 Aligning your day with red light stacks49:37 Structured water for gut-brain health53:20 Recovering from Jet Lag55:00 How CeraThrive differs from other red light panels1:01:23 Where to find Sarah & CeraThrive1:02:41 Her final piece of advice1:04:45 Thanks for tuning in!RESOURCES:Website: CeraThrive - code: BIOHACKERBABES20IG: @CeraThriveLinkedIn: CeraThrive35 Best Biohacking PodcastsOur Sponsors:* Check out Effecty and use my code BIOHACKERBABES for a great deal: https://www.effecty.com* Check out Puori: https://puori.com/BIOHACKERBABESSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/biohacker-babes-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Warsame Abdullahi Ali har en bachelor- og mastergrad i psykologi fra Roehampton University. Ved siden av sin rolle som forsker er han daglig leder for stiftelsen Flexid.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.louiseperry.co.ukMy guest today is John Tosh, Professor Emeritus of History at Roehampton University and the author of many books, including 'A Man's Place: Masculinity and the Middle-Class Home in Victorian England' and 'Masculinities in Politics and War: gendering modern history.' We spoke about the effect that the industrial revolution had on British masculinity, in …

Is shunning the most insidious of all cult practices? In today's episode Lindy and our guests, researchers Windy and Savin from Roehampton University, define shunning and discuss how it's used deliberately as a tool by coercively controlling groups to threaten and impose social death for those who question the rules. Savin and Windy introduce listeners to their research, and the movement sweeping the world to make mandated shunning a crime. This episode is the first of four in a mini series on shunning. Show notes Windy and Savins research study https://stopmandatedshunning.org/new-research-project-on-the-harmful-effects-of-mandated-shunning/ The Shunning is a Crime panel at ICSA conference https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U6ZSW3-MACM (you can watch their presentation on this link) Windy Grendele - senior lecturer at Roehampton University Savin Bapir-Tardy - psychologist and PhD Experiencing Religious Shunning: Insights into the Journey From Being a Member to Leaving the Jehovah's Witnesses CommunityGrendele, W. A., Bapir-Tardy, S. & Flax, M., 12 Jun 2023, In: Pastoral Psychology. Shunning from the Jehovah's Witness Community: Is It Legal?Grendele, W. A., Flax, M. & Bapir-Tardy, S., 22 Aug 2023, In: Journal of Law and Religion. “You're Going to Go into Some Really Dark, Dark Places in Your Mind.” Loss and Disillusionment of Being Shunned From the Jehovah's Witnesses Community and Its ImpactWindy A. Grendele, Flax, M. & Bapir-Tardy, S., 23 Aug 2023, In: International Journal of Coercion, Abuse, and Manipulation (IJCAM).

In this episode, we turn to Food and Nutrition in the school curriculum and look at the challenges facing this aspect of National Curriculum education. Over the last few weeks, I have been fortunate to be introduced to Leith's Education and walked through their curriculum resources from KS1 to Post 16 (and extracurricular). These come at a cost (see below), but having seen them, I believe these are resources that every school should at least consider. See https://leiths.com/We also discuss how Leith's has partnered with Roehampton University to create a new PGCE course aimed at increasing the number of teachers qualifying in this area over the coming years. Alongside this, there is a Level 7 course suitable for those perhaps without a degree but with life experience and other qualifications that can assist their pathway into teaching.  Leith's Education has supplied the following information:Leiths Education has been working with schools for over 25 years and has grown from the renowned culinary school founded by Prue Leith in 1975. Its work is all about helping schools deliver exceptional cookery teaching for children and young people of all ages.Food education faces significant challenges with steadily reducing numbers of specialist teachers in secondary schools, few practical cookery lessons in primary schools, and insufficient facilities and equipment in many schools. To help reverse these trends, Leiths has teamed up with the University of Roehampton to introduce two new national qualifications to help fast-track the recruitment and training of food teachers.For more information, visit https://leiths.com/explore/professional-development/Course costs (for more details, please see Leith's Education website).Registration FeeOnly for schools delivering the below accredited and life skills cookery coursesLeiths Education Standard Package £3,250Accredited courses - a total of 3 visits over the duration of the courseLife Skills courses - a total of 2 visits over the duration of the courseCookalong CoursesPer annum subscription, no limit on student numbers (no registration fee required)Leiths Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 Curriculum £395Leiths Key Stage 3 Curriculum £595Leiths Co-Curricular Cookery £595Student Assessment FeesPayable per student, this fee covers all course-specific costsAccredited Cookery CoursesLeiths CTH Level 3 Extended Certificate in Professional Cookery £545Leiths CTH Level 2 Certificate in Culinary Skills £345So sit back and enjoy Designed for Life in conversation with Maria Dunbar, Director of Education at Leith's Education. Thanks, as always, to the Edge Foundation for their continued support of Designed for Life.  

Thomas Bauer's "A Culture of Ambiguity" stands out as one of the most important contributions to Islamic Studies in recent decades. First published in German in 2011, it wasn't until 2021 that it became available in English. Bauer's three decades of knowledge and expertise shine through in the work, which earned him the  Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Award in Germany. It is rare for an academic book rich in insights for specialists to also be engaging enough for general readers, yet this is exactly what Bauer has achieved. However our guest today has an essay published in the Maydan journal online journal interogating Bauer's conceptualisation of "ambiguity" and its application in the history of islamic culture. Faheem A. Hussain is an independent researcher. He has a BA (Hons.) in Arabic and Islamic studies from the School of Oriental and African Studies, London, a PGCE in Religious Studies from Roehampton University, and an MA in philosophy from Heythrop College, University of London. His writings can be found at https://faheemahussain.substack.com/ and https://x.com/FaheemAMHussain. Faheem's article: https://themaydan.com/2024/08/ambiguity-as-a-master-key-critically-reading-thomas-bauers-culture-of-ambiguity/ https://x.com/FaheemAMHussain/status/1772736085627457970 Timestamps 02:11 You say in your essay:  Now this does not pretend to be anything but a critical review of Bauer, interrogating his ideas of ambiguity, its coherence and implications, and despite my best efforts in civility, there's no hiding my polemical intent. Even so, I wish to insist that this book is a product of a fine mind and generous soul, and that I have no doubt that if anyone reads the book, they will only leave more humbled, indebted as well as greatly enriched by reading it. Without a doubt, this is a book that should be read as well as kept on a shelf. Before we start why don't you give us an overview of the book and what he liked best about it. 16:23 At the heart of Bauer's work is this concept of Ambiguity. Tell us what he means by this and your reservations. 37:52 For me, my favourite parts were on the divergent readings of the Quran and the difference between the comfort of medieval scholars about that, particularly Ibn al-Jazari and the anxiety of modern Muslims. Though at first blush the late Saudi-Salafi cleric, Sheikh Ibn al-ʿUthaymin and the Pakistani activist al-Mawdudi, God be kind to their souls, might seem apart yet they share the same modern anxiety about ambiguity according to Bauer. It seems you are more on board with him on this then his other applications of ambiguity in the cultural history of Islam. 49:25 Like you, I wasn't convinced by his thoughts on the concept of foreigness in Islamic cultural history. You also take him to task on his take on homoerotica. I also feel that with current debate about gender and the like whether it makes sense to say there is a lack of ambiguity in contemporary culture. I feel if we had experts on medieval, early modern and modern Europe as Bauer is an expert on medieval Arabic whether we would have better insights on ambiguity as a concept. 01:03:52 And finally before we end tell us where listeners can turn next to learn more about today's topic and what are other current projects that listeners can anticipate? Works mentioned in episode: Pieter Coppens, Did Modernity End Polyvalence? Some Observations on Tolerance for Ambiguity in Sunni tafsīrhttps://www.euppublishing.com/doi/abs/10.3366/jqs.2021.0450?role=tab Usaama al-Azami,Traditional Islam, Ideology, Immigrant Muslims, and Grievance Culture: A Review of Travelling Home: Essays on Islam in Europe by Abdal Hakim Murad https://muslimmatters.org/2021/02/05/traditional-islam-ideology-immigrant-muslims-and-grievance-culture-a-review-of-travelling-home-essays-on-islam-in-europe-by-abdal-hakim-murad/ Frank Griffel, The Formation of Post-Classical Philosophy in Islam https://www.academia.edu/47378325/The_Formation_of_Post_Classical_Philosophy_in_Islam Sponsored by shop.ihrc.org Get 15% off with discount code AHP15 at checkout. Terms and conditions apply. Contact IHRC Bookshop for details.

In this podcast, Martin Lawes talks to Helen Wallace-Bell about SMI and RMI which are part of the contemporary spectrum of Guided Imagery and Music (GIM) and Music and Imagery (MI) methods Helen explains what these approaches are and how the recorded music used is chosen collaboratively to help the client develop their inner resources or work on issues. Helen is involved in MI training which also gets discussed. In addition, Helen talks about her work with clients who have PTSD and about online groupwork with carers. She discusses various music used in this work including Breezin' (George Benson, https://open.spotify.com/track/1m3BAsNsQAaSNMD2M6vlKY?si=af7875cabc884295), Angels Nest (Peter Kater, https://open.spotify.com/track/3ijj6aeXCKMZWsD0EdzneJ?si=ce6f4f6551184195), and Darkest Hour (Sevdaliza, https://open.spotify.com/track/0ZbHjO6HyoGMLq5dCQIYWm?si=f41ece3b7bf64b45). The podcast begins with Martin explaining how GIM in contemporary practice is a spectrum of different methods and approaches including MI. He outlines what the Bonny Method of GIM is, as the original GIM method, and how MI has been developed in part to meet the needs of clients where GIM is contra-indicated or is in other ways unsuitable. For music therapists wishing to use GIM with their existing clients, the MI methods are especially important.   Helen Wallace-Bell, MA, BA (Hons), FAMI, MIT(Dip.), IMBP(Dip.) trained as a Music Therapist at the University of Roehampton, qualifying in 2007. She then worked for many years with adults with a learning disability. During this time, Helen began training in GIM, an experience she found transformative and enlightening both professionally and personally. She is now a GIM Fellow and MI Therapist (MIT) working in mental health, trauma, personal development, and group work (https://www.routesforchange.uk/). She is also an Independent Music Breathing Practitioner, Assistant Trainer and Supervisor at The Integrative GIM Training Programme (www.integrativegim.org), and a BAMT registered supervisor. Helen's GIM training cohort were the first to be trained in SMI and RMI in the UK and she is passionate about the efficacy and value of MI as a therapy process. She has presented case studies at a number of conferences, including sharing the results of an SMI groupwork pilot project undertaken with music therapy organisation Whole Step CIC during Covid-19 lockdowns, and her own experience as a trainee using MI to process transference/counter-transference. In her spare time, Helen enjoys living by the sea, and is a singer, songwriter, and percussionist in a folk trio. References Wallace, H. (2010) 'An Inquiry into an Integrated Approach to Music Therapy for Children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder & Sensory Integration Dysfunction'. MA research project, Roehampton University (unpublished). Margetts, L., Wallace, H. & Young, E. (2013) 'A Potential Space: Approaching "Outsider Research" with Classroom Practitioners working with Children with Complex Needs in Belarus', British Journal of Music Therapy, Vol.27, 2 p.6-23 (Co-Author) Wallace, H. (2018) 'A Whirlwind of Being', Music & Imagery Therapy Case Study outlining MI to process transference/counter-transference), presented at the 13th European GIM Conference, European Association of Music and Imagery (EAMI) Wallace, H (2021) 'Containment Through Collaboration: Online Therapy During Lockdown - A Pilot Project', Music & Imagery Therapy Groupwork Case Study, presented as part of a roundtable (Supportive Music & Imagery: Integrating Artwork & Imagery into Music Therapy practice), at The British Association for Music Therapy's annual conference (theme: 'Open Ground: Music Therapy in Collaboration & Exchange) Wallace, H (2022) 'The Way We Were: A multi-method approach to Music Therapy to support an adult with Learning Disability through bereavement', Music Therapy & Music & Imagery Therapy Case Study, presented at the 12th European Music Therapy Conference (theme: 'Music Therapy in Progress - Please Disturb') Wallace, H (2022) 'Online Group Music & Imagery Therapy During Lockdown', presented as part of a roundtable (The Use of Music & Imagery Methods as stand-alone interventions and as part of the continuum model), at the 12th European Music Therapy Conference  Wallace, H. & Jakubauskas, R. (2022) 'A Sense of Belonging: Piloting an online Supportive Music & Imagery Therapy Group for Adult Carers during Covid-19', poster presentation at the 12th European Music Therapy Conference  Wallace, H (2022) 'Reclaiming Jocelyn: One Woman's Journey Back to her Self through Music & Imagery Therapy', poster presentation at the 12th European Music Therapy Conference Wallace, H, & Jakubauskas, R (2023) 'Piloting Online Group Music & Imagery Therapy for Adult Carers during Covid-19', poster presentation at the World Federation of Music Therapy World Congress of Music Therapy

In Fall 2023, philosopher and author Nina Power and cultural critic and polymath Carl Benjamin joined Peter for a Spectrum Street Epistemology exercise in Hampstead Heath, London. They explored controversial claims about a variety of socio-political and cultural topics. Nina and Carl have been on Peter's channel before, but this is their first Spectrum Street Epistemology episode. Peter's interview with Nina Power / Carl Benjamin Nina received a Ph.D. in philosophy from Middlesex University and an MA and BA in philosophy from the University of Warwick. She was a senior lecturer in philosophy at Roehampton University and has taught at various British universities. She is a fellow of the Royal Society of Arts and a member of the British Philosophical Association. She co-hosts the podcast The Lack with Helen Rollins and Benjamin Studebaker. Carl Benjamin, AKA "Sargon of Akkad," is best described as a free-speech activist, staunch critic of identity politics, and champion of English Liberalism. When YouTube and Google shadowbanned his channel in 2019 for wrongthink, Carl continued creating content on Akkad Daily. In November 2020, he launched a new media venture: Lotuseaters.com.Watch this episode on YouTube.

At this point, most of you know about red light therapy and all the amazing benefits that come with it. That's why in this episode, we are going to look at it from a different perspective. Rather than focusing solely on the common uses of red light therapy, we'll dive into its potential in enhancing brain health and cognition function, managing conditions like Parkinson's disease, altering your microbiome, and enhancing the connection between your gut and brain. We'll also dive into the lesser-known areas of this therapy such as its influence on structured water and so much more.  We go deep into individual case studies, current trials, and the role of dosing considerations in red light therapy to accentuate the fact that red light therapy is one of the most underrated yet powerful tools and can do some amazing things for healing and optimization – far beyond what most of us realize! Sarah is the co-founder and CEO of Ceratrhive, a company that develops a very special kind of red light therapy devices that we will also discuss in this episode. She has a postgraduate degree in Clinical Neuroscience from Roehampton University in London. She also holds BSc degrees in Psychological Sciences and Nutritional Medicine from Westminster University and Thames Valley University, respectively. Currently, she is pursuing a diploma in Photobiomodulation at the University of Montpellier in France. During the initial decade of her career, Sarah worked as a research scientist in the pharmaceutical industry. Her role involved planning and conducting experiments to examine the impact of electrostatics on physiology.   Thank you to our sponsors for making this episode possible: Carol Bike: Visit carolbike.com and use promo code NAT for $100 off. LeelaQ: Go to www.leelaq.com and use code NATHALIE10  Profound Health: Visit www.profound-health.com and use code longevity15 to save 15% off your first order. Find more from Nathalie: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmholC48MqRC50UffIZOMOQ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/biohackingsuperhumanperformance Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathalieniddam/ Website: NatNiddam.com Join Nat's Membership Community: https://www.natniddam.com/bsp-community Work with Nat: Book Your 20 Minute Optimization Consult: https://calendly.com/nniddam/intro-call?month=2021-08   Find more from Sarah: Website: https://www.cerathrive.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cerathrive/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CERASystem  What we discuss: (00:02) - Red Light Therapy and Its Benefits (11:58) - Dosing Considerations in Red Light Therapy (15:33) - Red Light Therapy for the Brain (24:14) - Structured Water and Its Biological Implications (33:21) - The Gut-Brain Connection and Light Therapy (40:47) - Parkinson's Trial and Brain Health Device (49:15) - Red Light Therapy Case Studies   Key takeaways:   Nature's red light therapy dosing is complex, with factors like power output, treatment time, and individual differences to consider for optimal results. Ongoing research on the effects of red light therapy demonstrates its potential to improve cognition in individuals with Down syndrome and alleviate symptoms of major depressive disorder. Specific devices have been designed for use on the head, as the skull presents a barrier for the light to penetrate. When we apply red light to the lower abdomen, it can benefit the microbiome and overall gut health. This is due to the red light therapy targeting the vagus nerve, blood cells, and even fat cells.   

Martial Attitude Training and my MSc in Applied Sport Psychology research are happening! And it introduced and complemented by a new series of short podcasts exploring how touch, exercise, and confidence are perceived in the visually impaired and blind community. The first guest is Takashi, a professional viola player based in London. He explains to us how there is a good and bad way to touch and be touched.Would you like to participate too? Please keep reading, then.I am very grateful and happy to share that our funding application through National Lottery was successful! We will soon deliver a series of workshops to visually impaired/blind people, possibly in February-March 2024. As MSc in Applied Sport Psychology student at  St. Mary's University, Twickenham, my research will be a great opportunity to combine valuable research contributing to the scarce literature on the topic, and the application on the field of a significant and impactful work empowering the visual impaired community. It would be then possible to measure pre/post intervention for perceived psychological/physical well-being and confidence on top of important demographic aspects such as age and level of visual impairment, across participants. Also, interviews will be taken, and videos recorded.Imagine if you were visually impaired or blind. How is sight loss affecting your movements, posture, and your attitude towards a healthy lifestyle and other people? Is it possible to develop a training method enhanced by a solid sport psychological approach specifically tailored for visually impaired and blind people?My experience as a Sport & Remedial Massage Therapist led me to observe that visually impaired and blind people, usually suffering of overall poor posture, need specific support when addressing any kind of exercise and manual therapy as they lack full proprioception and are often live a sedentary life, aggravated by different degrees of anxiety, and depression.Combining some of the close-up techniques and tactile teaching methods derived from Kung Fu Wing Chun, that I train and teach, I have found that visually impaired and blind people can also increase their confidence and self-efficacy in controlling their immediate surroundings when in a new environment or in contact with strangers.A notable client registered as blind that I have been working with for over two years is Peter Sands, Chairman of the London Sports Club for the Blind, provided the following reference: “The training has personally helped me to feel confident in crowded situations, be aware of my posture alignments and overall has improved my balance.” Pre-pandemic, Peter and I have also recorded a presentation of the work done together, which you can watch clicking HEREBuilding onto these observations, I created Martial Attitude C.I.C., I qualified as Gym Instructor, and I undertook biomechanics for all three years during my undergraduate at Roehampton University to gain the psychological/biomechanical foundations and to learn about the different methodological approaches that could be integrated in Martial Attitude training for visually impaired and blind people. If you are visually impaired or blind, or if you know someone who is, and would like to take part to the series of Martial Attitude Voice podcast interviews exploring touch, confidence and visual impairment or if you would like to join in the upcoming Martial Attitude Training workshop early next year, please do keep in touch, via Instagram or according to your communication preferences, all available in the Instagram link in bio. Sincerely,Mathias AlbertonCreator and Director at Martial Attitude C.I.C.MSc in Applied Sport Psychology Student at St. Mary's University, Twickenham, London, UK.

This episode explores the developing trend of converting hotels into new multifamily properties with Ryan Bodine and Kishan Gohel of NewGen Advisory.The Crexi Podcast explores various aspects of the commercial real estate industry in conversation with some of the top CRE professionals in the space. In each episode, we feature different guests to tap into their wealth of CRE expertise and explore the latest trends and updates from the world of commercial real estate. In this episode, Crexi's Yannis Papadakis sits down with Ryan and Kishan to cover the current landscape of hospitality-to-multifamily conversions, where opportunities lie in waiting, how public and nonprofit entities are helping drive more affordable housing, and much more. Their wide-ranging conversation includes:Introductions and early steps along their CRE career pathsKey mentors and important lessons learned that set them up for future success.The importance of treating each client as a unique case, being able to pivot,  and how to create meaningful value in business relationshipsWhat makes hotels such well-positioned assets for conversions and adaptive reuseWhere investors are currently focusing from a market and growth perspective on adapting hotelsWhat goes into the conversion process and how to evaluate whether an asset fits the criteria for a good conversion projectComparing potential upsides and challenges when converting hotels to multifamily or other adaptive reuseIncentives for pursuing hotel conversions, including tax credits and other funding opportunitiesThe most important advice investors should consider when evaluating a hotel conversion.Rapid-fire questions and sign-offs.And much more!If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to our newsletter to receive the very next one delivered straight to your inbox. For show notes, past guests, and more CRE content, please check out Crexi Insights.Ready to find your next CRE property? Visit Crexi and immediately browse hundreds of thousands of available commercial properties.Follow Crexi:https://www.crexi.com/​ https://www.crexi.com/instagram​ https://www.crexi.com/facebook​ https://www.crexi.com/twitter​ https://www.crexi.com/linkedin​ https://www.youtube.com/crexiAbout Ryan Bodine:As SVP at NewGen, Ryan Bodine primarily focuses on representing and identifying hospitality investment opportunities nationwide for his domestic and international partners.Before NewGen, Ryan sourced foreign direct investment for Green Card Fund, an EB-5 Invest to Immigrate Regional Center, worked as an Executive Consultant for an education reform organization, and owned an international promotional product company.Ryan attended college at the University of Hawaii at Manoa, Roehampton University in London, and finished his degree in International Business from Arizona State University, graduating Summa Cum Laude.He is a member of the Asian American Hotel Owners Association, Arizona Lodging Tourism Association, Urban Land Institute, Arizona Association of Economic Development, the Greater Phoenix Economic Council, the Phoenix Committee on Foreign Relations, and the Global Shapers Phoenix HUB Community.About Kishan Gohel:Kishan is a W. P. Carey School of Business graduate at Arizona State University. He brings a wealth of business management knowledge from being around a hard-working family that owned various businesses while growing up.Kishan has spent much time in hotel brokerage curating new relationships and building existing client friendships. He has extensive experience in market research, which sets him apart when he secures a buyer for his listings and helps his clients find the next business opportunity. When the world endured the pandemic in 2020, travel demand fell, and the need for affordable housing increased. With government relief funds distributed through multiple channels, Kishan and his partners saw an opportunity to help clients sell their hotels as a conversion to an alternative use. He has successfully assisted non-profit organizations and investors to convert hotels to market-rate apartments, affordable/transitional housing, and behavioral health.In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his family, going to car shows, and being outdoors in Arizona's beautiful 300+ days of sunshine.

Philosopher and writer Nina Power is senior editor and columnist at Compact Magazine. She is the author of “One Dimensional Woman” (2009) and “What do Men Want? Masculinity & Its Discontents” (2022). She left her position as Senior Lecturer of Philosophy at Roehampton University after more than a decade in academia. Peter Boghossian spoke with Nina about the current manifestation of the “battle of the sexes,” where men have become a socially permitted target of hatred and blame. Nina discusses the curious ideal of a homogenous human being, an aim to un-gender the sexes to make men and women interchangeable. She says it is a mistake that traditional masculine virtues—strength, judgment, responsibility—are being coded as right-wing values that must be dismantled alongside “the patriarchy.” Peter and Nina also discuss sex differences, male suicide, Nina's break with the Labour Party, the state of philosophy, Aristotle's categories of friendship, intellectual conformity, Ivan Illich, Rebecca Tuvel, activist attacks, leftism, the beauty of changing one's mind, and more. Nina received a Ph.D. in philosophy from Middlesex University and an MA and BA in philosophy from the University of Warwick. She was a senior lecturer in philosophy at Roehampton University and has taught at various British universities. She is a fellow of the Royal Society of Arts and a member of the British Philosophical Association. She cohosts the podcast The Lack with Helen Rollins and Benjamin Studebaker. More from Nina:“What do Men Want? Masculinity & Its Discontents” by Nina Power Compact Magazine “The Lack” podcast Nina on X Nina on Substack Watch this episode on YouTube.

While Sarah is a co-founder and CEO of CeraThrive she emphasises the imprtance of early morning and evening as a natural way to take the red light that we all need.   Sarah Turner has a postgraduate degree in Clinical Neuroscience from Roehampton University in London. She also holds BSc degrees in Psychological Sciences and Nutritional Medicine from Westminster University and Thames Valley University, respectively. Currently, she is pursuing a diploma in Photobiomodulation at the University of Montpellier in France. During the initial decade of her career, Sarah worked as a research scientist in the pharmaceutical industry. Her role involved planning and conducting experiments to examine the impact of electrostatics on physiology. Sarah actively participates in the Biohacker movement and has had the opportunity to interview prominent thought leaders, visionaries, and experts in the field of Biohacking. Through these interactions, she has gained a deep understanding of the crucial role of physics in relation to biology. This has ignited her interest in the areas of quantum biology in health, photomedicine, and consciousness studies. Sarah's primary focus lies in photobiomodulation, which involves utilizing specific light wavelengths and pulsed frequencies to enhance optimal functioning, with a specific emphasis on brain-related issues. As the Co-Founder and CEO of CeraThrive, she spearheads the production of a red light therapy system that specifically targets the gut-brain connection. https://www.cerathrive.com/about-us

You might describe Nick Mayhew Smith's spirituality first and foremost as immersive.Driven by a desire to touch, see, and experience, Nick has travelled the length and breadth of the UK, seeking out Britain's holiest places. In each place, he did as the monks and hermits did – whether that's sleeping in a remote cave, feeding the animals, wading naked into an icy sea to pray, or rowing out to isolated islands.What is it about nature based practices that draws us? Why were they so central to the Celts?And why has mainstream Christianity conveniently forgotten about them today?Join us for a rich/fascinating conversation where you'll discover: 

This week on the podcast I speak to Dr Catia Martins about metabolic adaptation and weight loss. Catia has spent her research career answering questions around why some people experience a greater reduction in basal metabolic rate (BMR) than others when they lose weight, and how this impacts on overall weight loss success and the timing of that success. She has also studied the effects of the ketogenic diet on weight loss and how ketosis may impact this relationship. This is such a great conversation and, while a bit scientific, is interesting for general audience and practitioner/scientist alike.Dr. Martins has been investigating over the past almost 20 years how exercise and energy restricted diets impact on energy balance and body weight homeostasis, in particular their impact on appetite control. She holds a first degree (honor) in Nutrition and Dietetics from Oporto University (Portugal), a M.Sc. in Clinical Nutrition (distinction) from Roehampton University, London (UK) and a Ph.D. from University of Surrey (UK). She has received an awards from the British Nutrition Society in 2007 and Association for the Study of Obesity (ASO) in 2008 in recognition of her research on the effects of exercise on appetite control.In 2008, after completion of her Ph.D., she was awarded a Post Doctoral fellowship (from FCT, Portugal) to investigate the effects of exercise-induced weight loss on appetite-related peptides and motivation to eat in individuals with obesity, at NTNU, under the mentorship of Prof. John Blundell (University of Leeds, UK). Two years later, in 2010, Dr. Martins was awarded a research grant from Central Norway Regional Health Authority/NTNU to lead a project on “High-intensity intermittent training to maximize metabolic and cardiovascular protection in individuals with obesity” in collaboration with Dr. Neil King (Queensland University of Technology, Australia) and Prof. Linda Morgan (University of Surrey, UK).She is at the moment at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) investigating the physiology of the reduced-obese state in collaboration with Dr. Barbara Gower, Dr. Gary Hunter and Dr. James Hill. Dr. Martins is particularly interested in understanding the phenomenon of  metabolic adaptation (a reduction in energy expenditure below predicted levels) and its clinical relevance.Dr. Martins has published several original papers and reviews on the impact of exercise and energy restricted diets (namely ketogenic diets) on appetite control and energy metabolism and is a regular speaker at the European Congress of Obesity. Contact Mikki:https://mikkiwilliden.com/https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutritionhttps://www.instagram.com/mikkiwilliden/https://linktr.ee/mikkiwillidenSave 20% on all NuZest Products WORLDWIDE with the code MIKKI at www.nuzest.co.nz, www.nuzest.com.au or www.nuzest.comCurranz supplement: MIKKI saves you 25% at www.curranz.co.nz or www.curranz.co.uk ooff your first order

When you are job searching, you want to communicate professionally and confidently in your interviews, and also when you start your new role. You want to know the key cultural dynamics so you can make a great impression and connect well with recruiters, managers and your new team when you start. These were the themes of a recent workshop I did for Roehampton University for their postgrad students. Although this was targeted at students in their early stages of career, I felt these themes were relevant for anybody job searching or establishing a new direction to their career in the UK today, and wanted to share topline insights here for everyone to benefit from! In today's episode, we explore professional communication and culture for the UK. What you will learn in this episode: How much time is wasted in the workplace due to communication issues Communication matters for your career Key cultural principles for working in the UK Interpreting feedback in the UK: what you might hear, and what it really means Approach to writing professional emails Professional emails: common mistakes Resources: Message me if you are job searching, and want support for professional communication, CV writing, and interview practice for your next international job move: https://culturecuppa.com/contact Listen to Episode 040 'Giving & receiving feedback': https://culturecuppa.com/podcasts/giving-and-receiving-feedback Listen to Episode 019 'Effective, professional emails': https://culturecuppa.com/podcasts/effective-professional-emails Sign up to receive future episodes of the podcast as soon as they are released: https://culturecuppa.com/get-free-insights Follow me on LinkedIn for more strategies, skills and tips: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoria-rennoldson Email me: victoria@culturecuppa.com Website: https://culturecuppa.com

Saiyyidah Zaidi interviews Mandy Carr.Mandy Carr is a dramatherapist, former senior lecturer and a scholar of Practical Theology on the Cambridge Theological Federation/Anglia Ruskin University Professional Doctorate programme. As a drama and language teacher in inner London secondary schools, Mandy became inspired by the profoundly enabling and democratic theatre techniques of Augusto Boal. She was fortunate enough to train with Boal himself in 1995, before training as a dramatherapist at Roehampton University from 1997-2000.In her work towards a professional doctorate in Practical Theology, Mandy explores the relationship between religion, belief, spirituality and dramatherapy. In her research project, dramatherapists from different religious/spiritual backgrounds and none, explored the following questions:To what extent do dramatherapists feel able to express their religious iden22es within the dramatherapy profession?To what extent do therapists feel competent working with clients from a variety of faiths and none?What are the implications for future practice?Along with tradiitonal methods, Mandy invited the therapists to respond to the questions through drama, specifically adapting techniques from Brazilian theatre practitioner Augusto Boal, who utilised the arts to help people feel empowered when faced with dictatorship.Mandy Carr's recent publication:Dokter, D., & Carr, M. (2018). Dramatherapy and Religion: (Un) Comfortable Bedfellows? in Honour of Dr Roger Grainger. Dramatherapy, 39(1), 16–28. https://doi.org/10.1080/02630672.2018.1436718

Jamila Rodrigues is an anthropologist focused on well-being and crisis management. She completed her Ph.D. in Dance Anthropology and Sufism embodied ritual practice at Roehampton University in London in 2017. She worked as a professional dancer and travelled to different countries, such as the UK, South Africa, and many other countries for 12 years.She is a visiting researcher at the Marine Climate Change Unit at the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology. Her current research is on Embodied ikigai: Japanese women's narratives on well-being in times of crisis. Jamila was a guest on episode 56, “The Embodiment of Ikigai.”In this episode of the Ikigai Podcast, Nick welcomes back Jamila Rodrigues to discuss how having ikigai can help people cope in times of crisis.

“It is the long history of humankind... that those who learned to collaborate and improvise most effectively have prevailed.” - Charles Darwin Charles Darwin shared these words almost 200 years ago, speaking about ancient human history, and yet these words resonated with me when thinking about the future of work.  The emphasis on our ability to collaborate and improvise is as true today, as it was 200 years ago, and in all our human evolution, and will be very much true as we move into a new era with AI impacts on the world of work.  Today I share in this episode my views on the critical skills for working cross culturally in the future of work, which was part of my recent keynote for Roehampton University's Global Leadership Programme for the Future of Work Conference.  What you will learn in this episode: What is happening in the current moment  The future of the work is now Navigating a culturally diverse world with AI Developing your human skills Cultural values: an inclusive language to explore differences The critical success factors for the future of cross cultural work Resources: Message me if you are an international executive on their journey to the next level who wants to elevate and amplify their communication to leadership levels for your current role and future career: https://culturecuppa.com/contact Listen to Episode 033 on AI & staying relevant in the workplace: https://culturecuppa.com/podcasts/ai-and-staying-relevant-in-the-workplace Sign up to receive future episodes of the podcast as soon as they are released: https://culturecuppa.com/get-free-insights Follow me on LinkedIn for more strategies, skills and tips: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoria-rennoldson Email me: victoria@culturecuppa.com Website: https://culturecuppa.com

Sarah Turner has a post graduate degree in Clinical Neuroscience from Roehampton University, London. She also has BSc degrees in Psychological Sciences, and Nutritional Medicine from Westminster University and Thames Valley University, respectively. Sarah spent the first 10 years of her career as a research scientist in the pharmaceutical industry planning and executing experiments looking at the effects of electrostatics on physiology.Whilst in California, Sarah became involved with the Biohacker movement, and has interviewed some of the most prolific thought-leaders, visionaries, experts in the Biohacking space. This has led to her current understanding of the overriding role of physics in relation to biology and has fuelled her current interest in the field of quantum biology in health, photomedicine and consciousness studies. Her main interest is photobiomodulation – that is, using specific light wavelengths and pulsed frequencies to heal the body, and promote optimal functioning, with a focus on brain issues.Sarah is the CEO and Head of Science of CeraThrive LLC, a neurotech company specializing in the gut-brain connection, and she co-hosts a weekly Biohacking podcast ‘Rebel Scientist' where she and her co-host Russ interview a variety of cutting edge health experts with a focus on wellness, longevity and health optimization.In this episode, Sarah is teaching us all about red light therapy, what it is, the benefits, how we get it and how it can totally transform our health!Highlights from the episode:What is red lightThe importance of light in your lifeHow the light spectrum varies and how each type of light benefits us Optimizing your environment for healthRed light therapy for inflammationRed light therapy and the gut brain connection Red light therapy for brain optimizationHow to choose the best type of red light therapy for youResources:cerathrive.com rebelscientist.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-turner-80087355/***Use code HOPEFUL10 to get 10% off your red light therapy order at cerathrive.com !!

"What writing advice really pisses you off?" was one of my favourite questions to ask award-winning author and editor Dan Coxon. At the time (an interview for the Business of Writing module I convene at Roehampton University), his answer was one of the most prolific – and apparently innocuous – answers out there. Maybe you've heard it. Dan's the first to say if it works for you, great. But what are the potential issues behind it...? In this episode of the Writers' Gym, all exercises and discussion are on the aspect of writing that unites all writing genres and all (successful) writing careers: the Business of Writing. Dan's non-fiction anthology Writing the Uncanny (co-edited with Richard V. Hirst) won the British Fantasy Award for Best Non-Fiction 2022; his short story collection Only the Broken Remain (Black Shuck Books) was shortlisted for two British Fantasy Awards in 2021 (Best Collection, Best Newcomer). In 2018 his anthology of British folk-horror, This Dreaming Isle (Unsung Stories), was shortlisted for a British Fantasy Award and a Shirley Jackson Award. His short stories have appeared in various anthologies and his latest anthology - Isolation - was published by Titan Books in September 2022. His first published book was:    

Jamila Rodrigues is an anthropologist focused on well-being and crisis management. She completed her Ph.D. in Dance Anthropology and Sufism embodied ritual practice at Roehampton University in London in 2017. She worked as a professional dancer and traveled to different countries, such as the UK, South Africa, and many other countries for 12 years.She is a visiting researcher at the Marine Climate Change Unit at the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology. Her current research is on Embodied ikigai: Japanese women's narratives on well-being in times of crisis.In this episode of the Ikigai Podcast, Nick speaks with Jamila Rodrigues about the deep connection between our bodies and our ikigai.

​“En sincronía” is the only podcast for Spanish speakers devoted exclusively to Media Localization. Even though most of our content is in Spanish, we welcome international listeners to follow our interviews in English, such as this one. In episode 41, we talk to Serenella Massidda, Associate Professor of Audiovisual Translation at Roehampton University and Honorary Research Fellow at University College London, about the upcoming subtitling certification, AVT Pro. Also, in our sections in Spanish, Guillermo reflects upon the creative subtitles on «John Wick» and Blanca talks about the audio-description Conference ARSAD, which took place recently in Barcelona. Check out the interview in English from 9:23 to 50:50, and 59:24 to 1:28:56.Consulta el episodio subtitulado y accede a la lista de enlaces en nuestro canal de Youtube.En sincronía by Damián Santilli, Blanca Arias Badia & Guillermo Parra is licensed under a Creative Commons Reconocimiento-NoComercial 4.0 Internacional License: https://bit.ly/3jXTwjB

John Lyly's play Galatea, first recorded in 1588, inspired Shakespeare to write As You Like It and A Midsummer Night's Dream. In Brighton, Emma Frankland is directing a rare professional revival of it, so she and the academic advisor on the project Andy Kesson join Globe Theatre head of research Will Tosh and New Generation Thinker Emma Whipday for a conversation about cross-dressing in Elizabethan dramas and about the plays gathered together in Shakespeare's First Folio. Shahidha Bari hosts. Emma Frankland's Galatea is commissioned by and is on as part of Brighton Festival, from the 5-21 May, 2023 Dr Andy Kesson teaches at Roehampton University and runs a Before Shakespeare project Dr Emma Whipday is a New Generation Thinker on the scheme run by BBC Radio 3 and the Arts and Humanities Research Council. She teaches at the University of Newcastle Dr Will Tosh is Head of Research at Shakespeare's Globe, London. He is currently working on a book called Straight Acting: The Many Queer Lives of William Shakespeare The Globe Theatre production of A Midsummer Night's Dream runs 27th April to 12th August On the Free Thinking programme website you can find a collection of discussions about Shakespeare and the Shakespeare Sessions on BBC Sounds includes a whole series of plays available to listen to. The most recent addition is Henry IV part II which you can also hear as a Drama on 3 on Sunday night on Radio 3. Producer: Harry Parker

Welcome to a special episode of the Rebel Scientist Podcast, where host Sarah Turner becomes the guest to share her latest breakthrough in neurotechnology. Sarah is a clinical neuroscientist with post-graduate degrees from Roehampton University, London, and BSc degrees in Psychological Sciences and Nutritional Medicine from Westminster University and Thames Valley University.Sarah's company, Cerathrive, is about to launch their first offering, a groundbreaking system of two red light therapy devices that target the gut-brain axis for optimized brain function, increased longevity, and peak physiological health. As the only FDA-listed red light therapy system of its kind, Cerathrive's technology is set to revolutionize the way we approach brain health.In this episode, Sarah dives into the science behind Cerathrive's technology and explains how it works to unlock the brain's full potential. She discusses the connection between the gut and the brain, and how this connection is essential for optimal brain function. Sarah also shares the benefits of using red light therapy for brain health, including laser focus, clarity of mind, and peak performance.Join us as we explore the cutting-edge world of neurotechnology with Sarah Turner, and learn how you can use light to unlock your brain's superpowers and thrive in the 21st century.Pre-order your very own CERA system today and get 10% offCeraThrive.com -> use code: REBELSCIENTIST10DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is solely intended as a self-help tool for your own use.

EPISODE SUMMARY Join scientist and mindset & high-performance coach Claudia Garbutt and “rebel scientist” Sarah Turner, as they discuss the potential of targeted red-light therapy for health & wellbeing.   In this episode we talk about: - Targeted red-light therapy for brain & gut health - Biohacking, health optimization & longevity - How to use CeraThrive for peak performance   EPISODE NOTES Sarah Turner has a post graduate degree in Clinical Neuroscience from Roehampton University, London. She also has BSc degrees in Psychological Sciences, and Nutritional Medicine from Westminster University and Thames Valley University, respectively.  Sarah spent the first 10 years of her career as a research scientist in the pharmaceutical industry planning and executing experiments looking at the effects of electrostatics on physiology. Whilst in California, Sarah became involved with the Biohacker movement, and has interviewed some of the most prolific thought-leaders, visionaries, experts in the Biohacking space.  This has led to her current understanding of the overriding role of physics in relation to biology and has fuelled her current interest in the field of quantum biology in health, photomedicine and consciousness studies.  Her main interest is photobiomodulation – that is, using specific light wavelengths and pulsed frequencies to heal the body, and promote optimal functioning, with a focus on brain issues. Sarah co-hosts a weekly Biohacking podcast ‘Rebel Scientist' where she and her co-host Russ interview a variety of cutting edge health experts with a focus on wellness, longevity and health optimization.   Links:   https://www.rebelscientist.com/   Get Sarah's targeted red light therapy device: https://www.cerathrive.com/ Save 10% on your order with the code: HABITS10   https://www.instagram.com/rebelscientistpod/   https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-turner-80087355/   ------------------   Music credit: Vittoro by Blue Dot Sessions (www.sessions.blue)   -----------------   If you enjoyed this episode, learned something new, had an epiphany moment - or were reminded about a simple truth that you had forgotten, please let me know by rating & reviewing this show on https://linktr.ee/wiredforsuccess.   Oh, and make sure you subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss out on any of the amazing future episodes! If you don't listen on iTunes, you can find all the episodes here.       Disclaimer: Podcast Episodes might contain sponsored content.

Tim is joined this week Prof Francis Davis who heads up Digby Stuart College, a faith based institution at Roehampton University. Francis is a former non-executive director of an NHS Trust as well as a former ministerial advisor to the governments led by Gordon Brown and the coalition. As concerns regarding the NHS ramp up, we get his thoughts on what needs to be done to get things back on track and how we can be praying for all those working in the health sector. Want your question answered next week? Drop a quick email to farron@premier.org.uk.

Klisman Murati is founder and CEO of Pareto Economics, the creators of The Global Power Index, GPI™ which is used by governments, investors, family offices to have a lens 30 years into the future. THE GPI™ shows how capable a country is of achieving what it sets out to and it is measured in relation to other countries globally and locally. Unless you start looking above the clouds, you run the serious risk of being caught out through lack of preparedness and acting upon poor and incomplete information. Klisman is a fascinating character. I met him when he gatecrashed one of my classes and became a key contributor to the entrepreneurship programme back in 2012 when I was teaching at Roehampton University. His story is very impressive especially when you consider the impact the GPI™ Index will have on global investments. Definitely one to watch in the future. Contact Klisman via linkedin.com/in/klisman-murati especially if you want to be invited to the GPI™ Conference in 2024. Websites pareto-economics.com (Company) klismanmurati.com (Personal) Twitter: KlisEmm Klisman Murati Shownotes: Pareto Resources Pareto Economics Website: https://pareto-economics.com/ Global Power Index 2022 Rankings: https://pareto-economics.com/global-power-index/ Pareto Economics YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCByNVk6Z4YRTLMKNyhu3bBw Klisman Murati's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/klisman-murati/ Global Power Index 2022 Core Report: https://pareto-economics.com/product/global-power-index-core-report/ Klisman's book recommendations: Globalisation and its discontents by Joseph Stiglitz FREE by Lea Ypi Zero to One by Peter Thiel The New Paradigm for Financial Markets by George Soros Blood Oil by Leif Wenar Millennium by Felipe Fernandez - Armesto -- Contact me via marcus@laughs-last.com If you want to talk to me about training and coaching for you or your people https://calendly.com/marcuscauchi/let-s-explore-coaching-training Successful Selling: https://www.laughs-last.com/successful-selling/ Ask me for a guest ticket  

  Nicole Asherah - A Life Cycle: A Guide to Healing and Rediscovering Yourself. This is episode 494 of Teaching Learning Leading K12, an audio podcast. Nicole Asherah is an artist whose main mediums are poetry, film photography, and oil painting but she has a habit of dabbling in whatever sparks her creative juices. Switching between mediums of expression, Nicole tries to connect readers to intimate moments, feelings, and relationships experienced throughout life. She wants to break your heart with the raw emotion that her pieces evoke. She hopes you find joy in that heartbreak as she always does! Nicole has unique background of being raised by a psychologist, backpacking around more than 15 countries by herself, attending Roehampton University's Creative Writing Poetry MFA, volunteering with SURJ and other grassroots organizations that have all synthesized to give her broad understanding of peoples individual struggles and how to capture them in art. Nicole loves to hear feedback and reactions so please feel free to comment or contact her. Today we will focus on her book -  A Life Cycle: A Guide to Healing and Rediscovering Yourself. A Life Cycle, Nicole Asherah's debut book, follows the introspective process of transformation after emotional hardship through poetic language. Asherah serves as a guide through the sections of her book while also allowing the readers to see the words as their own. A Life Cycle is broken into sections after a traumatic event that represents the final tipping point. What follows is The Shattering: a deep dive into the suffering of fully losing one's sense of self and safety, The Healing: a journey through processing layers of trauma to reach the root hurts of childhood, Light Shines Through: an exploration of reigniting hope and learning to find joy, and The Loving: a discovery of what love is and how the act of loving has much more to do with one's self than the person receiving the love. This book transcends the genre of poetry because of its ability to universally help people process and name feelings that often elude words. This book is for anyone developing, hurting, healing, or becoming new versions of themselves. She knows this because that is exactly what she was doing when she wrote it: healing childhood trauma, processing a sexual assault, and learning how to experience joy. Great conversation! Thanks for listening. But wait... Could you do me a favor? Please go to my website at https://www.stevenmiletto.com/reviews/ or open the podcast app that you are listening to me on and would you rate and review the podcast? That would be Awesome. Thanks! Ready to start your own podcast? Podbean is an awesome host. I have been with them since 2013. Go to https://www.podbean.com/TLLK12 to get 1 month free of unlimited hosting for your new podcast.  Thanks! Connect and Learn More: Instagram: @nicole_asherah Tik Tok: @nicoleasherah Pinterest: @nicole_asherah Twitter: @nasherahart Website: nicoleasherah.com Store: https://nicole-asherah.myshopify.com/ Length - 24:56

This week's episode is all about trauma and healing through art with Author Nicole Asherah and her new book A Life Cycle: A Guide to Healing and Rediscovering Your Life. Please share your thoughts in the comments below!  P.S. Have you signed up for Copy.ai yet? Download and use Newsly on www.newsly.me today!     Episode Shout-out to Lifehack, nerdwallet, StartUp, Forbes, SCORE, and SBA Music Intro/Outro: “Thoughts” by Killah Smilez Music Outro: “Explained” by Killah Smilez Make sure you check out the Killah Smilez song on Amazon Catch the music video by Killah Smilez HERE                           We're always working on new products and ideas, but sometimes it takes a little extra cash to bring them to life. Your financial support for the work we do means the world to us! Donate HERE!   Meet Nicole Asherah  Nicole Asherah is an artist whose main mediums are poetry, film photography, and oil painting but she has a habit of dabbling in whatever sparks her creative juices. Switching between mediums of expression, Nicole tries to connect readers to intimate moments, feelings, and relationships experienced throughout life. She wants to break your heart with the raw emotion that her pieces evoke. She hopes you find joy in that heartbreak as she always does!  Nicole has a unique background of being raised by a psychologist, backpacking around more than 15 countries by herself, attending Roehampton University's Creative Writing Poetry MFA, and volunteering with SURJ and other grassroots organizations that have all synthesized to give her a broad understanding of people's individual struggles and how to capture them in art.  Nicole loves to hear feedback and reactions so please feel free to comment or contact her. Keep Up-To-Date With My Work Instagram: @nicole_asherah Tik Tok: @nicoleasherah Pinterest: @nicole_asherah Twitter: @nasherahart Website: nicoleasherah.com Store: https://nicole-asherah.myshopify.com/ ----more---- Shop WokeNFree Designs   Create your own Bonfire Shop Today! Get our book HERE Check out our course on the Law of Attraction HERE Need advice? Connect with Natasha HERE Want to share the episode? Please share the episode on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, Pinterest, TikTok, and Soundcloud   Don't forget to subscribe to WokeNFree on iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, and Google Play Do you want to join the show as a guest on an upcoming episode? Contact us HERE Don't forget to submit a scenario to us for SCENARIO TIME!    SCENARIO TIME: How would you respond to these scenarios in SCENARIO TIME? Let's chat HERE!  Have you reviewed our show yet? Pick your platform of choice HERE      Do you want to start a podcast? We are here to HELP! Schedule a FREE strategy session with us HERE This post contains affiliate links. That means if you click on a link and buy something, WokeNFree will earn a small commission from the advertiser at no additional cost to you.

This episode first aired 18th January 2019  Left a review or rating for the podcast? Be sure to take a screen shot  and email it to my assistant at brian@briankeanefitness.com or  gary@briankeanefitness.com for a really cool bonus.       Orla qualified as a Dietitian from Kings College London. She initially  obtained an honors degree in Physiology from Trinity College,  allowing her to apply her detailed knowledge of the human body to  the nutritional management of conditions and diseases. Since then  Orla upgraded her BA in Physiology to an MA in Physiology and went  on to achieve a Masters in Clinical Nutrition at Roehampton  University, London.    She is one of my ‘go to' people when it comes to the latest research on topics and I love her ability to argues the pros and cons for nearly any dietary approach. If you struggle with weight or fat loss, are on the autoimmune spectrum (thyroid issues, IBS, PCOS) or want to know how alcohol affects your sex drive (for the guys), then this is a must listen.     

In this week's episode of the podcast Free Speech Union member Daphna Whitmore speaks to Nina Power - an English social critic, philosopher, and author of the new book “What Do Men Want”. Nina was previously a senior lecturer in Philosophy at Roehampton University in Britain. She writes for Telegraph, Art Review, and The Spectator and is now editing a new publication Compact Magazine.Nina talks about her new book, the importance of solidarity between the sexes, and why it is sparking controversy even in New Zealand (a recent review of it in The Listener led to a woke Twitter meltdown).  She also recounts her experience of being canceled in New Zealand in 2020, after writing an essay to accompany a completely benign art exhibition of flags on postcards. Other topics covered are some of the grey areas around free speech i.e. Should flag burning/desecration be covered? Should porn be protected? A thoughtful discussion with a fantastic critical mind. Enjoy! www.fsu.nz/join Twitter @Nina_CompactCompact Magazine http://compactmag.com http://ninapower.substack.comhttp://ninapower.netSupport the show

  Orla qualified as a Dietitian from Kings College London. She initially obtained an honours degree in Physiology from Trinity College, allowing her to apply her detailed knowledge of the human body to the nutritional management of conditions and diseases. Since then Orla upgraded her BA in Physiology to an MA in Physiology and went on to achieve a Masters in Clinical Nutrition at Roehampton University, London. She is one of my ‘go to' people when it comes to the latest research on topics and I love her ability to argues the pros and cons for nearly any dietary approach. If you struggle with weight or fat loss, are confused about metabolism and how to actually boost it or most importantly, you suffer from PCOS then this is a must listen. The first half of today's episode is about weight loss and nutritional or dietary misconceptions and the second half of this podcast is a PCOS deep dive Here are some of the things we talked about in today's show.  ·      Genetics and hunger ·      Optimal protein vs adequate program with a weight loss goal ·      Losing muscle as we age (and how to avoid it) and why it slows down fat burning ·      The biggest weight loss struggles she sees ·      PCOS deep dive – whose at risk, the solutions and what the research is telling us. ·      And more.  Shownotes:  https://www.instagram.com/orlawalshnutrition/?hl=en https://orlawalshnutrition.ie 203: Dietitian Orla Walsh On Weight Loss, Gut Health, and IBS!https://briankeanefitness.com/podcast/weight-loss-gut-health-and-ibs-with-dietitian-orla-walsh/  

This week we have part two of my interview with Elizabeth Harrin FAPM, The Rebellious PM. Elizabeth Harrin is a project management expert & founder of the growing online site, RebelsGuideToPM.com.  An author of seven project management books, mentor & experienced practitioner, Elizabeth prides herself on her clear-eyed view of the challenges facing project managers today. Her straight-talking, real-world advice, gleaned from twenty years' experience doing the job, helps project managers deliver better quality results whilst ditching the burnout.  Elizabeth has led a variety of IT, process improvement and business change projects including ERP deployment and compliance initiatives. Shehasspenteight years working in financial services (including two based in Paris, France) and over a decade in healthcare.  Elizabeth is a Fellow of the Association for Project Management and holds degrees from the University of York and Roehampton University. She supports project managers through her mentoring programme, Project Management Rebels, & also contributes to a variety of other initiatives including sitting on the advisory board for the RISE Being Lean & Seen programme at Liverpool John Moores University. Elizabeth speaks at conferences internationally & has appeared on stage and onscreen for events hosted by PMI, APM, BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, IIL and more.  She is widely published on project management topics & has contributed to numerous websites and magazines including Project magazine. Her latest book Managing Multiple Projects is out now, click to grab a copy. Website: rebelsguidetopm.com or elizabeth-harrin.com Social media links LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethharrin/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/otobosgroup Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Elizabeth.Harrin Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/RebelsGuideToPM/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Rebelsguidetoprojectmanagement Instagram: @elizabeth.harrin Clubhouse: @elizabethharrin Stuff Nigel Mentioned The conference I attended https://www.pmconference.gr/ & the two videos TEDx talks I mentioned Will Stephens: How to sound smart in your TEDx Talk: https://youtu.be/8S0FDjFBj8o David JP Phillips: How to avoid death by PowerPoint: https://youtu.be/Iwpi1Lm6dFo Support the show Get copies of books from all my guests in the shop tinyurl.com/SundayLunchPMPodShop My latest book Project Manager Productivity Hacks is available: https://tinyurl.com/PMProdHacks The Sunday Lunch Project Manager Podcast Listener Group: https://tinyurl.com/TheDinnerTable Sponsor A massive thank you to Tamplo for sponsoring this episode: Tamplo turns meetings into action plans! The two strengths of Tamplo, Meetings Project and Task Management & follow up easy and intuitive. Get a FREE 1-month trial here tinyurl.com/NigelCreaserTamplo --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sundaylunchpm/message

This week we have part one of my interview with Elizabeth Harrin, The Rebellious PM. Elizabeth Harrin is a project management expert and founder of the growing online site, RebelsGuideToPM.com.  An author of seven project management books, mentor and experienced practitioner, Elizabeth prides herself on her clear-eyed view of the challenges facing project managers today.  Her straight-talking, real-world advice, gleaned from twenty years' experience doing the job, helps project managers deliver better quality results whilst ditching the burnout.  Elizabeth has led a variety of IT, process improvement and business change projects including ERP deployment and compliance initiatives. Shehasspenteight years working in financial services (including two based in Paris, France) and over a decade in healthcare.  Elizabeth is a Fellow of the Association for Project Management and holds degrees from the University of York and Roehampton University. She supports project managers through her mentoring programme, Project Management Rebels, and also contributes to a variety of other initiatives including sitting on the advisory board for the RISE Being Lean and Seen programme at Liverpool John Moores University.   Elizabeth speaks at conferences internationally and has appeared on stage and onscreen for events hosted by PMI, APM, BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, IIL and more.  She is widely published on project management topics and has contributed to numerous websites and magazines including Project magazine. Her latest book Managing Multiple Projects is out now, click to grab a copy. Website: rebelsguidetopm.com or elizabeth-harrin.com Social media links LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethharrin/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/otobosgroup Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Elizabeth.Harrin RebelsGuideToPM on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rebelsguidetopm Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/projectmanagementcafe/ Blog: https://RebelsGuideToPM.com Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/RebelsGuideToPM/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Rebelsguidetoprojectmanagement Instagram: @elizabeth.harrin Clubhouse: @elizabethharrin --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sundaylunchpm/message

Today's guest is Cara Hagan. Cara is a mover, maker, writer, curator, champion of just communities, and a dreamer. Cara's adventures take place as live performance, on screen, as installation, on the page, and in collaboration with others in a multitude of contexts. In recent years, Cara and her work have traveled to such gatherings as the Performática Festival in Cholula, Mexico, the Conference on Geopoetics in Edinburgh, Scotland, the Loikka Dance Film Festival in Helsinki, Finland, the Taos Poetry Festival in Taos, New Mexico, and to the Dance on Camera Festival in New York City. Extended residencies have taken place at Thirak India in Jaipur, India, Playa Summer Lake in the dynamic outback of Oregon, Roehampton University in London, the University of Colorado at Boulder, and the University of North Carolina, School of the Arts. Since becoming a parent and navigating a global pandemic, Hagan's work takes place a bit closer to home these days. She is working on a new book titled, Ritual is Both Balm and Resistance.  For more on this episode: Movers & Shapers: A Dance Podcast

GUESTS:Andrew Usher is the performance specialist at Evolved Performance, where he works with a range of athletes, ranging from amateur boxers to world champion boxers such as Hannah Rankin. He hold a Masters of Research degree in Sport and Exercise science from Roehampton University, where he researched the underpinning physiology of amateur boxing and caffeine in combat sports.He is currently undertaking his PhD at Abertay University, where he is looking at the underpinning physiology of professional boxing, especially in regard to training load and recovery.John is a senior lecturer in exercise physiology at Abertay University, Dundee. He has a PhD looking at protein metabolism in response to exercise and nutrition. A major focus of his research has been on sprint interval training, and he is viewed as one of the leading experts in this training modality. Currently a major research focus is the physiological responses to sprint interval training that improve recovery of athletes during competition, for example within and between rounds in combat sports.EPISODE LINKS:► Andrew on Instagram:► John on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnbabraj/► University Page: https://rke.abertay.ac.uk/en/persons/john-a-babraj/publications/TOPICS:0:00 - Intro1:30 - Start1:50 - Background3:22 - Sprint Interval Training11:35 - Testing with Wingate27:35 - Training with Wingate Sprints1:06:30 - The Physiology of Sprints Training 1:12:00 - Future ResearchPodcast available on April 21, 2022PODCAST INFO:► Podcast website: https://anchor.fm/upside-strength-podcast► Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/3mroiB4► Spotify: http://spoti.fi/34jJtyXPODCAST PLAYLISTS:► Full episodes playlist: http://bit.ly/3oSCkxe► English Clips playlist: http://bit.ly/3gRmAry► French Clips playlist: http://bit.ly/2K1IoVKCONNECT:► Subscribe for more videos here: http://bit.ly/1Xgr5y5► Book a Free Consultation: https://bit.ly/UpsideConsult► WhatsApp: https://wa.me/41763949673► Twitter: https://twitter.com/seanseale► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanseale/► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/upsidestrength► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/upside_stre

INTERVIEW: TRISTAN FYNN-AIDUENU. Writer and director Tristan Fynn-Aiduenu grew up in a Ghanaian household in South London, and discovered drama as a teenager by chance through a youth theatre improv class. He went on to study drama at Roehampton University and the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama and won the prestigious JMK Young Director […]

What can refrigerators, vacuums, stoves, and other appliances tell us about class, labor, race, and gender in the 1920s and '30s and beyond? Apparently quite a bit, as Rachele Dini discusses in this episode. Rachele is Senior Lecturer in English and American Literature at Roehampton University and the author of Consumerism, Waste and Re-use in Twentieth-century Fiction: Legacies of the Avant-Garde (Palgrave Macmillan, 2016) and 'All-Electric' Narratives: Time-Saving Appliances and Domesticity in American Literature, 1945-2020 (Bloomsbury, 2021). Here, she discusses interwar appliances alongside contemporary advertisements and examples from Virginia Woolf, Aldous Huxley, William Carlos Williams, and Gertrude Stein. 

Is free speech under threat in our universities? Stan speaks to Piers Benn, author of Intellectual Freedom and the Culture Wars, about cancel-culture, student activism and the recent Kathleen Stock scandal. Piers teaches Philosophy at Roehampton University and has been a lecturer in St Andrews, Leeds, Imperial College London and King's College London. His introductory book Ethics is found on many Philosophy reading lists.

In the final episode of Season 2, sports psychologist and author Dr Josephine Perry and Gordon MacLelland discuss sports psychology, the importance of mental skills and dig deeper into ‘I Can – The Teenage Athlete's Guide to Mental Fitness.'During the conversation they discuss amongst other things:The importance of mental health support for teenagersCreating a safe place for teenagers to share and note their feelingsChildren not being commoditiesThe importance of positive conversations between parents and childrenFocussing on individual processes and values over scores and resultsChanging the narrative in organisations to be more process driven The danger of comparisonsImproving our ability to handle and recognise certain emotions and having appropriate coping mechanismsConfronting and having difficult conversationsIdentifying values at home and what is important to us and managing our conversations with our children to support these valuesPromoting the experiences of our children sporting journey over the outcomesThe importance of children having autonomy over their sporting experienceParents ensuring they remain the parent and do not become another coachDr Josephine Perry is a Chartered Sport and Exercise Psychologist who founded and directs Performance in Mind, a consultancy integrating expertise in sport psychology and skills in communications. The consultancy supports athletes, stage performers and business leaders to develop the approaches, mental skills and strategies which will help them achieve their ambitions.Josephine works helps her clients to overcome barriers to their success and wanting to feel more comfortable performing under pressure. Using a mixture of psycho-education and acceptance and commitment theory she works directly with high performers, is bought in to support teams, gives keynote speeches for corporates and sports companies and lectures in Sport Psychology at both the Open University and Roehampton University.Josephine's previous career was in media and communications so alongside seeing individuals for psychology support she is regularly commissioned to create compelling and engaging content for the media in the form of feature articles, white papers, research reports, expert comment, blog posts, podcast interviews and speeches. She has published four books to date: Performing under Pressure: Strategies for Sporting Success (Aug 2019), The Psychology of Exercise (Oct 2020), I Can: The Teenage Athlete's Guide to Mental Fitness (April 2021) and The 10 Pillars of Success on Audible (August 2021)

This episode delves further into our exploration of food science and nutrition and continues to explore just how food affects our bodies.  Protein is often see as the magic ingredient in our diets, the key to unlocking our fitness and strength – but are these spurious health claims or does protein provide genuine health benefits? Richard MacKenzie, Director for Sport & Exercise Science Research Group, Roehampton University joins Stefan to explore what protein is, why we really need it in our diet and how much we should be consuming.  From the role of protein shakes to the benefits to bicep muscles, listen to some fascinating facts and advance your understanding of this complex and often misunderstood area of nutrition science.

Prepping for a dance competition comes with many concerns; however, one crucial consideration often gets overlooked: what will your dancers eat? In this episode, Accredited Nutritionist and Sports/Dance Dietitian Jasmine Challis provides solid takeaways and nutrition tips for dancers to optimize energy and keep them on their toes! Jasmine is an Accredited Nutritionist and Sports Dietitian on the UK Sport and Exercise Nutrition Register (SENr) with a particular interest in dance. She has worked with and advised within the dance industry for more than 25 years. Jasmine's presentations and workshops on 'Nutrition and Dance Performance' and 'Eating Disorders' have been provided to dance teachers and at the Dance UK Roadshows. She was nutrition consultant for the Dance UK Information Sheet on Food and Nutrition for Dancers and is co-author of the International Association for Dance Medicine & Science (IADMS) updated Nutrition Resource Paper (2016) and the Nutrition chapter in the IADMS ‘Dancer Wellness' published 2017. Away from dance, she has contributed to medical and dietetic textbooks and continues working with patients and clients both with disordered eating and other medical problems. Jasmine has also worked both with coaches and athletes and has advised at national-level training camps. She has recently completed a MRes in Sport and Exercise Science at Roehampton University. Jasmine Challis Twitter @ https://twitter.com/challisjasmine Contact Jasmine @ jasminechallis1@gmail.com Previous Acrobatic Arts Podcast Episodes: Ep. 10 How to Approach the Topic of Body Composition - Jasmine Challis

In this episode, I speak with philosopher Nina Power, author of One-Dimensional Woman (2009) whose upcoming book playfully asks "What do men want?" in a nod to Freud's famous question. In this discussion, Power sheds light on her research into the manosphere, in addition to touching upon her experience of being cancelled for her views on sex and gender. My main focus, however, was to find out if and how her research on men might relate to and expand on a past live episode of The O Show entitled "Time's up, penis down: Masculinity, sexuality and #metoo", which explores the ethics of desire and the shaming of men. As the conversation unfolds, Power decries the male suicide rate as a collective stain on our morality and sheds light on the appeal of Jordan Peterson. Political battles including the so-called 'battle of the sexes' (or should it be genders?) are all too often approached as zero-sum games with winners and losers. Seeking to undermine this tendency and find new solutions to shared problems is imperative, especially in light of the extreme polarisation in our contemporary moment. But it's impossible to make this move without actually talking to people with whom you disagree. In addition to this being a topic Power and I address, it also serves to explain my rationale, if you're wondering why I'm talking to someone who has been labelled a terf (trans exclusionary radical feminist). Oriana Fox is an artist with a PhD in self-disclosure. She puts her expertise to work as the host of the talk show performance piece The O Show, which has been filmed in a variety of London locations including Tate Britain, Town Hall Hotel, The Hackney Showroom and The AllBright. Nina Power is a cultural critic, social theorist, philosopher and translator. She was a senior lecturer in philosophy at Roehampton University. Her book What do men want?  is due for publication by Penguin in 2022.  Credits:Hosted, edited and produced by Oriana FoxPost-production mixing by Stacey HarveyThemesong written and performed by Paulette HumanbeingSpecial thanks to Katie Beeson, Janak Patel, Sven Olivier Van Damme and the Foxes and Hayeses. Would you like to see your name in the credits list? In a couple of short steps, you can make that happen by supporting this podcast via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/orianafoxIf you're enjoying the series, please rate and review in your favourite podcast directories such as iTunes, Spotify or Podchaser. NB: You may need to sign in to rate and review.

Have you ever been concerned about someone's body composition but wasn't sure how, when or even if to approach the subject with them? Listen to this podcast as Jasmine Challis provides her professional opinion on this specific topic. As a registered dietician and nutritionist, Jasmine shows true compassion towards dancers, teachers and parents when it comes to the topic of body composition. Jasmine Challis is an Accredited Nutritionist and Sports Dietitian on the UK Sport and Exercise Nutrition Register (SENr) with a particular interest in dance. She has worked with dance students, dance teachers and professionals for more than 25 years. She has given group talks and individual advice to professional dance schools and companies. Jasmine has been involved in Dance UK Roadshows giving talks/workshops on 'Nutrition and Dance Performance' and on 'Eating Disorders' and has run courses on these topics for dance teachers. She was nutrition consultant for the Dance UK Information Sheet on Food and Nutrition for Dancers and is co-author of the IADMS updated Nutrition Resource Paper (2016) and the Nutrition chapter in the IADMS ‘Dancer Wellness book published 2017. Away from dance she has contributed to medical and dietetic textbooks and continues working with patients & clients both with disordered eating and other medical problems. Jasmine has also worked both with coaches and athletes, and has advised at national level training camps. She has recently completed a MRes in Sport and Exercise Science at Roehampton University. jasminechallis1@gmail.com IADMS nutrition paper: https://cdn.ymaws.com/www.iadms.org/resource/resmgr/resource_papers/dance-nutrition-2016.pdf

Dr Valerie Wright of Glasgow University takes us into the world of the High Flats just over fifty years ago and what people thought of their new cities in the sky - it wasn't all doom and gloom, but then again there's getting a big 1960s pram up all those stairs when the lift wasn't working. Toddlers getting on your nerves? Needing a lie down after that - what would an 18th century doctor prescribe? Dr James Kennaway of Roehampton University introduces Susan to John Brown, one of the most irresponsible doctors of the Scottish Enlightenment - a one-man party who liked to hit the opium, booze and banqueting and recommended his patients did the same. Nowadays NHS Health Scotland would be trying to hunt him down and gag him before he gave out any more 'health advice'. It goes without saying - don't try this at home! Finally we're off to the historic Kirk of Calder with Ciaran Jones of Edinburgh University and our resident historian Dr Louise Yeoman. We're on the case of a demonic possession from the 1720s and there's a shocking twist in the tale.

In today's episode, British sailor, Tracy Edwards, and I sit down to discuss her extraordinary journey and the life lessons she has learned through her passion for sailing and making a difference in the world. Tracy was the first woman to win the Yachtsman of the Year Award in the United Kingdom and assembled the first all-female crew to compete in the Whitbread Around the World Race, a treacherous 33000-mile course consisting of 6 different legs. Not only did they finish second in the race, Tracy and her team changed the course of racing history and inspired countless females to follow their dreams and and to strive for excellence in their lives. In today's discussion, Tracy opens up about the hardship and challenge that she experienced and how she had to overcome these obstacles in order to find her purpose and meaning in life. A deep thank you to Tracy for her time and energy. Tracy's documentary can be seen on Netflix at:  https://www.netflix.com/title/81272339About Tracy: Tracy was expelled from school at the age of 15 and with no exams or qualifications she left to travel the world. She began working on charter yachts in Greece at the age of 17 and learned how to sail. Tracy took part in her first Whitbread Round the World Race as cook aboard ‘Atlantic Privateer' in 1985/86 becoming the first woman to race around the world on a Maxi.Upon completion she decided to enter the first all-female crew in the 1989/90 Whitbread and ‘Maiden' crossed the start line on 2nd Sept 1989 and sailed into the history books. ‘Maiden' went on to win two of the legs and came second in class overall. The best result for a British boat since 1977 and the best result for an all-female crew ever. Tracy was awarded the MBE and became the first woman in its 34 year history to be awarded the Yachtsman of the Year Trophy.In 1998 Tracy put together the first all-female crew to race a Multihull, this time in an attempt to be the first all-female crew to sail around the world non-stop and win the Jules Verne Trophy for the fastest non-stop circumnavigation of the world by sail. Sponsored by Royal & SunAlliance, the women had broken five world records and were well on the way to beating the Jules Verne, when their 92ft catamaran was dismasted 2000 miles off the coast of Chile.In 2002, Edwards created the first ever truly mixed gender team and broke four major world records in Maiden II.In October 2003 she signed a sponsorship deal with the Gulf State of Qatar as part of a four year sailing programme. The Oryx Quest 2005 was the first round the world race to start and finish in the Middle East. The worlds' four largest and fastest multihulls raced against each other for the first time in sailing history. The event ended with non-payment by Qatar.In 2007 and 2008 Tracy worked for CEOP (Child Exploitation and Online Protection) as Project Manager for their International Youth Advisory Conference. Working with the UN she assisted in the creation of the 2009 Resolution to the UNCRC. Upon completion of her contract Tracy enrolled at Roehampton University taking a 3 year degree in Psychology and graduating with an upper 2:1Connect With Tracy: Twitter: https://twitter.com/TracyEdwardsMBE and https://twitter.com/maidenfactorFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheMaidenFactorWebsite: https://www.themaidenfactor.org/Netflix Documentary: https://www.netflix.com/title/81272339

Colette Soler, joined by Darian Leader Lacan's work is often caricatured as arcane, convoluted, ‘theoretical' and, above all, difficult. But Lacan himself engaged continually with the ideas of his contemporaries and grounded his work in analytic practice. If you have been put off reading Lacan in the past, here is a chance to see what the fuss is about, in a way that relates directly to clinical work and wider issues of the world we live in. Colette Soler - Psychoanalyst, Founder Member of the Ecole de Psychanalyse des Forums du Champ Lacanien. Her books include What Lacan said about Women (Other Press, 2006) and Lacanian Affects (Routledge, 2014). Darian Leader - British psychoanalyst and author. He is a founding member of the Centre for Freudian Analysis and Research (CFAR), President of the College of Psychoanalysts, a Trustee of the Freud Museum, and Honorary Visiting Professor in Psychoanalysis at Roehampton University. This recording may not be further used or cited without the express permission of the speakers.

Melvyn Bragg and guests Raymond Geuss, Esther Leslie and Jonathan Rée discuss the Frankfurt School.This group of influential left-wing German thinkers set out, in the wake of Germany's defeat in the First World War, to investigate why their country had not had a revolution, despite the apparently revolutionary conditions that spread through Germany in the wake of the 1918 Armistice. To find out why the German workers had not flocked to the Red Flag, Theodor Adorno, Max Horkheimer, Walter Benjamin and others came together around an Institute set up at Frankfurt University and began to focus their critical attention not on the economy, but on culture, asking how it affected people's political outlook and activities. But then, with the rise of the Nazis, they found themselves fleeing to 1940s California. There, their disenchantment with American popular culture combined with their experiences of the turmoil of the interwar years to produce their distinctive, pessimistic worldview. With the defeat of Nazism, they returned to Germany to try to make sense of the route their native country had taken into darkness. In the 1960s, the Frankfurt School's argument - that most of culture helps to keep its audience compliant with capitalism - had an explosive impact. Arguably, it remains influential today.Raymond Geuss is a professor in the Faculty of Philosophy at the University of Cambridge; Esther Leslie is Professor in Political Aesthetics at Birkbeck College, University of London; Jonathan Rée is a freelance historian and philosopher, currently Visiting Professor at Roehampton University and at the Royal College of Art.

Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the rich and radical ideas of Soren Kierkegaard, often called the father of Existentialism.In 1840 a young Danish girl called Regine Olsen got engaged to her sweetheart – a modish and clever young man called Søren Kierkegaard. The two were deeply in love but soon the husband to be began to have doubts. He worried that he couldn't make Regine happy and stay true to himself and his dreams of philosophy. It was a terrible dilemma, but Kierkegaard broke off the engagement – a decision from which neither he nor his fiancée fully recovered. This unhappy episode has become emblematic of the life and thought of Søren Kierkegaard - a philosopher who confronted the painful choices in life and who understood the darker modes of human existence. Yet Kierkegaard is much more than the gloomy Dane of reputation. A thinker of wit and elegance, his ability to live with paradox and his desire to think about individuals as free have given him great purchase in the modern world and he is known as the father of Existentialism.With Jonathan Rée, Visiting Professor at Roehampton University and the Royal College of Art; Clare Carlisle, Lecturer in Philosophy at the University of Liverpool; John Lippitt, Professor of Ethics and Philosophy of Religion at the University of Hertfordshire.