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Whilst street drama and puppet shows might be a dying form of outreach these days, today's guest started there and continued on to become a professional comedian and magician. How has he achieved success in this field without compromising the gospel or his own values? And how might the church use arts and entertainment better in reaching the world today?Tom Elliott works as an Event Host & Comedy Magician, performing across the UK hosting corporate events, whilst also performing at holiday parks, churches, theatres and comedy clubs. Once described by Miranda Hart as ‘Such Fun', Tom has appeared on BBC TV & Radio, had a feature piece in the Times Newspaper and received significant crowdfunding support for his arts-based initiatives. He also hosts a weekly show on Konnect Radio.To book Tom at your church, or find out more, go to tom-elliot.org

 Thank you for listening to Write On! Audio, the podcast for writers everywhere brought to you by Pen to Print   Our interview this month is with Melanie Reid .   Melanie is a journalist and columnist for The Times newspaper.  She broke her neck in a riding accident in 2010 and since then has been a tetraplegic.  Her weekly musings on her life as a disabled person ‘Spinal column' appear in The Sunday Times magazine.  As well as her newspaper work Melanie is a published non-fiction author and was awarded an OBE in the 2016 birthday honours.    You can read Melanie's work for The Times Newspaper here (these pieces are behind a paywall) https://www.thetimes.com/profile/melanie-reid   Follow Melanie on X here https://x.com/mel_reidtimes   Melanie was in conversation with Dr Afsana Elanko and Write On! Editor, Madeleine White We're always delighted to read your contributions so if you'd like to see your words in Write on! or hear them on this podcast please get in touch. Please submit to:  https://pentoprint.org/get-involved/submit-to-write-on/     Thank you for listening to Write On! Audio. This edition has been presented by Tiffany Clare and produced by Chris Gregory. Write On! Audio is an Alternative Stories production for Pen to Print.   This podcast is produced using public funding from Arts Council England

In this episode, I cast my eye over a recent article in the UK's Times Newspaper. The two page finding, was at best scare mongering and at worst, ill advised by another columnist with little to zero evidence of the potential damaging effects of young men striving for physical fitness through resistance training, nutrition and supplementation. The USA based social media influencers, whom literally overnight have become tiktok and YouTube sensations with daily uploads of their weight training schedules, eating habits and supplementation, are now followed by millions of young men, aged 12 and upwards, with an interest in improving their physical appearance and performance in the gym or sports fields. The article in question, challenges this phenomena, with notions of body dysmorphia and injuries sustained through poor technique and or underdeveloped physiologies. Whilst this is not impossible, simply down to the sheer amount of participants, the alarming amount of overweight or obese men in the UK and USA far exceeds those with hang ups or short term injuries through weight training. Often, unhealthily overweight men seek others in the 'same boat' as themselves, through design or coincidence and likewise, physically strong, muscular and determined young men do the same, by working out in gyms or at home. TV advertising, newspapers and streaming channels are bombarded with processed food commercials, gambling app promotions and subtle to blatant championing of obesity. This on-going problem is here to stay and as such those with vested interests in promoting unhealthy lifestyles are given free reign to pour scorn on those who take self accountability. Given that there are indecencies of addictions to exercising, dieting and in some cases performance enhancing pharmaceuticals, it's far more likely that young men aged sixteen and upwards who frequent weight training clubs will reap the rewards later in life, avoiding excess body fat storage, musculoskeletal disorders, type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease and cancer related complications, which are, for those deciding not to embark on resistance based exercise plans, can be an unwanted but inevitable outcome. The Times newspaper have chosen not to ask an experienced male weightlifter, personal trainer or competition bodybuilder, opting for a middle aged woman, with what might initially appear to be a deep rooted concern, but in all probability is based on limited experience, knowledge or proof, regarding the aforementioned 'craze' surrounding, muscle clad influencers. My advice as a professional personal trainer with over 40 years of fitness training is to seek help or simply ask a friend who works in the fitness sector for a few pointers in the right direction, when starting out on your resistance exercise plans and above all take time to learn good form, healthy nutrition and quality sleep. Watch the full video on YouTube or listen on Amazon Music, Spotify or Apple Podcasts. Thanks for listening

We chat with Henry Winter, Chief Football Writer for the Times Newspaper about The Railway Inn, Sven, England, QPR, Luton, Leicester, interviewing footballers, trust in journalism and sport in schools.  

Alexander Christie-Miller was the Turkish correspondent for the Times Newspaper between 2010 and 2017. He has written a book called ‘To the City' about the people who live along the Theodosian Walls in Istanbul today. He tells the story and charts the sweeping changes they've experienced in Turkey over the past 50 years. It's a brilliant read, ideal for those of you who have visited Istanbul or plan to.Alexander Christie-Miller is from Wiltshire in the UK, studied in Dublin and was then in Istanbul for 7 years. He was the Times Turkish correspondent during that period and his writing has also appeared in Newsweek, The Atlantic, Der Spiegel and the White Review amongst other publications. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's episode director of the Institute for Fiscal Studies Paul Johnson shares the true cost of running Britain. Paul explores taxes, pensions including auto-enrollment, the ageing population, and the future of the state pension. Paul is perhaps one the UK's known economists, a regular on BBC Radio 4, and writes a column for the Times Newspaper. He is also a published author with a Times bestseller Follow the Money, How Much Does Britain Cost. Key topics discussed: ·         Are we receiving good value for our taxes? ·         Will our taxes keep on rising? ·         Should we just tax the rich? ·         Is growth the answer, or raising taxes? ·         How much does the state pension cost? ·         Does auto-enrollment solve the problem of funding one's retirement? ·         Does the risk measurement process need an overhaul? Timestamps: 1:30 Paul Johnson's journey and career so far. 3:15 Holding the government to account. 4:00 How much the government spends? 6:15 Where does the government get its money from? 7:45 What are the big three expenses for the government finances? 11:05 Are we getting good value for money? 15:00 Will taxes keep on rising? 16:15 Can we tax the rich more? 19:10 Is growth a better option than raising taxes? 22:00 Should defined benefit pensions invest more in equities? 23:14 Overhauling defined benefit default funds. 25:30 Does the pension system need an overhaul? 26:40 Is the state pension sustainable? 28:00 Has auto-enrollment been a success? 32:00 Closing thoughts and wrap up. If you like this episode, please let us know by subscribing for future company reviews and insightful conversations about portfolio management and stock analysis. Links & Guest Resources: Buy Paul's book, Follow The Money Here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Follow-Money-much-does-Britain/dp/1408714019/ref=asc_df_1408714019/ Institute for Fiscal Studies website: https://ifs.org.uk/ Pauls blog page on the IFS website: https://ifs.org.uk/people/paul-johnson Fundamental Asset Management website: https://fundamentalasset.com/ Follow Fundamental Asset on Twitter: https://twitter.com/fundasset Connect with Chris on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-boxall-835a4222/ Visit FYR For More Investor Related Podcasts: https://www.fundyourretirement.com/ Follow FYR on Twitter: https://twitter.com/FRetirement   Disclaimer: This presentation is for educational purposes only. All opinions and information are for demonstrational purposes and do not constitute investment advice. Trading and investing carries a high level of risk and are not right for everyone. If you need financial advice, consult with a regulated financial adviser in your country before making any decisions.

Thank you for downloading episode 32 of our podcast!!   In Episode 32, the event that Mr & Mrs G have been waiting for since the very start, the Killing Kittens Mansion Birthday Ball, has finally arrived, and they give you their full thoughts and feelings on this event detailing their first experience of a Killing Kittens event. As reported in The Times Newspaper, this event hosted up to 900 people and is unrivalled for scale for a UK lifestyle event. Mr & Mrs G talk through their night one at one of the four host hotels, and go through the main event in detail; outfit choices for Mrs G including choosing an appropriate masquerade mask given she's a glasses wearer. Did it offer the decadence they had been hoping for, what sort of crowd go to a 900 person lifestyle ball, how were the play areas, and most importantly, and what lessons have the G's learnt from their first Ball? Their usual lighthearted and fun chat, this is an honest and open account of where they are in their journey into the lifestyle.  You'll feel like you're sat in a hotel bar with long term friends having a sexy discussion! If you fancy joining a sailing for a UK Virgin Voyage 19-23 Sep 2024 from Portsmouth to Amsterdam, feel free to contact Mrs G (contacts below) to get more details. Contact us at: Email: '⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hello@sexlessswingers.co.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠' X / Twitter: '@sexlessswingers' FabSwingers - 'The_Sexless_Swingers' Please note, explicit adult theme of a sexual nature are discussed and this podcast is for 18+ only. Credit for mentions: Killing Kittens - www.killingkittens.com Honey Birdette - www.uk.honeybirdette.com Intro and exit music via Pixabay - Track: Summer Trip with a Guitar - Artist: Sweet KR

Melbourne Antifa's tall stories of them chasing Nazis and the convenient narrative of the Russell Brand sexual assault allegations. Plus the latest voice referendum developments on Tim's News Explosion. Melbourne's Antifa claims they chased Nazis from a fundraiser they were holding at a cafe in Thornbury last Friday night. While 9News reported Antifa's version of events verbatim 7News was much more critical. The Campaign Against Racism and Fascism is planning another protest outside the National Socialist Network's (NSN) gym at Sunshine this Saturday.  Victoria Police dropped charges of assaulting an officer against Jimone Roberts when they physically removed him and the NSN from Victoria's Parliament steps at their last rally. The mainstream media outlet that turned up to his recent court appearance instead reported on a speeding offence and driving while unlicensed. Dvir Abramovich of the Anti-Defamation Commission wants the West Australian Electoral Commission to ban Stephen Wells from running for Busselton local council as he describes himself as a “racist, sexist, democracy-scorning whites-lover”. Such a ban would be unconstitutional. Dvir has championed a Federal Court ruling that awarded $430,000 in compensation to five Jewish Brighton Secondary College students for being subjected to anti-Semitic bullying at the school. A joint Channel 4 and Times Newspaper investigation found four women to accuse Russell Brand of sexually assaulting them. Brand is a former sex addict who has slept with thousands of women. He was the darling of the mainstream media employed by Channel 4 and the BBC to host several shows and specials. But because he came out against the covid narrative and vaccines he longer has the protection of the mainstream media. A refund dispute between a Pakistani Hair and Cosmetic store owner and a black woman where she attempted to compensate herself off the shelf in Peckham, London has led to a Black Lives Matter protest outside the store. The BBC is teaching children fake history claiming that black people have been in Britain from the start of time. Yes to the Aboriginal Voice rallies took place across Australia on the weekend featuring musical performances. At the Melbourne Yes rally the Communist Party of Australia was seen marching. No to the Voice rallies will take place this Saturday Australia-wide. No campaigner Jacinta Price told the National Press Club that there is no ongoing negative impact of white colonization only positive. Voice architect Marcia Langton was filmed stating that the no campaign's arguments are either racist or stupid . Indigenous Australians Minister Linda Burney claimed she has been subjected to racism and bullying during the referendum campaign. Infowars reporter Owen Shroyer received a 60-day jail sentence for covering the events on January 6 outside the Capitol. HIV activists committed an insurrection inside Speaker Kevin McCarthy's office Will they be imprisoned for 20 years like the Proud Boys have? Kevin McCarthy has begun impeachment proceedings against Joe Biden over his role in his son Hunter's corrupt business dealings. The US Justice Department has charged Hunter Biden over lying on a gun application form. RINO Senator for Utah Mitt Romney announced he would not seek re-election in 2024 but83-year-old former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi will run again. The USFDA has approved new covid vaccine boosters as the fear campaign over the BA 2.86 Piora variant continues Canada's Chief Public Health Officer Theresa Tam and her team wore masks at a recent press conference. An outbreak of the Nipah virus in Southern India which is transmitted via bats has led to media fear reports about it being the next deadly global outbreak. Republican Louisiana Senator John Kennedy read out in a Committee explicit excerpts from the books Gender Queer and All Boys Aren't Blue. Democrats and Progressives it's a form of book banning if these books are not allowed to be in school libraries. Kellie Jay Keen has cancelled her return to New Zealand to attend the court hearing of Eli Rubashkyn the intersex person who poured tomato juice on her citing security concerns. Binary Australia Director Kirralie Smith successfully fought off an AVO put against her by trans soccer Riley Dennis who is playing in the Women's NSW league. 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In this insightful interview, Niall engages in a thought-provoking conversation with international security specialist, analyst, and author, Will Geddes. The topic at hand is "The Danger Of Children Having Smartphones," shedding light on the potential risks and vulnerabilities associated with youngsters and their smartphones. With over 25 years of experience in the specialist security sector, Will Geddes has consulted clients worldwide on a wide spectrum of risk and threat-related matters. He has personally operated in developed, emerging, and even hostile countries, often working alongside experts drawn from former Special & Elite Military Forces, Government, Law Enforcement, and Intelligence Agencies. His expertise spans a range of projects, from countering extortions and blackmails to high-risk protection initiatives, counter-terrorism efforts, intelligence gathering, multi-jurisdictional investigations, and complex fraud cases. Will Geddes is not just an authority in the field but also a respected voice in the media. He's a regular speaker at international conferences and industry gatherings, and his insights are sought after by renowned news outlets worldwide. His appearances include BBC Breakfast, Good Morning Britain, SKY News, CNN, ITN, Channel 4 News, The Times Newspaper, The Telegraph, New York Times, Russia Today, Economist, Radio 4 Today, Bloomberg, Al Jazeera, and more. In addition to managing his companies, International Corporate Protection (ICP) Group and TacticsON, Will Geddes is a prolific writer and contributor to both the media and security industry publications. His best-selling book, "Parent Alert: How to Keep Your Kids Safe Online," has provided invaluable guidance to parents navigating the digital age. Join us for this illuminating conversation as we explore the intersection of child safety, technology, and security in an increasingly interconnected world. Will Geddes' wealth of knowledge and experience offers valuable insights into the challenges parents face in safeguarding their children in the digital age.

 Rachel started her company from scratch in 2007, now Tiny Box Company is the UK's largest online gift packaging e-commerce company with over 700 products and over 100,000 customers - ranging from one-person start-ups to international corporations.  Trauma in her personal life prepared Rachel for the struggles of business.  Rachel spent her formative years in care after a traumatic early childhood.  Whilst working in Sierra Leone during the military coup, the extreme poverty she witnessed drove her vision for a Fairtrade business.  This began as a jewellery company, but her struggle to find recycled and environmentally friendly packaging sparked the idea for Tiny Box Company, supplying businesses with attractive, ethical packaging.  Against a backdrop of difficulties including cancer, fire, flooding, an IT hack, and now Covid-19, she has grown Tiny Box to a thriving company of 80 employees.  Rachel is Dragon's Den's most successful female entrepreneur to date. The two original investors Theo Paphitis and Peter Jones can congratulate themselves on making such a wise decision.  She has been featured on BBC radio, The Daily Mail, The Times Newspaper as well as many business and trade magazines and is the winner of the NatWest Everywoman Award 2020 and the Rural Business Award 2020.  Rachel is a regular commentator on women's entrepreneurship, women's leadership, green business and sustainability. 

In this episode, Rory talks to Jane Knight, a former travel editor at the Times Newspaper about some new research that reveals that Brits will most likely choose to spend more on their holidays this year, despite the current cost of living crisis and what that tells us about our priorities for relaxing this summer.

In episode 156, Sam Warburton, Former Cardiff, Wales and British & Irish Lions Captain, joins us. Specifically Sam will be looking at: How Sport Science helped his career How his mentality surrounding sport performance His top tech picks for rugby players How he trained to perform even after a career of knocks About Sam: "Sam Warburton OBE. Former professional rugby player and captain for Cardiff, Wales and the British & Irish Lions. Broadcaster for BT Sport & BBC Sport, columnist for The Times Newspaper and founder of SW7 Academy. Brand Ambassador and investor for PAS Nutrition & Hytro. Canterbury & Breitling Ambassador." Social Media: Twitter: @samwarburton_ Instagram: @samwarbs, @sw7academy Links: www.sw7academy.com www.Hytro.com FREE 7d COACH ACADEMY TRIAL SIGN UP NOW: https://bit.ly/sfsepisode156 JOIN THE SCIENCE FOR SPORT TEAM: https://www.scienceforsport.com/join-our-team/ ​ Learn Quicker & More Effectively, Freeing Up Time To Spend With Friends And Family ​ Optimise Your Athletes' Recovery ​ Position Yourself As An Expert To Your Athletes And Naturally Improve Buy-In ​ Reduce Your Athletes' Injury Ratese ​ Save 100's Of Dollars A Year That Would Otherwise Be Spent On Books, Courses And More ​ Improve Your Athletes' Performance ​ Advance Forward In Your Career, Allowing You To Earn More Money And Work With Elite-Level Athletes ​ Save Yourself The Stress & Worry Of Constantly Trying To Stay Up-To-Date With Sports Science Research

— In order to become the best version of yourself, you must begin here; neither your parents nor your friends are to blame, nor is it the economy's fault. They are nothing more than excuses. The time has come for you to admit that you are the problem. If you don't, it will be at your own peril. It is said, 'Be the change you want to see in the world.' Valeria interviews Jeevan Matharu — He is the author of  “Become a Person of Value.” Jeevan Matharu is a 32-year-old Author and Transformational Coach (As well as a Financial adviser/Retirement planner). As a Financial Adviser, Jeevan was in the Times Newspaper for one of the Top Advisers in 2021. He is currently ranked as the 16th top player in the UK, for weight u73kg in Judo, as well as being in the GB Masters Squad (Veterans). Jeevan is also a member of Mensa (which means an IQ in the top 2%). He was, however, expelled from a private school for poor behavior. He has acquired qualifications in Life Coaching, Psychology, and Counselling. Jeevan likes to learn, and he is constantly learning about interesting ideas and topics. Outside of this research, he enjoys hiking/scrambling, and walking the Dog. He loves Philosophy, and enjoys reading about Stoicism. Jeevan likes to ask himself the big questions, and love deep, interesting conversations. He can speak competently about many topics. He also write on Quora, with almost 20k views. We as individuals need to ensure that we maximize our potential, by mastering our minds. We also need to ask ourselves the right questions. Jeevan is currently writing a second book which will be a journal with guided daily questions. You will be able to analyze yourself and plan your life out, while becoming your best self. To learn more about Jeevan Matharu and his work, please visit: vanquish-transformational-coaching.com/               — This podcast is a quest for well-being, a quest for a meaningful life through the exploration of fundamental truths, enlightening ideas, insights on physical, mental, and spiritual health. The inspiration is Love. The aspiration is to awaken new ways of thinking that can lead us to a new way of being, being well. 

Welcome to this brand-new investing podcast from the London South East. My name is Peter Higgins, you can find me on Twitter @conkers3 and I will be your host for this series of Investing Matters podcasts. What can you expect from the Investing Matters podcasts? A great question. You will find long form interviews with noteworthy veterans and experts from the investment and fund management industry. During these interviews each interviewee will share and impart their knowledge, learning and insights on what aspects of Investing truly matters to them and what in their view should matter to investors. We hope this knowledge exchange benefits all and enables all those accessing and listening to these podcasts to achieve even greater investing success. With that in mind, welcome to episode thirty-two, hugely talented, and sought after thought leader, Panmure Gordon's Chief Economist, Managing Director and Head of Research, Simon French. Simon worked for the UK Government, latterly at the Cabinet Office as Chief of Staff to the UK Government COO. He had a central role in implementing the Coalition Government's spending reforms between 2010 and 2014 as well as working on the UK's Welfare and Pensions reforms between 2002 and 2008 , plus numerous other national Cabinet Office strategiesand implementations. Simon joined Panmure Gordon as their Chief Economist in 2015, he is now also a Managing Director and their Head of Research. Panmure Gordon is a UK based investment bank, providing a full range of services including Capital Raising, Corporate Advisory, Corporate Broking, Investor Relations, Research, Sales and Execution with distribution to the UK, Europe and the US. The company has helped its clients raise over £2.5 billion since 2020 and continues to grow its global footprint. Despite his extremely role at Panmure Gordon, Simon is also a columnist for the Times Newspaper and is regularly interviewed for Economic and financial insights by Bloomberg, CNBC, BBC, SKY, Radio Times and numerous other media outlets. In this Investing Matters interview, Simon gives a brief overview of the role that Panmure Gordon plays in the Investment industry and across Capital markets, the dynamics of his personal roles as Chief Economist, Managing Director and Head of Research, the importance of economic analysis and macro-economic research “sweet spot”, leadership, Corporate brokerage, Levelling up, Global, National and Regional fundraising, Health of Capital Markets, IPO's, Capital raising, Quantitative Tapering, Investing themes of 2023, why you shouldn't try to time the markets, Gold hedge, Sell side analysis, ESG / sustainability. Challenges for listed companies, personal investing strategies, property, growth companies, macro themes, the social function of capital markets, financial independence, second order effects and much more. We hope you enjoy this podcast, and we look forward to hearing your feedback. Please subscribe to this podcast on your platform of choice and follow the @InvMattPodcast on Twitter.

Find out more about this event on our website: https://bit.ly/3ESrkva Stress at work is something everyone talks about - in the press recently was even the idea that Clifford Chance the famous 'magic circle' Law firm was to appoint a well-being officer! But the problem with that idea is most stress at work boils down to dealing with difficult people. The difficult person may be a demanding or bullying or neglectful boss or a lazy co-worker etc etc. Difficulty comes in many forms, shapes and sizes. Maybe you are a manager struggling to get a team to gel or achieve the firm's goals. Dr Raj Persaud will reveal the three essential psychological and emotional tools you need to deal with difficult people and survive them or even bend them to your will. Speaker: Dr Raj Persaud is a Consultant Psychiatrist who has worked as a Consultant at the Bethlem Royal and Maudsley NHS Hospitals in London from 1994-2008, and as an Honorary Senior Lecturer at the Institute of Psychiatry, University of London. These are the premiere research and training institutions for Psychiatry in Europe. He was also Research Fellow at Johns Hopkins Hospital in the USA and Institute of Neurology at Queens Square. His training in psychiatry since leaving UCH medical school in1986 was entirely at the Institute of Psychiatry and the Bethlem Royal and Maudsley Hospitals. Unusually for a psychiatrist, he also holds a degree in psychology, obtained with First Class Honours, and 8 other degrees and diplomas including a Masters in Statistics. He was awarded the Royal College of Psychiatrists' Research Prize and Medal as well as The Maudsley Hospital's own Denis Hill Prize, and The Osler Medal. The Royal College of Psychiatrists' recently also awarded him the Morris Markowe Prize. In 2004 he was appointed Visiting Professor for Public Understanding of Psychiatry at Gresham College, and he was asked by the Royal College of Psychiatrists to edit its first book aimed at educating the public on psychology and psychiatry. 'The Mind: A Users Guide' was published in 2007 and reached the top ten best-seller list. All of his 5 previous books have been top ten best-sellers. He has contributed a chapter to the Royal College's latest book - 'The Female Mind - A Users Guide'. His writing is in several established textbooks, including the Oxford Companion to the Mind and he has contributed a chapter in the latest comprehensive textbook of psychiatry for trainees: Psychiatry – An Evidence Based Text. He has approaching 100 publications in Journals such as The British Journal of Psychiatry, British Medical Journal and The Lancet. Recently he was elected Fellow of University College London and the Royal College of Psychiatrists. He is patron or supporter of numerous mental health charities including OCD-UK, The Manic Depression Fellowship, Association of Post-Natal Illness, Childline, ActionAid and The Samaritans. The Independent on Sunday Newspaper conducted a poll amongst members of the Royal College of Psychiatrists and the Institute of Psychiatry to discover who were the top ten psychiatrists in the UK as rated by fellow psychiatrists. Dr Raj Persaud was the youngest doctor to make it into this esteemed list. The Times Newspaper also recently placed him as one of the Top Twenty Mental Health Gurus in the world. He is now podcast editor for the Royal College of Psychiatrists and also now has a free app on iTunes and google play store entitled 'Raj Persaud in conversation', which includes a lot of free information on the latest research findings in mental health, plus interviews with top experts from around the world. Download it free from these links: GooglePlay iTunes See Raj's Ted talk with over 3.4 million views Visit The Psychology Today blog

EFF leader Julius Malema has accused the Sunday Times of bias when reporting on allegations of corruption against President Cyril Ramaphosa. Malema says the newspaper has appointed itself to protect and defend president Ramaphosa. He was addressing the media at the party's headquarters in Braamfontein, Johannesburg. For some reaction to this, Elvis Presslin spoke to the editor of the Sunday Times, S'thembiso Msomi 

Episode Synopsis:  Jeevan Matharu knows it takes more than intelligence to be a person of value. Despite having an IQ in the top 2%, Jeevan's poor behavior led to him expelled from school and later underachieving in university.Jeevan appeared to be another person who had wasted their talents - until he realised the blessing of being in a car for 5 hours a day.Join us, as Jeevan shares his story, how he shifted his mentality, and how you can too.Contact Jeevan:For CoachingBuy his book - Become a Person of ValueJeevan's BioI am a 32-year-old author and Transformational Coach (As well as a financial adviser/retirement planner). As a Financial Adviser, I was in the Times Newspaper for one of the Top Advisers in 2021. I like to learn, and I am constantly learning about interesting ideas and topics. Outside of this research, I enjoy hiking, Judo, and walking the Dog. I am currently ranked as the 22nd top player in the UK, for weight u73kg in Judo. I have acquired qualifications in Life Coaching, Psychology, and Counselling. I am also a member of Mensa (which means an IQ in the top 2%). I love Philosophy, and I enjoy reading about Stoicism. I am currently writing a second book.

In this podcast I use an interview in The Times Newspaper with Andy Cooke, the new Chief Inspector of Constabulary, to work out what the current challenges are for the police (a common question in the recruitment process) as well as what forward facing questions you might get in your promotion board from PC to Sgt and Sgt to Inspector. What do you think - have I got them right? How can you guarantee a pass at the Online Assessment Centre or your Final Interview? Passor your ££ back - here is the link to my courses: https://bluelightonline.co.uk/join-the-police-2022/Ensure you pass the Police Promotion or Specialist Interview process: https://bluelightonline.co.uk/police-in-force-advancement-group-2/Join over 19,000 members of the Bluelight Police Recruitment Facebook Group - once a member get exclusive offers and access to Free weekly Workshops: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1647413885546871Join over 4000 police officers in the Bluelight Police Career Development Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/464361791404695Get the best possible foundation for your police recruitment journey with the eBook version of my new book https://bluelight.kartra.com/page/jed145Talk Soon Brendan

China's ruling communist regime likely isn't going to allow Marvel's new movie, “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness,” to open in China's theaters, after an Epoch Times newspaper box made a brief appearance in a clip from the movie, according to a long-time Hollywood executive and film producer. 

A podcast of this week's highlights from the Glasgow Times News, Lifestyle and Opinion sections. Provided for free by the charity Cue and Review Print Speaking to the Blind, based in Bishopbriggs.

This podcast is a compilation of selected articles, read and recorded from the past week's Glasgow Times Sports section by volunteers for Cue and Review Print Speaking to the Blind. Cue and Review are a charity based in Bishopbriggs, Glasgow. Our volunteers are recording from home and uploading files via the internet, as our studios are not in use due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Find out more on our website: https://bit.ly/3pGxdDJ Following the last great recession of 2008 there was a dramatic increase in suicides in North America and Europe: an extra 10,000 people in those regions killed themselves between 2008 and 2010 and the latest estimates from the experts is that the Corona crisis could result in 50,000 extra suicides worldwide. While the media and public health officials pay lip service to the fact the pandemic's most dramatic impact is likely to be on global mental health, there has been woefully little practical advice on how to cope with covid-19. This is partly because for a once in a century event, it is difficult for any field to develop specific coping strategies. However, Consultant Psychiatrist Dr Raj Persaud, author of the new forthcoming book, The Mental Vaccine for Covid-19 - The Streetwise Guide to Coping with Corona, will be discussing practical steps you can take to build resilience and nurture well-being through the various predicaments of the pandemic. Speaker: Dr Raj Persaud is a Consultant Psychiatrist who has worked as a Consultant at the Bethlem Royal and Maudsley NHS Hospitals in London from 1994-2008, and as an Honorary Senior Lecturer at the Institute of Psychiatry, University of London. These are the premiere research and training institutions for Psychiatry in Europe. He was also Research Fellow at Johns Hopkins Hospital in the USA and Institute of Neurology at Queens Square. His training in psychiatry since leaving UCH medical school in1986 was entirely at the Institute of Psychiatry and the Bethlem Royal and Maudsley Hospitals. Unusually for a psychiatrist, he also holds a degree in psychology, obtained with First Class Honours, and 8 other degrees and diplomas including a Masters in Statistics. He was awarded the Royal College of Psychiatrists' Research Prize and Medal as well as The Maudsley Hospital's own Denis Hill Prize, and The Osler Medal. The Royal College of Psychiatrists' recently also awarded him the Morris Markowe Prize. In 2004 he was appointed Visiting Professor for Public Understanding of Psychiatry at Gresham College, and he was asked by the Royal College of Psychiatrists to edit its first book aimed at educating the public on psychology and psychiatry. 'The Mind: A Users Guide' was published in 2007 and reached the top ten best-seller list. All of his 5 previous books have been top ten best-sellers. He has contributed a chapter to the Royal College's latest book - 'The Female Mind - A Users Guide'. His writing is in several established textbooks, including the Oxford Companion to the Mind and he has contributed a chapter in the latest comprehensive textbook of psychiatry for trainees: Psychiatry – An Evidence Based Text. He has approaching 100 publications in Journals such as The British Journal of Psychiatry, British Medical Journal and The Lancet. Recently he was elected Fellow of University College London and the Royal College of Psychiatrists. He is patron or supporter of numerous mental health charities including OCD-UK, The Manic Depression Fellowship, Association of Post-Natal Illness, Childline, ActionAid and The Samaritans. The Independent on Sunday Newspaper conducted a poll amongst members of the Royal College of Psychiatrists and the Institute of Psychiatry to discover who were the top ten psychiatrists in the UK as rated by fellow psychiatrists. Dr Raj Persaud was the youngest doctor to make it into this esteemed list. The Times Newspaper also recently placed him as one of the Top Twenty Mental Health Gurus in the world.

Rishi Sunak briefs the Times about his plans to cut taxes as taxes are about to rise… Keir Starmer gives an interview to the paper that makes no waves… plus brilliant questions. Rock'n'Roll Politics: The Christmas Special is live at the Ropetackle Arts Centre, Shoreham on Wed Dec 8th: https://ropetacklecentre.co.uk/events/steve-richards-rock-n-roll-politics-christmas-special/ And live at Kings Place London on Thursday Dec 9th (also streaming live): https://www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/words/steve-richards-presents-rock-n-roll-politics-christmas-special/ Audio production by Alex Rees at Podmasters Studios. Podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Strange Stories UK. Canning Town, London Organised Crime and Corrupt police. Part 2. Season 4, Episode 2.This podcast tells how some members of the Snipers gang in Canning Town, evolved into the Canning Town Cartel which was a group of organised crime groups. One of which was the Hunt OCG.The podcast also examines the falling out between David Hunt and Jimmy Holmes which caused the book ‘Judas Pig' to be published.I have been making podcasts for three years, just entering my fourth year. I have now signed up with ko-fi to try to get an income stream to cover my costs.(posting and subscriptions).I intend to make a podcast each month to send to anyone who makes a contribution to my Ko-Fi account (a one off payment, not a monthly contribution). This podcast will not be available elsewhere and will be related to the podcasts that I make that month. This month's podcast will be about the true stories in the book Judas Pig where I try to link up the names with the actual crimes. I have mentioned a few of these in the last couple of podcasts but I will go into more detail and there are a wealth of characters and incidents that Jimmy Holmes wrote about that have not been mentioned yet. So to find out the secrets of Judas Pig (according to my research), my ko-fi link is:https://ko-fi.com/strangestoriesukIf you donate three of your local domination, pounds/dollars/euros, I will send a link for this month's Judas Pig podcast.Since the last podcast, I have had one donation, so thank you very much Judith (I won't say your second name). Sources for this podcast:  The book Legacy by Michael Gillard is the source that keeps giving and I recommend anyone interested in these stories to read it for the whole story. There is a lot of information, primary sources, that has been taken from the internet. The Operation Tiberius Report was a very useful source and for this podcast the transcript of the Hunt v Times Newspaper from the Royal Courts of Justice case no. HQ10D02588. Also many newspaper reports from the Times/Guardian archives have been useful.  

Season 4 starts with contemporary Organised Crime in London, there will be four or five linked podcasts on this theme starting with a case that developed in Canning Town, the next few podcasts will flow on from this case including a podcast of the Rettendon aka Essex boys murders. I know this case has been very well covered but  it does tie in with the other podcasts. For this case :  We examine the Canning Town area which suffered from Organised Crime. I keep referring to OCGs which refers to Organised Crime gangs. There were several in the Canning Town area who seemed to work as a cartel and hence were known as the Canning Town Cartel OCG. This story will develop and was inspired by the book ‘Legacy' by Michael Gillard.  The actual recording was done as a thunderstorm took place without any warning, towards the end of the podcast this storm can be heard so apologies for that. This is my fourth year of producing podcasts within a month, I will be producing my one hundredth episode having produced a podcast every 2/3 weeks. Early podcasts were quite amateurish but I think they have improved over time. I have now got a website: www.strangestoriesUK which has a blog introducing each episode. I will be aiming to improve the Facebook and Instagram sites by keeping them up to date with some more information.  I will continue to produce the podcasts in one take without editing as I like to produce the feel of a live radio station. Obviously it is not, but perhaps the closest I can get to it.As with most podcasts, I am trying to get an income stream to fund the hosting costs and the subscriptions I have to pay in order to research some episodes. This will not affect the podcasts being produced and of course there is no obligation to make a contribution although I am thinking of making some sort of reward for anyone that does want to contribute such as extra podcasts. I thought I would make a podcast related to a story being covered. The podcasts go off in so many tangents that I will develop one of these.https://ko-fi.com/strangestoriesukThis is the Ko-fi link. I was looking at Patreon which most podcasters seem to use but having looked into Patreon it seems that it is losing popularity. It is explained that it has taken a lot of Venture Capital funding who are pushing for continuous growth and providing new services to generate increased income. Also Patreon is based on a regular monthly contribution which I think is too much of a commitment.I am going with Ko-Fi but may consider other options if this doesn't work out as there are lots of alternatives and lots of conflicting advice.Regarding the podcast. There is a lot of information, primary sources, that has been taken from the internet. The Operation Tiberius Report was a very useful source and for this podcast the transcript of the Hunt v Times Newspaper from the Royal Courts of Justice case no. HQ10D02588. Also many newspaper reports from the Times archive have been useful. Sorry that I don't give a list of all sources but in the course of producing the podcast I often don't record which book or source I am using. I realise that this is an area that needs improving.I am going to broadcast at least four podcasts related to organised crime stemming from this area and one podcast for Ko-Fi subscribers. I was also thinking of re recording series 1 which some were so ropey that I have taken a couple off line. There are some good stories there that could be updated, this could be another Ko-Fi subscriber inducement. I am not expecting to make any money from these podcasts but if I can cover my costs I would be delighted. 

In this podcast Harpo and RJ discuss The Charge of the Light Brigade, known probably as one of the worst blunders in military history. From the William Howard Russell reports to the Times Newspaper, Lord Tennysons famous poem, through to the deep analysis by Harpo, re-think the Battle of Balaklava, which occurred on the 25th October 1854, at 11am, and will forever by synonymous with The Charge of the Light Brigade. Never in the history of British military history will there be a tale of super courage and heroism by the common man, fatally mixed with the foolish arrogance and unprofessional leadership by aristocratic commanders. It has to be heard to be believed. Further reading: Reminiscences of Crimean Campaigning - by R S Farquharson The reason why - by Cecil Woodham-Smith Louis Edward Nolan - by H.Moyse-Bartlett

When I started out, lunch with my old writer Sean would end with ‘Right, let's shift some product'. It was irony, of course. It's rare for creatives talk like that. If you'd have asked me at that time about the performance of one of my ads, I'd have given you a ton of awards data, but nothing on sales. To be fair, awards won are what creatives are salaried on, not units sold. And if you've ever sat on an awards jury you'll know that it's not exactly a scientific process – do the assembled bunch of people like your ad or not? Having won a few awards I started being given more responsibility, meeting the people who paid for the work I was entering; clients. Consequently (if you're a human being) you find you don't want to let your new friends down and, to quote our Prime Minister, ‘Spaff all their money up the wall'. So I became more interested in shifting product. Also, as time moves on you become more aware that it is your actual job. It doesn't mean you start doing dumb, hard-sell, uncreative work; the qualities awards juries look for in work are exactly the same as those needed to get your ads noticed by the public. Simple is better than complicated. Interesting is better than dull. Beauty is better than ugly. Funny is better than worthy. But those are all executional, what does change is the strategy you adopt or the creative route you pick. Because your criteria is to get the uninterested to notice and act. And one thing you find if that's your goal – you become more open to media choices. Suddenly, the most unfashionable channels can appear exciting. Direct Marketing was THE most unfashionable form of advertising. ‘The shit that folds' is how Steve Harrison described the popular view at when he joined the business in '85. He went on to prove that it didn't need to fold or be shit. His DM came in the form of water-coolers, carpet tiles, even a barge on the Thames. Trojan objects that made their way into places that an envelope could never dream of penetrating. Some are like Banksy stunts. Even the stuff that did fold was great. (See the Times Newspaper summons and Court Security pre-opened letter below.) What they have in common is that they're impossible to ignore and they persuade you the product is very good. It sounds so basic, so simple. But name the last ad that made you believe that? I'll wait. One that made you consider, just for a moment, parting with your cash? Still waiting. In his new book ‘Can't Sell, Won't Sell', Steve breaks down why. From the social and economic backgrounds of the people populating agencies to the political beliefs of those awarding them, Steve prosecutes the case that advertising has stopped selling. You may look through the work below, much of it from the ‘90's and noughties and feel that the media landscape is different today. If you do, let me introduce you to Bill Bernbach ‘It took millions of years for man's instincts to develop. It will take millions more to vary. It is fashionable to talk about changing man. A communicator must be concerned with unchanging man, with his obsessive drive to survive, to be admired, to succeed, to love, to take care of his own'. Cheers Bill. (Oh, and next time Bill, it's ‘changing person', not ‘man', it's 2021 FFS!) We had a great chat, hope you enjoy it.

In this week's episode, Carol will be speaking to Tom Elliott on our Raise Word of Clarity. Tom is one of the UK's most exciting comedy magicians, touring throughout the year in comedy clubs, theatres, churches and festivals, whilst also being the resident MC at his own variety night in Doncaster. Once described by Miranda Hart as ‘Such Fun', Tom has appeared on BBC TV & Radio, had a feature piece in the Times Newspaper and received enthusiastic crowdfunding support for his projects. Founder of the Focused Creative Community, Tom champions and connects other creatives to reach their most ambitious goals. As an ambassador for Compassion UK and Cinnamon Network International, Tom's work goes beyond the value of entertainment and serves to help thousands of vulnerable people across the world. Website // Facebook // Twitter // YouTube // Instagram

In this week's episode, Carol will be speaking to Tom Elliott on our Raise Word of Clarity. Tom is one of the UK's most exciting comedy magicians, touring throughout the year in comedy clubs, theatres, churches and festivals, whilst also being the resident MC at his own variety night in Doncaster. Once described by Miranda Hart as ‘Such Fun', Tom has appeared on BBC TV & Radio, had a feature piece in the Times Newspaper and received enthusiastic crowdfunding support for his projects. Founder of the Focused Creative Community, Tom champions and connects other creatives to reach their most ambitious goals. As an ambassador for Compassion UK and Cinnamon Network International, Tom's work goes beyond the value of entertainment and serves to help thousands of vulnerable people across the world. Website // Facebook // Twitter // YouTube // Instagram

Find out more on our website: https://bit.ly/3sGIiGQ How was lockdown love for you? In his new book, The Mental Vaccine for Covid-19: Coping With Corona - A Guide To Pandemic Psychology, Psychiatrist Dr Raj Persaud explains why our seduction skills were tested by the virus and how we can learn to be better at the psychological life skill of igniting desire in others - which is as useful in the boardroom as it is in the bedroom... Speaker: Dr Raj Persaud is a Consultant Psychiatrist who has worked as a Consultant at the Bethlem Royal and Maudsley NHS Hospitals in London from 1994-2008, and as an Honorary Senior Lecturer at the Institute of Psychiatry, University of London. These are the premiere research and training institutions for Psychiatry in Europe. He was also Research Fellow at Johns Hopkins Hospital in the USA and Institute of Neurology at Queens Square. His training in psychiatry since leaving UCH medical school in1986 was entirely at the Institute of Psychiatry and the Bethlem Royal and Maudsley Hospitals. Unusually for a psychiatrist, he also holds a degree in psychology, obtained with First Class Honours, and 8 other degrees and diplomas including a Masters in Statistics. He was awarded the Royal College of Psychiatrists' Research Prize and Medal as well as The Maudsley Hospital's own Denis Hill Prize, and The Osler Medal. The Royal College of Psychiatrists' recently also awarded him the Morris Markowe Prize. In 2004 he was appointed Visiting Professor for Public Understanding of Psychiatry at Gresham College, and he was asked by the Royal College of Psychiatrists to edit its first book aimed at educating the public on psychology and psychiatry. 'The Mind: A Users Guide' was published in 2007 and reached the top ten best-seller list. All of his 5 previous books have been top ten best-sellers. He has contributed a chapter to the Royal College's latest book - 'The Female Mind - A Users Guide'. His writing is in several established textbooks, including the Oxford Companion to the Mind and he has contributed a chapter in the latest comprehensive textbook of psychiatry for trainees: Psychiatry – An Evidence Based Text. He has approaching 100 publications in Journals such as The British Journal of Psychiatry, British Medical Journal and The Lancet. Recently he was elected Fellow of University College London and the Royal College of Psychiatrists. He is patron or supporter of numerous mental health charities including OCD-UK, The Manic Depression Fellowship, Association of Post-Natal Illness, Childline, ActionAid and The Samaritans. The Independent on Sunday Newspaper conducted a poll amongst members of the Royal College of Psychiatrists and the Institute of Psychiatry to discover who were the top ten psychiatrists in the UK as rated by fellow psychiatrists. Dr Raj Persaud was the youngest doctor to make it into this esteemed list. The Times Newspaper also recently placed him as one of the Top Twenty Mental Health Gurus in the world.

Many of us are aware of the fear of public speaking that so many experience, which is echoed through stunning statistics in this paragraph from The Times Newspaper: "A fear of public speaking was found to be a more pressing concern than death, according to a ranking of society's most pervasive fears. ... The top ranking, at 6.41 out of ten, was the fear of losing family members, followed by a 5.63 for public speaking."So ... how does one overcome a fear greater than death? In this episode, we meet Psychologist, Teacher, and Coach, Dr. Doreen Downing, who says that we must go deeper to discover the 'essence' of one's self, and it is from that inner journey that you can "find your voice, and change your life."My Favorite Quotes from Dr. Doreen in this episode, (paraphrased):“Find Your Voice, Change Your Life!”“When we speak, we must go beyond 'performance' and address 'being who we are'!”“Being nervous is not only about what's happening in our brains now, it's also about what happened in our past that brought us to this place of fear!”The best ways to connect with Dr. Doreen online are:Doreen7secrets.com https://essentialspeaking.com/free-7-step-guide/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drdoreenh/Website: https://essentialspeaking.comAbout the PROFITABLE HAPPINESS™ Podcast:In this podcast, we feature stories from highly successful Experts and Creative Entrepreneurs who exemplify the use of Profitable Happiness™ to build influence and business success. For a weekly journey of music, marketing, and motivation, subscribe to the PROFITABLE HAPPINESS™ Podcast with Dr. Pelè.Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/profitable-happiness/id1438131591Website: https://drpele.comSupport the show (https://drpele.com)

Niall speaks to Will Geddes about the HSE cyber attack. With over 25 years experience in the Specialist Security sector, Will has consulted clients across the world on a wide-diversity of risk and threat related matters, personally operating and working within developed, emerging and hostile countries across the world. Leading his team of experts, many drawn from former Special & Elite Military Forces, Government, Law Enforcement and Intelligence Agencies, the sheer diversity of projects involved have varied from dealing with extortions and blackmails to high-risk protection projects, counter terrorism, intelligence gathering to multi-jurisdictional investigations and pursuits of complex frauds.  A regular speaker at international conferences and industry gatherings, he is also a frequent guest, analyst and commentator for international press and media on international security and terrorism incidents, featuring on BBC Breakfast,  Good Morning Britain, SKY News, CNN, ITN, Channel 4 News, The Times Newspaper, The Telegraph, New York Times, Russia Today, Economist, Radio 4 Today, Bloomberg, Al Jazeera, to name a few..

Find out more on our website: https://bit.ly/3FAGcMh Why is happiness so elusive that there has to be so much advice, so many books, so many seminars on... how to be happy? Dr Raj Persaud a top Harley St Psychiatrist and Psychologist draws on the latest neuroscience research and also the ancient wisdom of Aristotle and Socrates to explain the true very simple secret behind happiness and how to attain it, plus he demonstrates the fatal flaw behind all the pop psychology advice you have been hitherto the victim of. Speaker: Dr Raj Persaud is a Consultant Psychiatrist who has worked as a Consultant at the Bethlem Royal and Maudsley NHS Hospitals in London from 1994-2008, and as an Honorary Senior Lecturer at the Institute of Psychiatry, University of London. These are the premiere research and training institutions for Psychiatry in Europe. He was also Research Fellow at Johns Hopkins Hospital in the USA and Institute of Neurology at Queens Square. His training in psychiatry since leaving UCH medical school in1986 was entirely at the Institute of Psychiatry and the Bethlem Royal and Maudsley Hospitals. Unusually for a psychiatrist, he also holds a degree in psychology, obtained with First Class Honours, and 8 other degrees and diplomas including a Masters in Statistics. He was awarded the Royal College of Psychiatrists' Research Prize and Medal as well as The Maudsley Hospital's own Denis Hill Prize, and The Osler Medal. The Royal College of Psychiatrists' recently also awarded him the Morris Markowe Prize. In 2004 he was appointed Visiting Professor for Public Understanding of Psychiatry at Gresham College, and he was asked by the Royal College of Psychiatrists to edit its first book aimed at educating the public on psychology and psychiatry. 'The Mind: A Users Guide' was published in 2007 and reached the top ten best-seller list. All of his 5 previous books have been top ten best-sellers. He has contributed a chapter to the Royal College's latest book - 'The Female Mind - A Users Guide'. His writing is in several established textbooks, including the Oxford Companion to the Mind and he has contributed a chapter in the latest comprehensive textbook of psychiatry for trainees: Psychiatry – An Evidence Based Text. He has approaching 100 publications in Journals such as The British Journal of Psychiatry, British Medical Journal and The Lancet. Recently he was elected Fellow of University College London and the Royal College of Psychiatrists. He is patron or supporter of numerous mental health charities including OCD-UK, The Manic Depression Fellowship, Association of Post-Natal Illness, Childline, ActionAid and The Samaritans. The Independent on Sunday Newspaper conducted a poll amongst members of the Royal College of Psychiatrists and the Institute of Psychiatry to discover who were the top ten psychiatrists in the UK as rated by fellow psychiatrists. Dr Raj Persaud was the youngest doctor to make it into this esteemed list. The Times Newspaper also recently placed him as one of the Top Twenty Mental Health Gurus in the world.

On the finale episode of Finger Painting the Future Season One, our esteemed hosts thought it was only fitting to do an episode about empty nesting. We wanted to round out Season One with a big & fun celebration — and thanks to this week's guest, we realized that it makes sense for all empty nesters to do the same!  Join Florence Ann & Joe as they chat with Chicago Tribune writer, and father of 4 young adults, Jerry Davich, about his personal experience going through two rounds of children flying the coup and why he decided to celebrate it the second time. About our guest: Jerry Davich's writing career began in 1995 as a freelance journalist and political cartoonist for The Times Newspaper of Northwest Indiana. One story led to hundreds, then thousands. In 2006, he was offered a position he couldn't refuse – full-time metro columnist for The Post-Tribune, the same newspaper he delivered as a boy. As a columnist, Jerry has always shined a light on society's darkest corners while offering a voice to the voiceless. He has written about every imaginable issue and situation – including the last days of a woman with terminal cancer in a hospice; flying upside down in a U.S. Thunderbirds fighter jet at 9.2 G's; visiting New York City's Ground Zero just days after the terrorist attacks in 2001; witnessing a coroner perform an autopsy; and jumping out of a perfectly fine plane with a recorder in hand. Along the way, Jerry has won more than 50 state or national awards from various journalism organizations while now writing for Chicago Tribune Media. He also writes freelance stories for various magazines while completing four books: “Connections: Everyone Happens for a Reason,” “Lost Gary, Indiana: Rusted Landmarks of the Steel City,” “Crooked Politics of Northwest Indiana” and the history of Andrean High School. Jerry is in the business of connecting people, asking unpopular questions, and provoking a needed dialogue. He is the father of two children, ages 36 and 35, and also the dad to two stepchildren, ages 21 and 19. Jerry cruises the Chicago area on a daily basis, never leaving home without his notebook, his iPhone and his curiosity. Get in touch with us: @fingerpaintingthefuture on Facebook & Instagram @FPTFpodcast on Twitter or visit our website at fingerpaintingthefuture.com!

Amanda is a coach and mentor to female business owners who want to break the shackles of stress and overwhelm and create more freedom in their work. Having owned her own business for 11 years, then selling it for six figures in early 2019, she was successful but unhappy. In this conversation we talk about the paradox of experiencing both success (and all the good that came with it) alongside the overwhelming stress that Amanda experienced. Theres more from the Amanda in the insiders club, where we talk 'Five Steps To Serenity'. You can join the insiders club over at ohmydaysacademy.co.uk --Tom Elliott is one of the UK's most exciting comedy magicians, touring throughout the year.. whilst also being the resident MC at his own variety night in Doncaster. Once described by Miranda Hart as ‘Such Fun', Tom has appeared on BBC TV & Radio, had a feature piece in the Times Newspaper and raised almost £10,000 in crowdfunding support. Founder of the ‘Oh My Days Academy', Tom hosts a weekly podcast, championing the art of living life to the full. He is also the creator of Focused Creative - An online course and membership that seeks to aid creative people to declutter their ideas, position themselves for productivity and achieve their greatest ambitions. As an ambassador for Compassion UK and Cinnamon Network International, Tom's work serves to help thousands of vulnerable people across the world. tom-elliott.orgohmydaysacademy.co.ukfocusedcreative.co.ukClick to view: show page on Awesound

Julie Siddiqi is a community activist known for her efforts to ensure Muslim women have an active role in society. She was previously listed in the Times Newspaper's 100 Most Influential Muslim Women in the UK and is a regular voice on BBC Radio 4's Thought For The Day. In this interview, Julie discusses her journey to Islam; how Muslim converts need to be supported; women and mosques…and the song that makes her cry! Recorded in 2017   *RELATED LINKS   https://www.srebrenica.org.uk/lessons-from-srebrenica/julie-siddiqi/ https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2017/mar/26/women-westminster-bridge-london-womens-march-solidarity-attack-victims     *YOUTUBE Watch a video version of this interview at https://youtu.be/zDyzX1O6QDg   *ABOUT DESERT ISLAND GEMS Season 1 was recorded in 2017 for Radio Ramadhan Glasgow, a community radio station. More info at www.radioramadhan.scot   Desert Island Gems is a personal and intimate discussion about the guest's life journey. They share Gems that they would take with them if they were cast away alone on a desert island. These include verses of the Quran, hadith, poetry and speeches.   Host: Dr Aman Durrani   *SUPPORT US If you benefited from The MuslimCentric Podcast, please leave a review and 5-star rating on the Apple Podcasts page   *KEEP IN TOUCH Facebook: muslimcentric Instagram: muslimcentricpodcast Twitter: @muslimcentric Email us at muslimcentricpodcast@gmail.com

I chat to Radio and TV presenter Ellen Mary on an Insta-live on How to get children gardening. Following on from the Launch of my new How to get Kids Gardening Book, I chat to Ellen Mary from The Plant Based Podcast, about getting children into gardening throughout lockdown and how you don't have to spend alot of money gardening. Ellen Mary is in the Top 5 most Influential Women in horticulture by Grow Your Own Magazine, radio presenter on Future Radio and The Plant Based Podcast, appeared on NBC (WCNC Charlotte, USA), BBC Countryfile Diaries, BBC News, Mustard TV, in The Times Newspaper and filmed with the Royal Horticultural Society, founder of No Fear Gardening & run events for Grapes Hill Community Garden and provide talks about gardening & growing your own food - all to promote how nature & gardening can benefit our wellbeing. SUBSCRIBE to the podcast! Be sure to see each garden episode pop into your device when its ready! Sponsored by Flymo. Flymo your Life Easy. Find more at Flymo.com If you loved, or even just a little enjoyed the podcast be sure to share it on social and tag.. Facebook: @skinnyjeangardener Instagram: @skinnyjeangardener Twitter: @skinnyjeangard or email: lee@skinnyjeangardener.co.uk and let me know what ya think The NEW˜How to get Kids Gardening Book is available now! With over 30+ gardening ideas to bring the family together and create real memories. Available at skinnyjeangardener.co.uk/shop LISTEN to the podcast now FREE on all awesome podcast stores and skinnyjeangardener.co.uk/podcast

On the Reclamation Project today, Julianne chats with Georgia Foster, a clinical hypnotherapist and voice dialogue trainer. She is known as the “Alcohol Reduction Expert” in the UK and Australia. Georgia has written many books and developed a number of online self help programs about self esteem, anxiety, emotional overeating, and drinking.    Georgia has been featured regularly in the media such as Good Housekeeping, Psychologies Magazine, The Times Newspaper, The Morning Show, and more regarding her unique and highly successful approach and is a regular speaker on the power of the mind.    A big topic of today's episode is that things don't have to be black and white. If you're an OG follower of this podcast, you know that it was once called the Excellence Over Perfection podcast. When Julianne discussed perfection, she often referenced the black-and-white perfectionist mindset, and this is something that Georgia applies to drinking - you don't have to go totally sober, but you do have the power to shift the relationship you have with alcohol.   Top takeaways from the episode: Learning to manage your inner critic Holding your own in a drinking society Being aware of the habits your brain forms associated with alcohol Remembering that there's nothing inherently wrong with you A dopamine boost before your first drink is important   Moments: 4:48 - Georgia's journey and inspiration for her work 10:20 - The inner critic drives us to drink 12:30 - We live in a drinking society 14:33 - Our minds work on pure habit 19:09 - Inner critic diary: The disowned self 21:23 - Get the endorphins going 22:32 - The perfectionist: The all-or-nothing drinker 26:00 - The pleaser: Opposite of the perfectionist 30:25 - Hypnosis to unify both conscious and subconscious mind   Quotes:   “A lot of people don't want to talk about it, but I'm saying we need to talk about it because there's nothing wrong with you or this sort of thinking. It's just a bad habit, at the end of the day.   Want to connect with Georgia? www.georgiafoster.com 7 Days to Drink Less: https://www.georgiafoster.com/7daystodrinkless  Emotional Resilience Training: https://www.emotionalresiliencetraining.org/ert    -----------------------------------------   WANT TO BE COACHED ON THE PODCAST? APPLY HERE for a chance to get a 60 min coaching session with Julianne!   FREEBIES: Knowing where to start can be overwhelming. Here you'll find a FREE GUIDE to support yourself in every area of Julianne's founded Goddess Approach™ Methodology… » Pump Up The Pleasure (How To Get Started Feeling Confident x Sexy With Self Pleasure) » Gut Guide (3 holistic gut healing hacks for amazing digestion, clear skin, & a happy mind) » Seed Cycling 101 (The top holistic strategy for regulating your cycle & kicking PMS symptoms) » Sweet x Salty Chocolate Coconut Cups (A healthy & super easy recipe to satisfy that sweet tooth) Click here to grab them all!     To learn more about Julianne's proven 5 Phase Methodology, the Goddess Approach™ -- CLICK HERE! There's more than one way to start your reclamation process

The Bishop of Cornwall (a.k.a. Philip, Bishop of Truro) was commissioned by the UK government to write a report on the persecution of Christians and he opens by quoting a Times Newspaper editorial that says "Across the globe, in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, Christians are being bullied, arrested, jailed, expelled and executed. Christianity is by most calculations the most persecuted religion of modern times. Yet Western politicians until now have been reluctant to speak out in support of Christians in peril."Which is right. Is it? Support the show (https://www.justgiving.com/tncf)

Author and investigative journalist, Jacques Pauw has called on both former Sunday Times senior journalists, Mzilikazi Wa Afrika and Stephan Hofstatter to name and shame their sources which led to false reporting by the two. Pauw was reacting to the news that the Sunday Times will return all awards and prize money received for now-discredited reports on the Cato Manor "death squad", the SARS "rogue unit" and the Zimbabwe 'illegal rendtion' case. Director at Media Monitoring Africa, William Bird discusses the phenomenon of fake news and ethical journalism...

Deputy editor for the Times Newspaper and News editor at the Mail & Guardian, Beauregard Tromp discuss their top stories this past week with Elvis Presslin