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Stories With StrangersDawn Laman's StorySend us a textWow wow wow. What an incredible story that I am so honored to share. I met Dawn randomly on a Sunday at a bar downtown Holland. What started as a simple introduction led into us sitting down a couple weeks later together as she shared her story of finding light in the darkness. In 2018 her husband of now about 30 years got hit by a car and suffered a severe traumatic brain injury. Now Dawn, her husband Dave, and their 3 children's lives will forever be changed. Join us as w...2025-03-151h 58Stories With StrangersRuth Crowe's StorySend us a textThis episode was a long time coming and I am so excited we finally got to sit down together! I met Ruth Crowe at her ArtPrize exhibition last fall and immediately was drawn to her vulnerability. Listen in as Ruth gives a very inspiring conversation about taking risks, the importance of community, the significance of the word 'try,' and fighting the battles in our minds on a daily basis. Going from taking 30 years off making art to owning her own gallery, we get an insight to the life pivots it took to...2025-02-271h 31Stories With StrangersJess Baker's StorySend us a text** Trigger warning for this episode. This episode contains elements of sexual abuse, self harm, and suicidal ideation. Please take caution when listening** Jess's story... I am speechless. Her story truly embodies the overall theme of this podcast; finding light in the darkness. Starting at the age of 4 she was horribly abused throughout her childhood. Now, she sits before me sharing her story with nothing but warmth and love surrounding her. Join us as she shares her heartbreaking yet transformative and hopeful story of growing up in over 27 homes, fighting for her l...2025-02-081h 18Stories With StrangersRebecca Joos's StorySend us a textJoin us as Rebecca and I get cozy and she shares with us her beautiful story. A 24 year old Spanish teacher in Holland who absolutely has the heart for teaching that anyone would dream of for their child to have. Her care for others is amazing and she helps remind us to be kind humans as we are all facing challenges. Rebecca shares with us her teaching journey, how she finds community, and her experience of growing up Catholic while also being queer. She shares with us how she's learned so much about h...2024-12-201h 24Stories With StrangersAlex Kronemeyer's StorySend us a textWhat a pleasure to have Alex Kronemeyer on the podcast! Alex is such a joy to listen to as he shares with us his beautiful story. We talk about his experience in the military, his desire to serve, the importance and gratitude of chosen family, his faith journey, and how he has overcome many battles in his life. Alex even puts me on the spot at the end! Please listen as he shares his wisdom of being the best version of yourself and overcoming challenges again and again. "Keep pushing through, k...2024-11-061h 27Stories With StrangersShort stories with StrangersSend us a textWhat a fun treat to take the podcast to the streets! Listen in on this quicker episode as I am joined by a handful of sweet souls who passed by me downtown Holland, Michigan and stayed to chat. On a beautiful fall day, I sat at a table with a sign that said. "What makes life meaningful?" I am so grateful for the wisdom of my guests who share a little bit about what brings them light. 2024-10-2818 minStories With StrangersAmanda Perry’s StorySend us a textWhat a lovely episode! I am so happy to share my dear friend Amanda Perry’s story with you all. Amanda has such a beautiful life full of making her dream come true of being a momma. This life she has built came through a series of choices, courage, and self discipline. Listen in as she shares her story about overcoming situations she didn’t expect would come her way. “You can change the projection of your life. You don’t have to stay where you are.” Thank you Amanda for sharing, and thank you...2024-10-171h 05
Virtue & VirtuosityThe Chief 'How' Officer - Panel Debate live at CITL Conference 2024Live Panel Debate recorded at 2024 Charity IT Leaders Conference, hosted by Stuart McSkimming. Featuring Kevin Adams, Anna Hoskins and Giri Gopalan. The panel discuss the role of the CTO/CIO in organisational transformation - and how increasingly the CTO/CIO is the senior leader responsible for leading on 'how' an organisation delivers on its goals.2024-10-1726 minStories With StrangersAndrew Nelson’s StorySend us a textWe are so honored to have Andrew Nelson on the show to share his story! Andrew is a singer/songwriter, creative of all sorts, and the ‘sound engineer’ as he calls it to the podcast. We get goofy and also deep in this conversation. Listen in as Andrew shares with us up and down journey of religion, mental health, what it really means to love your neighbor, if there are good or bad people, and how he has turned pain into art. We also get the inside scoop of his new album! What I lo...2024-10-101h 18Stories With StrangersMitch Bakker’s StorySend us a textI am so excited to share with you all Mitch Bakker’s story! Listen in, and listen close as we dive into many decades worth of life changes including devistating job loss, the journey of adopting, a very transformative faith journey, writing a beautifully honest book, and leading a prison ministry for the last 7 years. Mitch shares with us a very powerful story that will leave you in awe and yet at peace as we go through his transformation of finding multiple lights in many seasons of darkness. Thank you for listening to hi...2024-10-041h 43Stories With StrangersNick Doornbos’s StorySend us a textWe are so happy to have Nick Doornbos on the show! Please join us to hear his inspiring journey about truly finding and owning who he is. Nick inspires us through his adventures of taking on the jump of being a single dad, taking back control of his life, and how moving his body through some crazy marathons has given him community and strength; both inner and outer. You will definitely want to listen to his many words of wisdom in this episode! I can’t wait for you all to hear his ad...2024-09-2658 min
Stories With StrangersBrett Hoskins’s storySend us a textEnjoy our first interview! Brett Hoskins joins us and shares a very inspiring story of how he has overcome many unpredictable challenges in his short 33 years. He encourages us through his tales of travel, his view on grace, family dynamics, and so much more including learning to let go of control and just breathe. 2024-09-201h 33
Stories With StrangersAn introductionSend us a textEpisode 1 contains a brief introduction of the host, Anna Hoskins, as she shares a little about what to expect in Stories with Strangers. 2024-09-2002 min
School Reading ListEpisode 21 - 2024 election and literacy: what are the main parties promising?School Reading List podcast hosted by Tom TolkienSeason 1: Episode 21For transcripts, resources, show notes and contact details, see https://schoolreadinglist.co.uk/podcasts/series-1-episode-21/Part 1Book postDungeon Runners: Hero Trial by Kieran LarwoodGalápagos Islands by Karen Romano Young, illustrated by Amy GrimesYou Got This! by Rachael DavisNatterjack Toad Can't Believe It! by Sean TaylorThe Big Day by Rachel Plummer and Forrest BurdettBertha and Blink: Rumble in the Jungle by Nicola ColtonHow to be a Genius Kid by Jim SmithThe Last Dragon b...2024-06-2533 min
Chewing the Fat with Jeff FisherIt's Probably Fine... | 1/3/24Body Butter attracts spiders?... Lotto mentions… Properties for sale / New York and Wyoming… Elon continues taking hits chewingthefat@theblaze.com You Tube leads the way with teens… Insta post funny… Who Died Today: Richard Romanus 80 / Rae Allen 95 / Bill Granger 54 / Lee Sun-kyun 48 / Jason Carter 39 / Bobbie Jean Carter 41 / Cale Yarbourgh 84 / Anna Ofelia Murguia 90 / Melissa Hoskins 32 / Ken Bowman 81 / Janet Ossebaard 56 / Ferrell the Giraffe 15… www.theblaze.com/jeffy Promo code Jeffy Queen of Denmark steps down ( Kris Cruz stops by to discuss Royals ) Joke and Thought for the Day… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2024-01-0347 min
AhbarjietMaltaTwo-time Olympic cyclist Melissa Hoskins dies aged 32 after being hit by carTwo-time Olympic cyclist Melissa Hoskins dies aged 32 after being hit by car
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Australian Olympic track cyclist and former world champion Melissa Hoskins has died aged 32, her country’s Olympic committee said on Monday.
A statement released by South Australian Police on Sunday said that a 32-year-old woman had died after being a hit by a car driven by a man “known to the woman,” in Adelaide, Australia. Local media named the woman as Hoskins.
The woman “suffered serious injuries and was taken to the Royal Adelaide Hospital for treatment,” the police statement said...2024-01-0204 min
ADHDAFThe Most ADHD Things of 2023Recorded on New Years Eve in a hotel room in London. My husband 'Big' and I might not be anywhere near as funny as we think we are but we hope you find this very special episode mildly amusing at least! :) After an entire day hyperfocussing with no logic whatsoever on finding my favourite Most ADHD Thing entries of the year, my glamorous, gargantuan assistant 'the fluttering heart' of ADHDAF 'helps' me read them. The ultimate Shame Eradicator, 'The Most ADHD Thing' serves to raise ADHD Awareness with humour, allowing us to laugh at the ridiculous situations...2023-12-3150 min
Reinventing ProfessionalsLegal Industry CEOs Share Perspectives on 2023 and Their Vision for 2024I had the privilege of facilitating a year-end roundtable discussion with leading CEOs in legal about opportunities, challenges, and the road ahead. They included Josh Baxter of NetDocuments, Josh Blandi of UniCourt, Nicole Clark of Trellis, Aviva Cuyler of JD Supra, Rudy DeFelice of KP Labs, Debbie Foster of Affinity Consulting, Kelly Griswold of Onna, Sheryl Hoskins of Litera, Kelly Lake of CEB, Daniel Lewis of LegalOn, Julie Lewis of Digital Mountain, Anna McGrane of PacerPro, Early Stephens of Actionstep, Matt Sunderman of Harbor, and Eric Thurston of SurePoint.
2023-12-2119 minReinventing ProfessionalsLegal Industry CEOs Share Perspectives on 2023 and Their Vision for 2024I had the privilege of facilitating a year-end roundtable discussion with leading CEOs in legal about opportunities, challenges, and the road ahead. They included Josh Baxter of NetDocuments, Josh Blandi of UniCourt, Nicole Clark of Trellis, Aviva Cuyler of JD Supra, Rudy DeFelice of KP Labs, Debbie Foster of Affinity Consulting, Kelly Griswold of Onna, Sheryl Hoskins of Litera, Kelly Lake of CEB, Daniel Lewis of LegalOn, Julie Lewis of Digital Mountain, Anna McGrane of PacerPro, Early Stephens of Actionstep, Matt Sunderman of Harbor, and Eric Thurston of SurePoint.
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ADHDAFF***k Christmas! With Mrs AuDHDHelping me close Season 2 with a bang is Sam Brown of the ADHD Adults Podcast & charity ADHDadultuk, AKA Mrs ADHD!I wonder if Sam will change her name to Mrs AuDHD?I'm so grateful to The ADHD Adults for their support of ADHDAF & all of the amazing work Sam, her husband James & Alex do!Can't wait to see Sam at the Birmingham event & her & James at the London show & all of you coming to ALL XMAS EVENTS Sam shares insights into being both Autistic & ADHD,& a very different take on self love.This legendary lady gives Christmas the finger...2023-12-031h 11
ADHDAFRiyadh Khalaf: ADHD, Meds Shortage Support & Digital DetoxI'm made up to share this impromptu and chaotic blether with my new BFF! ;) I was introduced to the wonderful work of Celebrity Masterchef winner, Author and BBC Morning Live Superstar Riyadh Khalaf when @ADHDFatherUK tagged me in his amazing support video for those of us struggling to access ADHD Medication. I was immediately enamoured, and slid into his DMs to try and get him on... just a couple of hours later we recorded this chinwag filled with 'humanity, heart & humour'. Anyone else with me on the overfamiliarity thing? Perhaps we actually are besties an...2023-11-281h 07
ADHDAFADHD Curious with Lu in Lu Land'OH HI MOTHERF*&%ERS!' Sorry,couldn't resist using Lu's catchphrase! :) All aboard 'Susie',the leopard print bus for Lou Featherstone's SELF LOVE REVOLUTION!@luinluland,52 is an accidental middle aged influencer dedicated to empowering women to find their confidence.The perfect 1st guest as I find my way solo whilst drowning in RSD (Really Shit Daydreams!) A lady so legendary,it's hard to imagine she once stole from her employer & husband to fund a shopping addiction which contributed to divorce & debt!Having met performing at Flackstock, our ADHDAF Bingo sparked Lu's ADHD Curiosity;leading to life finally making...2023-11-141h 13
ADHDAFI am ADHD AF but WTF do I do now?!The title of the 1st ever episode of ADHDAF is 'We are ADHDAF but who TF are we?' This new chapter of me (Laura) flying solo is a homage,& probably even worse sound quality and editing!Ironically,in trying to raise RSD Awareness,I've suffered the worst RSD of my life & nearly didn't release this!This is a transitional episode;I'm not quite there yet...next week's will have a guest & structure,I'll have a mic & hopefully an editor!But this is imperfect action for ADHD Awareness & authenticity.I've never edited a podcast & am hearing impaired,so strap...2023-11-101h 07
ADHDAFI am ADHD AF but WTF do I do now?!The title of the 1st ep of ADHDAF is 'We are ADHDAF but who TF are we?' This new chapter of me (Laura) flying solo is a homage & probably even worse sound quality/editing!Ironically,in raising RSD Awareness,I've suffered the worst RSD of my life & nearly didn't release this!This is a transitional episode;I'm not quite there yet...next week's will have a guest/structure/a mic/editor (hopefully!)But this is imperfect action-ADHD Awareness & authenticity.I've never edited a podcast & am hearing impaired,so strap yourselves in!:)This impromptu chaos is 'The Most ADHD...2023-11-061h 07
ADHDAFS2.Ep9: B2B - Kate Moryoussef Collaboration & ADHDAF Day SpecialFor our penultimate episode of ADHD Awareness Month & as Co-hosts; we talk #ADHDAFDay - which saw the launch of our Make it Count Campaign and we collaborate in back to back podswap interviews with Kate Moreyoussef; who will be sharing her interview of us on her amazing ADHD Women’s Wellbeing Podcast on Thursday 26th Oct.ADHD lifestyle & wellbeing coach & EFT practitioner, mum of four, and fellow ADHDer Kate is passionate about harnessing our wellbeing to work alongside our brains and enhance our lives as women with ADHD. Kate shares her ADHD Safari & pearls with us in th...2023-10-241h 10
ADHDAFS2.Ep8: Davinia Taylor - ADHD, Bravery & BiohackingThe most ADHD thing we've done: release this episode unfinished!We did tell you we have ADHD!:) What's even funnier...Davinia Taylor!No words for how much we LOVE this absolute powerhouse!We're so grateful to the 2X Sunday Times besteller for sharing her ADHD Safari,owning her too-muchness with us,& welcoming us to the world of Hormone Hacking.She's generously gifted our listeners 10% off her magic white powder!;)TAP HERE for her incredible Willpowder products with an ADHDAF discount. At a time of global ADHD medication shortage,this is the perfect blether to find alternatives to support your...2023-10-171h 28
ADHDAFS2.Ep7: ADHD Hacks with 'Life Actuator' Eric WhittingtonDespite a catastrophic week;dedicated to making this ADHD Awareness Month Count,we do our best to share important information to help the ADHD Community.Including:inside info from an NHS professional on the national medication shortage,details of the MAKE IT COUNT Campaign & ADHDAF Day,before a blether with 1 of the biggest & best ADHD Content Creators:Eric @lifeactuator!What happens in Vegas doesn't stay in Vegas!LEGENDARY Eric records insightful ADHD videos from his home in 'Sin City' to raise awareness & share hacks,culminating a gargantuan following the world over in just 1 year!We are so grateful...2023-10-101h 30
ADHDAFS2.Ep6: Amy Polly - ADHD Awareness Month, Motherhood & MindfulnessIt's ADHD Awareness Month & there's a LOT that needs to be said!With a medication shortage,the Access Denied ND & our own MAKE IT COUNT Campaigns & important awareness to raise in our own community. Thank goodness for:Mindfulness Teacher/MentalHealth Speaker/Neurodiversity Advocate Amy Polly, teaching us to 'GRAB LIFE BY THE TITS!' & we've some EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENTS!Alongside sharing her ADHD Safari,struggles with Motherhood & Mental Health, Amy educates us about Mindfulness.This inspirational LEGEND implores us to:BE CURIOUS, BE PLAYFUL, BE YOU!Thank you so much Amy,can't wait to see you IRL very s...2023-10-031h 31
ADHDAFS2.Ep6: Amy Polly - ADHD Awareness Month, Motherhood & MindfulnessIt's ADHD Awareness Month & there's a LOT that needs to be said!With a medication shortage,the Access Denied ND & our own MAKE IT COUNT Campaigns & important awareness to raise in our own community. Thank goodness for:Mindfulness Teacher/MentalHealth Speaker/Neurodiversity Advocate Amy Polly, teaching us to 'GRAB LIFE BY THE TITS!' & we've some EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENTS!Alongside sharing her ADHD Safari,struggles with Motherhood & Mental Health, Amy educates us about Mindfulness.This inspirational LEGEND implores us to:BE CURIOUS, BE PLAYFUL, BE YOU!Thank you so much Amy,can't wait to see you IRL very s...2023-10-031h 40
ADHDAFS2.Ep5: Self-Diagnosed AuDHD at 70 - Kit WaringHaving been immediately enamoured by an email from legendary listener Kit, we felt desperate to share her story of discovering ADHD & Autism at 69. Now Self-Diagnosed at 70 years old - almost twice the age that we were both ‘late’ diagnosed.At Kit’s stage of life,the greater possibility of ADHD being mistaken for Dementia is a further barrier to receiving answers & support.At this time Kit is not seeking medical diagnosis. One more time for the people in the back…SELF-DIAGNOSIS IS VALID. Kit has developed the coping strategy of People Avoidance due to debilitating Rejectio...2023-09-2656 min
ADHDAFS2.Ep4:Rach Idowu - ADHD,Intersectionality,Work & CommunicationSO excited to be joined by Rach Idowu for this very special episode!Featured in NY Times,BBC,Stylist & more;late diagnosed ADHD LEGEND works tirelessly to raise ADHD Awareness with her informative content.She created ADHD Flashcards to help identify the symptoms.Rach gave us so many pearls in this blether!Including:ADHD and Intersectionality-People from working class backgrounds and ethnic minorities are left out of a lot of the conversation and research on ADHD. Impacts can be even more detrimental to those who may not have the financial support and support f...2023-09-191h 06
ADHDAFS2.Ep3:ADHD Love, Self-Harm & Addiction Recovery with Rox & RichThanks to ADHD LOVE Couple Rox & Rich for this insightful & inspirational Blether.With 2 legendary guests,this episode is longer than usual as it would’ve been a disservice to listeners to cut any out!The couple are on a shame eradication mission,discussing the hard stuff to help others on their safari!TW: Contains swearing, mentions of sexual abuse, alcoholism, drug use, self harm, binge eating, sex addiction, gambling, family estrangement, ableism, ADHD deniers, emotional abuse. If you are struggling with any of the topics covered, you are not alone.There is help out there so please reach ou...2023-09-121h 45
ADHDAFS2.Ep2:Cate Osborn (Catieosaurus) - AuDHD, Sex Dungeons & DragonsNo, that's not a grammatical error in the title, the LEGENDARY Catieosaurus 'works in both kinds of Dungeons!' :) This VERY special blether features possibly the best 'Most ADHD Thing' of ALL TIME! Our favourite Pirate Wench Cate Osborn is a certified Sex Educator with late diagnosed ADHD, who is also currently seeking a diagnosis for Autism. A mental health advocate, full-time Content Creator, Co-host of Infinite Quest Podcast, Professional Streamer and TTRPG Influencer. Alongside sharing her struggles with conflicting sides to her brain, 'inside her there are two wolves!'; she focusses on ADHD Ad...2023-09-051h 17
ADHDAFS2.Ep1:Dr Nighat Arif - ADHD, Hormones & PerimenopauseWE'RE BACK!Kicking of Season 2 with a VERY special Guest:Women's Health Expert & Resident Dr of BBC Breakfast & ITV's This Morning: Dr Nighat Arif . MASSIVE THANK YOU to this legendary lady for explaining the relationship between Hormones & ADHD & educating us about Perimenopause, Menopause & Endometriosis. She also shares her experience as a Dyslexic GP, & sheds light on the ADHD Diagnosis Crisis & the misogyny in medicine she works tirelessly to eradicate. Dr Nighat Arif's knowledge has been comprised into an INCREDIBLE book, appropriately named THE KNOWLEDGE: Your guide to female health – from menstruation to the menopause. 'A life-saving book for...2023-08-291h 16