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Beti a'i PhobolBethan SayedYn rhan o dymor Merthyr BBC Cymru mae Beti George yn holi Bethan Sayed, gwleidydd gafodd ei hethol i’r Cynulliad yn 2007 pan oedd hi’n 25 mlwydd oed.Roedd hi'n bach o rebel yn yr ysgol gynradd ac yn y cynulliad yn adnabyddus am draethu'n blwmp ac yn blaen, ac yn barod iawn i herio'r drefn. Fe benderfynodd beidio sefyll yn etholiad 2021, gan nad oedd yn hapus gyda'r hyn oedd yn digwydd yn ei phlaid, Plaid Cymru ac fe benderfynodd ganolbwyntio ar y teulu. Mae hi'n briod â Rahil Sayed sydd yn ymgynghorydd busnes ac yn gweithio yn y byd...
2025-06-1549 min
Hiraeth - Welsh PoliticsThe Labour leadership from the other sideAll Welsh politics watchers will have seen and heard much from the Labour Party's two leadership candidates and their teams in the race to succeed Mark Drakeford as leader and First Minister. So here at Hiraeth this week, we're taking a look at the race through the eyes of other parties in Wales.
Our all-female panel to comment on this all-male election features guest host Sarah Rees, leader of the Liberal Democrats Jane Dodds MS, and former Plaid Cymru MS Bethan Sayed. We discuss the race between Jeremy Miles and Vaughan Gething, their manifestos, the perception of the strengths and...
2024-03-0756 min
The Welsh DreamWales' Powerhouse: Bethan Sayed on Social Justice, Democracy, and Global Influence!In Episode 6 of The Welsh Dream podcast, we have the privilege of hosting the remarkable Bethan Sayed, a Campaign Coordinator at Climate Cymru and Former Plaid Cymru MS for South West Wales.
This episode passionately explores the crucial intersection of climate and social justice, human rights, and democracy, while underscoring the transformative potential of individual voices in driving positive change.
Bethan candidly shares how her political career has shaped her approach to activism, motivating her to continue her advocacy journey even after stepping away from politics.
Delving deep, we discuss the importance of using one's platform to amplify passions...
2023-08-2551 min
Woman's HourCan trauma in childhood become a driving force for success in later life?In their book What I Wish I’d Known When I Was Young, they interview the likes of Ruth Davidson and Mary Portas and explore the psychology behind their experiences. Hayley is joined by Alice Thomson and also by the science writer David Robson, who investigates the potential issues with the psychological concept of Post-Traumatic Growth. The latest political workplace scandal centres around Plaid Cymru in Wales where the party’s leader Adam Price has resigned after a report described it as being a toxic workplace with evidence of misogyny, harassment and bullying. But such claims are or h...
2023-05-1557 min
Hiraeth - Welsh PoliticsBroadcasting in Wales: The Sound of Progress?Recorded live at Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff, in this podcast we are joined by screenwriter Roger Williams, actor Dewi Rhys Williams, and former Plaid Cymru Senedd Member Bethan Sayed, to discuss the new film Y Sŵn and the future of broadcasting in Wales more widely.
Y Sŵn (trailer here: https://youtu.be/iKgexU9mtgw ) tells the story of the political battle between Welsh language campaigners and the Conservative UK Government under Margaret Thatcher to establish a Welsh language television service. Set in the late 1970s and early 1980s, the story follows the defeat of the devolution referendum of 1979 an...
2023-03-2142 min
Pod Jomec Cymraeg/Y DarlledwyrPod Jomec Cymraeg 42- Bethan SayedMae Diwrnod Rhyngwladol y Merched yn ŵyl fyd-eang sy’n bwysig i’r mudiad hawliau menywod,
Mae’n dod a sylw i bynciau fel cydraddoldeb rhyw, hawliau atgenhedlu, thrais a cham-drin yn erbyn menywod.
Yn y bennod yma mae Megan Taylor a Gracie Richards yn sgwrsio gyda’r cyn-wleidydd Bethan Sayed.
2023-03-0723 min
CYMERIADAU CYMRUCYMERIADAU CYMRU: BETHAN SAYEDI fyd gwleidyddiaeth wythnos hon, neu o leiaf, i fyd cyn-wleidydd. Bethan Sayed (Jenkins) yw fy ngwraig gwadd hollol ffab ar y podlediad wythnos hon a sgwrs wych gyda hi am ei gyrfa, gwleidyddiaeth, Y Senedd, bod yn fam a gadael gwleidyddiaeth a llawer, llawer mwy. Ma Bethan, yn ogystal â bod yn fam frysur, yn parhau i ddiddori ac i fod yn rhan o weithgareddau pwysig yng Nghymru a cholled fawr y Senedd yw hi'n penderfynu gadael. Mae ganddi ddeallusrwydd siarp a bachog am bethau sy'n bwysig i bobl Cymru, yn ogystal â hiwmor ag agwedd ''down to earth'' a ph...
2022-03-3137 min
Hiraeth - Welsh PoliticsByraeth - Broadcasting in WalesWelcome to Byraeth, our short(ish) form analysis pods for each of the Hiraeth podcasts on our main podcast feed.
This week we’re taking a look at broadcasting, specifically public service broadcasting, in the UK and the potential impact of changes proposed via unconsulted-upon tweet by the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media, and Sport, Nadine Dorries.
For Hiraeth we spoke to former Chair of the Senedd’s Culture committee Bethan Sayed and Tim Hartley, former Head of Corporate Affairs at S4C. The pod is available in all podcast apps or on this link: https://soundcloud.com/hira...
2022-01-3030 minHiraeth - Welsh PoliticsWill public service broadcasting survive in Wales?Following the UK Government's tweeted announcements about the end of the BBC's Licence Fee funding model, we speak to two experts (Bethan Sayed, formerly Chair of the Senedd Culture Committee & Tim Hartley, former Head of Corporate Affairs at S4C) about the impact this could have on broadcasting and media here in Wales.
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2022-01-2841 min
Beyond the Senedd- Bethan SayedDon't ask young people if they think they are too thin or too fat!Ipsos Mori are carrying out a survey of young people. A parent posted a question in said survey which asked young people if they thought they were too thin or too fat. Here are my thoughts on it, and what needs to be done. It will only promote or trigger eating disorders to have our young people answer such absurd questions.
2021-11-1309 min
Beyond the Senedd- Bethan Sayed'But nobody liked my post!' social media and mental healthSocial media is here to stay. How do we make companies take responsibility for their actions so that the way they operate doesn't affect people's mental health in a negative way. Does being on social media affect how we interact with people in person?
2021-10-1013 min
Baby Steps Into WelshBethan & Rahil Sayed: Bringing Our Baby Up With Three LanguagesOutgoing Member of the Senedd, Bethan Sayed and her husband Rahil are the proud parents of a lockdown baby. The plan is for little Idris to go to Cylch Meithrin, Welsh-medium playgroup, in order to be fluent in Welsh, English and Hindi. But Rahil, founder of the Cardiff Film Festival, is less convinced about sending Idris to Welsh-medium primary for fear he might not be able to help him. Can Bethan persuade him? Plus, bilingualism expert, Dr Sian Wyn Siencyn, is back with Nia to talk about how children can adapting to learning multiple languages.
2021-04-1433 min
Beyond the Senedd- Bethan SayedDon't just say time to talk, mean it.Its #timetotalk day, raising awareness of mental health and trying to reduce the stigma. How can we mean what we say? How can it be more than the superficial? Here I talk about my views and experiences of being a new mam in lockdown and some of the challenges I have encountered.
2021-02-0413 min
The New Normal with Adrian MastersChris Evans MP & Bethan Sayed MS: Body dysmorphia and juggling parenting with politicsLabour MP Chris Evans and Plaid Cymru MS Bethan Sayed join Adrian to chat about how they balance their work and political lives with having young children. Bethan speaks about the challenges of having a baby during lockdown and explains why she's stepping down from the Senedd after 13 years. Chris opens up about his body dysmorphia struggle and tells Adrian why it's so important for men to talk about their issues.
2020-12-1037 min
Hiraeth - Welsh PoliticsLeaving the Senedd: Bethan SayedAfter her announcement that she will not be seeking re-election to the Senedd in 2021, we caught up with Bethan Sayed MS to discuss her journey from election in 2007 to the difficult decision to prioritise her family over her desire to represent her community.
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2020-10-0835 min
Beyond the Senedd- Bethan SayedIts Maternal Mental Health Awareness day. Its important to mark this day and raise awareness.I'm a new mam to babi Idris Abbas , so I've given you some background as to my experience of giving birth during the Coronavirus lockdown, how its affected my mental health, and how finding alternative support networks has helped me.
2020-05-0618 min
Beyond the Senedd- Bethan SayedMoments of the week 13/1/20What I've been up to this week in the Senedd and the region. From street art to Otis Bolamu getting leave to remain in Swansea. To campaigning to save Erasmus, to the petition by Dwr y Felin to roll out Wellbeing Ambassadors across all schools in Wales.
2020-01-1712 min
Beyond the Senedd- Bethan SayedHow's the pregnancy Going, Beth?!Just sharing some thoughts on the wonders of pregnancy! From the comments I get from others, to taste bud changes, to experiencing kicks from the little one, to support for me at the Senedd when I'm on maternity leave and what that may or may not look like...
2020-01-1212 min
Beyond the Senedd- Bethan SayedCoercive control.What is coercive control? What did Sally Challen and David Challen say about their experiences of their landmark campaign referencing the existence of coercive control in her relationship with her husband? How can we do more to support those who come forward when they identify themselves as having been in coervicely controlling relationships? What more can the criminal justice system do? How can we improve our society to stamp out such coervicely controlling relationship?
2020-01-1025 min
Beyond the Senedd- Bethan SayedI'm back! Shwmae!I've been very very bad at keeping up this podcast. New year, new me. No excuses. I'm back! Listen to my podcast later today on coercive control and the event I arranged on this matter in the Senedd this week....
2020-01-1001 minBeyond the Senedd- Bethan SayedMoments of the week from the SeneddA snapshot of my work as an Assembly Member this week.
2019-10-1810 min
Beyond the Senedd- Bethan SayedPregnancy. What's it all about?!My current experience of my expecting a baby for the first time.
2019-10-1417 min
Beyond the Senedd- Bethan SayedYr wythnos yma fe wnaeth rhywun cywiro fy iaith ar trydar. Dyma fy marn ar plismyn ieithyddol a mwy.Sut ydym am hybu mwy o bobl i ddefnyddio'r iaith os yw rhai yn ein cywiro ac yn ceisio ein tanseilio? Sut mae ennyn pobl i fod yn ddigon hyderus ac i fyw trwy gyfrwng y gymraeg?
2019-09-2214 min
Beyond the Senedd- Bethan SayedI was asked by someone to give my views on being a woman in politics. I've given it a kick start!What's it like being a young woman in politics? What are the challenges? Am I a role model? What about the abuse, the mansplaining?! How can we inspire other women to get involved. Here my initial thoughts and experiences. I will definitely return to the subject! I have much much more to say!
2019-08-2523 minBeyond the Senedd- Bethan SayedSmear tests. Why do some women decide not to go for a test? Here my views on the issue.I got in to a Twitter chat recently with a journalist about why some women don't go for smear tests and how we can encourage them to do so. It may be uncomfortable, it may be traumatic for some, but ultimately it will benefit our health. I give me views on this, how we can have a better understanding of it, more awareness campaigns, and the idea of self testing which is being piloted in London soon.
2019-08-2212 min
Beyond the Senedd- Bethan SayedI travelled to Gothenburg and Oslo last week. Listen to me chat about what I did when I was there.I love to travel. I love Nordic Noir so I always like to travel to Nordic countries to see where the programmes were filmed or where the crim novels I read were located. I went back to Sweden and Norway last week. Travel widens horizons and gives you experiences to last a lifetime. It also makes me realise how successful small Nations can be, and makes me more determined to fight for an Independent Wales!.... ****SORRY I POSTED THIS PODCAST ON REPEAT. IT DOESN'T LAST 3O MINS. ROOKY ERROR. ****
2019-08-1929 min
Beyond the Senedd- Bethan SayedFitness saved my life when I struggled with depression. Hear about what I did and how I coped.I had depression in my early 30s fitness and running changed my World forever. Listen to my experience of battling depression and how fitness is so important to my every day life.
2019-07-2313 min
Beyond the Senedd- Bethan SayedScrutiny of the Economy Minister on the decision to scrap plans for the M4 relief road.Hear about the evidence session today that Ken Skates AM gave to the Economy, Infrastructure and Skills Committee that I sit on in the Senedd. Why did they Welsh Government scrap the plans, what are the alternatives, how will the new South Wales East Transport Commission work? Any comments or questions please email me on Bethan.sayed@assembly.wales
2019-07-1709 min
Beyond the Senedd- Bethan SayedSome analysis of the questions asked in First Minister's questions this week!What are some of the main issues that AMs raise during this important scrutiny session? From family courts, to no fault evictions to a workers cooperative in the Rhondda to job losses at Ford, Bridgend. Find out more about what goes on!
2019-07-1610 min
Beyond the Senedd- Bethan SayedI visited India twice last year. Listen to my views on Mumbai and Rajasthan.I got married in Mumbai and then went back to India in the Summer for my honeymoon. I tell you here a bit about the food, the culture, the people, and why animals choose to sit on tarmac in the middle of motorways....
2019-07-1516 min
Beyond the Senedd- Bethan SayedThe film industry in Wales. What is happening and how can it develop?The Culture, Welsh Language and Communications Committee I Chair debated our report on the film industry this week. Listen to my thoughts on it and how we can support it here in Wales.
2019-07-1104 min
Beyond the Senedd- Bethan SayedDid I mention my husband?!An episode dedicated to telling you about the man who decided to tolerate me forever ;-)
2019-07-1003 min
Beyond the Senedd- Bethan SayedAnxiety and my experienceI had a panic attack today. Listen to how it made me feel and how I try and deal with it in my everyday life.
2019-07-0907 min
Beyond the Senedd- Bethan SayedMy views on eating disorders services in Wales.Views on eating disorders services following a session that I did with the European youth Parliament in Wales.
2019-07-0910 min
Beyond the Senedd- Bethan SayedIntroducing my podcast!Intro to my work as a Politician in Wales and a bit about my background and my family, growing up in Merthyr.
2019-07-0508 min