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Cleaning Up: Leadership in an Age of Climate Change ⁠Stop Worrying About Clean Power, Start Electrifying Everything | Ep238: Lord Adair TurnerWhat will be the long-term impact of the US’s great leap backward on clean energy? How will the emergency of China as an electrotech giant reshape geopolitics? And what will be the defining trends and technologies of 2026?In this end-of-year episode of Cleaning Up, Baroness Bryony Worthington is joined by Lord Adair Turner, Chair of the Energy Transitions Commission, for a wide-ranging, candid, and occasionally fiery conversation about where the energy transition truly stands.Looking back on a decade since the Paris Agreement and ahead to the road beyond 2025, Turner delivers a clear-eyed diagnosis: em...

2025-12-171h 10

Cleaning Up: Leadership in an Age of Climate Change Why Does The UK Pay So Much For Cheap-To-Produce Gas? | Ep236: Seb KennedyWhat happens when a nation’s energy security rests on volatile global gas markets? Why does the UK pay market prices for some of the world’s cheapest-to-produce gas? And is now the moment to rethink decades of “leave it to the market” dogma?This week on Cleaning Up, Baroness Bryony Worthington sits down with Seb Kennedy, energy journalist and founder of Energy Flux, to unpack the turbulent geopolitics of natural gas, the coming LNG glut, and why the UK–Norway relationship sits at the heart of Britain’s energy affordability crisis.Drawing on their recent joint...

2025-12-031h 08

The Pink Room with Bryony Why Walking Away Can Be the Fastest Way to Fix What’s StuckSend us a textIn this episode of The Pink Room, Bryony Roberts unpacks the power of “thinking time” the skill of stepping away from a problem long enough to see it clearly again. Bryony shares a sharp story from her corporate days: a developer spent hours stuck on a bug, only to solve it in seconds after a short walk, because the real issue was tiny but invisible under stress. Bryony traces how her early career in high-risk, high-speed industries trained her to equate constant busyness with competence, and why that mindset quietl...

2025-11-2522 min

Beyond the Mat Bryony’s Catch Up: Your Wellness, Pilates & Personal Growth Q&AOn this week’s episode, I’m catching up on all your favourite topics from fitness and Pilates advice to supplements, productivity and mindset. I share my go-to skincare products, one of the most underrated wellness tools I swear by, how I create my content, and my favourite glow-up tips. Plus, I give more information about our Black Friday deal. Thank you for being the most amazing community and I hope you love this episode!// MORE FROM BRYONY // Use BEYOND30 to get a free 30-days on the Pilates By Bryony app...

2025-11-2046 min

Beyond the Mat Clarify Your Goals in 15 Minutes: A Guided Journaling Reset with BryonyOn this week’s episode, as we get ready for the return of our Cosy Season Challenge (back by popular demand!), we’re embracing the slower pace of the season and taking a moment to pause and reflect. Join Bryony for a real-time journaling session, with guided prompts designed to help you reset and reconnect. Whether you’re out on a walk, on the sofa with your journal, or simply taking 15 minutes just for you, this episode is the perfect opportunity to set clear intentions, reflect and feel grounded.// MORE FROM BRYONY // Us...

2025-10-3017 min

Beyond the Mat Ask Bryony Anything: The Listeners Q&A SpecialOn this week’s episode, Bryony answers your questions, submitted by our amazing listeners. First, she shares a quick life update, including recent travels and what’s new in her third trimester. Next, Bryony responds to your questions getting into all the details, from the practical to the personal. From making the most of your Pilates practice, including top tips for core strength, navigating relationships, body confidence, practical tools to manage negative thoughts, skincare essentials, honest entrepreneurial advice and more.// MORE FROM BRYONY // Use BEYOND30 to get a free 30-days on t...

2025-10-2356 min

The Pink Room with Bryony Finding Your Impact and the Courage to ActSend us a textEvery legacy begins with a decision. Not the grand, cinematic kind you read in books, but the quieter moment where you admit to yourself: I’m not here just to get by. I’m here to build something that lasts.Turning fifty has prompted Bryony to reflect on legacy. Not in a grand or distant way, but in the quiet, deliberate choices we make every day. She shares her journey from corporate life to running her own consultancy, and how her work in ISO standards and sustainability opened her eyes to some...

2025-10-2323 min

Cleaning Up: Leadership in an Age of Climate Change The US Just Sank Shipping's Big Plan for Decarbonization, What Now? | Ep229: Tristan SmithGlobal shipping contributes about 3% of global greenhouse gas emissions, equivalent to the total emissions of Japan or Germany. The sector, including its contribution to climate change, is governed by the International Maritime Organisation or the IMO, which is a UN agency based in London in the United Kingdom.Last week, the International Maritime Organisation gathered to vote on a proposal to reduce emissions from ships that had been agreed to in principle earlier this year. And ahead of the gathering, most people intimately involved in the process thought the proposal would pass. But that wasn’t the ca...

2025-10-221h 16

Beyond the Mat The Future of Women's Health, Biohacking & Empowered Movement: Live with Bryony, Kayla Barnes-Lentz & Dr Kristen HolmesOn this week’s episode, I was invited to explore what’s next in health, movement, and longevity, live from the Healf HX25 event. Hosted by Dr. Kristen Holmes, Chief Performance Officer at WHOOP, I was joined in conversation with Kayla Barnes-Lentz, a leading voice in female health optimisation and one of the most publicly measured women on the planet.Together, through our own experiences and expertise, we discussed empowered movement, biohacking, the importance of tracking personal signals and biggest movement sins including that one change that will transform your results. Kayla discusses the late...

2025-10-1657 min

Cleaning Up: Leadership in an Age of Climate Change How To Move Away From Fossil Fuels Faster — Bryony Grills Michael on The Pragmatic Climate Reset | Ep228This summer, Michael Liebreich wrote two essays under the title of the Pragmatic Climate Reset. The first challenged the idea that the clean energy transition has failed. And the second challenged the clean energy and climate community to a reset, exploring eight areas which he thinks the transition has gone astray.In this special episode, Bryony Worthington sits down with Michael Liebreich, to unpack Part 2 of “The Pragmatic Climate Reset.”Michael lays out a bold vision for cutting through the noise — replacing ideology with realism, and paralysis with progress. From net zero targets and critical minera...

2025-10-151h 05

Beyond the Mat Bryony’s Reset Chat: How to Set Aligned & Intentional Goals This SeptemberOn this week’s episode, we’re romanticising a cosy, September energy and chatting about how to use this transitional month as your personal reset. We explore how to be really intentional with your routines, goals and time. We go into Bryony’s top tips to discover your more meaningful and non aesthetic “why,” how to show up with renewed purpose and how to use mini goals as a way of getting the most of this year. Get cosy, take your planner and let’s reset and refocus, September style.// MORE F...

2025-09-0439 min

Cleaning Up: Leadership in an Age of Climate Change The Inevitable End of Fossil Fuels | Ep221: Michael Liebreich & Bryony WorthingtonWhat if the energy transition isn't a race, but a steady march toward the end of fossil fuel usage? Do we need to move more like the tortoise, and less like the hare? And in a world of competing narratives, who gets to define "pragmatism"?In this season finale of Cleaning Up, hosts Michael Liebreich and Bryony Worthington unpack these questions as they review Season 15's most compelling conversations about energy transformation, and celebrate five years of Cleaning Up. They dissect the current political landscape, particularly the challenges facing clean energy in the United States, a...

2025-08-131h 00

The Pink Room with Bryony Cyber Essentials: Prevention Over Cure with Chani and CliveSend us a textIn this episode of The Pink Room, Bryony Roberts from Pragmatic Consultancy is joined by Chani and Clive Simms of MetaDefence Labs, experts in GDPR, Cyber Essentials, and vulnerability management. Together, they discuss the growing cybersecurity threats facing businesses, the importance of preventative measures, and why board-level engagement is crucial.Chani, Managing Director and co-founder, shares how Cyber Essentials certification has protected clients from breaches for over a decade when properly implemented, and Clive, CEO and 'the Technical Brains', explains why many businesses are shocked by their first vulnerability report. The...

2025-08-1322 min

The Pink Room with Bryony Milestones: More Than Just Markers in TimeSend us a textIn this reflective episode of The Pink Room, Bryony Roberts compares milestones to birthdays, defined as fixed dates that can’t be moved, and moments that invite us to take stock of where we’ve been.Bryony discusses the importance of recognising both personal and professional growth, not just in terms of achievements, but in the experiences, lessons, and development gained along the way.Whether it’s a project completed, a career anniversary, or a personal turning point, milestones offer us the chance to pause, appreciate the journey so far, a...

2025-08-0811 min

The Pink Room with Bryony Mindset, and Maintaining MomentumSend us a textIn this Pink Room session, Bryony Roberts from Pragmatic Consultancy reflects on turning 50 and the ripple effects it had on her business routines. After a period of family celebrations, school holidays, and life’s inevitable interruptions, Bryony opens up about the challenge and importance of staying consistent in a small business.She shares why consistency matters for building trust with clients, how she’s using this milestone birthday as a springboard to launch new training courses, and the value of recognising and celebrating life’s key moments in business.Get an...

2025-08-0611 min

The Pink Room with Bryony Every job can be a sustainability job, but you need a champion to keep you on the path...Send us a textIn this episode of The Pink Room, host Bryony Roberts welcomes Kruti, Pragmatic Consultancy’s Sustainability Consultant, to share her journey from Mumbai to the UK and from architecture to impact.Kruti reflects on how her childhood, growing up in a multi-generational household where nothing went to waste, gave her an early appreciation for sustainable living. She candidly discusses her experiences in the architecture industry, where she struggled with the disconnect between beautiful designs and environmental damage, which inspired her to pursue a master’s degree in sustainability in the UK.

2025-07-1722 min

The Pink Room with Bryony Belief Before Action: Belief Isn’t the Reward - It’s the Launch PadSend us a textWe often think belief comes after we succeed, after we’ve proved ourselves, hit the milestone, or won the approval. But what if that’s backwards?In this empowering episode of The Pink Room, Bryony Roberts flips the script on how we see confidence and belief. She shares why believing in yourself is not something you earn at the finish line, but the foundation you need even to start.You’ll hear:Why waiting to feel “ready” keeps you stuckHow to build belief when you’re full of doubtSimple...

2025-07-1022 min

The Pink Room with Bryony The Confidence Myth: Its okay not to be okaySend us a textWe’re told to “just be confident.” But what if confidence isn’t something you start with, it’s something you build? In this episode of The Pink Room, Bryony Roberts unpacks the myth that you have to have it all together to take your next step.She shares honest reflections on what it feels like to show up when you're unsure, lead when you're wobbly, and keep going when imposter syndrome whispers in your ear.This episode is a permission slip to:Let go of the pressure to “feel r...

2025-07-0117 min

The Pink Room with Bryony Lessons from the Long Game: 30 Years in Energy with Phil RobertsSend us a textIn this special guest episode, Bryony sits down with Phil Roberts long term energy consultant, strategic thinker, and partner in both life and business, to reflect on his 30-year journey through the UK energy sector.From early days in engineering to navigating the changing tides of regulation, innovation, and leadership, Phil shares not only how he got started in energy but the principles that have kept him grounded and respected in a complex, high-stakes industry.This isn’t just an industry talk, it’s a conversation about:Learning from...

2025-06-3037 min

The Pink Room with Bryony What Nobody Tells You About Compliance (and Why It’s More Human Than You Think)Send us a textCompliance gets a bad rap, stiff, soulless, all about box-ticking. But what if it’s actually about care, protection, and leadership?In this episode, Bryony Roberts, founder of Pragmatic Consultancy, invites you to reframe what compliance really means, she explores the deeply human side of following the rules and why it matters more than ever.This is an invitation to see compliance not as red tape, but as a quiet contract we make with one another to build trust, safety, and impact.“Compliance doesn’t have to be soul-s...

2025-06-2526 min

The Pink Room with Bryony Welcome to The Pink Room: Why I’m Here and Why You Might Be TooSend us a textIn this intimate opening episode, Bryony Roberts, (me) founder of Pragmatic Consultancy shares the real story behind The Pink Room Podcast. This isn’t just another podcast launch. It’s a conversation from the heart about what it means to step forward, take up space, and trust your own voice even when it feels uncomfortable.From lessons in leadership and belief, to navigating compliance with clarity, Bryony talks about the people she's helped, the moments that shaped her, and the desire to offer mentorship for others walking a similar path.Th...

2025-06-2430 min

Beyond the Mat Bonus Episode! The Story Behind Pilates By Bryony and What’s Next!This week’s bonus episode is a warm welcome to anyone new and a catch-up for all my regular listeners. I’m sharing a personal life update, the full story behind Pilates By Bryony, and how this amazing community has grown into something truly meaningful and far-reaching. I’ll also take you behind the scenes of how I visualised this podcast into reality and how this method can support you in creating the life you dream of. Plus, I chat about some personal milestones and reflect on my most popular episode, the one with my husband, Kaspar. I’m so happy...

2025-05-2722 min

Beyond the Mat Are You Ready for the Best and Most Confident Summer of Your Life? Bryony Shares All of Her Tips and Routines to Feel Your BestIn this solo episode, discover my weekly and daily tips to become your best and most confident self, not just in time for summer, but for lasting, sustainable change. I cover hydration hacks, how to embrace new skills, and why it’s time to detox your closet for a fresh start. You'll also hear how to create wellness spaces that support consistency, stay accountable to your goals, and visualise the future version of yourself. I also reveal the game-changing habits that keep me energised throughout the day. We’re launching our summer challenge and it’s bigger than ever! Join ou...

2025-05-1524 min

The Validation Lounge, All Parts Are Welcome with Sasha Jenkin Episode 16 with Bryony Smith on IFS & DreamworkIn this episode I welcome Bryony Smith an IFS Level 2 trained Psychotherapist and Psychosynthesis coach, who has had a lifelong interest in dreams and we look together at how our parts can manifest in our unconscious via dreams and how we can get to know them using IFS.Bryony (she/her) is an IFS Level 2 trained Psychotherapist and Psychosynthesis coach. Bryony's private practice is in Massachusetts and offers virtual IFS coaching sessions to folks all over the world. She has a warm, relational style and is passionate about IFS parts work, self compassion practice, and helping clients...

2025-05-0753 min

Beyond the Mat The Ultimate Girl Talk with Siff & Bryony from Creatine, to Pilates, Glow Up Tips & Business UpdatesOn this week’s episode, I sit down with Siff, the co-founder of Arrae, for an inspiring conversation covering all things wellness and entrepreneurship. We unpack the benefits and debunk the myths around creatine, explore the social side of wellness and fitness, and share business insights that have been transformative. Plus, Siff also reveals her top three skincare must-haves, go-to glow-up tips for summer, and the routines that keep her feeling strong, grounded, and energised. On the 5th May, we’re launching our new Tone in 20 Challenge in partnership with Arrae, with a new 20 minute cl...

2025-05-0154 min

Future of Sex Can AI Save Your Relationship? I Asked the Experts - And a Real CoupleIn this episode, host Bryony Cole delves into how AI, particularly ChatGPT, is being used to mediate relationship issues, plan dates, and possibly even save relationships. Joined by experts like sexologist Kaamna Bhojwani, behavioural scientist Rob Brooks and Nicholas Velotta from the AI intimacy platform Arya, Bryony explores the benefits and drawbacks of integrating AI into our intimate lives. They discuss the potential of AI to act as a 'third partner,' the importance of human discernment, and whether these technologies enrich or interfere with our connections. She meets with Abella Bala and Dom...

2025-04-0224 min

Cleaning Up: Leadership in an Age of Climate Change Petrostate USA vs Electrostate China — Place Your Bets | Ep191Happy New Year and welcome to Season 14 of Cleaning Up. From the future of nuclear to growing tensions between China and the USA, we're off with a bang with a conversation between hosts Michael Liebreich and Bryony Worthington. They reflect on the key trends of 2024, and looking ahead to what might be on the cards in 2025, from China's rapid electrification to political upheaval in the US. Bryony and Michael get stuck into the challenges and opportunities around the build out of nuclear power, the potential of biofuels in aviation, and what we might expect from COP30 in Brazil later...

2025-01-081h 01

Cleaning Up: Leadership in an Age of Climate Change How Trump & Musk Will Reshape US Climate Action — Michael Liebreich & Bryony WorthingtonHow will the Trump administration's policies impact the clean energy transition in the United States? What will be Elon Musk's role in shaping climate policy? And what are the geopolitical implications of the US withdrawing from the Paris Agreement? In this special episode of Cleaning Up, hosts Michael Liebreich and Bryony Worthington reflect on the implications of the recent US election results and the potential impact on energy and climate policy. They explore the likely policy changes under a Trump administration, including potential cuts to clean technologies like offshore wind and electric vehicles, as well as the p...

2024-11-1140 min

Beyond the Mat How to Overcome Fear and Anxiety with BryonyOn this week’s episode, Bryony opens up about her personal experiences of feeling the fear. Whether it’s public speaking, difficult conversations or being out of your comfort zone we can all feel the fear and the anxiety that comes with it. Bryony shares her top techniques which can help overcome the fear, set yourself up for success and achieve want you want, whilst still being your most authentic self.Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

2024-10-3114 min

Cleaning Up: Leadership in an Age of Climate Change Who Will Be the Tesla of the Waves? Ep183: Ben SorkinHow difficult is it to power a boat just with electricity? Is an electric outboard as reliable as a fossil-fuel one when taken out to sea? And just how much better is an electric engine for reducing pollution and noise? Around the world there are tens of millions of small boats, from high-performance luxury craft to workhorse fishing vessels, nearly all of which run on fossil-fuel powered engines. But with the rapid advancements in electric vehicles, a small group of companies are now turning their minds to cracking the boating problem, inventing electric engines that are quieter, l...

2024-10-3051 min

Beyond the Mat Bryony’s Confidence ToolboxOn this week’s episode, Bryony shares her techniques and practices she developed to build her confidence. With visualization, meditations, daily routines and being aware of personal boundaries, Bryony has worked on her inner self, helping her manage anxiety and limiting beliefs. Listen today to hear how you can make a difference to your confidence with the smallest of changes.Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

2024-09-1918 min

Cleaning Up: Leadership in an Age of Climate Change The Future of Chinese Solar, Battery Myths & Climate Politics | Ep174: Michael Liebreich & Bryony WorthingtonIn the final episode of Season 12, hosts Michael Liebreich and Bryony Worthington reflect on the key conversations and developments in the net-zero transition over the past three months, including: China's leadership in green finance and the role of air quality issues in driving climate actionThe rapid growth of the solar industry and its potential to meet global electricity demandThe progress and challenges around electric vehicles, battery recycling, and the need for a holistic approach to energy storageThe potential of thermal batteries for storing excess renewable energyThe debates around engineering solutions like direct air capture and synthetic proteinsThe politics o...

2024-08-071h 02

Beyond the Mat Meet Bryony DeeryWelcome to Beyond the Mat, with your host Bryony Deery. In this first episode, Bryony sits down for her first solo episode. She talks about past business ventures, the how and why she started Pilates By Bryony, the challenges she faced and how she overcame them. She gives us an unfiltered introduction to set the scene of her new Beyond the Mat podcast, bringing you raw and meaningful wellness-based conversations from her guests.Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

2024-05-3018 min

Cleaning Up: Leadership in an Age of Climate Change Can Nuclear Repower China's Coal Fleet? - Ep163: Staffan Qvist & Dr. Yaoli ZhangChina's policies that direct capital towards cleaner industries have been game changing, and this week we're continuing the China theme, sharing two conversations Bryony had earlier this month at a conference at Xiamen University in Fujian Province. China's role in the clean energy transition could not be more important. The think tank Ember's latest report on the state of the global electricity transition states: over half of the world's new wind and solar power capacity last year was added in China, and together with hydro and nuclear, clean electricity in China now meets 35% of their electricity demand. And yet...

2024-05-2249 min

Cleaning Up: Leadership in an Age of Climate Change Lily Cole's Search for Model Climate Solutions - Ep161How can we build a more united climate movement? What should be the role of geoengineering? And how can indigenous voices be brought into the climate conversation?Bryony puts these questions to model, actor, director, ambassador and businesswoman, Lily Cole. Lily's career began at age 14 when she was recruited as a model, pitching her into the high-octane world of fashion. She remains a self-confessed geek, however, and completed her studies including a degree from Cambridge University. In 2016, she started researching a book ‘Who Cares Wins,’ which was published in 2020. In both the book and the podca...

2024-05-011h 00

Cleaning Up: Leadership in an Age of Climate Change Rounding Up Season 11 - Ep159: Michael Liebreich & Bryony WorthingtonBryony and Michael round up the eleventh season of Cleaning Up this week. They explore the themes running through the episodes, from theories of change to innovation, and discuss the things that surprised them, the moments they liked (or didn't) and reasons for optimism for the transition. Links: Ep149: Material World - Ed Conway: https://www.cleaningup.live/material-world-ep149-ed-conway/ Ep150: Selling Sustainability - Solitaire Townsend: https://www.cleaningup.live/selling-sustainability-ep150-solitaire-townsend/Ep151: Redesigning Mining - Mark Cutifani: https://www.cleaningup.live/redesigning-mining-ep151-mark-cutifani/ Ep152: Can We Have...

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Cleaning Up: Leadership in an Age of Climate Change Can We Have a Habitable Planet? - Ep152: David Wallace-WellsThis week, Bryony is back, this time to talk to David Wallace-Wells. David is an American journalist and author who often writes about climate change. His 2017 article "The Uninhabitable Earth" for New York Magazine was the publication's most-read article in history. David then turned the article into a book of the same name, which was chosen as Book of the Year, 2019, by The Sunday Times, The Spectator and New Statesman. He has a BA in History from Brown University. Links Read David's original 2017 article here: https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2017/07/climate-change-earth-too-hot-for-humans.html ...

2024-01-311h 13

Cleaning Up: Leadership in an Age of Climate Change Is Shipping the Easiest "Hard-to-Abate" Sector? - Ep143: Johannah ChristensenThis week, Bryony’s guest is Johannah Christensen, CEO of the Global Maritime Forum. The GMF is an international not-for-profit organization, committed to shaping the future of global seaborne trade to increase sustainable long-term economic development and human wellbeing. To do so, it facilitates a wide variety of initiatives and convenes key stakeholders at the Annual Summit. Bryony met Johannah when she was working on shipping for the Environmental Defense Fund. Before becoming CEO in 2021, she was Managing Director, Head of Projects and Programmes, also at GMF. She was also previously a Programme Manager at the World Economic Forum in...

2023-11-1550 min

Cleaning Up: Leadership in an Age of Climate Change Lifting the Curtain on Climate Change Denial - Ep141: Prof Naomi OreskesThis week, Michael has invited his good friend Baroness Bryony Worthington to guest-host Cleaning Up! Bryony was the lead author of the UK’s ground-breaking 2008 Climate Change Act, and is now on sabbatical from her role in the House of Lords, where she has been scrutinising legislation. She’s now over in California. See the shownotes below for a link to her appearance on Cleaning Up (episode 25!) Bryony is interviewing Naomi Oreskes, Henry Charles Lea Professor of the History of Science and Affiliated Professor of Earth and Planetary Sciences at Harvard University. A world-renowned earth scientist, historian and p...

2023-10-251h 03 $What\'s the Point?$

What's the Point?Humanities, fact checking and fake news with Sarah Turnnidge from Full FactIn this time when "fake news" and "alternative facts" have become buzzwords, arts and humanities are more important than ever. Professional fact checker Sarah Turnnidge from Full Fact joins Bryony Armstrong to discuss:How her humanities background prepared her for being a professional fact checkerAcademic English as a lens to look at different topicsHumanities as a natural place for the study of misinformationThe role of AI in misinformation and how humanities can analyse thatHow humanities teaches us to use evidenceThe role of narratives in (mis)informationThe fact checking that happens within the humanitiesFind Bryony @BF_Armstrong

2023-07-1429 min $What\'s the Point?$

What's the Point?We can't have cybersecurity without the humanities with Dr Andrea ZeffiroCybersecurity researcher Dr Andrea Zeffiro joins Bryony Armstrong to talk about:The role of humanities in addressing technological challenges in data science domainsUsing humanities to solve problems surrounding data breachesConsidering the human elements of cybersecurity Understanding cybersecurity as more than a neutral protection of networks and dataThe problems we will have with cybersecurity if the humanities continue to be devalued and underfundedThe Reconfiguring Participation in Cybersecurity project at the Oxford Internet Institute can be found here.Find Bryony @BF_ArmstrongFind Andrea hereArtwork: Riduwan Molla https://www.canva.com/p/r...

2023-04-1928 min $What\'s the Point?$

What's the Point?Arts and humanities in Roma communities with Dr Madeline PotterResearcher and upcoming author Madeline Potter joins Bryony Armstrong to talk about:Tackling intergenerational poverty through the arts in Roma communitiesThe importance of knowing your own historyMaddy’s upcoming book, The Roma: A Travelling History (Bodley Head/ Harper Collins, 2025)Why writing and research skills need to be valued and fundedThe role of humanities in combatting “fake news”Getting information directly from the sourceThe need for the Roma to be represented by Romani peopleThe article announcing Maddy's book auction can be found here.The Twitter thread that explains the truth of the Jane Austen headline can be foun...

2023-03-0132 min $What\'s the Point?$

What's the Point?Arts and humanities shouldn't be reserved for a privileged few with Neil GriffithsArts Emergency co-founder Neil Griffiths joins Bryony Armstrong to talk about:How studying arts and humanities helps you to pursue work in culture, politics and activismWhy all minoritised people need the option to study arts and humanitiesThe power of seeing yourself represented in cultureBreaking down the privilege associated with pursuing arts and humanities How reading literature can spark world-changing ideasThe need for diversity in creative and cultural industries and politics Why it doesn’t make economic sense to push STEM over arts and humanitiesThe insidious nature of anti-arts and humanities government policiesDonate to Arts Emergency here....

2023-02-1539 min $What\'s the Point?$

What's the Point?Why the economy needs arts and humanities with Dr Ladan CockshutBusiness researcher Dr Ladan Cockshut joins Bryony Armstrong to talk about: What the Creative, Digital and IT (CDIT) sector is and how much it’s growingThe huge array of industries that need creative skillsHow Arts and Humanities academics interact with practitioners in the CDIT sectorHow creativity can lead to incomeCreating changes and measurable economic growth with creativityWhy it’s short sighted to say that an Arts and Humanities education doesn’t support labour market needsEpisode references:The Office for Students announcement about funding cuts: https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/ofs-confirms-funding-reforms/Kiln Cafe in Newcast...

2022-12-1444 min $What\'s the Point?$

What's the Point?Helping people through heritage with Norma GregorySocial historian Norma Gregory joins Bryony Armstrong to discuss: Useful skills and knowledge from an arts and humanities educationMaking recorded history representative of the pastThe importance of accessibility in historical researchImproving mental health and wellbeing through heritageBringing people together and building communities through heritage Creating jobs in heritage workWhy art, humanities and creativity are essential for lifeWhy you can’t memorise your way through an arts or humanities degreePlease sign these petitions:https://www.change.org/p/no-job-cuts-at-birkbeck-university-of-londonhttps://www.change.org/p/no-job-cuts-in-english-at-birkbeck-university-of-londonFind out more about the Black Miners Museum: https...

2022-11-3040 min $What\'s the Point?$

What's the Point?Literary studies, feelings and social justice with Dr Xine YaoLecturer in American literature Dr Xine Yao joins Bryony Armstrong to discuss:Why defunding the humanities limits who has cultural capitalFeeling or unfeeling among minoritised groupsHow researching literature from the past can teach us about the presentThe relationship between humanities and social justiceWhy we can’t turn to the humanities unproblematicallyBringing humanities research to the publicThe different types of teaching and learning that happen in STEM/A&H classrooms Why do people in pubs demand that we explain our research, and then criticise it when we do?!The need for solidarity across STEM/A&HContent note: thi...

2022-11-1628 min $What\'s the Point?$

What's the Point?Smell and expanding historical research with Dr William TullettSensory historian Dr William Tullett joins Bryony Armstrong to discuss:Using smell to engage with the presentThe impact of smell research on political choices and environmental justiceUsing smell to learn about historical experienceChanging up the hierarchies of senses and historical sourcesWhy we need to tackle myths about “bad smells” Why connecting with heritage mattersThe impact of the humanities on other disciplinesWhat you can really do when you study historyThe point of humanities in Covid-19 researchContent warning: this episode contains some discussion about racism.Credit notes:Sophia Stamatopoulou-Robbins, 'Scratch-and-sniff Palestine: How olfaction shapes nonsovereign infra...

2022-11-0238 min

Barlborough and Clowne Parish Churches Rev'd Bryony's Christmas Sermon 2021Listen to Rev'd Bryony's Christmas Sermon for 2021

2021-12-2405 min

Future of Sex How To Talk About Sexual Fantasies Feat. Dr. Justin Lehmiller and Sara TangThis week’s episode features two leading experts on human sexuality, Dr. Justin Lehmiller, Kinsey Institute fellow and author and Sara Tang, sex coach and podcast host. They talk us through some fascinating insights into how we can talk about our sexual fantasies and explain that fantasies are a normal thing and how to explore them. We’ll also be looking at how technology might help us live out our wildest sex dreams. To learn more about this show, visit FutureOfSex.org. To keep up with all things Future of Sex, follow us on Instagram @futu...

2021-11-1729 min

Watertight Marketing PodBlog What is a PodBlog?Welcome to the Watertight Marketing PodBlog, where Bryony Thomas selects blog articles that remain relevant, useful and interesting, and reads them out for people who prefer to listen than to read. For more about Bryony Thomas, head to watertightmarketing.com/bryony Get a weekly dose of marketing clarity - Subscribe to our newsletter here.

2021-07-2201 min

Future of Sex Aftercare - The Post-Sex Process Feat. Allison Moon and Kee SimoneIn sex we often hear about foreplay, positions, erogenous zones, types of sex, where to do it? How to do it?...but what about after sex? This week we’re talking about all things Aftercare and how important it is to have post sex routine; from a cuddle and a chat to just needing to be alone - we all have different needs after sex. Bryony interviews two experts on the subject, Allison Moon author of Getting It: A Guide to Healthy Hook-ups and Shame Free Sex and Kee Simone, founder of lovedbyher.com a di...

2021-07-1423 min

Bryony Wells - Work In Progress 10 : Help, I’ve missed my callingThe word ‘calling’ can feel like a confusing one, what is calling, how do I know when I’m living in my calling and what does it mean if I feel like I’ve missed out on it? In this episode we are going to dig into the world of calling and try and wrestle with these questions. Come and join us! - you can follow Bryony on Instagram @bryony_wells

2021-07-1319 min

Bryony Wells - Work In Progress 09 : Jealousy- on picking the wrong queueEver felt like you are standing in the wrong queue in life? Waiting for a long hoped for dream while watching others scoot through the self service aisle? I know I have! This week I’m chatting all things jealousy, comparison and finding contentment in the wait. - you can follow Bryony on Instagram @bryony_wells

2021-07-0614 min

Bryony Wells - Work In Progress 08 : Minimalism and the GospelWhat is Minimalism - a lifestyle fad or is there something deeper going on? Does minimalism have a place in the life of a disciple of Jesus? Let’s take a look! - you can follow Bryony on Instagram @bryony_wells

2021-06-3022 min

Future of Sex How to Have a Hot Vax Summer Feat. Tiff BairaThe Hot Vax Summer is upon us, how are we feeling about it? After all this time locked down, are we finally ready to get back out there? We’ve had so much time in the last year to think about what we want in a partner, but are we ready to find them and how do we go about it? This week Bryony chats with Tiff Baira, NYC’s ultimate dating coach and our Hot Vax Summer guide. In the episode Tiff breaks down all the old dating rules and gives us tips...

2021-06-1621 min

Future of Sex How to Turn Yourself On: Masturbation Tips Feat. Mary Jelkovsky and Tatyannah KingThis week Bryony chats with Mary Jelkovsky of Mary’s Cup of Tea and self-love advocate as she discusses how she got over her own self-objectification and negative body image to discover self-love and a fulfilling sex life. We’re also joined by Tatyannah King, sex writer and expert in all things masturbation, Tatyannah breaks down her very own top 5 tips for the ultimate masturbation session. Disclaimer - we highly recommend taking some time out and masturbating after you listen to this episode. To learn more about this show, visit FutureOfSex.org. To keep...

2021-05-2629 min

Barlborough and Clowne Parish Churches Sermon for the 3rd Sunday of Easter from Rev'd Bryony Taylor "Dead people don't come back to life"Listen to this week's sermon based on Luke 24:36-48

2021-04-1807 min

Barlborough and Clowne Parish Churches Sermon from Rev Bryony Taylor for Easter Day 2021Listen to Rev Bryony's Easter Message based on this reading: John 20.1–18 Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene came to the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed from the tomb. 2So she ran and went to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one whom Jesus loved, and said to them, ‘They have taken the Lord out of the tomb, and we do not know where they have laid him.’ 3Then Peter and the other disciple set out and went towards the tomb. 4The two we...

2021-04-0408 min

Future of Sex How To Choose a Sex Toy Feat. Ashley Cobb and Lovehoney's Paul JaquesNew to sex toys and feeling overwhelmed? Maybe you already have toys but want something new? Lockdowns across the world have created a surge in sex toy sales and pushed sex companies to innovate on toys. Whether it’s your first toy or fifth, choosing the right sex toy can be overwhelming. This week we chat with sex expert Ashley Cobb to figure out the ins and outs of sex toys, what’s hot on the market right now. Paul Jaques, Lovehoney’s quality and technical manager, also joins to talk about sex toy trends. We discuss all thi...

2021-03-3123 min

Barlborough and Clowne Parish Churches Special short meditation for Holy Week 2021 from Rev BryonyThis week we meditate on Jesus' journey to the cross

2021-03-2804 min

Barlborough and Clowne Parish Churches Sermon for Passion Sunday 21st March from Rev Bryony Taylor "Sir, we wish to see Jesus"Sermon preached on this Gospel reading: John 12 20 Now among those who went up to worship at the festival were some Greeks. 21They came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, and said to him, ‘Sir, we wish to see Jesus.’ 22Philip went and told Andrew; then Andrew and Philip went and told Jesus. 23Jesus answered them, ‘The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified. 24Very truly, I tell you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains just a single grain; but if it dies, it bear...

2021-03-2106 min

Barlborough and Clowne Parish Churches Sermon for Mothering Sunday from Rev'd Bryony Taylor "You hold me by my right hand"Listen to Psalm 139 and this time, imagine God as mother, imagine God as mother saying these words to you, especially now, with all the emotion of the pandemic and what it has taken from us, feel the embrace of God, like a mother, cradling her child: 1 O Lord, you have searched me out and known me; you know my sitting down and my rising up; you discern my thoughts from afar. 2 You mark out my journeys and my resting place and are acquainted with all my ways. 3...

2021-03-1306 min

Cleaning Up: Leadership in an Age of Climate Change Happy International Women’s Day!Today is International Women’s Day. We want to take the time to highlight some of the incredible women who are leading the world’s pivot to net-zero. From politics to finance and diplomacy, these women are vital to climate action on an international level.Each episode is available in full at www.cleaningup.liveName of each episode with their linkEpisode 2: Rachel Kyte 'Investing in Climate Leadership' https://www.cleaningup.live/episode-2-rachel-kyteEpisode 4: Barbara Buchner ‘Counting the Climate Cash’ https://www.cleaningup.live/episode-4-barbara-buchnerEpisode 5: Kirsty Gog...

2021-03-0803 min

Barlborough and Clowne Parish Churches Sermon for the 3rd Sunday of Lent from Rev'd Bryony Taylor - the 10 best ways to liveThis week’s sermon is on the Old Testament Reading from Exodus chapter 20: Then God spoke all these words: 2 I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery; 3you shall have no other gods before me. 4 You shall not make for yourself an idol, whether in the form of anything that is in heaven above, or that is on the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth. 5You shall not bow down to them or worship them; for I th...

2021-03-0706 min

Barlborough and Clowne Parish Churches Sermon from Rev'd Bryony Taylor for the 2nd Sunday of Lent 28th Feb - Adventure with GodThis week's sermon is based on the Old Testament reading: Genesis 17.1–7,15,16 17When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the Lord appeared to Abram, and said to him, ‘I am God Almighty; walk before me, and be blameless. 2And I will make my covenant between me and you, and will make you exceedingly numerous.’ 3Then Abram fell on his face; and God said to him, 4‘As for me, this is my covenant with you: You shall be the ancestor of a multitude of nations. 5No longer shall your name be Abram, but your name shall be Abraham; for I ha...

2021-02-2805 min

Barlborough and Clowne Parish Churches Sermon for the First Sunday of Lent from Rev'd Bryony TaylorIt's me, it's me, it's me, Oh Lord, standing in the need of prayer!

2021-02-2107 min

Barlborough and Clowne Parish Churches Sermon for Candlemas on Sunday 31st January given by Rev'd Bryony TaylorSermon on the feast of the Presentation of Jesus in the Temple, also known as Candlemas. The gospel reading: Luke 2.22–40 22 When the time came for their purification according to the law of Moses, they brought him up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord 23(as it is written in the law of the Lord, ‘Every firstborn male shall be designated as holy to the Lord’), 24and they offered a sacrifice according to what is stated in the law of the Lord, ‘a pair of turtle-doves or two young pigeons.’ 25 Now there was a...

2021-01-3105 min

Barlborough and Clowne Parish Churches Sermon for the Second Sunday of Epiphany - 17th JanuaryListen to this week's sermon from Rev Bryony on this reading from John's gospel: John 1.43–51 43 The next day Jesus decided to go to Galilee. He found Philip and said to him, ‘Follow me.’ 44Now Philip was from Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and Peter. 45Philip found Nathanael and said to him, ‘We have found him about whom Moses in the law and also the prophets wrote, Jesus son of Joseph from Nazareth.’ 46Nathanael said to him, ‘Can anything good come out of Nazareth?’ Philip said to him, ‘Come and see.’ 47When Jesus saw Nathanael coming towards him, he sai...

2021-01-1706 min

Cleaning Up: Leadership in an Age of Climate Change Putting the "Act" Into Climate Action - Ep25: Bryony WorthingtonOfficial Biohttps://members.parliament.uk/member/4235/contactWikipedia entry:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bryony\_Worthington,\_Baroness\_Worthington Ember https://ember-climate.org/ Why we really do need nuclear power (June 2015)https://theecologist.org/2015/jun/09/why-we-really-do-need-nuclear-power100 UK Leading Environmentalists (Who Happen To Be Women) (November 2020) https://www.forbes.com/sites/solitairetownsend/2020/11/16/100-uk-leading-environmentalists-who-happen-to-be-women/?sh=2a7c93ac2451 UK to Enshrine Carbon Neutrality by 2050 in Ambitious National Law Statement from Baroness Bryony Worthington, Executive Director of Environmental Defense Fund Europe (June 2019) https://www.edf...

2021-01-0656 min

Future of Sex Orgasms and the Stigma of Male Sex Toys Feat. Zachary Zane, Cam Fraser, Tobias ZegenhagenSince we started Future of Sex podcast we’ve seen so many developments in the world of sextech. We’ve seen advances in robotics and sex dolls, apps for mindfulness, education tools providing the sex education we’ve always deserved, not to mention more and more vulva owning celebrities getting behind companies and products in the space. But what about sextech for men and penis owners? Whilst sextech for women and vulva owners has advanced we’re still seeing a stigma around men and penis owners with sextech. Today, we’re excited to cover We-Vibe’s release of the Arcwa...

2020-12-0930 min

Future of Sex When Sex Dolls Evolve Feat. Davecat, Dr. Marianne Brandon and Dr. Julie CarpenterIn the second part of a two part series we continue our conversation with Davecat and how fell for synthetics and became a part of the iDollator community. He discusses how he popped the question to his sex doll wife Sidore and how he hopes that one day she’ll be a robot he can share his life with. We then get the psychologist point of view on sex dolls and robots. Dr Marianne Brandon has studied the future of sex for years and looks at how children born now may have their first sexual experience with a...

2020-12-0240 min

Bryony Wells - Work In Progress 06 : Reading the BibleJoin me as we explore why some of the messaging around ‘quiet times’ and reading your Bible can be unhelpful. We’ll think through why we should even bother with the Bible and what practical things we can do to make reading the Bible an exciting, life-giving part of our lives. Find me @bryony_wells over on instragram.

2020-12-0122 min

Future of Sex Living With Sex Dolls Feat. DavecatIt’s 2020, we still don’t have flying cars, we’re still looking for aliens and the hoverboard has yet to go mainstream. But what about marrying a sex doll? Was that on your predictions list? Meet this week’s guest Davecat. In the first of a two part series we talk to Davecat who lives with his 4 sex dolls, his wife(yes his wife), his mistress, his two girlfriends. They all live in his apartment near Detroit and live a seemingly normal life. In this episode Bryony discovers more about his unconventional marriage and his hopes for the future o...

2020-11-2522 min

Future of Sex Kickstart Your Sex Drive Feat. Dr. Britney Blair, Dr. Ian Kerner and Reba the DivaHave you ever experienced a low sex drive? What is a normal sex drive? And how can couples who have differing libidos maintain a healthy sex life? This week Bryony interviews two leading sex therapists and a sex coach on the topic of libido and how to kickstart your sex drive. Answering all of these questions and more, Dr. Britney Blair co-founder of Lover app is joined by best selling author Dr. Ian Kerner and sex educator and entrepreneur Reba the Diva. Each giving their own take and practical tips to help manage your libido, Dr Blair al...

2020-11-1842 min

Future of Sex How Do I Get a Job in Sextech? Feat. Cameron Glover, Billie Quinlan and Frances TangBryony interviews three sextech entrepreneurs as they chat about how they got their start in the industry, Cameron Glover, business coach for sex educators, Billie Quinlan co-founded and CEO of Ferly and Frances Tang founder and CEO of Awkward Essentials. From becoming the face of the cum sponge to being laughed at in business meetings, they have seen and done it all. We also go behind the scenes of Bryony’s Sextech School, where students can learn the ins and outs of the industry, product development, branding and so much more. Guests ...

2020-10-2132 min

Future of Sex Are You Sexually Woke? Feat. Aubry Marie, Kenneth Play and Euphemia RussellBryony interviews Yoga teacher and We-Vibe ambassador Aubry Marie, “The World’s Greatest Sex Hacker” Kenneth Play and pleasure-focus coach Euphemia Russell. Each talk about their experiences and share advice on mindfulness and sex, from learning to become more present in sex and getting to know your body and pleasure to mindful masturbation and slow pleasure. Guests Aubry Marie Kenneth Play Euphemia Russell Sponsors - We-Vibe http://www.we-vibe.com - We-Vibe Aubry Marie’s Nova 2 Yoga class - Lover http://www.lover.io

2020-10-0828 min