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American International PodcastPsych-OutPsych-Out (1968) AIP Production # 6719 / 6802Jeff and Cheryl drop into the Haight-Ashbury scene and Psych-Out. Directed by Richard Rush Screenplay by E. Hunter Willett and Betty Ulius Story by E. Hunter Willett Produced by Dick Clark Starring: Susan Strasberg as Jenny Davis Dean Stockwell as Dave Jack Nicholson as Stoney Bruce Dern as Steve Davis Max Julien as Elwood Adam Roarke as Ben Henry Jaglom as Warren Linda G. Scott as Lynn I.J. Jefferson as Pandora Tommy Foanders...2025-06-0956 min
True North StoriesIvanka Fear - The Dead Lie: A Blue Water MysteryBook 1:You can run. You can hide. But in the end, the past catches up with you.Lana, a young mother who suffered a traumatic event 11 years ago, has been living under an assumed name. When she visits her hometown to check if it’s safe to reclaim her identity, Lana suffers several mishaps. Then, her parents are killed in a car crash. Lana blames herself and her past mistakes until she discovers her mom and dad weren’t who they claimed to be, leading her to suspect their secrets may be responsible for their deat...2025-06-0724 min
Money Clinic with Claer BarrettInvestment Clinic: Should I keep betting on Warren Buffett?Fifty-eight-year-old Margo has amassed a very healthy retirement fund, in part by buying shares in Berkshire Hathaway, the investment company run by Warren Buffett. When even the ‘Sage of Omaha’ is reducing his exposure to certain US stocks, Margo wonders if it’s time for her to follow his lead and look to invest in other parts of the world. Presenter Claer Barrett, the FT’s consumer editor, is joined by not one but two FT columnists: Simon Edelsten, Partner at Goshawk Asset Management, and finance veteran and Skin in the Game columnist Stuart Kirk. Together, they chew...2025-04-0135 min
SEN in TenSEN in Ten - Cheryl WarrenDarren speaks to Cheryl Warren, owner and Director of Aperion Training, a platform for support, guidance, training and products that are designed to enable early years professionals to create inspiring, supportive and nurturing environments for neurodivergent children and their families. 2025-03-3108 min
The Curious Teachers PodcastEpisode 9: Guest Speaker Cheryl Warren: Neurodiversity AffirmingEpisode 9: Guest Speaker Cheryl Warren: Neurodiversity AffirmingCheryl has worked within the early years sector for three decades, her training is award winning and she use her professional and personal experiences of parenting children facing additional challenges, within her work.In the same way as Helen and Rachel, Cheryl is passionate about ensuring all our children are in environments that are affirming and where they can thrive.Join us in the Episode of The Curious Teachers Podcast to find out what it means to be neurodiversity affirming and how we can...2025-02-1448 min
Into The Wild337. The One Thing Every Entrepreneur Gets Wrong About Work-Life Balance with Cheryl Hunter You’ve never heard a story of resilience like this. Cheryl Hunter is a kidnapping survivor, expert in resilience, and three-time best-selling author, as well as a publicist for mission-driven experts. She helps her clients get in front of major media so they can get found by the people who need them the most. Her story isn't just about the terror she endured, but the resilience that transformed her life's trajectory. She details how this nightmare shaped her into who she is today, and drops invaluable wisdom on how to capture and leverage media attention to...2025-02-0454 min
American International PodcastBucktownBucktown (1975) AIP Production #7512 Jeff and Cheryl make a pilgrimage to the Midwest’s version of Sin City in Bucktown. Directed by Arthur Marks Written by Bob Ellison Produced by Bernard Schwartz Cast:Fred Williamson as DukePam Grier as ArethaThalmus Rasulala as RoyTony King as T.J.Bernie Hamilton as HarleyArt Lund as Chief PattersonTierre Turner as SteveMorgan Upton as SamCarl Weathers as HamboneJim Bohan as CleteRobert Burton as Merle...2025-02-0355 min
The Untypical Parent™ PodcastDon't Judge MeEnjoyed the episode, got a suggestion or a question send me a textPodcast Series 1: Are You the Perfect Parent?Episode 2: Cheryl Warren from Aperion TrainingIn this episode, we’re excited to welcome Cheryl Warren from Aperion Training. Cheryl brings a wealth of personal and professional insight as she shares her experiences of parenting in a neurodivergent household. She opens up about the challenges and joys of her parenting journey and provides valuable perspectives on how early years settings can build strong partnerships with parents of neurodivergent children. This conversation is fi...2024-12-3146 min
Not Your Typical PodcastEpisode 39 - The prediction predicamentThe Prediction Predicament - sounds like a Big Bang theory episode doesn't it!!
Here, we are, the last episode of 2024, I cant believe it!
For todays episode, and please ignore the husky December germs voice, I am chatting about the prediction predicament. In essence the impact that a difference in what two people predict is going to happen and the reality of what actually does happen and then how this relates to the expectations in early years for our neurodivergent children.
Enjoy, let me know what you think2024-12-1709 minNot Your Typical PodcastEpisode 38 - Supporting our dyslexic ThinkersThis was such a great conversation. I adored my time with Georgina from Fantastic Alternative Brains (FAB) and I know you will too.
We can learn so much, and need to learn so much about the different ways our brains think and learn. And did you know that dyslexia isnt just linked with reading and writing?!
I know that you are going to take away so much from todays episode.
You can find Georgina on Instagram
@fantastic_alternative_brains2024-12-1058 minNot Your Typical PodcastEpisode 37 - Supporting parents to navigate ChristmasChristmas is a fun time of year, everyone gets very excited and the energy and the overwhelm stacks up. For parents of neurodivergent children, this can be a really difficult time of year.
In this episode I will be sharing ways you can support families to do Christmas their way and the permission to know that this is ok.
I hope you enjoy it2024-12-0310 minNot Your Typical PodcastEpisode 36 - Becky Ekersley Lead SEND advisorYou will gain so much from this episode from Becky. Becky heads up a team of SENCo's supporting over 200 early years settings in the UK.
She will share how she enables the whole team to embed neurodiversity affirming practices, share tips and tricks and conversations you can have with your team to do the same.
The take aways from this episode are ones not to miss2024-11-2648 minNot Your Typical PodcastEpisode 35 - Parents are not in denialIn this episode I talk a little about my story in identifying differences in my sons development. I share what happened the day I was told of his confirmed autism, but also the months and years prior. Life navigating this journey as a parent is far from easy and sometimes we just need a little understanding an empathy.
I hope you find this beneficial 2024-11-1909 minNot Your Typical PodcastEpisode 34 - Interoception with OT Katie GraysonI cannot tell you how insightful and informative this conversation was. You will gain so much knowledge, advice and practical tips that will change the way you work with your neurodivergent children.
As an OT with a specialism and passion for Interoception, Katie shares her experiences and wisdom with us in a must hear episode.
You can find Katie via the links below
Instagram @therapeeze
www.therapeeze.com
Facebook Therapeeze therapy tools to thrive and the Super Sensory Squad2024-11-1248 minNot Your Typical PodcastEpisode 33 - InclusionWhat is inclusion? Is it a thing, or is it a feeling? Is it as simple as being included or excluded?
In todays episode I discuss my thoughts , what I believe inclusion is and how we can go about ensuring we provide an inclusion setting for our children , their families and for our teams.
There is also a HUGE opportunity for one of my lovely listeners! Trust me, you wont want to miss it 2024-11-0510 minNot Your Typical PodcastEpisode 32 - Circle Time - Part twoDid you listen in to Part one, episode 27? I shared my thoughts on circle time in early years settings.
Well after that aired, myself and great friend of this podcast Ruth Jones had a detailed discussion, it was so good and she shared some great points, that I felt it was podcast material.
So here it is, part two of the circle time debate.
You can find Ruth at @ruth_jones_slt2024-10-2228 minNot Your Typical PodcastEpisode 31 - Interventions and targetsIntervention - The action of becoming intentionally
involved in a difficult situation, in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse
How does that online definition fit with you? How does that sound when we are talking about our 2-4 year olds?
Prevent something from getting worse!! What exactly are we preventing from getting worse?
Not sure that works for me and certainly don’t think that’s a great neurodiversity affirming narrative.
Join me in todays episode as I share my thoughts around this narrative the 'interventions' that we are p...2024-10-1509 minNot Your Typical PodcastEpisode 30 - Charlotte Badger - Education ConsultantJoin me this week in my conversation with the wonderful Charlotte Moutford.
Charlotte has over 20years teaching experience in a range of settings - mainstream, special, additional needs bases and overseas. She has over 5 years experience working to
support school staff to provide the best, most appropriate educational experience to individual autistic learners
Charlotte lives in a neurodivergent household and has lived experience of making adaptations to all aspects of life in order for everyone to be nurtured and remain regulated. She is currently awaiting assessments of her
own neurotype. She has founded Badger Education...2024-10-0849 minNot Your Typical PodcastEpisode 29 - Wellbeing at the heart of neurodiversity affirming practiceIn this episode I share the 4 pillars of emotional wellbeing for our children, helping us to understand what our children need from us and how by embedding these, we can truly deliver on neurodiversity affirming practice.
Leave a comment, share across your networks and let me know what you think and how you are delivering the pillars2024-10-0116 minNot Your Typical PodcastEpisode 28 - Jo Gaunt, author of Your Safe SpaceThis was such a great conversation with Jo Gaunt, Educator, Parent support, founder of the Be Wise and THRIVE approach and author of Your Safe Space.
Jo is part of a busy neurodivergent household and has used both her professional and personal experiences to support others. Her approaches are right up my street, you will quickly see that Jo and I are so aligned in our work and in our narrative.
Do link up with Jo on Instragram jo_gaunt_be_wise_and_thrive and definitely grab a copy of her book.
2024-09-2358 minNot Your Typical PodcastEpisode 27 -Circle Time, love it or hate it?Do you offer circle time in your setting? Why?
Do you know the purpose of circle time?
Is it working for all children?
Is it impactful for all children?
In this episode we will explore whether its a great way to spend our time, or the best way to support all children. Check out my opinions on it and maybe some alternatives>
Like, share and comment if any of this episode resonated with you2024-09-1710 minNot Your Typical PodcastEpisode 26 - Simon Airey, Inclusion TeacherIn todays episode you will hear from the wonderful Simon Airey.
Simon is a highly experienced teacher who does things differently! You will hear great insights into life in a classroom that has inclusion as it heart, you will learn strategies and support that will make such a difference and go a long way to creating a safe and inclusive learning environment.
You can find Simon over on Instagram, he provides great content that will support your journey to becoming a neurodiversity affirming educator.
@simoninclusionteacher
2024-09-1052 minNot Your Typical PodcastEpisode 25 - A safe home environment
Given where life has been over the years for myself and my son, given how tricky things have been, right from the starting point really in his life with a very complicated birthing experience, how have we made it to this point?
What has enabled us both to make these huge milestones, what factors have been in place to support this progress,
this mindset and this achievement.
For me it comes down to 3 things, 3 things that I feel are so important within a neurodivergent household
So check out the episode and le...2024-09-0311 min
Sports Chasers PodcastTom Brady Calls Out Football's Dumbing Down: A Bold CritiqueWelcome to the Sports Chasers Podcast. Join us for high-level discussions of well-researched opinions, facts, and statistics about the beautiful world of sports. Join us live every Thursday at 7:30 p.m. EST!📅 Live Episodes Every Week: Thursdays @ 7:30 p.m. EST⚾ MLB Highlights:Aaron Judge’s Stellar Performance: An in-depth analysis of Judge’s recent achievements and what’s driving his success. 💪New York Mets’ Winning Streak: Breaking down the key players and strategies behind the Mets' impressive run. 🔥Joey Votto’s Retirement: A heartfelt reflection...2024-08-231h 43
POD-CACHES6E08 - Supporting neurodivergent children and families in a neurotypical world w/ Cheryl WarrenJoin us this week as we chat to Cheryl Warren, an award-winning trainer and consultant from Aperion Training, specialising in neurodiversity in the early years.
In the episode, Cheryl discusses her career journey and personal mission, sharing how her lived experience has shaped her professional approach. As a parent, Cheryl offers valuable insights into supporting neurodivergent children and their families, understanding the pressures they face.
As an educator, Cheryl understands the importance of applying a neuroaffirming lens in practice, recognising that each child's needs are unique and embracing their differences. She emphasises the role of the...2024-08-0753 min
American International PodcastMars Needs WomenMars Needs Women (1968)AIP Production #6721 Jeff and Cheryl crack the coded message telling the world that Mars Needs Women. Written and Directed by Larry Buchanan Produced by Larry Buchanan for Azalea Pictures Starring: Tommy Kirk as Dop/Martian Fellow #1 Yvonne Craig as Dr. Marjorie Bolen Warren Hammack as Martian Doctor/Fellow #2 Anthony Houston as Martian Fellow #3 Larry Tanner as Martian Fellow #4 Cal Duggan as Martian Fellow #5 Pat Delaney as artist abductee Sherry Roberts as Brenda Knowlan, abductee Donna Lindberg as Stewardess, abd...2024-07-2940 minNot Your Typical PodcastEpisode 24 - The episode where the tables were turned!You are going to enjoy this one! To celebrate the last episode of the season and this academic year I have a great guest for you. He is someone I admire, someone I absolutely adore and someone who has changed my life!
Please welcome my husband John to the party!
John is no stranger to early years, having worked in the sector for 40 years. But here he switches things up, here he interviews me, asking the questions others have asked me before, but answers I have not necessarily shared out loud.
Thank you...2024-07-2334 min
House of Mystery Radio on NBCIvanka Fear - A Blue Water Mystery (The Dead Lie & Lost Like Me)Book 1:You can run. You can hide. But in the end, the past catches up with you.Lana, a young mother who suffered a traumatic event 11 years ago, has been living under an assumed name. When she visits her hometown to check if it’s safe to reclaim her identity, Lana suffers several mishaps. Then, her parents are killed in a car crash. Lana blames herself and her past mistakes until she discovers her mom and dad weren’t who they claimed to be, leading her to suspect their secrets may be responsible for their deat...2024-07-1824 minNot Your Typical PodcastEpisode 23 - Wendy White - My Mood StarsThis was such a lovely conversation with the wonderful Wendy White. Wendy was a childminder who created a resource at home to support her children to understand, discuss and develop self regulation strategies. After an Ofsted inspector told her that they could be so beneficial for other childminders and EY settings, My Mood Stars were created.
They are a wonderful resource and in this episode Wendy tells us why they can support our children so much.
Let me know what you think.
You can find the Mood Stars at www...2024-07-1636 min
American International PodcastThe Eye CreaturesThe Eye Creatures (1966)Jeff and Cheryl unwillingly join the soldiers and multi-orbed aliens as they spy on ardent teenage couples in The Eye Creatures.Directed by Larry Buchanan Starring: John Ashley as Stan Kenyon Cynthia Hull as Susan Rogers Warren Hammack as Lt. Robertson Chet Davis as Mike Lawrence Bill Peck as Carl Fenton Ethan Allen as Old Man Bailey Charles McLine as Detective Nathan Wyle as Col. Harrison Tony Houston as Culver’s Sergeant Jonathan Lefdord as Cpl. Culver Shirley McLi...2024-07-1541 minNot Your Typical PodcastEpisode 22 - The best SEN resource you could haveToday is a short one, but i'm hoping powerful all the same!
Want to know what the best SEN resource is? Could it be a dark tent? Could it be a weighted lap dog? Could it be a wonderfully created sensory room? Could it be fidget tools?
Well its actually none of those things.
Check out the episode to find out exactly what it is.
Want to grab a copy of my Ebook? Download it below
https://www.aperiontraining.co.uk/product-page/neurodiversity-in-the-early-years-workbook
A...2024-07-0905 minNot Your Typical PodcastEpisode 21 - Sam Dholakia - The Behaviour Balance SystemThis was such a great conversation with the wonderful Sam. Sam is the founder of SPD tuition and coaching, creator of the Behaviour Balance System and the Behaviour Bank.
Sam has over 20 years experience in the education sector and she is now leading a change, an innovation! She has a 360 approach to creating a neuroaffirming, collaborative and informed approach to behaviour, both at home an in settings.
I guarantee, you will gain so much from this conversation.
Instagram: @spdtuitionandcoachingltd
www.spdtuitionandcoaching.co.uk
The book Sam reference in the...2024-07-0250 min
American International PodcastZontar, the Thing from VenusZontar, the Thing from Venus (1966) AIP Production #6669 Jeff and Cheryl notice something awfully familiar about a mind-controlling, cave-dwelling alien invader in Zontar, the Thing from Venus. Written by Larry Buchanan and Hillman Taylor Directed by Larry Buchanan Starring: John Agar as Dr. Curt Taylor Susan Bjurman as Ann Taylor Anthony Huston as Keith Ritchie Patricia De Laney as Martha Ritchie Neil Fletcher as Gen. Matt Young Warren Hammack as John Colleen Carr as Louise Jeff Alexander as rocket scientist Bill Thurman as P...2024-07-0147 minNot Your Typical PodcastEpisode 20 - SEN policy - its all about the wording!In todays episode I share my reflections on SEN policy and how the phrasing we use can create immediate barriers in our joint collaboration with parents, as well as provide a foundation of problematic negativity within the team.
Concerns, weaknesses, not meeting the expected outcomes should not be words used within a neuroaffirming SEN policy. So what should we use instead!
Check out todays episode to find out.
You will also be given details of a new downloadable product hot of the press!
As always, let me know what you think. 2024-06-2510 minNot Your Typical PodcastEpisode 19 - Sarah Emerson, Big feelings, emotions and maskingToday I have a great conversation with the wonderful Sarah from Cocoro. www.wearecocoro.co.uk
Sarah helps parents, nurseries and schools empower children to grow up with resilience, happiness, self-regulation, and self-worth. When childhood is truly understood, we can create a culture of emotional well-being that has a true impact on children’s lives.
This was such a great conversation with a very dear friend of mine where Sarah shares her professional and personal insights into children's big feelings, emotions, self regulation and masking.
One not to miss.
Instagram: @wearecocoro
2024-06-1853 minNot Your Typical PodcastEpisode 18 - My silent haircutWho would have thought me having a haircut would create a great podcast episode?!
Take a listen to hear how a trip to the hairdressers promoted lots of conversation on my social media that wasn't about my actual haircut, but actually my experience in the chair!
Id love to know your thoughts. 2024-06-1109 minNot Your Typical PodcastEpisode 17 - Liz Evans- Occupational TherapistThis was such a great conversation with Liz from @the_untypical_ot
Liz has over 20 years experience in the field working in a range of environments, as well as describing herself as being part of a neurodiverse family.
In this conversation Liz helps us to make the connection with OT and behaviour and helps us to better understand some of the sensory needs of our children.
Make sure you connect and follow Liz on Facebook and Instagram
hello@the-untypical-ot.co.uk
New Facebook...2024-06-0445 minNot Your Typical PodcastEpisode 16: What does neuroaffirming actually mean?What does affirming actually mean?
To declare ones support for....
Supporting our children to be who they are – to agree with, to give encouragement to because you want
them to succeed
Think of yourself as a football supporter – you cheer, you sing, you give encouragement o the team to score the next goal, you cheer their successes and even when things don’t go according to plan, you’re pitch side the next week, again cheering them on, wishing and hoping they’ll do well.
So what do we affirm, what do we give...2024-05-2109 minNot Your Typical PodcastEpisode 15: Annabel Tannenbaum: Founder of Thriving Minds EducationToday i have a great conversation with Annabel, the founder of Thriving Minds Education – an education advocate who’ is supporting and empowering young members of the neurodivergent community.
For most of her life, Annabel Tannenbaum didn’t know why she was different. Growing up, she says she always felt like an outsider, struggling to get a grasp on learning and socialising while grappling with anxieties that couldn’t
be explained. That is, until she began teaching in early education settings – and seeing similar traits show up in the children she was supporting.
We chat all things behaviour...2024-05-1454 minNot Your Typical PodcastEpisode 14: Supporting your neurodiverse team So last week I popped up a post on my social media of my top 5 tips for supporting neurodivergent staff and it
had a lot of traction and I had lots of messages sent to me, so I thought I would expand a little on this episode with you today.
Now, obviously I have mentioned my top 5 tips, but as always, as we do for our neurodivergent children, their
needs will differ, and so whilst these are 5, there may be a total different 5 for the 5 neurodivergent staff you may have in your early years team! Therefore, like I...2024-05-0713 minNot Your Typical PodcastEpisode 13 - Rebecca - being an autistic adult in 2024This was such an impactful #podcast conversation with Rebecca from Be Heard. Sharing with me her diagnosis of autism and dyslexia and what this means for her.
We spoke about how her neurodivergence presents for her, the accommodations and adaptions that would have helped her in education, as well as her views on the current view of neurodivergence in 2024.
Rebecca is a voice of the young persons advisory board for Wales and shares her story within the healthcare sector ensuring health professionals understand autism in crisis to better support our young pe...2024-04-3044 minNot Your Typical PodcastEpisode 12 - Connection
What does connection mean, why is it important and how can we ensure that our policies and practices have connection at the heart of everything that we do?
Connection and trust creates a sense of belonging and belonging is vitally important for emotional well being and psychological safety.
Did you know that connection and belonging is mentioned in the Scottish and Welsh statutory frameworks but not in the England EYFS?
Hear all about the importance of connection and how we can ensure is the bedrock of all we do.
2024-04-2312 min
MinistryWatch PodcastEp. 347: State Department Proposes Rules that Could Hurt Ministries Salem Media Reports Big LossSHOW NOTES:
On today’s program, a proposed State Department rule could impact employment regulations for nonprofits…and some ministry leaders are voicing concern. We’ll take a look.
And, the North Carolina pastor who went viral for remarks he made from the pulpit about rape has apologized—but the controversy, which has sparked ongoing protests, caught the attention of lawmakers and inflamed the state’s debate over school vouchers. We’ll have details.
Also, Salem Media—one of the only Christian publicly traded companies—has reported a $46 million operating loss in its latest annual report. That story later in the program.
But...2024-04-1227 min
SuhtnormaaliSuhtnormaali jakso 50 - Ed & Lorraine WarrenItseoppinut demonologi Ed ja hänen vaimonsa selvännäkijä-meedio Lorraine ovat kiistatta 1900-luvun tunnetuimpia ja vaikutusvaltaisimpia paranormaaleita tutkijoita. Omien sanojensa mukaan Ed ja Lorraine tutkivat noin 50 vuotta kestäneen uransa aikana yli 10 000 paranormaalia tapausta.
Osalle ihmisistä Ed ja Lorraine ovat eräitä historian aidoimmista, arvostetuimmista ja rehellisimmistä paranormaaleista tutkijoista, ja näille ihmisille pelkkä Warreneiden nimen näkeminen tapauksen yhteydessä on riittävä todiste sen aitoudesta. Toisille Warrenit ovat sen sijaan suurimpia paranormaaleita huijareita sitten 1800-luvun Foxin siskosten. Itse kuulun tähän jälkimmäiseen ryhmään, eikä tämän pitäisi tulla kenellekään yllätyksenä...2024-04-0153 min
American International PodcastDressed To KillDressed to Kill (1980)Jeff and Cheryl welcome a special guest, Aaron Hudson of the That Movie is Fine podcast, to help them celebrate the first anniversary of the American International Podcast. This week’s episode features the last movie that AIP had a hand in producing: Brian DePalma’s “horny Hitchcock” film Dressed to Kill. Directed by Brian De Palma Written by Brian De Palma Produced by George Litto for Cinema 77/Fim Group; distributed by Filmways Executive Producer Samuel Z. Arkoff Starring:Michael Caine as Dr. Robert Elliott Angie Dick...2024-04-011h 28Not Your Typical PodcastEpisode 11 - Sarah, sharing her story with a daughter with an autism, PDA profileSarah has two daughters, her youngest is neurotypical, her eldest has a diagnosis of autism with a demand avoidance profile, alongside ADHD.
Sarah shares her story, including those early indicators, the strategies that they have been working on as a family to support their daughter, as well as sharing what she feels needs to happen within the education space. And she would know, she is a teacher in EYFS/KS1.
Take a listen to Sarah's story and maybe see children's behaviour and responses to situations from a new lens.
You can find Sarah...2024-03-2644 min
The SEND Network Podcast6. How to be a neuroaffirming SENCO with Cheryl WarrenIt's Neurodiversity Celebration Week! To mark this important week, we are joined by friend of the podcast, Cheryl Warren. Cheryl and Izzy discuss the importance of celebrating neurodiversity and how to be a neuroaffirming educator and SENCO.This is the final episode of series three, so thanks for coming along! Make sure you keep an eye on the SEND Network for series four, coming very soon. About Cheryl:Cheryl is an award winning SEND consultant and trainer who has nearly 3 decades of experience working in early years. In her consultancy, A...2024-03-2035 min