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A Thought I KeptWhen You Realise You Get to Be Here with Gabrielle TreanorThis week I’m joined by writer, ADHD coach and founder of The Quiet ADHD Club, Gabrielle Treanor. Together, we explore what it means to feel fully here in your own life, especially if you’re a quiet woman in midlife who has spent years trying to be smaller, more consistent, or more “together” than you actually feel inside.We talk openly about ADHD in midlife, including the experience of late diagnosis and what it can mean to discover in your forties or fifties that your brain works differently. Gabrielle shares how recognising quiet ADHD helped her make sen...
2026-02-2357 min
A Thought I KeptHow to Live in Surrender Without Losing Yourself with Ray MartinWhat happens when the life you carefully built no longer feels like it fits? When the version of success you were chasing leaves you anxious, or strangely unfulfilled? In this episode, I sit down with Ray Martin to explore what it really means to live in surrender without losing yourself.Ray shares the story of a year that unravelled everything he thought he knew — his marriage, his business, even his sense of who he was meant to be. What began as a six-month sabbatical turned into fourteen years of travel, self-inquiry, and learning to listen to something ot...
2026-02-1641 min
A Thought I KeptWhen Your Story No Longer Fits You with Hilary SalzmanSometimes it isn’t a dramatic breaking point that tells us something needs to change. It can be quieter than that. Maybe just a sense of disconnect, or a feeling that the story we’re living no longer quite belongs to us.In this episode of A Thought I Kept, I talk to Hilary Salzman about what happens when you start to notice that misalignment — between who you are, how you’re seen, and the roles you’ve learned to inhabit. We talk about voice, self-trust, and the emotional weight of trying to stay inside stories th...
2026-02-0957 min
Founders FutureClaire Fitzsimmons: Redefining Wellbeing Through Connection and CuriosityIn this episode of Founders Future, with host Milan Kohut, we’re joined by Claire Fitzsimmons, founder of If Lost, Start Here, a wellbeing platform designed for people navigating moments of anxiety, loneliness, and feeling stuck. Claire shares her unconventional journey from working as an international art curator to building a human-centered coaching and creative practice, inspired in part by her personal experiences with mental health in her family. What began as a playful, design-led guidebook has evolved into a multifaceted platform focused on self-trust, curiosity, and meaningful connection.Claire unpacks ho...
2026-02-0419 min
A Thought I KeptWhen No One Is Coming to Save You with Edwina JennerThis week’s thought I kept comes from Edwina Jenner, and it’s one that fundamentally reshaped how she thinks about responsibility, self-trust, and the way we move through midlife. It’s a thought that can feel confronting at first but, when given some space, can open up a surprising sense of clarity and freedom.In this episode of A Thought I Kept, I talk with Edwina about what happens when we stop waiting and start listening to ourselves more closely. We explore moments many listeners will recognise: feeling overwhelmed by expectation, navigating identity shifts in mid...
2026-02-0243 min
A Thought I KeptWhen You Let Go of Beliefs That Aren’t Even Yours with Nicky Denson-ElliottIn this episode of A Thought I Kept, I’m joined by Nicky Denson-Elliott for a conversation about the beliefs many women carry without ever consciously choosing them and what can shift when we begin to let those beliefs go.We talk about the emotional weight of comparison, competition, and feeling like we have to stay small or agreeable just to feel safe. About confidence not as a personality trait, but as something that changes across the different life contexts. About money, worth and the subtle ways women are taught to doubt themselves — often in the...
2026-01-2649 min
A Thought I KeptHow Neurodiversity Changes the Way We Experience the World with Matthew BellringerIn this episode, I talk to Matthew Bellringer about what it can feel like to move through a world that doesn’t always seem to be made for you and how impactful it can be to realise that other people may be experiencing that same world in fundamentally different ways.We talk about neurodiversity, but always through lived experience rather than labels. About overwhelm, burnout, boredom, joy, and curiosity. About what happens when you’ve spent years mistrusting your own responses, your own pace, your own needs and how self-trust can begin to rebuild when you understand that...
2026-01-1958 min
A Thought I KeptHow We Learn to Live With Our Emotions with Isabelle FieldingIn this episode, I’m joined by Isabelle Fielding for a conversation about our emotions — the ones we try to manage, the ones we push down, and the ones that keep resurfacing when something important is at stake.We talk about what it’s like to live in a world that often asks us to be happier, calmer, more confident, while quietly struggling with anxiety, self-doubt, overwhelm, or a sense that we’re holding it all together by our fingertips. Isabelle brings a grounded, compassionate perspective to what our emotions are really doing for us, and how relating...
2026-01-1246 min
A Thought I KeptHow Curiosity Can Shape a Life with Rebecca FrankThis is a great episode to start the year with as well as a new season of the podcast. I sit down with wellbeing writer Rebecca Frank to explore how curiosity might offer a way of beginning when we might not be quite ready.Rebecca and I talk about what curiosity looks like when life is full, messy, and changing. We explore how it can soften judgement, widen our view of other people, and help us stay open during moments of uncertainty or transition. Our conversation moves through everyday experiences many of us will recognise: parenting and...
2026-01-0547 min
A Thought I KeptHow We Learn to Feel Held with Lauren BarberWhat does it really mean to feel held – not just by others, but by ourselves, our bodies, and the rhythms of everyday life?In this episode of A Thought I Kept, I’m joined by Lauren Barber for a conversation about anxiety, aliveness, self-trust, and the quiet practices that help us come back to ourselves when life feels loud or overwhelming. Together, we explore what it means to hold space – for others, for our emotions, and for the parts of us that are tired, tender, or still becoming.Lauren shares openly about her lifelong relationship with a...
2025-12-1551 min
“54 Days of Roses”- Catholic Rosary NovenaS13 Día 42 - Misterios Dolorosos en AgradecimientoHola familia, y bienvenidos al día 42 de nuestra Novena del Rosario de 54 Días. Soy su anfitriona, Maritza Mendez, y estoy muy agradecida de que estén aquí hoy.Antes de comenzar, quiero invitarlos a apoyar este ministerio. Si este podcast ha sido una bendición para tu vida, por favor considera ayudar con una donación. Tu apoyo nos permite producir estos episodios diarios, mantener todo funcionando y llegar a más personas que necesitan oración.Puedes dar tu apoyo por medio de:Nuestro sitio web: 54daysofroses.com Venmo:
2025-12-1336 min“54 Days of Roses”- Catholic Rosary NovenaS13 Day 42 - Sorrowful Mysteries In ThanksgivingHello family, and welcome to day 42 of our 54-Day Rosary Novena. I’m your host, Maritza Mendez, and I’m grateful you’re here today.Before we begin, I want to invite you to support this ministry. If this podcast has blessed your life, please consider paying it forward with a donation. Your support helps us produce these daily episodes, keep everything running, and continue reaching people who need prayer.You can give through: Our website: 54daysofroses.com Venmo: @Novena54DaysofRoses PayPal & Zelle: prayers@54daysofroses.comThank you for...
2025-12-1333 min
A Thought I KeptWhat to Do When You Can’t Think Straight with Katie DriverWhen your mind won’t settle, your thoughts won’t line up, or you feel like you can’t hear yourself think, what do you do? In this episode, Claire is joined by Katie Driver, founder of The Thinking Alliance, to explore how we can reclaim clarity in a world that demands constant noise, answers, and action.This conversation explores how to think for yourself, how to listen deeply, how feelings shape thought, why compassionate self-talk matters, and how quieter people can find their own voice. As the year draws to a close, Katie offers guidance on how to...
2025-12-0849 min
A Thought I KeptGrief, Joy and the Energy That Turns the Lights On with Georgina JonesWhat if your energy is more than just a feeling? What if it’s your currency? In this conversation, host Claire Fitzsimmons speaks with Georgina Jones about the invisible threads that connect us: joy, grief, presence, and the power of what happens when we stop trying to fix and start feeling. They explore how energy shapes how we show up, how we hold space for others, and how movement, music and humour help us access the full range of our emotions especially the ones we don’t have words for. Georgina speaks powerfully about holding joy and grief in the...
2025-12-0147 min
A Thought I KeptReimagining Self-Care in a World That Teaches Us to Be Selfless with Suzy ReadingWhat if self-care wasn’t about adding more to your to-do list but about rethinking what care even means? In this episode, Claire Fitzsimmons speaks with Chartered psychologist, coach and author Suzy Reading about the often invisible emotional labor of women, the cultural messaging that teaches us to ignore our needs, and the radical act of allowing ourselves to be cared for.Suzy, author of the new book “How to Be Selfish: Seven Steps to Taking Back Your Power,” shares her personal evolution with self-care from early moments on the ice rink to naviga...
2025-11-2447 min
A Thought I KeptLovely Messy Humans: Understanding Self-Harm, Emotional Coping, and the Nervous System with Beth DerryWhat if your nervous system was quietly shaping everything — from your relationships to your resilience — and no one ever taught you how to understand it?In this episode of A Thought I Kept, Claire Fitzsimmons speaks with Beth Derry, resilience coach and founder of Lovely Messy Humans, about the deep and often overlooked influence our nervous systems have on how we cope, connect, and show up in the world.They explore the relationship between emotional coping, overwhelm, and shutdown — and how self-harm among young people can be a misunderstood bid for regula...
2025-11-1755 min
A Thought I KeptBurndowns, Creative Energy, and the Longing for Real-World Connection with Liana FrickerWhat if your creative energy didn’t need an algorithm — just some more self-trust and a room full of the right people?In this episode of A Thought I Kept, Claire Fitzsimmons speaks with PR strategist, founder of The Inspiration Space, and self-described “idea-laying machine” Liana Fricker, about navigating creativity, burnout, and how we reconnect with ourselves — and each other — beyond the online world.Together, they explore the emotional and energetic tension between abundance and overwhelm, visibility and vulnerability, and what it means to be seen without being online. Liana shares...
2025-11-1046 min
A Thought I KeptJoy, Grief, Squirrels, and the Real Work of Being OkayIn this special episode of 'A Thought I Kept,' host Claire Fitzsimons is joined by Amanda Sheeren, her close friend and co-founder of 'If Lost Start Here', a wellbeing company aimed at helping people navigate modern life's complexities with creativity, curiosity and humour. This episode centers on Amanda’s thought that even in the dark times there is light. They discuss how the hardest and best parts of life can coexist, touching on topics such as parenting, depression, Instagram, sobriety, and finding joy in small moments. Amanda shares personal experiences, underscoring the importance of embracing both pos...
2025-11-0346 min
A Thought I KeptFollowing Joy Out of Burnout | A Conversation with Katharina Geissler-EvansIn this episode of 'A Thought I Kept,' host Claire Fitzsimmons engages in a heartfelt conversation with Katharina Geissler-Evans, founder and editor-in-chief of heiter. The discussion explores how to find resilience during exhaustion and overwhelm, and how to create intentional and joyful connections in our increasingly online lives. Katarina shares how the philosophy 'if there's a will, there's a way' has guided her through challenges, and supported her through periods of perseverance. This conversation delves into the importance of small, joyful moments, and the value of community and gratitude practices during all life's seasons.03:36 The Power...
2025-10-2732 min
A Thought I KeptReclaiming Calm in a World on High Alert | A Conversation with Carrie EkinsWhy do our hearts race at the sound of an email? Why does one glance at our phones send us into full-blown panic? In this episode, we're joined by massage therapist and author Carrie Ekins, who helps us understand what’s really going on in our bodies when everything feels like a threat.Carrie shares how the nervous system can get stuck in survival mode and why modern life triggers ancient fear responses that were once meant to protect us from sabre-toothed tigers. Together, we explore simple, practical ways to return to safety, anchor ourselves in...
2025-10-2047 min
A Thought I KeptA Library Made of Moments | A Conversation with Andrea RathborneIn this week’s episode of A Thought I Kept, storyteller and creative leader Andrea Rathborne shares a memory so vivid, it feels like a short film stitched into the fabric of her life. This experience taught Andrea to appreciate the everyday small but meaningful moments, which she likens to a series of dashes and dots, forming a personal Morse code of memories. Host Claire Fitzsimmons talks with Andrea about what it means to notice deeply, to be changed by presence, and to hold onto the moments that quietly shape us — the ones we shelve in our own i...
2025-10-1345 min
A Thought I KeptAre You Feeling Your Thinking? A Conversation with Anya PearseIn this episode of A Thought I Kept, host Claire Fitzsimmons invites Anya Pearse, a coach, mentor, and creative thinker, to discuss a thought that's stayed with her: 'Am I feeling my thinking?' The conversation explores the origins of this thought, inspired by the works of Byron Katie and Michael Neil, and explores themes of self-awareness, self-compassion, and acceptance. Anya shares personal anecdotes and insights into how this thought has impacted her understanding of emotions and thinking. This episode emphasizes the complexity and interconnectedness of ideas, thoughts, and feelings, and how understanding these can tr...
2025-10-0629 min
A Thought I KeptTransforming Fear into Adventure: A Conversation with Emma SimpsonIn this conversation, Claire Fitzsimmons and Emma Simpson explore the profound question of 'What's the worst that can happen?' as a guiding principle in life. Emma shares her journey of transforming fear into adventure, resilience through grief, and the balance between safety and freedom in parenting. They discuss the importance of emotional energy in nurturing friendships and the challenges of making connections as adults. The conversation emphasizes the value of community, the courage to embrace change, and the necessity of facing life's uncertainties with a positive mindset.TakeawaysThe phrase 'What's the worst...
2025-09-2927 min
A Thought I KeptWellness Reimagined: A Conversation with Rosamund DeanIn this episode of Thought I Kept, host Claire Fitzsimmons welcomes journalist and author Rosamund Dean, creator of the brilliant Substack Well, Well, Well. They discuss the complexities and contradictions of wellness including Rosamund's mindful approach to drinking and her experience with breast cancer. This conversation explores how to make health choices fun and sustainable, the impact of competitive PE classes on kids, and the importance of community and playfulness in wellness. It's a candid and timely discussion about experimenting with health habits, social connections, and redefining wellness on our own terms.00:37 Exploring We...
2025-09-2242 min
A Thought I KeptLeaving Space for Magic: A Conversation with Eleanor TweddellIn this episode of A Thought I Kept host Claire Fitzsimmons talks to Eleanor Tweddell, a writer, speaker, and change consultant. Eleanor discusses what it was like to write and publish her new book, Another Door Opens: Five Steps for Navigating Change in Life and Work. The discussion ranges from the importance of pausing, the reassuring nature of messiness, and holding space for magic during transitions. Eleanor shares her experiences with the fluctuating nature of work and personal projects, emphasizing that meaningful change requires asking rather than rushing to answer questions and being intentional when we’re rea...
2025-09-1541 min
A Thought I KeptThe Relationship We Keep Forgetting: A Conversation with Sarah ReesWe talk about love, family, friendship and even boundaries — but we rarely talk about this: the relationship we have with ourselves.In this episode, Claire Fitzsimmons is joined by therapist Sarah Rees to explore the quiet power of self-compassion and why it’s the most overlooked relationship of all. Sarah shares how her work evolved from cognitive behavioural therapy and nursing to compassion-focused therapy, and why that shift changed everything — for her clients and for herself.They explore practical ways to check in with ourselves (especially when it feels uncomfortable), the difference between thinking your emotio...
2025-09-0824 min
A Thought I KeptNavigating the Comfort and Overwhelm of Ideas: A Conversation with Emma LightfootIn this episode of 'A Thought I Kept,' host Claire Fitzsimmons welcomes Emma Lightfoot, a pet grief expert and animal behaviorist, who shares an impactful epiphany from a wise friend. Emma discusses her tendency to immerse herself in learning and preparation to avoid the discomfort of starting and the fear of failure. She reveals her 2025 pledge to stop spending on self-help books and courses, focusing instead on trusting her own knowledge and abilities. Through engaging storytelling, Emma explains how she maintains this thought with visual reminders and mini zines. The conversation explores the balance between seeking comfort in...
2025-09-0117 min
A Thought I KeptThe Quiet Rebellion of Honoring Your Inner Seasons: A Conversation with Lyndsay KaldorIn this episode of A Thought I Kept, host Claire Fitzsimmons interviews Lindsay Kaldor about the impactful teachings from a yoga class fifteen years ago that taught her the importance of seasonality and rest. Lindsay shares her journey from living a nonstop 'summer existence' in her twenties, to embracing the cyclical nature of life inspired by the wisdom that 'flowers don't bloom all year round.' They discuss the pressures of constant productivity, the significance of winter as a period of inward growth and rest, and how Lindsay's transition into motherhood and the pandemic has de...
2025-08-2529 min
Space to ThinkE26. Finding Wonder Close to Home with Claire FitzsimmonsIn this episode writer and coach Claire Fitzsimmons shares the joy and intention behind “explorer days” - short, local adventures designed to help us see the familiar with fresh eyes. Rooted in her childhood experiences of spontaneous weekend outings, Claire’s practice has evolved into a way of nurturing curiosity, supporting independent businesses, and connecting with the people and stories that make up a place.In our conversation, Claire shares how explorer days began and why they still hold such meaning for her, weaving in the role of curiosity as a personal wellbeing barometer. We exp...
2025-08-2150 min
A Thought I KeptCreating Space for Thought: A Conversation with Sarah PhilpIn this episode of A Thought I Kept, Sarah Philp discusses the profound impact of Nancy Klein's quote, 'The quality of everything human beings do depends on the quality of the thinking that we do first.' She reflects on the relationship between thinking and action, the importance of creating thinking spaces, and how these concepts have shaped her work as an educational psychologist and coach. Sarah also shares personal practices like cold water swimming and visiting the Isle of Skye that help her maintain clarity and presence. The conversation delves into the sub...
2025-08-1828 min
A Thought I KeptThe Strength Paradox: What We Love vs. What We're Good At: A Conversation with Irena Meštrović ŠtajduharIn this episode of 'A Thought I Kept,' host Claire Fitzsimmons talks with her friend Irena Meštrović Štajduhar about redefining the concept of strengths. Irena, based in Croatia, is a life observer who shares insights on how traditional metrics of success often lead to burnout and disconnection. They delve into Marcus Buckingham's idea that true strengths are activities that bring joy, and discuss how personality tests can sometimes limit us. This conversation emphasizes the importance of recognizing and nurturing personal passions, even if they are not conventionally acknowledged as strengths, and the idea of 'in...
2025-08-1119 min
A Thought I KeptEmbracing What's Meant For Us: A Conversation with Sarah RobertsonIn this episode of 'A Thought I Kept' hosted by Claire Fitzsimmons, brand designer and creative mentor Sarah Robertson discusses the lasting impact of a saying from her Scottish grandmother. Sarah shares how this phrase has been an anchor throughout various personal and professional challenges, offering comfort and encouragement. She reflects on the insights gained from creating and launching her design studio, balancing creative pursuits with client work, and the importance of both stretching oneself and returning to zones of comfort. The conversation emphasizes trust, resilience, and the delicate balance between striving and acceptance in creative endeavors.00:29...
2025-08-0430 min
A Thought I KeptCreate What You Love: A Conversation with Emily Charlotte PowellIn this episode of A Thought I Kept, host Claire Fitzsimmons talks with Emily Charlotte Powell about the one idea that has guided her creative journey. Emily shares her realisation that prioritizing joy and personal fulfillment in her creative pursuits over external validation and algorithm-driven demands is everything. They discuss the importance of staying true to one's own interests, the therapeutic nature of creating, and the balance between sharing work and internal satisfaction. This episode invites listeners to reconsider what truly motivates their creativity and to find joy in the act of creating itself.Emily Powell
2025-07-2824 min
A Thought I KeptA Thought I Kept | TrailerA Thought I Kept is a short-form wellbeing podcast about the single ideas that shape how we live — the ones that stay with us, long after we’ve forgotten the rest.Hosted by Claire Fitzsimmons, each episode features a different guest sharing the one idea they’ve carried with them through life. A line from a book, a sentence said at the right moment, a realisation they couldn’t un-hear. These are the thoughts that changed something. That embedded. That stayed.In a world overflowing with life advice, inspiration, and self-help ideas, A Thought I Kept isn...
2025-07-2101 min
Ian Talks ComedyEllie Barancik (SNL script coordinator 1991 - 1993 / Conan writers' assistant / writer 1993 - 2000)Ellie Barancik came on and discussed her last name; her father being the last surviving Monuments Men; growing up with Bozo the Clown & getting to go to the studio with Bonnie Hunt; Clutch Cargo; watching Carol Burnett and surprising her with a tribute thirty years later; finding SNL and crushing on Dan Aykroyd; meeting him on the set of Dr. Detroit; discovering Letterman; dating Steve Koren when he was trying to get on SNL staff; meeting Dan Aykroyd again in 1991; going to BU with Greg Fitzsimmons and John Henson; being an NBC page; not getting fall 1990 SNL desk gig...
2025-05-2459 minIan Talks ComedyEllie Barancik (SNL script supervisor 1991 - 1993 / Conan script supervisor / writer 1993 - 2000)Ellie Barancik came on and discussed her last name; her father being the last surviving Monuments Men; growing up with Bozo the Clown & getting to go to the studio with Bonnie Hunt; Clutch Cargo; watching Carol Burnett and surprising her with a tribute thirty years later; finding SNL and crushing on Dan Aykroyd; meeting him on the set of Dr. Detroit; discovering Letterman; dating Steve Koren when he was trying to get on SNL staff; meeting Dan Aykroyd again in 1991; going to BU with Greg Fitzsimmons and John Henson; being an NBC page; not getting fall 1990 SNL desk gig...
2025-05-2459 min
The HeadlinesTrump’s Ultimatum to Hamas, and Nonstop Quakes on Greek IslandPlus, a surprise animated hit. On Today’s Episode:White House Failed to Comply With Court Order, Judge Rules, by Mattathias SchwartzAdams May Get His Charges Dropped, but His Re-election Fight Remains, by Dana Rubinstein, Emma G. Fitzsimmons and Jeffery C. MaysHamas Postpones Release of More Hostages “Until Further Notice,” by Lara Jakes, Ronen Bergman, Adam Rasgon and Johnatan ReissTrump Says He May Cut Aid to Jordan and Egypt if They Don’t Take Gazans, by Zolan Kanno-Youngs and Shawn McCreeshNonstop Quakes Leave a Tourist...
2025-02-1108 min
How To Be A HealerHow To Be An…Emotions CoachThis episode I got to speak to Claire Fitzsimmons who is an Emotions Coach. Claire is the Co-founder and Co-director of If Lost Start Here, an ICF Accredited Coach, and Emotions Coaching Practitioner.Claire has contributed pieces on mental health and emotional well-being to Liz Earle Magazine, Long Reads, The New York Times, The Independent, Anxy Magazine, Mother, UpperCase Magazine, and Good Therapy, amongst others. Her work has been featured in Stylist, Muddy Stilettos and The Slow Living Guide.Claire writes on Substack under More Good Days.
2024-11-2634 min
Another Door Stories#134 The moment that you are ready to hear it, the answer will come to you"The whole time I could have left but I just wanted to believe so much that it was the right thing for me." What happens when you don't get joy from your job anymore? I'm talking to Claire Fitzsimmons, co-founder of 'If lost start here'. She shares her journey of closing a door on what was perceived as a 'dream job' in the art world and following her heart into the well-being world. We also talk about her Mum's struggle with mental health and how it led Claire to starting a business where they create a unique "...
2024-11-1449 minPostcards.from.BodylandStupidly Happy... extended by Fernando Pita00:00:01 Jacob Collier | Little Blue @ Mahogany Sessions- obrigado pela partilha, filho querido Daniel00:07:26 Soweto Gospel Choir and Groove Terminator | You Got The Love (The Source featuring Candi Staton)00:10:55 Soweto Gospel Choir and Groove Terminator | Troubled (Moby)00:14:35 Fun Lovin' Criminals | Gave Up on God00:19:08 Manic Street Preachers | Motorcycle Emptiness (sonic stealth orchestra aka Apollo 440 remix)00:25:12 Apollo 440 | Electro Glide in Blue00:33:30 Trent & Mariqueen Reznor, Atticus Ross & The Alumni Band | Fashion (Bowie)00:37:35 Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross | New Year’s E...
2024-10-0200 min
DynoPod - The Dyno-Rod PodcastClaire Reed - Women Breaking BarriersWelcome to DynoPod - The Dyno-Rod Podcast! Where dive deep into the world of plumbing, drainage, and everything in between! Whether you're a homeowner, a tenant, or just curious about the fascinating world beneath our feet, this podcast is your go-to resource for expert insights, practical tips, and engaging stories from the field. Our host, Lee Parry is joined by Claire Reed, a General Manager who works across a collection of three franchies under the P Fitzsimmons umbrella, which parts of the South West and North London. She tells us all about her career with Dyno-Rod so...
2024-09-1131 min
Gardeners' CornerRabbit Proof Plants, June Blake on using red in the garden and National Allotment WeekThis week Gardeners’ Corner is seeing red at June Blake’s garden in County Wicklow. She’s filled a border with Monarda, Crocosmia and Alstroemeria in this most alarming hue. June tells David Maxwell about her preference for planting large numbers of the same varieties and why Verbascum’s are her top choice when it comes to rabbit and slug proof plants. At Hillsborough Castle Gardens, Claire Woods is gearing up for their summer fair after a tricky season and Amy Kelly is escaping to her allotment at the beginning of National Allotment Week. Oliver Schurmann choses his perennial of the m...
2024-08-1056 minGardeners' CornerHow to prune roses, plants for winter interest and preparing the garden for 2024With another new year stretching out ahead, David Maxwell is joined in studio by Brendan Little for the first live programme of 2024. They’ll be chatting about preparing for the year ahead and what’s looking (or smelling) good in the garden in January. Also on the programme, David heads to Rowallane Gardens in Saintfield where Claire McNally is pruning roses, Ann Fitzsimmons is considering building a fruit cage in her County Down garden this year and Philip Stewart in Magherafelt is turning what was a tropical themed border into a feast for the eyes through the coldest months. Cont...
2024-01-1356 minGardeners' CornerWild gardening at Knepp Estate, harvesting seed in Hillsborough and early autumn grassesThe Knepp Estate in West Sussex is world famous for turning its back on intensive farming in favour of rewilding. Its latest project is to transform a former crochet lawn into an undulating sustainable garden packed with over 900 plant species. This week presenter David Maxwell tours the garden with Charlie Harpur and finds out how they manage this unique space which has already massively increased biodiversity. At Hillsborough Castle and Gardens, Claire Woods is harvesting seed and enjoying some early autumn apples and at Mount Venus, Oliver Shurmann shares some of his favourite plants of the moment. Garden expert...
2023-09-0256 min
Artivism ChatARTivism CHAT #14 from November 2022 - Artists in Ocean / Wildlife conservation / Ocean protection / Environmental Art - started by Janina Rossiter in April 2021ARTivism CHAT #14 from November 2022
moderated by: Nina (Janina) Rossiter - Norbert Zi, and Taylor Griffith
Guest moderator: Avril Greenaway
Our guest:
Hana FitzsimmonsKatrin MeillerTash HatchlingClaire Heffron
Find the full profile & photo and bio on the ARTivism Chat website:
https://janinarossiter.com/Artivismchat.html
What is the ARTIVISM Chat?
A ‘Chat’ dedicated to Artists who use their work to protect the environment. This can be either thro...
2023-07-061h 27Gardeners' CornerGardeners’ Corner from Balmoral Show 2023Gardeners Corner takes questions from Gardeners’ at the Balmoral Show 2023. David Maxwell is joined by experts Claire McNally and Ann Fitzsimmons. Questions from the audience include plants for a shady exposed back garden and when to fertilise daffodils. Also on the programme, David visits a flower farm in Magherafelt, a guide to fertilisers and why alliums should steal the show in your garden in May. Email the programme on gardenerscorner@bbc.co.uk.
2023-05-1356 minGardeners' CornerA visit to Jekka’s, bulbs in bloom and a lost garden rediscoveredDavid visits Jekka’s herb farm near Bristol on its first open day of the season where Jekka McVicar shows him around the new herb garden. In Hillsborough, as the spring spectacular gets underway, Claire Woods reveals how even the professionals have nature to contend with sometimes and Montalto Estate near Ballynahinch launches its Lost Garden. In studio, Ann Fitzsimmons will join David with some Easter gardening inspiration and take questions live. Email the programme on gardenerscorner@bbc.co.uk
2023-04-0856 minGardeners' CornerChristmas Eve with Gardeners’ CornerAhead of the Christmas Day celebrations, David Maxwell and the gardening experts get together for a festive fireside chat. Ann Fitzsimmons plays host at her Killinchy garden set amidst the County Down drumlins. Also joining in, for hot chocolate and Mexican molé muffins (with home grown chillies!) are Brendan Little and Cherry Townsend. The gardening gurus show how the garden can play its part providing both decoration and food for Christmas table. There’s no partridge but Amy Kelly knows all about pear trees and Claire McNally will pick her highlights from Rowallane Gardens on Christmas Eve.
2023-01-0556 minGardeners' CornerCaring for Christmas Trees and creating winter wonderWith the festive season in sight David heads to a Christmas tree farm to see some of the most popular varieties and find out how to look after living trees during the festivities. In Killinchy, Ann Fitzsimmons is planting Christmas Box and species tulips that will perform year after year. Johnny Knox gives David some winter garden design advice and Claire McNally is taking questions live and a listener reveals the results of his fermented nettle experiment! Contact the programme on gardenerscorner@bbc.co.uk
2022-12-0356 min
Locations UnknownDennis Martin - Great Smoky Mountains National Park - TennesseeJune 14th, 1969. A young boy sets off on a camping trip with family in the Great Smoky Mountains. On the second day, a group of kids, including the young boy, decided to play a prank on the adults by hiding in the woods next to the campground. After less than five minutes, the group of kids returned but the boy was nowhere to be found. In the following weeks, the largest search and rescue operation in NPS history (to this day) failed to find any clues as to what happened. Join us this week as investigate the puzzling disappearance of Denni...
2022-10-171h 07Gardeners' CornerGardening up the walls, show time at Yew Cottage and the low maintenance border with just three plants.How can you garden if you only have a yard? The answer is to garden on the vertical! This week, presenter David Maxwell chats to Ann Fitzsimmons about her new living wall. She maintains it with a fork and spoon from the cutlery drawer and manages to grow both flowers and herbs. In Magherafelt David meets the youngest competitor in the Garden of the Year TV series on Channel 4. Just how has 28 year old Philip Stewart created a top class cottage garden while holding down a full time job? Also on the programme, a return to Airfield Estate where...
2022-09-0356 minGardeners' CornerOnions that walk, Easter foraging and Adam FrostHave you ever heard of onions that can walk? David Maxwell finds out all about them from organic grower Klaus Laitenberger. April showers bring plenty of growth in the garden including to plants often considered weeds, but wild garlic and nettles can also provide a tasty lunch as David finds out when he pops in with Ann Fitzsimmons. Also on the programme, garden designer and BBC Gardeners’ World presenter Adam Frost on his new book and the ‘King of Trees’ Tony Kirkham opts for a Cherry as his tree for April. David will also be joined by Claire Woods and Br...
2022-04-0956 minGardeners' CornerCut-price perennials, tree of the month and RHS community gardensThis week David gets around the problem of pricey perennials by finding out just how easy many are to grow from seed. Ann Fitzsimmons recommends ‘first year flowering’ varieties and shows how sowing some seed now can save gardeners a small fortune. It’s the weekend of the RSPB’s big garden birdwatch. Listeners are invited to text in what they are seeing and Claire Barnett from the charity has all the information on how to take part. Also on the programme, the RHS is gifting 4 community or school gardens this year. David has been chatting to chief horticulturalist, Guy Bart...
2022-01-2956 minGardeners' CornerLittle green fingers, seed sorting and the wonder of winter in the garden.As 2022 begins, David Maxwell and his gardening experts are getting ready for the season ahead. Colourful perennials don’t come cheap from the garden centre, but for the cost of a few packets of seeds, Ann Fitzsimmons shows how to save money and transform your outside space. Also on the programme, Gardeners’ Corner is teaming up with BBC Learning this year to follow several primary schools in their journeys to create, resurrect or develop their outdoor spaces. Kicking off the project is St Malachy’s Primary School in Bangor where an existing wildlife garden is going to get a new le...
2022-01-0856 min
Tudor History with Claire RidgwayAMAZING TUDOR DISCOVERY - The discovery of Anne Boleyn‘s Falcon BadgeYou may have seen the news about the discovery of a contemporary carving of Anne Boleyn's falcon badge and how Paul Fitzsimmons, an antiques dealer, bought it for £75 and how it's now worth £200,000. It's a wonderful find and the good news is that Paul isn't keeping it to himself, it's going on loan to Hampton Court Palace. Thank you, Paul, and thank you to Tracy Borman, Joint Chief Curator at Historic Royal Palaces.
In this podcast, historian Claire Ridgway interviews Sandra Vasoli and James Peacock, who both played key roles in the story of this carving. It is a f...
2021-11-1245 minGardeners' CornerSmall urban garden specialHow can you transform a small urban outside space? A special edition of Gardeners’ Corner explores how to create privacy, add drama with big containers and make a small garden feel bigger. Presenter David Maxwell is joined by experts Ann Fitzsimmons and Claire Woods to discuss the gardens of 4 listeners, including one described as a ‘concrete box’ and a family garden which has to work for both children and adults. Also on the programme, Amy Kelly on growing your own in containers, Johnny Knox on design tricks for small spaces and Arthur Parkinson on creating drama with flamboyant planting in, am...
2021-03-2756 min
What do people do?EP 28: What are the different ways to look after your mental health?Claire Fitzsimmons is the cofounder of If Lost Start Here, a guidebook to thoughtful destinations that make everyday life better. Her writing has been featured in The New York Times, Mother Magazine, The Independent, and Anxy amongst others. Before 'If Lost Start Here' she was an art curator working with such names as The Tate Modern, The ICA London and The Serpentine gallery. In this podcast, she shares a fun and fresh way to look at (and after) our mental health and we talk about her huge career change as well. It’s not easy to make such life-altering decis...
2021-03-2745 minGardeners' CornerClematis massacre, hedging hopefuls and online gardening?High hedges might make good neighbours but what makes a good hedge? In this week’s programme, presenter David Maxwell, will be joined by experts Ann Fitzsimmons and Reg Maxwell to talk about the many benefits of a hedge, whether it’s for wildlife, sound proofing or even as a defence against flooding. Also on the programme, David speaks to Chris Cocks about clematis for every garden. Claire McNally describes some of her favourite lilies and Juliet Giles from Gardens Illustrated on the rise of online gardening courses – who are they for and can they replace getting your hands dirty...
2021-02-2756 min