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Dr PlayThe Car That Takes a Detour: How Tiny Surprises Transform Ordinary PlayWhat if science could demonstrate that authentic connection between parent and child creates literal brain synchronization? In this fascinating conversation, Dr. Kate Renshaw welcomes neuroscientist Dr. Ezgi Kayhan Wagner to explore the remarkable intersection of brain science and playful parenting.Dr. Wagner reveals groundbreaking insights about what happens in our brains when we sit down to play with our children, why stressed parents struggle to find creative solutions, and how the simplest, most "boring" play might actually be exactly what overwhelmed families need.From the concept of the brain as a "prediction machine" to the...2025-08-0850 min
Dr PlayFrom Sandboxes to Sustainability: Children's Play-Based WisdomDr Kate Renshaw 'aka' Dr Play in conversation with guest, Rachel Parker on the topic of the relationship between global citizenship and play.Rachel Parker is the Founder of Global Play Lab and Voice of the Child Foundation Lead at Murdoch Children's Research Institute. Her experience includes:20+ years in educational programming and researchInternational work with Lego Foundation, UNICEF, and the Australian GovernmentEpisode HighlightsThe Natural Global CitizenChildren naturally value animal life equally to human lifePossess inherent ethical qualities and global citizenship perspectivesTheir perspectives elevate adult understanding of interconnectedness2025-07-0553 min
Dr PlayFrom Wilderness to Windowsill: Harnessing Nature's Therapeutic Powers AnywhereWhat if the most powerful therapeutic tool for children isn't found in any clinic, but right outside your door? In this episode, we explore the fascinating world of nature-based play therapy with insights from groundbreaking Australian research. From bush kindergartens to natural resources integrated into playrooms, discover how therapists are using everything from rock hopping to leaf collaging to help children heal and thrive.Key Topics Covered:The "spectrum of nature immersion": How to incorporate natural elements anywhere, from wilderness therapy to windowsill plantsWhy calculated risks matter: How tree...2025-06-2256 min
Dr PlayThe Play Therapy Partnership That Changed Two Careers ForeverJoin us for a transformative conversation with Dr Kate Renshaw and Jenny Bowers about their groundbreaking collaboration that's reshaping how we support educators. What started as Wednesday afternoon Group Play Therapy sessions in a South Yorkshire school evolved into a powerful advocacy for educational supervision - something therapists have always had, but teachers desperately need.Discover how creative, play-based approaches can unlock professional insights, why research shows teachers face higher burnout than ambulance workers and police, and how simple tools like sandtray miniatures and Play-Doh are revolutionizing professional support. Jenny shares her journey from deputy head to...2025-06-0859 min
Dr PlayThe Fight for Therapeutic Choice: Play Therapists Advocating for ChildrenDr. Kate Renshaw sits down with Natalie (Nat) Scira from Playroom Therapy to explore the future of play therapy in Australia. Fresh from their collaboration on NDIS advocacy work, they discuss the challenges facing a profession with varying training standards, and the opportunities that have emerged from the uncertainties.Nat shares her journey from primary school teacher to play therapist, and we both reflect on how the NDIS review sparked crucial advocacy work - including a comprehensive literature review on play therapy's evidence base for children with disabilities. We explore the need for systemic approaches to children's...2025-05-2341 min
Dr PlayComing Full Circle: How Play Shapes Friendships, Therapists and ParentsThe host of “Dr Play”, Dr. Kate Renshaw chats with fellow Play Therapist Caz HynesEpisode highlights:Personal Journey: Caz Hynes shares her path from psychology studies to nursing and finally to play therapy, describing it as coming "full circle" to where she always wanted to be professionally.Friendship Foundation: Dr. Kate Renshaw and Caz reflect on their decades-long friendship that began in university, where Kate helped Caz discover the importance of play and lightness in life.Professional Insights: Caz discusses how her nursing career revealed the profound impact of childhood experiences on adult physical and ment...2025-05-1645 min
Dr PlaySweet Beginnings: From Fruitcake Mishaps to Community ImpactEpisode highlights:How small interactions can lead to significant community changeThe importance of mentorship and connection in both personal and professional settingsHow Operation Presidium emerged from simple conversations to address complex community issuesThe contrast between traditional community support systems and today's time-pressured realityHow play and simple acts of kindness can rebuild community connections2025-05-1625 min
The Recipe For SEO Success ShowSEO Predictions for 2025 with Brogan Renshaw (NEWBIE)What’s important to Google this year So it’s been a while, thanks for Tooning back in. As I mentioned in the kick-off episode for the year, I took a little break to deal with some personal stuff, but now I’m back and ready to face everything SEO has to throw at us in 2025. But what do we think is coming down the tube? How much will Chat GPT influence SEO? Do the old methods still work? Today I’m joined by one of my favourite SEO’s to talk through ou...2025-01-0838 min
Dr PlayThe Dr Play Podcast_coming soon!Join Dr Kate Renshaw soon on the Dr Play podcast2024-06-2400 min
She Reads Romance Books PodcastMy March 2024 Reading List: What to Read & What to SkipTune in to today’s episode, where I’m reviewing all the romance books that I read in March and sharing what I really think of them – including which books I recommend that you read and a few books that I suggest you skip. This month’s recommendations include contemporary romances, historical romance, paranormal romance, queer romance and more!BOOKS MENTIONED:Euro Dreams by Kate Stewart: https://amzn.to/4ctzNDmAt First Spite by Olivia Dade: https://amzn.to/3INf5AMFake-ish by Winter Renshaw: https://amzn.to/3x5t9mC2024-04-0342 minShe Reads Romance Books PodcastMy March 2024 Reading List: What to Read & What to SkipTune in to today’s episode, where I’m reviewing all the romance books that I read in March and sharing what I really think of them – including which books I recommend that you read and a few books that I suggest you skip. This month’s recommendations include contemporary romances, historical romance, paranormal romance, queer romance and more!BOOKS MENTIONED:Euro Dreams by Kate Stewart: https://amzn.to/4ctzNDmAt First Spite by Olivia Dade: https://amzn.to/3INf5AMFake-ish by Winter Renshaw: https://amzn.to/3x5t9mC2024-04-0135 min
Everything's CanceledThe Chicks - formerly The Dixie ChicksSend us a textPodcast take me away... Everything's Canceled is back and your hosts Herman and Lorena are talking everything about the (formerly Dixie) Chicks! In the late 90's and early 2000's country music was huge and the Dixie Chicks were on top of the world. Their albums Wide Open Spaces (1998) and Fly (1999) both sold over 10 million copies and they topped both Pop and Country charts with #1 songs like "There's Your Trouble", "Wide Open Spaces", "You Were Mine", "Cowboy Take Me Away", "Without You", and "Travelin' Soldier". Then the group found themselves the center of massive...2024-03-181h 17
Raising Parents: The Parenting Science Insights podcastDr. Kate Renshaw: Anchoring Love — Nurturing Secure Attachments| Raising Parents #47Join us for an illuminating discussion on fostering secure attachments in children with Dr. Kate Renshaw, a distinguished play therapist and scholar.
Dr. Renshaw holds a PhD in Philosophy, a Bachelor's in Psychology, and specialized certifications in therapy modalities, including Grad. Cert. in HELT, Grad. Dip. in Art Therapy, and Grad. Dip. in Play Therapy.
With registrations from esteemed organizations like BAPT (Associate Play Therapist), APPTA (RPT/S), and APT (International Professional), Dr. Renshaw brings a wealth of expertise to the table.
As an author, speaker, Mental Health in Education Consultant, and university...2024-03-011h 42Raising Parents: The Parenting Science Insights podcastDr. Kate Renshaw: Anchoring Love — Nurturing Secure Attachments| Raising Parents #47Join us for an illuminating discussion on fostering secure attachments in children with Dr. Kate Renshaw, a distinguished play therapist and scholar.
Dr. Renshaw holds a PhD in Philosophy, a Bachelor's in Psychology, and specialized certifications in therapy modalities, including Grad. Cert. in HELT, Grad. Dip. in Art Therapy, and Grad. Dip. in Play Therapy.
With registrations from esteemed organizations like BAPT (Associate Play Therapist), APPTA (RPT/S), and APT (International Professional), Dr. Renshaw brings a wealth of expertise to the table.
As an author, speaker, Mental Health in Education Consultant, and university...2024-03-011h 42
Find Me in a BookEpisode 110: 2023 Top Books RecapBooks Mentioned in Episode:Audiobook List for the drive:The Last Thing He Told Me- Laura DaveFairytale- Steven KingThe Silent Patient- Alex MichaelidesThe Housemaid- Freida McFaddenNever Lie- Freida McFadden2023 RecapIcebreaker- Hannah GraceSecretly Yours- Tessa BaileyA Dawn of Onyx- Kate GoldenThings We Hide From The Light #2- Lucy ScoreThings We Left Behind #3- Lucy ScoreIce Planet Barbarians- Ruby DixonFourth Wing- Rebecca...2024-01-0226 min
In Good FaithEp. 175: An Acoustic ChristmasThink of it as a family Christmas devotional: a little praise, a little witness, some tears, and some laughter, familiar, yet loose around the edges. We'll hear from Cherie Call, Paul Jacobsen, and Molly in the Mineshaft, as well as pianist Jared Pierce and Mark Geslison, who is the director of several student ensembles here at BYU.
Our first hymn is "Once in Royal David's City", performed by Cayson Renshaw and Riley Davis. Cayson Renshaw is a singer-songwriter from the San Francisco Bay-area, currently based in Utah. He's joined here by guitarist and vocalist Riley Davis. See their performance on...2023-12-1752 min
The Wheelhouse Cycling Podcast with Kate and JoelA homecoming for PlappFrom their flash new digs, Kate, Joel and Mercksy are embracing the madness of the off season in full flight.
Plapp returns Down Under
Renshaw reunites with Cavendish
Protests and sport, yes or no?
A double header for The Wheel of Misfortune
Kate tries her luck with a new segment "What now" from the UCI.....
Do you get stressed watching cycling? You're not alone
Run, Freddy, Run. A quick marathon from Freddy Ovett.
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Find Me in a BookEpisode 92: TBR Update / Book NewsBooks Mentioned- BOOK NEWS:Songs of Sorrows and Fate: The Broken Kingdoms Book 9 - LJ AndrewsI Wish I Would’ve Told You - Whitney GPucking Wild - Emily Rath - 2nd Book from of Pucking AroundShucked - Kate Canterbury I Could Never - Penelope WardMOM & SISTERS CURRENTLY READING:Chan- Divine RivalsMom- Flames of Winter- Bree WolfEmily- Book Lovers- Emily Henry, Cruel Prince SeriesBOOK UPDATES:Jasad Heir - Sara Ha...2023-08-2938 min
Connection & A CuppaDIVINE.MESSY.HUMAN How to recover from ‘people pleasing’ and limiting self beliefs to find new levels of abundance, vitality and more! | Amanda KateAmanda Kate is a Kinesiologist, Mentor, Mother and more. Author of 'Divine. Messy. Human. (LINK ABOVE TO ACCESS THIS) A Spiritual Guide to Prioritising Internal Truth over External Influence', she released the book with the information, tips and practices that have helped her move from self-loathing to self-acceptance, self-love and self-empowerment. A recovering people-pleaser and self-flagellator, she walks the path straddling the Divine and Messy daily. Always growing, developing and learning new ways of being to, hopefully, one day leave the Earth better than she found it. Amanda Kate helps people to r...2023-06-0948 min
Too Peas In A Podcast Mandy Hose and Kate MulhollandKate talks about the therapeutic power of playMandy and Kate chat to play and filial therapist Kate Renshaw, an author, international speaker, university scholar and mental health consultant. She has a background in psychology, art therapy, play therapy, higher education teaching and learning, and currently works in her private practice Play and Filial Therapy. She’s also a Pea with two children with different medical conditions and has recently ‘delivered’ her third ‘child’ (her PhD!) for assessment after eight years of research. While working as a school counsellor and studying art therapy in the UK, Kate decided to pursue play therapy as she...2023-04-191h 09
Top Full Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, SuspenseThe Tenant: A gripping psychological thriller with an ending you won't forget by Angela LesterPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/626116 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Tenant: A gripping psychological thriller with an ending you won't forget Author: Angela Lester Narrator: Laura Brydon Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 8 minutes Release date: December 15, 2022 Genres: Suspense Publisher's Summary: The Tenant - the terrifying psychological thriller perfect for fans of K L Slater, Jane Renshaw, Teresa Driscoll Kate has always dreamed of a life in music. And now she's finally done something about it – giving up her steady job, moving to the city to enrol in a degree program at a prestigious college. Needing a place to...2022-12-1503 min
Nile Cruise Then & NowDecolonization Mini-Episode: Engaging the Public in EgyptologyChris and Kate talk about their upcoming virtual tour of ancient Egypt--through Assassin's Creed: Origins. They will join Gemma Renshaw (Southampton) and take another virtual tour through ancient Egypt, c. 48 BC. This time it is a visual and audio tour of Alexandria and the Giza plateau. Come join us, Sept 15 at 8:30am (US-CST)/2:30pm (London). Help us set the itinerary by commenting on Twitter (@NileCruisePod) or on Facebook.2020-08-1000 min
Mousterpiece CinemaEpisode 419: Step Up 3Hey, folks! It's time for a brand-new episode of Mousterpiece Cinema, and we're closing out our mini-series on the films of the Step Up franchise today with Step Up 3. Or, if you like, Step Up 3D, because, yes, Virginia, this 2010 threequel was released in the 3D format. Scott and Josh are joined once more by friend of the show, and Five-Timer Club member Kate Erbland of Indiewire to talk about the series, this film's many dance sequences, and how utterly ridiculous it gets when the characters stop hoofing it up and start talking to each other. Is this the best...2019-09-0700 minMousterpiece CinemaEpisode 416: Step Up 2 The StreetsHey, folks! Get on your dancin' shoes, because it's time for a brand-new episode of Mousterpiece Cinema. And you know what, you might not even need shoes for this one, because if you're a real dancer, you can dance anywhere, anytime. On a subway car! In the rain! Those are just two of the many locations in which dance sequences occur during Step Up 2 The Streets, the focus of this week's show. Scott and Josh are joined once again by Kate Erbland from Indiewire to talk about this 2008 sequel and its mostly entirely new cast. Plus, of course, there's discussion...2019-08-1700 minMousterpiece CinemaEpisode 412: Step UpHey, folks! We hope you're feeling fresh and loosened up for a new episode of Mousterpiece Cinema, because we're going to be putting on our ballet shoes and tutus for this one. Or maybe we should just put on a fresh beat and get to a more aggressive form of dance. That's because Josh and Scott are talking about the 2006 dance drama Step Up this week, with friend of the show Kate Erbland of Indiewire joining them to talk about the big breakout film for Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan. Does this old-fashioned throwback stand up in the year of...2019-07-2000 minMousterpiece CinemaEpisode 320: Good Morning, VietnamGooooooooooooooooood morning, podcast listeners! It's time for a brand-new episode of Mousterpiece Cinema, and Josh and Scott are in the mood for some wacky comedy and rock 'n' roll. So it's a good thing they're discussing the 1987 film Good Morning, Vietnam on the new podcast. Josh and Scott are joined by friend of the show Kate Kulzick of The Televerse to talk about the Barry Levinson film, and its seminal Robin Williams performance. Does this movie still hold up after 30 years? Is it surprisingly tone-deaf? Can Barry Levinson actually direct worth a damn? Find out now!2017-10-1400 min
Funny Looking:FLP 22 Kate Smurthwaite & Sam Avery at the Liverpool Comedy Festival 2015It is Funny Looking Podcast 22. Oh my, what a treat.
Edinburgh Festival is still here, just but that’s not the Festival for us!
Sam Avery, Liverpool Comedy Festival Director guides us towards the start date of a festival opened by past chat guest Andy Zaltzman on the 17th of September. So many gigs for just a fiver. You will find plenty you should see.
A show in the diary should be Kate Smurthwaite: The Wrong Sort of Feminist, a fresh show from left-wing, feminist, atheist comedian and activist Kate Smurthwaite. See you th...2015-08-2644 min