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The Robert Scott Bell ShowRFK Jr. Attacked, Autism Community Reaction, COVID Lab Leak, Emily Sander, Reviving the Heart of Medicine - The RSB Show 4-21-25TODAY ON THE ROBERT SCOTT BELL SHOW: RFK Jr. Attacked, Autism Community Pushes Back, Plastics Disrupt Body Clock, COVID Lab Leak Spotlight, Boletus Laricis, Cancer Recovery Secrets, Emily Sander, The Well Center for Healing, Reviving the Heart of Medicine, Toxic Mattress Warning and MORE! https://robertscottbell.com/rfk-jr-attacked-autism-community-pushes-back-plastics-disrupt-body-clock-covid-lab-leak-spotlight-boletus-laricis-cancer-recovery-secrets-emily-sander-the-well-center-for-healing-reviving-the/
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The ConversationChildren's TV presenters: magic, mayhem and mishapsChildren's TV presenters from Ireland and South Africa tell Datshiane Navanayagam about working in television and their love for inspiring young minds.Niamh Ní Chróinín from Ireland is a children's TV presenter for Cúla4, an Irish-language channel that broadcasts exclusively in Gaelic. She is keen to foster a love for Irish culture and language among children. Shudufhadzo Mathagwa is a South African children's TV presenter, model and actor who is passionate about youth empowerment. She currently presents on Play Room, the 24-hour children’s television channel that combines education and entertainment with both a...
2024-09-0226 minThe ConversationUnderwater mechanicsCommercial divers from Canada and Australia share their experiences of working in a dangerous, male-dominated field with Datshiane Navanayagam.Sarah Anvari from Canada is a Dive Supervisor and Welder-Diver at Subsea Global Solutions in Vancouver. She specializes in ship husbandry commercial diving, providing services for commercial shipping, cruise lines, offshore projects, and marine construction.Tiff Allen from Australia is a highly skilled saturation diver. She has extensive experience in deep-sea commercial diving, performing complex underwater tasks and ensuring safety on offshore projects.Produced by Emily Naylor for the BBC World Service....
2024-08-2626 minThe ConversationWomen, bats and meerkatsDatshiane Navanayagam speaks to two women from Costa Rica and Switzerland about how animal behaviour is studied and what it reveals about life on our planet. Marta Manser from Switzerland is a Professor of Animal Behaviour at the University of Zurich. She is the project director of the Kalahari Meerkat Project and has studied the species for nearly thirty years. Marta’s work has significantly improved our understanding of meerkat social structures, vocal communication, and group coordination. Dr Gloriana Chaverri is an Associate Professor at the University of Costa Rica and a Research Associate at th...
2024-08-0526 minThe ConversationTeaching empathy: A blueprint for social change?The ability to understand and share the feelings of others is a fundamental part of what makes us human. But is our ability to empathise with others at risk? If so, what could the consequences be for the next generation? Datshiane Navanayagam speaks to two women from the UK and Denmark who see empathy as a crucial skill for children to have for their wellbeing and in order for society to function. Leslee Udwin is a Bafta winning film-maker turned activist. She is the founder of Think Equal, a global education initiative that integrates social and emotional...
2024-07-2226 minThe ConversationWomen designing for a future in spaceHow are extraterrestrial spaces being designed? Ella Al-Shamahi talks to two space architects from Austria and the US to hear about how living spaces will be created for the moon and beyond. Barbara Imhof from Austria is a renowned space architect and co-founder of LIQUIFER Systems Group, specializing in designing sustainable habitats for space exploration. She collaborates with NASA and ESA on projects like the Mars Analog Habitat and inflatable lunar habitats. Barbara's work integrates architecture, technology, and human factors to advance space exploration and inspire sustainable design on Earth. Melodie Yashar is an Amercian...
2024-07-0826 minThe ConversationLessons in laughterLaughter isn't just for fun - it's a powerful tool that strengthens social bonds, enhances group dynamics and fosters emotional connection. It’s also great for our health. Datshiane Navanayagam speaks to two specialists about why having a laugh works. Professor Sophie Scott is a British cognitive neuroscientist whose research has helped millions of people better understand and appreciate the use of laughter in social interactions. She is the director of the Institute for Cognitive Neuroscience where she also runs a lab.
Dr Disa Sauter is a social psychologist at the University of Amsterdam who leads the Po...
2024-06-1726 minThe ConversationDigital defenders: safe online spaces for womenDatshiane Navanayagam speaks to Lilian Olivia Orero and Nighat Dad about the scale of harassment women face on the internet.Lilian Olivia Orero is an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya, award-winning writer and champion of women’s digital rights. She is the founder of the community-based organisation SafeOnlineWomen-Kenya. Lilian Olivia recently served as the youngest person on a UN led programme aimed at ending violence against women and girls.Nighat Dad is a Pakistani lawyer and founder of Digital Rights Foundation, a charity organisation focused on cyber harassment, data protection and free speech on...
2024-06-0326 minThe ConversationPioneering women in neurosurgeryDatshiane Navanayagam speaks to two female neurosurgeons to hear about the pressures and rewards that come from working in their intense and male-dominated medical field. Dr. Lola Chambless is an American neurosurgeon based in Nashville. She is passionate about medical education and serves as the Residency Program Director in Neurological Surgery. Dr. Giselle Coelho is an award-winning paediatric neurosurgeon from Brazil who has a PhD from Harvard. She is currently the Scientific Director of the EDUCSIM Institute and works at Sabará Hospital.Produced by Emily Naylor(Image: (L) Dr. Lola Chambless, c...
2024-05-1326 minThe ConversationOutwit and betray: a reality TV survival guideWhat's it like to compete for life-changing amounts of money on national television while cut off from the outside world? Ella Al-Shamahi meets two women who’ve taken part in TV show competitions to find out what happens on and off the camera.Alex Duggan was the winner of the first season on The Traitors Australia - a show all about lying and deception. She ended up in one of the most dramatic finals ever seen on the show. After winning Alex experienced trolling on social media due to her sexuality and betrayal of her fellow castmates du...
2024-04-2226 minThe ConversationWomen and the fight to end homelessnessWhat’s women’s experience of homelessness across Europe? In Finland it's on the decrease, but in Portugal it's rising. Datshiane Navanayagam speaks to two women who are fighting to eradicate homelessness.Saija Turunen is the head of research at Y‐Foundation, the largest nationwide non-profit landlord in Finland. The organisation promotes social justice by providing affordable rental housing - they currently own over 19000 homes in nearly 60 locations. Luísa Gomes moved to Portugal as a child from East Timor and was homeless for 15 years. She is the co-founder of SOMOS, an association created by and for...
2024-04-0826 minThe ConversationThe trailblazing women of the Dakar RallyThe infamous Dakar race (formerly known as Paris-Dakar) is a gruelling off-road endurance rally. Since its inception in 1978, there has only been one overall female winner. Ella Al-Shamahi meets two women who took part in this year’s event.Aliyyah Koloc is the youngest driver to take part in the race. She’s a 19-year-old professional race driver born in Dubai, raised by a Czech father and a mother from the Seychelles. She grew up with motorsports as her father, Martin Koloc, was a well-known racing driver in the 90s and two-times European Truck Racing Champion. After a fi...
2024-04-0127 minThe ConversationWomen inventorsDatshiane Navanayagam meets two engineers who want more women to become inventors. Roma Agrawal is best known for her work on The Shard, the UK’s tallest building. She’s also the author of Nuts & Bolts, a book which explores the history of seven tiny but fundamental inventions that changed the world, and the role that women play in scientific innovation.Nzambi Matee is a Kenyan inventor who produces sustainable low-cost construction materials made of recycled plastic. Her company is called Gjenge Makers.Produced by Alice Gioia and Emily Naylor for the BBC Worl...
2024-03-1127 minThe ConversationWomen in wildlife filmmakingDatshiane Navanayagam meets two award-winning nature documentary makers. Always struggling to choose between science and art, Brazilian Angela Prochilo found her way into nature documentary making after completing a zoology degree at university. Her most recent projects showcase the endeavours of women in wildlife conservation and research. Andrea Florence is an Emmy-award winning nature documentary maker from England. She studied natural sciences and lived for three years on a boat in the Amazon rainforest. She also produced the pioneering series Animals in the womb.Produced by Emily Naylor and Alice Gioia...
2024-01-2927 minThe ConversationWomen on the frontline in the fight against malariaElla Al-Shamahi meets two women on the frontline in the fight against malaria. Dr Ify Aniebo is from Nigeria, the country worst hit by malaria. She is an Associate professor with the African Centre of Excellence for Genomics of Infectious Diseases, where she works to improve the country's response to drug resistance and malarial transmission.Dr Mehreen Datoo is a clinical lecturer in Infectious Diseases at the University of Oxford and she’s on the team that developed the R21/Matrix-M, the WHO approved vaccine that will be rolled out across Africa in 2024. Pr...
2024-01-2227 minThe ConversationHow going to school can change a girl’s lifeKim Chakanetsa speaks to two women from Kenya and India who have established their own schools about the life-changing impact an education can have for their communities.
For Dr Kakenya Ntaiya, the dream of an education turned into a lifelong mission to empower girls in rural Kenya. She founded the Kakenya Center for Excellence, a primary boarding school for girls in southwest Kenya. The school has grown into a successful nonprofit organization called Kakenya’s Dream with a focus on education, health and leadership. You can find out more by searching @KakenyasDream on major social media platforms.Af...
2023-12-1127 minThe ConversationFemale drummers breaking barriersKim Chakanetsa speaks to two world-renowned drummers to find out what it takes to play professionally in the music industry.Canadian Sarah Thawer started playing drums and singing at the age of two and her first stage performance was at five. Known professionally as Sarah Drums, Sarah is known for her versatility, playing a wide range of genres from jazz and fusion to funk, R&B, and hip-hop. Sarah has performed on shows such as Late Night With Seth Meyers and The Late Show With Stephen Colbert.Anika Nilles is a German drummer, composer, solo...
2023-11-2026 minThe ConversationThe rise of women in eSportsKim Chakanetsa speaks to two professional e-sport gamers who earn their living playing online.Julia 'Bish' Robson is a prominent gamer and Twitch streamer who tailors her content for a South African audience. She also hosts LAN events - days of gaming in large conference centers - where people often sleep under the desks in order to play as much as possible. She has to contend with regular load-shedding (full on electricity outages) which impacts her ability to make a living as a full-time gamer.Eefje Depoortere from Belgium is an award-winning television presenter, reporter...
2023-11-1327 minThe ConversationDescending the depths: Freediving championsKim Chakanetsa speaks to two freedivers from Italy and Poland about what it takes to compete and set world-records in the extreme sport.Athlete Alessia Zecchini set world and Italian records in freediving. She has recently featured on the Netflix documentary The Deepest Breath.Julia Kozerska from Poland has broken multiple world records and specialises in dynamic no fins diving. Alongside training and competing, Julia also works as a lifeguard and physiotherapist.Producer: Emily Naylor(Image: Alessia Zecchini (L), Julia Kozerska (R) . Background: Alessia Zecchini diving, Credit Laura Babahekian.)
2023-10-1627 minThe ConversationWomen living with ADHDAttention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) research and diagnosis has historically been male-centric, often overlooking or misdiagnosing women and girls. This gender bias has led to a lack of understanding and support for women with ADHD, perpetuating misconceptions and underrepresentation. Kim Chakanetsa speaks to two women who have the condition to debunk some of the stereotypes associated with ADHD.Dr Kai Syng Tan is an award-winning artist and academic from Singapore who uses creativity to promote conversations for positive change around neurodiversity. They are currently Associate Professor in Arts and Cultural Leadership University of Southampton.Dr...
2023-10-0227 min
Parks & Restoration40. Bolton & Menk created a position specifically to support County Conservation projects and people. Here's what that means for us [Sponsor Spotlight]Emily Naylor has been deeply involved with County Conservation for the better part of a decade. Now that she's with Bolton & Menk, her job is specifically to help us as parks and conservation leaders serve our communities and achieve the dreams we have for our parks and landscapes.
In this sponsored episode, I talk with Emily about what Bolton & Menk can do for us in the world of parks and conservation, specifically those of us in Iowa's County Conservation System (that's literally written into her job title, after all). We talk about what her dreams are for...
2023-09-2837 min
Weirdly Helpful (formerly The Best Advice Show)Be a Person with People with Emily NaylorEmily Naylor is a radio producer based in London, England. ---Support TBAS by becoming a patron!!!! - https://www.patreon.com/bestadviceshow---Call Zak with your advice @ 844-935-BEST---IG: @bestadviceshow & @muzacharyTWITTER: @muzacharybestadvice.show
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2023-09-2605 minThe ConversationTransforming lives through speech therapyIt's been said that the Covid-19 lockdown had a devastating impact on children's speech development. But it also affected the support that older patients can get for their speech and swallowing problems. Beatriz de la Pava talks to speech therapists from Greece and South Africa about the work they do.Emilia Michou is a speech and language therapist from Greece. She’s a clinical academic, spending half of her time with patients and half teaching at Patras University. Emilia was inspired to train as a SLT because of the struggles she and her brother had communicating when th...
2023-08-2127 min
The Edinburgh Fringe Show, with Ewan SpenceThe Edinburgh Fringe Show 2023 - Emily Carding (Let The Bodies Pile)
The Edinburgh Fringe is a mix of every genre and emotion; from stand-up and dance, through music, to cabaret and theatre, and beyond, the Fringe swings from light and fluffy to hard-hitting and heavy themes and emotions. It’s the latter that we’re going to talk about in this episode.
Emily Carding is one of the performers in Let The Bodies Pile, the other performer, Henry Naylor, is also the writer. This is an intensely political piece that looks at the reaction to Covid here in the United Kingdom, primarily in nursing homes and how society come...
2023-08-0723 min
Lives Less OrdinaryHe was almost a mass shooter – an act of kindness stopped himAaron Stark now works to raise awareness around why mass attacks happen.Aaron had a chaotic and violent childhood, and by the time he was a teenager he was homeless, angry and traumatised. At his lowest point, he began to plan an appaling act of violence in a bid to punish the world around him. He wanted to get hold of a gun, but before he could, his best friend Mike changed the course of his life with a small, simple act of kindness. This episode includes themes of suicide, self harm and drug use.
2023-06-1942 min
Pre-Loved Podcast with Emily StochlONE MAGAZINE: Nicole Gavrilles, founder and producer of One Magazine, a fashion journal dedicated to sustainable and ethical fashion - on growing up in an auction house and a lifelong love of vintage.Pre-Loved Podcast is a weekly vintage fashion interview show, with guests you'll want to go thrifting with! For more Pre-Loved Podcast, subscribe to our Patreon! Today's show is with Nicole, founder of One Magazine. Nicole's father was an auctioneer, so she grew up in a world of antiques and estate sales and auction houses. Her dream was always to work in the word of fashion magazines, and she founded her own, One Magazine, which is dedicated to sustainable and ethical lifestyles. We chat about the world of sustainable fashion magazines, and Nicole's lifelong love of...
2023-05-1556 min
XMTR Radio HourXMTR #21: Samuel Robinson's audio worldThis Transmitter Radio Hour is a selection of audio works chosen by sound artist, musician and audio maker Samuel Robinson who joins Lucia in conversation as they discuss what audio works bring him joy, as well as unpacking some of the current podcast tropes, listening in on some heart- felt conversations and joining some dots between Sam’s life in the US and the UK through sound. 1. Captain Maurice Seddon - May i explain explain my situation?In the words of william english “captain maurice seddon was a highly unusual and inventive person who took an un...
2023-01-1259 min
Coffee and CoachingCoffee and Coaching - All things Emily NaylorWelcome to Season 2, Episode 5. Jen and Alex have returned to talk all things coaching, sharing their journey and insights as coaches in order to encourage an open dialogue with other coaches, the coaching curious and of course those of you interested in personal and professional development.
In this episode, Alex and Jen welcome their guest, Emily Naylor. Emily is a soul health coach, founder of Soul Health Intuition who offers education, inspiration and positive support for those on a health seeking journey. They discuss all things health related and touch upon the common sticking points for people...
2023-01-051h 05
The Robert Scott Bell ShowThe RSB Show 11-29-22 - Fauci Gets Amnesia, Brain Festa, Ashley Tipton, Emily Thoms, Kami MorenoThe RSB Show 11-29-22 - Fauci gets amnesia, Brain Festa and Ashley Tipton, We The Patriots USA, Vaccine exemptions, Emily Thoms and Kami Moreno, Vaccine mandates
2022-11-302h 12The ConversationWomen leading a revolution in astronomyKim Chakanetsa discusses the wonders of the sky with two world-renowned astronomers.Dr Ewine van Dishoeck is a Dutch astronomer and chemist who has been involved with the development of the James Webb Telescope, the largest optical telescope in space. A professor of molecular astrophysics at the University of Leiden, her work in researching the potential existence of water in space could help find answers to the biggest questions, including whether life is possible on other planets. Dr Catherine Cesarsky is an Argentinian and French astronomer. Her research in astrophysics has included the composition of...
2022-11-0727 min
Excuse Me, I Have Something To SayDouble Feature - with Rochelle LindquistIn this special little bonus episode cut from our Halloween Special - Halloween Queers & Queens Shaun and Rochelle take a second to look at some of our more recent Queer horror icons. Including Kevin Williamson and how he not only re-invigorated the horror Genre for a new generation but also hid some pretty Queer content and characters in plain sight.From the Scream franchise to I know what you did last summer, the Vampire Diaries, Halloween H2O Williamson has had his finger in many a Halloween pie and our screens are better...
2022-10-2617 min
The Robert Scott Bell ShowThe RSB Show 10-10-22 - Vermont fluoride controversy, Emily Penton, Inner Clarity SystemThe RSB Show 10-10-22 - Vermont fluoride controversy, Emily Penton, Inner Clarity System, Raw carnovore diet,
2022-10-112h 12The ConversationHow to heal a broken heartHave you ever had your heart broken? It can feel all-consuming and unbearable at points, and cause us physical pain. But why is this the case and how can we overcome it? Kim Chakanetsa finds out the answers from two women who are well versed in matters of the heart.Dr Lucy Brown is an American neuroscientist and clinical professor in Neurology at Einstein College of Medicine in New York, and she’s one of the first people ever to study the neuroscience of romantic love. Lucy is one of the co-creators of The Anatomy Of Love, a...
2022-08-2929 min
Anti-Waffle PodcastAnti-Waffle Podcast with Dr Lisa GouldIn this episode we talk about the life changing work of @DrLisaGould whose research is about improving outcomes for patients with dementia when in hospital @imperialcollege
2022-07-2637 minAnti-Waffle PodcastAnti-Waffle Podcast with Professor Bryony Dean FranklinIn this episode we chat with Professor Bryony Dean Franklin, who is carrying out research on medication safety @School_Pharmacy. We talk about what might go wrong and why and how it can be prevented from happening. Is barcoding the future of patient safety? @UCL #podcast #research
2022-07-1226 minAnti-Waffle PodcastAnti-Waffle Podcast with Dr Lena Ciric and Dr Tse-Hui TehWe spoke to Dr Lena Ciric and Dr Tse-Hui Teh about their research and the vacuum toilet! Using waste as compost, how it works and where the toilet is now @UCL
2022-06-2842 minThe ConversationWomen living with life-changing diabetesThere is no known cure for type 1 diabetes. Usually diagnosed in childhood, people’s experiences differ considerably depending on where they live and their access to adequate treatment and care. Without them, complications can arise which in the most severe cases result in death. Kim Chakanetsa speaks to two women from Brazil and Australia to see how their experiences with the chronic condition compare.
Janina Gaudin, from New Zealand, is an illustrator of comics about life with Type 1 Diabetes. She uses humour to document the realities of diabetes and discuss the stigma surrounding it as well as the insulin cr...
2022-06-2727 min
Excuse Me, I Have Something To SayBody Positivity, Acceptance & Neutrality - with Rochelle LindquistThis week Shaun is joined by a returning guest, a fan favourite and friend of the show, Host of the podcast May Contain Traces of Soy, the one and only Rochelle Lindquist. Shaun and Rochelle are getting personal as they talk about the Body Positive movement. covering the origins of the movement and sharing their own personal stories and experiences whilst highlighting great body positive ambassadors and other less problematic movements such as body acceptance and body neutrality. This episode is personal one in which Shaun and Rochelle take on a touchy topic with...
2022-06-141h 02Anti-Waffle PodcastAnti-Waffle Podcast with Professor Catherine Tuleu Professor Catherine Tuleu, from UCL School of Pharmacy talks about devising medicine delivery for children. The difficulties of the balance of making medicine easy to take for children, but not too attractive. How much work goes into the process, the tools they use and making the experience a positive one for the patient. First point of contact in treatment is so important.
2022-06-1443 minThe ConversationOur journey to sobrietyAlcoholism is a global health issue which each year results in millions of deaths. Kim Chakanetsa speaks to two women to discuss the realities of addiction and compare their different paths to sobriety.
Danijela Kovac from Canada gave up alcohol nearly 12 years ago. Years into sobriety, Danijela became frustrated at the lack of choice for non-alcoholic beverages for adults and created her own non-alcoholic wine company, Teetotaler Wines.
Desiree-Anne Martin from South Africa is a recovering addict with over 17 years of sobriety. She is also an author, poet and addictions and trauma counsellor. She has written a memoir, We...
2022-06-1327 min
The Siwan ProjectMusicians: Pedram Khavarzamini (part two)In this episode we find out more about Pedram Khavarzamini's career, what makes the tombak special and how he found the orchestra.We are currently taking a short break from releasing episodes, but will be back soon with more! Thank you for listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-05-2711 minAnti-Waffle PodcastAnti-Waffle Podcast with Rebecca PowellWe chatted to Rebecca Powell from UCL School of Pharmacy about artificial nerve regeneration, and how they hope to do it!
2022-05-2424 minThe ConversationFemale collectives and neighbourhood feministsCollectives offer opportunities for like-minded individuals to unite over a common goal, approaching issues with a shared vision and democratic mindset. They can range in size from just a handful of people to thousands, and they have the ability to disrupt the status quo and be vessels for remarkable change. But what’s it like to start one?
Kim Chakanetsa speaks to two women who have founded female collectives making a difference.
Aya Chebbi is a Tunisian diplomat and a pan-African and feminist activist. Named in Forbes Africa’s 50 Most Powerful Women, she rose to global prominence as a poli...
2022-05-2327 min
Fifth FloorLove in a time of warHow do you arrange a wedding in a warzone? According to Ukrainian authorities nearly 4,000 couples tied the knot in the first 10 days after the invasion. BBC Ukrainian's Zhanna Bezpiatchuk has recently come back from Ukraine – where she met a couple who exchanged their vows as twin rockets hit the city of Lviv, in western Ukraine.
Videogames in the Arabic world
Millions of people around the world play videogames and the industry is getting bigger and bigger. One company is capitalising on this growth. Based in Jordan, their speciality is 'localising' videogames; making them more suitable for Arab audiences. Hossam Fazu...
2022-05-2047 minThe Siwan ProjectMusicians: Pedram Khavarzamini (part one)In this episode Pedram Khavarzamini, who plays the Tombak in Siwan, speaks about what it was like growing up in Iran and learning to play his instrument illegally. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-05-2012 minThe Siwan ProjectMusicians: Bjarte EikeIn this episode we meet violinist Bjarte Eike. He is the artistic director of Barokksolistene, the string group who are part of Siwan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-05-1314 minThe ConversationWomen in the world of animationFrom the first moving drawings that appeared on screens back in the 1930s to the highly imaginative, emotionally resonant filmmaking of today – animation has come a long way. It is no longer considered a pleasant cinematic distraction for kids. In fact, some of the boldest, most creative and slyly subversive filmmaking can be found in animation. Kim Chakanetsa speaks to two women responsible for bringing animated characters to life.María Cecilia Botero is an actor from Colombia whose career spans five decades. She has experience in everything from performing musical theater, to being a news anchor, to...
2022-05-0927 minThe Siwan ProjectMusicians: Derya TürkanIn this episode we meet Derya Türkan, who plays the kemenche in Siwan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-05-0608 minAnti-Waffle PodcastAnti-Waffle Podcast with Dr Katelyn SmalleyDr Katelyn Smalley is a health policy researcher with a background in Political Economy. She recently completed her PhD in Health Services Research at Imperial College London, and currently works as a Research Fellow in Person-Centred Care at the University of Plymouth. Her research focuses on improving access and quality of healthcare services in the NHS.
2022-05-0327 minThe Siwan ProjectMusicians: Helge Andreas NorbakkenIn this episode we meet one of the percussionists in Siwan, Helge Andreas Norbakken. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-04-2919 minThe ConversationMagic in the mindIt’s scientifically impossible to read minds, so how do some magicians seem to do it? Beatriz de la Pava delves into the world of mentalism with two renowned women mentalists who regularly amaze and mystify audiences around the world.Ava Do is a magician, mentalist and deceptionist from Vietnam who moved to the United States at thirteen years old. Growing up navigating two different cultural identities, she became fascinated with the subjects of perception and social psychology. After studying Psychobiology at UCLA and working as a crisis counsellor, Ava has spent the last decade turning her ac...
2022-04-2527 minThe Siwan ProjectPoetry: Part ThreeIn this episode we’re exploring the lives of Princess Wallada and Ibn Zaydun. Some of their poetry is featured in Hafla, Siwan’s third studio album. We’re joined again by Professor Raymond Farrin, Dr Fitzroy Morissey and Professor Amira Bennison to learn more about this pair who produced such captivating and rich poetry marveled at nearly a thousand years later.This series was narrated and produced by Emily Naylor. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-04-2216 minThe Siwan ProjectPoetry: Part TwoIn this episode we explore the life and work of the polymath Ibn Hazm, born in 994 AD. His poetry is featured in Siwan’s third studio album, Hafla. We’re joined by Professor Raymond Farrin from the American University of Kuwait. The poetry is voiced by Phoebe McIndoe and Julian Gonzalez Ferro.This series was narrated and produced by Emily Naylor. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-04-1511 minThe ConversationWomen who puzzleMillions of people around the world love doing puzzles, and since the pandemic they’ve become even more popular. From complex sudoku grids to cryptic clues in crosswords, and recent viral sensations like Wordle, we have long been intrigued by them and make time to pursue them in our daily or weekly routines.But, for some, puzzles are much more than a pastime. What’s it like to solve sudoku competitively or create crosswords for a living? And can puzzles be a space for feminist expression? Kim Chakanetsa speaks to two women to find out.Tant...
2022-04-1127 minThe Siwan ProjectPoetry: Part OneIn this episode we’ll learn all about the importance of poetry in al-Andalus. We hear from historian Dr Amira Bennison, Professor in Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies at the University of Cambridge, Professor Raymond Farrin, Professor of Arabic from the American University of Kuwait and Dr Fitzroy Morissey, a fellow at All Souls College at the University of Oxford.This series was narrated and produced by Emily Naylor. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-04-0927 minAnti-Waffle PodcastAnti-Waffle Podcast with Dr Ruth BrauerDr Ruth Brauer, is a lecturer in Pharmacoepidemiology, at UCL. Her main research focus is assessing the risks and benefits of drug use in vulnerable patient populations. On this podcast we discussed the importance of collecting data on a wide scale and where data is collected from. We also chatted about the importance of collaboration and who is using this data to inform their research.
2022-04-0525 minThe Siwan ProjectHistory: Part TwoIn this second part of the History episode, we’ll hear more about the life and culture of Al-Andalus. We’ll find out why this is sometimes known as a “Golden Age” as well as what we know of its day to day reality. We hear again from historian Dr Amira Bennison, Professor in Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies at the University of Cambridge and archaeologist Dr José Cristobal Carvajal López, lecturer at the University of Leicester.This series was narrated and produced by Emily Naylor. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...
2022-04-0126 minThe Siwan ProjectHistory: Part OneIn this first episode we’ll learn some of the rich history that inspired the orchestra and what makes the stories from al-Andalus such captivating ones. We hear from historian Dr Amira Bennison, Professor in Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies at the University of Cambridge, Jon Balke, the creator of The Siwan Project and archaeologist Dr José Cristobal Carvajal López, lecturer at the University of Leicester. This series was narrated and produced by Emily Naylor. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-03-2525 minThe Siwan ProjectTrailerAn introduction to The Siwan Project, exploring the groundbreaking work of this musical ensemble dedicated to a contemporary examination of the extraordinary pluralist traditions of al-Andalus. This trailer features the voices of:Dr Amira BennisonDr José C. Carvajal LópezBjarte EikePhoebe McIndoeEmily Naylor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-03-1402 minAnti-Waffle PodcastAnti-Waffle Podcast with Dr Tim Beasley-MurrayDr Tim Beasley-Murray is a researcher at UCL. We talked about his research and the book he is currently writing. We discussed playing the game of Academia and what do those rules look like? Rules we have to follow, and how do they influence us in different situations. Reality vs Games. Playful vs the serious.
2022-02-2257 minAnti-Waffle PodcastAnti-Waffle Podcast with Andrew CartmelAndrew Cartmel is a playwright and author of the Vinyl Detective novels. We spoke about how he tackles research for his books and plays. We discussed the balance between too much/too little research, getting facts right, different types of research and using real life experience. The new Vinyl Detective book and his new play ‘Glacier Lake’ is coming out in May.
2022-02-0823 minAnti-Waffle PodcastAnti-Waffle Podcast with Dr Sara Garfield Dr Sara Garfield talks to us about her research into patient engagement and factors influencing patients' decisions about treatment and shared decision making
2022-01-1821 minAnti-Waffle PodcastAnti-Waffle Podcast with Professor Samantha RaynerProfessor Sam Rayner talks to us about her research into Publishing, book shops and book selling. What makes us read the books we do? We also mention Una Dillon the Bookseller and Georgette Heyer!
2022-01-1134 min
That's my JAMstackSalma Alam-Naylor on shipping, learning, and rendering in the Jamstack
Our Guest: Salma Alam-Naylor
What she'd like for you to see: Unbreak.tech
Her JAMstack Jams: All the amazing rendering options!
Her musical Jam: Move On by Emily Vaughn Grant (pay special attention at 1:47 in the track for the double tracked bass!)
Transcript
Bryan Robinson 0:14
Hello Hello everyone. Welcome to another JAM PACKED Jamstack episode. This is That's My Jamstack the podcast where we ask the best question since sliced bread. What is your jam in the Jamstack? I'm your host Brian Robinson and this week, we have a very special guest. I'm pleased to...
2022-01-0427 minThe ConversationWomen in the chocolate businessKim Chakanetsa speaks to two women who are making chocolate production both more sustainable and equitable.
Vicki Bain is a South African chocolatier from Johannesburg who blends Belgian chocolate with the finest local and fresh African ingredients. Five years ago, Vicki left her job in environmental consulting to learn the craft of artisan chocolate making in Brussels. Her company, Chocoloza, is staffed only by women and has environmental and social concerns at its core.
Treena Tecson from the Philippines is a professional chocolate taster and tree-to-bar chocolate maker. In 2017, Treena used her social media account to document the art...
2022-01-0327 minThe ConversationMusical child prodigiesVery few people in the world are blessed with exceptional musical talent that is apparent from an early age. What is childhood like in the spotlight, especially as a young woman? To find out, Kim Chakanetsa meets two musicians whose careers began when they were children.
Tosin Jegede was a child singing sensation in Nigeria in the 1980s. She released her first solo album in 1985 when just five years old, and went on to release two more before her teenage years. From hiding from adoring fans, flying all over the country to perform and singing in front of Nelson...
2021-12-2727 minAnti-Waffle PodcastAnti-Waffle Podcast With Dr Matt Winning. Hot Mess Book ReviewDr Matt Winning @UCL chats to us about his new book, Hot Mess: What on earth can we do about climate change? The book is out now
2021-12-1551 minThe ConversationSisters of skydivingWhat does it feel like to fall through the sky? Two women who have broken barriers and mastered the art of skydiving from India and the United States tell Kim Chakanetsa the answer.The very first time Rachel Thomas flew in an aeroplane, she jumped out of it at 4,500 feet. Fast forward to 2002 and she became the first Indian woman to skydive and set foot on the North Pole. In her 25-year career she has completed 650 skydives in 11 countries, has been a judge at skydiving competitions and has received many awards including the Padma Shri, India’s fo...
2021-10-1127 min
Weirdly Helpful (formerly The Best Advice Show)People-Pleasing with Emily Naylor
Emily Naylor is a audio producer and presenter in LondonTo offer your own advice, call Zak @ 844-935-BESTTRANSCRIPT: ZAK: I was gonna talk to Emily about a few Spanish comprehension strategies she's devised. But then I realized, she and I had something in common.ZAK: Is that a phrase over there, people-pleasing?EMILY: Yeah, it might as well be my middle name to be honest with you, Zak. (Laughter)ZAK: Emily People-Pleasing Naylor. I am Zak People-Pleasing Rosen. It's nice to meet you. (Laughter)
2021-07-0705 min
Level with Emily ReeseLevel 151: The Soundlings (Knockout City)The Soundlings, a composition duo of Sonny Rey and Matt Naylor, just did the music for Knockout City, which is, at its essence, multiplayer dodgeball, just out at the end of May. The music is energetic and colorful, with a lot of great live musicians and the three of us had a great time talking about their music! You can support Level with Emily on Patreon.
2021-07-0227 min
Disabilitea PodcastEmily Naylor - A Beautiful MindThis week Emily talks to us, about the ups and downs of living with Bipolar disorder... "she's literally bipolar man!"
Emily is a singer-songwriter and BJTC Award-winning broadcaster and journalist and also... a lot of fun.
She tells us about how she manages her condition in the modern world, and helps us break down a few more misconceptions, whilst bringing a little 'glass half-full' to our 'glass half-empty'.
Check out Emily's tune 'Strive To Thrive':
https://soundcloud.com/erjn/strivetothrive
And her award-winning programme 'Living With...
2021-02-1945 min
101 Part Time Jobs with Giles BidderAugusta Koch (Gladie / Cayetana)August Koch of Gladie, formerly of Cayetana, joins me to talking about growing up in the Poconos, moving to Philadelphia, starting Cayetana and that happening hard and fast, starting Gladie, where she's at now and LOADS MOREThanks for listening this year, big yourselves up.Augusta's Top 2020 Enhancers:Podcast - My Favorite MurderTV - Lovecraft Country and The Great British Bake OffMusic - Beastie BoysGet your beers delivered! 101 Part Time Jobs is supported by Signature Brew: listeners can get 10% off...
2020-12-2958 minAnti-Waffle PodcastAnti-Waffle Podcast with Dr Emma NorrisDr Emma Norris @EJ_Norris at Brunel University discusses her research on making sense of behaviour change interventions using Artificial Intelligence. She is a Researcher @UCL on the Human Behaviour-Change Project https://www.humanbehaviourchange.org/
2020-12-1520 min
101 Part Time Jobs with Giles BidderJennie Cotterill (Bad Cop / Bad Cop)Jennie from Bad Cop / Bad Cop tells us all about the different crafts she's into, how she's balanced work with the band, not letting your boss take too much of your life, sustainability in her work and how they've become organised over the years! Check out her excellent art - http://www.jenniecotterill.com/Episode edited by Emily NaylorBad Cop / Bad Cop's The Ride is out now - get it hereGet your beers delivered! 101 Part Time Jobs is supported by Signature Brew: listeners can get 10...
2020-11-2751 minAnti-Waffle PodcastAnti-Waffle Podcast with Dr Victoria GarfieldDr Victoria Garfield is a genetic epidemiologist working at University College London (UCL), she talks to us about her research and how she uses large scale genomic and population health data to investigate complex disease relationships
2020-11-1731 min
101 Part Time Jobs with Giles BidderIzzy B. Phillips (Black Honey)Getting ready for Black Honey's new album Written & Directed (29 January), Izzy talks to me about being a waitress on skates, how working at Beyond Retro inspired her tastes, and the smorgasbord of art/creator jobs she now does every day.Pre-order Written & Directed at Rough Trade hereEdited by Emily NaylorGet your beers delivered! 101 Part Time Jobs is supported by Signature Brew: listeners can get 10% off all their beers by visiting signaturebrew.co.uk and using the code '101PODCAST'Songs: Black Honey 'I Like The Wa...
2020-11-1050 minAnti-Waffle PodcastAnti-Waffle Podcast with Hannah TaylorPhD student Hannah Taylor gives us some insight into her research at UCL focused on the hearts of young people and how they develop into adulthood.
2020-11-0312 minAnti-Waffle PodcastAnti-Waffle Podcast with Dr Sam SearleGeriatrician Dr Sam Searle explains his current research about patients with multiple conditions who end up in hospital and how this should affect their treatment.
2020-10-2720 minAnti-Waffle PodcastAnti-Waffle Podcast with Dr Chloe ParkDr Chloe Park is a physiologist carrying out research on the mechanisms of the cardiovascular system with an additional study on the ethnic differences in heart disease.
2020-10-2018 min
Naylor's Natter Podcast- an education podcast .The rED guide to the curriculum with Clare SealyresearchED is an educator-led organisation with the goal of bridging the gap between research and practice.
This accessible and punchy series, overseen by founder Tom Bennett, tackles the most important topics in education, with a range of experienced contributors exploring the latest evidence and research and how it can apply in a variety of classroom settings.
In this edition, Clare Sealy explores how schools can get the most out of a rich curriculum, editing contributions from a wide range of writers, including: Neil Almond; Andrew Percival; Doug Lemov and Emily Badillo; Sonia Thompson; Christine Counsell...
2020-07-241h 02
Wholly a WomanEpisode 15: To my Black Female Role Model: Lisa Hendrickson-JackToday I wanted to interrupt my regularly-scheduled podcasting to bring you an episode honoring my black female role model, Lisa Hendrickson-Jack. Lisa is the author of “The Fifth Vital Sign” and host of the “Fertility Friday” podcast. I have learned so much from Lisa. She is such an inspiration to me!I still have a lot to learn, but one thing I know is I cannot be silent about the fact that black lives do matter. Anti-racism and hatred is NEVER okay. Honoring this amazing black woman and bringing more awareness to her work is one tiny thing I am doi...
2020-06-1432 minAnti-Waffle PodcastAnti-Waffle Podcast with Nathan WoodlingNathan Woodling tells us about his work on understanding Alzheimers and the discoveries around glial cells (the non-neuronal cells of the nervous system) rather than neuron cells that change the most as we age. His team are going through a list of hundreds of genes aiming to pinpoint the exact genes that change and cause Alzheimers.
2020-04-1519 minAnti-Waffle PodcastAnti-Waffle Podcast with Dr Andrew MorleyDr Andrew Morley shares with Em and Pixie his research into a critical history of anaesthesia, where he’s looking at previous and current incidents, how they were dealt with and what was learnt or changed. Andy’s primary source of research is an incident book discovered at Guys Hospital and he has been interviewing the staff involved with the events recorded in there between 1955 and 1974.
2020-04-011h 06Anti-Waffle PodcastAnti-Waffle Podcast with Prof Chloe MarshallProf Chloe Marshall, Prof of Psychology, Language and Education at UCL talks about her research into how children learn language and how to read and write. Her work is around those who are learning in challenging circumstances. Chloe has a BSc (Hons) in Biology from the University of East Anglia, and a MA in Linguistics and PhD in Human Communication Science from University College London. Her first career was as a Montessori nursery teacher and teacher-trainer, where she became fascinated by young children's language and early literacy development, and by how language and literacy set the foundation f...
2020-03-1830 minAnti-Waffle PodcastAnti-Waffle Podcast with Professor John WardJohn Ward, Professor of Synthetic Biology for Bioprocessing at UCL speaks to Pixie and Em about his work using and experimenting with enzymes to make very specific changes in small molecules, doing with biology what organic chemists do with chemistry, but making much less waste and shortening the number of steps for each change process. Professor Ward explains how he and others at UCL will be applying their expertise to experiment with enzymes that may mitigate the problems of plastic and plastic waste. They hope to find bacteria and enzymes that can start to degrade and chop u...
2020-03-041h 00Anti-Waffle PodcastAnti-Waffle Podcast with Prof Alan PennProfessor Alan Penn of UCL takes us through a brief history of his research in Architecture and Urban Computing, from looking at the pitfalls of post war social housing, and its effect on social breakdown in London, to new research questions about the effects of digital space on real world spaces and communities. We also hear about his new role as Chief Scientific Advisor at the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, the first appointment for this role for 7-8 years and one of vital importance in the wake of Grenfell; a tragic wake-up call to government, proving...
2020-02-1942 minAnti-Waffle PodcastAnti-Waffle Podcast with Dr Matthew WinningDr Matthew Winning Research Associate UCL Energy Institute, UCL Institute for Sustainable Resources. Dr Winning is an environmental economist and his research is looking at how you can apply economics to make the planet better! Listen to Dr Winning discuss his research. What impact changes will have on the planet and people. He is also a stand up comedian and he has an upcoming tour starting in London, 21-23 Feb 2020. Matthew's main research focus is on the macroeconomic impacts of environmental policies. His research interests include climate change policy, circular economy, green growth, low carbon
2020-02-0536 minAnti-Waffle PodcastAnti-Waffle Podcast with Dr Sudax MurdanSudax Murdan Associate Professor of Pharmacy, carries out innovative research into how we can better and more conveniently administer vaccines and medicines. In this episode she discusses her ideas for vaccine designs that would protect new babies from the common Strep-B infection as they are born, specifically relevant in remote regions where the normal westernised medical procedure of giving antibiotics to the mother during birth, cannot happen, usually because no medical professional is present. Instead she hopes to design an effective oral vaccine that can be taken by the mother alone. We also hear about the apparently neglected field...
2020-01-2221 minAnti-Waffle PodcastProf Andrew Hayward and Dr Al StoryIn this episode we hear about research, past and present, of Professor Andrew Hayward and Dr Al Story, who've spent much of their careers looking into the pathways of a disease, often perceived to be a one of migration and, at least in the UK, a disease of the past. In fact, London is leading in Europe with a disease that is really one of poverty and exclusion, and much of it is home grown. Here they discuss some of their findings; the link of TB prevalence to crack cocaine use, to poverty, access and availability of services - t...
2019-08-1455 minAnti-Waffle PodcastProfessor Nora GroceThe hidden 1 billion. Despite being 15% of the world’s population; where one in every four households in the world has a person with a significant enough disability for it to make a difference to their everyday life, people with disabilities often remain marginalised, invisible, and the last in line when it comes to international development or global health or human rights efforts. But things are changing - with some help from Professor Nora Groce and colleagues at the Disability Research Centre at UCL. In this episode we hear about efforts to include disability in the Sustainable Development Goals, and ab...
2019-07-3131 minAnti-Waffle PodcastDr Chris SmithIn this concise and intriguing podcast, we’re introduced to emerging technologies in biomedical research that offer alternative methods, and which promote the 3Rs of animal testing: Replace, Reduce, Refine. Recent Post Grad Dr Chris Smith talks about his experiments in 3D Organotypic Modelling (manufacturing human tissue) – of both skin and gum tissue, testing their differences in wound healing. We learn about what his findings could mean for improving surgery and other wound recovery times, and hear about other technological developments, such as the Organ-on-a-chip that ‘looks like the future’ of biomedical experimentation.
2019-07-1722 minAnti-Waffle PodcastDr Yogini JaniWhat do you see when you think of a Pharmacist? A high street dispensary, perhaps? In this episode Dr Yogini Jani, Health Foundation Improvement Science Fellow and consultant Pharmacist at University College Hospitals London, shows us another side to Pharmacy and discusses her research that explores complex factors that influence behaviours and decisions around dispensing our precious, essential and life saving medicines; penicillin antibiotics.
2019-07-0340 minAnti-Waffle PodcastDr Darren SharpeNHS services are not just about treating sickness, they’re about preventing and mitigating ill health too. In this episode Dr Darren Sharpe tells us about the pilot interventions he and his team are evaluating in London. The interventions aim to reduce strain on GP practice services and better support patients, particularly those with multiple medical or non-medical needs and problems which may impact on each other, aka ‘complex needs’. Listen in to learn more about the pilot’s integration of ‘Social Prescribing’, and to hear of administrative innovations, such as the ‘digital front doors’, being put in place to save time and...
2019-06-1931 minAnti-Waffle PodcastDr Kath WoolfIf you’re thinking about applying to medical school in the UK, but don’t know where to start looking, then this could be the podcast for you. In it Dr Kath Woolf tell us about her ongoing research, looking at who in society becomes a Doctor and who doesn’t - and why. She investigates how different medical schools prepare trainees for work in the NHS, and how that affects the type of Doctor they later become. She finds that people from underrepresented backgrounds, for example, those without family backgrounds in medicine, or with no family history in higher...
2019-06-0543 minAnti-Waffle PodcastDr Ilan KelmanHow can individual efforts in our everyday lives mitigate disaster risk for the collective? And what major structural barriers obstruct the facilitation of disaster prevention at a grander scale? In this episode Dr Ilan Kelman talks through some examples and introduces us to his unique research; where diplomacy bridges disaster-risk reduction, global health and climate change. We learn, amongst other things, why llan and colleagues believe the phrase ‘natural disaster’ should be phased out and replaced with ‘human disaster’. And we get to understand the roots - or ‘baselines’ of disaster and health; vulnerability, human values, societal structures...
2019-05-2243 min
Anti-Waffle PodcastAnti-Waffle Podcast with Dr Jo Santini UCLDr Joanne Santini is a Reader in Microbiology at UCL. Listen to Dr Santini discuss her fascinating research in detecting arsenic in drinking water in Bangladesh, her passion for microorganisms, how she uses art to demonstrate her work and how she got to be a reader at UCL.
2018-09-0628 min
Anti-Waffle PodcastAnti-Waffle Podcast with Professor Peter RichProf Peter Rich is Professor of Bioenergetics at UCL. He is interested in energy and how we get energy in our bodies. Prof Rich and his team are looking at the enzyme in our bodies responsible for using the oxygen we breathe and they are trying to understand how this enzyme works and the consequences of any malfunctions. They use very advanced technology to look at this enzyme and use this technology for making simple new devices to go into hospitals for medical diagnostic purposes. In this podcast we discuss his amazing research at UCL, his career path and interest...
2018-08-1729 min
Anti-Waffle PodcastJenny Shand AntiWaffle PodcastJenny Shand is Director, UCLPartners & Executive Lead, Care City. She is responsible for integrated care and supporting the development of Accountable Care Organisations (ACOs), with a particular focus on frailty, services for older people, and support for carers (informal and formal). Listen to Jenny talking about her recent research about unpaid carers accessing training.
2018-07-3031 minAnti-Waffle PodcastAntiWaffle Podcast with Prof John ChristodoulouThis podcast we talk to Professor John Christodoulou Professor in Biological NMR Spectroscopy and Director of ISMB Biomolecular NMR Facility. We had a fascinating conversation with John discussing his research, talking about his passion for the amazing world of molecular biology and how he was inspired to work in this area.
2018-07-1340 min
Anti-Waffle PodcastAntiWaffle Podcast with Prof Helen ChatterjeeThis podcast we speak to Prof Helen Chatterjee, Professor of Biology at UCL Culture at University College London. We discuss her research and work involving gibbons, the disastrous effect of palm oil, and the effect it is having on wildlife. We also discuss her other work involving museums and healthcare and bringing artefacts to patients and improving welfare.
2018-06-2946 min