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Yoga Matters Podcast030 Pranayama (Breath & Energy)Thoughts? Questions? Feel free to get in touch - we'd love to hear from you :-)This podcast episode is all about Pranayama (breathing and energy). Now, we know what you are thinking: "I know how to breathe - I've been doing it all my life!" But you'd be amazed how we underestimate its true (hidden) strength. So we take a light-hearted look at breathing and the practice of Pranayama, along with a very personal insight from Andy, from when we was in intensive care. Emma and Andy try to keep their podcasts light-hearted and u...2025-07-2447 minYoga Matters Podcast029 KarmaThoughts? Questions? Feel free to get in touch - we'd love to hear from you :-)Most people think they understand the concept of Karma, however, it might actually be far more wide reaching and varied than you first thought. There are a number of different aspects to Karma, including that it is neither good nor bad. In this light-hearted episode, we talk through the concept of Karma in depth, debating it's principles and effects in a way that, is hopefully, accessible to all. Emma and Andy try to keep their podcasts light-hearted and unedited, w...2025-07-1742 minYoga Matters Podcast028 No, Yes, WowThoughts? Questions? Feel free to get in touch - we'd love to hear from you :-)In this episode we have fun discussing the concept of 'no, yes, wow': i.e. saying 'no' less often, 'yes' more often and 'wow' as frequently as possible. All taking into account when it is appropriate to do so for your own well-being. We know this sounds really simple, but as with everything psychological, there is much more to this concept when you delve a little deeper. Emma and Andy try to keep their podcasts light-hearted and unedited, wherever p...2025-07-1033 minYoga Matters Podcast027 Andy's journey to yogaThoughts? Questions? Feel free to get in touch - we'd love to hear from you :-)This episode takes a slightly different approach to our norm... instead we discuss Andy's rather convoluted journey to finding yoga. We chat about the impact that a near-death experience had on him (due to necrotising fasciitis) as well as the influences other "life-quakes" had on his journey. But it's not all doom and gloom, we still retain our light-hearted chatty style and hopefully convey a story that many of you will either recognise, empathise with or find mildly interesting. If not...2025-07-0340 minYoga Matters Podcast026 Asana (yoga postures)Thoughts? Questions? Feel free to get in touch - we'd love to hear from you :-)Asana is the Sanskrit word for postures, and refers to all aspects of physical yoga - usually carried out on a yoga mat. We discuss this aspect of yoga - which the majority of the Western world often mistakenly believes is the main, if not only, element of yoga. Asana forms but a small element of the full suite of yoga components, but regardless, has a very significant role, providing a solid foundation on which other aspects of yoga can be...2025-06-2634 minYoga Matters Podcast025 Ishvara Pranidhana (Surrender) - Niyama 5Thoughts? Questions? Feel free to get in touch - we'd love to hear from you :-)This discussion is about surrendering yourself, in Sanskrit: Ishvara Pranidhana. It is the final, and arguably, the most important of the 5 Niyamas. Our discussion describes what yoga principles mean by the term 'surrender' and how this can impact your life and well being. Emma and Andy try to keep their podcasts light-hearted and unedited, wherever possible, allowing for a more natural conversation style and an authentic representation of their characters. They aim to provide information and entertainment by mixing t...2025-06-1931 minYoga Matters Podcast024 Svadhyaya (Self Study) - Niyama 4Thoughts? Questions? Feel free to get in touch - we'd love to hear from you :-)Here we discuss Svadhyaya - the process of self-study and self improvement. This is a really key aspect that truly seems to encompass all aspects of yoga in its comprehensive form - which is to continue to learn and improve yourself as a human being throughout the whole of your life. The benefits if this self-study will be felt both by you and by those around you, who will also reap the benefits. Emma and Andy try to keep t...2025-06-1234 minYoga Matters Podcast023 Tapas (Self-Discipline) - Niyama 3Thoughts? Questions? Feel free to get in touch - we'd love to hear from you :-)In this episode we discuss the third of the 5 Niyamas, Tapas, which can be translated as Self-Discipline. This is much more than just forcing yourself to go to the gym once in a while, and can be a major factor to all aspects of drive and determination. Emma and Andy try to keep their podcasts light-hearted and unedited, wherever possible, allowing for a more natural conversation style and an authentic representation of their characters. They aim to provide information a...2025-06-0527 minYoga Matters Podcast022 Santosha (Contentment) - Niyama 2Thoughts? Questions? Feel free to get in touch - we'd love to hear from you :-)In this episode we talk about contentment, which is the second niyama, Santosha. An arguably hugely under appreciated value that can have profound effects on our wellbeing and happiness. Emma and Andy try to keep their podcasts light-hearted and unedited, wherever possible, allowing for a more natural conversation style and an authentic representation of their characters. They aim to provide information and entertainment by mixing their knowledge, research and personal experiences with debate and (occasional) opposing view points. :-)2025-05-2930 minYoga Matters Podcast021 Saucha (Purity) - Niyama 1Thoughts? Questions? Feel free to get in touch - we'd love to hear from you :-)In this episode we start to discuss the 5 Niyamas - which are also known as 'positive duties' or 'observances', and are a set of self-disciplinary practices that complement the previously discussed Yamas (which are ethical / social restraints). These five Niyamas, start with Saucha, meaning 'purity'. Emma and Andy try to keep their podcasts light-hearted and unedited, wherever possible, allowing for a more natural conversation style and an authentic representation of their characters. They aim to provide information and entertainment b...2025-05-2239 minYoga Matters Podcast020 Karuna (Compassion)Thoughts? Questions? Feel free to get in touch - we'd love to hear from you :-)In this episode we discuss Karuna - which is translated as compassion. And you can witness Andy actually learning something during this recording! He has a small epiphany on the subject of compassion and genuinely comes to a new realisation he has not had before. Unintentionally, Andy and Emma illustrate the power and benefits of these kinds of discussions - in this case helping a 54-year old man have a eureka moment of clarity, that will no doubt (hopefully!) benefit his...2025-05-1540 minYoga Matters Podcast019 The Challenges of Learning Yoga PhilosophyThoughts? Questions? Feel free to get in touch - we'd love to hear from you :-)Learning about yoga philosophy is incredibly rewarding, positively life affecting and beneficial to all. But it is not always as easy as it arguably could or should be. In this episode Andy and Emma discuss the challenges of learning about the principles of yoga, whilst recommending a few books that could be of interest. Emma and Andy try to keep their podcasts light-hearted and unedited, wherever possible, allowing for a more natural conversation style and an authentic representation of t...2025-05-0833 min
Talk With Me, LADY EEp10. Start Where You Stand, (Andy Ayim) Faith and BusinessJoin Andy Ayim MBE, family man, entrepreneur, and proud North Londoner, as he opens up like never before. In this inspiring podcast. Andy shares exclusive stories from his life that have never been told publicly, offering a rare glimpse behind the scenes of his journey. From memories of his father passing to his faith and dropping gems of life lessons.From co-founding the influential UK music platform Mixtape Madness with his brother and friends, to leading global consulting work across Hong Kong, China, South Africa, and the U.S., Andy has...2025-05-0849 minYoga Matters Podcast018 Aparigraha (Non-possessiveness) - Yama 5Thoughts? Questions? Feel free to get in touch - we'd love to hear from you :-)In this episode Emma and Andy discuss the 5th and final Yama - Aparigraha, which means non-possessiveness, or to put it in a more positive light: 'letting things go'. It's a really important Yama, and one that can have profound effects on our day to day lives, both from a perspective of physical possessions and from an emotional stand-point, both of which can have significant influence over our well-being and mental health. Emma and Andy try to ke...2025-05-0134 minYoga Matters Podcast017 Brahmacharya (Non-excess) - Yama 4Thoughts? Questions? Feel free to get in touch - we'd love to hear from you :-)Brahmacharya is the 4th Yama in the 5 Yamas that make up the first limb of the 8 limbs of yoga. The Yamas are the ethical restraints all humans should be practicing according to yoga principles. Brahmacharya means non-excess, or moderation, or even efficiency - i.e. putting the right amount of effort into the right areas of your life. As with all the Yamas, there is quite a lot to it and we try to cover most of it - whilst keeping i...2025-04-2436 minYoga Matters Podcast016 Asteya (Non-stealing) - Yama 3Thoughts? Questions? Feel free to get in touch - we'd love to hear from you :-)In this episode we discuss Asteya, or non-stealing (occasionally also referred to as generosity). Asteya is the third of the 5 Yamas, which make up the first limb of the 8 limbs of yoga. And as with previous Yamas, the subject matter is not as clear-cut and obvious as you might think - there is a great deal more to non-stealing or generosity... It's not just about not taking things that don't belong to you... we discuss much deeper than that, delving into...2025-04-1729 min
Fotografie Neu Denken. Der Podcast.e213 Emma RütherFototheoretikerin und Künstlerin
In Episode 213 spricht Andy Scholz mit Emma Rüther, die mit ihrer Abschlussarbeit an der Kunstakademie in der Klasse von Christopher Williams eine Arbeit liefert, die aufhorchen lässt, in der sie die Erfindung der Fotografie neu denkt und wahrscheinlich sogar neu belegt hat.
Emma Rüther wurde 2000 in Wiesbaden geboren, studierte an der Kunstakademie Düsseldorf in der Klasse von Christopher Williams und ist Meisterschülerin von Sophie Thun. Sie untersucht in ihrer Abschlussarbeit mit dem Titel: »Die Erfindung der Fotografie« die Arbeiten von zwanzig Erfindern aus sieben Ländern, die parallel und ohne...2025-04-1641 minYoga Matters Podcast015 Satya (Truthfulness) - Yama 2Thoughts? Questions? Feel free to get in touch - we'd love to hear from you :-)In this episode we discuss Satya, or truthfulness. Satya is the second of the 5 Yamas, which make up the first limb of the 8 limbs of yoga. And it's not as straight forward as you might think. It's not just about not lying or being dishonest... we discuss much deeper than that, delving into all the ways being more honest with yourself and others can positively impact your life.Emma and Andy try to keep their podcasts light-hearted and unedited...2025-04-1035 minYoga Matters Podcast014 Ahimsa (Non-Harming / Kindness) - Yama 1Thoughts? Questions? Feel free to get in touch - we'd love to hear from you :-)In this week's episode, we discuss the first of the 5 Yamas, which form the first limb of the 8 limbs of yoga:- The first Yama is the fundamentally important topic of Ahimsa, which can be translated as non-harming, or kindness, or consideration. It can be argued that it is the foundation upon which all yoga is built, and so plays a very important role in yoga principles and philosophy. But, as you can hear from our discussion, there is much more...2025-04-0439 minYoga Matters Podcast013 Reincarnation - Scientific fact?Thoughts? Questions? Feel free to get in touch - we'd love to hear from you :-)We had a lot of fun discussing and debating the topic of reincarnation! We go through some of the scientific facts behind the subject, alongside the related yoga principles and other belief systems regarding the emotive subject, in an attempt to open our minds to its possibilities. We feel we have done this subject proud, but are very aware we have merely scratched the surface. We will revisit this when we discuss Karma in a future podcast, which will give another...2025-03-2830 minYoga Matters PodcastPROMO CLIP - a 4 minute sample of one of our podcasts (013 Reincarnation)Thoughts? Questions? Feel free to get in touch - we'd love to hear from you :-)This is a 4 minute sample of one of our podcasts. Hopefully it will give you a feel for the kind of conversations we have and the way we try to tackle yoga philosophy. Our aim is to try to have light-hearted but informed discussions based on our readings and experiences, and discuss how such things apply to our lives, what life lessons we can take from them and how we can implement these as self-improvements. Emma and Andy try t...2025-03-2604 minYoga Matters Podcast012 Yoga and Eating Disorder RecoveryThoughts? Questions? Feel free to get in touch - we'd love to hear from you :-)In this episode we talk about the profound effects yoga had on Emma's recovery from her eating disorder, and how this can translate to other people who are experiencing disordered eating or a poor relationship with body self-image. If you would like further information eating disorders, would like to donate to a related charity, or need help managing a eating disorder, please go to Beat's website at: https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/ Emma and Andy try to kee...2025-03-2043 minYoga Matters Podcast011 Yoga is for Men Too!Thoughts? Questions? Feel free to get in touch - we'd love to hear from you :-)Yoga is definitely for men too! We really want to get across just how beneficial it is for everyone - especially middle aged men, to help them deal with the effects of aging - which affects the flexibility of both their muscles and their minds. We want to encourage men to get past their excuses (such as "I'm not flexible enough to do yoga" and "yoga is for women") and start to practice yoga - as a way to extend the q...2025-03-1327 minYoga Matters Podcast010 The 7 ChakrasThoughts? Questions? Feel free to get in touch - we'd love to hear from you :-)In this episode we introduce the subject of the 7 Chakras - which are our body's energy centres positioned along the spine. The word "chakra" comes from the Sanskrit word for "wheel" or "disk", which is why the Chakras are often depicted as coloured circles in diagrams. This ancient model helps us to describe and understand various aspects of psychological behaviour and enable us to identify areas for improvement and better psychological balance. Emma and Andy try to keep their p...2025-03-0640 minYoga Matters Podcast009 The Meaning of GuruThoughts? Questions? Feel free to get in touch - we'd love to hear from you :-)Emma and Andy discuss the meaning of the word Guru, from its dictionary definition to its truest yogic sense. We debate the concept of the inner guru and the potential benefits people can get from initiating this kind of thinking. It's an enlightening discussion (arguably going off-topic a bit!) but there are a some laughs along the way and some pretty good lessons to be learnt too! :-)Emma and Andy try to keep their podcasts light-hearted and unedited, w...2025-02-2733 minYoga Matters Podcast008 The Serene Lake AnalogyThoughts? Questions? Feel free to get in touch - we'd love to hear from you :-)Andy and Emma discuss this very useful analogy, which helps people to picture how external influences affect their attitude and perception. By understanding the Serene Lake concept, a person can be better able to understand how best to manage the 'bad weather' that churns up their emotions and stops them seeing the reality of their world at that moment. Particularly pertinent to people with short tempers and road-ragers! But applicable to all of us. Emma and Andy try to k...2025-02-2029 minYoga Matters Podcast007 The 5 KleshasThoughts? Questions? Feel free to get in touch - we'd love to hear from you :-)In this episode Emma and Andy talk about the principles of the Kleshas - the 5 main causes of human suffering. Often illustrated as a tree trunk and 4 branches, Emma talks Andy through the details of this useful construct whilst also introducing the metaphor of the 2 arrows - another great lesson in reducing your own suffering. Emma and Andy try to keep their podcasts light-hearted and unedited, wherever possible, allowing for a more natural conversation style and an authentic representation o...2025-02-1330 minYoga Matters Podcast006 The Pros and Cons of Yoga RetreatsThoughts? Questions? Feel free to get in touch - we'd love to hear from you :-)There are many pros to going on a yoga retreat, but we try to balance this by delivering the cons too! Having both experienced and run yoga retreats, Emma and Andy discuss the benefits, costs and drawbacks, as well as touching on how to establish if a retreat is right for you.Emma and Andy try to keep their podcasts light-hearted and unedited, wherever possible, allowing for a more natural conversation style and an authentic representation of their characters...2025-02-0627 min
Blame it on Marketing ™LinkedIn for B2B Companies (Part 1) | E77 with Andy LambertLinkedIn isn’t what it used to be, in this episode, we sit down with Andy Lambert to break down what’s actually working in social media marketing today. We get real about the mistakes marketers keep making, why engagement matters more than ever, and whether company pages are hard work.Oh, and AI? It’s changing the game—but let’s be clear: it’s a tool, not a replacement for actual strategy. We also dive into community building, video content (spoiler: just posting isn’t enough), and why authenticity beats algorithms eve...2025-02-0642 minYoga Matters Podcast005 Different Types of YogaThoughts? Questions? Feel free to get in touch - we'd love to hear from you :-)In this episode Emma and Andy discuss the many types of yoga that exist today. Some of the variations they have experienced first hand, some they would like to and others they have no desire to try! This episode could enlighten you to various types of yoga you had not considered, or perhaps even heard of. Emma and Andy try to keep their podcasts light-hearted and unedited, wherever possible, allowing for a more natural conversation style and an authentic r...2025-01-3042 minYoga Matters Podcast004 The 5 KoshasThoughts? Questions? Feel free to get in touch - we'd love to hear from you :-)A discussion between Emma and Andy on the principle of the 5 Koshas - otherwise know as the 'sheaths of existence' or the 'layers of being'. Here we chat about the 5 Koshas - where Emma explains the meanings and principles behind these different layers / sheaths / veils that make us human. Emma and Andy try to keep their podcasts light-hearted and unedited, wherever possible, allowing for a more natural conversation style and an authentic representation of their characters. They aim to p...2025-01-2330 min
Alcohol-Free Advantage Podcast with Andy RamageThe Link Between Alcohol & Cancer, and Why We Are So Unaware with Dr Emma Davies of Oxford University.Why This Episode MattersThis conversation goes beyond statistics. It’s about empowering listeners with knowledge to make decisions that align with their health and values. Whether you're exploring an alcohol-free lifestyle or simply curious about the facts, this episode will leave you informed and inspired.Resources MentionedDr. Emma Davies’ ResearchAndy Ramage’s Alcohol-Free Performance Coaching Certification: Learn More HereListen NowReady to uncover the truth about alcohol and cancer?🎧 Tune in to the episode nowShare the KnowledgeThis is an episode worth sharing. Send it to a frie...2025-01-2044 minYoga Matters Podcast002 Intro to the 8 Limbs of YogaThoughts? Questions? Feel free to get in touch - we'd love to hear from you :-)In this episode Andy and Emma discuss the 8 Limbs of Yoga - the overall construct of full yoga practice, designed to offer guidance on living a healthy and balanced life. The ancient philosophy, dating back thousands of years, details the importance of ethical morals, and both physical and emotional well-being. Andy and Emma attempt to bring together this ancient wisdom and the experience of modern day living, with a healthy dose of humour to keep the subject relatable and easily digested. 2025-01-1536 minYoga Matters Podcast003 The Meaning of Namaste, Yogi, Bogi...Thoughts? Questions? Feel free to get in touch - we'd love to hear from you :-)In this episode we discuss the full meaning of Namaste and why some yoga teachers choose to use this term during their classes and some don't. We also discuss the true meaning of yogi, a term often used incorrectly in the western world, along with other words you may be less familiar with such as bogi, rogi and drohi. Emma and Andy try to keep their podcasts light-hearted and unedited, wherever possible, allowing for a more natural conversation style a...2025-01-1519 minYoga Matters Podcast001 Intro to the Yoga Matters PodcastThoughts? Questions? Feel free to get in touch - we'd love to hear from you :-)In this episode we introduce ourselves, provide a bit of background regarding our own yoga journeys and discuss what it is we hope to achieve with this Yoga Matters podcast series:- i.e. to discuss yoga principles from 2 different angles - a Female Yoga teacher and a Male Skeptic. Please note: This was our first ever podcast recording and so is a little 'rough around the edges'! We improved our technique in following recordings. :-)Emma a...2025-01-1524 min
Straight Talking SustainabilityUnleashing Ambition: Conversations with Sustainability Catalyst Andy MiddletonIn this episode, I sit down with Andy Middleton, an innovative leader in sustainability and a true advocate for long-term thinking.From his roots in the rugged coastlines of Wales to his transformative work with businesses, Andy shares why embracing nature and systemic change is crucial for creating a better future. We unpack his compelling concept of ambitious leadership—being “the most realistic person in the room” by focusing on what truly matters for future generations.Andy also offers practical advice on how to bring nature into the conversation with businesses, even those strugg...2024-12-0238 min
Spoken LabelEmma Smith (Spoken Label, November 2024)Latest up from Spoken Label (Spoken Word / Poetry Podcast) features making her debut, the amazing Emma Smith.
Emma is an autistic and bipolar poet and writer from Bath, UK. She holds an MA in Creative Writing and has published work in Canary Collective, Lunate Journal, The Occult Digest, Vellichor Lit and many more. Her work is often confessional in nature, exploring themes of trauma, rebirth, neurodivergence and occasionally ghosts. You can read more of her poetry on Instagram @emzmariepoems
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SFQ PodcastDC Stuart Hall (Retd) - The Emma Caldwell MurderFormer Strathclyde Police/Police Scotland detective Stuart Hall describes how he discovered the identity of the murderer of Emma Caldwell in 2005 and how this derailed his career when he went against his bosses - who had a different suspect. It would take nearly 20 years for Stuart to be proved right. If you want to know more about the murder of Emma Caldwell, you can watch Disclosure: Who Killed Emma:https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0002w1m/disclosure-series-1-8-disclosure-who-killed-emmaAlternatively, you can listen to the Who Killed Em...2024-11-031h 42
SurroTalesAndy Leonard: Dad via International SurrogacyAndy's story proves just how global surrogacy can be. Andy lives in Australia and has had two children via surrogacy...each in a different country! First, he shares his experience with having his son via surrogacy in Canada, followed by the story of bringing his daughter into the world through surrogacy in Argentina. He shares the many twists and turns his story took, the differences in navigating surrogacy in both countries and the amazing surrogacy community he's built along the way. He also shares helpful advice for intended parents who might be interested in going down an international surrogacy...2024-10-201h 15
Dear ShandyThe Golden Bachelorette with Emma Gray and Claire FallonNow we know what you're thinking-it's Friday...why is there a new Dear Shandy episode on my feed?? Well, we wanted to jump in and share a clip from a podcast we love (and know you will love too). The first season of the Golden Bachelorette is here and Joan Vassos is ready for love! In this episode, we’re sharing a clip from our podcast besties who host the podcast Love To See It with Emma and Claire. Culture critics Emma Gray and Claire Fallon share their predictions for this season, breaking down everything you need to know ab...2024-09-2511 min
gtmPRO#39: Emma Stratton on Clear Messaging and Value-Driven CommunicationMastering B2B messaging with clarity and precision has never been so easy. Join us as special guest -Emma Stratton unveils her journey from journalism and travel writing to becoming a renowned consultant in B2B tech messaging. Ever wondered how to humanize complex B2B products? Find out how shifting from feature-heavy descriptions to value-driven messaging can make all the difference. Delve into techniques like:-The "so what" game and creative exercises designed to help even the most technically-minded founders communicate their products effectively-Leveraging B2C strategies for B2B success, emphasizing on u...2024-09-0252 min
Passive Income Adventures083 - What if you’re leaving thousands on the table - Andy GurczakThe Passive Income Journey: Insights and Inspiration from Insurance Expert Andy Gerchak
Join Emma Powell in an enlightening episode as she converses with seasoned insurance adjuster Andy Gerchak, who brings over 15 years of industry experience to the table. Andy, renowned for his commitment to policyholders, shares his deep knowledge on navigating insurance complexities and protecting real estate investments to enhance your passive income strategy. Delve into Andy's inspiring journey from modest beginnings to building a thriving business, his relentless drive, and his philosophy of pushing boundaries. This episode is packed with valuable insights on securing proper coverage, the role...2024-08-271h 07
Normalizing Non-Monogamy - Interviews in Polyamory and SwingingEp 350 - Flora + Andy
Today's interview with Flora and Andy is so full of love and zest for life! The last seven years have been full of adventure for these two... They met on Grinder in 2017, got married a few years later, and then a few years ago decided to open their relationship up after a series of infidelities.
Today they practice their own form of non-hierarchical polyamory after...2024-07-241h 27SurroTalesAndy Leggat: Fertility Counsellor in New ZealandI'm mixing it up this episode, and instead of interviewing an Intended Parent or Surrogate, I'm highlighting a very important part of the surrogacy process...fertility counselling. This episode features Andy Leggat, a Fertility Counsellor and the Psychology Director at Fertility Associates in Auckland, New Zealand (who we were lucky enough to have as our counsellor when we were going through surrogacy in NZ). Andy explains the crucial role that fertility counselling plays in the NZ surrogacy process (particularly with ECART: The Ethics Committee on Assisted Reproductive Technology), the importance of prioritizing mental health when undergoing fertility treatment and...2024-07-1456 min
Chasing The GrindEmma Lawerencia: How to Navigate MENTAL HEALTH, while RAISING a GIRL-CHILD | CTG 8In this episode, Andy sits down with Emma Lawerencia Popularly referred to as Naa for her amazing MCeeing ability and dive into a dynamic discussion about her journey with suicidal thoughts, STEPMOTHER emotional abuse, from front desk assistant, selling snacks, going through the media school, unemployment and daughter-mother relationship . This episode serves as a beacon of learning and understanding the impact of mental health wellness, the effect of emotional abuse on children and a path to a sound mental health possibility.
What we Discuss
00:00 Introduction
00:48-16:50 Emma’s Back story, Schooling & Unemployment Crisis
17:00-22:24 Emma’s Mental Health Program & Challenge
22:25-27...2024-04-2545 minChasing The GrindEmma Lawerencia: How to Navigate MENTAL HEALTH, while RAISING a GIRL-CHILD | CTG 8In this episode, Andy sits down with Emma Lawerencia Popularly referred to as Naa for her amazing MCeeing ability and dive into a dynamic discussion about her journey with suicidal thoughts, STEPMOTHER emotional abuse, from front desk assistant, selling snacks, going through the media school, unemployment and daughter-mother relationship . This episode serves as a beacon of learning and understanding the impact of mental health wellness, the effect of emotional abuse on children and a path to a sound mental health possibility.
What we Discuss
00:00 Introduction
00:48-16:50 Emma’s Back story, Schooling & Unemployment Crisis
17:00-22:24 Emma’s Mental Health Program & Challenge
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Lucky Paper RadioPeasant Cube, Accessibility, and Playing within Restrictions with Emma PartlowWell, it’s my (Andy’s) final week of writing the show notes as punishment for losing a bet against Anthony. But that’s ok, because writing these particular notes is a privilege, as we are joined by special guest Emma Partlow on this episode! We’be been trying to get Emma on the show for a long time and I’m really glad we were finally able to make it happen. We use her Peasant Cube as a jumping off point to discuss playing Magic with rarity and budget restrictions, what traits describe the platonic ideal of an uncommon, ho...2024-02-191h 00
For the Love of Books PodcastAuthor Jessica K. Foster pens Andy and the ExtrovertsWhen an introvert winds up at a summer leadership camp, it's a comedy of errors and a romance she'll never forget. Seventeen-year-old bookish Andy has no friends.
When her over-involved mother dares to ship her off to summer leadership camp, she's thrust into an introvert's nightmare.
Everyone is a Communicator with a capital C, icebreaker activities are scheduled into every waking moment, and horror of all horrors: there's no coffee. Even the girls who take her under their wing are the self-assured people Andy could never dream of becoming.
T...2024-02-0922 min
The Talent Development Hot Seat podcast - The #1 podcast for Learning and Development (L&D), HR, Career Development, Organizational Development, and Leadership Development professionalsBonus Q&A with Emma StrongIn this bonus Q&A with Emma, she shares:Her proudest moment and biggest failure in her career so farA trend that she is following in Talent Development right nowThe biggest challenge she sees in Talent Development todayBooks that have made a big impact on her lifeOne piece of career advice she has for youEmma Strong is an experienced L&D professional with a passion for effective, impactful learning solutions. Her primary focus is employee onboarding. As a Senior L&D Program Manager, she also develops eLearning courses, designs learning programs, and provides admin support...2024-01-2519 min
The Talent Development Hot Seat podcast - The #1 podcast for Learning and Development (L&D), HR, Career Development, Organizational Development, and Leadership Development professionalsReimagining Remote Onboarding with Emma StrongEmma and Andy will be discussing the intricacies of creating a top-notch virtual onboarding program that leverages instructor-led training, complete with icebreakers, games, and polling, ensuring new hires feel welcome and ignited with excitement for their new roles.You will learn:The impressive results of Emma's onboarding initiatives, with a near-perfect satisfaction score. Nuances of integrating employees from acquisitions How to cater distinct training plans to specific needsHow to bring a touch of creativity in training sessions—think Marvel characters—making them unforgettable. Emma Strong is an experienced L&D professional with a passion for...2024-01-2336 min
The Good People PodcastEmma MacGregor - Sustainability that came from non eventsSend us a textEmma MacGregor reached a point in her life where she had achieved everything that was expected of her. She went to Uni, she got married, had kids, but had a the lingering feeling that there is more she should do. Event management is her trade, but after losing her dream job at the beginning of COVID, Emma took matters into her own hands, creating an initiative called the "Out Of Work Bakers" in the local community to help unemployed hospitality and event staff earn a few extra bucks from...2023-10-191h 10
Spoken LabelEmma K Lea (Spoken Label, October 2023)
The latest up from Spoken Label (Spoken Word Podcast) is the wonderful Emma K Lea.Emma is a dyslexic poet, author and SEN specialist living in Stretford with her partner, daughter and rescue hens. She has started to record her writings as videos with the text on the screen to make her books more accessible to people who can't access them as traditional paperbacks for whatever reason. These read along audiobooks are available for free to anyone who wants them and has an internet connection. Emma has an MA in Inclusive Education and SEN. She works with home...2023-10-1835 min
Normalizing Non-Monogamy - Interviews in Polyamory and SwingingEp 310 - Anna + Andy + J
This conversation is beyond powerful. We say that often and we always mean it. This is no exception to the rule.
About a year ago Anna and Andy opened up their relationship after being together for over 30 years. They'd talked about it for a long time, and finally did it. They even had a plan and lots of agreements. And then, the first person they met was J! J has been exploring non-monogamy for about a decade in a wide range of configurations and now he, Anna, and Andy are in a V together with Anna as the hinge.
The po...2023-10-181h 25
Care Under FireAndy Brayshaw, Combat Medic on Falklands, Iraq, Croatia & BosniaToday I chat with Andy Brayshaw, former combat medic with 43 years’ experience in both the British and Australian Army serving in the Falklands war, Iraq, Croatia and Bosnia. Andy recounts being wounded and treating combat casualties when his troop land ship, the Sir Galahad was hit by an Argentine air strike in the Falklands through to the CBRN threat in the First Gulf War to his work with the UN, we also chat about the evolution of medic practice across his four decades of service.Lifeline 13 11 14, Open Arms 1800 011 0462023-09-2959 min
CAREER-VIEW MIRROR - biographies of colleagues in the automotive and mobility industries.Side Mirror: Emma Weber on Crossing the Knowing - Doing Gap and Coaching with Technology.For this Side Mirror episode I am joined by Emma Weber. Emma is the CEO and Founder of Lever – Transfer of Learning. Emma is an authority on the subject of learning transfer and she's made it her mission in life to make a difference to learning transfer worldwide. She found herself frustrated by the amount of learning which is wasted when it fails to make it across the knowing – doing gap and so Emma created the Turning Learning into Action™ methodology to solve that problem. This methodology is now deployed throughout 20 countries...2023-08-281h 15