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AliExpress - The joy of gadget unbagging. Flicker alert
Another joyous bag of random things I bought from AliExpress.Here are some links to the items on AliExpress (not a sponsor).These are affiliate links, but that will not affect the price you pay.Keep in mind that these products may not meet your country's standards.The miracle mosquito attracting light. It actually has quite useful USB to 400V circuitry:-https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c4KHuXjbSets of lego compatible street lights and park bench kit:-https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005444673334.html
2025-12-12
29 min
Headtorch Wellbeing Hour
Leadership: Collaboration is Key with Dr. Sarah Jackson, Chief Medical Officer at EDF, UK
Listen to Wellbeing Hour with Dr Sarah Jackson, Chief Medical Officer at EDF UK, for a conversation on leadership, collaboration, and wellbeing in high-performance workplaces.Dr Sarah Jackson is a Consultant in Occupational Medicine with a distinguished background in workplace health, leadership, and resilience. After joining the British Army while studying medicine at the University of Newcastle upon Tyne, Sarah trained as a GP before specialising in Occupational Medicine in 2010.During her military career, she served in Canada, Bosnia, Iraq, and Cyprus, rising to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.On this podcast episode with the...
2025-11-26
52 min
The Tea & Trails Podcast
Strava v Garmin & The Best Running Shoes Of 2025 #163
Gary has been racing again! Crushing trails and V50 souls at the Trail Outlaws Dark Skies Half Marathon. Also, he's been working on his online dating profile, slurping gels, headtorch runs and miles with friends.Eddie’s returned from a whirlwind trip to the capital, exhausted but still standing. Taylor Swift drops by (yes, really), and we dive into the eternal debate: Strava vs Garmin. Plus, we reveal our top running shoes of 2025!Listeners chime in with Tales from the Trails, Heavy Flexes, and one glorious birthday shoutout.Cavill coaching - ht...
2025-10-31
1h 09
The Wafflers
250 - Am I The Knobhead IV
Two hundred and fifty episodes! This week Pete finally speaks up and tells us all about his shenanigans from his writing a card to Kyle to harassing him non stop.. he still hasn't had his headtorch and he's been kicking off in the elderly he also offendes a Muslim and opens the door to his past by opening up about Apollo! In the middle of an Episode is the trailer for The Powers Of Authority Then the meat of the episode is 'Am I The Knobhead IV' some of our best episodes have been 'AITK" so what better way to...
2025-07-29
1h 34
Headtorch Wellbeing Hour
Cancer & Work - When Your Only Choice is to Move Onward with Tara Ferguson
Tara Ferguson is our March guest on the Headtorch ‘Wellbeing Hour’ podcast.With over 20 years in HR, coaching, and employee wellbeing, Tara Ferguson has worked with leading organisations like Unilever, PepsiCo, and Exscientia. After a cancer diagnosis in 2024, subsequent intensive treatments, and the opportunity to take redundancy from Exscientia, Tara left in December 2024 to set up Onward With You, a business coaching and wellbeing consultancy focused on leadership development and workplace mental health. This business combines all the things Tara loves to do, and is great at doing – executive coaching, leadership development, employee wellbeing, and a special intere...
2025-04-09
48 min
Here for the Long Run
Transgrancanaria (TGC) 82k race review: lessons from our first international ultra 🌍
In this episode, Jon and Amie chat about their recent experience running the North Face TGC 82KM, part of the World Trail Majors Series, a point-to-point race from Teror to Maspalomas, across Gran Canaria. They give a run down of their recovery from the Arc 50, training, useful bits of kit, the race weekend, course and lessons learned. Kit and nutrition referenced in this episode:For the YouTube video featuring photos from the race and the route: https://youtu.be/t_X-A5PPbdA Petzl IKO Headtorch: https://www.petzl.com/GB/en/Sport/Headlamps/IKO-CORE
2025-03-20
36 min
Here for the Long Run
UTMB Arc of Attrition 50 Race Review: aggressive eating, cut off anxiety and the perks of a pre-race sauna 👌🏼
This week, Jon and Amie chat about their experience running the Arc 50 2025, their first event of the year and part of the UTMB Arc of Attrition event weekend. The race goes point-to-point from The Minack Theatre, Porthcurno to Porthtowan, along the stunning South West Coast Path. They give a run down of their training, the most useful bits of kit, the race weekend, route and lessons from the trail. For the YouTube video featuring photos from the race, of our kit and the course: https://youtu.be/ikLRvPxQrocKit and nutrition referenced in th...
2025-03-13
38 min
Headtorch Wellbeing Hour
Your Career, Your Mental Health... is your Workplace Making the Connection? - Wellbeing Hour Panel
Join us for a special Wellbeing Hour panel event this February, where industry experts will explore the vital link between career development and mental health in the workplace.Meet the PanelistsOur panel features leaders from career-focused industries, each with unique insights on maintaining mental well-being while navigating professional growth. Don’t miss this engaging discussion—your career and mental health matter!Jane Barrett – Career FarmJane Barrett is a career coach and former recruitment leader with 20 years of experience running career development workshops at top European busine...
2025-03-01
53 min
Headtorch Wellbeing Hour
The Merthyr Mermaid Mentality with Cath Pendleton
Listen to Cath Pendleton as the first guest speaker of 2025 on the ‘Wellbeing Hour’ podcast.Cath Pendleton, known as “The Merthyr Mermaid,” is an accomplished open water and ice swimmer from Wales. She holds a Guinness World Record for the Most Southerly Ice Swim (female), achieved by becoming the first person to swim an ice mile inside the Antarctic Polar circle in February 2020. Her remarkable journey was documented in a BBC film titled “The Merthyr Mermaid,” which showcases ordinary people accomplishing extraordinary feats.Cath discovered her passion for winter and ice swimming in September 2015 and has since em...
2025-02-05
53 min
GPS Training Podcast
Winter walking, an update from Zoleo, a look back at 2024 and Andy's top tips
Winter walking, an update from Zoleo, a look back at 2024 and Andy’s top tips. In this month’s podcast Winter walking – some things to think about Meeting with Zoleo last week A look back at 2024, what would we like to see for 2025 Andy’s Top Tips 1. Winter walking – some things to think about 1. Batteries 2. Powerbank, don’t forget your cable to charge your mobile phone or wireless charging 3. Escape routes, planning for the worst-case scenario – watch a video – planning your walk. 4. Two-way satellite communication – this has become a lot more affo...
2024-12-01
41 min
Headtorch Wellbeing Hour
'The Power of Authentic Leadership' with Prudence Pitter - Global Head of HR at Amazon Web Services, Auto/MFG
Join us for Wellbeing Hour with Prudence Pitter - Global Head of HR at Amazon Web Services (Auto/MFG)Pr30udence Pitter has over 25 years of extensive Human Resource leadership experience across various industries, Prudence currently serves as the Global Head of HR for Amazon Web Services' in the Automotive & Manufacturing division. A passionate advocate for authentic leadership, Prudence will be sharing insights on "The Power of Authentic Leadership" and why "The Best Leaders are Role Models."Her diverse background includes corporate HR roles, consulting, and a 9-year tenure as an Adjunct Professor of HR...
2024-11-21
54 min
Trail & ultra running from Wild Ginger Running
October competition draw worth £390 - plus choc & books prizes only for those watching live!
Have you won anything in the October 2024 Wild Ginger Running competition worth £390? And what goodies are up for grabs in the November 2024 prize giveaway? To enter the Wild Ginger Running monthly competition, scroll down. For 2024 I'll be giving away either a Naak sports nutrition bundle worth £25 OR a couple of running books and 80 Noir Ultra chocolate worth £50+ total only to LIVE VIEWERS ONLY! So tune in for your chance to win!Originally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/G6FEldpS6nEThis broadcast and podcast is sponsored by Naak sports nutrition, I’ve tr...
2024-10-31
30 min
Headtorch Wellbeing Hour
Wellbeing Hour Panel - The Voice of Gen Z: Workplace Mental Health
On October’s Wellbeing Hour, we have a special panel event. We’ll be hearing from three members of Gen Z discussing workplace mental health and wellbeing. We’ll be discussing: What are the priorities for Gen Z in the workplace? What do future leaders think now? What is their vision for workplace wellbeing in the future? Join us and learn from a younger generation, see the world the way that they see it. Our panelists: Our panelists are all high achievers, working in different industries, and look after their...
2024-10-25
51 min
Headtorch Wellbeing Hour
'Be Courageous, Discover Your Identity' with Andrew J. Rodgers - Leadership Consultant & Principal at Odgers Berndtson.
Listen to Headtorch's Wellbeing Hour with Andrew J. Rodgers - Leadership Consultant and Principal at Odgers Berndtson.“Be Courageous, Discover Your Identity”Andrew is a leadership consultant and an executive and team coach. Prior to a 19 year career at HSBC, he was a musician, a youth worker and almost became a monk. At HSBC he fulfilled numerous roles including start-ups, country and regional head roles, global account management, and was Global Director of Sustainability and Wellbeing.His passion for people inspired a transition into leadership consulting. He works with executive teams where he deve...
2024-09-25
51 min
The Recovery Cwtch - For parents who have a child with an eating disorder
Headtorch - A body positive family environment
Headtorch - Thoughts and ideas to make parenting your child with and eating disorder easier
2024-09-24
17 min
The Recovery Cwtch - For parents who have a child with an eating disorder
Headtorch - Communication I
Headtorch: Ruth talks about what you need to be able to support your child or the person you care for with an eating disorder. Ruth's Website: https://ruthsteggles.co.uk Ruth's Substack: https://substack.com/@ruthsteggles
2024-08-30
16 min
The Recovery Cwtch - For parents who have a child with an eating disorder
Headtorch - Dealing with anger and frustration
Headtorch: Ruth talks about what you need to be able to support your child or the person you care for with an eating disorder. Ruth's Website: https://ruthsteggles.co.uk Ruth's Substack: https://substack.com/@ruthsteggles
2024-08-16
09 min
The Recovery Cwtch - For parents who have a child with an eating disorder
Headtorch - Using your strengths
Headtorch: Ruth talks about what you need to be able to support your child or the person you care for with an eating disorder. Ruth's Website: https://ruthsteggles.co.uk Ruth's Substack: https://substack.com/@ruthsteggles
2024-08-02
15 min
Headtorch Wellbeing Hour
Adriènne Kelbie, Leadership Coach & Board Advisor - 'Your Comfort Zone Is Not Your Friend'
The Wellbeing Hour with Adriènne Kelbie - Leadership Coach, Former Head of Office for Nuclear Regulation & First Patron of Women in Nuclear UK"Your Comfort Zone Is Not Your Friend" Adrienne’s mantra ‘Your Comfort Zone Is Not Your Friend’ drives her constantly to try new things and to help others overcome their barriers so they can be their biggest, best, boldest selves.Now an executive coach, board advisor and consultant, Adrienne’s thriving career to date, has seen her go from agency temp to chief executive and beyond.She’s led the t...
2024-07-25
56 min
The Recovery Cwtch - For parents who have a child with an eating disorder
Headtorch - Trusting Yourself
Headtorch: Ruth talks about what you need to be able to support your child or the person you care for with an eating disorder. Ruth's Website: https://ruthsteggles.co.uk Ruth's Substack: https://substack.com/@ruthsteggles
2024-07-19
15 min
The Tea & Trails Podcast
Chris Cope - Summer Spine Race Champ - 79
Chris Cope is a type 1 diabetic doctor who won the 2024 Montane Summer Spine Race. He's a remarkable person and it's fascinating to hear how someone with type 1 diabetes not only participates in some of the toughest races on the planet but also wins them. The coaches help Russ Diamond-Webb, we have tales from the trails, Fenix Light UK headtorch competition and we share our exhausting Rawdogging and bruising weekly deets.https://teaandtrails.com/https://www.patreon.com/teaandtrailsPrecision Fuel & Hydration helps athletes personalise their hydration and fueling strategies for training and...
2024-07-12
1h 52
The Recovery Cwtch - For parents who have a child with an eating disorder
Headtorch - Practicalities - doing the right things
Headtorch: Ruth talks about what you need to be able to support your child or the person you care for with an eating disorder. Ruth's Website: https://ruthsteggles.co.uk Ruth's Substack: https://substack.com/@ruthsteggles
2024-07-05
19 min
Headtorch Wellbeing Hour
Ollie Folayan, Co-founder at AFBE-UK - "Ubuntu: Speak up, Speak out! Challenging Inequality"
Ollie Folayan MBE – Co-founder of AFBE-UK, Head of Process at Costain Group, Visiting Professor – University of DundeeOllie Folayan is an accomplished engineer and academic, currently serving as a visiting professor at the University of Dundee and as Head of Process at civil engineering company Costain Group.With expertise in Chemical Process Engineering and a PhD in Fuels and Combustion, Ollie has led significant engineering projects and authored numerous publications. He is dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion in engineering, leading outreach programs and co-authoring publications on the topic.Ollie’s contributions have earned...
2024-06-28
54 min
The Recovery Cwtch - For parents who have a child with an eating disorder
Headtorch - Getting Resourced
Headtorch: Ruth talks about what you need to be able to support your child or the person you care for with an eating disorder. Ruth's Website: https://ruthsteggles.co.uk Ruth's Substack: https://substack.com/@ruthsteggles
2024-06-19
15 min
Headtorch Wellbeing Hour
Chris Abbey, Senior Vice President HSE at Altrad - What way is up? Understanding perspectives
Chris Abbey is the Senior Vice President HSE at Altrad UK, Ireland & Nordics.After leaving the armed forces, Chris got involved in Health & Safety literally, by accident.A life changing event, involving fire and an explosion changed his perspective about risk, behaviour and people forever. Now working at senior levels and internationally, his experience amplifies his clear mandate - to prevent loss, damage, and physical or mental injury at work.Promoting this accountable culture, he believes, only happens when we can ask questions in a psychologically safe environment, to understand perspectives and learn.
2024-05-19
50 min
Headtorch Wellbeing Hour
Wellbeing Hour Panel - Stop Wellbeing Washing, Start Walking The Talk
Listen to the Wellbeing Hour Panel with guestsJulie Nerney, Serial Entreprenuer, Transformational Leader & Non Executive Director UK Supreme CourtProf Denis Fischbacher-Smith, Research Chair in Risk & Resilience, University of GlasgowKaren Anne Duffy, HSE & Sustainability Manager, Volvo Construction Equipment, Chair Global Mental Health Community, Volvo Group
2024-04-28
51 min
Headtorch Wellbeing Hour
Tamana Ayazi - Emmy Award-winning Afghan Documentary maker - We’re all human, let’s build bridges
Tamana Ayazi is an Emmy-winning filmmaker, journalist, and human rights advocate. She was born and raised in Balkh, Afghanistan.Tamana Ayazi passionately uses storytelling as a powerful tool for advocating freedom of thought, equality and human rights.In 2018, Tamana became a National Geographic Explorer, and in 2021, she began assisting Amnesty International in documenting its one-year-long report titled “Death in Slow Motion: Women and Girls Under Taliban Rule.”Tamana Ayazi’s film credits include the Academy Award-winning short documentary “Learning to Skateboard in a Warzone (If You’re a Girl)” (2019), Where the Light Shines (2019) and One Bull...
2024-03-27
48 min
Headtorch Wellbeing Hour
Matthew Coyle, Client Relationship Director at Baillie Gifford - “Don’t bottle things up! Creating an open culture”
Matthew is a Client Relationship Director at Baillie Gifford.He’s also Chair of their Mental Health Group.Hear from Matthew about creating an open workplace culture, the polar opposite to a closed one where you "bottle things up". The lessons from this apply to every organisation.Baillie Gifford values the mental health and wellbeing of employees, investing in Learning & Development and numerous initiatives to support everyone.Join us to explore how mental health and workplace culture works hand in hand.
2024-02-21
52 min
Headtorch Wellbeing Hour
Sue Sanders, Director of Learning and Development at Motorsport UK - "Racing Through Life, Knowing When to Take a Break"
Sue started life as a dancer – narrowly missing out on being part of the infamous Pans People, (as featured on ‘Top of the Pops’ in the 1970s). Running alongside the world of dance, she took up competing and volunteering in the world of Motorsport.After many years Sue started to deliver training and project consultancy for The Motorsport Association (MSA), assisting them with a very successful recruitment and development project. Further work followed including managing the International Training Programme for the MSA. This international work saw Sue and a team of trainers deliver training to over 50 countries in a 1...
2024-02-12
55 min
Headtorch Wellbeing Hour
Chas Howes, Presenter on FUBAR Radio & former CFO at SuperDry - Boardroom Behaviours? Just not good enough
Chas’s career was in finance, working with companies including Cadbury Schweppes, Debenhams, The Burton Group and Diageo. His last major role was as CFO for Superdry Plc., where he saw the business grow from £25m to £314m in 5 years. He chaired the project team to list the business on the London Stock Exchange, winning 2010 IPO of the Year in the process and achieving FTSE250 status.When profits turned, Chas left Superdry and after some years, in 2016 was diagnosed with depression. Now he is in a much happier place having made changes to his lifestyle, but he is n...
2024-02-12
57 min
Headtorch Wellbeing Hour
Kate Goodger, PhD C.Psychol, Head of Human Innovation and Performance at Laing O’Rourke - "Are you in the right place? Principles of performance"
Kate Goodger is one of the most experienced performance psychologists in Olympic sport in the UK having worked with Team GB athletes and medallists at seven Olympic Games. She has achieved a strong reputation as a high-performance coach and facilitator with executives, leaders and teams in European and global businesses.She has a PhD in Athlete Burnout and is a published researcher in the field. She has brought both her applied and research background into her role at Laing O’Rourke as Head of Human Innovation and Performance with a critical focus on unlocking ingenuity at every le...
2024-02-12
57 min
Headtorch Wellbeing Hour
Rory O’Connor, Professor of Health Psychology at the University of Glasgow and President of the International Association for Suicide Prevention - “When it is Darkest”
Rory O’Connor PhD FRSE FAcSS is Professor of Health Psychology at the University of Glasgow in Scotland, President of the International Association for Suicide Prevention and a Past President of the International Academy of Suicide Research. Rory leads the Suicidal Behaviour Research Lab at Glasgow, one of the leading suicide/self-harm research groups internationally. He has published extensively in the field of suicide and self-harm. His research has been extensively cited as evidenced by Rory being named in the 2022 ISI Highly Cited Researchers list, that ranks researchers in the top 1% for citations in their field. He is the re...
2024-02-12
54 min
Headtorch Wellbeing Hour
Julie Nerney, Transformation Leader, NED of the UK Supreme Court & Serial Entrepreneur - “Creating Safe Spaces = Success”
Julie was a serial entrepreneur, starting, running and selling 14 business in the UK and overseas. She then had a successful interim career as a business transformation expert, spanning private, public and not for profit sectors. These ranged from complex change programmes through to whole organization turnarounds and high profile projects, including a leadership role in the delivery of the transport operation for the London 2012Olympic and Paralympic games. She has experience of every stage of the organizational lifecycle from start up through to disposals and acquisitions, and has worked in dozens of Executive and CEO roles. Her transformation work...
2024-02-12
53 min
Headtorch Wellbeing Hour
Helen Cross, Grow, Cook, Inspire …..& Mental Health
Helen is a gardener, writer and podcaster. She’s just published her first book Grow, Cook, Inspire; Gardening and cooking for a healthier mind and planet.The book encourages everyone to grow their own and eat seasonally, exploring the benefits for our mental and physical wellbeing, and our environment.Helen grew up on a farm on the west coast of Scotland and has experienced first hand the devastating consequences of mental illness, which she has long suffered from.Helen talks openly and honestly about the different strategies and tools she uses to navigate th...
2024-02-12
53 min
Headtorch Wellbeing Hour
Hannah Storm, Journalist, Award winning Author, Founder & Co-Director of Headlines Network - “Emotional Flak Jacket: Tales of a Journalist”
Hannah is the Founder and Co-Director of Headlines Network, a media consultant and journalist with more than two decades of experience working in the international news industry. She is the former CEO of the International News Safety Institute and the Ethical Journalism Network, as well as a sought-after speaker, facilitator, trainer and writer. Hannah co-authored the first study into moral injury and the media for the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism with Professor Anthony Feinstein and has written extensively at the intersection of gender, mental health, physical and online safety. She combines her expertise in journalism with...
2024-02-12
51 min
Headtorch Wellbeing Hour
Rupa Mooker, Director of People & Development MacRoberts LLP - "Boosting wellness: how a side hustle can enhance your life”
Since graduating from the University of Glasgow in 2000 with a Bachelor of Laws (LLB Hons), Rupa has been passionate about equity, diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing within the Scottish legal profession. After qualifying in 2003, Rupa specialised in employment law and practised exclusively as a solicitor until I became Director of People & Development at MacRoberts LLP in 2017. She is particularly interested on increasing the representation of individuals from ethnically diverse backgrounds, as well as social mobility issues, within the Scottish legal sector as well as matters of mental health in the workplace. In her current role, and as a member of...
2024-02-12
57 min
Headtorch Wellbeing Hour
Rob Williams, Head of Talent at VetPartners - “Breaking through the ‘God-complex'”
Rob qualified as a vet from University College Dublin in 2001 and worked as a small animal vet in the UK from graduation until July 2018. He undertook a wide variety of roles including a small animal internship at Glasgow Vet School, a surgery residency in a private referral practice and a clinical director role at Minster Vets in York. Much of his clinical career was spent as an orthopaedic surgeon.Rob started working for VetPartners in 2016 initially developing education initiatives such as the Graduate and Managers Programmes. In 2018 he left clinical practice, joined the People Team at VetPartners...
2024-02-12
49 min
Headtorch Wellbeing Hour
Tim Duggan – Award Winning Author, Advisor & Optimist: “Workplace Wellbeing: All we need is ‘Killer Thinking’ ”
Tim is a new media entrepreneur and author. He has co-founded several digital media ventures, most notably Junkee Media, one of the leading publishers for Australian millennials that was acquired by the ASX-listed oOh!media in 2016.Tim’s first book, Cult Status: How to Build a Business People Adore, was named the Best Entrepreneurship Book at the 2021 Australian Business Book Awards.His second book, Killer Thinking: How to Turn Good Ideas into Brilliant Ones, explores creativity in the modern workplace, and was named by Apple Books as one of the Top 10 Books of 2022.Ti...
2024-02-12
50 min
Headtorch Wellbeing Hour
Lutfur Ali, Senior Policy Advisor Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Transformation CIPD “Words, Words, Words – How Inclusive Language Delivers Business Goals”
Lutfur AliSenior Policy Advisor Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Transformation Lutfur joined the CIPD in October 2021 and is a Non-Executive Director for the Business Continuity Institute (BCI).With a career spanning over three decades in the public, private and third sector, Lutfur has championed the delivery of social justice, equality, diversity, inclusion (EDI) and sustainability in organisations enabling them to become more inclusive, greener, resilient and employers of first choice.Prior to joining the CIPD Lutfur worked in a range of roles in the public, private and not for profit sector...
2024-02-12
58 min
Headtorch Wellbeing Hour
Jackie Vaz "Financial Wellbeing … the Elephant in the Room?"
Jackie is an employee benefits consultant for Prosperity Wealth Ltd, who are part of the Fairstone Group.Jackie began in financial services in the 1990’s in her Dads business and in 2002 qualified as an Independent Financial Adviser (IFA) and took the reigns. Her speciality is in workplace benefits and financial education in the workplace, where pensions are typically the most poorly understood product in financial services. Financial education has evolved into helping employers embed financial well-being and financial resilience amongst their workforce, through benefits, support and education.
2024-02-12
49 min
Headtorch Wellbeing Hour
Oriane Georgeac, Assistant Professor of Organisational Behaviour at Yale School of Management - Diversity: The Business Case Backfires
Fascinating insights into the world of organisations and diversity. Professor Oriane Georgeac is interested in how people respond to organisations’ messages about diversity. Her research offers insights into how organisations’ efforts to support diversity may prevent them from advancing toward their diversity goals. Her work has also won multiple awards, and has been covered by a variety of media outlets, including Harvard Business Review, Forbes, The Economist, The Telegraph, and The Hill. Join us for fascinating insights into the world of organisations and diversity.The Wellbeing Hour is for anybody who's responsible for the wellbeing of colleagues or h...
2024-02-12
55 min
Headtorch Wellbeing Hour
Sunita Wazir, Senior Manager Global Wellbeing at Unilever - Building a Supportive Culture Across 148,000 Staff … & Looking After Yourself
Sunita Wazir will be sharing her experience of Mental Health and Wellbeing in a large organisation - where do you even begin? Sunita is a Mumbai-based Human Resources and Leadership Development professional who is deeply passionate about Mental Health initiatives in the workplace. While honing her skills in HR Strategy, she is a champion of Mental Health and Wellbeing as well as supporting Diversity and Inclusion initiatives including disability and gender. She is a trained mindfulness and mental health champion and a Korn Ferry certified SOL coach at Unilever. Her purpose is “enabling joy to help others achieve their fi...
2024-02-12
57 min
Headtorch Wellbeing Hour
Jane Wheeler, “Performance & Mental Health – Staying on The Right Side of The Law
Jane advises both businesses and senior executives across different industries, she’s an expert in dealing with difficult situations in the workplace. Whether you’re an organisation or an individual, she knows the law and will keep you on the right side of it.Jane also regularly trains HR and line managers on how to deal with difficult issues such as performance management and sickness absence.Join us for a really practical and straight forward conversation with top tips on performance management and mental health.
2024-02-12
58 min
Headtorch Wellbeing Hour
Peter Kelly Former Head of Psychology at The Health and Safety Executive - "Workplace Stress: Storms Ahead?"
Peter Kelly, as Head of Psychology at The Health & Safety Executive has a proven 24 year track record. He has a deep passion for improving working lives and have people come home safe and healthy from work. In conversation with Peter, we'll hear about - the development of the 6 Management Standards for stress, the impact of technology on our working lives and the perfect stress storm that lies ahead … and ideas to help us navigate it.The Wellbeing Hour is for anybody who's responsible for the wellbeing of colleagues or has an interest in workplace mental health. We in...
2024-02-12
57 min
Headtorch Wellbeing Hour
Jackie Vaz "Financial Wellbeing … the Elephant in the Room?"
Jackie is an employee benefits consultant for Prosperity Wealth Ltd, who are part of the Fairstone Group.Jackie began in financial services in the 1990’s in her Dads business and in 2002 qualified as an Independent Financial Adviser (IFA) and took the reigns. Her speciality is in workplace benefits and financial education in the workplace, where pensions are typically the most poorly understood product in financial services. Financial education has evolved into helping employers embed financial well-being and financial resilience amongst their workforce, through benefits, support and education.
2024-01-29
49 min
Headtorch Wellbeing Hour
Peter Kelly, Former Head of Psychology, Health and Safety Executive - Workplace Stress: Storms Ahead?
Peter Kelly, as Head of Psychology at The Health & Safety Executive has a proven 24 year track record. He has a deep passion for improving working lives and have people come home safe and healthy from work. In conversation with Peter, we'll hear about - the development of the 6 Management Standards for stress, the impact of technology on our working lives and the perfect stress storm that lies ahead … and ideas to help us navigate it.The Wellbeing Hour is for anybody who's responsible for the wellbeing of colleagues or has an interest in workplace mental health. We in...
2024-01-29
57 min
Headtorch Wellbeing Hour
Rob Williams – Head of Talent at VetPartners “Breaking through the ‘God-complex'”
Rob qualified as a vet from University College Dublin in 2001 and worked as a small animal vet in the UK from graduation until July 2018. He undertook a wide variety of roles including a small animal internship at Glasgow Vet School, a surgery residency in a private referral practice and a clinical director role at Minster Vets in York. Much of his clinical career was spent as an orthopaedic surgeon.Rob started working for VetPartners in 2016 initially developing education initiatives such as the Graduate and Managers Programmes. In 2018 he left clinical practice, joined the People Team at VetPartners...
2024-01-29
49 min
Headtorch Wellbeing Hour
Sue Sanders, Director of Learning and Development at Motorsport UK "Racing Through Life, Knowing When to Take a Break"
Sue started life as a dancer – narrowly missing out on being part of the infamous Pans People, (as featured on ‘Top of the Pops’ in the 1970s). Running alongside the world of dance, she took up competing and volunteering in the world of Motorsport.After many years Sue started to deliver training and project consultancy for The Motorsport Association (MSA), assisting them with a very successful recruitment and development project. Further work followed including managing the International Training Programme for the MSA. This international work saw Sue and a team of trainers deliver training to over 50 countries in a 1...
2024-01-26
55 min
Headtorch Wellbeing Hour
Tim Duggan – Award Winning Author, Advisor & Optimist: “Workplace Wellbeing: All we need is ‘Killer Thinking’ ”
Tim is a new media entrepreneur and author. He has co-founded several digital media ventures, most notably Junkee Media, one of the leading publishers for Australian millennials that was acquired by the ASX-listed oOh!media in 2016.Tim’s first book, Cult Status: How to Build a Business People Adore, was named the Best Entrepreneurship Book at the 2021 Australian Business Book Awards.His second book, Killer Thinking: How to Turn Good Ideas into Brilliant Ones, explores creativity in the modern workplace, and was named by Apple Books as one of the Top 10 Books of 2022.Ti...
2024-01-22
50 min
Headtorch Wellbeing Hour
Lutfur Ali Senior Policy Advisor Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Transformation CIPD “Words, Words, Words – How Inclusive Language Delivers Business Goals”
Lutfur AliSenior Policy Advisor Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Transformation Lutfur joined the CIPD in October 2021 and is a Non-Executive Director for the Business Continuity Institute (BCI).With a career spanning over three decades in the public, private and third sector, Lutfur has championed the delivery of social justice, equality, diversity, inclusion (EDI) and sustainability in organisations enabling them to become more inclusive, greener, resilient and employers of first choice.Prior to joining the CIPD Lutfur worked in a range of roles in the public, private and not for profit sector including: Director...
2024-01-22
58 min
Headtorch Wellbeing Hour
Jane Wheeler, “Performance & Mental Health – Staying on The Right Side of The Law
Jane advises both businesses and senior executives across different industries, she’s an expert in dealing with difficult situations in the workplace. Whether you’re an organisation or an individual, she knows the law and will keep you on the right side of it.Jane also regularly trains HR and line managers on how to deal with difficult issues such as performance management and sickness absence.Join us for a really practical and straight forward conversation with top tips on performance management and mental health.
2024-01-17
58 min
Headtorch Wellbeing Hour
Helen Cross, Grow, Cook, Inspire …..& Mental Health
Helen is a gardener, writer and podcaster. She’s just published her first book Grow, Cook, Inspire; Gardening and cooking for a healthier mind and planet.The book encourages everyone to grow their own and eat seasonally, exploring the benefits for our mental and physical wellbeing, and our environment.Helen grew up on a farm on the west coast of Scotland and has experienced first hand the devastating consequences of mental illness, which she has long suffered from.Helen talks openly and honestly about the different strategies and tools she uses to navigate th...
2024-01-17
53 min
Headtorch Wellbeing Hour
Rupa Mooker Director of People & Development MacRoberts LLP "Boosting wellness: how a side hustle can enhance your life”
Since graduating from the University of Glasgow in 2000 with a Bachelor of Laws (LLB Hons), Rupa has been passionate about equity, diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing within the Scottish legal profession. After qualifying in 2003, Rupa specialised in employment law and practised exclusively as a solicitor until I became Director of People & Development at MacRoberts LLP in 2017. She is particularly interested on increasing the representation of individuals from ethnically diverse backgrounds, as well as social mobility issues, within the Scottish legal sector as well as matters of mental health in the workplace. In her current role, and as a member of...
2024-01-17
57 min
Headtorch Wellbeing Hour
Hannah Storm – Journalist, Award winning Author, Founder & Co-Director of Headlines Network “Emotional Flak Jacket: Tales of a Journalist”
Hannah is the Founder and Co-Director of Headlines Network, a media consultant and journalist with more than two decades of experience working in the international news industry. She is the former CEO of the International News Safety Institute and the Ethical Journalism Network, as well as a sought-after speaker, facilitator, trainer and writer. Hannah co-authored the first study into moral injury and the media for the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism with Professor Anthony Feinstein and has written extensively at the intersection of gender, mental health, physical and online safety. She combines her expertise in journalism with...
2024-01-17
50 min
Headtorch Wellbeing Hour
Julie Nerney – Transformation Leader, NED of the UK Supreme Court & Serial Entrepreneur “Creating Safe Spaces = Success”
Julie was a serial entrepreneur, starting, running and selling 14 business in the UK and overseas. She then had a successful interim career as a business transformation expert, spanning private, public and not for profit sectors. These ranged from complex change programmes through to whole organization turnarounds and high profile projects, including a leadership role in the delivery of the transport operation for the London 2012Olympic and Paralympic games. She has experience of every stage of the organizational lifecycle from start up through to disposals and acquisitions, and has worked in dozens of Executive and CEO roles. Her transformation work...
2024-01-17
53 min
Headtorch Wellbeing Hour
Rory O’Connor Professor of Health Psychology at the University of Glasgow and President of the International Association for Suicide Prevention “When it is Darkest”
Rory O’Connor PhD FRSE FAcSS is Professor of Health Psychology at the University of Glasgow in Scotland, President of the International Association for Suicide Prevention and a Past President of the International Academy of Suicide Research. Rory leads the Suicidal Behaviour Research Lab at Glasgow, one of the leading suicide/self-harm research groups internationally. He has published extensively in the field of suicide and self-harm. His research has been extensively cited as evidenced by Rory being named in the 2022 ISI Highly Cited Researchers list, that ranks researchers in the top 1% for citations in their field. He is the re...
2024-01-17
54 min
Headtorch Wellbeing Hour
Chas Howes Presenter on FUBAR Radio & former CFO at SuperDry - Boardroom Behaviours? Just not good enough
Chas’s career was in finance, working with companies including Cadbury Schweppes, Debenhams, The Burton Group and Diageo. His last major role was as CFO for Superdry Plc., where he saw the business grow from £25m to £314m in 5 years. He chaired the project team to list the business on the London Stock Exchange, winning 2010 IPO of the Year in the process and achieving FTSE250 status.When profits turned, Chas left Superdry and after some years, in 2016 was diagnosed with depression. Now he is in a much happier place having made changes to his lifestyle, but he is n...
2023-12-11
57 min
Headtorch Wellbeing Hour
Sunita Wazir, Senior Manager Global Wellbeing at Unilever - Building a Supportive Culture Across 148,000 Staff … & Looking After Yourself
Sunita Wazir will be sharing her experience of Mental Health and Wellbeing in a large organisation - where do you even begin? Sunita is a Mumbai-based Human Resources and Leadership Development professional who is deeply passionate about Mental Health initiatives in the workplace. While honing her skills in HR Strategy, she is a champion of Mental Health and Wellbeing as well as supporting Diversity and Inclusion initiatives including disability and gender. She is a trained mindfulness and mental health champion and a Korn Ferry certified SOL coach at Unilever. Her purpose is “enabling joy to help others achieve their fi...
2023-12-04
57 min
Headtorch Wellbeing Hour
Oriane Georgeac, Assistant Professor of Organisational Behaviour at Yale School of Management - Diversity: The Business Case Backfires
Fascinating insights into the world of organisations and diversity. Professor Oriane Georgeac is interested in how people respond to organisations’ messages about diversity. Her research offers insights into how organisations’ efforts to support diversity may prevent them from advancing toward their diversity goals. Her work has also won multiple awards, and has been covered by a variety of media outlets, including Harvard Business Review, Forbes, The Economist, The Telegraph, and The Hill. Join us for fascinating insights into the world of organisations and diversity.The Wellbeing Hour is for anybody who's responsible for the wellbeing of colleagues or h...
2023-12-04
56 min
The Tea & Trails Podcast
Stuart Smith & Mike Parsons - Keeping Dry & Staying Warm - 49
Stuart Smith & Mike Parsons - Keeping Dry & Staying Warm - Tea & Trails - Episode 49Precision Fuel & Hydration helps athletes crush their fueling and hydration to perform at their best. Use their free Fuel & Hydration Planner to get a plan for your next race.Follow this link to get 15% off your first order: https://visit.pfandh.com/teaandtrailsWe have merch! Check it out at - https://www.summitcrazy.co.uk/teaandtrailsAre you looking for a one-stop place for everything Tea & Trails? Check out www.teaandtrails.com
2023-12-01
1h 58
Trail & ultra running from Wild Ginger Running
COMPETITION & update! Nov - who's won £431 worth of trail & ultra run goodies? PLUS Dec prizes
Have you won anything in the Nov 2023 competition worth £431? And what is up for grabs in the Dec 2023 prize giveaway? To enter the Wild Ginger Running monthly competition, scroll down. Originally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/QtiAP4bVcbQResources mentionedSilva Trail Runner Free Hybrid review https://youtu.be/TFotaSpaKFgMy book, The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3jgKvTyFollow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wildgingerrunning/Support me on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/WildGingerRunningMeet me a...
2023-11-30
35 min
Headtorch Wellbeing Hour
Jane Wheeler, Partner at Keystone Law - Performance & Mental Health – Staying on The Right Side of The Law
Where should your focus be - performance or mental health? Explore the link between them and why it pays to invest in mental health. Jane Wheeler is an employment law expert with a special interest in workplace mental health. Jane advises both businesses and senior executives across different industries, she’s an expert in dealing with difficult situations in the workplace. Jane also regularly trains HR and line managers on how to deal with issues such as performance management, sickness absence and workplace mental health. Listen to a really practical and straight forward conversation with top tips.Th...
2023-11-22
58 min
Headtorch Wellbeing Hour
Kate Goodger PhD C.Psychol, Head of Human Innovation and Performance at Laing O’Rourke Are you in the right place? Principles of performance
Kate Goodger is one of the most experienced performance psychologists in Olympic sport in the UK having worked with Team GB athletes and medallists at seven Olympic Games. She has achieved a strong reputation as a high-performance coach and facilitator with executives, leaders and teams in European and global businesses.She has a PhD in Athlete Burnout and is a published researcher in the field. She has brought both her applied and research background into her role at Laing O’Rourke as Head of Human Innovation and Performance with a critical focus on unlocking ingenuity at every le...
2023-11-17
57 min
Trail & ultra running from Wild Ginger Running
COMPETITION & update! Oct - who's won £348 worth of trail & ultra run goodies? PLUS Nov prizes
Have you won anything in the Oct 2023 competition worth £348? And what is up for grabs in the Nov 2023 prize giveaway? To enter the Wild Ginger Running monthly competition, scroll down. Podcast version search "Wild Ginger Running Competition Sept" in your usual podcast provider or click here Resources mentionedWhy is SOAR Running gear so expensive? https://youtube.com/live/PjtjdFZvVHgMy book, The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3jgKvTyFollow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wildgingerrunning/Support me on Patreon https://w...
2023-11-03
34 min
Headtorch Wellbeing Hour
Denis Fischbacher-Smith, Research Professor of Risk and Resilience, Glasgow University-Managing without Preconceptions – Mind, without Ego
Professor Denis Fischbacher-Smith is an expert in looking at situations objectively, from all points of view and without ego getting in the way. He's Professor of Risk and Resilience and was Deputy Head of the Business School at The University of Glasgow. He was an expert advisor at the Grenfell Tower Fire Inquiry, and has wide ranging academic interests including (& not limited to) psychology, crisis management, terrorism, war studies, pollution and science.
2023-10-26
59 min
Headtorch Wellbeing Hour
Naziyah Mahmood, Earth Intelligence Engineer, Spire Global - Acceptance & Innovation: Thriving not Surviving
Naziyah Mahmood is an Aerospace Engineer, an Astrophysicist, a Martial Arts Master, an Equalities Expert and more. 'It's better to be a warrior in a garden, than a gardener in a war'. This old proverb has resonated with me throughout my life, and my journey of self-discipline, self-confidence and self-belief was pivotal in helping me to navigate my way through a world that can be very cruel to those who don't fit within social norms. As a person who ticks a lot of societal 'taboo' boxes, I historically found myself constantly fighting to be accepted into a society that...
2023-10-26
54 min
Headtorch Wellbeing Hour
Miles Kean, Executive Director at Coutts & Co - I wish I had talked earlier
Miles Kean talks about his mental health struggles, how he turned these round and developed a wellbeing programme that positively impacted thousands of employees in the NatWest Group and beyond. His story promises to be inspiring, insightful and thought provoking, as well as giving practical tips on workplace wellbeing programmes.
2023-10-26
59 min
Headtorch Wellbeing Hour
Paul Sheerin, CEO of Scottish Engineering: Engineering a Healthy Working Life
Paul Sheerin is CEO Scottish Engineering. He has previously held senior and international roles with companies such as Polaroid and B&W Diamond Power. Working at the top levels of international companies led to the inevitable pressures and long hours associated with these roles. Hear Paul's story, what his catalyst was to strive towards a healthy working life and his insights into maintaining this while holding a senior role.
2023-10-26
54 min
Headtorch Wellbeing Hour
Stephen McAllister, Chair at Lifelink, Samaritans Trustee, NHS Board Member & Senior Advisor at Headtorch - Wellbeing = Performance
Stephen McAllistair has a wealth of knowledge in applying wellbeing & mental health initiatives in the workplace. He understands how this works and its impact on performance. As a Divisional Commander in Police Scotland he made Wellbeing core to turn round a poor performing division. With a background in psychology and 30 years in the police, he moved through the ranks from a young police officer at the Lockerbie disaster to being an experienced hostage crisis negotiator and leading a division. Currently he's Chair at Lifelink, Trustee at The Samaritans, NHS Board Member & Senior Advisor at Headtorch.
2023-10-26
55 min
Bedside Reading
Frontline Midwife
Send us a textWhat a book! Anna Kent's Frontline Midwife blew me away. Getting to meet her to record this conversation was just phenomenal. Her publishers blurb reads: "At twenty-six years old, Anna Kent helped a woman deliver her baby in a tropical storm by the light of a headtorch. At age thirty she would be responsible for the female health of 30,000 Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh. But returning to work for the NHS in the UK, she soon learned that even at home the right to a safe birth was impossible to take for gra...
2023-10-10
44 min
GPS Training Podcast
GPS Training Podcast – number 89
1:25k maps options and the Garmin GPSMAP67 series – 7 months on. In this months podcast – 1. Advantages of 1:25k maps – 1 week left of map deal 2. GPSMAP 67/ 67i – 7 months in – our thoughts 3. Using a headtorch with a GPS unit, as the nights draw in 4. We then have Andy’s top tips 1. Advantages of 1:25k maps – 1 week left of map deal Half-priced 1:25k map card with selected units – Offer ends 8th October – Garmin GPSMAP 67/ 67i – Garmin Montana 700/ 700i Garmin led promotion – £175.00 saving as normally £349.99
2023-10-01
00 min
Jaunt
The Long March Pt 4:Kimmeridge, TX
Finally get into Kimmeridge late but no headtorch, a surprise pub, return of the Children of the Corn path and an angry drunk Karen, brought in part to you by the National Trust's free charging and WiFi facilities! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jaunt/message
2023-09-04
20 min
Jaunt
Long March Pt 3: Death March to Kimmeridge
I made it to Arish Mell at 4pm with low water and tried filtering puddle water which worked but the filter kept blocking... I avoided the muddy puddle stream that the cows were shitting and pissing in. A good samaritan arrived and have me some water... I headed up to Lulworth Castle and then to Povington Hill, deciding to try and get the Tyneham to Kimmeridge section done as well...depite not having my headtorch, time for some dusk walking! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jaunt/message
2023-09-04
08 min
Trail & ultra running from Wild Ginger Running
COMPETITION! Dec - who has won £422 worth of trail & ultra running goodies? PLUS January 2023 prizes
Doh! Forgot to pop this on the podcast! Sorry for the delay, originally on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/oJC1D7-TGH8 Who has won the December 2022 competition worth £422? And what is up for grabs in the January 2023 prize? To enter the Wild Ginger Running monthly competition, scroll down. CurraNZ blackcurrant extract, 40% discount offer herehttps://www.wildgingerrunning.co.uk/shop/gear/curranz/ Available as a podcast here TBC or search "Wild Ginger Running Competition Nov" in your usual podcast provider. Links...
2023-01-26
36 min
Trail & ultra running from Wild Ginger Running
Top 10 budget running headtorches / headlamps for winter 2022 from £20-40 / $25-$50
To see these headtorches in action visit the original video on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/XtU3P_xB6OoWant to go running in the dark this winter but don't want to spend a hundred pounds on a headtorch? Here's my pick of the top 10 for trail and ultra running this winter from £20-£40.Links and amazon affiliate links where available:Hoka Head Lamp https://www.hoka.com/en/gb/accessories/head-lamp/195719130206.htmlAlpkit Viper https://alpkit.com/products/viper-camping-head-torchDecathlon Evadict Ontrail 250 Headlamp https://www.decathlon.co.uk...
2022-12-05
19 min
Trail & ultra running from Wild Ginger Running
COMPETITION! Nov - who has won £517 worth of trail & ultra running goodies? PLUS Dec prizes
Who has won the November 2022 competition worth £517? And what is up for grabs in the December prize? To enter the Wild Ginger Running monthly competition, scroll down. Originally on YouTube here https://youtu.be/rshjwBvpa0gLinks to things I talked about in the live broadcast:My shop for a WGR buff or Happy Trails t-shirt, my book The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://wildgingerrunning.co.uk/shop/Why you might need a superbright headtorch here https://youtu.be/AOJLOx-TjMUMaurten gel reviews https://youtu.be/7zZuCGOIXz0?t=3622
2022-12-01
34 min
GPS Training Podcast
GPS Training Podcast – number 78
What is going on at SatMap ….. head torches for the darker nights and who has been pressing the SOS buttons on Garmin’s inReach devices? In this month’s podcast – SatMap – update As we go into the darker night’s upon us we are going to look at head torches With Garmin hitting 10,000 Garmin inReach® SOS Incidents we look at how they are broken down Andy’s top tips SatMap update After we told the world what was going on at SatMap back in August it’s great to SatMap have chosen to now tell their cus...
2022-11-01
00 min
Trail & ultra running from Wild Ginger Running
COMPETITION! Oct - who has won £460 worth of trail & ultra running goodies? PLUS Nov prizes
Who has won the October 2022 competition worth £460? And what is up for grabs in the November prize? To enter the Wild Ginger Running monthly competition, scroll down. Originally on YouTube here https://youtu.be/tgCNYy_SC64 Links to things I talked about in the live broadcast:My shop for a WGR buff or Happy Trails t-shirt, my book The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://wildgingerrunning.co.uk/shop/Why you might need a superbright headtorch here https://youtu.be/AOJLOx-TjMUMaurten gel reviews https://youtu.be/7...
2022-11-01
26 min
Trail & ultra running from Wild Ginger Running
COMPETITION! Sept - who has won £407 worth of trail & ultra running goodies? PLUS Oct prizes
Who has won the Sept 2022 competition worth £407? And what is up for grabs in the October prize? To enter the Wild Ginger Running monthly competition, scroll down. Available as a podcast here tbc or search Wild Ginger competition Sept in your usual podcast provider. Links to things I talked about in the live broadcast:My shop for a WGR buff or Happy Trails t-shirt, my book The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://wildgingerrunning.co.uk/shop/Top 3 runners' nutrition myths busted (REDs, LCHF & vegan protein) - sports dieti...
2022-09-30
19 min
Trail & ultra running from Wild Ginger Running
COMPETITION! August - who has won £409 worth of trail & ultra running goodies? PLUS Sept prizes
Who has won the August 2022 competition worth £430? And what is up for grabs in the September prize? To enter the Wild Ginger Running monthly competition, scroll down. Originally broadcast on YouTube here https://youtu.be/Qi_X8PxFhOQ Links to things I talked about in the live broadcast:My shop for a WGR buff or Happy Trails t-shirt, my book The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://wildgingerrunning.co.uk/shop/Top 3 runners' nutrition myths busted (REDs, LCHF & vegan protein) - sports dietitian Renee McGregor https://youtu.be/G4OynS0Y6...
2022-08-31
30 min
Trail & ultra running from Wild Ginger Running
Gear testing live chat! Soar Trail Shorts, Salomon recovery flip flops, LifeSystems First Aid & more
A quick chat about what I've been testing lately or am about to test in more detail on Wild Ginger Running Youtube channel. Soar Trail Shorts, Salomon recovery flip flops, LifeSystems First Aid kits & headtorch and emergency bivvy bag, Nitecore headtorches and Ultra Lightweight Energy Brick, and a quick look at the Altra Timp 4 and Inov8 TrailFly G 270 zero drop trail running shoes. Scroll down for links to products. My book, The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3jgKvTyPlease like and subscribe here on YouTube https://linktr.ee/ClaireWGRF...
2022-08-10
40 min
Trail & ultra running from Wild Ginger Running
COMPETITION! July - who has won £430 worth of trail & ultra running goodies? PLUS Aug prizes
Who has won the July 2022 competition worth £430? And what is up for grabs in the Aug prize this month? To enter the Wild Ginger Running monthly competition, scroll down. Originally on YouTube here https://youtu.be/bCyDgwaXvuo Links to things I talked about in the live broadcast:My shop for a WGR buff or Happy Trails t-shirt, my book The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://wildgingerrunning.co.uk/shop/Top 3 runners' nutrition myths busted (REDs, LCHF & vegan protein) - sports dietitian Renee McGregor https://youtu.be/G4OynS0Y6M0
2022-07-29
31 min
Trail & ultra running from Wild Ginger Running
COMPETITION! March - who has won £404 worth of trail & ultra running goodies? PLUS April prizes
Who has won the March 2022 competition worth £404? And what is up for grabs in the April prize this month? To enter the Wild Ginger Running monthly competition, scroll down. Original YouTube broadcast here https://youtu.be/i9jiXdeqEk8Links to things I talked about in the live broadcast:My shop for a WGR buff or Happy Trails t-shirt, my book The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook or our training camp https://wildgingerrunning.co.uk/shop/Other relevant films:Why you might need a superbright headtorch here https://youtu.be/AOJLOx-TjMU...
2022-03-31
20 min
Creative at the Wheel
Following A Love of Theater and Changing How We work with Mental Health with Amy McDonald
Amy McDonald lives in Glasgow Scotland and is the Founder and CEO of Headtorch, an organization dedicated to prioritizing mental health at work. Amy is a CEO but she is also an actress with a background in interactive theatre and has experience as a mediator and a coach. She has found a way to bring her creative background together with her work in business, innovatively changing how mental health is seen, acknowledged and dealt with in organizational settings. Amy flourishes in playing fictional characters and facilitating creative experiences that build confidence in w...
2022-03-23
52 min
Trail & ultra running from Wild Ginger Running
COMPETITION! December - who has won £434 worth of trail & ultra running goodies? PLUS Jan prizes
Who has won the December 2021 competition worth £434? And what is up for grabs in the January 2021 prize? To enter the Wild Ginger Running monthly competition, scroll down. Links to things I talked about in the live broadcast:My shop for a WGR buff or Happy Trails t-shirt, my book The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook or our training camp https://wildgingerrunning.co.uk/shop/Other relevant films:How to reproof running gear with Nikwax here https://youtu.be/_uS9i0KifH8Why you might need a superbright headtorch here ht...
2022-01-05
42 min
Run to the Hills
Bonus Show - Biolite Headtorch & Jet Boil
Bonus Show - Biolite Headtorch & Jet BoilAnother bonus show! This time we talk with Mark Ashton from Burton McCall about the brand Biolite. Biolite make a range of products, but for this chat we'll focus on their headtorches. We talk about Jet Boil too. If you want to cook or heat water quick when out on the trail then Jet Boil have you covered.https://uk.bioliteenergy.com/https://www.jetboil.com/Each week we'll bring you interviews with runners from the front, back and middle of the pack. We'll share...
2022-01-03
25 min
GPS Training Podcast
Walking in the dark, an update on the stock situation and the big updates for the Garmin GPSMAP 66 and Montana 700 series of GPS Units.
Walking in the dark, an update on the stock situation and the big updates for the Garmin GPSMAP 66 and Montana 700 series of GPS Units. In this month’s podcast As it’s now turning dark shortly after 4.00, we talk to Andy with regard to walking in the dark, what are some things that may help you. Stock – With many units out of stock until late January/ early Feb we go through your options and the reason why We look at the big software updates that have just come out for Garmin GPSMAP 66 and 86 series + Montana 700 series Andy’s...
2021-12-01
43 min
The Official Nash Tackle Podcast
New Tackle! Nash Expo 2021 Special - Nash Tackle Off The Hook Podcast - S2 Episode 50
Send us a textFor our 50th episode of the podcast we bring you a different style of show from a different location….We are at the Nash Expo 2021 Trade Show where Hassan will be interviewing various members of the Nash Team on their favourite items of new tackle coming to a tackle shop near you in the not to distant future. Those eagle eyed/eared may spot a few exclusives that we haven’t talked about yet but that are on their way after this current launch.Being the biggest product launch to d...
2021-10-10
47 min
Love Scotland: Stories of Scotland's History and Nature
The smugglers’ caves of Culzean
Beneath the grand walls of Culzean Castle lies a dark and dramatic discovery – a network of caves used by smugglers in the heyday of the illicit alcohol trade. Jackie Bird gets her headtorch on to explore with Head of Archaeology Derek Alexander.
2021-09-17
38 min
Snowys Camping Show
Ep 26 - Portable Solar Power for Hiking
Which watt for what? Do you get lost when trying to figure out how to keep your phone, headtorch, or GoPro powered up while out in the sticks? On this week's episode of the Snowys Camping Show, gear gurus Ben and Lauren take you through all you need to know.Whether you're kayaking, hiking, or backpacking, they'll talk you through your solar options, power banks, batteries, how to work out your power requirements, and the best ways to conserve battery life. Check it out below for all that and more.Head to snowys.com.au...
2021-09-06
27 min
Be a Better Leader
In Conversation with Amy MacDonald
Amy McDonald, Founder and CEO of Headtorch, is dedicated to prioritising mental health at work. With a background in drama, education, business, mediation and coaching, Amy fuses her skills to create dramatic learning & development that reflects delegate experience. “I love breaking stigma; watching the penny drop; reversing injustice; enabling people to steer cultural change; creating organisations where support is everything; and doing nothing is not an option.” Headtorch enables and promotes a positive mental health culture in the workplace. It delivers solutions across all levels of an organisation, demystifying mental health and creating confidence to have sup...
2021-06-14
1h 41
Be a Better Leader
In Conversation with Amy MacDonald
Amy McDonald, Founder and CEO of Headtorch, is dedicated to prioritising mental health at work. With a background in drama, education, business, mediation and coaching, Amy fuses her skills to create dramatic learning & development that reflects delegate experience. “I love breaking stigma; watching the penny drop; reversing injustice; enabling people to steer cultural change; creating organisations where support is everything; and doing nothing is not an option.” Headtorch enables and promotes a positive mental health culture in the workplace. It delivers solutions across all levels of an organisation, demystifying mental health and creating confidence to have sup...
2021-06-14
1h 41
History is Alive (But Mainly on Commercial Street)
It's Dark (The Last Cut Song #1)
The opening number from The Last Cut. Imagine a dark stage, this song starts A Capella. Soon after, a harmony. Then, a headtorch comes one, then another...
2021-01-09
02 min
Trail & ultra running from Wild Ginger Running
ARCHIVE - How to choose the right trail shoes, running packs/waistbelts, headtorch, waterproofs, sports nutrition and road running shoes with MyRaceKit stores
There are so many trail shoes, running packs/waistbelts, headtorch, waterproofs, sports nutrition and road running shoes to choose from, how do you decide which is the best for you? I went to myRaceKit store in Sheffield to meet up with staff member Steve Franklin who shares all the advice you need to choose the perfect one for each of these essential pieces of kit. (socially distanced filming)Visit myRaceKit stores in Sheffield and Essex for friendly, professional running advice at every level, or browse and shop online https://www.myracekit.com/ This...
2020-09-26
53 min
#keepingOnTrack
#keepingOnTrack - 06 - 'Fight Club'
Bradley and Adam are joined by Amy McDonald and Angus Robinson from Headtorch, as they discuss mental health in the workplace and David Fincher's seminal film; Fight Club. Tell us your thoughts using the hashtag; #keepingOnTrack. Learn more about OnTrack by following us; Twitter – twitter.com/OnTrackInt
2020-06-02
46 min
Alpaca Tribe
What is going on? 49
You can't be sure what you will find the next time you go down to the alpaca corral.This week I found a young female with a limp - was it time to call the vet or could I deal with it - and what was I actually dealing with?Here is a simple approach I took to assess and do a differential diagnosis of her condition. Hopefully it might prove useful to you too should you discover something unexpected when you next visit your alpacas.General pointsAre you out of...
2019-12-04
11 min