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The Happy MenopauseThe Happy MenopauseSew Your Way Through the Menopause with Jenni Smith & Kay Walsh, Sewing Experts & Authors. S6. Ep 17.What do you do to relax? It’s a question I ask all the time in my nutrition clinic, because making time to decompress from the daily stresses and strains can have a profound effect on how you experience the menopause. And yet, you’d be surprised how often it’s met with a slightly awkward pause, as someone tries to remember the last time they consciously made space to relax.In this final episode of Season Six of The Happy Menopause, we’re exploring a wonderfully creative and therapeutic way to unwind: sewing. And yes, the health b...2025-07-0339 minAfrican Women\'s ArtAfrican Women's ArtJackie Kay on community, keeping hope alive and the strength in opennessIt was an honour and joy to speak with the brilliant Jackie Kay on the podcast. Jackie Kay is a prolific and award-wining poet, playwright and novelist. From 2016 to 2021 she was the Makar, the poet laureate of Scotland.Reading Jackie Kay’s work feels like such a warm balm to my spirit. She thoughtfully explores the beauty, challenges and complexities of life with love, grace and humour.In our conversation we talk about the importance of community, keeping hope alive on the journey of activism, the strength in honesty and disguise in openness and how gr...2025-05-1629 minBedside ReadingBedside ReadingBedside Poetry: Jo Maher and I explore "Three Little Birds" by Jackie KaySend us a textIn this episode, I'm joined by GP Jo Maher as we delve into Jackie Kay’s evocative poem “Three Little Birds” We explore grief, memory, the power of music and the possibility of an earworm from beyond the graveWhether you’re familiar with her work or discovering it for the first time, this episode offers a heartfelt look at one of Jackie Kay’s most moving poems.we mentioned Jo's partner's poetry podcast which you can find here: https://www.chris-jones.org.uk/2025-05-1322 minWord of MouthWord of MouthJackie Kay on the Scots languagePoet Jackie Kay has written a book in Scots: Coorie Doon: A Scottish Lullaby Story. She joins presenter Michael Rosen to talk about her love of the language and what it meant to her growing up. Produced for BBC Audio Bristol by Beth O'Dea. Subscribe to the Word of Mouth podcast and never miss an episode: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/b006qtnz2025-01-2327 minSaturday LiveSaturday LiveJackie Kay, Huw Ware, Peter Murray, Alice RobertsThe literary alchemist Jackie Kay, poet, author and playwright, whose words dance between the very personal and the universal - she wants us to Coorie Doon. We’ve scored a bullseye in getting darts referee and LGBT+ ambassador Huw Ware on the show...so…game on! Sir Peter Murray, the visionary sculptor of landscapes and minds alike reveals how he went from an educationalist to founder of the Yorkshire Sculpture Park. All that plus the Inheritance Tracks of Professor Alice Roberts are dug up.Presenters: Nikki Bedi and Huw Stephens Producer: Ben...2025-01-111h 02Pin The Gas PodcastPin The Gas PodcastRick and Jackie Kay PodcastRick and Jackie Kay Podcast 2024-12-152h 26100 Black Women Who Have Made A Mark100 Black Women Who Have Made A MarkProfessor Jackie Kay CBE FRSE FRSLPawlet Brookes talks with Jackie Kay as they discuss Kay’s journey as a writer. Listen as Kay describes her influences, proudest moments and visions for the future. Music by NWAKKE2024-10-2314 minLoose EndsLoose EndsRussell Watson, Jackie Kay, Deborah McAndrew and Adam Kay join Nihal with music from The Lemon TwigsThe tenor Russell Watson's remarkable career took him from playing from working mens clubs in Salford to performing at the Vatican. But his life hasn't been completely charmed - he discusses the brain tumour that threatened his life as well as his voice and how he found his way back to centre stage.Jackie Kay is one of the UK's most lauded poets who turned to writing as a child as a sanctuary from the difficulties of life as an adopted, if much loved, half-Nigerian child in Scotland. A new BBC One documentary tells her story "In...2024-09-2100 min1230 TWC Business Beat Podcast1230 TWC Business Beat PodcastBusiness Boosts & Brilliant Guests with Host Jackie Groundsell 🎙Episode 84✨ It’s time for another fabulous episode! Today’s show is packed with exciting moments, including BIRTHDAY SHOUT-OUTS 🎉, a huge hug to everyone, and of course, don’t forget your pens and paper – we’ve got lots to cover! From Monday’s Radio show 9 September. 📅 On the Show Today: Special guest – ANNABEL KAYE of KOFFEEKLATCH Helen Manchip & Jane Rogers – 24 September, Bromley Business Marketing Boost at Contingent Works! I’ll be there with the 1230 TWC stand. 🌟 Coming Soon: We’ve got an epic lineup! International Speaker Rikki Arundel, TV Presenter Caroline Heward, and the amazing Menopause Gang...2024-09-191h 17Poëzie VandaagPoëzie VandaagLate liefde (Jackie Kay)Vandaag: 'Late liefde' van Jackie Kay (1961). Voorgedragen en geduid door Ellen Deckwitz.2024-07-1103 minReality TestReality TestAward Show | Week of 6/24 | “Jackie is the gatekeeper to Margaret’s Arsenal” ::} 031Dr.s Kay & Ray dispense their 8 awards (all with “test” in their labels) to moments & castmates from all of the realiTV shows they watched this past week. And the TESTosterboned (most patriarchal) award gooooes to… whom? Hint: Dr. Kay’s TESTosterboned award went to someone from Real Housewives of New Jersey (where Jackie & Margaret play), with an honorable mention to someone from Love Undercover, while Dr. Ray awarded it to someone from Summer House!What about the opposite aw...2024-07-0244 minRead On - The Audiobook Show from RNIBRead On - The Audiobook Show from RNIBDonna Ashworth, Jackie Kay, Catherine Coldstream and Joseph Coelho - Boswell Book FestivalMore authors from the Boswell Book Festival this week including Catherine Coldstream on her book Cloistered: My Years As a Nun and two great but very different poetry collections with Jackie Kay's Mayday and Donna Ashworth's Wild Hope. Plus, away from the festival, we get the books of your life from Yoto Carnegie Medal Winner Joseph Coelho and find new books available in the RNIB Library.2024-06-2857 minSomewhere: for usSomewhere: for usJackie KayWhat kind of biscuits do you lay out for a national icon? I settled on gingers and spent too long arranging them on one of my wife’s favourite plates. We record at my home (ten points if you can hear the bin lorry during the chat!) and Jackie was kind enough to come over and share the stories behind this new collection of poems, and its title, ‘May Day’, a chronicle of activism in the UK over six decades. It’s a feisty conversation, with peaks of revelry as Jackie recalls her encounter with Maya Angelou (doing an impecc...2024-06-2044 minThe Shift with Sam BakerThe Shift with Sam BakerJackie Kay on absence, adoption & the art of living together apartMy guest today has blazed a trail through the British poetry scene ever since her work was first published in 1991. Born in Edinburgh, Jackie Kay MBE was brought up in Glasgow by her adoptive parents, Helen and John Kay, of whom much more later. She has had countless poetry collections, short stories and novels published to acclaim, as well as her glorious memoir Red Dust Road which tells the story of meeting her birth parents. The winner of over 20 awards, Jackie is a professor of creative writing at Salford University and for five years she was the Scottish Makar (t...2024-05-2859 minPop Run RadioPop Run RadioPop Run Radio - Episode 65 - Bookie Besties, Marisa Willis and Raegan KaySend us a textThis week we welcome the Bookie Besties Marisa Willis and Raegan Kay. You’ve heard Jackie talk about Bookstagram… time to learn more about it! Support the showContact - Pop Run Radio - Jackie and Maegan E- Mail us at :poprunradio@gmail.com2024-05-1358 minBest of the SpectatorBest of the SpectatorThe Book Club: Jackie KayThis week, my guest on the Book Club podcast is the poet Jackie Kay, whose magnificent new book May Day combines elegy and celebration. She tells me about her adoptive parents – a communist trade unionist and a leading figure in CND – and growing up in a household where teenage rebellion could mean going to church. We also discuss her beginnings as a poet, her debt to Robbie Burns and Angela Davis and how grief itself can be a form of protest. 2024-05-0838 minThe Book ClubThe Book ClubJackie Kay: May DayThis week, my guest on the Book Club podcast is the poet Jackie Kay, whose magnificent new book May Day combines elegy and celebration. She tells me about her adoptive parents – a communist trade unionist and a leading figure in CND – and growing up in a household where teenage rebellion could mean going to church. We also discuss her beginnings as a poet, her debt to Robbie Burns and Angela Davis and how grief itself can be a form of protest. Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spectator.co.uk/adfree to find...2024-05-0838 minExperience Literature in a Whole New Way With Our Free AudiobookExperience Literature in a Whole New Way With Our Free AudiobookFiere Audiobook by Jackie KayListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 742936 Title: Fiere Author: Jackie Kay Narrator: Jackie Kay Format: Unabridged Length: 1:06:03 Language: English Release date: 04-25-24 Publisher: Pan Macmillan Genres: Fiction & Literature, Poetry Summary: Read by the author, Jackie Kay. A deeply moving and searching enquiry into all forms of human friendship, Fiere is a brilliant collection of poems by Jackie Kay, as well as a lyric counterpart to her memoir, Red Dust Road: the extraordinary story of the search for her Nigerian and Highland birth-parents. Fiere – Scots for ‘companion, friend, equal’ – is a vivid description of the many...2024-04-251h 06Should Have Listened to My Mother PodcastShould Have Listened to My Mother Podcast“She Taught Me About Determination, Perseverance and Unconditional Love” with Guest Author and Retired Professor Emeritus, Robert W. NorrisKaye and her family traveled from to the Pacific Northwest and eventually settled in White Salmon, WA. In order for them to have food on the table and a roof over their head, they had to work hard.   With all those mouths to feed and though at times there wasn't much to go around, they felt blessed because they had each other.Nothing could get in Kay's way.  Nothing stopped her from doing what  she wanted to do or what ever she had to do.  That said, the had to back up her decisions with a supporting argu...2024-03-2631 minNeurodiverse Love with Mona KayNeurodiverse Love with Mona KayWays We Can Understand Our Most Authentic Selves: Mental, Emotional, Sensory, Body, Social and Passions-with Jackie SchuldYou can buy a digital deck of the "Neurodiverse Love Conversation Cards", or the recently released "Neurodiverse Love Conversation Card Workbook" at: www.neurodiverselove.com. On the Neurodiverse Love website you can also subscribe to the Neurodiverse Love newsletter, or get more information about the support groups that Mona facilitates for neurodiverse couples, or the neurotypical/non-autistic partners. Thank you for being part of the Neurodiverse Love community! ________________________________________________________ On this episode, Jackie Schuld, a Registered Expressive Arts Therapist and mental health counselor, shares her expertise and lived experiences as a late diagnosed Autistic...2023-12-121h 10Out of Your Mind Mom PodcastOut of Your Mind Mom PodcastEpisode 20: Transformation through sufferingIn this episode Jackie shares a quote that resonates with her experience and also shares a successful discussion she had with her son in with they found a quick way to check in and cut out the shame.2023-11-2721 minOut of Your Mind Mom PodcastOut of Your Mind Mom PodcastTime traveling love virus!In this episode Jackie touches on her thoughts about time travel and how it can help us grow our self love and connection with others. Thanks for listening.2023-10-0118 minOut of Your Mind Mom PodcastOut of Your Mind Mom PodcastEp 18: Know ThyselfIn this episode Jackie talks about the reality of now, not judging ourselves but most importantly knowing thyself! She also shares the four tenants Be good, Do Good, Have Faith and Enjoy the Ride.2023-07-3123 minOut of Your Mind Mom PodcastOut of Your Mind Mom PodcastLow Demand Parenting and the Sibling LoopIn this Episode Jackie shares a resource she found that opened her understanding of low demand parenting. She also shares more about the sibling dynamics between her sons and how they get caught in a loop of feeling hurt and hurting each other.2023-07-1323 minOut of Your Mind Mom PodcastOut of Your Mind Mom PodcastRadical Self Acceptance 🔑This feels like a golden key moment for Jackie. The journey to radical self acceptance isn’t an easy one, but we are on it! Jackie shares a recent mind blowing moment she had after spending a day at the beach!2023-07-0521 minOut of Your Mind Mom PodcastOut of Your Mind Mom PodcastEnd of School Year ReflectionsIn this episode Jackie shares her end of school year reflections, thoughts on her son getting a phone and talks a bit about anime and swords! Why not?2023-06-2220 minOut of Your Mind Mom PodcastOut of Your Mind Mom PodcastBattery Charged MomIn this episode Jackie explains the Battery Charge Analogy for life force. She shares a personal story and reminds us that life can be lived with ease.2023-04-2020 minOut of Your Mind Mom PodcastOut of Your Mind Mom PodcastObserving Yourself & Leveling UpJackie gets real in this episode and shares what it feels like to be the observer of yourself. She also touches on leveling up in the game of life and feeling a natural high.2023-03-2522 minOut of Your Mind Mom PodcastOut of Your Mind Mom PodcastPatience for Everyone, Especially YOU!In this episode, Jackie talks about seasons, the importance of patience as a parent and most importantly patience with yourself. You got this!2023-03-1119 minOut of Your Mind Mom PodcastOut of Your Mind Mom PodcastWho am I and How did I get in this Tunnel?In this episode Jackie vulnerably shares what it feels like to be at your lowest and how she makes it through. Sometimes your living life in the garden on a sunny day and sometimes your in the dark tunnel with a glass floor.2023-03-0414 minOut of Your Mind Mom PodcastOut of Your Mind Mom PodcastCelebrating 10 Episodes!Wow, this is a milestone for Jackie and she acknowledges that in this short episode, while also sharing a out of your mind story!2023-02-2606 minOut of Your Mind Mom PodcastOut of Your Mind Mom PodcastIce Storms and a New Theme for 2023!Austin, Texas had another ice storm and it created space for breathing, connection and gratitude.2023-02-0817 minOut of Your Mind Mom PodcastOut of Your Mind Mom PodcastToo Many Activities, Too little time to just BEIn this 8th episode, Jackie talks about family life full of activities and obligations and she reflects on the times in life when having nothing to do has been the greatest gift.2023-02-0516 minOut of Your Mind Mom PodcastOut of Your Mind Mom PodcastGetting Stuck in Middle SchoolIn this episode Jackie shares her experience with her middle schooler and shares her thoughts on how society can get stuck in a middle school mentality.2023-01-2218 minOut of Your Mind Mom PodcastOut of Your Mind Mom PodcastThemes for 2023In this episode Jackie shares the two themes she’ll be carrying with her during this year.2023-01-1414 minOut of Your Mind Mom PodcastOut of Your Mind Mom PodcastGame Theory Parenting***This episode is the reason this podcast was started. The "life is a game" theory that Jackie shares in this episode can change life as you know it. This theory isn't just for parents, its for everyone. 2022-12-1018 minOut of Your Mind Mom PodcastOut of Your Mind Mom PodcastBeing an Honest ParentIn this episode Jackie shares two stories and describes what it means for her to be an honest parent. 2022-12-0322 minOut of Your Mind Mom PodcastOut of Your Mind Mom PodcastSchizophrenia and Becoming MeIn this episode Jackie shares about her fear of developing schizophrenia and how that ruled her life. She also shares a 6 month old recording of herself finally experiencing self acceptance and self love. 2022-11-1923 minOut of Your Mind Mom PodcastOut of Your Mind Mom PodcastAttachment and Multidimensional HealingIn this episode Jackie shares about her attachment disorder and touches on her ideas regarding multidimensional & multigenerational healing. 2022-11-1226 minOut of Your Mind Mom PodcastOut of Your Mind Mom PodcastLet's get startedThe beginning of the journey. Jackie introduces herself and shares a recent mistake and melt down she has. Don't worry, the editing will get better :) Thanks for listening. 2022-10-0225 minwomen readwomen readJane reads Jackie KayName: Jane Reading: Trumpet, Jackie Kay Why did you want to read this? I wanted to read this because it remained in my memory so clearly. I loved the story and the clarity of the narrators voice, with the words and images falling like the notes of the trumpet. Her descriptions of the house by the sea and that whole locality, feel very familiar to me as of course do the parts set in Glasgow. How did you record yourself? I recorded this on my Samsung A50, sitting in an armchair in the...2022-06-081h 15Mario Vargas LlosaMario Vargas LlosaJackie Kay: “Bessie Smith: A Poet's Biography of a Blues Legend”Jackie Kay’s “Bessie Smith: A Poet's Biography of a Blues Legend” is a terrific mixture of memoir and biography.2022-04-0728 minKickin it Forward PodcastKickin it Forward PodcastEpisode 21: 6 In A Million w/Jackie StilesJackie Stiles told her 2nd-grade teacher she was going to be a professional basketball player. She was a rare talent on the basketball court and was able to have an amazing career. In this interview, we discuss how she is overcoming being 6 in a million for a rare ocular cancer. If you want to donate to the Kay Yow Cancer Fund visit: www.KayYow.com 2022-03-0730 minKickin it Forward PodcastKickin it Forward PodcastEpisode 21: 6 In A Million w/Jackie StilesJackie Stiles told her 2nd-grade teacher she was going to be a professional basketball player. She was a rare talent on the basketball court and was able to have an amazing career. In this interview, we discuss how she is overcoming being 6 in a million for a rare ocular cancer. If you want to donate to the Kay Yow Cancer Fund visit: www.KayYow.com 2022-03-0730 minBeautifully Melanated PodcastBeautifully Melanated PodcastMoney talks - is it a Friend or a Foe?In this episode, Kay, Karen, and Sarah talk money! What is your relationship with and attitudes towards money?  Join us for this discussion. Jingle: @iamaliyahjaydeWe welcome our guest, Jackie Stewart, Founder and Director of Funancial Training and Consultancy Ltd. Jackie can be contacted on Instagram @funancial13 or by email at info@ftandconsultancy.comWe mention a book in our podcast, it is ' Over coming Under earning' by Barbara Stanney. 2022-03-0645 min