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Good Evening Britain!100 Days to Go: Holyrood 2026 with Alistair McConnachie Ep 168. 28 Jan 2026Alistair McConnachie of pro-UK campaign group and think tank A Force For Good (AFFG), guest Avellina Balestri, and viewers discuss:- Welcome.- 100 days to the result.- Holyrood versus Westminster Turnouts: The National gets its figures wrong.- Labour's First Minister in Wales wants more devolution!- The risible Turnouts at the Senedd elections, exposed.- Anas Sarwar's Speech to Pakistani group, 29 Sept 2022.- Response to that speech by Reform UK's Leader in Scotland, Malcolm Offord.- GUEST: Avellina Balestri: Topics include: Sir John Moore, birth in Glasgow; statue in George...
2026-01-2955 min
Celt In A TwistCelt In A Twist January 25 2026Coming in hot! Celt In A Twist presents 3 debuts off the top from Brogeal, Basco and Haggis X-1, launching an hour to stir the heart, feed the soul and soothe your conscience in the tradition of the greatest storytellers on the planet. Discover music with meat on the bone from Celt In A Twist!
Brogeal - Stuck Inside
Basco - The Huntress/Twenty Thousand Stars/Ten Minutes To Landfall
Haggis X-1 - I Wrote A Letter CANCON
Kevin Michael Offord - For Abbigail CANCON
Capercaillie - Tobar Mhoire
Dom DufF - Dorn d'Ar Vann
D...
2026-01-2459 min
The Lesley Riddoch PodcastA Beret of BerriesSome big pennies are dropping this week. The biggest, probably, is the US disengagement from Ukraine. It's not just Ukrainians that are being given the heave-ho, it seems to be Europe as a whole.We also look at the big statement about energy for an independent Scotland and the promise of a third off bills. Is that realistic? of course, it actually is, but quite how would you get there? And does John Swinney have to spell it out? We analyise the nuclear consensus amongst Labour, Tory, and the Westminster parties. Why on earth are they so k...
2025-12-091h 13Celt In A TwistCelt In A Twist November 23 2025Coming in hot! Celt In A Twist presents 3 debuts off the top from Brogeal, Basco and Haggis X-1, launching an hour to stir the heart, feed the soul and soothe your conscience in the tradition of the greatest storytellers on the planet. Discover music with meat on the bone from Celt In A Twist!
Brogeal - Stuck Inside
Basco - The Huntress/Twenty Thousand Stars/Ten Minutes To Landfall
Haggis X-1 - I Wrote A Letter CANCON
Kevin Michael Offord - For Abbigail CANCON
Capercaillie - Tobar Mhoire
Dom DufF - Dorn d'Ar Vann
Dropkick Murphys (ft. The Mary Wallopers) - Bury...
2025-11-2059 min
Holyrood SourcesHealthier, Wealthier, and Better Educated... with Malcolm OffordIn this episode of Holyrood Sources, Calum Macdonald, Geoff Aberdein (former Chief of Staff to Alex Salmond) and Andy Maciver (former Scottish Conservative Head of Comms) deep dive into the week’s biggest political stories.👉 We ask: has it been a good week for John Swinney and a bad week for Keir Starmer? 👉 We discuss the fallout from the Mandelson–Epstein scandal, Starmer’s leadership under fire, and what it means for Scottish Labour. 👉 Then we welcome Lord Malcolm Offord, UK Government Minister and author of the report Wealthy Nation, Healthy Nation, to debate how Scot...
2025-09-1746 min
La SiesteThe dream lodge (Rory & Sean / Tau - Trans Musicales 2019)photo : Charlotte RomerTau (Rory & Sean) / décembre 19 / 1h00min59sec01 Stephen Micus / For the beautiful changing child02 David Hykes / Arc03 Astarius / My being04 Popol Vuh / Vuh05 Carol Kleyn / Street song06 Colin Offord / Angel's wings07 Medhi Behbudi & Vhide Sistaani / Tehran moonlight08 Roberto Musci / Lullabies... Mother sings... Father plays09 Laurie Anderson / The beginning of memory10 Jeremy John Butler / Shamanic drum journey11 The Small Faces / Up the wooden hills to Bedfordshire (Rory's Wolf edit)12 Cluster / Hollywood13 Anthony & The Johnsons / Swanlights (Oneohtrix Point Never Remix)14 Br...
2025-08-1700 minLa SiesteThe dream lodge (Rory & Sean / Tau - Trans Musicales 2019)photo : Charlotte RomerTau (Rory & Sean) / décembre 19 / 1h00min59sec01 Stephen Micus / For the beautiful changing child02 David Hykes / Arc03 Astarius / My being04 Popol Vuh / Vuh05 Carol Kleyn / Street song06 Colin Offord / Angel's wings07 Medhi Behbudi & Vhide Sistaani / Tehran moonlight08 Roberto Musci / Lullabies... Mother sings... Father plays09 Laurie Anderson / The beginning of memory10 Jeremy John Butler / Shamanic drum journey11 The Small Faces / Up the wooden hills to Bedfordshire (Rory's Wolf edit)12 Cluster / Hollywood13 Anthony & The Johnsons / Swanlights (Oneohtrix Point Never Remix)14 Br...
2025-08-1700 min
John Kitchens Coach Podcast Experience#708: No Excuses, Just Action: Rose Offord's Rise to Honey Badger of the MonthEpisode Overview In this special edition of Expert Mentors Live, John Kitchens, Al Stasek, and Jay Kinder sit down with Rose Offord, July's Honey Badger of the Month—and the very first to hold the title! Her story is one of resilience, raw hustle, and unwavering vision. From nearly losing her home to now working on multi-million-dollar deals, Rose's journey is proof that showing up changes everything. In an episode packed with inspiration, mindset strategy, and personal transformation, the team uncovers the traits that define true leadership and what it really means to earn the badge of a Honey Badger in...
2025-07-2531 min
Inside Scoop On3 Football Recruiting ShowNebraska's MOST Important Recruiting Weekend of Matt Rhule Era | Michigan's Momentus Opportunity vs Texas | Auburn's Strategy to No. 1 Overall | The Inside ScoopThank you to today's sponsor PrizePicks!
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Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) Discussion
The discussion highlights the importance of collectives in college football, with Pete detailing his rankings of the top 15 collectives.
Top 5 Collectives: Ohio State, Tennessee, Texas, Oregon, and Miami.
Ohio State: Topped the list due to their significant investment in player retention and transfer portal acquisitions.
Oregon: Known for its strong financial backing, particularly from Phil Knight, founder of Nike.
Miami: Despite John Ruiz’s decreased involvement, Miami’s co...
2024-09-0444 min
Let Your Freak Flag FlyTime Distance MusicIntro: Is There A Hotline? “Line 5” Colin Offord ‘Carbon Cycle Black Rose’ Interview with Colin Offord who will be presenting Time Distance Music at FUSE Festival, where seven visionary musicians explore new possibilities for traditional and invented instruments. Expect songs and soundscapes, heartbeats, skin beats, mouth music and animal howls creating this harmonic delirium. Colin explores new possibilities with these instruments with five hours of continuous performance- audiences are welcome to come and go as they please.Check out what to expect here. Colin Offord ‘Tea Talk Spiral’ Live recordings from the Make it up Club 230822Karina Utomo and Shoshana RosenbergXuri and...
2023-03-1800 min
Heart and SoulThe cost of being an atheist in NigeriaWhen Mubarak Bala posts criticism of Islam on social media, it sparks a landmark legal case and leaves him facing 24 years in jail. Raised in a Muslim family, Mubarak is the son of an Islamic scholar in the religiously conservative Kano state. But in 2014, Mubarak renounces Islam and later becomes president of Nigeria’s Humanist Association, gaining a reputation as an outspoken critic of religion. In 2020, a group of Muslim lawyers call for him to be tried for offences related to blasphemy over social media posts which they say insult the Prophet Muhammad and the religion of Is...
2023-02-1026 min
The Poetry Exchange76. The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock by T.S. Eliot - A Friend To Ella FrearsIn this episode, poet Ella Frears talks about the poem that has been a friend to her: The The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock by T.S. Eliot. Ella Frears is a poet and artist based in London. Her debut collection, Shine, Darling, (Offord Road Books, 2020) was a Poetry Book Society Recommendation and was shortlisted for both the Forward Prize for Best First Collection, and the T. S. Eliot Prize for Poetry. Her latest pamphlet I AM THE MOTHER CAT written as part of her residency at John Hansard Gallery is out with Rough Trade Bo...
2022-12-2038 minThe Poetry Exchange76. The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock by T.S. Eliot - A Friend To Ella FrearsIn this episode, poet Ella Frears talks about the poem that has been a friend to her: The The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock by T.S. Eliot. Ella Frears is a poet and artist based in London. Her debut collection, Shine, Darling, (Offord Road Books, 2020) was a Poetry Book Society Recommendation and was shortlisted for both the Forward Prize for Best First Collection, and the T. S. Eliot Prize for Poetry. Her latest pamphlet I AM THE MOTHER CAT written as part of her residency at John Hansard Gallery is out with Rough Trade Bo...
2022-12-2038 min
Bloomsbury Festival podcasts and interviewsGardeners' Question TimeReporter John Offord interviews Joanne Desborough, Assistant Gardener of the Bedford Estates about planting for pollinators, low maintenance gardening beneficial to wildlife and container gardening. Jo also tells us about 'Gardeners' Question Time' happening on the 20th October, 2022. To find out more about the event, please see: https://bloomsburyfestival.org.uk/events/gardeners-question-time/
2022-10-1805 min
Bloomsbury Festival podcasts and interviewsFlight PatternsReporter John Offord chats to the co-creators of Flight Patterns, Lane Paul Stewart and Gabrielle Moleta.
Flight Patterns is performed by an international company of artists whose transformative moments of the animal into human question the timeless challenges of adapting to place, habits and identity. Who are these figures caught in transitory moments? What situations are revealed? What do we learn about the human condition? Responding to, and shedding new light on, pre-existing texts drawn from literary figures of the early twentieth century.
Book your tickets here: https://bloomsburyfestival.org.uk/events/flight-patterns
2022-10-1805 min
Bloomsbury Festival podcasts and interviewsThe Story of Holborn and its Music Halls in 10 SongsReporter John Offord chats to Rosie Carlyle and Fiona Slater about 'The Story of Holborn and its Music Halls in 10 Songs'.
Between 1860 and 1940 Holborn was at the heart of the London’s music scene. The Holborn Empire was amongst the most popular theatres in the city and its stars were household names. Join the Good Companions for a musical romp through Holborn’s colourful and dramatic history, with rousing, singalong performances of the era’s classic songs.
For more info, please see: https://bloomsburyfestival.org.uk/events/the-story-of-holborn-and-its-music-halls-in-10-songs/
2022-10-1702 min
Bloomsbury Festival podcasts and interviewsThe winners of the Bloomsbury Festival Art Competition 2022Broadcaster John Offord talks to two of the three winners of the Bloomsbury Festival Art Competition 2022 (Jan Pimblett, Glenda Frieder & Emma Todd) on Bloomsbury Radio at a private view of their exhibition at Spaghetti House gallery. The exhibition is free and open daily until 23 October. More info: https://bit.ly/3D2SqyA
2022-10-1604 min
Bloomsbury Festival podcasts and interviewsSilent CalligraphyReporter, John Offord chats to Eva Driskel from St George’s Bloomsbury about the Silent Calligraphy workshop which ran on Day 2 of the Bloomsbury Festival.
Professional and amateur calligraphers from the South London Lettering Association practised their art using a wide variety of scripts and tools. They sat at tables in the body of the beautiful Hawksmoor church of St George’s Bloomsbury with quiet music in the background. For more details, please see: https://bloomsburyfestival.org.uk/events/silent-calligraphy/
2022-10-1501 min
Heart and SoulYoung HindusWhat does it mean to be a young Hindu in India today? The BBC’s South Asia correspondent Rajini Vaidyanathan is in Delhi with a panel of young people aged between 18-27 who have travelled from across India to share what their faith means to them. They give their views on the caste system, Hindu nationalism, interfaith marriage, who is and is not a Hindu and the values and rituals that sustain them in their daily life. Presenter: Rajini Vaidyanathan
Producer: John Offord
(Photo: Rajini Vaidyanathan with Delhi producer Shalu Yadav and panellists Ojas Sahasrabudhe, Kashish Kunden, Ak...
2022-03-1827 min
The Different Minds podcast seriesTime To Say GoodbyeAfter 20 months and 65 episodes, the Different Minds podcast series is coming to an end today, (the 31st December, 2021). The host of the show, John Offord said “It’s been an incredible journey and I’ve been honoured to have interviewed such inspirational guests on the series, such as Chris Packham, Steve Silberman and Temple Grandin to name but a few. I’d like to take this opportunity to thank all my listeners, who without, none of this would have been possible and my sponsor, Aspire Autism Consultancy and former sponsor, Tiimo.”
To commemorate the ending of the series, a final episode ha...
2021-12-3128 min
The Different Minds podcast seriesBake Off star, Lizzie Acker on life changing diagnosis and that extraordinary cakeBroadcaster, John Offord chats to Bake Off star, Lizzie Acker on her life changing diagnosis and that extraordinary cake that celebrates neurodiversity. Lizzie has Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, ADHD and Concentration disorder.
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2021-12-3034 min
The Different Minds podcast seriesJeff's Story - Adult ADHDBroadcaster, John Offord chats to Jeff Gawthorpe about ADHD. "The human cost of undiagnosed ADHD is incalculable - the broken families, suicides, careers lost, unhappy lives and unmet potentials. This alone should be sufficient for society and our government to start treating ADHD with the priority it deserves". For more details on Jeff's story, please see: https://www.adhdaction.org/ADHD-Stories/Jeffs-Story
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2021-12-2432 min
The Different Minds podcast seriesMy mental health journeyBroadcaster, John Offord chats to Oliver Vikse, Project Development Champion for ANDYSMANCLUB who talks about his own mental health journey and how he has used his experiences to help others. Andy's Man Club is a mental health charity, described as "a talking group, a place for men to come together in a safe environment to talk about issues and problems they have faced or are currently facing". It was formed by Luke Ambler and his mother-in-law Elaine after his brother-in-law took his own life. Please see https://andysmanclub.co.uk for more details.
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2021-12-1529 min
The Different Minds podcast seriesLife with autism and ADHDBroadcaster, John Offord chats to content creator for YouTube, Instagram and TikTok, Purple Ella, to talk about life with autism and ADHD. For more details about Purple Ella, please see: https://www.purpleella.com
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2021-12-0125 min
The Different Minds podcast seriesNeurotypical and Neurodivergent relationshipsBroadcaster, John Offord chats to Deborah Wortman and Mark Berry about neurotypical and neurodivergent relationships. Deborah is a qualified psychotherapist and co-director of Aspire Autism Consultancy and Mark works in IT. Deborah describes herself as not autistic and Mark as neurodivergent who was diagnosed at the age of 43. This podcast is sponsored by Aspire Autism Consultancy. For further details, see www.aspireautismconsultancy.co.uk.
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2021-11-1535 min
The Different Minds podcast seriesSuzanne Alderson: ‘I found my daughter sobbing on the floor, begging to die’When Suzanne Alderson’s 14 year old daughter became suicidal in 2015, following a period of sustained bullying, Suzanne found herself in a desperate place, facing an uncertain future with little support and even less understanding. While her daughter was immediately wrapped in professional care, Suzanne found that there was no support available to help her or her husband make sense of the situation and give their child the best kind of care.
One night on suicide watch, she decided if she ever got through this time, she would ensure no other family had to go through this alone. In...
2021-11-0131 min
The Different Minds podcast seriesSwedish pop duo, Jubël on music and mental healthBroadcaster John Offord chats to Jubël, a Swedish duo originating from Halmstad, Sweden about music and mental health as they do their part to destigmatise mental health issues by opening up about their own struggles. Jubël are made up of Sebastian Atas and Victor Sjöström of Tunisian-Italian descent. They are signed to Warner Music and are perhaps best known for their stunning new single, “Weekend Vibe.” The exotic pop-leaning track is only a small glimpse of what’s to come from the eclectic pair, as they expand their signature sound to completely distinct and unfamiliar sonic real...
2021-10-1515 min
The Different Minds podcast seriesAdam Frost, presenter on the BBC's Gardeners' World on Dyslexia & celebrating differenceBroadcaster John Offord chats to Adam Frost, presenter on the BBC's Gardeners' World on Dyslexia & celebrating difference. Adam believes there’s inspiration all around us – in nature, architecture, art, people and food – we just have to take the time to stop and look around.
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2021-10-0129 min
The Different Minds podcast seriesOliver Sacks, the neurologist who tapped the power of empathyBroadcaster John Offord speaks to film director, Ric Burns about his latest film, Oliver Sacks: His Own Life. London-born Oliver Sacks was a man of extremes. In his youth, he was a self-destructive, bodybuilding biker struggling with drug addiction and his own sexuality. In his maturity, he became a groundbreaking neurologist and the author of best-sellers such as Awakenings and The Man Who Mistook His Wife For A Hat. Ric Burns' documentary is a tender, joyous and life affirming portrait of a truly extraordinary man that reminds us of his most important teaching: our ability to connect with others is...
2021-09-1544 min
The Different Minds podcast seriesA conversation with Susanne Antonetta, author of A Mind Apart: Travels in a Neurodiverse WorldBroadcaster, John Offord chats to Susanne Antonetta, author of A Mind Apart: Travels in a Neurodiverse World; and Body Toxic: An Environmental Memoir to name but a few. Antonetta is one of America’s leading memoirists, advocates for the value of neurodiversity, and translator of the work of the sciences into new ways of understanding human life. A wide-ranging author, she writes about her experiences as a bipolar woman and psychiatric survivor, her early drug dependency, as well as the environment and her life as an adoptive mother. Awards for Antonetta’s writing include a Pushcart prize, a New York...
2021-09-0134 min
The Different Minds podcast seriesIn conversation with O'Hooley & Tidow, writers & performers of the theme tune for 'Gentlemen Jack' on being a Neurodivergent coupleBroadcaster John Offord chats to O'Hooley & Tidow, an English folk music duo from Yorkshire about life as a neurodivergent couple and parenting. Singer songwriter, Heidi Tidow and her wife, singer-songwriter and pianist, Belinda O’Hoole were nominated for Best Duo at the 2013 BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards. Their 2016 album Shadows was given a five-star review in The Guardian, and four of their other five albums, including their 2017 release WinterFolk Volume 1, have received four-star reviews in the British national press. In 2019 their song "Gentleman Jack", from the album The Fragile, featured as the closing theme for the BBC/HBO television series Ge...
2021-08-1548 min
The Different Minds podcast seriesGeek Girl author, Holly Smale on being diagnosed with autism at 39.Broadcaster John Offord chats to Geek Girl author, Holly Smale who was recently diagnosed with autism – at 39. Holly Smale, the writer of the bestselling Geek Girl series, has sold more than three million books but she’s never felt like she fits in. She gives talks on stage to thousands, but has never had a serious relationship and now she thinks she knows why.
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2021-08-0130 min
The Different Minds podcast seriesWomen with AutismBroadcaster John Offord chats to Alicja Nocon, a late-diagnosed autistic woman who recently retrained as an independent Neurodiversity and wellbeing trainer, consultant and coach. In this episode, Alicja talks about growing up in Poland and reflects on her self-discovery journey. Alicja is currently completing a Master’s degree in Applied Positive Psychology and Coaching Psychology at University of East London, where her research interest focuses on the role of character strengths and humour in supporting the wellbeing of autistic adults. For more details about Alicja, please visit www.expandthecircle.co.uk
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2021-07-1530 min
The Different Minds podcast seriesA conversation with autistic YouTuber, Dan JonesBroadcaster, John Offord chats to autistic YouTuber, Dan Jones about life on the spectrum. Dan has Asperger’s syndrome, ADHD, OCD and Dyslexia. Dan (known as The Aspie World by his followers) creates and shares content for his 100,000 plus YouTube subscribers and his videos cover a range of tips and tricks for living with an autism diagnosis.
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2021-07-0123 min
The Different Minds podcast seriesPlease will you vote for the Different Minds podcast series?This is the final call! Please can you vote for 'The Different Minds Podcast Series' in the Listeners’ Choice Award, supported by BBCSounds. I've had such incredible guests, including Chris Packham, Steve Silberman & Dr Temple Grandin to name but a few!
It only takes 30 seconds and here is the link:
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Thank you so much for your support!
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2021-06-2501 min
The Different Minds podcast seriesA conversation with autistic TV researcher, Nick RansomTo celebrate Pride Month in the UK, Broadcaster, John Offord chats to Nick Ransom, a gay autistic man who works for the BBC. Nick has worked on a number of interesting programmes, including A Question of Sport and Bitesize Daily. Nick chats about life on the spectrum, autism and mental health, and the importance of representing the LGBTQ+ experience both on and off-screen. For more details, please see www.nickransom.co.uk
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2021-06-1525 min
Love, Life & disABILITYThe different ways our brain can workBroadcaster, John Offord chats to people from all walks of life about the different ways our brain can work and interpret information. Neurodiversity highlights that people naturally think about things differently. We have different interests and motivations, and are naturally better at some things and poorer at others. Most people are neurotypical, meaning that the brain functions and processes information in the way society expects. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2021-06-1142 min
Irish & Celtic Music PodcastBlast of WindA blast of wind blows the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast into your ears. Subscribe and listen to get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. Brad Reid, John Mcgaha, The Fretless, Duncan McLauchlan, Kevin Michael Offord, Elizabeth Sutherland, Matthew Young, Bay Allen, Willowgreen, Andreas Transø, Robin Huw Bowen, Tallymoore, Philleann, Sora, Gaelic Storm, Marc Gunn I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you did, please share the show on social or with a friend. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is here to build our diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so g...
2021-06-031h 04
The Different Minds podcast seriesA conversation with Autism advocate, Joy JohnsonBroadcaster, John Offord chats to American Behaviour Analyst, Inclusion Specialist, and Autism Advocate, Joy F. Johnson for a candid conversation on intersectionality and specifically on the experience of Black individuals on the autism spectrum. Joy also talked about life in Germany and how that differs from the USA, her relationship with her neurotypical husband, Neurodiversity and medical models of disability. Please see https://joyfjohnson.com/
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2021-06-0138 min
The Different Minds podcast seriesThe Reason I JumpBroadcaster John Offord has an exclusive behind the scenes interview with the director of THE REASON I JUMP, Jerry Rothwell and producer, Jerry Dear – about their ground breaking film on autism.
Based on the bestselling book by Naoki Higashida, THE REASON I JUMP is an immersive cinematic exploration of neurodiversity through the experiences of nonspeaking autistic people from around the world. The film blends Higashida’s revelatory descriptions of his autism, written when he was just 13, with intimate portraits of five remarkable young people. It opens a window into an intense and overwhelming, but often joyful, sensory univ...
2021-05-2834 min
The Different Minds podcast seriesAttachment TheoryBroadcaster John Offord chats to Helen Dent, a clinical and forensic Psychologist, Attachment style expert and author of “Why Don't I Feel Good Enough?: Using Attachment Theory to Find a Solution” to talk about attachment theory and explains it’s not our fault how we feel – understanding where the emotions come from – come from our relationships with our first ever care giver.
The theme of this podcast episode is the profound effect that early attachment styles (i.e. how you were brought up) have on a person's behaviour and emotions in later life. Understanding how this works and the ef...
2021-05-1545 min
Positive Changes: A Self-Kick PodcastGrief Recovery with John OffordAre you ready to hear an emotive story around death and the search for answers?
🎙In this episode of POSITIVE CHANGES: A SELF-KICK PODCAST, Shelley F. Knight talks to BBC Freelance Broadcast Journalist, Producer, Director, Broadcaster & Media Trainer, John Offord, about the plot twist of his life that occurred in 2013 when both his father and brother died within days of each other.
👥 Join Shelley and John as they talk about bowel cancer, mental health, judgement, dying, death, grief, and positive changes.
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John’s interview with Jeremy Vine: https://soundcloud.com/john-offo...
2021-05-1244 min
The Different Minds podcast seriesThe Double Empathy problemBroadcaster, John Offord chats to Dr Damian Milton, an Autistic academic and father. He proposes a different interpretation for the disconnection between Autistic and non-autistic people, which he calls the ‘double empathy problem’. Please see: https://damianmiltonsociol.wixsite.com/dmilton-autism for more details.
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2021-05-0144 min
The Different Minds podcast seriesMonotropismBroadcaster, John Offord chats to Dr Dinah Murray, an independent researcher with a background in linguistics, anthropology and philosophy and her son Fergus Murray, a science teacher, writer and 'autist' about Monotropism, a cognitive strategy posited to be the central underlying feature of autism. A monotropic mind is one that focuses its attention on a small number of interests at any time, tending to miss things outside of this attention tunnel. The theory of Monotropism was developed by Dr Dinah Murray, Wenn Lawson and Mike Lesser.
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2021-04-1534 min
The Different Minds podcast seriesA conversation with Adam HarrisBroadcaster, John Offord chats to Adam Harris, an Irish Autistic activist, speaker, member of Autism-Europe’s Council of Administration and the founder and CEO of Autism acceptance group AsIAm. Adam was diagnosed with Asperger syndrome aged five and founded AsIAm based on his experiences living with Autism. Adam speaks about the importance of self-advocacy and being part of the associative movement to advance the rights of autistic people.
This special podcast has been produced in partnership with Autism-Europe in order to mark World Autism Awareness Day 2021. For more details, please see: https://www.autismeurope.org/blog/2021/03/01/podcast-a-conversation-with-adam-harris-member-of-the-aes-council-of-administration/
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2021-04-0224 min
The Different Minds podcast seriesTemple GrandinBroadcaster, John Offord chats to American scientist, activist, author and speaker, Temple Grandin who is well known to many for her trailblazing work as a spokesperson for people with autism and her lifelong work with animal behaviour. Temple was named in the 2010 Time 100, an annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world in the "Heroes" category. Grandin has written six previous books on autism and was also the subject of the Emmy- and Golden Globe-winning semi-biographical film Temple Grandin, staring Clare Danes.
Today, we are seeing a new generation of autistic activists, who can take...
2021-04-0141 min
The Different Minds podcast seriesA conversation with autistic comedian, Joe WellsBroadcaster, John Offord chats to autistic comedian and writer, Joe Wells. Joe Wells' writing career began when his first book 'Touch and Go Joe' about his experiences of OCD was published, since then he has made a name for himself as a stand up comic, writer and speaker. Joe now focuses mainly on his unique brand of comedy. For more details, please see: https://www.joewells.org.uk/
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2021-03-1533 min
The Different Minds podcast seriesA history of Autism with Adam FeinsteinBroadcaster John Offord chats to Adam Feinstein, an acclaimed author, poet, translator, journalist, film critic, Hispanist and autism researcher to talk about neurodiversity. Adam’s book A History of Autism: conversations with the pioneers received widespread praise.
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2021-03-0153 min
The Different Minds podcast seriesA conversation with Shain NeumeierBroadcaster John Offord chats to Shain Neumeier. Shain is an American autistic and nonbinary transgender attorney from Los Angeles, California. Shain is best known for advocacy against coercive and forced treatment, including advocacy to close the Judge Rotenberg Center, an institution for people with developmental disabilities that has been condemned by the United Nations for torture due to its use of electric shocks on people with disabilities.
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2021-02-1428 min
The Different Minds podcast seriesA conversation with Lydia BrownBroadcaster John Offord chats to Lydia X. Z. Brown, an American autistic disability rights activist, writer, attorney, and public speaker who was honoured by the White House in 2013. Lydia talks about disability justice, ableism, Neurodiversity, models of disability, intersectionality and connections between trans, queer and disability experiences.
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2021-02-0143 min
The Different Minds podcast seriesA conversation with Christopher EcclestonBroadcaster John Offord chats to English actor and recipient of an Emmy Award and nominations for two BAFTA Awards and star of The A-Word, Christopher Eccleston. For those who haven’t watched it, The A Word is a family drama TV series with an autistic twist. The plot focuses primarily on Paul and Alison Hughes, whose son Joe is on the spectrum. Since 2016, Eccleston has played Maurice, the grandfather of Joe. Maurice has an extremely abrasive and blunt personality; he also provides us with plenty of comedy moments. For those in the UK, you can currently watch the A-Word he...
2021-01-1435 min
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2021-01-1000 min
The Different Minds podcast seriesA conversation with Adam Ockelford about his friend, Derek ParaviciniBroadcaster John Offord chats to Ted speaker, Adam Ockelford, a Professor of Music and Director of the Applied Music Research Centre at the University of Roehampton, London.
Adam wrote the official biography of the musical savant, Derek Paravicini, entitled "In the Key of Genius: The Extraordinary Life of Derek Paravicini". Derek was born three and a half months prematurely, and is blind and has severe autism. But with perfect pitch, innate talent and a lot of practice, he became a concert pianist by the age of 10. Adam is Derek’s long time piano teacher, mentee and friend.
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2021-01-0131 min
The Different Minds podcast seriesA conversation with Chris PackhamBroadcaster John Offord chats to Chris Packham CBE, an English naturalist, nature photographer, television presenter and author, best known for his television work including the CBBC children's nature series The Really Wild Show from 1986 to 1995 and the BBC’s nature series Springwatch, including Autumnwatch and Winterwatch, since 2009. Extraordinarily creative and prolific, Chris Packham has led a remarkable life.
In 2003, at the age of 42, Packham began seeing a therapist after the death of his dog. As his work with the therapist concluded in 2005, Packham was diagnosed with Asperger syndrome. He has also stated that he has suffered from se...
2020-12-101h 08
The Different Minds podcast seriesHow it feels to be diagnosed with Autism later in lifeBroadcaster John Offord chats to his friend, Ashley Kirk who has recently been diagnosed with Autism. Although autism is predominantly diagnosed in childhood, increasing numbers of adults are finding out that they too have autism. This issue, of later life diagnosis, was brought to light recently after nature photographer and TV presenter, Chris Packham, went public with his experiences.
About 1% of the adult population has been diagnosed as on the autism spectrum – with more people diagnosed with autism than ever before. And yet, generally, the focus on who has autism is still mostly on infants, children and yo...
2020-12-0143 min
The Different Minds podcast seriesA conversation with Simon Baron-CohenBroadcaster John Offord chats to Simon Baron-Cohen, one of the world’s leading authorities on autism, and Director of the Autism Research Centre at the University of Cambridge about autism theory and his latest book “The Pattern-Seekers: A New Theory of Human Invention” which argues that autistic people have been crucial to our creative and cultural history for the past 70,000 years.
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2020-11-241h 07
The Different Minds podcast seriesHow to stop overthinkingBroadcaster John Offord chats to psychologist, speaker and the author of "The Book of Overthinking: How to Stop the Cycle of Worry", Gwendoline Smith about mental health and her own experiences of Bipolar Disorder. Please see http://www.gwendolinesmith.co.nz more details.
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2020-11-2331 min
The Different Minds podcast seriesThe Black DyspraxicBroadcaster John Offord chats to Neurodiversity advocate, Tumi Sotire, aka "The Black Dyspraxic" about his experiences and thoughts on the intersection of race and disability. Tumi says “Living with the intersectionality of being a black man with dyspraxia presents the challenge of disentangling whether social barriers presented are due to race or neurodivergence. Companies that are inclusive on the grounds of ethnic diversity are not necessarily organizations with neurodivergent staff.”
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2020-11-0627 min
The Different Minds podcast seriesDyspraxiaBroadcaster John Offord chats to Jake Hobson who shares his own personal experiences of Dyspraxia, a Developmental Coordination Disorder, a common disorder affecting fine and/or gross motor coordination in children and adults. Please see www.michaelbarton.org.uk for more details.
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2020-11-0225 min
Bloomsbury Festival podcasts and interviews2020 Festival An interview with Midtown BID, supporters of the 2020 Bloomsbury FestivalJohn Offord interviews Debbie Akehurst, Chief Executive of Midtown BID and Alexander Jan Non-Executive Chair, Midtown BID - Midtown BID is supporting the 2020 Bloomsbury Festival.
2020-10-1721 min
The Different Minds podcast seriesUnderstanding AutismBroadcaster John Offord chats to Michael Barton, an autistic keynote speaker aiming to spread the message of autism to everyone. Michael is an experienced speaker on autism, Asperger's syndrome and Neurodiversity, having given over 100 talks to date and been featured around the media from Channel 4, the BBC and the Week Junior to the New Scientist magazine. Michael has also spoken alongside world-renowned speakers such as Wenn Lawson, Luke Jackson and Professor Simon Baron-Cohen. Please see https://www.michaelbarton.org.uk for more details.
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2020-10-0823 min
The Different Minds podcast seriesAphasia - Sarah's storyBroadcaster John Offord chats to Sarah Scott who had a stroke when she was 18 and now has Aphasia. Sarah appeared on the 2nd series of Undateables. Sarah runs her own YouTube channel and has inspired others to create their own websites and videos to show how language can recover after a brain injury. You can view Sarah’s YouTube channel documenting her recovery here: https://www.youtube.com/user/SymphUK
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2020-09-3018 min
The Different Minds podcast seriesNeurodiversity and IntersectionalityBroadcaster John Offord chats to Dr Nancy Doyle, CEO and Founder of Genius Within about Neurodiversity and Intersectionality. Nancy has worked with thousands of clients from Access to Work, to blue chip boards and within the prison service. Nancy won Public Policy impact of the year at the BPS division of Occupational Psychology in 2019 for her working lobbying the DWP and several APPGs to take an evidence based approach to neurodiversity inclusion. See www.geniuswithin.co.uk
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2020-09-2127 min
The Different Minds podcast seriesUntangling the ties between Autism and OCDBroadcaster John Offord chats to Chris Pittenger, Director of the OCD Research Clinic at Yale University in the USA about how Autism and OCD interact — and how they differ. Those distinctions could be important not only for making correct diagnoses but also for choosing effective treatments. People who have both OCD and autism appear to have unique experiences, distinct from those of either condition on its own. You can read more here: https://www.spectrumnews.org/features/deep-dive/untangling-ties-autism-obsessive-compulsive-disorder/
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2020-09-1636 min
The Different Minds podcast seriesA conversation with Francesca HappéBroadcaster John Offord chats to Francesca Happé, Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience in London about how people with autism experience the world around them and how our understanding of autism has developed over the past 30 years.
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2020-09-1439 min
The Different Minds podcast seriesMale SuicideBroadcaster John Offord chats to writer, mental health campaigner / advocate and freelance media consultant, Richard Taylor about male suicide to mark World Suicide Prevention Day. Suicide is the biggest killer of men in Britain between the ages of 20 and 50, but we don’t seem to talk about it. You can read Richard's article in the Guardian here https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2017/aug/15/we-need-to-talk-about-male-suicide-celebrities-vulnerable
For more support, please see:
CALM tackle male mental health issues, with a deep focus on preventing male suicide:
www.thecalmzone.net
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2020-09-0935 min
The Different Minds podcast seriesAn interview with Steve Silberman, author of Neurotribes: The Legacy of Autism and the Future of NeurodiversityBroadcaster John Offord chats to award winning author, Steve Silberman who was once haunted by the question: Why have rates of autism diagnosis increased so steeply in the past 30 years? To solve that medical mystery for his book, NeuroTribes: The Legacy of Autism and the Future of Neurodiversity, Silberman went back to the first years of autism research, where he uncovered a series of events -- some long forgotten, and others deliberately buried -- that required the history of autism to be rewritten. Neurotribes was awarded the Samuel Johnson Prize in 2015, and has received wide acclaim from both the...
2020-09-0554 min
The Different Minds podcast seriesThe Two Faces of NarcissismBroadcaster, John Offord chats to Debbie Mirza, author of The Covert Passive Aggressive Narcissist and Linda Barnes, Admin for the Healing After Experiencing Covert Passive-Aggressive Narcissism Facebook Group about the differences between overt and covert narcissism. You can read more here www.debbiemirza.com
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2020-09-0300 min
The Different Minds podcast seriesA conversation with Dr RadhaBroadcaster John Offord chats to Dr Radha Modgil, a medical doctor, media personality, campaigner for wellbeing, hopeful problem solver and co-host for BBC Radio 1's Life Hack’s about tangible takeaway tips for your mental health. You can visit Dr Radha’s website here: www.drradha.co.uk
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2020-08-2825 min
The Different Minds podcast seriesIn conversation with Judy Singer - creator of the term 'Neurodiversity'Broadcaster John Offord chats to the originator of the term "Neurodiversity", Australian sociologist and author, Judy Singer. Judy is generally credited with the coinage of the word that became the banner for the last great social movement to emerge from the 20th century. You can read Judy's blog here: https://neurodiversity2.blogspot.com/
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2020-08-1828 min
The Different Minds podcast seriesBuilding better mental healthBroadcaster John Offord chats to Kathryn Wheeler, Head Writer at Happiful - a mental health and wellbeing magazine on a mission to create a healthier and happier society through inspiring life stories and positive news. Kathryn is passionate about normalising mental health conversations, tackling stigma, and equipping people with the language they need to communicate what they're going through. Please see: https://happiful.com/
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2020-08-1426 min
The Different Minds podcast seriesHypnosis and the Subconscious MindThere is no doubting the power of the subconscious mind. But what is the subconscious? And how can hypnosis help us to 'reprogram' this part of the mind? Broadcaster John Offord chats to Julia Daley, a Hypnotherapist and Psychotherapist from the UK about the fact that everyone has a subconscious mind with the ability to do wonderful things.
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2020-08-1326 min
The Different Minds podcast seriesLiving with OCDBroadcaster John Offord chats to TEDx speaker, Dr Julia Britz from Arizona, USA about OCD - they also chat about some of the overlaps between OCD and Autism. Julia is the creator and founder of My OCD Diary, a website and YouTube channel dedicated to discussing insights and tips on dealing with OCD and related mental disorders. You can watch Julia’s TED talk here:
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2020-08-1231 min
The Different Minds podcast seriesAnxietySarie Taylor is a trained psychotherapist and coach who found herself going from attending university and travelling the world, to being hospitalised with severe anxiety. Sarie now helps others completely transform their relationship with stress and anxiety and fall back in love with life, as she did, in a fraction of the time, all through the understanding of three basic principles first described by Sydney Banks, a welder from Scotland who experienced a spontaneous and profound spiritual enlightenment: Mind, Thought and Consciousness.
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2020-08-0526 min
The Different Minds podcast seriesWhat is Dyslexia?Broadcaster John Offord chats to Dean Bragonier, the founder of NoticeAbility — a nonprofit changing the world for students with dyslexia. Bragonier is passionate about dyslexia not only because he wants to end the isolation and pain of kids who are excluded from our education system, but because he sees dyslexia as a gift. He will tell anyone who will listen about the fact that 35% of entrepreneurs are dyslexic. To watch Dean’s Ted talk “The True Gifts of a Dyslexic Mind”, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_dPyzFFcG7A
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2020-08-0536 min
The Different Minds podcast seriesNeurodiversity – the new normalBroadcaster John Offord chats to Siena Castellon, an award-winning advocate for neurodiversity, an author, a student and the founder of the ‘Neurodiversity Celebration Week' – to talk about what being neurodivergent means to her. Siena classes herself as a ‘maths and physics nerd’ and claims her dog is the cutest dog in the world. Siena is also neurodiverse: She is autistic, dyslexic, dyspraxic and has ADHD. Please see: https://www.neurodiversity-celebration-week.com/
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2020-08-0452 min
The Different Minds podcast seriesTourette’s SyndromeBroadcaster John Offord chats to Aidy Smith, an award-winning TV presenter and journalist on living with Tourette’s Syndrome, a neurological disorder characterised by repetitive, stereotyped, involuntary movements and vocalisations called tics.
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2020-08-0431 min
The Different Minds podcast seriesEverything you need to know about Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)Broadcaster John Offord chats to Michael Neenan, former Associate Director of the Centre for Stress Management and Centre for Coaching, Blackheath. Michael works in private practice as a cognitive behaviour therapist and coach. He is the author (with Windy Dryden) of Life Coaching: A Cognitive Behavioural Approach.
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2020-08-0238 min
The Different Minds podcast seriesWhat is Schizophrenia?Broadcaster John Offord chats to Rachel Star Withers, an entertainer, speaker, video producer, and schizophrenic. She has appeared on TV shows including: MTV’s “Ridiculousness,” “TruTV,” “America’s Got Talent” and is the host of "Insanity with Rachel Star" on Amazon Prime. She grew up seeing monsters, hearing people in the walls, and experienced intense urges to hurt herself. Rachel creates videos documenting her schizophrenia and lets others like her know they are not alone and can still live an amazing life. She has written Lil Broken Star: Understanding Schizophrenia for Kids and a tool for schizophrenics, To See in the Dark: Hal...
2020-07-3030 min
The Different Minds podcast seriesWhat is Dyscalculia?Broadcaster John Offord, chats to Rebecca Heyes, managing director of The Inclusive Learning Academy, which provides dyslexia and dyscalculia assessments. Dyscalculia is a specific and persistent difficulty in understanding numbers which can lead to a diverse range of difficulties with mathematics. It will be unexpected in relation to age, level of education and experience and occurs across all ages and abilities. See here for more details about Rebecca: https://theinclusivelearningacademy.co.uk/about/
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2020-07-3024 min
How to be a MoneyMagpieThe first ever MoneyMagpie podcastBroadcaster John Offord chats to money expert Jasmine for ideas to help you make and save money. More podcasts to follow soon!
Connect with us:
https://www.moneymagpie.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moneymagpie
Twitter: https://twitter.com/MoneyMagpie
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moneymagpie/
2020-07-2723 min
The Different Minds podcast seriesEye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapyImagine a kind of evidenced based therapy to heal from trauma without talking about it? Recent studies have taken place that show brain images have changed before and after EMDR therapy as well as showing clinical improvement and marked reductions in the Post traumatic Stress Diagnostic Scale Score (PDS). In this fascinating episode, Broadcaster, John Offord chats to Psychotherapist, Timothy Meyer to help break down EDMR and how this modality of therapy is used to identify and overcome past traumatic experiences. For more details about Tim, please see: https://www.lukincenter.com/about/#Timothy%20Meyer
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2020-07-2429 min
The Different Minds podcast seriesSoap actress on living with Bipolar DisorderNatasha Naomi Rea, who has appeared in Coronation Street and Emmerdale, hopes to tackle mental health stigma with her book Me, Myself and Bipolar Brenda. The #speakoutlikeBrenda campaign has seen former Corrie actress Catherine Tyldesley, Emmerdale's Joe Gill, Samantha Giles and Lisa Riley and Game of Thrones star John Bradley turn extracts from Natasha's book into powerful monologues. See www.bipolaruk.org/Blog/me-myself-bipolar-brenda for more details.
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2020-07-2334 min
The Different Minds podcast seriesAutism in WomenBroadcaster, John Offord chats to 44 year old, Susan Hodgkinson who has a dual diagnosis of ASC (Autism Spectrum Condition) and ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder).
You can find support here: www.autism.org.uk
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2020-06-2939 min
The Different Minds podcast seriesAn actress living with Bipolar disorderHave you ever looked back on your life, and wished you could speak words of comfort and wisdom to your younger self for those times when life really tests you? April Kelley has done just that. In her wonderfully candid letter, she revisits a period in her life full of change – understanding that she is bisexual, and being diagnosed with Bipolar disorder.
You can find out more about April here: www.aprilkelley.com
You can find support here: www.bipolaruk.org
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2020-06-2634 min
The Different Minds podcast seriesMother & Son on ADHDA conversation between a mother and son on living with Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). In this special episode, Broadcaster, John Offord chats with psychotherapist, Ruth Williams and her son, film student, Peter (who was diagnosed with ADHD at a young age) on living with ADHD as an adult. Ruth Williams is specialist Psychotherapist who works with neurodiverse clients, including people with ADHD. You can find out more about 'Aspire Autism Consultancy' which was founded by Ruth Williams and Deborah Wortman here: www.aspireautismconsultancy.co.uk
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2020-06-1957 min
The Different Minds podcast seriesBipolar Disorder & CreativityBroadcaster, John Offord chats to Swedish painter and printmaker David Sandum about depression and Bipolar Disorder. An author as well an artist, David wrote a memoir about his challenges with mental illness: I’ll Run Till the Sun Goes Down: A Memoir about Depression and Discovering Art.
You can find out more about David here: www.davidsandum.com
You can find support here: www.bipolaruk.org
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2020-06-1533 min
The Different Minds podcast seriesAutism & CounsellingBroadcaster, John Offord chats to psychotherapists, Ruth Williams and Deborah Wortman about the issues which typically bring autistic people into therapy and outline ways in which therapists can support neurodiverse clients. We include information about adult diagnostic pathways and the potential benefits for those who decide to pursue a diagnostic assessment. We explore the nature of relationships with neurodiverse partners and chat about what help is out there for people who may experience relational and communication difficulties.
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2020-06-0658 min
The Different Minds podcast seriesWhat is Asperger's Syndrome?Broadcaster, John Offord chats to YouTuber, Tom Henley about living with autism. This podcast was inspired by a documentary produced by Tom called "Aspergers In Society" which you can watch here: https://youtu.be/eLpcPOSFfNE
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2020-05-1449 min
The Different Minds podcast seriesGrowing up queer with Asperger'sBroadcaster, John Offord chats to college student Austin Houck about coming to terms with his sexuality and accepting that he has Asperger's syndrome. This podcast was inspired by an article written by Austin which you can read here: https://www.glaad.org/amp/growing-up-queer-with-aspergers
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2020-05-1449 min
The Different Minds podcast seriesThe Covert NarcissistBroadcaster, John Offord chats to Debbie Mirza, author of The Covert Passive Aggressive Narcissist and Dr Robin Rise, a clinical psychologist about covert narcissism. After listening to the podcast, you can take a free quiz that will help you know if you are dealing with a covert narcissist on www.debbiemirza.com
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2020-05-0343 min
The Thunder MuttersEpisode Two – John Keats - Bright StarIn Episode Two of The Thunder Mutters Adam and Becky present a selection of John Keats’ poetry, interwoven with tunes from 18th and 19th century fiddlers' manuscripts.The performance of the poems and tunes is presented as a seamless flow, from music to poetry and back, so the titles of poems and tunes, and the histories of the tunes, are given beforehand. We have also listed them in the text below, along with Becky’s sources, for your ease and listening comfort.Tune: Morning Star / Butchers of BristolPoem: The Human SeasonsTu...
2020-05-0131 min
The Clever Content ShowFinding and telling the storiesOn this week’s episode of the Clever Content Podcast I join Iain to discuss favourite documentaries, challenger bank ads and have a great chat with John Offord, a fantastic producer, director and broadcaster.
2019-10-2434 min
Informed: the podcast for LinkedIn® users79. A System to Powerboost your LinkedIn SuccessA change from the normal format this week as I interview the team behind Autopilot for LinkedIn. A system that allows you to view multiple profiles automatically.On the call are Scott Offord and Philip CardwellI have been using Autopilot for about 10 weeks now and i have been really impressed with the resultsIt is really important to note that using Autopilot is NOT just about getting profile views, this is merely an indication of potential. In order to make your profile views count you need...
2015-08-2238 min