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Appearance Matters: The Podcast!99: Cleft Youth CampsWelcome back to Appearance Matters: The Podcast! This month’s episode focusses on a project aimed at providing peer support for young people with cleft lip and/or palate. Abbi is joined by Kenny Ardouin, a speech language therapist and lecturer at the University of Canterbury in New Zealand. As part of his PhD, Kenny has been involved in running a youth camp for children with cleft aged 10-18. In the episode, Kenny discusses his research background, how this project came about, the practical implications of running a camp and evaluating the camp’s impact on the campers’ wellbeing.
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Sage Clinical Medicine & ResearchCPCJ – Physical Health in Adults Born With Cleft Lip and/or Palate: A Whole of Life Survey in the United KingdomIn this podcast, Pat Chibbaro interviews Kenny Ardouin and Nicola Stock about their article, " Physical Health in Adults Born With Cleft Lip and/or Palate: A Whole of Life Survey in the United Kingdom." Click here to read the article2021-05-2126 min
Appearance Matters: The Podcast!58: Expanding Support for Adults with a Cleft Lip and/or PalateThis month, Bruna and Jade discuss the expansion of support for adults with a cleft lip and/or palate. Guests Nicola Stock (Senior Research Fellow at the Centre for Appearance Research) and Kenny Ardouin (Adult Services Manager at the Cleft Lip and Palate Association (CLAPA)), share their important recent research and work in this area.
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• CLAPA’s website: https://www.clapa...2021-05-1237 min
#5Things: This Week in SocialEyes Forward to 2021It’s our 50th episode and to celebrate, we are bringing you an extra special #5Things!We are looking forward to 2021, and not looking back. This week we are chatting with a few of our friends from different industries to ask them what they see on the horizon for 2021. It's like several podcasts in one! Katie Perry, VP of Marketing at Public.com (1:03)Willis Wiggins, Gaming & Esports Partnerships at FaZe Clan (11:55)Arielle Nissenblatt, Community Manager at SquadCast.fm & Founder/Curator, Earbuds Podcast Collective (27:07)Amanda Goetz, CMO, Teal & Founder, House of Wise (38:21)Tom Chirico, Head of Twitter Nex...2020-12-281h 37
Cleft Talk2020 Christmas Special | Season FinaleJoin Nicky and Kenny for one last time on the Cleft Talk podcast as we are joined by Nicola Stock from the Centre for Appearance Research and Cherry LeRoy, CLAPA's Regional Manager as we look back on the CLAPA Adult Services Project, look ahead to Christmas, and what you need to know if you're feeling a bit lost this festive season.2020-12-2344 min
Cleft TalkSucceeding in the WorkplaceJoin Nicky Davis and Kenny Ardouin as they chat to Iona Wallace, Catharine Shipley and Marie Pinkstone about Succeeding in the Workplace. This podcast includes advice about how to manage your cleft treatment at work, as well as how to write a decent CV and cover letter, handle difficult days and workplace bullying.2020-11-2556 minCleft TalkManaging Bullying and DiscriminationJoin Nicky Davis as she talks with CLAPA's Adult Services Manager about bullying and discrimination and how to get support to manage this if it does happen to you or someone you know.2020-10-2839 min
Cleft TalkEpisode 12 - COVID-19Cleft Talk is back after a COVID-19 induced hiatus! Kenny Ardouin & Nicky Davis are back on board to bring you Cleft Talk - the podcast for everyone affected by cleft lip and palate. In this episode, they speak about the impact of COVID-19 on cleft treatment, the CLAPA Adult Services Project, and the world we live in, as well as discuss the rest of the 2020 season of Cleft Talk!2020-09-3000 minCleft TalkEpisode 11 - Physical Health Q&AKate Flanagan interviews CLAPA's Adult Services Manager, Kenny Ardouin about the Physical Health findings from the research as part of CLAPA's Adult Services Project.2020-08-1200 minCleft TalkAwareness Week Emotional Wellbeing Q&ADue to COVID-19, there are no new episodes of Cleft Talk currently being produced - Cleft Talk is coming back later in the year. Instead, listen to a podcast version of the Emotional Wellbeing Q&A as part of Cleft Awareness Week.2020-05-0600 minCleft TalkTeething Issues: All About DentistryHere's a podcast to sink your teeth into. Join Kate Flanagan & Nicky Davis as they talk to Sandip Popat from the Spires Cleft Team and David Nankivell from the CLAPA Adult Representative Committee about all things related to teeth - everything from how to keep them clean to what restorative options are available for your teeth!2020-04-0100 minCleft TalkEpisode 08 - Imposter SyndromeJoin Kate Flanagan and Nicky Davis for the first Cleft Talk of Season Two as they discuss the unique challenges facing people who were born with "just" a cleft palate, and the sense of "Imposter Syndrome" that they may feel.2020-03-0400 min
Cleft TalkBest of 2019Join Kenny & Nicky for one last time for 2019 as they take a trip down memory lane and look back at the year that was, while also giving you some tips and tricks to help you through the festive season.2019-12-2200 min
Cleft TalkThinking About Jaw SurgeryKenny and Nicky are joined by Kanwalraj Moar, Karine Edme & Rachael Willis from the Addenbrookes Cleft Team, and Athar Ali Syed, an adult with a cleft who has just undergone jaw surgery on the sixth episode of Cleft Talk. The panel discusses all the tricky questions about jaw surgery and helps you know what to ask, and what to expect if you are contemplating having jaw surgery.
For more information, you may also wish to contact the British Orthodontic Society (https://www.bos.org.uk/) or your local cleft team (https://www.clapa.com/treatment/nhs-cleft-teams/).2019-11-2700 min
Cleft TalkKissing, Sex & IntimacyKenny and Nicky are joined by Julia Cadogan from the Bristol Cleft Team, and Nick Sharratt from the Centre for Appearance Research on the fifth episode of Cleft Talk. The panel breaks the taboo to discuss everything you ever wanted to know about kissing, sex and intimacy.2019-10-3000 min
Cleft TalkTreatment Decision MakingKenny and Nicky are joined by Jess Hare and David Drake from the Scotland Cleft Team on the fourth episode of Cleft Talk. The panel talks about everything you want to know when thinking about returning to treatment - everything from what's available on the NHS cleft team, to what you should be aware of if looking at accessing treatment privately.2019-09-2500 min
Cleft TalkFriendships & Romantic RelationshipsKenny and Nicky are joined by Nicola Stock & Heidi Williamson from the Centre for Appearance Research, and Julia Cadogan from the South West Cleft Team on the third episode of Cleft Talk. The panel discusses friendships and romantic relationships - from the awkward first date jitters to how to let someone down gently, we've been asking the difficult questions so you don't have to!2019-08-2300 min
Cleft TalkGenetics & Decision Making About Having ChildrenKenny and Nicky are joined by Dr Jess Hare and Margo Whiteford on the second episode of Cleft Talk. The panel discusses the background to how genetics work with cleft, as well as an introduction to genetic counselling and what to know when thinking about having children.
Prefer to watch this discussion? Watch online at www.clapa.com/clefttalk.2019-07-1700 min
Cleft TalkSelf EsteemKenny and Nicky are joined by Dr Amanda Bates and Dr Jen Rundle on the inaugural episode of Cleft Talk. The panel discusses the importance of self-esteem, what impacts on self-esteem, as well as strategies and support for improving your own sense of self-esteem.
Prefer to watch this discussion? Watch online at www.clapa.com/clefttalk.2019-06-1000 min
Interviewed by Kenny ArdouinJames Poole – Kindness on the London Underground – 27 Dec 2018Recorded in London, England, Kenny tracks down the man behind the famous "Willesden Staff" Instagram and Twitter pages and the famous London Underground quote boards, James Poole, and asks him why he has made it his mission to spread kindness across one of the world's busiest transit systems.2018-12-2612 minInterviewed by Kenny ArdouinDavid Seymour – Explaining the End of Life Choice Bill – 22 Feb 2018ACT party leader David Seymour joins Kenny on the show to explain the new End of Life Choice Bill currently before parliament.2018-02-2119 minInterviewed by Kenny ArdouinHon. Chris Hipkins – Introducing Fees Free Tertiary Education – 21 Dec 2017Minister of Education Chris Hipkins joins Kenny on the programme to discuss the government's new fees-free tertiary education initiative.2017-12-2108 minInterviewed by Kenny ArdouinJulie Anne Genter – Reducing the Gender Pay Gap – 09 Nov 2017Newly appointed Minister for Women, Julie Anne Genter, joins Kenny on the programme to describe the Gender Pay Gap in New Zealand, and her government's plans to reduce the inequalities.2017-11-0824 min
Interviewed by Kenny ArdouinDame Jacinda Ardern – Campaigning for Change – 31 Aug 2017In an exclusive interview, Kenny hops into the back of a Crown car with Jacinda Ardern as she campaigns for the top job at the 2017 General Election - what got Ardern into politics, and what is her vision for New Zealand?2017-08-3106 minInterviewed by Kenny ArdouinMarama Davidson – Te Reo Māori in Kura – 02 Mar 2017Marama Davidson joins Kenny on the programme to discuss the government's plan to expand the use of Te Reo Māori in Aotearoa, including by introducing the language to all ākonga (students) in kura (schools).2017-03-0117 min
Interviewed by Kenny ArdouinChelsea McEwan Millar & Cameron Rhodes – Ropeable – 16 Feb 2017Actors Chelsea McEwan Millar and Cameron Rhodes join Kenny in the studio for a fun early morning catch-up about The Court Theatre's latest production, Ropeable.2017-02-1521 minInterviewed by Kenny ArdouinDuncan Webb – From Law to Politics – 15 Sep 2016Dr Duncan Webb joins Kenny on the programme to discuss his career in law, and his change to politics as he becomes the new Labour candidate vying for the Christchurch Central seat at the 2017 general election.2016-09-1514 minInterviewed by Kenny ArdouinPaula Bennett – Wicked Campers’ Wicked Slogans – 31 Mar 2016Deputy Prime Minister Paula Bennett joins Kenny on the programme to discuss the increasingly edgier 'advertising' Wicked Campers are painting onto the sides of their vehicles, and how the government is planning to drive them back.2016-03-3017 minInterviewed by Kenny ArdouinDan Corbett – The Seasons of a Meteorologist – 24 Dec 2015TV One's much-loved weather presenter Dan Corbett joins Kenny on the programme on Christmas Eve to discuss the seasons of his career as a meteorologist across the continents and hemispheres.2015-12-2413 minInterviewed by Kenny ArdouinRev Lawrence Kimberley – Welcoming the new Dean of ChristChurch Cathedral – 26 Nov 2015Kenny speaks to Rev Lawrence Kimberley about his new role, and what it means to be the Dean of a Cathedral in a modern, cosmopolitan, multi-faith and secular city.2015-11-2610 minInterviewed by Kenny ArdouinChris Guerin – Sparse – 12 Nov 2015In one of the most emotive interviews from Kenny's radio career, he speaks with Chris Guerin who describes her and her husband's grief after losing their daughter Annie in a freak accident, and the music that they have made to support themselves and others come to terms with the pain of losing a child.2015-11-1223 minInterviewed by Kenny ArdouinDame Annette King – What is the TPPA all about? – 08 Oct 2015Kenny speaks with Leader of the Opposition, Annette King about the Transpacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA) and whether it is more than just a straightforward trade deal.2015-10-0817 minInterviewed by Kenny ArdouinRuth Dyson – Labour MP for Port Hills – 24 Sep 2015Kenny speaks with Ruth Dyson about her role as MP for Port Hills, and why after a childhood of travelling, she calls the Port Hills home.2015-09-2418 minInterviewed by Kenny ArdouinRob Williams – Menz Medical – 17 Sep 2015Kenny speaks with Dr Rob Williams of Menz Medical about the importance of taking care of men's health.2015-09-1710 minInterviewed by Kenny ArdouinMike Yardley – Radio Veteran – 10 Sep 2015Kenny speaks with former Newstalk ZB Canterbury Mornings Host Mike Yardley about his experience working in radio during the 2011 Christchurch Earthquake period, and asks his advice for an aspiring radio host!2015-09-1015 minInterviewed by Kenny ArdouinRuth Brown – The Octogenarian Builder – 27 Aug 2015Kenny speaks with Ruth Brown who was still building well into her 80s about her life as a builder, and experiences as one of the first female builders.2015-08-2714 minInterviewed by Kenny ArdouinKen Bye on the Education System – 06 Aug 2015Kenny speaks to Ken Bye in the first ever edition of Ken's People about his life as a renowned educator and historian.2015-08-0610 min