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The Paradox of Change (inspiring people to talk)Communication and Dating and what to learn - POC #025Expert Advice On Intimacy, Sex & Relationships. We discuss everything from dating, to love bombing vs limerence to conscious uncoupling. You may like 'Do Happy People Cheat?': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gh-qO5lQg5UA conversation with sex and intimacy specialist Lottie Passell-Syms, hosted by mental health podcast creators James Penny and Sam Bell: Sam and James our the brains behind "Flex Your Feelings" and this episode reveals hidden truths about modern dating advice and relationship healing in 2025.This therapist and coach workshop-style conversation combines professional insights with playful, actionable wisdom fo...2025-05-051h 35
God Is Better Than CakeHow the Passover Is MORE Than Just an Ancient Jewish Tradition | Lottie & PatrickIn Today's episode we talk about how the Passover is not just an ancient Jewish tradition but how it relates to Christ and our salvation. If you've never celebrated the Passover, you're missing out! Lottie had the privilege of speaking in public at a Passover seder recently. Listen in to see how she did!📺 Miss an episode? https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQMOEoaOrSakt1gGPUCITymk1Guc53mvA🌎 Visit us on the web (and sign up for my newsletter): https://godisbetterthancake.com▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬🔔 Don't forget to Subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/@godisbetterthancake?sub_confirmation=1▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 20...2025-04-2809 min
Pastor Kulukulu LottieBlueprint to Breakthrough: Living the Life God WroteIn “Blueprint to Breakthrough: Living the Life God Wrote,” Pastor Lottie unpacks the powerful truth that excellence isn’t achieved—it’s embedded in the very design of your being. Drawing from Jeremiah 1:5, Galatians 1:15, and Psalm 139, the message reveals how God not only preordained your purpose but also deposited in you a Spirit of Excellence meant to reflect His glory. Using the Aramaic word “Yattir”—meaning extraordinary or surpassing—Pastor Lottie highlights the divine distinction in figures like Daniel and Paul, who operated beyond human ability. Through Saul’s journey from prophetic appointment to tragic disobedience, we see that calling is not the s...2025-04-261h 51
No One Else Will ListenDo You Need Therapy?Does Bonnie need to go back to therapy? Lottie votes yes. But according to Bonnie, Lottie needs her hair extensions back—desperately. Sisters supporting sisters, kind of.This week, Bonnie's unpacking her wild dreams about losing her siblings—maybe triggered by their dad’s anniversary… or just her usual unprocessed trauma. Dream interpreters, our DMs are open.The sisters spiral into all the weird stuff they believed as kids—like gum living in your stomach forever, or your tongue turning black when you lie. Lottie also reveals a very questionable belief Fabio still holds abou...2025-04-1630 min
No One Else Will ListenYou're The StankBonnie’s recovering from a traumatic blowdry that left her starring in an unsolicited salon photoshoot—keep your eyes peeled for the glossy evidence (and no, she didn’t ask for volume).Meanwhile, Lottie is living her best BBQ life in the fleeting Irish sun—donkey d*cks not on the menu, thank you very much.The sisters debate wedding guest fashion faux pas (bright pink feathers vs. polka dots: which is the real crime?) and Lottie’s also raising serious hygiene concerns—namely, is Bonnie still greasy from their shared bathwater childhood days? The st...2025-04-0934 minPastor Kulukulu LottieTHE POWER OF HOPEAt the CBU Ndola welcoming meeting, Pastor Lottie shared a powerful message titled “The Power of Hope,” emphasizing that hope is more than wishful thinking—it is a confident expectation in God’s promises that strengthens the spirit and sustains us through challenges. Drawing from scriptures like 1 Corinthians 13:13 and Hebrews 11:1, she highlighted how hope shaped Abraham’s faith and can do the same for us. Pastor Lottie encouraged students to hold onto hope, protect it, and let it guide their journey with God.2025-04-0646 min
No One Else Will ListenA Vibrating Eiffel TowerBonnie saw Big Ben in London… and also their brother’s bare ass.Meanwhile, Lottie’s anniversary night took a turn—from romance to reality—when she stumbled home tipsy, only to be greeted by a sick child (so much for a vibrating Eiffel Tower).And Lottie’s latest fascination with relationship synchronization has her questioning why Bonnie looks suspiciously like John… is she back kissing long-lost cousins again?Slide into their DMs on Insta: @lottieryan1 and @bonnieryan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-04-0241 min
No One Else Will ListenGhosts of Kisses PastBonnie is on her deathbed (aka mildly suffering from hay fever), but her spirit is strong in reminding Lottie to milk her anniversary for every gift possible. The more celebrations, the more presents—girl math. Meanwhile, Lottie faces her worst nightmare: attending a baby shower alone. Bonnie, a seasoned pro in awkward social situations, shares her foolproof survival tips (step one: locate the bathroom, step two: hide in it).The sisters then take a deeply nostalgic turn, reliving their first kisses. Bonnie got in there early at the ripe old age of 11, only for...2025-03-2638 min
No One Else Will ListenWe're a Big Deal NowLottie’s been baring it all on The Baby Tribe podcast, reliving her complicated pregnancy and birth story— listen here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0RyToZJD5E9uCrhgjkp14x?si=blSiuANcR3aXLXiuyLByegMeanwhile, Bonnie’s been faking it till she makes it, sneaking into their beloved Disneyland hotel where she really belongs. Despite Bonnie nearly flying out of a rollercoaster and Lottie almost drowning, their parents just kept bringing them back. Trying to get rid of them? Possibly. Now, the sisters are gearing up for an Italian getaway, breaking down girl-group drama, and question...2025-03-1934 min
God Is Better Than CakeBeing Faithful When No One Else Is - 2 Thessalonians 3:13 | Lottie & PatrickDo you feel worn out? Like you're following the Lord and things are just hard, nothing seems to be going right but others around you seem to be doing well even though they don't follow Jesus? Well, listen in to this episode from 2 Thessalonians 3:13 on being faithful when no one else is and know that you're not alone!Oh, we were asked by @DevotionalDoodles so we thought we'd shere: here's the Bible Lottie uses: https://amzn.to/4ixoWuHUnless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, E...2025-03-1607 min
No One Else Will ListenFull Cheeks on DisplayShould AI be up for an Oscar? Maybe someone should ask the Best Man in Movie… whoever that is. Meanwhile, Bonnie is more than happy to let Lottie take the hits in life, and Lottie (mostly) obliges—except when it comes to defending Bonnie’s questionable shoe choices.But this week, it’s Lottie who’s still reeling from an unexpected eyeful in Dublin—thanks, Sabrina. On the bright side, she finally has medical proof she’s not losing her mind… well, not completely. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-03-1238 min
No One Else Will ListenIt's Never Just One GlassLottie and Bonnie are back, and this week they're exposing themselves more than ever—literally. From drunken train mishaps (featuring an innocent bystander’s shoulder) to Lottie’s humbling experience at the waxing salon, no topic is off-limits. Meanwhile, Bonnie confesses to some deep, dark secrets, including a rebellious teenage phase and an X Factor audition she swore to take to the grave.It’s chaotic, unfiltered, and maybe a little too revealing—but who else would listen?Slide into their DMs on Instagram: @bonnieryan & @lottieryan1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac...2025-02-2633 min
No One Else Will ListenSugar Daddies & Lady PartsIn the first episode of No One Else Will Listen, sisters Lottie and Bonnie Ryan peel back the curtain on their chaotic childhood—complete with sibling trauma bonds, a few battle scars, and plenty of laughs. Lottie spills on her wedding regrets (courtesy of Bonnie), and the sisters share a surprising discovery about vaginas (hint: sugar daddies won’t care—they’re just here for the feet).It’s raw, real, and totally unfiltered—because who else would listen?Slide into their DMs on Instagram: @bonnieryan and @lottieryan1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...2025-02-1229 minPastor Kulukulu LottieWORSHIP A HEAVENLY PATTERNTRUTH SERIES: Worship – A Heavenly Pattern by Pastor Lottie Kulukulu is a powerful sermon that explores the divine blueprint for true worship. Drawing from Scripture, Pastor Lottie reveals how worship in heaven follows a sacred order and how believers can align their worship on earth with God’s heavenly pattern. This message will inspire you to worship in spirit and truth, experiencing God’s presence in a deeper way.2025-02-071h 16Pastor Kulukulu LottieThe Power of Knowledge: Truth vs KnowledgeIn this transformative sermon, Pastor Lottie Kulukulu delves into the profound distinction between truth and knowledge. Drawing from biblical principles, he explores how knowledge—though valuable—can be limited without the foundation of divine truth. Pastor Lottie challenges the congregation to seek wisdom that comes from God, emphasizing that true understanding is rooted in the Word of God and guided by the Holy Spirit. Through compelling illustrations and scriptural insights, he demonstrates how the alignment of truth and knowledge empowers believers to live victoriously and purposefully in their faith journey.2025-01-261h 28
The Paradox of Change (inspiring people to talk)From Courage to Confidence: Lessons from 2024 on Therapy, Coaching, and Growth - #020“Change doesn’t happen unless you make it happen.”In this special year-end episode of The Paradox of Change podcast, Elliot, Lottie, and Fi reflect on the transformative journey of 2024, sharing personal stories, professional breakthroughs, and key lessons from their work in therapy, coaching, and business. From Fee’s leap into entrepreneurship and Lottie’s work as a sex and relationship therapist to Elliot’s insights into health and well-being, this conversation is packed with valuable takeaways for therapists, coaches, and anyone passionate about personal growth.The episode also explores the themes of courage, confidence, and authenticity...2025-01-1345 minPastor Kulukulu LottieWHO WE ARE AND WHERE WE ARE FROM: A Case Study of Abraham.In the sermon titled Who We Are and Where We Are From: A Case Study of Abraham, Pastor Lottie takes us on a profound journey through the life of Abraham, exploring his identity, origins, and calling. This message highlights how understanding who we are in Christ and where we come from spiritually shapes our purpose and destiny. Drawing lessons from Abraham’s faith, obedience, and covenant relationship with God, Pastor Lottie challenges us to embrace our God-given identity and walk confidently in His promises. This sermon inspires us to live with faith, purpose, and the assurance of our heritage in...2025-01-061h 07
Beetroot PodcastBeetroot, Cinema with Frank O'Hara and Diana Marie DelgadoHappy New Year seedlings! Beetroot Podcast is heading into 2025 with a bobby dazzler of an episode. Spotify for podcasters is calling it a ‘triumph’ and we’re inclined to agree. This week Marta and Lottie are taking you all to the movies. Lottie brought along Frank O’Hara’s ‘Ave Maria’ a poetic intervention from a disciple of the big screen that encourages young souls everywhere to take themselves to movies. Marta brought along Diana Marie Delgado’s ‘Who Makes Love to us After we Die?’ A cinematic explosion of love and tragedy which converses with the women of cinema and their dau...2025-01-0548 minBeetroot PodcastBeetroot, Preservation with Doireann Ní Ghríofa and Natalie Rose RichardsonCan you pickle a poem? This week Marta and Lottie have reunited to discuss all things preservation. Museums, archives, cheeses and sauerkrauts. We're diving into what it means to keep something alive just a little longer whether thats in our minds, on our shelves or in our tummies. Marta brought along Museum by Doireann Ní Ghríofa, a beautiful meditation on the history of political turmoil in Northern Island which curates a museum of everyday likeness. Lottie brought along Natalie Rose Richardson's Cure and Curry, a perfect bite of a moment in which we experience music, legacy and car ri...2024-10-2740 minThe Paradox of Change (inspiring people to talk)CONFLICT is growth trying to happen. Lets talk about defensiveness Episode #016SummaryElliot and Lottie delve into the complexities of relationships, focusing on defensiveness, communication, and the impact of generational trauma. They explore the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse as identified by John Gottman, discussing how defensiveness, stonewalling, criticism, and contempt can undermine relationships. The conversation emphasises the importance of empathy, vulnerability, and effective communication in fostering healthy connections. They also touch on the significance of understanding one's own emotional needs and the dynamics of intimacy in relationships.TakeawaysDefensiveness often arises from fear of blame or shame.Stonewalling is a...2024-10-2138 min
God Is Better Than CakeDo You Need An Encouragement Today? - Philippians 4:13 | God Is Better Than Cake🥳 Welcome to our very first episode of God Is Better Than Cake with your host, our 4-year old daughter, Lottie!
💡 Do you need an encouragement today? Listen to the podcast to hear some of my favorite Bible verses and how you can be encouraged in your walk with Jesus.
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God Is Better Than CakeLight In The Darkness - Romans 13:12 | A God Is Better Than Cake Special🥳 Welcome to this special preview of God Is Better Than Cake, a weekday podcast coming in June 2024.
💡 In this episode, Lottie and her dad share an inspiring message about bringing light into the darkness. As a 4-year-old, Lottie's love for reading started at just 5 weeks old when her dad began reading books to her every night.
🧁 In this special episode we uncover some practical steps for shining the light in the darkness during the month of June. Let's make June a month filled with hope!
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Watch it on YouTube with anim...2024-06-0104 minBeetroot PodcastBeetroot, Dear Dolly - The Poetry of PartonWe've come a long way to this day. Lottie and Marta will be welcoming Dolly Parton with open arms to today's epsiode. A country queen and literary philanthropist, we decided to place her upon the beetroot pedestal as a songstress and poet whom we're inspired by. Marta kicks off with not one, but two poems. Bringing Dolly's 'Jolene' alongside Fiona Apple's 'Ladies' we talk about sisterhood, the communion of women in the face of heart break and Queering the space our ex's occupy. Lottie takes Parton's 'Coat of Many Colours', detangling every thread and finding the complexities of wealth...2024-04-1842 minThe Paradox of Change (inspiring people to talk)Getting into Couple Work with Lottie and Sam Walton #010Our resident couples therapist, and psychosexual counsellor, Lottie, explores the world of couple therapy and the importance of training, supervision, and collaboration in this field with our guest, Sam Walton. The speakers discuss the journey of becoming couple therapists and the benefits of working with couples. They emphasise the significance of creating a calm space for couples and the role of homework in the therapeutic process. The conversation also delves into ethical dilemmas, attachment, and family of origin in couple therapy. The speakers highlight the value of structure and the use of a playbook in working with couples. They...2024-03-2539 min
Jen & Lottie do... ParentingThe husbands tell all!This weeks special episode....Jen and Lottie's husbands have their say! They talk sex dreams, annoying habits, childhood memories and LOTS MORE!To contact Jen and Lottie click linker.ee/jenandlottiedoFollow the girls on Instagram @LottieRyan1 and @JenZamparelli Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-12-0637 min
The Paradox of Change (inspiring people to talk)Unlocking Life's Purpose with Leilah Mirza | Holistic Healing #004Join us for an illuminating interview with Leilah Mirza, a gifted holistic therapist, healer, and presenter. Discover her unique tools for client transformation and delve into the intriguing Paradox of Change.Based in Southampton and serving clients worldwide, Leilah is on a mission to help you uncover your life's purpose through holistic methods, including inner child work. Our conversations not only explore personal growth but also societal shifts, challenging norms and offering fresh perspectives to ignite positive change.Don't miss this transformative episode! Subscribe now to "Transform and Heal with Leilah" and embark on a...2023-11-2439 min
Jen & Lottie do... ParentingChildren, funerals and butterfliesIn this episode Lottie has a recent triumph in cooking while Jen discovers a thief in her own home. We also touch on those dreaded winter vomiting bugs while also chatting all things body hair and social norms. Lastly we cover death and how to talk to children about it. To get in-touch with Jen & Lottie click the linktree in their Instagram bio: @LottieRyan1 and @JenZamparelli Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-10-1839 minBeetroot PodcastBeetroot, Natalie Shapero & HomerReunited and rejuvenated! A summer spent apart and now they’re back, Lottie and Marta are in the same postcode at the same table. In this episode they go off the grid, deciding to abandon a themed episode in favour of – ‘You’ve got to see this!’. Lottie brought along Natalia Shapero’s Not Horses prompting questions of time, interspecies connectivity and our patron saint, Donna Haraway. Marta brings an extract from Homer’s The Odyssey and contributes a tender reading of a mothers last words to her son. Grief time travels and the everyday implications of the epic are conjured by the...2023-09-1844 min
How To Save Our PlanetStriving for climate action with independent Allegra Spender MPIn this episode, Lottie is chatting with independent Allegra Spender. Allegra is part of the group dubbed the teal independents and strives for climate action and kindness within the community. She and Lottie discuss electric vehicles, climate action and how to positively impact your own community Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-07-3017 min
Jen & Lottie do... ParentingPenis time & the Italian dream....An honest, no holds barred, hilarious but extremely real parenting podcast!Jen & Lottie are two pals who discuss their deepest fears, epic fails and occasional small wins as parents. This is a warts and all conversation about what we don’t learn before becoming a parent, and there is a lot!From the many squeamish parasites a kid can contract from a creche pal, to navigating the school yard. Lottie tries to navigate toddler melt downs and Jen really hasn’t a clue how to talk about the birds and the bees. From gett...2023-06-2130 minJen & Lottie do... ParentingDivorce, Rubik's cubes and parties.....An honest, no holds barred, hilarious but extremely real parenting podcast!Jen & Lottie are two pals who discuss our deepest fears, epic fails and occasional small wins as parents. This is a warts and all conversation about what we don’t learn before becoming a parent, and there is a lot!From the many squeamish parasites a kid can contract from a creche pal, to navigating the school yard. Lottie tries to navigate toddler melt downs and Jen really hasn’t a clue how to talk about the birds and the bees. From gett...2023-06-1430 minJen & Lottie do... ParentingThis week our family get rinsed. Sorry not sorry. Also Lottie discusses a very traumatic holiday experienceAn honest, no holds barred, hilarious but extremely real parenting podcast!Jen & Lottie are two pals who discuss our deepest fears, epic fails and occasional small wins as parents. This is a warts and all conversation about what we don’t learn before becoming a parent, and there is a lot!From the many squeamish parasites a kid can contract from a creche pal, to navigating the school yard. Lottie tries to navigate toddler melt downs and Jen really hasn’t a clue how to talk about the birds and the bees. From gett...2023-06-0736 minJen & Lottie do... ParentingTo post or not to post? That is the question!In this episode Jen and Lottie discuss why some people (Lottie!) won't stop posting pictures of her kid! We delve into names, not mentioning the word Granny and a certain ceremony Jen had that some people find absurd and ridiculous. Jen and Lottie are two best pals who discuss their deepest fears, epic fails and occasional small wins as parents. This is a warts and all conversation about what we don't learn before becoming a parent, and there is a lot! These ladies are not afraid to admit when they have f***ed up! Completely unfiltered...2023-05-2427 minBeetroot PodcastBeetroot, Heartbreak with Pablo Neruda & Victoria ChangTill podcast do us part! Marta and Lottie are back, in this episode they'll be talking about heartbreak. Marta and Lottie (and their feelings) will dissect that funny sensation called heartache. Marta brought along Pablo Neruda's 'Tonight I Can Write' a poem renowned for its ability to hit the nail on the head of a broken heart. Lottie reads from Victoria Chang's collection 'Obit', a work of 70 obituaries that explore how and why we grieve through sense and madness. Take it easy this week, and if you're hurting - just know you're never alone. 2023-05-1939 min
Jen & Lottie do... ParentingA doctor, a priest and a threadworm walk into a bar...Jen & Lottie discuss night-time adventures and what you do when you find yourself shining a torch up a bottom!Welcome to our honest, no holds barred, hilarious but extremely real parenting podcast.We are two best pals who discuss our deepest fears, epic fails and occasional small wins as parents. This is a warts and all conversation about what we don’t learn before becoming a parent, and there is a lot!From the many squeamish parasites a kid can contract from a creche pal, to navigating the school yard, we...2023-05-1732 min
Jen & Lottie do... ParentingTrailerBest pals Jennifer Zamparelli and Lottie Ryan discuss their deepest fears, their epic fails and occasional small wins as parents. This is a warts and all conversation about what we don’t learn before becoming a parent, and there is a lot! From the many squeamish parasites a kid can contract from a creche pal, to navigating the school yard, the ladies really don’t hold back. Lottie tries to navigate toddler melt downs and Jen really hasn’t a clue how to talk about the birds and the bees. From getting pregnant to bribing family members to babysit, Jen an...2023-05-0500 min
Lottie's DiaryLottie's Diary - December 1930In which, Lottie takes to the seas once more and concludes her journey through the year 1930. 2022-12-2010 minBeetroot PodcastBeetroot, The Senses with Alycia Pirmohamed & Erica GillinghamReunited at last! Marta and Lottie are in the same room, with the same zoom. In this episode it's all about the senses, Marta and Lottie dive head first into an ocean of taste, sound, sight, texture and smell. Lottie brought along 'My Body is a Forest' from Alycia Pirmohamed's collection Another Way to Split Water, a poem which holds the body in landscape allowing the speaker free movement through sensory recollection. Marta reads 'Orange Peels, Tectonic Shifts' from Erica Gillingham's pamphlet The Human Body is a Hive. A poem to align human bodily experience with shifting layers of...2022-09-0843 min
Beetroot PodcastBeetroot, Family with Mary Jean Chan & Robin Coste LewisIf anyone asks, we're a perfectly normal family. In this week's episode, Lottie and Marta ask; what does it mean to have difficult conversations with our loved ones, what lessons have we learnt so far from the people who've known us our entire lives. We don't get to choose our family, but what if we could? Lottie brought along 'Conversation with Fantasy Mother' by Mary Jean Chan, a poem that sets free the queer heart. Marta brought along 'Summer' by Robin Coste Lewis, a perfect poem for the rising temperatures and a reimagining of the mother and creation. Call...2022-06-1638 min
Skeleton SongsAn Early Symptom of SchizophreniaReal talk: APOPHENIA. Alexis and Lottie discuss subliminal pattern-seeking from its coinage by a Nazi psychologist to its use by modern indie game developers to cover up the fact we don't have any budget. Wait! We meant to make clever, co-operative immersive experiences. All via werewives, apophanies and Zhou Enlai.Games / books mentioned in this episode, for your gaming / reading pleasure:- Cultist Simulator, by us- Foucault's Pendulum, by Umberto Eco- Gravity's Rainbow, by Thomas Pynchon - Ulysses, by James Joyce- A Dark Room, by Doublespeak Games...2021-06-2540 min
T*ts, Tums and All Things Mum“Reflux stole the newborn stage from us”- Faye from Rockabye RefluxWARNING! This podcast contains explicit content from graphic mum life moments to profanities, rants and a whole load of laughs. Not for tiny ears!
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This episode contains reference to the following:
- Postpartum depression and anxiety
- Poorly babies
In this episode I chat to Faye who is a reflux specialist from Rockabye reflux. After struggling and receiving little support with her baby with reflux, she decided that she didn’t want anyone to have to deal with the same thing so she trained to become a reflux specialist and helps others to find the source of their ba...2021-06-2244 minT*ts, Tums and All Things Mum“Sometimes I’m crying but I don’t know why”- Cara with a raw account of her postnatal depressionWARNING! This podcast contains explicit content from graphic mum life moments to profanities, rants and a whole load of laughs. Not for tiny ears!
TRIGGER WARNING
This episode contains reference to the following:
- Postpartum depression and anxiety
- Grief and loss
In this episode Cara and I chat about our raw experiences of postpartum depression and anxiety as well as how Cara dealt with the loss of a relative just a few days postpartum. This ones an emotional one!
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If you enjoyed this...2021-06-1455 minT*ts, Tums and All Things Mum“The person inside this ever changing body is bloody brilliant!”- Harriet ShearsmithWARNING! This podcast contains explicit content from graphic mum life moments to profanities, rants and a whole load of laughs. Not for tiny ears!
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This episode contains reference to the following:
- Mentions of eating disorders
In this episode I talk to Harriet Shearsmith- writer and podcaster of Mummin’ it and all round body confidence goddess. We talk all things body confidence and address the issues surrounding this topic as well as establishing how we can bring up our children to be accepting of all bodies.
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Ww...2021-06-071h 06T*ts, Tums and All Things Mum“I super soaked them with the juice from my nipples”- Rebecca OxtobyWARNING! This podcast contains explicit content from graphic mum life moments to profanities, rants and a whole load of laughs. Not for tiny ears!
TRIGGER WARNING
This episode contains reference to the following:
- Postpartum depression
In this episode Rebecca Oxtoby and I chat about the shits (literally) and giggles that come with mum life based on Rebecca’s hilariously funny but also brutally honest book- Mums The Word. We talk mum judgement, resentment and sex drive (or lack thereof), postpartum bodies and much more. This episode really leaves nothing off limits when it comes to chatting about motherhood!
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Tits, Tums and All Things MumIntroduction And A Little Bit About LottieWARNING! This podcast contains explicit content from graphic mum life moments to profanities, rants and a whole load of laughs. Not for tiny ears! TRIGGER WARNING This episode contains reference to the following: - Mentions of eating disorders In this episode I introduce myself and give a little background on how I got to where I am today as well as letting you know why I feel that podcasts like this are needed in order to normalise the normal things in life. Find us elsewhere- Host- Lottie Www.inst...2021-05-3120 minT*ts, Tums and All Things MumIntroduction And A Little Bit About LottieWARNING! This podcast contains explicit content from graphic mum life moments to profanities, rants and a whole load of laughs. Not for tiny ears!
TRIGGER WARNING
This episode contains reference to the following:
- Mentions of eating disorders
In this episode I introduce myself and give a little background on how I got to where I am today as well as letting you know why I feel that podcasts like this are needed in order to normalise the normal things in life.
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Host- Lottie
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If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, download and...2021-05-3120 minSkeleton SongsThis Episode Is About SexThis episode is about sex and games and the libertine novels of eighteenth-century France. From Talleyrand, the Napoleonic clergyman and diplomat, through to Cindy Crawford, Peter Bradshaw and Amouranth, the Twitch streamer scandal du jour, we talk erotica, porn and those anime sex games you see all the time on Steam. Listen for the power of 'not for me', the uselessness of banning things, and Alexis's really bizarre description of one of Lottie's favourite games.Games / books mentioned in this episode, for your gaming / reading pleasure:- Cultist Simulator, by us- 'The Law...2021-05-2046 min
LadypodLadypod S3 Ep6: Zan Moon**TRIGGER WARNING: Rape, sexual assault, sexual harassment**
In the final episode of the series, Lottie speaks to Zan Moon, the woman who put together a dossier of sexual assault and harassment allegations against boys from some of the most prestigious private schools in the UK.
Zan is a former Benenden boarding school pupil and was assaulted by a private school boy when she was 15, nearly 10 years ago.
Lottie and Zan talk about everything from lad culture, to Sarah Everard, to Zan's meeting with Eton College, to the initiatives Zan has set up to h...2021-04-1148 minLadypodLadypod S3 Ep5: Kelly & Zoey AllenThis episode, Lottie chats to Kelly & Zoey Allen, the parents of an LGBTQ+ family who are focussed on challenging society's misconceptions. Zoey came out as transgender to Kelly in 2019 after being married for 10 years with two children. These two have been, in their own words, rocking life as wife and wife ever since.
They also run the award winning blog, Our Transitional Life, and the jewellery business, Kelzo Jewellery.
They share their extraordinary story with me, along with their thoughts on everything from transitioning, to puberty blockers, advice for young trans people, and for people...2021-04-0553 minLadypodLadypod S3 Ep4: Emily ValentineIn the latest episode of Ladypod, Lottie speaks to Emily Valentine, Instagram extraordinaire the Founder of The She Brief, a digital platform for women in business.
We talk about having a big social media platform, female empowerment, being authentic and the realities of being a businesswoman.
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Emily Valen...2021-03-2840 minSkeleton Songs500,000 SociopathsJoin Alexis and Lottie for a discussion of antagonists and villains! Via witches, Belgium, Simon Baron-Cohen, a charming Irish vagabond and, of course, Nazism. Alexis talks about how rubbish games are and destroys Lottie's argument; Lottie talks about five-hour Polish art films and producers stopping developers from kicking each other in the nads. Games / books mentioned in this episode, for your gaming / reading pleasure:- Sniper Elite: Nazi Zombie Army, by Rebellion- Zero Degrees of Empathy, by Simon Baron-Cohen- Disco Elysium, by ZA/UM - Gaudy Night, by Dorothy L...2021-03-2547 minLadypodLadypod S3 Ep3: Dilly CarterIn this episode of Ladypod, Lottie chats to Dilly Carter. Dubbed London's Marie Kondo, Dilly is the brains behind Declutter Dollies, a professional organising service that specialises in turning chaos into calm.
We talk about how Dilly found decluttering as her Mum was diagnosed with bipolar, how to live like a minimalist and whether a tidy room really does mean a tidy mind...
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2021-03-2140 minLadypodLadypod S3 Ep2: Stef Sword WilliamsIn the second episode of Ladypod's third series, Lottie chats to Stefanie Sword-Williams, the Founder and author of F*ck Being Humble. Stef created the platform to encourage people to be unapologetically proud of their achievements and realise that self-promotion isn't a dirty word.
We talk about why British people love being humble, the difference between men and women when it comes to self-promotion and Stef's top tips for bigging yourself up, even if it feels totally unnatural.
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...2021-03-1454 minLadypodLadypod S3 Ep1: Millie GoochLadypod is back!
The first episode of the third series is with former drunken party girl and Founder of The Sober Girl Society, Millie Gooch. Millie is an icon for sober and sober curious women worldwide.
We chat about the reasons why Millie decided to give up drinking, finding yourself after alcohol, drinking "problems", sober dating, all the best alcohol-free options and lots more...
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Music | Eas...2021-03-0746 minLadypodSeries 3 TrailerA new series of Ladypod is on its way to you! Series 3 starts this Sunday 7th March.
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2021-03-0500 minSkeleton SongsTwisty Little Passages All AlikeWhat's the connection between the Labyrinths of Night and the Bright Ditches? This question and many more we don't really answer in this episode on mazes, labyrinths and game design.Meet labrys, the lesbianic double-headed axe. Leave kittens in mazes and form human chains in swampy MUDs. Learn Alexis Kennedy's First Law of Narrative. Cake. Also, Lottie gets cross about a pretend man 'buggering off with a sex witch and having a baby'. So there's that.Games / books mentioned in this episode, for your gaming / reading pleasure:- Cultist Simulator, by us...2021-03-0541 minSkeleton SongsAre Panthers Chairs?Skeleton Songs season two, baby! This season's all about GAMES, but not as you know 'em. Join Alexis and Lottie as we discuss genre via Aristotle and Wittgenstein, cyberpunk and film noir, the Berlin Interpretation and, er, fish genitalia. Also there is an odd bit about tortoises in the rain but perhaps Alexis's medicine was wearing off then. Games / books mentioned in this episode, for your gaming / reading pleasure:- Cultist Simulator, by us- Cyberpunk 2077, by CDPR- Skyrim, by Bethesda- Neuromancer, by William Gibson- "Lycidas", by John...2021-01-2842 minBeetroot PodcastBeetroot, Sex with Sappho & Jenny HvalLets talk about sex baby! This week Marta and Lottie delve deep into all things sensual. Yes, poetry can be sexy. Lottie brought along a fragment from the Ancient greek poet Sappho, an exploration into Queer sexuality and a beautiful expression of desire. Marta brought along a segment from Jenny Hval’s Paradise Rot, an invesitgation into companion species and a rewriting of Genesis through sharp sexual and political imagery. In this episode, we go deeper.2020-11-2834 minBeetroot PodcastBeetroot, Healing with Stuart Henson & Anne SextonBreathe. It’s been a tough week. Lottie and Marta are taking the time to heal, to bring each other poems that restore the soul and move the heart to reconsider. This week Marta brought along Stuart Hensons ‘The Price’ from William Siegharts Poetry Pharmacy. Balm for the soul on a double decker bus. Lottie offered us Anne Sextons ‘Yellow’, A hopeful proclamation as we head into the dark winter months. Will they ever turn the sun back on again?2020-11-1431 minBeetroot PodcastBeetroot, Food with Allen Ginsberg & Li-Young LeeWe hope you’re hungry. In this Episode Lottie and Marta prepare a poetic meal for you, with an appetiser of metaphors and side salad of groceries. Marta brought along Allen Ginsberg’s “A Supermarket in California”, a supermarket trip which questions consumerism and philosophises the nuclear family. Lottie offered us Li-Young Lee’s “Persimmons”, an exploration of identity and cultural assimilation through bright Chinese fruit and childlike innocence. Literally, food for thought.2020-10-3033 minSkeleton SongsDIONYSIAN NO PICNICMaenads! Who are they, what do they want, and how do they wear their fox-skins? Kittens! How can they be so cute and so murderous at the same time? Join Alexis and Lottie as they discuss why frenzied Bassarids and Cutie McFloofcat are both the same Gothic trope of violent comeuppance. Via boring werewolves, Nosferatu and beautiful, naughty Clodius, of course. Also, there is a surprise storm half-way through.Games / books mentioned in this episode, for your gaming / reading pleasure:- Cultist Simulator, by us- BOOK OF HOURS, by us- True...2020-10-2833 minBeetroot PodcastBeetroot, Goodbye with Natalie Diaz & Paul ÉluardThis week, Lottie and Marta brace the subject of Goodbyes. Bittersweet and agonising, until we meet again or the final farewell. We explored what saying goodbye means through the poems that were there when we said it. Lottie brought along Natalie Diaz’s ‘Grief Work’, a heart wrenching wrestle with grief – a slow hug. Marta brought along Paul Éluard’s ‘Négation de la poésie’, an elegy to his late wife – a meditation on time overflowing. Don’t worry, we’re not going anywhere.2020-10-1537 minBeetroot PodcastBeetroot, Homecoming with Baz Lurhmann & William Carlos WilliamsThis week, two is loneliest number. It’s just Lottie and Marta in the studio this week, we took the time to celebrate our podcast homecoming and Beetroot’s new beginning. Marta brought along Baz Lurhmanns philosophical yet charming “Everybody’s Free to Wear Sunscreen”, a manifesto for the graduating class of 1997 and for every graduate thereafter. Lottie brought William Carlos Williams’ “Spring and All”, New Jerseys answer to the second coming and a beautiful portrait of springtimes awakening.2020-09-2230 min
GCSE Revision PodRevision CardsIn this episode we give you our top tips on using revision cards!
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Lottie's DiaryLottie's Diary - November 1930In which, Lottie turns literary critic and sets her sights on one of the great works of modernism. There is also some shopping.2020-09-0113 minSkeleton SongsAn Inheritance of StonesJoin Alexis and Lottie on a deep-dive into WORLDBUILDING. Why it's menacing to be told to start with a timeline, how Twin Peaks' BOB came to be, why you must never call pulled pok 'flesh-spicing', and why the architect of the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao probably didn't start with the toilets. Alexis, unsportingly, refuses to get cross.Games / books mentioned in this episode, for your gaming / reading pleasure:- Cultist Simulator, by us- Fallen London and Sunless Sea, by Alexis Kennedy & Failbetter Games- The Silmarillion, by J. R. R. Tolkien...2020-08-1832 minGCSE Revision PodInterviewsIn this episode we interviewed some amazing revision instagramers!
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@jesswestwood352020-08-1516 min
Lottie's DiaryLottie's diary - October 1930In which, Lottie receives a somewhat inappropriate gift from an underwear manufacturer and also features (but sadly does not star) in a triumphant opening night in London's West End.2020-06-3014 minLadypodLadypod S2 Ep5: Layla LalalaletmeexplainThis week Lottie chats with Layla, the brains behind the Lalala Let Me Explain Instagram account and podcast. Layla talks sex and relationships during the pandemic and why dating will never be the same again.
Warning: This episode contains explicit and sexual content.
Produced by Lottie Morley.
2020-06-2842 minLadypodLadypod S2 Ep4: Dr Aishah IqbalIn this week's episode, Lottie talks to Dr Aishah Iqbal, paediatric doctor and part-time personal trainer. Aishah's a busy lady, splitting her time between the hospital, the gym, hosting her own podcast and putting on wellbeing sessions for her fellow healthcare professionals. We discuss working as a doctor during the pandemic, diversity in the fitness industry and the secret to living a happy and healthy life.
2020-06-2140 minLadypodLadypod S2 Ep3: Bianca & Donna AliIn this episode, Lottie talks to mother-daugher duo, Bianca and Donna Ali. Bianca helped to set up one of the Black Lives Matter protests. We discuss race, George Floyd and activism during a pandemic.
2020-06-1440 min
Lottie's DiaryLottie's diary - September 1930In which, said Lottie sets off on tour. Taking in Edinburgh and Glasgow she manages to cast off the memory of Glens and Martins past and encounters flyboy Gerald - who proves himself equally unreliable. Tommy, it seems, is the only male for her.2020-06-1213 minSkeleton Songs(Un)reliable NarratorsCan you really trust anyone? Join Alexis and Lottie as they roundly conclude that you can't. We talk unreliable narrators via toilets, relevance theory, echoic mentions, the four levels of Star Wars canonicity and Lovecraft being surprisingly confident that his monsters were real.Games / books mentioned in this episode, for your gaming / reading pleasure:Cultist Simulator, by usRimWorld, by Ludeon StudiosPrison Architect, by Introversion SoftwareLolita, by Vladimir NabokovThe Luzhin Defense, by Vladimir NabokovChess Story, by Stefan ZweigAspects of the Novel, by E. M. ForsterThe Turn of the Screw, by Henry JamesAs If: Modern Enchantment...2020-06-1234 min
Lottie's DiaryLottie's diary - Cooking with LottieIn which, Lottie reflects on home economics, chez Fisher, and cooks us an interesting twist on a British classic.2020-06-0409 minLadypodLadypod S2 Ep2: Annice LingIn the second episode of our pandemic series, Lottie speaks to skin specialist to the stars, Annice Ling. Annice talks about being on the dating show, Take Me Out (with Lottie!), taking part in Miss England and gives us tips on how to look after your skin during the pandemic.
2020-05-3143 minLadypodLadypod S2 Ep1: Minna CliffeIn our second series, we'll be focusing on the pandemic - hearing from women on the front line and those who can help make our time in lockdown a bit more bearable.
In the first episode, Lottie chats to care home worker and ski instructor, Minna Cliffe. Minna talks about the challenges of working in a home during the pandemic and how she's managing to stay positive.
Produced by Ciara Cohen-Ennis.
2020-05-2429 min
Lottie's DiaryLottie's diary - August 1930In which Lottie begins rehearsals, many picnics are taken and our heroine acquires a pair of red velvet pants.2020-05-2113 min
Lottie's DiaryLottie's diary - July 1930In which, Lottie goes to the cinema an awful lot, visits a doctor and ruminates on the utility of the pea. She does not get on with Sinclair Lewis.2020-05-1211 min
Lottie's DiaryLottie's diary - Lottie's little explanation #1In which Lottie takes a break from reading her diary to tell us a little bit more about the characters she has introduced us to from January to June. Not least of these is darling Tommy.2020-05-0511 minLadypodLadypod S1, Ep3: Durre ShahwarIn this episode, Durre Shahwar speaks to Lottie about confidence, creativity and her path to becoming a writer. Recorded in The TramShed.
Produced by Ciara Cohen-Ennis.
2020-05-0326 min
Lottie's DiaryLottie's diary - June 1930In which potential new flame, Clive, comes on the scene but our heroine also encounters old flame, Charles. Lottie tries creme de menthe for the first time and rather develops a taste for it.2020-05-0210 minSkeleton SongsWomen, Bloody WomenMadness, blood and ladies! We talk all things bloody, from Freud to Pliny to the Red Grail to Queen Elizabeth the First to murdering an entire hive of bees. The Madonna / whore complex? Check. Horrible Norse mythology about men being scared of ladies, and gods being made out of spit? Check. Etymology that devolves into single entendre riddles about vegetables? We gotchu. Also, Lottie gets increasingly cross.Games / books mentioned in this episode, for your gaming / reading pleasure:- Cultist Simulator, by us- Natural History, by Pliny the Elder + John Healey...2020-05-0133 min
Lottie's DiaryLottie's Diary - May 1930In which Lottie returns to London from Devon, fights vainly the old ennui in the middle of the month but then reveals her theatrical ambitions and, by the 31st, is once again fearfully bucked.2020-04-2810 minLadypodLadypod S1 Ep2: Isabelle DiasIn this episode, Lottie chats to Isabelle Dias. A confidence coach for women all over the world, this brilliant Brazilian has helped hundreds of people, all from her home in New York. She talks dream jobs and overcoming eating disorders.
Produced by Ciara Cohen-Ennis.
2020-04-2529 min
Lottie's DiaryLottie's diary - April 1930In which Lottie does a spot of cooking, visits Swan And Edgars, the Criterion and Frascati's and heads off to Sidmouth after the easter weekend. She picks primroses and Glen buys her a stick.2020-04-2410 min
Lottie's DiaryLottie's Diary - March 1930In which Glen easily supplants Martin in Lottie’s affections. The voyage home to England continues and, when she arrives, the shopping begins in earnest. She has a jolly good piece of seed cake.2020-04-2015 min