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The Glucose Never Lies® PodcastEpisode 30 — Educating on the algorithms behind diabetes devicesSuggest guests or get in contactIn this episode of Glucose Never Lies, John Pemberton welcomes Dr. Inge Van Boxelaer, endocrinologist and founder of Diabetotech, an independent education platform for diabetes technology. Together, they explore the critical role of education in maximizing the benefits of devices like continuous glucose monitors (CGMs), insulin pumps, and automated insulin delivery (AID) systems.Dr. Van Boxelaer shares her journey from clinical practice to creating Diabetotech, highlighting how access to technology isn’t enough—patients and healthcare professionals need structured, unbiased, and up-to-date training. The conversation covers how Diabetotech delivers shor...
2026-02-0431 min
The Glucose Never Lies® Podcast29 — The Behaviour Change Playbook for Type 1 DiabetesSuggest guests or get in contactFive principles that make change more likely to stickJohn Pemberton is joined by Vanessa Haydock (The Diabetic Health Coach). Background in psychology and applied behaviour analysis, certified behaviour analyst, personal trainer, and coach supporting people with type 1 diabetes through sustainable behaviour change.Full notes: https://theglucoseneverlies.com/beahviour-change-t1d/This conversation lays out a practical behaviour change playbook grounded in psychology, lived experience, and the realities of diabetes physiology.00:00 — Why this conversation matters — why willpower alone fail...
2026-01-121h 06
The Glucose Never Lies® Podcast28 — Then Glucose Never Lies 2025 in Review: Chaos → ClaritySuggest guests or get in contactHost: John Pemberton, RD Guest: Anjanee Kohli, RD MNutr2025 was a formative year for The Glucose Never Lies Podcast. Not because everything went smoothly — but because repeated exposure to real-world problems forced clearer models, sharper questions, and fewer illusions.In this year-in-review episode, John Pemberton is joined by Anjanee Kohli — diabetes specialist dietitian, creative lead, and co-director at Glucose Never Lies — for an honest audit of what the podcast set out to do, what it actually delivered, where their thinking evolved, and where...
2026-01-031h 04
The Glucose Never Lies® Podcast27 — T1D Looping Blind: Making the Impossible Possible TogetherSuggest guests or get in contactHost: John Pemberton, RDGuests: Roger Moore & Robin LucciantonioRoger has lived with type 1 diabetes since age two and has been totally blind for more than 35 years. While automated insulin delivery (AID) has transformed safety and glucose stability for many people with type 1 diabetes, most systems remain inaccessible without sight.In this Inspiring Stories episode of The Glucose Never Lies Podcast, John Pemberton speaks with Roger Moore and diabetes educator Robin Lucciantonio about how they refused to accept that limitation. Using the...
2025-12-2942 min
The Glucose Never Lies® Podcast26 – Building a Diabetes Community Through Vulnerability, Movement and Mindset (Diabetes with Mily)Suggest guests or get in contactHost: John Pemberton, RD Guest: Diabetes with Milly (Milly)Episode page: Detailed show notesIn this episode, Milly joins John to explore how real community forms when people with type 1 diabetes feel safe enough to be vulnerable. Diagnosed during lockdown and thrown into DKA in the final year of her biology degree, Milly rebuilt her life through movement, self-experimenting with strength training, discovering yoga, and eventually travelling alone to India for formal practice in breathwork, mindset and nervous-system...
2025-12-0939 min
The Glucose Never Lies® Podcast25 — Partying with T1D (Alcohol Edition)Suggest guests or get in contactIn this episode, John Pemberton and Dr Dessi Zaharieva open a transparent, evidence-based conversation about alcohol, nightlife, festivals, hypos, and harm-reduction for people living with Type 1 Diabetes.Full episode page FAQ: Alcohol & Type 1 DiabetesAlcohol suppresses hepatic glucose output, disrupts REM sleep, increases overnight hypo risk, and affects metabolism differently across single-night and multi-day events. This episode walks through the mechanisms, the patterns, and the practical adjustments that help people stay safer.What we cover: • Alcohol’s eff...
2025-11-301h 08
The Glucose Never Lies® Podcast24 — Skincare, Sensors & Smarter AID Algorithms for Type 1 DiabetesSuggest guests or get in contactHost: John Pemberton, RDGuest: Dr Laurel Messer, PhD, RN Epidose page - Detailed show notesEpisode FAQ - Dr Messer answers the FAQ's (free Downlaod)In this episode, Dr Laurel Messer joins John to break down the real science behind skin integrity, sensor performance, and the hidden link between skincare and safer automation. Drawing on leading research from the Barbara Davis Center, the Panther Program, and international AID consensus work, this conversation reframes device wear as both a biological a...
2025-11-231h 00
The Glucose Never Lies® Podcast23 — From Diabetes Brunches to Bali by Creating a Type 1 Diabetes Community with Dr Temi OlonisakinSuggest guests or get in contactJoin John Pemberton as he sits down with Dr Temi Olonisakin — the doctor who turned a lonely Type 1 diabetes diagnosis at 17 into a movement of connection, confidence, and pancakes.From small brunch tables in London to dreams of Bali gatherings, Temi’s story shows how joy, representation, and community can change what it means to live with diabetes.How one young doctor turned isolation into connection — building a joyful, inclusive community for people living with Type 1 diabetes.Diagnosed at 17, Temi knows the isolation that h...
2025-10-2848 min
The Glucose Never Lies® Podcast22 — From Diabetes Burnout to the CGM Access Blueprint — Kirsten de Klerk (South Africa)Suggest guests or get in contactWhen sixteen-year-old Kirsten de Klerk was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, she asked how long she’d have to live like this. Her doctor replied, “Every day for the rest of your life.”Years later, that sentence became the fuel for change.Sign the CGM Access Petition: In less than one-minute, you can change global access to CGM forever.In this episode, John Pemberton talks with Kirsten about her journey from diabetes burnout to national advocacy, and how her wo...
2025-10-2557 min
The Glucose Never Lies® Podcast21 — Partha Kar’s SPARK: Transforming diabetes care using his “Five-to-Drive-Change”Suggest guests or get in contactProfessor Partha Kar joins The Glucose Never Lies® Podcast to unpack how the UK moved from research to reality in continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) and hybrid closed-loop systems (AID) — and how the same approach can be applied to any challenge in life or leadership.Through openness, accountability, and courage, Partha helped create one of the fastest national tech adoptions in healthcare history. At the centre of that journey sits a practical philosophy anyone can use: the S-P-A-R-K Mindset, his Five-to-Drive-Change Framework.It’s not j...
2025-10-1943 min
The Glucose Never Lies® Podcast20 — Standardization of Testing CGM Performance: The Nuts and Bolts with Stefan Pleus of the IFCCSuggest guests or get in contactEpisode 20 — Standardization of Testing CGM Performance: The Nuts and BoltsWith Dr. Stefan Pleus (Institut für Diabetes-Technologie, Universität Ulm; Chair of the IFCC Working Group on CGM).Full show notes and FAQ, and consider buying me a Coffee to keep pumping.In this episode, we go deep into the future of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) standards. Dr. Pleus explains why the FDA iCGM framework (2018) is no longer enough, what a robust inte...
2025-09-3058 min
The Glucose Never Lies® Podcast19 – iCGM vs eCGM vs Standardisation by the IFCC: CGM Regulation with Dr. Guido FreckmannSuggest guests or get in contact19 – iCGM vs eCGM vs Standardisation by the IFCC: CGM Regulation with Dr. Guido FreckmannFull show notes and FAQ, and consider buying me a Coffee to keep pumpingContinuous glucose monitoring (CGM) has transformed diabetes care — but how do we know which systems are accurate, safe, and truly comparable? In this episode, John Pemberton is joined by Dr. Guido Freckmann (Institute of Diabetes Technology, Ulm; former chair of the IFCC CGM Working Group). Toget...
2025-09-3028 min
The Glucose Never Lies® Podcast18 — Physical Activity vs Exercise: the Before–During–After Playbook with Prof. Othmar MoserSuggest guests or get in contactWhat’s the difference between physical activity and exercise when you live with type 1 diabetes? And why does it matter? Full show notes & transcript: Episode 18 page In this episode, I’m joined by Prof. Othmar Moser, exercise physiologist, guideline author, and fellow person with type 1, to break down: Why 10 minutes of activity after meals is the easiest, most powerful place to start.The 20/20 and 40/40 rules — how 20 minutes of light movement can drop glucose by 20–40 mg/dL (1–2...
2025-09-241h 02
The Glucose Never Lies® Podcast17 – GLP-1 in Type 1 Diabetes: beyond weight loss, towards metabolic therapy?Suggest guests or get in contactEpisode 17 — GLP-1 in Type 1 Diabetes: Beyond Weight Loss, Towards Metabolic Therapy Go to the Podcast page for all the notes, insights, and further reading & listening.Subscribe to The Glucose Never Lies® and receive the Summary PDF with all the key take-home messages and practical implementation strategies. Support The Glucose Never Lies® Podcast☕ Buy Me a Coffee💙 DonateGuest: Professor Viral Shah, MDProfe...
2025-09-121h 08
The Glucose Never Lies® Podcast16: Diabetes & Driving: Why You Need to Be 5 to DriveSuggest guests or get in contactEpisode 16 — Diabetes & Driving: Why You Need to Be 5 to DriveShow summary PDF and full notes hereSupport The Glucose Never Lies® Podcast ☕ Buy Me a Coffee💙 DonateGuest: Professor Pratik Choudhary (University of Leicester, Leicester Diabetes Centre; Chair, DVLA Medical Advisory Panel on Diabetes) Host: John Pemberton (The Glucose Never Lies Podcast)Episode Overview
2025-09-0754 minThe Glucose Never Lies® Podcast15: C-Peptide - What type of type 1 diabetes do you have?Suggest guests or get in contact Hosted by diabetes dietitian John Pemberton, this show blends science and real-life experience to make managing type 1 diabetes easier, clearer, and more human. Smart insights, practical tips, and honest conversations await. It's all about C-Peptide and what it means for people living with T1D! 🕒 [00:09] Think all T1D is the same? Think again. 🕒 [02:14] Some people really do have it harder — and “brittle diabetes” might be real. 🕒 [04:37] Enter C-peptide: a marker of how much insulin your body sti...
2025-07-3123 minThe Glucose Never Lies® Podcast14: Overcoming Insulin Resistance in Type 1 DiabetesSuggest guests or get in contactIn this deep-dive episode, John Pemberton explores the misunderstood world of insulin resistance in people with type 1 diabetes. Drawing on years of personal experience, clinical expertise, and the latest research, he breaks down why insulin resistance matters—even in a condition defined by insulin deficiency.Click here for the detailed 3-part write upThe episode walks through the 'Ominous Octet', eight mechanisms that drive insulin resistance, and explains how they impact blood glucose control, weight management, and long-term health. More importantly, it offers practical st...
2025-07-2746 minThe Glucose Never Lies® Podcast12: CGM Functionality (Part 3): The Bells and WhistlesSuggest guests or get in contactIn this episode of the Glucose Never Lies podcast, hosts John Pemberton and Louise discuss the intricacies of diabetes management, focusing on continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) systems. They explore various CGM features, including calibration, alarms, and connectivity with automated insulin delivery (AID) systems. The conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding individual needs when selecting a CGM, as well as the role of technology in enhancing diabetes care. The hosts also provide insights into the latest advancements in CGM technology and offer resources for further education.Takeaways...
2025-05-0930 minThe Glucose Never Lies® Podcast11: CGM Accuracy (Part 2): Understanding MARD, 20/20, 40/40, and Error Grids.Suggest guests or get in contactIn this episode of the Glucose Never Lies podcast, hosts John Pemberton and Louise discuss the intricacies of diabetes management, focusing on continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) systems. They explore the importance of CGM accuracy, the standards set by regulatory bodies, and the significance of testing conditions in evaluating these devices. The conversation delves into various metrics used to assess CGM performance, including MARD, 20/20 and 40/40 agreement rates, and highlights the need for robust testing against capillary glucose to ensure effective diabetes management. The episode emphasises the importance of transparency in CGM studies...
2025-04-1031 minThe Glucose Never Lies® Podcast10: CGM Accuracy (Part 1) "Study Design First, Performance After"Suggest guests or get in contactIn this episode of the Glucose Never Lies podcast, hosts John Pemberton and Louise delve into the intricacies of diabetes management, focusing on continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) systems. They discuss the importance of understanding CGM accuracy, the significance of study design in evaluating sensor performance, and the key questions to ask when assessing the reliability of these devices. The conversation emphasises the need for robust testing conditions to ensure that CGMs provide accurate readings for insulin dosing decisions. The hosts also highlight the ongoing efforts towards standardisation in CGM technology to...
2025-04-1027 minThe Glucose Never Lies® Podcast9 - ATTD 2025 Highlights and New CGMs (Good, Bad and Ugly!)Suggest guests or get in contactIn this episode of the Glucose Never Lies podcast, John Pemberton shares insights from the ATTD 2025 conference, discussing advancements in diabetes management technologies, including automated insulin delivery systems and continuous glucose monitoring. He emphasizes the importance of early intervention with AID systems, the role of GLP-1 receptor agonists, and the impact of exercise and nutrition on diabetes control. The conversation also highlights the need for equitable access to diabetes technology and the improvements in quality of life that these innovations can bring.TakeawaysAutomated insulin delivery...
2025-03-2926 min
The Glucose Never Lies® Podcast8a: 99 Problems (But Highs Ain’t One) — The 20 by 2 RuleSuggest guests or get in contactThis bonus Episode 8B is a family special — co-created with my daughter Grace. It takes the science of activity lowering glucose and flips it into something fun: a rap we call 99 Problems (But Highs Ain’t One).The key message? When you’re above 10 mmol/L (180 mg/dL), just 20 minutes of activity can drop glucose by 2 mmol/L (≈40 mg/dL). That’s the “20 by 2” (or 20 by 40) rule. But, Grace said 8 years olds don’t want to hear 20 by 2! They want to hear it in a fun wa...
2025-03-1201 minThe Glucose Never Lies® Podcast8 - Activity Snacking to Increase Time in Range for T1DSuggest guests or get in contactWelcome to The Glucose Never Lies podcast In today’s episode, we explore a game-changing approach to glucose control—activity snacking. If you’ve ever struggled with post-meal spikes, found insulin too slow to bring down highs, or wondered how movement could help stabilise your blood glucose, this episode is for you.I’ll be sharing the latest research on how small, frequent movements can supercharge insulin, improve time in range, and reduce glucose highs without the need for extra insulin corrections. We will discuss practical...
2025-03-0727 minThe Glucose Never Lies® Podcast7 - Fundamentals of The Glucose Never LiesSuggest guests or get in contactWelcome to The Glucose Never Lies Podcast!In this episode, we’re laying down the fundamentals of diabetes management—the essential principles you need to understand to make informed decisions about your health. We’ll break down:What happens when you eat carbohydrates and how your body processes glucoseWhy insulin behaves differently in type 1 diabetes, leading to post-meal spikes How physical activity supercharges insulin, making it work more effectivelyThe science behind high-fat meals and why they cause insulin resistanceWhether you're living...
2025-03-0715 minThe Glucose Never Lies® Podcast6 - Ten Tips to Optimise Time in Range with AID SystemsSuggest guests or get in contactWelcome to The Glucose Neverlies Podcast. In this episode, we’re diving into practical strategies to optimise time in range (TIR) when using Automated Insulin Delivery (AID) systems for type 1 diabetes. Managing blood glucose levels can be unpredictable, but AID systems have transformed diabetes care by automating insulin delivery in smarter, more responsive ways. However, achieving the best possible outcomes still requires understanding key strategies, fine-tuning your approach, and making small adjustments that have a big impact.In this episode, we’ll explore ten essential tips...
2025-03-0638 minThe Glucose Never Lies® Podcast5 - Mastering Omnipod 5 – The Iron Man of AID SystemsSuggest guests or get in contactWelcome to The Glucose Neverlies Podcast. In this episode, we’re focusing on Omnipod 5, the sleek, high-tech Automated Insulin Delivery (AID) system that offers simplicity, automation, and a tubeless design. Much like Iron Man’s suit, Omnipod 5 is built for efficiency and ease, allowing for seamless insulin adjustments without the hassle of tubing. If you’re looking for a system that requires minimal user input and delivers smart automation, this could be the perfect choice for you.Omnipod 5 uses SmartAdjust technology, an adaptive algorithm housed inside...
2025-03-0615 minThe Glucose Never Lies® Podcast4 - Mastering CamAPS FX – The Batman of AID SystemsSuggest guests or get in contactWelcome to The Glucose Neverlies Podcast. In this episode, we are exploring CamAPS FX, an Automated Insulin Delivery (AID) system that, much like Batman, relies on strategy, adaptability, and precise control to outsmart unpredictable glucose levels. If you’re looking for a system that allows multiple glucose targets throughout the day, advanced algorithm learning, and the ability to fine-tune your insulin delivery, then CamAPS FX might be your perfect match.Designed for those who need tight glucose control, such as during pregnancy or when managing flu...
2025-03-0614 minThe Glucose Never Lies® Podcast3 - Mastering the Medtronic 780G – The Incredible Hulk of AID SystemsSuggest guests or get in contactWelcome to The Glucose Neverlies Podcast. In this episode, we’re taking a deep dive into the Medtronic 780G, a powerful Automated Insulin Delivery (AID) system designed to crush after-meal highs and optimise time in range. Just like the Hulk, the 780G is strong, aggressive, and highly automated, making it one of the most proactive systems available. If you’re considering the 780G or already using it, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know to make the most of this powerhouse system.With it...
2025-03-0612 minThe Glucose Never Lies® Podcast1 - Choosing an AID System: Which Superhero Do You Want in Your Corner?Suggest guests or get in contactWelcome to The Glucose Neverlies Podcast!When it comes to Automated Insulin Delivery (AID) systems, there is no single "best" option, only the right one for each individual. Choosing an AID system can feel overwhelming, but with the help of my good friend, colleague, and Diabetes Nurse Extraordinaire, Louise Collins, we have transformed the decision into something much more fun: selecting a superhero.Each AID system has its own strengths, weaknesses, and unique characteristics, making them better suited to different people...
2025-03-0630 minThe Glucose Never Lies® Podcast2 - Mastering Control-IQ – The Spider-Man of AID SystemsSuggest guests or get in contactWelcome to The Glucose Neverlies PodcastIn today’s episode, we are exploring the Tandem t:slim X2 with Control-IQ, a system that offers great power but also requires great responsibility. If you are considering this system or already using it, this episode will guide you through everything you need to know to make the most of Control-IQ.With its highly customisable algorithm, multiple insulin profiles, and Activity and Sleep modes, Control-IQ provides a high degree of flexibility. However, much like Spider-Man’s abilities, this powe...
2025-03-0616 min
Everyday Exorcist003 Everyday Exorcist: The Conquering King - Understanding AuthorityIn this episode, Grant Pemberton and Kat Michael explore the concept of authority as it relates to Jesus and believers. They discuss the biblical foundation of authority, its implications for believers today, and practical applications in healing and spiritual warfare. The conversation includes personal stories, theological insights, and a call to rediscover the authority given to believers through Christ.
2025-02-211h 13The Glucose Never Lies® Podcast0 — Welcome to The Glucose Never Lies® PodcastSuggest guests or get in contactWhat this podcast is all aboutI’m John Pemberton — diabetes educator, researcher, and proud dad living with type 1 diabetes. The Glucose Never Lies® Podcast is where science, lived experience, and curiosity collide.This series is for:People with type 1 diabetes who want practical, evidence-based tools they can use every day.Healthcare professionals looking for clear explanations and insights from the latest research.Anyone curious about the future of diabetes care, technology, and self-management.Each episo...
2025-02-2001 min
Everyday Exorcist001 - Everyday Exorcist: Walking in the Power of the Holy SpiritEveryday Exorcist is a podcast where we disarmingly and casually talk about the gifts and power of the Holy Spirit in order to move believers from timidity into temerity.Summary
In the inaugural episode of the Everyday Exorcist podcast, hosts Grant Pemberton and Kat Michael introduce their mission to explore the supernatural aspects of faith, particularly focusing on the authority of believers in the context of deliverance and exorcism. They discuss the cultural shifts towards spiritualism and the need for practical understanding of the Holy Spirit's power. They share personal encounters with the supernatural and the conversation emphasizes the...
2025-02-0238 min
Mending Families78.Self-compassion and embodiment to reclaim our compassion as caregivers with Robyn GutierrezTW - Today we talk about abusive relationships and domestic violence so please know that if you are in a DV situation or know someone who is, there is help. Go to www.thehotline.org or call 1-800-799-7233
Mending Families is hosted by Melissa Pemberton and she brings you weekly content that is a mix of trauma aware interviews, parenting tips for those caring for kids from adversity, and stories from people just like you as they share their beautiful messy moments. Melissa hopes that when you listen each week, you will feel encouraged, inspired...
2024-12-0953 min
Mending FamiliesREPLAY - #1 - Haley PembertonWelcome to the summer series top 8 most listened to episodes of this past year! This was a special one for me as I had the privilege of interviewing my oldest daughter, Haley. Her original episode was #7 and is still as good as when it first aired!
On today’s episode, Haley shares her heart about the difficulties of growing up under some tough circumstances, how she felt when she first met Jon (my husband), what it was like when Jon and I started having our own kids, and when she realized she had her own stuff she ne...
2024-08-2642 minMending FamiliesREPLAY - #8 - Jon PembertonWelcome to the summer series top 8 most listened-to episodes of this past year! Let's start with #8, my interview with my husband, Jon Pemberton, which was the first episode of the podcast!
On today’s episode, Jon shares his feelings about becoming a dad “overnight” when he married Melissa. His perspective on how he thought he would parent shifted when he was able to learn more about how discipline affects kids and that there are other options to discipline that encourage healthier emotional intelligence. Jon touches on corporal punishment and how he came to a place that he realiz...
2024-07-0828 min
Mending Families66. Sneak peek at the online course, Mend, Heal, GrowOn today’s episode, Melissa peels back the curtains of her online course and let’s you experience one of the lessons. She created Mend, Heal, Grow when she realized that she could reach more families with the work she does by offering it online and not just in person! This course offers the ability to connect with other caregivers, meet weekly over zoom (not required) and grow as a person, parent and partner!
The next round of the course will begin Jul 1, 2024 and cart closes on Jun 21, 2024 so act now! Summer is the perfect time to mend...
2024-06-0312 min
Mending Families60. Mondays with Melissa - Panic attacks and parenting failsOn today’s episode, Melissa shares about a recent panic attack that she experienced and how she has learned to get through them on her own. Melissa also believes in authenticity and so she gives the audience a sneak peek into the daily lives in the Pemberton household and how we all can learn from mistakes. Grab your coffee and let's have a chat!
A big THANK YOU to our new sponsor, West Plains Roasters! If you have not stopped by to see them, pop in 7 days a week and get yourself some toast, coffee, or ev...
2024-04-2215 min
Mending Families58. REPLAY - Overcoming, healing, and connecting with your parents with Haley PembertonI had Haley as a teen and we have been through so many ups and downs, but are on the side of healing past hurts, as well as our relationship. It’s been so fun watching her grow and see her follow in my footsteps as a social worker. Haley has her Bachelors in Social Work and works for a local counseling agency as a crisis response counselor. She lives with her dog, Hank, and uses art as an outlet to help her get through the big and hard of life!
On today’s episode, Haley shares her...
2024-04-0843 min
Mending Families55. Happy Birthday Mending Families Podcast!!On today’s episode, Jon Pemberton guest-hosts the podcast as the tables are turned on Melissa. He interviews her on all things podcasting and what she has learned over the past year. Jon is one of the funniest people, so you won’t want to miss this one!
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2024-03-2027 minMending FamiliesChildhood cancer aand coping with grief with Leslie WoodfillOn today’s episode, Leslie shares with us about what the Childhood Cancer Coalition is and how they support families touched by childhood cancer. She breaks down the different ways that they offer support and give us ideas on how we can come alongside the organization to help them continue to give back. We also touch on grief and ways that we can come alongside those we know who are facing grief in their lives.
Leslie Woodfill is a passionate advocate for change and compassion. She is the Director of the Childhood Cancer Coalition and the former Re...
2024-02-0537 minMending Families42. Christmas Real Talk with Jon PembertonOn today’s episode, Melissa chats with her husband Jon about Christmas, the holidays, Santa, and also some other random stuff. It’s always a fun time when both Melissa and Jon are on the show so you will definitely get some good tips, but also will mostly just laugh a lot. Enjoy!
*To find all of the episodes with the full show notes, go to https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com/mending-families-podcast
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Instagram - @mendingfamilieswa
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2023-12-1830 min
Bird Fans 4 Ever PodcastBird Fans 4 Ever Podcast Episode 44 Sonny Wray RobertsBF4E: Podcast #44 – Sonny Wray – How he got to ISU, Freshman frustration and Pemberton can’t even dunk! Losing to Chicago State… Seriously? Which valley town literally stinks?
2023-09-1145 minMending Families7. Overcoming, healing, and connecting with your parents with Haley PembertonI had Haley as a teen and we have been through so many ups and downs, but are on the side of healing past hurts, as well as our relationship. It’s been so fun watching her grow and see her follow in my footsteps as a social worker. Haley has her Bachelors in Social Work and works for a local counseling agency as a crisis response counselor. She lives with her dog, Hank, and uses art as an outlet to help her get through the big and hard of life!
On today’s episode, Haley shares her heart about the...
2023-04-1742 minMending Families1. Dads, fear-based discipline, and the importance of growth with Jon PembertonOn today’s episode, Jon shares his feelings about becoming a dad “overnight” when he married Melissa. His perspective on how he thought he would parent shifted when he was able to learn more about how discipline affects kids and that there are other options to discipline that encourage healthier emotional intelligence. Jon touches on corporal punishment and how he came to a place that he realized he could never spank his children which then led him on a mission to help educate other families about the importance of connected parenting approaches. Listen to the very end as Jon gives us thr...
2023-03-2028 min
Woof You! Podcast#1: Basics of Games-Based Training with Julia Hawkins and Annette PembertonWelcome to the inaugural episode of the Woof You! Podcast, where we love to find out more about anyone and anything connected to dogs' happiness. Each episode Victoria Shepherd sits down with a guest to learn something that will hopefully inform, entertain, and possibly inspire listeners.In our first episode, Victoria sits down to cover the basics of games-based dog training with two fellow trainers, Annette Pemberton (Calm Under the Collar), and Julia Hawkins (All To Play For).If you have a dog-related question you'd like answered, or a...
2023-02-2816 min
Live To Tape with Johnny Pemberton189. The Leather RoseThe first episode of a new podcast from Johnny Pemberton and Duncan Trussell explores the mysteries of the universe and seeks to unravel the secrets of time!
2021-10-2741 min
The Wired Wig | Law and TechnologyFinding Your Path: Roles in Legal Tech w/ Logan OliverAs the new uni year sets in, are you unsure which opportunities to try in the legal industry? Perhaps you are set on being a city lawyer, but are open to other roles... or maybe, you think the legal profession does not hold any possibility of an innovative or agile job...
This episode features a chat between Logan Oliver and Annabel about his path to becoming Head of Business Development at legal process tool, Office and Dragons.
Despite initially set on a career as a solicitor, Logan explains what hurdles he faced along the way t...
2021-10-0445 min
The Talent TankSP 19 Benchracing 2021 U4 The Crandon Classic. Crandon, WisconsinA play on the triumph and losses in performance and life. The Talent Tank podcast will navigate the inner workings of lifestyle, lives, family, teams, careers, programs, and technology in and around the offroad motorsports industry. What breeds success with your Talent Tank on full, failures when its on empty. From the journey to the Starting Line to take that Green Flag, on to exploring trials and tribulations on and off the track in pursuit of victorious achievement and the Checkered Flag.The Talent Tank presents Benchracing 2021 ULTRA4 Racing The Crandon Classic from Crandon International Raceway in Cran...
2021-09-021h 02
The Talent TankSP 18 Benchracing 2021 U4 Black Hills Throwdown. Buffalo Chip, Sturgis, SDA play on the triumph and losses in performance and life. The Talent Tank podcast will navigate the inner workings of lifestyle, lives, family, teams, careers, programs, and technology in and around the offroad motorsports industry. What breeds success with your Talent Tank on full, failures when its on empty. From the journey to the Starting Line to take that Green Flag, on to exploring trials and tribulations on and off the track in pursuit of victorious achievement and the Checkered Flag.The Talent Tank presents Benchracing 2021 ULTRA4 Racing Black Hills Throwdown from the Buffalo Chip in Stur...
2021-08-051h 00
The Talent TankSP 17 Benchracing 2021 U4 Tear Down in Tennessee from Adventure Offroad ParkA play on the triumph and losses in performance and life. The Talent Tank podcast will navigate the inner workings of lifestyle, lives, family, teams, careers, programs, and technology in and around the offroad motorsports industry. What breeds success with your Talent Tank on full, failures when its on empty. From the journey to the Starting Line to take that Green Flag, on to exploring trials and tribulations on and off the track in pursuit of victorious achievement and the Checkered Flag.The Talent Tank presents Benchracing 2021 ULTRA4 Racing Tear Down in Tennessee from Adventure Offroad Park in S...
2021-06-2453 min
The Talent TankSP 16 Benchracing 2021 U4 Battle in El Ray De Las Baja from San Felipe, MexicoA play on the triumph and losses in performance and life. The Talent Tank podcast will navigate the inner workings of lifestyle, lives, family, teams, careers, programs, and technology in and around the offroad motorsports industry. What breeds success with your Talent Tank on full, failures when its on empty. From the journey to the Starting Line to take that Green Flag, on to exploring trials and tribulations on and off the track in pursuit of victorious achievement and the Checkered Flag.The Talent Tank presents Benchracing 2021 ULTRA4 Racing El Ray De Las Bajas from San Felipe, Mexi...
2021-05-131h 00
The Talent TankSP 15 Benchracing 2021 U4 Battle in BlueGrass from Rush, KentuckyA play on the triumph and losses in performance and life. The Talent Tank podcast will navigate the inner workings of lifestyle, lives, family, teams, careers, programs, and technology in and around the offroad motorsports industry. What breeds success with your Talent Tank on full, failures when its on empty. From the journey to the Starting Line to take that Green Flag, on to exploring trials and tribulations on and off the track in pursuit of victorious achievement and the Checkered Flag.The Talent Tank presents Benchracing 2021 ULTRA4 Racing Battle in BlueGrass from Rush, Kentucky. Host Wyatt Pemb...
2021-04-1556 min
The Talent TankSP 14 Benchracing 2021 U4 Area BFE BeatdownA play on the triumph and losses in performance and life. The Talent Tank podcast will navigate the inner workings of lifestyle, lives, family, teams, careers, programs, and technology in and around the offroad motorsports industry. What breeds success with your Talent Tank on full, failures when its on empty. From the journey to the Starting Line to take that Green Flag, on to exploring trials and tribulations on and off the track in pursuit of victorious achievement and the Checkered Flag.The Talent Tank presents Benchracing 2021 ULTRA4 Racing Area BFE Beatdown. Host Wyatt Pemberton @555race is joine...
2021-04-0156 min
The Wired Wig | Law and TechnologyInnovating Legal In Unison w/ Eimear McCann | SummizeHow can the legal industry apply innovation? Eimear McCann is a creative and strategic leader and thinker, bringing together knowledge of the law with a passion for identifying new and innovative ways of working. She is currently the Head of Strategy at Summize. Before this she has worked for a magazine, a law center in Belfast, F-Lex Legal where she was Head of the Northern Unit.
In this episode, we explored how Eimear got into a role in strategy and legal technology, how the legal industry has room to and should embrace creativity, and how businesses can...
2021-03-1624 min
The Wired Wig | Law and TechnologySmooth Integrations and Creative Lawyers w/ Tom Dunlop | SummizeTom Dunlop is the CEO and Founder of the tool Summize, contract management, and review product. After qualifying as a solicitor in the UK, Tom has led several legal teams including UserZoom, Zuto, and AppSense.
In this episode, we discuss the use cases of Summize and their philosophy of ensuring lawyers have a tool for multi-uses. Tom also discusses the company culture of incremental improvement and how lawyers are inherently creative. Finally, we discuss how legal technology can work alongside and not against lawyers.
Because of your love, the podcast is number 10...
2021-02-0227 min
The Talent TankSP 13 RCV Performance #KOH2021 PreShowA play on the triumph and losses in performance and life. The Talent Tank podcast will navigate the inner workings of lifestyle, lives, family, teams, careers, programs, and technology in and around the offroad motorsports industry. What breeds success with your Talent Tank on full, failures when its on empty. From the journey to the Starting Line to take that Green Flag, on to exploring trials and tribulations on and off the track in pursuit of victorious achievement and the Checkered Flag.The Talent Tank #KOH2021 Preshow brought to you by RCV Performance. Host Wyatt Pemberton @555race is j...
2021-01-252h 40
The Wired Wig | Law and TechnologyAI for the Legal Sector w/ Vishal Sunak | LinkSquaresVishal Sunak is the CEO and Co-founder of Linksquares, an AI-powered platform to enable legal and finance teams to not need to read each contract one by one and gain data insights.
Alongside building the company, Vishal has been recently named an Ernest and Young Entrepreneur of the Year finalist in recognition of his dedication to innovation and growth.
We discussed how LinkSquares is using machine learning to provide data insights into legal teams' work, including the benefits it brings. We also explored how this development can work alongside and not against lawyers.
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2021-01-1924 min
The Wired Wig | Law and TechnologyIgniting Interest in Law and Technology w/ Lorraine ChimbgaLorraine Chimbga is an LLB graduate from UCL and an incoming trainee on Clifford Chance’s IGNITE Training Contract. Before starting her TC, Lorraine worked as a Compliance Analyst at financial compliance startup, FundApps.
Lorraine holds a number of positions including being a Contract Intelligence Executive at ThoughtRiver and on the Advisory Board at the Society for Computers and Law. She also excellently shares her experience in studying and applying to Law firms on Instagram and Youtube.
We discussed what drew her to Law and technology, the advice she has for students wanting to get in...
2021-01-1227 min
The Wired Wig | Law and TechnologyLegatics and Reforming Education w/ Daniel Grant SmithDan Grant Smith is Head of Engagement at Legatics, a transaction management program. Prior to joining the Legatics team, Dan was working as an associate at Hogan Lovells for 5 years in the Private Equity/M&A team. Today he works with law firms and their clients to improve transaction management, overcome adoption barriers, and engage with the wider industry to raise awareness and affect change. Dan has also contributed to publications such as the Legal Technologist where he shared his research on the implementation and practical adoption of legal tech tools at law firms.
In this episode...
2021-01-0430 min
The Wired Wig | Law and TechnologyChristmas Cracker: Applications and Internships in Law and TechnologyAlongside watching The Grinch, Elf or your favourite holiday movie, you might be also celebrating Application Season. Whether it is training contracts, vacation schemes or internships, this episode brings together fourteen of The Wired Wig's 2020 guests to give guidance. The advice is split into:
1. Finding a Law and technology role (2:55)
2. Answering Law and technology questions e.g how will the legal industry be affected by technology? (7:00)
3. How to shine in written applications (19:35)
4. Mindset and mental wellness (23:15)
Thank you to Marian Porvaznik, Lorraine Chimbga, Eliot Benzecrit, Giles Thompson, Catherine Bamford, Anton Vashkevich, Ilona Sa...
2020-12-2127 min
The Wired Wig | Law and TechnologyHuman Friendly Design: Contract.One w/ Anton Vashkevich | Collaboration | Contract and Process ManagementAnton Vashkevich is the Founder and CEO of Contract.One, a contract and process management platform which is humanising contracts through simplicity in design and ease in collaboration. Anton brings his experience in Corporate M&A and legal technology consultancy, to increase efficiency in legal teams and deliver enjoyment in working with enterprise tools.
In this episode we discuss what are the capabilities of ContractOne, the mission behind the tool, practical use cases and how it is streamlining how legal teams cooperate. As Contract.One looks to solve issues in collaboration in contracting, we also discuss how...
2020-12-1425 minThe Wired Wig | Law and TechnologyMicrosoft: Technology Careers Beyond Law (2/2) w/ Bianca Caravtov | HoloLens | Mixed RealityBianca Caravtov is a Warwick Law graduate, with a story inspiring for those currently unsure if the Law is for them. Despite being the President of the Commercial Law Society at university and a Campus Brand Ambassador for a city firm, Bianca is now enjoying her non-legal role in managing clients at Microsoft.
In this second part of two, we discuss her role at Microsoft, what is mixed reality and the hololens, how her law degree helps in her role and her experience working for a technology company.
Because of your love, t...
2020-12-0730 minThe Wired Wig | Law and TechnologyMicrosoft: Technology Careers Beyond Law (1/2) w/ Bianca Caravtov | MicrosoftBianca Caravtov is a Warwick Law graduate, with a story inspiring for those currently unsure if the Law is for them. Despite being the President of the Commercial Law Society at uni and a Campus Brand Ambassador for a city firm, Bianca is now enjoying her non-legal role in managing clients.
In this first part of two, we discuss her journey to deciding maybe Law was not for her, her year abroad and the experience she did before making her decision.
Timestamps:
1:25: Journey to LLB
2:55: Commercial lawyer dream
3:50: Society positions and leg...
2020-12-0418 minThe Wired Wig | Law and TechnologyTransforming Legal Processes and Education w/ Eliot Benzecrit & Giles Thompson from AvvokaEliot Benzecrit & Giles Thompson are both ex-city firm lawyers who now reside at legal technology tool Avvoka. Avvoka automatises and assists teams in legal processes and contract automation, with a flavour of legal technology education and awareness. You might have even enrolled at one of their automation classes at Avvoka Academy!
In this episode we discussed what problems the tool is looking to solve, explored the changes in the market and how remote work has increased the need for process automation, and provide some insights on the future of technology in Law.
For students, there i...
2020-11-2432 minThe Wired Wig | Law and TechnologyBehavioural Science in Legal Technology Adoption w/ Heidi Smith | JurilogicalIn an ideal world using a new technology would be as simple as training and trusting your team will adapt. But it usually isn’t that straightforward.
In this episode I spoke with Heidi Smith, Creator of Jurilogical.com and User Adoption Expert. In one of her roles, Heidi is driving change through the technology and innovation team in a magic circle law firm, applying the science of behavioural change. She has also created the platform Jurilogical, which addresses the learning and skills gap in the current curriculum for barristers.
We discuss why she takes th...
2020-11-1630 minThe Wired Wig | Law and TechnologyLaw & Computer Science: Collective Action Through Code w/ Amy Conroy | Open Tenancy | Machine Learning | LLB to MScThink coding is just for those who studied Maths or a Science at undergrad level? Think again.
Amy Conroy is a legal technologist with a passion for helping make the Law more accessible through technology. Intrigued by buzzwords such as machine learning and artificial intelligence during her LLB, Amy completed an MSc in Computer Science to understand these topics and how to code.
She now works on a number of projects including being part of the team at Avvoka, developing case judgement search through her thesis and improving the searchability of tenancy rights as Co-Founder...
2020-11-0628 min
Live To Tape with Johnny Pemberton161. Halloween Special with SleepyBritt - PART IIMicro ghost manufacturer, halloween spook savant, and longtime executive buffet insider, Britt Pemberton AKA Sleepybritt, joins up for round TWO of a special halloween edition of Live to Tape. We discuss halloween memories, listen to music, and figure out the correct age for OUIJA use. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2020-10-291h 29The Wired Wig | Law and TechnologyData in Law: Predicting Case Judgements w/ Jozef Maruščák | CourtQuant | Startups | Legal tech productsLaw is typically a human driven profession, but can court decisions be predicted?
While studying Law at the University of Cambridge, Jozef helped found CourtQuant, an AI platform which predicted legal case outcomes and found the optimal lawyer to argue the case. Since graduating, Jozef is now the current Head Of Business Development at Sudolabs.io, delivering technology solutions and products for startups.
In this episode we discuss how Jozef got into the Law and technology space, the utility of data in predicting case outcomes, his current role and where he sees the legal technology in...
2020-10-2620 minThe Wired Wig | Law and TechnologyThe Law of Blockchain and Cryptocurrency w/ Erika Federis | WirexIntrigued by blockchain and cryptocurrencies but confused how they work or are regulated?
Erika Federis is part of legal counsel at digital payments platform Wirex. While training as a lawyer she was introduced to the area of blockchain and cryptocurrencies during her training contract. Since discovering her passion for the space, Erika has written articles on the topic on Cointelegraph, Medium, Fintech Direct and Blockchain news and continues to follow the development of cryptocurrency regulations across the globe.
In this episode we discuss how cryptocurrency is regulated, why Wirex is different, her role as in ho...
2020-10-1624 min
Live To Tape with Johnny Pemberton160. Halloween Special with SleepyBritt - PART 1Micro ghost manufacturer, halloween spook savant, and longtime executive buffet insider, Britt Pemberton AKA Sleepybritt, joins up for a special halloween edition of live to tape. We discuss movies, listen to music, and get to the core of what is Halloween. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2020-10-141h 09The Wired Wig | Law and TechnologyFrom Law School to Legal at eBay with Elizabete LudborzaAfter graduating from Warwick Law School, where she also studied abroad at Monash University, Elizabete Ludborza now works in Legal at eBay Luxembourg.
In this episode, we discuss Elizabete’s responsibilities at eBay, life at the company’s office in Luxembourg and how her past experience of running a blog has helped her in applications and in developing technical skills. Elizabete also shares some useful resources and online courses for legal tech enthusiasts.
For clarity, this episode was recorded in July 2020 and Elizabete is now a Junior Legal Officer rather than a Legal Trainee. You can rea...
2020-10-0521 minThe Wired Wig | Law and TechnologyShaping our legal futures w/ Erika Ly | The Legal Forecast | Responsible AIErika Ly operates at the nexus of law, technology and society. Her work focuses on the design and regulation of artificial intelligence and she is passionate about interdisciplinary innovation. Her current positions include being Secretary of the Australian Society for Computers and the Law and a Director at The Legal Forecast. Prior to this, Erika started her career as a 'Technolegal' at Gilbert + Tobin, a leading Australian commercial law firm and worked at one of Australia's first legal technology startups, LawPath. She is also proud alumna of the global LawWithoutWalls community.
In this episode we discuss what...
2020-09-2531 minThe Wired Wig | Law and TechnologyWire Less: Internet Blackouts w/ Natalia Krapiva | Access Now | Belarus | Human Rights LawIf you are reading this then you must have had internet access in the past few minutes. But what if this connection was a fleeting glance?
This episode is with Natalia Krapiva, Human Rights lawyer and Technology Legal Counsel from Access Now. Access Now has the mission of improving society's digital rights through awareness, advocacy and campaigning. While internet shutdowns are an increasingly common phenomenon, the reduction of the internet to 20% of normal capacity in early August in Belarus is propelling more discussion around the topic.
In this episode we discussed what is an internet sh...
2020-09-1729 minLive To Tape with Johnny Pemberton156. Blair and Steve and Other ThingsAnother brilliant and scintillating round of the best podcasting there ever was! A full executive session with Blair Socci and Steve Hernandez. Together with Johnny Pemberton they create a self-sustaining conversational triangle that knows no end.
2020-09-071h 13The Wired Wig | Law and TechnologyThe Umbrella of Legal Design w/ Hannele Korhonen | Social Impact | Villa Verto | Something Simple FirstHannele Korhonen is a Finnish legal designer who runs her own legal consultancy, Villa Verto. With over 20 years of Contract Law experience, Hannele has the aim of changing the world for the better, improving how lawyers work with contracts and how society interacts with the Law. This is through using Legal Design, a skill she teaches lawyers at her design school to utilise in their practice. Hannele also shares insights into using Legal Design to reimagine the practice as a lawyer on her blog Something Simple First.
In this episode we focus on what Legal Design is a...
2020-09-0122 minThe Wired Wig | Law and TechnologySurveillance, Society and the Law w/ Mahdi Assan | TikTok | Schrems II | The Cyber SolicitorMahdi Assan is the Founder of the blog The Cyber Solicitor, which explores the intersection between Law, technology and society. We discuss surveillance in the UK, including the methods of surveillance, how it is regulated, how transfers between the EU and UK will be regulated post Brexit and finally whether TikTok is also carrying out surveillance.
THE CYBER SOLICITOR: You can read the latest topics including Schrems II, data adequacy decisions and Privacy Engineering on the Cyber Solicitor here: https://thecybersolicitor.com/
How to support the podcast: Because of your love, the podcast is number 10 in...
2020-08-2132 minThe Wired Wig | Law and TechnologyTransforming Law Firms: Legal Engineering and BamLegal w/ Catherine BamfordDiscovering document automation at Pinsent Masons, Catherine Bamford is a Legal Engineer who has founded BamLegal. Her consultancy focuses on providing value to Law firms through streamlining legal processes with technology, such as through automation.
We discuss why Catherine started BamLegal, how Law firms can be inspired by Product teams and the future of technology in Law firms.
Catherine also provides many resources to learn more about legal technology and Law and Technology, from books and courses to open source
platforms to solve problems.
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2020-07-2734 minThe Wired Wig | Law and TechnologyGoodbye Privacy Shield: Schrems II in the CJEU w/ Tobias BräutigamPracticing at firm Bird & Bird, Tobias Bräutigam is Senior Counsel and Head of the Privacy and Data Protection group in Helsinki. In the past Tobias
has also worked as Senior Legal Counsel at Microsoft and Nokia.
In this episode Tobias and I analyse the decision Schrems II and discuss the business and societal impacts. Tobias also explains what drew him to Law and Technology and where Data Protection Law may move in the future.
SCHREMS II:
On Thursday 16th July 2020, the European Court of Justice heard the case of Schrems II, which conc...
2020-07-2134 minThe Wired Wig | Law and TechnologyLegal Design, Future Lawyers and The Law Boutique w/ Electra JaponasAfter working as in house counsel in the space industry and at various companies including Disney, Electra Japonas took a step to help companies truly utilise their legal teams appropriately. Electra is now the founder of The Law Boutique, a legal consultancy which helps companies with ensuring their documents are suitable for their brand and customers as well as data protection, contract management and legal operations.
We discuss what caused Electra to found the company, what is legal design and why it is important, how companies can better engage their legal teams and the road of legal...
2020-07-1326 minThe Wired Wig | Law and TechnologyFinding your legal voice w/ Blessing MukoshaEccentric and confident, Blessing is the creator of Blessing at the Bar, a legal community and education platform that helps drive students through Bar school and complete the BPTC. In this episode we look at how technology might change the industry in the future. We focus on why a personal brand is important, how lawyers, law students and chambers can stand out with marketing and where the Bar might be heading in the future. We also discuss how and why Law is important for everyone in society... not just lawyers.
Blessing is hosting several events throughout July! Yo...
2020-06-2627 minThe Wired Wig | Law and TechnologyHow Legal Tech will transform the legal market w/ Marián Porvaźnik - Vacuumlabs, Sparring and TramaSince becoming qualified, Marián Porvažnik has taken an entrepreneurial route within Law. Now, the founder of Sparring, Co-founder of Trama and Chief Legal Officer at Vacuumlabs, Marián has a focus on disrupting the legal industry including changing how LegalTech businesses are funded in the future. In this episode we discuss:
his route to the industry,
how the technology growth in Law will change the market and
what the future of a firm may look like.
This episode is beneficial for both business leaders and Law students alike, presenting how firms will need to transform and h...
2020-06-1923 min