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Shush-Free Zone - Where librarians get loud!
Shush-Free Zone - Where librarians get loud!Episode 4: Mairead McKeown - From Librarianship to Knowledge Leadership in the Age of AIIn this episode of Shush Free Zone, host Dawn Brushammar speaks with Mairead McKeown, Knowledge and Market Intelligence Manager at Bord Bia, the Irish Food Board. They discuss Mairead's journey into librarianship, the evolution of Bord Bia's library services, and the impact of AI and emerging technologies on knowledge management. Mairead shares insights on the importance of lifelong learning, the diverse requests received at Bord Bia, and her aspirations for the future of the library. The conversation also highlights the vital role librarians play in various industries and offers advice for aspiring librarians.About...
2025-10-0326 minMarks Motivational Podcast
Marks Motivational PodcastMusic Sunday podcast with Mairead Carroll🎙️ Mark's Motivational Podcast – Music Sunday EpisodeGuest: Mairead Carroll – Singer, Songwriter, Musician, Storyteller.Episode Title: A Conversation with Mairead Carroll – Music, Stories & InspirationIn this inspiring Music Sunday episode of Mark's Motivational Podcast, I had the absolute pleasure of chatting with the talented Mairead Carroll – a gifted singer, songwriter, musician, and storyteller.We dove into her creative journey, the stories behind her songs, and what fuels her passion for music and storytelling. From heartfelt lyrics to the inspiration behind her songwriting, Mairead shared wonderful insights into her craft and her artistic process...
2025-09-2937 minIreland\'s Birth Stories
Ireland's Birth StoriesBirth Back Then (1980's) - EP186 Mairead, 5 Pregnancies, 3 Early Pregnancy Losses, Unmedicated Birth, Major Surgery 26 WKS Gestation, Unmedicated 2nd Birth StoryThis week I share the first birth story under the new title "Birth Back Then". Mairead revisits each of her three miscarriages followed by her two birth stories. Mairead worked as a nurse all her life so gives us an insight into what that looked like along with how life looked in the 1980's as a working women trying to build her family. She gave birth to her first son unmedicated with the support of her husband within the hospital setting. We then move onto her second birth story which was very different. She was blighted with constant sickness...
2025-09-291h 14The Naked Conversations Podcast with Emerant
The Naked Conversations Podcast with EmerantNaked Conversations Podcast with Emerant MaireadThe Naked Conversations Podcast is a soul-led spirituality and embodiment podcast exploring emotional healing, somatic awakening, consciousness expansion, and unapologetic self-expression. This is a space for seekers, rebels, and truth-rememberers who are ready to step out of linear, mind-based paradigms of healing and into something far more ancient, cyclical, and embodied. If you’re navigating grief, healing trauma, questioning old identities, or feeling disconnected from your body, desire, or purpose, these conversations are an invitation to remember what has always lived within you. Each episode offers grounded, no-BS spiritual guidance rooted in lived experience, nervous sy...
2025-05-3001 minSales Lead Dog Podcast
Sales Lead Dog PodcastArt Pugach and Mairead O'Donovan: Unveiling Strategies for AI SuccessUnlock the secrets of AI integration and elevate your business processes with our enlightening discussion featuring Art Pugach, CTO, and Mairead O'Donovan, project coordinator at Queue Associates. Discover how Microsoft Copilot is revolutionizing the workplace by seamlessly integrating into familiar tools like Word, Outlook, and Teams, streamlining tasks, and enhancing productivity. With a focus on data security, Art and Mairead reveal essential strategies for ensuring clean, secure data is at the heart of successful AI adoption, setting the stage for maximum efficiency and transformative business operations. Witness the rapid evolution of AI tools as we explore how...
2025-05-2741 minWould Like To Meet
Would Like To MeetMairead Meets Dr. Mali CoyneIn this week's episode of Would Like to Meet, we speak with Dr. Malie Coyne, a Chartered Clinical Psychologist, author, and expert in compassion focused therapy. Malie brings a unique lens to love and relationships, blending psychology with empathy to help us understand how compassion can not only heal, but also deepen the connections we build with others.In our conversation, we explore the power of falling in love with a person, not just a gender or category and how compassion focused therapy can help us show up more authentically in relationships. We unpack love languages, attachment s...
2025-05-0444 minWould Like To Meet
Would Like To MeetMairead Meets Emma HalliwellIn this week's episode of "Would Like to Meet," we speak with Emma Halliwell, a dedicated Separation and Divorce Coach who empowers individuals to navigate the emotional and practical challenges of ending a relationship. Emma specialises in guiding clients through the complexities of separation, offering tools to manage heartbreak, reduce conflict, and build a positive path forward. Drawing from her own personal experience with divorce, Emma provides empathetic support to those feeling overwhelmed by the process. She assists clients in managing the emotional turmoil, co-parenting dynamics, and legal intricacies that often accompany separation.In our c...
2025-04-2532 minWould Like To Meet
Would Like To MeetMairead meets Amber DoyleIn this week's episode of "Would Like to Meet," Mairead speaks with Amber Doyle, the visionary founder of Amber Moon Holistic. Amber is an International Soul Mentor and Heart Healer dedicated to guiding individuals on transformative journeys of self-discovery and healing. Through her unique blend of Reiki Energy Healing and Buteyko Method Breathwork, she empowers clients worldwide to break free from unhealthy cycles and embrace their authentic selves. We also discuss Amber’s book "Repair, Not Repeat: How to Heal Your Heart and Release Unhealthy Cycles," a book that offers readers practical tools to mend emotional wounds and...
2025-04-1848 minWould Like To Meet
Would Like To MeetMairead Meets Nicola SlawsonOn this episode of Would Like to Meet, Mairead speaks with Nicola Slawson about how to embrace single life and be own your singledom.- The shame of being single- Nicola speaks about her newsletter, The Single Supplement.- Societies view on single people and the pressures especially on single women to be in a relationship.-Why we should respect single people and all they achieve.- Nicola's book - Single, Living a Complete Life on your own Terms.- Nicola's journey to parenthood in a platonic co-parenting family.-The importance of shared space/community for single people.- The...
2025-04-1251 minBooks On Air
Books On AirArt of Life & Curiosity: Creative Mental Health, Wellbeing & Life Exploration by Mairead Ashcroft Art of Life and Curiosity invites you to open any page of the book to discover new perspectives and provide space to break free from old patterns of thought and behaviour. This interactive mental health wellbeing book can enable opportunities to explore universal life topics to improve holistic wellness in unique ways. By combining theoretical modalities and ancient teachings from the Native American Medicine Wheel, Mindfulness practice, and other wisdoms, readers engage in a semi guided practice of contemplation, self-discovery, and compassionate self-care. Subscribe with your favorite podcast playerApple PodcastsAndroidRSS Art of Life and Curio...
2024-12-1829 minThe EY Podcast
The EY PodcastEY CEO Outlook: From midwife to MD - a career in care, with Mairead McCaul, MD of MSD Ireland.On Mairead McCaul’s first day in nursing college, her tutor said something that has always stayed with her: “when you're caring for a patient, you’re in a privileged position and you should always treat them as if they were your mother or your father or your brother or sister or your child”. Mairead carried these words with her throughout her time in nursing and midwifery, working in sales in the laboratory diagnostics sector, and into the position she holds today as MD, Human Health, of one of Ireland’s leading healthcare companies. MSD has been in...
2023-12-1330 minTalk World Radio
Talk World RadioTalk World Radio: Mairead Maguire on Ending the Current WarsThis week on Talk World Radio we're talking about making peace in place of the wars in Gaza and Ukraine. Mairead (Corrigan) Maguire is a Member of the Advisory Board of World BEYOND War. She is based in Northern Ireland. Mairead is a Nobel Peace Laureate and Co-founder of Peace People – Northern Ireland 1976. Mairead was born in 1944, into a family of eight children in West Belfast. At 14 she became a volunteer with a grass-roots lay organization and began in her free time to work in her local community. Mairead’s volunteerism, gave her the opportunity to work with families, helping to s...
2023-11-1329 minInspiration2Grow
Inspiration2GrowSeason 2, Episode 107 - Making Smart(er) Food Choices - Raw & Real Talk with Mairead Rodgers Russell, Registered Dietitian and Professional Home EconomistIn today's episode of the Inspiration2grow podcast, I have Mairead Rodgers Russell as my guest. As a registered dietitian and professional home economist, Mairead has a wealth of knowledge to share. Her approach to nutrition and health involves meeting people where they are at on their health journey and creating sustainable changes to help people work towards becoming their happiest and healthiest selves. Mairead enjoys talking about food, getting a workout in at the gym, running, reading and chasing after her dog and daughter. Today's episode covers: 4 reasons why proper nutrition is important, not just...
2023-04-0554 minWould Like To Meet
Would Like To MeetMairead meets Dr Nicola Fox HamiltonThis week on Would Like to Meet podcast, Mairead speaks with Dr. Nicola Fox Hamilton about the cyber psychology of online dating. Topics include- What is a Cyber Psychologist? How has online dating changed how we date? Has online dating changed relationships? Does online affect our mental health? Who is online dating suited to? How online dating impacts men and women differently. Dating Statistics Who sends more messages online? Men or Women? What characteristics are the most attractive when on...
2023-03-1652 minThe Fulfilled Leader with Jean Balfour
The Fulfilled Leader with Jean BalfourEp. #44 Leading a Hospital Through COVID With Mairead McCormickLeading a hospital during the COVID-19 pandemic has posed a significant challenge for many leaders. By prioritizing relationships and creating a supportive workplace culture, Mairead McCormick has demonstrated her commitment to effective leadership during these challenging times. Join Mairead McCormick, the CEO of Kent Community Health, NHS in the latest episode of Making Sense of work. Jean and Mairead discuss: Mairead's relational leadership during the pandemic crisisWhat is good relational leadership and how it looks like The impact of emergency situations on relational leadershipThe relationship between performance management and a relational approachThe connection between coac...
2023-03-1340 minWould Like To Meet
Would Like To MeetMairead meets Mary Hayes (Womensaid)Welcome back to Season 4 of Would Like to Meet podcast. Since we released our last episode, we won bronze in the Best Sex and Relationship podcast at the first Irish Podcast Awards so a huge thank you to everyone that listens and voted! In this episode I speak with Mary Hayes from Womensaid and the Too Into You project. We discussed- What is Womensaid? What is the Too Into You project? What is spyware and how do abusers use it? Statistics on how many women and men...
2023-03-0850 minEMEA Recruitment Podcast
EMEA Recruitment PodcastEMEA Recruitment Podcast #146 - Make Change in the World – Mairead O’CallaghanTo celebrate World Smile Day 2022, the EMEA Recruitment podcast welcomed special guest Mairead O’Callaghan, Executive Director at Operation Smile UK.  Speaking to Paul Toms, we find out the last two things that made Mairead smile. The first being the kick-off call following a project that involved the global Operation Smile organization coming up with four key values: resilience, impact, compassion and integrity. When the call was taking place, Mairead was also in the queue to see Queen Elizabeth II’s lying-in-state.  The second was having the chance to host an Ethiopian plastic surgeon in London...
2022-10-0732 minYour Care, Your Rights, Your Voice
Your Care, Your Rights, Your VoicePerson Centered Thinking with Camille Russell, Kansas Long Term Care OmbudsmanAll long term care residents deserve and have the right to control over their lives. Camille Russell, the Kansas Long Term Care Ombudsman joins this episode to discuss person centered thinking and how it supports individuals' quality of life. The conversation explains several ways to utilize person centered care in all long term communities.Camille Russell is a lifelong advocate for fellow Kansans. Previously a regional ombudsmen, she now serves as the Kansas State Long-Term Care Ombudsman. She served under two Kansas attorneys general as director of the Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Unit. A relentless supporter for...
2022-05-2537 minYour Care, Your Rights, Your Voice
Your Care, Your Rights, Your VoiceSHORT: Mental Health AwarenessIn this episode Host Mairead Painter talks honestly about mental wellness, especially for those in long term care communities. She unpacks how individuals with mental health issues can address their situations, how and where to receive support, and how to decrease the stigmas attached to mental health. Mairead also talks about individuals in long term care who were at the epicenter of the pandemic and the effects of their trauma. She offers an educational series about trauma informed care and how to better understand this vulnerable population.Link: Trauma Informed Care During COVID-19: Healing Through Relationships
2022-05-1110 minYour Care, Your Rights, Your Voice
Your Care, Your Rights, Your VoiceSHORT: The State of Staffing in Long Term Care CommunitiesHost Mairead Painter discusses several issues surrounding staffing challenges in long term care communities from the perspective of her role as Long Term Care Ombudsman for the state of Connecticut and on a Federal level. Not only does she answer pertinent questions, but also offers hope for making positive changes for staff members to ensure quality of care. Information you will learn includes; Challenges seen before and after the pandemic. Staff ratio requirements for individualized needs and continuity of care. Creating career ladders by offering continuing education for direct care workers. Appropriate and standardized training. Engaging t...
2022-04-2715 minYour Care, Your Rights, Your Voice
Your Care, Your Rights, Your VoiceSHORT: Essential Support Persons: Guidelines for the Long Term Care CommunityConnecticut recently passed Public Act 21-71 An Act Concerning Essential Support Persons And A State-Wide Visitation Policy For Residents Of Long-term Care Facilities which outlines resident’s need for health, safety, and well-being along with including primary and secondary essential support persons. In this short episode, Host Mairead Painter explains several vital points about residents' rights and how their voices and families helped this bill get passed. Looking to the future, there are hopes a similar bill will be passed on a Federal level. Complete Policies and Procedures can be read at the link.Ma...
2022-04-1308 minYour Care, Your Rights, Your Voice
Your Care, Your Rights, Your VoiceLong Term Care Legislative Update Part 3Return guest Cinnamon St. John from the Center for Medicare Advocacy joins this episode to continue the discussion on Legislative Updates. We talk through points presented in the White House Fact Sheet: Protecting Seniors by Improving Safety and Quality of Care in the Nation’s Nursing Homes released by the Biden Administration. The reforms presented are overdue in the long term care industry and we have high hopes these non-partisan reforms will take place.What you will hear about: Improved staffing standards Accountability and transparency Private equity ownership  Career pathways established for staff Emergency preparednessWe...
2022-03-3028 minYour Care, Your Rights, Your Voice
Your Care, Your Rights, Your VoiceLong Term Care Legislative Updates Part 2In the second episode of Long Term Care Legislative Updates I am joined by return guest Cinnamon St. John from the Center for Medicare Advocacy to discuss the details of proposed legislation in Connecticut and on the Federal level.We focus this episode on staffing challenges; wage disparities, pool agencies, consistency of quality care, turnover, and staff burnout. We are hoping to create transparency related to nursing home operations and each component of care. We discuss which issues have been ongoing and those who have appeared during the pandemic. Possible solutions we talk about are a...
2022-03-1629 minYour Care, Your Rights, Your Voice
Your Care, Your Rights, Your VoiceLong Term Care Legislative Update: Part 1Although the Connecticut legislature is entertaining several bills related to long term care, the importance of this information is on a national level. Host Mairead Painter discusses several areas of concern and key bills, the process of how to testify remotely, how to access and track the bills, and how to share your stories for a personal impact.It's imperative for legislators to hear from all who are concerned about quality in the long term care community.Mairead Painter is the Long Term Care Ombudsman for the state of Connecticut and a leader who is...
2022-03-0216 minWould Like To Meet
Would Like To MeetMairead meets Tina KourmarianosIn this episode Mairead speaks to Etiquette Expert and Agony Aunt Tina Kourmarianos,  Tina talks all things etiquette, giving lots of helpful and practical life and dating advice. She shares her tips on how to date in the classiest of ways and includes her views on kissing on the first date, who should pay for dinner, what is an appropriate gift and how to dump someone politely. She also tells us all the don’ts of dating – covering alcohol, sex, phones and swearing! She gives her crash course in manners...
2022-02-111h 07Your Care, Your Rights, Your Voice
Your Care, Your Rights, Your VoiceResident Rights and the Impact of the PandemicToby Edelman and Cinnamon St. John from the Center for Medicare Advocacy return as guests in this episode to discuss the rights of residents in the long term care community. We take an in depth look at immediate concerns and issues that have come to light during the pandemic and ask, "where do we go from here?" Actions and solutions are addressed that we hope can make positive changes beneficial to everyone.What you will hear about: The impact of restricting visitation during lockdown How families are critical to quality care, before, during and after COVID...
2022-02-0933 minWould Like To Meet
Would Like To MeetMairead meets Fiona McAuslenIn this episode Mairead speaks to Fiona McAuslen, Mediator and Conflict coach and Director of Family Mediation Services at the Legal Aid Board conflict and the art of arguing. As we all know, sometime a bit of disagreement is necessary, and Fiona shares how to do that properly! She identifies the different types of arguing we all do, the best way to resolve conflict and if you should avoid people who are argumentative. She also talks about what you need to think about in terms of conflict and arguing in the early stages of a new relationship...
2022-02-041h 13Your Care, Your Rights, Your Voice
Your Care, Your Rights, Your VoiceYear in Review of the Long Term Care CommunityGuests, Toby Edelman and Cinnamon St. John from the Center for Medicare Advocacy join the conversation about 2021, what went wrong, what went right, and what needs to be done for the future of the long term care community. We discuss COVID, the importance of vaccines and boosters, and the data supporting it. Also, we talk about staffing and the immediate need for essential caregivers to be a part of resident's care. Looking forward we see there is work to be done to solve other issues to ensure quality care.Host Mairead Painter is the...
2022-01-2640 minWould Like To Meet
Would Like To MeetMairead meets Emily Power SmithIn this episode Mairead speaks to sex expert Emily Power Smith about sex and dating. Emily talks about the importance of being open and honest when embarking on sex with someone new. She also shares advice on getting over new-partner nerves and the importance of not focusing on past partners or pleasures when in a new dating scenario. She talks about how important self-pleasure is and how not taking sex too seriously is key to having the best time. Emily also explains ALL the different types of orgasm men and women are capable of, outlines the difference b...
2022-01-211h 07Your Care, Your Rights, Your Voice
Your Care, Your Rights, Your VoiceConsumer Voice for Quality Long-Term CareLori Smetanka is the Executive Director of the National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care, the leading national nonprofit advocacy organization representing consumers receiving long-term care and services in nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and home and community based settings.  As Executive Director, Lori oversees and contributes to the organization’s policy, advocacy, and program activities; leads the organization’s fundraising efforts; establishes strategic partnerships with organizations and federal agencies working on issues related to the provision of long-term services and supports; and establishes the strategic direction of the organization.From 2004 – 2016 she served as the Director of the Nat...
2022-01-1225 minYour Care, Your Rights, Your Voice
Your Care, Your Rights, Your VoiceBONUS: Breaking Down the Build Back Better BillThe importance of passing the Build Back Better bill through Congress is vital to the quality of care in our nation's long term care facilities. Guests, Toby Edelman and Cinnamon St. John from the Center for Medicare Advocacy join the discussion to help us understand each point of the bill and how it affects the care of our elders and people in long term care. Host Mairead Painter is the Long Term Care Ombudsman for the state of Connecticut and a leader who is building strong community ties in the challenging area of long term care. She b...
2022-01-0531 minWould Like To Meet
Would Like To MeetMairead meets Anna Geary and Orla WalshIn this special bonus episode to kick off 2022 Mairead speaks to Orla Walsh, Dietician and Anna Geary, Performance Coach, Personal Trainer and TV personality about a healthy way to approach making positive changes for yourself for the New Year. The guests talk about the importance of feeling good, healthy, happy and content with yourself, especially when it comes to dating, looking for and finding love. Orla busts common myths around detoxes, supplements and fast weight loss plans – she also shares her view on getting health and nutrition advice from unqualified influencers and gives practical advice on breaking habits or making new ones. Anna shares...
2022-01-011h 16Would Like To Meet
Would Like To MeetMairead meets Patricia LohanIn this episode, Mairead speaks to Patricia Lohan about how to use Feng Shui to supercharge your home to attract love, abundance and prosperity. As well as an overview of what Feng Shui is, Patricia shares her decades of experience on how she used the ancient practice to attract her husband and to manifest a six figure windfall! Patricia shares practical tips on how to make your bedroom a haven for manifesting love and where to start on your feng shui journey. Listen to Patricia's podcast, Live your dreams awake on all podcast platforms and visit her website, www.patricialohan.c...
2021-12-2957 minYour Care, Your Rights, Your Voice
Your Care, Your Rights, Your VoiceWhat You Need to Know About Care PlanningConnecticut Regional Ombudsman, Lindsay Jessop, offers valuable information on care planning and how to ensure quality experiences for everyone who is entering long term care. What you will learn: What is a person-centered care plan Resident assessment and baseline plan Best practices creating short and attainable goals Care Plan meetings and conferences; what to expect and what is expectedHost Mairead Painter is the Long Term Care Ombudsman for the state of Connecticut and a leader who is building strong community ties in the challenging area of long term care. She brings h...
2021-12-2923 minWould Like To Meet
Would Like To MeetMairead meets Aidan O'BrienIn this episode Mairead speaks to Aidan O’Brien, the Transformation Specialist about how to change your mindset and create a successful outcome in love and life. He describes how powerful we can be in changing our lives if we really want to. He talks about using the law of attraction effectively and how you can have impact on the personal, professional and romantic aspects of your own life. Aidan also shares tips on how best to behave on a first date, the importance of a man being a man, how we can all fall into the trap of standing in our...
2021-12-241h 15Would Like To Meet
Would Like To MeetMairead meets Louis Copeland and Yvonne MelinIn this episode, recorded in Louis Copeland and Sons store on Capel Street, Mairead talks to Menswear and style expert Louis Copeland and Fashion Influencer and former personal stylist Yvonne Melin to get advice on grooming and style for men and women. Following almost 22 months of varying levels of lockdowns, hospitality restrictions and working from home, many of us have forgotten how to dress up and even dress well! One of the most important things when you are dating is feeling confident and looking your best, this episode has tons of tips on how to do that. Yvonne and Louis don...
2021-12-171h 01Your Care, Your Rights, Your Voice
Your Care, Your Rights, Your VoiceStatewide Family Council and its ImportanceMy guests Cynthia Hadden and Amy Badini, both who advocate for loved ones in long term care, will be talking about the importance of Family Councils, the purpose and benefits to families with loved ones in long term communities.Topics we discuss:1. What is a Statewide Family Council?2. What will they do? 3. When will they meet? 4. How can I become a member? 5. What can I do to make my local Family Councilbetter? 6. What can I do to help start a Family Council at
2021-12-1523 minYour Care, Your Rights, Your Voice
Your Care, Your Rights, Your VoiceHow to Choose a Nursing HomeWhen is the best time to choose a nursing home? On this episode Dan Beem, CT Regional Ombudsman, joins the conversation about the best practices for choosing the right long term care facility for you or your loved one. What you will hear:  How to talk to someone who has an urgent need about the best place to go.  How to look for ratings and reports posted at facilities and learn how they address any issues.  Residents Counsels and connection to communities.  Family Counsels and their importance. The difference between policies and regulations. Things to look for r...
2021-12-0121 minYour Care, Your Rights, Your Voice
Your Care, Your Rights, Your VoiceVisitation and Access to Loved Ones in Long Term CareKelly Richards, Illinois Long Term Care Ombudsman, and Carrie Leljedal, a family member and essential caregiver, join this episode to discuss the importance of visitation and access to loved ones during a crisis like the pandemic.Carrie recounts her personal story about the effect on her son when she was denied the daily visits he was used to for over 30 years. She also talks about the measures she took to make changes.What you will hear about during this discussion:14:50 - Importance of Compassionate Care, its cause and effects on essential caregivers and...
2021-11-1734 minYour Care, Your Rights, Your Voice
Your Care, Your Rights, Your VoiceHow to Talk to Your DoctorKaitlin "Katie" Cuas from Hartford Healthcare Center for Healthy Aging joins Mairead Painter for an in depth look at how to talk with your doctor. Whether a new visit or a follow up, good communication is key to quality healthcare.In this episode we will offer tips to make your doctor’s appointment a successful one! Your voice is important. Topics covered in this episode: Preparation: First, where to begin? Communication: How can information be shared for better understanding? What to do when you disagree with your doctor?Katie Cuas is currently a Tra...
2021-11-0333 minYour Care, Your Rights, Your Voice
Your Care, Your Rights, Your VoiceEssential CaregiversJoin host Mairead Painter for this episode to learn about the vital role essential caregivers play in long term care. You will takeaway information from Kelly Richards, Illinois Long Term Care Ombudsman, who joins this episode with two family members who discuss their personal experiences as essential caregivers.COVID was the perfect storm to point out needed gaps in the role of essential caregivers and it's importance to the wellbeing of those in long term care. We are wholly invested in passing the Essential Caregivers Act (HR 3733). Join the conversation and get involved in this critical piece...
2021-10-2035 minYour Care, Your Rights, Your Voice
Your Care, Your Rights, Your VoiceBONUS: VOICES ForumWhat are we doing this year for the VOICES Forum is explained in this short bonus episode with Mairead Painter.HISTORY OF VOICES FORUMIn September of 1996, nursing home resident and activist Carol Rosenwald, with assistance from the Ombudsman Program, began organizing residents across the state to advocate for improvements in the long term care system.  Carol envisioned a time when the “VOICES” of nursing home residents could be heard “beyond the walls” of their facilities.  She became the founder of the Statewide Coalition of Resident Councils and the driving force behind the first “VOICES” Forum in 1997...
2021-10-0807 minYour Care, Your Rights, Your Voice
Your Care, Your Rights, Your VoiceMedicare 101Medicare 101 presents expert information about Medicare benefits and navigating the system from Judith Stein and Kathleen Holt from Center for Medicare Advocacy. The discussion centers around your legal rights and how best to access them when entering a skilled nursing facility, what type of Medicare plans are available and which is best for you, and how advocacy is there for everyone.Judith Stein is the Executive Director of the Center for Medicare Advocacy, which she founded in 1986. She has focused on legal representation of older people since beginning her legal career in 1975.From 1977 until 1986, Ms...
2021-10-0637 minYour Care, Your Rights, Your Voice
Your Care, Your Rights, Your VoiceWhat to ExpectMairead Painter is the Long Term Care Ombudsman for the state of Connecticut and a leader who is building strong community ties in the challenging area of long term care. She brings her expertise to address issues and solutions to Your Care-Your Rights-Your Voice podcast.The first episode covers various aspects of long term care and how the conversation begins to bring better understanding to the needs of individuals in long term care as well as their caregivers. Mairead gives an overview of topics that will be broken down in future episodes along with her personal story...
2021-09-1523 minWould Like To Meet
Would Like To MeetMairead meets Dr. Brendan KellyIn this episode Mairead talks to Psychiatrist and Author Dr. Brendan Kelly about happiness and dating. As well as giving his overall view on dating and how it relates to being happy, Brendan talks about why most people struggle to identify their happiness. He shares how and why people rate their happiness - mostly 7 out of 10 by the way! He covers the key components that are important to being happy, why friendship is such a priority and how happiness spreads through networks and is utterly magnetic. He explains why we often feel guilt for being happy and how we mostly inhe...
2021-09-101h 16Would Like To Meet
Would Like To MeetMairead meets Dr. Sabina BrennanIn this episode Mairead speaks to Neuroscientist Dr. Sabina Brennan about what goes on in the brain when we are in love, lust, and having sex. Sabina explains the feel-good hormones and how they work, why men often aren’t as interested in cuddling after sex and how it’s not their fault! She shares why some stress is important for good brain health, why love really is blind and how DNA can make some of us more likely to have affairs and take part in one -night stands. Sabina also reminds us how similar attraction can be to addiction and why we can be all over the...
2021-09-0359 minWould Like To Meet
Would Like To MeetMairead meets Gerry HusseyIn this episode Mairead talks to Performance Psychologist and best-selling Author Gerry Hussey about the importance of love and how powerful that emotion can be. In his unique and impactful way, he shares his advice on how to best navigate the dating world and what to do if we are getting in our own way, why we self-sabotage and how to deal with that. He highlights the importance of knowing you are enough and staying true to yourself. He talks about how we can deal with worry and anxiety and how other people decide to judge you is really none of your business...
2021-08-271h 01Would Like To Meet
Would Like To MeetMairead meets Mark FennellIn this episode Mairead talks to Life Coach Mark Fennell about how confidence and mindset can help you on your dating journey. What motivates you when it comes to happiness? How can you grow your confidence and change your mindset? Why is confidence so attractive? How can we get out of toxic and damaging relationship cycles? How should you think when you are meeting someone new? How can we get over the nerves ahead of a first date?  What is the best way to deal with anxiety if dating? Is it ok to have a checklist? Mark has all the an...
2021-08-201h 09Would Like To Meet
Would Like To MeetMairead meets Eoghan Tomás McDermottIn this episode, Mairead talks all things dating and communications with Eoghan Tomás McDermott, MD of the Communications Clinic.  Eoghan shares his experience as a communications expert to help listeners navigate the communication part of dating, looking for love and finding the perfect candidate! How do you make a good first impression? How do you prep for an important date? How can you deal with pre-date nerves? How important is  non-verbal communication and what can we learn from Love Island?! Drawing on his years of experience working with clients and corporations, Eoghan answers all of these questions and also shares...
2021-08-131h 07Would Like To Meet
Would Like To MeetMairead meets Eoin McGeeIn this episode, Mairead talks all things relationships and money with Eoin McGee, Author and TV host of  How to be Good with Money. Why exactly does it cost more to be single? Why are your financial affairs one of the main reasons couples fight? How are you better off financially if you get married? What happens when the disparity in your salaries causes issues? Eoin also tells us if a spender and saver can be the perfect match, how to share your earnings or how not to, when and why you need to talk about money with you other half...
2021-08-0656 minSema
SemaRelationality, Embodiment, & Suicide w/ Mairead CaseMairead Case talks with CL Young about relationality in life and after death, embodiment, moving through sadness, and grieving and writing about suicide. /////// Mairead Case writes and teaches in Denver. She is the author of Tiny and See You In the Morning (featherproof), TENDERNESS (Meekling), and To The Teeth, a column at Entropy. Mairead publishes and edits widely, with work most recently in POETRY, JSTOR Daily, and The Los Angeles Review of Books, and at Public Media Institute, Public Collectors, and Maggot Brain, where she is the Associate Editor. She teaches at Naropa University, the Colorado School of Mines, and...
2021-07-2147 minYour Care, Your Rights, Your Voice
Your Care, Your Rights, Your VoiceTRAILER: Your Care - Your Rights - Your Voice with Mairead PainterYour Care - Your Rights - Your Voice will focus on care choices, the rights you have related to those choices and how to use your voice to get the person-centered care you deserve. Hosted by Mairead Painter, the Connecticut State Long-Term Care Ombudsman, who has been advocating for individuals within the long-term care system for over 25 years..Each episode will explore topics related to quality-of-care issues and along with other experts we will break it all down and ensure you are fully informed..The podcast will walk through and simplify...
2021-07-1300 minCollective Whisper podcast
Collective Whisper podcastGets to know.....Mairéad Ní MhaonaighOn this weeks episode Simon k speaks to Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh from the band AltanMairéad Ní Mhaonaigh is a native of the Donegal Gaeltacht of Gaoth Dobhair. Her first language is Gaelic and she has learnt many of her songs from family and neighbours as well as sourcing older material from archive facilities.She is renowned as one of the leading exponents of Donegal fiddle music and likes to promote the music which she has inherited from her late father Francie, whenever possible. She is a founding member of Cairdeas na bhFidléirí...
2021-06-111h 27Durty Twenty Club Podcast
Durty Twenty Club PodcastEpisode #1 - The Sky is FallingWelcome to the Durty Twenty Club! In our very first episode, you are introduced to some of the cast of characters that will be playing in this campaign. Join Evie, Tonee, Ezreal, Arian, Carrie, Luna, and Noah as they board a bus and head towards the major capital city of Tanna. They ask for too many napkins, convince some guards they are saving humanity, and even fall from the sky itself. *Mairead apologies considerably for the audio quality of the episode and promises that it will improve with time* Please Rate and Review!
2021-03-231h 01Durty Twenty Club Podcast
Durty Twenty Club PodcastIntroduction of The Durty Twenty ClubWelcome to the Durty Twenty Club Podcast! This episode serves as a little introduction to the 8 people involved in the Durty Twenty podcast team. We introduce ourselves, tell everyone how we know the DM, and explain a little about the characters we'll be playing. Then, Mairead explains how the Veil works within the world of Ara, which is important information for understanding the campaign going forward!  We welcome you to the podcast, and hope you will continue on this journey with us! Please rate and review! Music in this episode:
2021-03-2313 minDurty Twenty Club Podcast
Durty Twenty Club PodcastWelcome to the World of AraHello! Welcome to the Durty Twenty Club Podcast! As a little starter, DM Mairead welcomes you with the Lore of 'The Veil' which is important to understand the world of Ara.  Alian Taledon is an ordinary human man who is corrupted by Vecna the God of Death and convinced to burn down the world to rid it of magical creatures. The Council of the Elves of Sola are tasked with stopping him and given gifts from their goddess to ensure his downfall. However, before they can end him for good, he makes 'an infernal promise', a...
2021-03-2310 minWould Like To Meet
Would Like To MeetBonus Episode - Find Love in 2021Mairéad Loughman, Matchmaker, Dating Specialist and the host of Would Like to Meet Podcast explains how to prepare for your dating journey in 2021! In this bonus episode, Mairéad will help you understand what you are looking for in your future partner and how to find them. She also shares her golden rules for dating, tips for online dating and how to approach a first date. Mairéad has successfully sent over 6,000 people on dates all over Ireland since founding Love HQ and her dating events, A Table for Six. If you would like to book a private consultation wit...
2020-12-2430 minMoving Matters
Moving MattersEpisode 11: Moving Matters with the BAR Young Movers Group Council - Part 2 of 2Episode 11 is part 2 of a 2 part recording with the BAR Young Movers Group Council, which consists of Chairman Ciaran Mullarkey of George Pickersgills & Son, Deputy Chairman Mairead Almandras of Britannia Sanderstead's, Immediate Past Chairman Daniel Braddock of GB Liners and fellow councillors, Michael Dunbar of McGimpsey's, Alexandra Lane of Britannia Lanes, Tommy McNee of Guardian Moving & Storage and Calvin Tickner of The Eurogroup. We discover what one thing my guests would change as a whole within the moving industry, with Michael discussing the general outside perspective for a trade in which he believes is a skilled trade...
2020-12-101h 00Would Like To Meet
Would Like To MeetMairéad meets Jim HickeyIn this episode Mairéad speaks with Jim Hickey about how simple changes can help you to attain more fulfilment in your career, relationships and overall life. How mindset can have a big impact on achieving your goals. How to develop mental strength. The importance of positive daily routines. Why gratitude is so important to enjoying life.  Jim Hickey is a sport and business coach and has worked with Olympic medalists and international sports stars to achieve confidence and the ultimate success of winning Olympic medals. Jim is considered one of the worlds leading equestrian coaches and wo...
2020-12-0441 minWould Like To Meet
Would Like To MeetMairéad meets Paul MerrimanIn this episode Mairéad speaks with Paul Merriman from @askpaul_now about looking after your finances when you are single. How to improve your overall financial situation. What percentage of our salary should we be saving. What to do if you are in debt. How to to apply for a mortgage on your own. What financial conversations should you be having before living with a new partner / before you get married. What small financial decisions we can make now to have a big impact on our long term finances.  Paul Merriman, QFA, Grad Dip, CFP®️, CEO...
2020-11-2757 minMoving Matters
Moving MattersEpisode 10: Moving Matters with the BAR Young Movers Group Council - Part 1 of 2Episode 10 is part 1 of a 2 part recording with the BAR Young Movers Group Council, which consists of Chairman Ciaran Mullarkey, Deputy Chairman Mairead Almandras, Immediate Past Chairman Daniel Braddock and fellow councillors, Michael Dunbar, Alexandra Lane, Tommy McNee and Calvin Tickner. We discover that Michael is 33 and works for McGimpsey’s in Belfast, Mairead is 29 and works for Britannia Sanderstead’s in Surrey, Tommy is 33 and works for Guardian Moving & Storage in Edinburgh, Alexandra (the baby of the group) is 22 and works for Britannia Lanes in Devon, Calvin is 28 and works for The Eurogroup, Ciaran is 38 (and not...
2020-11-261h 11Would Like To Meet
Would Like To MeetMairéad meets Stephanie ReganIn this episode, Mairéad speaks to Stephanie Regan about preparing emotionally for dating, taking a proactive role in your dating mindset, the difference between men and women in seeking a long term relationship, building the scaffolding of your psychological life for your mental health, grieving the loss of a relationship and dating when you are experiencing mental health difficulties. Stephanie Regan is a Clinical Psychologist with 30 years experience, a relationship expert and is a regular contributor on Ireland Am and Newstalk. Stephanie’s book, Relationships on the Edge, helps couples to navigate through frustrations and challenges tha...
2020-11-2056 minWould Like To Meet
Would Like To MeetMairéad meets Helena TubridyIn this episode, Mairead speaks to Helena Tubridy about single men and single ladies that would love to have children but haven’t met their partner yet. How can you protect your fertility? How fertile are men & their sperm quality in their 30’s/40’s/50’s? Should ladies freeze their eggs if they are single in their 30’s but would like to start a family? Ladies choosing to become a mother alone with a sperm donor and men looking to surrogacy to become a single father. What happens when your only fertility issue is that you are single?  ...
2020-11-1355 minWould Like To Meet
Would Like To MeetMairéad meets Kezia NobleIn this episode, Mairéad speaks with Kezia Noble to discuss date coaching, flirting and seduction.  Kezia Noble is a celebrity dating coach for men based in London and is author of the best-selling book The Noble Art of Seducing Women. Kezia was featured on Channel 4’s tv show, Celebs go Dating, This Morning and Esquire. Kezia coaches her clients on approach anxiety, body language, seduction, flirting, sexual escalation and discusses in detail her most powerful flirting method in detail! (Please note: This episode was recorded prior to level 5 lockdown restrictions.)
2020-11-061h 00Would Like To Meet
Would Like To MeetMairéad meets Owen FitzpatrickIn this episode, Mairéad meets Owen Fitzpatrick to discuss the psychology of dating and the importance of trusting your gut.  Owen Fitzpatrick is an Irish Psychologist based in New York. He is an International Globetrotting speaker, has shared a stage with Richard Branson and presented his own Ted Talk. He also has his own podcast- Changing Minds.
2020-10-301h 08Would Like To Meet
Would Like To MeetMeet Mairéad LoughmanGet to know Mairéad and her experience of why people come to her for matchmaking and how she will help you date with confidence.
2020-10-3007 minWould Like To Meet
Would Like To MeetIntroducing Would Like To Meet with Mairéad LoughmanWelcome to Would Like to Meet with Mairéad Loughman, matchmaker and founder of LoveHQ.ie. Mairéad has sent over 6,000 people on dates with countless success stories - from positive dating experiences to marriages.  She believes that single people do not get enough credit or support, especially in the media, and that dating can be a hugely positive experience with the right approach. We will cover a wide range of topics from becoming financially independent and protecting your mental health when dating. Subscribe to this Podcast so you don't miss an episode as Mairéad meets with...
2020-10-0800 minA for Effort
A for Effort30 L for Lax EvasionIn which Harry and Mairead discuss Netflix and tax justice. For more on Netflix, Harry recommends the Netflix Wikipedia page, and this interview with Ted Sarandos, the current chief content officer for Netflix. For more on tax justice, Mairead recommends the book The Triumph of Injustice by Emmanuel Saez and Gabriel Zucman. She also references this Tweet about online brick and mortar stores. We’re on instagram @aforeffortcast, with art by Marielle Wall. You can email us at aforeffortcast@gmail.com. Our music is “Chop Shop (Instrumental)” by White Flowers, and our lo...
2020-04-1623 minA for Effort
A for Effort29 W for Word Camel Word Camel WordIn which Harry and Mairead discuss the economics of human migration and data science. No camels (or words) were hurt in the making of this episode. For more about the economics of human migration, Harry recommends the special report on migration from The Economist. We also emphasize that we are not sponsored by The Economist. For more about data science, Mairead recommends reading R for Data Science by Hadley Wickham and Garrett Grolemund. We’re on instagram @aforeffortcast, with art by Marielle Wall. Our music is “Chop Shop (Instrumental)” by White Flower...
2020-01-2320 minA for Effort
A for Effort28 G for Great, moving onIn which Harry and Mairead discuss the silk road and immunization. For more on the silk road, Harry recommends the book The Silk Roads: A New History of the World by Peter Frankopan. Mairead's theme was inspired by news about outbreaks of measles related to low vaccination rates, like this episode of the podcast Today, Explained. We’re on instagram @aforeffortcast, with art by Marielle Wall [Instagram, website]. Our music is “Chop Shop (Instrumental)” by White Flowers, and our logo is by ei8htz.
2019-10-3118 minA for Effort
A for Effort27 D for Derivative ABBAIn which Harry and Mairead discuss gardening and pop music. Harry’s theme was inspired by gardening, and he Googled to find his terms. For more on pop music, Mairead recommends the podcast Switched on Pop, this poster about complementary choruses, and this article about slant rhyme. She referenced the following songs: Hallelujah by Leonard Cohen, Landslide by Fleetwood Mac, Oops!...I Did It Again by Britney Spears, You Need to Calm Down by Taylor Swift, and Take The Money And Run by The Steve Miller Band. Our engineer is Nick Shoup. ...
2019-09-1222 minA for Effort
A for Effort26 E for Example of FallibilityIn which Harry and Mairead discuss America at the turn of the 20th century and innovation. For more on innovation, Mairead recommends The Entrepreneurial State by Mariana Mazzucato, and referenced articles about blue sky research and types of innovation. Harry’s theme was inspired by the book Spoiled Brats by Simon Rich. Our engineer is Nick Shoup. We’re on instagram @aforeffortcast, with art by Marielle Wall [Instagram, website]. Our music is “Chop Shop (Instrumental)” by White Flowers, and our logo is by ei8htz.
2019-08-1517 minA for Effort
A for Effort25 P for PerfectIn which Harry and Mairead discuss Notre Dame/gothic architecture and persuasion theory. For more on Notre Dame/gothic architecture, Harry recommends this article in The New York Times. Mairead's terms were drawn from Conducting Research in Psychology: Measuring the Weight of Smoke by Brett W. Pelham and Hart Blanton (although that book is not specifically about persuasion theory; it's about research methods). Our engineer is Nick Shoup. We’re on instagram @aforeffortcast, with art by Marielle Wall. Our music is “Chop Shop (Instrumental)” by White Flowers, and our logo i...
2019-06-0620 minA for Effort
A for Effort24 A for a-f-o-r-e-f-f-o-r-t-c-a-s-tIn which Harry and Mairead discuss the Pope and questionnaire development. For more on the Pope/Catholic Church, Harry recommends this BBC guide to the Catholic Church and glossary of Roman Catholic terms. For more on questionnaire development, Mairead recommends chapter 6 in Conducting Research in Psychology: Measuring the Weight of Smoke by Brett W. Pelham and Hart Blanton. Our engineer is Nick Shoup. We’re on instagram @aforeffortcast, with art by Marielle Wall [Instagram, website]. Our music is “Chop Shop (Instrumental)” by White Flowers, and our logo is by ei8htz
2019-05-2321 minA for Effort
A for Effort23 G for Graveyard BasketballIn which Harry and Mairead discuss subatomic particles/theoretical physics and public radio jargon. Harry's category was inspired by news of an even larger Large Hadron Collider. For more public radio jargon, Mairead recommends this NPR document, and her category was inspired by this interview of Ira Glass by Alex Blumberg. Our engineer is Nick Shoup. Our music is “Chop Shop (Instrumental)” by White Flowers, and our logo is by ei8htz.
2019-05-0918 minA for Effort
A for Effort22 W for WhipcrackingIn which Harry and Mairead discuss the CIA and life in Berlin circa 1934. For more CIA content, Harry recommends watching The Bourne Identity / Supremacy / Ultimatum. For more on life in Berlin circa the 1930s, Mairead recommends In the Garden of Beasts by Erik Larson. She also recommends his other books, like The Devil in the White City, if you’re interested in historical reconstructions. Our engineer is Nick Shoup. Our music is “Chop Shop (Instrumental)” by White Flowers, and our logo is by ei8htz.
2019-03-1520 minA for Effort
A for Effort21 I for I Don't Not Think That Was ClearIn which Harry and Mairead discuss aeroplanes and video game purchasing behaviour. For more about aeroplanes, Harry recommends The Wild Blue Yonder: The Picador Book of Aviation by Graham Coster. For more on video game purchasing behaviour, Mairead recommends this paper by Mark R Johnson and Yinyi Luo. Our engineer is Nick Shoup. Our music is “Chop Shop (Instrumental)” by White Flowers, and our logo is by ei8htz.
2019-02-2217 minA for Effort
A for Effort20 W for Whey Too MuchIn which Harry and Mairead discuss microchips and behavioural economics. For more on microchips, Harry recommends this article in the Economist about the semiconductor industry. For more on behavioural economics, Mairead recommends this paper about repugnance costs by Alvin E. Roth. Our engineer is Nick Shoup. Our music is “Chop Shop (Instrumental)” by White Flowers, and our logo is by ei8htz.
2019-02-0700 minA for Effort
A for Effort19 H for Here's My Hint: NoIn which Harry and Mairead discuss Greek statues and the history of money. For more about Greek statues, Harry recommends this article from the Smithsonian Magazine. For more about the history of money, Mairead (via Harry) recommends The Ascent of Money by Niall Ferguson. Her category was inspired by the blockchain journalism podcast Zig Zag. Our engineer is Nick Shoup. Our music is “Chop Shop (Instrumental)” by White Flowers, and our logo is by ei8htz.
2019-01-2400 minA for Effort
A for Effort18 C for Cordoned-off Section of the WorldIn which Harry and Mairead discuss whales (not Wales) and United States-Latin American relations. For more about whales, Harry recommends Leviathan, or the whale by Philip Hoare. For more about US-Latin American relations, Mairead recommends Our Sister Republics by Caitlin Fitz, The Monroe Doctrine by Jay Sexton, The Tragedy of American Diplomacy by William Appleman Williams, and this article in the Guardian. Our engineer is Nick Shoup. Our music is “Chop Shop (Instrumental)” by White Flowers, and our logo is by ei8htz.
2019-01-1000 minA for Effort
A for Effort17.75 H for HiatusImportant announcement: we are going on a hiatus, because we're experiencing some technical difficulties while recording. We are actively trying to solve them, and have every intention of continuing to release new episodes once they are solved. Thanks for your patience! In which Harry and Mairead discuss chickens and the Iran nuclear deal. Our music is “Chop Shop (Instrumental)” by White Flowers, and our logo is by ei8htz.
2018-07-1400 minA for Effort
A for Effort17.5 M for Mini Episode 2In which Harry and Mairead discuss Twitter and modern healthcare. This is the second of three mini episodes, which we are releasing as we both get settled in new abodes. Each mini episode consists of three parts: a round with one term each, a short Q&A, and outtakes from the vault. Our music is "Chop Shop (Instrumental)" by White Flowers, and our logo is by ei8htz.
2018-07-0600 minA for Effort
A for Effort17.25 M for Mini Episode 1In which Harry and Mairead discuss Newfoundland slang and intellectual property. For the next three weeks, we will be releasing mini episodes while we both get settled in new abodes. Each mini episode consists of three parts: a round with one term each, a short Q&A, and outtakes from the vault. Our music is "Chop Shop (Instrumental)" by White Flowers, and our logo is by ei8htz.
2018-06-2900 minA for Effort
A for Effort17 I for Inspired ThemesIn which Harry and Mairead discuss football clichés and city living. For more about superblocks, Mairead recommends this Vox article and video. She also mentions Montreal’s Mural Festival. For more about football clichés, Harry recommends this book by Adam Hurrey. Our music is “Chop Shop (Instrumental)” by White Flowers, and our logo is by ei8htz.
2018-06-2100 minA for Effort
A for Effort16 P for Percent Percent Percent PercentIn which Harry and Mairead discuss restaurants and research ethics. For more about Anthony Bourdain, whose death prompted the restaurant theme, Harry recommends Bourdain’s book Kitchen Confidential. For more about research ethics, Mairead recommends the Tri-Council Policy Statement. Our music is “Chop Shop (Instrumental)” by White Flowers, and our logo is by ei8htz.
2018-06-1400 minA for Effort
A for Effort15 L for Late, Sticky NightIn which Harry and Mairead discuss technological surveillance and social psychology. For more on social psychology, Mairead recommends the book The Person and the Situation by Lee Ross and Richard Nisbett. For more on technological surveillance, Harry recommends the most recent technology quarterly from The Economist. Our music is “Chop Shop (Instrumental)” by White Flowers, and our logo is by ei8htz.
2018-06-0700 minA for Effort
A for Effort14 S for Stupid, Stupid HypothesisIn which Harry and Mairead discuss e-mails and income inequality. For more about income inequality, Mairead recommends this article about "the new American aristocracy" in The Atlantic and this dissenting article in Slate. She also references this paper and this paper, both by Miles Corak, about income inequality, and this 2012 speech by Alan Krueger, then-chairperson of the White House Council of Economic Advisors. Here are the median home prices in San Francisco, this is the article about U-Haul price discrepancies, and this article discusses SF experiencing the most out-migration in the United States. This paper is about...
2018-05-3100 minA for Effort
A for Effort13 F for FanfareIn which Harry and Mairead discuss the Spanish Civil War and methods of neuroscience. For more on methods of neuroscience, Mairead recommends the textbook Foundations of Behavioural Neuroscience by Neil R. Carlson. For more on cutting out your tongue, she recommends the movie Oldboy (and warns that it's a relatively graphic film). For more on the Spanish Civil War, Harry recommends Fear and Loathing in La Liga: Barcelona vs Real Madrid and Catholicism, War and the Foundation of Francoism, both by Sid Lowe. He also recommends Homage to Catalonia by George Orwell and A Farewell...
2018-05-2400 minA for Effort
A for Effort12 F for Facebook Shutting DownIn which Harry and Mairead discuss bicycles and pharmacotherapy. For more on pharmacotherapy, Mairead recommends this episode of Science VS about the opioid epidemic, this interview with Dr. Leana Wen (health commissioner of Baltimore City, Maryland) on The Ezra Klein Show, this interview with Johann Hari on The Ezra Klein Show, and Hari's book, Lost Connections. For more on bicycles, Harry recommends that you ride a Bixi or read the Wikipedia page for bicycles. Our music is "Chop Shop (Instrumental)" by White Flowers, and our logo is by ei8htz.
2018-05-1700 minA for Effort
A for Effort11 E for Evil SpidersIn which Harry and Mairead discuss the Internet and law/Latin. For more about dark patterns, Mairead recommends watching this Nerdwriter video. For more on frivolous lawsuits, Harry recommends this "Adam Ruins Everything" video. Our music is "Chop Shop (Instrumental)" by White Flowers, and our logo is by ei8htz.
2018-05-1000 minA for Effort
A for Effort10 T for Thomas TeffersonIn which Harry and Mairead discuss McCarthyism and voting behaviour. For more on McCarthyism, Harry recommends the book The Age of McCarthyism: A Brief History with Documents by Ellen Schrecker and Phillip Deery. For more on voting behaviour, Mairead recommends the book Democracy for Realists by Larry Bartels and Christopher Achen. Our music is "Chop Shop (Instrumental)" by White Flowers, and our logo is by ei8htz.
2018-05-0300 minA for Effort
A for Effort09 W for We've Got MailIn which Harry and Mairead discuss urban planning and China in the 1970s and 80s. For more on urban planning, Mairead recommends this Vox video about defensive design, this Vox video about malls in America and third spaces, and this episode of the podcast 99% Invisible. For more on China in the 1970s and 80s, Harry recommends the book The Cultural Revolution at the Margins by Yiching Wu. Our music is "Chop Shop (Instrumental)" by White Flowers, and our logo is by ei8htz.
2018-04-1900 minA for Effort
A for Effort08 R for Re: CommentsIn which Harry and Mairead discuss the Chinese cultural revolution and espionage. For more on the cultural revolution, Harry recommends Mao Zedong and China in the Twentieth-Century World by Rebecca Karl. Mairead recommends the podcast/radio program Because News, perusing this espionage dictionary, and reading Vera Atkins’ biography and a chronicle of the all-female concentration camp Ravensbruck, both by Sarah Helm. Our music is "Chop Shop (Instrumental)" by White Flowers, and our logo is by ei8htz.
2018-04-0500 minA for Effort
A for Effort07 C for CannibalismIn which Harry and Mairead discuss religion in medieval Europe and deep work. For more on deep work, Mairead recommends reading the book Deep Work by Cal Newport, and listening to Newport's interview on The Ezra Klein Show. For more on religion in medieval England, Harry recommends the book New Worlds, Lost Worlds by Susan Brigden. Our music is "Chop Shop (Instrumental)" by White Flowers, and our logo is by ei8htz.
2018-03-2300 minA for Effort
A for Effort06 N for Noam Chomsky Rules the WorldIn which Harry and Mairead discuss linguistics and the development of expertise. To learn more about developing expertise, Mairead recommends the book "Peak" by Anders Ericsson and Robert Pool, this video about the zone of proximal development/adjacent possible, "Thought and Language" by Lev Vygotsky, and this book on flow states by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi. Our music is "Chop Shop (Instrumental)" by White Flowers, and our logo is by ei8htz.
2018-03-0800 minA for Effort
A for Effort05 C for Contrasting Your MentalsIn which Harry and Mairead discuss goal setting and twentieth century China. For more on goal setting, Mairead recommends the book Succeed: How We Can Reach Our Goals by Heidi Grant Halvorson. For more on twentieth century China, Harry recommends the book China in War and Revolution by Peter Zarrow. Our music is "Chop Shop (Instrumental)" by White Flowers, and our logo is by ei8htz.
2018-02-2200 minA for Effort
A for Effort04 M for Monopoly (disambiguation)In which Harry and Mairead discuss historical trade, Facebook's algorithm, and public discourse. For more on public discourse, Mairead recommends you start with this Vox video on the window of discourse in the context of Trump. She also recommends you dominate in Monopoly using the advice in this reddit post.
2018-02-0800 min