Melanie MacGregor - Podcast Details

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#Divorce: Support before, during and after with Sarah-Jane and AudreyEpisode #115:You Are Not Alone: Understanding and Coping with Your Parents’ DivorceIn his episode we are talking to the children.If you’re listening to this episode, maybe your parents are separating, or have already separated. You might have lots of questions, and be feeling all kinds of emotions — and you might be wondering if that’s normal.The first thing we want you to know is: yes, it’s completely normal.And most importantly: you are not alone.In this episode, Audrey, a coach who usually supports parents in understanding what their children are feeling during a separation, will explain what happens when your par...2025-04-2214 min

GROW YOUR LIFE with Kim and JackieS:3 E: 5 No Limits: Jackie MacGregor's Love Story with Triathlon, Cattle, and Embracing LifeAre you ready to be inspired to chase what lights you up? In this episode, we sit down with the incredible Jackie MacGregor, a first-generation farmer, world-level triathlete, and powerhouse of passion. Jackie shares how she refuses to settle, following her dreams in both the cattle industry and competitive sports. She proves that anything is possible when you align with what excites you, take bold action, and trust the process. If you've ever felt stuck or felt like your dreams are out of reach, this episode will remind you that you are capable of more than you...2025-02-0458 min

Talking With Tech AAC PodcastCeanna MacGregor & Melanie Boyle: Building Connection through AAC Professional Learning NetworksThis week, we share Chris’s interview with Ceanna MacGregor and Melanie Boyd! Ceanna is an AAC specialist and teacher working with CALL Scotland, an organization that supports staff and pupils in overcoming barriers related to assistive and communication technologies. Melanie Boyd is an AAC consultant who runs her own consultancy called Communication Angel. Melanie's career shift into AAC was inspired by the communication needs of her daughter. Ceanna and Melanie share about their participation in the professional learning network, Scottish AAC Geeks, and some of the benefits they have both received participating in this group. ...2025-01-161h 14

Conversations & Connections with Sandee MacgregorThe Fab Four sharing their faith stories and writing inspiration! Are you an aspiring writer? Do you hope to share your words with the world? This Friday on the podcast, I am delighted to share a fantastic conversation with a group of talented Canadian women writers who call themselves the Fab Four. In our discussion, they share their faith journey and encouragement from their pathway to publication. As a result of the writing group formed, they just released I’ll Be Home: Four Contemporary Christian Christmas Novellas of Faith, Hope, Love (and Trains). I loved the book, and I am confident you will, too! The stories take you through pa...2024-11-2834 min

I Love My JobNigel - guitar makerToday I’m talking to Nigel Forster, who builds guitars for a living. He did his apprenticeship with Stefan Sobell, who is considered one of the best in the world at his craft. After working under Stefan, Nigel set up his own guitar-making workshop in Newcastle back in 2004. If you ordered a guitar from him today, you would need to wait at least a year before you got it. When I look at the photos on Nigel’s Facebook page of some of the guitars he's been building, I can see why people are willing to wait. I don’t play...2024-10-3139 min

I Love My JobAngie - yoga teacherToday I’m talking to Angie, who’s been a yoga teacher for the past 10 years. About a year ago, Angie set up her own yoga studio in Edinburgh with two good friends and I’ve been taking her classes there for the last few months. I liked Angie straight away ... it would be hard not to … she’s one of those people who doesn’t put up any barriers, right from the beginning. She’s warm and friendly and she definitely doesn’t take herself too seriously. It's a moving story of how she found her way to yoga.h...2024-10-1519 min

I Love My JobDouglas - photographerToday I’m talking to Douglas Robertson, a photographer based in Edinburgh, where I live.I met Douglas very briefly many years ago, when my clarinet teacher told me about the house concerts he hosted. Those concerts represented all that’s great about live music. Douglas hosted them in his front room, where there were loads of sofas laid out roughly in rows. As you arrived, you handed a £10 note to Douglas, who made sure you saw him hand it directly to whoever the band was that night. I always liked to sit at the front, a few feet...2024-09-2032 min

I Love My JobChef Jean-PierreToday I'm talking to Chef Jean-Pierre, who I found out about when a friend put me on to his YouTube channel. He demonstrates how to cook anything from classic French onion soup to the perfect steak, and strawberry tart.At last count he had 1.6 million followers. You quickly understand why when you take a look at what he does, or more to the point how he does it. He has a great sense of humour, a zest for life, and above all the desire to explain the "why" behind fundamental cooking techniques.This is a...2024-07-2436 min

Best of the SpectatorSpectator Out Loud: Max Jeffery, Melanie McDonagh, Matthew Parris, Iain MacGregor and Petronella WyattOn this week’s Spectator Out Loud: Max Jeffery reports on the rise of luxury watch thefts in London (1:18); Melanie McDonagh discusses the collapse of religion in Scotland (5:51); reflecting on the longevity of Diane Abbott and what her selection row means for Labour, Matthew Parris argues that shrewd plans need faultless execution (10:44); Iain MacGregor reviews Giles Milton’s book ‘The Stalin Affair’ (17:30); and, Petronella Wyatt ponders her lack of luck with love (21:49). Presented and produced by Patrick Gibbons. 2024-06-0828 min

Spectator Out LoudMax Jeffery, Melanie McDonagh, Matthew Parris, Iain MacGregor and Petronella WyattOn this week’s Spectator Out Loud: Max Jeffery reports on the rise of luxury watch thefts in London (1:18); Melanie McDonagh discusses the collapse of religion in Scotland (5:51); reflecting on the longevity of Diane Abbott and what her selection row means for Labour, Matthew Parris argues that shrewd plans need faultless execution (10:44); Iain MacGregor reviews Giles Milton’s book ‘The Stalin Affair’ (17:30); and, Petronella Wyatt ponders her lack of luck with love (21:49). Presented and produced by Patrick Gibbons. 2024-06-0828 min

Redefining Midlife with Jo Clark60. Migraines in Midlife with Professor Anne MacGregorRecently I’d suffered the effects of many months of ongoing frequent and severe migraines and believed it was a result of chronic sinusitis. Yet, through persistence and research I discovered this was a common misunderstanding. It was at this time I came across the work of Professor Anne MacGregor. She has over 35 years clinical experience across headache and women’s health, which means she is well equipped to help women who experience migraine and suspect hormones are playing a part in that. This was an area of medicine that had a huge impact on people’s lives but was ra...2023-10-3049 min

I Love My JobTim - mountain guideToday I'm talking to Tim, who after working his way through different jobs in the travel industry, took a leap of faith 10 years ago to become a freelance mountain guide. Tim leads groups of either adults or school children in places as diverse as the Scottish Highlands, Nepal and East Africa. He not only guides people around the mountains, he also tries to teach his guests something about the area’s wildlife, history and culture. One of the places that Tim works for is Wilderness Scotland. In his bio on their website, Tim is asked what...2023-09-2939 min

I Love My JobZoë - oil industry helicopter pilotToday I’m talking to Zoë, who flies helicopters to transport people from Aberdeen in Scotland to offshore oil and gas platforms in the North Sea. Before moving over to commercial flying, Zoë was in the military, having trained at the highly-regarded Sandhurst academy.Even before I spoke to Zoë, I got the impression that she was a high achiever and when I listen back to the recording of our interview I can hear in my voice that I was a bit intimidated by the image I had of her in my mind.But you’ll hear...2023-08-1138 min

I Love My JobVictoria - director/producerToday I’m talking to Victoria Watson, creative producer at Eyebolls, her own animation company in Scotland. Eyebolls creates things like cinema ads and short films using live action (real people) or animation. It sounds like Victoria was hooked on animation before she even left school.This is one of those stories where teachers tried to tell Victoria she would never get into art school. She very much proved them wrong. Not only did she get in, she built a career in animation. And she now has her own award-winning studio.https://www.instagram.com/we...2023-07-2127 min

I Love My JobNiamh and Mark - French cycling lodge ownersToday I’m talking to Niamh and Mark, who realised a long-held dream when in December 2017 they took over the Pyrenees Cycling Lodge in France, right near the border with Spain.Tucked away in a picturesque village, the lodge has breathtaking views of the Pyrenees from its bedroom windows. The cyclists who arrive from around the world on holiday only have to concentrate on one thing - cycling up and down the famous Tour de France climbs on their doorstep. Niamh and Mark look after everything else, including cooking breakfast and dinner. That means working seven days a...2023-04-1141 min

I Love My JobJohn - pianistToday I’m talking to John Flinders, who is a classically-trained pianist who graduated from York University and then the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London. He was drawn to the idea of being on stage with other musicians, working together, more so than playing as a solo concert pianist. That took him down the path of becoming an accompanist, which means he plays for soloists such as clarinet players or singers who are performing at a concert or for a music competition or exam.His life as an accompanist sounds very rewarding because he is...2023-03-2450 min

I Love My JobRebecca - singerToday I'm talking to Rebecca Roger Cruz, a Venezuelan singer, songwriter, and vocal coach. Rebecca lives in France and I saw her perform in December as part of the group Aa'in (Rebecca plus a Venezuelan guitarist and a Colombian musician, who switched effortlessly between instruments including the double bass). I knew nothing about the concert beforehand - someone had recommended it to me - but it ended up being one of the best concerts I’ve seen in years. Rebecca has an incredible presence on stage. She seems to be able to sing as if nobody is wat...2023-03-0230 min

I Love My JobStan - executive jet pilotToday I’m talking to Stan Medved.Stan has quite an unusual job. He works for a large global company that has its own three business jets to fly the company’s executives around the world. Stan is not only one of the pilots, he's also in charge of the three-jet operation, which he runs essentially like a small airline within the company.When I met Stan cycling last year, he immediately came across as very friendly, kind and easy to chat to. What I love about doing these interviews is that they show a whol...2023-02-0836 min

I Love My JobAdam - semi professional squash player & coachToday I'm talking to Adam Turner, who started playing squash when he was six years old and basically hasn’t stopped since. He was clearly a talented and motivated young player because he reached no. 1 in England for under 13s and then again for under 15s.In the interview, Adam talks about the choices you face between turning professional as a sports person and, alternatively, continuing to play at a high level but as a semi-professional. He seems to have found the right balance for him personally, where he still plays squash semi-professionally, while also working as th...2023-01-2730 min

Discover Top Audiobooks in Fiction, Coming of AgeOur Friends in the North: Based on the landmark BBC TV drama by Adam Usden, Peter FlanneryPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/605568 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Our Friends in the North: Based on the landmark BBC TV drama Author: Adam Usden, Peter Flannery Narrator: Tony Hirst, James Gaddas, Tracey Wilkinson, Trevor Fox, Philip Correia, Luke Macgregor, James Baxter, Norah Lopez Holden, Tom Goodman-Hill Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 16 minutes Release date: January 5, 2023 Genres: Coming of Age Publisher's Summary: Peter Flannery's adaptation of his own iconic BAFTA award winning TV series - with a brand new final episode by award-winning writer Adam Usden 'A stunning state-of-the-nation social commentary' The Telegraph First broadcast in 1996, Our Friends...2023-01-0605 min

Discover Top Full Audiobooks in Fiction, Coming of AgeOur Friends in the North: Based on the landmark BBC TV drama by Adam Usden, Peter FlanneryPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/605568to listen full audiobooks. Title: Our Friends in the North: Based on the landmark BBC TV drama Author: Adam Usden, Peter Flannery Narrator: Tony Hirst, James Gaddas, Tracey Wilkinson, Trevor Fox, Philip Correia, Luke Macgregor, James Baxter, Norah Lopez Holden, Tom Goodman-Hill Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 16 minutes Release date: January 5, 2023 Genres: Coming of Age Publisher's Summary: Peter Flannery's adaptation of his own iconic BAFTA award winning TV series - with a brand new final episode by award-winning writer Adam Usden 'A stunning state-of-the-nation social commentary' The Telegraph First broadcast in 1996, Our Friends in...2023-01-067h 16

Listen, Relax and Enjoy the Wonders of Full AudiobookOur Friends in the North: Based on the landmark BBC TV drama Audiobook by Adam UsdenListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 605568 Title: Our Friends in the North: Based on the landmark BBC TV drama Author: Adam Usden, Peter Flannery Narrator: James Baxter, James Gaddas, Luke Macgregor, Norah Lopez Holden, Philip Correia, Tom Goodman-Hill, Tony Hirst, Tracey Wilkinson, Trevor Fox Format: Unabridged Length: 07:16:30 Language: English Release date: 01-05-23 Publisher: PGRH UK Genres: Fiction & Literature, Coming of Age Summary: Peter Flannery's adaptation of his own iconic BAFTA award winning TV series - with a brand new final episode by award-winning writer Adam Usden 'A stunning state-of-the-nation social commentary' The Telegraph ...2023-01-057h 16

I Love My JobOrissa - paediatric physiotherapistI met Orissa in July when I rode a few stages of the Tour de France (which I talk about in the episode Something a Little Different). Orissa was one of the physios looking after us as cyclists and she did that work to take a quick breather from her full-time job at Great Ormond Street, considered to be the UK’s leading children’s hospital.Before the interview, I had no idea of the breadth of work that physios do, well beyond sporting injuries. With all that Orissa has achieved, it's hard to believe that she is o...2022-12-1537 min

I Love My JobScott - physio & bike fitterScott lives in one of the most stunning parts of the world - Chamonix, France. He works for himself as a physiotherapist and bike fitter and has done some very impressive long-distance, self-supported bike races and solo bike adventures around the world. But it hasn't come easily and his is one of those stories (like most of us, I think) where it would be all too easy to assume from his Instagram account that he has the perfect life.https://www.bodyandbikeworks.comhttps://www.thebraincharity.org.uk 2022-11-0641 min

I Love My JobPierre - therapeutic clownMeet Pierre, who talks in this interview about how laughing can be an escape from the difficulties of life and how, as he said, love is joy. Pierre's clown character is Anatol, someone who Pierre says has a big heart. But I think it is Pierre who has the big heart. He has a wonderful and irresistible take on life and he does a great job of describing what motivated him to become a clown and how vital that job is to his own happiness.https://www.leriremedecin.orghttps://www.leriremedecin.org/nous-connaitre/equipe/les-clowns...2022-09-2334 min

I Love My JobSuzie and Diane - therapeutic clownsI first met a therapeutic clown a couple of years ago and I was captivated as he described what his work was about - walking into a hospital room in clown character, with his heart on his sleeve, and inviting the child in front of him to put aside for a moment all the difficulties and worries connected to their stay in hospital.Then my path crossed a few months ago with Suzie and Diane, and I was delighted when they agreed to tell their story about what it means to be a therapeutic clown....2022-09-0641 min

I Love My JobTim - IT entrepreneurTim built the company Innovatise from scratch with his business partner and today the apps the company has developed attract 2.1 million users per month. He started his career with IBM and went on to work for Intel in Silicon Valley. Once back in the UK, he got involved with some IT startups that he went on to sell. He has clearly struck the right balance between his technical background and his ability to build and run a successful business.https://www.myfitapp.com 2022-08-1245 min

I Love My JobSomething a little different ...You might have noticed that there haven't been any new episodes for a while ... I have been distracted in July in the best possible way as I put normal life on hold and cycled seven stages of the 2022 Tour de France with a group of other amateur cyclists. It's a well-worn phrase, but it really was the experience of a lifetime. A few days after I got home, I realised that I was already forgetting some of the smaller (and most interesting) moments that took place, so I decided to create an audio diary of the experience, and to...2022-08-0431 min

I Love My JobGolda - theatre/opera surtitle translatorGolda Fischer grew up speaking three languages - German, Hungarian and English. She also grew up with a love for the theatre and she has managed to combine both into quite an unusual job. Golda translates the surtitles that enable someone to watch a live performance in a language that isn't their own. But her job goes beyond simply translating. The nature of live performance is such that creating and displaying surtitles for an opera or a play is not a process that can be automated. So Golda's job involves working closely with people backstage, giving her insight into...2022-06-2052 min

I Love My JobEmma - author, public speaker, coachEmma Bell rose quickly through the ranks during her first career, becoming one of the youngest people to make partner in a law firm in Scotland. She went on to become a judge. On the back of a lightbulb moment, Emma followed her instinct and began developing her own business as a coach, working with themes such as leadership, resilience, and conflict resolution. You only need to read the testimonials on her website to see the positive and lasting impact she has on her clients. Equally though, Emma is not shy talking about failure. And you can't help but...2022-06-1358 min

I Love My JobChlöe - trainee paramedicOn the heels of my interview with Joe, meet Chlöe. Chlöe and Joe met during their ambulance technician training a year ago.I've asked both of them almost the same questions, because ultimately everyone's take on the same situation is going to be unique.One thing that Chlöe and Joe have in common from my perspective is that they already show so much poise after only a year in a job that must come with so much pressure ... listening to how Chlöe describes her day so calmly and gently, it's easy...2022-05-2055 min

I Love My JobJoe - trainee paramedicThis was a very special interview for me and it stayed in my mind for several days afterwards. Joe is my nephew. I have photos of him from when he was about five years old. He's now 22 and his job is genuinely to save lives. In the past, I mainly caught up with Joe at Christmas or a similar big family gathering. But this time it was just him and me, and I was totally taken aback by how well-considered his answers to my questions were. It's all too easy to underestimate someone in their 20s and what they...2022-05-0949 min

I Love My JobJean - concert clarinettistI vividly remember my first clarinet lesson with Jean, who was there to help me prepare for a music exam. I felt very self-conscious as I played my exam pieces in front of her, a professional clarinettist, and I was pretty mortified with how I sounded. But I quickly realised that my lessons were never going to be about me feeling embarrassed about my playing, they were about working hard together so that I improved my sound. And that was what made Jean a very special teacher, let alone a brilliant musician. https://jean-johnson.com 2022-04-1931 min

Yoga Inspiration#72: Navigate Change Like a YogiJoin me for a deep and powerful conversation with Melanie Klein. She is a mentor of mine and one of the founders of The Yoga and Body Image Coalition. She’s run the marathon of social justice work time and time again, and she has inspired me to grow as a person and as a social intellectual. The real work of social awakening goes well beyond the yoga mat. For Melanie, she started out at the intersection between social work, gender studies, and media literacy before ever taking her first Kundalini Yoga class, but that first class was...2021-05-1358 min