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The Family Histories PodcastS08EP05 - 'The Marine' with Richard HoltIn this episode of Series Eight, host Andrew Martin meets professional genealogist Richard Holt. He finds out how Richard got hooked on family history, what made him turn professional, has he ever experienced 'imposter syndrome', and his efforts to access original Wills - and challenging a proposal by the UK Government's Ministry of Justice on the disposal of historic Wills. THE LIFE STORY - MATTHEW BUYRN (aka JOHN DUNMORE) Richard has chosen to tell the life story of his 4x Great Grandfather Matthew Buyrn, who was born in Edmonton, Middlesex, E...
2024-12-0351 min
Sound Health Options - Richard ~ TalkToMeGuy & Sharry EdwardsPenelope Holt discusses her latest work, The Angel ScrollPenelope Holt was born and educated in England and now lives in New York. She is a novelist, playwright, business writer, and marketing executive, whose work has been performed at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, York Arts Center, and New York’s American Folk Theater.
At the center of The Angel Scroll, Holt’s current novel and intriguing super natural thriller, is Claire Lucas, a bereaved young artist. Claire is consumed by a spiritual quest to understand the visions and other worldly events that have overtaken her since her husband’s untimely death. Pulled into an international scavenger hunt to track down a...
2024-08-191h 05
Blunt Force TruthEurope's Rightward Shift – w/ Richard HoltOn Today’s Episode –
Mark and Matt start us off talking about Kamala’s pick for VP, Tim Walz. While looking like a mild mannered 60-something white guy who is plain spoken, he is in reality super Left. Walz is a self-admitted Socialist, very pro-abortion, and while The Left is trying to paint Harris in a more moderate light, it is clear she is far more Socialist than they want to let the American people know.
Mark introduces us to our guest Rich Holt. We get into taxing the rich, and red flag laws. Mark speaks abo...
2024-08-071h 04
Tell Me Your StoryPenelope Holt - The Angel ScrollThe AngelScroll By PenelopeHolt CaptivatingNovel Spans the Ages, BlendingMystery with Romance and Spiritual Quest —Twowould-be lovers on an epic adventure explore an ancient prophecy that predictsthree miraculous paintings with the power to heal humanity— In TheAngel Scroll, author Penelope Holt transports readers on a thrilling huntfor three miraculous paintings that are destined to usher in spiritualenlightenment. The author combines romance and mystery with the race to findsacred artifacts in a story that explores ancient truths, the modern world, andthe spiritual space between. Haunted byenigmatic dreams, middle-of-the-road artist and recently widowed Claire Lucascreates a mesmerizing painting of a dying woman in Indi...
2024-07-181h 10
Tell Me Your StoryPenelope Holt - The Angel ScrollThe AngelScroll By PenelopeHolt CaptivatingNovel Spans the Ages, BlendingMystery with Romance and Spiritual Quest —Twowould-be lovers on an epic adventure explore an ancient prophecy that predictsthree miraculous paintings with the power to heal humanity— In TheAngel Scroll, author Penelope Holt transports readers on a thrilling huntfor three miraculous paintings that are destined to usher in spiritualenlightenment. The author combines romance and mystery with the race to findsacred artifacts in a story that explores ancient truths, the modern world, andthe spiritual space between. Haunted byenigmatic dreams, middle-of-the-road artist and recently widowed Claire Lucascreates a mesmerizing painting of a dying woman in Indi...
2024-07-181h 10
Late to the MoviesWho's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?One Night Only Month burns the midnight oil with Mike Nichols' directorial debut - Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? Ben, Greg, Lindsey, Marshall, and Ray discuss the ups and downs of the Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton-starring 1966 classic.
Directed by Mike Nichols, adaptated from Edward Albee's 1962 play of the same name. Starring Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton, George Segal, and Sandy Dennis.
2024-04-151h 21Late to the MoviesBefore SunriseDumpuary: Battle of the Genres continues with a new fighter, representing the Romance genre, hailing from Vienna - Richard Linklater's 1995 franchise-starter, Before Sunrise! Ben, Greg, Lindsey, Marshall, and Ray discuss Jesse and Celine's really long walk around Vienna in June.
Directed by Richard Linklater and co-written by Linklater and Kim Krizan. Starring Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy.
2024-01-221h 23
Rethink. Financial AdviceIs Goldman Sachs supporting independent advisors? Featuring Richard LofgrenWho’s better equipped to serve clients; independent financial advisors or large established companies?With the recent sale of United Capital there’s been a lot of talk about what Goldman Sachs is focusing on. Turns out quite a bit including serving independent financial advisors. Join us as we chat with Goldman Sachs Managing Director and US Navy Captain Richard Lofgren to learn what they are doing to support advisors and what advisors should be thinking about to stay relevant and continue to grow.In this episode Richard, Adam and De...
2023-09-2738 min
THORAPY 🏴 PEACE, LOVE, LOLSExpanding Consciousness - Richard TurnerOur Russell Brand comments age badly (allegedly) but I'll stand by Tony Benn. Film Producer Richard Turner goes deep and gets to his truth in the HippiHut... Richard's credits include; Amazon hit, 'The Last Heist', (2022) '25 Years of UK Garage' (2022) 'United Nation: Three Decades of Drum and Bass (2020).
Connect on LinkedIn https:://linkedin.com/in/thorholt or IG @Thorshippihut
2023-09-2253 min
Global Missions Inc. Podcast#151 - Walking The Path To Maturity - Richard HoltWalking The Path To Maturity - Richard Holt
2023-08-1546 minGlobal Missions Inc. Podcast#151 - Walking The Path To Maturity - Richard HoltWalking The Path To Maturity - Richard Holt
2023-08-1546 min
The Customer WinsFinancial Planning Reimagined With Adam Holt of Asset-MapAdam Holt is the Founder and CEO of Asset-Map, the leading advice engagement platform for financial professionals that offers financial planning reports. As a certified financial planner and financial consultant, his areas of expertise include estate and retirement planning, benefit programs for businesses, and business succession planning. His podcast, Rethink — The Financial Advisor Podcast, challenges financial professionals to evolve in the industry. Adam considers himself both a student and a teacher, helping his clients understand the nuances of their finances. In this episode… Learning how to manage your money is a responsibility that shou...
2023-04-1032 min
Healthy BeastAndrew Henderson: world freestyle football champThe first person to be world freestyle champion five times, Andrew Henderson started honing his incredible skills after an injury so bad he thought he may never walk again. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-03-0954 min
Healthy BeastA new frontier of medical science: the power of aweBestselling author Dacher Keltner - Professor of Psychology at the University of California, Berkeley - says a sceptical medical profession now accepts clinical data showing the transformative power of wonder. His new book, Awe, is a great read and it is out now.
2023-03-0737 min
Healthy BeastCancer diagnosis changed my life for the betterBusinessman and martial artist Trent Scanlen. Co-Founder and CEO at Kurk. Chairman of REORG charity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-02-021h 44
The Slice: SomersetTalking to Richard Holt of CICCICHe said 'kick kick', I said ' click click'... but we didn't call the whole thing off! My guest is Richard Holt, co-founder of CICCIC, a creative innovation centre for Taunton, Somerset which started life as a consultancy business for the creative industries, but has now grown several creative tentacles since it was founded! Listen as we chat about how CICCIC has evolved in recent years and learn about the many artistic and cultural developments Richard and his business partner Andrew Knutt have their creative fingers in! There's a lot going on in the arts in Somerset and the C...
2023-01-0934 min
Sport in HistoryBSSH Anniversary Keynote: Professor Richard Holt and the Development of British Sport HistoryProfessor Richard Holt, whose critical sport on British sport history, opens the BSSH's 40th anniversary with a retrospective keynote on the development of British sport history and the areas still in need of historical attention. We are thankful to Professor Holt for a fascinating paper, which can also be found in print form online at https://www.sportinhistory.org/articles/taking-stock-british-sports-history-forty-years Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-10-021h 23Global Missions Inc. Podcast#100 - The Headship Of God - Richard HoltThe Headship Of God - Richard Holt
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The Ben and Walker Movie ShowReview: King Richard, Tick, Tick... Boom!, Ghostbusters: AfterlifeJoin Ben Davis as he reviews King Richard (0:30), Tick, Tick... Boom! (10:30), and Ghostbusters: Afterlife (14:56).
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2021-12-0223 min
Glazing InsiderJason Grafton-Holt - The Double Glazing BloggerSend us a textIn this episode I talk with Jason Grafton-Holt who is known to most people as the Double Glazing Blogger. Jason talks us through his journey into the industry all the way to creating the FENEX Expo company.This episode is sponsored by Nozzle - my very own content-first creative agency with a fenestration focus.
2021-11-231h 04
Healthy BeastThe Brand New HeaviesPioneers of the acid jazz movement, Andrew Levy and Simon Bartholomew of The Brand New Heavies talk about finding their groove, breaking America, and going on tour in their fifties. Intro track: For The Dancers from The Brand New Heavies Presents The Elephant In The Room. Band sponsored by Truth Naturals CBD. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-07-1642 minHealthy BeastKetamine to treat depression - calling it 'horse tranquilizer' doesn't helpWhat do you know about ketamine? That it's a party drug, and an anaesthetic for horses? Both are true, but this is not helping it get taken seriously for other potential uses. Ketamine has huge potential as a treatment for depression, according to Dr Tiago Marques, a psychiatrist and senior clinical fellow at Imperial College London.He talks about rising mental health problems over the lockdowns, how ketamine and other drugs could help, and the important steps to take before starting any treatment for depression. Tiago is also CEO of Pasithea Therapeutics, a biotech company focused on mental health.
2021-07-0947 minHealthy BeastMedical cannabis deadlock turns parents to crimeHannah Deacon's son Alfie Dingley was the first person to receive an NHS prescription for medical cannabis. Sadly other children with severe epilepsy have not been so lucky. Hannah has written to Boris Johnson urging him to "stop the suffering of children" whose desperate families are left either raising money for expensive private prescriptions, or having to buy cannabis on the black market. Hear her inspiring story of how cannabis saved her son's life. To urge your local MP to take action, please go to the Change.org campaign with 650,000 signatures and counting. Hosted on Acast. See acast...
2021-06-1649 minHealthy BeastMark Ormrod: don't listen to that little voice in your headIf you think open-water swimming is difficult, imagine doing it with just one arm. Mark Ormrod MBE is a former Royal Marine who lost both legs and his right arm in an explosion in Afghanistan. He talks about going from being a strong swimmer, to someone who nearly drowned in an indoor swimming pool. But with the same determination that saw him refuse to spend his life in a wheelchair, Mark's swim, together with a 5k run on prosthetics, has raised almost half a million pounds for REORG, a charity that helps military personnel and first responders keep on top...
2021-06-1155 minHealthy BeastWhy are doctors still refusing to prescribe cannabis?Medical cannabis is technically legal in the UK, but that does not mean you can get it. For thousands of children with epilepsy, this can be a matter of life and death. For millions more, cannabis represents a far healthier alternative to medicines like opioids. Today I am joined by Professor Mike Barnes, who secured the first NHS prescription for cannabis in 2018, and Ricardo Geada, a lawyer specialising in the field. We talk about what is stopping cannabis prescriptions, and why there is cause for hope. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-06-0441 minHealthy BeastTough military types need mental health safeguards tooMo Morris is mental health resilience lead for the Royal Marines, and talks about how you can see someone every day and have no idea what kind of issues they may be having.A lot of the focus around mental health is about the treatment of problems. Mo's job is prevention, rather than cure. And taking care of yourself follows the same principles whether you are serving in Afghanistan or sitting behind a desk. Find out more at CANTCANWILL. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-05-2855 minHealthy BeastPsychedelics like DMT could revolutionise the treatment of depressionWould you take a psychedelic to help treat depression? Dr Carol Routledge is the chief scientific and medical officer for a company called Small Pharma that is working on innovative treatments for depression and other mental health conditions.Anti-depressants have their place, but they take time to work and often do not get to the heart of the problem. Early trials with DMT-based treatment have shown incredibly encouraging results. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-05-1439 minHealthy BeastFormer Royal Marines commando Sam LairdAs his friends went off to university, Sam was writing a will and heading to Afghanistan. On four tours of duty he lost many close friends, but the toughest thing for Sam - like so many others - was leaving the military behind. Sam has turned his experiences into a positive and now coaches and mentors a wide-range of people, using his incredibly determined mindset to help others benefit from the dark and the light that comes from what he has been through. With thanks to everyone at REORG - a charity that uses martial arts and other activities to he...
2021-05-1353 minHealthy Beast'After Parkinson's diagnosis I offered my husband a way out'When Vicky Rees-Davies - aka The Fitness Mum on Instagram - was diagnosed with Parkinson's aged just 46, the first thing she did was ask her husband if he wanted to leave.As a personal trainer with an extremely positive attitude, Vicky has been inspiring clients by continuing to teach ‘even when her left hand can’t keep up with the right’.On Saturday 14th May, Vicky is doing a 24-hour fitness challenge with a former England rugby player to raise money for Parkinson’s research. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-05-0447 minHealthy BeastFive marathons in 50 hours to save 12-year-old AggieDarren Hardy served 15 years in the British Army before being discharged with PTSD. After suffering suicidal thoughts, he turned to extreme endurance challenges to keep him focused and positive. His latest mission is to run five marathons in 50 hours non-stop for a 12-year-old girl called Aggie, who has been diagnosed with H-ABC - the world’s rarest brain disease. Darren talks about meeting Aggie for the first time the day before this podcast and about how he’s getting ready for his extreme race to find a cure. To find out more please visit justgiving.com/fundraising/darren-hardy123 Hoste...
2021-04-0243 minGlobal Missions Inc. Podcast#023 - The Body Of Christ - Richard HoltThe Body Of Christ - Richard Holt
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2021-03-021h 05Healthy BeastGenetic testing is simple and can save livesClare Brenner is CEO of the genetic testing company Myogenes. Fifteen years ago, Clare lost her sister to mental illness. Her sister's life could have been saved if she had been given the right medication, and Claire says genetic testing is the answer.For psychiatric medication, for cancer treatment, and so much more, testing can save billions of pounds and more importantly save many lives.Myogenes provides tests that tell you what food and exercise is most suited to your genetic makeup, and also which medicines may not work for you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...
2021-02-2342 minHealthy BeastRoyal Marines brave 'horrendous' storms to row Atlantic for charityYou don't expect a 3,000-mile unsupported row across the Atlantic to be easy, but this trip got incredibly rough very quickly. The four Royal Marines - two serving, two veterans - were forced to rely on grit, teamwork and some improvised surgery on each other's battered bodies. The enthusiasm in telling their story is a great example of how tough experiences bring out the best in people. The boys are well on the way to a target of raising £100k for the Royal Marines Charity. They are also supporting REORG, a charity promoting mental and physical recovery through martial arts. To...
2021-02-0842 minGlobal Missions Inc. Podcast#011 - Walking With The Lord - Richard Holt with Julius Dickson (Swahili translation)Walking With The Lord - Richard Holt with Julius Dickson (Swahili translation)
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2020-12-0807 minHealthy BeastDr Harry: what is the best prescription for wellbeing and longevity?How do we combat the innate desire to do things that are bad for us? Dr Harry Weisinger is a doctor and university professor who specialises in nutrition and recovery, with a focus on little changes that can make life healthier and happier - and hopefully last longer. As well as helping a whole range of athletes (and normal humans) to perform better, Harry uses his own body as a test tube, putting himself through the mill as a competitive cyclist who shows no signs of slowing down as he prepares to sprint past his 50th birthday.Dr Harry is...
2020-12-0251 min
The City and The Sound:Music PodcastEpisode 10-Richard Daniel (Birmingham, AL)On this episode we speak to the Black Vulcan himself Richard Daniel. Rich is a rapper/singer/producer in the Birmingham area. On this episode we talk about production, corny lyrics and the downfall of B.O.B.
2020-11-301h 15Healthy BeastI did a 45-minute ballet class and then went into labour - Studio K founder Sarah KleioProfessional dancer and choreographer Sarah Kleio danced her way all around the world before starting Studio K in Richmond. They teach high-energy streetdance moves to everyone from tiny children through to people who are old enough to know better. Sarah talks about the challenge of keeping the business going through the pandemic, having a baby in the middle of the lockdown, and how dancing is the easiest and most fun way to get yourself back in shape. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-11-2040 minHealthy BeastSilat master Steve Benitez on martial arts, yoga and the power of staying stillThe Indonesian martial art of Silat is beautiful to watch, but deadly. Grand master Steve Benitez teaches people to fight, but first he shows them the importance of finding peace through stillness. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-11-1237 minHealthy Beast‘If you were a horse, we’d shoot you’ – how Leon Taylor fought back after Olympic dreams took a diveLeon Taylor broke a British diving-medal drought of 44 years when he won silver in the 2004 Athens Olympics along with diving partner Peter Waterfield. In the process, Leon also broke quite a lot of his body. The gruelling training, not to mention somersaulting from a very high platform, left him with multiple reconstructive surgeries, before the doctor decided to put Leon out of his misery.But he fought back, and Leon has turned the highs and lows of Olympic diving into a successful career coaching, speaking and mentoring. I highly recommend his TEDx speech, which you can see here. Not before...
2020-11-0645 minHealthy BeastRobin Emerson: my daughter lost her smileRobin's daughter Jorja was just 10 months old when she started having terrifying epileptic seizures. They got so bad that doctors told her parents that Jorja was going to die. Refused a second opinion, Robin began to campaign for medical cannabis to get the seizures under control.After a tireless campaign, with help from the charity End Our Pain, Jorja became the first child to get a UK prescription for cannabis. Her seizures reduced dramatically and the joy came back to her face. Medical cannabis is legal in the UK, but Jorja has no option but to get an expensive private...
2020-10-3052 minHealthy BeastTriple-amputee Mark Ormrod: strangers asked if I was going to do the ParalympicsBeing told he was going to spend the rest of his life in a wheelchair didn't wash for Mark Ormrod. The former Royal Marine Commando lost both legs above the knee and his right arm above the elbow in a blast in Afghanistan in 2007. Not only did Mark learn to walk again, he has won medals at the Invictus games and driven fast cars. And now he trains Brazilian jiu-jitsu. His work as a motivational speaker makes total sense - he has certainly made me think differently about the so-called injuries I have worried about. Find more about REORG, the R...
2020-10-2257 minHealthy BeastVinny Shoreman: the daft things people say about hypnotherapyHypnotherapist and mind mechanic Vinny Shoreman has a no-nonsense and often humorous approach to fixing problems. He helps a wide range of clients deal with grief, fear, anxiety and depression. He has many years of experience and has learnt to be patient with people's misunderstandings about hypnotherapy. He makes the point that hypnotherapy is a very useful therapeutic tool that can help people overcome severe trauma. Stage hypnosis, on the other hand, can only help people "make dicks of themselves", something they have "no problem doing all on their own". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...
2020-10-1640 minHealthy Beast76 days alone: para-athlete rows solo across the AtlanticKelda Wood was hoping for a career as a show jumper when a one-ton bale of hay fell on her, crushing her leg. Through this life-changing accident she grew even more determined, starting the charity Climbing Out to help people who have survived injury and trauma.Last year Kelda spent three months in total isolation, becoming the first para-athlete to row solo across the Atlantic, driven on by thoughts of the many people her charity is helping. It is an incredibly inspiring story of pushing through pain and loneliness, day after day, as strong winds threatened to push her right b...
2020-10-0949 minHealthy BeastSick man, 80, arrested and threatened for growing cannabisPensioner Tony Bevington has stage-3 kidney failure and he started growing cannabis to ease the stabbing pains caused by his condition. He is very forgiving of the neighbour who shopped him, less so of the police who threatened to kick his door in and have him evicted. And Tony is now suffering from terrible anxiety about the legal proceedings stretching out in front of him. It is hard to believe that we would go to the trouble of punishing someone like this. He doesn't seem like a terrifying gangster, but have a listen and see what you think. Find out m...
2020-10-0132 minHealthy BeastThe illusion of pain: are you ready to let go of suffering?Chana Studley worked for years as a special effects expert on Hollywood movies. But violent assaults in her twenties had left her with years of pain and PTSD. She did extensive research into the mechanisms that cause physical and psychological trauma and discovered that she was able to leave her suffering entirely in the past. Chana is an author and has lectured around the world on pain. Raised in the UK, she now lives in Israel and works as a first responder for the World Health Organisation, providing psychological assistance to people who have suffered or witnessed traumatic events. It wa...
2020-09-2555 minHealthy BeastAlfie Dingley's mum: Matt Hancock 'should hang his head in shame'Hannah Deacon petitioned the government for her son – who suffers from a rare, debilitating form of epilepsy – to be given cannabis on the NHS. In 2018 Alfie Dingley made headlines when the pioneering prescription was granted. Hannah talks very movingly about the difference cannabis has made to her son’s quality of life. He went from having regular, terrifying seizures to living with a condition that is now far more manageable. But for thousands of other children who could also benefit from medical cannabis, it is a very different story.Visit the Alfie's Hope Facebook page to see more about Hannah's campai...
2020-09-1855 minHealthy BeastProfessional fighter turned powerlifter Jack TAs an MMA fighter, Jack was known for his ferocious style. As a coach he said it was "a lot tougher watching someone go into the cage than walking into the cage yourself". Now no longer starving himself to make weight, Jack has turned his back on cardio and committed himself with equal ferocity to the sport of powerlifting. Jack Toczydlowski is a much easier to pronounce Jacked_T on Instagram.His inspirational powerlifting team is barfight_team. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-09-1054 minHealthy BeastLife coaching with the Urban Cookie CollectiveDanielle Barnett is the lead singer of the Urban Cookie Collective. She is also a qualified NLP coach and helps people overcome their anxieties, whether they want to sing in front of thousands, or simply stand up and give a wedding speech. She is also one of the most positive people you could ever meet and I thoroughly enjoyed having my negative thought patterns gently coached away. Find out more at daniellebarnett.coach. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-09-0451 minHealthy BeastBrazilian jiu-jitsu legend Mauricio GomesOne of the original black belts under the late Rolls Gracie, Mauricio is now an 8th degree coral belt. He talks about a lifetime of jiu-jitsu, and seeing his son Roger Gracie go from “chubby teenager” to becoming the greatest of all time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-08-2751 minHealthy BeastCannabis is legal, so why can't you get it on the NHS?Two years ago medicinal cannabis was legalised in the UK after Professor Mike Barnes secured the first NHS prescription for Alfie Dingley, an epileptic boy having dozens of seizures a day. Thousands of children like Alfie need cannabis, but despite promises from the Health Secretary, no prescriptions are being written.Private cannabis prescriptions for pain and anxiety are rising rapidly, Prof Barnes says. But if you go to an NHS doctor, you will be offered OxyContin, never cannabis. Prof Barnes is urging patients not to give up, to put doctors under pressure until they start prescribing a medicine that improves...
2020-08-2153 minHealthy BeastJeremy Hackett – staying stylish and sane over lockdownJeremy Hackett, the self-deprecating creator of global menswear brand Hackett London, has survived lockdown by living healthily and not using Zoom. The most stylish man I know - even in shorts - it’s incredible to hear his recent tale of being turned away from a London hotel for not meeting the dress code. What hope is there for the rest of us? @mrjhackett Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-08-1342 minHealthy BeastA psychologist's guide: simple ways to avoid negative thinkingClinical psychologist and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) specialist Tamara Cilliers is in the studio to discuss the best ways to bring balance into your life, minimise harmful thought patterns and avoid falling out with people in this intense post-lockdown world. As well as her role training NHS psychologists, Tamara works for the private London clinic Psychiatric and Psychological Consultant Services. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-07-1747 minHealthy BeastThe building blocks of mental healthStop fretting about the global chaos. Psychotherapist Noel McDermott talks about the simple steps we should all be taking to keep our own mental health on track, no matter what state the crazy world has got itself into. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-07-1057 minHealthy BeastMartial arts: when can we start training again?Fight fans can now watch the UFC every weekend, but as martial arts practitioners we are all stuck in limbo. The gyms are still closed and there is no clear information on when they can reopen, and under what conditions they may be able to get back to business.The owner of Elevate Martial Arts & Strength - an affiliate of Brazilian jiu-jitsu legend Roger Gracie - gives us the lowdown on the Covid body blow that has been dealt to the fitness industry and when we might be able to get back to training in the disciplines we love....
2020-07-0430 minHealthy BeastLockdown physio advice: ‘Injuries will happen, but most are avoidable’Whether you are a professional athlete, or haven't done a day of exercise since you left school, at some point everyone gets injured. Physiotherapist and mobility specialist Lawrence Fenton is in the socially distanced Healthy Beast studio to talk about reducing the risk of injuries happening in the first place, and how you can recover from the inevitable niggles as we start to get back to something like a normal life after the lockdown. Find out more about Lawrence's work here: @rollsandrehab. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-06-261h 00Healthy BeastMMA fighter and youth worker Nathan 'Mr Bag & Tag' JonesWelcoming fighter and brand-new father Nathan Jones to our makeshift lockdown studio. Probably the hardest-working fighter in London, Nathan talks about the mixture of fear and determination that brought him into the mixed martial arts cage.Fans who watch him compete in organisations like Cage Warriors and Bellator know him as Mr Bag & Tag. Nathan, who unbelievably made a late start to martial arts, is also a dedicated youth worker and personal trainer with a mission to help others find peace through the delicate art of fighting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-06-1950 minHealthy Beast'Young people shouldn't have to pay the price of lockdown'Psychiatrist Dr Donald Holt talks about the psychological effects of lockdown and the need to make sure the younger generation doesn't suffer unnecessarily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-06-1257 minHealthy Beast'Young people shouldn't have to pay the price of lockdown'Psychiatrist Dr Donald Holt talks about the psychological effects of lockdown and the need to make sure the younger generation doesn't suffer unnecessarily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-06-1257 min
BjjBrick Podcast- BJJ, no-gi and good times!Epi 344 Veteran Police Officer Richard Holt This week veteran police officer and defensive tactics instructor Richard Holt talks with us about training BJJ and being a police officer. We talk about: Being a police officer for 25 years (since 1994) Being a blue belt and a law enforcement officer Why he became a police officer Police officers not training martial arts Being a defensive tactics instructor Dealing with someone that want to fight or just get away Officers saying they cant afford training BJJ taking up too much time Some advice to help officers start training defensive tactics
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BjjBrick Podcast- BJJ, no-gi and good times!Epi 344 Veteran Police Officer Richard Holt This week veteran police officer and defensive tactics instructor Richard Holt talks with us about training BJJ and being a police officer. We talk about: Being a police officer for 25 years (since 1994) Being a blue belt and a law enforcement officer Why he became a police officer Police officers not training martial arts Being a defensive tactics instructor Dealing with someone that want to fight or just get away Officers saying they cant afford training
2020-03-161h 38
BjjBrick – BjjBrickEpi 344 Veteran Police Officer Richard HoltThis week veteran police officer and defensive tactics instructor Richard Holt talks with us about training BJJ and being a police officer. We talk about: Being a police officer for 25 years (since 1994) Being a blue belt and a … Continue reading →
2020-03-161h 38Healthy BeastAdventurer Jordan Wylie: sometimes all you can do is keep runningFormer soldier and security adviser Jordan Wylie has run and rowed across some of the most dangerous parts of the world to raise money for children in areas devastated by war. In his book Running For My Life, he talks about his treks across Afghanistan and Somalia, as well as his own struggles with mental health. Whether or not you are in a war zone, sometimes the best plan is just to put your head down and keep going. Great talking to Jordan, a very inspirational man. His charity Frontline Children is halfway through building a school on the Horn of...
2020-02-2457 minHealthy Beast'Cannabis is a social and economic good' - Dr Henry FisherMedicinal cannabis is legal "in name only" in the UK, as doctors continue to prescribe opioids and anti-depressants in industrial quantities. Dr Fisher is one of the founders of Hanway Associates, a consultancy that specialises in cannabis research, and is working towards a future where all cannabis prohibition is lifted. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-01-2751 minHealthy BeastThe jiu-jitsu doctor returnsHow to deal with injury and train to the best of your ability, with qualified doctor and Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt Marc Barton.Marc is head instructor at Kingston Jiu-Jitsu. Find out more about Marvin Reid's yoga for BJJ at chillwinstonuk.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-12-091h 12
From the Bottom of the Record BoxJames Holt shares his latest single release Little Green LightJames Holt and Inez Hargaden are your spotlight artistes this week. Multi-intrumentalist James Holt transcends to Indie-pop greatness with his newest single release Little Green Light. This song has clearly everything it needs to break James Holt into the higher echelons of music makers. In quite stark contrast to James Holt's toe tapping track is the gentle sounds of Inez Hargaden. Inez's bell like clarity vocal delivery with plaintive guitar melodies is reminiscent of faraway singer/songwriter tunes. However, there's a newness and fresh breeze running right the way through her song. Moving on through the show...
2019-12-0838 minHealthy BeastFrom chronic fatigue to great shape for a man of 50A very warm welcome back to the author and journalist Nick Duerden. He spent years practically housebound with chronic fatigue and wrote a book called Get Well Soon about his attempts to cure the condition with alternative therapy. Well something must have worked, because for a man who has just passed his half century he is looking great. Find out more about all of his good work at nickduerden.co.uk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-11-061h 10Healthy BeastVinny Shoreman cured my sweating problem in half an hourWelcome to the amazing mind coach, hypnotist and NLP practitioner Vinny Shoreman. Vinny has prepared legendary UFC fighters like Eddie Alvarez and Cody Garbrandt for battle. And now he has given me the gift of not worrying about getting an embarrassingly sweaty head when I'm under pressure. Anyone interested in clearing out whatever bullshit might be cluttering up your head, have a listen. You can find out more at vinnyshoreman.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-10-0958 min
EN-RICH YOUR LIFE PODCASTEP 3 - The Secret To Tapping Into Your Full Potential With Callum HoltIn this episode I speak with Callum Holt, a fellow team member at PLC Coomera. Callum is an awesome coach who works in depth with clients on their own mental health struggles. In this episode we talk about how you can improve your own performance by tapping into your mental strength!
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2019-08-1231 minHealthy BeastMindfulness: feel your stress melt awayI was never sure about mindfulness - always suspected it was hippie nonsense. Turns out I was completely wrong. Please have a listen to the brilliant clinical psychologist Dr Cinzia Pezzolesi.We all feel pressure of work, family, money - perhaps a killer combo of all three. But whether or not this pressure becomes stress that can affect our happiness and long-term health is entirely up to us. I spent less than an hour talking to Dr Pezzolesi and it has already made a massive difference to how I view stress. Can't argue with that.Find out more about her...
2019-07-2951 minHealthy BeastBellator's Alfie Davis: rising star of mixed martial arts prepares for his big fightAlfie returns to the Healthy Beast studio to talk about the final preparations for his fight. Tipped as a future world champion, Alfie is two fights - and two wins - into his contract with Bellator, the biggest mixed martial arts promotion in the world after the UFC.It is great to have him back, he is one of the nicest men you will find in a fight game full of much nicer people than you might think. Alfie is a knockout specialist, but also has a degree in sports science and puts a lot of thought into perfecting the...
2019-06-1139 minHealthy BeastThe Breath Guy - control stress and fight illness just by breathing properlyRichie Bostock, also known as The Breath Guy, teaches how to use breathing exercises to stay calm, but also to get the body into a flow state that fires up your immune system and makes you far less likely to get ill. I tried it and after a bit of light-headedness it makes you feel amazing. Richie will be teaching at the lululemon Sweatlife festival in London on 22nd and 23rd June. The following week he will be at Glastonbury, then at the beginning of August he will be bringing a sense of calm to the festivalgoers at at Wilderness. You...
2019-06-0730 minHealthy BeastActor and mental health campaigner Stephen UppalStephen is one of the most hard-working, positive people I have ever met. He was in Hollyoaks for years, which taught him both good and bad things about the acting game.He has made a film, Abe, which could have killed him, but it is the most important thing he has ever done. He made the film to raise awareness of mental health issues after losing his big brother Lacky.Loved talking to the man. You can watch Abe here, or see the many faces of Stephen here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-05-3145 minHealthy BeastUsing your own blood to fight pain - exploring platelet-rich plasma treatment (PRP)In this episode you can hear me trying out a virtually painless pain treatment that involves drawing blood, spinning it very fast in a centrifuge, then injecting the best bits back into your body. The idea is it stimulates the healing process and so can reduce pain. Definitely worth a try, I thought...Find out more about PRP and other treatments at bodyvie.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-05-1318 minHealthy BeastFrom obesity and cancer to champion martial artistA few years ago Trent Scanlen was a morbidly obese businessman. Then he got cancer. Now he runs an MMA gym, is a jiu-jitsu champion and also a fine example of just getting the hell on with it.Trent would also like me to remind you of his line of CBD products, which you can find at truthnaturals.co.uk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-05-0246 minHealthy BeastDr Michael Mosley's Fast 800: eat right, live longerDr Michael Mosley made his name with the 5:2 - the diet that popularised intermittent fasting. Now he's back with the Fast 800, which builds on the 5:2 and includes everything Dr Mosley has learnt since a decision to restrict his food intake reversed his diabetes and inadvertently set him on the path to becoming a diet guru. Find out more at thefast800.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-04-1856 minHealthy BeastSurgeon: engage with your health before it's too lateAfter seeing a patient whose death could have been prevented, Dr Zeeshan Akhtar decided on a career change. He became a tech entrepreneur, launching an app that encourages people to engage with all aspects of their health while they are still young enough to make a difference.Find out more at scout-health.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-04-1251 minHealthy BeastDr Harry: without medical training I could have diedIf illness or injury is stopping you from training, have a listen to Dr Harry Weisinger. He is a great doctor for anyone dealing with recovery, partly because he writes scientific papers on nutrition and physiology, but also because he has fought back from terrible health problems of his own and is now in far better shape than he has any right to be. Dr Harry also provides expert advice to a supplement company called Truth Origins. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-04-051h 00Healthy BeastSophrology – mind control of championsDominique Antiglio is the author of The Life Changing Power of Sophrology, the first widely-published book in English about the relaxation and meditation technique that kept Seve Ballesteros calm under pressure. Dominique treats patients in London using a method described as the "dynamic cousin of mindfulness". Find out more at be-sophro.com or go to @besophrolondon on Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-03-2646 minHealthy BeastWhy do we feel pain? A neurologist's viewWhat should you do if you are in pain? The doctor can give you medicine, which might help. But there is so much more to it than that. Patients come looking for simple answers, but often there is not just one cause. I ask consultant neurologist Dr Steve Allder to help untangle the complexity of what it means to be in pain. *Dr Allder works at the Harley Street clinic Re:Cognition Health and specialises in traumatic brain injury, as well as unexplained neurological conditions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-03-1845 minHealthy BeastWhy everyone should try hot yogaLike many sane people, I was put off by the sweating and the omming. But hot yoga is amazing. Ali Hill from yogahaven talks to me about why we should get over our fears and embrace the heat... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-03-0648 minHealthy BeastHow to get better at Brazilian jiu-jitsuSeven-minute bonus episode: Sensei Tommy - black belt under Roger Gracie - breaks down the intelligent way to improve your jiu-jitsu game and avoid silly training mistakes. VERY helpful, next step is to put it into practice... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-02-2107 minHealthy BeastTired of chronic fatigue syndromeWriter Nick Duerden had a very active life before he was hit by an illness that left him virtually unable to leave the house. Luckily he could still type, so he wrote a book about how he used alternative medicine to try and overcome his condition. Sceptical about all of this? I was - and thankfully so was Nick...Get Well Soon: Adventures in Alternative Healthcare is published by Bloomsbury. Find out about Nick's other work at Nickduerden.co.uk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-02-011h 02Healthy BeastA mathematician's brain, a wrestler's earsDuring the day Polish Tommy works in the City, at night he teaches people how to fight. A black belt under Roger Gracie, the greatest living Brazilian jiu-jitsu practitioner, Tommy talks about how a dedication to martial arts changed everything in his life for the better. But it has never stopped him being very silly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-01-2149 minHealthy BeastThe worst way to become a fighterDan "The Snowman" Vinni is a mixed martial arts champion and has a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. But when he started he had nothing, not a single technique to his name. He has come a very long way... See more from him on Instagram @thesnowman_mma Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-01-0751 minHealthy BeastLife of a fighter: Bellator's Alfie DavisAlfie Ronald David - known as ARD to his many fans - is a former kickboxing star turned mixed martial artist. He has just signed a four-fight deal with the massive US organisation Bellator. He is tipped to go all the way to the top, but knows that at 26 he has a lot of tough fights ahead. A brilliant striker who talks about how tough it is preparing for a fight, and how he avoids getting hit. See more on Instagram @alfierdavis and his kickboxing school is @alfiedaviskickboxing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-12-2145 minHealthy BeastThe Inflamed Mind - could depression have a purely physical cause?Is depression in the body or the mind? It may seem like a dumb question, but that is really because often we don't know the answer. In some cases depression may be caused by simple inflammation in the body, meaning conventional anti-depressants are useless, and possibly harmful. Professor Edward Bullmore hopes his fascinating new book The Inflamed Mind could be the start of a totally new way of treating depression. It's a really fascinating read. See more at theinflamedmind.co.uk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-12-1742 minHealthy BeastFrom heart condition to health food guru - Dr Rupy Aujla, author of The Doctor's KitchenI thought that I'd already started eating pretty well. But talking to Dr Rupy made me realise that I could be doing a lot better. The best thing is he reminds us that healthy eating should be joyful, it shouldn't be about denial. Well, denial of some things, maybe. But food should make you happy when you see it. Find out more at thedoctorskitchen.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-12-0343 minHealthy BeastMeg Mathews: how cannabis oil saved meMeg Mathews has come a long way since the hard-drinking 1990s when she was the tabloid-targeted wife of Britpop legend Noel Gallagher. She now lives a very healthy life, but the menopause hit her hard. In this episode she talks candidly about how cannabis oil, or CBD, changed her life - so much that she decided to start selling her own. She gives her own brand of no-nonsense advice to other women facing similar problems at megsmenopause.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-11-2645 minHealthy BeastDoctor quit medicine to become Brazilian jiu-jitsu instructorDr Marc Barton is head instructor at Jiu Jitsu Brotherhood London. Before he started teaching people how to fight, he was working at the very messy end of medicine, putting patients back together on the emergency ward. He tells us about his journey from stressed doctor to chilled out Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) black belt. For anyone who has ever trained in martial arts - or is thinking of starting - it is a fascinating listen... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-11-1541 minHealthy BeastA trip to the facial rejuvenation clinicIn this episode I am talking to Dr Fiona Peer, who runs a clinic in London specialising in Botox and fillers - things that I only really know about from laughing at plastic-faced people on the telly. Fiona is also a consultant anaesthetist, so she is a proper responsible doctor who made me feel I was in very good hands...For more info on her work, see the Peer Clinic website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-11-0939 minHealthy BeastLoui Blake - a different kind of veganI went for the CBD coffee, and ended up thinking a lot more about eating plants. Loui Blake runs Erpingham House in Norwich, the UK's largest vegan restaurant. As a committed meat eater, I thought I'd feel a bit out of place, but Loui's all about welcoming in people like me and showing us that plants don't need to be boring. It's a great place, and Loui is really inspirational. He's already made me reconsider some of my unthinking animal consumption practices. Still eating flesh, but maybe thinking about it a little less.On my trip to Norwich something went wr...
2018-11-0233 min
Healthy BeastCracking your addiction to carbsIn this episode I am talking to the knowledgeable and lovely Alice Mackintosh, a nutritional therapist who runs a clinic in London for people with a whole range of health issues.I've got to that stage where I realise I have eaten enough processed rubbish for a whole lifetime, so want to learn all I can about how to undo the damage. I learnt loads from Alice and had a really fun chat. She can be found at alicemackintosh.com and her award-winning supplement company is equilondon.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-10-2447 min
Published...Or NotRichard Holt and Anna SnoekstraRichard Holt's, 'What You Might Find', is an entertaining collection of micro-fiction with a poetic bent.What will an aspiring journalist do get out of her small country town? Anna Snoekstra has many twists and turns in 'Little Secrets'.
2018-02-0800 min
The Leadership Moments PodcastLearning from the bad example - Richard HoltInterview with Richard Holt - GM Accor Hotels Darling Harbour. Richard talks about how he learned the value of giving people autonomy and letting them work out how to do things themselves as a foundation to build engagement.
2017-09-1104 min