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Time & Other ThievesSaying the Unsaid: A Conversation with Sarah Taylor and Vanessa CarusoSend us a textIn this episode, I get to explore one of my most favorite topics—group psychotherapy—with two women who are as passionate about the subject as I am: psychologist Sarah Taylor and spiritual director Vanessa Caruso. I met Sarah and Vanessa last summer in the Masters of Group Therapy Club, which continues to meet three times a week via Zoom. In this lively discussion, they talk about their 30-plus years of friendship and how they decided to start facilitating interpersonal process groups together. Among other aspects of group, they explore the sense of abun...2025-01-151h 09
The Pit Pony Podcast - Life After Teaching010 - Pit Pony Helen Taylor - Classroom to Cabin CrewIn this episode, we sit down with Helen Taylor, a former history teacher whose dedication to education was undeniable. Helen spent 18 years in teaching, finding joy in her students and a deep sense of purpose in the classroom. For years, she believed teaching was her lifelong path, pouring her energy and resources into her role.But after a gruelling stint with new pressures, overwhelming workloads, and the unrelenting demands of a system that left her burned out, Helen made the life-changing decision to leave the profession she loved. Helen takes us through her turbulent decision t...2024-11-1256 min
Forte Catholic365: Working Together & Finding Love w/ Sarah AllenTaylor is joined by his friend & co-worker Sarah Allen this week. She started working with Forte Catholic earlier this year helping edit podcasts. This is now their second time working together so Sarah shares what it's like to work with Taylor, how it's different than the first time & gives a glimpse into life behind the scenes here.
Sarah also got married earlier this year (yay!). She shares the cool story of how she met her husband, how the early months of marriage have gone & Taylor's role at her wedding. They also discuss people getting married later, the...2023-11-291h 20
Messy BusinessBusiness Shake-Ups & Kylie Dance BreaksGet ready for high-energy vibes! In this week's Messy Business podcast, we're bringing the party from the start. Join us for a lively chat filled with surprises, from the joy of unexpected gifts to dissecting disappointing customer experiences.Kylie Dance Break Alert! Fresh from our dance-off, we dive into serious business talk. Explore with us the impact of changing client services and offers while keeping a laser focus on business integrity.Listen in to find out:The unexpected greatest gifts we're excited about!Kirsty's eye-opening experience with a cafe's psychological contract break.How to...2023-11-1623 minMessy BusinessExistential Crisis & Coaching ControversyJoin us in this week's episode where we explore our changing work dynamics since the closure of Kirsty's day spa and the opening of our new co-working space! Plus we share our biggest fears in life, the power of rituals, why life purpose matters (yes it’s always on the table!), and disruptive, polarising marketing.Listen in to find out:All about our new co-working set-up, and how dance breaks and accountability fuel our productivity!Our answers to the question “What is your biggest fear?”Why we love a good ritual and how these often seemingly simple...2023-11-0945 minMessy BusinessThe Midnight Epiphany: Reclaiming Responsibility & Rethinking HabitsIn this week's Messy Business podcast episode Sarah’s still on her hot and sweaty travels, Kirsty’s reveling in 2am bed-times and we reveal the exciting results of our Kirsty vs Sarah poll on pants-pulling during massage. (We know…you’re on the edge of your seats!)Transitions in life can be challenging, but they also lead to personal transformations that can change old outdated habits, shift unhelpful beliefs, and uncover new found freedom - bring on late nights of rock and roll and a possible end to a diet coke addiction!Listen in to find...2023-10-2655 minMessy BusinessExposed Buttocks & Bali BanterIn this week's episode Sarah's beaming in from her holiday in Bali, and Kirsty's getting all fired up about pulling down people's pants and breast massages. They also discuss reciprocity, wellness as an inside job, and why we still outsource business decisions to other people when we know the answer already!Listen in to find out:How we harness those high-frequency sparks of inspiration and magical downloads.Sarah's tough limiting belief about reciprocity in relationships.Why Kirsty has never been interested in solo travel.Why Sarah keeps going solo even though it's not all love and...2023-10-191h 12Messy BusinessNo Alcohol, No Drugs...Just Conscious ConnectionIn this week's episode we’re keeping it real with conversations about the hypocrisy of the wellness world, how to support loved ones with addictions, and navigating feelings of shame.We also share our thoughts on why people think we’re shy or aloof, and the different types of connection and how they fulfill us, turn us on, or turn us off!Listen in to find out:What Kirsty did in Ibiza and how it expanded her whole being in more ways than one, and it wasn’t because she took shrooms or LSD.Our th...2023-10-051h 04Messy BusinessTime Travel, Grief's Magnetism & Madonna at The OfficeIn this week's Messy Business, we’re discussing everything from mind-reading, the vastness of grief, and big bold goal setting to whether a Madonna T-Shirt is appropriate workwear.Listen in to find out:Why we believe that humans will soon have the potential to teleport across time and space!The different ways we experience grief and Kirsty’s wave analogy!How grief gathers grief like an energetic magnet.What happened when Angels appeared in the middle of the podcast recording!What being ‘professional’ means and doesn’t mean to us.Why what we wear DOES matter!Kirsty’s b...2023-09-221h 09Messy BusinessExistential Crisis & The Dark Energy Of CompetitionIn this week's Messy Business we introduce a new feature ‘Why On Earth?!’, Kirsty has a rant about people being overly discerning about their coffee, and we deep dive into whether we’re all here to fulfill a life Mission or Purpose - and what even does that mean?Listen in to find out:The ‘wacky’ things that stress us out, including dogs in costumes and other people's OTT drink requests.Can the 80/20 rule, time-blocking and the extra one percent improve your business success?How Kirsty’s client TV appearance got us pondering the existential question of life purp...2023-09-141h 02Messy BusinessTranscending Space, Time & Taxi TerrorsIn this week's episode Kirsty and Sarah share the inside story on their last-minute decision to fly to Jersey for a music festival, yep literally the day before they got on the plane, their thoughts on transcending time and space, as well as disturbing taxi rides and self-scan sandwiches.Listen in to find out:How we expanded time and space by taking a last-minute flight to Jersey.Why neggy vibes from taxi drivers and plane passengers did nothing to spoil our joy.What we learned from the long-term car parking bus driver.What it is that...2023-09-0748 minMessy BusinessBelly-Buttons & Hotel Room HorrorsIn this weeks Messy Business we're discussing why the saying "woke up on the wrong side of the bed" is so damaging, and Kirsty shares a mic drop quote about "settling" that has us reflecting on why we sometimes believe that it's us that must be wrong as opposed to the situation, the person, the job, the life etc.We also dive into listener Grace's question about our Phobia's and Sarah's experiences of living with OCD and pull 3 Spirit Animal oracle cards that are giving us all the feels, including one for you, our Messy Business community!!!2023-08-311h 00Messy BusinessEmbracing Banter, Owning Mistakes, & the Olive BranchIn this weeks Messy Business podcast episode we discuss the art of banter, why we hesitate to talk about our work in social situations and why it's so hard to make the first move and hold out an olive branch to someone else when relationships get sticky. We also discuss our love of the humble olive and the joy of meeting other business owners who just 'get it'...Listen in to find out:The advice Kirsty would give to her 10-year-old self that she wouldn't give to her 20-year-old self!Why Dame Kelly Holmes's public apology...2023-08-2456 minMessy BusinessSwearing Etiquette & Messages From BeyondThis episode is full of swearing, psychic connecting, how to show up in your business in a way your clients love, and challenging relationships with goal setting.Listen in to find out:Why we LOVE swear words.The messages from the Cosmic Egg and the Phoenix Oracle Card Pull!What happened when Kirsty channelled Sarah’s Dad, Dave.Why it matters that people experience us are the same way in person as online.Love or hate them, setting goals is a no-brainer in business and life!The latest festival news… tickets’s flying out the door folks...2023-08-1746 minMessy BusinessBlack Eyed Peas, Spiritual Interventions & Goosebumps"A miracle is not a miracle unless it's recognised." - Deepak ChopraIn this week's Messy Business Kirsty and Sarah discuss the controversy surrounding the Black Eyed Peas, how to handle criticism and rejection, spiritual interventions, synchrodestiny, and how to access more of your innate gifts - no woo to see here folks!Listen in to find out:Love them or hate them the Black Eyed Peas were the wrong choice.How to find peace with criticism even when it feels deeply personal.Why we need to untangle the relationship between ourselves and our...2023-08-1057 minMessy BusinessThe Karen's Diner ChroniclesMessy Business just went deep folks! This week’s podcast episode is definitely a conversation of two halves. From big, life-changing vulnerable stories including challenging relationships, regrets and failures, to our hilarious, shocking and humiliating experience at Karen’s Diner.This one took us to places we had no idea we were gonna go!Listen to the full episode to find out:What happened when Kirsty met her birth mother and how the relationship unfolded in the years that followed.The power in embracing the ugly, hard, painful life experiences and ho...2023-08-0257 min
So, My SisterSMS Episode 2.3 - Called and ChosenSo, My Sisters, Sarah and Taylor are reunited! This week, we are talking about callings, God preparing us for our callings, God equipping us through our callings, and finding peace & joy in the life that God has so intricately designed FOR YOU! In this episode we give some practical advice on how we both navigated the call of God through big life changes. Sisters, we hope this episode encourages you in the fact that God knows exactly where you are, and he will lead you exactly where you need to be, when the time is right. 2023-08-0246 minMessy BusinessAdult Only Hotels & Public HumiliationOOOOF in this weeks Messy Business Podcast we’re sharing the kind of things that when you’ve hear them you can’t unhear them! The ones that reflect back your biggest fears and aha moments!And we’re back with the Kim Krans Wild Unknown card pull - this week it’s Nightingale, Elephant and TARANTULA!!!!Listen in to find out:What we do when we realise our Inner Boss is on the rampage.How Sarah found herself feeling humiliated, alone (and transported back to her 5-year old self).The lessons from being...2023-07-2745 minMessy BusinessEmbracing the Power of Choice: From Stress to Self-ActualisationKirsty’s back from holiday and the Messy Business Podcast is back too! We’re discussing the power of choice, and self-actualisation, sharing our go-to strategies for dealing with stress, and exploring why the void of nothingness is nothing to be feared!Listen in to find out:The similarities of Kirsty and Sarah’s stress-busting strategies even tho they seem very different.How to choose who we want to be and how we show up in any given moment.How to use your inner coach to support you when your mind wants to fall into old, unhelp...2023-07-2044 minSo, My SisterHow To Make Friendships Last a LifetimeSo, My Sisters, this week we have a special guest on the podcast! Sarah discusses how to make friendships last a lifetime with her best friend of 13 years, Linsie! Sarah and Linsie have been through the highs and lows of friendship and in this episode they give great friendship tips as well as many funny stories! We are so excited to continue this journey with all of our sisters!
To get connected with us, check us out on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/somysister/2023-07-1950 minMessy BusinessHandling Haters & Reaching Max CapacityThis week's messy biz podcast is a jam-packed episode full of big-ass spirit animals, navigating full work schedules alongside end-of-term crescendos, and uncomfortable privilege, and being in the minority conversations. Kirsty and Sarah's convo includes… how imagining and pre-empting that things are going to be hard actually makes them harder the fabulous Proud Wellness launch party shenanigans and what we actually mean when we talk about ‘Community’!Listen in to find out:Why we end up sick on holiday!The words of wisdom from the Wolf, the Lion, and the Tiger this week.Why followi...2023-07-061h 05Messy BusinessNuisance Neighbours, Launch Parties & Misplaced GuiltIn this week's Messy Business podcast episode, Kirsty and Sarah expand the shame, guilt, boundaries, and values conversation that results in them agreeing that societal norms need to do one and we must all stop chasing unobtainable standards!With the Scorpion and Owl cards being pulled for each of them this week there’s a deep dive into Kirsty’s reignited spirituality and exciting path of the ever-unfolding and Sarah’s fun and firey side getting some action in readiness for the Proud Wellness launch party.Listen in to find out:Why Kirsty has big pa...2023-06-2947 minMessy BusinessFood Hazards, Hidden Messages & Shame StoriesIn this week's Messy Business Podcast we’re shaking up the conversation starters with a card pull from The Wild Unknown Animal Spirit card deck by Kim Krans. Sarah pulls the Fish and Kirsty pulls the Fire Ant! And we’re loving how deep we go with the convo based on just a simple Oracle card!We share our recent experiences of the hidden messages in both the mundane and unexpected situations of life and how we cope with hurtful opinions and judgments and why shame is so horribly debilitating.Listen in to find...2023-06-2256 minMessy BusinessHomeschooling, Loner Vibes & Life Balance BS This week's episode of the Messy Business Podcast is a bit controversial! We challenge the notion of work-life balance, and how life balance is attached to the idea that our work is stressful, unfulfilling, and something that we hate! We also explore the sometimes confusing dynamics of relationships in the business world and the reasons why Kirsty's made a return to yoga and meditation and Sarah thinks she might become a poet!Listen in to find out:Why Kirsty hates the word 'container' and why Sarah loves it!Words of wisdom from po...2023-06-1546 minMessy BusinessThe Power of Being SeenWelcome back to another exciting episode of Messy Business! This week, we have a jam-packed show where we delve into animal communication and the burning question we would love to ask our furry friends, and get honest about the discomfort, and challenges of being open, vulnerable, and real in relationships, business, romantic or otherwise!But first, we want to say sorry to anyone who noticed our less-than-vibey vibe last week, along with an explanation of why Sarah sounded a bit frosty!Tune into this weeks episode to hear:Which animal Kirsty and S...2023-06-0845 minMessy BusinessBusiness Super Powers & Festival FeverIn this weeks Messy Business podcast episode Kirsty and Sarah explore the possibilities of tapping into not only our stored memories but also our felt experience of limitless, empowerment and growth. They also share the superpower they'd most love to have and the limiting effects of societal norms on women, queer folks, and entrepreneurs!Listen in to find out:Which Superpower Kirsty and Sarah most want to have and why!How we can access positive feelings of courage, joy and self-belief with our thoughts.Why we never question wigs in the courtroom or ott pilot uniforms...2023-06-0145 minMessy BusinessThe Rejection FortressThe Messy Business podcast is all about realness and the human side of running a business. This week Kirsty and Sarah are definitely leaning into all the sticky, tricky stuff! They discuss fear of rejection, people-pleasing, shame, vulnerability, and their personal experiences of discrimination and othering.Listen in to find out:Why Kirsty and Sarah are so excited about the launch of their next joint project together and how you can be part of it! What a real-time gratitude practice looks like live on the podcast!What happened when Sarah decided to call out one of t...2023-05-181h 07Messy BusinessNavigating Mental Health Nosedives In BusinessThis week's Messy Business is getting a little more serious as Sarah and Kirsty dive into their personal experiences of mental health. They discuss the strategies they've learned to stay afloat when the shit hits the fan, or they're just struggling with the everyday challenges of being a human!Listen to the full episode to find out: How Sarah ended up sharing her current mental health struggle live on the pod.How Kirsty's business provides her with sanctuary and mental health support. Why people continue to underestimate the challenges of being a business owner.Why we're no...2023-05-1158 minMessy BusinessSnowdon Teachings, Painkiller Panic & Black ToenailsMessy Business is back and as promised it’s packed full of our stories and escapades both on and off Mount Snowdon including the intimate details of the physical and mental aftermath of pushing ourselves to the limit!There are so many parallels between climbing a mountain and running a business and Kirsty has probably thought of all the metaphors possible (surely there’s got to be one for black toenails too Kirsty?!)Listen to the full episode to find out:Why Kirsty wants to take all her clients up a mountain.What we can...2023-05-0453 minMessy BusinessLessons From Lewis Capaldi & Disruptive MothersIn this week's Messy Business podcast, Kirsty and Sarah are discussing lots of juicy topics including why they won’t be retiring from work…ever! the life and business lessons they got from Lewis Capaldi, what it’s like to be a mum who breaks the espoused norms, and saying no to friends in business.Listen to the full episode to find out:Why we think retirement is an outdated concept.How Lewis Capaldi inspired us to be even more ok with our messy.Why we disagree with everyone else about the parenthood business juggle.How hard i...2023-04-2043 minMessy BusinessIcelandic Adventures, Scary Robots & Creativity TraumaSarah's beaming in from Iceland this week. And Kirsty's back in blighty keeping it real while she juggles family and business during the Easter holidays!We’re exploring pattern-disrupting environments, the reasons people might hide their disabilities and Kirsty's coming clean on why she really does hate crafting - sorry Tura (Kirsty’s youngest!)Listen to the full episode to discover:Why Sarah was overwhelmed with emotion on her first Icelandic coach trip.If Kirsty can ever fall back in love with 'traditional' creativity (for the sake of the kids!)How to shine a torc...2023-04-1354 minMessy BusinessMoody Hikes, Vortex Openings & Major RejectionIn this weeks Messy Business podcast episode we’re going deep!We share what fuels us about the work we do, the collective power of tolerance and acceptance, our recent and enduring rejection stories, and Kirsty’s highly questionable Mount Snowdon training walk behaviour!Listen to the full episode to find out:What is the most significant change Kirsty and Sarah want to make in their lives?How judgement, criticism, and “not my problem” will trip us up in the end.Why there’s no getting away from rejection.What we mean by the ‘snowball eff...2023-04-0651 minMessy BusinessJammie Dodgers & Dodgy Business AdviceThis week’s Messy Business podcast is an eclectic mix of arguments over coffee-shop cakes, surprising announcements and multiple business breakthroughs!Listen to the full episode to find out:Why we would always choose being the CEO of our own company over being Prime Minister.Why we don’t care for certificate junkies.Why we STILL ignore all the nudges and the universal breadcrumbs!Why you need to create space in your business even when you don’t know why. Why people piss you off with their “everything happens for a reason” comments.If brownies and jammie dodg...2023-03-3044 minMessy BusinessLizzo, Introversion & Risk TakingWe’re not even sure how this week's Messy Business episode managed to get recorded, let alone edited and ready in time for release!Listen in to hear about why we were so sleep-deprived, emotionally hungover, and at risk of falling out with each other over putting people in boxes. And all from the back of Sarah’s campervan (a whole new level of messy!)Listen to the full podcast episode, to find out: Why we need to pay attention to the divine timing of big business decisions.When we think we’re stret...2023-03-2351 minMessy BusinessBoring Rituals & Cringe Client MomentsIn this week's Messy Business episode, we discuss what we love and hate about full moon rituals, challenging client boundaries, imposter syndrome, and people who’ve changed our lives forever. Listen to the full episode to find out: Why we’ve given up on becoming the perfect example of an entrepreneur!Why setting boundaries with clients can be so cringeThe surprising ways people can change the trajectory of our lives foreverHow we found ourselves riddled with fear of failure and imposter syndrome This week we’re asking you, our listeners to share the thing or the perso...2023-03-1653 minMessy BusinessDon't Do Business With FriendsWe’re back with more Messy Business stories where we dig into the joys and challenges of business collaborations, including some myth-busting around working with friends, inclusion in the wellness industry, and the benefits of getting creative and playful in business.Sarah and Kirsty share valuable insights into how to get the best out of your business collaborations, what we need to think about to ensure our businesses are accessible to everyone, and what happens when we harness our inner sorcery to create excitingnew client services!Listen to the full episode where we di...2023-03-0947 minMessy BusinessBreak-ups and HangoversWelcome to the first episode of Messy Business, with Sarah Taylor (she/her) and Kirsty Kianifard (she/her), where we lift the lid on what it’s really like to run a business!We’re here to help make navigating the emotional rollercoaster of entrepreneurship that little bit easier (because we all know it’s nowhere near as glamorous as Instagram makes out!)In this week’s episode, we explore the highs and lows of our own business journeys including horrible customer service, uncomfortable endings, and new beginnings, with a fair bit of banter thrown in for g...2023-03-0255 min
The Queerpreneur Podcast42: Embracing Difference & The Power Of Allyship With Char BaileyThis episode is one I’m so excited to be sharing with you. I’ve wanted to get my guest, Char Bailey, on the podcast for quite some time!Char is such an inspiration and an incredible role model – in our conversation she shares her experience as a woman of colour who is also a lesbian and autistic and how she brings together her skills, experience and knowledge to help people reflect on everything they have inside themselves and live authentically. Char's a life coach and NLP practitioner who studies spirituality, reiki and breathwork. We talk abo...2021-04-081h 00
The Emotional CurriculumS04 E02 - Understanding Emotions and Motivation in ReadingSend us a textIn this episode Dr Sarah McGeown from the University of Edinburgh discusses the relationship between emotions and narrative fiction.We discuss the feelings that books can elicit and the principles teachers can put into place in school to encourage children and young people to read for pleasure. She also talks about the research she carries out in collaboration with children, young people and teachers to contribute to a better understanding of how to promote reading for pleasure. For information about the research discussed with children and young people, please visit: www.g...2021-03-1424 minThe Queerpreneur Podcast41: The Joy Of Getting Your Hands Dirty With Rose DeakinFrom biodegradable glitter to coffee sack planters, Rose Deakin’s social enterprise, The Crop Club reconnects communities through the joy of growing food, encouraging biodiversity and inspiring healthy, happy lifestyles.Listen to this episode to learn more about what it takes to create a heart-centered sustainable social enterprise business that supports huge global issues and gives so much joy to people along the way!Find out how to restore bendy vegetables and learn about round carrots, yes really, I couldn’t get my head around it either!By working with companies, communities, schools and...2021-03-1254 minThe Queerpreneur Podcast40: Beyond He & She: Giving A Shit About Gender InclusionIf we want to be inclusive in our business we must understand gender identity and the importance of using pronouns for people in the LGBTQIA+ community.Understanding and caring about these things is at the heart of creating safe, inclusive and welcoming spaces for everyone. Yet many people struggle to know how to create environments where all genders and people who use different pronouns feel accepted and included. To help you with this I’m giving you 10 action steps that will help you feel more confident and better equipped to share your own pronouns, invite other...2021-03-0430 minThe Queerpreneur Podcast39: Homophobia And MeBefore I even knew I was gay I experienced homophobia. Both within myself (internalised homophobia) and from the outside world. Todays solo podcast episode is a journey through my own personal experiences of what it’s like being a gay woman who came out at 30, over two decades ago. I’m sharing my story of denying and repressing my sexuality for a very long time and the struggles I had to accept that I was gay, as well as some of the homophobia I've experienced against me. My hope is that this epi...2021-02-1830 minThe Queerpreneur Podcast38: How To Uplevel Your LGBTQ+ AllyshipThis weeks podcast episode is a solo one from me about a topic that I’m extremely passionate about!Those of you who have been listening to the podcast from the beginning may remember that I’ve spoken about allies and allyship before in Episode 2 when I talk about the top 10 things you can do to be a great ally.Today I am taking LGBTQ+ allyship to whole different level!The way I like to look at allyship is as though it’s a journey, a spectrum that’s broken down into 3 steps with eac...2021-02-1027 minThe Queerpreneur Podcast37: Navigating LGBTQ+ Adoption & Fostering with Yoni EjoIn this week's episode I’m talking to Yoni, a coach and educator for foster and adoptive parents and caregivers.If you're curious about fostering or adoption, or in the process right now or need some expert support, then you are in the right place my friend! Particularly if you are LGBTQ+ yourself or you want to offer a safe, loving home to an LGBTQ+ child.Yoni is all about helping you to confidently navigate agencies, authorities and systems to ensure you're able to represent yourself in a way that means you are matched with th...2021-01-3054 minThe Queerpreneur Podcast36: Breaking Down Barriers To LGBTQ+ Inclusion With Ali HendryAre things really getting better when it comes to LGBTQ+ inclusion and equality? When you read the news headlines and think about all the places in the world where it's still a crime, or even the death penalty to be gay it can be hard to appreciate the progress that's been made over the past couple of decades.In this week's podcast episode I'm talking with Ali Hendry, coach, corporate diversity and inclusion trainer and performance artist. Ali is also a co-host of the Channel 5 TV show The Lesbian Guide To Straight Sex.W...2021-01-201h 14The Queerpreneur Podcast35: Compulsory LGBT+ Inclusive Education With Emma FayWelcome to the first Queerpreneur Podcast episode of 2021!In September 2020 LGBT+ inclusive education became compulsory by law for schools in England.I’m talking to Emma Fay, the Director of Education at Just Like Us, a brilliant charity empowering LGBTQ+ young people from the classroom to their careers.This episode is a history lesson as well as the complete low down on everything you need to know about what your child will be taught/should be being taught, in the different school years and how you, as a parent can support your child’s sc...2021-01-141h 03The Queerpreneur Podcast34: The Queer Wellbeing Sessions 5: The Pillars Of Wellness With Amanda AshyThe Queer Wellbeing Sessions have been one of my highlights during 2020. It’s been such an honour to dedicate Friday nights to our collective wellbeing and hold space for the queer community and our wonderful allies. Each week I’ve had a different wellness or coaching professional join me to share their insights, wisdom and powerful tips and guidance for how we can support ourselves on our individual healing journey.Last week my guest was Amanda Ashy a holistic nutritionist and mindfulness expert. Amanda shares how she went from working in television as a medi...2020-12-2640 minThe Queerpreneur Podcast33: The Queer Wellbeing Sessions 4: How Spiritual Healing Helped My Transgender Transition With Katie NeevesAs you will know if you're a regular listener of this podcast, I am incredibly passionate about creating greater inclusion and access to all wellbeing services for LGBTQ+ people.So, I decided to dedicate the months of November and December to what I'm calling the Queer Wellbeing Sessions where every week, on a Friday in Instagram I chat with a queer wellness or coaching professional about how we can support our own personal mental, emotional, physical and spiritual wellbeing. This week my guest was the brilliant Katie Neeves a trans ambassador, educator and trainer. 2020-12-1755 minThe Queerpreneur Podcast32: Queer Relationships & Codependency With Jo WestwoodIn this episode of the Queerpreneur podcast I'm talking to the brilliant Jo Westwood, the codependency coach. Jo is a life coach and author. She helps women escape from codependency and reclaim their lives with confidence.Listen in to hear us talking about the impact of a heteronormative world on LGBTQ+ relationships and how it impacts our self-worth. And how low confidence, self-belief and shame can affect queer people when it comes to the most important relationships in our lives. We also talk about the lack of inclusion for LGBTQ+ people and how you can cr...2020-12-1134 minThe Queerpreneur Podcast31: The Queer Wellbeing Sessions 3: Sexuality & Self-Care With Isla McLachlanIn this week's Queer Wellbeing Session I am joined by Sexuality and Healing Mentor, Isla McLachlan. We talk openly about our personal experiences and some of the challenges we have faced to love and accept all of who we are, especially our sexuality. Isla then gives us a beautiful healing breathwork session which you can experience for yourself when you listen to the podcast (24:50 mins).If you're struggling with your sexuality or still get triggered or feel uncomfortable expressing all of who you are at home, work or in social situations please know you are no...2020-11-2842 minThe Queerpreneur Podcast30: The Queer Wellbeing Sessions 2: Mental Health & Me With George Goldsmith-CotterellThe Queer Wellbeing Sessions Week 2. As you will know if you're a regular listener of this podcast, I am incredibly passionate about creating greater inclusion and access to all wellbeing services for LGBTQ+ people.So, I decided to dedicate the month of November to what I'm calling the Queer Wellbeing Sessions where every week, on a Friday in Instagram I chat with a queer wellness or coaching professional about a wellbeing practice that will support us with our own personal mental, emotional, physical and spiritual wellbeing. And we get to experience the modality or technique i...2020-11-1648 minThe Queerpreneur Podcast29: The Queer Wellbeing Sessions 1: Find Your Inner Sanctuary With Rachel BednarskiThe Queer Wellbeing Sessions have begun! As you will know if you're a regular listener of this podcast, I am incredibly passionate about creating greater inclusion and access to all wellbeing services for LGBTQ+ people.So, I decided to dedicate the month of November to what I'm calling the Queer Wellbeing Sessions where every week, on a Friday in Instagram I chat with a queer wellness or coaching professional about a wellbeing practice that will support us with our own personal mental, emotional, physical and spiritual wellbeing. And we get to experience the modality or technique in...2020-11-0732 minThe Queerpreneur Podcast28: Cultivating Conscious Relationships With Love Coach Michelle Zaylar"I never use the term falling in love. I really don't like that, it's like falling where? Falling on your face? Falling on your arse? No. I'm really here for people to walk steadily into love with their eyes wide open, with clarity and a strong foundation."I'm talking with Love Coach Michelle Zaylar about the world of love and relationships (and if you're anything like me help in that department is always welcomed!) We get real about the the challenges of navigating dating and finding love as a later in life lesbian or queer person – btw it...2020-10-301h 05
Beyond Your Best PlanSaying No to the Monkey B.S.Today we are inviting everyone to stand up and stop the monkey bullshit in your head! All of us in The Fab 5 have experienced not feeling good enough, imposter syndrome, and letting our insecurities make up false narratives in our heads - and we know we aren’t the only ones. Whether the monkey bullshit is in your career, relationship, or self-confidence, it can be hard to face. Think of all the times that you have made assumptions about what other people think of you. Now ask yourself, how much of that do you know is tru...2020-10-2128 minThe Queerpreneur Podcast27: We Must Do Better - LGBTQ+ Inclusion In Wellness & CoachingHow inclusive is the wellness and coaching industry for LGBTQ+ people? How does being LGBTQ+ and working in wellness or coaching impact us?Do we feel included and equal in our professional industries and in our wellness and coaching networks and communities?Approximately 6% of the UK population is LGBTQ+*. There are circa 1 million people working in the wellness and coaching industries in the UK and yet when you look around there is very little visibility of LGBTQ+ wellness and coaching professionals.With LGBTQ+ people suffering with higher levels of mental health struggles, suicidal...2020-10-1707 minBeyond Your Best PlanClearing Out Your SpaceWhen was the last time you cleared out your space? We’re not only talking about organizing your home office or donating clothes, but also the importance of clearing out your energetic space. Clearing out your space, physically, spiritually, energetically, and internally, begins with awareness. Becoming self-aware in order to recognize disruption in various areas of your life is the first step to clearing out your space - and then you can take action. Taking action looks different for everyone. It could be through meditating and yoga or journaling and priority lists. Whatever your...2020-10-1436 minThe Queerpreneur Podcast26: We Need To Talk About LGBTQ+ Mental Health With Kate WebbThis episode is on a topic that isn't talked about enough. The fact that mental health issues and suicidal distress is almost twice as high for LGBTQ+ people than for everyone else.I’m talking to Kate Webb, deputy CEO of MindOut, an incredible LGBTQ+ mental health charity for which I'm a board trustee. Kate and I talk about some of the reasons why people in the LGBTQ+ community struggle more with their mental health. We discuss the lack of safe social spaces, minority stress, discrimination and the damage caused by ignorance and lack of understanding within th...2020-10-081h 05Beyond Your Best PlanGo with the FlowAre you going with the flow or pushing back on life? Picture what it’s like to walk out into the ocean while the water’s coming in. Every step you take away from shore is difficult – and the progress you make doesn’t quite reflect the effort put in. After a while, it becomes exhausting. This is the opposite of what it’s like to go with the flow. Now, consider what it feels like to walk out into the water and float on your back. You’ll be carried away by the water, goi...2020-10-0737 minThe Queerpreneur Podcast25: 7 Things I Wish I Knew When I Started My Business With Nicola DohertyToday's episode is especially for you if you're at that exciting yet often daunting place of thinking about starting a business, or in the first few months of your new business. I'm in conversation with Nicola Doherty, a life coach for women who want to break free from the 9-5 and find more freedom in their life. We share our collective lessons and the big things that we wish we'd known when we were first getting our businesses off the ground. I'm absolutely sure that everything we discuss in this episode will resonate with you if you're an entrepreneur...2020-10-021h 18The Queerpreneur Podcast24: On Coming Out At WorkI'm sharing research highlights, insights and personal experiences of being LGBTQ+ in the workplace, plus first-hand experiences of some of my wonderful clients and business buddies and why being out at work is never an easy decision to make. Let me make it very clear, this episode is not a "why I think you should be out at work" message. Even though there are many benefits of feeling comfortable and safe to be out at work (which I talk about in other Queerpreneur podcast episodes and interviews) it's always a choice and very personal to each of u...2020-09-2422 minBeyond Your Best PlanThe Journey So FarWhat’s your story so far? The story of your life shifts and transforms as you move through it, but how you see the story of your life may affect how you perceive your future as well. The truth is, if you continue to carry around the baggage and negativity of your past and reflect that in your life’s story, you are hardening your heart in the process. While on the surface a hardened heart looks like an attempt to protect yourself, it actually stunts opportunities for healing. When you soften your heart, you then open...2020-09-1645 minThe Queerpreneur Podcast23: The Power of Owning Your Niche (Especially When It's LGBTQ+ Wellbeing) With George Goldsmith-CottrellI'm in conversation with George Goldsmith-Cottrell (she/her) a personal trainer and online fitness coach where we talk about why we’ve chosen to work specifically with LGBTQ+ people and how that’s enabled us to support more of our dreamboat clients. We talk about the increasing mental health struggles in the LGBTQ+ community including the impact of COVID-19. George shares her own journey from struggling with anxiety and depression and crying at her desk in her soul-destroying 9-5 to discovering her passion for fitness, transforming her own mental health and creating a successful personal training and coach...2020-09-161h 12The Queerpreneur Podcast22: Straight Privilege, Yes It Does ExistSimply put straight privilege is a bunch of unearned benefits that heterosexual people get that people with other sexualities don’t get. Straight Privilege is a topic I’ve wanted to talk about for a while. The inequality that exists for LGBTQ+ people that often people don’t see or fully appreciate. And I’m not talking solely about straight, heterosexual people here either. I think that sometimes as gay, bi, trans and queer people we may not fully see the inequality and discrimination that exists against us it’s so ingrained in our societal, cultural and religious structures.If yo...2020-09-1025 minBeyond Your Best PlanGet Unstuck and Become UnstoppableWhat would it take for you to become unstoppable? There are times when we become the biggest obstacle in our own paths. Sometimes we get focused on the stories of our past we tell ourselves, and we get stuck there. But part of becoming unstoppable is moving through that, refusing to let those stories to have a hold over your life, and consciously becoming unstuck. In this episode, the Fab 5 talk about their limiting beliefs and how they overcame them, and all the emotions that come with this journey. Specifically, Cathleen and Whitnie sh...2020-09-0937 minBeyond Your Best PlanWho’s On Your Friend’s List?Breakups suck – and sometimes breaking up with a friend carries more weight than breaking up with someone you’re dating. Relationships are some of the most beautiful blessings in life. Sometimes when you meet a new friend and things just click, you might think that you’ve found a new buddy for life. But sometimes that’s just not the case; some relationships aren’t supposed to last forever. Many relationships only belong in your life for a season – and that’s okay. In this episode, we talk about the challenges we face in friendships...2020-09-0234 minBeyond Your Best PlanThe Power of the Pause When Life HappensWhat do you do when shit happens? When you’re marching through life, there are times when something just comes up and smacks you upside your head, throwing off your game. But you can’t dwell on it; when shit happens, you have to figure out how to pick up and move on. On this episode, the Fab 5 share their “shit happens” moments that interrupted their flow, and how they’ve moved back into their groove. For Catherine, it’s learning how to roll with the punches and get back in alignment with her faith and...2020-08-2645 minThe Queerpreneur Podcast21: HELP! I'm Questioning My SexualitySomething I speak to a lot of women about is questioning or exploring their sexuality. That time when you're working out whether you are are gay or bi or pan or something else that isn’t straight. In this podcast episode I talk about what it feels like to be questioning and how you can get comfortable and clear about where you're at with your sexuality at any given time. And this is so important because I talk to women who are stuck in this questioning phase and trying to work it out and feeling anxious and uncertain and it...2020-08-2627 minThe Queerpreneur Podcast20: Healing The Shame Of Being Gay (Internalised Homophobia)Boy oh boy this is a big topic and one that has been a big part of my own personal development journey as well as the work I do with my clients. In this episode I highlight some of the main reasons LGBTQ+ people feel shame, discomfort or embarrassment about their sexual orientation. And especially if this is you, I'm sharing four practices, tools and techniques that will help you heal and recover from this shame you've probably been carrying around with you for a very long time! I dig into two of the key theories that are talked...2020-08-1941 minThe Queerpreneur Podcast19: Starting A Business In Midlife With Deb PasleyI'm talking to Deb Pasley, co-founder of the Midlife Hub, which brings together trusted services, therapists, events and experiences all aimed at making midlife a positive and empowering time of our lives. Like me, Deb left behind a very successful corporate career to do something more meaningful and make a bigger impact in the world. We talk about the benefits of having a corporate background (even though the desire is often to "leave it all behind" because you're so glad to be free of it!) Deb shares her story of how she and Rosi (her business partner) developed their...2020-08-1254 minThe Queerpreneur Podcast18: 5 Powerful Actions To Ditch Imposter Syndrome"I have written 11 books, but each time I think, 'Uh oh, they're going to find out now. I've run a game on everybody, and they're going to find me out.'" - Maya Angelou. Now I know that you are struggling with imposter syndrome or you have in the past because, well, we all do...including Michelle Obama, Robbie Williams and Maya Angelou! If you've ever struggled with perfectionism, lack of confidence, feeling like a fraud, self-doubt or negative self-talk then you've experienced imposter syndrome. The good news is that I can help you manage and overcome imposter syndrome...2020-08-0528 min
The Queerpreneur Podcast17: Living My Truth As A Trans Woman With Katie Neeves (Part 2)Part 2 of my interview with trans ambassador, public speaker, trainer, photographer and film-maker Katie Neeves. We dispel untrue arguments against the transgender cause, explain the problematic and political challenges surrounding the Gender Recognition Act and talk about how to be a better ally. We also hear from Katie how she found her mission of helping everyone to understand that trans people are just ordinary people who want to be safe, loved and happy, just like everyone else. This is a powerful episode that explores some difficult topics - Katie shares with us not only why trans rights, discrimination and...2020-07-2952 min
The Queerpreneur Podcast16: Living My Truth As A Trans Woman With Katie Neeves (Part 1)"The urge to live my truth was unbelievably strong." In this weeks episode I'm talking with Katie Neeves a trans ambassador, trainer, public speaker, professional photographer and filmmaker. She owns two businesses, Cool2BTrans and Martin Neeves Photography & Film. She's been commissioned to photograph the queen and has been a press photographer at some incredibly historic moments! In this first part of her interview she shares her story of growing up with gender dysphoria, cross-dressing, being married twice, building an extremely successful business, having a daughter and then working with a spiritual healer where she finally admitted to herself...2020-07-2249 minThe Queerpreneur Podcast15: How To Find Your Purpose"I believe there's a calling for all of us. I know that every human being has value and purpose. The real work of our lives is to become aware. And awakened. To answer the call." Oprah Winfrey. I agree with Oprah on this one. To be fair, I usually agree with Oprah! Let's start with a caveat, finding your Purpose is not something a single podcast episode is going to sort out for you! But I guess you already knew that! What I can do is to support and guide you to get clearer on your big Why or...2020-07-1518 minBeyond Your Best PlanThe Pursuit of Something MoreEver had your plans for your life completely fall apart?In the moment, it may just feel like everything’s falling apart. But know this: there are plans greater than our own. Now it’s time to pick up the pieces, trust in that plan, and keep moving forward.On this first episode of Beyond Your Best Plan you will meet your hosts, the Fab 5: Whitnie, Claudette, Catherine, Cathleen, Sarah. We are 5 badass ladies who have overcome trials, tragedies, and live to tell the tales of our triumphs. We share the stories of our c...2020-07-1437 minThe Queerpreneur Podcast14: How To Stop Fearing Other People's JudgementFear of what other people will think of us is something that comes up ALL the time in my work with my clients and with myself! In this episode I’m sharing some mindset tips to help you respond to other people’s judgement and opinion in a way that feels empowering instead of limiting and anxiety provoking. I share some approaches that will enable you to create healthy relationships with criticism and praise. In a way that doesn’t make them something to be afraid of. Because when what other people think of us influences our decisions and our ac...2020-07-0838 min
The Queerpreneur Podcast13: Coming Out In the '90's With Ruth SummersFor many people being LGBTQ+ in the 90's was a very lonely and scary experience. There were few role models or out gay, bi or queer people visible in the media and the anti-homosexuality government act, Section 28 was still in force in the UK. Decades later some things are changing for the better, however sadly there is still much more work to do to end the discrimination and prejudice that exists against LGBTQ+ people all over the world. My guest in this episode is Ruth Summers, a wellbeing entrepreneur, sound therapist and tutor at the British Academy o...2020-07-0129 minThe Queerpreneur Podcast12: How To Live Your Truth With Your ValuesI bloody love values! Find out why and how connecting deeply with our core personal values is the gateway to living our truth. If you’re searching for greater fulfilment, direction or clarity then this one’s for you. Our values are the foundation for our unique purpose and light the way forward in our life and business. This is also a super practical episode where I share a simple six-step values determination process with you so you can work out your own set of values. Even if you’ve done this exercise in the past, your values evolve and ch...2020-06-2434 min
The Queerpreneur Podcast11: Truth & Lies About Bisexuality With Isla McLachlanGet ready for an honest, vulnerable and passionate conversation (f-bomb warning). I'm talking with fellow coach and bisexual woman, Isla McLachlan about bi-erasure, discrimination and prejudice. It's time to dispel some myths, challenge the stereotypes and kick the harmful misconceptions about bisexuals, outta the park! We also talk about bisexuality and how it relates to pansexual and fluid sexualities. Our conversation takes plenty of interesting twists and turns. It's very relatable to gay women and other LGBTQ+ sexualities and gender identities too. We explore what it's like to feel as though you're not gay enough for the queer community...2020-06-171h 25The Queerpreneur Podcast10: Why Pride Matters So F'ing MuchThis is an emotional one people! 2020 is one hell of a year and one of the biggest things it's reinforcing for me is that we have to stand together in the fight against discrimination, prejudice and injustice. This episode has been created at a time when not only are we dealing with a global pandemic but we are protesting all around the world in response to the murder of George Floyd and many other black people in the USA. I stand in full support of the Black Lives Matter movement and I'm committed to ensuring my business is inclusive...2020-06-1022 min
The Queerpreneur Podcast09: Finding Freedom In Business With Liz GoodchildLiz Goodchild is not just any coach, she's one of my brilliant coaches and therefore she holds a very special place in my heart! Liz has been running her successful life coaching business for six years, firstly in the UK and now from her home in Germany where she lives with her wife and their five year old son. We talk about the challenges of moving from a corporate career to working for yourself, deciding on your niche, ideal clients, the importance of networks and focusing on what you’re good at. We also dig into why healthy boundaries ma...2020-06-031h 18The Queerpreneur Podcast08: The Truth About Late In Life LesbiansWhy do so many women come out later in life and why when they do, does it feel so right and yet so wrong, cue Katy Perry's hit song, I kissed a girl (and me singing it, I kid you not!). In this episode I dig into my personal experience of struggling with my sexuality through as well as drawing on the experiences and stories of the many women I’ve worked with and spoken to over the last few years. I share some of the biggest reasons we all struggle to fully love and accept our gayness and do...2020-05-2733 min
The Queerpreneur Podcast07: How To Create A Heart Led Business With Amanda Ashy Boyd & Rachel Bednarski"The biggest success is getting out of your own way and realising that all the limits you have about yourself are illusions, that you are limitless." Amanda and Rachel are partners in life and in business. Between them they offer holistic nutrition, yoga, meditation, reiki and mindfulness for children and adults. Rachel is also a writer. Together they run Lokah Lab offering wellbeing and self-empowerment for busy modern mums. Hear their thoughts on how to follow your heart in business, what success really means (and it's not how big your bank balance is or what car you drive!) and...2020-05-201h 02
The Queerpreneur Podcast06: Coming Out As Queer In Your Business With Olivia BushnellI'm in conversation with social media manager, Olivia Bushnell (she/her) about what it's really like to start and grow a business. We talk imposter syndrome, charging your worth, visibility, procrastination and productivity. We also discuss the benefits of deciding to come out in our businesses as well as the personal and professional risks we had to consider when making that decision. If you want to get some honest insights into life as a queerpreneur, including the highs, the lows and the unexpected joys along the way, then todays episode is for you. Links from the show: Olivia's website...2020-05-1355 minThe Queerpreneur Podcast05: The Gay to Z of LGBTQ+ TerminologyJoin me on a whistle-stop tour through the colourful world of LGBTQ+ terminology. Do you get confused about what pronouns to use or what the latest labels and acronyms mean? You're not alone! If you want to feel better equipped to have more informed conversations and to more deeply appreciate the heteronormative and binary world we live in then this episode is going to unpick some of those topics. I share my top 5 tips on the action you can take today to create relationships, communities and connections that are open, respectful, understanding and inclusive - and we all want...2020-05-0624 minThe Emotional CurriculumS02 E14 - The Pedagogies of Punishment Project: The Misattribution of Agency in Black GirlsSend us a textIn this episode, in our series exploring punishment in schools, we talk to Ashley Taylor and Lily Lamboy about how teacher's perceptions of black girls has led to their over punishment in schools. We discuss the idea of the misattribution of agency; how black girls are seen as having more agency than they actually experience which can lead to teacher's taking the view that they have choosen not to follow the rules and are assumed to be capable of taking a different course of action. We also introduce the idea of an 'a...2020-05-0331 min
The Queerpreneur Podcast04: When Your Child Comes Out As LGBTQ+ With MeganHow do you support your children in the best possible way if they’re questioning their sexuality or gender identity, or coming out as queer? This episode is for parents and also for relatives, friends and allies too. I’m chatting with Megan (she/her) a teenage student from the UK, who identifies as pansexual. Megan is funny, clever, creative and so refreshing to talk to. I was left feeling inspired and excited about a future where we will have so many more influencial queer women changemakers, trailblazers and leaders in the world. Megan shares her personal experiences of comin...2020-04-2932 min
The Queerpreneur Podcast03: The Queerantine Experience With Isla McLachlanThis episode is all about raising awareness of the specific challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community during lockdown, quarantine and self-isolation as a result of coronavirus and COVID-19. I’m in conversation with fellow queer coach Isla McLachlan (she/her) where we share our own experiences as well as those of our communities. We talk about the importance of self-care and tuning into what we need more than ever right now and how we're personally navigating through this time. We also discuss being quarantined with a partner of the opposite sex when you know you're gay, going bac...2020-04-2255 min
The Queerpreneur Podcast01: The Queerpreneur Podcast - The LaunchI'm so excited to launch this first episode of The Queerpreneur Podcast. In this episode I tell you all about my mission to help create a world where queer, conscious women business owners, leaders and changemakers are given equal opportunity to blaze their trail in the world. I also talk about the community I want to create that includes both queer women and straight LGBTQ+ allies and what you can expect from future episodes. So listen up and let's start taking action to create positive change in the world! Links from the show: www.sarah-taylor.co.uk www.mindout...2020-04-1024 minThe Emotional CurriculumS02 E08 - The Impact of Social Media on Teenagers' Relationships, Identities and Engagement with SchoolSend us a textDr Sarah MacIsaac, from the University of Edinburgh, shares her work on how social media use has impacted on the relationships and identities of adolescents in one school. We discuss the sense that the adolescents were under the constant gaze of their peers and the 'celebrification' that came with this. We explore how teenagers can be negatively and positively impacted by this and whether they could look critically on their use of social media. You can find out more about Sarah's work here https://www.blogs.hss.ed.ac.uk/peresearch/.2020-03-1131 min
The Papaya PodcastThe One About Being A Plus Size Fitness Expert With Sarah TaylorSarah has had a whirlwind life. Her story starts back in kindergarten and takes you through a wild journey of self hate, divorce and a crumbling identity to a renewed story of self love, self awareness, and the power of those little things called “positive affirmations”. While success to the world may be measured in money and power, for Sarah and her journey - success is actually so much more. Not only was Sarah crowned Miss Plus Canada in 2015, she continues to plus size model while also being a body positive personal trainer and owner of Fitness By Sarah Tayl...2020-02-0339 min
Forte Catholic165: Taylor Got Ejected & Fr. Anthony Homily Review w/Jon BlevinsWe had a blast with this one!!! 😂 😂 😂
Taylor got ejected from a HS basketball game where he is the campus minister...whoops...lol. He shares the story, gets cohost Jon Blevins' take and the surprise reaction from the community.
We only have two segments today because the second is so special! Fr. Anthony sent Taylor his most recent homily knowing EXACTLY what he was getting himself into. So he joins us without joining us as Jon and Taylor give their commentary throughout the homily. Live with us the dream of many lay people to heckle or commen...2019-12-1251 minThe Emotional CurriculumEpisode 4 - Restorative Justice in SchoolsSend us a textColin Newton from Inclusive Solutions discusses his journey into using restorative justice to support schools to manage behaviour.In this episode Colin and Sarah discuss the theory and principles behind restorative justice and how it can be implemented in schools. We highlight the 5 key questions that any teacher can start using straight away and talk about the real impact this approach can have. You can follow Inclusive Solutions on twitter @insols. Find out more about Colin's work by visiting the Inclusive Solutions website inclusive-solutions.com where you will also find his b...2019-11-1730 minForte Catholic161: Taylor's Homily, A New Game & A Dinosaur PriestThe first episode recorded in Taylor's home studio, the new Forte Catholic Headquarters!!!
Allison Sullivan cohosts with a skinny margarita as Taylor shares from a recent talk he gave that he's quite proud of. It involves John the Baptist, Confirmation and losing your head.
Resident Rocket Scientist and occasional guest JP Quinn returns with a new segment idea called "Forte, Mezzo or Piano" where he shares potential hot takes and the cohosts argue about them. This led to some of the most insane discussions we've had on the show to date! Have a strong take...2019-11-1452 minThe Emotional CurriculumEpisode 3 - Imaginative Play and Attitudes Towards OthersSend us a textDr Sian Jones from Queen Margaret University has conducted research which explores how imaginative play can be used to increase a child's intentions to play with children who are immigrants or refugees. In this episode Sian and Sarah Taylor-Whiteway discuss the idea of imagination, the impact of being from an isolated group and how play has the potential to build connections between groups. We consider how these ideas can be used in the classroom to promote inclusion and friendships. You can follow Sian on twitter @dr_sian_jones. You can find...2019-11-1024 minThe Emotional CurriculumEpisode 2 - Mindfulness and Test AnxietySend us a textDana Carsley from McGill University has conducted research which found that art based mindfulness activities can reduce a young person's test anxiety after just a 15 minute intervention. In this episode Dana and Sarah Taylor-Whiteway discuss the ideas of mindfulness, the nature of anxiety and how we can use what we know to support young people before exams. We touch on how this can be applied in the classroom to make an impact even with novice mindfulness practitioners. Twitter: @emcurriculum Contact: theemotionalcurriculum@gmail.com Music: "Moodswing" by Podington Bear Fro...2019-10-2521 min
The Emotional CurriculumEpisode 1 - IntroductionSend us a text Dr Sarah Taylor-Whiteway introduces this new podcast, explains why is is important and who should listen. Each 30 minute episode will present a piece of research or evidence based practice focused on understanding or improving mental health in schools. All in an effort to explore the emotional curriculum we build in our schools.Contact: theemotionalcurriculum@gmail.com Twitter: @emcurriculum Music: "Moodswing" by Podington Bear From the Free Music Archive CC BY NC X: @emcurriculumMusic: "Moodswing" by Poddington BearFrom the Free Musi...2019-10-2502 minForte Catholic137: Taylor was quiet!?!? & Shaun McAfee Returns at Long LastAt long last, our Italian cohost Shaun McAfee returns! He and Taylor catch up on everything that's happened since they last spoke, including Taylor's recent retreat WHERE HE WAS SILENT! WHAT!?!?!
The guys talk about the importance of silence, breaking out of our normal routines, intercessory prayer, selfishness, our gifts...as well as Canadian football(you know, the important things).
Tune in for a conversation about the spiritual life, a good laugh or seven & because it will make you feel better about yourself.
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TaydarGoing Rogue: Sarah - Taylor & EllenIn a special bonus episode, Sarah takes the mic solo and leads you through a quick history of Taylor Swift's appearances on Ellen.2019-05-1400 minForte Catholic124: Taylor's Academy Awards & Dale Ahlquist Introduces us to G.K. ChestertonIn the wake of the 91st Academy Awards, Taylor wanted to give out his own awards. Shaun McAfee co-hosts and the guys talk movies & the Forte Five segment is back as Taylor counts down his favorite movies of the year. Then it gets really interesting as we make up new categories for Scripture to receive some of the awards.
Our guest this week is acclaimed G.K. Chesterton mind, Dale Ahlquist. We get to know Chesterton, his conversion story and how he has helped others do the same. How is Chesterton the "prince of paradox" and the "...2019-02-2754 minForte Catholic118: Taylor forgot to pray for you but Mary Bielski is authenticAllison Sullivan co-hosts as we talk about intercessory prayer...and how bad Taylor is at it. Allison essentially preaches up a storm and looks at him with scorn so he will be better.
In the second segment, we're joined by Mary Bielski. She travels the nation to speak and has run into Taylor a few times. She leads the convo on authenticity.
In the final segment, everyone's favorite character on the show, Rocco, joins us to talk about his Eagles losing and the importance of finding healing in order to move forward in the spiritual...2019-01-1754 min