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Mrs YorkshireAll about scampi - with Whitby SeafoodsOn this episode of the Mrs Yorkshire podcast Sophie Mei Lan chats to to Laura Whittle who helps to run the family business, Whitby seafoods, which her father Graham Whittle launched 40 years ago. Sophie asks the public for their take on scampi and finds many don't really know what it is despite its popularity. This episode explains all about where the food comes from as well the rich tradition of fishing in the area.The Mrs Yorkshire Podcast is brought to you by the Yorkshire Post with Sophie Mei Lan meeting some of Yor...2025-05-2721 min
Mrs YorkshireJayne Dunn - Lord Mayor of SheffieldOn this episode of Mrs Yorkshire Sophie is joined by the Lord Mayor of Sheffield Jayne Dunn. A proud single mum, beautician and leader Jayne shows Sophie around the mayor’s parlour. They discuss how Jayne has made the role her own alongside her business as a beautician and her hopes for her legacy as Lord Mayor.The Mrs Yorkshire Podcast is brought to you by the Yorkshire Post with Sophie Mei Lan meeting some of Yorkshire’s most famous faces in their favourite places.The Mrs Yorkshire podcast is sponsored by Whitby Seaf...2025-05-2019 min
Mrs YorkshireChristine Talbot - broadcaster and journalistOn this episode of the Mrs Yorkshire podcast Sophie Mei Lan is joined by Christine Talbot, the face of ITV Calendar for 20 years. Born in Lancashire, she moved to Yorkshire for love and it's where she started in newspapers. Christine was the last person to receive correspondence from serial killer Peter Sutcliffe from his prison cell and she conducted in depth interviews with paedophile Jimmy Saville. In 2022, Christine left Calendar to work as a freelance presenter, podcast host, columnist, and campaigner for a range of women's rights issues such as better support for victims of domestic vi...2025-05-1335 min
Mrs YorkshireChrista Ackroyd - journalist and broadcasterOn this episode of the Mrs Yorkshire podcast Sophie Mei Lan is joined by Bradford-born Christa Ackroyd. Sophie hears about Christa's life long interest in the Brontë sisters.Christa herself has helped to put Haworth and the whole of Yorkshire back on the map with her career as the face of ITV Calendar News and then BBC Look North. She covered many high profile stories until she was marred in controversy and her contract was terminated by the BBC. Christa was eventually vindicated but she believes many people haven't heard that pa...2025-05-0619 min
Mrs YorkshireYvette Fielding - the 'first lady' of the paranormalOn this episode of the Mrs Yorkshire podcast Sophie Mei Lan is joined by Yvette Fielding. Aged 18 she became the youngest ever Blue Peter presenter before being dubbed the first lady of paranormal thanks to her popular Most Haunted TV series. Yvette Fielding shares stories from her life, filming and touring with Most Haunted, writing books and hosting a range of shows. You can watch more by heading to The Yorkshire Post’s DailyMotion and searching Mrs Yorkshire Podcast. The Mrs Yorkshire podcast is brought to you by the yorkshire post...2025-04-2929 min
Mrs YorkshireGraeme Hall aka The DogfatherHow did a lad from Goole who studied linguistics at university before working in a Weetabix factory become the world-renowned dog trainer aka The Dogfather? On this episode of Mrs Yorkshire, Sophie Mei Lan talks to Yorkshire-born presenter and dog trainer Graeme Hall who has travelled all over the world with his popular Channel 5 show Dog’s Behaving Badly.The Mrs Yorkshire podcast sponsored by Whitby Seafoods - the home of scampi. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-04-2239 min
Mrs YorkshireChris Gregg - Yorkshire Ripper and the Ripper hoaxer detectiveIn this episode of Mrs Yorkshire, Sophie Mei Lan meets Chris Gregg who found himself as a junior detective investigating the IRA bombings before starting work on the investigation to catch Peter Sutcliffe who was dubbed the 'Yorkshire Ripper'. In an exclusive interview, Gregg gives us a unique insight into investigating Sutcliffe as well as catching the so-called Ripper hoaxer in a case which spanned his entire career. The Mrs Yorkshire podcast sponsored by Whitby Seafoods - the home of scampi. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...2025-04-1541 min
Mrs YorkshirePeter Wright - The Yorkshire VetIn this first episode of Mrs Yokrshire Sophie heads to the home of All Creatures Great and small author James Herriot, to meet 'The Yorkshire Vet', Peter Wright.Sophie chats to Peter about his initial resistance to being on TV, his training under James Herriot and how his work and practice has changed over the years. He also shares his love for animals and why he believes the TV series set in Yorkshire have been such a great success.The Mrs Yorkshire podcast sponsored by Whitby Seafoods - the home of scampi. ...2025-04-0834 min
Mrs YorkshireMrs Yorkshire - Coming Soon!*Trailer*The Mrs Yorkshire Podcast is coming soon!Ever wondered how some of the biggest crimes in Yorkshire were solved, where scampi comes from or what it was like working for James Herriott?A new podcast from The Yorkshire Post, Mrs Yorkshire, will reveal all that and more as we speak to some of the most recognisable names and faces in the county.Hosted by The Yorkshire Post’s Sophie Mei Lan - the podcast delves into the lives of the people behind some of Yorkshire’s most...2025-04-0102 min
Success School220 - "It Can Get Too Much" Rate My Takeaways Danny Malin & Sophie Mei LanIn this weeks episode of the Success School podcast, Rate My Takeaway star Danny Malin and his wife journalist Sophie Mae Lan Malin joins Matt Hall. Topics covered this week include: 💥 Nagivaging married life whilst being a parent and also running multiple businesses 💥 Dealing with judgement, online hate and fear of other peoples opinions, 💥 How to have success online and grow your social media profile 💥 And so much more! Make sure you hit that subscribe button and tune in every Wednesday for a brand-new episode on Spotify, Apple podcasts and...2024-10-3048 min
Mental Health GymTrying alternative therapies | Gong therapy & crystal therapy | Mental Health Gym ep 12In this episode, Sophie and Danny talk about alternative therapies2023-08-0127 minMental Health GymPolice Interceptor's Ben Pearson Opens Up About Life as a Cop and Mental HealthSophie, Danny and Ben Pearson on this episode of Mental Health Gym talk about being on Police Interceptors and how their jobs affect their mental health in different ways.2023-07-2038 minMental Health GymOVERCOMING SOCIAL ANXIETYJoin Sophie and Danny in this episode of mental health gym as they dive deep into the topic of social anxiety. In this insightful conversation, they share their personal experiences, strategies, and tips for managing and overcoming social anxiety. Sophie and Danny offer practical ways to help you navigate social situations with confidence and ease.2023-06-1426 minMental Health GymDEALING WITH GRIEFSophie Mei Lan and Danny Malin discuss dealing with grief after the death of Tina Turner2023-06-0824 minMental Health GymPARENTS AND THEIR MENTAL HEALTH | Mental Health Gym ep 8In this episode, Sophie and Danny talks about parents an their mental health. Watch it on youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KtDBnHcf4rk2023-06-0724 minMental Health GymBeing LATE, hot chocolate and hugs - Lets talk Anxiety | Mental Health Gym ep7In a Nod to mental health awareness week, Sophie and Danny chat all about mental health and Anxiety2023-05-2529 min
Mental Health GymBeing Yorkshire's MEGHAN MARKLE | Mental Health Gym ep 6In this episode of Mental Health Gym, Sophie Mei Lan and Danny Malin discuss being in the public eye and dealing with trolls and the depression that comes along with it.2023-05-0530 min
Mental Health GymAGE is nothing but a number ... right? | Mental Health Gym ep 5In this episode of Mental Health Gym, Sophie and Danny speak about birthdays and the feelings that come with them. Feeling sad on your birthday because you think you haven't done enough. Oh, and Danny defines what a sandwich is.2023-05-0526 min
Mental Health GymHow we fight off DEPRESSION Mental Health Gym ep 4Danny Malin and Sophie Mei Lan chat about Mental Health. Time stamps 00:00 - 00:53 - Intro 00:53 - 01:49 - Depression as an entertainer 01:49 - 03:22 - What is depression 03:22 - 05:20 - What helps 05:20 - 07:35 - Depression and sport (rugby) 07:35 - 10:05 - 5 ways to wellbeing 10:05 - 13:30 - Having people around 13:30 - 15:43 - Coping mechanisms 15:43 - 17:28 - Rage room 17:28 - 17:36 - Outro2023-05-0518 min
Mental Health GymCan CHOCOLATE help your mental health? | Mental health Gym podcast ep 3Episode 3 of mental health gym where Danny and Sophie talks about how chocolate meditation can help your mental health2023-05-0527 min
Mental Health GymComfort Food: Is it good or bad for your mental health? Kebabs and Stews | Mental Health Gym ep 2In this episode, Danny and Sophie discuss comfort food and your mental health2023-05-0429 min
Mental Health GymIntroducing Mental Health Gym with Sophie Mei Lan & Danny MalinMental Health Gym is a podcast hosted by Sophie Mei Lan and Danny Malin where we speak about everything mental health, food and fun2023-04-1422 min
The Superhero Finder Podcast - Real people, real stories and real power!Superhero #80 - Your Life Is Your Story To Rewrite At Any Time. Keep Your Sparkle | Sophie Mei LanAre you ready for a ray of sunshine?
Of course you are, because today I am with Sophie Mei Lan.
Now you might recognise her from TV, and we will go into where and why on the show.
But how does going on TV change your life? Sophie tells..
As an experienced journalist, even to this day Sophie is pigeon holed by that one appearance 15 years ago.
So how can we change that perception?
How can we change the narrative that we tell about ourself, or can we?
How can you deal with negativity when you work with your heart...2023-04-1235 min
About M.E. - A Spoonful of RecoveryAbout M.E.- A Spoonful of Recovery- Episode 19- Sophie Mei Lan-From Britains Got Talent to Mental Health AdvocateSophie Mei Lan was once on Britain's Got Talent and since then gone on to start multiple businesses, Vlogging, becoming a national journalist and a mental health advocate. Sophie shares her experience of multiple diagnosis and how she has managed to share her story with others.
Trigger warning, we will discuss mental health, eating disorders, depression, anxiety and symptoms of illnesses.
Website: www.mamamei.co.uk
Instagram: www.instagram.com/thesparklecoach
www.instagram.com/sophiemeilan_
YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/MeiInternational
2022-03-1421 min
Just Meee!Sophie Mei Lan - From Britain’s Got Talent to finding life’s sparklesSophie Mei Lan aka Mama MeiSophie a single mum, journalist, mental health & wellbeing blogger/vlogger, business owner, professional dancer and positive affirmation queen!She impressed the world with her bellydancing skills as a semi-finalist on Britain’s Got Talent but behind the sparkly facade Sophie Mei Lan was hiding a secret life of addiction, binge-eating and bulimia that nearly killed her. Listen to Sophie talk openly, honestly and with love for her life and how she deals with life’s adversities by finding the Sparkles!2021-06-0130 min
Fifty Shades of MotherhoodLessons from Lockdown"Even though I have grown during that time...I also hit my lowest" Welcome back to Season 2 of Fifty Shades of Motherhood. Carla is joined by her good friends Sophie Mei Lan and Amy Downes and they have an open and honest discussion about what they have learnt from lockdown. Juggling being a parent whilst navigating work life and the positives they have managed to find during this strange time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-09-081h 01Fifty Shades of MotherhoodMaternal Mental Health“I was literally properly grossed out by the fact a big fat head had just come out my vagina” host Carla Lett speaks to bloggers Amy Downes from Mum Full of Dreams and Sophie Mei Lan from Mama Mei all about Maternal Mental Health. Three women come together…. (not like that) to share their own mental health stories to raise awareness whilst oversharing hilarious thoughts, fears and plenty of oversharing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-07-2153 minFifty Shades of MotherhoodLet's Talk About Smear Tests"It's just a bit of fannying around"Host Carla Lett and blogger/vlogger Sophie Mei Lan chat openly about their smear tests ahead of Cervical Screening Awareness week on 15th June - 22nd June 2020. Carla and Sophie share their own experiences after having abnormal smears, their views about having to wait till 25 to be tested and some highly amusing thoughts and quotes to keep you giggling from start to finish whilst raising awareness and encouraging woman to attend their appointments.To find out more about Cervical Screening head to https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/cervical-screening/ 2020-06-0943 min
One to OneGrowing Up with a Gay DadDavid Gregory-Kumar is a BBC journalist, and a gay dad. For this edition of One to One, he speaks to Sophie Mei Lan about her experience of growing up with a gay dad and step-dad.Sophie Mei Lan is a journalist, blogger and vlogger in her early 30s. She grew up, from the age of 3, partly with her gay dad and step-dad. She talks to David about the severe bullying she faced in high school, and how she learned to cope. But she also recalls the lighter, if rather excruciating, moment when she was mistaken for her...2019-07-3013 min