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Tay Does Life ♡Tay Does Like With Matt & Andy Smith - It Is Time To Smash Life (FOSTER CARE AWARENESS)I love this ep! Honestly Matt and Andy the creators of Smash Life are well and truly smashing life! They are brother who are care experienced. In this ep we dive deep into their care experience journey and how their experience has developed into what we know as Smash Life today!Matt, Andy & I get on really well and I really do believe that being care experienced allows us to have an understanding that maybe those who aren't care experienced might not get straight away!I cannot wait for you to listen to this ep!
2024-09-2041 min
Tay Does Life ♡Tay Does Life With Eve Davies - Runner Come Journalist Talks All Things Writing and Getting A Career In Journalism (CHIT CHAT)In this episode Eve shares her experience becoming a journalist! From where it all stemmed from to her incredible releases!I have known of Eve for the longest time and I cannot wait for this episode to reach your ears!Socials -Podcast: @tay_does_life_podcastInstagram Lifestyle: https://www.instagram.com/tay_does_life?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Blog: https://taydoeslife.wixsite.com/taydoeslifeAll Links: /https://linktr.ee/taydoeslife Eve -Insta...
2024-09-1332 min
Tay Does Life ♡Tay Does Life with Robyn Hughes - Care Files, Stereotypes and Tracey Fricking Beaker (FOSTER CARE AWARENESS)In this episode Robyn shares her foster care experience, both the hardships and the positives!Robyn shares her experienced being bullied growing up and how difficult it was to face the stereotypes care experience people face daily! She is an amazing woman and I feel truly blessed to have her on the podcast!Socials -Podcast: @tay_does_life_podcastInstagram Lifestyle: https://www.instagram.com/tay_does_life?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Blog: https://taydoeslife.wixsite.com/taydoeslifeAll Links...
2024-09-0631 min
Tay Does Life ♡Tay Does Life with Anthony - About Bag Life - Stoma Advocate Talks All Things Stoma and Mental Health (IBD AWARENESS)Anthony is on a mission to break the silence surrounding IBD and Stoma Bags. Anthony is well known in this space and he really is making an impact. He works with brands and has his own social media presence in an attempt to make change. He mentions that he wishes a stoma bag was offered earlier in this journey... listen to find out more!Social & Website -Podcast: / tay_does_life_podcastInstagram Lifestyle: https://www.instagram.com/tay_does_life?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==
2024-08-3034 min
Tay Does Life ♡Tay Does Life Trailer Hello, and welcome to the Tay Does Life podcast! I'm your host, Tay, and I'm so glad you're here. This podcast is all about challenging society's taboos and breaking down the walls of stigma. Growing up in the care system, I've seen firsthand how negative stereotypes can define us, but I'm here to push back against those narratives. This space is all about giving a voice to people who’ve been overlooked, just like me.Each week, I sit down with incredible guests from all walks of life, and we dive deep into their stories, experiences, and th...
2024-08-2301 min
Tay Does Life ♡Tay Does Life with Jeremy Indika - I have Something to Say - ‘My Experience as a Man Who Survived Child Sexual Abuse’ (CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE AWARENESS) TRIGGER WARNING - MENTAL HEALTH, PHYSICAL HEALTH, ABUSE, ASSAULT, SEXUAL ABUSE, ABUSE, CHILD ABUSEJeremy is on a mission to break the silence and taboo around talking about child sexual abuse and exploitation. As a young boy Jeremy was sexual exploited by a family friend who used to babysit him. He remained silent for 17 years but he is silent no more. Jeremy left his extremely success career working as an engineer to peruse change in the sexual exploitation against children space. He now gives a space to those to share their story whilst educating others. He really...
2024-08-2335 min
Tay Does Life ♡Tay Does Life with Kirsty - Graphic Designer and Cat Lover Talks Finding a Life Outside of Anorexia (ED AWARENESS)TRIGGER WARNING - ED, MENTAL HEALTHIn this episode Kirsty shares her experience of the ups and downs of recovering from anorexia.I understanding that recovery is not linear and I am incredibly proud of Kirsty and the community she is growing
2024-08-0933 min
Tay Does Life ♡Tay Does Life with Sarah-Claire - Recovery Is Not Linear - Finding Myself Again (ED AWARENESS)TRIGGER WARNING - ED, MENTAL & PHYSICAL HEALTHSarah-Claire is the first ever international guest I have had on the podcast! Can't believe it
2024-08-0235 min
Tay Does Life ♡Tay Does Life With Zara - Uni Wasn't The First Choice But Zara is Graduating This Summer! (FOSTER CARE AWARENESS)In this episode Zara shares her foster care experience, particularly focusing on her education! Zara has recently graduated university but three years ago it was not even on Zara's mind! Times have changed for her and you get to hear it all in this podcast :)Socials - Podcast: @tay_does_life_podcastInstagram Lifestyle: https://www.instagram.com/tay_does_life?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Blog: https://taydoeslife.wixsite.com/taydoeslife All Links: /https://linktr.ee/taydoeslife ...
2024-07-2632 min
Tay Does Life ♡Tay Does Life With Terri - Foster Care DOESN’T end at 25! LOUDER FOR THE PEOPLE IN THE BACK! (FOSTER CARE AWARENESS)TRIGGER WARNING - MENTAL HEALTH, PHYSICAL HEALTH, ABUSE, ASSAULT, FOSTER CARESummary - In this episode Terri shares her foster care experience. Terri talks about the ups and the downs of her care journey. Even sharing how she coped at the darkest of times. Terri now works for The Care Leavers Association and is a kinship carer for her young brother. She is a true inspiration and I may be biased but this is one of the most interesting and inspiring stories I have ever had the pleasure to record.Name - Terri-Anne...
2024-07-1930 min
Tay Does Life ♡Tay Does Life With Keeley Stephenson - Care Leaver and Activist Talks How She Turned Abandonment into Abundance (FOSTER CARE AWARENESS)TRIGGER WARNING - MENTAL HEALTH, PHYSICAL HEALTH, ABUSE, ASSAULT, FOSTER CARESummary - In this episode Keeley shares her foster care experience. Keeley shares her educational journey as well as life before and after the care system. This podcast is a great listen you are in the care system or are a care leaver because Keeley shares how she went from abandonment to abundance. Name - Keeley StephensenHow We Met - Keeley and I met online.Awareness - Foster CareKeeley's SocialsInsta Personal Link - https...
2024-07-1231 min
Tay Does Life ♡Tay Does Life With Stacy Russell - I Had To Speak Out In Front Of My Abusers (FOSTER CARE AWARENESS)TRIGGER WARNING - MENTAL HEALTH, PHYSICAL HEALTH, ABUSE, ASSAULT, FOSTER CARESummary - In this episode Stacy shares her foster care experience, she shines light on the abuse she received at a young age and even how she had to speak out in front of her abusers. This podcast is a great listen you work in the care sector and want to get an insight to what being in foster care feelings like from a young persons perspective.Name - Stacy RussellHow We Met - Stacy and I met online although we...
2024-07-0530 min
Tay Does Life ♡Tay Does Life with Dan - Med Free, Online Coach and Fighting Back Against Crohn’s (IBD AWARENESS) Summary - In this episode Dan and I talk about lifestyle and fitness and the impact that can have on health and happiness whilst living with a chronic condition. Dan was in an extremely dark place when he first got his diagnosis. Not only was Dan diagnosed with a chronic condition but was expected to leave the job he was expecting to do forever. Now the tables have turned. Dan is a PT only for those in the IBD community.Name - DanHow We Met - Dan and I met online where we have...
2024-06-2129 min
Tay Does Life ♡Tay Does Life With Ella - The Ins and Outs Of A Self-Proclaimed Foodie Living With Crohn's Disease (IBD AWARENESS) Summary - In this episode Ella and I talk about being foodies, Ella's love for travel and how she manages living with Crohn's as a self-proclaimed foodie and travel lover.Ella is full of life and has not let her diagnosis of Crohn's dampen her incredibly warm spirit. Even from my 30-40 minute conversation I have taken so much away including, live life to the absolute fullest. Ella is a true inspiration and I feel so happy to be able to have had the opportunity to chat to her
2024-06-1426 min
Tay Does Life ♡Tay Does Life With Emily - Committing To Fitness Whilst Living With IBD (IBD AWARENESS)Summary - In this episode Emily and I talk all things getting into fitness and Ulcerative Colitis.Emily went through an incredibly tough time whilst going through her diagnosis, testing out many medications to find the one that works for her body, resulting in Emily loosing herself for a time until she found fitness again. She raises awareness daily, being a huge advocate for those living with IBD. Emily is a true inspiration and I feel so happy to be able to have had the opportunity to chat to her
2024-06-0732 min
Tay Does Life ♡Tay Does Life With Fatima Whitbread - Care Leaver, Olympic Medallist, MBE and Action for Children Ambassador Talks The Care System (FOSTER CARE AWARENESS)TRIGGER WARNING - MENTAL HEALTH, PHYSICAL HEALTH,SEXUAL VIOLENCE, ABUSE, ASSAULT, FOSTER CARESummary - Fatima Whitbread is a former javelin World Champion, Double Olympian, Former World Record Holder and Care Leaver. In this episode Fatima and I talk about the ins and out of her foster care journey, Fatima was abandoned by her mother as a baby and spent her first 14 years in care homes. She faced neglect, physical and sexual abuse. Whilst in her mid-teens she finally found her forever home. Now, Fatima works hard to ensure she is making change for the next gen...
2024-05-3137 min
Tay Does Life ♡Tay Does Life With David Willard - My Foster Parent - Foster Carers Can Change Lives! (FOSTER CARE AWARENESS) TRIGGER WARNING - MENTAL HEALTH, PHYSICAL HEALTH, ABUSE, ASSAULT, FOSTER CARESummary - In this episode David and I discuss the ins and outs of being a foster parent. We hear about how David and his wife became foster carers, the process, how foster care changes lives and the progression that can be made within the system as foster parents. This episode is great if you are thinking about becoming a foster parent but want or need the extra pushName - David WillardHow We Met - David is one of my...
2024-05-2433 min
Tay Does Life ♡Tay Does Life With Shilla Shomai - Residential Care, Faith In God and The Doctor's Diary Podcast (FOSTER CARE AWARENESS)TRIGGER WARNING - MENTAL HEALTH, PHYSICAL HEALTH, ABUSE, ASSAULT, FOSTER CARESummary - Shilla is an incredible woman who grew up in the care system, She is a PhD Student examining the parenting experiences of care leavers in England compared to Scotland. As well as this she hosts her own podcast called The Doctor's Diary on Instagram and is the Promise Officer for Scotland. This episode is a great listen if you are working in the care sector and want to gain an insight to what life as a young person living in a residential home is...
2024-05-1734 min
Tay Does Life ♡Tay Does Life With Sophia Warner - Illustrate My Life As A Care Leaver, Did The System Save Me? (FOSTER CARE AWARENESS)TRIGGER WARNING - MENTAL HEALTH, PHYSICAL HEALTH, ABUSE, ASSAULT, FOSTER CARESummary - Sophia and I got on so well, we bounced so well off each other, in the episode we cover Sophia's journey in the care system and how the care system saved her. For the both of us education played a huge part of our life and has shaped us into wanting to make change for the next gen of care experienced young people.Name - Sophia WarnerHow We Met - Sophia and I are social media friends who want...
2024-05-1035 min
Tay Does Life ♡Tay Does Life With Angel - 23rd Birthday Bonus Ep With My Twin Sister (CHIT CHAT)Summary - Angel and I had such a giggle in this ep, a very spontaneous would you rather!Name - Angel How We Met - The Womb, Ha!!!Tayler’s SocialsInsta Link - www.instagram.com/tay_does_life/Insta Handle - @tay_does_lifeLinkTree (All Links) - https://linktr.ee/taydoeslifeMental Health Support NumbersSamaritan Phone - 116 123 or Email jo@samaritans.org You can also call the Samaritans Welsh Language Line on 0808 164 0123 (7pm–11pm every day).National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK Phone - 0800 689 5652 (6pm to midnight every day...
2024-05-0812 min
Tay Does Life ♡Tay Does Life With Chido Poe - Managing Director of Banya Talks The Importance of Fostering (FOSTER CARE AWARENESS) TRIGGER WARNING - MENTAL HEALTH, PHYSICAL HEALTH, ABUSE, ASSAULT, FOSTER CARESummary - In this episode Chido and I discuss the ins and outs of growing up being a foster sister and how that has shaped her life into what it is now. Chido is the Managing Director of Banya 'is an independent fostering agency looking after foster children & young people placed by local authorities in Greater London & beyond.'Name - Chido PoeHow We Met - Chido and I are social media friends who want to make change for the next...
2024-05-0329 min
Tay Does Life ♡Tay Does Life With Amelia Hopkinson - Sober? But, I Am The Life Of The Party! (CHIT CHAT)TRIGGER WARNING - MENTAL HEALTH, ANXIETYSummary - In this episode Amelia delves into her sober lifestyle. She talks uni as a sober queen and the amazing community that are sober curious and/or live a sober lifestyle. A must listen if you are sober curios or want to be!Name - Amelia HopkinsonHow We Met - Amelia and I met online although we do have mutual friends.Awareness - Sobriety Mentions Sober Girl Society - https://sobergirlsociety.com/Quit Like A Woman...
2024-04-2625 min
Tay Does Life ♡Tay Does Life With Alaw Haf - OnlyFans, Self-Love and Body Confidence (CHIT CHAT)TRIGGER WARNING - MENTAL HEALTH, BODY IMAGE, SEXISMSummary - In this episode Alaw and I talk all things body confidence, self-love and onlyfans. Alaw shares her experience with men and dating whilst being a content creator. This is episode was really insightful and full of laughs
2024-04-1929 min
Tay Does Life ♡Tay Does Life With Catriona - Balancing Life and Motherhood Whilst Living With Ulcerative Colitis (IBD AWARENESS)Summary - In this episode Catriona and I talk all things motherhood and Ulcerative Colitis. Catriona went through an incredibly tough time whilst going through her diagnosis, having not long giving birth to her first born. She raises awareness daily, being a huge advocate for those living with IBD. She and two other IBD warriors have joined forces and created a podcast called Keeping Up With The Gowls. Check it out if you wanna laugh and cry together! Catriona is a true inspiration and I feel so happy to be able to have had the opportunity to chat to...
2024-04-1258 min
Tay Does Life ♡Tay Does Life - My Life Has Done A Full 180! (New Place, New Job, New Me) - 1/4 2024 (LIFE UPDATE)TRIGGER WARNING - MENTAL HEALTHSummary - In this episode I share my last three months, ngl, it has been abit of a rollercoaster and I am really trying my hardest to stay positive, big love
2024-04-0511 min
Tay Does Life ♡Tay Does Life With Amelia Hopkinson - Why is It Taboo for Women to Talk about Sex? (WOMEN STAND AS ONE SERIES)TRIGGER WARNING - MENTAL HEALTH, BODY IMAGE, SEX, ABUSE, ASSAULTSummary - In this episode Amelia and I talk about sex and why it may is it taboo for women to share their sexual experiences and the impact that can have.Name - Amelia HopkinsonHow We Met - Amelia and I met online although we do have mutual friends.Awareness - Body Images, Sexual Abuse, Sexual AssaultTayler's Notes - This podcast is a great listen if you feel like you are unable to share your sexual experiences...
2024-03-2931 min
Tay Does Life ♡Tay Does Life With Caitlin Regola - It is Time to Fight Back Against Everyday Sexism (WOMEN STAND AS ONE SERIES)TRIGGER WARNING - MENTAL HEALTH, BODY IMAGE, SEXISM, ABUSESummary - In this episode Caitlin and I talk about situations where we have faced everyday sexism, unfortually many women face sexism daily and we wanted to shine a light on this. Name - Caitlin RegolaHow We Met - Caitlin and I met way back when we were just 15. I had moved into a new area and I started seeing someone she was in school with. In the last year Caitlin and I have become close and that makes me so fricken happy...
2024-03-2231 min
Tay Does Life ♡Tay Does Life With Caitlin Regola - Love Yourself Girl, You Deserve It (WOMEN STAND AS ONE SERIES)TRIGGER WARNING - MENTAL HEALTH, BODY IMAGE, DISORDERED EATINGSummary - In this episode Caitlin and I talk about this we do to ensure we our showing ourselves that we are loved. We cover all sorts of topics! This podcast will really boost your confidence and hopefully help you understand that you may not be alone in your struggles.Name - Caitlin RegolaHow We Met - Caitlin and I met way back when we were just 15. I had moved into a new area and I started seeing someone she was in school...
2024-03-1522 min
Tay Does Life ♡Tay Does Life With Caitlin Regola - Get Rid Of Your Teenage Clothes, You Are Becoming a Woman! (WOMEN STAND AS ONE SERIES)TRIGGER WARNING - MENTAL HEALTH, BODY IMAGE, DISORDERED EATINGSummary - In this episode Caitlin and I talk about the body changes. We discuss our body struggles from a adolescence into adulthood. This podcast will really boost your confidence and hopefully help you understand that you may not be alone in your struggles.Name - Caitlin RegolaHow We Met - Caitlin and I met way back when we were just 15. I had moved into a new area and I started seeing someone she was in school with. In the last year Caitlin a...
2024-03-0818 min
Tay Does Life ♡Tay Does Life With Caitlin Regola - The 'Me Too' Movement (WOMEN STAND AS ONE SERIES)TRIGGER WARNING - MENTAL HEALTH, SEXUAL ASSAULT, SEXUAL ABUSE, RAPESummary - In this episode Caitlin and I talk about the ME TOO movement and about our unfortunate sexual assault experiences. Caitlin is so strong and I am incredibly proud that she has found it in her to speak out about the awful assault she ensured.Name - Caitlin RegolaHow We Met - Caitlin and I met way back when we were just 15. I had moved into a new area and I started seeing someone she was in school with. In the l...
2024-03-0143 min
Tay Does Life ♡Tay Does Life With Warren Ryan - My 'Mess' Became My 'Mess'age (FOSTER CARE AWARENESS) TRIGGER WARNING - MENTAL HEALTH, PHYSICAL HEALTH, ABUSE, ASSAULT, FOSTER CARE, VIOLENCE, ALCOHOLISMSummary - In this episode Warren and I talk about his foster care journey and how his past has influenced his day to day work, inspiring people to become the best version of themselves. This podcast with Warren really hit hard. I actually started crying during this episode - I was totally moved by Warren and all that he does and is.Name - Warren RyanHow We Met - We met at a Foster Wales conferences in Newport (Wales...
2024-02-2332 min
Tay Does Life ♡Tay Does Life With Lavinya Stennett - Foster Care, Writing and Me (FOSTER CARE AWARENESS) TRIGGER WARNING - MENTAL HEALTH, PHYSICAL HEALTH, ABUSE, ASSAULT, FOSTER CARE, BULLYINGSummary - Lavinya is such a kind and giving soul and I feel blessed to have her join me on my podcast. In this podcast we dive into Lavinya's own foster care journey and what she has and continues to do in order for those within the black community to be empowered by education and to have the same opportunities as others. This is a must listen especially since it's premiering on Care Day 2024!Name - Lavinya StennettHow We Met...
2024-02-1628 min
Tay Does Life ♡Tay Does Life With Steven Russell - Drip by Drip, Day by Day (FOSTER CARE AWARENESS) TRIGGER WARNING - MENTAL HEALTH, PHYSICAL HEALTH, ABUSE, ASSAULT, FOSTER CARE, BULLYINGSummary - Steven Russell is an incredible person who is making a change for young people and children daily. He runs Elements Support to give children / young people, everything he was lacking as a child. Formulated through the 4 elements of well-being: physical health, mental health, social skills and environmental awareness. In this ep we cover his life in the care system, it was incredible challenging and may be triggering for some.Name - Steven RussellHow We Met - Steven and...
2024-02-0953 min
Tay Does Life ♡Tay Does Life With Alastair Cope - Head of Foster Wales - Future of Foster Care in Wales (FOSTER CARE AWARENESS) TRIGGER WARNING - MENTAL HEALTH, PHYSICAL HEALTH, ABUSE, ASSAULT, FOSTER CARESummary - Alastair Cope is the Head of Foster Wales. Foster Wales is the national network of 22 Welsh Local Authority fostering services. It is a non-profit organisation allowing young people to be fostered in Wales. Alastair talks about the up-coming changes in the fostering system throughout Wales and the changes that have already been done! This is a must-listen episode for any corporate parent, young person in the care and foster parent.Homeless Stat - An estimated 20 percent of young adults who are in...
2024-02-0234 min
Tay Does Life ♡Tay Does Life With Kyle Stead - Steps of Resilience (MEN'S MENTAL HEALTH)TRIGGER WARNING - MENTAL HEALTH, ANXIETY, DEPRESSION, SUICIDE, VIOLENCEKyle and I know each other through Theatre. It is a huge part of his life. He is a Neurodivergent Freelance Multidisciplinary Creative.Personally, I believe Kyle is an incredibly strong person who I have had the pleasure to know even before this podcast.In this ep, we talk all things mental health.Kyle is open about his struggles and this in turn will help pave a moment for men, in order to start raising awareness of men's mental health/suicide.
2024-01-2631 min
Tay Does Life ♡Tay Does Life With Man Like Blank Face - Riding His Own Wave of Music (CHIT CHAT)I don't know where to start with Josh.He is such an incredible person with the kindest soul and the most amazing voice and rhythm in him.In this ep we talk about how Josh aka Blank Face came to be, right from the beginning to the present!I am so happy that he has brought his Nigerian roots to Wales!He is going places and you are not gonna regret listen to this ep.Josh Insta - https://www.instagram.com/manlikeblankface?utm_source=ig_web_button_share...
2024-01-1925 min
Tay Does Life ♡Tay Does Life With Ellis Lloyd Jones - Wales, Drag Queen and TikTok Talk (CHIT CHAT)Elis is such an incredible person who I have the pleasure of knowing even outside of podcasting!Elis puts a smile on any and everyone's face. This podcast delves deep into Elis life as a Drag Queen. Where the desire stemmed from and how Elis came to be Catrin Feelings!We also talk about Cymru and Elis' TikTok journey and the mental health surroudning that!I loved recording this ep and it well worth a listen!Ellis Insta - https://www.instagram.com/xellislloydjonesx?utm_source=ig_web_button...
2024-01-1232 min
Tay Does Life ♡Tay Does Life With Chloe - Turning Chronic Into Iconic (IBD AWARENESS)Chloe is an internet friend and boy was this conversation one I was not expecting!Yes Chloe has Crohn's but not in the way you think. This podcast will keep you hooked.She is an incredible woman and I believe that she is going to take this world by storm.Chloe Insta Link - https://www.instagram.com/chlowithcrohns?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==Chloe Insta Handle - @chlowithcrohnsTracked and Notes Insta Link - https://www.instagram.com/trackedandnoted?utm_source...
2024-01-0555 min
Tay Does Life ♡Tay Does Life - Manifest Board For 2024 (CHIT CHAT)2023 has been on hell of a year but 2024 is going to be bigger and better! Here is a list of ten things I would love to do in 2024!
2023-12-2908 min
Tay Does Life ♡Tay Does Life - Well...That Wasn't What I was Expecting - 4/4 2023 (LIFE UPDATE)TRIGGER WARNING - MENTAL HEALTHSummary - These last few months have taken a toll me on physically and mentally. It has not been easy but I have gotten through it! I am hoping the next year will be full of joy, laughter and love
2023-12-2210 min
Tay Does Life ♡Tay Does Life With Małgosia Krych - Let's Talk Podcasting, University, Camino and Running Adventures (CHIT CHAT)This podcast gave me such joy to create with Gosia.Gosia is a university friend who has made me smile on so many occasions, she is someone who I aspire to be more like
2023-12-1531 min
Tay Does Life ♡Tay Does Life With Chloe - Medical Gaslighting and Awareness of All Things Invisible (IBD AWARENESS)TRIGGER WARNING - MENTAL HEALTH, OCD, SUICIDE, VIOLENCE, ALCOHOLISMSummary - 12TH ANNUAL CROHN'S & COLITIS. AWARENESS WEEK. DECEMBER 1-7, 2023. This week marks Crohn's and Colitis Awareness Week and I have been lucky enough chat to Chloe! Chloe suffers with IBD and she uses social media to raise awareness. I feel so lucky to have had this convo with Chloe
2023-12-0828 min
Tay Does Life ♡Tay Does Life With Ria Colamazza - From a History Degree to Working in TV (TV TALK)Ria and I met through the Channel 4 Production Training Scheme. She was a trainee on the scheme a year before I was. We are both Welsh Gals and work in Telly!I find Ria really inspiring and I wanted to get an insight into her world.I really enjoyed this podcast and I hope you do to :)#taydoeslife
2023-12-0136 min
Tay Does Life ♡Tay Does Life With Jess Wall - Gymxiety, Eating Disorder and Me (ED AWARENESS)TRIGGER WARNING - MENTAL HEALTH, PHYSICAL HEALTH, EDJess and I met in university and we also used to go to the same gym.Jess is hugely inspriational to me and I feel honoured to have her on my podcast!We talk all things gym, ed and how to get over gymxiety!TAYLER INSTA - @tay_does_life#taydoeslife
2023-11-2433 min
Tay Does Life ♡Tay Does Life With Cam Tallis - Youngest Iron Man Wales Finisher (CHIT CHAT)TRIGGER WARNING - MENTAL HEALTH, HEALTHCam and I have known each other for several years now and he still never fails to surprise me!We cover his Iron Man experience and his future goals!He is a true inspiration and has a very bright future ahead of himself!#taydoeslife
2023-11-1731 min
Tay Does Life ♡Tay Does Life With Cat Davies - Let’s talk Corry, Student Projects and Life Post University (TV TALK)TRIGGER WARNING - MENTAL HEALTH, ABUSE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, RAPESOUND QUALITY ABIT IFFY IN PLACES!Cat and I first met when we were 11 years old and through different life paths we went our different ways and now we both work in telly.We cover Cat life as a teen, going to university and future aspirations.TAYLER INSTA - @tay_does_life
2023-11-1032 min
Tay Does Life ♡Tay Does Life With Tanisha Cro - Sobriety and Living With Neurobiological Disorders (AUTISM AND ADHD AWARENESS)TRIGGER WARNING - MENTAL HEALTHTanisha is a very open book about her diagnoses with ADHD and Autism which she finally received at 31.Alongside this we talk about her sober living, her hobbies and her struggle through school!TANISHA INSTA - @ndfinancemanagerTAYLER INSTA - @tay_does_life#taydoeslife
2023-11-0334 min
Tay Does Life ♡Tay Does Life With Devante Fleming - Stunt Double to Doctor Who and Everything Inbetween (TV TALK)From acting in the house to working as a stunt double on His Dark Materials to being a runner of Doctor Who, Devante is taking the media industry by storm!DEVANTE INSTA - @devante.flemingTAYLER INSTA - @tay_does_life#taydoeslife
2023-10-2726 min
Tay Does Life ♡Tay Does Life With Lindsey Steward - Foster Care to a Dream Working in TV (FOSTER CARE AWARENESS) TRIGGER WARNING - MENTAL HEALTH, PHYSICAL HEALTH, ABUSE, ASSAULT, FOSTER CARE, BULLYINGSummary - Lindsey is another huge inspiration to me - she is another care leaver who has taken the world by storm. She has had one crazy journey and has proved that television is a place for all!Homeless Stat - An estimated 20 percent of young adults who are in care become homeless the moment they're emancipated at the age of 18. LINKName - Lindsey StewardHow We Met - Lindsey and I have met through the C4 Production...
2023-10-2029 min
Unbalanced with Cerys Davage7. My foster care journey (ft. Tayler Walters)Today I am mind blown by the story of Tayler, one of the most incredible women I know, who grew up in foster care. From moving from house to house as a child, to her experiences today reflecting back on, and healing from her past, you will not want to miss this episode. I hope you enjoy and learn as much as I did listening to her journey!Link to Tay Does Life podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/78GObTkY1JRZNXpqkhoaaN?si=8642dafa1fa6468bDon't forget to rate this podcast 5 stars, follow/subscribe and...
2023-10-1536 min
Tay Does Life ♡Tay Does Life With Nin (Little Bear & Us) - My Little Bear (SIDS BABY LOSS AND POSTNATAL DEPRESSION AWARENESS)TRIGGER WARNING - DEPRESSION, MENTAL HEALTH, PHYSICAL HEALTHOctober is Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Awareness Month and in order to raise awareness Nin an incredible woman shared her experience through SIDS and Postnatal Depression.Useful Links - https://www.sands.org.uk/support-you/understanding-why-your-baby-died/useful-link-and-organisations#:~:text=The%20Lullaby%20Trust%20provides%20expert,Infant%20Death%20Syndrome%20(SIDS).Nin's Instagram - @littlebear.andusNin's Other Links - https://linktr.ee/littlebear.makesTayler Instagram - @tay_does_life#taydoeslife
2023-10-1430 min
Tay Does Life ♡Tay Does Life With Liam Robertson - Living With Ulcerative Colitis (IBD AWARENESS)TRIGGER WARNING - SUICIDE MENTION, MENTAL HEALTH, PHYSICAL HEALTHAnother inspiring individual on the podcast this week, Liam!Liam battles everyday living with Ulcerative Colitis and is branded an ambassador in the community.He is kind and caring and is someone many ulcerative colitis warriors look up to.This podcast is well worth a listen :)INSTA - https://www.instagram.com/livingwithulcerativecolitis/ ALL LINKS -https://linktr.ee/Livingwithulcerativecolitis
2023-10-0638 min
Tay Does Life ♡Tay Does Life - The Realities of Being in Your 20s (CHIT CHAT)Being in your 20s is a hugely difficult for many people so I thought I would share some of my thoughts and feelings surrounding this :)TAYLER INSTA - @tay_does_life#taydoeslife
2023-09-2912 min
Tay Does Life ♡Tay Does Life - Health, C4 Grad, Looking For Work - 3/4 2023 (LIFE UPDATE)TRIGGER WARNING - MENTAL HEALTHSummary - Let's Catch Up! What a year is has been and these last few months have somewhat difficult but I am riding this wave. The next time I record one of these 2024 will be on the horizon and I am so excited for a new year.Name - Tayler WaltersTayler's SocialsInsta Link - https://www.instagram.com/tay_does_life_podcast/Insta Handle - @tay_does_life_podcastLinkTree (All Links) - https://linktr.ee/taydoeslifeLily Short Film - https://youtu.be/b-xgfKsDtj8?si=SLlo2...
2023-09-2211 min
Tay Does Life ♡Tay Does Life With Emilie McMahon - ME and Being a Video Journalist (MYALGIC ENCEPHALOMYELITIS AWARENESS)TRIGGER WARNING - PHYSICAL HEALTH, WEIGHT, MENTAL HEALTHEmilie is hugely inspirational and she is certainly taking the world my storm. she suffers with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis but still continue to work extremely hard in the media/tv industry.This episode is well worth a listen!UNREST Documentary - https://youtu.be/XOpyLTyVxco?si=6-LeOD3PWhExlYLsEMILIE INSTA - @emilieshootsTAYLER INSTA - @tay_does_life#taydoeslife
2023-09-1556 min
Tay Does Life ♡Tay Does Life With Grace - Recovery, Social Media and Me (ED AWARENESS)TRIGGER WARNING - ED, MENTAL HEALTHGrace is definitely one of the most driven women I have ever met!She is really taking charge of her future and desperately wants to make social media a safe place for all
2023-09-1032 min
Tay Does Life ♡Tay Does Life - 22 Lessons In 22 Years (CHIT CHAT)22 lessons in 22 years - This podcast has been a long time coming and I have really enjoyed recording this ep, it was really freeing and was definitely the therpay session I needed.Please rate and comment your thoughts on this podcast.Tayler Insta - @tay_does_life
2023-09-0120 min
Tay Does Life ♡Tay Does Life With Melanie Smith - T1DE and Roller Derby (T1 & ED AWARENESS)TRIGGER WARNING - Eating DisordersThis episode is a well over due one.Mel and I have been friends for just shy of a year and during this time she has been so open about her journey having T1 and having an ED due to the intense nature of living with T1.I am so incredibly proud of Mel for coming onto my podcast in order to raise awareness about having a ED through having T1Tayler Insta - @tay_does_life#taydoeslife
2023-08-2537 min
Tay Does Life ♡Tay Does Life With Meghna Govind - Being of a Ethnic Minority and Getting into TV (TV TALK)This episode demonstrates the struggles of getting into TV and more importantly the struggles of getting into TV if you are of an ethnic minority. Meghna uses her social media platform to voice her struggles getting into the industry and I wanted to hear from her experiences.I wish Meghna the best of luck with it and a thank you for sharing her story.Tayler Insta - @tay_does_life#taydoeslife
2023-08-1820 min
Tay Does Life ♡Tay Does Life With Raven Alam Lewis - Friendships In Your 20s (CHIT CHAT)Ahhhh the sound is hit or miss! It took us ages to figure out what the sound was it turns out Raven has dangly earrings!This episode has been one of my favourite episodes to record!Raven and I talk openly about friendships in our 20s because it can be so hard to adjust to friendships when life gets rolling!Tayler Instagram - @tay_does_life#taydoeslife
2023-08-1133 min
Tay Does Life ♡Tay Does Life With Rhi - Anxiety, Book Writing and Me (ANXIETY AWARENESS)I apologies for the poppy audio. I tried to edit this best I could in the editing software.This is such an incredible podcast with the most inspiring person, Rhi.Fighting your own thoughts is the scariest feeling but Rhi is using her struggles with mental health as fuel to fight them and help others.This is well worth a listen.Tayler Insta - @tay_does_life#taydoeslife
2023-08-0429 min
Tay Does Life ♡Tay Does Life - 30 Before 30 Bucket List (CHIT CHAT)My 30 before 30 Bucket List is final here!I have been adding to this for about 2 years and I have now finished the list. Let's get this show on the road :)Tayler Instagram - tay_does_life#tay_does_life
2023-07-2825 min
Tay Does Life ♡Tay Does Life - Body Image, Birthday, Belfast - 2/4 2023 (LIFE UPDATE)TRIGGER WARNING - MENTAL HEALTHSummary - Ahhh, we are two quarters of the way through 2023! Where has the time gone - These last three months have been crazy busy but I am so happy that summer is finally here. I feel so lucky to have so many amazing people around me and to be able to make so many memories that will last a life time. See you in three months
2023-07-2114 min
Tay Does Life ♡Tay Does Life With Charlotte - ME and ME (MYALGIC ENCEPHALOMYELITIS AWARENESS)This episode is a eye opening one on how life can change in an instant.Charlotte is the most incredible person who is suffering with Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) which does not have a cure as of yet.In this episode we spoke about Charlottes symptoms, diagnosis and how their life has changed through being diagnosed with ME.Charlotte has her own photography Instagram which I want to shout out because their work is exceptional.CharitiesThe ME association - https://meassociation.org.uk/...
2023-07-1430 min
Tay Does Life ♡Tay Does Life With Erica - Foster Care, University and Being in the 6% (FOSTER CARE AWARENESS) TRIGGER WARNING - MENTAL HEALTH, PHYSICAL HEALTH, ABUSE, ASSAULT, FOSTER CARESummary - This podcast was a well overdue conversation. Erica has been a friend of mine since my first week at university. She speaks openly about her journey into foster care and how she managed university as a young person from foster care.We briefly speak about the homelessness and suicide statistics (of young people in foster care) -In the first four years after aging out of foster care, approximately 20% of former foster youth will experience homelessness. LINKNationally, approximately 29% of youth without...
2023-07-0734 min
Tay Does Life ♡Tay Does Life With Tara Maguire - The Origin of Day Dot Journals (POSTPARTUM PSYCHOSIS AWARENESS)TRIGGER WARNING - EATING DISORDERS, MENTAL HEALTH, PHYSICAL HEALTH, SUICIDE AND OTHER CONTENT THAT SOME LISTENERS MAY FIND UPSETTING AND TRIGGERING.NHS STATES - "Postpartum psychosis is a serious mental health illness that can affect someone soon after having a baby. It affects around 1 in 500 mothers after giving birth."Tara is a mum from Northern Ireland who has unfortunately experienced post partum psychosis.This podcast follows her journey that escalated quickly after having her second baby.I was totally taken back by this conversation because I had never even heard about...
2023-06-3045 min
Tay Does Life ♡Tay Does Life With Roxie - On the Edge (ED AWARENESS)TRIGGER WARNING: EATING DISORDERS, MENTAL HEALTH, PHYSICAL HEALTHRoxie has been an amazing guest; she opened up about her anorexia journey and it was a long process for her but I am so glad she chose life
2023-06-2322 min
Tay Does Life ♡Tay Does Life With Owen Topham - Let's Talk About Being a Sound Tech Student (CHIT CHAT)This conversation was full of laughs. Owen and I go back to when I was 15 so 7 years. We have both gone on our separate journeys since then, but with that being said - Owen and I still have a great friendship.He is studying Sound Technology at Bath Spa and a flutist.I have alot of respect for Owen, he is very passionate about his chosen career path and I can imagine he is going to go places!#taydoeslife
2023-06-1625 min
Tay Does Life ♡Tay Does Life With Alexia J Barrett - Getting into TV (TV TALK)Ways to get into TV -Websites or Platforms to sign up to -Screen SkillsScreen Alliance WalesCreative AccessTalent ManagerLinkedinIt’s My ShoutCardiff Based - Creative CardiffTake a free e-learning courseScreen Skills do free courses (Screen Skills post jobs too)NTS Courses (Both Online and in person - some funded others require payment)Learn about your chosen roleTry and gain skills in your chosen field of workCreate a show reel or portfolio that employers can look at to see if you are the right candidate for the job.Get work experienceAlthough, many employers take advantage of fresh meat, make su...
2023-06-0927 min
Tay Does Life ♡Tay Does Life With Oliver Machin - Japan, Caring and Learning To Be An Entrepreneur (YOUNG CARER AWARENESS)Oliver is an aspiring entrepreneur but most importantly he is a young carer for his twin brother.Oliver's brother has autism and is unable to look after himself the same way we do. With that being said he has an amazing support network that helps him undertake is life on a day to day basis.Alongside, Oliver's daily tasks he undergoes to support his brother he speaks Japanese and his an aspiring entrepreneur.Honestly, this conversation left he speechless and I feel totally honour to have had Oliver on the Tay Does Life...
2023-06-0225 min
Tay Does Life ♡Tay Does Life With Beth - Manifestation and Zodiac Signs (CHIT CHAT)Beth and I met on the C4 production training scheme, we got on very well from day one
2023-05-2631 min
Tay Does Life ♡Tay Does Life - Types of Foster Placements (FOSTER CARE AWARENESS) TRIGGER WARNING - MENTAL HEALTH, PHYSICAL HEALTH, ABUSE, ASSAULT, FOSTER CARECare Day 2023 - A day to celebrate the rights of care experienced young people and children.Summary - Since it is Foster Care Fortnight, I thought it would be insightful to create a podcast about the types of foster placements there are in the UK. I hope this video find you in good health and you find at least some comfort in knowing you are not alone.Name - Tayler WaltersAwareness - Foster CareTayler's Socials...
2023-05-1913 min
Tay Does Life ♡Tay Does Life With Kane Harland - Cut the Crap (IBD AWARENESS)Crohn's and Colitis Awareness Week is 1-7 December 2022This episode was recorded with a great friend of mine, Kane.We discussed a condition that he suffers with Crohn's. Crohn's disease is a lifelong condition where parts of the digestive system become inflamed.Research conducted by Crohn's & Colitis UK in 2022 suggests 1 in every 123 people in the UK have either Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis. This amounts to a total of nearly half a million people in the UK living with IBD.I really enjoyed this episode with Kane, he was a great...
2023-05-1227 min
Tay Does Life ♡Tay Does Life With Oscar - Adoption and Me (ADOPTION STORY)TRIGGER WARNING - PHYSICAL ABUSE, RACIAL ABUSE, MENTAL HEALTHThis podcast was recorded with my talented friends, Oscar.We have known each other since October last year and have gotten on very well since.Oscar went into adoption at a very young age and has been loved by his mother in the UK
2023-05-0536 min
Tay Does Life ♡Tay Does Life With Cerys Davage - Muscular Dystrophy and Me (LIMB GIRDLE AWARENESS)Limb Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Awareness Day falls on the 30th of September each yearThis episode was recorded with a friend of mine from University, Cerys Davage.She is an incredible woman who suffers with Limb Girdle Muscular Dystrophy 2i which is a rare strand of Muscular Dystrophy.In this episode we discuss symptoms, severity, progression and the Muscular Dystrophy community.We also covered research - with Cerys' condition being so rare there is not much research out there to help those with the condition, if you could donate I know...
2023-04-2827 min
Tay Does Life ♡Tay Does Life With Nitin Arun - From City to Coast Whilst Hitting the DJ Decks (CHIT CHAT)What a super exciting episode!Nitin Arun originally from Malaysia moved to Aberystwyth for university. We met in our first year at university and both have grown so much during that time! He is now in his final year and does DJing on the side.In this podcast we hear about Nitin's DJ journey and gain an insight into his university experience.I can't wait for you to hear all about it!Nitin Instagram - @nitinarunAberunderground Instagram - @aberundergroundTayler Instagram - @tay_does_life
2023-04-2146 min
Tay Does Life ♡Tay Does Life - Lets Catch Up - 1/4 2023 (LIFE UPDATE)TRIGGER WARNING - MENTAL HEALTHSummary - Super thrilled that I have started this podcast. It has been a God send, thank you so much for joining me on this journey. I have recently started manifestation and practicing the 'lucky girl syndrome' and I am so excited to see what the next year of the year has in store.Name - Tayler WaltersTayler's SocialsInsta Link - https://www.instagram.com/tay_does_life_podcast/Insta Handle - @tay_does_life_podcastLinkTree (All Links) - https://linktr.ee/taydoeslifeMental...
2023-04-1414 min
Tay Does Life ♡Tay Does Life With Evie - Recovery and Me (ED AWARENESS)TRIGGER WARNING - ANXIETY, DEPRESSION, EATING DISORDERS, MENTAL HEALTHEating Disorders Awareness Week | 27 February - 5 March 2023This episode was recorded with a friend of mine, Evie. We met on the Channel 4 Production Training Scheme and we both struggled with eating disorders during our adolescent years.On a personal note this episode was a much needed conversation. I have not spoken about my eating disorder with someone who has gone through the same experience.A massive thank you to Evie who spoke openly about her experience
2023-04-0740 min
Tay Does Life ♡Tay Does Life With Charlotte Montanaro - My Highs and Lows (BIPOLAR AWARENESS)TRIGGER WARNING MENTAL HEALTH, DEPRESSION, ANXIETYThe release date of this podcast lines up with World Bipolar Day day, which is the 30th March every year.A good friend of mine, Charlottte Montanaro is an incredible woman and has openly shared her own experiences with bipolar type 2.According to MedicalNewsToday states that "Bipolar II causes hypomania, a period in which mood and behaviour are elevated beyond what most people experience. In a state of hypomania, a person may feel elated, energized, or even irritable."Charlotte was in her first year at...
2023-03-3128 min
Laoise OnlineEP.6 Tayler Walters chats growing up in foster care, working in television and her passion for the Welsh Language! 🏴After a longgg hiatus, I'm back with another episode with my lovely new friend from Wales, Tayler Walters. I met Tayler on the Channel 4 Production Researcher Scheme. We chat about her life growing up in the foster care system and how she is today. Tayler also her own podcast that I featured in- find her links below. :) x
https://www.instagram.com/tay_does_life/
https://open.spotify.com/show/78GObTkY1JRZNXpqkhoaaN?go=1&sp_cid=c3cde555a8d148a38f0c2ca0b36f7642&utm_source=embed_player_p&utm_medium...
2023-03-2433 min
Tay Does Life ♡Tay Does Life With Laoise Toye - Endo and Me (ENDOMETRIOSIS AWARENESS)TRIGGER WARNING - MENTAL HEALTHApologise for the audio in some parts! I will make sure I get this sorted for future episodes.Google Definition of Endometriosis - A condition where tissue similar to the lining of the womb grows in other places, such as the ovaries and fallopian tubes.Endometriosis - Endo for shortThis episode was one of my favourite episode to record. I got to record an episode with one of my best friends and was able to raise awareness about endometriosis. Laoise Toye is currently a television...
2023-03-2427 min
Tay Does Life ♡Tay Does Life - Run, Tayler, Run - London Marathon (STORYTIME)Trigger Warning - Abuse, NeglectI ran the London Marathon in 2021 for Team NSPCC (National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children).It was the hardest yet more rewarding thing I have ever done and I am forever thankful the the journey.I went through so much before crossing the line on the streets of London so, here is my London Marathon Journey :)Tayler Instagram - @tay_does_life#taydoeslife
2023-03-1720 min
Tay Does Life ♡Tay Does Life With Rhiannon Farr - Welsh Stereotypes (CHIT CHAT)On March the 1st the welsh celebrate St David who is Wales' patron saint.We come all together in welsh traditional costumes, eat yummy welsh cuisine and celebrate using song.This is a funny episode where I am joined by my friend Rhiannon Farr who is an English Literature student at Cardiff University as well as a half and half advocate (listen to find out what that means).I really enjoyed this episode even if it is seen as slightly controversial!Rhiannon Instagram - @rhiannoncardiffTayler Instagram - @tay...
2023-03-1032 min
Tay Does Life ♡February Goals and Reflections - Tay Does LifeThe Tay Does Life Podcast has really been a saving grace for me and I am so thankful to have so many friends that have supported me on this journey! Another short reflection episode for you today. Not too many goals this month but the next months they are gonna come flying and they are going to come fast!I hope you are all enjying the longer days and looking forward to the summer days
2023-03-0308 min
Tay Does Life ♡Tay Does Life With Duke Al - OCD and T1 Diabetes (OCD AND T1 AWARENESS)TRIGGER WARNING - MENTAL HEALTH, OCD, SUICIDE, VIOLENCE, ALCOHOLISMSummary - In this episode Duke and I talk about his mental health journey with OCD and how his diagnoses with T1 has changed his life forever.Name - Duke Al DurhamHow We Met - Arise Producer scheme a scheme run by Fio in collaboration with the Arts Council.Awareness - T1 Diabetes and OCDTayler's Notes - This podcast with Duke really opened my eyes to how a chronic autoimmune disease can affect someone's life in a heart b...
2023-02-2424 min
Tay Does Life ♡Tay Does Life - In Care Don't Stare - Care Day 2023 (FOSTER CARE AWARENESS) TRIGGER WARNING - MENTAL HEALTH, PHYSICAL HEALTH, ABUSE, ASSAULT, FOSTER CARECare Day 2023 - A day to celebrate the rights of care experienced young people and children.Summary - I went into foster care when I was four and I had a bumpy ride, I want to share my experience in order to make change in the care system. I feel truly blessed in my life right now but I didn't used to feel this way. I am currently surrounded my family members who do love and care for me, friends who have my back...
2023-02-1720 min
The Chase Thomas Podcast: A Tennessee Volunteers ShowMLB Postseason Is Almost Here, Wake Forest Comes Up Just Short Versus Clemson & MTSU Stuns Miami With Jon Tayler, Stan Cotten & Chip WaltersChase Thomas is the Sports Renaissance Man, Atlanta Sports Guy, & VFL. On today's program, Chase is joined by Fangraphs' Jon Tayler to talk about the current playoff picture in MLB, the NL East coming down to the wire, the Cleveland Guardians winning the AL Central, Clayton Kershaw potentially retiring after the 2022 season, some all-time great Zack Greinke stories from around baseball, and Kyle Wright's surprising 2022 dominant season for the Braves (1:00). Then, voice of the Wake Forest Deamon Deacons Stan Cotten joins the program to talk about his career, how Wake almost beat Clemson, Riley Skinner vs. Sam Hartman, their...
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