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The Dark Side with VerityBreathwork for Breakups: Healing Heartache Through the BodyBreakups crack us open.And in this episode of The Dark Side with Verity, we’re not bypassing the pain, we’re breathing through it.Verity dives deep into how breakups can serve as portals for healing and transformation when we choose to meet the grief head-on. Using the power of Breathwork, she shares how we can alchemise heartbreak into self-awareness, emotional regulation, and nervous system repair.This episode explores:Why your breakup pain isn’t “just emotional” it’s somaticHow Breathwork can move stuck grief, rage, shame, or longing2025-07-1324 minThe Dark Side with VerityFrom Survival to Stability: Verity's Journey to HealingGrief can put us into survival mode, forcing us to navigate the world in ways that aren’t always healthy. In this deeply personal episode, Verity shares her journey after experiencing profound loss — the ways she coped, both helpful and harmful, and how she eventually found healing through Nervous System regulation and Breathwork.Connect with Verity:● @verityjocoonan @vidya_clarity● Learn more about Breathwork & healing here● Follow us on @thedarksidewithverity2025-04-2721 minThe Dark Side with VerityGrief on Trial: What Happens When Loss Meets the SystemIn this tender and raw episode, Verity Jo Coonan takes us inside the quiet, often chaotic in-between — the days after death but before the world expects you to be okay again.She opens up about the emotional toll of navigating court proceedings, the disorienting loss of identity, and the unexpected clarity that came through nature, travel, and choosing to feel it all.Verity reflects on the heaviness of grief, the moments that cracked her open, and the healing that unfolded when she started asking:Does this nourish me?If you've ever felt lo...2025-04-2021 minThe Dark Side with VerityIntroduction to The Dark Side with VerityYour darkness isn’t your weakness—it’s your initiation.Join Verity Coonan, Breathwork Mentor & Facilitator, as she dives deep into the shadows, breaking cycles, and reclaiming power. This podcast is a raw and unfiltered space for the conversations we’re told to suppress—the pain, the grief, the patterns we repeat, and the parts of ourselves we fear the most.Through deep discussions, breathwork practices, and transformational tools, The Dark Side helps you face what’s been holding you back—so you can finally step into your full potential.If you’re ready to stop ru...2025-04-0200 min
TypeCast: Life Between the LinesFlying High: Verity's Journey with Type 1 Diabetes, Travel, and Marathon DreamsLife came at Verity hard, but with her biggest inspiration, her mum, by her side Verity decided she had no choice but to ‘pull your socks up and fake it ‘til you make it’. Make it she did, and the fun-loving 20-something now handles crossing timezones, changing shift patterns and irregular mealtimes alongside her condition, living out her dream of travelling the world as cabin crew and making her mum proud with every new flight she boards. And in between the jet lag, Verity also has her sights on completing the Six World Marathon Majors after getting her first medal...2025-01-2854 min
Lifting The Lidbrand caught bad-mouthing creators 😱 we unsuccessfully pranked verity... and influencers posting about brands they don’t use !!!if you're looking for an ai productivity tool to make you super speedy on emails (tried and tested by us !!!) ... get to know superhuman: https://superhuman.com/refer/mxpwn2ct first month is on us 🫶 pov: you start talking openly about the influencer space 🤭Get ready, because we're about to spill the tea, dish the dirt, and literally lift the lid on everything you need to know! ✨🎙️Join host Verity Park, founder of tbh Talent, alongside co-hosts (and fellow talent managers) Lucy and Seran each week for Lifting The Lid, as we discuss...2024-09-2531 min
The Soul Seeker SisterhoodHow to Enhance Your Connection To Get Clear Responses From Your Spirit Guides Your Podcast EpisodeHow to Enhance Your Connection To Get Clear Responses From Your Spirit Guides Your Podcast EpisodeIn this episode, I explore how to effectively receive guidance and insights from your spiritual team or the universe even when you think you're not receiving anything.KEY POINTS: ⭐ Setting clear, specific intentions when asking for guidance rather than being vague or too broad ⭐ Making this a daily practice to receive a greater sense of support and clarity over time ⭐ Being open and patient in allowing the answers to integrate within you, rather than forcing them ⭐ Trusting that the answ...2024-07-2315 min
Three In A Bar120a: Seb's mediocre guitar, Verity's face acting and planning for the big PTA Winter DiscoHere's a little catch up between your two co-hosts, as it had been a minute since they had last spoke. All a nice warm up really before tomorrow's blistering episode with Monique Clare. It's loose chat, in which they cover Verity's new show, Fiddler On The Roof at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre, and Verity gives her frank opinions on every member of the band. Seb discusses his latest hyper-fixation, Nancy cuts a tooth, and Verity celebrates her first string arrangement being released on Christof Van Der Ven's new record, "For The Ages".SUPPORT THREE IN...2024-07-2141 minThe Soul Seeker SisterhoodHow to Master Your Intuition & Spiritual Gifts By Using Channelled Frequencies & VibrationsHow to Master Your Intuition & Spiritual Gifts By Using Channelled Frequencies & Vibrations Verity explores the world of spiritual gifts and intuition through channelled frequencies, sharing her journey with channelling galactic beings and her higher self to help clients on their spiritual growth. By immersing in channelled meditations, individuals can awaken their inner potential, heal emotions, and remember past abilities, leading to profound self-discovery and personal growth in various aspects of life. Embrace the transformative power of channelling frequencies in meditation to elevate your life and manifest desired outcomes efficiently. Tune in...2024-07-0321 minThe Soul Seeker SisterhoodHow to Travel The Universal And Connect To Galactic BeingsHow to Travel The Universal And Connect To Galactic Beings Join me on this week's podcast episode as I delve into the captivating realm of universal travel and connecting with galactic beings. I'll be guiding you through the concept of being multidimensional beings and sharing personal insights, including my experiences channeling Lyra from the Orion Belt. Discover how meditation and deep contemplation can unlock pathways to connecting with diverse galactic entities, and learn about the gateways within our hearts that empower us to embark on journeys of self-discovery. Tune in as...2024-04-1720 minThe Soul Seeker SisterhoodHarnessing the Power Of The Solar Eclipse: A Journey to Inner Light ActivationHarnessing the Power Of The Solar Eclipse: A Journey to Inner Light Activation In this episode, I delve into the transformative power of the recent solar eclipse on April 8th and how its frequency can aid in manifestation and personal growth. Reflecting on the significance of the eclipse, I discuss the emotional and energetic shifts it brought up for many people. I chat about the resetting and rekindling of your inner light, highlighting the eclipse as a symbolic reboot for shining more brightly. You'll also learn about the role of solar...2024-04-1327 min
The TradieWives Podcast13 The Tradie Behind TradieWives: Featuring Mr Verity Hare - Craig!Join Verity and her husband Craig as they dive into the behind the scenes of running a trades business. Talking about everything from managing tough projects and dealing with clients who are slow to pay, to keeping the motivation alive for the work we love. Verity and Craig share how they tackle these challenges head-on, bringing balance and resilience to their business. Transparency is key to building trust, and we're laying it all out there—how we handle surprises, communicate clearly to avoid misunderstandings, and the emotional journey of chasing down payments. As a sp...2024-03-2838 min
Building Brand AdvocacySocial Commerce Predictions for 2024: AI Advantages, Community & The Creator Economy in 2024Social Commerce is more than the biggest trend in Brand Advocacy marketing for 2024.It is a dynamic force, reshaping the landscape of business as we know it. Socializing and shopping have become near-seamlessly integrated. With 4.5 billion social media users globally, Social Commerce is expanding at 3x the speed of traditional eCommerce; set to reach an industry valuation of $1.2 trillion by 2025 (Statista). The way people shop has evolved, extending Social Commerce beyond the realm of social media purchases to a channel of community-driven commerce.This is largely fueled by the creator e...2024-01-1528 min
Building Brand AdvocacyHow To Win On Social in 2024 ft. Grace Andrews (Diary Of A CEO), Sian Pilkington (Mint Velvet) & Verity Hurd (Duel)It’s not enough to keep up with trends in social media and Advocacy. It’s time to lead the way.Today on the podcast, our co-host Verity is joined by social experts and advocacy Advocates, Grace Andrews and Sian Pilkington. As the Marketing Director for Steven Bartlett & the Diary Of A CEO podcast, Grace knows successful branding inside and out. Expert in building fashion-focused communities, Sian is the Senior Marketing Manager for Mint Velvet.Dive into the future of social media, community building and brand Advocacy, as we unpack the power moves shap...2023-12-1951 min
Building Brand AdvocacyDriving Brand Love: Decoding 2024’s Social Media Trends, Sephora’s Success & Predictions for Powerful Advocacy Strategies ft. Verity HurdFor this special episode of Building Brand Advocacy, Duel's Weekly Debrief is brought to life. Expanding on our popular LinkedIn Newsletter, it’s a captivating exploration of the week’s must-know social media news and the trends that deserve more than a cycle for 2024. Verity Hurd, Brand Advocacy & Community Lead at Duel, dives into a dynamic week of updates in social media – taking you beyond the written word, straight into actionable tactics. She unpacks two game-changing social updates and presents a crystal-clear vision of the trends that will define 2024, to support your Brand Advocacy efforts.2023-11-0914 min
Building Brand AdvocacyUnlocking the Secrets of e.l.f.’s ‘Beauty Squad’: The Power of Community Loyalty ft. Verity HurdIn today's world of seemingly infinite options, the beauty industry is presented with a unique challenge. With a multitude of beauty brands vying for attention, it's a daunting task to distinguish yourself and cultivate strong customer loyalty. e.l.f. Cosmetics, however, has not only risen to this challenge, but excelled at it; thanks to their ingenious 'Beauty Squad' program. This loyalty program serves as a shining example of successful community-building, offering valuable insights for any Brand Builder seeking to craft their own Social Commerce strategies.Join us for this short yet impactful ‘Bra...2023-11-0208 min
Building Brand AdvocacyTackling Threads: Navigating a Game Plan for Instagram’s New Platform ft. Verity HurdOn July 5th, Meta released Threads, the fastest app to hit 100 million downloads. As a brand new social media platform that has been built out of Instagram, brands have been garnering more followers in 24 hours than in two years on Instagram. It is no surprise that marketing teams are now wondering exactly what they are supposed to do with this new network. To help clear things up, Verity Hurd is here today to talk all things Threads. Verity is the Brand Advocacy and Community Lead at Duel. She is a social media and content strategist working with over 100 brands a...2023-07-2135 min
Country NattersCountry Natters Series 2, Ep 4: The Game Fair 2023In this episode Verity and Lucy discuss the upcoming Game Fair at Ragley Hall. If you’re coming come and say hello - Lucy and Verity will be on the Doodling Lucy stand D4 opposite the big wheel! See you there x Say Hello! Find us on instagram together @countrynatters Verity @notquiteatownie and Lucy @doodlinglucy5 Thank you so much for listening, Verity and Lucy x2023-07-1234 minThe Soul Seeker SisterhoodEpisode 11: Journey Through the Spiritual and Transformative Practice of Yoga with Kaya SlaterIn this week's episode, we're delving into the ancient tradition of Yoga, a practice believed to be followed by over two billion people worldwide for more than 5,000 years. Kayla Slater, an accomplished Senior Yoga and Meditation teacher and trainer, shares how Yoga is more than just a physical exercise, but also a spiritual and transformative practice that can be incorporated into our daily lives BIO: Kaya Slater is a seasoned Transformational Holistic Health Coach and Senior Yoga Teacher Trainer with 25 years of experience. She offers a range of powerful modalities to integrate the mi...2023-05-0854 minThe Soul Seeker SisterhoodHow to Use Dreamtime to Get The Answers to Your Questions - MinisodeIn this week’s minisode, you’re going to have your mind blown wide open! You’re going to find out how powerful Dreamtime can really be and how to use it as a tool in your daily life. If you want to learn how to use your higher self to unlock the answers to your life’s questions, then this episode is a MUST. ABOUT THIS EPISODE: Where does our soul go when we dream? How to use Dreamtime as a tool to get the answers to your life questions. How to use your subco...2023-04-2523 minThe Soul Seeker SisterhoodRewiring Your Brain To Empower You to Step into Your Full Potential with Lorraine MaguireThis podcast episode is a fascinating and entertaining discussion with Lorraine McGuire, a RTT hypnotherapist and life coach, who shares her unique approach to helping people rewire their brains and overcome mental blocks, fears, and limiting beliefs. BIO: Lorraine has overcome many personal challenges in her life and is now on a mission to help other people rise above the beliefs that are holding them back. She's overcome alcoholism, drugs, low self-confidence, overeating and excess weight, anxiety and panic attacks. Today she helps others transform their lives through her work as a Rapid Tr...2023-04-2050 minCountry NattersCountry Natters Ep3: Things The Don't Tell You About The Countryside Part 2In this episode Lucy and Verity continue discussing things they don't tell you about the countryside.From small village primary schools to terrible pot holes let us know if you can relate! Say Hello! Find us on instagram together @countrynatters Verity @notquiteatownie and Lucy @doodlinglucy5 Thank you so much for listening, Verity and Lucy x2023-02-0822 minCountry NattersCountry Natters Ep2: Things They Don't Tell You About The Countryside Part 1In this episode Lucy and Verity begin to discuss all the things they don't tell you about living in the countryside. From interesting public transport experiences, 'nights out' to local tractor rallies. Be sure to follow us @countrynatters to be able to see behind the scenes and the photos and videos which go along with our stories. Don't forget to rate and review this one and tune in next week for part 2! Lucy and Verity xSay Hello! Find us on instagram together @countrynatters Verity @notquiteatownie and Lucy @doodlinglucy52023-02-0121 minCountry NattersCountry Natters Ep1: Who, What & WhyWelcome to Country Natters! In this episode Lucy and Verity introduce themselves, talk about their link with the countryside, how they became to be friends and why they think you should carry on listening. We hope you enjoy this episode!Find us on Instagram! Together @countrynattersVerity @notquiteatownieLucy @doodlinglucy5Say Hello! Find us on instagram together @countrynatters Verity @notquiteatownie and Lucy @doodlinglucy5 Thank you so much for listening, Verity and Lucy x2023-01-1819 min
Doctor Who: Verity!Extra! - A Verity! RegenerationHappy 2023, everyone! This year, after 10 years of podcasting, Verity! is going to regenerate! Join Deb, Erika, Kat, Liz, Lynne, and Tansy as we all look back at the last 10 years and share some general hopes for the future! We also chat about the trailer for the Tennant-and-Tate 60th anniversary specials. Much excitement and many feels all around! Yes, that's right, Verity! will be taking a hiatus and making some changes, so think of this ep as the speech at the end of "Survival", but with the knowledge that the show WILL come back again -- and a...2023-01-041h 08
Three In A Bar76. Sam OkellRound of applause please......this week's episode was recorded over the internet and there were no, I repeat no, technical hitches! And good job too as Seb and Verity have Senior Engineer at Abbey Road, multiple Grammy and Emmy winner and all round top bloke Sam Okell on for a chat.What Sam doesn't know about the Beatles ain't worth knowing, having for many years been heavily involved in remastering their complete back catalogue. He recently worked with Giles Martin alongside Peter Jackson on the hugely successful documentary series Get Back. Sam also works extensively on...2022-04-141h 12
Three In A Bar75. Jules BuckleyThis week's guest is Grammy award winning conductor, arranger, curator and composer, Jules Buckley.....and boy, are we glad this episode has made it into yer ears after some palm sweatingly stressful uploading issues! It's been a rollercoaster pod friends....Seb and Verity catch up with Jules at his studio in Berlin to chat about his eclectic and multi faceted career. They discuss his early days as a trumpeter, the inception of Heritage Orchestra during his studies at GSMD - an era when most players didn't have mobile phones and those who did hadn't topped up...2022-03-311h 12
Three In A Bar68. Robert SimmonsThis week’s episode features Violinist, journalist, founder of the Estilo String Quartet, former Über delivery driver......and Verity’s husband, Robert Simmons.Against all the odds this episode doesn’t descend into chaos or indeed a domestic, however the subjects covered don’t necessarily match what Rob had in mind.They chat about his stint as an Über delivery cyclist and the chain of events that led to making a potential loss. Rob also talks about the new branch of his career working as sub editor for ESTA (European String Teachers Association) and the fa...2021-11-241h 14
Three In A Bar66. Alicia BlakeThis week’s episode features tour manager, sound engineer and baking supremo, Alicia Blake.Seb and Verity were lucky enough to catch Alicia at her home in Seattle - sadly for them, only via zoom - whilst on a short break from Sylvan Esso’s U.S tour. Alicia chats about hitting the road again and how the band and crew have been spending their downtime - think tie dying T-shirts in a tent in the middle of nowhere.....She talks about learning to sound engineer on her first job in a clu...2021-10-251h 11
Three In A Bar61. Wendi PetersIn Episode 61 Seb and Verity take a day trip to the countryside to meet up with star of musical theatre, stage and screen, Wendi Peters. Many of you will know Wendi as Cilla Battersby-Brown from her 5 year stint on Coronation Street, but she has also had an outstanding career in musical theatre - most recently in the starring role as Diana in You Are Here at the Southwark Playhouse.Wendi chats about maintaining vocal fitness in challenging roles, mastering home recording and become a tech pro. She talks about her early training - including some questionable...2021-08-101h 26
Free and Figuring It Out#130 | Birthday season, Year of Yes and the Euros | Free and Figuring It OutThis week we have been figuring out and filling our time with… It’s birthday season in the FAFIO household! Turning 35 plus What I want to do for the second half of 2021? Turning 33 Growing up LGBT+ report | Just Like Us Year of Yes by Shonda Rhimes {book} Euros! This week’s life prompt… What do I need to say YES to in my life? Interested in joining Verity’s group coaching programme for queer women? Find out more here. Have some feedback, a question you would like us to answer or a topic su...2021-07-0228 min
Pod on the DogEpisode 1. Pod on the Dog with Poodle Mama Fiona Bruce, Jigsaws, Caravanning, Buying a Puppy and Bernese Mountain DogsVerity Hardcastle's 'POD ON THE DOG' - S1 E1: Fiona Bruce Join me this week with the Sassy Scot, Fiona Bruce, talking all things Poodles, Bernese Mountain Dogs and answering your questions over a glass of wine.Please Subscribe and ReviewSales, advertising and general enquiries:verityhardcastle@yahoo.comSeries SynopsisPod on the Dog sees Verity having a fun and laid back chat with inspirational dog admirers, I find out about their history with dogs and the journey they have been on. We wi...2021-04-1247 min
Free and Figuring It Out#115 | She was just walking home; a discussion about women's safety in England | Free and Figuring It OutBoth Charelle and Verity were deeply effected by what happened to Sarah Everard this month. In this episode they discuss what has occurred in response to the murder of Sarah and explore why women are still not safe on the streets of England in 2021. Discussed with full respect to Sarah’s family and friends. Have some feedback, a question you would like us to answer or a topic suggestion? Drop us an email at freeandfiguringitout@gmail.com Follow us https://www.instagram.com/freeandfiguringitout/ Your hosts are... Cha...2021-03-1938 min
The Babysitter’s PodcastPreparing meals and giving snacksEpisode 6 of the best babysitting advice podcast there is (hopefully, there can't be that many more, right?)! Greta and Verity answer all questions, like how do you deal with a picky eater? What should you make kids for dinner? What kind of snacks do children want? Plus, tons more little tips. To help us out, please write a review on Apple Podcasts. If you'd like to send us an email, we would love to hear a Sitter Story from you and hear your thoughts on ants on a log. Greta thinks its a common snack, but Verity hadn't heard...2021-02-2708 minThe Babysitter’s PodcastBehaviorThis weekend, in episode 5 of The Babysitter's Podcast, Greta Van Eck and Verity Winterbower talk a about different tricky behaviors and how to deal with them. Some things they cover are rewards, tantrums and crying. They also tell you about consequences. Verity has a short Sitter Story about taking breaks (and eating burritos). After that they discuss how they deal with crying kids. We hope you like this episode! Tell us what you want to see and hear from us in the future!
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Three In A Bar38. Christof Van Der VenThis week Seb and Verity jump back into cyberspace to chat to London based, Dutch Singer/Songwriter and member of Bear’s Den, Christof Van Der Ven.Christof has recently signed with Peermusic and talks about exciting times ahead this opportunity will afford him, writing and recording new material and collaborating with other artists. He’s also teaching himself piano with some big targets!Christof discusses growing up in the Netherlands, busking in Galway, meeting his musical hero and an unfortunate incident at the US border that forms the story behind his song ‘From M...2021-01-181h 15
Three In A Bar36. Lizzie BallHappy New Year! After a Christmas break and some slight technical hitches (Verity couldn’t remember her Macbook password) we are back with a fantastic guest to kick off 2021...It’s musician, concert producer, violinist, vocalist and advisor and educator on musical and theatrical projects, Lizzie Ball. Lizzie chats to Seb and Verity about the Classical Kicks concert series she curates, their residency at Ronnie Scott’s (which brings together a hugely diverse range of genres) and how she wooed a bagpipe player in Edinburgh to come to London and play Metallica. No mean feat!...2021-01-041h 17
Free and Figuring It Out#101 | Self-worth, Your Best Year Ever and the journey to SuccessThis week we have been figuring out and filling our time with… Self-worth/ self love (the Gina Swire episode and Verity’s chosen manifestation membership) Moving back to my hometown Could letting go of the primal need for success make us happier? {BBC Scotland} Your Best Year Ever {book} Ocusheild blue light glasses Taylor Swift documentary Sinatra: All or Nothing at All {documentary} This weeks life prompt… What do you want to accomplish over the next year? H...2020-12-1133 min
Three In A Bar034. Phil Donnelly (again) + Xmas Party Live Stream details!This week Seb and Verity have revisited the joys of zoom to catch up with friend of the pod and their very first guest, Phil Donnelly.Phil chats about branching out into production, live-streaming and mixing during covid times. He also explains his beef with Jamie Oliver, embarrassing technical hitches - as they encounter an embarrassing technical hitch and Verity’s pro plus fulled past.BIG NEWS ALERT! The other reason Seb and Verity are meeting with Phil is to discuss the live-streamed Three In A Bar Christmas party, coming to you from Ph...2020-12-0740 minThree In A Bar21. Rachel RowntreeC’est un invité magnifique! This week Seb and Verity are joined by violinist and broadcaster, Rachel Rowntree.Be honest, who hasn’t thought to themselves maybe now’s the time to up sticks and start again somewhere glamorous and exciting abroad? Well, rather than giving in after numerous failed attempts at Duolingo and booking a holiday, Rachel actually made the move to Paris ten years ago and has carved out a hugely successful career there. Impressive eh?Seb and Verity caught up with Rachel in the midst of a house move from Paris t...2020-08-311h 14Three In A BarIntermissionThis week Seb and Verity depart from usual service to reflect on the first twenty episodes of Three In A Bar in a loosely structured waffle - see intro and outro sections of all twenty episodes so far.Along with their own favourite moments, they hear from a number of the listeners about their own personal highlights. It won’t surprise you that Seb and Verity deviate from the course throughout, discussing hard hitting topics such as S Club 7, Channel 4’s Sunday Brunch and some musing on what Andrew Lloyd Webber might be up t...2020-08-2436 min
Sprint to ProfitEp.20 How I Have Made a Lifestyle Business for Myself from Amazon FBA with Kirsty VerityWelcome back to the Sprint to Profit podcast. This is our twentieth episode and to celebrate, we’re doing something a little different. Today we’re looking at Kirsty’s journey as an Amazon seller. Kirsty talks about what she used to do before she turned to Amazon, what her beginning struggles consisted of, and how her background colored her unique journey in the world of being an Amazon seller.
If you liked what you heard today on the show, please make sure to hit the subscribe button so you can get updated when we post new episod...2020-07-0137 minThree In A Bar13. Charlotte HardingThirteen, unlucky for some? Not at Three In A Bar because their guest this week is award winning composer and saxophonist Charlotte Harding.Charlotte chats to Seb and Verity about her collaborations with BalletBoyz, Paraorchestra and Onyx Brass. The term ‘Orchestral Synthesizer’ gets bandied about by Verity - don’t worry, Charlotte clarifies what she’s wanging on about!There is misinformation about clubbing, discussions on dance music, leg warmers and some shocking discoveries about mutes.Yet again, Seb and Verity commit to a cause they will struggle to see through...2020-06-291h 23
Verity La Poetry PodcastVERITY LA POETRY PODCAST Episode 15: Rebecca JessenREBECCA JESSEN: In this episode of the Verity La Poetry Podcast, Podcast Producer Alice Allan talks with Rebecca Jessen about her first collection Ask Me About the Future, out now ... Read More2020-06-0500 minVerity La Poetry Podcast Archives - Verity LaVERITY LA POETRY PODCAST Episode 15: Rebecca JessenREBECCA JESSEN: In this episode of the Verity La Poetry Podcast, Podcast Producer Alice Allan talks with Rebecca Jessen about her first collection Ask Me About the Future, out now ... Read More2020-06-0529 min
Free and Figuring It Out#079 Figuring it out | Turning ideas into realitySo many ideas so little time/ money/ knowledge/ skills/ confidence {circle as appropriate}. This week we try and figure out... How to figure out which idea is the one you should focus on The difference between excuses/fear and it simply not being the right idea/ time Who and how to get the correct support and advice on. Resources mentioned in this episode Elizabeth Gilbert | Big Magic - https://www.elizabethgilbert.com/books/big-magic/ PropelHer - https://www.propelher.co.uk/ The Authentic Data Revolution - http://t...2020-05-2939 min
Free and Figuring It Out#077 | Figuring it out | The world of ZoomIn this week’s episode we try and figure out… How to date via Zoom How to look and feel your best when you are rocking office wear above the desk and ready for bed below How to turn the corner of your kitchen into a suitable background for your calls. Charelle and Verity have been using Zoom for years - they even record every episode of Free and Figuring it Out via Zoom Video - so they thought it would be handy to chat about this new discovery for most of the population. 2020-05-1543 min
Free and Figuring It Out#076 Figuring it out - the “right” time to wake upIn this week’s episode we try and figure out… What time we should wake up and go to bed How important morning routines actually are Whether we are getting the best out of our sleeping time. Verity and Charelle decided to talk about their routines and more specifically the times they wake up and go to bed. Verity is a natural 6.30am riser (and this is a fairly new thing to her) whereas Charelle lives by the Cinderella clock and makes sure she is in bed before midnight. Do you...2020-05-0830 min
Free and Figuring It Out#074 Managing your mental health in difficult situations. Figuring it out with blogger Jessica WardThis week we are helping you figure out… How to deal with toxic relationships Supporting friends with mental health challenges Protecting your own head during COVID19. Charelle and Verity chat to multi-award winning Mental Health Awareness blogger, Jessica Ward. Starting as an online private diary - until it was discovered by a school friend - when she was a young teenager, Jessica recorded her thoughts and feelings as a way to process and reflect on the bullying she was experiencing. From an exercise addiction to depression to deciding to be homeschooled, Jessica discusses the journey she...2020-04-2448 min
Free and Figuring It Out#073 Being a woman in a man’s worldWe open up this episode discussing our own experiences of being women who are each and every day are trying to fit in a world built by men and for men. Verity talks about the angry feminist within her and how aged has given her the power to let her out! We discuss where we are in terms of equality and how big the gap is in pay, the way we are treated and the general structure of a standard 24 hours. Charelle knows that she is not being taken less seriously regarding an important situation s...2020-04-1746 min
Free and Figuring It Out#071 Your definition of ‘free’ in a pre, current and post COVID-19 worldCharelle and Verity open with why their title includes the word free and it’s origins and meanings for them. Areas such as choice and power come up when we discuss our entitlement to freedom in one of the richest (monetary wise) countries in the world. Freedom can mean many different things including freedom from violence, from judgement, from societal norms. It can also be the simple like being able to safely hug a friend, to use a bus or go for after work drinks at the pub. Charelle talks about how she has always fel...2020-04-0324 min
Free and Figuring It Out#070 How to make the most of your time during COVID-19 self-isolationA lot has been happening over the past few weeks and we are aware that most of us are now in self-isolation. So we wanted to discuss how you can keep yourself in a strong head space during this period and making the most of the free time we have been gifted. Both have had self-isolation like periods in their life - Verity during a career break and Charelle after a knee operation - so want to share how they have used their time during similar periods. Do you have a he...2020-03-2739 min
Free and Figuring It Out#068 Love is blind - the discussionAfter the recent release of the Netflix series “Love is blind” Charelle and Verity decide to discuss whether they actually believe this. A social experiment - set in the US - where a group of women live in one apartment, a group of men in another and then they date via a network of pods; where they can’t see each other. The end goal of the show is to get married to the person you propose to in the pod - sight unseen! #drama Do you have a type? Are looks the most important thing t...2020-03-1330 min
Free and Figuring It Out#064 Dating; from the drunk to the dreamy Valentine’s Day SpecialCharelle and Verity decided to record this fun, cringeworthy and revealing episode all about their dating history. We briefly touch on how we both believe there are no rules when it comes to dating, just do what feels right for you! Are you attracted to their job but not them? Have you turned up drunk on a date? Has someone turned up drunk on you? Verity talks about how she only went on 2 dates before the age of 29 and her approach to dating as a bisexual woman with no type. She re...2020-02-1442 min
Free and Figuring It Out#063 Home sweet home; flatshares, moving back in with parents and living aloneA subject close to Charelle’s heart, we decide to talk about the subject of home and what it means to each and every one of us. We start by talking about our own journey’s with shelter - there is a lot of moving! - and how different it is to that of our mothers. We look at all the different combinations aka living with parents, living with a partner, living with friends, living with strangers, living with live-in landladys and everything in between! How much does money affect our living...2020-02-0740 min
Free and Figuring It Out#062 The Dolly Parton Challenge; different platform, different you?You may not know it but the 9-5 queen started the LinkedIn vs Facebook vs Instagram vs Tinder challenge that we have been seeing on our feeds over the last few weeks. We thought it was a great foundation to discuss whether or not we do have different personalities on different platforms and does it really matter? We expand to look not just at imagery but content, language and tone. Would you swear on LinkedIn? Would you talk politics on Tinder? Would you put an unfiltered image on Instagram? ...2020-01-3131 min
Free and Figuring It Out#060 The Anti Blue Monday episode; the Power of ChoiceAs we approach what is labelled as the ‘most depressing day of the year’ for us in the Northern Hemisphere, we wanted to give you an episode that is the total opposite! This week we have decided to discuss the importance of knowing that you have the right to choose in your life and why this simple thing can be so empowering, You may be listening to this with only a little bit of wage left in the bank to last you until the 31st and unhappy in your job/ a relationship/ your body etc. We wa...2020-01-1727 min
Free and Figuring It Out#053 Failure and the millennial womanHow does the word failure make you feel? In this episode, we delve into the subject and our own journeys with it. Verity talks about how she feels it is important to ‘fail’ and understanding what you don’t want is just as important in knowing what you do want. Charelle discusses her struggle with failure and how your attitude and reaction to it makes all the difference. Are you a perfectionist who is crippled by failure? Should we simply see failure as growth? Is there a difference between failing and being a failure? ...2019-11-2925 min
Free and Figuring It Out#051 Is self-partnered the new single?Emma Watson recently did an interview with British Vogue and was questioned about turning 30 in 2020. This raised a conversation around the milestone expectations of a 30 year old woman including having found a husband *sigh*. Charelle and Verity decide to discuss her stance on being single in her late-twenties and if there is genuine space for a description like this in 2019. We discuss how single isn’t really a status of choice, how it can be quite an archaic and negative description and how Emma’s term portrays that she is owning being on her own. 2019-11-1524 min
Free and Figuring It Out#050 The rise of the ambivert; introverts, extroverts and personality testsOn this episode, we discuss the stereotypes of introverts and extroverts plus the rise of the ambivert label. Verity discovers what an ambivert actually is (thanks Charelle!) and we discuss the definitions of each. We chat personality tests (tune in to hear our Myers Briggs results!) and how Charelle has always been the same but Verity’s has changed over the years. Do you know your own 4 letters? The link to take the text is below! Do you believe all good leaders are extroverts? Are our assumptions of people’s personalities harmfu...2019-11-0823 min
Free and Figuring It Out#049 Digital Minimalism; social media, data usage and conscious consumptionCould you give up your mobile for 30 days? In this episode, we explore digital minimalism, social media breaks and conscious use of your phone. Charelle recently read a book with the same title whilst Verity recently did a 10-day break from all social apps. We discuss why 30 days is what you need to have a true break and start to introduce what you truly need back into your life. Does the free element of the digital world mean we download download download without truly thinking about it? Do we...2019-11-0127 min
Free and Figuring It Out#047 Food special; pescatarian, vegetarian, vegan and plant-based livingThis week, our meat-free hosts chat all things on your plate! Charelle is a seasoned veggie (technically pescetarian) - having not eaten meat since she was 13 - whilst Verity has been a dabbler up until this year when she went full-time vegetarian. They discuss the evolution of plant-based diets, the options in restaurants and what meat they crave on occasion! They discuss how around the world, some cuisines are simply made for non-meat diets. Hello India, bye-bye Italy and Germany! Verity expresses how she feels very limited by menu choices most of the time when...2019-10-1825 min
Free and Figuring It Out#046 An honest conversation about white privilege during Black History MonthIt is Black History month here in the UK so we have decided to have a very honest discussion around white privilege. Recently the comedian, Chelsea Handler, released a documentary on Netflix entitled “Hello, Privilege, It’s Me, Chelsea” and after both watching it we decided that this would be a great foundation for this conversation. For context for this episode, Charelle is a mixed-race (African, Caribbean and English) woman and Verity is a white woman. We sometimes may trip up on our words, use language that is not politically correct and give opinions you do not...2019-10-1137 minVerity La Poetry PodcastVERITY LA POETRY PODCAST Episode 14: Disrupting the (Dis)Ableist NarrativeQPF 2019: In this episode of the Verity La Poetry Podcast, Verity La Managing Editor Michele Seminara is joined at the 2019 Queensland Poetry Festival by poet Andy Jackson and ... Read More2019-10-0200 minVerity La Poetry Podcast Archives - Verity LaVERITY LA POETRY PODCAST Episode 14: Disrupting the (Dis)Ableist NarrativeQPF 2019: In this episode of the Verity La Poetry Podcast, Verity La Managing Editor Michele Seminara is joined at the 2019 Queensland Poetry Festival by poet Andy Jackson and ... Read More2019-10-0246 min
Free and Figuring It Out#043 How understanding your own definition of freedom can literally set you freeWhat is freedom and what does it mean to you? We look at the dictionary definitions (which are very convoluted and confusing!) and like with our episode on success (#041) decide that it’s an area of life that truly needs to be defined by each individual. Verity delves into this topic as she has been trying to understand her relationship with freedom and how it has evolved in a way she never expected. Do you want freedom of time? Location? Money? Mind? Do we need...2019-09-2000 minFree and Figuring It Out#042 How to use journalling as a millennial womanThis week’s the host demystify all the myths around journaling. Charelle - a seasoned journaler and teenage diary keeper - started journalling as part of her morning routine and has now transitioned to evening notes to help her digest and get clarity before she sleeps. Verity uses journalling primarily to get through blocks or challenges she is having and that her conscious mind can’t figure out on her own! The hosts discuss prompts, using this tool on both a professional and personal level and planners made just for journalling. They also give their own p...2019-09-1300 minFree and Figuring It Out#041 How to be Successful; a millennials guide to defining your individual success journeyThe hosts deep dive into this subject that has a very subjective definition to each individual. They look at what the traditional meaning is; good job, 2 children, nice house, healthy retirement plan and how we go along with this definition until we truly stop and think about what we want out of life. Charelle talks about her three big H goals before she was 30 and discusses how success is truly about what you really value and what is truly important in your life. Verity looks back at the success blueprint her 20-y...2019-09-0600 minFree and Figuring It Out#040 Babies in your thirties; adoption, LGBTQ+, biological clock and childfree livingIn this well-rounded conversation, Charelle and Verity chat all things babies from adoption, the body clock, not wanting them, alternatives to the natural way and everything in between. Charelle has never been interested in having children, and doesn’t think this will change, and discusses the guilt she is made to feel and how she has been called selfish for her decision! She discusses the desire for grandchildren from her family and how this makes her feel. Verity grew up in Blackpool and discusses the socio-economic challenges that led to the high...2019-08-3000 minFree and Figuring It Out#039 What do Beyoncé, Megan Raponie and Sheryl Sandberg have in common?You ready to be inspired by kick-ass women of the world? Charelle and Verity wanted to record an episode talking all things women they love; but found it a lot harder than they thought! What does it mean to love a woman (platonically, darlings) and should they have used admire/ inspired by/ respect instead? Beyonce and Oprah naturally lead the parade of fab women they look up to - with lots of reasons why, just in case you needed any! Verity questions why all the women coming to her mind were “fluf...2019-08-2300 minFree and Figuring It Out#038 How to manage your time effectively; multitasking, productivity and planning ahead Charelle - the 10 to 6 high powered office gal - with side hustles as a marketing strategist for solopreneurs and founder of the PropelHer’s Book Club, is the Queen of being organised! Her Type A helps enormously with all this PLUS her “read a book a week” challenge (yes, one a week!). She lives in London and is single. Verity is a female entrepreneur and marketing consultant - without a 9 to 5 - and works 121 as a life and bizz coach to female business owners. Famed for her consumption of 5684 podcasts a week, she lives in...2019-08-1600 minFree and Figuring It Out#037 I stare at a screen too much; screen time, anti blue light glasses and the endless scrollHas the Apple Weekly report got you freaking out about your screen usage? How do you minimise your screen time as an online entrepreneur? Are you conscious of your screen time? Charelle shares her top tips that she has picked up along the way and we chat about aimlessly scrolling and losing your life of the ASOS app. Verity goes through her push notifications and wonders if audio content is the way forward in the war against screen time. The hosts discuss how being single = more screen ti...2019-08-0900 minFree and Figuring It Out#036 Alcohol; teetotallers, British culture and drinking aloneCharelle and Verity have decided to discuss their relationships with alcohol and how this has evolved over the last decade. Verity discusses her history of being a typical Northern girl and being able to 'knock them back' and having to assess her relationship since her mid-twenties. She also touches on how she dated a Muslim guy and questioned if she could give up alcohol for love. Charelle come from a family that don't drink and she doesn't drink at Christmas! She was alcohol-free for the first year of Uni; much to th...2019-08-0200 minFree and Figuring It Out#035 What not to wear - identity crisis, capsule wardrobes and ageing styleVerity is having a “turning 33” style crisis and has lost her physical identity a bit. From being an emo at Uni to an early 20’s indie kid then to a more minimal London city girl finally moving into a ladylike single girl in her thirties. She is now a freelancer who is trying to make clothes from the last 10 years work together - with a changing body shape and lifestyle - and just wants to call quits! After a few months living in India she left half her suitcase there and came back frustrated and confuse...2019-07-2600 minFree and Figuring It Out#034 Twenties vs thirties; smear tests, pensions and climate changeIt is birthday season for the Free and Figuring It Out ladies!!! What do you think about now, in your thirties, that you didn’t in your twenties? Sparked by a cluster of grey hairs Verity recently spotted after a hairdresser-free stint for 4 months! Do you take care of your hair? Mixed-race Charelle drops a hair truth bomb!!!! Are you starting to realise that health and energy are not infinite? Are you up on your eye/ ear/ cervix check-ups? We talk about how the reality of growing up and how seeing people pass aw...2019-07-1900 minFree and Figuring It Out#033 Morning routines; miracle morning, night owls and affirmationsCharelle goes deeper into the resource she recommended in Episode 029 “The Miracle Morning” leading to a discussion on morning habits for both hosts. We talk about the 6 steps of the classic morning routine (The Miracle Morning), the journey they went on trying this and the importance of habit building. If anything, a morning routine is just so you get a little bit of your time before the craziness of the day starts. And how does a morning routine work when you are a night owl? Charelle discusses how she got over this s...2019-07-1200 minFree and Figuring It Out#032 Are you beach body ready? Body image, obesity and plastic surgeryCharelle and Verity discuss a marketing campaign that came out several years ago promoting weight loss products and asking if you are beach body ready? It caused huge controversy and sparked a debate; surely each and every body is beach body ready? Verity talks about her own journey with her body and how age has helped her love herself a bit more. Charelle discusses her red carpet ready woes and how her “pond weed” diet was part of her regime for her first ever girls holiday. Do you spe...2019-07-0500 minVerity La Poetry Podcast Archives - Verity LaVERITY LA POETRY PODCAST Episode 13: Jordie AlbistonJORDIE ALBISTON: In this episode of the Verity La Poetry Podcast, Podcast Producer Alice Allan and Poetry Co-editor Robbie Coburn talk with Jordie Albiston about the relationship between poetry and ... Read More2019-07-0240 minVerity La Poetry PodcastVERITY LA POETRY PODCAST Episode 13: Jordie AlbistonJORDIE ALBISTON: In this episode of the Verity La Poetry Podcast, Podcast Producer Alice Allan and Poetry Co-editor Robbie Coburn talk with Jordie Albiston about the relationship between poetry and ... Read More2019-07-0200 minFree and Figuring It Out#031 How to manifest your life partnerA few months ago, Verity left singledom and found true love. In this episode she talks about how she manifested her life partner (and how you can too!). She goes back to when she first became single 3.5 years ago and the steps she has taken since then to find her forever person. From reconnecting with the woman she left at 20, when she entered her 10 year relationship, through various different methods and so truly understanding who she was to know what she needed and wanted in a future partner. Setting an intention of...2019-06-2800 minFree and Figuring It Out#029 Get to know us better; Q & A with Charelle and VerityIt’s our 6 month anniversary!!! So we thought we would celebrate with a little get to know us better session. We tell you the story of how we met (and how many times we have actually met in person!), why we decided to start the podcast as two single women ( clue; someone announced she was giving up dating!!) and answer the juicy questions we ask to our guests! We chat all about freedom, favourite thing to do alone, choice, orgasm manifesting (yes, it’s a thing!), advice for millennial women (we basically say the same beaut...2019-06-1400 minFree and Figuring It Out#027 Being single; can you get TOO good at it?Verity has recently started dating a woman and in all honesty she is struggling to let go of her independent, single self. We decided to talk about if you can get so good at being single you either struggle to find someone or when you do, you struggle to mould into it. Verity discusses how for over 3 years nobody has known her emotionally intimately and now she is struggling to allow her girlfriend to see her in full 360; the good and the bad. Charelle explains how her summer romance last year was with a very c...2019-05-3100 minVerity La Poetry PodcastVERITY LA POETRY PODCAST Episode 12: Aunty Kerry Reed-GilbertKERRY REED-GILBERT: In this edition of the Verity La Poetry Podcast, Managing Editor Michele Seminara talks with poet, activist and Wiradjuri Elder Kerry Reed-Gilbert about her work and the place ... Read More2019-04-1900 minVerity La Poetry Podcast Archives - Verity LaVERITY LA POETRY PODCAST Episode 12: Aunty Kerry Reed-GilbertKERRY REED-GILBERT: In this edition of the Verity La Poetry Podcast, Managing Editor Michele Seminara talks with poet, activist and Wiradjuri Elder Kerry Reed-Gilbert about her work and the place ... Read More2019-04-1900 minVerity La Poetry PodcastVERITY LA POETRY PODCAST Episode 11: Andy JacksonANDY JACKSON: In this episode of the Verity La Poetry Podcast, Podcast Producer Alice Allan talks with Andy Jackson, author of Music our bodies can’t hold. Andy discusses what it ... Read More2018-10-0200 minVerity La Poetry Podcast Archives - Verity LaVERITY LA POETRY PODCAST Episode 11: Andy JacksonANDY JACKSON: In this episode of the Verity La Poetry Podcast, Podcast Producer Alice Allan talks with Andy Jackson, author of Music our bodies can’t hold. Andy discusses what it ... Read More2018-10-0200 minVerity La Poetry Podcast Archives - Verity LaVERITY LA POETRY PODCAST Episode 10: Eileen ChongEILEEN CHONG: In this edition of the Verity La Poetry Podcast, Podcast Producer Alice Allan and Managing Editor Michele Seminara chat with Eileen Chong about her forthcoming book, Rainforest, out ... Read More2018-05-0400 minVerity La Poetry PodcastVERITY LA POETRY PODCAST Episode 10: Eileen ChongEILEEN CHONG: In this edition of the Verity La Poetry Podcast, Podcast Producer Alice Allan and Managing Editor Michele Seminara chat with Eileen Chong about her forthcoming book, Rainforest, out ... Read More2018-05-0400 minVerity La Poetry Podcast Archives - Verity LaVERITY LA POETRY PODCAST Episode 9: David AdèsDAVID ADÈS: In this edition of the Verity La Poetry Podcast, Podcast Producer Alice Allan chats with David Adès about US poet W. S. Merwin along with David’s time spent ... Read More2018-04-2000 minVerity La Poetry PodcastVERITY LA POETRY PODCAST Episode 9: David AdèsDAVID ADÈS: In this edition of the Verity La Poetry Podcast, Podcast Producer Alice Allan chats with David Adès about US poet W. S. Merwin along with David’s time spent ... Read More2018-04-2000 minVerity La Poetry Podcast Archives - Verity LaVERITY LA POETRY PODCAST Episode 8: Tricia DearbornTRICIA DEARBORN: In this edition of the Verity La Poetry Podcast, Managing Editor Michele Seminara chats with Tricia Dearborn about the many poems of hers we’ve published over the past ... Read More2017-11-1700 minVerity La Poetry PodcastVERITY LA POETRY PODCAST Episode 8: Tricia DearbornTRICIA DEARBORN: In this edition of the Verity La Poetry Podcast, Managing Editor Michele Seminara chats with Tricia Dearborn about the many poems of hers we’ve published over the past ... Read More2017-11-1700 minVerity La Poetry PodcastVERITY LA POETRY PODCAST Episode 7: David StavangerDAVID STAVANGER: In this edition of the Verity La Poetry Podcast, our Podcast Producer Alice Allan and Clozapine Clinic Editor Tim Heffernan talk with David Stavanger about the launch of ... Read More2017-07-2800 minVerity La Poetry Podcast Archives - Verity LaVERITY LA POETRY PODCAST Episode 7: David StavangerDAVID STAVANGER: In this edition of the Verity La Poetry Podcast, our Podcast Producer Alice Allan and Clozapine Clinic Editor Tim Heffernan talk with David Stavanger about the launch of ... Read More2017-07-2822 minVerity La Poetry PodcastVERITY LA POETRY PODCAST Episode 6: Melinda SmithMELINDA SMITH: In this edition of the Verity La Poetry Podcast, Podcast Producer Alice Allan and Managing Editor Michele Seminara chat with Melinda Smith about her new book, Goodbye Cruel, just ... Read More2017-05-0500 minVerity La Poetry Podcast Archives - Verity LaVERITY LA POETRY PODCAST Episode 6: Melinda SmithMELINDA SMITH: In this edition of the Verity La Poetry Podcast, Podcast Producer Alice Allan and Managing Editor Michele Seminara chat with Melinda Smith about her new book, Goodbye Cruel, just ... Read More2017-05-0548 min
Doctor Who: Verity!Extra! - Verity! on Verity!No, that title doesn't mean we're fighting amongst ourselves (though it's true we're not in total agreement about this week's topic). Join Deb, Erika, Liz, Lynne, and Tansy as we talk about Richard Marson's new biography of Verity Lambert, Drama and Delight: The Life of Verity Lambert. Verity did an awful lot more than just launching Doctor Who. Her successes ranged from television to cooking to friendship. We chat about it all and discuss whether we thought the book succeeds as a biography.
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