Unschooling isn't just about education, it's a life choice! For most parents, embracing unschooling requires some serious unravelling of old paradigms around parenting, learning and childhood, and that can be both challenging and exhilarating. Join me, Esther Jones, a mindful parenting coach and unschooling mother-of-three, as I take a look at the many opportunities for reflection that naturally arise in an unschooling home. Each episode, I chat with other parents about their family’s experi ...
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Weekly long-form discussions about books with authors, translators and critics from around the world.
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As the dance music industry grows and grows, Katie digs deep into the lives of DJs, producers, managers, tour managers, publicists, club owners, label managers, promoters... (basically all of the people who get asked for guestlist) to find out how they started out, challenges they’ve come across, achievements, opinions, goals and, of course, all of the exciting stories that they’ve made along the way... And there's definitely some good ones out there.
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Changing the face of homeschooling like a match to a beautiful flame. AnySchoolers gives secular, inclusive support for homeschooling families who need physical, emotional and relational safety, no matter where and how they school, through direct education, caregiver peer collaboration, resources, networking with other agencies, and social connections. Strike a match with us.
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In this new kind of interview show, Randy Cohen talks to guests about a person, a place, and a thing they find meaningful. The result: surprising stories from great talkers. Learn more at http://personplacething.org/
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Join Emily Jones for A Women’s Running Podcast by Run Panthera – a space to celebrate and inspire women who run. She speaks with inspirational female runners who share their experiences, to motivate more women to get out and run.Run Panthera is a women’s running community, inspiring women everywhere to push harder, run longer, aim higher and support each other. Visit www.runpanthera.com to find out more.
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Migration Conversations is a podcast that invites persons to share their migration stories. Hosted by Professor Jamie Liew, each episode is an in-depth conversation with people who have experienced the Canadian immigration system or other migration regimes up close. We talk to migrants, immigrants, lawyers, policy makers, advocates and experts. We hope that these conversations shed light on the challenges migrants face through their own voices. Please note this podcast is not legal advice.
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What makes a Hall of Famer? What is that unique something that led to their historic success? Was it innate? Or did they need to cultivate a winning mindset? TennisWorthy, a podcast presented by the International Tennis Hall of Fame, seeks to answer these questions and uncover what it takes to become the greatest of champions. These wide-reaching conversations go beyond on-court results, and reveal the mindset of the sport’s legends. Hear from greats like Lleyton Hewitt, Tracy Austin, Ivan L ...
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Kara Swisher, Silicon Valley’s most revered journalist, hosts candid interviews with tech execs, politicians, celebrities and more about their big ideas and how they’re changing our world. Produced by Recode and the Vox Media Podcast Network.
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Welcome to the Send Parenting Podcast. I'm your neurodiverse host, Dr Olivia Kessel, and, more importantly, I am a mother to my wonderfully neurodivergent daughter, Alexandra, who really inspired this podcast. As a veteran in navigating the world of neurodiversity in a UK education system, I have uncovered a wealth of misinformation, alongside many answers and solutions that were never taught to me in medical school or in any of the parenting handbooks. Each week on this podcast, I will be b ...
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Welcome to the Workplace Confidence Podcast with Penny Haslam, the place where people professionals share the great work they do. In each episode hear from leaders in HR, L&D, D&I and more as they share their insights, best practices and tips about making a real difference in the world of work. We cover the topics that are on your mind - whether it’s finding new ways to align HR strategies across global teams or giving your L&D programs a fresh edge to keep up with today’s demands. Plus the ...
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aka Shit And Shame With Shawn. Join Shawn Shafner 'The Puru', performer, activist, and educator for serious but entertaining talk about poop, fecal matters, LGBT shame and other unnameable taboos that clog our bodies, minds, and communities. Shawn and his esteemed guests talk (and might even sing) about taking responsibility for our literal shit and our metaphorical shit, to transform them from waste to resource. It’s time to get our shit together, before it hits the fan.
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Join host Angela Ledgerwood as she chats to the authors she loves most about books, life, and what lights them up.
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Welcome to our podcast, Conversations about Consultation. This is a series of digital audio files, made with a wide range of guests who have been generous enough to share their thinking on the topic of consultation in education. Our aim is to provide thought-provoking and engaging content that you can access at times and in places convenient to you, growing out of our shared interest in consultation. Emma teaches a module on the M4 doctoral training in educational psychology that includes co ...
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#70 A journey to authenticity, with Dr Nicole Vito, in California
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Today, I’m chatting with Nicole Vito who lives in California with her husband and 6-year-old daughter. Nicole describes how she began to question how we rush children when her daughter was just two, realising that everything that needed to happen did happen when her daughter was ready and allowed to go at her own pace. In her professional work as a…
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EP 95: Understand Your Genetics & Improve Your Nutrition with Dr. Jill Crowfoot of Renude Health
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What if you could unlock the secrets of your DNA to enhance the well-being of your neurodiverse child? Join us for an enlightening conversation with Dr. Jill Crowfoot a seasoned GP and founder of Renude Health, as she shares her groundbreaking insights on personalized nutrition and genetic testing. She explains how understanding your genetic makeup…
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At 96, the author of The Women’s Revolution: How We Changed Your Life, declares, “After thousands of years when women were in servitude to men, we changed it. I hope we’re going to have a woman president. I take some credit for that.” Rightly so. I’m writing her a thank-you note. So should you.Randy Cohen tarafından oluşturuldu
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Martin Luther King Jr once said that civil disobedience is not lawlessness but a higher form of lawfulness. In this episode, I speak with Faisal Bhabha, Irina Ceric and Paul Champ, lawyers and scholars intimate with protest and law. We talk about three case studies and what are appropriate legal limits to protest in a democratic society.…
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TSHA & the release of her 2nd album, Sad Girl
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The podcast is back and we’re joined by TSHA! We dive into her whirlwind year of touring, her incredibly busy season in Ibiza and talk about how she stays grounded amidst the chaos of a busy schedule. TSHA also opens up about her second album Sad Girl, which is soooo good, a deeply personal album influenced by her teenage years. Sad Girl is out now…
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Esther Kinsky - SEEING FURTHER
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Get the book from NYRB https://www.nyrb.com/products/seeing-further If you are in The UK it is out from Fitzcarraldo https://fitzcarraldoeditions.com/books/seeing-further/ Gateway books and authors Kafka Current reads /recently enjoyed Aurelia, Aurélia - Katherine Davis Sabrina Orah Mark - Happily Desert Island Books Kafka Letters and Diaries Flaub…
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Antonia Lloyd-Jones - THE EMPUSIUM by Olga Tokarczuk
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The Empusium: A Health Resort Horror Story by Olga Tokarczuk translated by Antonia Lloyd-Jones Get it in AUSTRALIA from https://www.textpublishing.com.au/books/the-empusium-a-health-resort-horror-story In the UK https://fitzcarraldoeditions.com/books/the-empusium-a-health-resort-horror-story/ In the USA https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/7259…
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Stephen B Shepard - SALINGER'S SOUL
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https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Salingers-Soul/Stephen-B-Shepard/9798888454725 https://www.stephenbshepard.com Gateway Books David McCullough - Mornings on Horseback: The Story of an Extraordinary Family, a Vanished Way of Life and the Unique Child Who Became Theodore Roosevelt Ron Chernow - Alexander Hamilton Robert Caro Virginia Woolf John…
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EP 94: Challenging Traditional Parenting with Dr. Naomi Fisher and Eliza Fricker
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Join the SEND Parenting Community on Whatsapp either Click Here or send a message to 07856 915 105 and I will personally add you to the private group where we can connect and support each other. What if traditional parenting methods are doing more harm than good? Join us as we welcome Dr. Naomi Fisher and Eliza Fricker, co-authors of the enlighteni…
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This Kenyan gay rights activist is adept at working with her adversaries. “You have to keep pushing, and getting friend and allies.” But she’s no softy, adding: “and sue some people.” I generally go right to that last tactic. I’m an American.Randy Cohen tarafından oluşturuldu
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#69 From burnout to thriving, with Lizzie in Hampshire, UK
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My guest today is Lizzie, who lives with her husband and three children, aged 8, 9 and 12 in Hampshire in the UK. Lizzie’s family came to unschooling three years ago when their youngest son, who is diagnosed Autistic PDA was in burnout after a very difficult time at school. Now, both her sons are unschooled, whilst their daughter has chosen to stay…
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Andrés Neuman - ONCE UPON ARGENTINA & SENSITIVE ANATOMY
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Buy the books from the wonderful Open Letter; https://www.openletterbooks.org/products/once-upon-argentina https://www.openletterbooks.org/collections/new-forthcoming/products/sensitive-anatomy
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EP 93: AI and Assistive Tech: A New Era in Education with Brian Friedlander
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Episode 93 Discover how assistive technology is revolutionizing education for neurodiverse children with our special guest, Brian Friedlander. From his dual expertise as a school psychologist and assistive technology consultant, Brian shares his incredible journey and the transformative tools he's encountered along the way. Learn about the progress…
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Inclusive recruitment, why two unconscious biases are better than one at BPP - Jen Hulme
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Workplace Confidence Podcast - Inclusive recruitment, why two unconscious biases are better than one at BPP with Jen Hulme. In this episode, Penny Haslam talks with Jen Hulme, a passionate talent acquisition leader at BPP, a leading UK provider of professional education in law, business, finance and healthcare. Jen shares her fresh approach to recr…
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When this graphic designer worked at Sony Music, the handwriting was already on the wall, the tiny, tiny wall: “It was no longer LPs; it was CDs. The canvas kept shrinking.” And now with digital music, there’s no canvas at all. “It’s not the end of the world; it’s a different paradigm.” Disconcerting optimism, great design. Produced with the Center…
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A. Valliard - THE CITY OF LOST INTENTIONS
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Empowering leaders at the College of Policing - Becs Riley
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Workplace Confidence Podcast - Empowering leaders at the College of Policing with Becs Riley. In this episode, Becs Riley, Senior Leaders Hub Manager at the College of Policing, shares her unique journey from working as a forensic shoe print specialist to leading initiatives that support senior leaders. Becs explores the challenges of empowering le…
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Will Evans @willevans @deepvellum @dalkey_archive https://www.deepvellum.org/ Gateway books / Authors Maxim Gorky - Life of a Useless Man The Alienist Caleb Carr Bukowski Russian Classics Dictionary of the Khazars - Milorad Pavić Blinding - Cartarescu Carmen Boullosa -Texas Current reads / Recently Read / Looking forward to Undaunted Courage - Step…
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Global HR challenges, the ADP People At Work survey 2024 - Annabel Jones
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Workplace Confidence Podcast - Global HR challenges: the People At Work survey 2024 with Annabel Jones. In this episode, we sit down with Annabel Jones, Senior HR Director for International Sales & Marketing at ADP a global payroll and HR services provider. Annabel brings a wealth of experience from her diverse people career journey, including role…
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Gender pay gap and workplace well-being at the NFU - Catherine Cooper
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Workplace Confidence Podcast - Tackling the gender pay gap and promoting well-being at the NFU with Catherine Cooper. In this episode, we chat with Catherine Cooper, Director of People at the National Farmers Union, who is on a mission to foster inclusivity and tackle the gender pay gap at NFU. Catherine brings her passion for people and culture to…
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Building a legacy, leading with empathy and purpose at Property Tectonics - Esther Brady
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Workplace Confidence Podcast - Building a legacy, leading with empathy and purpose at Property Tectonics with Esther Brady. In this episode, Penny Haslam is in conversation with Esther Brady, Managing Director of Property Tectonics, a property and construction consultancy known for blending professional services with innovative software solutions. …
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How to lead smart people at Signature Discovery - James Edgar
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Workplace Confidence Podcast - How to lead smart people at Signature Discovery with James Edgar. In this episode, Penny Haslam chats with James Edgar, Chief People Officer at Signature Discovery, an outsourced provider of early-stage drug discovery services for biotech and pharma companies. James brings a unique perspective to the role with a backg…
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Redefining success for women in law and leadership - Jane Ayaduray
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Workplace Confidence Podcast - Redefining success for women in law and leadership with Jane Ayaduray. In this episode, Penny Haslam is joined by Jane Ayaduray, Director of Global Diversity and Inclusion at a global law firm. Jane shares her unconventional journey into the world of diversity and inclusion, a path she stumbled upon by accident when s…
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People centric business at P3 People Management - Charlotte Dean
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Workplace Confidence Podcast - Building people centric businesses at P3 People Management with Charlotte Dean. In this episode, Penny Haslam talks with Charlotte Dean, founder of P3 People Management, about her journey from the corporate world to supporting small and medium-sized businesses with their people strategies. Charlotte shares how she sta…
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M.L Rio - GRAVEYARD SHIFT
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https://mlrio.com Buy Graveyard Shift here : https://bookshop.org/p/books/graveyard-shift-a-novella-m-l-rio/20974723?ean=9781250356796
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What is ESG? People, planet, purpose at Davies - Gillie Fairbrother
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Workplace Confidence Podcast - What is ESG? People, planet, purpose at Davies with Gillie Fairbrother. In this episode, Penny Haslam chats with Gillie Fairbrother, Global Responsible Business Officer at Davies a professional services and technology company. Gillie shares her unconventional journey from media and wellness into the corporate world, n…
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Disrupting higher education and empowering people at UA92 - Ian Turner
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Workplace Confidence Podcast - Disrupting higher education and empowering people at UA92 with Ian Turner. In this episode, Penny Haslam speaks with Ian Turner, Chief of People and Place at UA92 (University Academy 92). Ian shares how UA92, co-founded by Gary Neville and the Class of 92 footballers alongside Lancaster University, is revolutionising …
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EP 92: How hormones affect neurodiversity with Dina Siman, founder of Menopause Pilates
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Episode 92 Can hormonal changes during puberty and menopause amplify neurodivergent traits? Join us as we explore this compelling question with Dinah Siman, founder of Menopause Pilates. With over 26 years of experience in teaching pilates and other movement methods, Dinah shares her profound insights on how movement and proprioception can be game-…
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Does use determine design, or does design shape behavior? This architect asserts the latter: “A certain object does make you behave a certain way or do certain things.” For example, a simple lime-squeezer lured her and her family into more lime squeezing than anyone—or any lime—anticipated. Produced with the National Academy of Design. Music: Tomas…
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Ottilie Mulzet - HERSCHT by László Krasznahorkai with Seth from W.A.S.T.E Mailing List
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https://www.ottiliemulzet.net By HERSCHT from https://www.ndbooks.com/book/herscht-07769/ Gateway books / Authors Alice Munro Charlotte Bronte Henry James Emily Dickenson Current Reads The Cairo Trilogy - Naguib Mahfouz Bílá Voda - Kateřina Tučková
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EP 91: Legal Help for SEND Parents with Alex Stafford of charity IPSEA
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Episode 91 Ever wondered how to successfully navigate the challenging world of SEND education? Join me, Dr. Olivia Kessel, alongside Alex Stafford from IPSEA, the leading charity for SEND law in England, as we unpack essential strategies and legal know-how to empower parents. Alex shares her personal journey as a SEND parent, shedding light on the …
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#68 Unschooling and neurodiversity—the power of community and keeping our own balance, with Melissa Crockett-Joyoue in New Zealand
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Today I'm chatting with Melissa Crockett-Joyoue from New Zealand. Melissa was on the podcast about two years ago, so it’s great to catch up with her again. Melissa and her partner have two neurodivergent children, who are now 6 and 9 and they came to unschooling after their son had an extremely challenging time at school. We talk particularly about…
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Among his many productions, he directed A View from the Bridge and West Side Story on Broadway and collaborated with David Bowie on the musical Lazarus. “It turned out to be—I didn’t know, of course, when we started—the last work that he ever made.” And a surprisingly happy experience.Randy Cohen tarafından oluşturuldu
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Lee Klein - LIKE IT MATTERS
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Lee Klein's website https://www.litfunforever.com Buy the book here https://www.saggingmeniscus.com/catalog/like_it_matters Notes Recently read Always Crashing in the Same Car: A Novel After David Bowie by Lance Olsen 36 Ways of Writing a Vietnamese Poem by Nam Le The Third Realm by Karl Ove Knausgaard Autoportrait by Eduoard Leve, Autoportrait by …
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Repost - Ross Benjamin - THE KAFKA DIARIES
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This is a repost of my chat with Ross Benjamin https://www.rossmbenjamin.com Get The Kafka Diaries here https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/612561/the-diaries-of-franz-kafka-by-franz-kafka/ Gateway books / writers Asimov - Foundation Trilogy Kafka Joseph Roth Dostoyevsky Chekov Sontag Ralph Ellison Richard Wright Cynthia Ozick Current read…
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A passion for public service, shaping talent in Greater Manchester - Anna Foster-Ressel
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Workplace Confidence Podcast - A passion for public service, shaping talent in Greater Manchester with Anna Foster-Ressel In this episode, we chat with Anna Foster-Ressel, the energetic Senior Talent and Resources Manager and Strategic People Business Partner at Greater Manchester Combined Authority. Anna shares her passion for the public sector an…
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EP 90: Back to School Hacks for Neurodiverse Children
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Join me as I celebrate the 90th episode of the SEND Parenting Podcast with a heartfelt and insightful conversation with my daughter, Alexandra. She opens up about her anxieties and excitements as she faces a new school year, sharing her personal experiences with transitioning from year seven to year eight and participating in activities like Lambda…
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This singer-songwriter has been admired for fifty years, and yet: “I always wanted a Collings guitar, but it was too expensive, and I just didn’t feel worthy.” If she’s not worthy of the tools of her trade, then what hope is there for us mortals? (Happily, she now has a Collings.) Presented with Richard Barone.…
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Susan Bernofsky - PAUL CELAN AND THE TRANS-TIBETAN ANGEL by Yoko Tawada
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EP 89: Using AI to help neurodiverse children with Davey Jones from Open Genius
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Episode 89 Unlock the tools to revolutionize neurodiverse education with our special guest, Davy Jones from OpenGenius. This episode unpacks how Ayoa, an AI-powered mind mapping, planning, and time management app, transforms the way neurodiverse individuals visualize projects, manage tasks, and collaborate. Listen as Davy reveals how Ayoa's feature…
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#67 A journey back to ourselves, with Francine Wise in Kent, UK
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My guest today is Francine Wise. Francine lives in Kent in the UK with her husband and two daughters, who are 8 and 6. They chose this route when their eldest daughter was four years old and school just didn’t feel right. Francine tells us about how she imagined home education and learning would look and the process she went through of trying out l…
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Composers not only create something non-corporeal but also enjoy bringing an actual object into the world. “One of my great great moments was when I finally had a recording of my own in a bin at Tower Records.” (Older people can explain to younger people what record stores were.) The delights of the irrefutably physical. Presented with BMI and the …
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Rod Moody Corbett - HIDES
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Rod Moody Corbett https://rodmoodycorbett.com/fiction/ https://breakwaterbooks.com/products/hides Current reads / recently enjoyed or looking forward to American Abductions - Mauro Javier Cárdenas Europeana - Patrik Ouředník Joy Williams - Concerning The Future of Souls The Witches - Stacy Schiff Greg Gerke - In The Suavity of the Rock Garielle Lut…
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