Best Hosted by Helen Bauer Podcasts (2025)

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The Guilty Feminist Redux: Choose Your Own Adventure with Shaparak Khorsandi and Leila Navabi 1:11:55

13h ago1:11:55

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The Guilty Feminist Redux: Cancel Culture Choose Your Own Adventure Presented by Deborah Frances-White and Shaparak Khorsandi with special guest Leila Navabi Recorded 4 November 2023 at Soho Theatre. First released 13 November. The Guilty Feminist theme composed by Mark Hodge. Get Deborah’s new book with 30% off using the code SIXCONVERSATIONSPOD h…

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This is What Funeral Planning Should Look Like 47:15

4d ago47:15

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Funeral director Andre Roupp of Roupp Funeral Home believes each person and every family has a story, and he’s sharing all the ways funeral planning makes services personal and meaningful. When advance care planning doesn’t include funeral planning, there can be fallout that makes the family’s grief journey more difficult. Here are some highlights …

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Toasting: Sophie McCartney 32:35

5d ago32:35

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Hello! Welcome to a side serving of My Mate Bought a Toaster This week Tom and Beth take a gentle conversational stroll through some of the topics brought up in Tuesday's episode with the brilliant Sophie McCartney. Please do email the show if you have anything weird / excellent / rubbish on your Amazon history that you'd like to share: tom@toaster…

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Sophie McCartney finds a GHOST on her Amazon journey... 45:49

7d ago45:49

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Hello Toasters! It's that time of the week - we need to once more dive into someone's Amazon account and find out who they really, truly are. This week: Sophie McCartney! Judging from her Amazon history she's a wig wearing, Beagle losing comedian with a truly TERRIFYING ghost story and even more frightening accounting system. She's on tour too - ch…

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436. Cancel Culture with Josie Long 1:32:11

8d ago1:32:11

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The Guilty Feminist 436. Cancel Culture Deborah Frances-White in conversation with Josie Long Recorded 2 April 2025 at Glasgow Glee. Released 12 May. The Guilty Feminist theme composed by Mark Hodge. Get Deborah’s new book with 30% off using the code SIXCONVERSATIONSPOD https://store.virago.co.uk/products/six-conversations-were-scared-to-have More …

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Back to Hospice Basics: What You Need to Know About Respite 31:54

11d ago31:54

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We’re getting back to the basics of hospice care with Social Worker Lisa Pahl to talk about respite care and how it works. Respite care is part of the care that hospice agencies provide but the details about it can be confusing. Here are a few things you should know about respite care: Respite care offers 5 days of care for a hospice patient to all…

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THE LIVE ONE 42:31

14d ago42:31

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The live one is here! Several months ago we recorded the show LIVE at the Hen & Chickens Theatre in Highbury, London. And this is the (quite heavily edited) result! Imagine if we took people out of the audience and just started asking them questions about their Amazon Purchase History! IMAGINE! We've done just that and the results, it has to be sai…

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435. Does History Have a Right Side with Jessica Fostekew 1:18:36

15d ago1:18:36

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The Guilty Feminist 435. Does History Have a Right Side? Deborah Frances-White in conversation with Jessica Fostekew Recorded 1 April 2025 at Leeds Old Woollen. Released 5 May. The Guilty Feminist theme composed by Mark Hodge. Get Deborah’s new book with 30% off using the code SIXCONVERSATIONSPOD https://store.virago.co.uk/products/six-conversation…

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How to Thrive as a Sandwich Caregiver in 2025 48:46

18d ago48:46

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Christy Byrne Yates of Alz Authors has experienced all the unique challenges of sandwich caregiving. Caring for both of her parents with neurodegenerative diseases (dementia and Alzheimer’s disease) while she raised young kids taught her lessons she now shares with other caregivers. In this open and honest conversation, Christy shares the good time…

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DALE ELLIOTT JR lets us into his Amazon account for 1 hour 42:01

21d ago42:01

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Hi! Look it's Dale Elliott Jr and he's let us slip into his Amazon for a little mooch about. What will we find? A man who loved sleeping at school, running towards LA, and then finding us - and his mum - waiting for him in the UK. Hair removal, wristbands, a cashbox and huge earrings await. Enjoy! See you next week Toasters Toast x TikTok Instagram…

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434. Alison Bechdel in Conversation 44:26

22d ago44:26

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The Guilty Feminist 434. Alison Bechdel in Conversation Presented by Deborah Frances-White with special guest Alison Bechdel Recorded 21 April 2025 via Riverside. Released 28 April. The Guilty Feminist theme composed by Mark Hodge. Get Deborah’s new book with 30% off using the code SIXCONVERSATIONSPOD https://store.virago.co.uk/products/six-convers…

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Back to Hospice Basics: What You Need to Know About the Hospice Team 46:24

25d ago46:24

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We’re getting back to the basics of hospice care with Hospice Social Worker Lisa Pahl to talk about who’s on the hospice team and what each person brings to the care of patients and caregivers. This episode focuses on the core members of the hospice interdisciplinary team (doctor, nurse, social worker, and chaplain) as well as hospice aides (Certif…

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JOE SWASH: TOASTED 32:15

26d ago32:15

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Hello and welcome to some extra bonus Toaster action. On this sidecar (spinoff is so over-used) podcast Tom is joined by his wife, the writer Beth Morrey, to go over some of the products, topics and moments from the previous episode. Starting with Joe Swash, they take a deep(ish) dive into some of his purchases which as promised are available to bu…

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Joe Swash has an online shopping ADDICTION 57:18

27d ago57:18

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This week we catch up with superstar actor and presenter Joe Swash who let us take a deep dive into his online shopping history. And, ohhhh, the things we found and the conversations we ended up having. We talked hair fibres, self-tanning with your mother-in-law, how to survive your first few days on Eastenders and - most importantly - why buying y…

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433. The Road to Gilead with Dan Schreiber, Mara Clarke, Dr Felicia Yeung and Neil Datta 1:49:11

29d ago1:49:11

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433. The Road to Gilead with Dan Schreiber, Mara Clarke, Dr Felicia Yeung and Neil Datta The Guilty Feminist 433. The Road to Gilead Presented by Deborah Frances-White with special gusts Dan Schreiber, Mara Clarke, Dr Felicia Yeung and Neil Datta Recorded 9 April 2025 at The Bath Komedia. Released 21 April. The Guilty Feminist theme composed by Mar…

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The Dementia Darling Shares Practical Tips for Caregivers 51:29

1M ago51:29

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Carrie Aalberts (AKA the Dementia Darling) supports dementia caregivers with her heart and soul, and a whole lot of strength. With a Master of Science specializing in Gerontology and over a decade of hands-on experience in various care settings, Carrie has established herself as a leading voice in dementia education and support. As the founder of D…

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The Secret Mums reveal their Amazon SECRETS!! 52:12

1M ago52:12

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Hi and welcome back to another Amazon snoop This week Soph and Emma join Tom as he has a right old nose through both of their Amazon accounts. And of course Emma's partner Steffan, who absolutely wasn't on the show but sort of gets the Toaster Treatment anyway. Expect a riot of parenting, Warhammer and eggs. And more! Oh - and possibly the best ite…

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Today Is The Best Day To Make Your End Of Life Plan - NHDD 2025 57:48

1M ago57:48

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It’s National Healthcare Decisions Day 2025! This episode features clips from some of our favorite guests, highlighting wisdom and thoughts about advance care planning for the end of life. You’ll hear some of the brightest and best voices working in the end of life care industry talk about managing hard conversations about dying and death, funeral …

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432. Why We Can’t Have Conversations Any More with Susan Wokoma 1:16:36

1M ago1:16:36

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432. Why We Can’t Have Conversations Any More with Susan Wokoma The Guilty Feminist 432. Why We Can’t Have Conversations Any More Deborah Frances-White in conversation with Susan Wokoma Recorded 30 March 2025 at The Bath Komedia. Released 14 April. The Guilty Feminist theme composed by Mark Hodge. Get Deborah’s new book with 30% off using the code …

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Back to Hospice Basics: What You Need to Know About Admissions 30:22

1M ago30:22

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We’re getting back to the basics of hospice - talking about starting hospice care, and what you can expect from a hospice admission. Hospice nurse Beth Cavenaugh helps to navigate this topic. There are a lot of moving parts that compose the admission to hospice care. Here are some of the main things you should know about hospice admissions: The adm…

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Helen Bauer's SHOPPED! 46:00

1M ago46:00

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Alright Toasters? Welcome back to another chapter of boughtobiography joy here at Toaster Towers. Our guest this week allowing Tom to roam through their online shopping life like some kind of Amazon intruder, is the hilarious Helen Bauer. We discuss such hot topics as New Years Eve 2009, how stand-up punchlines are just a loud noise AND why Berlin …

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431. Six Conversations We're Scared to Have with Cariad Lloyd 1:35:37

1M ago1:35:37

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The Guilty Feminist 431. Six Conversations We’re Scared to Have Deborah Frances-White in conversation with Cariad Lloyd. Recorded 29 March 2025 at The Glee Club in Birmingham. Released 7 April. The Guilty Feminist theme composed by Mark Hodge. Get Deborah’s new book with 30% off using the code SIXCONVERSATIONSPOD https://store.virago.co.uk/products…

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My Mate Bought a HOUSE? 43:39

1M ago43:39

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A bonus bit of Toaster for your Monday (you're welcome). Welcome to the first in a new set of bonus episodes where we explore the shopping histories of people who aren't necessarily entertainers. If there's one thing we've learned on this show, it's that financial mayhem and spontaneous shopping makes for great episodes. But is it only comics and a…

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How To Manage Seagulls in End of Life Caregiving 44:30

2M ago44:30

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Patty Webster of The Conversation Project is talking with me about the swoopers and seagulls that are sometimes part of the caregiving experience. As part of her caregiving journey with her dad and siblings, Patty realized that she had been a “swooper”, offering her opinions about her dad’s care during an intermittent visit. Here’s what Patty says …

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Chelcee Grimes reveals how ONE football match changed her LIFE! 58:50

2M ago58:50

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Hi! Welcome along to another episode of My Mate Bought A Toaster, where this week the singer, songwriter, footballer and keen Pokemon collector Chelcee Grimes is this week under the shopping spotlight. Prepare for a journey spanning plectrums to piercings, goals to girls, and Liverpool to London and back. Chelcee has done it all, bought a lot of wa…

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Deborah Frances-White on The News Meeting 2:01

2M ago2:01

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One of the largest earthquakes in decades has wrecked parts of Myanmar, but how does a country still grappling with civil war and military rule handle a natural disaster of this scale? The Guardian investigates why senior Tory Lords and MPs are lobbying to thwart the renters’ reform bill. What does Prince Harry’s bullying allegations, brought forwa…

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430. Versions of Us with Fran Lusty, Rosie Hewlett and Dia Day 1:10:24

2M ago1:10:24

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The Guilty Feminist 430. Versions of Us – part two Presented by Deborah Frances-White with special guests Fran Lusty, Rosie Hewlett and Dia Day. Recorded 19 March 2025 at The Old Queen’s Head in London. Released 31 March. The Guilty Feminist theme composed by Mark Hodge. Get Deborah’s new book with 30% off using the code SIXCONVERSATIONSPOD https:/…

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How to be a Better Advocate for Yourself and Your Loved One 48:51

2M ago48:51

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In this fourth and final episode of our special series in partnership with Stanford Healthcare, our guest Susan Evans shares the ins and outs of caregiving, and talks about her work to support other caregivers dealing with the challenges of Alzheimer’s Disease. As a caregiver, Susan worked to ensure her dad was safe and well cared for. She and her …

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Carol Decker hands over her Amazon password - this singer is UNMASKED! 47:32

2M ago47:32

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Yep that's right. You heard! Carol Decker allows us to roam through her entire Amazon history to tell her life story. And what products, anecdotes and excellent shopping recommendations we find. We'll hear about The Masked Singer, T'Pau, how she coped with the onset of the 90s AND MORE As ever you'll find clips over on our YouTube and TikTok and In…

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429. Versions of Us with Christine Charitonos, Doella and Georgie Jones 1:02:34

2M ago1:02:34

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The Guilty Feminist 429. Versions of Us – part one Presented by Deborah Frances-White with special guests Christine Charitonos, Doella and Georgie Jones. Recorded 19 March 2025 at The Old Queen’s Head in London. Released 24 March. The Guilty Feminist theme composed by Mark Hodge. Get Deborah’s new book with 30% off using the code SIXCONVERSATIONSPO…

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What You Need To Know About Palliative Care For Parkinson's Disease 57:53

2M ago57:53

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Dr. Jocelyn Jiao and Social Worker Mike Polisso of the Stanford Healthcare Palliative Team know the value of getting to know patients and families from the start of the care relationship. As part of an interdisciplinary team providing neuropalliative care for people and families living with serious neurological illnesses, they’re supporting patient…

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Diona Doherty finds a wedding makeup DISASTER in her online shopping history 55:31

2M ago55:31

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Hello and thanks for dropping by for some more Amazon Snooping. My guest this week is Diona Doherty, who takes us on a rollercoaster ride featuring the highs of becoming a bag of sand at university, and regretting the time she licked her toddler's finger to check if it really WAS chocolate on there. Tom and Diona also discuss camping, romantic gest…

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The Guilty Feminist Redux: Minefields with Carrie Quinlan, Reubs J Walsh, Leyla Hussein, Rev Kate Harford 1:51:30

2M ago1:51:30

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The Guilty Feminist Redux: Minefields with Carrie Quinlan, Reubs J Walsh, Leyla Hussein, Rev Kate Harford The Guilty Feminist Redux. Minefields Presented by Deborah Frances-White with Carrie Quinlan and special guests Reubs J Walsh, Leyla Hussein and Rev Kate Harford Recorded 8 May and 18 July at Kings Place in London. Originally eleased 11 Septemb…

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Stanford Healthcare Presents a Caregiver's Honest and Powerful Story 50:40

2M ago50:40

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With courage and vulnerability, Sheralin Samuels shares her experience as a caregiver for her mom, and their journey through Early Onset Alzheimer’s disease. Here are a few highlights from this episode, created in partnership with Stanford Health Care: Sheralin’s mom Carlys began showing symptoms in 2012, and a definitive diagnosis of Alzheimer’s d…

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MORGAN REES on dating models and Nutella addiction 58:13

2M ago58:13

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It's here! It's FINALLY HERE! Another delightful romp through someone's Amazon history brings us to the door of one Morgan Rees. His purchase history includes such highs as, well, loads of tiny balloons and such lows as finding yourself uncontrollable around Nutella. All this boughtobiography and more as Tom and Morgan discuss products, life, death…

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428. The Circle with Annie Lennox, Raakhi Shah and Grace Dorong 53:47

2M ago53:47

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The Guilty Feminist 428. The Circle Presented by Deborah Frances-White with special guests Annie Lennox, Raakhi Shah and Grace Dorong Recorded 7 March 2025 in London. Released 10 March. The Guilty Feminist theme composed by Mark Hodge. Get Deborah’s new book with 30% off using the code SIXCONVERSATIONSPOD https://store.virago.co.uk/products/six-con…

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The Truths You Need to Know About Palliative Care from the Stanford Healthcare Team 50:39

2M ago50:39

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This episode is the first in a 4-part special series in partnership with Stanford Healthcare, sponsorsored by Kensington Senior Living. Grant Smith, M.D. and Emily Linderman, BCC from the Palliative Care team at Stanford Health Care are sharing all the basics of palliative care - when to start it, who can benefit from it, and what a PC team does fo…

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Dan Tiernan LOVES a certain kind of party 50:38

2M ago50:38

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Hello! Thanks for dropping by and rubbernecking on someone's amazon purchase history. Good to have you hear. This week - Dan Tiernan! He's hilarious and deeply revealing - a winning combination for this show quite frankly. Go and see him on tour AT ONCE! There are only a few dates left but you'll absolutely LOVE it. Here's where you can get your fi…

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427. The Law Silencing Women with Claire Hooper and Jennifer Robinson 1:09:34

3M ago1:09:34

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The Guilty Feminist 427. The Law Silencing Women Presented by Deborah Frances-White with Claire Hooper and special guest Jennifer Robinson Recorded 12 February 2025 at the Wheeler Centre, Melbourne. Released 3 March. The Guilty Feminist theme composed by Mark Hodge. Get Deborah’s new book with 30% using the code SIXCONVERSATIONSPOD https://store.vi…

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Social Worker Rosie Gaston Reveals How You Can Have a Better Ending 50:24

3M ago50:24

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Social Worker Rosie Gaston brings energy and compassion to the care of people and families dealing with life-limiting illness. As a passionate clinical social worker, she’s worked for over a decade supporting individuals, families, and professionals through the intricate journey of end-of-life care. Rosie founded A Better Ending in 2022 to focus on…

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Kathy Slack finds her inner peas 54:45

3M ago54:45

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Hello Toasters! This week we take on the life story of Kathy Slack - cook - who takes us on her journey from a crazed career in advertising to her new blissed out being as a vegetable lover. Her new brilliant book is out and it's a stunning memoir that not only features beautiful writing about a terrible time, but also has recipes. I mean come on. …

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The Guilty Feminist Redux: Health and Being Heard with Felicity Ward, Jamila Rizvi and Astrid Edwards 1:13:34

3M ago1:13:34

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The Guilty Feminist Redux: Health and Being Heard Presented by Deborah Frances-White and Felicity Ward and special guests Jamila Rizvi and Astrid Edwards Recorded 9 February 2019 at The Thornbury Theatre in Melbourne. First released 9 December 2019. The Guilty Feminist theme composed by Mark Hodge. Get Deborah's new book with 30% using the code SIX…

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The Truth About Spiritual Care From a Physician's Perspective 49:05

3M ago49:05

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Dr. Robert Klitzman has learned the truth about the value of spiritual care through his professional practice and his own lived experience. As an author, he’s written over 180 articles and books on critical issues in bioethics regarding doctor-patient relationships and communication, research, and other areas. Robert realized the whole-person impac…

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Mark Bittlestone shares EVERYTHING on his Amazon history 52:35

3M ago52:35

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Here it is! Another deep dive into an innocent comedian's Amazon purchase history. This week we look at Insta sensation Mark Bittlestone who, unwisely, lets us have a mooch around his shopping history. We uncover Friends, open windows, closed closets and how to find laughter in the darkest moments. Don't forget you can find this episode over on our…

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426. Community with Claire Hooper and Gina Martin 1:20:29

3M ago1:20:29

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The Guilty Feminist 426. Community Presented by Deborah Frances-White with Claire Hooper and special guest Gina Martin Recorded 12 February 2025 at the Wheeler Centre, Melbourne. Released 17 February. The Guilty Feminist theme composed by Mark Hodge. Get Deborah's new book with 30% using the code SIXCONVERSATIONSPOD. https://store.virago.co.uk/ Mor…

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How to Separate the Myths From the Truth About Hospice Care 51:25

3M ago51:25

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My guest Gabby Jimenez and I are busting the hospice myths to get to the truth about end of life care. Because there are so many misconceptions about hospice care, many people don’t choose to have care from a hospice team or they delay hospice care until very close to death. It’s important to know the truth about all the aspects of hospice care - h…

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Cally Beaton's UNBEATABLE life hacks 51:26

3M ago51:26

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Hello! This week we dive into the life story of Cally Beaton. Blended families, travel, neck advice and the best way to rear your very own Zoo Keeper. It's all here, and so much more besides. Cally’s book is coming out in July, now available for pre-order right HERE look! And don't forget Cally's brilliant podcast Namaste Motherf**kers is available…

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The Guilty Feminist Redux: What’s the Deal with Men? 1:14:05

3M ago1:14:05

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The Guilty Feminist Redux: What’s the Deal with Men? Presented by Deborah Frances-White and Zoe Coombs-Marr with special guest Tiffany Stevenson Recorded 18 October 2017 at Giant Dwarf, Sydney. First released 1 January 2018. The Guilty Feminist theme composed by Mark Hodge. Give to http://www.redkite.org.au More about Deborah Frances-White https://…

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Mideo is a Breakthrough Method to Digitize Your Advance Care Plan 45:54

3M ago45:54

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Dr. Fred Mirarchi is working to create personalized, specific advance care plans for patients, accommodating every stage of life and end of life wish. After seeing clinicians in the hospital struggle to determine exactly what patients’ wishes were, Fred realized documentation of advance directives didn’t truly communicate clearly. He and the team a…

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LARRY DEAN PUTS ANIMAL SNOT ON HIS FACE 48:57

3M ago48:57

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Hello and happy Larry Dean Day to you all A fun-loving, Ferret adoring, Celtic admiring, scotsman. What more could you want? What's that? A product that involves putting snail on your face? Oh sure why not. Let's throw that in the mix too. Go and see him live if you get a chance! Tickets HERE! Next week it's Cally Beaton. Be here next Thursday, ok?…

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