Best Shrinks On Third Podcasts (2025)

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Founder’s syndrome and how to avoid it 31:52

5d ago31:52

31:52

Lucinda Rouse and Dami Adewale are joined by Toby Freeman, chief executive of the Robin Cancer Trust, and the charity finance and governance specialist Pesh Framjee. Toby shares his experiences of founding a charity to which he has a deep personal connection, and outlines the ways in which he is preparing the organisation for his departure. Pesh pu…

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52: Corn Silage Secrets: Stop Shrink, Boost Quality 54:32

9d ago54:32

54:32

In this episode of Ruminate This, we discuss simple, no-nonsense strategies to set up your silage season for success and stop costly feed losses before they start. Agrarian Solutions’ Vice President of Nutrition, Larry Roth, Ph.D., PAS, shares expert tips on reducing corn silage shrink, improving fermentation, and protecting forage quality from har…

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Reasons to be optimistic as a charity in a changing world 33:27

12d ago33:27

33:27

Lucinda Rouse and Emily Harle are joined by Nicole Sykes, director of policy, communications and research at the Lloyds Bank Foundation for England and Wales. They discuss some recent research by Lloyds Banking Group that found charities are the second-most trusted source of financial advice after family members. They consider how charities can bes…

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Listen Now: Lawless Planet 5:29

17d ago5:29

5:29

It’s not that hard to kill a planet. All it takes is a little drilling, some mining, a generous helping of pollution and voila! Earth over. When you take stock of what’s left, it starts to look like a crime scene: decapitated mountains, poisoned rivers, oil-soaked pelicans, maybe a sun-bleached cow skull in a dried-up lake bed. The only thing missi…

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Why more funders should consider a shift to participatory grantmaking 34:03

19d ago34:03

34:03

Lucinda Rouse and Dami Adewale are joined by Natasha Friend and Robin Morgan-Chu, the director and chair respectively of the grantmaker Camden Giving, to discuss the merits and challenges of participatory grantmaking. Natasha describes how grantmaking decisions at Camden Giving have been devolved to panels of people with first-hand experience of th…

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Bonus episode: What you need to know about the Civil Society Covenant 12:15

21d ago12:15

12:15

Lucinda Rouse and Emily Harle summarise the contents of the recently-launched Civil Society Covenant between the government and civil society. They reflect on comments made by Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Lisa Nandy, the culture secretary, and consider what’s next for the charity-state relationship. Read our analysis: What will the Civil Society…

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51: Optimizing Transition Cow Health to Boost Fertility and Milk Production 21:23

23d ago21:23

21:23

The first week after calving is a critical window that impacts reproductive performance and overall lactation success in dairy cows. In this episode, we discuss how supporting transition cows’ immune systems and addressing common nutritional deficiencies can reduce inflammation, prevent uterine diseases, and minimize early pregnancy loss after firs…

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How to engage Gen Z in your charitable mission 37:48

26d ago37:48

37:48

Lucinda Rouse and Emily Harle are joined by are joined by Dan Lawes, co-chief executive of the youth democracy charity My Life My Say, to consider how charities working in all cause areas can interact effectively with younger people. Dan explains how My Life My Say engaged with brands including Tinder, Lime and Snapchat to promote its 'Give an X' c…

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The path to financial security in the face of shrinking grants 28:54

1M ago28:54

28:54

Lucinda Rouse and Andy Ricketts are joined by Nihara Krause, chief executive of the youth mental health charity Stem4, to talk about the organisation’s quest for long-term sustainability in the face of falling grant income. Nihara describes the challenges faced by Stem4 in developing partnership and merger prospects, as the charity has sought to st…

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Trapped and Helpless 10:14

1M ago10:14

10:14

The one in which we delve into what it takes to survive in situations in which one is trapped and helpless. We focus today on the group of young boys who were trapped in a flooded cave in Thailand for over 2 weeks. Their survival tells us a lot about the power of community and positive thinking, among other things.…

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50: Drone Technology for Accurate Silage and Feedstuff Inventory 19:26

1M ago19:26

19:26

Accurate feed inventory management is crucial for dairy producers and nutritionists to optimize ration formulation, improve herd performance, and meet lender requirements. In this episode of Ruminate This, discover how drone technology is transforming feedstuff inventory by providing safer, faster, and more precise measurements of corn silage and h…

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Demystifying apprenticeship schemes for charities 32:12

1M ago32:12

32:12

Lucinda Rouse and Dami Adewale are joined by Gary Laybourne, chief executive of the sports coaching apprenticeship charity Coach Core. Gary outlines some of the voluntary sector roles that are compatible with existing apprenticeship schemes and explains the practicalities of taking on an apprentice. He describes ways in which charities can offset t…

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49: Mycotoxins, Inflammation, or Something Else? 14:30

1M ago14:30

14:30

Are mycotoxins really limiting performance, or is something else happening? In episode 49 of Ruminate This, we tackle common questions from dairy professionals. When should you consider an immune enhancement product? How can you tell if toxins are the hidden culprit? Why is listening to your cows might be the best diagnostic tool you have. Pinpoint…

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Third Sector: The Conference snapshot 11:04

2M ago11:04

11:04

Lucinda Rouse hears from some of the speakers at Third Sector: The Conference 2025, which was held at the Barbican Centre in London this week (18 and 19 June). They are: Sarah Hughes, chief executive of Mind; Duncan Bootland and Ian Howick, medical director and executive director of corporate services at the Air Ambulance Charity Kent Surrey Sussex…

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When Charity Goes Wrong, Ep. 3: Mermaids 28:38

2M ago28:38

28:38

This episode contains a reference to suicide in the first two minutes. In November 2022, the transgender youth support charity Mermaids was in crisis. Caught up in a media storm over its chest binder service, compounded by internal governance and culture failings, a statutory inquiry was launched. In the third and final episode of When Charity Goes…

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Taken Away 10:54

2M ago10:54

10:54

The first in our new series of episodes that cover Social Justice and Psychology in challenging times. In this episode we talk about the psychologically traumatizing effects of having someone you love suddenly taken away.By Shrinks on Third

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48: Fishing for Feedback: Its Role in Building Strong Teams and Culture 44:02

2M ago44:02

44:02

In this episode of Ruminate This, we explore how creating a culture of openness and trust can transform your dairy. Whether you're a producer, nutritionist, or team leader, the ability to foster honest communication and welcome feedback is a key driver in building stronger teams and improving performance. Jamie Propst, founder of Anglers Unlimited …

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The London Marathon 23:47

2M ago23:47

23:47

Lucinda Rouse and Andy Ricketts are joined by Victoria Askew, senior marketing campaign manager at Pancreatic Cancer UK, to hear about the organisation’s experience as the charity of the year at the 2025 TCS London Marathon. Vicky provides insight into PCUK’s winning bid and the 18-month preparation process that preceded the event in April. She out…

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When Charity Goes Wrong, Ep. 2: The Captain Tom Foundation 32:38

2M ago32:38

32:38

In April 2020, 99-year-old war veteran Captain Tom Moore became an unexpected national hero after raising £38.9m in less than four weeks by walking 100 laps of his garden. But his legacy quickly turned sour, leading to a very public fall for his family and the charity created in his name. In episode two of When Charity Goes Wrong, Lucinda Rouse hea…

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Cultivating a more flexible volunteering offer 28:56

2M ago28:56

28:56

Lucinda Rouse and Dami Adewale are joined by Janet Thorne, chief executive of Reach Volunteering, and Nathan Miller, director at the East London Waterworks Park. Janet provides context to Reach’s finding that volunteering is thriving, with notable growth among volunteer-led organisations with no paid staff. She stresses the importance of articulati…

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When Charity Goes Wrong, Ep. 1: Kids Company 28:54

2M ago28:54

28:54

In August 2015, one of the country’s most prominent children’s charities, Kids Company, was declared insolvent. Its collapse has been followed by almost a decade of legal wrangling as the charity’s trustees pushed back against regulatory findings of mismanagement. In episode one of When Charity Goes Wrong, Third Sector journalist Lucinda Rouse hear…

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47: Invest in Yourself: The Power of YDLI 24:46

2M ago24:46

24:46

In Episode 47 of Ruminate This, we’re joined by Jodi Hoynoski, a driving force behind the Young Dairy Leaders Institute (YDLI), to explore how this program is shaping the future of the dairy industry. YDLI isn’t just another leadership seminar, it’s a hands-on, real-world development experience focused on communication, relationship building, and p…

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Solutions to some common volunteering challenges 29:43

3M ago29:43

29:43

Lucinda Rouse and Emily Harle are joined by Saskia Konynenburg, executive director of voice and impact at the National Council for Voluntary Organisations, and the volunteering strategist Gethyn Williams. Saskia describes the struggles reported by charities in recruiting and retaining volunteers, in the face of a growing preference for more informa…

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How one charity has adopted a more strategic approach to its corporate partnerships 30:39

3M ago30:39

30:39

Lucinda Rouse and Dami Adewale are joined by Russell Winnard, chief executive of the care leaver support charity the Drive Forward Foundation, to discuss the introduction of a new model to guide the organisation's corporate partnerships. Russell explains how a combination of insufficient partnership income and the need for more joined-up pathways t…

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46: How to Make High-Quality Haylage from Grass, Alfalfa, and Winter Annuals 43:48

3M ago43:48

43:48

In this episode of Ruminate This, Dr. Larry Roth revisits the fundamentals of high-quality haylage. From managing moisture to minimizing oxygen exposure, this conversation sharpens your edge heading into haylage season. Even seasoned pros will get value from the timely reminders, practical tips, and behind-the-scenes factors that make or break fora…

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The changing landscape for trusts and foundations 30:38

3M ago30:38

30:38

Lucinda Rouse and Emily Harle are joined by Lynne Guyton, chief executive of John Lyon’s Charity, and Sacha Rose-Smith, chief funding director at the City Bridge Foundation. Lynne describes the realities for a grantmaker that has gone from being a nice-to-have to an essential funding pot. She explains why John Lyon’s Charity did not consider it res…

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Munchausen's 16:26

3M ago16:26

16:26

The one in which we delve deeper into faking illnesses and the issues of Munchausen's aka Factitious Disorder - a mental health disorder in which someone fakes their own (or someone else's) serious illness sometimes to a point of serious but unecessary surgeries on limbs and organs.By Shrinks on Third

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How a pivot to social enterprise solved one small charity’s funding woes 31:35

3M ago31:35

31:35

Lucinda Rouse and Andy Ricketts are joined by Dan Tickle, chief executive of the National Migraine Centre, and Peter Holbrook, chief executive of Social Enterprise UK. Dan recounts how the National Migraine Centre adopted a social enterprise model to deliver its services in the face of declining voluntary income and expanded its patient offering in…

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45: Mycotoxins on the Rise: Tips to Protect your Livestock 26:28

3M ago26:28

26:28

Mycotoxin problems are rising, but do you know where they’re really coming from and how to protect your herd? In Episode 45 of Ruminate This, Caroline Knoblock, Director of Nutrition at Agrarian Solutions, breaks down what dairy producers and nutritionists need to know about Fusarium molds, feed contamination, and practical ways to get ahead of myc…

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Back to the basics of cost-effective programming 21:22

3M ago21:22

21:22

Lucinda Rouse and Dami Adewale are joined by Ben Williamson, director of recruitment at the incubator organisation Charity Entrepreneurship. Ben outlines the different ways of modelling, tracking and evaluating the cost-effectiveness of direct delivery and systems change programmes. He explains why it can pay off to apply the risk appetite of a sta…

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Malingering 15:16

4M ago15:16

15:16

The one in which we look into the act and causes of Malingering - pretending to be sick for some monetary gain or another benefit like getting out of school or work.By Shrinks on Third

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Successfully navigating a restructure 26:19

4M ago26:19

26:19

Lucinda Rouse and Andy Ricketts are joined by Iain Heaton, deputy chief executive and chief financial officer at the Blue Cross, and Tiggy McCool, partner at the management consultancy Nine Feet Tall. Iain describes how the Blue Cross implemented major changes to its animal rehoming services, starting with the closure of four rehoming centres in re…

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44: Rising Fumonisin Threat: What You Need to Know 17:27

4M ago17:27

17:27

New findings in the Spring Mycotoxin Report highlight a growing threat to dairy herd health and profitability. In this episode of Ruminate This, Scott Zehr and Dr. Larry Roth break down the newly released Spring Mycotoxin Report and what over 800 feed samples reveal about mycotoxins growing risk, especially from fumonisin. We discuss how this incre…

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Self-care for overworked charity professionals 29:02

4M ago29:02

29:02

Lucinda Rouse and Emily Harle are joined by Claire Goodwin-Fee, chief executive of the psychological support organisation Frontline19, to consider the mental health challenges facing charity leaders. They discuss recent research by Fair Collective, in which 85 per cent of participating small charity leaders said their mental health had been negativ…

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Adult ADHD 25:44

4M ago25:44

25:44

The one in which we explain the current adult diagnosis of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Differences along with its manifestations and the many ways it impacts people in adulthood.By Shrinks on Third

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Ways forward after the aid cuts 29:58

4M ago29:58

29:58

Lucinda Rouse and Emily Harle are joined by Philip Goodwin, chief executive of Unicef UK, to discuss the realities facing international development and humanitarian charities following announced reductions in overseas development assistance by the US, UK and other European governments. Philip stresses the need to communicate with the public on the …

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43: Strong Starts, Strong Futures: Mastering Colostrum Management 40:25

4M ago40:25

40:25

Want healthier, more productive calves? It all starts with colostrum management. In this episode of Ruminate This, we're joined again by Danielle Varner, Calf and Heifer Specialist at Cargill Animal Nutrition, to explore why quality and quantity matter, especially for bull calves and beef-on-dairy crosses. We discuss how investing in a well-execute…

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Furthering DEI through brave leadership 22:13

4M ago22:13

22:13

Lucinda Rouse and Emily Harle are joined by Louise Harris, chief operating officer of the homelessness charity Crisis, to learn about successful and meaningful approaches to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion in the voluntary sector. Louise outlines the importance for organisations working in the social justice space to treat DEI as a strate…

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Sociopathy 12:59

4M ago12:59

12:59

The one in which we dive into what it means to be a Sociopath - alternatively known more clinically as someone with Anti Social Personality Disorder. We also distinguish between sociopaths and psychopaths - both of whom are uncaring and can be quite scary in different ways.By Shrinks on Third

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42: Boost Calf Health by Strengthening Farm Teamwork 30:38

5M ago30:38

30:38

Danielle Varner, Calf and Heifer Specialist at Cargill Animal Nutrition, joins Ruminate This for an insightful discussion on improving calf health and performance through effective farm team communication. Learn about the common challenges that often lead to calf health issues, the importance of training beyond just protocols, and the key areas whe…

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Co-designing communications campaigns for maximum impact 30:01

5M ago30:01

30:01

Lucinda Rouse and Dami Adewale are joined by Claire Gauci, public safety campaigns and programme manager at the Canal and River Trust, and Emily Rayner, senior consultant at the behaviour change and communications agency Claremont. Claire describes how a video intended to educate teenagers about water safety fell flat, prompting the charity to adop…

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Bringing co-creation into the core of charity strategy 29:53

5M ago29:53

29:53

Lucinda Rouse and Andy Ricketts are joined by Okela Douglas-Norgrove, chief executive of Sister System, which supports young women and girls who have been affected by the care system. Okela outlines how Sister System has grown since its formation in 2018 in partnership with 17 care leavers. She describes some of the challenges of co-creating the ch…

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41: Optimizing Calf Health: Managing Mycotoxins in Pre-Weaned Diets 28:42

5M ago28:42

28:42

Mycotoxins in young stock diets can hinder growth and performance by triggering an immune response that diverts nutrients away from productive purposes. When calves face additional stressors like poor passive transfer, ventilation issues, or pathogen exposure, mycotoxins amplify these challenges, making it harder for them to thrive. Despite their i…

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How to manage a charity rebrand 30:32

5M ago30:32

30:32

Acting editor Andy Ricketts and senior reporter Emily Harle are joined by Emma Guise, director of marketing and communications at Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity. Emma talks through the reasons behind the charity’s first rebrand since 2017, what it was hoping to achieve and how it will measure its success. She discusses how the charity worked …

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40: The challenges and rewards of working with family in business 42:47

5M ago42:47

42:47

Working with family in the dairy industry is both common and uniquely rewarding, though it comes with its own set of challenges. In this episode of Ruminate This, Mary Taylor, Administrative Assistant, and her daughter, Kelbi Veenstra, Office Manager at Agrarian Solutions, share their experiences balancing personal and professional relationships wh…

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How ditching fundraising targets has led to income growth for one charity 32:09

5M ago32:09

32:09

Lucinda Rouse and Dami Adewale are joined by Keith Wilson, director of income and engagement at the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance. Keith explains how depressed fundraising revenues during the Covid-19 pandemic prompted a major restructure that saw corporate, community and individual fundraising roles merged into supporter engagement off…

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Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) 21:30

5M ago21:30

21:30

The one in which we discuss the intense thoughts, flashbacks and troublesome memories people can suffer after trauma- and the many other sign and symptoms of PTSD.By Shrinks on Third

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39: How LivOx Boosts Gut Health, Liver Function, and Milk Production in Dairy Cows 32:52

5M ago32:52

32:52

In this episode of Ruminate This, Dr. Larry Roth, Vice President of Nutrition at Agrarian Solutions, discusses the science behind LivOx, the next evolution of DTX™ and BioCycle Plus. This proprietary blend of plant-based actives, including curcumin, naringin, and carnosic acid, is redefining mycotoxin mitigation, gut health, and liver protection in…

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What’s happening to major donor giving? 28:24

6M ago28:24

28:24

Lucinda Rouse and Emily Harle are joined by Mark Greer, managing director at the Charities Aid Foundation, and Charlotte Prothero, external affairs manager at Pro Bono Economics. Mark outlines the growing importance of major donor revenue to the voluntary sector and sets out the cause areas favoured by high-net-worth individuals. He stresses the ne…

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38: Meet the Team: Morgan Ekovich 45:04

6M ago45:04

45:04

In this episode of Meet the Team, we sit down with Morgan Ekovich, the organizing force behind Agrarian Solutions’ podcast operations. Morgan shares her journey into podcast production, her background in fitness and nutrition coaching, and her strong connection to agriculture, rooted in her family’s heritage. Discover how Morgan’s project managemen…

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