Best Creative Cardiff Podcasts (2025)

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Discover Cardiff Dance Schools That Inspire Passion and Talent for All Ages and Levels 1:28

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Loren James Dance Company stands out among Cardiff dance schools for its vibrant community, expert instruction, and inclusive approach to dance education. Known for nurturing talent in a supportive environment, this dynamic school welcomes children, teens, and adults of all skill levels. Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your te…

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From Wales to the World – The Power of the Creative Industries 29:28

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The creative sector is a key driver of the Welsh economy with a growing international reputation. Host Carwyn Jones is joined by Sharon James-Evans of Cardiff & Vale College, Roger Burnell of It's My Shout Productions Community Interest Company Ltd, and producer Tracie Simpson to discuss the opportunities on offer to people who want to work in this…

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From Wales to the World – The Power of the Creative Industries - Show Teaser 1:12

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A teaser for the upcoming special edition podcast "From Wales to the World- The Power of the Creative Industries". Brought to you by Business News Wales and Cardiff and Vale College.By Connor Simmons

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Culture, creativity and long-term conditions 54:06

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This podcast is part of Dr Sofia Vougioukalou’sBritish Academy Innovation Fellowship ‘Creative Ageing and Social Prescribing: Bridging the gap between diverse service users, service providers and policy makers in Wales’. In this episode Dr Ricky Hellyar is joined by Sofia and three project participants to discuss the role of creativity in their liv…

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I-Prehab Interviews with Dr. Sarah Fry - Stuart Davies 11:04

1y ago11:04

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We are catching up with Stuart Davies in Portugal from hisboat. Stuart got involved with healthcare research after having Prostate cancer several years ago. Stuart wanted to make a positive difference andhelp people.

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I-Prehab Interviews with Dr. Sarah Fry - Bami 9:41

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We are talking with Bami. Bami is an author, a non-executive director, a patient advocate, and really interested in equity. She also works as a visiting lecturer with Cardiff University. She has a family history of breast cancer, both as a patient and family members. Bami is from Swansea, so has good local knowledge toshare.…

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I-Prehab Interviews with Dr. Sarah Fry - Rashmi Kumar 22:31

1y ago22:31

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In this podcast we are talking to Rashmi Kumar, from anAsian background who is full-time carer for his elderly mother. Rashmi’s experience has helped him understand some key health issues, and the challengesfaced by patients and families.

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Sexual Health 35:38

2y ago35:38

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In this episode, Ffion gives us an insight into Sexual Health and explore how we can challenge associated taboos.

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Menopause with Carolyn Harris MP 59:48

2y ago59:48

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In this episode Rebecca Ferriday talks to Carolyn Harris MP about her campaign to better educated the world about menopause and make improvements at a national level, Carolyn also talks about her own experiences of menopause. There is then a round table discussion with Rebecca, Joanne Owen and Cath Dunn (Cardiff University) about their own experien…

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Vitamin D 42:13

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In this episode Diana De interviews Kendra-Jean Nwamadi and Dr. Sarju Patel about the importance of Vitamin D, we also hear from visitors, volunteers and organisers of the Vitamin D Grangetown awareness event. We then hear from Dr. Ricky Hellyar who interviews Beth Hellyar, a health visitor working in the Grangetown community. Thanks to Cardiff uni…

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Tim - Surviving Cardiac Arrest 52:57

2+ y ago52:57

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*Warning - includes content which some people might find upsetting. In this Student/ Staff collaboration, Dr. Ricky Hellyar speaks to Tim about his experience, including physical and mental health implications. Narrated by our final year nursing student Connor, the podcast explores Tim's story and how he survived an out of hospital cardiac arrest. …

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Women's Health Series - Autism 1:20:23

2+ y ago1:20:23

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In this Episode Lara Cowpe talks to Kat about her experience of living with Autism, her diagnosis as well as her work with the Autistic community.

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Women's Health Series - Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder 1:04:57

2+ y ago1:04:57

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In this episode Lara Cowpe speaks with Kirsty about her experience of living with Hypermobility spectrum disorder. We also her from Clare Sinton, a healthcare professional with experience of managing HSD, who shares her knowledge of the condition.

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PAVOT-HD - Interview with John and Carol 27:00

2+ y ago27:00

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Dr. Katy Hamana talks to John and Carol about their shared experience of Huntington's disease and physical activity.

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PAVOT-HD - Interview with Carly 20:42

2+ y ago20:42

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Dr. Katy Hamana talks to Carly about her experience of Huntington's disease and physical activity.

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PAVOT-HD - Interview with Gareth 20:28

3y ago20:28

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Dr. Katy Hamana speaks to Gareth about Huntington's disease and physical activity.

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PAVOT-HD - Interview with Joe 18:00

3y ago18:00

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Dr. Katy Hamana speaks to Joe about his experiences of Huntington's disease and physical activity.

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Living with HIV 44:54

3y ago44:54

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In this episode Geinor Bean talks to Gavin Sheppard about living with HIV.

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Women's Health Series - Living with Bipolar 41:01

3y ago41:01

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In this episode Lara Cowpe speaks to Bron about living with Bipolar Disorder.

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Women's Health Series - Lupus, diagnosis and beyond 45:20

3y ago45:20

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In this episode Lara Cowpe speaks to Wendy about her diagnosis journey and living with Lupus.

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Sepsis - Terence, our family's Story 1:17:31

3+ y ago1:17:31

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In this episode Terence from the UK sepsis trust kindly tells us of the story of his brother Mark and the devastating impact Sepsis had on the Canning family. Also featuring Doctor Paul Morgan, who kindly tells us more about the disease.

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Women's Health Series - Adenomyosis 1:00:24

3+ y ago1:00:24

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In this episode Lara Cowpe discusses with Dee her experience of Adenomyosis.

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Clinical Trial Participation 1:05:46

3+ y ago1:05:46

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In this episode we hear two very important stories about cancer diagnosis and clinical trial participation.

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Organ Donation: Have the Chat! 1:01:40

3+ y ago1:01:40

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In this live audience special, produced in collaboration with Believe Organ Donation Support, Ricky speaks to Transplant Consultant Surgeon Mike Stephens.

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Women's Health Series - Experiencing Miscarriage 48:10

3+ y ago48:10

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In this episode Lara Cowpe speaks to Jess about her experience of miscarriage.

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Women's health Series - Series Introduction 1:47

3+ y ago1:47

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An introduction to the new Behind the Health Statistic series, focusing on women's health.

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Disability and Healthcare 37:49

3+ y ago37:49

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In this episode Gill shares her experience of accessing NHS services whilst having a disability.

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Living with Prostate Cancer 47:26

3+ y ago47:26

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In this episode Professor Danny Kelly speaks to Raymond Poole about his experience of prostate cancer: Please be aware that some of the discussion centers around child sexual abuse which some people might find upsetting.

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Being Trans 57:32

3+ y ago57:32

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In this episode Martyn Floyd speaks to Evan Wilkins about what it means to be Trans.

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#4. Creative careers making social impact 32:15

3+ y ago32:15

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In this episode of Get a ‘Proper’ Job, host Kayleigh Mcleod talks to Becky Davies; Theatre Designer, Artist and Creative Access Coordinator, and Chris Hill; Green Manager for Film Cymru Wales. They discuss the future of work in the creative and cultural industries and focus on some of the new jobs which are emerging to address societal issues. This…

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Secondary Breast Cancer 47:41

3+ y ago47:41

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In this episode, Dr. Sally Anstey and Claire Job speak to Patient Teacher Sue about her experience of secondary breast cancer.

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#3 Cultivating creative leadership 31:06

3+ y ago31:06

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In the third episode of the third series of Get a ‘Proper’ Job, host Kayleigh Mcleod talks to Gillian Mitchell; Chief Executive of National Youth Arts Wales and Dr Sita Thomas; a Theatre Maker, Channel 5 Milkshake Presenter, Artistic Director of Fio, Creative Associate at Wales Millennium Centre, and also a Trustee at the Young Vic Theatre and Emer…

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Baby Loss 1:22:41

4y ago1:22:41

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In this episode we talk about the incredibly difficult topic of baby loss. Understandably the podcast contains topics which some people might find distressing. As well as a first hand story, we also speak to Jess, a Bereavement Specialist Midwife and also HJ from the support organisation Sands.

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#2. Evolving your creative career 24:58

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In the second episode of the third series of Get a ‘Proper’ Job, host Kayleigh Mcleod talks to Jessica Dunrod, a translator, author, activist and director of the only black owned translation firm in the UK; as well as the creative producer, award winning filmmaker, cameraman and editor Jonny Campbell, who also has a background in architecture. They…

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#1. The future of jobs: TikTok for business 23:19

4y ago23:19

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In the first episode of season three of Get A 'Proper' Job host Kayleigh Mcleod talks to Kayed Mohamed-Mason, a Tik Tok apprentice for Cardiff-based advertising agency S3 advertising and Rebecca Campbell Managing Partner for Agency Development at S3 Advertising about the future of work in the creative and cultural industries. Particularly, new type…

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Ellen and Karl-Lymphoedema 1:04:11

4y ago1:04:11

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In this episode Lara Cowpe speaks to Ellen, a younger adult service user, about her experience of Lymphoedema as well as Karl Hocking from Lymphoedema Network Wales.

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Clinical Research and the Role of the Nurse - part 2 25:00

4y ago25:00

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In the second part of this two part episode, Dr Mike Johnson speaks to Alison Johnson about her role as a nurse in Huntington's Disease Research.

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Clinical Research and the Role of the Nurse - part 1 46:50

4y ago46:50

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In the first part of this two part episode, CRUK Senior Research Nurse for Wales Mandy Edwards, and Trial Unit Manager for the Clinical Trials Unit at the Health Hospital Cardiff Vianne Britten, are in discussion with Connor, a year 1 student nurse at Cardiff University. They cover topics that roam from the basics of research and its vital role as …

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Richard Desir: A Man in Nursing 37:12

4y ago37:12

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In this episode Diana De talks to Richard Desir about his nursing career. Alongside the values which are fundamental to the profession, they discuss issues such as being a man in nursing and racism.

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Long Covid: Lived Experiences part 2 56:29

4y ago56:29

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The Office for National statistics report nearly 700,000 people have had first-hand experience of or are suspected of having long Covid. This two part episode uncovers both Alison's and Lisa's stories.

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Long Covid: Lived Experiences part 1 32:54

4y ago32:54

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The Office for National statistics report nearly 700,000 people have had first-hand experience of or are suspected of having long Covid. This two part episode uncovers both Alison's and Lisa's stories.

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Lara: My Endometriosis - part 3 1:10:48

4+ y ago1:10:48

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In this final part of the three episodes, Ricky and Lara discuss the future. We discuss contemporary care surrounding Endometriosis and what Lara’s hopes for the future are. *Contains information which some listeners might find upsetting.

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Lara: My Endometriosis - part 2 1:22:20

4+ y ago1:22:20

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In part two of the three episodes exploring the lived experience Endometriosis, Lara has kindly recorded an audio diary which documents her peri-operative journey. Lara talks about about her thoughts leading up to treatment, her experience whilst in hospital as well as her thoughts and feelings whilst recovering. *Contains information which some li…

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Lara: My Endometriosis - part 1. 1:05:56

4+ y ago1:05:56

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In the opening episode of a three part special, Ricky and Lara explore how Endometriosis impacts on women’s lives. Lara describes her journey towards getting a diagnosis and the impact that the condition has had on her. *Contains information which some listeners might find upsetting.

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Mike and Harry: Mike and Harry a transplant story - part 1 46:37

4+ y ago46:37

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Mike opens up about his son Harry’s kidney disease and transplantation. He explores the wide-ranging impacts on the family, and how Mike went on to be a kidney donor himself. (Part 1 of 2) *Contains information which some listeners might find upsetting.

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Rhiannon: My Life with Anorexia 34:42

4+ y ago34:42

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Rhiannon shares her story about developing anorexia, how it impacted on her life as well as the professionals and therapies which have helped her towards recovery. *Contains information which some people might find upsetting.

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Russ: Living with Psoriasis 48:10

4+ y ago48:10

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Russ speaks to Professor Bundy about his life with an inflammatory disorder, the relationship between physical and mental well being and the impacts on his wider life. *Contains information which some people might find upsetting.

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Rob: Gambling, My Hidden Addiction 1:13:19

4+ y ago1:13:19

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Rob talks about the dangers and implications of gambling addiction. He looks into his own experience of addiction and journey towards recovery. *Contains information which some people might find upsetting.

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Becky: A Heart Defect, Our Story 45:44

4+ y ago45:44

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Becky discusses the experience of having a baby with a congenital heart disorder. She shares the series of events which led to her son being admitted to neonatal intensive care and his subsequent treatments. *Contains information which some people might find upsetting.

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Anon: Schizophrenia, Mind and Body 15:17

4+ y ago15:17

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John talks to somebody with Schizophrenia about how mental health disorders impact on physical and social well being. *Contains information which some people might find upsetting.