Best Vortex Of The Past Podcasts (2025)

We know it’s been a while since the release of a new episode. You’re probably wondering why there has been so much radio silence over the past several months. With a sad and heavy heart, your host Annemarie had to say goodbye to her mother in May of this year. After spending time caring for her mother and enjoying precious moments with her family, …

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Episode 13: Redirecting Your Bad Day 33:06

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We all have bad days. We don’t always manage them in the most controlled ways, and that’s okay! It comes with the territory of being an imperfect human. However, there are some stress management techniques that you can practice to redirect a bad day and, in this episode, you’ll hear about a few of them. It’s one thing to have to endure a bad day yo…

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Episode 12: Managing the “Stresslationship” with Yourself 1:06:24

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Our relationship with ourselves is sacred and is the foundation of the relationships we have with everything else around us. In this episode, we tackle ways to manage our relationship with stress, or our “stresslationship”, by managing our relationship with ourselves. We look at all of the elements that characterize our stresslationship, from self-…

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WWDW Ep 203 - Interview with Dave "Omega" Chapman answers your questions... 1:19:39

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Welcome to Wibbly Wobbly Dicey Wicey - The Doctor Who RPG Podcast. We are talking 2nd Edition and the future of Cubicle 7 - plus your q's are a'd We talk to Cubicle 7's OMEGA - Dave Chapman of Cubicle 7, creator of the Doctor Who RPG / Vortex system. This time we are talking 2nd Edition and he is Answering your questions... David F.Chapman @autocr…

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WWDW Ep 202 - 60th Anniversary trailer review w/Iain Martin 45:04

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Welcome to Wibbly Wobbly Dicey Wicey SEASON 2 of The Doctor Who RPG Podcast . Today just in time for 2023 to begin, we look at the latest trailer to drop on the 60th anniversary special, which will happen more towards it's end... I am joined by Iain Martin of The Electric Sodcast and We're All Stories in the End fame Subscribe and Review |Itunes|Sp…

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Episode 11: Slaying Holiday Stress Like a Boss! 48:11

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The festive season can be extremely stressful as you commit to unrealistic expectations in an effort to please everyone around you. But what about your personal well-being? Is it possible to live in peace and tranquility for the duration of the holidays? Yes, it is! And today, we will be discussing how to slay holiday stress like a boss! We examine…

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WWDW Ep 201 - Dragonmeet 2022 interview w/Dominic McDowall Cubicle 7 CEO 35:58

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Welcome to Wibbly Wobbly Dicey Wicey SEASON 2 of The Doctor Who RPG Podcast . We're back, and it's about the Doctor Who RPG. New theme tune, new look, new old stuff. Live at Dragonmeet 2022 - The London RPG convention - We talk to Cubicle 7's RASSILON (minus the God complex) - Dominic McDowall CEO of Cubicle 7, creators of the Doctor Who RPG / Vort…

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Episode 10: Water Down Your Stress With Some H20 41:47

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One of the reasons you may find yourself so effing stressed is that you are not drinking enough water. It’s an Essential, with a capital E, component in our stress management toolbox! Its impact on both mental and physical health is fundamental. Water is also the most important nutrient you can consume, as our bodies are made up of anywhere from 40…

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Episode 09: Nature is the Ultimate Mind Spa 46:34

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Welcome back to “Why am I so Effing Stressed?” for another nurturing episode. And today, nurture can be found in nature as we explore why nature is the ultimate mind spa! We talk about feeling overwhelmed in both our bodies and minds, and how relaxing in front of your phone or laptop may calm your body but not your mind. You’ll learn why too much s…

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Episode 08: Time to Level Up the Self Talk 45:21

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Few people would argue with you when you say that there’s an obvious link between emotions and stress. But the impact of self-talk on our emotional lives is a less common topic of conversation. When we regularly speak to ourselves in disparaging and cruel ways, we are creating stress within our bodies. During today’s conversation, we talk about how…

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Episode 07: Overachiever Overhaul - Finding the Right Balance 52:15

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If you are able to maintain balance, being an overachiever (OA) can be a positive trait. There is, however, a dark side to it, and many OAs find themselves being hindered by their mindset, effectively putting their health at risk. Today’s episode is all about the overachiever’s balancing act. As a recovering overachiever herself, Annemarie is intim…

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Episode 06: Road Stress 48:55

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Welcome back to Why Am I So Effing Stressed, with your host Annemarie Bell. During today’s conversation, we explore the topic of road rage, and how you can choose to be someone who reduces the collective stress on the road rather than adding to it. Join us as we show you how to take a moment to assess the environment in your car, with an attitude o…

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Episode 05: Getting Through the Long and Lonely Night 33:07

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When it feels like there is never-ending darkness, how do you remind yourself that there will always come light? In this episode of the Why Am I So Effing Stressed??!! Podcast, Annemarie Bell talks about the process of dealing with difficult situations that feel like they will bring you to your breaking point. Acute and episodic stress alike, there…

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Episode 04: Pause, Breathe, Be Curious 43:56

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We begin today’s episode with “When We Pause”, a poem written by our host: “When we pause we don’t break laws or get chewed up in regret’s jaws or suffer an immeasurable loss or start more bloody wars. When we pause, we are in control. If more people learn to pause, our world would not be so lost.” We are often the cause of our stress, overreacting…

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Episode 03: Do You Bring Home Takeout Stress for Dinner? 35:10

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Just the word ‘takeout’ probably has you thinking of some of your favorites, whether it be sushi, pizza, or comfort food from the restaurant around the corner. Many of us associate takeout with quality time with our friends, family, or loved ones, relaxing and enjoying a meal together. Generally, this stimulates our parasympathetic nervous system a…

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Episode 02: What’s Happening Inside Our Bodies When We Are Stressing Out? 1:04:13

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Many of us confuse our ability to acclimate to chronic stress as resilience when, in reality, it’s taking a far greater toll on our health than we realize. In this episode, we take a look at what exactly is happening inside your body when you are experiencing stress and, more importantly, when you’re living in a state of chronic stress. Our brain d…

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Episode 01: The First Steps to Effective Stress Management with Annemarie Bell 33:35

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Are you struggling to sleep? Was your mind racing when you woke up in the middle of the night? Are you feeling overwhelmed or burnt-out? If you answered yes to any of these questions, this episode is for you! Welcome to the first episode of the Why Am I so Effing Stressed Podcast, a safe place to discuss everything stress and stress management. Tak…

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Light Note Episode I 27:59

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After such a dark topic i feel like we'd need to clear up on a light note, so today on an entirely spur of the moment episode, i: get kicked out of my recording "studio" and have to use the classroom that leads into it, talk about kidney bean poisoning, Tarrare "the man who ate anything", and rhubarb leaves!…

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Chernobyl Part 5 35:23

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http://www.chernobylgallery.com/chernobyl-disaster/timeline/ - my main sourceBy Vortex of the Past

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Chernobyl part 4 15:20

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Chernobyl Part 3 22:58

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Chernobyl: Part 2 17:07

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https://youtu.be/AsHueDkhuTY here's the link to the video of the helicopter that crashedBy Vortex of the Past

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Chernobyl Part One 16:42

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WWDW Ep 016 - 2nd Edition (Regeneration) of the Doctor Who RPG w/Dave Chapman 52:14

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Welcome to Wibbly Wobbly Dicey Wicey - The Doctor Who RPG Podcast. The Second edition of the DOCTOR WHO RPG IS IMMANENT! We talk to Cubicle 7's OMEGA - Dave Chapman the creator of the Doctor Who RPG / the Vortex system. Get all the details on how it differs, is it backwards compatible? What happens next in the Doctor WHO rpg line? What can we look …

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WWDW Ep 015 - You've got some Kaiju in your Vortex 1:04:28

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Welcome to Wibbly Wobbly Dicey Wicey - The Doctor Who RPG Podcast. This is Another Universe where we take characters from other universes, convert them to the Vortex system and see how they would fare in the Whoniverse... This time we are looking at KING KONG vs GODZILLA (only a few months after the movie came out, how's that for zeitgeist!) . How …

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WWDW Ep 014 UNIT or UNOT? 48:03

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Welcome to Wibbly Wobbly Dicey Wicey - The Doctor Who RPG Podcast. We investigate, analyse and review Doctor Who RPG's past, present and future. The Doctor's only concession to the military ever, except Intrusion Counter-Measures Group and all the others... So young Pete Murphy and I talk about UNIT and how it fits into your Doctor Who RPG, from ol…

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WWDW Ep013 There can be only Wholander? 55:01

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Welcome to Wibbly Wobbly Dicey Wicey - The Doctor Who RPG Podcast. This is Another Universe where we take characters from other universes, convert them to the Vortex system and see how they would fare in the Whoniverse... This time we are looking at Highlander - Ancient Immortals battling through time for the prize! (Whatever that is). How do you f…

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WWDW Ep 012 AU Mrs Emma Peel You're Needed! 1:24:30

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Welcome to Wibbly Wobbly Dicey Wicey - The Doctor Who RPG Podcast. This is Another Universe where we take characters from other universes, convert them to the Vortex system and see how they would fare in the Whoniverse... This time we are looking at the better half of the UK Avengers - Mrs Emma Peel of the UK TV show The Avengers. A true figure of …

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WWDW Ep 011 AU Mr Steed You're Needed! 1:26:39

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Welcome to Wibbly Wobbly Dicey Wicey - The Doctor Who RPG Podcast. This is Another Universe where we take characters from other universes, convert them to the Vortex system and see how they would fare in the Whoniverse... This time we are looking at Mr John Steed of the UK TV show The Avengers (No Iron Man required) and how he might fit into your D…

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WWDW Ep 010 AU Billy Butcher from The Boys 1:35:22

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Welcome to Wibbly Wobbly Dicey Wicey - The Doctor Who RPG Podcast. This is Another Universe where we take characters from other universes, convert them to the Vortex system and see how they would fare in the Whoniverse... This time we are looking at Billy Butcher from The Boys. We are covering the TV version today to see how he fits into Who, stran…

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WWDW Ep 009 - Games with Rassilon... 1:03:24

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Welcome to Wibbly Wobbly Dicey Wicey - The Doctor Who RPG Podcast. We investigate, analyse and review Doctor Who RPG's past, present and future. This time out we are talking to Michael Nixon from the Game of Rassilon actual play podcast. We dive deep to find out how this Doctor Who RPG podcast is put together. How do you play an RPG for broadcast? …

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WWDW Ep 008 - It's Called Xmas TIME... 53:12

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Welcome to Wibbly Wobbly Dicey Wicey - The Doctor Who RPG Podcast. We investigate, analyse and review Doctor Who RPG's past, present and future. It's time for Part Two of our Two Part Xmas special - Last time we covered Santa Claus and now we cover everything else involved in the Whoniverse and running an Xmas style game in your Doctor Who RPG. Epi…

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WWDW Ep 007 AU Santa Claus or Sinter Klaus? 53:11

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Welcome to Wibbly Wobbly Dicey Wicey - The Doctor Who RPG Podcast. This is Another Universe where we take characters from other universes, convert them to the Vortex system and see how they would fare in the Whoniverse... This time we are looking at SANTA CLAUS (well it's going to be Xmas soon) and how he might fit into your Doctor Who RPG. Of cour…

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WWDW Ep 006 Time Lords How to Use Them 1:13:15

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Welcome to Wibbly Wobbly Dicey Wicey - The Doctor Who RPG Podcast. We investigate, analyse and review Doctor Who RPG's past, present and future. This time out we are looking at Time Lords in your RPG. Do they make better PCs or NPCs? How do you fit them into your game? Do you need them in your game? How should you stop them overpowering the rest of…

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WWDW Ep 005 Companions and How to Use Them 1:13:57

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Welcome to Wibbly Wobbly Dicey Wicey - The Doctor Who RPG Podcast. We investigate, analyse and review Doctor Who RPG's past, present and future. This time out we are looking at Companions in your RPG. Do they make better PCs or NPCs? How do you fit them into your game? Do you need them in your game? What do we need to know? All this and more… We lo…

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WWDW Ep 004 The Eighth Doctor Sourcebook 34:34

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Welcome to Wibbly Wobbly Dicey Wicey - The Doctor Who RPG Podcast. We investigate, analyse and review Doctor Who RPG's past, present and future. This time we review the Eighth Doctor sourcebook. Is it essential? How can it help our campaigns? Does it capture the essence of the Eighth Doctor's era? Can you live without it in your collection? Listen …

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WWDW Ep 003 The Mikros Campaign 50:12

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Welcome to Wibbly Wobbly Dicey Wicey - The Doctor Who RPG Podcast. We investigate, analyse and review Doctor Who RPG's past, present and future. In this episode we look at the nigh-legendary Doctor Who RPG campaign MIKROS. I interview the GM (and sometimes player) of this 20+ years running campaign and unearth the secrets of its longevity and what …

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WWDW Ep 002.5 Interview with Dave Chapman REDUX 38:53

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Welcome to Wibbly Wobbly Dicey Wicey - The Doctor Who RPG Podcast. We investigate, analyse and review Doctor Who RPG's past, present and future. Exclusive brand new interview with Dave Chapman the inventor of the Vortex system, we go deep into the future of the Doctor Who line and its upcoming products including some big revelations and changes com…

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WWDW Ep 002 Canon - Use it or Lose it? 1:05:51

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Welcome to Wibbly Wobbly Dicey Wicey - The Doctor Who RPG Podcast. We investigate, analyse and review Doctor Who RPG's past, present and future. In this episode we look at the usage of Canon in the Doctor Who RPG. How should you use it? Should you use it at all? What are the advantages and disadvantages therein? Does Canon actually exist in any mea…

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WWDW Ep 001 Overview 1:20:29

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Welcome to Wibbly Wobbly Dicey Wicey - The Doctor Who RPG Podcast. We investigate, analyse and review Doctor Who RPG's past, present and future. In this episode we look at the current Doctor Who RPG in all its flaws and perfections. Keep listening at the end of the episode for the first part of our exclusive interview with Cubicle 7 Dominic McDowel…

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The Ego Of A Successful Mogul 7:42

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Fire your ego and get in alignment..... destiny awaits

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