Best Cathy Mitchell Podcasts (2025)

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John Ferguson: Thinking Outside the Box 47:31

17d ago47:31

47:31

Mary-Jane Lawrie is joined by John Ferguson, founder and CEO of Sisaltech Ltd, a Scottish company which produces sustainable building insulation from natural sisal fibres and Scottish wool. In this episode John shares his unique story on how he got started, his sustainable business goals and his top tips for business success. Thanks for joining us …

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SAYFC Respect 37:39

5M ago37:39

37:39

Mary-Jane Lawrie is joined by Ally Brunton chair of SAYFC and Jillian Kennedy, SAYFC Vice chair. They both talk about their time in young farmers and the experiences and benefits of being in the club. They also tell us about the SAYFC Respect campaign which was launched at the Highland Show in 2024, which aims to allow every member to contribute to…

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Kenneth Bone: Diversifying for a Thriving Island Community 43:52

6M ago43:52

43:52

Mary-Jane Lawrie is joined by Kenneth Bone from Glenkiln Farm on the Isle of Arran. Kenneth Bone farms Glenkiln Farm on the Isle of Arran with his family. They won the Diversified Farm of the year award at last year’s Scottish Agriculture Awards, as well as taking home the Champion of Champions trophy. The business has an impressive portfolio, from…

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Jim Chapman: Adapting to Life After an Accident 47:22

7M ago47:22

47:22

Listener Advisory Note : This episode contains a mention of suicide, please listen with care. Mary-Jane Lawrie is joined by Jim Chapman, farmer and farm safety ambassador. Jim talks openly about the farm accident that changed his life when he lost his arm in a PTO shaft. He talks about the impact that had on him, and how he got through the dark tim…

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Stephanie Berkeley: Yellow Wellies 35:30

7M ago35:30

35:30

Mary-Jane Lawrie is joined by Stephanie Berkeley from the Farm Safety Foundation Stephanie Berkeley is Manager of the Farm Safety Foundation, which you might know also as Yellow Wellies. The Farm Safety Foundation was established in 2014 with the aim of improving farm safety in the UK. The Foundation runs successful campaigns such as Farm Safety we…

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Cathy Magee: Delving into Dyslexia 49:57

8M ago49:57

49:57

In this episode, Mary-Jane Lawrie is joined by Cathy Magee from Dyslexia Scotland. Cathy Magee is the chief executive of Dyslexia Scotland. We talked about what dyslexia is, how it can affect you, and how to go about getting an assessment. Dyslexia Scotland have a range of resources available to support people with dyslexia. Cathy also tells us abo…

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Pete Black: The Superpower of Dyslexia 39:56

8M ago39:56

39:56

Mary-Jane Lawrie is joined by Pete Black of Collessie Feeds and Newton of Colessie Farm. Pete Black farms at Newton of Collessie with his parents and brother. They run a successful diversified farming business with arable, commercial cattle, pedigree sheep and Clydesdales, alongside Collessie Feeds. We chatted about the farm business and the variou…

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Fred Swift & Stella Stewart: From Sheep to Shop - Increasing the Value of Wool. 41:55

9M ago41:55

41:55

Mary-Jane Lawrie is joined by Fred Swift from South Clunes Farm and Highland Clip, and Stella Stewart from Anta. Fred Swift farms South Clunes Farm near Inverness in the Highlands with his wife Sofi and his father. They run a traditional upland farm with cattle and sheep. Fred and his family have transformed the farm over the last 40 years, increas…

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Lesley Mitchell: Building a thriving family business, the importance of work life balance and converting to organic 42:20

10M ago42:20

42:20

Mary-Jane Lawrie visits Whitriggs Farm in the Scottish Borders to speak to Lesley Mitchell. They chat about the family farm and how it has evolved over the years, their openness to challenges and change, and how that has allowed Lesley and her family to build a business that supports the family whilst also allowing a good work life balance. Once ke…

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Meet Cathy Shields, Author of THE SHAPE OF NORMAL: A MEMOIR 38:00

11M ago38:00

38:00

Billy "BJ" Jones chats with Catherine "Cathy" Shields, author of The Shape of Normal: A Memoir about Motherhood, Disability & Embracing a Different Kind of Perfect. Shields writes about parenting, disabilities, and self-discovery. In her debut memoir, she explores the truths and lies parents tell themselves. Her book was named a category WINNER in …

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Meet Anita Mitchell, Author of GOD TOOK MY ARMS BUT HE GAVE ME THIS GIFT... 39:00

12M ago39:00

39:00

Billy "BJ" Jones interviews Anita Mitchell, author God Took My Arms but He Gave Me This Gift: The Story of Abbas Karimi, PLY. Mitchell, a journalist and competitive swimmer, recounts the incredible story of Abbas Karimi, a Paralympian Swimmer, from life in Kabul, Afghanistan, to his personal struggles and international sucess. Mitchell pays tribute…

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Claire Taylor : Positive perceptions of Agriculture 54:00

12M ago54:00

54:00

I'm Mary-Jane Lawrie, and in this episode I’m joined Claire Taylor. Claire is a journalist and describes herself as an agricultural communicator. She has recently finished her travels as part of her Nuffield Farming Scholarship and is now in the process of compiling all the information from her travels. We talk about her career and how that led her…

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S6 E7: Medicalizing Civil Rights 40:19

1y ago40:19

40:19

Experts increasingly use the language of medicine and disability to address social issues like poverty and racial discrimination. Professors Craig Konnoth of UVA Law and Karen M. Tani of Penn Law discuss how we got here.By Common Law

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Jenn Stewart: Successful Succession 44:58

1y ago44:58

44:58

Mary-Jane Lawrie is joined by Jenn Stewart. Jenn Stewart, partner & Head of Rural and Landed Estates at Johnston Carmichael, joined the company in 2019. Jenn has extensive experience in advising owner managed businesses and provides counsel to a wide-ranging portfolio of clients across multiple sectors. Jenn was brought up in her own family farming…

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S6 E6 Throwback: A Future With Autonomous Vehicles 2:32

1y ago2:32

2:32

“Common Law” looks back on a season 1 episode about liability issues connected to autonomous vehicles, featuring UVA Law professor Kenneth S. Abraham and alum Mike Raschid ’86. Has the future finally arrived?By Common Law

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S6 E5: Digging Into Our Forgotten Legal History 38:01

1y ago38:01

38:01

UVA Law professors Cynthia Nicoletti and Joy Milligan join host Risa Goluboff for a discussion on how divergent approaches to digging into the past can reveal some surprising truths about law and history.By Common Law

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S6 E4: A Prescription for Saving Democracy 36:46

1y ago36:46

36:46

Two former White House officials on different sides of the political aisle, Melody Barnes and John Bridgeland ’87, talk about ways to strengthen democracy and work across differences.By Common Law

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S6 E3: Why ESG Investing Is at a Turning Point 44:17

1y ago44:17

44:17

The practice of investing in funds and companies that pay attention to environmental, social and corporate governance issues could be at a turning point, say UVA Law professors Quinn Curtis and Paul G. Mahoney.By Common Law

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S6 E2: Was Chevron Wrongly Decided? 43:59

1+ y ago43:59

43:59

UVA Law professors John Duffy and Dan Ortiz discuss whether the Supreme Court will or should overturn one of its most famous decisions, Chevron, which gave administrative agencies deference in interpreting statutes.By Common Law

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S6 E1: Ethics at the Supreme Court 48:04

1+ y ago48:04

48:04

Does the U.S. Supreme Court need more oversight in light of recent ethics concerns? UVA Law professors Amanda Frost and Richard M. Re join host Dean Risa Goluboff to discuss whether more rules are needed.By Common Law

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Season 6 Preview: Free Exchange 2:32

1+ y ago2:32

2:32

Season 6 features the kind of robust discussions and debates that go on behind the scenes among faculty at the University of Virginia School of Law. Dean Risa Goluboff returns to host.By Common Law

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Kirsten Williams: Let your determination grow stronger 36:20

1+ y ago36:20

36:20

Mary-Jane Lawrie is joined by Kirsten Williams. Kirsten is a livestock specialist with SAC Consulting and she also runs a farm business on Ranna Farm in Aberdeenshire with her husband Ross. They have sheep, cattle, and a turkey enterprise on their rented farm. They were new entrants, working hard to secure a tenancy and build up their business to s…

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Glenrinnes Estate: A Tapestry of Tales 53:03

1+ y ago53:03

53:03

Mary-Jane Lawrie is joined by some of the team at Glenrinnes Estate at the foot of Ben Rinnes in Moray. Estate manager Ali Laing tells us about the estate as a whole, and we are joined by head keeper Gordon Aitchison, distillery manager Martin Peroni, trainee farm worker Alex Shearer and head gardener Damon Powell. They all share their stories of w…

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John Scott and Jock Gibson: Farmstrong Scotland 38:38

1+ y ago38:38

38:38

Mary-Jane Lawrie talks to John Scott and Jock Gibson from Farmstrong Scotland. Farmstrong Scotland is a new initiative which is inspired by Farmstrong New Zealand and Doug Avery’s visit to Scotland a couple of years ago. John and Jock tell us what Farmstrong is, why they want to be involved in it, what wellbeing means to them, and give examples of …

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Lawrence Martin : Opportunities through Apprenticeships 28:17

1+ y ago28:17

28:17

Mary-Jane Lawrie talks to Lawrence Martin who was a new entrant to farming. After doing an HNC in agriculture at college, he started an apprenticeship with Lantra and SRUC. The apprenticeship gave him the opportunity to get out on farm and ultimately became a farm manager. He tells us of his farming journey, how the apprenticeship scheme works and …

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Lucy Mitchell: Young Farmers 28:17

1+ y ago28:17

28:17

Mary-Jane Lawrie talks to Lucy Mitchell. Lucy was an active member of Young Farmers from her early twenties and went on to become national chair of SAYFC from 2022 to 2023. Lucy has recently handed over this role, and she tells us about what Young Farmers is, what sort of opportunities it gives young people, and what her year as national chair was …

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Ana Allamand: Culture and Connection 45:29

1+ y ago45:29

45:29

Mary-Jane Lawrie talks to Ana Allamand. Ana grew up in Chile before moving to Scotland. She tells us about agriculture in Chile and her work over here with the Soil Association. Ana works to bring farmers together to learn from each other and foster innovation, and has great knowledge about how culture and agriculture fit together. FAS Resources FA…

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The Black Farmer: Jeopardy – The danger of playing it safe 37:31

1+ y ago37:31

37:31

Mary-Jane Lawrie talks to Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones MBE, aka The Black Farmer. Wilfred is of the Windrush Generation and describes his difficult start to life in the UK, before he eventually found his chance working at the BBC, where he found his passion for food. He left television to start his own food and drink marketing company which gave him the …

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Sir Charlie Burrell : Wilding 46:27

1+ y ago46:27

46:27

Mary-Jane Lawrie talks to Charlie Burrell, a farmer and environmentalist, farming 3,500 acres at Knepp Estate, in West Sussex. Over the last twenty years, he has transformed the farm from an intensively managed dairy and arable unit into a rewilded biodiversity hotspot. He has recently co-authored a book “The Book of Wilding: A Practical Guide to R…

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Cream O Galloway: A Dairy Story 47:59

2y ago47:59

47:59

Mary-Jane Lawrie talks to David and Wilma Finlay from Rainton Farm, Gatehouse of Fleet. They are authors of the book “Our Dairy Story”, in which they tell their farming story from traditional farming, through various diversification projects, to starting a cow with calf dairy system, which they call The Ethical Dairy. They are forward thinking and …

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Mike Duxbury, the Blind Farmer - Making Agriculture Inclusive 34:16

2y ago34:16

34:16

Mary-Jane Lawrie talks to Mike Duxbury, the Blind Farmer, about his life in agriculture, and how he set up the Inclusive Farm, a working farm with the aim of making agriculture accessible to all. Mike tells us about how he was knocked back by all the agricultural colleges he applied to, apart from one, and how that one chance has given him the know…

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Meet Luz Agudelo, Author of OUT LOUD: JUNE'S VENTURE 31:00

2y ago31:00

31:00

Billy "BJ" Jones interviews Luz Agudelo, author Out Loud: June’s Venture, a children's book about bullying. Agudelo was born in Zaragoza, a small town in the mountains of Colombia, and currently resides in Miami with her six rescued cats. She facilitates family workshops in English and Spanish on positive parenting topics. Agudelo has a bachelor's …

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Meet Sheryl Bass, Author of BABY DRAGON'S BIG SNEEZE 24:00

2y ago24:00

24:00

Billy "BJ" Jones interviews Sheryl Bass, author of Baby Dragon's Big Sneeze. Bass has a master's degree in social work and a master's degree in journalism while working in public relations. Also, she has studied child development. She uses these insights to inform her picture book writing. Her goal is to produce lighthearted, rhyming stories with g…

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Inspiring Bloggers: TwelveonMain.com Episode #2 17:51

2y ago17:51

17:51

This is the second part of our conversation with Sara of Twelve on Main. She lets us see her stats and her Pinterest behind the scenes. We get into what is working and what isn't in this episode and we look at her SEO report. 00:00 Inspiring Bloggers Episode 2Pinterest - how to pin 10 pins per post, with frequency - Whats working for our client wit…

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Twelve on Main: Episode #1 28:53

2y ago28:53

28:53

In our inaugural season of Inspiring Bloggers Podcast with Cathy Mitchell, we're looking at the history and future of Twelve on Main. You will get a never-before-seen insider's view of what it is like to be a full-time blogger, the things that she is struggling with in 2023, and how she overcomes them! Sara started in 2015 as a DIY/ decorating blog…

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S5 E8: Why Your Face Should Be a Trade Secret 30:17

2y ago30:17

30:17

Facial recognition technology is used for everything from unlocking your phone to locking up criminals. UVA Law professor Elizabeth Rowe makes the case that biometric data like your face and fingerprints should have trade secret-level protections.By Common Law

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S5 E7: Playing by the Rules in Our Everyday Lives 30:49

2y ago30:49

30:49

What makes people and organizations obey — or resist — the law? Social scientist Susan S. Silbey, a professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, discusses her life’s work on the subject.By Common Law

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S5 E6: The Politics of Pipelines 32:29

2+ y ago32:29

32:29

The federal process for reviewing proposed interstate natural gas pipelines was highly contentious several decades ago and is now more of a rubber stamp. UVA Law professor Alison Gocke looks at what changed.By Common Law

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Nigel Owens International Rugby Referee - From Pitch to Pasture 47:26

2+ y ago47:26

47:26

*Content Warning: This episode discusses themes of suicide and may not be suitable for all listeners* Mary-Jane Lawrie talks to Nigel Owens, a Welsh former international rugby union referee, who retired in December 2020 after a 17-year career. He currently holds the world record for the most test matches refereed and is one of five international re…

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S5 E5: The State of the Supreme Court’s Legitimacy 36:04

2+ y ago36:04

36:04

Political scientist James L. Gibson discusses his survey data suggesting the U.S. Supreme Court lost some legitimacy in the eyes of the public after overturning Roe v. Wade.By Common Law

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Richard and Fiona Lamb - Try, Diversify, Try Again 49:58

2+ y ago49:58

49:58

Mary-Jane Lawrie talks to Richard and Fiona Lamb of Fordhead Farm, Kippen, about how they have diversified their farming business and how they have adapted to the many challenges that starting new ventures has thrown at them. Richard and Fiona Lamb are the definition of ‘give it a go’. From exiting the Metropolitan Police and dipping toes, (and los…

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Meet Author Diane Strand 40:00

2+ y ago40:00

40:00

Billy “BJ” Jones chats with author Diane Strand about her latest, co-authored work, Show Business: Breaking into the Industry as an Actor. A two-time bestselling author, Strand provides pathways for career opportunities in the visual, performing, and digital arts. Her work includes a Title 17 program designed for adults with developmental disabilit…

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Anna Davies: Agricultural Storytelling ONFarm 44:22

2+ y ago44:22

44:22

Mary-Jane Lawrie talks to Anna Davies about the importance of great storytelling in agriculture and gets an insider's view from this journalist on how the media could cooperate and celebrate Scotland’s farming successes and the people who create them. FAS Resources https://www.fas.scot/publication/positive-pr-infographic/ https://www.fas.scot/new-e…

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Avoiding the Separation-of-Powers Question 33:34

2+ y ago33:34

33:34

Congressional conflicts with the executive branch often set off legal battles in the courts, and cases can drag on until the point is moot. UVA Law professor Payvand Ahdout digs into why this is happening and what impact it has on the balance of power.By Common Law

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Barbara Legere follows her True Azimuth! 7:19

2+ y ago7:19

7:19

Barbara Legere is the author of "Keven's Choice - A Mother's Journey Through Her Son's Mental Illness, Addiction and Suicide". http://www.barbaralegere.com https://www.instagram.com/barbaralegere925/ https://www.facebook.com/barbara.legere1/ TikTok - barbaralegere925 ----- The Follow Your True Azimuth Micro Podcast is a frequently infrequent dose o…

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Lea Stabler follows his True Azimuth! 6:21

2+ y ago6:21

6:21

Lea Stabler is a career satisfaction coach for mid-career professionals ready to increase their joy coefficient. PathwaysNavigation.com https://www.linkedin.com/company/pathways-navigation/?viewAsMember=true https://www.linkedin.com/in/lea-stabler-6111b050/ https://www.facebook.com/lea.stabler ----- The Follow Your True Azimuth Micro Podcast is a f…

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S5 E3: ‘Bad Habits’ and Character Evidence 30:30

2+ y ago30:30

30:30

The rules on character evidence are difficult to apply and riddled with exceptions and problems, according to Teneille Brown, a University of Utah law professor who argues they need to be updated.By Common Law

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Fran Garton follows her True Azimuth! 5:51

2+ y ago5:51

5:51

Fran Garton is an author, speaker, Pain Reduction Coach, Body Positive Personal Trainer and Fibromyalgia Warrior in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. https://frangartoncoaching.com/ https://www.instagram.com/frangartonpaincoach/ https://www.facebook.com/fran.garton https://www.linkedin.com/in/fran-garton-4976a048/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLgxbhY…

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Cathy Nesbitt continues to follow her True Azimuth! 6:06

2+ y ago6:06

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Cathy Nesbitt is a Health and Wellness Advocate and Founder of Cathy's Crawly Composters (est 2002) and Cathy's Chuckle Club. https://www.cathysclub.com/ https://www.cathyscomposters.com/ https://www.cathyssprouters.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathynesbitt/ https://www.facebook.com/CathysCrawlyComposters https://www.youtube.com/user/rhgn2112 h…

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A Chat with Dr. Mike Nelson, Author 28:00

2+ y ago28:00

28:00

Dr. Mike Nelson is a retired physician with 35 years of private practice. In May 2022, he released his fourth book, Annie Abbott and the Druid Stones. Dr. Mike joins host Billy "BJ" Jones for an interview about the book. Visit michaeldeezebooks.com for more information about Nelson's book and other works. Visit his social media on Instagram @mikene…

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