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How much do you know about pregnancy and alcohol? The reality may surprise you. Alcohol exposure while in the womb may cause Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, or FASD, in the unborn child. It is more common than many people realise. It may lead to lifelong physical and developmental impairments. For such an impactful disorder, it is rarely spoken about in the popular media. This podcast will take the listener behind the scenes to chat with the people who understand FASD the most and to find o ...
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Meaningful conversations with thought leaders on all things gut health, nutrition, beauty and more! We all have our journeys and the best tips to get us to the optimal health, mental health, and beauty from the inside out.
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In this episode, I’m speaking with Richard Bustin. Richard is a Geography teacher as well as being Director of Pedagogy, Innovation and Staff Development at Lancing College in the UK. Most recently, he has authored a book entitled: What Are We Teaching? Powerful Knowledge and a Capabilities Curriculum. It was an interview I’d heard between Richard …
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In this episode, I’m talking with Morgan Whitfield. Morgan is an author, consultant, CPD trainer and senior leader. Her recent book, Gifted?, advocates for challenging all students through an inclusive approach to teaching, whereby every student is given the opportunities to reach mastery. I really wanted to chat with Morgan having read her book, w…
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Kurt is joined by Professor Anita Gibbs, of the University of Otago, New Zealand and Julie Flanagan. NOFASD’s National Projects and Communications Manager. Together they discuss a research article based on the outcomes of the Families Linking with Families program and the benefits of the program as confirmed by participating caregivers.. The Famili…
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Kurt is joined by Dr Jeffrey Wozniak; a clinical paediatric neuropsychologist at the University of Minnesota and Dr Blake Gimbel; also a paediatric neuropsychologist and Assistant Clinical Professor at Nationwide Children's Hospital and the Ohio State University. They discuss their recent research which includes using brain imaging techniques, usin…
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In this episode, I’m talking with Mary Myatt. Mary is nothing short of a patron saint of curriculum design in the uk, with her books including The Curriculum: Gallimaufry to Coherence, Huh: Curriculum Conversations Between Subject and Senior Leaders and Back on Track: Fewer Things, Greater Depth. I find myself quoting things Mary has said in discus…
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In this episode, I’m talking to Eoin MacCarthaigh. This is the latest in a running series of conversations between Eoin and I, where we share 3 things each from the world of education that have been causing us some consideration. We discuss: 1. The challenges of instructional coaching 2. The challenges of achieving improvement in education 3. Handb…
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In this episode I’m talking with Sam Gibbs. Sam is a former English teacher and curriculum / development leader for a school trust in Manchester. Additionally, she co-authored the brilliant The Trouble with English and How to Address It: A Practical Guide to Designing and Delivering a Concept-Led Curriculum. As we go onto discuss, making the shift …
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In this episode I’m talking to Dr James Mannion. James is co-author of Fear is the Mind Killer a book designed to guide, implement and evaluate a Learning Skills curriculum in schools. More recently he has written Making Change Stick, a book that brilliantly synthesises research on school improvement so that is can be practically implemented in a s…
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In this episode, I’m explaining What I Learnt From: Reduce Change to Increase Improvement by Viviane Robinson. This is the third episode that sees me go through my annotations and notes for a book that explores an area of English teaching or leadership. This time, it’s a text that I was actually assigned as part of a Masters I did a few years ago. …
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In this episode, I’m taking to Chris Youles. Chris has experience being an assistant head, english lead, writing moderator, and a specialist leader in primary education. He is also a published author having penned: Sentence models for creative writing: A practical resource for teaching writing and more recently Teaching Story Writing in Primary: Cu…
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In this episode I’m speaking to David Didau. David is a well-known and well-respected consultant in the world of English teaching and teaching more broadly. He has authored numerous books about education and the subject of English more specifically. Most recently, his book Bringing the English Curriculum to Life: A Field Guide for Making Meaning in…
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In this episode, I’m talking to Eoin MacCarthaigh. This is the latest in a running series of conversations between Eoin and I, where we share 3 things each from the world of education that have been causing us some consideration. We discuss: 1. The purposes for teaching English and what this subsequently means for writing instruction 2. My attempts…
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In this episode, I’m talking to Tom Sherrington. Tom is a former headteacher, current education consultant and author. He writes the popular blog teacherhead.com and his books include The Learning Rainforest and best-seller Rosenshine’s Principles in Action. He also co-authors the Teaching WalkThrus series with Oliver Caviglioli and edits the In Ac…
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Today on Beauty & the Babble, we are excited to introduce Georgia Gibbs, an expert in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), cycle awareness, women’s health, and holistic healing. Georgia offers our audience a unique insight into the world of Eastern medicine, which focuses on healing from the inside out by addressing the root cause of health issues. …
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In this episode I’m speaking to Anthony Cockerill. Anthony is the new director of NATE, which is the National Association for the Teaching of English. NATE is an independent, non-funded, not-for-profit educational charity that provides publications and training for English teachers at all key stages that has helping English teachers from around the…
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In this episode I’m talking to Dr Jo Castelino. Jo is is a curriculum leader for Science at a school in the UK and author of The Homework Conundrum, a guide for how a successful homework culture can be built in a school and within the classroom. I was so keen to speak with Jo after reading this brilliant book and as a result of always feeling a lit…
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In this episode, I’m explaining What I Learnt From: Adam Bradley’s ‘Book of Rhymes - The Poetics of Hip Hop’. This is the second episode that sees me go through my annotations and notes for a book that explores an area of English teaching or leadership. This time, it is the first part of the eye-opening and eminently readable ‘Book of Rhymes’ by Ad…
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In this episode, I’m talking to Joanna Kolota. Joanna is the Curriculum Leader for Multilingual Learners at Trinity Academy Leeds, in the UK. She has written, spoken and worked to support multilingual students in primary, secondary and tertiary education and is now a published author after completing the brilliant Empowering EAL Learners in Seconda…
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In this episode, I’m talking to Alison Yang. Alison is MYP coordinator here in Hong Kong and prolific blogger of all things MYP at https://alisonyang.com. It was due to this prodigious output that I became aware of Alison’s work and reached out with a few questions that I have always harboured about the framework in the hope that I can improve thes…
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Today on Beauty & the Babble, we have Danielle Gronich and Kayleigh Christina, Founders of CLEARSTEM, a skincare line designed to treat acne holistically by addressing its root causes. CLEARSTEM® takes a whole-body approach, considering factors like mental health, physical well-being, diet, lifestyle, and nutrition. Rather than masking the issue wi…
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In this episode, I’m explaining What I Learnt From: Mary Oliver’s ‘A Poetry Handbook’. This is the first in a hopefully long list of shows that sees me go through my annotations and notes for a book that explores an area of English teaching or leadership. This time, it is the unsurprisingly beautiful writing of Mary Oliver who shares with the reade…
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In this episode, I’m talking to Eoin MacCarthaigh. This is the latest in a running series of conversations between Eoin and I, where we share 3 things each from the world of education that have been causing us some consideration. We discuss: Why ‘white tables’ are better than ‘white boards’ in English How we can better address issues with reading f…
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In this episode of Beauty & the Babble, we’re joined by Peter Crone, The Mind Architect, whose mission is to help humanity unlock its greatest potential. Peter is an expert in uncovering the limiting beliefs and subconscious narratives that shape every aspect of our lives. With experience guiding everyone from top athletes and famous singers to eve…
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Kurt is joined by Katelyn Mullally, a PhD Candidate in Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology at the University of Guelph in Canada, who is researching youth justice, legal decision-making and FASD. They discuss her research on guilty pleas and plea understanding in youth and young adults with FASD. She found that individuals with FASD had diffic…
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Kurt is joined by Dr David Junior Gilbert from the University of Salford in the UK. He is a University Fellow researching the intersection of FASD and the criminal justice system. His research focuses on factors that make individuals with FASD more vulnerable to involvement in the criminal justice system, such as confabulation, suggestibility, comp…
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In this episode I’m speaking to Jennifer Webb. Jenny is nothing short of a legend in English teaching after writing a number of hugely beneficial books ranging from how to teach reading and writing to metacognition as well as grammar instruction for secondary professionals. On top of this, she is a constant source of insight via her in person and v…
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Kurt is joined by Julia Riches, Research Officer for the Learning with FASD initiative. They discuss the Learning with FASD project which aims to provide primary school teaching and support staff with evidence-based resources to understand and support children with FASD in Australian primary schools. You can access the Learning with FASD resources …
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Today on Beauty & the Babble, we are excited to have Eric Roberts, an expert in astrology, human design, and alignment coaching. As the CEO & Founder of THE UNLOCK METHOD, Eric specializes in helping individuals discover their life purpose and achieve alignment in their personal and professional lives. Eric provides his clients with the clarity and…
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This episode marks the five-year anniversary since the very first episode of NOFASD’s podcast series: “Pregnancy, Alcohol and FASD: The Surprising Reality”. For this special anniversary episode Kurt is joined again by Louise Gray, Chief Executive Officer of NOFASD Australia, to chat about key issues related to FetalAlcohol Spectrum Disorder. They d…
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In this episode, I’m talking to Eoin MacCarthaigh. This is the second in what we hope will be a long line of episodes focused on issues in and around English teaching. For anyone who hasn’t listened before, we bring forth 3 unknown issues to be discussed each, relating to things that we’ve thought, learnt or considered lately. We discuss: Uncertain…
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In this episode I am speaking to Shane Leaning. Shane is an organisational Coach, international educator, author and podcaster. As a prolific creator in a number of different spaces, I was keen to get Shane on to discuss what it takes and what it’s like to make the switch from teaching students to advising schools around the world. We discuss: 1. W…
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Today on Beauty & the Babble, we are excited to have David Ghiyam, a multi-millionaire entrepreneur, co-founder of Mary Ruth Organics, and renowned Kabbalah teacher. David's journey is deeply rooted in spirituality and the teachings of Kabbalah, which have played a significant role in his personal and professional success. In this episode, we delve…
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Join Michael Chernow as he shares his inspiring journey from addiction to wellness and entrepreneurship. Discover how spirituality, discipline, and healthy habits transformed his life and led to the creation of The Meatball Shop, Seamore’s, and Kreatures of Habit. Listen now for insights on overcoming addiction, achieving personal growth, and maint…
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In this episode, we dive deep with Lindsay, a board-certified pharmacist, functional medicine practitioner, wellness expert, and career coach, who is here to unveil the science behind functional medicine versus pharmaceutical medicine. Lindsay shares her transformative career journey, highlighting her shift from traditional pharmacy to functional m…
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Join Melissa as she explores the fascinating world of entrepreneurship with Chris Ducker, a bestselling author, successful entrepreneur, business mentor, podcaster, and speaker. In this insightful conversation, Chris shares his inspiring entrepreneurial journey, detailing the highs and lows of his career. Chris opens up about his personal struggles…
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In this episode, I’m talking to Eoin MacCarthaigh. This is the first in what we hope will be a long line of episodes focused on issues in and around international English teaching. It’s important at the outset to explain that this is an unapologetic rip off another podcast that I personally love, namely Craig Barton and Ollie Lovell’s Tips and Tool…
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Sharing their personal experiences with poor gut health, stress, and finding balance, Melissa and holistic health coach Dr. Kristina Telhami discuss how eliminating stressors in your life can lead to better overall health. Dr. Telhami explains how mental stability can impact hormone balance, gut health, digestion, and sleep. In this episode, we lea…
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In this episode I’m speaking with Professor Guy Claxton. Guy is a cognitive scientist, author and one of education’s foremost experts on practical ways of expanding young people's relationship with and capacity for learning. His most recent book, The Future of Teaching, And the Myths that Hold it Back, a work that seeks to reclaim the nuanced middl…
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Join Melissa Boloña in an insightful conversation on maternal health as she sits down with doula Carson Meyer to delve into her journey into doula work and the essential building blocks for healthy conception, delivery, and post-birth care. Discussing the historical context of women's healthcare during delivery, the importance of preparing your bod…
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Dive into this week’s incredible episode of Beauty and the Babble with host Melissa Boloña as she engages in a captivating conversation with biohacker and health optimization expert Kayla Barnes. Together, they explore the intricate workings of the brain, uncovering strategies to break bad habits, cultivate good ones, and rewire neural pathways for…
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