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Latest Episodes
Seeds of Doubt
‘I saw your boyfriend out with another girl…’ the seed of doubt has been planted! That’s all it takes, just one little comment, to destroy a relationship. I’ve received several emails from listeners who have been stung by the seed of doubt. Join me in th.
Decorating, then and now.
In this episode, I look back and the way people decorated their houses one hundred years ago. The paint and wallpaper, the carpets… And the way we decorate now. In some respects, what was modern then is modern now! What goes around comes around.
Ghost Hospital
During a visit to a modern hospital, I got lost in the labyrinth of corridors and found myself taken back to a ghostly Victorian hospital. I thought I’d walked into a museum as I spoke to a doctor. The young nurses were dressed in old-fashioned uniforms,.
Cheats Never Prosper
Adulterer, love rat, two-timing cheat… When someone cheats on their partner, it can cause heartbreak, devastation and despair. In this episode, I recall the deceit and cheating I’ve witnessed between some couples. Strangely, the outcome isn’t always bad!
Reducing Stress
Most people suffer from stress at some stage in the lives. How can we calm ourselves after a stressful day? From listening to relaxing music to a workout in the gym, there are several ways to reduce stress. According to some, there's a tried and tested w.
The Four Seasons.
Winter, Spring, Summer, Autumn. The four seasons are very different, bringing different experiences to different people. Summer holidays, winter nights, dark evenings, lighter evenings… Join me for a look at the seasons.
Your Emails.
I’ve received shed loads of emails over the last year or so. In this episode, I read some of your comments, funny, happy, rude and sad. Join me for a look back over the last year of Podcast episodes, and what you thought of them.
Broken Marriage.
A young couple fall in love, they marry and build a home together, they have a baby… Then disaster hits. Divorce. What went wrong? Why? Whose fault was it?
Working From Home
Working from home, the idea sounds great. You can start when you like, finish when you like, take a day off when you like. But… is it a good as is sounds? In this episode, I explore the good side… and the not so good side, of working from home.
Thoughts of a Recluse.
Are you a recluse? Would you rather go out for a meal with friends or stay at home? Do you try to avoid parties and BBQs? What is a recluse? I’ve been chatting to a friend who reckons he’s a recluse. Join me on 23rd August and I’ll reveal his thoughts.