Let’s Talk About… Unheard Stories

Send us Fan MailThis month, Nicky is asking a big question - is capitalism killing creativity?From the cassette recorder she and her best friend used to play with as kids, to the systems that decide whose creative work gets funded, recognised and seen, this episode looks at what happens when commercial value becomes the only measure of creative worth.Covering awards, independent creators, the closed loop of credits in the film and television industry, what happens when someone just bypasses the whole system entirely? Find out in this episode...is capitalism killing creativity?#Creativity #Capitalism #Podcast #ADHD #IndependentCreator #UnheardStoriesSupport the show💡 Stay in the loop 💬 Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/letstalkabout1111?igsh=emJhOTc5b3h4bTBr LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/nicola-foley-instlm-ips-48927a6a ☕ Buy us a coffee: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1756031/support 📄 Transcript + resources available for all episodes 🧠 Created by Nicky | Sound design by Nicky⚠️ Content may include references to mental health, trauma, suicide or ableism#NeurodivergentVoices #RealTalkPodcast

Send us Fan MailSome sounds aren't just noise, they are history in the making. Let's Hear About... digs into the stories behind the sounds that shaped our lives. Where they came from, how they spread, and why they stayed with us.From the Nokia ringtone to the Wilhelm Scream, from the first recorded human voice to the sounds of space itself, new episodes drop on the 1st of every month.Music and sound effects from Pixabay.#Podcast #SoundHistory #UnheardStories #LetsHearAboutSupport the show💡 Stay in the loop 💬 Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/letstalkabout1111?igsh=emJhOTc5b3h4bTBr LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/nicola-foley-instlm-ips-48927a6a ☕ Buy us a coffee: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1756031/support 📄 Transcript + resources available for all episodes 🧠 Created by Nicky | Sound design by Nicky⚠️ Content may include references to mental health, trauma, suicide or ableism#NeurodivergentVoices #RealTalkPodcast

Send us Fan MailThis month Nicky is talking about something that affects millions of neurodivergent people, carers, and everyone really!  Let's talk about... Form Filling!From benefits to education, housing to healthcare, forms are often the only way to access the support you need. So why are they so badly designed for the very people who need them most?This episode covers the real cost of inaccessible forms, why they fail neurodivergent people so consistently, and what good actually looks like when someone bothers to get it right.Plain language. Real examples. No jargon.#ADHD #Neurodivergent #ADHDPerth #FormFilling #Accessibility #Podcast #UnheardStoriesSupport the show💡 Stay in the loop 💬 Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/letstalkabout1111?igsh=emJhOTc5b3h4bTBr LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/nicola-foley-instlm-ips-48927a6a ☕ Buy us a coffee: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1756031/support 📄 Transcript + resources available for all episodes 🧠 Created by Nicky | Sound design by Nicky⚠️ Content may include references to mental health, trauma, suicide or ableism#NeurodivergentVoices #RealTalkPodcast

Send us Fan MailThis week's episode of Let's Talk About... Unheard Stories is a special one. 💙After 15 years as the admin heart of ADHD+ Perth, Lorna Fotheringham has just retired, and I couldn't let that moment pass without saying a very public thank you.I've been part of the ADHD+ Perth community for over 20 years. Lorna is one of those people who shows up, gets on with it, and makes everything work, quietly and consistently with so much warmth.She came in 2012 for a day's filing, and almost fifteen years later, here we are!I'm re-releasing my full conversation with Lorna as a tribute to everything she has contributed to our community. 🎙️ Listen now  #ADHD #ADHDawareness #Podcast #Community #Perth #MentalHealth #UnheardStoriesSupport the show💡 Stay in the loop 💬 Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/letstalkabout1111?igsh=emJhOTc5b3h4bTBr LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/nicola-foley-instlm-ips-48927a6a ☕ Buy us a coffee: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1756031/support 📄 Transcript + resources available for all episodes 🧠 Created by Nicky | Sound design by Nicky⚠️ Content may include references to mental health, trauma, suicide or ableism#NeurodivergentVoices #RealTalkPodcast

Send us Fan MailTo mark International Women's Day, Nicky visits one of the most extraordinary pieces of Scottish history currently on public display, the last letter ever written by Mary Queen of Scots.Written in the early hours of 8th February 1587, just hours before her execution at Fotheringhay Castle, the letter is now on free display at Perth Museum until 26th April 2026, the first time it has been displayed north of Edinburgh in modern times.Nicky reflects on what it feels like to stand in front of this remarkable piece of history, the composure of Mary's handwriting, and why her words still resonate more than 400 years later.🏛️ Perth Museum - Free admission 📅 Open until 26th April 2026 ⏰ Last admission 4.40pm Mon-Sat | 3.40pm Sunday📚 AK Bell Library, Perth - Linked display Burns' Lament of Mary Queen of Scots & Liz Lochhead manuscripts ⏰ Tue-Thu 10am-4pm | Sat 9.30am-1pm🎙️ Listen on all platforms: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1756031📸 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letstalkabout1111If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe, leave a review, and share - it genuinely helps more people find the show! Support the show💡 Stay in the loop 💬 Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/letstalkabout1111?igsh=emJhOTc5b3h4bTBr LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/nicola-foley-instlm-ips-48927a6a ☕ Buy us a coffee: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1756031/support 📄 Transcript + resources available for all episodes 🧠 Created by Nicky | Sound design by Nicky⚠️ Content may include references to mental health, trauma, suicide or ableism#NeurodivergentVoices #RealTalkPodcast

Send us Fan MailIn the centre of Tron Square stands a dry but dignified landmark, the Alexander Martin Memorial Fountain, gifted to Dunning in 1874 by a villager who built a new life across the Atlantic. Today, it’s more than stone and plaque; it’s a reminder of connection across oceans and time.But Dunning is not just its past. From the sound of kids on the green to chatter in the pub and the rhythms of village life, this walk weaves together history and the present. The fountain anchors the story,  but it’s the people who keep the village alive.Support the show💡 Stay in the loop 💬 Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/letstalkabout1111?igsh=emJhOTc5b3h4bTBr LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/nicola-foley-instlm-ips-48927a6a ☕ Buy us a coffee: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1756031/support 📄 Transcript + resources available for all episodes 🧠 Created by Nicky | Sound design by Nicky⚠️ Content may include references to mental health, trauma, suicide or ableism#NeurodivergentVoices #RealTalkPodcast

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Fiona Clason, from the University of Stirling Art Collection, talks us through the stories behind the collection, its purpose, its people, and its mission, before diving into the history and significance of Mary Martin’s Wall Construction.Fiona shares:How the University’s art collection began and what makes it uniqueWhy art on campus matters for students, staff, and visitorsHow Mary Martin’s Wall Construction came to StirlingWhat makes the piece stand out within the wider collectionHow abstract art communicates through structure, rhythm, and spaceThe ongoing work of preservation, interpretation, and community engagementThis episode opens up the world behind the artwork, the decisions, the care, and the conversations that keep collections alive.You can find out more about the University's art collection here https://www.stir.ac.uk/about/art-collection/Support the show💡 Stay in the loop 💬 Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/letstalkabout1111?igsh=emJhOTc5b3h4bTBr LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/nicola-foley-instlm-ips-48927a6a ☕ Buy us a coffee: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1756031/support 📄 Transcript + resources available for all episodes 🧠 Created by Nicky | Sound design by Nicky⚠️ Content may include references to mental health, trauma, suicide or ableism#NeurodivergentVoices #RealTalkPodcast

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, In this episode, writer Francesca Flowers reflects on her father, photographer Adrian Flowers, and the time he spent in the studios of Mary and Kenneth Martin during the 1950s. Her words are read by Zoe, bringing warmth and clarity to this beautifully written historical insight.We follow Adrian’s visits to the Martins’ London studio, his fascination with constructionist and abstract art, and the photographs that captured Mary Martin’s quiet intensity and self-effacing presence.This episode explores:Adrian Flowers’ relationship with the post-war art sceneHis photographs of Mary & Kenneth Martin in their studio (1955 onwards)How the Martins built upon St Ives modernismMary’s mathematically structured, minimal, rigorous practiceThe creation of Environment for This Is Tomorrow (1956)The gifted work Expanding Form and the 1984 Tate retrospectiveMary Martin’s lasting impact on British modernismA thoughtful intersection of photography, art history, and personal memory,  giving rare context to a crucial moment in post-war British abstraction.You can find out more about Adrian Flowers here https://adrianflowersarchive.com/Support the show💡 Stay in the loop 💬 Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/letstalkabout1111?igsh=emJhOTc5b3h4bTBr LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/nicola-foley-instlm-ips-48927a6a ☕ Buy us a coffee: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1756031/support 📄 Transcript + resources available for all episodes 🧠 Created by Nicky | Sound design by Nicky⚠️ Content may include references to mental health, trauma, suicide or ableism#NeurodivergentVoices #RealTalkPodcast

Send us Fan MailArtist Audrey Grant joins me for a reflective, quietly powerful conversation about Mary Martin’s Wall Construction and the deeper artistic ideas that run through both women’s work.Audrey shares how she approaches Wall Construction, the geometry, the stillness, the discipline, the invitation to slow down. We talk about the connections between Mary Martin’s ordered structures and Audrey’s own practice, particularly her interest in presence, attention, and the emotional weight of space.In this episode we explore:What makes Wall Construction such a magnetic workHow Mary Martin balances precision with feelingWhy Audrey is drawn to silence, stillness and repetitionThe shared language between their practicesWhat happens when you really look at an artwork, without rushingA thoughtful, intimate episode for anyone who loves abstraction, process, and the hidden layers inside art.You can find out more about Audrey and her work here https://www.audreygrant.co.uk/Support the show💡 Stay in the loop 💬 Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/letstalkabout1111?igsh=emJhOTc5b3h4bTBr LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/nicola-foley-instlm-ips-48927a6a ☕ Buy us a coffee: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1756031/support 📄 Transcript + resources available for all episodes 🧠 Created by Nicky | Sound design by Nicky⚠️ Content may include references to mental health, trauma, suicide or ableism#NeurodivergentVoices #RealTalkPodcast

Send us Fan MailOn the night of January 28th, 1716, Dunning was burning.As Jacobite troops from the Earl of Mar’s army retreated through Strathearn, they set fire to villages along the way. Thirty-three families lost their homes, and at least three villagers died in the bitter cold that followed. Out of the destruction came two enduring landmarks: the Thorn Tree in the village square, planted later that spring, and the Straw House, said to have survived through a clever bluff. In this short walk, we trace how fire, loss, and survival left their mark on Dunning. Support the show💡 Stay in the loop 💬 Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/letstalkabout1111?igsh=emJhOTc5b3h4bTBr LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/nicola-foley-instlm-ips-48927a6a ☕ Buy us a coffee: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1756031/support 📄 Transcript + resources available for all episodes 🧠 Created by Nicky | Sound design by Nicky⚠️ Content may include references to mental health, trauma, suicide or ableism#NeurodivergentVoices #RealTalkPodcast

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I speak with Paul Martin, son of the artist Mary Martin, about her life, her process, and the story behind Wall Construction, one of the most iconic works in the University of Stirling Art Collection.We talk about:Whether Mary ever visited the University during the commissionHow Mary approached abstraction, simplicity, and the idea that “the work should explain itself”Paul’s childhood memories of growing up immersed in the art worldThe Belfast hospital commission and the surprising story of what eventually happened to itThe legacy Mary Martin left, both as an artist and as a motherHow the family navigated the balance between art, architecture, and everyday lifeThis conversation is a rare and intimate insight into Mary Martin’s work from someone who lived inside that world. It offers history, humour, and a deeper understanding of the ideas behind her constructions.Mentioned in this episode: Toby Paterson, Douglas Hall, Matilda Mitchell, Sam Gathercole, the This Is Tomorrow exhibition, and the University of Stirling Art Collection.🎧 Listen and discover the story behind one of the university’s most compelling artworks.Image  © Art UK / University of Stirling Art Collection Support the show💡 Stay in the loop 💬 Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/letstalkabout1111?igsh=emJhOTc5b3h4bTBr LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/nicola-foley-instlm-ips-48927a6a ☕ Buy us a coffee: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1756031/support 📄 Transcript + resources available for all episodes 🧠 Created by Nicky | Sound design by Nicky⚠️ Content may include references to mental health, trauma, suicide or ableism#NeurodivergentVoices #RealTalkPodcast

Send us Fan Mail In the heart of Dunning stands St Serf’s Church, its tower dating back to the 1200s. But the stories it carries go much further: a local legend of a saint and a dragon, and a sandstone cross carved more than 1,200 years ago. In this short walk we explore how myth and history overlap, from St Serf’s victory over the beast to the Dupplin Cross and its royal inscription. Support the show💡 Stay in the loop 💬 Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/letstalkabout1111?igsh=emJhOTc5b3h4bTBr LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/nicola-foley-instlm-ips-48927a6a ☕ Buy us a coffee: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1756031/support 📄 Transcript + resources available for all episodes 🧠 Created by Nicky | Sound design by Nicky⚠️ Content may include references to mental health, trauma, suicide or ableism#NeurodivergentVoices #RealTalkPodcast

Send us Fan MailWhat can a first impression reveal about an artwork that rewards slow looking? Sometimes the simplest response opens the most interesting door.In this episode, I speak with Ally Wallace, an artist known for his observational drawings, animations, and explorations of everyday structures. His response to Mary Martin’s Wall Construction begins with instinct rather than theory, and this starting point leads into a wider reflection on how we meet abstract work for the first time.Ally discusses the clarity and restraint in Martin’s approach, the way architectural form influences artistic thinking, and why certain works hold your attention without demanding it. His perspective brings a grounded, human quality to understanding Martin’s legacy: not just as a figure of constructivism, but as an artist whose work continues to move people quietly and directly.This episode forms part of a wider series of conversations with artists, curators, and those connected to Mary Martin’s life and practice, each offering a different way into the ideas behind Wall Construction.🎧 Listen now and explore the full series.Support the show💡 Stay in the loop 💬 Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/letstalkabout1111?igsh=emJhOTc5b3h4bTBr LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/nicola-foley-instlm-ips-48927a6a ☕ Buy us a coffee: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1756031/support 📄 Transcript + resources available for all episodes 🧠 Created by Nicky | Sound design by Nicky⚠️ Content may include references to mental health, trauma, suicide or ableism#NeurodivergentVoices #RealTalkPodcast

Send us Fan MailWhat do we uncover when we look beyond the clean lines of an artwork and into the thinking that shaped it? Mary Martin’s work often appears minimal, but its foundations are anything but simple.In this episode, I speak with Sam Gathercole, Senior Lecturer in Contextual and Theoretical Studies at London College of Communication, whose knowledge of British constructivism provides a clear and grounded way into understanding Martin’s practice. Sam situates her work within the wider post-war landscape, highlighting the intellectual rigour, structural clarity, and mathematical thinking that underpin her constructions.We explore how Martin’s approach aligns with and diverges from the work of other British constructivists, the influence of architecture and spatial design, and the discipline required to achieve the sense of order in her reliefs and installations. Sam’s insights help reveal the depth behind the restraint: the quiet, thoughtful decisions that give Martin’s work its lasting impact.This conversation forms part of a wider series exploring Mary Martin’s life, practice, and legacy through the voices of artists, curators, and those connected to her work.🎧 Listen now and explore the full series. Support the show💡 Stay in the loop 💬 Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/letstalkabout1111?igsh=emJhOTc5b3h4bTBr LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/nicola-foley-instlm-ips-48927a6a ☕ Buy us a coffee: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1756031/support 📄 Transcript + resources available for all episodes 🧠 Created by Nicky | Sound design by Nicky⚠️ Content may include references to mental health, trauma, suicide or ableism#NeurodivergentVoices #RealTalkPodcast

Send us Fan MailWhat does it mean for an artwork to stay relevant long after the moment it was created? Some pieces remain fixed in time; others continue to shift as new artists encounter them.In this conversation, I speak with Toby Paterson, an award-winning visual artist from Glasgow, whose work draws deeply from architecture, modernism, and the visual structures of the built environment. His perspective offers a precise and insightful lens through which to explore Mary Martin’s Wall Construction, the piece at the centre of this series.Toby reflects on his early encounters with Martin’s work and how her approach to structure, geometry, and spatial clarity continues to influence contemporary practice. We discuss the legacy of constructivism, the quiet radicalism in Martin’s use of form, and why Wall Construction still feels strikingly fresh, even decades after it was first installed.This episode is part of a wider series featuring artists, curators, and those connected to Mary Martin’s life and practice. Together, these conversations build a fuller picture of the ideas, influences, and histories behind the work.🎧 Listen now and explore the full series.Support the show💡 Stay in the loop 💬 Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/letstalkabout1111?igsh=emJhOTc5b3h4bTBr LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/nicola-foley-instlm-ips-48927a6a ☕ Buy us a coffee: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1756031/support 📄 Transcript + resources available for all episodes 🧠 Created by Nicky | Sound design by Nicky⚠️ Content may include references to mental health, trauma, suicide or ableism#NeurodivergentVoices #RealTalkPodcast

Send us Fan MailWhat makes an artwork stick with you long after you first see it? For me, that artwork is Wall Construction by Mary Martin, tucked away in the Crush Hall at the University of Stirling.This episode is a personal journey through that piece,  from the quiet anchor it became during my own student days, to the surprising family connection I later discovered between Mary Martin and my grandfather. Along the way, you’ll hear from artists and experts who bring new perspectives on Martin’s work and legacy:Sam Gathercole on Mary’s place in constructivismPaul Martin on the handmade quality behind his mother’s artToby Paterson on rediscovering Martin’s relevanceAlly Wallace on first impressions of Wall ConstructionAudrey Grant on being an artist in residence at Stirling Mary Martin may not be a household name, but her influence still resonates in art, architecture, and personal memory.🎧 Join me as I walk through history, family, and the power of art to leave its mark.For the following few months, I will be publishing the full interviews with all of the artists and people I interviewed, they are, Ally Wallace, Sam Gathercole, Paul Martin,  Toby Paterson, Audrey Grant, Sarah, Francesca Flowers (voiced by Zoe Jessica),  Sarah Bromage and Fiona Clason.Image: Artwork by Mary Martin. Photo by Nicky Support the show💡 Stay in the loop 💬 Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/letstalkabout1111?igsh=emJhOTc5b3h4bTBr LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/nicola-foley-instlm-ips-48927a6a ☕ Buy us a coffee: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1756031/support 📄 Transcript + resources available for all episodes 🧠 Created by Nicky | Sound design by Nicky⚠️ Content may include references to mental health, trauma, suicide or ableism#NeurodivergentVoices #RealTalkPodcast

Send us Fan MailThis week, Ryan and I sit down with Stuart, diagnosed with ADHD just six weeks ago, in his 60s. What follows is an open, honest, and sometimes raw conversation about what led him to seek a diagnosis later in life, how it’s changed the way he sees his past, and what life looks like now.Alongside the laughs and the darker moments, we talk about masking, relationships, identity, and the strange relief of finally having language for things you’ve carried your whole life.It’s real and vulnerable. It’s full of those “oh wow… same” moments.Whether you’re newly diagnosed, diagnosed late, or still trying to figure yourself out, this one is for you.Support the show💡 Stay in the loop 💬 Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/letstalkabout1111?igsh=emJhOTc5b3h4bTBr LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/nicola-foley-instlm-ips-48927a6a ☕ Buy us a coffee: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1756031/support 📄 Transcript + resources available for all episodes 🧠 Created by Nicky | Sound design by Nicky⚠️ Content may include references to mental health, trauma, suicide or ableism#NeurodivergentVoices #RealTalkPodcast

Send us Fan MailHigh above Dunning lies Dun knock, a hill that once held a powerful Iron Age fort.Built with stone, earth, and timber, it was home to people who lived, cooked, and worked here more than two thousand years ago. Today, the ramparts are gone, but the land still carries their story of power, community, and survival. Take a short walk to hear what the earth remembers. Support the show💡 Stay in the loop 💬 Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/letstalkabout1111?igsh=emJhOTc5b3h4bTBr LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/nicola-foley-instlm-ips-48927a6a ☕ Buy us a coffee: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1756031/support 📄 Transcript + resources available for all episodes 🧠 Created by Nicky | Sound design by Nicky⚠️ Content may include references to mental health, trauma, suicide or ableism#NeurodivergentVoices #RealTalkPodcast

Send us Fan MailTwo thousand years ago, Dunning looked very different. In Kincladie Wood, the faint dips and ditches are all that remain of a vast Roman camp. Archaeologists say it could have held an entire marching army, thousands of soldiers who left their mark and moved on. In this short walk, we explore what’s still visible, what’s been uncovered, and why this quiet wood remembers more than it lets on. Support the show💡 Stay in the loop 💬 Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/letstalkabout1111?igsh=emJhOTc5b3h4bTBr LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/nicola-foley-instlm-ips-48927a6a ☕ Buy us a coffee: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1756031/support 📄 Transcript + resources available for all episodes 🧠 Created by Nicky | Sound design by Nicky⚠️ Content may include references to mental health, trauma, suicide or ableism#NeurodivergentVoices #RealTalkPodcast

Send us Fan MailThis bonus episode features the full interview with writer Geoff Holder, recorded for my recent Maggie Wall podcast.In this conversation, Geoff shares insights into Scotland’s witch trials, theories about the Maggie Wall monument, and the enduring mystery that has fascinated visitors to Dunning for centuries.If you haven’t yet, listen to the full Maggie Wall dramatised documentary for the complete story.🌐 Find out more about Geoff’s work: www.geoffholder.comSupport the show💡 Stay in the loop 💬 Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/letstalkabout1111?igsh=emJhOTc5b3h4bTBr LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/nicola-foley-instlm-ips-48927a6a ☕ Buy us a coffee: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1756031/support 📄 Transcript + resources available for all episodes 🧠 Created by Nicky | Sound design by Nicky⚠️ Content may include references to mental health, trauma, suicide or ableism#NeurodivergentVoices #RealTalkPodcast

Send us Fan MailIn the heart of Dunning, Scotland, stands a rough stone monument that has puzzled visitors for centuries. Painted across its face are the words: “Maggie Wall was burned here in 1657 as a witch.”But who was Maggie Wall? Why is she remembered when the names of women truly executed in Dunning have been forgotten?This dramatised documentary blends historical fact with artistic licence, weaving real voices, actors, and sound design. It honours the women lost to Scotland’s witch trials while exploring the enduring mystery of Maggie Wall.With contributions from writer Geoff Holder. Special thanks to the Dunning Parish Historical Society, Demi Sutherland, Ryan Cotter, Richard Zak, Kieran Foley-Hall, who helped bring this story to life.🌐 Find out more: Geoff Holder → www.geoffholder.com Dunning Parish Historical Society → https://dunning.uk.net/Support the show💡 Stay in the loop 💬 Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/letstalkabout1111?igsh=emJhOTc5b3h4bTBr LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/nicola-foley-instlm-ips-48927a6a ☕ Buy us a coffee: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1756031/support 📄 Transcript + resources available for all episodes 🧠 Created by Nicky | Sound design by Nicky⚠️ Content may include references to mental health, trauma, suicide or ableism#NeurodivergentVoices #RealTalkPodcast

Send us Fan MailJoin me on 13th September, for a brand new experimental 6-part series, Let’s WALK About, voted for by YOU, the listeners.In this series, I’ll be taking you on walks, starting in Dunning, Scotland.Exploring stories and reflections that surface along the way, expect atmosphere, history, and honesty as I try something different from my usual one-on-one interviews.This trailer gives you a taste of what’s coming. Six walks. Six stories. One season to see where the journey leads.Let’s WALK About starts soon. Put your headphones in and come along.If you have any suggestions for a future walk, drop me a message on Instagram!Support the show💡 Stay in the loop 💬 Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/letstalkabout1111?igsh=emJhOTc5b3h4bTBr LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/nicola-foley-instlm-ips-48927a6a ☕ Buy us a coffee: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1756031/support 📄 Transcript + resources available for all episodes 🧠 Created by Nicky | Sound design by Nicky⚠️ Content may include references to mental health, trauma, suicide or ableism#NeurodivergentVoices #RealTalkPodcast

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Nicky and Ryan dive into the wonderfully strange talents we all have but could never (or should never) put on a CV. From oddly specific life skills to completely useless party tricks, we explore why these quirks matter more than you think.We also tackle a round of our quick-fire “This or That” game, revealing way too much about ourselves in the process. Expect laughs, light chaos, and maybe a few moments that make you think, “Wait… am I weirdly good at that too?”Grab a cuppa, settle in, and join us for an hour of conversation that’s equal parts ridiculous and relatable.Support the show💡 Stay in the loop 💬 Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/letstalkabout1111?igsh=emJhOTc5b3h4bTBr LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/nicola-foley-instlm-ips-48927a6a ☕ Buy us a coffee: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1756031/support 📄 Transcript + resources available for all episodes 🧠 Created by Nicky | Sound design by Nicky⚠️ Content may include references to mental health, trauma, suicide or ableism#NeurodivergentVoices #RealTalkPodcast

Send us Fan MailBroken Systems, Real Lives Adult Social Care. Access to Work. Postcode lotteries. Endless paperwork. Delayed support. It’s the reality for too many disabled people in the UK.In this episode, I speak with Luis, a fierce disability advocate and founder of Unstoppable Living. Drawing on his own experiences, Luis shares what it’s like to navigate these broken systems, and what it would take to build support that’s dignified, timely, and equitable.We cover:The emotional and logistical nightmare of social careThe postcode lottery and why local authority mattersThe truth about Access to Work delays and who they hurt mostWhat change could look like and where to startThis conversation is raw, informed, and rooted in lived experience.👤 Connect with Luis on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/unstoppablecrazycrippleorInstagram https://www.instagram.com/unstoppablecrazycripple/Support the show💡 Stay in the loop 💬 Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/letstalkabout1111?igsh=emJhOTc5b3h4bTBr LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/nicola-foley-instlm-ips-48927a6a ☕ Buy us a coffee: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1756031/support 📄 Transcript + resources available for all episodes 🧠 Created by Nicky | Sound design by Nicky⚠️ Content may include references to mental health, trauma, suicide or ableism#NeurodivergentVoices #RealTalkPodcast

Send us Fan MailIn this transatlantic episode of Let’s Talk About, I’m joined by Zack Borodkin Disability rights advocate, community outreach coordinator, and all-around powerhouse based in New York. We explore what dating while disabled looks like in the U.S., how cultural and policy differences shape experiences, and why Zach thinks some dating apps have become too commercialised. From the politics of care to confidence, consent, and finding the right person (or algorithm), this episode digs into the realities of dating with a disability, with honesty, humour, and heart.Connect with Zach:Zach is active on:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zacharyborodkin/ Subscribe + ShareLike what you hear? Tap follow, leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review, and share with someone who needs to hear this.🎧 Available on: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | BuzzsproutSupport the show💡 Stay in the loop 💬 Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/letstalkabout1111?igsh=emJhOTc5b3h4bTBr LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/nicola-foley-instlm-ips-48927a6a ☕ Buy us a coffee: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1756031/support 📄 Transcript + resources available for all episodes 🧠 Created by Nicky | Sound design by Nicky⚠️ Content may include references to mental health, trauma, suicide or ableism#NeurodivergentVoices #RealTalkPodcast

Send us Fan MailDating While Disabled: Calum & Nicky Swap experiencesIn this raw and honest episode, Nicky sits down with Calum Grevers to talk about what dating is really like when you're disabled, neurodivergent, or both. From awkward apps to ghosting, medical trauma to moments of joy, this conversation pulls no punches. There’s humour, vulnerability, and maybe too much honesty (if there is such a thing!)If you’ve ever felt like dating is hard and society wasn’t exactly built with you in mind… you’re not alone.🎙️ Featuring: Calum Grevers 🎧 Length: 35mins 🧠 Themes: Disability, neurodivergence, romance, identity, emotional resilienceTW: mentions of ableism, dating rejection, traumaSupport the show💡 Stay in the loop 💬 Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/letstalkabout1111?igsh=emJhOTc5b3h4bTBr LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/nicola-foley-instlm-ips-48927a6a ☕ Buy us a coffee: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1756031/support 📄 Transcript + resources available for all episodes 🧠 Created by Nicky | Sound design by Nicky⚠️ Content may include references to mental health, trauma, suicide or ableism#NeurodivergentVoices #RealTalkPodcast

Send us Fan MailJoin Nicky and Ryan as they ramble their way through the implications of the proposed MIG for Scottish carers. New research released today explores how a Minimum Income Guarantee could be piloted for unpaid carers in Scotland. The research report, by Carers Scotland and IPPR Scotland, explores the positive impact for unpaid carers such an income guarantee could deliver, and outlines a viable model of how it could be implemented. A Minimum Income Guarantee (MIG) is an assurance that no one will fall below a set income level that would allow them to live a dignified life. A MIG can be delivered through employment, targeted payments and also through other types of support or services to be provided or subsidised by the state. Unpaid carers save Scotland £15.9 billion each year1 by providing care and support to family members, friends and neighbours who could not get by without their help. However, their caring role can have a great personal cost, including reduced financial security, poorer health and damaged earning and career prospects. Unpaid carers in Scotland 56% are more likely to be in poverty and 60% more likely to be in deep poverty2 than those without caring responsibilities. The Minimum Income Guarantee pilot proposed by this research aims to recognise the diverse challenges that unpaid carers on low incomes face and respond by delivering tailored support in the form of both services, non-cash benefits and additional payments, to bring these unpaid carers up to the minimum income standard. Special thanks to Fiona Collie for her voice note.Below are the websites mentioned in the podcasthttps://www.carersuk.org/scotlandhttps://www.ippr.org/scotlandhttps://www.therobertsontrust.org.uk/https://www.carersuk.org/policy-and-research/state-of-caring-survey/Support the showSupport the show💡 Stay in the loop 💬 Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/letstalkabout1111?igsh=emJhOTc5b3h4bTBr LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/nicola-foley-instlm-ips-48927a6a ☕ Buy us a coffee: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1756031/support 📄 Transcript + resources available for all episodes 🧠 Created by Nicky | Sound design by Nicky⚠️ Content may include references to mental health, trauma, suicide or ableism#NeurodivergentVoices #RealTalkPodcast

Send us Fan MailIf you need help please reach out to one of the following organisationshttps://thecanmoretrust.co.ukhttps://talkclub.orghttps://giveusashout.orgVoices of Change: Breaking the Silence on Suicide.In this special three-part series, we’re diving deep into the stories of individuals whose lives have been profoundly impacted by suicide. In Part One, we’ll meet Karen, whose life was forever altered when her partner tragically took his own life. Karen shares her heartfelt story, her journey through grief, and her powerful call for mental health policy reform in Scotland—a change she believes is vital to prevent more families from enduring the same loss.In Part Two, we hear from John, the founder of The Canmore Trust. John’s son’s suicide changed the course of his life and inspired him to create a space for others to share their stories, find solace, and support one another. John will discuss the mission of The Canmore Trust and the work they’re doing to foster hope and understanding.Finally, in Part Three, we’ll speak with Ben Akers, who turned the devastating loss of his best friend Steve into action. Ben’s grief motivated him to establish Talk Club, a mental health charity focused on men and suicide prevention. He’ll share the philosophy behind Talk Club, the impact it’s making, and how he hopes to encourage more men to open up about their mental health struggles.Each of these stories is deeply personal, and yet, they connect us all to the universal need for compassion, awareness, and systemic change. We hope their courage inspires you as much as it has inspired us. Support the show💡 Stay in the loop 💬 Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/letstalkabout1111?igsh=emJhOTc5b3h4bTBr LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/nicola-foley-instlm-ips-48927a6a ☕ Buy us a coffee: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1756031/support 📄 Transcript + resources available for all episodes 🧠 Created by Nicky | Sound design by Nicky⚠️ Content may include references to mental health, trauma, suicide or ableism#NeurodivergentVoices #RealTalkPodcast

Send us Fan MailIf you need help please reach out to one of the following organisationshttps://thecanmoretrust.co.ukhttps://talkclub.orghttps://giveusashout.orgVoices of Change: Breaking the Silence on Suicide.In this special three-part series, we’re diving deep into the stories of individuals whose lives have been profoundly impacted by suicide. In Part One, we’ll meet Karen, whose life was forever altered when her partner tragically took his own life. Karen shares her heartfelt story, her journey through grief, and her powerful call for mental health policy reform in Scotland—a change she believes is vital to prevent more families from enduring the same loss.In Part Two, we hear from John, the founder of The Canmore Trust. John’s son’s suicide changed the course of his life and inspired him to create a space for others to share their stories, find solace, and support one another. John will discuss the mission of The Canmore Trust and the work they’re doing to foster hope and understanding.Finally, in Part Three, we’ll speak with Ben Akers, who turned the devastating loss of his best friend Steve into action. Ben’s grief motivated him to establish Talk Club, a mental health charity focused on men and suicide prevention. He’ll share the philosophy behind Talk Club, the impact it’s making, and how he hopes to encourage more men to open up about their mental health struggles.Each of these stories is deeply personal, and yet, they connect us all to the universal need for compassion, awareness, and systemic change. We hope their courage inspires you as much as it has inspired us. Support the show💡 Stay in the loop 💬 Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/letstalkabout1111?igsh=emJhOTc5b3h4bTBr LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/nicola-foley-instlm-ips-48927a6a ☕ Buy us a coffee: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1756031/support 📄 Transcript + resources available for all episodes 🧠 Created by Nicky | Sound design by Nicky⚠️ Content may include references to mental health, trauma, suicide or ableism#NeurodivergentVoices #RealTalkPodcast

Send us Fan MailIf you need help please reach out to one of the following organisationshttps://thecanmoretrust.co.ukhttps://talkclub.orghttps://giveusashout.orgVoices of Change: Breaking the Silence on Suicide.In this special three-part series, we’re diving deep into the stories of individuals whose lives have been profoundly impacted by suicide. In Part One, we’ll meet Karen, whose life was forever altered when her partner tragically took his own life. Karen shares her heartfelt story, her journey through grief, and her powerful call for mental health policy reform in Scotland—a change she believes is vital to prevent more families from enduring the same loss.In Part Two, we hear from John, the founder of The Canmore Trust. John’s son’s suicide changed the course of his life and inspired him to create a space for others to share their stories, find solace, and support one another. John will discuss the mission of The Canmore Trust and the work they’re doing to foster hope and understanding.Finally, in Part Three, we’ll speak with Ben Akers, who turned the devastating loss of his best friend Steve into action. Ben’s grief motivated him to establish Talk Club, a mental health charity focused on men and suicide prevention. He’ll share the philosophy behind Talk Club, the impact it’s making, and how he hopes to encourage more men to open up about their mental health struggles.Each of these stories is deeply personal, and yet, they connect us all to the universal need for compassion, awareness, and systemic change. We hope their courage inspires you as much as it has inspired us. Support the show💡 Stay in the loop 💬 Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/letstalkabout1111?igsh=emJhOTc5b3h4bTBr LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/nicola-foley-instlm-ips-48927a6a ☕ Buy us a coffee: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1756031/support 📄 Transcript + resources available for all episodes 🧠 Created by Nicky | Sound design by Nicky⚠️ Content may include references to mental health, trauma, suicide or ableism#NeurodivergentVoices #RealTalkPodcast

Send us Fan MailNicola Sturgeon 8 min assignment editSupport the show💡 Stay in the loop 💬 Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/letstalkabout1111?igsh=emJhOTc5b3h4bTBr LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/nicola-foley-instlm-ips-48927a6a ☕ Buy us a coffee: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1756031/support 📄 Transcript + resources available for all episodes 🧠 Created by Nicky | Sound design by Nicky⚠️ Content may include references to mental health, trauma, suicide or ableism#NeurodivergentVoices #RealTalkPodcast

Send us Fan MailCelebrating 25 Years of the Scottish ParliamentIn this special episode, created as my final university assignment for Audio Podcasting, I explore the brief of "25 Years of the Scottish Parliament."I had the extraordinary privilege of sitting down with Scotland's longest-serving First Minister and the only woman to hold the position (as of December 20, 2024): Nicola Sturgeon.Join us as we delve into her unique insights on leadership, her reflections on being a Woman in the, and her thoughts on politics over the past quarter-century and beyond.Support the show💡 Stay in the loop 💬 Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/letstalkabout1111?igsh=emJhOTc5b3h4bTBr LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/nicola-foley-instlm-ips-48927a6a ☕ Buy us a coffee: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1756031/support 📄 Transcript + resources available for all episodes 🧠 Created by Nicky | Sound design by Nicky⚠️ Content may include references to mental health, trauma, suicide or ableism#NeurodivergentVoices #RealTalkPodcast

Send us Fan MailIn this episode I speak to Simon Howie.Simon started helping out in a butchers shop age just 12, this turned out to be the start of his journey to owning one of the most recognised businesses in Scotland.In this episode we discuss sustainability, how businesses can become greener  whilst also keeping costs down for their customers.You can find out more about Simon's sustainability journey here  https://thescottishbutcher.com/our-company/corporate-social-responsibility/ Support the show💡 Stay in the loop 💬 Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/letstalkabout1111?igsh=emJhOTc5b3h4bTBr LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/nicola-foley-instlm-ips-48927a6a ☕ Buy us a coffee: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1756031/support 📄 Transcript + resources available for all episodes 🧠 Created by Nicky | Sound design by Nicky⚠️ Content may include references to mental health, trauma, suicide or ableism#NeurodivergentVoices #RealTalkPodcast

Send us Fan MailJoin Nicky and Ryan RocKs from Stirling Community Radio,  as they chat to Mike Christie, where he discusses G4's 20th anniversary album and tour.Support the show💡 Stay in the loop 💬 Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/letstalkabout1111?igsh=emJhOTc5b3h4bTBr LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/nicola-foley-instlm-ips-48927a6a ☕ Buy us a coffee: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1756031/support 📄 Transcript + resources available for all episodes 🧠 Created by Nicky | Sound design by Nicky⚠️ Content may include references to mental health, trauma, suicide or ableism#NeurodivergentVoices #RealTalkPodcast

Send us Fan MailThis is the 3rd of 3 episodes where I speak with fellow ADHDer, Demi.In episode one we talk about what made her seek a diagnosis and what that process was like for her.In episode two we talk about what life is like after receiving a diagnosis and what life is like living with ADHD and it's comorbidities.In episode three we talk about the help groups we use and some of the things we have in place to help us manage our ADHD.Support the show💡 Stay in the loop 💬 Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/letstalkabout1111?igsh=emJhOTc5b3h4bTBr LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/nicola-foley-instlm-ips-48927a6a ☕ Buy us a coffee: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1756031/support 📄 Transcript + resources available for all episodes 🧠 Created by Nicky | Sound design by Nicky⚠️ Content may include references to mental health, trauma, suicide or ableism#NeurodivergentVoices #RealTalkPodcast

Send us Fan MailThis is the 2nd of 3 episodes where I speak with fellow ADHDer, Demi.In episode one we talk about what made her seek a diagnosis and what that process was like for her.In episode two we talk about what life is like after receiving a diagnosis and what life is like living with ADHD and it's comorbidities.In episode three we talk about the help groups we use and some of the things we have in place to help us manage our ADHD.Support the show💡 Stay in the loop 💬 Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/letstalkabout1111?igsh=emJhOTc5b3h4bTBr LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/nicola-foley-instlm-ips-48927a6a ☕ Buy us a coffee: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1756031/support 📄 Transcript + resources available for all episodes 🧠 Created by Nicky | Sound design by Nicky⚠️ Content may include references to mental health, trauma, suicide or ableism#NeurodivergentVoices #RealTalkPodcast

Send us Fan MailIn this podcast I am joined by Richard Meade, director of Carers Scotland, we spoke about the challenges facing Carers due to the current cost of living crisis.Here is the link to the Carers UK cost of caring 2022 report https://www.carersuk.org/reports/state-of-caring-2022-report/Also available here https://www.carersuk.org/Music from ZapsplatA huge thank you to Richard Meade and Carolyn Logan for reading out facts from the Carers reportSupport the show💡 Stay in the loop 💬 Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/letstalkabout1111?igsh=emJhOTc5b3h4bTBr LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/nicola-foley-instlm-ips-48927a6a ☕ Buy us a coffee: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1756031/support 📄 Transcript + resources available for all episodes 🧠 Created by Nicky | Sound design by Nicky⚠️ Content may include references to mental health, trauma, suicide or ableism#NeurodivergentVoices #RealTalkPodcast

Send us Fan MailThis is the first of 3 episodes where I speak with fellow ADHDer, Demi.In episode one we talk about what made her seek a diagnosis and what that process was like for her.In episode two we talk about what life is like after receiving a diagnosis and what life is like living with ADHD and it's comorbidities.In episode three we talk about the help groups we use and some of the things we have in place to help us manage our ADHD.Support the show💡 Stay in the loop 💬 Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/letstalkabout1111?igsh=emJhOTc5b3h4bTBr LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/nicola-foley-instlm-ips-48927a6a ☕ Buy us a coffee: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1756031/support 📄 Transcript + resources available for all episodes 🧠 Created by Nicky | Sound design by Nicky⚠️ Content may include references to mental health, trauma, suicide or ableism#NeurodivergentVoices #RealTalkPodcast

Send us Fan MailInterview 4 of 4 Hugo MaynellSupport the show💡 Stay in the loop 💬 Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/letstalkabout1111?igsh=emJhOTc5b3h4bTBr LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/nicola-foley-instlm-ips-48927a6a ☕ Buy us a coffee: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1756031/support 📄 Transcript + resources available for all episodes 🧠 Created by Nicky | Sound design by Nicky⚠️ Content may include references to mental health, trauma, suicide or ableism#NeurodivergentVoices #RealTalkPodcast

Send us Fan MailInterview 3 out of 4 Lorna FotheringhamSupport the show💡 Stay in the loop 💬 Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/letstalkabout1111?igsh=emJhOTc5b3h4bTBr LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/nicola-foley-instlm-ips-48927a6a ☕ Buy us a coffee: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1756031/support 📄 Transcript + resources available for all episodes 🧠 Created by Nicky | Sound design by Nicky⚠️ Content may include references to mental health, trauma, suicide or ableism#NeurodivergentVoices #RealTalkPodcast

Send us Fan MailInterview 2 out of 4 Daniel Johnson MSPSupport the show💡 Stay in the loop 💬 Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/letstalkabout1111?igsh=emJhOTc5b3h4bTBr LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/nicola-foley-instlm-ips-48927a6a ☕ Buy us a coffee: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1756031/support 📄 Transcript + resources available for all episodes 🧠 Created by Nicky | Sound design by Nicky⚠️ Content may include references to mental health, trauma, suicide or ableism#NeurodivergentVoices #RealTalkPodcast

Send us Fan MailInterview 1 out of 4 Dr Tony LloydSupport the show💡 Stay in the loop 💬 Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/letstalkabout1111?igsh=emJhOTc5b3h4bTBr LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/nicola-foley-instlm-ips-48927a6a ☕ Buy us a coffee: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1756031/support 📄 Transcript + resources available for all episodes 🧠 Created by Nicky | Sound design by Nicky⚠️ Content may include references to mental health, trauma, suicide or ableism#NeurodivergentVoices #RealTalkPodcast

Send us Fan MailThis is the first piece of audio I ever made at uni, so please be kind! I am now aware of the flaws and hope I am progressively improving!It can't be too bad, as it was played on BBC Radio Scotland :)What does ADHD mean to you? Do you have preconceptions, and can this audio piece change them? Or, at least start you thinking about other possibilities?Credits toDr Tony Lloyd, CEO of the ADHD Foundation UKLeanne, Lorna, Hugo, Carolyn, and Zoe and other poem readerJeanne Willis for allowing me to use her poem Wild ChildSupport the show💡 Stay in the loop 💬 Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/letstalkabout1111?igsh=emJhOTc5b3h4bTBr LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/nicola-foley-instlm-ips-48927a6a ☕ Buy us a coffee: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1756031/support 📄 Transcript + resources available for all episodes 🧠 Created by Nicky | Sound design by Nicky⚠️ Content may include references to mental health, trauma, suicide or ableism#NeurodivergentVoices #RealTalkPodcast

Send us Fan MailToday I speak with Annie,  a Waste Services Coordinator at Perth and Kinross Council, we talk about the importance of recycling for the future of our planet Here are the links mentioned in the podcasthttps://www.pkc.gov.uk/recyclingcentreshttps://www.terracycle.com/en-GB/#Many thanks to Annie and Perth and Kinross council for allowing me to make this podcastMusic and sound effects from Adobe and ZapSplatSupport the show💡 Stay in the loop 💬 Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/letstalkabout1111?igsh=emJhOTc5b3h4bTBr LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/nicola-foley-instlm-ips-48927a6a ☕ Buy us a coffee: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1756031/support 📄 Transcript + resources available for all episodes 🧠 Created by Nicky | Sound design by Nicky⚠️ Content may include references to mental health, trauma, suicide or ableism#NeurodivergentVoices #RealTalkPodcast

Send us Fan MailThis episode I speak with personal trainer Steve Bonthrone about how being outside and exercising, is beneficial not only for physical health, but also for mental wellbeing.You can find out more about Steve's work here:https://www.stevenbonthrone.com/Music by Zapsplat and AdobePoem, 'I am not my illness' read by Zoe BaileySupport the show💡 Stay in the loop 💬 Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/letstalkabout1111?igsh=emJhOTc5b3h4bTBr LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/nicola-foley-instlm-ips-48927a6a ☕ Buy us a coffee: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1756031/support 📄 Transcript + resources available for all episodes 🧠 Created by Nicky | Sound design by Nicky⚠️ Content may include references to mental health, trauma, suicide or ableism#NeurodivergentVoices #RealTalkPodcast

Send us Fan MailWhat happens if you have menopause symptoms but can't take HRT?In this podcast I speak with Susan for whom HRT didn't work and we discuss what other treatments she tried.I then speak with Doctor Laura Jarvis, a specialist in sexual and reproductive health, Laura is also a menopause specialist who has done a CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy) course, which she now uses to help her patients with menopause symptoms.Here is a link to the fact sheet about CBT Laura refers tohttps://www.womens-health-concern.org/help-and-advice/factsheets/cognitive-behaviour-therapy-cbt-menopausal-symptoms/Thanks to my guests, Susan Morrison and Doctor Laura JarvisThank you to Donna Ashworth for letting me share her poems, At 40 and Change the way you see Read by Carolyn  Logan you can find more of her wonderful poems here  https://ladiespassiton.com/Music by Zapsplat and AdobeSupport the show💡 Stay in the loop 💬 Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/letstalkabout1111?igsh=emJhOTc5b3h4bTBr LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/nicola-foley-instlm-ips-48927a6a ☕ Buy us a coffee: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1756031/support 📄 Transcript + resources available for all episodes 🧠 Created by Nicky | Sound design by Nicky⚠️ Content may include references to mental health, trauma, suicide or ableism#NeurodivergentVoices #RealTalkPodcast

Send us Fan MailWhat does ADHD mean to you?Find out more about this often misunderstood and stigmatized condition, through open and frank discussions with Part #1MSP Daniel Johnson, who became the first MP in the UK to openly admit, to not only having been diagnosed with ADHD, but also taking medication to manage the conditionLorna Fotheringham, support worker for the Perth and Kinross ADHD group, Lorna talks about the stigma and misunderstanding she sees on a daily basis and how she would like to see things improvePart #2Dr Tony Lloyd, CEO of the ADHD foundation UK, Tony is also a child and adolescent Psychotherapist who has the condition himselfHugo Maynell, a farmer with ADHD whos two sons have also been diagnosed, I spoke to Hugo to see if getting a diagnosis himself, had changed his attitude towards his children.Support the show💡 Stay in the loop 💬 Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/letstalkabout1111?igsh=emJhOTc5b3h4bTBr LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/nicola-foley-instlm-ips-48927a6a ☕ Buy us a coffee: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1756031/support 📄 Transcript + resources available for all episodes 🧠 Created by Nicky | Sound design by Nicky⚠️ Content may include references to mental health, trauma, suicide or ableism#NeurodivergentVoices #RealTalkPodcast

Send us Fan MailWhat does ADHD mean to you?Find out more about this often misunderstood and stigmatized condition, through open and frank discussions with Part #1MSP Daniel Johnson, who became the first MP in the UK to openly admit, to not only having been diagnosed with ADHD, but also taking medication to manage the conditionLorna Fotheringham, support worker for the Perth and Kinross ADHD group, Lorna talks about the stigma and misunderstanding she sees on a daily basis and how she would like to see things improvehttps://www.pkadhd.org/Part #2Dr Tony Lloyd, CEO of the ADHD foundation UK, Tony is also a child and adolescent Psychotherapist who has the condition himselfhttps://adhdfoundation.org.uk/Hugo Maynell, a farmer with ADHD whos two sons have also been diagnosed, I spoke to Hugo to see if getting a diagnosis himself, had changed his attitude towards his children.Support the show💡 Stay in the loop 💬 Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/letstalkabout1111?igsh=emJhOTc5b3h4bTBr LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/nicola-foley-instlm-ips-48927a6a ☕ Buy us a coffee: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1756031/support 📄 Transcript + resources available for all episodes 🧠 Created by Nicky | Sound design by Nicky⚠️ Content may include references to mental health, trauma, suicide or ableism#NeurodivergentVoices #RealTalkPodcast