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Table Conversation
by Craig Storey
Where do the best conversations happen? Round the table of course. Whether that’s the latest news around the breakfast table, the hottest Netflix series around the lunch table at work or your daily stresses around the dinner table in the evening. Table Conversation is a no holds barred podcast where all of these conversations and more take place.
Episodes
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S3 E8: Why am I so single? Why is everyone single these days?
Join us at the table this week for a conversation about the ups and downs of being single and the role that dating apps play in today's dating scene. In this episode, we'll delve into the reasons why some people are single, and we'll also explore the benefits and drawbacks of using dating apps to...
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S3 E7: A Royally Modern Monarchy - will they survive 21st century Britain?
Join us at the table for this latest episode, where we will be discussing the relevance of the British monarchy. This week will see the coronation of King Charles… and as one of the oldest and most prominent monarchies in the world, the British monarchy has had a significant impact on the…
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S3 E6: Breaking free from gossip, the ins and outs of why we gossip, and how to stop!
Join us at the table for a conversation about gossip! In this episode, we delve into the topic of gossip and its effects on individuals and society. We will discuss how gossip can be harmful to those who are talked about, as well as the people who spread it. We will explore the reasons why people...
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S3 E5: The Art of Keeping Busy: An emotional trap or a therapeutic lifeline from pain?
Join us at the table as we explore the concept of busyness and how it affects our emotional wellbeing. Is keeping busy a form of escapism that prevents us from dealing with our emotions? Or is it a therapeutic lifeline that helps us stay focused and productive during difficult times? Join us as…
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S3 E4: Celebrating National Pet Month, the positive effects of pets!
Join me at the table for this special episode as we celebrate National Pet Month. We will be exploring the importance of pets in our lives and the myriad of benefits they bring. We discuss the emotional, psychological, physical, and social benefits of having pets, as well as their therapeutic…
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S3 E3: Lockdown regrets? How do we move forward? A conversation with Anna Brees.
Join me at the table this week as we have a conversation about lockdown. I know that it’s something we don’t want to look back as we all have memories of that period of time that we would like to forget. Why doesn’t Britain regret lockdown? I also joined Anna Brees for a conversation about media...
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S3 E2: The Cashless Conundrum… balancing digital payments in the 21st century!
Are you ready for a world without cash? Join me at the table as we explore the fascinating world of a cashless society. We'll take a deep dive into the pros and cons of going cashless and what it means for our economy and society as a whole. We’ll share some insightful perspectives on topics such...
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S3 E1: Losing my Dad…
Welcome back to the table! In this week’s episode, the first of series 3 I share one of my most personal journeys - the loss of my Dad. I talk about my experience at the end of my Dad’s life and what the first year without him has been like. I also explore some of what losing my Dad has taught…
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S3 Trailer: Mondays are the new Fridays!
Welcome back to the table, it’s been a long time. The new season, series, whatever you want to call it starts on Monday 20th March 2023. A new episode will drop each Monday. Here is a little taster of some of the conversations to come…
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S2 E12: Turning tables - Crohn’s and me…
The table has turned this week and I’m being asked the questions by my friend Simon! In 2015 I was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease. Crohn’s is a lifelong condition of which no one knows what causes it. There’s currently no cure. With 76% of people with Crohn’s and Colitis feeling like the public...
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S2 E11: Hypnosis and Weight Loss with Doug Sands…
Joining me for this week’s Table Conversation is hypnotist Doug Sands… Doug specialises in using hypnosis for weight loss. He says by focussing on the emotions behind weight gain he can help his clients achieve significant weight loss. Doug explains how he found hypnosis and how we can use it to...
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S2 E10: Happy Birthday Table Conversation!
Table Conversation is one years old this week! I’ll be chatting with you about this milestone. Creating and sharing the table each week has given me the birthday gift, a big improvement in my self confidence and that’s what I’m sharing with you this week. What is confidence? How do we measure our...
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S2 E9: Things you didn’t know about counselling with Andrew Ellis!
It’s that time for our conversation at the table! This week taking a seat at the table is Integrative Counsellor and Psycho-educational coach Andrew Ellis. Andrew has a passion for in helping others work through the more difficult stages in their lives in the belief that we all deserve to...
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S2 E8: An evening with Holly Willoughby and a lack of sleep…
This week I hopped into town for an evening with Holly Willoughby, it wasn’t a one on one but it was an event for the launch of her book Reflections! Join me at the table as I share what I took from the evening and listening to Holly’s book. Reflections by Holly Willoughby is out now. This lead…
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S2 E7: “To scroll, or not to scroll, that is the question” - William Shakespeare
OK, artistic licence, it’s not really a quote from Shakespeare! It is a question that a couple of weeks ago I had to ask myself. After looking at the screen time setting on my phone I was disgusted with myself - I was spending over one and a half days a week staring at my screen. Join me at the...
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S2 E6: Should we just cancel Christmas now?
It’s just me and you at the table this week, asking whether we should just cancel Christmas now? I am sure you can guess my answer! With supply chain issues will we even have a turkey on the table? I’m exploring some of the reasons why we are experiencing some shortages and why I believe we need…
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S2 E5: Baby Loss Awareness Week - Gemma’s story…
Get yourself comfortable, it’s time for this week’s Table Conversation! With me at the table today is my friend Gemma. This past week in the UK it has been Baby Loss Awareness week, Gemma joins me to share her story of miscarriage. Gemma bravely and openly talks about her three losses and how…
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S2 E4: Clearing Up, Stage 4 Cancer - Corrie’s story…
This week I am joined at the table by my cousin Corrie - at 40 now, Corrie has been battling stage 4 cancer since November 2018. After over 40 rounds of chemotherapy, numerous operations including having his primary tumour removed, a liver resection and having a colostomy bag - he shares some of...
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S2 E3: Better Topics of Conversation with Diana Indries
This week I’m joined by Diana Indries, creator of Better Topics card game for couples. Diana is very passionate about helping couples improve their communication - which is why she created the game. She’s been helping hundreds of couples and she joins me at the table to talk about law of...
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S2 E2: All things dating and relationships with Lily Walford…
This week I’m joined at the table by Lily Walford, one of the founders of lovewithintelligence.com – the only dating company that uses CIA level behavioural technology. Lily is an international dating coach who has been focused on how busy professionals can date safely and successfully using CIA...
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S2 E1: Did having Covid leave me pregnant?!
Join me this week at the table as I share what contracting Covid taught me and how one particular purchase has changed my life! Has having the virus changed my viewpoint on restrictions, lockdowns and vaccine status passports? Listen and find out! Keep in touch on social media - @iamcraigstorey…
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Welcome back to the table…
It’s been a while! We last sat around the table at the end of May, listen to my reflections of the Summer and what you can expect from Season 2 of Table Conversation!
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Episode 25: It’s all about me!
It’s the last supper around the table, for now... Join me in the last episode of this series as I answer your questions about the podcast, my experiences and me! Find out what made me decide to create a podcast, which ones I listen to and who inspires me. Follow me on Facebook, Instagram and...
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Episode 24: Emotional Wreck Hacking
Pick up your drink of choice because it's time to join me at the table for more conversation! This week international travel will no longer be illegal, I for one cannot wait to be on a beach somewhere hot with a cocktail in my hand! I know that not everyone feels this way, hear my thoughts about...
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Episode 23: Keep Walking...
Gather round the table for our weekly chat. This week hear how the story of Jim Snodgrass, an 84 year old widower from Edinburgh got me thinking about missing my daily walks! Although the past year has left me with scars and battle wounds (mentally and physically!) it also gave me opportunity to...
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Episode 22: Saying ‘No’ to Fear!
Saying 'no' is the theme of this week's conversation.. Firstly saying no to the narrative of fear that is being driven by many media outlets and our government. I'll share some perspective and context of the current situation in India and my thoughts on why feeling fearful and helpless is no good...
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Episode 21: In the Spotlight!
Have you ever done an extra lap of the swimming pool? Waiting for the moment when no one is watching to get out? Have you ever wanted to change your career but been worried about what your friends will say? Have you ever decided not to wear an outfit you love because you're not sure you 'can pull...
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Episode 20: Social Pruning
Hear how this week for me has been a week of two halves - celebratory with the easing of some lockdown restrictions, commiseratory hearing and seeing how lockdown has left some of my family. Plus 'Frustrated of Warrington' has been in touch for some advice on cutting ties with friends. Is it OK…
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Episode 19: It’s a Vet’s Life...
This week I'm joined at the table by Nik, a veterinary surgeon. From the Greek island of Chios to Leeds, Nik shares his career journey. A health hero for our animals, he gives us an insight into the challenges of the past year. Before I put some of your questions to him we also discussed some of...
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Bonus Episode: Happy Easter!
Happy Easter! This week's episode is a bonus for the Easter holiday, join me at the table to hear just how the Easter story of over 2,000 years ago can still be relevant to our lives in 2021.
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Episode 18: Two ears and one mouth!
Although I'm doing the talking again this week - I'm talking about listening! Join me at the table and I will share how I am feeling this week and why you need to get your diaries out. Whilst there is a real appetite for returning to our old lives, it is important to acknowledge that all of us…
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Episode 17: Our Last Normal Week...
23 March 2020 - Boris Johnson, UK Prime Minister announced the first lockdown in the UK, ordering people to "stay at home". It has been a year since our last 'normal' week and on this week's Table Conversation I asked some listeners to share their memories of that week, I also wanted to know what...
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Episode 16: I’m sorry...
We can't start this week's Table Conversation without looking back to last week's episode and talking about the interview - I didn't know that free speech would be the big debate this week! If you care about people and your relationships then 'I'm sorry' are the two most important words you will...
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Episode 15: I’m on my soapbox!
This weekend I am celebrating a big birthday, it seems I may have all ready turned into a grumpy old man! Join me at the table as I talk about a couple of stories this week and share my thoughts on what they mean for the rest of us. We have all been talking about Harry, Meghan and Oprah - you…
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Episode 14: Do I want to break free?
Lockdown may be ending but is your social anxiety just getting started? Join me at the table this week as I talk about our worries of leaving lockdown. We know that we all need social connection for our mental health but with that comes concerns for our physical health, we will chat about...
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Episode 13: Coach Dee Woolridge, ‘that’s interesting...’
This week I’m joined at the table by Coach Dee Woolridge. Dee is an international speaker, best selling author, coach, hypnotherapist, founder of two training and development companies, US Navy veteran.... the list goes on! Dee has accomplished so much - she specialises in resilience, mindset and...
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Episode 12: Love in Lockdown...
It's Valentine's weekend and I am not sure what your plans will be, even if you have a Valentine to celebrate it with! No doubt you will be inventive as you have been with all the other 'lockdown' celebrations. I know for sure that my guest at the table this week, Leanne, will be celebrating...
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Episode 11: Who’s got it worse?
How are you this week? This week's Table Conversation is exactly conversation that sitting around the table with friends used to be about! Let us have a chat about this week's good news stories - a peek into the future of what getting our complete freedom back looks like and thoughts of escaping...
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Episode 10: When all hope is gone...
We've reached a milestone in our COVID-19 journey here in the UK - I share my thoughts on this bleak news and why we might not all agree on why or how we've reached this. "You've just got to stay 'positive'" is a statement we often hear - but what does this actually mean? I'm talking hope - why...
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Episode 9: “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere”
It was by chance that this week's conversation couldn't have been more appropriate for the week in which Martin Luther King day is celebrated. I'm joined at the table by Suzy who firstly shares her lockdown experience and is honest about home schooling. Suzy also talks us through how a small...
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Episode 8: Fill Yourself Up
Join me this week at the table for a chat about you - yes you! It’s time to check in and see how you are feeling. I will be sharing tips and tricks that you can use to top up your personal battery. I have an invaluable hack that will change how you approach your daily goals - even getting up out…
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Episode 7: “Trust me, I’m lying...”
Here we go.... again, Lockdown 3.0. Let’s chat about how we’re feeling at the moment. In this week’s Table Conversation I share how I tripped myself up by not following my own advice! This led to a tough weekend, thankfully, it passed and I can share my learning with you. Navigating TV, radio,...
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Bonus Episode: Bye 2020, Hello 2021...
In this Bonus Episode of Table Conversation I share my personal reflections on 2020 and my intentions and thoughts for 2021. Self reflection is personal and gives a great opportunity to check in and become aware of what is working in your life and where there is room for change or improvements.…
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Bonus Episode: Address to the nation...
No it's not Boris Johnson or Her Majesty it's me with a little Christmas message for you!
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Episode 6: You probably didn’t know this...
Well the countdown to Christmas is well and truly on and with that this year brings some uncomfortable feelings. For many Christmas is a hard time of the year, let alone Christmas 2020! This week I’m joined by friend Simon. Little did I know, like 1 in 4 people in the UK, Simon lives with…
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Episode 5: Corona at Christmas; to hug or not to hug?
I don't know about you but I have been feeling emotional this past couple of weeks? Approaching the festive season and for many reasons, the pandemic being one of them, everything is feeling less 'normal' than ever. In this episode, as always, I'll be honest about how I have been feeling and what…
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Episode 4: This Is Your Captain Speaking...
This week I'm joined at the table by my friend Alan. Restrictions being lifted, vaccination news and Christmas 'bubbles' are creating decisions to be made. Alan is an airline captain, making hundreds of decisions every day. I chat with Alan about some of the tools he uses that we can all apply…
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Bonus Episode: Planting Your Seed!
I'm back at the table, sooner than I thought I would be. They say from tiny acorn grows the might oak. A quote appeared on my social media feed and I just couldn't wait to share the quote and my thoughts. Mainly because it really reiterates all that we talked about in the last episode - Am I good...
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Episode 3: Am I good enough?
It's time to gather round the table for this weeks conversation! It doesn't matter who we are and where we've come from - we all have that little voice in our heads that often talks us down. After a really successful weekend following the launch of this podcast - snap - that voice was back. In…
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Episode 2: Don’t panicdemic, I’m stuck in the middle with you!
You don't need me to tell you that we've been on the biggest roller coaster in the Universe since March. We've lost so much and what we are experiencing is grief and we have to keep moving forward to the future whatever that may be. In this episode I share my thoughts about where we are right…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Where do the best conversations happen? Round the table of course. Whether that’s the latest news around the breakfast table, the hottest Netflix series around the lunch table at work or your daily stresses around the dinner table in the evening. Table Conversation is a no holds barred podcast where all of these conversations and more take place.
HOSTED BY
Craig Storey
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