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For news lovers everywhere. Join former BBC reporter and broadcast journalist Angela Walker as she engages in thought-provoking conversations with inspirational individuals about current affairs and under-reported issues. We examine stories mainstream media don’t cover: issues of social justice and campaigns that aim to improve society and the world we live in. We look at issues around government, climate change, the environment and world around us. In this podcast, we aim to shed light on i ...
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These inspirational conversations are designed to remind us that we are all so much more alike than different. Everyone who is listening has a story and while our stories might seem very different, we are all dealing with the same stuff. Fear, frustration, pain, anger. What are we going to do with it? How are we going to get through it? Wherever you are on your journey, we are here to support you without judgment. We will give you the tools you need to create more of what you want and less o ...
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Send us a text What would you do if your child died as a result of medical negligence and doctors and the police colluded to cover it up? That's what happened in the case of ten-year-old Robbie Powell. His parents are campaigning for all healthcare professionals to be legally obligated to tell the truth following a negligent death. They're supporte…
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Send us a text Racists are on the rampage in the UK, with over 100 far-right protests planned later today. I talk to Leroy of Caribbean heritage and Mo whose Indian family were immigrants about the impact of these attacks on their communities and the country as a whole. We discuss the historical context of racism in the UK and the need for accounta…
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Send us a text Thousands of patients were lied to and given blood products that infected them with HIV and Hepatitis. Doctors knowingly infected hundreds of children and then covered it up. @AngelaWalkerReportsInterviews Medical professionals and politicians put vulnerable patients at "unacceptable risk" the UK"s Infected Blood Inquiry report has f…
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Send us a text Two million scientific experiments were carried out on animals in the UK in 2022. More than four thousand Beagles were among them. Home office figures published in April 2024 show that in 2022 there were 175 cases of non-compliance to government regulations regarding the welfare of animals used in testing. More than 16,000 animals we…
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Send us a text Around 100,000 people in the UK are living with HIV. 75% of them say they face discrimination because of it. Why is that and what can be done about it? In this podcast episode, journalist Angela Walker interviews Matthew Hodson, Executive Director of the charity aidsmap about the stigma surrounding HIV and what can be done to address…
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Send us a text Imagine going in for routine day surgery to help stop occasional bladder leaks and being left permanently disabled needing a wheelchair or stoma bag. That's what's happened to thousands of women around the world. When Kath Sansom of Sling the Mesh began her campaign, she never imagined it would resonate with so many. This episode bri…
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Send us a text A look forward to upcoming stories in the series Angela Walker in Conversation with topics ranging from animal testing to medical negligence. And a reminder of some of the stories we've covered so far - including disability discrimination and environmental destruction. Also, how you can get involved and support independent journalism…
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Send us a text Body image concerns related to weight and appearance are now prevalent on a global scale, leading to widespread mental health pressures. This conversation explores the topics of body image, self-acceptance, and the impact of social media and advertising on our perception of beauty. Alexandra Vince, a boudoir photographer, shares her …
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Send us a text Bite size. Full length version available. Bottom trawling is a destructive fishing method that indiscriminately catches everything in its path, causing damage to the seabed and releasing carbon. Over the past 150 years, bottom trawling has depleted fish populations and harmed marine biodiversity. Efforts have been made to mitigate th…
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Send us a text 95 percent of fish stocks in the North Sea have been depleted due to over-fishing and bottom trawling. Bottom trawling is a destructive fishing method that indiscriminately catches everything in its path, causing damage to the seabed and releasing carbon. Over the past 150 years, bottom trawling has depleted fish populations and harm…
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Send us a text Jim Smith has sold one million children's books and his graphic novels inspire children all over the world who might otherwise not pick up a book. He won the Roald Dahl Funny Prize in 2013 for his second book “I am still not a Loser” and the second book in the spin-off series Future Ratboy won The Laugh Out Loud Children's Book Award…
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Send us a text The UK is in the middle of a chronic housing shortage. The government wants 300 thousand new homes built every year, but where should they go? Local authorities are under pressure and campaigners want to protect green spaces. How can we get the balance between the need for new homes and sustainability? Join me as I discuss these issu…
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Send us a text Imagine losing your child to a highly poisonous gas while he's asleep in his home. This is the heart-wrenching reality that our guests, Zane Gbangbola's parents, Kye Gbangbola and Nicole Lawler lived through. Listen as they walk us through the series of events that led to Zane's death. They tell of environmental negligence, unaccount…
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Send us a text Two years ago BBC sports reporter Chris Slegg was told the unexpected news that he needed a heart transplant within a year. He was only 41. Married, with two children, the news plunged him into a deep depression as he feared for the wellbeing of his children. https://www.doctors.net.uk/AngelaWalker I first worked with Chris and his w…
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Send us a text Every time untreated sewage is dumped in our rivers millions of microplastic particles also make their way into the water. When these discharges take place during low river flows, the microplastics settle on the riverbed, coated in a cocktail of chemicals and pathogens. These particles can be mistaken for food by hungry fish, thereby…
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Send us a text EXCLUSIVE. Government commits to reviewing new evidence in Primodos scandal for first time. Families who believe miscarriages and devastating birth defects were caused by the NHS-prescribed pregnancy test Primados say it's a fantastic positive that the British government has told this programme it is "committed to reviewing all new e…
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Send us a text Are you ready to unravel the complex world of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS)? This in-depth discussion with Sarah Hamilton from Ehlers-Danlos Support UK is set to provide an enlightening perspective on this rare connective tissue disorder that affects roughly one in 500 people. From offering a closer look at the myriad of symptoms to u…
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Send us a text Imagine receiving the life-altering news that your child has been diagnosed with a serious illness and then losing your job when you take time away to look after them. Christina Harris has lost her job of 19 years because she is looking after her daughter Skye who has been diagnosed with leukaemia. Christina courageously shares her s…
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Send us a text Have you ever wondered what it takes to swim the English Channel solo? Meet Laura Reineke, a fearless woman, fresh from the challenge. She shares her riveting 15-hour journey, fighting harsh weather, jellyfish and huge tankers, all while maintaining a laser-like focus and determination. Laura's monumental feat wasn't just a personal …
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Send us a text More than half of mothers have experienced physical or psychological birth trauma leading them less likely to have more children because of their experience of maternity care. That's according to a study by Mumsnet instigated by Conservative MP Theo Clarke. She has founded an all-party parliamentary group on birth trauma to advocate …
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Send us a text Meat reared overseas using practises that would be illegal in the UK is being sold alongside British meat to unwitting consumers. Jacob Rees Mogg, North East Somerset Conservative MP has called for the UK to import 'hormone-injected beef' from Australia and the scrapping of import tariffs on food to open up trade. He said: "I want ch…
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Send us a text Why do we never talk about involuntary male childlessness? A quarter of men do not have children and for many of them this is not through choice. Join me as I sit down with my guest, Dr. Robin Hadley, academic and author of 'How is a Man Supposed to be a Man?'. We explore male childlessness, the stereotypes that often stifle men's di…
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Send us a text Imagine what it's like not to be able to eat, not because of a lack of food, but because of a rare disorder that prevents your body from processing it. This is the reality for our guest, Celia Chartres-Aris, living with Loeys-Dietz Syndrome. Celia's condition requires her to be reliant on a feeding tube for nutrition. Her life is a t…
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Send us a text What if you could better understand the complex world of dementia and discover ways to connect with your loved ones affected by it? In today's episode we meet Shirley Pearce, the CEO and founder of Understanding Dementia. A retired occupational therapist, Shirley's compassion, personal commitment and years of experience have led to t…
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Send us a text Water companies in the UK have been dumping ever-increasing amounts of sewage into our rivers and waterways. Now, a law suit could hit them where it hurts and cost them hundreds of millions of pounds. Law firm Leigh Day is leading a collective action accusing them of abusing their dominant position by over-charging customers. The act…
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Send us a text Hundreds of deaths from epilepsy could be prevented every year if the condition was managed properly - according to the founder of a British charity. In the UK, at least 1,000 people with epilepsy die each year. In this powerful and informative podcast, journalist Angela Walker sits down with Jane Hanna OBE from SUDEP Action, who say…
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Send us a text Imagine having unlicensed toxins injected into your face by someone with no training. That's what is happening across the UK every day - with disastrous results. Nurse Practitioner Sarah Healey and Ashton Collins from campaign group Save Face join me to discuss the alarming lack of regulation in the booming non-surgical aesthetics in…
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Send us a text Why are so many childcare providers in the UK feeling the financial strain, and are the government's budget promises enough to tackle the issue? Listen in as we chat with Ian Morgan from the campaign group Champagne Nurseries for Lemonade Funding and director of Little Ducklings Nursery in Berkshire. We delve into the challenges that…
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Send us a text What if you could overcome the limitations of a rare disability and achieve extraordinary feats? Join us for an inspiring conversation with Isaac Harvey MBE, who has done just that. Born with limbpelvic hypoplasia, Isaac has adapted to life without arms and short legs, using his feet as hands. In this episode, we explore his personal…
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Send us a text 3.8 million people in the UK experienced destitution in 2022, including around one million children. That’s according to the Joseph Rowntree Foundation report into destitution. This is almost two-and-a-half times the number of people in 2017, and nearly triple the number of children. There is an urgent need for action to tackle desti…
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Send us a text Get ready to be captivated by the miraculous story of Bharti Dhir, a woman abandoned as a newborn baby in Uganda, who overcame unimaginable hardships in her life. We sit down with Bharti as she shares the life-changing moment when she was discovered and adopted by a local Punjabi Sikh family, and how her mother's prophetic dreams of …
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Send us a text Thousands of people were infected with HIV and Hepatitis after being given contaminated blood by the NHS in the 1970s and 80s. Many have since died - more are gravely ill. The government has been directed to pay compensation to those affected and quickly, yet hundreds of people haven't received a penny. Jason Evans lost his father wh…
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Send us a text Are you an entrepreneur seeking guidance on securing investment and navigating the start-up landscape? Join us for an insightful discussion with award-winning entrepreneur, Leroy Lawrence, and Matt Adey, the Director of Economics for British Business Bank. Discover the unique challenges facing start-ups in the UK, especially in the c…
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Send us a text Why are victims of the infected blood scandal still waiting for compensation despite a directive from the Infected Blood Inquiry chair? Meet the extraordinary man who says his disability is his strength. Plus the nurse practitioner who says the UK is the "Wild West" of the non-surgical beauty aesthetics world. My guests Jason Evans, …
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Send us a text Thousands of people were infected with HIV and Hepatitis after being given contaminated blood by the NHS in the 1970s and 80s. Many have since died - more are gravely ill. The government has been directed to pay compensation to those affected and quickly, yet hundreds of people haven't received a penny. Jason Evans lost his father wh…
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Send us a text Join former BBC reporter and broadcast journalist Angela Walker as she engages in thought-provoking conversations with inspirational individuals about current affairs and under-reported issues. In this podcast, we aim to shed light on important topics that often go unnoticed, providing a platform for insightful discussions. From acti…
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Think you've reached enlightenment yet? Not quite. In this episode we will discuss what it means to Wake up and step into your Truth. This is the beginning of your spiritual journey. You will start to question everything you once knew and believed. We will clean house creating new thoughts, beliefs and patterns of behavior that will enable you to m…
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What connects you to your Joy? What do you believe brings you Joy? Are you able to sustain Joy? Understanding how your beliefs provide you will the ability to live mostly in Joy or stop you from experiencing Joy at all, is essential to your mental health. Now is the time to commit to your worthiness. You deserve to experience more Joy in your life …
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It's more important now than ever to have a healthy approach to healing. Currently nearly one-third of the human population is coping with isolation. For many of us, it started with the coronavirus but for many it is has been a major issue for a very long time. Technology has handicapped many of us and our ability to communicate easily and honestly…
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Divorce, Job Loss, A Violent World.....how do we move forward when it all comes crashing down around us? We learn to ask for help. We begin to understand that peace is our power and that we are worthy of both. Join me and our very special guest, Danelle French, as we discover how serving others will always help us to heal. About the Host: Jani Robe…
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In order to find peace and balance, it is essential to explore our personal energy. This enables us to discover and connect with our true selves. In this episode we are reminded that empowerment is found within as we discover and explore the importance of embracing our Inner Warrior. About the Host: Jani Roberts is the Owner of Alignment Essentials…
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It’s time to check in. On a scale of one to ten how confident are you in yourself? In this episode we dig deep into our ability to accept and trust ourselves and reflect on how building our self-confidence can influence our journey. About the Host: Jani Roberts is the Owner of Alignment Essentials, a health and wellness company spanning the fitness…
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When was the last time you felt overwhelmed? Where you able to navigate the madness? In this episode we take a closer look at what it means to be overwhelmed and how we can effectively manage the madness. About the Host: Jani Roberts is the Owner of Alignment Essentials, a health and wellness company spanning the fitness, self-improvement, and mind…
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Fact, complete forgiveness is essential for our growth. In this episode we discuss what it means to truly forgive ourselves and others. Discover the power of releasing and letting go! About the Host: Jani Roberts is the Owner of Alignment Essentials, a health and wellness company spanning the fitness, self-improvement, and mindfulness spaces. She i…
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In this episode we turn our attention to our hearts desire and discuss what it means to embrace our Inner Warrior. It is this connection that enables us to persevere, resulting in a more satisfying, peace-filled life experience. About the Host: Jani Roberts is the Owner of Alignment Essentials, a health and wellness company spanning the fitness, se…
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Often at times we find it much easier to offer kindness to others than to ourselves. In this episode, we will shine a light on the importance of nurturing a loving relationship with ourselves and how this relationship leads to the experience of a truly joy-filled life. About the Host: Jani Roberts is the Owner of Alignment Essentials, a health and …
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We get it. It’s easy to give most of your attention to what ISN’T working. In the episode, we will teach you how to begin to shift your attention to what IS working in your life. This may blow your mind! About the Host: Jani Roberts is the Owner of Alignment Essentials, a health and wellness company spanning the fitness, self-improvement, and mindf…
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When you are in a place of gratitude you WILL experience more joy. In this episode we identify what we are grateful for and learn how to operate from a place of abundance rather than fear and scarcity. You DO have a choice and NOW is the time. About the Host: Jani Roberts is the Owner of Alignment Essentials, a health and wellness company spanning …
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Truth: When you are disconnected there will inevitably be a struggle. In this episode, we discover the power of taking the time to settle in and connect with ourselves. About the Host: Jani Roberts is the Owner of Alignment Essentials, a health and wellness company spanning the fitness, self-improvement, and mindfulness spaces. She is the creator o…
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Ask yourself, what makes you want to get up in the morning? What ignites your fire? In this episode, we discuss how you can identify your purpose and how following a path of intention fueled by a powerful practice is essential to living a purposeful life. About the Host: Jani Roberts is the Owner of Alignment Essentials, a health and wellness compa…
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