Two Trying Birds

Carlotta Allum and Jennifer O’Donnell
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Jennifer O’Donnell and Carlotta Allum embark on a journey of trying not to drink alcohol in 2023, special guests, chit chat, banter and news.

  1. Two Trying Birds Radio 'The Real City of London'

    08/03/2025

    Two Trying Birds Radio 'The Real City of London'

    Welcome to a new series of Two Trying Birds Radio where Jennifer and Carlotta try something new. All the usual banter and silly chat but with a new theme. For the next six episodes we will be exploring parts of London that we think are interesting, this one is Guildhall in the city of London. Hope you get as excited as Jennifer about the hidden treasures and stories! We have new features and guests, thanks to George at the Guildhall and Jo for the tunes - please excuse the mistakes, still learning the best way to do it. Jennifer O'Donnell and Carlotta Allum witter on about trying not drink, with special guests

    2 hr

  2. 31/01/2025

    Brixton Radio TTB 30th Jan We are back!

    Come back show of chit chat and political ranting. Unfortunately superstar Trying Bird Jennifer O'Donnell couldn't make it as she was poorly. Carlotta's husband Andrew bravely steps in and makes his radio debut! its the usual mishmash - a few mistakes are made, but we were a bit rusty - includes interview between Edie Goulden and Amelia, and a poem by Carol Anne Duffy, but now from Feb we are back to a monthly show with Jen and I taking it in turns to lead  Jennifer O'Donnell and Carlotta Allum witter on about trying not drink, with special guests

    1h 57m
  3. Brixton Radio Two Trying Birds The Beauty Myth

    10/09/2024

    Brixton Radio Two Trying Birds The Beauty Myth

    Back with another instalment of our radio show, the terrible twosome Carlotta Allum and Jennifer O'Donnell witter on about all sorts. Here we discuss some ideas around beauty, huge topic. We are both mothers of girls, what people get done and why ? how normalised has treatment become? Jennifer O'Donnell and Carlotta Allum witter on about trying not drink, with special guests

    1h 58m
  4. Two Trying Birds Radio ELECTION SPECIAL

    03/07/2024

    Two Trying Birds Radio ELECTION SPECIAL

    Two Trying Birds have taken over a monthly slot Brixton Radio and this is our Election Special where we are trying to do politics!! with interviews and roving mics and the usual banter and this time with music!! Jennifer O'Donnell and Carlotta Allum witter on about trying not drink, with special guests

    1h 51m
  5. Episode 6 Health Hacks and Hasta Mañana One

    02/02/2024

    Episode 6 Health Hacks and Hasta Mañana One

    Hello lovely people BIG WELL DONE TO EVERYONE who got to the end of dry Jan and (even if you didnt don't sweat, everyones journey is different) . Here one bird is happy its over, Jennifer is drinking moderately and Carlotta is powering on, work to do - Both of us a bit sad as we have to bring this series to an end as we have  lots of life stuff to be getting on with - its hard work promoting and editing, securing guests, we are going to pop back with a few one-offs and if we secure our mega famous guests or raise some funding ...  Hasta Mañana baby, we'll be Back Our guest this week is the very impressive Caroline Milne who has won numerous awards for her Health Coaching activities - giving us some much needed inspiration!! Love you all - keep in touch https://www.coachingwithcaroline.co.uk/coaching  https://www.instagram.com/coaching.with.caroline/ https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/health-hacks-with-caroline-milne/id1498969880 Jennifer O'Donnell and Carlotta Allum witter on about trying not drink, with special guests

    38 min
  6. Episode 5 The Full Moon One

    26/01/2024

    Episode 5 The Full Moon One

    Hello all and a very happy full moon to you all, can you feel the Kenergy tonight? last night - we think the vibes were coming is strong, we were certainly howling  - how is every one getting on, the end of dry Jan is in sight, I know Jennifer cant wait, but Im powering through  - how are you doing ? what are you doing? The lovely Mollie Huckerby is our guest she's like a breath of fresh air for us, she's set up tech start ups, battled with serious illness and now a wellness coach all at 26 ... what a star We might be finishing this series soon, life gets in the way and we dont have the headspace for marketing, but we would LOVE to hear your thoughts please talk to us on all the usual platforms Jennifer O'Donnell and Carlotta Allum witter on about trying not drink, with special guests

    38 min
  7. Episode 4 The Winter Warriors One

    19/01/2024

    Episode 4 The Winter Warriors One

    Hello everyone and welcome to another wittering session with the Two Trying Birds. This week we are talking about things we do to beat the blues on this journey. How are we all feeling? Blue Monday been and gone, we look forward to better times. I think we decide we are alright in the end! Our guest this week is Tom Hawkins, Nurse, Soundscape Artist, Sober person, interesting guy - we decided he is very calming! have a listen, please feedback and let us know how you're getting on A few things he talks about: I met Tom through his partners Drawing classes that I attend (Carlotta) https://londondrawing.com/ Tom mentions this book https://www.amazon.co.uk/RECOVERY-2-0-Tommy-Rosen-ebook/dp/B00KSF7W4O Jennifer O'Donnell and Carlotta Allum witter on about trying not drink, with special guests

    41 min
  8. Episode 3 The 'School of Booze' One

    12/01/2024

    Episode 3 The 'School of Booze' One

    Another episode of the Trying Birds waffling on about our last week, all the trials and tribulations of Dry January and things going wrong and right. We have our 'friend of the show' Jane Peyton with us and her irrepressible knowledge of Gin and all things historical but also her wise word on the 'low and no' market - and she has given us a discount code for her amazing books from The British Library about the philosophy of booze -  Please share and big us up and respond - leave us feed back  I have a £2 discount code on my books for your listeners.  The discount is available on any of my book titles.  If the buyer adds this code at the webshop checkout it will deduct £2 off each title. Code:  2OFFDRINK  Books link.  https://www.school-of-booze.com/product-category/books/ Jennifer O'Donnell and Carlotta Allum witter on about trying not drink, with special guests

    43 min
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Jennifer O’Donnell and Carlotta Allum embark on a journey of trying not to drink alcohol in 2023, special guests, chit chat, banter and news.

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  • Creator
    Carlotta Allum and Jennifer O’Donnell
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    30
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Two Trying Birds
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