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Conversations, features, and documentaries exploring the voices and histories overlooked. From disability and neurodivergence to forgotten stories, advocacy, and everyday life. Hosted by Nicky, blending interviews, reflections, and immersive storytelling.

  1. St Serf, the Dragon & the Dupplin Cross

    DEC 13

    St Serf, the Dragon & the Dupplin Cross

    Send us a text  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

    3 min
  2. Ally Wallace

    DEC 12

    Ally Wallace

    Send us a text What 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

    8 min
  3. Sam Gathercole

    DEC 5

    Sam Gathercole

    Send us a text What 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

    59 min
  4. Toby Paterson

    NOV 28

    Toby Paterson

    Send us a text What 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

    1h 15m
  5. Mary Martin: The Wall That Spoke to Me

    NOV 21

    Mary Martin: The Wall That Spoke to Me

    Send us a text What 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

    5 min
  6. ADHD at 60: Stuart’s Story

    NOV 14

    ADHD at 60: Stuart’s Story

    Send us a text This 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

    1h 4m
  7. Dun knock Hillfort

    NOV 13

    Dun knock Hillfort

    Send us a text High 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

    3 min
  8. The Roman Camp at Kincladie Wood

    OCT 13

    The Roman Camp at Kincladie Wood

    Send us a text Two 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

    3 min
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