Curious Chats & Kind Acts

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Curious Chats & Kind Acts

The first step to kindness is understanding and this is what we're here to do! Honest, authentic and truly fascinating conversations with people who are all a bit different. It's for curious humans, especially if you don’t have the opportunity to meet people who are a bit different in real life. We bring you conversations direct from the horse's mouth and ask the questions we know you’re dying to ask. Brought to you by ACTs

  1. 16 DE AGO. · BÔNUS

    #27 - Chester Pride Special - Sex, douching and gender roles with Archie!

    Happy Pride Month, and because it's pride month, we have another cheeky episode for you. (Edit note: Pride month was officially in June, but it is Chester Pride this month, August). A person called Archie.  I say a person because Archie is gender fluid, and if you want to know what this is, you will have to listen! We chat about them growing up as gay in a private school in posh England, which by all accounts seemed a bit tricky. But then Archie hit Brighton, and what an episode it became! I think Archie’s world is so far apart from mine, I was absolutely fascinated about their hook up lifestyle, grinder and how they had sex with 5 people in one day!!  We also touch on the other side of hook- up culture, and some harsh lessons they have had to learn. I do need to say we cover sexual content, rape and some pretty tricky topics, so I’m not quite sure how we also laughed quite as much as we did.  Maybe it was our special guest host’s 1 liners! Proper love this episode though, and a massive thanks to Archie and Jonah for giving up their time on a sunny morning in Brighton, battling a bad hangover!! I really hope you enjoy it… let your minds be blown!

    1h9min

  2. 2 DE AGO. · BÔNUS

    #26 Chester Pride Special - Dave - co-founder of Chester Pride chatting about LGBT+ much much more!

    Happy Chester Pride month! Today I'm chatting to Dave. We met after work in a council building in Ellesmere Port, and we spent that long in there, the security guard came and kicked us out!! Here's me thinking I’m going along to chat social work, and it turns out Dave was part of the team who started Chester Pride.  We chat about his journey as a gay man in the 90’s, he shares his lovely love story of him and his partner, and we chat about discrimination and what we fellow humans can do in our little world to enable people to be who they want to be. And yes as a consequence of this, Acts is marching in Chester Pride on August 17th, so get in touch if you want to come and join us share our love of difference.

    1h13min

  3. 31 DE MAI.

    #25 - Series summary with producer Jonah and host Sonia

    Well well well we have made it guys! Series one is a wrap! And we have a little treat in store for you today! Producer Jonah and I sit down with a cocktail and have a chat about our favorite episodes. We discuss what we have learnt, what others have learnt and what's next, so please have a listen and get in touch letting us know your highlights. Massive thanks to Vic at Mic Media for training us, and doing so much more, and Laura at Kindness Community UK who has made  our kindness clothing a reality, and most importantly each and everyone of you, our lovely kindness community who have taken the time to listen to us… All 1078 of you… yes we have hit 1000 listens! We are so humbled and grateful, please do keep getting in touch with your feedback, and if you are brave enough, we are looking for people to have a chat for series 2, it could be you!! Anyway, grab yourself a drink of your choice, ours was an old fashioned, sit back, and listen to Jonah say like far too often, whilst I do my usual waffling (Jonah's words not mine, thanks Jonah).

    26min

  4. 24 DE MAI.

    #24 - From corporate world to gardeners world, living in a traditional way with Clair

    Today I chat with Clair. Clair started her career in restaurants and cafes, then moved into the corporate world, living in luxury and the posh lifestyle to go with it. She is now trying to live off grid, she would love to live off the land, she homeschools, and her happy place is in the garden in her wellies! We chat about Clair’s life, and the common theme is her pure determination, which is now allowing her to live an authentic life, being fully present for her family and community. And then at the end… it always is, she mentions how she has been healed from a trauma her 8 year old ancestor suffered… yes there will be a follow up interview with the Mr Quantum healer!! So here we go, I start by asking her how she met her first love.

    1h11min

  5. 17 DE MAI.

    #23 - Kirsty’s honest journey through teenage pregnancy, domestic violence, coming out the other end as a super kind human!

    Kirsty talks about her difficult journey of being pregnant at 15, and living through 2 coercive and abusive relationships. What I love about this chat though is how Kirsty learnt to be kind to herself, like herself, and grow into the person she has become, mother of 3 wonderful children, a thriving career, and some beautiful long lasting friendships. Just a warning, we do discuss domestic violence, and it is a difficult listen at times, however, surprisingly, we do still manage to laugh a lot.  When I listen back, I do wonder if I am a bit flippant about such  a serious subject, I hope not, and I apologize if I come across as that. Anyway, have a listen, and you will see how the power of self kindness can turn someone's life around.

    1h6min

  6. 10 DE MAI.

    #22 - Staying resilient through constant change with Heather

    This week we're talking to Heather about her passion for walking, mountain rescue, dog training, and her extremely varied career from working for the police to working on top of Snowdon! We talk about how she has experienced ageism, and how she views it positively. We discuss many different topics but it's fair to say Heather's story is an inspiring one. Walking the 500 km Cambrian Way and integrating self kindness and resilience into her life. I found Heather really articulate and considerate as she reflected on her life, and I'm very thankful that she has shared some of her lessons with us. Heather now works for a Community Catalysts, check out the link below to see what is available in your community: https://www.communitycatalysts.co.uk/

    1h2min

  7. 3 DE MAI.

    #21 - The truth about life as a copper with Ian

    Welcome to curious chats, how are you? I say curious chats as I got a little carried away with all the drama today and only mention kindness at the end, so sorry about that, but what a great chat! We hear from Ian about joining the police force in the 90’s so that he could play more rugby! Through to him becoming an inspector in CID. He shares stories about drugs coming up the Thames in a submarine, his near death experiences and the risk a police officer takes when they pick up their firearm - not only that they may need to shoot and kill someone, but dealing with the aftermath of being suspended and investigated. I certainly see the police in a different light now.   So I hope you enjoy this one, and a massive thanks to all of our serving officers across the country, I will certainly be trying to be kinder to police officers in future (not that I come across them that often!)

    1h3min

  8. 26 DE ABR.

    #20 - How can we be kinder to the environment with Helen

    I met Helen through People Planet and Pint, which is a monthly meeting where people get together to chat about the environment over a pint… and guess what, the pint is free!! We chat about Helen’s journey to caring for the environment and wanting to reduce her impact on it.  We discuss lots of tips about what we can all do to be kinder to our environment, from turning the heating down to buying second hand… with a few digressions about single use dog poo bags, or why nature is female!  I have to say though, this episode has challenged me the most, its proper made me think about 2 things, firstly, we had a great laugh and joke about what I’m going to try, what choices I’m going to make like I don't want to give up chicken, or wear second hand knickers, but at what point will we not have a choice?  And secondly, what would it take for me (who is quite aware and cares about the environment) to give up stuff I love doing - like skiing? Or driving instead of cycling when the weather is horrid. I'm not there yet, but how on earth do I get there, so anyway have a listen, it's definitely one that will get you thinking!

    58min
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The first step to kindness is understanding and this is what we're here to do! Honest, authentic and truly fascinating conversations with people who are all a bit different. It's for curious humans, especially if you don’t have the opportunity to meet people who are a bit different in real life. We bring you conversations direct from the horse's mouth and ask the questions we know you’re dying to ask. Brought to you by ACTs

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  • Criado por
    Acts
  • Anos de atividade
    2023 - 2024
  • Episódios
    28
  • Classificação
    Explícito
  • Copyright
    © Acts
  • Site do podcast
    Curious Chats & Kind Acts

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