The broadest church

Rachel Melinek
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The broadest church

This podcast is on a range of issues but generally they fit into one of four categories. The four categories are: Climate change, alternative economic systems, diversity and health. On occasion the podcast has episodes which don't fit into any of these. This podcast has no religious or party political affiliations.

Episodes

  1. NOV 1

    Katherine on neurodiversity and work

    Send us a textWith thanks to Katherine.In this episode, I chatted with Katherine McCord, the founder of Titan Management and The Neuroverse. Katherine shared her journey as a neurodivergent individual and how it shaped her career. She talked about her early diagnosis of OCD and misophonia, and how her supportive parents helped her manage her conditions. Katherine also discussed her struggles with a seizure disorder and bipolar disorder, and how she learned to live with them. She emphasized th...

    26 min

  2. OCT 25

    Looking at positive episodes in history

    Send us a textWith thanks to Astrid for this interview. We focus so much on negative things throughout history such as war. In this episode we talk about all the positive aspects things which people have invented and Astrid even has a game out to celebrate them:https://theministryofpositivedoodahs.square.site/

    47 min

  3. OCT 18

    Exploring Activism Through Rhythm: A Conversation with Victor

    Send us a textWith thanks to Victor Smith.In this episode of the Broadest Church podcast, Rachel chats with Victor, a PhD student, anthropologist, and activist. Victor shares their unique perspective on music, explaining why they don't identify as a musician despite leading a protest drumming band. They dive into their research on how culture can be a form of resistance against capitalism. Victor also talks about their involvement with 'Rhythms of Resistance,' a band that plays samba fusion m...

    37 min

  4. OCT 11

    Talking about the D word: On death and dying

    Send us a textWith thanks to Sue for appearing on the podcastIn this episode, I sat down with Sue to chat about Death Cafes and our relationship with death. Sue explained how the Death Cafe movement began in 2011, inspired by a Swiss psychiatrist and developed by John Underwood in London. We talked about how these cafes provide a space for people to discuss death openly, without judgment. Sue shared her personal journey with death, from her early fascination as a child to her work as a nurse ...

    27 min

  5. OCT 4

    An episode about ADHD

    Send us a textWith thanks to AnjiI've known Anj for a while she has worked in charity for years, has ADHD and wears jackets as sparkly as her personality. Find details about her work via these links:https://anjcairns.com/https://adhdingwithanj.com/homepage/about-anj/https://www.amazon.com/stores/Anj-Cairns/author/B0747YNQ37?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true

    37 min

  6. SEP 27

    Are there too many people? A podcast about overpopulation

    Send us a textWith thanks to Barbara Williams. Barbara write for:https://poemsforparliament.uk/about/For anyone interested in learning more about overpopulation:https://populationmatters.org/lp/?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwr9m3BhDHARIsANut04ZYJxT4ayfXsAWYAYftJlAROmDFPpQi9cNUL1CD6_bKz-FWz_vQGGIaAgmTEALw_wcB

    30 min

  7. SEP 13

    What women need to know about weight training

    Send us a textWith thanks to Lynn for this interview about resistance training and womenIf you liked this episode follow, rate and share

    39 min

  8. SEP 6

    Helping LGBT+ homeless people

    Send us a textWith thanks to Carla for taking time to be interviewed. In this episode The Broadest Church takes a look at why LGBT+ people are more likely to become homeless and what help they can access if they are at risk of homeless or homeless. To find out more go to:https://lgbtiqoutside.org/

    31 min

  9. AUG 30

    Can we help fight climate change with the use of the legal system?

    Send us a textWith thanks to Noah Walker-Crawford for this interview on climate change and the law. We discuss how the law is already being used to fight climate change and how it can be used in future. To find out more about Noah Walker-Crawford visit:https://www.lse.ac.uk/granthaminstitute/profile/noah-walker-crawford/

    30 min

  10. AUG 23

    Interview with a recovery coach about binge eating

    Send us a textIn this episode I interview Pippa who struggled with binge eating and is now a recovery coach for people with the same condition. To find out more about Pippa check out her insta: @pipparogers.recoverycoaching and her website:www.healedandwholerecovery.com

    30 min
  11. Universal basic income (UBI) is it better for wellbeing?

    AUG 16

    Universal basic income (UBI) is it better for wellbeing?

    Send us a textWith thanks to Daniel Mermelstein the guest for this episode. This episode is about UBI its history and why it is potentially advantageous for society. It also looks at the misconceptions that are behind UBI.

    44 min
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This podcast is on a range of issues but generally they fit into one of four categories. The four categories are: Climate change, alternative economic systems, diversity and health. On occasion the podcast has episodes which don't fit into any of these. This podcast has no religious or party political affiliations.

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  • Creator
    Rachel Melinek
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    11
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 The broadest church
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