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06/12/2025

No You Didn't Fail In 2025, Listen To This.

If you’ve been walking around with that heavy feeling in your chest thinking, “I failed in 2025,” "I didn't get to do what I said I would" this episode is your reminder that you didn’t fail — you changed. This is a heart-to-heart for every woman who tried her best, held it together, broke down in silence, and still feels like she came up short. Sis, you are not behind, you are right where you need to be. In this Pepp Talk, we’re unpacking the truth behind your “failure,” the hidden growth you missed, and why the delay is not your denial. This is your sign to release the shame, rewrite the story, and dust yourself off and try again Press play. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

06/12/2025

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27 min
20/06/2023

No Sis, Your Standards Are Not Too High, But Your Expectations May Be

Every time I heard someone say that I was too picky or my standards are too high I would get triggered and rightly so but the problem is people don't seem to differentiate between having high standards and having expectations. In today's episode we deep dive into Your Dealbreakers, Your Standards, Your Expectations & Your Preferences. It's crucial for us to gain clarity on what truly matters and what doesn't. Could this be the key to understanding why your dating life feels like an uphill battle? Join me as we unravel the complexities of navigating relationships, identifying our non-negotiables, and understanding the difference between setting healthy standards and harboring unrealistic expectations. Don’t Forget To Rate This Episode :) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

20/06/2023

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11 min
13 JAN

The New Year Reading Reset: Finding fresh inspiration with bibliotherapist Ella Berthoud • #185

New year, new intentions – but if you're in the northern hemisphere, January can feel less like renewal and more like the darkest, coldest stretch of endless winter. Maybe what you need isn't another resolution. Maybe you just need the right book. Ella Berthoud is an writer and an artist, but most importantly from our point of view a bibliotherapist. She has been prescribing fiction for life's ailments for over a decade. She co-wrote The Novel Cure, a brilliant guide that matches books to every psychological state and is packed with sound recommendations. Who better then to give me some great suggestions for avoiding the January blues. Join Kate and Ella as they talk about the questions that vex every reader: how do we find more time for reading? How do we escape reading slumps? And how can we read more deeply without it feeling like homework? Plus of course we're swapping lots of great book recommendations for January and the year ahead. Listen in for a shot of literary inspiration that might be just what you need. Booklist The Novel Cure by Ella Berthoud Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reed Cursed Daughters by Oyinkan Braithwaite Jitterbug Perfume by Tom Robbins The Enchanted April by Elizabeth von Arnim A Place Called Winter by Patrick Gale Notes from an Exhibition by Patrick Gale Metamorphoses by Ovid Humanly Possible by Sarah Bakewell The Golden Ass by Apuleius A Woman in the Polar Night by Christiane Ritter (Jane Degras) Dálvi by Laura Galloway The Artist by Lucy Steeds The Homemade God by Rachel Joyce The Hounding by Xenobe Purvis Call Me Ishmaelle by Xiaolu Guo Perfection by Vincenzo Latronico Things: A Story of the Sixties by Georges Perec Sky Daddy by Kate Folk The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas (Robin Buss) Find out more about Ella at ellaberthoud.com Find all the books mentioned in this episode in the Book Club Review Bookshop, on Bookshop UK, the online retailer that supports independent bookshops. Patreon Head to Patreon.com/thebookclubreview to join The Book Club Review community for book recommendations, readalongs, book club and, new for 2026, Kate’s Reading Diaries. You can also buy someone gift membership at https://www.patreon.com/thebookclubreview/gift Serious Readers Take advantage of the Serious Readers offer. Head to seriousreaders.com/bcr and use the code BCR at checkout for £150 off any HD light. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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54 min
01/03/2022

How To Be A High Value Woman

I am proud to say that over the years I have developed into a high value woman who knows, loves and values herself, from the inside out, it's not easy being the best version of yourself, it takes work, but it's worth it so leet me break it down for you okay sis... Watch episode on: www.youtube.com/user/BreenyLee See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

01/03/2022

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20 min
17/06/2025

The Rise of African Queens & Warriors with Paula Akpan

We sit down with journalist, historian and speaker Paula Akpan to explore her debut book When We Ruled—an illuminating retelling of twelve pre-colonial African queens and warriors whose reigns spanned Nigeria, Rwanda, Madagascar, South Africa and beyond. Driven by a passion to fill the silences of mainstream history, Paula takes us through her research journey—navigating fragmentary archives, oral traditions and the toughest chapters to untangle. Follow us on IG: itsacontinentpod and Twitter: itsacontinent. It's a Continent (published by Coronet) is available to purchase: itsacontinent.com/book We're on Buy me a Coffee too: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/itsacontinent Visit our website: itsacontinent.com Artwork by Margo Designs: https://margosdesigns.myportfolio.com Music provided by Free Vibes: https://goo.gl/NkGhTg Warm Nights by Lakey Inspired: https://soundcloud.com/lakeyinspired/... Follow us on IG: itsacontinentpod and Twitter: itsacontinent. It's a Continent (published by Coronet) is available to purchase: itsacontinent.com/book We're on Buy me a Coffee too: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/itsacontinent Visit our website: itsacontinent.com Artwork by Margo Designs: https://margosdesigns.myportfolio.com Music provided by Free Vibes: https://goo.gl/NkGhTg Warm Nights by Lakey Inspired: https://soundcloud.com/lakeyinspired/... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

17/06/2025

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32 min
07/08/2025

You Don't Need To Manifest, You Need To Be Intentional

On today's episode Breeny gives you 5 more qualities of an amazingly excellent women, touching on Intentionality, Raising Daily Standards, Being An Original, Having Hobbies & Being A Giver. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

07/08/2025

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16 min
16/07/2025

5 Inner Qualities of Truly Powerful Women

Ready to redefine “power” from the inside out? In this soul-stirring episode of the Pepp Talk Podcast, we peel back the Instagram filters and glossy hustle culture to reveal the real foundations of unstoppable feminine strength. Spoiler alert: it’s not about being the loudest in the room or the busiest on the calendar—it’s about mastering five timeless inner qualities that transform every space you enter. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

16/07/2025

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38 min
09/12/2025

Between the Lines: The Art of the Diary • Episode #183

'I never travel without my diary. One should always have something sensational to read in the train' wrote Oscar Wilde, in the Importance of Being Ernest. In this episode Kate is joined by critic, editor and podcaster Lucy Scholes and regular pod guest Phil Chaffee to explore the intimate world of diaries. Can immersing ourselves in the details of other people's lives offer us valuable insight into how to fully appreciate the passing moments of our own? From gossipy self-mythologising Samuel Pepys right up to the present with the experimentation of Sheila Heti's Alphabetical Diaries, and the beauty and hard-won insight of Helen Garner's Baillie Gifford prize-winning diaries. Also not to be missed, living it up Vanity Fair style through the glitz and glamour of 80s New York, with Tina Brown. And if you enjoy this conversation don't miss Part II, over on the Patreon, where we swap notes on our favourite fictional diaries, consider the diaries we'd love to read if they had only been published and share some thoughts on our own diary keeping. You'll find that episode plus lots of benefits including ad-free listening, extra episodes, our community of readers and the pod book club over at patreon.com/thebookclubreview. And to take advantage of that Serious Readers offer of £150 off any HD light head to serious readers.com/bcr and use the code BCR at checkout. Book list The Private Life of the Diary by Sally Bayley The Paris Review They by Kay Dick Lord Jim at Home by Dinah Brooke Love Life of a Cheltenham Lady by Dinah Brooke Part of the Story by Margaret Busby Woman Alive by Susan Ertz Show Don't Tell by Curtis Sittenfeld Some People Need Killing by Patricia Evangelista Look Closer by Robert Douglas Fairhurst The Correspondent by Virginia Evans The Diary of Samuel Pepys, Robert Latham (ed) The Diaries of Virginia Woolf How To End a Story by Helen Garner Henry Chips Channon: The Diaries The James Lees Milne diaries Writing Home by Alan Bennett There and Back: 1999–2009 by Michael Palin The Vanity Fair Diaries 1983–1992 by Tina Brown End of a Berlin Diary by William L. Shirer War in Val D'Orcia by Iris Origo Russian Journal by Andrea Lee Beloved Son Felix: Coming of Age in the Renaissance by Felix Platter Diary of a Tuscan Bookshop by Alba Donati Modern Nature by Derek Jarman Pharmacopeia by Derek Jarman Went to London, Took the Dog by Nina Stibbe Alphabetical Diaries by Sheila Heti A Woman in the Polar Night by Christiane Ritter See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

09/12/2025

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1hr 11min
14/05/2023

How To Overcome Imposter Syndrome

Feeling like a fraud? Feeling unworthy? Feeling like someone is going to find out that you don't deserve what you have or (want) and you'll be exposed? So you do things to self sabotage your position in life so that your thinking and reality can actually line up? I understand... Today we are talking about how to overcome imposter syndrome and how you can start feeling more confident in who you are and where you are in life. If you are enjoying the podcast and want to hear more, why not share it with someone else and while you're there, leave a 5* review :) Would love to hear your thoughts! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

14/05/2023

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14 min
07/04/2023

How To Recategorise Your Friendships

Wondering why you are always getting disappointed and hurt within friendships? Sometimes we call people our friends who are actually not our friends and we put people in higher positions in our lives than they belong, when we start recategorising our friendships we can start to see clearly who people are to us. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

07/04/2023

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41 min

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