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A story to tell

As I look back, I have had two great passions in my life. One of those is my fascination with people’s stories and the other is running; both of which came together in a glorious fusion in a podcast episode from July 2022 with Rob Hutchings. Adventure triathlete, wild swimmer, yoga teacher and now author of ‘Downriver Nomad’.

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Reflecting on 2022

It speaks volumes about a year when you have to record your review of the year episode twice doesn’t it! It wasn’t that the first recording was awful, but we just realised how tired we are, because there has been a lot going on in the community and outside for each of us. 

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Storyhouse Live Childless

We were on Twitter throughout and very quickly began to see the powerful unity that this amazing event was creating.

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Do childless men need a community?

It is entering a party we didn’t want to attend but finding it’s got some great bits but some awful moments too but knowing everyone will gather with you for a rousing chorus of ‘My Way’ whenever you wish.

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Levy an equality before a childless tax

I meant every single word. And if it comes to pass that this hyperbole becomes fact, you can be assured I’m marching with you into battle, and I suspect a few parents will be too.

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Mother's Day on our terms

It’s not avoidance, we all know it’s there. But if we go to the shops or out (remember going out?) we can prepare ourselves for exposure. But if you’ve had yet another phone call or WhatApp with your sibling and his two kids who want you to celebrate and you’ve Had Enough, the invasion of your inbox can feel like a bit bloody much!

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Website questionnaire

May I have your help? Just a few minutes of your time over a mince pie or a cup of tea, to talk about the website for the Full Stop?

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A cuppa with Katy, founder of MIST

Get to know our guests and us, our alternative Q&A! We’re catching up with friends, past and present to ask them about the important stuff in life. Y’know… cake, tea and biscuits.

Here’s Katy Schnitzler from MIST who appears on Episode 32 of our podcast.

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Creating allies: Parents in Business magazine

In October 2021, presenter Berenice was published in Parents in Business magazine as part of our drive to create alliances outside the podcast. The edited and designed pages are available to subscribers.

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Let's talk about work

We spent an extraordinary amount of time earning a living. You maybe in an office, factory or a key worker. Employed or working for yourself. Perhaps you left the office and set up alone only to find that there’s other forms of inequality (Digital Mums anyone?!) We’d love to hear from you about the challenge you’ve faced or continue to experience.

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A cuppa with... Stephanie Joy Phillips from World Childless Week

Get to know our guests and us, our alternative Q&A! We’re catching up with friends, past and present to ask them about the important stuff in life. Y’know… cake, tea and biscuits. Here’s guest Stephanie Joy Phillips sharing a secret about scones!

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A cuppa with... Bindi Shah

Get to know our guests and us, our alternative Q&A! We’re catching up with friends, past and present to ask them about the important stuff in life. Y’know… cake, tea and biscuits. Here’s guest Bindi Shah talking about gluten-free cakes and rituals.

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Downloads or listeners? Celebrating 10k

The download numbers for any podcast are not the whole picture and only form a backdrop. The feedback received from listeners is more valuable than numbers can ever be and we love to hear from you.

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A cuppa with... Berenice Smith

Get to know our guests and us, our alternative Q&A! We’re catching up with friends, past and present to ask them about the important stuff in life. Y’know… cake, tea and biscuits. Here’s presenter Berenice talking about scones and living a creative life.

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