All about you

My guest on today's podcast is Abby Rentall who knows only too well that some tough decisions had to be made to make her wedding happen. We talk all things wedding and the three pillars and no we are not talking about the cake. Enjoy the conversation

Did you know there are more sheep than people in Scotland, and that Fish & Chips is the dish people want to try when they visit and Gin is overtaking Whiskey as the most popular alcoholic drink. We talk about what to see and do in Edinburgh The Royal mile, the Tattoo which over 8 million people attend each year and all things tartan and cake o' clock.

Do you like the music of David Bowie? and do you know much about his life and work, if not you are in for a treat as you will enjoy my conversation with Sara as she talks about her lifelong love of David Bowie. We  look back at the nostalgia of saving up to buy an album, where she sources items to add to her collection we look at his musical and private life and what an amazing musician he was.

In our conversation Robin talks about who and why someone may decide to use a coach, We cover some of the myths surrounding coaching, no it does not mean you are broken or unable to sort out your own problems if you use a coach. We look at how knowing your personal values can help you as a navigation tool and compass to live your life true to you. robin.coach@btinternet.com https://www.facebook.com/robinmcoach https://www.linkedin.com/in/robinmcoach

The diagnosis of his sisters terminal cancer put David on the path to a journey of cycling 4,700 miles over 6 weeks across the US to meet and to talk with 15 people whose lives were affected by cancer, some themselves were patients, some caregivers, doctors, nurses, co-workers, friends and family members. His book cycle of lives documents these stories and how we can be better prepared to have conversations with those affected with Cancer. How it is sometimes easier to talk to a stranger without any emotional connection than to family members. Also how there is no time limit, no due date and no use by date to deal with grief and relationships. https://david-richman.com/cycle-of-lives

My conversation on todays All about you podcast is with Darlene Foster from Alberta Canada, who is the author of a series of books about 12 year old Amanda and her adventures around the world. Darlene talks about her love of writing the Amanda Travels series, her own love of reading and tips on leaving a good book review. We also talk about the memories and the joys we have of our parents reading a bedtime story and the importance of children developing a love of reading, and how books can be passed down through the generations to enjoy. The latest book in the Amanada Travels series by Darlene is Amanda in Malta, due for release 11th May 2021 Darlene Foster www.darlenefoster.ca https://darlenefoster.wordpress.com/

Do you like Opera? Have you thought about going to see an opera? Do you have questions about the opera? if so you are in for a real treat as this weeks conversation is with Paula Murrihy who is a Mezzo soprano from Ireland. Paula talks about where her love of singing began, some of the myths surrounding opera and how Opera works in general, it's a great conversation.

My guest on todays All about you podcast is Simon Tucker from the UK, who has a passion for birds, he talks about the joys of getting up at 4am to go bird ringing, what exactly bird ringing is, the process and why it is done. Simon also gives advice on having bird feeders in your garden, what to put in them to attract and feed the birds and the importance of keeping the feeders clean. www.BTO.org

My guest on this podcast is Tricia Harvey, the mother of last weeks guest David. Tricia talks about how by changing her job and working for a yacht company she grabbed the opportunity to start on her journey of learning to sail, and passing her sailing exams and how she enjoys the social side and introducing her grandson to the water. Enjoy the podcast

My guest today is David Harvey who is a mental health professional and in his spare time is a ultra distance runner. In our conversation we talk about the races he has compleated and the surprising benefits of going outside of your comfort zone, and proving to yourself what you can do when you set your mind to it and challenging yourself. And how getting past a giant flip flop can be a metaphor for life, a story about doing the Great South Run  I know you will enjoy this conversation. This conversation was recorded remotely  during the pandemic.