Journey with me as I show and tell that being over 50 isn't the end of the world. I will be talking about love, life, and careers. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/piecesofalice/support
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Unexpected Turns delves into the lives of the bold, brave truly inspirational people whose lives have taken an unexpected turn. Join Anne, Bev and Julie to hear their amazing stories, be it surviving a prison cell in Myanmar, or learning to walk and even fly again after being paralysed. Jolted out of their comfort zone our guests have gone on to achieve great things.
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Alice Boswell, the proprietor behind Just Me & ALLOFUS Magazines, has ingeniously merged the two entities to bring you JAM with Alice. Brace yourself for a wonderful concoction of fresh entertainment news, current affairs, captivating interviews, and an abundance of amusement. Let's not overlook the irresistible allure of our exclusive giveaways that await you as well! So, whether you're seeking entertainment, staying informed, or simply looking to have a good time, JAM with Alice is the pod ...
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Top 10-Chris Reeves: 'Be your own hero".
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No.1 Chris Reeves, 'Be your own hero'. Join Anne, Bev and Julie as they delve into the life of Chris Reeves, consumed with guilt Chris became so exhausted he would get out of bed to go downstairs to sleep on the sofa. Knowing something had to change he became his own hero, gaining energy and motivation by helping others do the same. Having set up '…
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Top 2 Emma founder of spectrum of Misconception.. Does my child have Autism? Emma was positive her newborn Zach had Autism, and if he did what next?Frustrated at every turn, Emma set out to gain the knowledge and support Zack and other children with complex needs and disabilities deserved. Now the founder of Spectrum of Misconception, a social ente…
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Our Top 3 episode and definitely one of our favourites. We were honoured to talk to the indomitable Pat Brambani about her life as a penniless child in the 1930s to finding happiness and respect as a young adult. Along the way Pat survived severe beatings and cruelty as an evacuee before finding love and friendship. Listen to her story, from the sl…
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Next up at No. 4 the inspirational Chris and Gabs. This was our 1st episode and now a few thousand downloads later we are republishing it with a quick update. Unexpected Turns delves into the lives of the bold, brave, truly inspirational people whose lives have taken an unexpected turn, none more so than our first guests, Chris O'Hare and Gabs Grat…
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Next up Top 5, Brian Wheeler. Brian describes his journey as a catalogue of failure and rejection, yet against all odds and defying medical logic he has truimphed. A competitive runner and rower Brian became paralysed overnight. Join Anne, Bev and Julie to hear his incredible story, of overcoming paralysis in order to run and fly again. His determi…
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Since this episode was released Jane has achieved masses, including getting her dream job!Jane James, always up for a laugh and fiercely protective of her friends and family Jane was a joy to be around. Then suddenly she ‘hit a brick wall’ , becoming anxious and a tyrant to live with. Find out why and what Jane has done about it. #menopause #menopa…
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One summer's day Alice arrived home, stepped out of the car, and stared as her beloved cottage slowly crumbled.Artist, mother, writer, school librarian, Alice May.Instagram : @alicegmaywww.alicegmay.comWhat happened, and how did it change all their lives?
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Next in our top 10! Join Anne, Bev and Julie as we delve into the life of photographer, stunt man, adventurer and code writer Les Morales. After a relationship ended badly Les bought a camera to fill the void. Despite photographing Bradley Wiggins urinating he is respected throughout the world for his work documenting cycling and surfing. Find out …
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One of our most popular episodes! Professional cyclist and now 'Gravel King' Ian Boswell joins us along with former World tour Teammate, Jon Dibben. Ian, 'The Bos', was destined to join the elite group of Grand Tour winners when a crash ended his career. Suffering severe concussion Ian left the sport. We discuss the impact of concussion in elite sp…
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Tegan " What if my whole life goes by and I get to the end thinking 'what happened?'"This episode also showcases why we started this podcast.
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At No. 10. the amazing Sian. One of the strongest people I know Sian bravely set off having successfully negotiated the many hoops needed to get a work visa. As with all adventurers Sian appreciates the little things and does not dwell on bad experiences, referring to them as life lessons. In response to a recent show, several people have asked abo…
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Ever wondered which are our most downloaded episodes from Season 1 ? We will be releasing a count down tomorrow! And hopefully we will be back with our latest Episodes from Season 2 very soon. Thank you for sticking with us. Anne, Bev & Julie.
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What is coming up next on the show? We are excited about our next show, 'The House that sat down'. Unfortunately due to a few technically issues, this won't be published until the end of July. Meanwhile do take the opportunity to listen to some of our previous episodes, and let us know what you think. A couple have generated lots of discussion. Hea…
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What gives you strength? Forca against Cancer is giving cancer warriors strength and support. It was started by a group of friends to support, the truly inspirational Carla Whitbread. Today the charity has grown and is supporting cancer warriors from Southampton to Dorset. It is a charity close to my heart and run completely by unpaid volunteers. T…
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Sam: "There are Worse Addictions"
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Sam is a determined, successful woman, who oozes positive energy, so what prompted her to say, "There are worse addictions to have?"Listen to find out how Sam went from skipping PE to winning body building competitions.
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How did Robert go from training pampered pooches, and their even more pampered owners to dealing with wild animals and rivers in deepest Alaska. And what is he planning next?
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Her life in the country surrounded by farms sounded idyllic. Waking up to the sounds of birds and animals, no one worried about locking their doors, or cars, so why did Heather swap it for a home in a rundown city where she woke up to the sound of sirens and gunfire? And more importantly just how did she manage to bring the farm to an inner city ne…
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Finally, I get to chat with Jon about his love of racing, the highs and lows and the determination needed to succeed . Listen in to find out how Mars bars led to the World Championships.
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Clive: A chance meeting
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You think you've got it all, beautiful family, home and a very successful buisness when suddenly everything unravels and you end up homeless. How do you cope? Clive's positivity and zest for life was not going to let anything hold him back, like Richard Branson he is in his early 70s and looking forward to everything life still has to share. Listen…
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How do you cope when your mother discards you to pursue men and money? Having been thrown out of her home as an 11yr old Lisa moved in with an older cousin and thrived. But life has not been straight forward. Now Lisa and her family are living full time in their motor home, 2 adults, 4 children and 2 dogs! Just how did that come about? We catch up …
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Max: No Disney Kids Here
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Living in Uganda, you don't get to be a 'Disney kid', you have to work from the 'get go'. Today we welcome back Max (Listen to his first Episode Max: It'll all be for the best ) who tells us how following his arrest he got involved with the Uphill Trust school in Uganda and what difference it is making to both the students and local community. It's…
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Michael, describes himself as a musician, writer, actor and autistic. Today he shares some of the changes in his life and how he deals with them, particularly unexpected changes, without allowing them to 'freak him out'. This is the 3rd time we have spoken and although he has not found things easy he is always inspiring and has a huge amount of gra…
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Liam: Conquering the Green tunnel.
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Unexpected Turns with Liam Lethern.Getting started is the hardest bit, there are always reasons not to, you just have to balance it out and go for it. Then to keep going when your head and body start messing with you. What is it like stepping out of your "normal life" and travelling half way across the globe to hike the Appalachian Trail. Listen in…
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Today we meet Max MacDonald , whose life has taken him all over the world, overcoming numerous set backs and unexpected turns. He thought he had it made having won a scholarship to become a pilot with British Airways but life got in the way, yet he says even if he could turn back time he would not do anything differently and treasures the experienc…
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How did Precieux Noka go from County lines drug runner to National Champion? Getting into County lines drug running is easy, getting out not so much. But to then completely turn your life around and become both an inspiration to others and a National Champion is pretty spectacular. #drugs #unexpectedturns #glovesnotguns #countylines #grooming #boxi…
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Breaking from Bondage: A Journey of Overcoming Trauma and Embracing Healing with L"Shawn Russell
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What occurs when you liberate yourself from the restraints of trauma and reclaim your inner strength? L'Shawn Russel, a renowned author and the owner of The Divine Healing Center located in Chicago, recently graced us with her presence, unfolding her profound journey of triumph over adversity. Her book, 'Breaking From Bondage,' delves into L'Shawn'…
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How do you cope when your son is dying? What can you do? Mark and his family trusted the experts and as a family they have fought through, becoming stronger together. Now Mark tells his side of the story. Follow : @wessex_heartbeat instagram & Facebook www.heartbeat.co.uk
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How do you cope when your body fails? Today we talk to my nephew who despite a broken heartbeat is thriving, his motto never give up We tend to think of heart attacks happening to 40-50 year adults yet today we talk to my nephew, the super resilient Chris Allenby who survived multiple heart failures before he completed primary school. I can still r…
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Stabbed and left to die in his own home, while his family slept upstairs Darren talks about his recovery. Physically he appeared fine but to survive the day to day he buried his anxieties, refusing to recognise he had a problem until he tried to take his own life. Today he shares how he coped and is using his knowledge to help others.#menshealth #r…
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We all need to feel safe, and expect to be safe in our own home yet a year ago 9yr old Olivia Corbel Pratt was tragically shot dead when her mother opened their front door. Years early Darren Barden opened his front door and was viciously attacked and left for dead, while his family slept upstairs. Like Olivia, Darren was not the target, how do you…
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What is enough? We seem to spend our lives thinking we haven't got enough, we aren't good enough or they aren't good enough for us. Michael Ankers and I had a fascinating discussion about this, having just turned 19 Michael feels he is enough and that his one time best friend has caused him enough stress and it is time for him to move on. Hear the …
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Sam Baynes, describes herself as an adrenaline junkie, she loves skiing, climbing and the mountains. Working as sports physio she had an accident and was given very little chance of survival, yet alone ever being able to speak, ski or climb again. Did she recover, if so what helped her get through it and what is she doing doing?Sam believes we all …
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Imagine always being the outsider at school. Having to move home every few months Steve struggled forming relationships. By the age of 14 he was a Dad but unable to cope he quickly descended into a life of drugs ending up homeless. But he never gave up and is now secure, clean and helping others. As Steve says living outside the 'drug Bubble' and a…
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Warning: Episode contains references to drugs, violence and abuse. Jack Gregory, poet, film maker, family man and addict. Failed by the UK Special School System, abused by the adults who should have been caring for him he became mentally ill. labelled a homeless junkie and violent criminal. He had lost everything. Determined to be a better man Jack…
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Today we met Trevor Jones, a promising young athlete who was found coughing up blood at the side of the road, he had now idea how he had got there. Trevor was suffering from a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), broken back and numerous other injuries. Just how do you recover from such a devastating event? Like many of our guests Trevor was determined to…
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Labelled a violent thug and convicted of a contract killing, Kevin Lane was jailed for 22yrs. The press ( papers such as the Sun and Panorama ) gave the clear impression he should never have been released. What really happened? And how did someone with such a strong work ethic and desire to succeed end up in jail? Kevin has written his own story, K…
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Trigger warning: Listen with care. This episode discusses addiction, mental health, and violence.Today's guest Jack Gregory was failed by the UK Special School System, abused by the adults who should have been caring for him he became mentally ill. labelled a homeless junkie and violent criminal. He had lost everything. Determined to be a better ma…
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What is a WASBIE? And why is so little known about this amazing group of women who served alongside the Army in Burma during the Second World War? Probably because, as we have found during this series of interviews with WW2 survivors, they never spoke about their experience. It was only after her Aunt Maria died that Elizabeth discovered her diarie…
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What made Kimberly Skillett sign up for the toughest sailing race in the world, having never sailed any type of yacht before? She'd worked hard and had a well paid job and a great boss, why give it up? Kimberley Skillett started life in Hong Kong, enjoying a 'pretty feral' childhood before finding herself at an austere boarding school. Kimberley an…
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Does my child have Autism? Emma was positive her newborn Zach had Autism, and if he did what next?Frustrated at every turn, Emma set out to gain the knowledge and support Zack and other children with complex needs and disabilities deserved. Now the founder of Spectrum of Misconception, a social enterprise whose Ambassador, Dame Laura Kenny, is reco…
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Covid has turned many lives upside down, today we hear how it affected an Autistic teenager. Michael Ankers is a performing arts student, YouTuber, podcaster and musician. He also has autism and dyspraxia, and has written a song about himself titled "Awesome Autism". It was fascinating talking to Michael and hearing his perspective having spoken to…
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Hilary: Faith & Miracles
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Hilary, born in the 1920's to a delighted 50 yr old couple, describes herself as a miracle baby. The church and her faith remain a huge part of her life and as she says she has been very lucky, blessed.Now a remarkable 97yr old she tells us about her life, from the quiet countryside , working underground during the war in Birmingham to South Africa…
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What was it like living under Nazi rule? Today we talk to Anna about her life in Austria before WW2, life during and after the war. The constant fear and lack of knowledge about exactly what was happening. Now in her 95th year Anna is able to reflect on a long and eventful life.#ww2 #realtalk #Austria #survivors #nazirule #unexpectedturns #unexpect…
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Today we talk to the very glamorous outgoing Jane James, always up for a laugh and fiercely protective of her friends and family Jane was a joy to be around. Then suddenly she ‘hit a brick wall’ , becoming anxious and a tyrant to live with. Find out why and what Jane has done about it. #menopause #menopausemandate #hrt #womenshealth #mentalhealth #…
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We were honoured to talk to the indomitable Pat Brambani about her life as a penniless child in the 1930s to finding happiness and respect as a young adult. Along the way Pat survived severe beatings and cruelty as an evacuee before finding love and friendship. Listen to her story, from the slums to hobnobbing with millionaires. AND today's episode…
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