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Fancy A Blether?

Kirsty Taylor and Naomi Howell-Stevenredcircle.com
Join 24 year old Kirsty Taylor as she discovers how to survive and maybe even thrive, throughout your turbulent twenties in the turbulent twenties, by chatting to a myriad of guests. We welcome listeners of all ages because does your turbulent twenties ever actually end? You can also enjoy our short series: Small Talk every Wednesday, where Kirsty is joined by co-host Naomi Howell-Steven for a natter about all kinds of topics ranging from weather to wonders of the world to capitalism and much, much more.
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Episodes

Small Talk: Being Single in a Pandemic

This week Kirsty and Naomi are chatting about what it's like to be single in a pandemic in the UK, and this episode gets juicy! Let us know if you'd like a part two by commenting on our instagram ( @fancyablether ), and while you are at it check out our website ( www.fancyablether.com )

Mar 03, 202127 minSeason 2Ep. 2

How To Have A Successful Career with Kate Tudoreanu

This week Kirsty chats with career coach Kate Tudoreanu about how to find the right career for you, tips and tricks when job searching and also covers career shifting and also how to navigate the job market right now. Don't forget to check us out on Instagram ( @fancyablether ) or at our website ( www.fancyablether.com ). You can find Kate on Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/buildacareeryoulove ) or her Instagram page ( @katetudoreanu ) What I'm Engaging With: ' Alternate Endings ' by ...

Mar 01, 202147 minSeason 3Ep. 8

Small Talk: What Bad Habits Do You Wish You Could Stop?

This week Kirsty and Naomi are chatting all about bad habits they have but wish they could stop. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram ( @fancyablether ) and check out our website (www.fancyablether.com )

Feb 24, 202139 minSeason 2Ep. 1

Solo Episode: Feeling Lost

This week Kirsty gets personal and vulnerable with you all for her first solo episode of 2021 where she shares with you a time she was completely lost in life as well as letting you know that's normal and there is no map to 'how to do life right'. Please share your thoughts on our instagram ( @fancyablether ), as well as reposting and reviewing us! You can also contact us on our website ( www.fancyablether.com ) What I'm Engaging With: ' The Book of Moods ' by Lauren Martin Small Business Spotli...

Feb 22, 202142 minSeason 3Ep. 7

Small Talk: What's Your Favourite Word?

This week Kirsty and Naomi are talking all about words, which leads to the usual tangents and naturally Kirsty forgetting her story half way through telling it because that's where we're at in this lockdown. Don't forget to repost and leave us a review, you can also follow us on Instagram ( @fancyablether ) or check out our website ( fancyablether.com ).

Feb 17, 202127 minSeason 1Ep. 24

Healing Emotionally with Zali

This week Kirsty talks to Zali about how to heal emotionally in order to live a life of purpose. Zali is an intuitive awakening mentor who works with women to help them heal emotionally. Don't forget to repost if your listening to the podcast and leave us a review, you can also check us out on Instagram ( @fancyablether ) and on our website ( fancyablether.com ). You can find Zali on facebook (https://www.facebook.com/groups/energybyzali) , instagram ( @energybyzali ) or her website ( energybyza...

Feb 15, 202126 minSeason 3Ep. 6

Small Talk: What do you like to cook the most?

This week Kirsty and Naomi are talking all about cooking which naturally leads to Naomi's air fryer obsession, and how Kirsty is a rule follower in the kitchen. Let us know on instagram ( @fancyablether ) if you are a rule follower or rebel in the kitchen and what you like cooking! And check out our website ( www.fancyablether.com )

Feb 10, 202127 minSeason 1Ep. 23

January Book Club: Midnight Library

Join Kirsty this week as she chats with one of her best friends Hannah all about January's book: The Midnight Library. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram ( @fancyablether ) and you can also find hannah there ( @hannahmatheson ). ' The Midnight Library ' by Matt Haig Charity of the Week: Scottish Book Trust Next month's book: ' The World's Wife ' by Carol Ann Duffy...

Feb 08, 202143 minSeason 3Ep. 5

Fancy A Blether?: Curiosity Conversations with Jonathan Rivera

This week Kirsty is joined by Jonathan Rivera to talk all about curiosity conversations, and what it means to be a conversational activist. Don't forget to follow us on instagram ( @fancyablether ) and check out our website ( www.fancyablether.com ). You can find Jonathan on Instagram ( jonthan.rivera17 ) or email him (jonathan.kenn.rivera@gmail.com ). Poem of the Week: 'What It's Like to Be You ' by Beaut Writings ( @beautwritings ) Positive News Story of the Week: Scottish Postman Quits His Jo...

Feb 01, 202129 minSeason 3Ep. 4

Small Talk: What animal would you like to be reincarnated as?

This week Kirsty and Naomi discuss what animal they would like to be reincarnated as. In typical Small Talk fashion, Kirsty comes up with several animals as she is just that indecisive and Naomi leads us onto many tangents surrounding food. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram ( @fancyablether )

Jan 27, 202114 minSeason 1Ep. 22

Solving Conflict and Building Self Awareness with Jenn Whitmer

This week Kirsty is joined by Jenn Whitmer and they discuss the importance of building self awareness, how to solve conflict in the workplace and in your daily life and ennegrams. You can find Jenn on Instagram , Facebook and Twitter . You can also get involved with Jenn and check out her resources here: https://jennwhitmer.com/freebies . Don't forget to check out our instagram ( @fancyablether ). Charity of the Week : Dressember ( https://www.dressember.org/ ) Positive News Story of the Week: '...

Jan 25, 202143 minSeason 3Ep. 3

Small Talk: How do you celebrate your birthday?

Today is our host: Kirsty's birthday, so naturally we had to make sure our small talk topic of the week related to that. So tune in to listen to Kirsty and Naomi chat about what they do for their birthdays normally and what they did/are doing in lockdown for them! Don't forget to follow us on Instagram ( @fancyablether ) and check out our website ( www.fancyablether.com ).

Jan 20, 202120 minSeason 1Ep. 22

Being a Woman in Sport with Essi Aittasalo

Join Kirsty this week as she chats with Essi Aittasalo about the need for equality for women in sports. As well as what key players are starting to realise this now, and what we can all do to create change. They also discuss what it's like to be a woman in a male dominated sport in an inspiring and motivating episode, that will leave you wanting to create change. You can find Essi on her personal instagram ( @ezzii ) and a hockey account she runs: BUIHA Development ( @buihadev ) Don't forget to ...

Jan 18, 202141 minSeason 3Ep. 2

Episode 21: Small Talk//If you won the lottery, what would you splurge on first?

Join Kirsty and Naomi this week as they talk about what they would splurge on if they won the lottery, and as per usual go on some tangents including what a mess the UK is currently, Romeo the alpaca and goat yoga. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram ( @fancyablether ) and check out our website ( www.fancyablether.com ).

Jan 13, 202133 minSeason 1Ep. 21

Fancy A Blether: Welcome to Season 3!

This week Kirsty gives you a quick catch up on her life, her 2021 goals and January goals and what is to come in Season 3! Don't forget to follow us on instagram ( @fancyablether ) and check out our website! ( www.fancyablether.com ) Chidera Eggerue's Instagram: @theslumflower Continue The Voice's zine: www.continuethevoice.com/zine...

Jan 10, 202117 minSeason 3Ep. 1

Episode 20: Chaotic 2020 Trivia Featuring Lex and Euan

This episode was recorded live on new year's eve, or for all you Scots out there: Hogmanay. Kirsty and Naomi were joined by their friends Lex and Euan for an episode of chaos and a lot of hilarity, it's certainly one you don't want to miss! Don't forget to check us out on Instagram ( @fancyablether ), and join us on Wednesdays and Saturdays every week for new episodes!

Jan 01, 202137 minSeason 1Ep. 20

Episode 19: Small Talk//Christmas Traditions

This week Kirsty and Naomi explain where they have been the past few weeks and talk all about Christmas traditions and what's been going on with them recently. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram ( @fancyablether ) and check out our website! ( www.fancyablether.com )

Dec 18, 202043 minSeason 1Ep. 19

Season 2, Episode 18: Sustainable Fashion with Emily Hopkins

Join Kirsty this week as she chats to sustainable textiles designer Emily Hopkins all about the world of sustainable fashion. Don't forget to forget to follow @fancyablether . You can find Emily on Instagram and her work on Etsy . Poem of the Week: ' An Example of What We Shouldn't Do ' by Wilson Oryema Positive News of the Week: Rotten Veg Puts the Green in Green Energy Charity of the Week: WWF...

Nov 22, 202035 minSeason 2Ep. 18

Season 2, Episode 17: Handling Grief with Fiona Sturrock

This week Kirsty is joined by grief specialist, Fiona Sturrock to talk about ways to handle grief and discuss what grief really is. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram ( @fancyablether ) and check out our website ( www.fancyablether.com ). Where to find Fiona: Website ( https://seedsofgrief.com/ ), Mighty Network ( https://the-seeds-of-grief.mn.co/ ) What I'm Engaging With: Trial 4 Poem of the Week: 'Another Year Around the Sun ' by Kirsty Taylor Charity Spot of the Week: The Lavender Trust P...

Nov 15, 202033 minSeason 2Ep. 17

Episode 16: Small Talk//What is the weirdest food combination you've ever tried?

Naomi and Kirsty are talking all about weird food combinations they've had which naturally leads to one of their usual tangents, food in general. Head to Instagram ( @fancyablether ) to let us know the weirdest food(s)/food combinations you've tried. While you are at you can also check out our website! ( www.fancyablether.com )

Nov 12, 202023 minSeason 1Ep. 16

Season 2, Episode 9: Book Club Episode - Half A World Away by Mike Gayle

Join Kirsty this week as she talks about October's book club book of the month: 'Half A World Away' by Mike Gayle. Don't forget to follow @fancyablether on Instagram and check out our website ( www.fancyablether.com ). Charity Spot of the Week: Befriend a Child Next Months Book Club Book: ' The World's Wife ' by Carol Ann Duffy Positive News Story of the Week: Plaxtil: A French Firm Finds a Way to Recycle Single-Use Masks from Squirrel News...

Nov 08, 202018 minSeason 2Ep. 9

Episode 15: Small Talk//Ways to keep busy in a lockdown

This week Kirsty and Naomi are talking about ways they kept busy in a lockdown, and anything they recommend people should do if they go into another lockdown like England. They also want to give a psa saying 'please remember to look after your mental health and wellbeing in this lockdown in the darker months, it is likely to be hard but you will get through it.' Don't forget to follow us on Instagram ( @fancyablether ) and check out our website. ( www.fancyablether.com )...

Nov 04, 202027 minSeason 1Ep. 15

Season 2, Episode 8: Where On Earth Did Halloween Come From?

For years, Kirsty has wondered where on earth halloween all began so this year she decided to find out and share all that she has discovered with you! Don't forget to follow us on Instagram ( @fancyablether ) and check out our website (www.fancyablether.com ) Positive News Story of the Week: 'Cold Water Swimmers Offer Hope For Dementia Treatment' by Positive.News Poem of the Week: ' To The Dead in the Graveyard Underneath My Window ' by Adelaide Crapsey Charity of the Week: We Too! ( @we_too_abe...

Nov 01, 202045 minSeason 2Ep. 8

Episode 14: Small Talk//When people come to you for help, what do they usually want help with?

This week Kirsty and Naomi are chatting all about what it is that people regularly come to them for help with. Let us know what people always ask for your help with on our Instagram ( @fancyablether ) You can read the Continue the Voice zine here , and check out Naomi's other podcast here . ( https://www.continuethevoice.com/zine ) ( https://open.spotify.com/show/4CILbbjE9b8cRO6XVTWaOe ) ( https://www.instagram.com/fancyablether/ )...

Oct 29, 202015 minSeason 1Ep. 14

Season 2, Episode 7: Intersectional Education with the Chair and Vice Chair of All In One Education

This week Kirsty is joined by the Chair and Vice Chair of the charity: All In One Education to chat all about intersectional education. You can find All In One on their website , on facebook or on Instagram ( @allinoneeducationuk ), and of course don't forget to follow us on Instagram ( @fancyablether ). What I'm Engaging With: Continue The Voice's zine Positive News Story: Pope Francis Endorses Same Sex Partnerships Poem of the Week: ' Am I Enough? ' by Kirsty Taylor Charity Spot of the Week: T...

Oct 25, 202050 minSeason 2Ep. 7

Episode 12: Small Talk//Should Ghosting Be Illegal? Featuring Nothing Means Everything Podcast

This week Kirsty and Naomi are joined by the host of the other podcast Naomi co-hosts to talk all about ghosting. Let us know on our Instagram ( @fancyablether ) or on our website ( www.fancyablether.com ) if you think ghosting should be illegal! You can check out Nothing Means Everything on Spotify , Instagram ( @nmepodcast ) and Tiktok 'Frank's' Instagram: @vanityofblack Naomi's Socials: @majestic_mayhem (IG) and Naomi Howell-Steven on Youtube ( https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzF1GgKAMvAtUc_...

Oct 14, 202032 minSeason 1Ep. 12

Season 2, Episode 6: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly of Social Media

This week Kirsty is discussing social media and how it can be an empowering tool but at the exact same time a demaning one. Partly inspired by the Netflix film 'The Social Dilemma'. Let us know what your thoughts are on the complicated world of social media ironically on our instagram ( @fancyablether) and also check out our website ( www.fancyablether.com ). What I'm Engaging With: Shine On with Reese (Netflix) Poetry of the Week: ' Technology, Friend and Foe ' by Druzzayne Rika Charity Spot of...

Oct 10, 202039 minSeason 2Ep. 6
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