In today's episode, Caroline has a beautiful conversation with a kindred spirit. Alison Thomas founder of the ethical clothing brand Unique and Loved opens up about how her damaging perception of who she thought that she was supposed to be brought her to her knees, and how, after having her son Alistair - who is Down's Syndrome, and witnessing people's discomfort around difference - she began to understand that acceptance really has to start with yourself. Join us as we look at life through a di...
Feb 22, 2023•47 min•Ep. 16
Having recently had two very different conversations about relationships with two experts in their respective fields Caroline began contemplating the true nature of love. The thoughts she shares in this short but very insightful episode may just strike a chord. KEY TAKEAWAYS Society teaches us that love is painful and that it drives you crazy. Not being honest about who you are is sure to attract the wrong person. Your happiness is not dependent on someone else. You do not need someone to comple...
Feb 15, 2023•6 min•Ep. 15
In this Valentine's Day special, Caroline talks to therapist Sally Baker about how to win at the dating game. Sally Baker´s Online Dating Course - https://workingonthebody.com/online-dating/ They discuss the lengths love bombers will go to, how to recognise good 'green' relationship flags, and why you should stop feeling downhearted if you're single. Your prince or princess really is just around the corner - you just need clarity on what it is you're looking for. Try the quiz in the show descrip...
Feb 14, 2023•37 min•Ep. 14
Free Training: https://www.tonyandnickivee.com/free-training-link-page (Only available to the end of Feb) As Valentine's day fast approaches, relationship expert and force of nature that is known as Nicki Vee, sits down to talk with Caroline. Together, they unpick the very nature of masculine and feminine relationships. Including why sex on a first date spells disaster. Nicki also discloses how her own painful relationship experience proved to be invaluable in the creation of her women's coachin...
Feb 08, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 13
Free Training: https://www.tonyandnickivee.com/free-training-link-page (Only available to the end of Feb) In this, the second episode of Caroline’s two-part special with coach and mentor Tony Vee, he expands on the catalytic revelations that took him from the road to fear and down the road to love. They look at the chemistry of human emotion, and why it's impossible for love and fear to exist in the human body at the same time. Most importantly, Tony reveals the secret to living a 10 out of 10 l...
Feb 01, 2023•53 min•Ep. 12
Free Training: https://www.tonyandnickivee.com/free-training-link-page (Only available to the end of Feb) In this episode, which is the first of an extraordinary two-part series, Caroline speaks to master coach and mentor Tony Vee. They uncover how Tony's early entrepreneurial spirit and his self-confessed tropical fish fingers led him to a human revolution that began his journey from a 5 out of 10 life, lived in the red, to a life of magic and miracles lived in the green. Join Caroline and Tony...
Jan 25, 2023•53 min•Ep. 11
In this episode, Caroline is talking to the incredible Addi Somekh who began twisting balloons as a random summer job at the age of eighteen. Addi found an uncanny ability to create hats that reflected the wearer's personality. Over the last 30 years he, and photographer Charlie Eckert, have travelled to 35 countries making and photographing balloon hats and crowns and gifting them to the people they met. This was all part of his investigation into the universal nature of joy. Addi has also crea...
Jan 18, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 10
In this episode, Caroline is talking to the amazing Joshua Okpala, who after training as an actor has become one of only four male intimacy coordinators in the country. Joshua has worked on several high profile films and TV shows choreographing nude, simulated sex and other types of intimate scenes, in a way that maintains the safety and dignity of the actors and cast. Caroline and Joshua discuss how the perception of what is acceptable in terms of what actors are expected to do during intimate ...
Jan 11, 2023•42 min•Ep. 9
In this episode, Caroline sits down with Henri T, a self-taught visual storyteller who works with photography, moving images and performance. Henri talks about being trans, having scoliosis as a youngster, being adopted and what it feels like growing up seeing things differently from many of the people around you. Henri shares their experience of growing up in Germany using a language that is so gendered that it was difficult for Henri to properly express who they were. They explain how labels i...
Jan 04, 2023•57 min•Ep. 8
In this episode, Caroline is talking to the amazing Ben Dunks, who has written an intimacy guide for young men about sex. Ben explains how his love of dance led to him switching from studying biology and chemistry to becoming a professional dancer, which morphed into a career as an educator and writer. Ben shares what made him realise that young men desperately needed guidance when it came to sex. He explains that they feel unable to talk about sex. Instead, they are using pornography as their g...
Dec 28, 2022•47 min•Ep. 7
In this episode, Caroline is joined by Rachel Smith Ruffle aka The Wonky Artist. They start with Rachel sharing the details of her journey during which she shares how a diving accident left her unable to walk and with limited dexterity and no feeling in her fingers. How the gift of a set of paints transformed her life when she was bed bound and severely depressed. They discuss how society perceives the disabled and where that perception comes from. Rachel explains how painting with bright colour...
Dec 21, 2022•38 min•Ep. 6
wIn this episode, Caroline is joined by Paul sermon. He is an artist, academic, professor of visual communication and leader of doctoral studies of the School of Art and Media at the University of Brighton. They discuss the role perception plays in his art and the role of art in the way we perceive and understand the world. He explains how his interactive video installations are designed to draw the audience in. Doing so in ways that means that they become a part in the pieces of artwork. Using ...
Dec 21, 2022•46 min•Ep. 5
In this episode, Caroline sits down to speak with Dr. Kate Lister. She is a senior lecturer in English Literature at Leeds University, a podcaster, an academic writer, and the author of two enthralling books about the history of sex. Caroline talks to her about how she and her work are perceived. During this highly entertaining and thought-provoking episode, Kate explains how a woman called Clarice Clatterbollocks led her to start writing about and researching sex. She shares how taking this unu...
Dec 21, 2022•44 min•Ep. 4
In this episode, Caroline sits down to talk to Kanan Tekchandani a Holistic Neurodiverse Coach and Relationship Whisperer for late identified aspies/autistics, gifted and twice-exceptional adults, their partners, and parents. Kanan explains what it was like growing up as someone who is not neurotypical. How she coped with autism, feeling like she didn’t quite belong or understand the social rules. While also being highly intelligent and a perfectionist. Using examples from her own life Kanan exp...
Dec 21, 2022•42 min•Ep. 3
In this episode, Caroline speaks to Daniel C. Richardson who is a professor of experimental psychology at University College London. He is also an author and researcher who has conducted numerous innovative and ground-breaking experiments that have revealed new information about how the brain is built. They talk about developmental psychology, how we think we see the world and how we actually see things, perceive them, and interpret them. Including, why the eye is not like a camera, what change ...
Dec 21, 2022•44 min•Ep. 2
In this episode, Caroline Partridge introduces herself and shares what you can expect from The Perception Podcast. She invites you to join her as she dissects and inspects what influences us to choose one course of action over another and how our behaviour is shaped by our perception. This podcast series is about discovery, understanding, revelation, and stories. It is for anyone who would like to question the beliefs and narratives held by the many. Those who want to travel to the inner reaches...
Dec 21, 2022•15 min•Ep. 1
ABOUT THE HOST Caroline Partridge is a unique and creative individual. She is an actress, puppeteer, educator and artist with funny bones. She loves a story and is expert at conveying wit and wisdom with warmth, understanding and empathy. CONTACT METHOD FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/caropartridge LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/caroline-partridge-03131520 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/partridge_caroline PODCAST DESCRIPTION This is a podcast series about discovery, understand...
Dec 15, 2022•50 sec
