Let’s Talk About… Unheard Stories

Send us Fan Mail Dating While Disabled: Calum & Nicky Swap experiences In this raw and honest episode, Nicky sits down with Calum Grevers to talk about what dating is really like when you're disabled, neurodivergent, or both. From awkward apps to ghosting, medical trauma to moments of joy, this conversation pulls no punches. There’s humour, vulnerability, and maybe too much honesty (if th...

Send us Fan Mail Join Nicky and Ryan as they ramble their way through the implications of the proposed MIG for Scottish carers.  New research released today explores how a Minimum Income Guarantee could be piloted for unpaid carers in Scotland.  The research report, by Carers Scotland and IPPR Scotland, explores the positive impact for unpaid carers such an income guarantee could deliver, and outl...

Send us Fan Mail If you need help please reach out to one of the following organisations https://thecanmoretrust.co.uk https://talkclub.org https://giveusashout.org Voices of Change: Breaking the Silence on Suicide . In this special three-part series, we’re diving deep into the stories of individuals whose lives have been profoundly impacted by suicide.  In Part One , we’ll meet Karen, whose life...

Send us Fan Mail If you need help please reach out to one of the following organisations https://thecanmoretrust.co.uk https://talkclub.org https://giveusashout.org Voices of Change: Breaking the Silence on Suicide . In this special three-part series, we’re diving deep into the stories of individuals whose lives have been profoundly impacted by suicide.  In Part One , we’ll meet Karen, whose life...

Send us Fan Mail If you need help please reach out to one of the following organisations https://thecanmoretrust.co.uk https://talkclub.org https://giveusashout.org Voices of Change: Breaking the Silence on Suicide . In this special three-part series, we’re diving deep into the stories of individuals whose lives have been profoundly impacted by suicide.  In Part One , we’ll meet Karen, whose life...

Send us Fan Mail Nicola Sturgeon 8 min assignment edit Support the show 💡 Stay in the loop  💬 Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/letstalkabout1111?igsh=emJhOTc5b3h4bTBr  LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/nicola-foley-instlm-ips-48927a6a  ☕ Buy us a coffee: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1756031/support 📄 Transcript + resources available for all episodes 🧠 Created by Nicky | Sound design by Nicky ⚠️...

Send us Fan Mail Celebrating 25 Years of the Scottish Parliament In this special episode, created as my final university assignment for Audio Podcasting , I explore the brief of "25 Years of the Scottish Parliament." I had the extraordinary privilege of sitting down with Scotland's longest-serving First Minister and the only woman to hold the position (as of December 20, 2024): Nico...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode I speak to Simon Howie. Simon started helping out in a butchers shop age just 12, this turned out to be the start of his journey to owning one of the most recognised businesses in Scotland. In this episode we discuss sustainability, how businesses can become greener  whilst also keeping costs down for their customers. You can find out more about Simon's sustai...

Send us Fan Mail Join Nicky and Ryan RocKs from Stirling Community Radio,  as they chat to Mike Christie, where he discusses G4's 20th anniversary album and tour. Support the show 💡 Stay in the loop  💬 Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/letstalkabout1111?igsh=emJhOTc5b3h4bTBr  LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/nicola-foley-instlm-ips-48927a6a  ☕ Buy us a coffee: https://www.buzzsprout.com/175...

Send us Fan Mail This is the 3rd of 3 episodes where I speak with fellow ADHDer, Demi. In episode one we talk about what made her seek a diagnosis and what that process was like for her. In episode two we talk about what life is like after receiving a diagnosis and what life is like living with ADHD and it's comorbidities. In episode three we talk about the help groups we use and some of the...

Send us Fan Mail This is the 2nd of 3 episodes where I speak with fellow ADHDer, Demi. In episode one we talk about what made her seek a diagnosis and what that process was like for her. In episode two we talk about what life is like after receiving a diagnosis and what life is like living with ADHD and it's comorbidities. In episode three we talk about the help groups we use and some of the...

Send us Fan Mail In this podcast I am joined by Richard Meade, director of Carers Scotland, we spoke about the challenges facing Carers due to the current cost of living crisis. Here is the link to the Carers UK cost of caring 2022 report  https://www.carersuk.org/reports/state-of-caring-2022-report/ Also available here https://www.carersuk.org/ Music from Zapsplat A huge thank you to Richard Mead...

Send us Fan Mail This is the first of 3 episodes where I speak with fellow ADHDer, Demi. In episode one we talk about what made her seek a diagnosis and what that process was like for her. In episode two we talk about what life is like after receiving a diagnosis and what life is like living with ADHD and it's comorbidities. In episode three we talk about the help groups we use and some of th...

Send us Fan Mail Interview 2 out of 4 Daniel Johnson MSP Support the show 💡 Stay in the loop  💬 Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/letstalkabout1111?igsh=emJhOTc5b3h4bTBr  LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/nicola-foley-instlm-ips-48927a6a  ☕ Buy us a coffee: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1756031/support 📄 Transcript + resources available for all episodes 🧠 Created by Nicky | Sound design by Nicky ⚠...

Send us Fan Mail Interview 3 out of 4 Lorna Fotheringham Support the show 💡 Stay in the loop  💬 Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/letstalkabout1111?igsh=emJhOTc5b3h4bTBr  LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/nicola-foley-instlm-ips-48927a6a  ☕ Buy us a coffee: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1756031/support 📄 Transcript + resources available for all episodes 🧠 Created by Nicky | Sound design by Nicky ⚠...

Send us Fan Mail Interview 4 of 4 Hugo Maynell Support the show 💡 Stay in the loop  💬 Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/letstalkabout1111?igsh=emJhOTc5b3h4bTBr  LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/nicola-foley-instlm-ips-48927a6a  ☕ Buy us a coffee: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1756031/support 📄 Transcript + resources available for all episodes 🧠 Created by Nicky | Sound design by Nicky ⚠️ Content...

Send us Fan Mail Interview 1 out of 4 Dr Tony Lloyd Support the show 💡 Stay in the loop  💬 Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/letstalkabout1111?igsh=emJhOTc5b3h4bTBr  LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/nicola-foley-instlm-ips-48927a6a  ☕ Buy us a coffee: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1756031/support 📄 Transcript + resources available for all episodes 🧠 Created by Nicky | Sound design by Nicky ⚠️ Con...

Send us Fan Mail This is the first piece of audio I ever made at uni, so please be kind! I am now aware of the flaws and hope I am progressively improving! It can't be too bad, as it was played on BBC Radio Scotland :) What does ADHD mean to you? Do you have preconceptions, and can this audio piece change them? Or, at least start you thinking about other possibilities? Credits to Dr Tony Lloy...

Send us Fan Mail Today I speak with Annie,  a Waste Services Coordinator at Perth and Kinross Council, we talk about the importance of recycling for the future of our planet  Here are the links mentioned in the podcast https://www.pkc.gov.uk/recyclingcentres https://www.terracycle.com/en-GB/# Many thanks to Annie and Perth and Kinross council for allowing me to make this podcast Music and sound ef...

Send us Fan Mail This episode I speak with personal trainer Steve Bonthrone about how being outside and exercising, is beneficial not only for physical health, but also for mental wellbeing. You can find out more about Steve's work here: https://www.stevenbonthrone.com/ Music by Zapsplat and Adobe Poem, 'I am not my illness' read by Zoe Bailey Support the show 💡 Stay in the loop  ...

Send us Fan Mail What happens if you have menopause symptoms but can't take HRT? In this podcast I speak with Susan for whom HRT didn't work and we discuss what other treatments she tried. I then speak with Doctor Laura Jarvis, a specialist in sexual and reproductive health, Laura is also a menopause specialist who has done a CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy) course, which she now uses...

Send us Fan Mail What does ADHD mean to you? Find out more about this often misunderstood and stigmatized condition, through open and frank discussions with  Part #1 MSP Daniel Johnson, who became the first MP in the UK to openly admit, to not only having been diagnosed with ADHD, but also taking medication to manage the condition Lorna Fotheringham, support worker for the Perth and Kinross ADHD g...

Send us Fan Mail What does ADHD mean to you? Find out more about this often misunderstood and stigmatized condition, through open and frank discussions with  Part #1 MSP Daniel Johnson, who became the first MP in the UK to openly admit, to not only having been diagnosed with ADHD, but also taking medication to manage the condition Lorna Fotheringham, support worker for the Perth and Kinross ADHD g...