Life At Your Own Will Podcast

Slade tribute acts on a Glasgow boat? Cher's new Christmas album. Reminiscing stories from back in the day. Who can remember shops like Haddows and Victoria Wine? Has Will been to see their soul friend, Patsy Stone above Oddbins? A shocking story from Italy and the non-binary/trans issues continues. ---- We would absolutely adore you if you would tap the +follow button on your chosen podcast platf...

What are the things which spurs your host, Will Venus in life? Exploring the ultimate irony: the wigmaker with hairloss. Living with reactive depression - has Will found the cure? Will has been exploited! Artpop 10th Anniversary! In our opinion, Lady Gaga's greatest creation, Exploring lateral thinking. In MUCH lighter news - Will has been watching cult classic - 'Rab C. Nesbitt' for the first tim...

If they're not laughing at each other, they're laughing with each other. Comedy heroes. That's the topic in this week's Life At Your Own Will Podcast episode. As with many relationships, comedy and nostalgia is very much part of the hosts, Jay and Will's. This is a feature-length episode as they have lots to chat about. You need to hear this. Taking a trip down memory lane, exploring iconic TV. BE...

Hair loss is such a difficult time in someone's life. Are you suffering with hairloss? Are you looking for someone who actually knows what they are talking about when it comes to hair loss solutions? A solution which does not involve going under the knife for extensive, invasive hair restoration? Or wasting money on pointless hair growth potions? UK Wigmaker and Wig Designer, Will Venus wants to h...

Storm Badet is wreaking havoc on the UK, causing sea foam? Has Aphrodite been born again? Will Venus and co-host Jay are offering top relationship advice and hacks to our neurotypical (and neurodiverse) counterparts. How does an autistic couple differ from a non-autistic couple? They both believe in the power of understanding and tolerance. Find out a whole lot more on this week's episode of Life...

We are back! Have you missed us? In this week's episode, hosts Will and Jay are seriously excited for the return of the iconic 90's comedy, FRASIER! Who were your favorite characters? Were you a Niles Crane fan, or more of a Daphne Moon kind of person? How will Nicholas Lyndhurst perform in the new iteration of the series? The hosts have been to see Sister Act The Musical, at the festival theatre...

Soft life. What is a soft life? How can we live one? Find out in this week's episode of Life At Your Own Will Podcast. Also this week, Host, Will Venus, is sharing their top life hacks for a calmer, serene life. They talk about their methods for tackling the symptoms of anxiety and CPTSD (Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder). Along with other mental health conditions, and Autism. We have an imp...

Let's face it, for autistic people, employment can be a minefield. Hosts Will Venus & Jay offer their advice for both employers and employees. On the discussion table this week (briefly) is the abhorrent crimes of Lucy Letby. Does the hosts agree with the controversial Edinburgh Trams extension? Their damning experiences of the NHS; will it ever recover from the restrictions and cancellations...

Host, Will Venus had the pleasure of an interview with ASMR YouTuber (and personal friend) Lorri Latte! Lorri chats about how her very successful YouTube channel was created, the story behind it, and the driving force behind her viral autonomous sensory meridian response videos! Lorri talks through her childhood and her humble beginnings, based in Texas. What is Lorri's advice for people consideri...

Cilla Black, Su Pollard, Pantomimes: what do all of these people and things have in common? That's right - they're all imbedded in our UK Popular culture. Which is why hosts Will Venus and co-host Jay are chatting about the marvels our country has to offer towards popular culture. We believe UK humour and pop culture are synonymous to one another, which is why they feature heavily in the hosts' da...

Will and Jay have been filling their boots at the Edinburgh International Fringe Festival 2023. In this episode of Life At Your Own Will Podcast, they chat about their favourite moments from a plethora of shows they went to see. Comedy stand-up from Sooz Kempner, Josh Jones, Mark Bittlestone and TV Royalty, Jeffrey Holland, to shows on the formation of New wave, pop & rock punk band, Blondie!...

Interview with Comedy Geniuses! Host, Will Venus, finally gets to chat with the creators of some of the funniest ever characters from The Isolation Creations. Actors, Alan & Jamie talk about how they first met, the beginnings of their acting careers, and some of their fondest moments. How does the production of their viral internet show work? Where does the inspiration for their characters com...

Will Venus chats with Psychologist and YouTube sensation, known to her legions of fans as Smiley Shani. Shani delves into the beginnings of her career pursuit into becoming a Psychologist, specialising in the therapy sector. She recounts her time during college, being an innovator of a support group, offering help to different groups of marginalized students. With Shani, her work is her passion, w...

In this feature-length episode of Life At Your Own Will Podcast, Host Will Venus and guest, Nancy Pearsall, talk about their sobriety journeys. What keeps them sober? An honest and frank account of the depths alcoholism took them to. Alcohol addiction is an illness (despite what the mainstream media and naysayers claim). Keeping the conversation going is vital to break the stigma, often attached t...

Why is the mainstream media not talking about important issues? Why are people in public office getting away with major fraud? Are people queue-jumping just for the hell of it? Are our world leaders doing their best for climate control? Will and Jay are discussing the major gripes in their lives right now. The world feels like a very chaotic place, so the hosts are trying to make sense of it all....

In this bonus episode. and part 2 of Will's interview with Nancy Pearsall, they discuss their autistic joy! Nancy is completely freaked out when Will shares memories of being an autistic child! They chat about salient topics which include executive function, internalised ableism, autistic superpowers and bust some autism myths! As part of this Podcast, Nancy shares her memorable item. What could i...

Life At Your Own Will host, Will Venus, interviews Nancy Pearsall. In part one, they discuss Lyme Disease. Did you know there is no one single perfect test for Lyme Disease? This silent epidemic was first discovered in rural Connecticut in 1975, when the cause of its rheumatoid arthritis-like symptoms was unknown. Nancy has some vital information for those who could already be living with Lyme Dis...

What happened at the 60th Birthday party from last week? Will and Jay have all the gossip. Will really wants to interview Suranne Jones and Sally Lindsay - WHY?! How does 'Vera' star, Brenda Blethyn move Will to tears? Are the hosts in support or opposition of the Hollywood Screen Actors Guild Writers Strike? British TV is a major influence in the hosts' lives, they offer you insight into some of...

In the final bonus episode for July, Will explains why it is so important to show your friends, family and chosen family why you love and appreciate them. What is it about your loved ones you adore the most? What does their impact on the world do for you and others? Always remind people they're never alone, and that they're loved, wanted and needed. Do you have close ones which are part of margina...

SPD (Sensory Processing Disorder). What is it, and how can it affect neurodiverse people? Hosts Will and Jay are discussing their experiences of SPD as autistic people. Sensory processing disorder (SPD) is a condition that affects how your brain processes sensory information (stimuli) . Sensory information includes things you see, hear, smell, taste, or touch. SPD can affect all of your senses, or...

In this bonus episode, hosts Jay and Will are bringing you some nostalgia with a Coronation Street Guess Who quiz! You can play along at home too! Guess the corrie character. Coronation Street is a British Soap opera which has continually run since 1960! During its almost 63 years on air, Corrie (as it's known in short) has brought the world some truly iconic and unforgettable characters. In this...

The Annual Edinburgh Fringe Festival is almost upon us! We are bringing you 5 shows from 5 different categories you need to know about! Must-see acts. There's definitely something for everyone. We have personally selected 5 shows from 5 different performance categories which need serious viewing consideration. Plus another bonus one just for fun! The Edinburgh Fringe is an international festival,...

How are autistic people affected by social situations? Do they cope in gatherings? Hosts Will Venus, and co-host, Jay, chat candidly about their take on socialising as auties. Plus, the UK government is the absolute pits. They discuss the cost of living crisis, food banks and the ramifications of being politically homeless. Will goes into a rant. On a lighter note - Dr Who and Audio Dramas are on...

In this episode, Will & Jay are talking jobs. Good jobs, terrible jobs and jobs for autistic people. Also discussing whether or not terms of endearments should be banned. Do you like being called darling, sweetheart, luvvie or hun? Talking through their weeks, Jay has been learning a new, exciting skill, and Will may have changed someone's life forever. ---- This podcast was recorded on the 2n...

After visiting the hospital to discover why Will has been experiencing unexplained dizziness for well over a year, they go to see the neurology specialist. Will tells some tips for people who are autistic to help battle anxiety. This will also help people who do not have autism. At this podcast, we wish to offer real-life examples of achievable self-improvement. On another voyage of discovery. A d...