North and South Podcasts

This week as part of Bootle and Beyond – (answering set questions where we also go off-piste) - I speak to Paul Garrigan - a Men’s Health Coach, who runs Men’s Inner Mastery Academy programmes. This involves different modalities that focus on issues affecting men. Paul helps men to find their place in the world and to reach their full potential. He has been on the podcast before and is an excellen...

This week I speak to Michael Brennan of Bootle Action Group - a community group aiming to improve the lived environment in Bootle - as part of the Bootle and Beyond series. This particular focus is on people in Bootle who will be asked similar questions about the personal and the political and with the scope to go off on a tangent if needed!!! Michael is a real community leader.  Bootle Action Gro...

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This week I speak to Jude Lennon and Ali Harwood - who are - like myself – former classroom teachers! We talk about our lives post-teaching, the reasons why we left, what we are concerned about in schools today, what we loved about the job, and how we think schools could be better.  You can check out Jude’s work at…. Www.littlelambpublishing.co.uk   www.facebook.com/JudeLennonAuthor   www.facebook...

This week I speak to Colin McCormick, local historian, about a book he has recently co-edited about Liverpool and its links to Transatlantic Slavery. Colin is a teacher of 25 years and has a real passion for history including local history.  The book is called – Transatlantic Slavery – Impact and Legacy – Case Study of Liverpool. It will be released in 2025.  We chat about  -            Why the bo...

Apologies for poor sound in places. Bear with me! Here I take a walk down Upper Fernhill Road, do some history in the Klondyke Estate, and finish on Springwell. Plus a bit round the corner! Check out our YouTube Channel -   / @northandsouthpodcasts7461  - The channel now includes playlists about associated topics. Follow us on BlueSky - https://bsky.app/profile/northandsout... Check out the CIC we...

Today I do a mic check on the street in snowy and frosty Bootle under a beautiful blue sky. Get out there!  Check out our YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1dQzS8KBgeT9iA7MAqhQpA - The channel now includes playlists about associated topics.  Follow us on BlueSky - https://bsky.app/profile/northandsouth.bsky.social Check out the CIC website – www.northandsoutheducationcic.co.uk –...

Today I speak to former Labour Councillor and Sefton Mayor Bobby Brennan about his new book – ‘A Glittering Malice’, which covers his life, his experiences, and his understanding of issues in the community. Bobby says his book is like a cross between the classic social realist book/film Kes and the US coming-of-age film Stand By Me . We have a great chat.  We discuss: - -            Where the idea...

Today, I reflect on mindfully eating, eating better, and share a life hack involving a carrot!    Check out our YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1dQzS8KBgeT9iA7MAqhQpA - The channel now includes playlists about associated topics.  Substack - https://timothyshort.substack.com/ Follow us on BlueSky - https://bsky.app/profile/northandsouth.bsky.social Check out the CIC website – ww...

Today, I reflect on managing emotions and why we need to mindful in all we do, including when using social media.  Check out our YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1dQzS8KBgeT9iA7MAqhQpA - The channel now includes playlists about associated topics.  Follow us on BlueSky - https://bsky.app/profile/northandsouth.bsky.social Check out the CIC website – www.northandsoutheducationcic.c...

Today, I speak briefly to my Dad about an object I found in the family home called a Setting Stick! We also talk about the history of printing. Best viewed on YouTube or Substack!  Check out our YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1dQzS8KBgeT9iA7MAqhQpA - The channel now includes playlists about associated topics.  Substack - Tim @ North and South | TIMOTHY SHORT | Substack Follow...

This is an essential podcast with three people from the ‘Children failed by Sefton MBC - The Voice of the Families’ group who can be found on Facebook. They are an organisation aiming to bring together people who have been affected by the poor state of Children’s Services in Sefton, a local authority just north of Liverpool in the United Kingdom. Michelle, Julie and Nikki tell us all about why the...

This is a short clip that you can check out visually on You Tube below. Thanks.  Check out my YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1dQzS8KBgeT9iA7MAqhQpA - The channel now includes playlists about associated topics.   Follow me on BlueSky - https://bsky.app/profile/northandsouth.bsky.social  Check out the CIC website – www.northandsoutheducationcic.co.uk – You can fund the charity t...

This episode is available in video format at the You Tube Channel below, but here is the audio. This is part 2 of the Bootle and Beyond series. I walk down the street I was born on, grew up on, and now live on. Memory Lane etcetera.  Check out our YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1dQzS8KBgeT9iA7MAqhQpA - The channel now includes playlists about associated topics.  Follow us on B...

This was designed for video but the audio is still good. Feel free to check it out on You Tube using the notes below. Please support any way you can.  Check out our YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1dQzS8KBgeT9iA7MAqhQpA - The channel now includes playlists about associated topics.  Follow us on BlueSky - https://bsky.app/profile/northandsouth.bsky.social Check out the CIC websi...

Hi everyone. I am recovering from illness, so I speak about the lessons of illness, and how we need to be grateful even at these times. I also talk about the importance of support, connection and why life is such a precious gift.  Check out our YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1dQzS8KBgeT9iA7MAqhQpA - The channel now includes playlists about associated topics.  Follow us on Blue...

Get ready for this amazing story! In today’s episode I speak again to Ralph James. We follow up on our previous podcast with an in-depth discussion of his father’s remarkable experiences during the Second World War, across many theatres of war and including torpedo and Kamikaze attacks! We chat about -              Life as a Captain’s Steward. -              Air Raid Precautions (ARP) service befo...

Get up and get out there. Nature. Walking. Exercise. It is free!!! You WILL feel better! And engage with difficult people mindfully and without judgement at least once a day. Boundaries are important though.

In today’s episode I look at politics across the Anglo-Saxon World, Trump’s election in the U.S.A, the impact on the UK, and the impact on the rest of the world and the human project.  Points Covered – -Trump -UK Working Conditions -Culture Wars -Individualism -Check out the ‘Gary’s Economics’ podcast on You Tube, in particular ‘How to get rich’ about the rigged UK economy -Global significance of...

Warning – This episode contains the odd swear word.  In today’s episode I speak to Kev Donnellon for Part 2 of his life journey! Check out Part 1 a few episodes ago to find out about how Thalidomide impacted on Kevin and how he tried to live a normal life as much as possible. In this episode we discuss Politics and also Kevin’s experience of education and family life.  Check out Kev’s website here...

Warning – There is discussion of Trauma in this podcast.  Today Tim speaks to Liz Sleeper, of Sussex Constellations, about the process of constellation s processes to heal trauma, often across generations. DON’T FORGET TO LISTEN TO THE EXTRA SIX MINUTES AT THE END! We look at the power of constellations as therapy and discuss wider issues about human nature and human history. I think we cover ever...

Hi everyone. Today I talk about a key Buddhist Mantra and then talk about five amazing end of day affirmations. You may wish to have a pen and paper ready to take some notes. And lots of other stuff!  Check out our YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1dQzS8KBgeT9iA7MAqhQpA - The channel now includes playlists about associated topics.  Follow us on BlueSky - https://bsky.app/profile...

Warning – There is a bit of bad language in this podcast.  Today features Louis P, who is new to the team and has a great future with North and South Podcasts. He speaks to Rachel F, who talks about her experiences with Tics and Functional Tic Disorder. We originally had two hours of material but edited it down for brevity. Thanks to Rachel for speaking so well, and with honesty. And well done to...

The Good Life – Episode 1 – Living a Better Life, Meditation, Claire Weekes on Anxiety This is part one of an occasional series on living a better life. You may wish to have a pen and paper ready to take some notes.  Points covered -Starting the day well.  -Hacks and approaches to better living. -How different things will work for different people.  -Meditation and Breathing.  -Keeping life simple...

Warning – This episode contains the odd swear word, as well as mentions of sex and abortion  In today’s episode I speak to Kev Donnellon, who is a normal guy doing normal things. He also happens to be a Thalidomider, and is happy to be described that way, but not defined that way. You must hear this story!!!  Check out Kev’s website here… http://kevindonnellon.com/   In Part 1 we chat about -     ...