On The Sofa With Rouge

Episode 3 of this podcast series with the Infinity Group offers a fascinating conversation with Dr. Karl Alvarez a Gibraltarian GP with a passion for Occupational Health, helping bridge the gap between employee well-being and workplace productivity. His involvement with the Gibraltar Federation of Small Businesses (GFSB) and role as a sponsored athlete with the Infinity Group highlights his dedica...

Welcome to our series of podcasts, brought to you by On the Sofa with Rouge and the Specialist Medical Clinic / GibMed International Hospital. Situated at the heart of the community, these installations offer specialized and bespoke care to patients. In episode 3 Rouge sits down with Toni Valarino Sanderson, Head of the Radiology Department at Gibmed Hospital. Toni shares insights into the state-o...

Lee Whitwell’s journey from Gibraltar to becoming a world-renowned Senior Pro pickleball player is nothing short of inspiring. She initially excelled in tennis, seeing it as a pathway to new opportunities, which led her to the USA. There, a friend's suggestion to try pickleball opened doors to an entirely new level of athletic success, ultimately leading her to claim the title of the #1 ranked fem...

What a privilege to interview Professor Elena Seaone, a linguistics expert from La Universidad de Vigo. Her research on World Englishes led her to explore Gibraltar English, a lesser-studied variety with distinctive phonological and grammatical features. During her time in Gibraltar, she discovered its rich multilingual culture, characterized by the use of Yanito, as well as its vibrant local lite...

Welcome to our series of podcasts, brought to you by On the Sofa with Rouge and the Specialist Medical Clinic / GibMed International Hospital. Situated at the heart of the community, these installations offer specialized and bespoke care to patients. Episode 2 just dropped. This week Patrick Shaw, Business Development Manager chats to Rouge about the vision behind the new incredible facilities at...

On the Sofa this week, we have two seriously loyal Gibraltarians who are insanely creative and just a little bit eccentric: Alex Menez and Stefano Blanca, the dynamic duo behind Blanca y Menez. Join us as they shed light on how they met, what inspires them, and what's next for their artistic journey. These two aren't just fun and quirky; they bring art, joy, and color into our lives in the most un...

Facial aesthetics is the latest trend for enhancing your appearance in just a short amount of time, helping you look and feel younger. At Infinity Aesthetics, located on the stunning Ocean Village Promenade, more and more people are dropping in to get their beauty fix. But what exactly is the secret behind this surge in youthful, vibrant looks? Today, Rouge speaks to Amy Mesilio Peralta, Dental Th...

In "Six Windows," a dance production taking place at Inces Hall this week, Jade Federico Marzan, a seasoned dancer and instructor, showcases her passion for dance alongside her wife, Mel. This event is a collaboration with Dramatist Personae & GibSams, emphasizing mental health and community support through the arts. Jade, a mentor and role model, has devoted her life to dance, inspiring her s...

Introducing Joshua Harold Neal Downey. The creator, writer and host of the “JD Dragon Disability Rights Podcast”, the show where he explores how disability and diversity are connected. Josh was born three months prematurely and was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy (CP) and Developmental Coordination Disorder (Dyspraxia) at the age of two. He love’s Gibraltar’s history and culture and by virtue having...

Welcome to our series of podcasts, brought to you by On the Sofa with Rouge and the Specialist Medical Clinic / GibMed International Hospital. Situated at the heart of the community, these installations offer specialized and bespoke care to patients. Exciting developments are underway with the opening of a new private surgical unit, providing state-of-the-art operating facilities for day and short...

Nick Pitaluga faced a critical moment when he needed emergency surgery, a true life-or-death situation. His unwavering faith in God, coupled with incredible family support, helped him overcome the daunting odds. Nick has dedicated part of his life to giving back to the community and this involves being part of the Catholic Prison Ministry. Life in prison is undeniably tough, but Nick, alongside a...

Welcome to this first episode in series 2 of On the Sofa with Rouge with the Infinity Group, where we discuss an important topic: men's health. Today, we are joined by Dr. Krish Rawal, Medical Director for the Infinity Group, to shed light on why men often find it harder to visit the GP and are less likely to seek preventive care. This episode is sponsored by The Infinity Group. Hosted on Acast. S...

Welcome to the Why Dyslexia? A podcast series brought to you by Dyslexia Gibraltar and On the sofa with Rouge. Big thanks to MH Bland Ltd sponsors of this episode. There are so many great success stories out there, and the three guests we have on this podcast show that dyslexics can and do excel in the workplace too. We have a Government Minister, a CEO and a senior government employee on this epi...

This week #onthesofawithrouge it is a HUGE privilege to have spoken to these 2 amazing women who keep pushing to make the world a better place and especially in Gibraltar! Jenny Victory is a SEND teacher and behaviour consultant. Ironically, she is also mummy to a precious boy with rare chromosomal duplications. Jenny’s professional and lived experience led to her opening Gibraltar’s first Support...

Welcome to the Why Dyslexia? A podcast series brought to you by Dyslexia Gibraltar and On the sofa with Rouge. Big thanks to James Molinary Ltd. sponsors of this episode. We all can remember a teacher who helped us through our school years. For dyslexics school can be hard and having an understanding teacher can be life-changing. In this episode, our conversation is with two experienced teach...

Surviving a brain tumor changes your life, and today’s guest is an embodiment of courage, bravery, and unwavering positivity. Nadia Casciaro’s journey is a testament to determination and the power of a positive mindset. From the moment she was diagnosed, she had an inner belief that she would be fine. This optimism carried her through her successful operation, even though it left physical marks on...

Welcome to the Why Dyslexia? A podcast series brought to you by Dyslexia Gibraltar and On the sofa with Rouge. Big thanks to Piranha Designs sponsors of this episode. School can be a wonderful place, but some dyslexics may struggle. Each person's experience is different and unique. In this episode, we speak to two dyslexic children to hear about how they have coped and find out more about dyslexia...

Welcome to the Why Dyslexia? A podcast series brought to you by Dyslexia Gibraltar and On the sofa with Rouge. Big thanks to James Molinary Ltd sponsor of this episode. We hear about what it's like to be a dyslexic, but what is it like to live and parent a person with dyslexia? In this episode, we speak to two mothers about dyslexia in the home. What is living with a dyslexic like? We know they th...

Christopher Pitto, a dedicated lawyer, has made a name for himself by contributing to win a significant case and providing exceptional legal services. A family man at heart, Chris skillfully balances his demanding career with the joys and responsibilities of raising his son. Chris's journey in law is a testament to perseverance and commitment. He works for a small yet highly effective law firm tha...

Welcome to the Why Dyslexia? A podcast series brought to you by Dyslexia Gibraltar and On the sofa with Rouge. Big thanks to Freska sponsors of this episode. In this episode, we talk to three adult dyslexics who credit their dyslexia to their success. One is a business owner, one a consultant to the Government and the other a Police Officer. All have their own unique stories of struggles and achie...

Welcome to the Why Dyslexia? A podcast series brought to you by Dyslexia Gibraltar and On the sofa with Rouge. Big thanks to Piranha Designs sponsor of this episode. This episode takes us back to the early 90's when Marie Byrne one of the founders of the Gibraltar Dyslexia Support Group (Dyslexia Gibraltar) started to find out about her son (Stuart Byrne) and what Dyslexia is. We speak to her abou...

Young Enterprise believes in the potential of young people. It promotes education, inspiration and empowerment through the world of commerce and this week on the sofa we have a group of inspiring young women who have thought out a fantastic product for ‘tiny minds’ to promote the revival of llanito, to educate children and to tell everyone about this beautiful rock that we live on. Find out how th...

In part 2 of this incredible story Dunia meets her brother who travels to Gib all the way from Australia. When he arrives no one can believe how much he looks like her son JP! It brought so much joy to her after such a struggle to meet her Dad! Jjoin Dunia and Rouge on the sofa as they go through what is an unmissable conclusion to this moving story. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

Don’t you just love 80’s music, is it your guilty pleasure and do you love dancing to 80’s music? If you’ve answered YES to all these questions you need to contact Nicole Victor who has created a dance class called Mum-Dance. This dance teacher knows how to make you feel good with choreographed routines that more and more women are enjoying helping to keep them fit, full of life and giving them th...

Do you know what you’re talking about when it comes to wine? And when choosing a wine do you know where to start looking? Tony Hernandez, ‘The Wine Man, is a connoseiur extraordinarie choosing and selling wine with passion and flair. He boasts that in 3 questions he can choose the perfect wine for you but how does he do it? As an independent importer he’s bringing many different wines to Gib for a...