Tea Time with Ali Monjack

My next guest is Dr Dean Burnett a well-known neuroscientist, blogger, author and definitely a man with a great sense of humour!  This week he has released his latest book  Pscyho Logical which answers questions about what is actually going on in our brains when we are suffering from Mental health issues such as anxiety and depression! He is an Ambassador for Rethink mental Illness and h...

My next guest on the Tea Time sofa is a world-renowned sculptor and ambassador Guy Portelli who famously went into the Dragon's Den in 2008 to put a value on contemporary Sculpture! Born in South Africa, he shares his journey from working in advertising and at the BBC on shows such as 'Doctor Who' to becoming a classical sculptor! Recently He has put together an art investment scheme to support ar...

This is Cervical Cancer Awareness week and my next guest on the Tea Time sofa calls herself a warrior Lorna Cattle who was diagnosed with Cervical Cancer at the same time as finding out she was pregnant. She battled through, survived, and is looking at fertility options. Lorna is now raising awareness about smear tests as well as working with the Grace Charity who helps women through Gynecological...

My next guest on Tea Time is Sara Davison, The Divorce Coach. Sara shares how she became a well-known coach after the break-down of her marriage. She has written books called the Split and Uncoupling as well as run retreats in a bid to help people deal with their heartache! You immediately feel comfortable with Sara as soon as you meet her and in a very organised way, she broaches matters of the h...

My next guest is Jill Watson, Yoga Teacher, and Healer who changed her life to seek one more aligned. Jill has been on a journey from Aberdeen to London and has since been developing her practice at Wasing Park. She shares some of her spiritual beliefs and her work which is based on the premise to be kind to yourself. It was amazing to catch up with Jill this week as she really is at one with natu...

My first guest of the New Year on the Tea Time sofa is Mike Holoway who has spent 45 years in the entertainment industry appearing on Cult TV series 'The Tomorrow People', as well as many other stage shows such as ‘Joseph and the Technicolour Dreamcoat’ and other well known musical productions. Mike shares his angst about the future for his entertainment colleagues and how he wants 15 minutes in f...

Welcome to the Tea Time Christmas special with me Ali Monjack My guests are Adrian Lee Worger who has been a Pranic Healer for many years who will be giving us tips on how to look after ourselves this festive period and into the New Year! And Leigh Miles who is Choreographer on the fun popular tv show Mrs Brown’s Boys who is full of upbeat festive cheer!

My next guest is Max Kirsten, The Sleep Coach.  Max has a clinic in Knightsbridge with a well-known client list. He studied Health and wellbeing practices after battling with addiction and finding his mission in life to help others fulfill their potential and make positive changes. Max shares tips on wellbeing during the pandemic and his time as a therapist helping celebrities such as Adele a...

My next guest is Claire Alajooz, former physician to Sir Captain Tom Moore. Claire shares what it is like working through a pandemic and guiding people through the does and dont’s of Staying safe. She also chats about the time that she spent with National Hero Captain Tom and the ray of sunshine that he has brought to the NHS and Chelsea and Westminster hospital this year! Let’s find out more…. #p...

My next guest is Richard Littledale Minister Newbury Baptist Church , Author, and Broadcaster. This is national Grief Awareness week and Richard lost his wife to cancer in 2017. He shares coming to terms with the loss of a loved one and writing 'Postcards from the Land of Grief and his latest for children 'Marvin The Maple Tree'. #podcast #chatshow #NationalGriefAwareness #HelpOthers  

My next guest is Dee Haas Chair of CPRE Hampshire. We chat about valuing the countryside a report that she and her charity commissioned this year. Dee shares her passion for communities and finding ways to live sustainably to preserve our green spaces! Dee who is a landscape Architect has been part of the charity sector for the best part of 15 years and really understands the land that we all live...

My next guests on Tea Time are Nikki and Joe Davison from Auburn Jam Music This week is anti-bullying week and they produced the star-studded single 'You will be found' led by ten-year-old Charlie Kristensen, whose experience of being bullied started the viral #CheerUpCharlie campaign to raise funds for The Diana Award. They also chat about their latest work on a musical called 'Public Domain' by...

My next guest on Tea Time with me Ali Monjack Is Sarah Burns MBE Chair of Smart Works Reading. Sarah shares picking up her MBE from the Duke of Cambridge last year and how she got involved in an organisation that helps empower women to give them the confidence to find work. This year Sarah has been navigating through the pandemic with her team of trustees and volunteers to still provide a service...

My next guest is Peter Isdell Carpenter. Peter has just written and released his first thriller ‘The Final Warning’. He started to write the book for fun at the age of 80 and landed himself a publisher Zuleika in London. The book is set in the White House with the 46th President of the US as a key character. this week the US Presidential election is still going on and if any of you feel like separ...

My next guest is Michelle Turner who has come from an artistic background with dance and is now a successful commissioned portrait artist although she does paint other things!  In the first lockdown, Michelle painted a portrait of Sir Captain Tom Moore that was auctioned to raise funds for the NHS Charities and now hangs in its full glory at the Chelsea & Westminster Hospital. She shares...

My next guest is Louise Chandler. She has worked for over 20 years as a media and communications specialist which includes the BBC TV and radio and consulted for The Prince's Trust, Superdrug, and Afro Business Expo. Last year, she represented The Barbados & Friends Association and spoke at The Houses of Parliament about the Windrush generation and her Barbadian Heritage. Lou works in marketin...

My next guest on Tea Time is Jacquiline Creswell Curator of Spirit & Endeavour the Exhibition at Salisbury Cathedral to celebrate 800 years of the laying of the Foundation Stone. Jacquiline has brought together work from some of the renowned contemporary artists of the 20th and 21st Centuries. And as she says herself the exhibition embodies the spirit, ambition, faith, and endeavour that built...

My next guest on Tea Time is Iris Ackah CEO of Ivision Trade. We discuss black history month and learn stories from Ghana and Tulsa. Iris demystifies the belief system surrounding black lives matter and shares more about the journey to empower black people economically and psychologically!  An incredibly interesting lady lets find out more…

My next guest is Garry Poulson director of the Volunteer Centre West Berkshire who has served his local community Berkshire most of his life. Garry shares his experiences as mayor of Newbury and meeting Her Majesty the Queen as well as working to help locals get through a pandemic. It was World mental health day on Saturday 10th October and Garry is a huge advocate of helping people with their men...

My next guest on Tea Time is Johannes Von Stumm, a World-renowned Sculptor. He is well known for his work of combining three different materials iron, granite, and glass in perfect harmony. His sculptures are always a talking point, beautiful pieces of artwork that reflect his soul and have started much public contemplation. After canceling several exhibitions this year due to the pandemic last we...

My next podcast guest on TeaTime with artist Luke Jerram is out now on Spotify! Luke shares his thoughts and how he came up with In Memoriam his latest art installation which is this week at Sandbanks in Bournemouth. And it was great to meet Luke as he is truly one of the most engaging artists of our time who is always giving the public opportunities to connect.

My next guest on Tea Time with me Ali Monjack is  Emma Louise Davies. Emma is a remarkable lady who shares her personal story of being diagnosed with Cervical Cancer and then undergoing a Hysterectomy during the lockdown in May. She is now cancer-free and enjoying life to the full as well as working with GRACE Women charity to remind every woman to go and get a smear test. 😍 September is Gyn...

my next guest on #TeaTimewithAliMonjack is Dr. Ron Daniels BEM from the UK Sepsis Trust. The Trust was 10 years old in March when the Country went into lockdown. He shares the problems with being a service charity in a global pandemic and how a patient in intensive care changed his medical focus to find ways of treating Sepsis. He is dedicated to fighting Sepsis for patients and is also part of th...

My next guest on #teatimewithalimonjack is Entrepreneur and well known philanthropist Sir John Madejski OBE. He has owned several companies over the years and is still in business. Saviour of Reading Football Club in the 90's. He shares his views on the economy and working through a global pandemic. I was invited into his Country home Adshead Park, lets find out more. #podcast #chatshow #guests #S...

my next guest on #TeaTimewithAliMonjack Matthew Alper author of The God Part of the Brain, A Scientific Interpretation of Human Spirituality and God. He went on a quest to find God from an early age and discovered neuroscience. He has an interesting argument about the belief in a spiritual realm and the way we have adapted these thoughts to deal with the fear of death. He has also written screenpl...