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Staying Sane with Natasha Devon

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Natasha Devon's guide to staying sane in quarantine.

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Staying Sane - World Mental Health Day 2020

October 09, 2020 13:07 - 35 minutes - 34.8 MB

Clip Show - For World Mental Health Day, Natasha shares some of her favourite conversations from Staying Sane. Featuring behaviour change specialist Shahroo Izadi, journalist and presenter Sean Fletcher, NHS doctor Parvinder Shergill, mental health campaigner Hope Virgo and author Josh Hartley.

Staying Sane - World Mental Health Day 2020

October 09, 2020 13:07 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MB

Clip Show - For World Mental Health Day, Natasha shares some of her favourite conversations from Staying Sane. Featuring behaviour change specialist Shahroo Izadi, journalist and presenter Sean Fletcher, NHS doctor Parvinder Shergill, mental health campaigner Hope Virgo and author Josh Hartley.

Staying Sane - World Mental Health Day 2020

October 09, 2020 11:22 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MB

Clip Show - For World Mental Health Day, Natasha shares some of her favourite conversations from Staying Sane. Featuring behaviour change specialist Shahroo Izadi, journalist and presenter Sean Fletcher, NHS doctor Parvinder Shergill, mental health campaigner Hope Virgo and author Josh Hartley.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Staying Sane - Final Episode with Stephanie Yeboah

August 29, 2020 10:30 - 54 minutes - 49.6 MB

In this final episode, Natasha attempts to summarise the onmishambles that has been the first half of 2020 in 5 minutes, with a hangover. Plus, Natasha talks to plus size blogger, fat advocate and author of Fattily Ever After Stephanie Yeboah about health trolling, racism in dating and how she helped to stop instagram censoring fat black bodies. Follow Steph @StephanieYeboah and buy her book here: https://www.waterstones.com/book/fattily-ever-after/stephanie-yeboah/2928377045852  See acast.c...

Staying Sane - Episode 21 with Josh Hartley

August 24, 2020 14:30 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MB

Natasha interviews Josh Hartley, co-author of non-fiction novel 'The Boy Between' which details his experiences with depression. She also reflects on her appearance on Newsnight and why those who deny the lived experiences of people who aren't like them need to 'pass the mic, shut the f**k up and listen'.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Staying Sane - Episode 21 with Josh Hartley

August 24, 2020 14:30 - 28 minutes - 27.8 MB

Natasha interviews Josh Hartley, co-author of non-fiction novel 'The Boy Between' which details his experiences with depression. She also reflects on her appearance on Newsnight and why those who deny the lived experiences of people who aren't like them need to 'pass the mic, shut the f**k up and listen'.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Staying Sane - Episode 20 with Naomi Campbell

August 14, 2020 15:17 - 51 minutes - 44.5 MB

Natasha talks to Naomi Campbell, author of Things I Found in the Dark, a memoir she wrote after being diagnosed with a terminal brain tumour. They discuss why the language around cancer is so often wrong, what lockdown has been like for shielded people and black lives matter from the perspective of mixed race families. To buy Naomi's book go to https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B088KGC4BP/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1    See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Staying Sane - Episode 20 with Naomi Campbell

August 14, 2020 15:17 - 51 minutes - 46.9 MB

Natasha talks to Naomi Campbell, author of Things I Found in the Dark, a memoir she wrote after being diagnosed with a terminal brain tumour. They discuss why the language around cancer is so often wrong, what lockdown has been like for shielded people and black lives matter from the perspective of mixed race families. To buy Naomi's book go to https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B088KGC4BP/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Staying Sane - Episode 19 with Hope Virgo

August 07, 2020 16:18 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MB

Natasha and Hope discuss the government;'s 'obesity strategy', channel 4's 'Lose a Stone in 21 Days' and why they're both a load of old cobblers. To sign Hope's petition to stop calories being displayed on menus go to: https://www.change.org/p/curbthecount-and-stop-calories-being-displayed-on-menus  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Staying Sane - Episode 18 - Tilly Steele

July 31, 2020 13:33 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MB

Natasha chats to actor Tilly Steele, best known for her roles in Victoria and Dr Who. They talk politics, feminism and the future of the entertainment industry.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Staying Sane - Episode 18 - Tilly Steele

July 31, 2020 13:33 - 47 minutes - 39.7 MB

Natasha chats to actor Tilly Steele, best known for her roles in Victoria and Dr Who. They talk politics, feminism and the future of the entertainment industry.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Staying Sane - Episode 17 - Jsky

July 24, 2020 14:12 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MB

Natasha talks to singer, body confidence campaigner and star of First Dates and Naked Beach, Jsky. They discuss 'cancel culture', fashion and whether the term 'Karen' is racist (it's not). Plus Natasha recommends her fav book of the moment.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Staying Sane - Episode 16 - Seyi Akiwowo

July 17, 2020 14:46 - 49 minutes - 44.9 MB

Natasha chats to women's right's campaigner and founder and director of Glitch, Seyi Akiwowo about black lives matter, online abuse and the general state of the world. Find out more about glitch by visiting www.fixtheglitch.org. Sign Seyi's campaign petition at https://www.change.org/BLMonlinetoo  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Staying Sane - Episode 15 - Dr Keon West

July 10, 2020 12:26 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MB

Natasha and Dr Keon are reunited! They talk about whether the UK has reached a meaningful tipping point on race equality. Plus, Natasha explains why 'that fella from Lewis' claiming to have been 'cancelled' is her bullshit of the week.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Staying Sane - Episode 14 - Omari Eccleston Brown

July 03, 2020 14:20 - 42 minutes - 39 MB

Natasha chats to Omari, a BDD campaigner and tutor about body image struggles during lockdown, the future of education and dance machines.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Staying Sane - Episode 14 - Omari Eccleston Brown

July 03, 2020 14:20 - 42 minutes - 37.8 MB

Natasha chats to Omari, a BDD campaigner and tutor about body image struggles during lockdown, the future of education and dance machines.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Staying Sane - Episode 13 - Juno Roche

June 26, 2020 15:50 - 38 minutes - 31.7 MB

To celebrate Pride Month, Natasha interviews Juno Roche, author of Gender Explorers: Our Stories of Growing Up Trans and Changing the World. To find out more about the work of Mermaids: https://mermaidsuk.org.uk/ and Gendered Intelligence: http://genderedintelligence.co.uk/ .    See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Staying Sane - Episode 13 - Juno Roche

June 26, 2020 15:50 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MB

To celebrate Pride Month, Natasha interviews Juno Roche, author of Gender Explorers: Our Stories of Growing Up Trans and Changing the World. To find out more about the work of Mermaids: https://mermaidsuk.org.uk/ and Gendered Intelligence: http://genderedintelligence.co.uk/ .   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Staying Sane - Episode 12 - Fathers Day Special

June 19, 2020 13:48 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MB

Natasha chats to Dr Andy Mayers, an Academic Psychologist at Bournemouth University who helped set up International Father's Mental Health Day. Also: Why the UK *is* racist in BS of the week.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Staying Sane - Episode 12 - Fathers Day Special

June 19, 2020 13:48 - 28 minutes - 25.2 MB

Natasha chats to Dr Andy Mayers, an Academic Psychologist at Bournemouth University who helped set up International Father's Mental Health Day. Also: Why the UK *is* racist in BS of the week.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Staying Sane - Episode 11 - Dr Parvinder Shergill

June 12, 2020 16:05 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MB

Natasha Devon talks to Dr Parvinder Shergill, who has worked in the NHS since 2012, about her experiences on the frontline. Plus, updates on past guest Juno Dawson and our previous call to boycott L'Oreal...  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Staying Sane - Episode 11 - Dr Parvinder Shergill

June 12, 2020 16:05 - 37 minutes - 85.8 MB

Natasha Devon talks to Dr Parvinder Shergill, who has worked in the NHS since 2012, about her experiences on the frontline. Plus, updates on past guest Juno Dawson and our previous call to boycott L'Oreal...   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Staying Sane - Episode 10 - Sixth Former Leah

June 05, 2020 15:34 - 28 minutes - 22.1 MB

Natasha talks to Leah, a sixth former who describes what lockdown has been like for young people having to continue their studies at home. Plus, more listener challenges to support Black Lives Matter.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Staying Sane - Episode 10 - Sixth Former Leah

June 05, 2020 15:34 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MB

Natasha talks to Leah, a sixth former who describes what lockdown has been like for young people having to continue their studies at home. Plus, more listener challenges to support Black Lives Matter.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Special Episode - 10 tips on how to be an active ally to Black American people

June 01, 2020 16:08 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MB

Natasha gives listeners 10 tips on how to be an active ally to Black American people following the death of George Floyd and subsequent protests.  Recommended follows -  @stephanieyeboah @mireillecharper @seyiakiwowo piece by Chloe Laws - https://www.glamourmagazine.co.uk/article/how-to-be-a-white-ally Why I’m not talking to white people about race - Reni Eddo-Lodge - https://www.waterstones.com/book/why-im-no-longer-talking-to-white-people-about-race/reni-eddo-lodge/9781408870556 Me and...

Staying Sane - Episode 9 - Ortis Deley

May 28, 2020 23:03 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MB

Natasha and Ortis discuss why 'following the science' makes no sense in relation to COVID, get geeky with gadget quickfire questions and recommend the best whiskey to take the edge of lockdown.'  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Staying Sane - Episode 8

May 22, 2020 13:52 - 30 minutes - 28 MB

Natasha's in a rare bad mood and rants about all the things getting on her wick this mental health awareness week, whilst also giving some tips on how to make social media work for you & silence your inner critic.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Staying Sane - Episode 8

May 22, 2020 13:52 - 30 minutes - 31.3 MB

Natasha's in a rare bad mood and rants about all the things getting on her wick this mental health awareness week, whilst also giving some tips on how to make social media work for you & silence your inner critic.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Staying Sane - Sean Fletcher - Episode 7

May 15, 2020 17:10 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MB

Natasha chats to TV presenter Sean Fletcher about the misunderstood condition of OCD, as well as Piers Morgan’s new and surprising status as a national hero.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Staying Sane - Sean Fletcher - Episode 7

May 15, 2020 17:10 - 54 minutes - 48.7 MB

Natasha chats to TV presenter Sean Fletcher about the misunderstood condition of OCD, as well as Piers Morgan’s new and surprising status as a national hero.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Staying Sane - Shahroo Izadi - Episode 6

May 07, 2020 23:00 - 49 minutes - 39.1 MB

Natasha and Shahroo discuss what lockdown can teach us about our habits, the media fawning over Adele’s weight loss and why they like their experts relatable.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Staying Sane - Shahroo Izadi - Episode 6

May 07, 2020 23:00 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MB

Natasha and Shahroo discuss what lockdown can teach us about our habits, the media fawning over Adele’s weight loss and why they like their experts relatable.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Staying Sane - Juno Dawson - Episode 5

May 01, 2020 16:29 - 33 minutes - 28.1 MB

Natasha interviews Juno Dawson, bestselling author, about her new novel, as well as talking politics and social media.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Staying Sane - Juno Dawson - Episode 5

May 01, 2020 16:29 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MB

Natasha interviews Juno Dawson, bestselling author, about her new novel, as well as talking politics and social media.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 4 - Grace Campbell

April 24, 2020 16:15 - 32 minutes - 26.9 MB

Natasha talks to Grace Campbell about activism in lockdown, why PMQs should always be done remotely and hoe-ga.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Staying Sane - Grace Campbell - Episode 4

April 24, 2020 16:15 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MB

Natasha talks to Grace Campbell about activism in lockdown, why PMQs should always be done remotely and hoe-ga.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Staying Sane - Grace Campbell - Episode 4

April 24, 2020 16:15 - 32 minutes - 26.9 MB

Natasha talks to Grace Campbell about activism in lockdown, why PMQs should always be done remotely and hoe-ga.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Staying Sane - Episode 3

April 17, 2020 15:47 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MB

Natasha discusses the Eamonn Holmes 5G scandal, her complex feelings towards banana bread and why we should all be paying attention to our freaky quarantine dreams.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Announcement - Where’s Your Head At?

April 13, 2020 11:19 - 6 minutes - 6.25 MB

Where’s Your Head At?  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Staying Sane - Episode 2

April 10, 2020 15:47 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MB

Natasha talks, Cats, Drag Queens and Justin Timberlake in her essential guide to staying sane in quarantine.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Staying Sane - Episode 1

April 03, 2020 17:00 - 36 minutes - 31.8 MB

Natasha Devon's guide to Staying Sane while in Quarantine.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Staying Sane - Episode 1

April 03, 2020 17:00 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MB

Natasha Devon's guide to Staying Sane while in Quarantine.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Fact or Bull - The Christmas Episode

December 02, 2019 00:00 - 2 minutes - 2.18 MB

The Christmas Episode - Natasha and Keon let you know how to get your hands on some lovely Fact or Bull gifts.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Christmas Episode

December 02, 2019 00:00 - 2 minutes - 1.7 MB

The Christmas Episode - Natasha and Keon let you know how to get your hands on some lovely Fact or Bull gifts.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Fact or Bull - No topic should be off limits in comedy

October 14, 2019 05:00 - 58 minutes - 53.5 MB

No topic should be off limits in comedy - Fact or Bull? In recent years debates about freedom of speech have raged on social media, with people’s right to freedom of expression rubbing up against others’ rights not to be harassed and bullied. But the debate has also played out in a less expected arena - comedy. Is it anything for a laugh? Or do comedians have a duty of care to their audiences? Keon and Natasha discuss with comedian & campaigner Grace Campbell’.  See acast.com/privacy for pri...

No topic should be off limits in comedy

October 14, 2019 05:00 - 58 minutes - 51 MB

No topic should be off limits in comedy - Fact or Bull? In recent years debates about freedom of speech have raged on social media, with people’s right to freedom of expression rubbing up against others’ rights not to be harassed and bullied. But the debate has also played out in a less expected arena - comedy. Is it anything for a laugh? Or do comedians have a duty of care to their audiences? Keon and Natasha discuss with comedian & campaigner Grace Campbell’.   See acast.com/privacy for...

Fact or Bull - Influencers and celebrities are advancing the health conversation - Fact or Bull?

October 07, 2019 05:00 - 36 minutes - 30.8 MB

Increasingly, we get our health advice from influencers and celebrities. But are they selling us facts or bullshit? Natasha and Keon discuss with Pixie Turner, a registered nutritionist & award winning blogger who describes herself as a ‘former wellness w*nker’   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Fact or Bull - Influencers and celebrities are advancing the health conversation - Fact or Bull?

October 07, 2019 05:00 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MB

Increasingly, we get our health advice from influencers and celebrities. But are they selling us facts or bullshit? Natasha and Keon discuss with Pixie Turner, a registered nutritionist & award winning blogger who describes herself as a ‘former wellness w*nker’  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Influencers and celebrities are advancing the health conversation - Fact or Bull?

October 07, 2019 05:00 - 36 minutes - 30.8 MB

Increasingly, we get our health advice from influencers and celebrities. But are they selling us facts or bullshit? Natasha and Keon discuss with Pixie Turner, a registered nutritionist & award winning blogger who describes herself as a ‘former wellness w*nker’   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bonus episode! Trans women threaten the rights of cis women - Fact or bull?

October 03, 2019 05:00 - 10 minutes - 9.4 MB

Bonus episode! We talk to Dr Ben Hine about the current debate surrounding the Gender Recognition Act. Trans women threaten the rights of cis women - Fact or bull?  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.