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Perspectives

With Penny & Jennie from The Informed Perspective

We believe that when people share their experiences—across generations, cultures, and backgrounds—they offer insights that strengthen the communities we live in. Conversations that begin locally can be enriched by broader voices, bringing fresh context, challenges, and inspiration that help us grow together. Each episode also includes input from our tween contributors, whose questions and reflections often open up new ways of thinking. Their questions add richness to the conversation and create

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Perspectives: Respect in Gender Equality

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2026/01/09

In this episode of Perspectives, we invited a mixed-gender panel to explore respect, safety, and gender equality through the lens of education, parenting, and creating safe spaces for honest dialogue.We dive deep into how schools and communities can foster environments where children and young people feel safe to question, reflect, and grow beyond rigid gender norms. At the same time, we recognize how vital parents are to this conversation, yet how often they are left out of gender equality

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Perspectives: Neurodiversity

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2025/12/03

This week’s episode… whew. Neurodiversity is a conversation we’ve wanted to have for a long time. We knew it wouldn’t be an easy one, but our incredible panel were tremendously generous in sharing their own lived experiences, challenges, and perspectives. It’s emotional, illuminating, and — by far — the largest panel we’ve hosted to date. (Spoiler: this will not be the last episode on this subject. Listen in to hear why!)We didn’t just “talk about neurodiversity,” we explored the lived experience of

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27:55

Follow Up Chat: After The Are You REALLY Listening?...

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2025/12/02

In this in-person recording, we explore the transformative power of open dialogue with Jeremy Indika. The morning after the debut of our workshop event, “Are You REALLY Listening?”, Jennie, Jeremy, and I sat down over a cup of coffee to reflect on how it had gone.The event was designed to bring parents and teenagers together in a world full of distractions, creating space for real connection and communication. Through stories shared by Jeremy and Matt Smith from Smashlife UK workshops, along with

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Perspectives: Environment

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2025/11/16

If you’re a parent who’s ever caved and bought the toy you didn’t want to buy, or felt guilty for throwing away something that should be recyclable, you’re in very good company. The truth is, even when we try our best, the whole system makes “doing the right thing” (if we even know what that might be) incredibly difficult. Even when we try to make responsible choices, the system is stacked against us.So in this week’s episode of Perspectives, we stop pretending the answers are simple. Instead, we

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Perspectives: Respect

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2025/11/15

Respect feels like one of those timeless values, we all say it matters, we all believe people deserve it, and yet… many of us sense that something is shifting. In a world of fast communication, quick reactions, and increasing pressure, respect can feel harder to find and even harder to sustain.In our latest episode of Perspectives from the Informed Perspective, we explore what’s really going on with respect today:What does it actually mean?What effect does it have on the brain and our performance

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67:21

Care as Connection

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2025/11/05

Care is everywhere, in the quiet acts that hold families together, in the advocacy that challenges broken systems, and in the resilience of those who show up, again and again, for others.In this week’s Perspectives Podcast, we explore the many layers of caregiving, personal, professional, and systemic. Our guests, Rachell Dumas, and Kristi Horner, bring deeply human stories of loss, advocacy, and renewal.Rachell opens up about her journey through multiple pregnancy losses and the creation of a

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Perspectives: On Identity

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2025/11/01

In our latest Perspectives episode, we dive into how creative practices, from photography to fashion psychology to improvisation, help us understand, express, and experiment with who we are.Meet the Guests:* Adam Isfendiyar, photographer: Explores belonging across cultures and captures human connection through his lens.* Jennifer Heinen, fashion psychologist: Shares how clothing influences mood, confidence, and self-expression.* Piotr Baranski, actor and improviser: Uses improvisation to embrace

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Perspectives: On Disability

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2025/10/21

What comes to mind when you think of “accessibility”? A ramp? A disabled parking spot? Maybe an elevator?Now ask yourself is that enough? In our latest Perspectives Podcast episode, “Disability” we talk real life. With guests Dave Walsh, Lori Renna Linton, Peter Torres Fremlin, and Wioleta Jóźwiak, we dive into real stories and experiences.🔹 Key Topics Include:* Why accessibility is more than just ramps and elevators* How everyday oversights (like inadequate toilet facilities or service desks that

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81:55

Cultural Fluency in Education

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2025/10/18

In this episode of Perspectives, we explore the vital role of cultural fluency in today’s diverse educational settings. We go beyond buzzwords to uncover what it really means to raise culturally fluent young people in a world that’s more interconnected, yet possibly more divided, than ever. We discuss how building thoughtful communities through understanding diverse perspectives can spark meaningful change in schools and beyond.We also highlight the importance of social-emotional skills like

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Perspectives: On Body Image Part 2

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2025/10/06

In this episode, we explore the critical conversation around body image and its deep impact on mental wellbeing. Guests Molly Forbes, founder of The Body Happy Organisation and Mel Ciavucco, an integrative counsellor specialising in eating disorders and body image, share insights on body diversity and the pressures that shape how we see ourselves.We discuss the intricate ties between body image and mental health. We delve into the societal pressures that shape our perceptions from a young age and

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Perspectives: On Doctor Advocacy Continued...

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2025/09/27

Our latest episode of the Perspectives Podcast dives deep into what it really means to support doctors in today’s healthcare systems.We’re joined by four guests bringing powerful perspectives on physician well-being: Kim Downey, PT, cancer survivor and founder of Stand Up (for) Doctors!; Dr. Kieran Allen, an Australian psychiatry trainee advocating for compassionate, stigma-free mental health; Dr. Jonathon Block, urologist, healthcare leader, and founder of Pierhead Lighthouse; and Dr. Fey Mendes,

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Perspectives: On Education Strategy

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2025/09/22

In our latest episode, we dive into the pressing challenges facing education today and why it's time to rethink traditional boundaries. From outdated curricula to the need for deeper collaboration across sectors, we ask:Have the lines between first, second, and third spaces (home, school and community) become blurred? And how can we come together to build a better future for our children?Joining us are expert guests: Phil Hart, Head of School; Anand Krishnaswamy, Chief Executive Officer; and James

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104:22

Perspectives: On Employability

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2025/09/19

The transition from education to employment is one of the toughest challenges young people face today. In our newest Perspectives Podcast episode, we unpack this complex issue with three experts who bring powerful insights and lived experience from around the globe, from the UK, Lebanon and the US.Meet our guests:* Mel Simmons, a dedicated UK educator and advocate for students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).* Donna Kargel, a neurodivergent career coach and educator,

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Perspectives: On Beyond the Curriculum

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2025/09/17

In our latest episode of The Perspectives Podcast, we ask: What if education focused on more than just grades? Join us for an inspiring discussion with experts on outdoor education, youth mentoring, and real-world learning.Learn how nature-based education, mentorship, and a focus on community can empower young people to grow into resilient, creative individuals, ready to thrive in all areas of life.Guests include:* Matthew Barnsley (Polaris Outdoor)* Tristian Griffiths (YEMPact)* Claudia Slattery

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Perspectives on Doctor Advocacy

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2025/09/09

In this episode, we explore the often hidden struggles of healthcare professionals.Dr. Dhaval Desai and Dr. Jamie Gross share candid stories of burnout, bureaucracy, and the search to reconnect with medicine’s true purpose, reminding us that what affects clinicians ultimately affects patients and the entire system.Dhaval challenges the myth that Direct Primary Care is only for the wealthy, explaining how it “fosters deeper, more meaningful patient-doctor relationships, free from the administrative

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Perspectives on Motivation

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2025/09/04

This episode, we’re digging into motivation, what it really means, where it comes from, and how we keep it alive when things get tough.Joining us are three incredible guests:Emily Hatton, who helps female founders build their businesses from the ground up with focus and accountability.Sharon Gandy, who shows how creating calm, organised spaces can anchor our motivation and well-being.Marnie Nash, who champions women who don’t fit society’s usual mould, especially those who are child-free by choice

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Perspectives on Masculinity

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2025/08/28

One thing we’ve often reflected on is how many of our podcast conversations feature women’s voices. This time, we wanted to change that.So we invited three men, Mike Nicholson, Matt Smith, and James Yates, to share both their personal and professional insight, for our first-ever all-male panel to explore masculinity.From our perspective, this was an important and overdue conversation. We talked about:* Why it’s so difficult to get men to take part in these spaces* The value of safe spaces and role

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Perspectives on Inclusivity in Urban Planning Part 2

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2025/06/21

Have you ever wondered what it really means for a city to be inclusive?When you think of inclusive urban design, what comes to mind?In our latest episode of The Informed Perspective, we sat down with three guests — Carolina Nery, Lesley Mashiri, and Ewelina Jaskulska — to unpack what makes a city truly inclusive, and how small shifts in urban design can lead to deep transformation in people's lives.Key Takeaways from the Episode:Carolina Nery highlights how young people, especially teens, often have

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Perspectives on Body Image

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2025/06/20

This week, we’re diving into a subject that affects nearly all of us—quietly, profoundly, and often painfully: body image.Whether we talk about it openly or carry it silently, our relationships with our bodies are deeply personal—and often shaped by forces far beyond our control. From social media and advertising to peer pressure, gender norms, and even medical systems, the way we come to see ourselves is influenced from every direction.And for many—especially young people—those messages are doing

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Perspectives on Patient Advocacy

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2025/06/17

Being a patient can sometimes feel isolating — like you’re shouting into a void. The fear, confusion, and overwhelm can make it all feel too much. That’s exactly where patient advocacy steps in: as a voice, a guide, and a lifeline when you need it most.In our latest podcast episode, we speak with Christine von Raesfeld, a rare disease advocate, and Shona Dors, a breast cancer survivor. Their stories reveal the harsh realities of dealing with pain, misdiagnosis, medical gaslighting, and the emotional

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