I’m back! I’ve been away for a while, and I have explained my absence, so apologies for being away for so long. In this episode of Amy Talks, I speak to writer and actor Rick Karatas (although he likes to be called Sudi) about his book ‘Rainbow Relatives’. This book teaches young children about LGBT+ … Continue reading #31: About Teaching Children about LGBT+ Families (Interview with author Rick AKA Sudi Karatas) →

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#31: About Teaching Children about LGBT+ Families (Interview with author Rick AKA Sudi Karatas)

Sorry it’s quite late in being released, but I had extra interviews to do, and it just wouldn’t be the same without them! It’s time for the annual look-back at 2019’s Amy Talks guests and catching up with them, seeing how their 2019 has been. Take a listen to see what they had to say … Continue reading #30: Amy Talks End-Of-Year Special 2019 →

#30: Amy Talks End-Of-Year Special 2019

71% of you voted in favour for it on Twitter, so the ayes have it! Here’s the General Election special of 2019, allowing me to indulge in my love of politics for one episode only. I discuss the election result and what this means for Brexit and the Labour Party. I also offer a great … Continue reading #29: #GE2019 Special →

#29: #GE2019 Special

In this episode of Amy Talks I speak to Richard Lynch, a musician and founder of the Love Tattoo Foundation that donates money to help veterans get the care they need after their service. We discuss the charity, how his music has had an impact and why veterans aren’t getting the care they deserve. Links … Continue reading #28: About Helping US Veterans (Interview with Richard Lynch, Founder of the Love Tattoo Foundation) →

#28: About Helping US Veterans (Interview with Richard Lynch, Founder of the Love Tattoo Foundation)

Divorce is a tricky subject for many people, but divorce attorney Gabrielle Hartley aims to make it about resolution rather than arguing. We discuss the silly things people have argued about, what people can do if they’re unhappy in their marriage and the story of her parents’ divorce in the 70’s and co-parenting. Links mentioned … Continue reading #27: About the Delicate Subject of Divorce (Interview with Gabrielle Hartley, leading divorce attorney, founder of the Positive Divorce Movement and creator of the Better Apart Method) →

#27: About the Delicate Subject of Divorce (Interview with Gabrielle Hartley, leading divorce attorney, founder of the Positive Divorce Movement and creator of the Better Apart Method)

For as long as ITV News at Ten host Tom Bradby has been a broadcast journalist he has also been a writer, penning seven books, a film and a TV drama. He joins me to discuss his latest novel Secret Service, reveals the research process he undertakes before writing a book and what he has … Continue reading #26: About Being a Thriller Writer and News Presenter (Interview with ITV News at Ten’s Tom Bradby) →

#26: About Being a Thriller Writer and News Presenter (Interview with ITV News at Ten’s Tom Bradby)

In this episode of Amy Talks, I’ll be discussing the delicate issue of climate change – something that’s now on the global agenda due to Extinction Rebellion protests. I talk about what you can do to help climate change warming the world up, some facts about the current situation and what Donald Trump said on … Continue reading #25: About Climate Change →

#25: About Climate Change

I’m joined for this episode by small business owner Michael Jones, who just so happens to also be my Dad. I asked him about the perks and pitfalls of being your own boss, how Brexit will affect his business in the courier industry, and he reveals some of the hiring mistakes he has made during … Continue reading #24: About Owning A Small Business (Interview with business owner Michael Jones) →

#24: About Owning A Small Business (Interview with business owner Michael Jones)

Mental health stigma is something that definitely needs tackling. Luckily more people are opening up about the way they’re feeling, but there’s a long way to go. In this episode I’ll be discussing why men in particular don’t talk about their troubles and what to do if someone you know has a mental health issue. … Continue reading #23: About Beating Mental Health Stigma →

#23: About Beating Mental Health Stigma

In today’s episode, we’re discussing the delicate subject of pornography. I interview Joshua Shea, a now-recovered porn addict, who got a big surprise from the Police that changed his outlook to porn use. He chats with me about the recent proposal for UK legislation to prohibit under-18’s to view porn, how education is important in … Continue reading #22: About Porn Addiction (Interview with Joshua Shea, a Recovered Porn Addict) →

#22: About Porn Addiction (Interview with Joshua Shea, a Recovered Porn Addict)

This episode is all about alcoholism, as I speak to former alcoholic-turned-author Lisa Boucher all about her journey to recovery, what factors can fuel peoples’ alcohol problems and what parents can do to stop their children having problems with booze later in life. Funny News Story (via Oddee.com): https://www.oddee.com/man-stands-in-dallas-dog-park-covered-in-peanut-butter-48458/ Lisa’s website: http://raisingthebottom.com Follow Lisa on … Continue reading #21: About Alcoholism (Interview with former alcoholic Lisa Boucher) →

#21: About Alcoholism (Interview with former alcoholic Lisa Boucher)

Online abuse is nothing new, but something that British Members of Parliament have to deal with on a daily basis. After watching a recent documentary about said abuse, I decided to talk about it as well as addressing the general subject of cyberbullying, highlighting why it’s never OK. Follow the show on Facebook and Twitter: … Continue reading #20: About Online Abuse & Cyberbullying →

#20: About Online Abuse & Cyberbullying

Ever wondered what my thoughts are about veganism? Well, wonder no further. In this episode I discuss the rise in people taking up a vegan diet, Greggs’ vegan sausage roll (with Piers Morgan’s reaction), making a few changes in my own diet to vegan options and why I don’t agree with militant vegans. Follow the … Continue reading #19: About My Thoughts on Veganism →

#19: About My Thoughts on Veganism

As we’re into 2019, it’s time to refresh the show a bit – I’ve given it a new look and will be making lots of new episodes for your listening pleasure. I hope you enjoy what is to come throughout the year. Keep up with what’s new on my social media pages – @amytalkspodcast. Also … Continue reading #18: Welcome to Amy Talks in 2019 →

#18: Welcome to Amy Talks in 2019

It's taken a little while, but Part 2 of the End-Of-Year Special for 2018 is finally here! Listen as I catch up with more guests and play clips from past episodes. More is to come from me in 2019, so be sure to check back here soon. Follow the show on social media! @amytalkspodcast Subscribe on the following platforms: iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/amy-talks/id1355406433?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6QMX20yPqgQ4WpYTXcMqit?si=nrjKvaCLSLWpHoPQT1gqGg "Cheery Monday" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

#17: 2018 End-Of-Year Special, Part Two

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