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On this episode....
Back in Season 1 we spoke to Sarah, who told us all about her experience in tracing and meeting her birth mother Sue. In this episode we hear from Sue, who bravely and eloquently tells her story.
After the interview, Hayley then joins the rest of The Birds back in the studio to discuss.
If you or anyone you know needs support or further information on adoption or tracing birth families, please find some resources below.
www.adoptionuk.org
www.adoptionmatters.org
www.pactcharity.org
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Inspired by our podcast of the same name, we figured that a few badass slogan sweatshirts and tees were the perfect support for our honest conversations. Check them out at https://4callingbirds.store
All garments are printed by hand in the UK.
This Weeks Guest:
Want to get in touch with 4 Calling Birds?
You can email us [email protected]
Or contact us via social media:
Instagram @4callingbirds_podcast
Facebook @4callingbirdspodcast
Twitter @birds_calling
Have you visited the 4 Calling Birds Store?
Inspired by our podcast of the same name, we figured that a few badass slogan sweatshirts and tees were the perfect support for our honest conversations. Check them out at https://4callingbirds.store
All garments are printed by hand in the UK.
4 Calling Birds - Honest conversations that give us all a voice
The 4 Calling Birds are:
Music Credit: Royalty Free - Composed exclusively for 4 Calling Birds by
Willie Dowling
www.williedowling.com
On this episode....
It's a bit of a change from the norm - Meredith is flying solo and it's a special feature length episode with an exclusive interview with award winning children's author M G Leonard.
M G Leonard is the bestselling writer of books such as Beetle Boy, The Twitchers and The Adventures on Trains series. She burst in to bookshops in 2016 with her debut book - Beetle Boy. The success of Beetle Boy led to her becoming Vice President of the insect charity - BugLife. Her books have been translated in to over forty languages and Beetle Boy is currently in development for a live-action TV series.
Join Meredith and Maya for an honest, fascinating and inspirational chat.
M G Leonard
If you would like to find out more about Maya and her fantastic books then visit her website www.MGLeonard.com
And if you would like to do your bit for Beetles and bugs, just visit www.buglife.org.uk
Want to get in touch with 4 Calling Birds?
You can email us [email protected]
Or contact us via social media:
Instagram @4callingbirds_podcast
Facebook @4callingbirdspodcast
Twitter @birds_calling
Have you visited the 4 Calling Birds Store?
Inspired by our podcast of the same name, we figured that a few badass slogan sweatshirts and tees were the perfect support for our honest conversations. Check them out at https://4callingbirds.store
All garments are printed by hand in the UK.
4 Calling Birds - Honest conversations that give us all a voice
The 4 Calling Birds are:
Edited & Produced by Jeremy Chapman @jeremychapman_voiceartist (On Instagram)
Music Credit: Royalty Free - Composed exclusively for 4 Calling Birds by
Willie Dowling
www.williedowling.com
On this episode....
Producer Jeremy has a special Halloween treat lined up for the 4 Calling Birds....
Join The 4 Calling Birds (Hayley, Meredith, Natalie & Steven) in a haunted house, chatting about ghost stories, scary movies and what to do with your pumpkins. Plus Hayley shows off her very special talent.
Thank you to everyone that sent in their ghost stories - we were absolutely terrified by all of them and we had to pick the best three of the bunch to go on the podcast.
Get in touch with 4 Calling Birds
You can email us [email protected]
Or contact us via social media:
Instagram @4callingbirds_podcast
Facebook @4callingbirdspodcast
Twitter @birds_calling
Have you visited the 4 Calling Birds Store?
Inspired by our podcast of the same name, we figured that a few badass slogan sweatshirts and tees were the perfect support for our honest conversations. Check them out at https://4callingbirds.store
All garments are printed by hand in the UK.
4 Calling Birds - Honest conversations that give us all a voice
The 4 Calling Birds are:
Edited & Produced by Jeremy Chapman @jeremychapman_voiceartist
**Contains adult humour**
Music Credit: Royalty Free - Composed exclusively for 4 Calling Birds by
Willie Dowling
www.williedowling.com
On this episode....
The 4 Calling Birds (Hayley, Meredith, Natalie & Steven) are chatting all things Tarot. Hayley Clapham is joined by Tarot Reader Anna Johnston where Hayley has her Tarot Cards read. Don 't be a cynic and immediately think of Jane Seymour in Live & Let Die as that was a movie and this is real.
After the interview, Hayley then joins the rest of The Birds back in the studio to discuss her Tarot Reading, how the experience was for her and what the Birds thought of the interview. Natalie Spence also shares her own Tarot Reading experiences. It's a great episode that I think you'll love. I can see it in the cards.....
And of course, there's also the usual "Would You Rather" Questions set by Jeremy the Producer.
Why not share your "Would You Rather" Questions with us and we'll read them out on the podcast. We promise to protect identities and you can remain anonymous if requested. You can also get in touch with us if you would like to be a guest on the podcast.
You can email us [email protected]
Or contact us via social media:
Instagram @4callingbirds_podcast
Facebook @4callingbirdspodcast
Twitter @birds_calling
Have you visited the 4 Calling Birds Store?
Inspired by our podcast of the same name, we figured that a few badass slogan sweatshirts and tees were the perfect support for our honest conversations. Check them out at https://4callingbirds.store
All garments are printed by hand in the UK.
This Weeks Guest:
Anna Johnston - Tarot Reader
Anna is also an Author, Poet, Mama, Actress, Activist, Feminist and Co Founder of Cosmic Coven Magic. You can find out more information about Anna here:
https://linktr.ee/MISSTROUT
4 Calling Birds - Honest conversations that give us all a voice
The 4 Calling Birds are:
Edited & Produced by Jeremy Chapman @jeremychapman_voiceartist
**Contains adult humour**
Music Credit: Royalty Free - Composed exclusively for 4 Calling Birds by
Willie Dowling
www.williedowling.com
The Birds are back!
The 4 Calling Birds (Hayley, Meredith, Natalie & Steven) are back for a second season bringing you more honest conversations, interviews and plenty of laughs along the way. We've missed you all so much and it's great to be back.
On this episode The Birds chat about what they've been up to during the Summer break along with giving you a little sneak peak at what we've got coming up on Season 2. Natalie Spence is also joined by Abi Wright from Festival of The Girl to talk about what they do and the upcoming Festival of The Girl 2021, taking place on Sunday 10th October.
And of course, there's also the usual "Would You Rather" Questions set by Jeremy the Producer.
Why not share your "Would You Rather" Questions and most embarrassing stories with us and we'll read them out on the podcast. We promise to protect identities and you can remain anonymous if requested. You can also get in touch with us if you would like to be a guest on the podcast.
You can email us [email protected]
Or contact us via social media:
Instagram @4callingbirds_podcast
Facebook @4callingbirdspodcast
Twitter @birds_calling
Have you visited the 4 Calling Birds Store?
Inspired by our podcast of the same name, we figured that a few badass slogan sweatshirts and tees were the perfect support for our honest conversations. Check them out at https://4callingbirds.store
All garments are printed by hand in the UK.
Festival of The Girl
Festival of The Girl are a not for profit initiative that aims to inspire and engage girls aged 7 to 11 years and support adults to raise girls in a less stereotyped way.
For more details, visit https://www.festivalofthegirl.com/
4 Calling Birds - Honest conversations that give us all a voice
The 4 Calling Birds are:
Edited & Produced by Jeremy Chapman @jeremychapman_voiceartist
**Contains adult humour**
Music Credit: Royalty Free - Composed exclusively for 4 Calling Birds by
Willie Dowling
www.williedowling.com
The 4 Calling Birds are back for a Summer Special to tide you over until Season 2 in September.
The Birds (Hayley, Meredith, Natalie & Steven) chat about what they've been up to since the end of Season 1 and discuss their favourite Summer holiday memories. Producer Jeremy then gives each of them a "Would You Rather" question along with asking them for their most embarrassing stories. Chatting everything from Christianity to drunk Mums to dodgy Insta DMs to flashing David Cameron. Plus there's a tale about a dildo in a yoga mat. And lots, lots more.
It's not one to be missed.
Why not share your "Would You Rather" Questions and most embarrassing stories with us and we'll read them out on the podcast. We promise to protect identities and you can remain anonymous if requested. You can also get in touch with us if you would like to be a guest on the podcast.
You can email us [email protected]
Or contact us via social media:
Instagram @4callingbirds_podcast
Facebook @4callingbirdspodcast
Twitter @birds_calling
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4 Calling Birds - Honest conversations that give us all a voice
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On this weeks episode - Our Season Finale
Join the 4 Calling Birds (Hayley, Meredith, Natalie & Steven) for our season finale as they discuss best and worst season finales and painful/ painfully break ups. They also receive a question from a special guest.....
We hope you have enjoyed the first season of 4 Calling Birds Podcast and we can't to see you again in September for Season Two.
If you have a story to tell and would like to be a guest on the podcast then email:
[email protected]
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4 Calling Birds - Honest conversations that give us all a voice
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On this weeks episode - Katherine Haber MBE
One of the 4 Calling Birds, Meredith Hepner Chapman, is joined by Katherine Haber MBE.
Katy talks about being the daughter of Holocaust survivors, her early years and how she got in to the film industry. We also hear what it was like to work with Sam Peckinpah (Convoy, Strawdogs, Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid) and how Bob Dylan didn't understand continuity. How Katy met Steve McQueen and how she was his only "girl friend." And, of course, Blade Runner and how Rutger Hauer almost didn’t get the part of Roy Batty.
Katy received an MBE in 2012 for her services to the community in Los Angeles. Including her work with homeless shelter Dome Village and The Compton Cricket Club, made up entirely of LA’s toughest gangs.
Afterwards, Meredith joins the rest of the Birds to discuss the interview. Along with chatting about Steven's love of Dutch buns....
Thank you to Katy for being interviewed for the 4 Calling Birds Podcast. If you would like to find out more about Katy's incredible life or more about what was discussed on this weeks episode, then check out the following links:
Katherine Haber - IMDb
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0007072/
Inner City Shakespeare Ensemble
https://innercityshakespeareensemble.org/
Compton Cricket Club
http://www.comptoncricketclub.us/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compton_Cricket_Club
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4 Calling Birds - Honest conversations that give us all a voice
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On this weeks episode - Jo-Anna Sell, Founder of KIND, chats mental health
One of the 4 Calling Birds, Hayley Clapham, is joined by Jo-Anna Sell. Founder of Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Training Company, KIND. Jo chats to Hayley openly about her own experiences with mental health, helping others and what led her to start up KIND
Afterwards, Hayley joins the rest of the Birds to discuss the interview. Along with chatting about their own personal experiences with mental health.
Thank you to Jo for being interviewed for the 4 Calling Birds Podcast. If you would like to find out more about KIND or anything else discussed on this weeks episode, then check out the following links:
KIND Mental Health
kindmentalhealth.org
KIND Instagram
@kindmentalhealth
Action for Happiness
www.actionforhappiness.org
Mental Health Website
www.mentalhealth.org.uk
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4 Calling Birds - Honest conversations that give us all a voice
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On this weeks episode - "The Girl in the van" Amy Nicholson
One of the 4 Calling Birds, Meredith Hepner Chapman, is joined by Amy Nicholson. When the pandemic hit Amy took the opportunity to take off on an adventure in her van. She soon fell in love with the free and simple life on the road and a second journey beckoned. Amy chats openly and honestly about her life on the road and tells us more about her brand new van build. Later on, one of our other birds, Steven Carter Bailey joins the chat to discuss his own experiences of adapting to living in a caravan.
Afterwards, Meredith and Steven join the rest of the Birds to discuss the interview. Along with chatting about everything from shower cubicles to caravans to lost luggage to psychological constipation. It's not one to be missed.
Thank you to Amy for being interviewed for the 4 Calling Birds Podcast. If you would like to check out her incredible van and follow her van journeys or find out more about what was discussed on this weeks episode, then check out the following links:
Park4Night app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/detailsid=fr.tramb.park4night&hl=en_GB&gl=US
Amy's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freelance_amy/
Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@freelance_amy?
Website: www.amynicholson.co.uk
YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6tUBRrhjXQcP5-_dBAei8w
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4 Calling Birds - Honest conversations that give us all a voice
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