Alone Together - A Coronavirus Podcast

In the latest episode of Alone Together - A Coronavirus Podcast, you’ll hear from experts who share their essential self care-tips.

Join Laudable podcast producers Morven McIntyre and Dan McLaughlin as they learn more about keeping up your mental and physical resilience during the lockdown.

Hygiene expert Derek Watson is on the podcast to discuss his research into handwashing - and how to implement proper and thorough washing and drying into your daily routines.

And for those coping on their own, solo adventurer and endurance challenger Jenny Tough offers practical advice to look after your mindfulness. sleep, diet and fitness in isolation.

Alone Together - A Coronavirus Podcast is a Laudable production. Presented and produced by Dan McLaughlin, Morven McIntyre and Matt Millard, and edited by Matt Millard.

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In ordinary times, it is already a busy and stressful environment for health workers - but the added pressure of the coronavirus crisis is stretching their resources and resolve.

In the latest episode of Alone Together, join Laudable's Matt Millard, and Morven McIntyre, podcast producer at the Edinburgh Evening News, as they pay tribute to the doctors, nurses, porters, radiologists, and all NHS workers who have shown immense dedication and courage in the face of the pandemic.

Morven gets the Welsh perspective from Will Hayward, political editor at Wales Online, who discusses the pressures on the NHS, as well as touching on the positive, community stories coming out of the country.

Alone Together’s Dan McLaughlin speaks to Dr Katie Rogerson, children’s doctor and co-director of the NHS Million campaign who says that the health service is “not just for Covid-19 - it’s for life”.

And Matt chats to Olivia Strong about her Run for Heroes fundraising appeal. It’s simple: walk, run or cycle 5k, donate a fiver, and nominated 5 others to do the same. With an initial goal of £5,000, Run for Heroes has moved its target to a staggering £5 million - it’s not far off from reaching it.

Alone Together is a Laudable production. Presented and produced by Dan McLaughlin, Morven McIntyre and Matt Millard, and edited by Matt Millard.

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The coronavirus lockdown meant that things, more or less, changed overnight: parents became teachers, classrooms turned virtual, and homes transformed into schools. On this week’s episode of Alone Together, our guests offer advice for parents who need to both entertain and educate their children during the lockdown.

Join Dan McLaughlin, podcast producer at the Manchester Evening News, and Morven McIntyre, podcast producer at the Edinburgh Evening News, as they help answer some of your questions: How can parents juggle their time? How can I turn my living room into a classroom? And how can I keep my kids active at home?

Alone Together’s Matt Millard gathers some tips from Zoe Chamberlain, parenting editor at Birmingham Live and founder of Brummie Mommies, whilst Morven chats to teacher Mhairi Lindsay about home-schooling.

Alone Together is a Laudable Production, Produced & Presented by Dan McLaughlin, Morven McIntyre and Matt Millard, edited by Matt Millard.

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This week we are here to share some positive stories in an episode filled with kindness.

Dan McLauglin, podcast producer at Manchester Evening News and Matt Millard, podcast producer at Birmingham Live discuss Boris Johnson’s medical status after he was taken into intensive care. Sam Mcbride, the Northern Ireland Political editor for the i paper and the political editor of the Newsletter, also provides a government briefing.

Matt chats to Ben George joint owner of Redbrick Property in Birmingham who offered NHS staff free housing.

Community spirit can be formed anywhere- even on a cruise ship stranded in the Pacific ocean. Morven McIntyre, podcast producer at the Edinburgh Evening News chats to Terri Shanks to find out more.

And finally, when the humans stay at home the goats come out to roam... well that’s certainly the case in Llandudno in Wales. Dan chats to Andrew Stewart, a video producer at the Manchester Evening News who has captured video footage of goats causing mayhem in the town.

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This episode of Alone Together aims to give you some tips and ideas on how to keep both physically and mentally well during lockdown.

Morven McIntyre, podcast producer at the Edinburgh Evening News and Matt Millard, podcast producer at Birmingham Live discuss how they are keeping active with dog walks and runs.

To ease some of the public's anxiety concerns, Dan McLaughlin podcast producer at the Manchester Evening News, chats to Joshua Fletcher, psychotherapist, author and podcaster. Joshua shares some tips for people who are feeling more anxious due to the lockdown.

Matt brings you some information on how to keep physically in shape, chatting to Danny Peak, personal trainer and co-owner of Peak fitness hub in Birmingham. Whilst gyms across the UK were told to shut down for the health and wellbeing of the public, Danny decided to think of innovative ways to keep his gym going by setting up an online community for members.

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Presenters Dan and Matt discuss the possibility of being in lockdown for 6 months after the government hinted that the current restrictions in the UK could last for months, rather than weeks.

In this episode, we answer some of the public's most pressing financial concerns. Employment lawyer at Wilkin Chapman, Oliver Tasker, informs on the government furlough scheme and how businesses can forward plan if it doesn’t extend past 3 months. Oliver also provides advice for the self employed and how they can receive government support at this difficult time.

We also chat to local hero Emma Neno based in West Sussex who has started a fundraising campaign with the hashtag #campin4cancerwise from a tent inside her house after all fundraising events were cancelled for the charity Cancerwise.

Alone Together is a Laudable production, presented and produced by Matt Millard, Morven McIntyre and Dan Mclaughlin.
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Morven and Dan give the lowdown on the government lockdown. New measures mean the public leaving the house for two main reasons: one piece of exercise per day or going to the shops for essential supplies.

On the second episode, Matt interviews Mazzy Snape, a music creative, who has created a platform called ‘Lockdown Brum’ where creatives in Birmingham such as comedians, actors, musicians and many others can submit content for people to watch online.

Dr Rachel Sutherland, an Edinburgh based doctor, gives informed answers on the public's pressing questions from how to protect vulnerable groups to discussing if children are carriers of the virus. The Scotsman health correspondent, Kevan Christie, also shares some information on the progress of the coronavirus vaccination that is being developed by a team led by Dr Kate Broderick.

Alone Together is a Laudable production, presented and produced by Matt Millard, Dan McLaughlin and Morven McIntyre.
Edited by Matt Millard.

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On the first episode of Alone Together, presenters Dan and Matt discuss their first virtual mother’s day and how they have adjusted to podcasting from home.

To dive into your coronavirus FAQs, this week our expert is Edinburgh based pharmacist, Yaseen Yousaf of Paton and Finlay, who answers your pressing medical questions.

We also chat to local hero Mathew Quinn, managing director of Future Sales, who is offering free deliveries of essential supplies within 50 miles of his home on his motorbike.

Alone Together is a Laudable production presented by Dan McLaughin, Morven McIntyre & Matt Millard.

Produced/Edited by Matt Millard.

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As the Coronavirus continues to spread across the world, so is the spread of false information, panic, fear, doom and gloom. It is a worrying time for us all. But in this podcast we’ll hear from the amazing people who are doing their bit to keep our local communities going, sharing their positive and inspiring stories during this time of unrest.

We’ll also be answering your questions about the virus, hopefully putting minds at ease and shedding some light on the truths of the pandemic.

Experts and journalists will be answering your pressing questions - What happens in a lockdown? Is the virus worse than the flu? How do I work from home? What happens if I’m self employed?

Stay safe, stay informed and stay tuned.

Alone Together is a Laudable production, presented and produced by Matt Millard, Dan McLaughlin and Morven McIntyre.
Featuring journalists from Manchester Evening News, The Scotsman, Edinburgh Evening News and Birmingham Live.

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