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 mentioned in the episode:

- Good News Story: https://www.oddee.com/20-plus-siblings-of-the-same-sperm-donor-find-each-other-50401/

- Love Tattoo Foundation on Twitter: http://twitter.com/mylovetattoo

- Richard's website and music: http://richardlynchband.com

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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 in the episode:

- Good News Story: https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/cheeky-teen-welcomes-little-brother-at-his-bus-stop-every-day-wearing-a-different-embarrassing-costume/

- Gabrielle's website: https://gabriellehartley.com

- Follow Gabrielle on Twitter: https://twitter.com/betterapartgab

- Gabrielle's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gabriellelhartley/

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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 learned between writing his first book in 1998 to his latest in 2019.

We also discuss his recent mental health troubles with insomnia, why he thinks it's important for people to speak up and the crisis he went through before getting help.

Links mentioned in the episode:

- Good News Story (via the Good News Network): https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/after-40-years-homeless-man-will-get-degree-thanks-to-student-and-alumni/

- Tom on Twitter: https://twitter.com/tombradby

- Tom on Instagram: https://instagram.com/tom.bradby

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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 his recent visit to the UK about the ruining of our planet.

Links mentioned in the episode:

- Good News Story (via Oddee.com) - https://www.oddee.com/online-order-costs-woman-4600-for-2800-fillets-of-salmon/

- World Overshoot Day quiz - http://www.footprintcalculator.org/

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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 his 30 years in business.

Links mentioned in the episode:

- Good News Story (via Good News Network): https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/thousands-of-people-encouraged-by-moms-yard-signs/

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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.

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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 terms young children seeing something they shouldn't, and some tips for someone who maybe having trouble with excess porn consumption.

Links mentioned in the episode:

- Good News Story (via goodnewsnetwork.org): https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/school-district-turns-unused-cafeteria-food-into-take-home-kids-meals/

- Josh's website: https://recoveringpornaddict.com

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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 Twitter: https://twitter.com/lboucherauthor

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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.

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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.

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