In this episode of Amy Talks, I discuss an issue that affects everyone at some point in their lives - anxiety. For some, it can be a driving test or exam that fills them with fear, for others it's a very debilitating condition that has a massive effect on their mental health. Also there's a great good news story that concerns flying and violins.

Links mentioned in the show:

- Good news story (via ITV News) - http://www.itv.com/news/2018-05-25/professional-violinist-offers-calming-performance-for-delayed-flight-passengers/

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Conspiracy theories are all the rage at the moment - is Paul McCartney really dead? Who is Lil Miquela? I explore these mysteries and more as they're very fascinating to me (even if I don't always believe them!). Which ones are your favourites? Be sure to let me know on Twitter or Facebook @amytalkspodcast.

Links mentioned in the show:

- Good news story (via the Good News Network) - https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/3rd-grader-born-without-hands-adds-another-national-award-for-penmanship-to-her-trophy-case/

- Shane Dawson Conspiracy video playlist - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RbwR_uHhiI0&list=PLDs0tNoNYTz2e3dax_MtldWVf_7XrX6ij

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Having worked at ITN for over 35 years, ITV News' current Europe Editor has certainly experienced a lot in the name of news journalism. I quiz him about taking his entire family abroad, reporting on the election of Nelson Mandela and the internet's fascination with his eyebrows.

Links mentioned in the show:

- Good news story (via Good News Network) - https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/airline-is-protecting-hawaiian-coral-reefs-by-giving-free-non-toxic-sunscreen-to-tourists/

- 6 People with The Most Amazing Eyebrows (via Buzzfeed) - https://www.buzzfeed.com/brimfulofashah/6-people-with-the-most-amazing-eyebrows-988s?utm_term=.dpm7EBJOM#.tloLkYV5X

- James on Twitter - https://twitter.com/jamesmatesitv

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Music: "Cheery Monday" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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Artist Hann Fernee is known for her drawings on Instagram, but where does she get her inspiration for chibi drawings that get her noticed by her favourite people? She speaks to me about this and more, including what it's like to be on Catfish: The TV Show's fan special, showcasing her art and her interview with Max Joseph and Nev Schulman.

Links mentioned in the show:

- Good news story (from the Good News Network) - https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/uk-supermarket-chain-to-ban-the-use-of-palm-oil-from-its-line-of-branded-products/

- Hann on Instagram - https://instagram.com/chibivilageartist

- Chibi Village on Twitter - https://twitter.com/ChibiVillage

- Chibi Village on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/chibivillage/

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Music: "Cheery Monday" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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Mental health is a big awareness topic at the moment, as more and more people come forward with their stories of how it has affected them or someone they know.

As a behavioural health practitioner of more than 20 years, Kristin Walker knows all about how mental illnesses can shape someone's future. She created a podcast network of people who suffer from different conditions and discusses with me how addiction to technology can be damaging to people's mental health.

Links I mentioned in the show:

- Good news story (from the Good News Network) - https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/recovering-addict-gives-free-gym-memberships-to-those-who-want-to-stay-sober/

- Kristin on Twitter - https://twitter.com/MHNRNetwork

- The Mental Health News Radio Network on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MentalHealthNewsRadioNetwork/

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It's been reported a lot in the media about Cambridge Analytica stealing Facebook users' data, so I analyse this and what impact this could have for Facebook and other social media sites as people decide whether to keep their accounts. I also explore what data is exposed when you sign up for a Facebook account, as well as a nice good news story about a 13-year-old boy and people coming to the rescue of his museum.

- Good News Story (from the Good News Network): https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/strangers-rally-around-13-year-old-whose-rock-museum-was-robbed/

- ITV Tonight Experiment: https://www.facebook.com/tonight.itv/videos/1964671703561426/

- '9 Benefits of a Social Media Detox' (from Lifehack): https://www.lifehack.org/483829/9-positive-benefits-of-a-social-media-detox

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This episode of Amy Talks features an interview with Luanne, a Grammy-nominated indie artist - we discuss recording a song of Patsy Cline's and how she's singing by pursuing what she loves, even without harbouring a talent at a young age.

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In the premiere episode of Amy Talks, I discuss January diets with food nutritionist Jenn Hand, who advises on what to do when starting a diet and how most of them are doomed to fail.

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