Becoming More Human

In this episode, we take a look back in time to discuss sibling differences, parenting styles, and the importance of examining our childhoods. 

Follow our Spotify playlist of all the Broadway tunes we take inspiration from: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2YJZksL68wYeIPbgDACt6K?si=-MbmXEZUR9adXydzp9hLWw 

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Contact: francesca&[email protected]

A huge thank you to our fantastic Editor and Assistant Producer Emily Booth - emilyboothmedia.wordpress.com

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About Francesca: 

Francesca was 28 years old when she turned down a dream role, working for one of the biggest drinks companies in the world, to set-up her own business (29 London) and pursue her passion to tell stories for brands, and now people too (Platform). Running her own business fast-tracked Fran's self-development journey. She understood how brands needed to tell their story, but now was forced to look at her own personal story; what were my values and beliefs? It’s through her work with owners, founders, and like-minded individuals that continue to push her to keep learning and help others to do the same; developing a strong mind, body and soul connection. Francesca describes that despite initially feeling empowered and channeling her inner Beyonce circa ‘Run the World (girls)’ her first day as her own boss to in fact be less Independent Women and more Survivor, but she continues to grow and learn on her journey each day.

Contact: www.29-london.com 

About Uncle Kevin:

Since his mid-teens, Kevin had dreamt of becoming a priest. He first explored his religious vocation with the Rominians in the 70s, before leaving to work for The Philharmonia Orchestra in London and then became a teacher.  In 1991 he moved to the USA to study theology and worked in parishes on the West Coast.

In 2000 he was ordained a priest with The American Catholic Church - an Independent Catholic Church that ordains men and women, married and single, straight and gay - and started work as a hospice chaplain.

In 2005 he and his boyfriend (now husband) bought their current residence in Oregon and opened an event and retreat center. He continues to do a lot of marriage counseling, freelance work for local parishes, some local theater work, and odd bit of writing, retreats, etc. Contact: [email protected]  

https://ainsworthhouse.net/

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This weeks showtune is Never Walk alone. Originally from the Broadway musical Carousel, also a well known football song adopted by Liverpool FC. 

It is mental health awareness day this week, so Kevin and I discuss how we look after our mental wellbeing, and the importance of community in looking out for one another. 

Follow our Spotify playlist of all the Broadway tunes we take inspiration from: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2YJZksL68wYeIPbgDACt6K?si=-MbmXEZUR9adXydzp9hLWw 

CAFOD:

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Uncle Kevin and I will do our best to bring these questions to the forefront of our podcast. Please feel rest assured that no names will be read out, this is completely confidential.

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A huge thank you to our fantastic Editor and Assistant Producer Emily Booth - emilyboothmedia.wordpress.com

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About Francesca: 

Francesca was 28 years old when she turned down a dream role, working for one of the biggest drinks companies in the world, to set-up her own business (29 London) and pursue her passion to tell stories for brands, and now people too (Platform). Running her own business fast-tracked Fran's self-development journey. She understood how brands needed to tell their story, but now was forced to look at her own personal story; what were my values and beliefs? It’s through her work with owners, founders, and like-minded individuals that continue to push her to keep learning and help others to do the same; developing a strong mind, body and soul connection. Francesca describes that despite initially feeling empowered and channeling her inner Beyonce circa ‘Run the World (girls)’ her first day as her own boss to in fact be less Independent Women and more Survivor, but she continues to grow and learn on her journey each day.

Contact: www.29-london.com 

About Uncle Kevin:

Since his mid-teens, Kevin had dreamt of becoming a priest. He first explored his religious vocation with the Rominians in the 70s, before leaving to work for The Philharmonia Orchestra in London and then became a teacher.  In 1991 he moved to the USA to study theology and worked in parishes on the West Coast.

In 2000 he was ordained a priest with The American Catholic Church - an Independent Catholic Church that ordains men and women, married and single, straight and gay - and started work as a hospice chaplain.

In 2005 he and his boyfriend (now husband) bought their current residence in Oregon and opened an event and retreat center. He continues to do a lot of marriage counseling, freelance work for local parishes, some local theater work, and odd bit of writing, retreats, etc. Contact: [email protected]  

https://ainsworthhouse.net/

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This week, we look at the topic of love, relationships and marriage. Kevin sheds wisdom on his work as a marriage counsellor, and we discuss the steps to achieve a happy, authentic relationship.  

Follow our Spotify playlist of all the Broadway tunes we take inspiration from: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2YJZksL68wYeIPbgDACt6K?si=-MbmXEZUR9adXydzp9hLWw 

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We invite you to get involved and send us your questions!

Does this episode spark something inside you?

Uncle Kevin and I will do our best to bring these questions to the forefront of our podcast. Please feel rest assured that no names will be read out, this is completely confidential.

Contact: francesca&[email protected]

A huge thank you to our fantastic Editor and Assistant Producer Emily Booth - emilyboothmedia.wordpress.com

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About Francesca: 

Francesca was 28 years old when she turned down a dream role, working for one of the biggest drinks companies in the world, to set-up her own business (29 London) and pursue her passion to tell stories for brands, and now people too (Platform). Running her own business fast-tracked Fran's self-development journey. She understood how brands needed to tell their story, but now was forced to look at her own personal story; what were my values and beliefs? It’s through her work with owners, founders, and like-minded individuals that continue to push her to keep learning and help others to do the same; developing a strong mind, body and soul connection. Francesca describes that despite initially feeling empowered and channeling her inner Beyonce circa ‘Run the World (girls)’ her first day as her own boss to in fact be less Independent Women and more Survivor, but she continues to grow and learn on her journey each day.

Contact: www.29-london.com 

About Uncle Kevin:

Since his mid-teens, Kevin had dreamt of becoming a priest. He first explored his religious vocation with the Rominians in the 70s, before leaving to work for The Philharmonia Orchestra in London and then became a teacher.  In 1991 he moved to the USA to study theology and worked in parishes on the West Coast.

In 2000 he was ordained a priest with The American Catholic Church - an Independent Catholic Church that ordains men and women, married and single, straight and gay - and started work as a hospice chaplain.

In 2005 he and his boyfriend (now husband) bought their current residence in Oregon and opened an event and retreat center. He continues to do a lot of marriage counseling, freelance work for local parishes, some local theater work, and odd bit of writing, retreats, etc. Contact: [email protected]  

https://ainsworthhouse.net/

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's Broadway show tune is so good, the perfect uplifting story to set the scene for deep talk about “HOPE.” We discuss the reality and fantasies of hope, how to put hope into action and how we all need to be a bit more Tracy! 

Follow our Spotify playlist of all the Broadway tunes we take inspiration from: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2YJZksL68wYeIPbgDACt6K?si=-MbmXEZUR9adXydzp9hLWw 

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Does this episode spark something inside you?

Uncle Kevin and I will do our best to bring these questions to the forefront of our podcast. Please feel rest assured that no names will be read out, this is completely confidential.

Contact: francesca&[email protected]

A huge thank you to our fantastic Editor and Assistant Producer Emily Booth - emilyboothmedia.wordpress.com

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About Francesca: 

Francesca was 28 years old when she turned down a dream role, working for one of the biggest drinks companies in the world, to set-up her own business (29 London) and pursue her passion to tell stories for brands, and now people too (Platform). Running her own business fast-tracked Fran's self-development journey. She understood how brands needed to tell their story, but now was forced to look at her own personal story; what were my values and beliefs? It’s through her work with owners, founders, and like-minded individuals that continue to push her to keep learning and help others to do the same; developing a strong mind, body and soul connection. Francesca describes that despite initially feeling empowered and channeling her inner Beyonce circa ‘Run the World (girls)’ her first day as her own boss to in fact be less Independent Women and more Survivor, but she continues to grow and learn on her journey each day.

Contact: www.29-london.com 

About Uncle Kevin:

Since his mid-teens, Kevin had dreamt of becoming a priest. He first explored his religious vocation with the Rominians in the 70s, before leaving to work for The Philharmonia Orchestra in London and then became a teacher.  In 1991 he moved to the USA to study theology and worked in parishes on the West Coast.

In 2000 he was ordained a priest with The American Catholic Church - an Independent Catholic Church that ordains men and women, married and single, straight and gay - and started work as a hospice chaplain.

In 2005 he and his boyfriend (now husband) bought their current residence in Oregon and opened an event and retreat center. He continues to do a lot of marriage counseling, freelance work for local parishes, some local theater work, and odd bit of writing, retreats, etc. Contact: [email protected]  

https://ainsworthhouse.net/

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With Kevin facing the widespread wildfires in Oregon, we discuss our relationship with attachment, facing fear, and how community is essential to humanities survival.

Special impromptu Broadway tune mention - Fiddler on the Roof. 

Follow our Spotify playlist of all the Broadway tunes we take inspiration from: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2YJZksL68wYeIPbgDACt6K?si=-MbmXEZUR9adXydzp9hLWw 

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Does this episode spark something inside you?

Uncle Kevin and I will do our best to bring these questions to the forefront of our podcast. Please feel rest assured that no names will be read out, this is completely confidential.

Contact: francesca&[email protected]

A huge thank you to our fantastic Editor and Assistant Producer Emily Booth - emilyboothmedia.wordpress.com

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About Francesca: 

Francesca was 28 years old when she turned down a dream role, working for one of the biggest drinks companies in the world, to set-up her own business (29 London) and pursue her passion to tell stories for brands, and now people too (Platform). Running her own business fast-tracked Fran's self-development journey. She understood how brands needed to tell their story, but now was forced to look at her own personal story; what were my values and beliefs? It’s through her work with owners, founders, and like-minded individuals that continue to push her to keep learning and help others to do the same; developing a strong mind, body and soul connection. Francesca describes that despite initially feeling empowered and channeling her inner Beyonce circa ‘Run the World (girls)’ her first day as her own boss to in fact be less Independent Women and more Survivor, but she continues to grow and learn on her journey each day.

Contact: www.29-london.com 

About Uncle Kevin:

Since his mid-teens, Kevin had dreamt of becoming a priest. He first explored his religious vocation with the Rominians in the 70s, before leaving to work for The Philharmonia Orchestra in London and then became a teacher.  In 1991 he moved to the USA to study theology and worked in parishes on the West Coast.

In 2000 he was ordained a priest with The American Catholic Church - an Independent Catholic Church that ordains men and women, married and single, straight and gay - and started work as a hospice chaplain.

In 2005 he and his boyfriend (now husband) bought their current residence in Oregon and opened an event and retreat center. He continues to do a lot of marriage counseling, freelance work for local parishes, some local theater work, and odd bit of writing, retreats, etc. Contact: [email protected]  

https://ainsworthhouse.net/

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's podcast we discuss how to step into your true self, how we all battle with identity in our lives, fear of judgment, and not always knowing how to ask for help. Kevin shares instances of having to conceal his own identity, and we unpack my most hated question - 'so what do you do?'. 

Follow our Spotify playlist of all the Broadway tunes we take inspiration from: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2YJZksL68wYeIPbgDACt6K?si=-MbmXEZUR9adXydzp9hLWw 

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We invite you to get involved and send us your questions!

Does this episode spark something inside you?

Uncle Kevin and I will do our best to bring these questions to the forefront of our podcast. Please feel rest assured that no names will be read out, this is completely confidential.

Contact: francesca&[email protected]

A huge thank you to our fantastic Editor and Assistant Producer Emily Booth - emilyboothmedia.wordpress.com

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About Francesca: 

Francesca was 28 years old when she turned down a dream role, working for one of the biggest drinks companies in the world, to set-up her own business (29 London) and pursue her passion to tell stories for brands, and now people too (Platform). Running her own business fast-tracked Fran's self-development journey. She understood how brands needed to tell their story, but now was forced to look at her own personal story; what were my values and beliefs? It’s through her work with owners, founders, and like-minded individuals that continue to push her to keep learning and help others to do the same; developing a strong mind, body and soul connection. Francesca describes that despite initially feeling empowered and channeling her inner Beyonce circa ‘Run the World (girls)’ her first day as her own boss to in fact be less Independent Women and more Survivor, but she continues to grow and learn on her journey each day.

Contact: www.29-london.com 

About Uncle Kevin:

Since his mid-teens, Kevin had dreamt of becoming a priest. He first explored his religious vocation with the Rominians in the 70s, before leaving to work for The Philharmonia Orchestra in London and then became a teacher.  In 1991 he moved to the USA to study theology and worked in parishes on the West Coast.

In 2000 he was ordained a priest with The American Catholic Church - an Independent Catholic Church that ordains men and women, married and single, straight and gay - and started work as a hospice chaplain.

In 2005 he and his boyfriend (now husband) bought their current residence in Oregon and opened an event and retreat center. He continues to do a lot of marriage counseling, freelance work for local parishes, some local theater work, and odd bit of writing, retreats, etc. Contact: [email protected]  

https://ainsworthhouse.net/

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode, Kevin and I talk about the power of choice, inevitability of change, and importance of having the bad as well as the good. 

Follow our Spotify playlist of all the Broadway tunes we take inspiration from: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2YJZksL68wYeIPbgDACt6K?si=-MbmXEZUR9adXydzp9hLWw 

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We invite you to get involved and send us your questions!

Does this episode spark something inside you?

Uncle Kevin and I will do our best to bring these questions to the forefront of our podcast. Please feel rest assured that no names will be read out, this is completely confidential.

Contact: francesca&[email protected]

A huge thank you to our fantastic Editor and Assistant Producer Emily Booth - emilyboothmedia.wordpress.com

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About Francesca: 

Francesca was 28 years old when she turned down a dream role, working for one of the biggest drinks companies in the world, to set-up her own business (29 London) and pursue her passion to tell stories for brands, and now people too (Platform). Running her own business fast-tracked Fran's self-development journey. She understood how brands needed to tell their story, but now was forced to look at her own personal story; what were my values and beliefs? It’s through her work with owners, founders, and like-minded individuals that continue to push her to keep learning and help others to do the same; developing a strong mind, body and soul connection. Francesca describes that despite initially feeling empowered and channeling her inner Beyonce circa ‘Run the World (girls)’ her first day as her own boss to in fact be less Independent Women and more Survivor, but she continues to grow and learn on her journey each day.

Contact: www.29-london.com 

About Uncle Kevin:

Since his mid-teens, Kevin had dreamt of becoming a priest. He first explored his religious vocation with the Rominians in the 70s, before leaving to work for The Philharmonia Orchestra in London and then became a teacher.  In 1991 he moved to the USA to study theology and worked in parishes on the West Coast.

In 2000 he was ordained a priest with The American Catholic Church - an Independent Catholic Church that ordains men and women, married and single, straight and gay - and started work as a hospice chaplain.

In 2005 he and his boyfriend (now husband) bought their current residence in Oregon and opened an event and retreat center. He continues to do a lot of marriage counseling, freelance work for local parishes, some local theater work, and odd bit of writing, retreats, etc. Contact: [email protected]  

https://ainsworthhouse.net/

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For our second episode, Kevin and I ponder the relationship  between the body, the mind and the spirit, and explore the importance of, and links between, movement and stillness.

Follow our Spotify playlist of all the Broadway tunes we take inspiration from: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2YJZksL68wYeIPbgDACt6K?si=-MbmXEZUR9adXydzp9hLWw 

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We invite you to get involved and send us your questions!

Does this episode spark something inside you?

Uncle Kevin and I will do our best to bring these questions to the forefront of our podcast. Please feel rest assured that no names will be read out, this is completely confidential.

Contact: francesca&[email protected]

A huge thank you to our fantastic Editor and Assistant Producer Emily Booth - emilyboothmedia.wordpress.com

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About Francesca: 

Francesca was 28 years old when she turned down a dream role, working for one of the biggest drinks companies in the world, to set-up her own business (29 London) and pursue her passion to tell stories for brands, and now people too (Platform). Running her own business fast-tracked Fran's self-development journey. She understood how brands needed to tell their story, but now was forced to look at her own personal story; what were my values and beliefs? It’s through her work with owners, founders, and like-minded individuals that continue to push her to keep learning and help others to do the same; developing a strong mind, body and soul connection. Francesca describes that despite initially feeling empowered and channeling her inner Beyonce circa ‘Run the World (girls)’ her first day as her own boss to in fact be less Independent Women and more Survivor, but she continues to grow and learn on her journey each day.

Contact: www.29-london.com 

About Uncle Kevin:

Since his mid-teens, Kevin had dreamt of becoming a priest. He first explored his religious vocation with the Rominians in the 70s, before leaving to work for The Philharmonia Orchestra in London and then became a teacher.  In 1991 he moved to the USA to study theology and worked in parishes on the West Coast.

In 2000 he was ordained a priest with The American Catholic Church - an Independent Catholic Church that ordains men and women, married and single, straight and gay - and started work as a hospice chaplain.

In 2005 he and his boyfriend (now husband) bought their current residence in Oregon and opened an event and retreat center. He continues to do a lot of marriage counseling, freelance work for local parishes, some local theater work, and odd bit of writing, retreats, etc.

Contact: [email protected]  

https://ainsworthhouse.net/

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this first episode, we discuss the impact of lockdown on our lives and well being, and how we can start balancing the being as well as the doing. Francesca reveals her personal experience with Covid-19, whilst Uncle Kevin helps us navigate these uncertain times.

Follow our Spotify playlist of all the Broadway tunes we take inspiration from: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2YJZksL68wYeIPbgDACt6K?si=-MbmXEZUR9adXydzp9hLWw 

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We invite you to get involved and send us your questions!

Does this episode spark something inside you?

Uncle Kevin and I will do our best to bring these questions to the forefront of our podcast. Please feel rest assured that no names will be read out, this is completely confidential.

Contact: francesca&[email protected]

A huge thank you to our fantastic Editor and Assistant Producer Emily Booth - emilyboothmedia.wordpress.com

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About Francesca: 

Francesca was 28 years old when she turned down a dream role, working for one of the biggest drinks companies in the world, to set-up her own business (29 London) and pursue her passion to tell stories for brands, and now people too (Platform). Running her own business fast-tracked Fran's self-development journey. She understood how brands needed to tell their story, but now was forced to look at her own personal story; what were my values and beliefs? It’s through her work with owners, founders, and like-minded individuals that continue to push her to keep learning and help others to do the same; developing a strong mind, body and soul connection. Francesca describes that despite initially feeling empowered and channeling her inner Beyonce circa ‘Run the World (girls)’ her first day as her own boss to in fact be less Independent Women and more Survivor, but she continues to grow and learn on her journey each day.

Contact: www.29-london.com 

About Uncle Kevin:

Since his mid-teens, Kevin had dreamt of becoming a priest. He first explored his religious vocation with the Rominians in the 70s, before leaving to work for The Philharmonia Orchestra in London and then became a teacher.  In 1991 he moved to the USA to study theology and worked in parishes on the West Coast.

In 2000 he was ordained a priest with The American Catholic Church - an Independent Catholic Church that ordains men and women, married and single, straight and gay - and started work as a hospice chaplain.

In 2005 he and his boyfriend (now husband) bought their current residence in Oregon and opened an event and retreat center. He continues to do a lot of marriage counseling, freelance work for local parishes, some local theater work, and odd bit of writing, retreats, etc. Contact: [email protected]  

https://ainsworthhouse.net/

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.