In my latest Travel Podcast, I look at the state of New Year Predictions and the upbeat Travel articles, all providing a positive spin on what Consumers should do in the year ahead. I examine the way holidays are sold, along with trying to cut through the hype that followed 'Sunshine Saturday'. No conversation on Travel would be complete without talking about the effects of Brexit & the Pandemic and subsequent crises and what it means for Consumers. It is surely the case that if you have the means to get away, you can, whereas those who can't afford to get away are still subjected to the same exposure to positive travel news

In my last Travel Podcast for 2022, I offer my Travel Predictions for 2023, all in the face of Brexit, War and a Cost of Living Crisis. In this Podcast, I offer my view to Consumers on: Climate Change, Brexit, COVID19, Cost of Holidays, Local-Foreign or No Holidays?, Travel Capacity, Other International Risks and the risks to Consumer Rights. This is not the usual end-of-year gloss you can read about travel, it is however a set of predictions that should be foremost in Consumer minds in the coming year. I conclude by saying to Consumers that they don't have to accept what I say, but perhaps embracing one or some of my predictions might lead to better travel decisions in the year ahead. I conclude by warning that uncertainty is going to be with us for some years to come, but I look forward to the day when I can offer more positive predictions and experiences which will offer something to look forward to. Wishing you my listeners and your families the very happiest of New Year's!

In my latest Magdalene Rose Podcast, I examine the fallout from the recent sermon delivered in County Kerry in Ireland. I explore what was said and follow the breadcrumbs to the Catholic Catechism and make some interesting discoveries. These discoveries not only hold importance for all the Victims & Survivors of the Magdalen Institutions, but to the very communities condemned from the pulpit. I end the Podcast by talking about the important and profound sermon given by an Archbishop Galen on the question of Justice. If anything, the Kerry Sermon has led to the questioning of what Faith actually means, and here, I do not resile from my own position on Faith

In my latest Travel Podcast, I talk about my latest getaway to Egypt. This is an unusual and personally difficult destination for me as you will discover, but, my experience delivers not only many tips, but observations that demonstrate that the real glory of this wondrous country is found in the many people I met along the way. It's a longer Podcast than normal, but I wanted to pack so much into this story, that I hope will make people consider or inspire their choices if they decide to visit this country

In this latest Podcast, I talk about the latest developments this week from the Irish Parliament, the Oireachtas, and how the government proposes to resolve the question of compensating the former inmates of Ireland's Mother and Baby Home Institutions. There are many who are disappointed by the current state of affairs, from the virtually empty chamber through to the many exclusions found in the Redress Bill. Following on from my earlier Podcast on the same subject, I bring to life the deficit found at the heart of this Bill and demonstrate how the lives of those long gone are providing an impact on the living Survivors. In this Podcast I highlight the opportunities and present a challenge for the Minister and the people of Ireland.

In this Podcast, I talk about the experience on one Consumer, who found that his Fixed-Rate Contract being changed unilaterally to a Variable-Rate by his Energy Company. I highlight the actions he took, what helps Consumer Laws could give him and how there appeared to be a breach of contract at play. I helped him to define a strategy, before he begins to think about any route towards an Ombudsman. I also reflect on the general plight for Consumers and the kind of questions they should ask. These are key questions, because if they simply accept what any Energy Company may say to them, it really could be a choice between heating or eating this coming winter

In my latest A Magdalene Rose™ Podcast, I draw attention to one personal journey for Justice. In this episode, I talk about the proposed Redress scheme, offered by the Irish Government and how prejudice and detriment is being offered to the many Victims of the Mother and Baby Home Institutions. In particular, I draw attention to the many people who died before 13 January 2021, the date of the State apology for the wrongs committed within these Institutions, and a date before which, the many who have passed, including my Grandmother and Father, are prevented through their estates from applying for recognition through this scheme. It is but one aspect of the detriment being offered to the Victims & Survivors and I take the listener through not just my thoughts, but through my journey to the heart of the political establishment in Dublin. The question remains, will the dead simply remain unspoken of and not recognised?

In my latest Podcast, I talk about one of my favourite campaigning issues, Cabin Air Quality. Having been involved in this work since 2006, I talk about the latest developments, highlighting what we as campaigners faced in the years that followed my introduction to this International scandal. This work brought us into the arena of International Standards-making, hoping to achieve a Standard that could be applied to reduce and mitigate aircraft fume events and the health deficits suffered by aircrew and passengers. Recent developments has brought a chapter to a close and with it, many more questions about what the future holds. I hope that this Podcast will guide you through the key issues; I hope you enjoy listening to this episode.

In my latest Podcast, I talk about the Summer of 2022, the extreme heat and weather, my experiences and the future for Travel in this period of Climate Change. I highlight the staggering statistic that 57% of UK Holidaymakers are simply not worried about Climate Change, against over 70% in another survey who thought that by 2027, some European destinations will be too hot to visit. In the midst of this, I offer an action plan for Consumers, if they should choose to take their own action on Climate Change and their desire to Travel

In my latest 'A Magdalene Rose' Podcast, I talk about the recent funeral of Queen Elizabeth II and my recent journey to Dublin. I explore a personal grief, brought to life by the simple sound of bagpipes. I also compare and contrast respect given to the dead, against that given to my own Grandmother and many other Magdalen Women. Whilst my book of 'A Magdalene Rose' is finished and awaiting publication, my journey for the truth will clearly continue for many years to come. Justice is slow, but I am patient.