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Former lecturer and nurse Jo Tosh was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease at the age of just 47, leading to her retirement on medical grounds.
Now an advocate for Parkinson’s UK, she tells Charlotte about having holes drilled in her skull for treatment, how she got her head around having a terminal, degenerative condition, and why one of her first symptoms was – as she told her husband - being ‘mardy all the time’.
Key moments:
0:01:28 – the journey to the diagnosis of Parkinson’s
0:04:06 – Jo’s experience after brain surgery
0:05:53 – deep brain stimulation and it’s effects
0:11:54 – dealing with shame
0:15:23 – celebrity friends
0:17:21 – the impact of Parkinson’s on relationships and family
0:21:06 – raising awareness and fundraising
0:24:14 – advice for someone diagnosed with a life-altering disease
0:29:40 – Jo’s outlook on life and finding meaning in her journey
0:40:40 – happiness and gratitude despite living with Parkinson’s
0:49:52 – dealing with pain and the importance of humour
0:59:46 – side effects of medication and compulsive behaviour
Jo Tosh socials:
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/ladyduffgordon
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jo-tosh-455a5650/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/JYaldren
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiPYk_RH-taL5tSTtdfVa5g
Sponsor:
B Daily – https://bdaily.co.uk
PRsonal socials:
Twitter – https://twitter.com/PRsonal_podcast
LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/prsonal-podcast
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/PRsonalPodcast
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/prsonal_podcast
TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@prsonal_podcast
Harvey & Hugo’s socials:
Twitter – https://twitter.com/harveyandhugo
LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvey-&-hugo
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/HarveyandHugo
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/harveyandhugopr
TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@harveyandhugo
Recorded on 19/06/23
PRsonal socials:
Twitter – https://twitter.com/PRsonal_podcast
LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/prsonal-podcast
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/PRsonalPodcast
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/prsonal_podcast
Harvey & Hugo’s socials:
Twitter – https://twitter.com/harveyandhugo
LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvey-&-hugo
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/HarveyandHugo
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/harveyandhugopr
TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@harveyandhugo
From patrolling the streets as a police officer to selling houses as an estate agent, Michael O’Connor, director of Venture Properties, has had a varied career.
In the latest episode of PRsonal, he opens up to Charlotte about his belief in Stoicism, wonders why ghosts only come out at night... and recalls the strangest thing he’s ever found in someone’s house.
Key moments:
0:06:56 – using a Ouija board and making contact with the dead
0:13:37 – the insignificance of human existence
0:18:25 – the power of the mind
0:20:01 – Stoicism
0:22:40 – the negative impact of social media on society
0:30:17 – the police force’s identity crisis
0:38:56 – the existence of the soul
0:41:52 – meditation and breathing exercise
0:47:24 – the impact of dogs on Michael’s life
Venture Properties socials:
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ventureproperties/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/ventureprop
Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@ventureproperties45
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ventureproperties
Sponsor:
B Daily – https://bdaily.co.uk
PRsonal socials:
Twitter – https://twitter.com/PRsonal_podcast
LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/prsonal-podcast
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/PRsonalPodcast
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/prsonal_podcast
TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@prsonal_podcast
Harvey & Hugo’s socials:
Twitter – https://twitter.com/harveyandhugo
LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvey-&-hugo
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/HarveyandHugo
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/harveyandhugopr
TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@harveyandhugo
Recording date - 24/04/2023
PRsonal socials:
Twitter – https://twitter.com/PRsonal_podcast
LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/prsonal-podcast
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/PRsonalPodcast
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/prsonal_podcast
Harvey & Hugo’s socials:
Twitter – https://twitter.com/harveyandhugo
LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvey-&-hugo
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/HarveyandHugo
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/harveyandhugopr
TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@harveyandhugo
David Harper is a BBC antiques and history presenter with over 20 years of experience in the industry. His career has combined hosting much-loved TV shows such as Bargain Hunt with running his own antiques shop in County Durham.
In the latest episode of PRSonal, he chats to Charlotte about nerves, his love of bananas, what happened when he confronted his stalker and why he believes talking about death makes you live life to the fullest.
Key moments:
0:04:56 – the adrenaline rush of TV
0:05:41 – the danger of searching for the next high
0:08:03 – the downsides of fame
0:11:43 – stoicism and doing your job well
0:14:28 – nerves and the importance of pushing through
0:17:06 – dealing with imposter syndrome
0:18:58 – dealing with negative thoughts
0:21:29 – the complexity of the mind and inner voices
0:28:37 – authenticity and originality in creativity
0:29:49 – the danger of AI and the importance of real people
0:41:36 – the societal fear of being nice
0:44:45 – being stalked
0:52:41 – needing a banana before performing
0:57:29 – ageism in the entertainment industry
1:02:19 – advice for finding a career you love and making money
1:04:10 – thinking about death as a reminder to live fully
David Harper’s socials:
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DavidHarperAntiques/
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-harper-8b7a6a37/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/DavidHarperTV
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/DavidHarper2020
Sponsor:
B Daily – https://bdaily.co.uk
PRsonal socials:
Twitter – https://twitter.com/PRsonal_podcast
LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/prsonal-podcast
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/PRsonalPodcast
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/prsonal_podcast
TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@prsonal_podcast
Harvey & Hugo’s socials:
Twitter – https://twitter.com/harveyandhugo
LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvey-&-hugo
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/HarveyandHugo
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/harveyandhugopr
TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@harveyandhugo
Recorded on 23/05/23
PRsonal socials:
Twitter – https://twitter.com/PRsonal_podcast
LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/prsonal-podcast
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/PRsonalPodcast
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/prsonal_podcast
Harvey & Hugo’s socials:
Twitter – https://twitter.com/harveyandhugo
LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvey-&-hugo
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/HarveyandHugo
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/harveyandhugopr
TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@harveyandhugo
Ellie Lowther is the founder of Essential Learning Curve, which delivers inclusion workshops and training to businesses across the UK.
In the latest episode of PRsonal, Ellie, who is recognised as one of the leading speakers on transgender and non-binary inclusion, talks to Charlotte about life as a transgender woman, the impact of faith and the importance of choosing your own family.
Key moments:
00:07 I was always a woman in my dreams
02:36 Gender dysphoria and the radical middle road
09:00 Transitioning and overcoming adversity
24:25 Planting seeds, pronouns, and neopronouns
27:54 Experiences of transphobia
41:12 Gender exploration and de-transitioning in young people
43:17 Inclusion and acceptance of trans people in faith communities
56:23 Love, relationships, and identity
Ellie and Essential Learning Curve socials:
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/elcellie
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ellie-lowther/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ellielowtherfrsa.elc/
TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ellie.lowther
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2LoJdockmb8FoD3SYgbsrw
Sponsor:
B Daily – https://bdaily.co.uk
PRsonal socials:
Twitter – https://twitter.com/PRsonal_podcast
LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/prsonal-podcast
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/PRsonalPodcast
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/prsonal_podcast
TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@prsonal_podcast
Harvey & Hugo’s socials:
Twitter – https://twitter.com/harveyandhugo
LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvey-&-hugo
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/HarveyandHugo
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/harveyandhugopr
TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@harveyandhugo
Recorded on 24/04/23
PRsonal socials:
Twitter – https://twitter.com/PRsonal_podcast
LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/prsonal-podcast
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/PRsonalPodcast
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/prsonal_podcast
Harvey & Hugo’s socials:
Twitter – https://twitter.com/harveyandhugo
LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvey-&-hugo
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/HarveyandHugo
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/harveyandhugopr
TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@harveyandhugo
PRsonal EP8: “Life without an anus is pretty good.” Meet the person behind the company ambassador
As he battled the chronic condition colitis, Matthew Ord could be going to the toilet up to 30 times a day – which he managed alongside a demanding full-time job.
Then things got even worse.
In the latest episode of PRsonal, the LV Logistics company ambassador tells our host Charlotte Nichols about the operation that changed his life, the impact of living with a chronic condition and the twist of fate that led to him meeting his wife.
Key moments:
00:23 What life is like without and anus
19:03 Do we have a culture of kindness?
19:56 Why I don’t regret my operation
20:19 Is there anything I wouldn’t do to live a longer and healthier life?
37:37 How I dealt with my mum’s cancer diagnosis at 16 years old
42:50 My life motto
46:54 What is the meaning of life?
Matthew and LV Logistics’ socials:
LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-ord-9053a03a/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/lv-logistics-uk/
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/RoyalDutchLVLogistics/
Website – https://www.lv-logistics.com/
Sponsor:
Bdaily - https://bdaily.co.uk/
PRsonal socials:
Twitter – https://twitter.com/PRsonal_podcast
LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/prsonal-podcast
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/PRsonalPodcast
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/prsonal_podcast/
TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@prsonal_podcast
Harvey & Hugo's socials:
Twitter – https://twitter.com/harveyandhugo
LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvey-&-hugo
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/HarveyandHugo
Instagram – https://instagram.com/harveyandhugopr/
TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@harveyandhugo
Recorded on 24/04/23
PRsonal socials:
Twitter – https://twitter.com/PRsonal_podcast
LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/prsonal-podcast
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/PRsonalPodcast
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/prsonal_podcast
Harvey & Hugo’s socials:
Twitter – https://twitter.com/harveyandhugo
LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvey-&-hugo
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/HarveyandHugo
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/harveyandhugopr
TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@harveyandhugo
Entrepreneur, author, mentor, podcast host – Sarah Pittendrigh lives life to the full,
but it hasn’t always been that way.
In the latest episode of PRsonal, Sarah opens up to Charlotte about battling cancer twice, the crippling anxiety that left her too scared to leave the house and how she fought through bankruptcy.
She also reveals all about building a business from scratch and how that transformed her life in unimaginable ways.
Key moments:
00:47 – The toughest challenge in my life has been having cancer
02:20 – Financial struggles and going bankrupt
05:43 – Remarrying my ex-husband
09:30 – My experiences with controlling in laws
21:32 – My agoraphobia, anxiety and panic attacks
35:43 – Work-life balance
45:35 – Driving confidence
47:05 – My guardian angel
57:15 – Dealing with imposter syndrome
Sarah’s socials:
LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahpittendrigh/
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/sarah_pittendrigh/
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/SarahPittendrighCoaching
Website – https://sarahpittendrigh.com/
Sponsor:
Bdaily - https://bdaily.co.uk/
PRsonal socials:
Twitter – https://twitter.com/PRsonal_podcast
LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/prsonal-podcast
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/PRsonalPodcast
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/prsonal_podcast/
TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@prsonal_podcast
Harvey & Hugo's socials:
Twitter – https://twitter.com/harveyandhugo
LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvey-&-hugo
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/HarveyandHugo
Instagram – https://instagram.com/harveyandhugopr/
TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@harveyandhugo
Recorded on 13/03/2023
PRsonal socials:
Twitter – https://twitter.com/PRsonal_podcast
LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/prsonal-podcast
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/PRsonalPodcast
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/prsonal_podcast
Harvey & Hugo’s socials:
Twitter – https://twitter.com/harveyandhugo
LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvey-&-hugo
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/HarveyandHugo
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/harveyandhugopr
TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@harveyandhugo
After a career in childcare, Sarah Heward is now chief operating officer at Tech Equal, an initiative to ensure equal access to digital technology for all children in the Teesside area.
Talking to Charlotte in our latest PRsonal podcast, Sarah opens up about her struggle with postnatal depression, why she’s no longer afraid of death and how her spiritual awakening led to her finding her authentic self.
Key moments:
00:18 – What fills my heart with joy
05:38 – I don’t believe in failure, only lessons and blessings
08:45 – How I’ve coped with my anxiety
09:12 – My journey of self-discovery
11:58 – The power of positive energy
15:50 – My struggle with postnatal depression
27:04 – Am I afraid of dying?
38:57 – My spiritual awakening
46:10 – I do believe in ghosts and an afterlife
Tech Equal’s socials:
LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-heward-62a515183/ and https://www.linkedin.com/company/tech-equal
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/techequal/
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/techequal1
Website – https://techequal.co.uk/
Sponsor:
Bdaily - https://bdaily.co.uk/
PRsonal socials:
Twitter – https://twitter.com/PRsonal_podcast
LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/prsonal-podcast
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/PRsonalPodcast
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/prsonal_podcast/
TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@prsonal_podcast
Harvey & Hugo's socials:
Twitter – https://twitter.com/harveyandhugo
LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvey-&-hugo
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/HarveyandHugo
Instagram – https://instagram.com/harveyandhugopr/
TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@harveyandhugo
Recorded on 13/03/2023
PRsonal socials:
Twitter – https://twitter.com/PRsonal_podcast
LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/prsonal-podcast
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/PRsonalPodcast
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/prsonal_podcast
Harvey & Hugo’s socials:
Twitter – https://twitter.com/harveyandhugo
LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvey-&-hugo
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/HarveyandHugo
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/harveyandhugopr
TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@harveyandhugo
From the military to McDonald’s, Mavas Foods Ltd director Dean Fitzmaurice has seen it all – and has the teeth (or lack of) to show for it.
In our latest episode of PRsonal, Dean gets real with our host Charlotte Nichols, revealing all about life in the army, facing his own mortality and the impact of his mum’s alcoholism.
Now a director of a thriving business, which trades as McDonald’s in Middlesbrough, Dean offers a fascinating insight into everything that made him the success he is today.
Key moments:
00:20 – How many of your teeth are actually your own?
11:50 – What’s the most pain you’ve ever been in (emotionally)?
22:24 – Getting arrested whilst driving Saddam Hussein’s car
37:10 – Did you ever think you were going to die while in Iraq?
51:01 – How it feels to lose close friends in battle and how do you deal with it
Dean’s socials:
LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/dean-fitzmaurice-a4b2a265/ and https://www.linkedin.com/company/mcdonald's-corporation/
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/mcd_middlesbrough/
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090597258377
TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@mcdonaldsmiddlesbrough
Website – https://www.mcdonalds.com/gb/en-gb.html?fbclid=IwAR3bU33LxUprCfeHUrkB4U_s_1EOcB6aWcPWsjLUxX5nCKvyshe309KwMac
Sponsor:
Bdaily - https://bdaily.co.uk/
PRsonal socials:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/PRsonal_podcast
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/prsonal-podcast
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PRsonalPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prsonal_podcast/
Recorded on
13/03/2023
PRsonal socials:
Twitter – https://twitter.com/PRsonal_podcast
LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/prsonal-podcast
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/PRsonalPodcast
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/prsonal_podcast
Harvey & Hugo’s socials:
Twitter – https://twitter.com/harveyandhugo
LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvey-&-hugo
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/HarveyandHugo
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/harveyandhugopr
TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@harveyandhugo
DJ turned entrepreneur Shak Asghar is a proud Teessider, who now spends his working life helping businesses grow through Nudl, his funding consultancy.
In the latest episode of PRsonal, he talks to leader of The Harvey & Hugo Pack, Charlotte, about the similarities between religion and music, and how a good DJ can control his audience’s emotions.
Key moments:
00:16 – Is God a DJ?
10:49 – What it was like being a DJ and travelling the world
23:27 – Will the world be in a better place than it is now in the future?
37:10 – The moment I knew I was having a stroke
40:19 – Do I think my stroke was connected to the COVID vaccine?
54:01 – The world of AI and Alexa
Shak’s socials:
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/shak-asghar-315b3090/ and https://www.linkedin.com/company/use-your-nudl
Twitter - https://twitter.com/useyournudl
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/useyournudl/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Use-Your-Nudl-102658961803322
Website - https://www.nudl.co.uk/
Sponsor:
Bdaily - https://bdaily.co.uk/
PRsonal socials:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/PRsonal_podcast
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/prsonal-podcast
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PRsonalPodcast
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prsonal_podcast/
Recorded on 18/01/2023
PRsonal socials:
Twitter – https://twitter.com/PRsonal_podcast
LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/prsonal-podcast
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/PRsonalPodcast
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/prsonal_podcast
Harvey & Hugo’s socials:
Twitter – https://twitter.com/harveyandhugo
LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvey-&-hugo
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/HarveyandHugo
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/harveyandhugopr
TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@harveyandhugo
Bianca Robinson, CEO of national initiative CEO Sleepout, has had cancer twice.
In this episode of PRsonal, she talks to leader of The Harvey & Hugo Pack, and podcast host, Charlotte about her diagnosis, her treatment and the impact it had on her as a successful businesswoman.
In this frank and fearless chat, experiences of the physical realities of running a business as a female, hormones and surgery are discussed.
Key moments:
00:29 – How it feels to know you have cancer
15:07 – How cancer medication has impacted me
27:38 – What it’s like telling your loved ones you have cancer
39:05 – Family values
58:50 – Why I wouldn’t change anything about my past
The Emma Barnett book that Bianca refers to early in the podcast is called PERIOD! About Bloody Time.
Bianca’s socials:
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/birobinson/ and https://www.linkedin.com/company/ceo-sleepout-uk
Twitter - https://twitter.com/The_CEOSLEEPOUT
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ceosleepout_uk/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ceosleepoutuk
Website - https://ceosleepout.co.uk/
Sponsor:
Bdaily - https://bdaily.co.uk/
PRsonal socials:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/PRsonal_podcast
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/prsonal-podcast
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PRsonalPodcast
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prsonal_podcast/
Recorded on 18/01/2023
PRsonal socials:
Twitter – https://twitter.com/PRsonal_podcast
LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/prsonal-podcast
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/PRsonalPodcast
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/prsonal_podcast
Harvey & Hugo’s socials:
Twitter – https://twitter.com/harveyandhugo
LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvey-&-hugo
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/HarveyandHugo
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/harveyandhugopr
TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@harveyandhugo
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