Ruled by Magpies

It's a dear diary, digital download of the inner workings of my brain kind of week.

Tune in to find out why there's leather jackets all over my garden, and how a bombay bad boy took me on a very icky trip down memory lane.

I'm interested to know - what was your first ick? You can message me on instagram @ruledbymagpies

Inspired by the first half of Dr Jessica Taylor's new memoir 'Underclass', I ruminate and reflect on my own experiences.

Born and raised in an ex-mining community in the 90's, and spending my teenage years in the most deprived area in Wales, neglect, poverty and trauma have followed me in to adulthood.

This podcast is a live recording of me verbally journaling my thoughts as I slowly devour the memoir, and receive the gift of representation from Dr Jessica Taylor. I gift I've never received before in my life.

Expect sweary words, honest truths and references to situations and circumstances that some may find challenging.

You can buy Underclass here -

This week I have a proud feminist mommy moment, and reflect on how accessible and welcoming feminism really is.

Come with me for a solo weekend in London, I deep dive in to my own trauma responses - being a workaholic, hyper-independent, and what it feels like to feel fleeting moments of recovery growing.

It wouldn't be an RBM instalment without a few laughs, so you might wanna tune in for my ratings of the oscillating, electronic toilets! Who knew heated toilet seats were a thing ...

Something has got me listening to Rage Against the Machine on repeat this week. Could it be the patriarchy Chloe? I hear you ask.

Most probably, but you'll have to come and listen to find out.

This episode is a quick ranty rant about the zero-sum game we play as women in the corporate jungle at work.

Is there really room for all of us to be our best, and what is our best anyway?

Ok, this episode is so eclectic in themes I couldn't even title it well. If you don't like lots of swearing, you should skip!

I'm recording pretty much live before posting as life has been bizzzzy! Join me for a morning brew, we talk British weather, the worst things I've put in my mouth, and the worst words that come out of our mouth (the C word)!

Who is to really blame for the distaste of the C word? Find out what I think.

On a serious note, it's been a heavy few weeks in VAWG - in this episode I share my rants and tips on how to support activists with lived experience, as an ally.

The first day of the rest of my life is about to happen, in T minus 5 days to be exact! But for 1 person every 5 minutes and 16 seconds in England and Wales, a new 'first day of

Debt - so many of us are in it, yet we react with such bizarre horror when we find out others are in our shoes. Why is that?

Here's everything to not say to a person in financial difficulty or debt, from someone who had 6 CCJ's and tens of thousands of pounds worth of debt, until very

Let's make the world a kinder place so we aren't keeping

What happens when new romantic relationships intersect with unresolved issues with exes? Why do we behave in the ways we behave? This pod doesn't have the answers .. or any advice, but it is full of my usual feminist fuelled rants, my observations from a weekend in London, and my reflections drawn from conversations with girlfriends, and falling for a domestic abuser.

I am officially directionless, and if you are too, that's ok. Success still lies ahead and I share with you how in this episode.

We explore the power of having no rigid direction, and the joy of finding unexpected paths forward.

Get ready to challenge the conventional notions of success and embark on an adventure where the only compass you need is within.

Tune in for insights, inspiration, and a fresh perspective on living your most authentic life.

Join me for a big old natter whilst we have doms on the beach ... no not delayed onset muscle soreness, you filthy fitness loving freak! And no, there are no professional doms present, I'm simply scranning a big fat dominoes washed down with a bottle of vino whilst I chat rubbish, on the beach. Ok, that's not the total truth, there are some pizza and wine outtakes, amongst other stuff.

In this weeks episode I make a BIG confession I've been holding on to since 16! I compare a baby to a Jack Russell, and talk about what it really means to be kind to yourself when you're living with trauma.

This week I discuss the importance of sponsorship over mentorship in advancing women's careers, particularly in the context of the upcoming International Women's Day's theme, "Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress."

This pod is all about actionable investment for gender equity!

This episode concludes with practical strategies for both sponsors and women seeking sponsorship to foster career growth and empowerment. It's a must listen for employers, managers and career focused ambitious women alike!