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As we (NB and Choc) build towards our interview with The Padel Club CEO Kris Ball, we pour out our excitement by way of a 5K Debrief. We just can’t help it. 
We cover a lot here so it’s not available for synopsis, you just have to listen to find out what’s inside (unapologetic plea) we hope your curiosity gets the better of you and we promise it will be worth it, so… let’s get into it!

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THE RIPPLE EFFECT…

No this isn’t Oli talking chocolate bars (this time), we are referring to the knock on effect of The Sofa Stories Podcast. Amongst other hot topics in this weeks 5K NB and Choc fantasise what the ripple effect could look like in the future, for us and for our awesome listeners (you) too. There are bound to be some ripples, some small but some tidal waves too no doubt. 🌊 

Oli speaks from the heart regarding definitive habit changes coming direct from subliminal messages from The Sofa Stories Podcast. 

Have you felt any ripples or maybe even waves from listening to our Pod? Perhaps you’ve started your padel journey, switched for 0.0% beers, taken the plunge into  the ice bath or chased tides like NB?

Let us know, we’d love to hear from you!

You can’t add days to your life, but you can add days to your life (and ripples)…

Enjoy the show..

NB & OD (Choc)

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We kick 2025 off with not only the best intentions but with knowledge and biology hacks from medical expert Dr Sam, we talk about the reality that exists in alcohol free and unlocking the best version of YOU. Along with longevity and how Oxford Natural Clinic are using cutting edge A technology, tests and treatments for their clients so they can not only live longer, but happier and healthier,  we can all learn so much from their ethos and approach.

LET’S GET INTO IT…

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Let’s take a moment to pause and reflect. 2024, what a year it has been.
Thank YOU for being here and for listening to The Sofa Stories Podcast , it truly means the world.
Let us know your highlights and takeaways so far via Instagram @the._sofastories_podcast 

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We love a 5K debrief, (albeit this is more like an 8k or a 5K walk ;). 

Lapland advertures for NB and a British Airways Corporate event for Choc.

Romy’s first nativity for Daddy Choc, NB’s visit from 40 Beijing business students at Arighi Bianchi.

We love a good tangent on this show and in this episode we made the ultimate pivot/ segue from discussing the BBC visiting Arighi Bianchi filming a new drama to discussing paranormal activity inside Arighi Bianchi’s grade 2 listed building. 

We promised it wouldn’t be boring. 😜 👻 🧵 

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It's a pleasure to welcome on to the sofa a great friend of NB and OD - Charlie Womersley aka;

Charlie The Wine. 🍷 

Charlie specialises in wine tastings and consultancy, with 45 years in his field, his passion is infectious as is his charisma.

What makes a good wine? What should we look for? What should we avoid?

What is best with Italian, Indian, Christmas dinner? Charlie breaks it down for us.

Keep rocking our good man, and in your words, stay - "Forever Thirsty".

Special thanks to;
Premier Padel Hub Cheshire - https://chat.whatsapp.com/LULJRpzxjZmC2kzraWXSLh
For sponsoring this episode of The Sofa Stories Podcast.

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Stop what you’re doing and listen, it’s a wholesome 5K episode not to be missed. We’ve covered some tracks here from the Cheshire Business Awards to the Manchester Art Fair and everything inbetween, including notes to one’s future self and boozing clever?! Stay Classy. 

Ps as mentioned in the Pod. Good Luck to Wilmslow Youth and Becki Petrondas.
Thanks to everyone for your support and well done Becki.

Links as promised.

Here you go: www.wilmslowyouth.com/biggive

And this is the raffle one: www.wilmslowyouth.com/raffle

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The 90’s was a turbulent time and in 1992 our late Queen was remembered for using the famous Latin phrase - Annus Horriblis.

For a year involving. 

•   A serious fire at Windsor Castle
•   The divorce of the Princess Royal
•   The separation of the Duke of York from his wife
•   Marriage problems for the Prince of Wales

Former butler to the late Queen, Duke of Edinburgh and the Royal Family inc Princess Diana, gave us a valuable insight into this era, as well as sharing with us how he has since pivoted into a special educational needs expert and ambassador for the incredible Witherslack group

Michael Webster is a true gentleman with a wealth of experience within the Royal Family and in Education. It was a real privilege to have him on the sofa sharing his story, thought provoking and inspirational.

It was fascinating to have Michael on the sofa to absorb his wisdom and completely unique perspective on a family and an establishment like no other.

As always we go deep and leave no stone unturned, let’s get into it!

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NB and Choc with a cheeky 5K debrief. Let us know your thoughts and takeaways on Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/the_sofastories_podcast?igsh=MTQ3cGJxNXJlaTJ2Zw== or text us via Spotify. 

Don’t think, DO! think, do! 

As promised here’s the newsroom clip 🇺🇸 as mentioned by NB/ from Ed Rowlinson in the last part of this episode.
https://youtu.be/wTjMqda19wk?si=TllytCSfmbWd21QE

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It’s episode 26 of SS and we are delighted to welcome our friend George Blackshaw onto the Ruxley Sofa at Arighi Bianchi.

George is a real life example of how to “flip it”, we can’t always control what happens to us in life but we can control how we react to it.

George had an accident at 2 years old which led to him being “disabled” (right leg and right arm amputee) this doesn’t define him, by that I mean it doesn’t restrict him, the only way in which it defines him is by his character, turning this into his strength, playing sports such as golf, tennis, padel and football, and his to a standard better than most too! Also a philanthropist raising substantial funds for the charities which have helped him on his journey.

George is a hugely inspiring individual and an unstoppable force of positive energy and talent.

We are blessed to have George in to tell his story…

So on that note….

LET’S GET INTO IT…

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