In this episode Lydia and Cathy discuss the impact of the menopause on themselves, their families and work colleagues.

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In this episode, Dave Broughton discusses how he moved from a management career to being a hospital porter. The episode explores societal prejudice, domestic management and a little rugby.

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This episode is a rollercoaster of emotions as Jenny Stagg and Louise Arnett discuss the highs and lows of parenthood, the struggles with work and childcare and how it feels when the kids eventually leave home. And Joe leaves the podcast as he takes up a new role outside the Trust.

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In this episode, Joe and Jayne discuss the military family with veteran Dr Simon Hunter and army child David Murtagh. The conversation covers growing up in the army community, the impact of operational deployment on the family and the fear and reality of loss.

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In this episode, Joe and Jayne discuss the impact of grief and dying with Hospice Volunteer Holly Storey, End of Life Lead Hannah McClean and Vicky Bowhill from the Bereavement Team. We are all likely to experience grief at some point in our lives and the guests share how loss has impacted them and their families and share some thoughts on how to prepare for the inevitable. 

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In this episode we explore age. Executive PA Kirsty and Adie from the Housekeeping team discuss music, movies and life goals. Kirsty shares some of her list “The meaning of things older people say” and Adie shares his thoughts on becoming a father later in life.

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In this episode, Non-Executive Director Tania Baker discusses gender transitioning and Dr Helen Iveson talks about her experiences as a sexual health consultant. Both reveal some of their own prejudices.

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In this special episode to mark the Queen's Platinum Jubilee, Joe and Jayne discuss with Matron Katie Ransby and Head of Communications Dave Roberts meeting the Queen, kedgeree and what the monarchy means to them.

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As part of Volunteers' Week, Joe and Jayne are in conversation with Hospital and Stars Appeal volunteers Richard and Judy and Hospice volunteer Michele. They discuss the role of volunteers and what volunteering means to them.

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This episode was recorded as part of Mental Health Awareness Week. Series host Joe becomes a guest to discuss his own struggles with mental health and coming to terms with loss while Operational Matron Carrie Jones shares her experience of post-natal depression.

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