THE PERSUASION ISSUE

Welcome to Lennon Courtney Left Alone, a podcast about conversations we have when we’re left alone.

This week it’s The Persuasion Issue. The art of persuasion hasn’t changed much in 2000 years not since Aristotle tootled around Greece musing on the subject. Are you the persuader or persuadee in your life? If you want to win someone around to your way of thinking, what is the best way to go about it? We look at it all in this week’s episode.

But wait! Before you listen to this week’s issue, can we persuade you to show us your support by leaving a short positive review and giving us five stars at this link?You’ll be whizzed over to our iTunes page where you can tell us how we’re your favourite podcast. It’s a simple way you can help the podcast grow - we can’t do it without you.

Wear a mask, a frock (over your PJs if necessary) and do something nice for yourself today.

Sonya and Brendan.

THINGS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW

READ: The Science of Reasoning with Unreasonable People - NYT by Adam Grant

READ: How Donald Trump ‘charms’ people and why it works

READ: The Art of Persuasion Hasn’t Changed in 2,000 years...acc to Harvard Business Review

OUTSIDE THINGS:

READ: How To Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie

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Original theme music was created by Katie Laffan.

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THE FAVOURITE ISSUE

Welcome to Lennon Courtney Left Alone, a podcast about conversations we have when we’re left alone.

This week it’s The Favourite Issue. We thought it would be good to share some of our recommendations for great podcasts, TV, people and beyond, that have been helping us through lockdown. There are links to everything we mentioned in this episode below, so pour yourself a tall glass of tea and click away! For the book recommendations we have tried to link to Irish booksellers but titles are also available to borrow at your local library. Include the hashtag #leftalonebookclub if you read any of them.

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Stay safe and do something nice for yourself today.

Sonya and Brendan.

P.S If you have any great recommendations you’d like to share with us, leave a comment on our Instagram accounts (see below for links).

THINGS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW

SONYA'S RECOMMENDATIONS

EAT

Food 52

All The Food.ie

FOLLOW

The White Cube

The White Pube

Fashion for Bank RobberS

WATCH

Ted Lasso - Apple TV

Here I am - BBC 2 (not available in R.O.I)

9 to 5 trailer

READ

Hillbilly Elegy - J.D Vance

Exciting Times - Naoise Dolan

LISTEN

On Being podcast

How I Built This with Guy Raz

LOCKDOWN HERO

Vicky Phealan new Instagram account

Move with Nicole exercise videos

Google Lens

BRENDAN'S RECOMMENDATIONS

EAT

Greek salad

Gyoza and dumplings from the Asian Supermarket on Drury St, Dublin.

Bamboo steamers (the Nevin McGuire one mentioned by Brendan is not in stock at the moment).

FOLLOW

Basically Becki-jo

Brideys Wine Chats

WATCH

The Great - Channel 4

It’s A Sin - Channel 4

READ

Breathe - James Nestor

Try some of his breathing techniques here.

The Hearts Invisible Furies - John Boyne

You Can Heal Your Life - Louise L. Hay

Eat, Pray, Love - Elizabeth Gilbert

LISTEN

Your Undivided Attention

David McWilliams podcast

LOCKDOWN HERO

Italian coffee pot

Google Digital Garage - free online courses

Solas free online courses

ESTHER'S RECOMMENDATIONS

EAT

White Masu Peanut Rayu

Imbibe Coffee

Fake Big Macs a la Gizzi Erskine

FOLLOW

Artist David Hedderman

Poor Old Ireland for lols

And me of course ; )

WATCH

The Young Pope and The New Pope both available to watch on Now TV

READ

The Nina Stibbe Lizzie Vogel series (Man at the Helm, Reasons To Be Cheerful, Paradise Lodge)

Lionel Shriver - The Mandibles

LISTEN

Heavyweight with Jonathan Goldstein

Reply All: Test Kitchen series although since I recommended it, it’s reported that Reply All has issues too.

The Creep Dive with Sophie White, Jen O’Dwyer and Cassie Lorraine.

LOCKDOWN HERO

The beeswax candles from Dunnes (now sold out unfort). Incense from Indigo and Cloth by PF Candle and Temple Wolf and my mum but you can’t click on her. And walks. And my bird feeder. And seeds. And WiFi.

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Lennon Courtney Left Alone is produced by Esther O’Moore Donohoe.

Original theme music was created by Katie Laffan.

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THE PISSED OFF ISSUE

Welcome back to series 5 of Lennon Courtney Left Alone!

We thought there’d be no better issue to get us started with than The Pissed Off Issue.

Even though we’re used to living in lockdown, it’s not sunshine and light all the time. This week, we get some things off our chest and also look at ways we can best deal with negative emotions.

Before you listen to this week’s issue, if you have ever enjoyed Lennon Courtney Left Alone please show us your support by leaving a short positive review and giving us five stars at this link. You’ll be whizzed over to our iTunes page where you can tell us how wonderful we are. It’s a simple way you can help the podcast grow - we can’t do it without you.

It’s time to thrive in series 5 - let’s go!

Sonya and Brendan.

THINGS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW:

TRY: Brendan's back scratcher

READ: The Subtle Art of Not Givng a F*ck by Mark Manson

READ: The Way We're Working Isn't Working by Tony Schwartz

WATCH: The chaotic council meeting in England

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Lennon Courtney Left Alone is produced by Esther O’Moore Donohoe.

Original theme music was created by Katie Laffan.

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Saint alive - it's season 5!

Lennon Courtney Left Alone is back Thursday 11th Feb and we couldn't be more excited. We've got lots of burning issues we want to get through so make sure you've subscribed wherever you get your podcasts and you'll never miss an episode.

Take us with you on your daily walk Thursday and prepare to thrive in season 5!

See you then.

Love,

Sonya and Brendan.

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Original theme music was created by Katie Laffan.

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THE PARTY ISSUE

Welcome back to Lennon Courtney Left Alone.

After the year we’ve all had, we could only end series four with The Party Issue.

Seeing as we can’t party as we normally would this time of year - we did it remotely for this issue and shared some of our favourite celebrations throughout the years. So throw on your Christmas jumper and listen in.

If you have enjoyed Lennon Courtney Left Alone this year please show your support by giving us a seasonal gift in the form of a short positive review and giving us five stars at this link. You’ll be dashed through the virtual snow over to our iTunes page where you can tell us how wonderful we are. It’s a simple way you can help the podcast grow - we can’t do it without you.

Enjoy the Christmas break and see you in 2020. We’ve loved making this podcast for you.

Sonya and Brendan.

THINGS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW:

READ: Delusions of Gender by Cordelia Fine

Check out your local library for copies of the book mentioned above too.

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Lennon Courtney Left Alone is produced by Esther O’Moore Donohoe.

Original theme music was created by Katie Laffan.

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THE POLITICALLY CORRECT ISSUE

Welcome back to Lennon Courtney Left Alone.

This week, we’re talking about The P.C Issue.

No. Not personal computers but political correctness. We talk about its origins and how the concept has evolved to present day. Does ‘being P.C’ stifle conversatio? How can we better engage with other peoples experiences in a constructive and considered way? We offer some food for thought this week.

As with every issue, make sure you scroll down for our list of Outside Things of additional resources for you.

If you are enjoying Lennon Courtney Left Alone please show your support by leaving a short positive review and giving us five stars at this link. You’ll be fa-la-la-la-laaahed over to our iTunes page where you can tell us how wonderful we are. It’s a simple way you can help the podcast grow - we can’t do it without you.

Until next Thursday for our final issue before the Christmas break!

Sonya and Brendan.

THINGS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW:

READ: Good Guys: How Men Can Be Better Allies for Women in the Workplace by David G. Smyth and W. Brad Johnson

READ: Hidden Tribes: A Study of America’s Polarized Landscape by Stephen Hawkins, Daniel Yudkin Míriam, Juan-Torres and Tim Dixon

WATCH: Stephen Hawkins on political polarization

Check out your local library for copies of the readings mentioned above too.

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Lennon Courtney Left Alone is produced by Esther O’Moore Donohoe.

Original theme music was created by Katie Laffan.

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THE FATHER ISSUE

Welcome back to Lennon Courtney Left Alone.

This week, at a listener request, we’re looking at The Father Issue.

We ask if men can show greater vulnerability now or does society still expect them to be the strong, silent provider?

As with every issue, make sure you scroll down for our list of Outside Things of resources and things to do and read.

If you are enjoying Lennon Courtney Left Alone please show your support by leaving a short positive review and giving us five stars at this link. You’ll be whisked to our iTunes page where you can tell us how simply wonderful we are. It’s a simple way you can help the podcast grow - we can’t do it without you.

Do your best today, wear your mask and stay hopeful!

Sonya and Brendan.

THINGS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW:

WATCH: The trailer for Brendan’s documentary We Need to Talk About Dad

LISTEN: Robust Vulnerability by David Whyte. You may also be able to source this CD from your local library.

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Lennon Courtney Left Alone is produced by Esther O’Moore Donohoe.

Original theme music was created by Katie Laffan.

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THE SIMPLICITY ISSUE

Welcome back to Lennon Courtney Left Alone.

This week, we’re looking at The Simplicity Issue.

As someone wise once said K.I.S.S (Keep It Simple Stupid). Over the past year, we’ve all been forced to slow down and simplify our lives. Will we be able to hold onto a slower pace when life returns to, well...life is different than it is at the moment? We discuss it all this week. Plus, as with every issue, make sure you scroll down for our list of Outside Things.

Now, the great thing about leaving a short positive review and giving us five stars, is that it couldn’t be more simple to do! Show your support for Lennon Courtney Left Alone at this link and you’ll be whisked to our iTunes page where you can tell us how simply wonderful we are.

Celebrate yourself today, wear your finest mask and stay hopeful!

Sonya and Brendan.

THINGS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW:

WATCH: Marie Kondo’s Netflix Show

READ: Can decluttering make you happier?

READ: Ideas for organising your home

DO: A ten minute meditation

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Lennon Courtney Left Alone is produced by Esther O’Moore Donohoe.

Original theme music was created by Katie Laffan.

Media, general enquiries or just to say hi: [email protected]

THE EQUALITY ISSUE

Welcome back to Lennon Courtney Left Alone. This week, we’re taking on The Equality Issue.

As we researched this week’s episode, we began to wonder if equality is even the thing we should all be working towards? Is social justice really the next frontier in this ongoing discussion? Well, hit play and you’ll hear all about it. Plus, as with every issue, we have collated lots of great resources to help you explore the topic in more detail. Just scroll down and you'll find our list of Outside Things.

Now, all podcasts are created equal but some are more equal than others. With that in mind, please show your support for Lennon Courtney Left Alone and give us five stars and a few words on iTunes or wherever you listen. It really helps to grow the podcast and for new listeners to find us. If there’s an issue you’d like us to look at, leave it in your review and we’ll add it to the list. Simply click this link and you’ll be whisked over to our page where you can write away.

Be nice to yourself today, keep wearing your mask and stay hopeful!

Sonya and Brendan.

THINGS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW:

LISTEN: John Legend being interviewed on Armchair Expert podcast talking about defunding the police.

LISTEN: ‘Why Third Grade Matters’ on New York Times podcast Sway

READ: A Feminist Manifesto in 15 Suggestions by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie.

READ: New Zealand’s new pay equality act.

READ: Hillbilly Elegy by J.D Vance and watch the trailer here.

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Lennon Courtney Left Alone is produced by Esther O’Moore Donohoe.

Original theme music was created by Katie Laffan.

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THE EMPOWERMENT ISSUE

We’re back! Welcome to series 4 of Lennon Courtney Left Alone. To get us started, we're kicking off with The Empowerment Issue.

We talk about how we guide our children to be empowered individuals as well as empowering ourselves. And guess what, like most great things in life, it really is an inside job. Make sure you scroll down to see the Outside Things for you to read and listen to as suggested by us.

Now while self empowerment may ultimately rest with ourselves, we can't self-review the podcast as much as we’d love to. So, show your support for Lennon Courtney Left Alone and give us five stars and a quick review on iTunes or wherever you listen. It really helps to grow the podcast and new listeners find us. If there’s an issue you’d like us to look at, leave it in your review and we’ll add it to the list. Simply click this link and you’ll be whisked over to our page where you can write away.

Be nice to yourself today, keep wearing your mask and stay hopeful!

Sonya and Brendan.

'OUTSIDE THINGS' MENTIONED IN THE SHOW:

Listen: Brendan recommended listening to this podcast from Your Undivided Attention with guest Audrey Tang, Taiwan's Digital Minister. Is a transparent, reactive and politically engaged society possible? Well, that’s what this podcast looks at.

Read: Sonya has recommended this book before but it’s one of her favourites How Woman Rise: Break the 12 Habits Holding You Back from Your Next Raise, Promotion or Job by Sally Helgessan and Marshall Goldsmith. She also suggests you read Free Range Kids: Giving Our Children the Freedom We Had Without Going Nuts with Worry by Lenore Skenazy. It talks about fostering empowerment in children by letting them get on with it (in so many words). While you’re at it, have a look at Hara Estroff Marano’s book A Nation of Wimps: The High Cost of Invasive Parenting.

Look: Hazel Cassidy founder of Hands Off Parent.

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Lennon Courtney Left Alone is produced by Esther O’Moore Donohoe.

Original theme music was created by Katie Laffan.

Media, general enquiries or just to say hi: [email protected]