The Toni Daily

Just started a BRILLIANT new book: "Wind Swept, Why Women Walk" by Annabel Abbs and instantly thought "That wants to be called "Why Women Run Away Screaming". It prompted me to reflect on a piece I wrote recently about why mid-life is the hard yards for women, because:

• Death & dying ramps up a notch
• Menopause starts marching
• Illnesses start to appear
• Teenage children really need you
• You still have to work
• The emotional burden is overwhelmingly yours
• Relationships break down

But - BUT! - there is plenty of upside....

Read the full piece here: https://tonikent.co.uk/why-mid-life-for-women-is-the-hard-yards/

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Hearing heavy metal guitarist Devin Townsend speak with Blindboy about how becoming a parent changed his outlook really struck a chord with me. Here's what's in today's episode:

• Being asked to "Please stop dancing" by my son
• Getting serious about what situations I would allow my children to be exposed to
• Re-drawing some boundaries
• Changing my ways

If you want to hear the Blindboy Podcast - and hear more of what Devin had to say, check out: https://play.acast.com/s/blindboy/devin-townsend

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Feeling far better today than I have any right to do! Today's episode reviews the village celebration and includes:

• Being saved from getting sh*t-faced by a band and a caller
• Rescuing a dog by using a belt
• Oven Pride taking on a new meaning

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It's time for the village to get out their gazebos but who has the best one? Today I'm talking:

• Dragging the contents of your garden to the village rec
• People who expect lobster vs a salmon sarnie
• Discovering my neighbour is a "local legend" according to Strava

To listen to the other episodes I reference head to:

Soho House: https://play.acast.com/s/the-toni-daily/day-195-soho-house-festival

Platty Joobs: https://play.acast.com/s/the-toni-daily/day-157-platty-joobs

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Made it to the opening night of the pub along with 10% of the village - good times! Today's episode includes:

* Spending way more than £6.75

* Making sure you don't upset the 'wrong' family

* Avoiding coronation coverage

* Cake decorating

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WELL! The village Facebook page giveth merrily today - here's what's going on:

• Will the pub well-wishers turn into turnover?
• A Tory MP cited as a main attraction for children to come to church
• An invitation to play with something belonging to the King that sounds ALL KINDS OF WRONG

I need to know what you think about this.....email [email protected] or find me on at facebook.com/tonijkent

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Thanks for all the love for the return! Today I'm talking about:

* CAMRA for people that don't like real ale

* A prick test

* The world's fastest striptease

* A mirror on a building site

After recording this - I checked the definition of 'ullage' and it is: "the void space between the surface of the liquid to the top of the tank". So now you know.

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It's BACK!

Turns out I've missed you all so let's get back in the saddle with a bumper episode on:

* The Coronation

* Village News

* Memories of warm squash

* A fight in the public bar of my local pub

Want to tell me what you think? Drop me a line at [email protected]

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Prompted by a Facebook post on the positive impact of the London 'Overspill' on families who were relocated to Basingstoke in the 50s and 60s, this is a reflection of why it's harder to achieve social mobility today and a collection of episodes on the topic, including:

Day 160 - Culture, Class and Corporate Life

Day 171 - Social Mobility Awareness Day

Day 234 - Being Serious about Social Mobility and Being Heard

Day 287 - Class Polish and Gut Instinct

Day 332 - Social Mobility and Health Inequality

Got questions or feedback? Drop me a line at [email protected]

Want to book me to speak? Head to www.tonikent.co.uk

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** Content warning (as if it were needed) this contains all the drug references. Ok? **

In this episode I look at the potentially alarming availability of drugs where I grew up and what prompted me to stop. Includes the following episodes:

Day 113 - Getting kicked out of Butlins

Day 315 - LSD, trauma and a trip to The Hacienda

Day 319 - What if the kids find out?

For honest information about drugs (outside of what I share here!) you may find this resource useful: https://www.talktofrank.com/

Thoughts? Something you want to share about your own experiences? Email the show at [email protected]

Image credit: Photo by Nick Fewings on Unsplash

#Drugs #Podcasting

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