The Needlefish Podcast

By: John Harland Jim Firth Maisie Freedman Yas Downes
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  • John Harland and Jim Firth talk to extraordinary people in order to unpack practical wisdom that can be used by the listener in everyday life.The expert guests impart useful advice, life hacks and life lessons to ensure the listener benefits from uncommon knowledge. The hosts go 'narrow and deep' on the specialist subjects of the guests to mine informational gold for the listener.The podcast style is relaxed, conversational and warm.

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  • What it takes to be a successful Artist, a deep dive into the music industry with Tony Roberts

    What it takes to be a successful Artist, a deep dive into the music industry with Tony Roberts
    Nov 8 2021
    Tony Roberts is a hugely successful vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, DJ, entertainer and producer. He has taken part in all the big the TV talent shows and is a scout for Simon Cowell's production company, Syco.
    He is the co-founder of the 90's garage and club classic brand 'Show me Love' and is one of the premier wedding entertainers in the UK.

    In this episode we talk to Tony about his early life and the influence his Mum and Dad had on his career path. He gives great advice on vocal training and talks about his experiences on the big talent shows, X Factor and Britain's got Talent as well as his friends in the reality show, The Only Way Is Essex.

    We look into, music platforms and self publishing, how to be a great DJ, remixing and music production.
    We discuss 90's garage and club classics as well as musical theatre and how Tony survived lockdown and the effect that complete shutdown of the entertainment industry had on him and his family.

    You can contact Tony directly through instagram - Tony Roberts DJ TRP (@tonykroberts)

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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • A survivor's guide to politics and parliament with Sir David Amess, MP.

    A survivor's guide to politics and parliament with Sir David Amess, MP.
    Oct 10 2021
    A frank and open discussion with veteran parliamentarian and long serving MP, Sir David Amess. From his early life and vocation to serve his constituents through to public speaking and how he overcame a stammer. We discuss what advice he would give anyone interested in becoming an MP as well as parliamentary process and electioneering.
    Sir David talks about his admiration of Margret Thatcher and other world leaders, his knighthood, the Royal Family and how to become the best politician you can be.
    Ayes & Ears: A Survivor's Guide to Westminster by Davis Amess is available to buy now, all proceeds go to charity

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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Get rid of anxiety and depression forever and learn the biggest secret to effective communication. Dr Peter Spurrier talks about the benefits and positive outcomes of practicing TEAM Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

    Get rid of anxiety and depression forever and learn the biggest secret to effective communication. Dr Peter Spurrier talks about the benefits and positive outcomes of practicing TEAM Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
    Aug 20 2021

    Dr Peter Spurrier is a Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) practitioner, specialising in TEAM-CBT and a Professional Holistic (Well-Being, “Life”, Executive) Coach

    In 2011, having been a GP for 30 years, a GP mentor and trainer for 15 years and an appraiser for 10 years, Peter decided to train in CBT and subsequently gained BABCP accreditation and he is an accredited Coach Practitioner with the European Mentoring and Coaching Council.

    In this podcast we talk to Peter about all aspects of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) from its inception and early practice to cutting edge TEAM CBT. We explore what CBT is and the benefits and results of therapy on various mental health and life issues.
    We dig in to the detail on what a TEAM CBT therapy session involves from the first consultation and the methods and interventions that deliver great outcomes.
    We discuss how Dr David Burns, adjunct professor emeritus in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Sciences at the Stanford University School of Medicine and the author of bestselling books such as Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy, The Feeling Good Handbook and Feeling Great: The Revolutionary New Treatment for Depression and Anxiety has pioneered new techniques of TEAM CBT.
    As a bonus, we also reveal the biggest secret to effective and meaningful communication.

    Teams CBT UK practitioners
    More info on Dr Peter Spurrier
    Information on TEAM CBT and Dr David Burns


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    57 mins
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