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What can a hostage negotiator teach us about having better conversations?

Quite a lot, it turns out. Today we're joined by Nicky Perfect, a former police hostage and crisis negotiator who spent years working with the police and UK government in some incredibly challenging situations -  including kidnappings, terrorist incidents and major crises.

She went on to become Director of UK Training for hostage and crisis negotiation, teaching police officers, military personnel and other professionals how to communicate in high-pressure situations.

In this episode we talk to Nicky about conflict, communication, listening, relationships and why sometimes the most important thing you can do in a difficult conversation is not to talk at all.

Because as Nicky says, connection comes before direction.

So, whether you’re in a relationship, managing a difficult conversation at work, or simply trying to communicate better with the people you care about, there’s a lot in this conversation for you.
To find out more about Nicky, click the link below:
https://www.nickyperfect.com/
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This week we're diving into some of the latest issues affecting our nation - from a new study questioning the booming menopause supplement industry, to whether the term ‘manopause’ is a helpful one. 
We’ll also look at what whistleblowers have been saying about the rapid development of AI and of course, those extraordinary political donations to Reform.
But amongst all the noise, uncertainty and division, we’ll share why we believe there is also a growing sense of hope.
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Have you ever wondered why, in your 40s or 50s, you suddenly don't seem to cope with the stress the way you used to? Is it just getting older, is it hormones, or is it something much deeper happening inside your nervous system?

In this episode, we're joined by medical biochemist, central nervous system expert, and founder of Sona, Jane Ollis, to unpack the science. We explore why stress isn't actually the enemy, why recovery is becoming one of the most important health habits in midlife, what heart rate variability can tell us about our resilience, and the simple, evidence-based strategies that can help you feel calmer, healthier, and more in control. 

So whether you're feeling burnt out, or simply want to perform at your best for the decades ahead, this episode is for you.
To find out more about Sona click this link:
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And on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sona.help/
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We've had a few weeks off over August, but while we've been away, the world hasn't exactly stood still.
So today we're having a bit of a catch-up - what's happened in the world, what's caught our attention, and what does any of it actually mean for us?
From Meta and our relationship with social media, to the new UK government, gold quietly moving from the US to London, and what's happening in the bond markets and our pensions.
We'll also touch on the idea of the 100-year life, and perhaps most importantly, what September feels like as a natural point to stop, take stock and ask: what are we going to do differently?
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Let me ask you a question. If nothing changed over the next five years - if you kept living exactly as you are today - how would you honestly feel?
It’s all easy to slip into patterns in life, so though we might be successful, busy, doing all the things we thought we were supposed to do… something feels missing.
So in today's episode, I'm talking about one of the biggest hidden challenges of midlife: how we gradually drift onto autopilot without even realising it. I'll explore why success doesn't always bring fulfilment, why the second half of life asks different questions to the first, and, most importantly, how you can start living more intentionally again.
So, if you've ever caught yourself wondering, "Is this really it?" then this episode is for you.
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