Best Charlie Weaver Podcasts (2025)

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#174 | Early milestones and building business 31:56

20h ago31:56

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Securing important early listings is a milestone of any new business. And earlier this spring, Red Fin Cider did just that by sealing a listing for both its Fresh Apple and their Meloncherry styles at Waitrose. 44 Waitrose stores now stock Red Fin Cider, a product launched by three industry veterans and friends, Freddie Rouse, Dave Tugwell and Grae…

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Chris Eggert | Regenerative Farming, Mental Health & Family Involvement 17:44

3d ago17:44

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In this episode of 'The Regenerative Journey,' host Charlie Arnott welcomes Chris Eggert to discuss their experiences and insights on regenerative farming. Chris shares his admiration for other regenerative farmers like the Haggertys and Jake Wolkey, emphasizing the importance of business acumen in farming. They delve into the significance of menta…

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Angela Clifford | Connecting Food, Land and Indigenous Wisdom 7:32

5d ago7:32

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Charlie is joined by Angela Clifford from Eat New Zealand. Angela discusses the importance of regenerative supply chains, the role of Indigenous thinking in food systems and fostering connections between New Zealand and Australia. She highlights key insights from the Grounded event, including the potential of self-vending butcheries and perennial v…

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#173 | Taprooms, the latest legislation and how it impacts you 15:19

9d ago15:19

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Changes to off-sales, Martyn’s Law, amendments to smoking rules and introduction of Digital IDs are all key developments that those owning and running taprooms need to be aware of. So with that in mind, we welcomed Piers Warne of TLT to our Brewers Lectures in Bristol last month. Piers has 20- plus years’ experience licensing premises for the sale …

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Tammi Jonas | Indigenous Land Management and Agricultural Infrastructure Challenges 12:05

10d ago12:05

12:05

Charlie welcomes Tammi to discuss the highlights of Grounded event's first day, focusing on a compelling conversation about Indigenous land management and the role of fire in farming landscapes. They delve into the challenges faced by farmers due to the closing of crucial processing facilities like Hardwick's Abattoir in Victoria. Tammi talks about…

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Matt Haggerty | Regenerative Farming and Its Impact 7:28

12d ago7:28

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Charlie engages in a candid conversation with Matt Haggerty, son of renowned regenerative farmer Dianne Haggerty. They discuss the significance of regenerative farming practices and how they connect to human health and mental well-being. Matt shares insights from sessions he's attended, including talks by experts like Felice and Jake Wolki, and his…

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#172 | Building a Brewery 17:58

15d ago17:58

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Earlier this month Lost Cause Brewing, the independent brewery, founded in 2024 by Vik and Colin Stronge, completed a crowdfunding campaign help to bring beer production home to Castleford. So what better time to hear from one of the excellent brewery’s founders. Whie Lost Cause Brewing might be new, its founders are no strangers to making great be…

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Dan Kittredge | Conversations on Soil Health and Food Quality 36:03

17d ago36:03

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Charlie chats with Dan Kittredge, a prominent figure in the field of regenerative agriculture, during the Grounded conference at Fat Pig Farm in Australia. They discuss the critical role of soil life in crop health, the significant variation in nutrient levels in food, and the need for a shift from traditional organic practices to a more holistic, …

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Jarrod Ruch | Expanding Regenerative Agriculture via the CBR Local Regen Forum 37:55

19d ago37:55

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We kick off this mini-series as Charlie explores the importance of connecting with food sources through local and regenerative farming practices. Joined by Jarrod Ruch, the sustainable agriculture program lead for the ACT Government, the discussion covers Jarrod's personal journey in regenerative farming, the significance of farmer's markets, and i…

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#171 | John Driebergen, Great Beyond Brewing Company 26:17

23d ago26:17

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Opening your own brewery, at any point is time, comes with its own challenges and hurdles to overcome. Just ask the team at Great Beyond Brewing Company, and many of their peers. But John Driebergen, Ollie Parker and Nick Walsh have shown that with hard work, determination and a wealth of brewing skill you can succeed. Their ever-popular taproom in…

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016: Fitness Beyond Limits: Inclusive Training & Nutrition with Charlie Taylor 51:40

25d ago51:40

51:40

Meghan Weaver interviews Charlie Taylor from Foundation of Strength, discussing their partnership with gyms to provide fitness programs for individuals with autism, Down syndrome, and other different abilities. Charlie shares his journey, from his early interest in weightlifting to his initiation into training individuals with special needs. They t…

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#170 | Tim Weaver, The Brand Weaver 31:39

30d ago31:39

31:39

How can you help keep your brewery relevant for the next generation? Tim Weaver, founder of The Brand Weaver, is on hand to tell you how. The Brand Weaver is an agency on a mission to even the playing field in brewery branding and marketing. Right now, he explains, a handful of breweries dominate with slick branding and sharp messaging—while the re…

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#169 | Ann Obenchain, Brewers Association 8:37

1M ago8:37

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Next month the Craft Brewers Conference and BrewExpo America takes place in Indianapolis. From April 28th to 1st May, America’s largest gathering for the beverage alcohol industry will bring together countless figures from across the drinks sectors. And for Ann Obenchain, she lovingly likens it to a ‘taproom on steroids’. Because as we all know, su…

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#168 | Charlie Harding, Bonne Vivante 15:39

1M ago15:39

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“What Did You Post That For?“ That’s the question asked by Charlie Harding, founder of Bonne Vivante Marketing. And in Bristol recently she shared her top tips and insights designed to help improve your social media presence. At Bonne Vivante, Charlie works with hospitality venues and businesses in a freelance capacity. She does marketing, PR, copy…

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#167 | Paul Anspach, Anspach & Hobday 29:59

2M ago29:59

29:59

Every so often a beer comes along and things just click. A combination of brilliant branding, a brilliant brewery and, of course, a brilliant beverage are essential ingredients for a beer that resonates with the consumer. And with London Black, the 4.4% Nitro Porter from Anspach & Hobday, you’ve got just that. The brewery, founded by Paul Anspach &…

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#166 | Lessons in Licensing 17:05

2M ago17:05

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Off the back of his most recent address at this week’s Brewers Lectures in Bristol, we revisit Piers Warne’s talk from February 2024 where we asked him to share his experiences and expertise from the licensing world, the opportunities that can arise and the potential pitfalls to avoid. Piers is a licensing lawyer at TLT and has 20- plus years’ expe…

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#165 | Bec Blake, Sellar 24:38

2M ago24:38

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Meet Bec Blake. In the last 13 years she has worked in almost every corner of the craft beer industry. From working in her local beer bar, she moved her expertise and passion for the industry over to the US where she became the Head Beer Buyer at Whole Foods Market. From there she ventured into B2B sales as the Southern California off-trade represe…

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#164 | Caitlín McErlean, Cloudwater 24:34

2M ago24:34

24:34

What beers have you enjoyed brewing lately? For today’s guest it would probably be an alcohol-free Negroni sour, or perhaps an alcohol-free Margarita Gose. Quite the shift from Delirium Nocturnum, the Belgian Strong Dark Ale that helped open her eyes to the wonderful world of beer. But for Caitlín McErlean, part of the team at Manchester-based Clou…

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015: Siblings 31:16

2M ago31:16

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In this episode of 'Rare Meat for Moms, host Meghan Weaver addresses the topic of sibling relationships within families with children with IDD or a rare diagnosis. Meghan shares practical family activities and one-on-one bonding ideas to help strengthen the bond with your other children by ensuring individual attention. Highlights include personali…

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#163 | Alex Kerr, Two Flints 24:29

3M ago24:29

24:29

“It takes two flints to make a fire” Where did the inspiration for your brewery name come from? For Alex Kerr, founder of Windsor, Berkshire-based Two Flints, he has his own story to tell. And drawing influence from the famous quote from Louisa May Alcott’s coming-of-age novel Little Women was just the place to start. Opening at the end of 2022, Tw…

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#162 | Kate Hyde, Hand Brew Co 26:15

3M ago26:15

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Which brewery, which style, or which beer, got you into the wonderful world of brewing? We will all have our own response and that’s what makes this liquid so great. And for today’s guest, it was a Bitter that lit that fire. But instead of a beer from a classic British brewery, it was one being produced, and enjoyed, by locals and tourists alike, i…

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#161 | Russ Clarke, Amity Brew Co 22:11

3M ago22:11

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In starting Amity Brew Co back in 2020, the team wanted a business that stood for community, friendship and good beer. And more than four years on, they can proudly say they’ve achieved just that. But that doesn’t mean they’re planning on slowing down, though. Far from it. Because in 2025, the West Yorkshire business is set to take its next excitin…

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014: Daily Safety Made Simple: 5 Key Safeguards for Home 21:33

3M ago21:33

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Essential Safeguards and Hacks for Parents of Children with Rare Diagnoses In this episode of Rare Meat for Moms, host Meghan Weaver shares practical tips for keeping children safe at home. Meghan details five key safeguards: (1) a freezer door alarm to prevent food spoilage, (2) a secondary lock on the main entrance to control access, (3) a Ring s…

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#160 | Simon Webster, Thornbridge 22:20

3M ago22:20

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There are certain joys, certain constants when it comes to the world of beer. And one of those has to be the pleasure when scanning the bar for a pint and you happen across the pump clip for Jaipur on cask. It’s a seminal beer that has stood the test of time and this year the brewery responsible, Thornbridge, based in the Derbyshire Dales, celebrat…

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#159 | Evin O’Riordain, The Kernel Brewery 25:51

4M ago25:51

25:51

The London brewing scene has changed a great deal in the last decade. Styles have come into, then gone out of, fashion. People have learnt their trade across it and, in many cases, moved on to different companies, different counties, different countries. We’ve also seen breweries open, breweries consolidate, breweries close. But thankfully, one mai…

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013: Adventures in Inclusive Bicycle Travel with Bradley Fisher 48:00

4M ago48:00

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Meghan Weaver interviews Bradley Fisher, a dedicated teacher, father, and lifelong Chicagoan, about his experiences in adaptive cycling with his special needs daughter, Lillia. The discussion spans Bradley's journey from early biking adaptations for Lillia, who has GAND, to participating in inclusive bike camping adventures. They explore the proces…

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#158 | Vinnie Cilurzo, Russian River Brewing Company 47:56

4M ago47:56

47:56

In the world of beer, there are a number of real positives when it comes to working for, or running, a brewery. Creating something that people enjoy, savour and value is a goal in any artistic venture. And in ownership, so is the ability to provide employment, development and satisfaction to your team. Another purpose for many businesses is the abi…

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#157 | Make your mark in marketing 24:00

4M ago24:00

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When you’ve worked with award-winning brands in the world of beer and whisky delivering digital communication and paid media strategies, you’re likely to know a thing or two about the world of marketing. And today’s guest, has done just that. Looking back at the last 12 months, Scottish brewery Vault City can toast another incredible year. They rel…

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#156 | Beer, Brewing and London Life 25:02

5M ago25:02

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Some things are just meant to be. And today’s guests are an example of just that. When Young’s ceased its London brewing operations in 2006, it looked to signal the end of a historic site where beer has been brewed since at least 1533. The brewery would officially close on 25th September 2006 but, thanks to John Hatch, a nano-brewery was kept on-si…

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#155 | Jenny Karlsson on a life in Whisky 35:27

5M ago35:27

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Did you know that in addition to our Brewers Journal Podcast, we also run The Distillers Journal Podcast, too? And there’s where today’s guest episode comes from. If we’re lucky our careers, coupled with an appetite for new experiences, can allow us to visit, work and live in different countries around the world. And in the case of today’s guest, s…

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012: My Top 10 Must-Have Toys Over the Last Decade 31:15

5M ago31:15

31:15

In the final episode of 2024, host Meghan Weaver shares her top 10 toy recommendations that have been loved by her daughter Rowan and the entire family over the years. From VTech GoGo Smart Wheels to the Yoto player, these toys not only entertain but also support various developmental milestones and therapeutic needs. Meghan provides detailed insig…

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#154 | 40 years young – Wye Valley Brewery 28:41

5M ago28:41

28:41

Reaching an important milestone in any business is a real achievement. It’s the culmination of hard work, commitment and the result of providing a quality product or service. Probably both…. And in 2025, today’s guests will toast their 40th year in the world of beer. And as we all know, that simply doesn’t happen by accident. Since starting out in …

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#153 | A Love of Lager 18:30

6M ago18:30

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When it comes to the world of beer, Lager is big business. Recent research from Heineken in its 2024 Beer Report shows that Lager’s share of the on-trade market by value stands at 70%. In short, two out of every three pints poured in the UK is a Lager. And when we talk about Lager, there is really something for everyone. In the UK we’ve had a wealt…

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011: Birthdays - Celebrations & Freak Outs (My own included) 24:31

6M ago24:31

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In episode 11 of Rare Meat for Moms, host Meghan Weaver discusses the complexities and emotional challenges of celebrating birthdays for her daughter Rowan. She reflects on the highs and lows of the past 11 years, shares personal tips for managing birthday celebrations, and outlines the unique hurdles like her daughter's fear of opening presents (D…

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010: Creating Your Local Support Squad: How to Start a Social Group for Moms of Children with Various Diagnoses 13:56

6M ago13:56

13:56

In this episode of Rare Meat for Moms, host Meghan Weaver shares her experience of raising a child with a rare genetic disorder and the importance of building a community for support. Meghan discusses the creation of her group, Gals Who Get It, designed for mothers of children with various diagnoses, and provides practical steps for starting a simi…

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#152 | How we launched a new cider business 33:04

6M ago33:04

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Launching a new business is always an exciting time. It’s also a challenging one, too. In our sector, you need a quality liquid, great branding and a team that knows the industry. Thankfully, with today’s guests you have all of those and more. Earlier in the summer, the cider category welcomed one such new addition. Developed by a team with decades…

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009: CBD for Kids: Behavior to Breakthroughs and Increased Focus - A Conversation with Charissa Lynn 51:15

6M ago51:15

51:15

We are talking about tapping into the benefits of CBD for children with special needs. We explore trials, triumphs and daily life. Join us in this insightful episode as we follow Charissa Lynn, an experienced flight nurse, and mother, through her family's 8 year journey of using CBD to manage her son Tucker's behavioral issues, seizure medication s…

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008: The Egg Episode | 13 Hacks, Recipes, Activities, Eggcetera 18:42

6M ago18:42

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In this engaging episode of Rare Meat for Moms, host Meghan Weaver offers a delightful mix of stories, recipes, activities, and hacks centered around eggs. She begins with a shoutout to listeners Abi and Annabel and shares a funny anecdote about her own daughter hiding farm fresh eggs. Meghan provides practical egg recipes, including hard-boiled, s…

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#151 | Building a Brewery 10:45

7M ago10:45

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Since starting out in 2021, Moonwake in Leith has become one of the UK’s most regarded breweries. Founded by a team with extensive craft beer and brewing careers. They believe there is a beer out there for everyone. Moonwake means: “the moon’s reflection on a body of water” and speaks to the brewery’s Leith Shore location, the importance of water a…

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007: Tackling Tantrums: Calm in the Chaos 18:07

7M ago18:07

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In this episode of 'Rare Meat for Moms,' host Meghan Weaver tackles the complex issue of managing tantrums in pre-adolescent children, particularly those with rare diagnoses. She draws on personal experiences and advice from an ABA therapist to share effective strategies, such as using a designated safe area and the 'blow your candle out' technique…

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006: The (Almost) Impossible Quest for Couple Escapes 25:47

7M ago25:47

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In this episode of Rare Meat for Moms, host Meghan Weaver discusses the importance of intentional breaks and quality time between spouses, especially for parents with children who have rare diagnoses. Meghan shares her personal journey of planning getaways with her husband, Chris, despite facing challenges like finding reliable sitters and dealing …

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#150 Keep The Faith | Product Development 35:11

7M ago35:11

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To celebrate his excellent keynote address at our Brewers Congress event in London last month, we return to one of our most listened-to episodes. David Gluckman was born in Port Elizabeth, South Africa on 1st November 1938, the day Sea Biscuit and War Admiral fought out the race of the century at Pimlico Park, Baltimore. Educated in Johannesburg, h…

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005: Demystifying the Invisalign Process: Tammy Ruh on the Process & Benefits for Children with Special Needs 26:14

7M ago26:14

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Episode 005: Demystifying the Invisalign Process: Tammy Ruh on the Process & Benefits for Children with Special Needs | Rare Meet for Moms Podcast In this episode, Meghan speaks with Tammy Ruh, a dental hygienist and special needs mom, about the challenges and strategies involved in managing her son's dental care, given his diagnosis of GAND (gatad…

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004: Gamify Mealtime: Transforming Your Kids' Picky Eating Habits! 24:54

7M ago24:54

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Transforming Mealtime: Gamify Your Kids' Eating Habits! In this episode of 'Rare Meat for Moms,' host Meghan Weaver shares innovative strategies to gamify mealtime and tackle picky eating habits in children, including those with rare diagnoses and sensory issues. Meghan talks about her personal experiences with her three children, particularly her …

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#149 | The importance of diversity and inclusivity 17:02

8M ago17:02

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What is diversity and inclusivity and why is it important to the beer industry? Earlier this year we invited Amelie Tassin, the founder and director of Tipple Marketing, a marketing and strategy agency based in Edinburgh, Scotland, to find out more. With over 15 years’ experience, Amelie has worked across several European sectors from retail bankin…

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003: AAC in the Classroom 23:03

8M ago23:03

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In Part 2, we dive into the practical application of AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) devices in the classroom. Meghan Weaver and Mindy Youngs, both mothers navigating the challenges of AAC for their children, share their extensive experiences. They discuss the importance of adequately trained staff, the role of paraeducators, and t…

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Kim McDonnell | A Marketing Genius Who is Thankful 4 Farmers 1:33:08

8M ago1:33:08

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Charlie has had a long association with Kim McDonnell, the co-founder of Thankful4farmers, a charity created to support the incredible diversity and quality of produce and the hardworking farmers who produce it for us. By bridging the gap from farm gate to dinner plate, we aim to ignite a local and global conversation that recognises the vital role…

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002: AAC Essentials- Choosing, Using, and Thriving with Communication Tools: A Conversation with Mindy Youngs 31:24

8M ago31:24

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Mindy Youngs bio: At the age of 18 months, Mindy's daughter was diagnosed with a nonsense variant in the GATAD2B gene. Mindy helped launch the non-profit Helping Hands for GAND in September 2015 and served on the Board of Directors as Secretary for 4 years. Mindy continues to stay involved in the GAND community and is committed to helping create a …

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#148 | The story of Holy Goat Brewing 16:15

8M ago16:15

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Holy Goat is a Dundee based brewery specialising in the production of mixed- fermentation and wood aged beers. At Holy Goat, they’ve taken an unconventional approach to yeast and fermentation, opting for a proprietary method that utilises Brettanomyces yeast for long maturation times – typically 3-4 months – to produce unique, complex, full-flavour…

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Brian Wehlburg | From Vision to Reality: Harnessing Holistic Management 1:23:46

8M ago1:23:46

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In this insightful episode, Charlie interviews Brian Wehlburg, an esteemed holistic management facilitator. Brian shares his extensive experience in holistic management, explaining its principles and the profound impact they can have on both the land and people managing it. Throughout the interview, Charlie and Brian explore the significance of ado…

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