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Right Up My Podcast

Gwen Watson and Kate White

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Right Up My Podcast is the podcast for those looking to explore different methods of self-care, self-love and ways to make you feel good. Hosted by voice artist and presenter Gwen Watson and journalist and producer Kate White, Right Up My Podcast came from a mutual drive to find new ways to improve our own mental health. Each episode we chat to a different expert about their feel-good forte, and then try it out for ourselves to see if it works... or if it doesn't. It's frank, funny and hones ...
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Characters Without Stories is a tabletop role playing game podcast about the roads not yet traveled. Every episode I bring in a friend to tell me about their unplayed character and their approach to creating characters. I cover all kinds of RPGs - from indies to D&D. I've had some fascinating conversations about how our characters intersect with and reveal our identities and how play is a gateway to understanding ourselves. I hope you'll give it a listen. Thank you and may all your character ...
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Antimony

Amy Richter and The Silver Linings Players

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With her super-sensitive sense of smell, sixteen year-old Kaia Smith is used to not fitting in. So when she receives an invitation from Dr. Vadim Grigori to participate in the Grigori Young Scholars Program with its promise that she will meet others like herself, she jumps at the chance. But what is the GYSP really about? Why are the faculty so interested in the story of the Fall of the Watchers? Why are they obsessed with antimony? And what role will GYSP participants like Kaia play in thei ...
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The Whithorn Way follows an ancient pilgrim route from Glasgow to Whithorn in Dumfries and Galloway. In this episode, Mark and Rachel focus on the start of the journey at Glasgow Cathedral. Mark and Helen cycle down to Glasgow Green and imagine how pilgrims would have crossed the River Clyde. They then follow the River westwards to the new Govan- P…
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Did you know that spending time in the woods is really bloody good for you?? This mind-blowing chat with eco-therapist Stefan Batorijs shines a light on both the physical and psychological health benefits of spending time in the forest. We explore the Japanese art of Shinrin Yoku, which translates as 'Forest Bathing', and disappear into the woods o…
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Nature-based solutions are a key tool in solving environmental problems such as flooding. Rachel met with Dr Rebecca Wade from Abertay University, who is a big advocate for these solutions, to find out more about how they are actually implemented, and why they are so important. The Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust’s demonstration farm in Auchne…
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It's the 30th RUMPette and the 100th episode of Right Up My Podcast! Whoop whoop! Gwen & Kate talk about the restorative joy and importance of hanging out with your 'safe people'; Gwen's sexy husky direct debit voice; gently naughty daytime drinking sessions, whether a Bloody Mary is one of your 5 a day; Gabor Maté on authenticity and the No. 1 reg…
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This week, we are coming to you from the village of Whithorn, in Galloway, broadcasting from the replica Iron Age Roundhouse in the village. Julia Muir Watt from the Whithorn Trust, and Shaun Thomson from Building Futures Galloway feature as live guests, to share the history of the area, and the importance of promoting heritage crafts and building …
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In this special episode we talk to Jen Grange from Lakeland Wellbeing about the ancient ritual of firewalking, and how it can be used today as a tool for personal transformation, empowerment and healing. But wait, there's more – we also share with you Gwen and Kate's own firewalking experience, raising funds for the charity Temwa. As well as sharin…
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In this week's mini-one, we chat how premature camping can lead to windburn and regret; whether Kate is a BRAVE or a Karen to approach neighbouring campsite ravers with their BIG BOOMING BASS; 5 simple moves to help you (apparently) live to 100years old; the benefits of doing something different and pushing yourself out of your comfort zone from li…
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Peregrine falcons have been in residence at the University of Glasgow’s Gilbert Scott Tower for a number of years now, with a new clutch of chicks being born again this year. Rachel met with Clarke Elsby from the university and John Simpson, from the Scottish Ornithologists Club, to get a glimpse of these magnificent birds of prey. Solsgirth Home F…
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As the season brightens and the water beckons, this week we dive back into our most popular episode yet – all about the vast benefits of cold water swimming. We chat to cold water swimming expert, Rowan Clarke, about everything you wanted to know about the health benefits of cold water swimming, both mental and physical. Plus a ton of essential pra…
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Tennants of Elgin is a family quarrying business that has been operating out of the North East of Scotland for fifty years. They have had numerous impressive contracts across Europe, but have recently begun some work that’s a little closer to home – providing the granite for Aberdeen’s Union Street works. Mark went along to meet with Director Gavin…
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In this week's titchy-sode, Gwen & Kate chat about the wonders of getting into your body and out of your heads/off your screens. The joys of going to bed with a tired body, crappy radio segues – could Ed Sheran's luscious locks make you buy shampoo? And how Gwen made actual Greg Davies laugh, but will need to arm wrestle Kate to marry him. Plus the…
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The Elsick Mounth is an ancient trackway, linking the River Dee to the Mearns, and is one of the routes featured in the new Scotsways guide on hill tracks. Mark and Rachel both met up with Colin Young, a Scotsways volunteer, who guided them along part of the route to point out some of the important historical and archaeological sites that can be se…
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It's the RUMP Rewind! Where we delve into the back catalogue and whip out an old fave that we think needs a re-airing today. Kate's chosen to re-explore the vast benefits of meditation on our brain and lives. Sara Lazar joined us on Ep.43 to talk about what's actually happening in our brains when we meditate. We're all told it's good for us, but we…
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The Scottish Crannog Centre on the banks of Loch Tay is a bustling model Iron Age village, filled with various craftspeople to demonstrate ancient crafts and technologies. Mark went along to find out how the site has grown over the past few years, and how the construction of the crannog over the water is coming along. Jenny Graham follows the Posti…
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In this week's bite-sized episode, Gwen & Kate discuss the practicalities of Mel Robbins' "Let Them" Theory and try it out on their partners to varying levels of success! They try out some previous episodes to make themselves feel good, including microdosing, grounding and forest bathing (all at once) and give some top tips when moving house! We wa…
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Potato Enthusiast Bob Donald talks to Rachel about a community growing project in Aberdeen which has led to libraries in the north east handing out seeds and seed tatties. Mark speaks with volunteers from a walking group in Govan, who share their personal experiences with homelessness and social hardship. They’re now involved in an innovative proje…
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Kerri Andrews is the author of Pathfinding - On Walking, Motherhood and Freedom. She describes her own traumatic experience with pregnancy, birth and motherhood and draws on examples of other female writers and their experiences over the centuries. She also discusses the history of women and walking and her desire for a more communal child rearing …
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It’s time for the RUMP Rewind! We dig into the archives each week and dust off a golden oldie for your listening pleasure. This time, Gwen’s picked a mind-expanding episode all about microdosing psychedelics – tune in and take a trip down memory lane! We talk to Dr Pamela Kryskow about the research she and her team are doing into the use of psyched…
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Lambhill, in the North of Glasgow, is home to a thriving community hub, built out of an old stable block on the edge of the Forth and Clyde canal. Mark went along to visit their community garden, and find out more about what goes on there. Rachel is on the banks of Loch Lomond to find out about the issues of litter along the busy stretch of the A82…
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In this week's mini pod-sode, Gwen and Kate talk about the amazing impact of women's circles, the importance of rituals and rites of passage, the life-changing power of mindset that sees Kate climb a mountain like Spiderman and both walk over hot coals without feeling a thing, and why we all need a hype-man in our lives! Sponsor Gwen & Kate on thei…
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The Cairngorm Funicular Railway is back up and running after some extensive structural works. Mark took a trip up to the snow-covered peak with the Interim Chief Executive Officer of Cairngorm Mountain Scotland Limited, Tim Hurst, to find out what impact the funicular has for the mountain resort. Farmers and land managers are working together in Mo…
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It's the RUMP Rewind! Where we delve into the back catalogue to bring out our fave golden oldies. This week Kate's chosen a listener fave, all about creating a remarkable life. We talked to Nic Devlin & Danielle Macleod about stepping out of warrior and victim mode and instead playing to create a life that brings you joy. Get your pens ready, as th…
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Many landowners across Scotland are engaging with large scale restoration projects. One such project, spanning 80 thousand acres, is Wildland, in the Scottish Highlands. They have a 200 year vision to help the land heal, grow and thrive, and Rachel is there to find out more about the project, and perhaps even spot some of birds of prey who are thri…
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In this mini-sode, Gwen & Kate chat Chelsea Handler, Deepak Chopra and Yung Pueblo; meditation, ayurveda, and fire-walking. Kate's done a survey and prescribed herself some yoga + hot oil massage, and Gwen bangs on and on about her FASCINATING visit to a real life Victorian town. Mentioned in this episode: Join us for a firewalk for a good cause! R…
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Golf courses are often criticised for their lack of biodiversity, but at The Plock, near Kyle of Lochalsh, a community project is reclaiming the local golf course and giving it back to the wild. Mark met up with the local ranger, Heather Beaton, to find out more about this rewilding initiative. A new award-winning footbridge has been built at Brack…
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It's the RUMP Rewind! We’re diving into the archives to bring you some of our all-time favourite episodes. Each week, Gwen and Kate take turns picking an old fave and sharing why it made the cut. In Ep.27, we chatted to actor, conscious DJ and breathwork facilitator Luisa Bradshaw-White, live at The Big Retreat Festival. Best known for her roles in…
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Rene Legault brings Mogmoden to the table. Mog is a teenage academic in the pursuit of practical knowledge and answers to intellectual mysteries in his first time venturing out into the world. Rene and I discuss creating characters who are curious about the world, imaginary bestiaries, and the drama of JRPGs. Mogmoden is built for Fabula Ultima by …
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Mark visits the Montrose Air Station Museum to hear about a new addition to their collection, part of a Halifax Bomber, which crashed in the Angus glens in 1944. Shan Brewis tells us the story behind the plane crash, and how the piece of wreckage came to be discovered exactly 80 years after the tragedy. Red Squirrels in Scotland are often under thr…
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In this l'il cute one, Gwen & Kate focus on the importance of scheduling alone time. Whether it's Kate driving through the hills of France while her family sleeps, or Gwen's ring-fenced solo Monday nights, we discuss what happens when we give our brains a chance to breathe, how we can reconnect with ourselves again and what happens when we don't. W…
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During the Covid lockdown, Tom Kelly decided to stroll along the Water of Leith Walkway every single day and take photographs of the wildlife in the area. The photographer from Edinburgh has always had a keen interest in nature and he wanted to explore what was living in his own neighbourhood. The result is a huge collection of photographs showcasi…
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Winchburgh in West Lothian is expanding rapidly, with several new housing developments underway. At the heart of these new developments is the 85 acre Authcaldie Park, where Mark visits a group of volunteers who are building a new centre piece for the area – a model cathedral made entirely out of willow. RSPB Loch Leven has recently hosted the Conv…
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We talk to neuroscientist Dr Emma Cahill about memory; from how we create memories, to how we recall them... and everything that happens in between. We also talk about how conditions such as depression and ADHD impact our memory. Emma is a lecturer in neuroscience and psychology at the University of Bristol, and is an expert in the mechanisms of me…
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Rowan Zeoli brings Petty Dreadful to the table. Petty is a rage-fueled, attention-seeking drag queen Playing to Win. Rowan and I discuss gender performance, radical imagination, and the parallels between reality television and actual plays. Petty Dreadful is built for Deathmatch Island by Tim Denee. Rowan Zeoli is a journalist covering the intersec…
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Auchnerran Farm is run by the Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust as a demonstration farm to test and trial conservation and land management strategies. Mark visits the farm to hear about their projects and how they manage these alongside a profitable enterprise of sheep farming. It is the 20th anniversary of the opening of Five Sister’s Zoo this …
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In this itty-bitty episode, Gwen & Kate are in person walking along Bristol Harbour in the sunshine with ducks, geese & passing barges. We chat about ways to turn around that feeling of drifting, boob jobs, the importance of having a destination and focus, being selective about what we say YES to, and how Mel Robin's 'Let Them' theory could change …
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The National Farmers Union of Scotland Conference has been underway this week, and Kevin Keane is there, joined by Professor Colin Campbell from the James Hutton Institute, to hear his advice on how farms can become more resilient in the face of climate change. Muiravonside, Falkirk’s only country park, features several attractions, from a sculptur…
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