The Art of Ageing Gracefully Retreat with Kalindi Jordan, Dr Amalia Annaradnam brought to you by Sophie Benge
Can you breathe your way through the menopause? Get in touch with your sensual self. Learn practical one to one advice from menopause doctor Dr Amalia, should I take HRT? Or bio-identical hormones? Have 3 days of bliss at Bovey Castle in Devon at the end of January. Find out more about the retreat: http://www.sophiebenge.com/new-page-3Kalindi Jordan: http://theartofthesensualwoman.com/Dr Amali...
18m Dec 04, 2017
18m
Barbara Taylor Bradford, Secrets of Cavendon GORGEOUS LIVES with Josephine Pembroke
Josephine meets one of the most successful authors in the world Barbara Taylor Bradford at the Dorchester hotel, Barbara's home in London. Barbara wrote A Woman of Substance in her late 30’s, it ranks as one of the top-ten bestselling novels of all-time. To date, she has written 36 novels — all bestsellers on both sides of the Atlantic. Barbara was born in Yorkshire, Leeds and has lived a fair...
25m Nov 30, 2017
25m
Autobiography of an Orgasm by Betsy Blankenbaker with Josephine Pembroke on Radio Gorgeous
Betsy decided in her 40s that is was time to heal her body. She is now in full flow of her life force, she tells us her story and how we can incorporate bliss into our everyday lives. #Orgasm #Healing #WomenMore about Betsy: http://www.betsyblankenbaker.com/Even more amazing women here: http://radiogorgeous.com/
32m Nov 29, 2017
32m
Tail of the Tigress: Views on the Road to Gender Equality by David de Vire MAN WEEK ON RADIO GORGEOUS
David deVire explores the ongoing impact on our modern world of our history, the results of medical and social research, the hopes and fears of real women and investigates the potential for radical change in the structure of society. For some it may be a dream of Utopia, for others, a nightmare of Armageddon. David talks to Josephine Pembroke about his findings. #gender #women #manweek #radiogo...
43m Nov 28, 2017
43m
Charley’s Wood by Charles Duff MAN WEEK with Josephine Pembroke on Radio Gorgeous
Charlie was brought up by a homosexual father and lesbian mother. They were also aristocrats, listen to his moving and amusing life story here. #memoir #aristocrat #LBGTBuy the book: https://www.zuleika.london/product-page/charley-s-woods-sex-sorrow-and-a-spiritual-quest-in-snowdonia Never miss a podcast: http://radiogorgeous.com/sign-up-newsletter/
40m Nov 28, 2017
40m
George by Sean Smith MAN WEEK on Radio Gorgeous
Celebrity biographer Sean Smith tells us amazing facts and stories about George Michael, one of the most successful popstars of all time. #GeorgeMichael #pop #celebrity Buy the book: https://www.harpercollins.co.uk/9780008155636/george Never miss a podcast: http://radiogorgeous.com/sign-up-newsletter/
40m Nov 28, 2017
40m
Ellyn Daniels, Emotional Terrorism with Donna Freed
Gorgeous Entertainment: Ellyn Daniels' Emotional Terrorism with Donna FreedIn her one-woman show, Ellyn Daniels charts her life of Paris runways; ballet dancing; world travel; parties at Hollywood mansions and the dark underbelly of this seemingly glamorous life: bulimia; blacking out; and sitting on the precipice of suicide. Drayton Arms Pub & Theatre December 5 - 9www.ellyndaniels.com
26m Nov 27, 2017
26m
Photographer Ian Hoskin with Donna Freed MAN WEEK on Radio Gorgeous
GORGEOUS LIVES: Photographer Ian Hoskin, Ladies First with Donna FreedLadies First is a photographic essay first undertaken by Ian for his thesis project but put aside. He came across the images 30 years later and realised how little had changed. Meaningful change can only come from dialogue; the twinned images and phrases - not the opinions of the photographer! - highlight the trap of gender s...
19m Nov 22, 2017
19m
Nicola Upson, Nine Lessons with Donna Freed CRIME WRITER on Radio Gorgeous
GORGEOUS READS: Nicola Upson, Nine Lessons with Donna FreedNicola Upson weaves fact and fiction throughout her Josephine Tey mysteries; she incorporates what is known of the real life Golden Age crime writer and casts her in the role of detective. Upson's triumph is to not only resurrect historical crimes cleverly and enjoyably but to create an engaging series of books that can stand alone. #cr...
21m Nov 21, 2017
21m
Olivia Jacobs, director The Gruffalo's Child with Donna Freed
GORGEOUS ENTERTAINMENT: Director Olivia Jacobs, The Gruffalo's Child with Donna FreedOlivia first co-directed The Gruffalo as a travelling show in a fringe basement but my look how it's grown. Her production company, Tall Stories which she co-founded with Toby Mitchell in 1997 is now bringing The Gruffalo's Child to the West End. Previews for The Gruffalo's Child start on November 22 and the sh...
15m Nov 16, 2017
15m
Menopause & Sex: The Facts with Diane Danzebrink, Sam Evans & Josephine Pembroke on Radio Gorgeous
An in-depth interview with the UKs leading menopause warriors who want to change the change! Josephine Pembroke talks to Samantha Evans from Jo Divine sex toys, Sam is an ex nurse and writer and commentator on all things sexual – especially women over 40. And Diane Danzebrink who is a life coach and therapist. She is a member of the British Menopause Society Women’s Voices Involvement Panel. Sh...
51m Nov 16, 2017
51m
Maria Alyokhina, Pussy Riot with Donna Freed
Gorgeous Riot: Maria Alyokhina of Pussy Riot with Donna FreedSaatchi Gallery: Art Riot: Post-Soviet Actionism showcasing 25 years of Russian protest art from November 16 - December 31, 2017Pussy Riot went viral after Maria Alyokhina and Nadezhda Tolokonnikova were imprisoned for performing for 40 seconds in Moscow's Cathedral of Christ the Savior. She talks about the importance of fighting for ...
21m Nov 14, 2017
21m
Love & Fame, Susie Boyt Author of the Week with Josephine Pembroke
Lover of musicals and observer of quirky family relationships, author Susie Boyt discusses death, mourning and how it feels to belong and feel at home in a capital city. Buy the book: https://www.littlebrown.co.uk/books/detail.page?isbn=9780349008905 #Love&Fame #SusieBoyt #Witty #Fiction #London Even more amazing women: http://radiogorgeous.com/sign-up-newsletter/
22m Nov 13, 2017
22m
When Christmas doesn’t bring good cheer with In The Moment Magazine WELLBEING on Radio Gorgeous
You’re not alone if the festive season brings you down rather than cheers you up, and it’s ok to feel this way. Jo and Josephine talk about the warm and cosy side of Christmas – and explore the sadness and stress that the season can also bring: how it feels if you have lost a loved one, how to handle difficult relatives and family feuds, how loneliness and illness can affect us at this time of ...
13m Nov 13, 2017
13m
Coffee & Henna with Zainab Khan & Josephine Pembroke
Studying anthropology was the inspiration for Zainab to invent her original editorial community. She draws stunning ancient, ethnic designs in henna over a very modern cup of Western coffee.https://www.instagram.com/coffeeandhenna/ Insta: @coffeandhenna #community #coffeandhenna #hennartist
39m Nov 09, 2017
39m
Live Like You Give A Fuck! by Nicola Findlay with Josephine Pembroke
The no nonsense philosophy for smart girls who want to smash it. Nicola Findlay talks to Josephine about her amazing new book. Insta: @nicolafindlayTCD #livelikeyougiveafuck #womenempowerment #positive #radiogorgeous http://radiogorgeous.com/sign-up-newsletter/
18m Nov 09, 2017
18m
Graeme Macrae Burnet, The Accident on the A35 MAN WEEK on Radio Gorgeous
Author of the Week: Graeme Macrae Burnet, The Accident on the A35 with Donna FreedReturning to Radio Gorgeous' Man Week is Man Booker Prize Shortlisted author Graeme Macrae Burnet. In his third novel, he himself returns to the scene of the crime (or lack thereof) in the drear town of Saint- Louis where he explores the freedoms and limitations of small town life in this wonderfully clever litera...
27m Nov 06, 2017
27m
Vaginismus with Kate Hudson Hall and Sarah Tucker, WELLBEING on Radio Gorgeous
One in five women suffer from this illness in the UK but no one talks about it. Sarah Tucker talks to psychotherapist Kate Hudson Hall about vaginismus. #vaginismus #wellbeing #women Contact Kate: www.wiseblueowl.co.uk
9m Nov 02, 2017
9m
The Accidental Apostrophe by Caroline Taggart on Radio Gorgeous
How often do you write everyday? Do you write emails, texts or good old fashioned letters? If you do, then Caroline Taggart is here to take us through how to write properly and make more sense. #Grammar #Writing #books
27m Nov 01, 2017
27m
Bailey's cheesecake truffles SAINSBURY'S Mag recipe GORGEOUS KITCHEN
OMG who can resist this combo? Bailey's, cheesecake and melted white and milk chocolate. An easy Xmas gift or a fun, indulgent treat for you! This is a Sainsbury’s recipe in association with Sainsbury’s Magazine. For more information, go to www.sainsburysmagazine.co.uk, and you will find these recipes in November 2017 edition of Sainsbury’s Magazine. #sainsburysmag #recipe For more amazing p...
16m Oct 31, 2017
16m
Lynne Franks, Power of 7 with Josephine Pembroke
Visionary and facilitator for women globally Lynne Franks talks to Josephine about her latest venture Power of 7. Now based in Somerset Lynne invites us all to her party, expect dancing, yoga, wellbeing and healthy food. www.lynnefranks.com #Women #Powerof7 #Workshops
18m Oct 23, 2017
18m
Bramley Apple Festival - Suzannah Starkey Apple Grower
Do you know your Cox from your Gala? We are talking apples here, live from Southwell Bramley Apple Festival in Nottinghamshire. Suzannah Starkey is an apple grower with a vision, inventive and creative she is taking eating and cooking apples and turning them into juices, crisps and healthy sugar free sweets. www.johnstarkey.co #Apples #Bramleys #food #business
14m Oct 21, 2017
14m
Kate Griffen, Kitty Peck and the Daughter of Sorrow with Donna Freed
Author of the Week: Kate Griffin: Kitty Peck and the Daughter of Sorrow with Donna FreedThe third of four in the Kitty Peck Mysteries finds our plucky heroine (a la Vanity Fair's Becky Sharp from the gutter) in charge of the Paradise empire of music halls and various other criminal enterprises inherited from Lady Ginger. She has inherited various people and bad habits from Lady Ginger along wit...
20m Oct 19, 2017
20m
Simply Dancing Partners on Radio Gorgeous
Want your own dance partner who can give whirl you around the dancefloor? Look no further, Josephine met Jenni Kravitz the founder of SIMPLY DANCING PARTNERS and learnt a few steps in a short time. She could have danced all night! https://www.simplydancingpartners.co.uk/ballroom-dancing-professional-partners#danceclasses #professionaldancepartners #Strictly #Ballroom For more fun go to www.ra...
20m Oct 19, 2017
20m
Visit York! Gorgeous Gossip with Donna & Josephine
Donna visited York, capitol of Yorkshire. She visited The National Railway Museum, York Minister and of course Betty's for tea and cake. #York #Yorkshire #Vikings
7m Oct 19, 2017
7m
Go on a Therapy Holiday Gorgeous Escapes with Sarah Tucker
The latest trend in travel is therapy holidays. A step more than a yoga retreat or hotel with a gym and massage therapist, therapy travel has emerged as a response to an emotional tsunami of anxiety caused and compounded by everything from global – brexit-trump-korea as well as personal - financial, relationship, age, health, empty nester related issues. The key to finding the best options is ...
19m Oct 19, 2017
19m
Eastern Seaboard of USA Gorgeous Escapes with Josephine & Donna
Josephine goes on board a small ship to Boston, NYC, Washington and Charleston. She naturally learns about American history and culture. Josephine sailed with Noble Caledonia the world experts in small ship cruising. #USA #Cruising #ships
30m Oct 12, 2017
30m
The Real Rock Follies by Annabel Leventon With Josephine Pembroke GORGEOUS LIVES
Rock Bottom were a trio of solo singers from the theatre world who took on the world of rock. Then their original idea was stolen and the long process of suing and healing took place. Annabel tells Josephine the moving story in detail. Buy the book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Books-Annabel-Leventon/s?ie=UTF8&page=1&rh=n%3A266239%2Cp_27%3AAnnabel%20Leventon#musicals #music #stardom
33m Oct 12, 2017
33m
Move It or Lose It with Julie Robinson Gorgeous Entrepreneur
Interested in fitness, health and people? This could be the job for you. Entrepreneur Julie Robinson explains how Move It or Lose It is a super fun way of earning money and inspiring the elderly. #fitness #seniors #jobs
18m Oct 11, 2017
18m
Know Your Style: Mix it, Match it, Love it by Alyson Walsh
Fashion & lifestyle journalist Alyson Walsh gives us inspirational advice on how to have style; jump into jumpsuits and avoid frills and towering heels. www.thatsnotmyage.com More amazing women here www.radiogorgeous.com #style #fashion #thatsnotmyage
21m Oct 10, 2017
21m
Elizabeth Kostova The Shadow Land with Donna Freed AUTHOR on Radio Gorgeous
Gorgeous Reads: Elizabeth Kostova The Shadow Land with Donna FreedFrom the #1 bestselling author of The Historian comes an engrossing novel that spans the past and the present—and unearths the dark secrets of Bulgaria, a beautiful and haunted country.www.elizabethkostova.com#Bulgaria #TheShadowLand #historicalthriller
32m Oct 10, 2017
32m
Saatchi Gallery Autumn Show, Iconoclasts: Art Out of the Mainstream
Gorgeous Entertainment: Philippa Adams, Senior Director of Saatchi Gallery and Curator of Iconoclasts: Art Out of the Mainstream and artists Alexi Williams-Wynn and Kate MccGwire with Donna Freedwww.saatchigallery.com @saatchigalleryinsta: kate_mccgwire #alexiwilliamswynn
21m Oct 02, 2017
21m
Sarah Franklin, SHELTER with Donna Freed AUTHOR on Radio Gorgeous
Author of the Week: Sarah Franklin, SHELTER, with Donna Freed Set in the Forest of Dean in the spring of 1944, Shelter is the debut novel from Sarah Franklin, 2 time judge of the Costa Short Story Award, founder & host of Short Stories Aloud and lecturer in publishing at Oxford Brooks . The Forest provides refuge, if not shelter, for Connie, a lumberjill for the Women's Timber Corps and Seppe,...
26m Sep 29, 2017
26m
Mummified Sausage Pie SAINSBURY'S MAG RECIPE Gorgeous Kitchen
Gorgeous Kitchen: Sainsbury's Recipe: Mummified Sausage PiePrepare for Halloween and Bonfire Night with this spooky sausage pie. Our version came out more spooky than artful but tasted delicious. Josephine and Donna bemoan the passing of Donna's beloved cat, Mademoiselle Poxy. This is a Sainsbury's Magazine recipe and can be found in the October issue of Sainsbury's Magazine. www.sainsburysmaga...
22m Sep 27, 2017
22m
Isabel Losada: Sensation, Adventures in Sex, Love and Laughter
Gorgeous Wellbeing: Isabel Losada's Sensation: Adventures in Sex, Love and LaughterThe Year of Living Pleasurably!Isabel Losada has been writing about the pursuit of happiness for 10 years but only now has she plucked up the courage to explore sex. Somehow in all this talk about mind, body and spirit we have forgotten that the body is designed for pleasure, a restorative source of joy. And so -...
28m Sep 26, 2017
28m
The A to Z of Eating Disorders by Emma Woolf on Radio Gorgeous
60% of eating disorders start with a diet. Emma Woolf tells Josephine how we must try to get some balance in our lives. And live life with a relaxed attitude towards food. We must try to stop our obession with clean eating and good and bad foods. The A to Z of Eating disorders is out now and published by Sheldon Press. @EJWoolf For more amazing women go to www.radiogorgeous.com #diets #eatin...
22m Sep 20, 2017
22m
Agony Aunt Dr Jane McCartney Answers YOUR Personal problems with Josephine Pembroke
Dr Jane discusses inter racial marriage, racism, what is love? Can you be loved? Accepting who you are, divorce and grandparents and more. Email us with your problems at: info@radiogorgeous.com or contact Jane directly: http://drjane.co.uk/ https://twitter.com/DrJaneMcCartney @DrJaneMcCartney LOVE RG? Never miss a gorgeous podcast sign up here: http://radiogorgeous.com/sign-up-newsletter/#...
32m Sep 20, 2017
32m
Secrets of CONFIDENT Women with Na-Ha on Radio Gorgeous
Awareness of our inner self talk and we must NEVER put ourselves down, says Mexican born confidence coach Na Ha. A degree in business psychology and a passion for helping women has led Na Ha to being one of the UK's most successful young coaches. http://the12secrets.getitcoaching.com #coaching #confidence #women For more amazing women go to radiogorgeous.com
31m Sep 14, 2017
31m
Naomi Lloyd, Photographer, Writer and Diamond Philosopher with Donna Freed
Gorgeous Entrepreneurs: Naomi Lloyd, Photographer, Writer and Diamond Philospher Naomi is a multi-faceted woman of many interests and talents: photographer, writer, diamond philospher and charitable ambassador for YouCanFree.Us, working to liberate trafficked women. Her diamond philosphy came about as she began to see parallels and connections between diamonds and humanity that goes much deeper...
25m Sep 14, 2017
25m
Love History & Walking? West London Walks with Caroline MacMillan on Radio Gorgeous
How well do you know your area? No I mean REALLY know - not just the place names and the shops and where to get the best cup of coffee? Last week I went on a walk with local historian Caroline MacMillan of West London Walks and she told me some fascinating history around the Radio Gorgeous area and by the river in Hammersmith, West London. #walking #history #London http://www.westlondonwalks....
32m Sep 13, 2017
32m
Reinvent Yourself - Strip Naked & Redress with Happiness by Maria Hocking on Radio Gorgeous
Have you ever honestly searched your soul, stood still and felt solitude? Maria Hocking invites us to change our mind set and open our heart to positive change in our lives. Maria tells us the about the lowest point in her life when she had alopecia and wore a wig for 10 years, she wallowed in self pity until she had a life changing moment. www.mariahocking.com @MariaHocking #lifechange #moti...
22m Sep 13, 2017
22m
Natasha Pulley, The Bedlam Stacks STEAM PUNK NOVEL with Donna Freed on Radio Gorgeous
Author of The Watchmaker of Filigree Street, Natasha Pulley continues in the high fantasy, steampunk style with her second novel The Bedlam Stacks. She sees the Victorian age as a perfect place for magic, and in Bedlam, she emerses us in Peru, on a desperate hunt for a reliable source for quinine. As per usual, magic and shenanigans ensue....She gives the tiniest reveal about the upcoming seque...
33m Sep 12, 2017
33m
Walnut & sage brown butter gnocci Sainsbury's Mag Recipe GORGEOUS KITCHEN
Josephine and Donna have noticed it getting a touch Autumnal outside: time for a 15 minute recipe from Sainsbury's Magazine. This month it's a gorgeous melange of gnocci, butter, sage and walnuts. Burn that butter, crisp up the sage leaves and add the crunchy walnuts and voila! A perfect lunch, supper or in Donna's case, breakfast. This is a Sainsbury’s recipe in association with Sainsbury’s M...
21m Sep 11, 2017
21m
Barbara Bourland, I'll Eat When I'm Dead with Donna Freed GORGEOUS READS on Radio Gorgeous
Barbara Bourland's bust out debut novel has been described as The Devil Wears Prada meets American Psycho. If that doesn't nab you, listening to her sparkling, febrile mind at work will. You'll be pleased to know that the sequel is in work as is another novel she's thrilled to talk about. www.barbarabourland.com@BabsBourland@LizzieMastersUK#thriller #fashion #vogue
25m Sep 11, 2017
25m
Gemma Levine with Donna Freed, Let's Talk About Lymphoedema
Portrait photographer Gemma Levine developed secondary lymphoedema as a result of surviving breast cancer. She soon realised that she wasn't the only one who knew extremely little about this chronic condition. Known for her work with Henry Moore and her portraits of Princess Diana and Baroness Thatcher, Gemma was able to get some help from Apple to continue her work as a photographer but as for...
19m Sep 11, 2017
19m
Sarah Ward, A Patient Fury with Donna Freed
A Patient Fury is the third of Sarah Ward's D.C C.hilds crime thrillers set in atmospheric Derbyshire. She likes to exploit the contradictions and traditions of the small village life in Derbyshire but even more than that, she revels in the destructive secrets at the heart of every family. A true crime fiction fan, Sarah has a trusted review blog (crimepieces) and is on the committee for the Pe...
25m Sep 08, 2017
25m
Annie Siddons with Donna Freed
Gorgeous Entertainment: Playwright & Performer Annie Siddons: How (Not) to Live in Suburbia with Donna FreedArtist, committed London lover and single mum, Annie Siddons found herself in the midst of very married, very homogeneous suburbia. She also found herself to be profoundly lonely. Loneliness, it's not just for old people anymore and in Annie's case comes in the form of a giant Walrus. The...
41m Aug 28, 2017
41m
Far to Go and Many to Love by Lesley Blanch with Josephine Pembroke GORGEOUS READS
A bohemian, a lover of the East, a free spirit, an artist, a traveller, a wit, journalist and author. Lesley Blanch wrote for Vogue and championed wild, daring, women who loved to travel. For more go to www.lesleyblanch.com #travel #bohemian #vogue #women
28m Aug 22, 2017
28m
Life POST Menopause with Celia Dodd GORGEOUS WELLBEING with Josephine Pembroke
Celia Dodd had a dreary menopause, who doesn't? But she stuck it out without taking HRT or hormone replacement therapy. After seven gruelling years she came out the other side. And the heartening news is that Celia feels fabulous again, even better, Scottish dancing with relish and penning her first radio play. Stick it out women, there is hope on the other side. Celia is now working on a book ...
15m Aug 21, 2017
15m
Madagascar Revealed with Sarah Tucker Gorgeous Escapes
Travel journalist Sarah Tucker tells us moving stories from her journey to the fascinating country of Madagascar. #madagascar #travel #Lemurs #EcoTravel
32m Aug 17, 2017
32m