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‘It’s painful to share such distressing language that was used about my precious child’

Emma Webber, whose son Barnaby was killed in the Nottingham attacks, told Krupa Thakrar Padhy she ‘felt physically sick’ after seeing graphic messages from a police officer about the victims ⬇️

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‘Most people just don’t know the health risks’

21% of American women have been choked during sex. Research by
Debby Herbenick, PhD, MPH has found that choking is becoming an increasing part of people’s sex lives.

Debby & Dr Prof Catherine White joined @ClareMcDonnell1 to discuss 🎧🔽

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🗣 'People are very quick to judge any time away from your children'

Hayley Allen and Carly Harris joined @ClareMcDonnell1 to discuss the reality of co-parenting, and the judgement they've faced when their children are with the other parent.

Listen here ⬇️

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‘When it comes to boys and young men, we need to be doing more show and not tell’

❓What is life like for boys growing up in 2024?

☎️ During our phone-in, anita rani heard about the issues that boys and men are facing and the ways we can all help be part of the solution🔽

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❓What is life like for boys growing up in 2024?

👦From education and consent, to life online and role models, we heard your thoughts on what it’s like to raise boys today.

☎️ You can hear the programme in full here 🔽

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📢Missed our series of frank conversations about porn and how it’s shaping our sex lives and relationships?

🗃️We’ve gathered it all together in one podcast episode here 🎧🔽

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Coming up at 10am:

❓What is life like for boys growing up in 2024?

👦From education and consent to life online and role models, we want to hear your thoughts as a parent or carer of boys.

☎️Call us now on 03700 100 444 to join our phone-in or get in touch here 🔽

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📢 ‘I was repeatedly given advice: ‘Stop talking about your council estate’’

📘 Dr. Jessica Taylor’s new memoir is called Underclass. She joined @ClareMcDonnell to discuss her own journey from childhood trauma to becoming a professional psychologist 🔽

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Blue Lights: ‘I could see the person behind the uniform’

Actress Sian Brooke is back on screen in the second series of Blue Lights on BBC One.

She joined @jesscreighton1 to discuss taking on the role of Grace and how she got into the mindset of a rookie policewoman.

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‘I just felt there was no way out’

Perinatal suicide is the leading cause of maternal death in the UK, accounting for 39% of maternal deaths.

Krystal Wilkinson had just given birth when she attempted to take her own life. She shared her story with Clare McDonnell ⬇️

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‘Powerful women are not speaking up’

🥳 UK chef Asma Khan has been named one of Time Magazine’s 100 most influential people of 2024

She joined anita rani to talk about her acclaimed restaurant Darjeeling Express, and calling out misogynistic behaviour in the kitchen 🎧🔽

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🗣 'People are very quick to judge any time away from your children'

Hayley Allen and Carly Harris joined @ClareMcDonnell1 to discuss the reality of co-parenting, and the judgement they've faced when their children are with the other parent.

Listen here ⬇️

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📢 ‘I was repeatedly given advice: ‘Stop talking about your council estate’’

📘 Dr. Jessica Taylor’s new memoir is called Underclass. She joined @ClareMcDonnell to discuss her own journey from childhood trauma to becoming a professional psychologist 🔽

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❗ The risk of ACL injuries in female footballers is up to six times higher than men.

With a new study looking into this, anita rani speaks to top knee surgeon Andy Williams from Fortius Clinic UK, and Emma Samways, a player for Hashtag United FC Women ⚽🔽

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🎉 Are children’s parties becoming too extravagant?

🎈 Photos of Boris Johnson’s son’s fourth birthday party showed a monster truck bouncy castle and bespoke balloon display.

Journalist Anna Tyzack and Scummy Mummies Helen Thorn join anita rani to discuss 🎧🔽

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📗 Sister in Law is the new book from lawyer Harriet Wistrich

It details 10 of her cases, including Sally Challen’s appeal, the victims of the taxi driver John Worboys, & the women in the ‘Spy Cops’ scandal.

Harriet tells anita rani what has driven her remarkable legal career 🔽

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At 10: 🥳 UK chef Asma Khan has been named one of Time Magazine’s 100 most influential people of 2024

She joins anita rani to talk about being a vocal champion for gender equality, her acclaimed restaurant Darjeeling Express, and all-female kitchens 🎧🔽

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Coming up at 10: 📗 Lawyer Harriet Wistrich talks about her new book Sister in Law.

It details 10 of her cases, including Sally Challen’s appeal & the women in the ‘Spy Cops’ scandal.

Harriet tells anita rani what has driven her remarkable legal career 🔽

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‘It’s painful to share such distressing language that was used about my precious child’

Emma Webber, whose son Barnaby was killed in the Nottingham attacks, told Krupa Thakrar Padhy she ‘felt physically sick’ after seeing graphic messages from a police officer about the victims ⬇️

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🗣 'People are very quick to judge any time away from your children'

Hayley Allen and Carly Harris joined @ClareMcDonnell1 to discuss the reality of co-parenting, and the judgement they've faced when their children are with the other parent.

Listen here ⬇️

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