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“I wish this was around in my 30’s. I’ve loved this show from the very first episode I heard. Franseca is so smart and insightful. Her guests are amazing and I love practicing alonement now. It’s been eye opening”
Mspebbles21 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/02/24
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“Really thought and reflection provoking, great selection of guests”
covidmeltdown via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/01/23
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“I have been listening to this podcast on and off over the past year. I've come to the conclusion that Francesca is ahead of her time. She explores the various states of alonement (loneliness, fear, solitude) and has chosen people who have wisdom beyond their years. Francesca is an astute...”Read full review »
Halpricarale via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/27/22
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“Lovely interesting conversations! Discovered the podcast when nervously dining alone while travelling. Lovely to hear from fellow soloists!”
Stardust1233 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/28/22
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“What a refreshing podcast!
In a world where I often feel pressured to find my identity in something outside of myself, I feel a deep sense of gratitude and rest listening to these interviews. Francesca, you exude grace, humility, confidence and respect towards your guests and us, the listeners....”Read full review »
R Gossett via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/27/22
“This podcast is such a brilliant insight into how to thrive being alone! Each guest brings something unique and informative, with Francesca coming it all together wonderfully!”
themusicofalice via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/19/22
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“I’m loving these podcasts!!! Following the breakup of a 25 year relationship I found myself alone. I’ve never been alone...ever! For the first year I was great...and then I started to struggle and started seeing a therapist. She was great but suggested I go online dating. Then follows 18months of...”Read full review »
Charlgrim via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/01/21
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“I came across this podcast after reading about it in Red magazine and I absolutely love it. I’ve listened to two episodes so far but am glad there’s three seasons worth for me to listen to - really interesting and open conversations with some great guests!”
Georgelikescake via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/16/21
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“Love this podcast - Francesca’s such a thoughtful interviewer and her guests are always so interesting. Highly recommend!”
ali-j-mac via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/05/21
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“Worth a listen x”
HaydenHamil13 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/05/20
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“John was left to do most of the legwork there, but then again, he’s the master when it comes to self analysis and would seem more of a natural host for this kind of podcast.”
Nick1224468954: via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/26/20
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“A very thoughtful, interesting and well presented podcast. Really enjoyed it!!!”
oooooooooooooooooooooooooov via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/17/20
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“This podcast is so inspiring! I’ve been waiting for season 2 😍😍😍”
maricer0000 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/01/20
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“So happy to have some more alonement content and great guests to open season 2!!”
Megaann :) via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/01/20
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“Series 1 had me gripped and opened up a whole new realm of self reflection. Have been itching to get stuck into series 2, and it does not disappoint! Highly recommend.”
TimTam M via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/31/20
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“Chez Specter is a delightfully warm and articulate human being. She possesses the writing skills of an angel.Her alonement podcasts are just the best. Keep up the good work, Chez. Respect.
Russel Abrahams”
russell170461 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/31/20
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“Really enjoyed series 1 - great guests and Francesca is really engaging and insightful. Alonement is such an interesting concept, and this podcast feels like the start of a movement. Looking forward to getting stuck in to season 2!”
jsldn14 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/31/20
“After binge listening to all is season 1 in lockdown, couldn’t be more excited for season 2 and a new set of inspiring guests. A great podcast, beautifully curated and presented by Francesca Specter.”
Zoe0020 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/31/20
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“I’ve loved listening to this series. Alain du Botton is one of my favourite guests on any show and to start off with him has made the whole series stand out!
Very well edited to keep episodes around 45 minutes and no adverts, intelligent questions and Francesca is unafraid to speak about...”Read full review »
aman702 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/20/20
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“Loved the Jo Good and Alice Liveing ones so far :)”
AlonementListener via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/01/20
“I’m really enjoying the Alonement pod. There’s a brilliant variety of guests offering mind-stretching perspectives on the concept of what it means to be alone. I love the message of the whole brand and I think that Francesca is a great interviewer, who manages to challenge and draw out the best...”Read full review »
Tiffypou via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/01/20
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“Love this podcast & Chez is a fab interviewer”
ksammy28 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/29/20
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“Thank you for taking tour time to bring such insightful and relatable podcast to us. I look forward to new episodes every week. I love how you’re exploring different themes every week with different people. It’s really great to see how enjoying our own presence is something to celebrate, and...”Read full review »
stephs887 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/29/20
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“I have been listening to the episodes from this podcast during my walks and whilst being in the flat. How appropriate for alonement to be here during these strange times of lockdown.It really feels like I can relate to the topics that are being spoken about and that I am somewhat part of the...”Read full review »
Hayleylew93 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/28/20
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“This is an even lent podcast very well executed by the producer.
It left me with a new perspective.”
Paul Raye12 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/26/20
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“A lovely listen, will visit again”
Will Gregg via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/25/20
“One of my favourite podcasts to date. Francesca and her guests reimagine the concept of alonement with purpose, courage and good sense. A fascinating and thoroughly entertaining podcast that I employee all podcast enthusiasts to explore!”
JAMichaels via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/21/20
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“Could not recommend this podcast more if I tried!”
holly liba via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/21/20
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“Timely insight and has brought me great inner peace and thought during this time of isolation”
SRobbo64 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/21/20
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“I’m loving this podcast, even more so during lockdown at the moment. Fantastic guests and I find each episode to be a really insightful conversation. Makes you think about changes you want to make to your own self care and ways to make your own lockdown experience more positive.”
ALou57 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/21/20
“Alonement has become a tool to see being on your own for the positive aspects challenging the gloomy narrative about being single you find in 98% of articles media. A must”
CaroLoza via Apple Podcasts ·
Ecuador ·
04/17/20
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“Really enjoying the variety of guests & the positive spin on embracing being alone.”
noone463 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
04/17/20
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“This podcast is a perfect tonic in these trying times. Francesca has serendipitously started what is likely the most important conversation we’re going to have this year around what it means to spend time alone. I’ve loved every episode so far and I’m looking forward to more!”
evelizabeth via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/17/20
“I’m loving the alonement podcast and the fact that it feels relatable no matter your relationship status. Particularly in these turbulent times, it’s helping to inspire me to make the most of my alone time.”
lex91cw via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/13/20
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“Just finished listening to your interview with Derek Owusu.
Derek was so open about his life and feelings really warmed to him. A charming, talented personality will definitely read his book.
A great interview.”
Bea154 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/11/20
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“Finally someone discussing openly the topic of being alone and great timing with the shift happening in our lives right now!”
Jj13472 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/11/20
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“Loving the Alonement podcast so far. Francesca and her guests have been discussing many thought provoking topics... to the point that I want to write down my own thoughts. It’s not often that I feel a podcast has helped me look at my habits and analyse my behaviour from a different positive...”Read full review »
Hadjicros via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/09/20
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“Loved listening to the guests so far - definitely feels relatable and important to think about Alonement during the current climate of isolation. Would recommend!”
JDC*13 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/09/20
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“Such a delight to listen to this podcast. Francesca is as articulate as she is thoughtful! Her insightful interview style really gets the best out of her diverse guests! This really is a podcast for our times, a chance to rethink what selfcare, selfhelp and our relationship with ourselves REALLY...”Read full review »
AmYianni via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/09/20
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“Original idea, and so important to properly allow time for yourself. Particularly enjoyed the last two episodes, so interesting to hear people’s backgrounds and how that has shaped their self care.”
cdk2500 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/08/20
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“Love this! Stellar guests and such relatable conversations and insights!”
Nathan Mullings via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/06/20
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“Good stuff”
TCO92 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/05/20
“Great podcast... for people who like to be alone, and for people struggling to understand why we like it.
I wish I could share it with loads of my friends, but not that many share my love of alonement.”
ZD12 via Apple Podcasts ·
Slovenia ·
04/02/20
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“Soothing and uplifting in equal measures, this is the perfect podcast for a pandemic. Or, well, ANY other time. 10/10 recommend.”
Bex Shapiro via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
03/30/20
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“An original podcast with a wide range of guests. A timely opportunity to discuss a subject that people don’t talk about enough.”
theJamieW via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/29/20
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