Episodes
Published 11/18/24
If you are finding it difficult to be as productive as you need or want to be, have you considered it may be your environment which is the problem? Find out why and what you can do about it today and in the long term, in this weeks episode! Don't forget you can suggest episode or season topics by leaving a comment or go to my blog and use the contact form there. Join the Joy Bunny Clan - follow, subscribe, like - whatever you have to do to make sure you don't miss an episode!  You can keep...
Published 11/18/24
If we slowed down, could we actually accomplish more? Is there a better way to achieve our goals other than going 100mph and wearing ourselves out? That's what I want to find out in this weeks episode so join me and find out if there is a better - slower paced - way to improve your productivity. (Also sorry for sound quality - no clue what happened, I probably hit a button I shouldn't have....you know how 'technically minded' I am!) Don't forget you can suggest episode or season topics by...
Published 11/11/24
In today's episode I'm discussing the 5 productivity principles which Mark Manson has come up with to help us be more productive in a positive way. If you don't already know him, you'll find out about him, these 5 principles and much more, including how I used my passion for gardening to overcome the allotment bullies! Don't forget you can suggest episode or season topics by leaving a comment or go to my blog and use the contact form there. Join the Joy Bunny Clan - follow, subscribe, like -...
Published 11/04/24
In this weeks episode we are tackling procrastination head on - we all do it, but why? What does it mean when we procrastinate and how do we beat it? Find out the answers to these questions and as usual, I give you practical, realistic tools you can use today to get out of that procrastination habit. Join the Joy Bunny Clan - follow, subscribe, like - whatever you have to do to make sure you don't miss an episode!  You can keep up-to-date with me on the blog, check out my videos on YT, get...
Published 10/28/24
In this weeks episode I am bringing you a host of time management techniques for you to try. These are real, practical solutions you can try today. By the end of this episode you will feel like a Time Management Ninja which will also help you feel like a proper little Joy Bunny! Join the Joy Bunny Clan - follow, subscribe, like - whatever you have to do to make sure you don't miss an episode!  You can keep up-to-date with me on the blog, check out my videos on YT, get behind the scenes vids...
Published 10/21/24
Join me this week to find out how to master your motivation. What is motivation, what stops us from being motivated and what can we do to boost our own motivation? In this episode I cover these big questions and also give you practical tips you can use now and in the long-term. By the time you've finished listening to this weeks episode there'll be no stopping you! Join the Joy Bunny Clan - follow, subscribe, like - whatever you have to do to make sure you don't miss an episode!  You can keep...
Published 10/14/24
Welcome all Joy Bunnies to a new season of the My Slice of Life podcast. This season's title is.....'Let's Get Productive'! We're going to be looking at all sorts of things this season to help us all be productive - without wearing ourselves out. It's a busy time of year and most of us will be finding we have a bit more on our plates - so join me for this first episode of the season to delve into what productivity really means for you, hint: it might not be quite what you think! Join the Joy...
Published 10/07/24
This is the bonus episode to bring the season 'Opening the mystery files' to a close. We all know about Jack the Ripper and we've all been told his last victim was Mary Kelly but what would you think if I told you many people believe she lived on and it was someone else entirely who was killed in her place? Join me for this very controversial mystery and let me know your thoughts in the comments. Don't forget to come back next week for the start of a new season - something completely...
Published 09/30/24
Well Joy Bunnies, we made it to the end of the season which was called 'Opening the Mystery files'! This week we look at the biggest property theft ever - who robbed the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston? And yes, I have a theory of my own! Don't forget to follow, subscribe, like - whatever you have to do to make sure you don't miss an episode. I cover a wide range of topics and I hope you will join me for the next one! Join the Joy Bunny Clan -  Don't forget to subscribe to the...
Published 09/23/24
Who was D B Cooper  and why are people still talking about him today? In this weeks episode that's what we will be finding out! Was he a master criminal or does my theory ring true with you? So join me for the second last mystery of the season, as we dive into the case of D B Cooper. Join me for a season of mystery and intrigue. Some of these stories you might have heard of but I'm sure I have a couple in these old files which will have you wondering why you don't know more about them!  So...
Published 09/16/24
This week I am bringing you what could be the most mysterious book we know about - The Voynich Manuscript. But what is it that makes it such a mystery? Discover what all the fuss is about with this episode and find out why I don't entirely agree with the experts as well as my own theory about the manuscript! This is the link for you to look at and even download your own copy of the Voynich manuscript: https://collections.library.yale.edu/catalog/2002046   Join me for a season of mystery and...
Published 09/09/24
Welcome to this weeks episode where we find out about the miracle of the Loretto Chapel staircase - hold it right there! It's no ordinary staircase so trust me, if you don't know this story, you want to! As always, let me know your thoughts in the comments section - is this really a miracle or is there something else going on here? Join me for a season of mystery and intrigue. Some of these stories you might have heard of but I'm sure I have a couple in these old files which will have you...
Published 09/02/24
Welcome to this weeks episode of the My Slice of Life podcast, where we are opening the mystery files this season. The mystery for this week is the ghost ship herself, Mary Celeste. Join me as I go over how she was found, what is actually known and which of the theories to date is most likely. As always, let me know your thoughts in the comments section - what do YOU really think happened on board this ship? Was there a curse? Was it bad luck or was it something else? Join me for a season of...
Published 08/26/24
He is one of America's most loved writers as well as being the father of fictional detective movies. What isn't known though is what exactly happened to him for days before he was found in unusual circumstances just before he died. That is the mystery we will unravel for this weeks episode and I'm glad to have you with me! Join me for a season of mystery and intrigue. Some of these stories you might have heard of but I'm sure I have a couple in these old files which will have you wondering...
Published 08/19/24
For this weeks mystery, I'm opening the file on the Fairy coffins of Edinburgh. A strange and intriguing find on a Scottish hillside leads to more questions than answers! Were they put there to honour the dead, were they part of a dark ritual or is there another explanation? Join me for a season of mystery and intrigue. Some of these stories you might have heard of but I'm sure I have a couple in these old files which will have you wondering why you don't know more about them!  So follow,...
Published 08/12/24
Did Shakespeare really write all those plays and poems? Many people believe he didn't and this argument has raged on for centuries. So join me for this weeks episode where I unravel this mystery as I ask the question, will the real Shakespeare please stand up?! Join me for a season of mystery and intrigue. Some of these stories you might have heard of but I'm sure I have a couple in these old files which will have you wondering why you don't know more about them!  So follow, subscribe, like -...
Published 08/05/24
Welcome to a new season of the My Slice of Life Podcast! This is the season where I'm 'Opening the mystery files'!  So this week I bring you the case of the lost colony of Roanoke. How can over 100 people just disappear? Theories, reports, evidence - join me as I bring you the details and tell you what I think really happened! Join me for a season of mystery and intrigue. Some of these stories you might have heard of but I'm sure I have a couple in these old files which will have you...
Published 07/29/24
Welcome to a new season of the My Slice of Life Podcast! Drum roll please...for this season we are....'Opening the mystery files'!  And to kick everything off we are taking a look at the Flannan Isles mystery - 3 lighthouse keepers just disappear? What really happened? So join me for a season of mystery and intrigue. Some of these stories you might have heard of but I'm sure I have a couple in these old files which will have you wondering why you don't know more about them!  So follow,...
Published 07/22/24
To mark the end of the 'Let's Get Gardening' season, the bonus episode is about what happened when we got our first allotment. Find out why we got laughed at, my weeding mistakes and more. And just what are 'Rain Boobs'? You'll need to tune in to find out...  (There is also exciting news regarding Patreon!) This is the season to help and encourage you to grow your own and truly value your garden. Join the Joy Bunny Clan -  Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and use the links...
Published 07/15/24
Seed saving is often an over-looked aspect of gardening but it can not only save you money, it means you are less reliant on seed producers! Whether you already save seeds from your garden or think it's another of the mysteries of the green fingered folk, this episode is packed with information and tips to get you going. From plant selection to how to store them, this final episode of the 'Let's Get Gardening' season, will help you become more seed self-reliant! This is the season to help and...
Published 07/08/24
How well has your garden done so far this year? Join me for this weeks episode of the My Slice of Life podcast as I take stock of the garden and allotment! It's time to review what has worked well...and be honest about the total disasters - yes I've had quite a few and I share them all with you! It's not all doom and gloom however so tune in to find out the stars of the vegetable patch. What will you do differently next year? Will you try the carrot growing technique I share with you? Will I...
Published 07/01/24
Your plants are growing well, very well and you end up with basket-loads of fruit and veg but what do you do then? Join me for this weeks episode as I discuss gardening gluts and what we can do with them. Ideas, tips, suggestions and a couple of recipes you can use today - it's a packed episode. Grab a coffee and a pen and get ready to enjoy, not dread, your gardening gluts! This is the season to help and encourage you to grow your own and truly value your garden. Join the Joy Bunny Clan...
Published 06/24/24
Mistakes? I've made a few.. In this weeks jam packed episode I'm bringing you some of the most common gardening mistakes - and the easy ways you can fix them! Mistakes can be a great opportunity for learning but some can be avoided from the beginning, so join me and discover how to turn your disappointments into displays of wonder! This is the season to help and encourage you to grow your own and truly value your garden. Join the Joy Bunny Clan -  Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and...
Published 06/17/24
In this weeks episode I'm bringing you a basketful of hints and tips to help you bring the FUN back into your gardening. Join me to find out some simple but extremely effective ways to help you truly enjoy your garden and have it looking at its best. This is the season to help and encourage you to grow your own and truly value your garden. Link for inspiration and the enchanting mythical destination signpost: https://lovelyharbor.com/garden-art-ideas/ Butterfly feeder link:...
Published 06/10/24