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Alpha Bites with Kate + Lucy is all about making sense for Generation Alpha.
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EP15: Reject the pursuit of normality and find your own 'norm'
01/20/2025
EP15: Reject the pursuit of normality and find your own 'norm'
Jo Carlile is a Chartered Clinical Psychologist with experience in both the NHS and private sector. She supports individuals who are struggling to function in their daily lives and/or experiencing high levels of distress. Jo is disrupting the culture of mental health by creating an app that provides a platform for everyone to be guided towards their own ‘norm’. In this episode, we took a deep dive into the vast realm of mental health and how we can all support ourselves and our families by understanding our own ‘norms’. We also explored what ‘normal’ means for our children and the importance of accepting their story for what it is. Follow and support Jo’s journey as she launches an innovative approach to mental wellbeing—one that is accessible, relatable, and practical. Find Jo's website Follow Jo on Instagram . Join the conversation: Email us at Follow Us on Instagram: Learn More About Us: Kate: Lucy: Podcast Sponsor:
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EP14: A Xmas Special with Kate and Lucy
12/16/2024
EP14: A Xmas Special with Kate and Lucy
Lucy and Kate reflect on key moments from the pod this year and wanted to wish their audience a Merry Christmas. They share what goes on behind the scenes, the hurdles they’ve overcome, the ‘BITES’ that have impacted them and their audience the most and basically alllllllll the best bits. What a year! This episode is like catching up with two good friends—relatable, hilarious, and full of feel-good vibes. Have a great Christmas and see you all in 2025 for episode 15. ********************** Join the conversation: Email us at Follow Us on Instagram: Learn More About Us: Kate: Lucy: Podcast Sponsor:
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EP13: My Little Zen, creating sustainable communities in Africa
12/09/2024
EP13: My Little Zen, creating sustainable communities in Africa
In this episode we talk to Hayley and Lewis who founded My Little Zen. It’s an inspiring charity with an initiative to generate global change through yoga and technology to support safe houses and orphanages in Kenya and Tanzania. My Little Zen connects communities through yoga, and the funds this generates are used to install internet connectivity in remote parts. This technology enables communities to progress, having access to medical information and educational tools, Hayley and Lewis live in the UAE and we were nourished by their commitment and passion to support these communities. Their honesty and care is heartwarming as they talk about ‘real' hardship and the difficulties facing Gen A in East Africa. Every Instagram post of My Little Zen brings a tear to our eye. If you know a school that wants to link up with live yoga from Africa and see the reciprocal benefits for children in the wo cultures, then get in touch with Hayley. At this time of the year as we get wrapped up in our Christmas frenzy, we thought it would be perfectly timed to remind ourselves of what really is important. Find Hayley and Lewis' Follow Hayley and Lewis on Instagram ********************** Join the conversation: Email us at Follow Us on Instagram: Learn More About Us: Kate: Lucy: Podcast Sponsor:
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EP12 : Transforming the trajectory of young lives
11/25/2024
EP12 : Transforming the trajectory of young lives
Kate met Sam Squire at Ideas Fest back in September - the Glastonbury for businesses. She came across him facilitating a networking session with his curious conversation blocks and cards and was intrigued to find out more. This exciting game and product has enormous power to make change. Sam’s business Inspire to Ignite creates transformative experiences and programmes that engage individuals between the age of 12-24 particularly those at risk of disengagement in education and employment. Our first man on the pod! Enjoy this inspiring conversation. Find Sam's Follow Sam on Instagram and ********************** Join the conversation: Email us at Follow Us on Instagram: Learn More About Us: Kate: Lucy: Podcast Sponsor:
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EP11: Is my child highly sensitive?
11/11/2024
EP11: Is my child highly sensitive?
Episode 11 bites into highly sensitive children, deep feeling and strong willed children, what this means and how we can support these children. Jenni Honeyben is the most warm and caring parenting coach you would like to meet and we loved her honestly on the chat. We learning more about the 20-30% of children that are highly sensitive and how connection really is out currency as parents. Jenny gives top tips on supporting your child. We discuss various parenting styles and the impact these can have on our children. Find Jenni at Don't forget to join the conversation with ********************** Join the conversation: Email us at Follow Us on Instagram: Learn More About Us: Kate: Lucy: Podcast Sponsor:
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EP10: Part 2 | Does Your Child Play Enough?
10/27/2024
EP10: Part 2 | Does Your Child Play Enough?
Cath Prisk is a play guru and one of the nicest people on the planet! There’s nothing Cath doesn’t know about the benefits of being outdoors, and she has been passionately campaigning for the importance of play for many years. This conversation will make you want to throw your child—or yourself—outside in all weathers, find the tallest tree to climb, or catapult yourself across the garden. We dive into the six risks all children should experience for healthy development, discuss what playtime should look like in schools, and were inspired to drop everything and play! This episode is split into two parts, giving you manageable bites to absorb the richness of Cath’s wisdom. Key statistics 97% of teachers say that outdoor play is critical for children to reach their full potential. 88% of teachers say that children are happier after playing outdoors. 88% of teachers say that children are more engaged in learning when taking lessons outdoors. 86% of teachers say that playing outdoors gives children a better understanding of the environment. 44% of teachers have increased outdoor learning since getting involved in Outdoor Classroom Day. Key findings Getting outdoors connects us to the places we live and the environments we will want to protect. Getting outdoors results in better learning outcomes, across the board. The benefits of outdoor learning and play last beyond early education. Outdoor learning and play create healthier, more active children. Time spent outdoors boosts mental health. ********************** Don't forget to join the conversation with ********************** Join the conversation: Email us at Follow Us on Instagram: Learn More About Us: Kate: Lucy: Podcast Sponsor:
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EP9: Part 1 | Does Your Child Play Enough?
10/20/2024
EP9: Part 1 | Does Your Child Play Enough?
Cath Prisk is a play guru and one of the nicest people on the planet! There’s nothing Cath doesn’t know about the benefits of being outdoors, and she has been passionately campaigning for the importance of play for many years. This conversation will make you want to throw your child—or yourself—outside in all weathers, find the tallest tree to climb, or catapult yourself across the garden. We dive into the six risks all children should experience for healthy development, discuss what playtime should look like in schools, and were inspired to drop everything and play! This episode is split into two parts, giving you manageable bites to absorb the richness of Cath’s wisdom. Key statistics 97% of teachers say that outdoor play is critical for children to reach their full potential. 88% of teachers say that children are happier after playing outdoors. 88% of teachers say that children are more engaged in learning when taking lessons outdoors. 86% of teachers say that playing outdoors gives children a better understanding of the environment. 44% of teachers have increased outdoor learning since getting involved in Outdoor Classroom Day. Key findings Getting outdoors connects us to the places we live and the environments we will want to protect. Getting outdoors results in better learning outcomes, across the board. The benefits of outdoor learning and play last beyond early education. Outdoor learning and play create healthier, more active children. Time spent outdoors boosts mental health. ********************** Don't forget to join the conversation with ********************** Join the conversation: Email us at Follow Us on Instagram: Learn More About Us: Kate: Lucy: Podcast Sponsor:
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EP8: Are schools serving our children with what they really need?
10/07/2024
EP8: Are schools serving our children with what they really need?
This episode bites into whether we can make education happier, less stressful and more relevant for everybody. Kate takes us on her journey from being a teacher to a coach to setting up her thought provoking platform What If Education. Play is covered in spades, we dive into how chidlren are being conditioned out of play, how it promotes risk and intrinsic rewards. Kate’s warmth comes across and there is so much to takeaway from this conversation. Find Kates's website Find Kate on Instagram ********************** Join the conversation: Email us at Follow Us on Instagram: Learn More About Us: Kate: Lucy: Podcast Sponsor:
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EP7: How Can I Support My Child's Anxiety?
09/23/2024
EP7: How Can I Support My Child's Anxiety?
In this episode, we’re joined by Natalie Costa, founder of Power Thoughts and mutli award-winning coach, who empowers children and parents to break through limiting beliefs and cultivate positive mindsets. We explore her latest training on the Goulding SleepTalk Method, a unique approach to supporting children’s emotional wellbeing. As the new year begins, Natalie offers reassurance that we don’t have to be perfect parents, especially when life pulls us in every direction. Enjoy this inspiring and practical conversation! Join the conversation: Email us at Follow Us on Instagram: Learn More About Us: Kate: Lucy: Podcast Sponsor:
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EP6: What Will Work Look Like For Gen A?
09/09/2024
EP6: What Will Work Look Like For Gen A?
This episode bites into the world of work versus designing a life you want for Generation Alpha with Nicky Elliott, serial entrepreneur, mum of 2 and Women’s business podcast host. Nicky is passionate about how the world of work is changing and how we can mould conversations and vocabulary choices with Gen A to avoid stereotypes. A jam packed and informative episode - you won’t want to miss this one! Don't forget to join the conversation with Nicky on Instagram . ********************** Join the conversation: Email us at Follow Us on Instagram: Learn More About Us: Kate: Lucy: Podcast Sponsor:
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EP5: Is FOMO dictating your parenting?
07/29/2024
EP5: Is FOMO dictating your parenting?
Episode 5 bites into FOMO and juggling the parenting load with Suzy Reading. Suzy Reading is the author of The Self Care Revolution, chartered psychologist and mum of 2. This episode is pure gold as we discuss the LOAD and parents juggling it all 🤯 Is instagram FOMO dictating our decision making for our families. We also dive into the skill of self-advocacy with Suzy and what it means to have a ‘voice’ something that Suzy is very passionate about. Suzy is full of wisdom and amazing immediately actionable tips for parents. Rest To Re Set Suzy Reading’s book is available Follow Suzy on Instagram Join the conversation: Email us at Follow Us on Instagram: Learn More About Us: Kate: Lucy: Podcast Sponsor:
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EP4: Childhood, Time, and the Power of Choice
07/15/2024
EP4: Childhood, Time, and the Power of Choice
Alpha Bites first guest episode! This is such a wholesome episode where we chat to Diana Blass - a previous educator and a grandparent with four Gen A Grandchildren. She has a wealth of experience and knowledge including her time spent working in education, safeguarding, anger management and child bereavement. Diana shares her wisdom and thoughts on childhood. Kate and Lucy discuss topics with her such as time, choice, freedoms independence, creative thought and the health and well being benefits of the grandparent - grandchild relationship. Join the conversation: Email us at Follow Us on Instagram: Learn More About Us: Kate: Lucy: Podcast Sponsor:
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EP3: Gen A and Covid | Kate and Lucy
07/01/2024
EP3: Gen A and Covid | Kate and Lucy
4 years on from that time when we all locked down, Kate and Lucy mark and remember that time when Lucy’s child cut all her hair off. We’ve come to the conclusion we never want to see Play Doh again! Covid has had a significant impact on everyones lives but needed its own episode due to it being a key historical event for this generation during their childhood. We reflect and look forwards as we discuss where we were when the music stopped and the stranger things that we can remember during the pandemic years. An important and must listen episode. Join the conversation: Email us at Follow Us on Instagram: Learn More About Us: Kate: Lucy:
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EP2: How Genned up are you? | Kate and Lucy
06/17/2024
EP2: How Genned up are you? | Kate and Lucy
Kate showcases her quizmaster expertise as she tests Lucy’s knowledge on the generations in a bid to get her ‘genned up’. Expect high energy, lots of laughing and reflections of what they identify with as ‘millieniums' as Lucy keeps calling herself! Join the conversation: Email us at Follow Us on Instagram: Learn More About Us: Kate: Lucy:
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EP1: This is us | Kate and Lucy
06/03/2024
EP1: This is us | Kate and Lucy
Join Lucy and Kate as they kick off Series 1 by interviewing each other and discovering what makes each other tick! From Lucy's dreams of presenting Blue Peter to Kate dusting off her Record of Achievement, get ready for a trip down memory lane with a random selection of days gone by. Join the conversation: Email us at Follow Us on Instagram: Learn More About Us: Kate: Lucy:
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EP0: Welcome To Alpha Bites | Kate and Lucy
05/20/2024
EP0: Welcome To Alpha Bites | Kate and Lucy
Co-hosts Kate and Lucy introduce themselves, tell you why AlphaBites came to exist, what inspired the podcast and share some bites of what characterises this unique generation. A trailer and a taster of what's to come in Series 1. Join the conversation: Email us at Follow Us on Instagram: Learn More About Us: Kate: Lucy:
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