Blethered

26 year old Zoe recently received the news that she has ATM - also known as ‘the cancer gene’.Zoe has made the difficult decision to have a double mastectomy, which is the medical term for the surgical removal of both .We talk about how a litany of cancer diagnoses in Zoe’s family has shaped her understanding and perception of the illness…Zoe explains her decision, the process of post-surgery reconstruction and the implications that may come her way…And we discuss how to check your body for changes, and the need to see a doctor immediately, if you notice any. It may be embarrassing, but it could save your life.And as always, there's plenty more. www.dontfretaboutdebt.net/blethered/Contact: seanmcdonald.podcast@gmail.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/seanmcdonald01Zoe's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/atmprevivor_of_cancer/Charity support linkshttps://www.macmillan.org.uk/https://brcachat.com/https://breastcancernow.org/https://www.maggies.org/https://coppafeel.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michael grew up in Glasgow, with a passion for filmmaking from around 12 years old, which saw him study at The Royal Conservatoire, in Glasgow. Now a BAFTA winning and double BAFTA-nominated director, he’s worked with people like Richard Branson and F1 driver Lewis Hamilton, and with prestigious brands such as Johnnie Walker, Clinique and Nespresso.We talk about Michael’s creative inspiration and what drives his commercial work and his award-winning short films…Michael explains the dynamics of working in childrens' television and with people like Justin Bieber…And we hear about the famous faces who behaved the worst on set. www.dontfretaboutdebt.net/blethered/Contact: seanmcdonald.podcast@gmail.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/seanmcdonald01 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gillian recently launched a private member’s Bill to implement buffer zones outside hospitals and clinics across Scotland, to protect women from harassment from anti-abortion protestors, as they seek to access health services. Gillian and I discuss the reasons for this proposal, and the legislative process required to establish it as law in Scotland…We talk about the US Supreme Court overturning Roe v Wade and how to prevent going in a similar direction here in Scotland…And Gillian talks about her experience as a young, female MSP and what it’s like behind closed doors in the Scottish Parliament…And as always, there's plenty more. www.dontfretaboutdebt.net/blethered/Contact: seanmcdonald.podcast@gmail.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/seanmcdonald01 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dennis Locorriere has been the voice of Dr Hook for over 50 years, achieving number 1’s in 42 countries and countless gold and platinum records.We talk about Dennis’ early days in New Jersey and the formation of Dr Hook, and how Sylvia’s Mother put them on the map… plus the true story of the REAL Sylvia and her mother…We discuss Dr Hook’s stratospheric success and what’s kept their music in people’s hearts for over five decades…And there are incredible tales about Shel Silverstein, Billy Connolly, Elvis Costello and more, over an illustrious and phenomenal life and career, that’s still going strong.And as always, there’s plenty more. www.dontfretaboutdebt.net/blethered/Contact: seanmcdonald.podcast@gmail.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/seanmcdonald01 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Saoirse recently travelled to Istanbul in Turkey for breast augmentation surgery, but things didn’t go entirely to plan, resulting in a traumatic chain of events that saw her nearly lose a breast.We talk about booking the surgery and travel on a whim, with little prior research…Saoirse explains the surgery and aftercare process, including a litany of mistakes by the clinicians…And we discuss the aftermath when she got back to Glasgow and had to go to hospital for emergency diagnosis and surgery.And as always, there’s plenty more.www.dontfretaboutdebt.net/blethered/Contact: seanmcdonald.podcast@gmail.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/seanmcdonald01 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Recorded in a cafe in the heart of Istanbul, Steve talks about starting out as a war-zone photo-journalist, before becoming a security adviser…You’ll hear Steve talk about negotiating with ISIS for western hostages…And he explains the realities of war and all that accompanies it…And as always there more plenty more. www.dontfretaboutdebt.net/blethered/Contact: seanmcdonald.podcast@gmail.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/seanmcdonald01 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Radio Producer James talks about how a severe gambling addiction lead to losing enormous amounts of money, in secret.James explains the stresses and pressures in detail, and how the disease impacted and infected every inch of his life. We talk about how his problem rapidly spiralled, the debt issues incurred as a result, and how suicide became the most viable option in his eyes.It sounds horrendous, but don’t worry… we reach a bright light at the end of the tunnel. With the help of Gamblers Anonymous, James fought back and took control, turning things around.www.dontfretaboutdebt.net/blethered/Contact: seanmcdonald.podcast@gmail.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/seanmcdonald01 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We talk about Laura’s early life as Bishopbriggs’ answer to Shirley Temple before joining STV and eventually becoming the resident entertainment reporter...Laura opens up about how she felt after her shock cancer diagnosis in 2019...And we gossip about the famous faces she’s interviewed over the years.And as always, there’s plenty more. www.dontfretaboutdebt.net/blethered/Contact: seanmcdonald.podcast@gmail.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/seanmcdonald01 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We talk about Tam’s early days in media, including his then hugely popular BBC Scotland TV show ‘Offside’ which ran for 9 years and 134 episodes...We discuss Off The Ball, the show he’s presented alongside Stuart Cosgrove for 27 years on BBC Radio Scotland, And Tam puts me straight about the difference between a food critic and a restaurant reviewer, detailing his experience as the latter.And as always, there’s plenty more. www.dontfretaboutdebt.net/blethered/Contact: seanmcdonald.podcast@gmail.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/seanmcdonald01 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Amy and her business partner Kirsten Cameron co-own Aquarius Creative, a talent agency that specialises in social media management.We talk about the formation of Aquarius and how it was built from an idea formed on a stationary plane on an airport runway…We dissect some of the misconceptions around the evolutionary and relatively new concept of influencer marketing and its rise to sociocultural prominence...And Amy charts her learning process throughout her career, from impressing Michelle More with her creative ingenuity as a 17 year old, to employing eight people only two years after the company’s incorporation.And as always, there’s plenty more.www.dontfretaboutdebt.net/blethered/Contact: seanmcdonald.podcast@gmail.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/seanmcdonald01 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.