Rest and Recreation

Patrick Boylan is a professional pianist and a founder of Muselow an App that promises to get people playing piano in seven minutes.In this episode of the Abecederwork life balance podcast Rest and Recreation Patrick tells host Michael Millward about being a professional pianist in Los Angeles California USA. That freelance career was only possible because of the unconventional way in which Patrick taught himself to play piano.Now Patrick with his co-founders have built Museflow an App that teaches people how to play the piano by teaching practical playing techniques.Patrick eloquently explains the how Museflow achieves this the success that learners are achieving.Rest and Recreation is made on Zencastr, because creating podcasts on Zencastr is so easy.If you would like to try podcasting using Zencastr use our offer code ABECEDER.Thank you to the team at Matchmaker.fm for introducing me to Patrick. Matchmaker.fm is where great hosts and even greater guests are matched, and fantastic podcasts are hatched. Use code MILW10 for a discount on membership.TravelPatrick is based in Los Angeles California. Members of The Ultimate Travel Clubtravel to the USA and everywhere else at trade prices. Use our offer code ABEC79 to receive a discount on club membership.Visit Abecederfor more information about Michael Millward, and Museflow.ai and Patrick Boylan.Rest and Recreation listeners get 50% off Muselow for life, visit Museflow.ai and use offer code REST50Proactive Positive Ageing.It is always a good idea to know the risks early so that you can take appropriate actions to maintain good health, that is why we recommend The Annual Health Test from York Test.York Test provides an Annual Health Test. An experienced phlebotomist will complete a full blood draw at your home or workplace. Hospital standard tests covering 39 different health markers are carried out in a UKAS-accredited and CQC-compliant laboratory.A Personal Wellness Hub gives access your easy-to-understand results and guidance to help you make effective lifestyle changes anytime via your secure, personal Wellness Hub account.Visit York Test and use this discount code ABECEDER2.Being a GuestIf you would like to be a guest on Rest and Recreation, please contact Abeceder.We recommend that potential guests take one of the podcasting guest training programmes available from Work Place Learning Centre.Tech Problems?If you are using your smartphone to listen to The Independent Minds and experienced connection problems, you would probably like to know that Three has the UK’s fastest 5G network with unlimited data, so listening on Three means that you can wave goodbye to buffering.Visit Three for information about business and personal telecom solutions from Three, and the special offers available when you quote our referral code WPFNUQHU.If you have liked this episode of Rest and Recreation, please give it a like and download it. To make sure you do not miss future editions please subscribe.Remember, the aim of all the podcasts produced by Abeceder is not to tell you what to think, but we do hope to make you think!Thank you to you for listening.

For many people outside the Middle East the Israel Defence Force (IDF) is just the name of Israel’s army, that they hear on the TV News. But the IDF is a very different army to those of other western countries. Whilst other armies have permanent troops, Israel has an army that is staffed by people like Noam Markose. As well as being an officer in the IDF, Noam is also a company director and a father of four.Most people talk about having a work life balance, but IDF members must balance work and life and military service.In this episode of the Abeceder work life balance podcast Rest and Recreation Noam explains to host Michael Millward the IDF recruitment process, and what drives most Israelis to actively participate, despite the disruption to, families, careers, and the obvious dangers.Noam explains what happened after the October 2023 attack on Israel, how hundreds of thousands of reservists were immediately called up; how he managed being in a military environment just a short drive from his family home; the impact on his young family and how he managed returning to civilian work.The Independent Minds is Made on Zencastr, because creating on Zencastr is so easy.If you would like to try podcasting using Zencastr use our offer code ABECEDER.Thank you to the team at Matchmaker.fm for introducing me to Noam. Matchmaker.fm is where matches of great hosts and great guests are made. Use code MILW10 for a discount on membership.TravelNoam is based in Jerusalem in Israel. Members of The Ultimate Travel Club travel Israel and everywhere else at trade prices. Use our offer code ABEC79 to receive a discount on club membership.Visit Abecederfor more information about Michael Millward, and Noam Markose.Proactive Positive Ageing.It is always a good idea to know the risks early so that you can take appropriate actions to maintain good health, that is why we recommend The Annual Health Test from York Test.York Test provides an Annual Health Test. An experienced phlebotomist will complete a full blood draw at your home or workplace. Hospital standard tests covering 39 different health markers are carried out in a UKAS-accredited and CQC-compliant laboratory.A Personal Wellness Hub gives access your easy-to-understand results and guidance to help you make effective lifestyle changes anytime via your secure, personal Wellness Hub account.Visit York Test and use this discount code ABECEDER2.Being a GuestIf you would like to be a guest on Rest and Recreation, please contact Abeceder.We recommend that potential guests take one of the podcasting guest training programmes available from Work Place Learning Centre.If you have liked this episode of Rest and Recreation, please give it a like and download it. To make sure you do not miss future editions please subscribe.Remember, the aim of all the podcasts produced by Abeceder is not to tell you what to think, but we do hope to make you think!Thank you to you for listening.

Everyone has a book in them. For some people it is a novel, but for an increasing number of professionals it is a non-fiction book. It is not just independent professional consultants, increasing numbers of in-house professionals are writing a book.Whilst the idea may sound very appealing, the reality is far from easy. The list of challenges that must be addressed before the presses start rolling is extensive.Andrea Glass is a Book Coach who aims to support first time non fiction authors to overcome those challenges.In this interesting episode of Rest and Recreation Andrea explains to host Michael Millward the processes that have helped her support over 200 first time authors.Amongst the useful hints and tips Andrea explains her C.O.D.E. model that keeps authors focused.Rest and Recreation is made on Zencastr. - the all-in-one podcasting platform, on which you can create your podcast in one place and then distribute it to the major platforms. It really does make creating content so easy.If you would like to try podcasting using Zencastr visit zencastr.com/pricing and use our offer code ABECEDER.Gifts From Andrea Glass - If you would like to discuss the book that you have inside you with Andrea, please visit her website to book a free 15 minute conversation.My Fabulous First Book: A Workbook helps first-time nonfiction authors get prepared to write a fabulous first book. Travel - Andrea is based in San Diego. If you would like to visit California  book your travel at The Ultimate Travel Club, It’s where you will get trade prices on flights, hotels, and package holidays.Use offer code ABEC79 to receive a discount on your membership fee.You can find out more about both Michael Millward, and Andrea Glass at Abeceder.co.uk .Being a Guest - be a guest on Rest and Recreation, contact us using the link at Abeceder.co.uk. We recommend that potential guests take one of the podcasting guest training programmes available from Work Place Learning Centre.Proactive Positive Ageing – requires knowing your body, that’s why we recommend The Annual Health Test from York Test, which tests for 39 different health markers.You can access your easy-to-understand results and guidance via your secure, personal Wellness Hub account.Access York Test https://www.yorktest.com/and use this discount code ABECEDER2.Matchmaker.fm - Thank you to the team at Matchmaker.fm introducing me to Joanna. Matchmaker.fm is where matches of great hosts and great guests are made. Use our offer code MILW10 for a discount on membership.Three the network - Three has the UK’s Fastest 5G Network with Unlimited Data, which means less buffering.Use my referral code WPFNUQHU at Three for information about Three's business and personal telecom solutions.If you have liked this episode of Rest and Recreation, please give it a like and download it. To make sure you do not miss future editions please subscribe.Remember, the aim of all the podcasts produced by Abeceder is not to tell you what to think, but we do hope to make you think!Thank you to you for listening.

Paul Tyer was a hobby modeller who turned a hobby into a living when he founded Peedie Models. He now lives in Orkney.In this episode of Rest and Recreation Paul explains to Michael Millward the managing director of Abeceder and host of Rest and Recreation how he became a professional modeller.They discuss how other people can get involved.For more information about Paul Tyer and Peedie Models please visit his website.If you would like to podcasting, use Zencastr. Visit their website, and use my offer code RANDR.If you are interested in visiting the Orkney Islands the best way to arrange your travel is to become a member of The Ultimate Travel Club. Use the offer code ABEC79 for a discount on membership of The Ultimate Travel ClubProactive Positive Ageing.It is always a good idea to know the risks early so that you can take appropriate actions to maintain good health, that is why we recommend The Annual Health Test from York Test.York Test provides an Annual Health Test. An experienced phlebotomist will complete a full blood draw at your home or workplace. Hospital standard tests covering 39 different health markers are carried out in a UKAS-accredited and CQC-compliant laboratory.A Personal Wellness Hub gives access your easy-to-understand results and guidance to help you make effective lifestyle changes anytime via your secure, personal Wellness Hub account.Visit York Test https://www.yorktest.com/and use this discount code ABECEDER2.Rest and Recreation is made on Zencastr, because Zencastr is the all-in-one podcasting platform, that really does make creating content so easy.If you would like to try podcasting using Zencastr visit zencastr.com/pricing and use our offer code ABECEDER.

One of the growing trends in leisure travel is the increasing interest in slow travel.In this episode of the Rest and Recreation, the work life balance podcast produced by Abeceder host Michael Millward meets Gemma Perry, the Holiday Fixer.Gemma explains that the term slow travel can be interpreted in different ways by different parts of the travel industry.They discuss what has created the interest in slow travel and how that is driving growth in the sector.Gemma offers advice on how to select the best slow travel options for you, including when families including triple or more generational families want a slow travel experience.Michael and Gemma also share memories of their own individual experiences of slow travel.You will leave this podcast understanding inspired to embark on your own slow travel adventure.Rest and Recreation is Made on Zencastr, because creating on Zencastr is so easy.If you would like to try podcasting using Zencastr use our offer code ABECEDER.Visit Abeceder for more information about Michael Millward, and Gemma Perry.Proactive Positive Ageing.It is always a good idea to know the risks early, so that you can take appropriate actions to maintain good health, that is why we recommend The Annual Health Test from York Test.York Test provides an Annual Health Test. An experienced phlebotomist will complete a full blood draw at your home or workplace. Hospital standard tests covering 39 different health markers are carried out in a UKAS-accredited and CQC-compliant laboratory.A Personal Wellness Hub gives access your easy-to-understand results and guidance to help you make effective lifestyle changes anytime via your secure, personal Wellness Hub account.Visit York Test and use this discount code ABECEDER2.Tech Problems?If you are using your smartphone to listen to The Independent Minds and experienced connection problems, you would probably like to know that Three has the UK’s fastest 5G network with unlimited data, so listening on Three means that you can wave goodbye to buffering.Visit Three for information about business and personal telecom solutions from Three, and the special offers available when you quote our referral code WPFNUQHU.Being a GuestIf you would like to be a guest on Rest and Recreation, please contact Abeceder.We recommend that potential guests take one of the podcasting guest training programmes available from Work Place Learning Centre.If you have liked this episode of Rest and Recreation, please give it a like and download it. To make sure you do not miss future editions please subscribe.Remember, the aim of all the podcasts produced by Abeceder is not to tell you what to think, but we do hope to make you think!Thank you to you for listening.

For every aspect of the way any and every organisation large or small operates there is a system. A way of doing things properly so that standards can be maintained, objectives achieved, and customers satisfied.They are the result of lots of big brains and spending big budgets on lots of research and testing.So, what would happen if you transferred those systems out of the world of work and implemented them in your wider life?That is what Tricia Duffy, who was a management consultant did. Now Tricia who created the In Ten Years Time Philosophy is widely known as the godmother of creativity.In this episode of the Abecederwork life balance podcast Rest and Recreation Tricia explains her journey from management consulting to living a creative life, to host Michael Millward.Tricia explains the ups and downs of the change process, what got left behind and how life has changed for the good.Tricia also hosts the In Ten Years Time podcast, which is available wherever you pod.Rest and Recreation is Made on Zencastr, because creating on Zencastr is so easy.If you would like to try podcasting using Zencastr use our offer code ABECEDER.TravelTricia is based in London. Members of The Ultimate Travel Club travel at trade prices. Use our offer code ABEC79 to receive a discount on club membership.Visit Abeceder for more information about Michael Millward, and Tricia Duffy.Proactive Positive Ageing.It is always a good idea to know the risks early so that you can take appropriate actions to maintain good health, that is why we recommend The Annual Health Test from York Test.York Test provides an Annual Health Test. An experienced phlebotomist will complete a full blood draw at your home or workplace. Hospital standard tests covering 39 different health markers are carried out in a UKAS-accredited and CQC-compliant laboratory.A Personal Wellness Hub gives access your easy-to-understand results and guidance to help you make effective lifestyle changes anytime via your secure, personal Wellness Hub account.Visit York Test and use this discount code ABECEDER2.Being a GuestIf you would like to be a guest on Rest and Recreation, please contact Abeceder.We recommend that potential guests take one of the podcasting guest training programmes available from Work Place Learning Centre.If you have liked this episode of Rest and Recreation, please give it a like and download it. To make sure you do not miss future editions please subscribe.Remember, the aim of all the podcasts produced by Abeceder is not to tell you what to think, but we do hope to make you think!Thank you to you for listening.Tech Problems?If you are using your smartphone to listen to The Independent Minds and experienced connection problems, you would probably like to know that Three has the UK’s fastest 5G network with unlimited data, so listening on Three means that you can wave goodbye to buffering.Visit Threefor information about business and personal telecom solutions from Three, and the special offers available when you quote our referral code WPFNUQHU

Milan Schwarzkopf was a hard-working IT project manager who applied his professional skills to planning his retirement. The outcome is his Amazon bestselling book, How to Live Your Best Third Act.In this episode of the Abeceder work life balance podcast Rest and Recreation Milan Schwarzkopf explains to host Michael Millward the four essential elements of a successful retirement.During his conversation with Michael, Milan offers listeners his plan for the first six months of retirement. Nutrition. Proper diet. Sugar – as little as possible. Salt - as little as possible. Limit or cut alcohol. No tobacco or nicotine. Exercise. Move your body every day Stress – learn how to manage it. Sun – get adequate sun exposure. Sleep – have enough sleep.  Social- build community and friendships Stay intellectually engaged: Don't stop learning. Read books. Have meaningful conversations. Detox Toxins. Stop getting them to your body. Compassion including compassion for yourselfRest and Recreation is Made on Zencastr, because creating on Zencastr is so easy.If you would like to try podcasting using Zencastr use our offer code ABECEDER.Thank you to the team at Matchmaker.fm for introducing me to Milan. Matchmaker.fm is where matches of great hosts and great guests are made. Use code MILW10 for a discount on membership.TravelMilan is based in Prague. Members of The Ultimate Travel Club travel at trade prices. Use our offer code ABEC79 to receive a discount on club membership.Visit Abeceder for more information about Michael Millward, and Milan Schwarzkopf.Proactive Positive Ageing. It is always a good idea to know the risks early so that you can take appropriate actions to maintain good health, that is why we recommend The Annual Health Test from York Test.York Test provides an Annual Health Test. An experienced phlebotomist will complete a full blood draw at your home or workplace. Hospital standard tests covering 39 different health markers are carried out in a UKAS-accredited and CQC-compliant laboratory.A Personal Wellness Hub gives access your easy-to-understand results and guidance to help you make effective lifestyle changes anytime via your secure, personal Wellness Hub account.Visit York Test and use this discount code ABECEDER2.Being a GuestIf you would like to be a guest on Rest and Recreation, please contact Abeceder.We recommend that potential guests take one of the podcasting guest training programmes available from Work Place Learning Centre.If you have liked this episode of Rest and Recreation, please give it a like and download it. To make sure you do not miss future editions please subscribe.Remember, the aim of all the podcasts produced by Abeceder is not to tell you what to think, but we do hope to make you think!Thank you to you for listening.

Carl Klein has the travel bug. Rather than simply collecting destinations Carl is an adventurer who spends time living off the usual tourist routes, immersing himself in local communities and culturesAs those communities developed confidence in him, they started to share their joys and fears with Carl. Carl learnt that one of the fears of local crafts people was that they worried that they would be the last practitioner of their craft.The problem is that craft-based work is not as interesting to young people as an office job.Carl decided that with access to a wider market the crafts the commercial viability and profitability of those crafts would increase. Then more young people might be interested in a craft-based career.Carl decided that he could help by creating documentariesto share his fascination with the crafts. He also added a retail opportunity so that people who shared his enthusiasm could have unique han- crafted products in their home.is an adventurer. Fibre art is any fine art that uses natural or synthetic fibre, fabric or yarn to create an item that can be displayed, used or worn.Rest and Recreation is made on Zencastr because it is an all-in-one podcasting platform, that really does make creating content so easy.If you would like to try podcasting using Zencastr visit zencastr.com/pricing and use our offer code ABECEDER.TravelEach country, region, and culture, has its own crafts. If you want to travel the world exploring craft, the best way to make your travel arrangements is by joining The Ultimate Travel Club, because that is where you will get trade prices on flights, hotels, and package holidays.Use offer code ABEC79 to receive a discount on your membership fee.You can find out more about both Michael Millward, and Carl Klein at Abeceder.co.uk .Proactive Positive Ageing.Participating in a craft has significant health benefits.When it comes to health it’s a good idea to know the risks early so that you can take appropriate actions to maintain good health, so we recommend The Annual Health Test from York Test which covers 39 different health markers.Access York Test and use this discount code ABECEDER2.Matchmaker.fmThank you to the team at Matchmaker.fm introducing me to Carl. Matchmaker.fm is where matches of great hosts and great guests are made. Use our offer code MILW10 for a discount on membership.Being a GuestIf you would like to be a guest on Rest and Recreation, please contact us using the link at Abeceder.co.uk.We recommend that potential guests take one of the podcasting guest training programmes available from Work Place Learning Centre.Remember, the aim of all the podcasts produced by Abeceder is not to tell you what to think, but we do hope to make you think!Thank you to you for listening.

This episode of Rest and Recreation is ideal listening for anyone who is interested in learning how to paint or in learning more about the creative process which guest Anjl Rodee describes as ‘Arting’.Anjl Rodee is the founder of Brushcapades an online creative studio that hosts virtual art classes.Anjl tells host Michael Millward that too many people believe that they cannot paint, or draw. Every person who believes this about says Anjl is wrong.Listening to this episode of Rest and Recreation will give you a wider understanding of what it means to be creative and how to foster your own creativity.You may create a painting tht you want to hang on the wall!Using the links in this description may result in a referral payment being made to Abeceder.Rest and Recreation is made on Zencastr.Zencastr is the all-in-one podcasting platform, on which you can create your podcast in one place and then distribute it to the major platforms like Spotify, Apple, and Google. It really does make creating content so easy.If you would like to try podcasting using Zencastr visit zencastr.com/pricing and use our offer code ABECEDER. Travel to WisconsinAnjl Rodee is based in Wisconsin USA. If you would like to visit Wisconsin, a good place to plan your travel is the Ultimate Travel Club. It is where you will get trade prices on travel including flights, and hotels.Visit the Ultimate Travel Club and use our offer code to receive a discount on your membership fee. ABEC79Find out more about both Michael Millward and Anjl Rodee at Abeceder.Matchmaker.fmThank you to the team at Matchmaker.fm the introduction to Anjil.If you are a podcaster looking for interesting guests or if like Anjil you have something very interesting to say Matchmaker.fm is where matches of great hosts and great guests are made. Use our offer code for a discount on membership.  MILW10Three – the networkIf you are listening to The Independent Minds on your smart phone, you may like to know that Three has the UK’s Fastest 5G Network with Unlimited Data, so listening on Three means you can wave goodbye to buffering.Visit Three for more information about business and personal telecom solutions from Three. And the special offers available when you quote my referral code. WPFNUQHUBeing a GuestIf you would like to be a guest on Rest and Recreation, please contact Abeceder.We recommend that potential guests take one of the podcasting guest training programmes available from Work Place Learning Centre.If you have liked this episode of Rest and Recreation, please give it a like and download it so that you can listen any time anywhere. To make sure you do not miss future editions please subscribe.Remember, the aim of all the podcasts produced by Abeceder is not to tell you what to think, but we do hope to make you think!Thank you for listening.

Joanna Barbollo enjoys wine, not just as an accompaniment to a meal, but exploring wine, learning about the different varieties and production techniques, and sharing what she learns.As Joanna explains to Michael Millward there is much more to a glass wine than simply a great accompaniment to a meal. Wine has history, character and for Joanna wine can evoke memories and emotions that fuel her imagination.Divulge D’Vino started as a collection of wine reviews that Joanna wrote for her wine blog that are now collated into a book, illustrated by her vibrant art works.Not just a book about wine, as Joanna demonstrates by reading the first page of one chapter Divulge D’Vino is a force of creative writing that everyone can enjoy.In this episode of Rest and Recreation Michael and Joanna discuss how Joanna discovered wine and how wine provided Joanna with an opportunity to explore her creativity and build a new social circle.Joanna is an advocate for the sensible enjoyment of wine. For more information, please visit Drink Aware.Rest and Recreation is made on Zencastr.Zencastr is the all-in-one podcasting platform, on which you can create your podcast in one place and then distribute it to the major platforms. It really does make creating content so easy.If you would like to try podcasting using Zencastr visit zencastr.com/pricing and use our offer code ABECEDER.Travel to FloridaIf you would like to visit Florida a good place to plan your travel is The Ultimate Travel Club, It’s where you will get trade prices on flights, hotels, and package holidays.Use offer code ABEC79 to receive a discount on your membership fee.As Joanna explained although Florida is now home, New York New York is where Joanna was born and bred. That makes Joanna a native New YorkerYou can find out more about both Michael Millward, and Joanna Barbolla at Abeceder.co.uk .Being a GuestIf you would like to be a guest on Rest and Recreation, please contact us using the link at Abeceder.co.uk.We recommend that potential guests take one of the podcasting guest training programmes available from Work Place Learning Centre.Matchmaker.fmThank you to the team at Matchmaker.fm introducing me to Joanna. Matchmaker.fm is where matches of great hosts and great guests are made. Use our offer code MILW10 for a discount on membership.Three the networkThree has the UK’s Fastest 5G Network with Unlimited Data, so listening on Three means you can wave goodbye to buffering.Visit Three for information about business and personal telecom solutions from Three, and the special offers available when you quote my referral code WPFNUQHU.If you have liked this episode of The Independent Minds, please give it a like and download it so that you can listen any time anywhere.To make sure you do not miss future editions please subscribe.Remember, the aim of all the podcasts produced by Abeceder is not to tell you what to think, but we do hope to make you think!Thank you to you for listening.

Fibre art is any fine art that uses natural or synthetic fibre, fabric or yarn to create an item that can be displayed, used or worn.There are says Sarazen Anyin more than fifty different fibre arts from sewing to Nålebinding.In this episode of podcast Rest and Recreation, Sarazen describes her introduction to fibre arts with embroidery, and how that initial interest became a passion and then a career.Michael and Sarazen explore the history of fibre arts and the evolution of the technical size of the craft.Inspired? Sarazen explains the easy way to get started with fibre arts and how to explore the different aspects of fibre arts.Rest and Recreation is made on Zencastr.Zencastr is the all-in-one podcasting platform, that really does make creating content so easy.If you would like to try podcasting using Zencastr visit zencastr.com/pricing and use our offer code ABECEDER.TravelEach country, region, and culture, has its own approach to fabric and clothing. If you wanted to travel the world exploring fabric cultures the best way to make your travel arrangements is by joining The Ultimate Travel Club, because that is where you will get trade prices on flights, hotels, and package holidays.Use offer code ABEC79 to receive a discount on your membership fee.You can find out more about both Michael Millward, and Sarazen Anyin at Abeceder.co.uk .Proactive Positive Ageing.Sarazen and Michael discuss the health and well-being benefits of fibre arts, how the rhythmic motion of the art form can help with psychological well-being.When it comes to health it’s a good idea to know the risks early so that you can take appropriate actions to maintain good health, so we recommend The Annual Health Test from York Test which covers 39 different health markers.Access York Test and use this discount code ABECEDER2.Matchmaker.fmThank you to the team at Matchmaker.fm introducing me to Sarazen Matchmaker.fm is where matches of great hosts and great guests are made. Use our offer code MILW10 for a discount on membership.Three the networkWave goodbye to buffering by listening on the UK’s Fastest 5G Network with Unlimited Data, Three.Visit Three for information about telecom solutions from Three, and the special offers available when you quote my referral code WPFNUQHU.If you have liked this episode of Rest and Recreation, please give it a like and download it so that you can listen any time anywhere.To make sure you do not miss future editions please subscribe.Being a GuestIf you would like to be a guest on Rest and Recreation, please contact us using the link at Abeceder.co.uk.We recommend that potential guests take one of the podcasting guest training programmes available from Work Place Learning Centre.Remember, the aim of all the podcasts produced by Abeceder is not to tell you what to think, but we do hope to make you think!Thank you to you for listening.

Creating Parent and Child Micro-Moments of Joy and Memories – a conversation with author Bitsy Kemper.With over twenty books published Bitsy Kemper is a prolific children’s author. In her latest book, her first for grown-ups, Bitsy has created a five minute a day devotional journal to help mothers create micro moments of joy and happiness.Mommy & Me Micro-Moments: A 5-Minute a Day Devotional Journal.In this episode of the Abeceder work life balance podcast Rest and Recreation, Bitsy explains to host Michael Millward the advantages of creating micro parent child moments.Bitsy explains the importance of being present and focused when communicating with a child, who is experiencing for the first time, what we as grown-ups take for granted.Rest and Recreation is made on Zencastr.Zencastr is the all-in-one podcasting platform, on which you can create your podcast in one place and then distribute it to the major platforms. It really does make creating content so easy.If you would like to try podcasting using Zencastr visit zencastr.com/pricing and use our offer code ABECEDER.Travel to CaliforniaAndrea is based in Sacramento. If you would like to visit California a good place to plan your travel is The Ultimate Travel Club, It’s where you will get trade prices on flights, hotels, and package holidays.Use offer code ABEC79 to receive a discount on your membership fee.You can find out more about both Michael Millward, and Bitsy Kemper at Abeceder.co.uk .Matchmaker.fmThank you to the team at Matchmaker.fm introducing me to Bitsy. Matchmaker.fm is where matches of great hosts and great guests are made. Use our offer code MILW10 for a discount on membership.Three the networkThree has the UK’s Fastest 5G Network with Unlimited Data, so listening on Three means you can wave goodbye to buffering.Visit Three for information about business and personal telecom solutions from Three, and the special offers available when you quote my referral code WPFNUQHU.If you have liked this episode of Rest and Recreation, please give it a like and download it so that you can listen any time anywhere.To make sure you do not miss future editions please subscribe.Being a GuestIf you would like to be a guest on Rest and Recreation, please contact us using the link at Abeceder.co.uk.We recommend that potential guests take one of the podcasting guest training programmes available from Work Place Learning Centre.Remember, the aim of all the podcasts produced by Abeceder is not to tell you what to think, but we do hope to make you think!Thank you to you for listening.

Finding Common Ground, especially with teenagers – a conversation with author Henrik WilenusParenting a teenager can involve walking an emotional tight rope as you try to help them manage the changing times of adolescence.In this episode of the Abeceder work life balance podcast Rest and Recreation Henrik Wilenus the author of the Rise Up trilogy of coming-of-age novels explains using examples from his own experience, how to get along with anyone.Henrik stresses the importance of seeking to understand the perspective of the other person so that you can focus on finding common ground. is approach to finding common ground, not just with teenagers.With practical explanations of how to do this Henrik provides a route that anyone facing or trying to avoid a conflict situation can follow to identify a resolutionThe Independent Minds is Made on Zencastr, the all-in-one podcasting platform, on which you can create your podcast in one place and then distribute it to every platform. Zencastr really does make making content so easy.If you would like to try podcasting using Zencastr visit zencastr.com/pricing and use our offer code ABECEDER.Thank you to the team at Matchmaker.fm for introducing me to Henrik. If you are a podcaster looking for interesting guests or if like Henrik, you have something interesting to say Matchmaker.fm is where matches of great hosts and great guests are made. Use our offer code MILW10 for a discount on membership.TravelHenrik describes how being able to travel has exposed him to different cultures and explains how these experiences have influenced his approach to conflict.You can also experience different cultures by becoming a member of The Ultimate Travel Club which enables you to travel at trade prices. Use our offer code ABEC79 to receive a discount on club membership fees.Visit Abeceder for more information about both Michael Millward, and Henrik Wilenus.Proactive Positive Ageing.It is always a good idea to know the risks early so that you can take appropriate actions to maintain good health, that is why we recommend The Annual Health Test from York Test.York Test provides an Annual Health Test. An experienced phlebotomist will complete a full blood draw at your home or workplace. Hospital standard tests covering 39 different health markers are carried out in a UKAS-accredited and CQC-compliant laboratory.A Personal Wellness Hub gives access your easy-to-understand results and guidance to help you make effective lifestyle changes anytime via your secure, personal Wellness Hub account.Visit York Test and use this discount code ABECEDER2.Being a GuestIf you would like to be a guest on The Independent Minds, please contact Abeceder.We recommend that potential guests take one of the podcasting guest training programmes available from Work Place Learning Centre.If you have liked this episode of The Independent Minds, please give it a like and download it so that you can listen any time anywhere.To make sure you do not miss future editions please subscribe.Remember, the aim of all the podcasts produced by Abeceder is not to tell you what to think, but we do hope to make you think!Until the next time, thank you to you for listening.

Jonathan Taylor has won praise from audiences, critics and fellow musicians around the world. The Philadelphia Inquirer described him as "America's Leading Classical Guitarist"You can see why on his YouTubechannel.In this episode of the Abeceder Work Life Balance podcast, Rest and Recreation Jonathan describes how he became a guitarist and the impact that learning a musical instrument has had on his life.Jonathan talks about the process of learning, and how his need to learn more crafted personality and behavioural traits that made him stand out from his peers.The more Jonathan learnt, the more he wanted to learn, and the more confident he became.Whether you are a music love or a player, you will find this insight into the mind of a maestro enlightening and understand the wide-ranging benefits of committing to learning a new skill.Rest and Recreation is made on Zencastr, the all-in-one podcasting platform, on which you can create your podcast in one place and then distribute it to every platform.Zencastr really does make making content so easy.If you would like to try podcasting using Zencastr visit zencastr.com/pricing and use our offer code ABECEDER.Thank you to the team at Matchmaker.fm for introducing me to Liam. If you are a podcaster looking for interesting guests or if like Keith, you have something interesting to say Matchmaker.fm is where matches of great hosts and great guests are made. Use our offer code MILW10 for a discount on membership.Travel to CaliforniaJonathan Taylor is based in California USA. Members of The Ultimate Travel Club can book travel to California or anywhere else in the world at trade prices. Use our offer code ABEC79 to receive a discount on club membership fees.Visit Abeceder for more information about both Michael Millward, and Jonathan Taylor.Tech Problems?If you are using your smartphone to listen to Rest and Recreation and experienced connection problems, you would probably like to know that Three has the UK’s fastest 5G network with unlimited data, so listening on Three means that you can wave goodbye to buffering.Visit Three for information about business and personal telecom solutions from Three, and the special offers available when you quote our referral code WPFNUQHU.Being a GuestIf you would like to be a guest on Rest and Recreation, please contact Abeceder.We recommend that potential guests take one of the podcasting guest training programmes available from Work Place Learning Centre.If you have liked this episode of Rest and Recreation, please give it a like and download it so that you can listen any time anywhere.To make sure you do not miss future editions please subscribe.Remember, the aim of all the podcasts produced by Abeceder is not to tell you what to think, but we do hope to make you think!Until the next time, thank you to you for listening.

Michael Millward meets Abdullah Boulad.Abdullah tells Michael about how a combination of personal and professional stressful in his early thirties prompted a career 180 shift from corporate to mental healthcare.He spent seven years working to gain a wide range of health and well-being qualifications. He then established The Balance a group of rehabilitation clinics.Abdullah explains the six stages of The Balance approach. It involves a wide range of health and well-being professionals who create individual programmes that help clients to achieve long-term and meaningful lifestyle changes.Buy Living a Life in Balance: A Holistic Guide for Physical, Mental, Social, Spiritual Health & Performance at these bookshopsRest and Recreation is Made on Zencastr, the all-in-one podcasting platform, on which you can create your podcast in one place and then distribute it to every platform. Zencastr really does make making content so easy.If you would like to try podcasting using Zencastr visit zencastr.com/pricing and use our offer code ABECEDER.Travel to MallorcaMembers of The Ultimate Travel Club can book travel to Mallorca or anywhere else in the world at trade prices. Use our offer code ABEC79 to receive a discount on club membership fees.Visit Abeceder for more information about both Michael Millward, and Abdullah Boulad.Tech Problems?If you are using your smartphone to listen to The Independent Minds and experienced connection problems, you would probably like to know that Three has the UK’s fastest 5G network with unlimited data, so listening on Three means that you can wave goodbye to buffering.Visit Three for information about business and personal telecom solutions from Three, and the special offers available when you quote our referral code WPFNUQHU.Being a GuestIf you would like to be a guest on The Independent Minds, please contact Abeceder.We recommend that potential guests take one of the podcasting guest training programmes available from Work Place Learning Centre.If you have liked this episode of The Independent Minds, please give it a like and download it so that you can listen any time anywhere.To make sure you do not miss future editions please subscribe.Remember, the aim of all the podcasts produced by Abeceder is not to tell you what to think, but we do hope to make you think!I appreciate every like, subsccription, and download.Until the next time, thank you for listening.

Eloise Skinner is an entrepreneur, author and existential therapist. She is the founder of two businesses: One Typical Day (an ed-tech start-up), and The Purpose Workshop (a social impact consultancy).In this episode, of Rest and Recreation Eloise explains the psychological importance of rest.Eloise and host Michael Millward discuss how rest is not always doing nothing. Rest can involve doing something that is more about fulfilling a passion. Yet many people are only passionate about meeting a work deadline.Real rest often requires us to detach ourselves from our work personality so that we can focus on who we really. To achieve this Eloise advocates for defining personal values and using these to define how we will live, and what we want to be passionate about.Michael and Eloise also discuss her new book, But Are You Alive?Buy books by Eloise Skinner at these retailersEloise is based in London, an expensive place to visit, which is why we use the Ultimate travel club, because ultimate travel club members buy at trade prices on flights and hotels, package deals and all sorts of other travel essentials.Use our offer code ABEC79 to receive a discount on club membership fees.The Independent Minds is Made on Zencastr, the all-in-one podcasting platform, on which you can create your podcast in one place and then distribute it to every platform. Zencastr really does make making content so easy.If you would like to try podcasting using Zencastr visit zencastr.com/pricing and use our offer code ABECEDER.Thank you to the team at Matchmaker.fm for introducing me to Eloise. If you are a podcaster looking for interesting guests or if like Eloise, you have something interesting to say Matchmaker.fm is where matches of great hosts and great guests are made. Use our offer code MILW10 for a discount on membership.Visit Abeceder for more information about both Michael Millward, and Eloise Skinner.Tech Problems?If you are using your smartphone to listen to The Independent Minds and experienced connection problems, you would probably like to know that Three has the UK’s fastest 5G network with unlimited data, so listening on Three means that you can wave goodbye to buffering.Visit Three for information about business and personal telecom solutions from Three, and the special offers available when you quote our referral code WPFNUQHU.Being a GuestIf you would like to be a guest on The Independent Minds, please contact Abeceder.We recommend that potential guests take one of the podcasting guest training programmes available from Work Place Learning Centre.If you have liked this episode of The Independent Minds, please give it a like and download it so that you can listen any time anywhere.To make sure you do not miss future editions please subscribe.Remember, the aim of all the podcasts produced by Abeceder is not to tell you what to think, but we do hope to make you think!Until the next time, thank you to you for listening.

With increasing automation at work and more opportunities for flexible working the 21st Century is delivering more leisure time than ever before. This is great, but the challenge is ensuring that we derive value from that leisure time and avoid spending it doing chores or watching TV.Leisure activities do not provider the same sort of structure for social interactions as we experience at work. Instead, we must create that structure if we are to stop being the stranger in the room and start enjoying the activity.In this episode of Rest and Recreation Michael Millward and Liam Cole discuss the art of starting a conversation and building a relationship.Liam Cole is a director of Poppins. Agency a London based marketing agency. He has built his career from commission-based sales person to company director by forging constructive relationships with complete strangers.Liam shares his experience with Michael and provides valuable lessons to anyone who wants to get out more and get involved.The Independent Minds is Made on Zencastr, the all-in-one podcasting platform, on which you can create your podcast in one place and then distribute it to every platform. Zencastr really does make making content so easy.If you would like to try podcasting using Zencastr visit zencastr.com/pricing and use our offer code ABECEDER.Thank you to the team at Matchmaker.fm for introducing me to Liam. If you are a podcaster looking for interesting guests or if like Keith, you have something interesting to say Matchmaker.fm is where matches of great hosts and great guests are made. Use our offer code MILW10 for a discount on membership.Travel to LondonMembers of The Ultimate Travel Club can book travel to London or anywhere else in the world at trade prices. Use our offer code ABEC79 to receive a discount on club membership fees.Visit Abeceder for more information about both Michael Millward, and Liam Cole.Tech Problems?If you are using your smartphone to listen to The Independent Minds and experienced connection problems, you would probably like to know that Three has the UK’s fastest 5G network with unlimited data, so listening on Three means that you can wave goodbye to buffering.Visit Three for information about business and personal telecom solutions from Three, and the special offers available when you quote our referral code WPFNUQHU.Being a GuestIf you would like to be a guest on The Independent Minds, please contact Abeceder.We recommend that potential guests take one of the podcasting guest training programmes available from Work Place Learning Centre.If you have liked this episode of The Independent Minds, please give it a like and download it so that you can listen any time anywhere.To make sure you do not miss future editions please subscribe.Remember, the aim of all the podcasts produced by Abeceder is not to tell you what to think, but we do hope to make you think!Until the next time, thank you to you for listening.

Ahead of the 2024 local government elections Anna Jacobs the Green Party candidate for the Wetherby Ward of Leeds City Council joins Michael Millward of Abeceder for this episode of Rest and Recreation.Anna explains the reasons why she decided to become and candidate this year, the challenges she believes she will encounter if successful in her election bide, and just how much fun she is having canvassing the people of Wetherby Ward.Michael and Anna discuss: Why Anna moved to Wetherby Anna’s volunteering activities What motivated Anna to become the Green Party candidate. Anna’s action plan, should she be successful in her election bidThe Independent Minds is made on Zencastr.Zencastr is the all-in-one podcasting platform, on which you can create your podcast in one place and then distribute it to the major platforms like Spotify, Apple, and Google. It really does make creating content so easy.If you would like to try podcasting using Zencastr visit zencastr.com/pricing and use our offer code ABECEDER.Travel to LeedsIf you would like to visit Wetherby Ward and the wider region including Leeds, York and Harrogate, a good place to plan your travel is The Ultimate Travel Club. It is where you will get trade prices on travel including flights, and hotels.Access the Ultimate Travel Club and use our offer code to receive a discount on your membership fee. ABEC79You can find out more about both Michael Millward, and Anna Jacobs at Abeceder.Being a GuestIf you would like to be a guest on The Independent Minds, please contact Abeceder.We recommend that potential guests take one of the podcasting guest training programmes available from Work Place Learning Centre.If you have liked this episode of The Independent Minds, please give it a like and download it so that you can listen any time anywhere.To make sure you do not miss future editions please subscribe.Remember, the aim of all the podcasts produced by Abeceder is not to tell you what to think, but we do hope to make you think!Until the next time, thank you to you for listening.

Ahead of the 2024 local government elections Alan Lamb the Conservative candidate for the Wetherby Ward of Leeds City Council joins Michael Millward of Abeceder for this episode of Rest and Recreation.Alan discusses the experience of representing the town he was born in for 17 years. How the Wetherby Ward has changed over those years and the vision Alan has for the future.Michael and Alan discuss a wide range of topics:· Growing up in Wetherby· Running a business and being an employer· Balancing running a business and being a Councillor.· What it is like to live a poor life in an area that is widely perceived to be affluent,· How Alan has successfully fought for investment in education and leisure facilities for the Ward.The Independent Minds is made on Zencastr.Zencastr is the all-in-one podcasting platform, on which you can create your podcast in one place and then distribute it to the major platforms like Spotify, Apple, and Google. It really does make creating content so easy.If you would like to try podcasting using Zencastr visit zencastr.com/pricing and use our offer code ABECEDER.Travel to LeedsIf you would like to visit Wetherby Ward and the wider region including Leeds, York and Harrogate, a good place to plan your travel is The Ultimate Travel Club. It is where you will get trade prices on travel including flights, and hotels.Access the Ultimate Travel Club and use our offer code to receive a discount on your membership fee. ABEC79You can find out more about both Michael Millward, and Alan Lamb at http://www.abeceder.co.uk.The website for Alan’s business is· https://thefoxandhoundswalton.com/· https://thebayhorsekirkdeighton.com/our-chefs/  His website as a Leeds City Councillor is· https://democracy.leeds.gov.uk/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=1363· https://westyorkshire.moderngov.co.uk/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=1626Being a GuestIf you would like to be a guest on The Independent Minds, please contact Abeceder. We recommend that potential guests take one of the podcasting guest training programmes available from Work Place Learning Centre.If you have liked this episode of The Independent Minds, please give it a like and download it so that you can listen any time anywhere.To make sure you do not miss future editions please subscribe.Remember, the aim of all the podcasts produced by Abeceder is not to tell you what to think, but we do hope to make you think!Until the next time, thank you to you for listening.

After the Second World War the victorious allies have agreed how they will divide Germany amongst them. But the Soviet regime wants more.Half of Berlin, the capital city is controlled by the Soviets. It is here that Stalin the Soviet dictator starts his campaign to seize control of more of Germany by blockading the city. The only way in and out of the city is by air. Everything that the population needs must be transported by Great Britain, France, the United States of America to the city through three air corridors, in what became known as the Berline airlift.Within a city that is already chaotic as it struggles to adjust to defeat, we find a woman who is as desperate to find her child as she is to survive.In this captivating conversation author Kate Furnivall explains to Abeceder managing director Michael Millward the story behind the historical novel Child of the Ruins.Buy the BookTravel to BerlinIf you fancy a trip to Berlin and seeing the real sites that feature in Child of the Ruins and the modern-day capital of Germany, the best way to plan your travel is with The Ultimate Travel Club. Follow this link and use the Rest and Recreation membership code ABEC79 to access the discounted travel prices.Made on ZencastrWe make podcasting sound easy by using Zencastr.With Zencastr's all-in-one podcasting platform, you can create your podcast all in one place and distribute it to Spotify, Apple, andother major destinations.Zencastr also has a great, easy to talk to support team.If you would like to create podcasts using Zencastr visit their website and use our offer code RANDR.Remember the aim with all the podcasts produced by Abeceder is not to tell you what to think, but we do hope to make you think.

In this episode of Rest and Recreation Greg Mosse introduces Michael Millward, the managing director of Abeceder and host of Rest and Recreation to Maisie Cooper a woman who becomes an amateur detective to find out why her brother died.We meet Maisie as she returns to Church Lodge in the village of her childhood, little does Maisie know that she will uncover Murder at Church Lodge!Greg Mosse explains to Michael the inspiration for Maisie Cooper and how she came to be the star of the series of cosy crime novels he has created.If you would like to podcasting a try using Zencastr visit their website, and use my offer code RANDR.If you fancy visiting the Sussex where Murder at Church lodge is set the best way to plan your travel is with The Ultimate Travel Club. Use the offer code ABEC79 for a discount on membership of The Ultimate Travel Club.

Michael Millward meets Ava Glass the creator of the intelligent intelligence officer Emma Makepeace the main character in The Chase, the first of a series of espionage novels.Ava explains the real-life events that inspired The Chase and the extensive research she undertook before putting pen to paper.A British intelligence agent is assigned to get a doctor across London without being spotted by any of the 690,000 surveillance cameras that monitor activities throughout the capital city.You can learn more about surveillance and CCTV cameras in London at this link.In case you doubt the claim made about Emma Makepeace’s skill set you can access the same training at this link.

Michael Millward meets Greg Mosse to talk about his new novel The Coming Darkness.Set in the near future The Coming Darkness is a thriller in which Alex, a French secret service agent has to balance the needs of an assignment with the pressures of family life.With Alex. Mosse has created a very human hero who retains the James Bond style qualities that every successful secret agent needs. 

Michael Millward meets Jody Medland and learns about his new play Dead Parents Club, which is part of the Criterion Theatre, London, Showcase of new works 2022.You will hear Jody explain the process of developing a new play and the role that audiences at showcases play in that process.To be on the guest list for the showcase on 25th November 2022 in London  please visit this website http://www.penworksmedia.co.uk/contact-usFor more ideas about how you can do more with your rest and recreation time please visit https://www.restandrecreation.co..uk

Alan Reynolds discusses his first novel, Flying with Kites with Rest and Recreation host Michael Millward.Flying with Kites is an extensively researched novel about the experience of two mothers who are forced to flee their homeland in Kosova during the Balkan war of the late 1990s.In Flying with Kites Alan describes how news reports of the conflict inspired him to find out more about life in a war zone and the experience of both being a refugee and a member of the community that hosts the refugee.The accuracy of that research has resulted in Alan being welcomed by the refugee community at several major Kosovan community events in the United Kingdom.

Michael Millward discusses the Lost Diary of Samuel Pepys with the author,  film maker Jack Jewers. Samuel Pepys wrote a diary that documented life in restoration London, including the return of Charles II, the plague and the great fire of London. Then he stops without explanation. The Lost Diary of Samuel Pepys is Jack Jewers fictional account of what might have happened to Pepys.  As well as discussing this historical murder mystery Michael and Jack discuss the challenges of changing careers and moving from the very social career of film making to the solidary career of writer. Along the way they discuss the challenges of working from home, and living with someone who is successful at the activity that you are trying for the first time. They also examine the role that a dog adds to solving problems and putting the world to rights.