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  • Sunset on the Savanna

    Explore the wonders of the wilderness on an unforgettable African safari. Narrated by Timothy Alexander White and written by Don George. Reminder: set a sleep timer so you won’t be disturbed once this episode ends. Get 7 days of Calm Premium for free by subscribing right here in Apple Podcasts.* Calm is here to help you feel better. Millions of people have turned to Calm for content and tools that help improve sleep, reduce stress and anxiety, and build healthy habits. See for yourself what it's like to manage your emotions, be more present, and wake up every day as the person you want to be. Calm your mind. Change your life. *Free trial not available if you’ve previously tried Calm Premium

  • Dream with Me (with Harry Styles)

    Fall asleep and fall in love with the dreamy voice of Harry Styles. Written by Steve Cleverley & Sanj Sen. Reminder: set a sleep timer so you won’t be disturbed once this episode ends. Get 7 days of Calm Premium for free by subscribing right here in Apple Podcasts.* Calm is here to help you feel better. Millions of people have turned to Calm for content and tools that help improve sleep, reduce stress and anxiety, and build healthy habits. See for yourself what it's like to manage your emotions, be more present, and wake up every day as the person you want to be. Calm your mind. Change your life. *Free trial not available if you’ve previously tried Calm Premium

  • Crossing Ireland by Train (with Cillian Murphy)

    Join Cillian Murphy for a magical trip across the sweeping landscapes of Ireland. Written by Phoebe Smith. Reminder: set a sleep timer so you won’t be disturbed once this episode ends. Get 7 days of Calm Premium for free by subscribing right here in Apple Podcasts.* Calm is here to help you feel better. Millions of people have turned to Calm for content and tools that help improve sleep, reduce stress and anxiety, and build healthy habits. See for yourself what it's like to manage your emotions, be more present, and wake up every day as the person you want to be. Calm your mind. Change your life. *Free trial not available if you’ve previously tried Calm Premium

  • The Beauty of Winding Down

    Treat your senses to an ASMR experience as superstar Camila Cabello pampers you with a relaxing wellness routine. Narrated by Camila Cabello and written by Jihyun Yun. Reminder: set a sleep timer so you won’t be disturbed once this episode ends. Get 7 days of Calm Premium for free by subscribing right here in Apple Podcasts.* Calm is here to help you feel better. Millions of people have turned to Calm for content and tools that help improve sleep, reduce stress and anxiety, and build healthy habits. See for yourself what it's like to manage your emotions, be more present, and wake up every day as the person you want to be. Calm your mind. Change your life. *Free trial not available if you’ve previously tried Calm Premium

  • Turtle Dreams

    Float through an underwater world as a tiny sea turtle discovers his home. Narrated and written by Julie Aigner Clark. Reminder: set a sleep timer so you won’t be disturbed once this episode ends. Get 7 days of Calm Premium for free by subscribing right here in Apple Podcasts.* Calm is here to help you feel better. Millions of people have turned to Calm for content and tools that help improve sleep, reduce stress and anxiety, and build healthy habits. See for yourself what it's like to manage your emotions, be more present, and wake up every day as the person you want to be. Calm your mind. Change your life. *Free trial not available if you’ve previously tried Calm Premium

  • Iceland's Midnight Sun

    Explore a land of ice and fire under an eternal summer sun. Narrated by Anna Acton and written by Christina Yang. Reminder: set a sleep timer so you won’t be disturbed once this episode ends. Get 7 days of Calm Premium for free by subscribing right here in Apple Podcasts.* Calm is here to help you feel better. Millions of people have turned to Calm for content and tools that help improve sleep, reduce stress and anxiety, and build healthy habits. See for yourself what it's like to manage your emotions, be more present, and wake up every day as the person you want to be. Calm your mind. Change your life. *Free trial not available if you’ve previously tried Calm Premium

  • It’s just hair, with Joy Kendi

    Joy Kendi doesn’t want her hair to define her – so she shaves her head. Joy is an influencer in Kenya who’s known for her personal style – sometimes she has tight curls, sometimes long braids or a perfect afro. But she wasn’t always so confident in her appearance. Growing up in the US, she wanted to look like the other girls around her, and didn’t know how to take care of her natural hair. She joins Namulanta in the studio to talk about all things black hair – the salon experience, the surprising history of cornrows, and why showering with a bald head is the most liberating feeling on the planet. Namulanta Kombo and parents build a “handbook to life”. Sharing your parenting advice, personal stories, and letters to your daughters. What will you tell your children? If you are a mum or mom, dad or papa, grandparent, uncle, aunt, daughter, son or just want to write a letter, send us a Whatsapp message on +44 800 030 4404 or visit https://bbcworldservice.com/deardaughter. Get in touch and let us know what you think on social media - #DearDaughter And please leave ratings and reviews. You can read our privacy notice here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/3ZFHNV8v7qgTm1zbKbkwsvR/dear-daughter-privacy-notice

  • Making amends

    Musikari risks his life fighting corruption in Kenya, but at what cost to his family? Namulanta’s father is a political, an anti-corruption campaigner and a successful businessman. He’s busy, so he’s not around much for his children. They miss him. They don’t understand. Now, he comes into the studio to read Namulanta a letter about family values, the importance of friendship - and how he’s making up for lost time with his grandchildren. Letter writer: Musikari Kombo Namulanta Kombo and parents build a “handbook to life”. Sharing your parenting advice, personal stories, and letters to your daughters. What will you tell your children? If you are a mum or mom, dad or papa, grandparent, uncle, aunt, daughter, son or just want to write a letter, send us a Whatsapp message on +44 800 030 4404 or visit https://bbcworldservice.com/deardaughter. Get in touch and let us know what you think on social media - #DearDaughter And please leave ratings and reviews. You can read our privacy notice here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/3ZFHNV8v7qgTm1zbKbkwsvR/dear-daughter-privacy-notice

  • Growing up polygamous

    Farida grew up with 19 siblings in a polygamous family in Kenya. She’s been married five times, and four of those times have been to men who have other wives. In a letter she writes to her daughter, Farida describes some of the pros of a polygamous relationship, such as growing up with a large extended family and never feeling alone. But along with the pros there are also some cons, such as what it feels like for your husband to take another wife. Farida tells Namulanta all about the ups and downs of being polygamous, and gives tips on how to have a happy marriage. Letter writer: Farida If you are a mum or mom, dad or papa, grandparent, uncle, aunt, daughter, son or just want to write a letter, send us a Whatsapp message on +44 800 030 4404 or visit https://bbcworldservice.com/deardaughter. Get in touch and let us know what you think on social media - #DearDaughter And please leave ratings and reviews. You can read our privacy notice here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/3ZFHNV8v7qgTm1zbKbkwsvR/dear-daughter-privacy-notice

  • Audrey Akande: The Receipts and becoming a ‘girl mum’

    Audrey Akande is best known for being one half of The Receipts podcast. She joins Namulanta in the studio to share the letter she’s written for her daughter. Audrey talks about the balance as a parent between protecting your child’s innocence but also helping them learn to face the world. How can you teach independence while keeping them safe? Audrey has given unfiltered advice and life stories on The Receipts podcast since its launch in 2016. She discusses the challenges of being both an oversharer and a mum. Plus, she talks friendship break-ups and navigating The Receipts split in the public eye. Dear Daughter is an award-winning podcast from the BBC World Service about love, life, family, and raising children. It is the brainchild of Namulanta Kombo, a mother on a quest to create a ‘handbook to life’ for her daughter, through the advice of parents from all over the world. Each episode, a guest reads a letter they’ve written to their children (or their future children, or the children they never had) with the advice, life lessons, and personal stories they’d like to pass on. Expect extraordinary true stories, inspirational advice for parents, and moving accounts of families, relationships and raising daughters. Share your letter! What do you want to say to your kids? Or the next generation? Do you have thoughts on motherhood, fatherhood, or parenthood to share? Whether you are a mum or mom, dad or papa, grandparent, uncle, aunt, daughter, son or just want to write a letter, send us a Whatsapp message on +44 800 030 4404 or visit bbcworldservice.com/deardaughter. You can read our privacy notice here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/3ZFHNV8v7qgTm1zbKbkwsvR/dear-daughter-privacy-notice

  • Adjoa Andoh: Bridgerton, bodies, and bizarre pregnancy cravings

    Bridgerton actor Adjoa Andoh joins Namulanta in the studio to share the letter she’s written to her three children. She tells them the importance of trusting their bodies and following their instincts - a life philosophy which has sometimes led her into some unexpected situations, especially while pregnant… Plus, filming for season 4 of Bridgerton is underway and Adjoa is back as Lady Danbury. She talks about how the show’s diversity has resonated with audiences around the world. Dear Daughter is an award-winning podcast from the BBC World Service about love, life, family, and raising children. It is the brainchild of Namulanta Kombo, a mother on a quest to create a ‘handbook to life’ for her daughter, through the advice of parents from all over the world. Each episode, a guest reads a letter they’ve written to their children (or their future children, or the children they never had) with the advice, life lessons, and personal stories they’d like to pass on. Expect extraordinary true stories, inspirational advice for parents, and moving accounts of families, relationships and raising daughters. Share your letter! What do you want to say to your kids? Or the next generation? Do you have thoughts on motherhood, fatherhood, or parenthood to share? Whether you are a mum or mom, dad or papa, grandparent, uncle, aunt, daughter, son or just want to write a letter, send us a Whatsapp message on +44 800 030 4404 or visit bbcworldservice.com/deardaughter. You can read our privacy notice here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/3ZFHNV8v7qgTm1zbKbkwsvR/dear-daughter-privacy-notice

  • Why do I feel stuck? How can I become more creative? What can I do to improve my relationships? If you’ve ever asked yourself these questions, you’re not alone. On Hidden Brain, we help you understand your own mind — and the minds of the people around you. (We're routinely rated the #1 science podcast in the United States.) Hosted by veteran science journalist Shankar Vedantam.

  • Award-winning podcast from the QI offices in which the writers of the hit BBC show discuss the best things they've found out this week. Hosted by Dan Schreiber (@schreiberland) with James Harkin (@jamesharkin), Andrew Hunter Murray (@andrewhunterm), and Anna Ptaszynski (#GetAnnaOnTwitter)

  • The new home of Mark Kermode and Simon Mayo. They’re back, and it’s bigger, and better and larger-er and more-er. Film reviews, TV reviews, and all your conversation around movie and non-movie related stuff. Plus a whole bunch of recommendations to watch in cinemas, on all streaming services and on physical media. As well as the film and TV reviews, Mark and Simon will be talking about anything and everything. Punctuation, Thunderbirds, obscure German pop music, fax machines, subtitles, MRI scans, magic, school assemblies, Scandinavia, and don’t forget the dad jokes. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/take Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! Want more Kermode & Mayo? Subscribe to Kermode & Mayo’s Extra Takes for ad-free listening plus access to our subscriber-exclusive show - TAKE TWO, new episodes every Monday. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts by clicking try free at the top of our show page. If you’re not a fruit-based person, never fear! Subscribe at Extratakes.com to get access on your preferred podcast platform. There's more to discover at kermodeandmayo.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.

  • From the creator of How I Built This, host Guy Raz invites you to listen in as he talks to leadership experts and the visionary leaders of some of the world's biggest brands. Along the way, you'll hear accounts of crisis, failure, turnaround, and triumph, as the leaders reveal their secrets on their way to the top. These are stories that didn't make it into their company bios, and valuable lessons for anyone trying to make it in business.

  • Three essential stories to round off your working day. Explaining the big topics and news from Africa, the people behind them, plus an African perspective on global stories. Hosted by Audrey Brown. Five days a week, ready by late afternoon, Monday to Friday.

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