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Naomi Alderman (Replay): Life As A Polymath Dec 01, 2022

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My guest today is one of my favourite authors, the incredibly inspiring force of nature that is Naomi Alderman! She is the multi-award-winning novelist of Disobedience and The Power. The film adaptation of Disobedience had just come out starring both Rachael McAdams and Rachel Weisz. The Power is one of Obama's favourite books! It's an incredible sci-fi/dystopian novel about gendered violence and the fetishisation of power. The premise of the book is that women are more powerful than men. God becomes a “she”; and men are frightened to walk alone at night.

We discuss life as a polymath, what it's like having Rachel Weisz ring you up and want to turn your book into a film and how to know whether something is a good or bad idea when it comes to creating stuff. Thank you, Naomi. <3

Read ‘The Power: 'https://uk.bookshop.org/a/153/9780670919963
My Substack page, come and say hi: https://thehyphen.substack.com/
My books: https://uk.bookshop.org/contributors/emma-gannon
Books mentioned on Ctrl Alt Delete podcast: https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/books-mentioned-on-ctrl-alt-delete-podcast
Twitter: Twitter.com/emmagannon
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Sophie Walker (Replay): How To Be More Activist Nov 24, 2022

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This is a replay of my episode with Sophie Walker from April 2020. Sophie is a feminist activist, author and founding leader of the Women’s Equality Party. In this episode we are chatting about Sophie’s new book 'Five Rules for Rebellion' which is an inspiring, five-step journey to incorporating activism into our daily lives. It features stories of new and seasoned activists – from Amika George to Jack Monroe. It's all about feeling less full of despair, and more able to channel your anger, arm yourself with hope, practise perseverance and connect with others more compassionately. Hope you enjoy the episode!

Read Sophie's book: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/153/9781785786860
My Substack page, come and say hi: https://thehyphen.substack.com/
My books: https://uk.bookshop.org/contributors/emma-gannon
Books mentioned on Ctrl Alt Delete podcast: https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/books-mentioned-on-ctrl-alt-delete-podcast
Twitter: Twitter.com/emmagannon
Instagram: Instagram.com/emmagannonuk

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Emma Forrest (Replay): Terrible First Drafts & Writing Your Life Nov 17, 2022

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Today's guest is one of my favourites Emma Forrest – it is a replay episode that we recorded back in December 2019. She is the author of three novels, an essay collection and the memoir Your Voice In My Head, one of my favourite memoirs on mental health. In this episode we discuss her new novel ROYALS and we chat about her career, creativity, meditation, her writing process and even a little story about Adam Driver. Emma has a brand new brilliant memoir out called Busy Being Free “A Lifelong Romantic Is Seduced by Solitude" and will leave a link to it in the shownotes. It is a stunning memoir about divorce, but really; self-love, self-acceptance and romancing yourself. It's beautiful, bold, generous, fragile, strong, sexy, open-hearted with every sentence packing a punch. Hope you enjoy this episode.

Emma's new book BUSY BEING FREE: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/153/9781474620628
Emma's memoir Your Voice In My Head: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/153/9781408822067
My Substack page, come and say hi: https://thehyphen.substack.com/
My books: https://uk.bookshop.org/contributors/emma-gannon
Books mentioned on Ctrl Alt Delete podcast: https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/books-mentioned-on-ctrl-alt-delete-podcast
Twitter: Twitter.com/emmagannon
Instagram: Instagram.com/emmagannonuk

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Natalie Lue (Replay): How To Actually Get Stuff Done Nov 10, 2022

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Hello and welcome back to Ctrl Alt Delete podcast! Over a series of three episodes I've been chatting to someone whose work I really admire and enjoy, Natalie Lue, author, podcaster and host of The Baggage Reclaim Sessions. She helps people-pleasers, perfectionists and relationship strugglers become more of who they really are and achieve what they want to achieve. In this episode we are discussing how we can find more time to focus and do our 'deep work', inspired by Cal Newport's brilliant book Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World and Oliver Burkeman's '3 or 4 hours' rule which you read on his blog here.

Throughout the episodes in this mini series, we’ll discuss how smarter technology can solve problems, create opportunities and transform the way we all live, learn, and work. The tools we use are important, and can empower passionate people who value their own health, wellbeing and the world they live in and impact change for a better world. I’m excited to dig in. Thanks to Lenovo for making this mini-series happen!

Check out more from Lenovo here: https://www.lenovo.com/gb/en/laptops/thinkpad/thinkpad-x1/c/thinkpadx1

*This mini series is in paid partnership with Lenovo

Pre-order Natalie's book here: https://amzn.to/3REVgxB
Listen to the other episode with Natalie herE:
My Substack page, come and say hi: https://thehyphen.substack.com/
My books: https://uk.bookshop.org/contributors/emma-gannon
Books mentioned on Ctrl Alt Delete podcast: https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/books-mentioned-on-ctrl-alt-delete-podcast
Twitter: Twitter.com/emmagannon
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#368 Does Hybrid Working Help Or Hinder Our Health & Wellbeing? Nov 03, 2022

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*This is a SPONSORED episode with Vitality UK*

If you're interested in a discussion around health, future of work and hybrid working this is one for you.

Today I’m in conversation with Dr Katie Tryon, Behaviour Change Expert and Director of Health Strategy at the health insurer, Vitality UK. Prior to moving into various health roles and moving to Kenya, she trained as a medical doctor at Oxford University and Imperial College London. Katie is passionate about sustainability and longevity in healthcare around the world and she is always finding new ways to push this agenda forward through her work at Vitality.

Today we're talking about hybrid working over a year since the so-called Covid ‘Freedom Day’ - how are businesses actually contributing to the health and wellbeing of those that work for them? How has work changed, and how do we make it better? Vitality recently partnered with CBI Economics to survey 350 chief executives, combining this with insights from more than 2,000 workers across the UK - to reveal the priorities, perceptions and experiences of workplace health and wellbeing support in this new working world. We'll be discussing these findings and how we can actually create healthier boundaries at work and at home. If you are interested in reading more about the findings, you can head to the show-notes and follow the link. Hope you enjoy this episode!

To read more about the report, go here: xxx

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Laura Dockrill (Replay): Motherhood, Mental Health & Me Nov 01, 2022

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This is a replay of an episode from 2020 with brilliant Laura Dockrill, an award-winning author and illustrator. What Have I Done? an incredibly moving and honest memoir on motherhood, mental health and postpartum psychosis. In this episode, we discuss Laura's mental health journey, recovery, what it's like when a raw blog article goes viral, and why this memoir is a love letter to family and friends. This is Laura's story and I hope you grab a copy of this important book.

My Substack! https://thehyphen.substack.com/

Laura's book What Have I Done?: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/153/9781529112542

- My books: https://uk.bookshop.org/contributors/emma-gannon

- My favourite 2020 books: https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/my-favourite-reads-of-2020-9bf19342-f535-4856-ab1a-d523f5ecd98a

- My 2021 picks: https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/2021-books-i-m-excited-about-619ab32f-f22e-4282-a0e7-71732055e3c7

- Twitter: Twitter.com/emmagannon

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Christine Armstrong (Replay): The Myth Of Work-Life Balance Oct 27, 2022

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This episode is with Christine Armstrong, author, researcher and speaker on the future of work. She is known to 'blow up the bullshit about working parenting and dig into the truth about what works and what really doesn’t.' You might have read her piece in the Times that went viral called 'why working mums are being sold an impossible dream about work/life balance — and how to set the record straight' a piece promoting the publication of her brilliant book The Mother of All Jobs: How to Have Children and a Career and Stay Sane(ish). We recorded this episode pre-pandemic, and since then Christine has been researching tirelessly our response to working from home en masse and asking what people want to happen as the world of work continues to change. In this episode, we got into the nitty gritty of parenting, work and why flexible working doesn't always work and how we can try and get it right. Hope you enjoy.

Christine's book The Mother Of All Jobs: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/153/9781472956255
My Substack page, come and say hi: https://thehyphen.substack.com/
My books: https://uk.bookshop.org/contributors/emma-gannon
Books mentioned on Ctrl Alt Delete podcast: https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/books-mentioned-on-ctrl-alt-delete-podcast
Twitter: Twitter.com/emmagannon
Instagram: Instagram.com/emmagannonuk

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#367 Anisah Osman Britton: On How Tech Can Empower You Oct 20, 2022

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*This is a sponsored episode* Hello and welcome back to Ctrl Alt Delete. Today I have a special episode for you, in partnership with Dell Technologies & Microsoft, who can help you find the right technology and offer advice to help your business grow and succeed – and this conversation is part of their 2022 small business Podference which is a UK podcast-based conference, a place to share advice and inspiration to support all small businesses. :)

SO onto the guest! I’ve been wanting to interview Anisah Osman Britton for a while now having crossed paths a few years back. She is the Founder and CEO at 23 Code Street, a coding school for women and non-binary individuals and Forbes 30 Under 30 Alumni. I love her views and knowledge in this episode on all things tech, coding, networking, community and how to grow in your career by being yourself. I hope you enjoy!

You can find further info about her below and Dell, who provide trusted advisors for one-on-one support, so you can call, talk or chat with someone directly, via this link: https://www.dell.com/en-uk/lp/small-business-solutions#Contact-a-Tech-Advisor

Follow 23 Code Street here: https://www.23codestreet.com/
Follow Anisah here: https://www.instagram.com/anisah_ob/?hl=en
My Substack page, come and say hi: https://thehyphen.substack.com/
My books: https://uk.bookshop.org/contributors/emma-gannon
Books mentioned on Ctrl Alt Delete podcast: https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/books-mentioned-on-ctrl-alt-delete-podcast
Twitter: Twitter.com/emmagannon
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Africa Brooke (Replay): Why Uncomfortable Conversations Matter Oct 13, 2022

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Africa Brooke is a consultant, coach, writer and speaker who specialises in helping many people including public figures. entrepreneurs, teams, and individuals with challenges related to self-censorship and self-sabotage. I really enjoy following Africa’s work, her straightforward (yet compassionate) no BS route to helping people examine what is going on with them, establish boundaries and define their values. There is such a genuine curiosity to Africa’s approach which I love.

In January 2021. Africa published an open letter called ‘Why I’m leaving the cult of wokeness’ which has now been read almost 5 million times. You can read the full thing below. We discuss this, why she invites people 'into the grey', why uncomfortable conversations matter and much much more. I hope you enjoy this conversation!

Read ‘Why I’m leaving the cult of wokeness’: https://ckarchive.com/b/d0ueh0h67mpd
Africa's Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/africabrooke/?hl=en
My Substack page, come and say hi: https://thehyphen.substack.com/
My books: https://uk.bookshop.org/contributors/emma-gannon
Books mentioned on Ctrl Alt Delete podcast: https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/books-mentioned-on-ctrl-alt-delete-podcast
Twitter: Twitter.com/emmagannon
Instagram: Instagram.com/emmagannonuk

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Anna Codrea-Rado (Replay): The Carrie Bradshaw Freelance Myth Oct 06, 2022

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This is a replay of my episode with the brilliant writerAnna Codrea-Rado from April 2021. She writes about freelancing, business, culture and technology, with a particular focus on work life. I really enjoy her podcast Is This Working on these themes, I especially loved her episode on burnout. In this episode, we discuss her first book, You’re the Business: How To Build a Successful Career When You Strike Out Alone - a handbook for anyone who works for themselves or is curious to know more. Hope you enjoy this conversation!

Anna's book: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/153/9780753558652
My Substack page, come and say hi: https://thehyphen.substack.com/
My books: https://uk.bookshop.org/contributors/emma-gannon
Books mentioned on Ctrl Alt Delete podcast: https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/books-mentioned-on-ctrl-alt-delete-podcast
Twitter: Twitter.com/emmagannon
Instagram: Instagram.com/emmagannonuk

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