The Patterson Podcast
The Patterson Podcast is a long-form interview podcast based in Edinburgh, Scotland. The goal is to speak to people from all walks of life and provide a platform to share their stories and ideas.
Dr. Donald Smith - What Makes a Great Storyteller
Dr Donald Smith is a Scottish storyteller, writer and cultural advocate. He was founding Director of the Scottish Storytelling Centre (2003-2014) and is the driving force behind the Scottish International Storytelling Festival, as well as a mentor in storytelling, theatre and community heritage work.
Suzanne Teed - Humanism, Being a Celebrant, and Living Life with Peace, Enjoyment, Love and Pleasure.
In this episode, I spoke to Suzanne Teed about what it's like to be a humanist celebrant.
We discussed her role as a celebrant, the importance of ceremony, how to plan a wedding, funerals, feminism, Trump, and more.
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Dr. Scott McCoull - Life as a Junior Doctor, Death, and The Four Pillars of Health
Dr. Scott McCoull is a junior doctor working in the NHS. He has degrees in medicine and physiology. He's a triathlete, martial artist, and is currently working on a renal ward.
We discussed his path into medicine, what life is like as a junior doctor, death and how to die, healthspan vs lifespan, the four pillars of health, his exercise regimen, how he recovered from a concussion, what he eats, sleep hygiene, emotional wellbeing and mental health.
Please enjoy the first episode of The Patterson Podcast.
