Ep11. Professor Sir Andrew Pollard - “Only Seek To Do What You Can”

07/30/24 • 26 min

Professor Sir Andrew Pollard is a world-renowned expert in paediatrics and immunology. From early 2020 he played a leading role in the effort to find a vaccine for the coronavirus. Along with his colleagues at Oxford University, he led the roll out of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine.

Andrew tells Peter Leonard about dealing with the stresses of leading such an important project and how he coped doing this under the glare of the world’s media.

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Andrew tells Peter Leonard about dealing with the stresses of leading such an important project and how he coped doing this under the glare of the world’s media.

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Ep10. Andrew Kauffmann - breaking family cycles to grow identity, strength and love

Writer and coach Andrew Kauffmann was raised in a loving family, but as a young, gay man in the early 90s, he struggled with self-acceptance and his mental health. He sought the approval of his dad, but felt like he could never quite measure up. When his mum died aged only 50, his family constellation was forever changed. Then later, as an adult, Andrew made a life changing sacrifice to extend his father’s life.

Andrew’s path through adulthood is defined by the challenges, joys, devastation and transformational power of parental relationships, and he shares his inspiring and thoughtful story with Peter Leonard.

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Ep12. Kate Silverton - deepening connections with our kids through understanding neuroscience

Parenting is one of life’s roller coaster journeys; from the highs of precious moments and loving family rituals, to the lows of tested patience and frazzled nerves, it can bring out the best and worst in us.

In this episode, broadcaster, writer and children’s therapist, Kate Silverton shares how bringing an understanding of neuroscience can help tame our emotional reactions to bring more empathy and better communication to family relationships.

(Photo credit: 'Olivia Spencer Photography')

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