<![CDATA[The Go-Wirral Pod]]>A podcast about all things local, helpful or simply interesting to Wirral. Hosted by the man himself, SFB.

From festival creators to ice cream makers, from Liscard to Heswall - We have got everything Wirral covered - Just like we do with our amazing Go-Wirral App.

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]]>www.go-wirral.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Wed, 27 May 2026 23:41:10 GMTTue, 12 May 2026 06:58:46 GMT60Sean Francis Butler<p>A podcast about all things local, helpful or simply interesting to Wirral. Hosted by the man himself, SFB. </p><p></p><p>From festival creators to ice cream makers, from Liscard to Heswall - We have got everything Wirral covered - Just like we do with our amazing Go-Wirral App. </p><p></p><p>www.go-wirral.com</p>episodicSean Francis Butlersean@go-wirral.comno<![CDATA[Episode 5 with Joe Bindley of Peninsula Properties]]>The conversation covers a range of topics related to entrepreneurship, business challenges, and community support. It delves into the importance of collaboration, the concept of psychologically informed environments, the challenges of starting a business, and the need for support and resilience in business. Additionally, it explores the opportunities and challenges in Wirral, the role of education in entrepreneurship, the impact of social media on business, and the significance of community funds and education. The conversation covers the impact of education on future opportunities, risks and compliance in the property business, legal challenges, personal experiences, rebuilding after adversity, building a strong team and business foundation, supporting the local economy and community, and advice for starting a property business. The key takeaways include the importance of mentorship and the challenges faced in the property business.

Takeaways

  • Support for new business owners is crucial
  • Resilience and determination are key in entrepreneurship Importance of mentorship
  • Challenges in property business

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction and Collaboration
  • 05:58 Starting a Business and Overcoming Challenges
  • 12:01 Support and Resilience in Business
  • 17:55 Challenges and Opportunities in Wirral
  • 23:50 Education and Entrepreneurship
  • 30:11 Social Media and Business Support
  • 34:58 Community Fund and Education
  • 41:04 Legal Challenges and Personal Experience
  • 49:18 Building a Strong Team and Business Foundation
  • 55:44 Supporting Local Economy and Community
  • 01:03:09 Starting a Property Business: Advice and Guidance
]]>e5c87938-e5bd-460f-89e7-26ad2efc56e1Tue, 19 May 2026 12:03:19 GMT<p>The conversation covers a range of topics related to entrepreneurship, business challenges, and community support. It delves into the importance of collaboration, the concept of psychologically informed environments, the challenges of starting a business, and the need for support and resilience in business. Additionally, it explores the opportunities and challenges in Wirral, the role of education in entrepreneurship, the impact of social media on business, and the significance of community funds and education. The conversation covers the impact of education on future opportunities, risks and compliance in the property business, legal challenges, personal experiences, rebuilding after adversity, building a strong team and business foundation, supporting the local economy and community, and advice for starting a property business. The key takeaways include the importance of mentorship and the challenges faced in the property business.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Support for new business owners is crucial</li><li>Resilience and determination are key in entrepreneurship Importance of mentorship</li><li>Challenges in property business</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction and Collaboration</li><li>05:58 Starting a Business and Overcoming Challenges</li><li>12:01 Support and Resilience in Business</li><li>17:55 Challenges and Opportunities in Wirral</li><li>23:50 Education and Entrepreneurship</li><li>30:11 Social Media and Business Support</li><li>34:58 Community Fund and Education</li><li>41:04 Legal Challenges and Personal Experience</li><li>49:18 Building a Strong Team and Business Foundation</li><li>55:44 Supporting Local Economy and Community</li><li>01:03:09 Starting a Property Business: Advice and Guidance</li></ul>no01:09:245Episode 5 with Joe Bindley of Peninsula Propertiesfull<![CDATA[Episode 4 with Hollie Edwards - Neurodiverse Counselling]]>The conversation delves into the importance of connecting communities and the therapeutic journey of individuals, particularly those with neurodiverse qualities. It explores the challenges of neurodiversity and the expectations in therapy, as well as the concept of masking and its impact on individuals. The conversation delves into the challenges of masking and the stigma surrounding ADHD and neurodiversity. It explores the impact of societal expectations and the need for greater awareness and understanding.

Takeaways

  • Community Connection
  • Therapeutic Journey Masking challenges
  • Stigma and awareness

Chapters

  • 00:00 Connecting Communities
  • 08:28 Neurodiverse Counseling
  • 13:33 Therapeutic Sessions
  • 20:23 Challenges of Neurodiversity
  • 29:42 Expectations in Therapy
  • 35:10 Stigma and Awareness of ADHD
]]>dea35db5-b57f-4098-bb40-b9ab14fc14cfWed, 13 May 2026 20:58:42 GMT<p>The conversation delves into the importance of connecting communities and the therapeutic journey of individuals, particularly those with neurodiverse qualities. It explores the challenges of neurodiversity and the expectations in therapy, as well as the concept of masking and its impact on individuals. The conversation delves into the challenges of masking and the stigma surrounding ADHD and neurodiversity. It explores the impact of societal expectations and the need for greater awareness and understanding.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Community Connection</li><li>Therapeutic Journey Masking challenges</li><li>Stigma and awareness</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Connecting Communities</li><li>08:28 Neurodiverse Counseling</li><li>13:33 Therapeutic Sessions</li><li>20:23 Challenges of Neurodiversity</li><li>29:42 Expectations in Therapy</li><li>35:10 Stigma and Awareness of ADHD</li></ul>no01:01:064Episode 4 with Hollie Edwards - Neurodiverse Counsellingfull<![CDATA[Episode 3 with Outdoor Kam]]>The conversation covers the journey of Outdoor Kam, his positive mindset, and the impact of the Wirral community on his outlook. It also delves into the Raw and Real community charity, emphasizing the importance of resilience and mental health support. The conversation covers the topics of community support and funding challenges, the positive impact of the organization and the challenges faced, recognition of effort, mental health and well-being, support and connection, stigma and male support, and the importance of friendship and connection. The guests discuss the need for community support, the challenges of fundraising, and the positive impact of their work on mental health and well-being. They also address the stigma around male support and the importance of friendship and connection for men's mental health.

Takeaways

  • Positivity and resilience
  • Community and connection Community support
  • Fundraising challenges

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction and Instagram Presence
  • 06:07 Brick by Brick Philosophy
  • 12:52 Gratitude and Positive Mindset
  • 19:51 Raw and Real Community Charity
  • 25:32 Positive Impact and Challenges
  • 32:19 Mental Health and Well-being
  • 38:24 Stigma and Male Support
]]>8de4a0c5-fb5f-4c20-ab31-98ef7458c6c1Tue, 12 May 2026 17:53:30 GMT<p>The conversation covers the journey of Outdoor Kam, his positive mindset, and the impact of the Wirral community on his outlook. It also delves into the Raw and Real community charity, emphasizing the importance of resilience and mental health support. The conversation covers the topics of community support and funding challenges, the positive impact of the organization and the challenges faced, recognition of effort, mental health and well-being, support and connection, stigma and male support, and the importance of friendship and connection. The guests discuss the need for community support, the challenges of fundraising, and the positive impact of their work on mental health and well-being. They also address the stigma around male support and the importance of friendship and connection for men's mental health.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Positivity and resilience</li><li>Community and connection Community support</li><li>Fundraising challenges</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction and Instagram Presence</li><li>06:07 Brick by Brick Philosophy</li><li>12:52 Gratitude and Positive Mindset</li><li>19:51 Raw and Real Community Charity</li><li>25:32 Positive Impact and Challenges</li><li>32:19 Mental Health and Well-being</li><li>38:24 Stigma and Male Support</li></ul>no00:47:373Episode 3 with Outdoor Kamfull<![CDATA[Episode 2 with Harriet Jones of Leeds Rhinos Netball ]]>The conversation covers Harriet Jones' netball journey in Wirral, the need for performance teams, her pathway to Thunder and Leeds Rhinos, and the transition to Leeds Rhinos and the Super Shot.

Harriet discusses her community coaching efforts and highlights the lack of performance teams in Wirral, emphasizing the need for more competitive opportunities for young netball players.

The conversation covers the role of super shotters in winning games, the commitment and training schedule of an elite netball player, the mental load and resilience required at the top end of sport, overcoming setbacks and building resilience, reconnecting with the joy of the sport, and coaching and upskilling the netball community.

The key takeaways include the importance of resilience at the top level of sports and the significance of mental health and self-care in sports.

Takeaways

  • Community coaching
  • Lack of performance teams in Wirral Resilience at the top level of sports
  • The importance of mental health and self-care in sports

Chapters

  • 00:00 Netball Journey in Wirral
  • 05:11 The Need for Performance Teams
  • 12:11 Pathway to Thunder and Leeds Rhinos
  • 19:05 Transition to Leeds Rhinos and Super Shot
  • 24:34 A Typical Week of Training and Commitment
  • 32:46 Reconnecting with the Joy of the Sport
  • 40:57 Coaching and Upskilling the Netball Community
]]>17873a6c-6ea9-4387-9c1c-ce05676aa092Tue, 12 May 2026 15:48:19 GMT<p>The conversation covers Harriet Jones' netball journey in Wirral, the need for performance teams, her pathway to Thunder and Leeds Rhinos, and the transition to Leeds Rhinos and the Super Shot.</p><p></p><p>Harriet discusses her community coaching efforts and highlights the lack of performance teams in Wirral, emphasizing the need for more competitive opportunities for young netball players.</p><p></p><p>The conversation covers the role of super shotters in winning games, the commitment and training schedule of an elite netball player, the mental load and resilience required at the top end of sport, overcoming setbacks and building resilience, reconnecting with the joy of the sport, and coaching and upskilling the netball community.</p><p></p><p>The key takeaways include the importance of resilience at the top level of sports and the significance of mental health and self-care in sports.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Community coaching</li><li>Lack of performance teams in Wirral Resilience at the top level of sports</li><li>The importance of mental health and self-care in sports</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Netball Journey in Wirral</li><li>05:11 The Need for Performance Teams</li><li>12:11 Pathway to Thunder and Leeds Rhinos</li><li>19:05 Transition to Leeds Rhinos and Super Shot</li><li>24:34 A Typical Week of Training and Commitment</li><li>32:46 Reconnecting with the Joy of the Sport</li><li>40:57 Coaching and Upskilling the Netball Community</li></ul>no00:48:352Episode 2 with Harriet Jones of Leeds Rhinos Netball full<![CDATA[Episode 1 with Lauren Palmer of Leeds Rhinos Netball ]]>The conversation covers the topics of grassroots netball development and coaching elite athletes. It delves into the growth of netball at the grassroots level, the challenges and successes of setting up a performance netball club, and the future of netball in terms of accessibility, coaching, and player development.

Takeaways

  • Grassroots Netball Development
  • Coaching Elite Athletes

Chapters

  • 00:00 Grassroots Netball Development
  • 05:50 Coaching Elite Athletes
]]>0b27d915-845b-4cf6-8412-dfb66efd93baTue, 12 May 2026 09:44:51 GMT<p>The conversation covers the topics of grassroots netball development and coaching elite athletes. It delves into the growth of netball at the grassroots level, the challenges and successes of setting up a performance netball club, and the future of netball in terms of accessibility, coaching, and player development.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Grassroots Netball Development</li><li>Coaching Elite Athletes</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Grassroots Netball Development</li><li>05:50 Coaching Elite Athletes</li></ul>no00:36:211Episode 1 with Lauren Palmer of Leeds Rhinos Netball full