Penny Dee Podcast

In this episode, Penny is joined by writer, broadcaster and commentator Ada Akpala for a fearless conversation about British culture, multiculturalism, integration and identity. Having moved to Britain from Nigeria as a child, Ada brings the perspective of both an immigrant and an astute observer of British life. She argues that Britain is increasingly becoming a country of parallel societies, with different communities living by different cultural expectations. The question is not whether people of different ethnicities can live together. It is whether a society can thrive without a shared culture, common standards and a sense of national belonging. Penny and Ada also explore DEI, positive discrimination and the danger of treating people as identity groups rather than individuals. They ask whether class and socioeconomic disadvantage have been pushed aside in favour of skin-deep diversity, and whether equality of opportunity has been confused with equality of outcome. The conversation moves into free speech, the backlash faced by women who challenge fashionable orthodoxies, and Ada's refreshingly simple explanation of why criticism does not frighten her. They discuss: What British culture actually means The difference between a multi-ethnic society and multiculturalism Integration, ghettoisation and parallel communities Why a shared culture matters for social cohesion DEI, quotas and the loss of individuality Why class belongs at the centre of the equality debate Merit, opportunity and cultural fit The demonisation of straight white men and the bullying of women How to challenge ideas without being consumed by the culture war Finding a community that gives you the courage to speak Ada Akpala creates conversations about Britain, politics and culture. Find her work on YouTube at @adaakpala, on Instagram and X at @ada_akpala. NOTE this episode was recorded on 5 May 2026 Subscribe to The Penny Dee Podcast for more honest conversations about culture, women, free speech and the ideas shaping modern Britain. Find Penny Dee: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pennydeeofficial/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pennydeespeaker YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pennydee LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pennydee/

Episode Description In this episode of Penny Dee Podcast, Caroline Brewin who is an author, confidence coach, and founder of Brain Powered Coaching, joins Penny Dee to explore the neuroscience of confidence: what it really is, how it works in the brain, and how we can strengthen it. Confidence isn't just about feeling bold; it's a trainable skill shaped by neuroscience, mindset, and action. Caroline explains how the brain processes confidence, the hidden blockers holding people back, and why traditional "fake it till you make it" advice misses the mark. With fascinating insights from her research, including studies on how men and women approach confidence differently, this episode is packed with actionable takeaways to help you retrain your brain for self-belief. What You'll Learn in This Episode: ✔️ Why confidence is more than just personality and how it's built over time. ✔️ How the Confidence-Competence Loop works and why practice is key. ✔️ The 5 A's of confidence: Abilities, Attributes, Awareness, Acceptance, and Action. ✔️ Why women often underestimate their abilities and how to overcome it. PLUS, We Discuss: 💡 The neuroscience behind self-doubt and how to rewire your brain to feel more confident. 💡 How optimism, courage, and authenticity fuel real confidence. 💡 The physiological sigh - a simple brain hack to instantly calm nerves before big moments. 💡 The truth about imposter syndrome and how to stop it from holding you back. Resources Mentioned in This Episode: 🔗 Find out more about Caroline Brewin: Website: Brain Powered Coaching Social Media: @brainpoweredcoaching Book: Confident: How to Be Confident Using the Secrets and Superpowers of Neuroscience – OUT NOW at major retailers, including Amazon and Barnes & Noble. Get your Amazon copy here CONFIDENT Special Thanks to Our Sponsors: 📖 KWEENS – The latest book by Penny Dee, out now on Amazon in paperback, Kindle, and Audible. 👉 Grab Your Copy Here 💜 SkinGoal Skincare – Clinical yet luxurious skincare for real results. 💡 Exclusive Discount for Podcast Listeners: Use code PODCAST15 for a special discount. 👉 Shop Now Enjoyed This Episode? ✅ Follow or Subscribe to Penny Dee Podcast so you never miss an episode. ✅ Hit the Notifications Bell to stay updated on new releases. ✅ Leave a Rating and Review! Your feedback helps us grow and bring you more insightful conversations. 🎙️ Tune in now and learn how to rewire your brain for unstoppable confidence!

In this episode of the Penny Dee Podcast, Penny dives into the world of charismatic communication with Sally Anne Smith, also known as The Charisma Coach. Sally shares her expert insights on how to make unforgettable first impressions, elevate your confidence and charm, and master those tricky conversations—like asking for a pay rise without breaking a sweat. What You'll Learn in This Episode: The Power of First Impressions: Sally explains the science behind first impressions and how to make yours truly memorable. Mastering Charismatic Communication: Discover the secrets to engaging an audience, whether it's one-on-one or in a crowded room. Confident Conversations: Learn how to approach difficult discussions, from negotiating a pay rise to setting clear boundaries with confidence and ease. The Art of Listening: Sally provides practical tips on active listening to build deeper connections and stronger influence. Confidence Boosters: Techniques to boost your self-assurance in both personal and professional settings. PLUS, We Discuss: Why charisma isn't about being the loudest person in the room but about being the most engaging and relatable. How to harness your unique communication style to inspire trust and credibility. Practical ways to communicate confidently without coming off as arrogant. Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Find out more about Sally Anne Smith: Sally Anne Smith on LinkedIn Instagram Facebook Special Thanks to Our Sponsors: KWEENS – The latest book by Penny Dee, out now on Amazon in paperback, Kindle, and Audible. 👉 Grab Your Copy Here SkinGoal Skincare – Clinical yet luxurious skincare for real results. 🎁 Exclusive Discount for Podcast Listeners: Use code PODCAST15 for a special discount. 👉 Shop Now Enjoyed This Episode? Follow or Subscribe to the Penny Dee Podcast so you never miss an episode. Hit the Notifications Bell to stay updated on new releases. Leave a Rating and Review! Your feedback helps us grow and bring you more amazing content. Tune in now and discover how to communicate with confidence, charm, and charisma!

In this episode of Penny Dee Podcast, we dive into the world of sleep with Maryanne Taylor, a sleep consultant specializing in teenagers and adults. Recorded in honor of International Sleep Day on 14th March, this episode tackles the real struggles women in midlife face with sleep and busts some persistent myths along the way. What You'll Learn in This Episode: Why Perfect Sleep is a Myth: Maryanne explains why achieving perfect sleep is not only unrealistic but also adds unnecessary pressure. The Problem with Sleep Tracking: Discover why the obsession with sleep tracking—known as orthosomnia—can do more harm than good. The Truth About the '8-Hour Myth': Learn why the idea that everyone needs 8 hours of sleep is misleading. Creating the Ideal Wind-Down Routine: Maryanne provides practical tips on how to prepare your body for sleep. The Truth About Napping: Why regular napping can reduce sleep drive and how to take a nap the right way. PLUS, We Discuss: The importance of letting go of the idea of perfect sleep and embracing what works for you. Why obsessing over sleep tracking can actually worsen sleep quality. How to create a consistent and effective wind-down routine that truly works. Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Find out more about Maryanne Taylor: Maryanne Taylor on LinkedIn Maryanne Taylor's Website Special Thanks to Our Sponsors: KWEENS – The latest book by Penny Dee, out now on Amazon in paperback, Kindle, and Audible. 👉 Grab Your Copy Here SkinGoal Skincare – Clinical yet luxurious skincare for real results. Exclusive Discount for Podcast Listeners: Use code PODCAST15 for a special discount. 👉 Shop Now Enjoyed This Episode? Follow or Subscribe to Penny Dee Podcast so you never miss an episode. Hit the Notifications Bell to stay updated on new releases. Leave a Rating and Review! Your feedback helps us grow and bring you more amazing content. 🎙️ Tune in now and discover how to sleep better, worry less, and wake up happier!

In this episode we cover how to write and publish a book! Have you ever thought that you would love to write a book but just do not know where to start, well here is your Guide to How to Become a Published Author – what a way to start 2024. I interview my own publisher, Eloise Attenborough from Book Bubble Press and Publishing Impact and who shares her expertise in the publishing industry and offers advice on writing, planning and marketing a book. She shares all of her top tips to get that book out of your head and onto the page and up the book charts. You don't want to miss: • Eloise shares her top tip for easily get started on writing your book and the ideal number of heading to begin with! • Why it is so important that different authors voices are heard now more than ever and what are the benefits of writing your own non fiction book? • How do you establsih what kind of author you will be? • What is the most important thing to know before you start writing • How to get a best seller on Amazon! PLUS, we discuss the controversial topic of using artificial intelligence (AI) when writing a book, how AI can help authors to formulate their ideas, whilst retaining your voice and personality... AND get your free book builder toolkit here from Eloise, click on this link: https://www.publishingimpact.com/book-builder-toolkit/ Our Sponsor for this episode is SkinGoal Skincare which is my very own line of clinical, yet luxurious skin care that gives you real results. Plus our listeners get a special discount code which you will find in this episode. Start your journey to beautiful, clear skin. https://skingoal.co.uk/ We are also sponsored by KWEENS, the latest book by Penny Dee and is out now on Amazon in paperback or Kindle and Audible: https://amzn.to/3pKpure If you enjoyed this episode, please follow or subscribe and hit the notifications bell so that you don't miss our new episodes and please can you leave rating and a review? Thank you! 00:05 Introduction to the Penny Dee Podcast 00:33 Journey of Publishing My First Book 00:59 Introduction to Eloise Attenborough 01:32 The Importance of Writing a Book 02:26 Interview with Eloise Attenborough 04:46 The Impact of Publishing a Book 05:22 Benefits of Publishing Your Own Nonfiction Book 07:34 Sponsor Break: Queen's Happiness Decoded 08:40 The Process of Writing a Book 09:10 The Role of Mindset in Writing a Book 09:42 The Importance of Deadlines in Writing 22:02 The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Writing 34:04 The Importance of Marketing Your Book 43:05 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

This episode is all about the Moon! That beautiful sphere that sits in the sky every night can and does affect us all in lots of different ways that we might not even realise. I look into this and find out some surprising facts 😊 You don't want to miss: • Your poochies, do they act a bit odd at the full moon? • What shape is the moon really? We find out! • What has your phone got to do with the first moon landing? • Howling at the Moon? Do we go a little crazy at the full moon? PLUS, does the Moon actually affect your sleep and sex drive? Find out in this episode. Also Penny has discovered the sound effect button so look out for how many little sound effects you can hear. We also revisit one of my most popular meditations which is my sleep meditation. If you are struggling to sleep, this is virtually guaranteed to have you purring like a pussy cat. Deep sleep will be yours! Our Sponsor for this episode is SkinGoal Skincare which is my very own line of clinical, yet luxurious skin care that gives you real results. Plus our listeners get a special discount code which you will find in this episode. Start your journey to beautiful, clear skin. https://skingoal.co.uk/ We are also sponsored by KWEENS, the latest book by Penny Dee and is out now on Amazon in paperback or Kindle and Audible: https://amzn.to/3pKpure If you enjoyed this episode, please follow or subscribe and hit the notifications bell so that you don't miss our new episodes and please can you leave rating and a review? Thank you! If you want to email the show, we want to hear from you [email protected] Links and Resources • If you want to check out Mindful Chef this is Penny's referral link if you don't want to think about what to cook each week. It is one of her favourite life hacks! https://www.mindfulchef.com/[email protected]

*NOTE this podcast was recorded in March 22. In this episode I talk about Productivity, how I have removed distractions, which distractions have I removed, I discuss these topics and more. This is my personal podcast. You don't want to miss: Listen to me talking about what I removed and what I gained back PLUS, I include a bonus mediation, all about gratitude, if you are struggling what to feel grateful for, discover it here and prepare to feel happy and positive. Fabulous for catching 10 minutes of calm no matter what you are doing. The perfect mid morning pep up! Links and resources: Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pennydeeofficial Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pennydeeofficial For more about me and what I do, check out my website. SkinGoal is my VERY own clinical grade, luxury skincare brand proud sponsors of sponsors of the show. If you want to feel confident in your skin, try SkinGoal skincare today. Use my special discount code for 10% discount (code cannot be used in conjunction with other discount codes) PODCAST10 Check out SkinGoal on https://www.skingoal.co.uk https://www.instagram.com/skingoalskincare/ https://www.facebook.com/skingoalskincare/

Summary: In this episode, I talk about Love and Productivity, what is it about lockdown that effects both of these things. This is my personal podcast. You don't want to miss: Listen to me talking about love and online dating in lockdown Learn about why it is ok not to do anything if you don't feel like it at the moment – it's not your fault! PLUS, I include a bonus mediation, this can be done any time, day or night and is perfect if you want to find a few moments of calm in the day or night. Links and resources: Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pennydeeofficial Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pennydeeofficial For more about me and what I do, check out my website. Make sure you hit SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss out on any of my episodes coming up soon. And, if you enjoyed this episode, please leave me a rating and a review? Thanks!