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Talking Point Podcast: Inspiring Lives, Breaking Barriers

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Step into a space where nothing is off limits and everything is open to question. Talking Point Podcast comes in two forms – short reflections for busy minds, and epic journeys for those who dare to dig deeper. There’s no judgement here, just the gentle art of critical thinking. Each episode invites you to pause, reflect, and journey into the heart of what really matters. Which path will you choose?

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Welcome to Talking Point

Welcome to Talking Point – the podcast where real stories meet bold ideas, hosted by Philip Anderson. I shine a light on the lives and voices often left in the shadows. From life-changing innovations to personal triumphs, each episode explores what it means to live, adapt, and grow in a rapidly changing world.


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The Price of Bias: Talking Point Shorts

February 24, 2025
What if the biggest lies we believe… are the ones we tell ourselves? In this 15-minute #TalkingPoint Shorts episode, I uncover the hidden cost of #ConfirmationBias—the unconscious mental filter that shapes our reality, blinds us to opposing views, and reinforces what we 'want' to be true.

Recording as Therapy: Talking Point Shorts

January 24, 2025
Inspiring Lives, Breaking Barriers
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Talking Point Podcast: Outtake

November 11, 2024
Can you truly listen… to yourself? Dive into an introspective journey where sound checks turn into self-checks.
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Talking Point: Impossible Is Possible

October 3, 2024
What’s the impossible that was made possible for you?
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A Leap from the Tree: A Childhood Trauma Revisited

July 23, 2024
A Personal Journey of Resilience, Rare Medical Conditions, and Unanswered Questions

A Word in Your Ear - Celebrating 50 Years of Calibre Audio.

April 18, 2024
Dive into the story of Calibre Audio as I explore how a vision for accessible books became a lifeline for many and sparked a global conversation on the need for inclusivity in literature.
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Breaking Boundaries: A Pathway to Inclusion - Accessibility and Beyond

January 30, 2024
How Innovations and Insights Are Paving the Way for a More Accessible Tomorrow
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Cultivating Accessibility: Bridging Pathways for Reading and Transport!

September 4, 2023
Episode 3 is here! Dive into the UK rail debate and discover an app changing the game for bookworms with sight loss complete with a retro pop culture twist!
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Breaking Barriers: The Victor Reader's Literary Revolution with Guest Mathieu Paquette of HumanWare

July 3, 2023
Breaking Barriers: The Victor Reader's Literary Revolution with Guest Mathieu Paquette of HumanWare
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A powerful response to the 2025 Spring Statement, exposing the true cost of welfare reform and asking: who really pays the price of renewal?
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Rethinking Money: My Path to Financial Stability

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John Lyon's Charity is making waves with a £500,000 investment aimed at revolutionising career opportunities for disabled youth. I discuss the transformative potential of this funding.
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