Noted

I’m on a first-name basis with the people who work in my local charity shops. I love them. In fact I’d say nearly all of my wardrobe is second hand. And it’s not just me, studies suggest the market for ‘pre-loved’ items could even become bigger than ‘fast fashion’ by 2029, so it looks as though thrifting is here to stay - but why? 

I’m Mary Mandefield and in this episode of Noted, I want to dig deeper into why secondhand shopping is becoming more popular and the real impact of fast fashion. I’ll speak to environmentalist and ethical influencer, Laura Young and I also visit Oxfam’s Northern Logistics Centre in Batley, to find out what happens to clothes that don’t get sold in their shops. 

And I’ve got tips on how you can save some money on your clothes, and help make a difference to the environment, too. 

Oh and just to let you know, we’ve come to the end of this series! All episodes of Noted are still available, so go back and explore. I want to say a big thank you for listening and hope you have a wonderful new year. 

Noted is an original podcast production from The News Movement and Persephonica.

Grime is the UK genre which has led to worldwide stars. Now over twenty years later, its origins are being told on our screens. 

It’s Mary here, and on this episode of Noted we’re exploring and celebrating Grime music and culture. I’m speaking to Grime legend DJ Target, whose show ‘Grime Kids’ follows the summer plans of a group of young boys in East London in 2001, who go on to create what we now know as Grime. 

I want to explore how this homegrown genre came to be, how it allows people to share their lives, and where it fits into our culture today.

BBC music reporter Mark Savage joins me too. I ask him about the way this music scene has evolved over the course of his twenty-year career. And I chat to rapper and producer, Nics, from South London about the power of Grime and its influence on new music. 

Are you a Grime fan? Or did you find anything surprising from this episode? You can drop me a Whatsapp on +447723735241

Noted is an original podcast production from The News Movement and Persephonica.

I love dating! But I’ll be the first to say that sometimes it’s long.

It’s Mary here and luckily, I heard that in 2024 it could be different… 

The dating app Bumble has surveyed thousands of its users about how they date. And it looks like we’re moving towards more openness, less judgement when it comes to dating. 

I invited Channel 4’s Celebs Go Dating agent, Anna Williamson to go through the results. She’s also got loads of advice for you on this too. We chat about vulnerability, being on the same page and communication.

Plus I speak to ‘perfectionism’ psychologist Thomas Curran because we’re all about taking steps to be happy with where we are right now.

What do you think dating will be like in 2024? You can drop me a Whatsapp on +447723735241

Noted is an original podcast production from The News Movement and Persephonica.

Have you ever thought about egg freezing?

Almost half of Gen Z say they’re worried about their future fertility, in a report from fertility benefits company Apryl. Egg freezing is the fastest growing fertility treatment in the UK. For many people, freezing your eggs feels like a bit of an insurance policy, and could let you have children in the future. But is it always that simple?  I’m Mary, and in this episode, I explore why young people are more aware of their fertility, and how freezing your eggs actually works. Love Island’s India Reyonolds shares her fertility journey. And I speak to her cousin Isla, a fertility midwife, who tells me how the process works. Plus, insight from Dr Catherine Hill, from Fertility Network UK.

Get involved with the conversation. I’m on WhatsApp on: +447723735241

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If the winter months leave you feeling pretty low then maybe you’re suffering with something that around 2 million others in the UK are going through too. It’s called Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD. It’s a kind of depression linked to the change in seasons, and is thought to be caused by a lack of sunlight. 

So how do you know if you have it, and what can you actually do about it, seeing as you can’t change the weather?

I’m Mary, and that’s what I’m exploring in this week's episode of Noted.

I’ll be speaking to Dr. Norman Rosenthal - the man that coined the term Seasonal Affective Disorder back in 1984 - about what it is and how to spot it.

I’ll also hear from 22 year old Libbigail Evans who was diagnosed with SAD, and get loads of advice from TikToker Jodie Rogers and The North Face explorer Ben Ankobiah about how they try and lift their moods at this time of year.

And I wanna hear from you on this, do you have SAD? Even if you haven’t been diagnosed, but experience some of the symptoms of it, get in touch. The WhatsApp number is +447723735241.

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