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  • Saturated Facts | Dr Idrees Mughal

    Saturated Facts | Dr Idrees Mughal
    Apr 12 2025
    TikTok sensation Dr Idz's myth-busting, scientific guide to nutrition and fitness.

    Does Diet Coke really cause cancer? Are eggs healthy? Does alcohol stop fat burning? And what steps can you take to avoid obesity, diabetes and heart disease?

    In Saturated Facts, TikTok star Dr Idz, an NHS medic with a degree in nutritional research, debunks the myths that often go unchecked on social media and explores the cutting-edge science around some of the most exciting topics in diet and health, including:- The link between nutrition and our mental wellbeing- The science behind gut health and how our gut acts as our 'second brain'- Chrono-nutrition - the timing of when and what we eat- The benefits and disadvantages of the most popular diets such as keto, fasting and vegan

    Dr Idz is on a mission to provide you with scientifically accurate information to make the best decisions about your health, cutting through the noise so you can eat better, feel good and live longer. Buy on Audible · Email Solid Gold
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    5 min
  • Bluebird in a Baobab | Jeri Lynn Johnson Russell

    Bluebird in a Baobab | Jeri Lynn Johnson Russell
    Apr 12 2025
    "Many of us save all year to have a moment of this on vacation. We miss so much in our air-conditioned world, away from children and each other, we in the west are so busy being prolific and efficient, alone in a cubicle. As I gaze at this naturally bustling scene of women working together, this seems to be the most natural rhythm for humans"

    Jeri Russell is elbow deep in Thanksgiving dinner preparation when she receives and email that will have a profound effect on her life.

    A former stewardess with Pan American airlines, Jeri is no stranger to travel.

    Soon after responding to the email, she is in the clouds again, flying toward a tiny town in Botswana, having agreed to volunteer there as a homeopathic clinician, teacher, and mentor. Over the next eleven years, Jeri will return many times to Africa, a land that stole her heart and feeds her soul. She will cherish tiny, meaningful moments in a vast continent, and she will learn from those who have so little but give so much.

    Set against the backdrop of Botswana, Swaziland (now Eswatini), and Ghana, A Bluebird in a Baobab is a love letter to Africa and its people. Brilliantly penned, this collection of enchanting vignettes, some heartbreaking, others heartwarming, is reminiscent of the fables of old, whispering timeless truths and offering wisdom and hope-a gentle reminder of the power of community spirit and sharing for a happy life. Buy on Audible · Email Solid Gold
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    3 min
  • Kruger's Gold | John Buchan [Read by Malcolm Gooding]

    Kruger's Gold | John Buchan [Read by Malcolm Gooding]
    Apr 12 2025
    A secret attempt to recover Kruger's gold is fraught with intrigue, deceit and double-dealing. A riveting listen, beautifully read by Malcolm Gooding.

    In January 1903 John Buchan, one of Milner’s Kindergarten, is summoned to a meeting in Johannesburg with Lord Milner and visiting British Secretary of State, Joseph Chamberlain.

    He is informed that much of the gold that was removed from the State Mint by the Transvaal government, because of advancing British forces, is still in the country. A clue to the location of this hoard of gold, a veldpond, had been found at Pilgrim’s Rest.

    Buchan is tasked by Chamberlain to find the gold, referred to by all as ‘Kruger’s Gold’.

    Buchan heads for Pilgrim’s Rest without delay, by train and on horseback, through the beautiful mountains, forests and waterfalls of the Eastern Transvaal.

    The resulting tale is one of danger, subterfuge and adventure, cloaked in the utmost secrecy.

    It is gripping and suspenseful until the very end. Listen on Spotify · Email Solid Gold
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    5 min
  • Relentless Relevance | Richard Mulholland

    Relentless Relevance | Richard Mulholland
    Apr 1 2025
    Be a threat to the future before the future threatens you

    If you are not relentlessly fixated with relevance today, you will be ruthlessly annihilated by irrelevance tomorrow.

    How relevant are you?

    Is your relevance under threat?

    In a world where everything is changing before our eyes, nothing matters more than your ability to stay relentlessly relevant. Relentless Relevance is your must-read guide to thriving in chaos. Part business blueprint, part manifesto for forward-thinkers, this compelling book draws from insights in technology, culture, and human behaviour to empower individuals and organisations to rewrite their stories.

    Building on the provocative ideas of his bestselling book Legacide Richard Mulholland makes a powerful case for abandoning legacy thinking. With sharp wit and actionable wisdom, he challenges you to reimagine the future and embrace the reinvention necessary to remain indispensable.

    “I found myself asking the question, ‘Am I still relevant?’ What I discovered is that if you find yourself asking the question, the answer is no. Mostly because it’s the wrong question. The right question is, ‘What can I do today to stay relevant?’ You see, relevance is not a milestone anymore; it’s the path that we travel.” – Richard Mulholland

    Be prepared to shift from comfort to curiosity.

    Richard Mulholland kicked off his career as a roadie, operating lights for bands such as Iron Maiden, Midnight Oil and Def Leppard. In 1997, at the wee age of 22, Rich founded presentation powerhouse Missing Link because he figured that the typical presentation is so sh*t, he couldn’t do much worse.

    Since then Rich has led his team to become South Africa’s largest presentation firm and has coached multinational organisations, thousands of top executives, and international speakers to become more confident, more authoritative, and more RELEVANT.

    Foreword by Erik Kruger Listen on Spotify · Email Solid Gold
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    5 min
  • Stop Smoking Forever in 21 Days | David Gemmell

    Stop Smoking Forever in 21 Days | David Gemmell
    Feb 21 2025
    The Tacky Tasteless Dog Pooh Method

    "Tobacco will kill you and I am living proof of it." - Wayne 'The Marlboro Man' McLaren who died in 1992 from lung cancer.

    Is smoking killing you?
    Why take a chance?
    Why not give yourself a healthier, happier, and longer life by stopping right now?
    You can do it painlessly and effortlessly with David Gemmell's simple, powerful, and amusingly irreverant, Tacky Tasteless Dog Pooh Method.
    Delightfully original, it doesn't use drugs, substitutes or scare tactics and is unreservedly endorsed by a practising cancer specialist who gave up smoking using this method.

    Why don't you?

    Remember: No one has died from giving up smoking! Buy Kindle version · Listen on Spotify · Email Solid Gold
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    1 min
  • Nomad Heart: Adventures on and off the Set | Ian Roberts

    Nomad Heart: Adventures on and off the Set | Ian Roberts
    Oct 20 2024
    Actor and musician Ian Roberts is something of a South African icon, renowned for his roles as the rugged Boer fighter Sloet Steenkamp in the TV series Arende and as Boet in the immortal and immensely popular Castrol advertisements.

    Ian had an unconventional youth, running wild on his family’s citrus farm in the Eastern Cape. There he grew a love of nature and first learnt the art of communicating with an audience through song and story.

    A master storyteller with a wicked sense of humour, Ian offers a highly entertaining glimpse of how actors make the magic happen, whether on a theatre stage or before the TV cameras. Drawing on a career that runs from Long Street to Los Angeles, and from Shakespeare to Tsotsi, Ian provides a masterclass on the art of acting, making his life story a vital guide to aspiring actors.

    His no-nonsense and fearless approach to life means he has never hesitated to tackle challenging roles and to do things in his own, unconventional way. Today, as frontman for Die Radio Kalahari Orkes, he continues to follow his heart. Listen on Audible · Email Solid Gold
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    5 min
  • Bristol (Bristle) Boy and the Tailor of Gloucester | Robin N. Welch

    Bristol (Bristle) Boy and the Tailor of Gloucester | Robin N. Welch
    Jul 3 2024
    Born in Bristol as World War Two came to an end, Robin Welch, allegedly the grandson of the inspiration for Beatrix Potter's 'Tailor of Gloucester', John Prichard, has had an exciting life, travelling to many parts of the world and living and working in Europe and Africa during a time of great social and technological change.

    In the sixties, Robin took advantage of the free educational opportunities in the UK and went to grammar school, college and Bristol University, graduating in 1969 and beginning his career by teaching at Bristol primary schools, lecturing in French to adults and selling life insurance.

    Keen to see more of the world, with ambitions to work overseas, he worked in Botswana and South Africa and moved from influential positions in education to senior positions in Africa and worldwide in the fast-developing TV businesses, particularly in the field of acquiring coverage of sporting events. Email Solid Gold
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    4 min
  • Take Charge - Life lessons on the road to CEO | Nyimpini Mabunda

    Take Charge - Life lessons on the road to CEO | Nyimpini Mabunda
    Jul 3 2024
    Join Nyimpini Mabunda on his journey from his childhood in an apartheid-era homeland to the CEO's office at one of the world's best-known businesses.

    In a career spanning Procter & Gamble, Nando's, Diageo, Boston Consulting Group, Vodacom and General Electric in South Africa, the UK and Uganda, Mabunda shows why he strives for continuous and active improvement of his business acumen and leadership skills.
    Mabunda's path offers insight and practical advice for anyone who wants to succeed in their career, to build and lead a business. Expect inspiration and personal examples of how to:
    - Spot opportunities
    - Learn from business setbacks
    - Grow an organisation by mentoring talented people
    - Make the most of every situation
    - Achieve well-being and manage stress

    This is the perfect toolkit to take you to the top.

    'Nyimpini's curiosity and approach to leadership – through servant leadership and the ability to believe in yourself, even when doubts claw at your subconscious – are practical lessons and inspirations.' Email Solid Gold
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    5 min