In this final minisode of 'In Our Own Words,' Dr. Alice Ashcroft delves into the concept of using language intentionally, a recurring theme in her work focused on gendered language and behavior. She addresses common questions about how to ensure one's voice is heard and emphasises the importance of being intentional with words.

Alice recommends Laura Bates' book 'Fix the System, Not the Women' and highlights insights from linguist Elizabeth Stokoe.

For more information and to find out when the next series of the podcast will be available, follow Dr. Alice Ashcroft on Instagram: instagram.com/aliceashcroftuk. 00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview 00:20 The Importance of Intentional Language 01:04 Challenges in Communication 01:47 Intentional Language in Practice 03:27 Psychological Perspectives on Communication 04:13 Practical Advice for Effective Communication 04:52 Conclusion and Personal Reflections 05:42 Closing Remarks and Social Media

In this episode of 'In Our Own Words,' Dr. Alice Ashcroft explores the challenge of finding her niche as a content creator. She discusses the common advice to focus on a specific niche and shares her experiences of creating content based on her personal interests. Alice reflects on the strategic timing of a successful Taylor Swift reel and the complexities of her academic career, where her research interests have shifted over time. She candidly talks about the difficulty of defining her niche and encourages others to continue creating content that they enjoy.

Follow Dr. Alice Ashcroft on Instagram for more content: instagram.com/aliceashcroftuk. 00:00 Introduction and Finding Your Niche 00:51 Strategic Content Creation 02:10 Academic Journey and Research Interests 03:53 Balancing Expertise and Uncertainty 05:03 Reflections and Future Directions

In this episode of 'In Our Own Words,' Dr. Alice Ashcroft returns after a hiatus, reflecting on the chaotic periods in her life and their impact on her career. She discusses her pregnancy, new business ventures, and her ongoing identity crisis as a content creator, researcher, and musician. Alice articulates her intent to merge these facets under one platform, focusing on how people use words to tell stories. She explores themes like gendered language, age, and identity, while teasing future projects including a book and continuous content on her podcast.

Follow Alice on Instagram for more updates: instagram.com/aliceashcroftuk 00:00 Introduction and Welcome Back 00:45 Life Updates and Current Chaos 01:09 Career Reflections and Identity 01:57 Bringing It All Together 02:48 Podcast Vision and Inspiration 03:43 Future Plans and Conclusion

In this episode I chat to Sophie Cousens, author of the New York Times bestseller This Time Next Year, and brand new novel Just Haven't Met You Yet. After loving her first book, and falling even more in love with her writing after her second, in this episode we chat about meet cutes, location inspired writing and how to write characters readers will fall in love with. 

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Telling stories through photos and editing is an art form all on it's own. In this episode, Bee (@frombewithlove) and Alice talk about how an idea becomes a story, and how this can be expressed visually.

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In this episode I chat to New York Times Best-Selling author Emily Henry, about her book You and Me on Vacation (or The People We Meet on Vacation). After seeing this book everywhere on BookTok, I read it several months ago and instantly fell in love with Emily's writing. In this episode we chat about strong female characters, fan-girl over Brooklyn 99, and general talk about our united love for words and storytelling.

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Series 5 of In Our Own Words begins with a chat with the wonderful author, Lorraine Brown author of Uncoupling (or to my American listeners - The Paris Connection). In this episode we chat about inspiration, romance, and independence. Lorainne is a brilliant writer, and I really recommend her writing and cannot wait to read her next book.

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In this season finale, bookstagrammers turned podcasters; Alice, Sienna and Shan, share their stories surrounding their podcasts, their Instagram accounts and awkward encounters interviewing authors.

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