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This week Kirsty is chatting about 7/11 dinners, the concept of being 'too much' and a reminder to all you listeners that you are that girl/guy or non-binary pal. Don't forget to follow/subscribe so you never miss an episode! New episodes every Sunday. For more content head to the Instagram (@storiesand_stanzas), website (storiesandstanzas.com) or tiktok (@storiesandstanzas)

This week Kirsty is taking this online diary to a whole new level by continuing to overshare and this time its about what might be her greatest crashout of 2025 but hey its okay because it could be worse, it could be the great crashout of all time (2019 was rough) and she is bouncing back one instant ramen noodle dinner at a time. But in all seriousness life is complicated, messy and at times difficult and if you too are crashing out then we see you, we hear you and we got you. Don't forget to follow/subscribe so you never miss an episode! New episodes every Sunday. For more content head to the Instagram (@storiesand_stanzas), website (storiesandstanzas.com) or tiktok (@storiesandstanzas)

This week Kirsty is chatting all about country nights (maybe she will become a true cowgirl!), her uber addiction and of course moments she was humbled this week. New weekly episodes every Sunday so follow/subscribe so you never miss one!You can also get more content on Instagram (⁠@storiesand_stanzas⁠), TikTok (⁠@storiesandstanzas⁠) and at my website (⁠storiesandstanzas.com⁠)!

This week Kirsty is chatting all about some cosy Melbourne winter moments (is it actually officially here because the weather sure feels like it is) and more moments of her being humbled by her inability to adult well at 28. New weekly episodes every Sunday so follow/subscribe so you never miss one! You can also get more content on Instagram (⁠@storiesand_stanzas⁠), TikTok (⁠@storiesandstanzas⁠) and at my website (⁠storiesandstanzas.com⁠)!

The unintentional hiatus is over and I'm back baby and feeling more excited than ever to be here chatting to you all. I will posting weekly episodes on a Sunday so follow/subscribe so you never miss one! You can also get more content on Instagram (@storiesand_stanzas), TikTok (@storiesandstanzas) and at my website (storiesandstanzas.com)!

This week Kirsty is chatting to Marta Calder about the difference between living in Aberdeen and Milan, choosing to change degrees and growing up with dual citizenship. You can check out Marta on Instagram. ⁠To follow along with all things FAB head to ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠TikTok⁠ or ⁠our website⁠. Don't forget to review, follow/subscribe and share the episode! New episodes recorded right here in Edinburgh released every Sunday evening. Gem of the City: August_21 Charity of the Week: Scottish SPCA Poem of the Week: 'Threshold' by Jackie Kay Coorie In Essential: Lap desk

This week Kirsty is chatting to Anastasia Fasta all about mindful photography, creativity, life in Edinburgh and much more. You can check Anastasia out on Instagram (@fasta_photograph) and her website. To follow along with all things FAB head to Instagram (@storiesand_stanzas), TikTok (@storiesandstanzas) or our website (www.storiesandstanzas.com). Don't forget to review, follow/subscribe and share the episode! New episodes recorded right here in Edinburgh released every Sunday evening.  Charity of the Week: Woodland Trust Gem of the City: Artisan Pasta Maker Poem of the Week: 'Autumn Compensations' by Helen Cruickshank

This week Kirsty is chatting to Tyra Lee all about hypnotherapy, moving to Edinburgh during lockdown, generational trauma, and much more! You can check out Tyra Lee on Instagram. To follow along with all things FAB head to Instagram, TikTok or our website. Don't forget to review, follow/subscribe and share the episode! New episodes recorded right here in Edinburgh released every Sunday evening. Check out our sister podcast: Conceptual Conversations for episodes discussing different concepts every Saturday! Charity of the Week: Vintage Vibes Poem of the Week: 'Monument' by Katy Ewing

In this month's stories of Scotland episode Kirsty is delving into the history of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and how it came to be. To follow along with all things FAB head to Instagram, TikTok and our website. Follow/Subscribe, tell a friend and leave us a review! Poem of the Week: 'Angels of August' by Kirsty Taylor Gem of the City: Bonnie and Wild Charity of the Week: Capital Theatres

This week Kirsty is chatting to Karisma Kapur all about being a woman in STEM, starting a business at a young age, and much more. You can check out Karisma on Instagram. To follow along with all things FAB head to Instagram, TikTok or our website. Don't forget to review, follow/subscribe and share the episode! New episodes recorded right here in Edinburgh released every Sunday evening. Check out our sister podcast: Small Talk for episodes discussing different concepts every Saturday! Charity of the Week: The Yard Scotland Poem of the Week: 'Fringe Poem 2022' by Natasha Tripney

This week Kirsty is chatting to Kristen Callais all about international affairs, impact of cultures on daily life routines and much more. You can check out Kristen on Instagram. To follow along with all things FAB head to Instagram, TikTok or our website. Don't forget to review, follow/subscribe and share the episode! New episodes recorded right here in Edinburgh released every Sunday evening. Check out our sister podcast: Small Talk for episodes discussing different concepts every Saturday! Gem of the City: Mor Bakehouse Charity of the Week: Four Square Poem of the Week: 'To Edinburgh' by Valerie Gillies Coorie In Essential: Headspace

This week is our monthly Stories of Scotland episode and this week Kirsty is telling the infamous Giant's Causeway story but from the perspective of the lesser known giant: Benandonner. To follow along with all things FAB head to Instagram, TikTok or our website. Don't forget to review, follow/subscribe and share the episode! New episodes recorded right here in Edinburgh released every Sunday evening. Check out our sister podcast: Conceptual Conversations for episodes discussing different concepts every Saturday! Find out more about Giant's Causeway and visiting it here. Gem of the City: YURTea Charity of the Week: Read for Good Poem of the Week: 'Milk' by Donny O'Rourke Coorie In Essential: Satin pillowcase

This week Kirsty is chatting to Vivek Santayana all about how he has cultivated community in the city, ways to be inclusive in different spaces, his personal experiences of racism, avoiding advocacy burnout and much more. You can check out Vivek on Twitter (@viveksantayana) or his website. To follow along with all things FAB head to Instagram, TikTok or our website. Don't forget to review, follow/subscribe and share the episode! New episodes recorded right here in Edinburgh released every Sunday evening. Check out our sister podcast: Small Talk for episodes discussing different concepts every Saturday! Also you can find out more about Korfball here. Gem of the City: The Bearded Baker Charity of the Week: Impact Arts Poem of the Week: 'Wild Nights - Wild Nights!' by Emily Dickinson Coorie In Essential: Folklore fleece from The Sunday Dream

In this week's episode on the pod's 3 year anniversary (!!!!) Kirsty gets vulnerable with you and share some recent inner thoughts and life musings. To follow along with all things FAB head to Instagram, TikTok or our website. Don't forget to follow/subscribe so you never miss an episode! New episodes every 2nd Sunday and keep your eyes peeled on Spotify for Small Talk's return next weekend!! Gem of the City: Neighbourgood Market Poem of the Week: 'Edinburgh' by Margot Rober Adamson Charity of the Week: Make a Wish UK

This week Kirsty chats with Rajaa all about the importance of location in life; how different places mindsets and cultures have impacted his thinking and much more! To check out Rajaa you can head to Instagram! To follow along with all things FAB head to Instagram, TikTok and our website and don't forget to share, leave a review and follow/subscribe! Gem of the City: Kalpna Poem of the Week: 'Relax, Calm Down' by Kirsty Taylor Charity of the Week: Scottish Refugee Council

This week Kirsty chats with Bailey all about moving from New Zealand to Edinburgh; the realities of being a burlesque dancer and much much more! To check out Bailey you can head to Instagram or check out her website here! To follow along with all things FAB head to Instagram, TikTok and our website and don't forget to share, leave a review and follow/subscribe! Gem of the City: Veeno Edinburgh Poem of the Week: 'To Edinburgh' by Valerie Gillies Charity of the Week: Scottish Cultural Outreach Foundation

This week Kirsty chats with wellness coach Lori Samuels all about how she became a wellness coach; what manifestation is. As well as what led to her to moving to Edinburgh and what her experience of it has been so far. To check out Lori you can head to Instagram or check out her website here! To follow along with all things FAB head to Instagram, TikTok and our website and don't forget to share, leave a review and follow/subscribe! Gem of the City: National Museum of Scotland Poem of the Week: 'Edinburgh' by Margot Robert Adamson Charity of the Week: Wonder Foundation

This week Kirsty chats with Toronto born but now well established Edinburgh resident Jessica Widner all about moving to Edinburgh and what first sparked that decision. As well as delving into her experience of living in Leith; and how its changed throughout the years and covering lots of other things such as childhood dreams! To check out Jessica you can head to Twitter and you can buy her book here. You can also get free tickets for her event here. To follow along with all things FAB head to Instagram, TikTok and our website and don't forget to share, leave a review and follow/subscribe! Gem of the City: South Queensferry Coastal Path Poem of the Week: 'Uisge beatha' by Anne Connolly Charity of the Week: Leith Gives

This week Kirsty is introducing you to our newly monthly episode that will be deleving into many different stories of Scotland - the famous and the not so famous. This episode delves into Greyfriars Bobby, Halfhangit Maggie and some hot take tangents from Kirsty as well as her discovering live what a fish hawker actually is. All this and more on this episode! To follow along with all things FAB head to Instagram, TikTok and our newly updated website. Follow/Subscribe, tell a friend and leave us a review! Poem of the Week: 'Greyfriars Bobby' by Jane Goldman Gem of the City: Newington Library Charity of the Week: National Museum of Scotland

This week the guest in Kirsty's cosy living room is Ana Tagliati - fellow podcast host. They delve into what its really like to move from Brazil to Scotland, how to make your own community in a new place and many of the other nuances of life. To keep up with Ana you can head to Instagram (@thebrazilianpovpodcast) and you can check out her podcast: The Brazilian Point of View (Kirsty was recently on an ep!). To follow along with all things FAB and get insider tips into the underrated places of Edinburgh and cosy recs head to Instagram or TikTok (@fancyablether) and check out our newly updated website (fancyablether.com). Don't forget to share, follow/subscribe and leave a review! Gem of the City: Blackford Pond Poem of the Week: 'Charity Shops of Stockbridge' by Jane Griffiths Charity Highlight: Edinburgh Food Project