LISTEN

  1. 'My Favourite Murder' Podcast by Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstack 
    Lifelong fans of true crime stories Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark swap fave tales of murder and heroism, as well as talk candidly about mental health and the importance of trusting your gut as a young woman.
  2. Ted Talks
    You can count on there being a topic for everyone
  3. 'Stuff you should know' Podcast
    Stuff everybody should know, served up by Josh and Chuck in the most entertaining fashion. Recent topics? Satanism, the Iowa caucuses, LSD, chaos theory, Rosa Parks, and…yes…more true crime.
  4. ''What's Good Games' Podcast
    What’s Good Games is an informative, funny weekly podcast all about video games. The three hosts (who happen to be female) have great chemistry and demonstrate clear expertise on the biggest games on the market.
  5. Art of Brilliance Podcast
    Andy Cope hosts the happiest podcast in the world. Andy talks to some fantastic guests about positive pyschology, mindfulness and more.

WATCH

  1. ​Cheer on Netflix
    The docu-series about Navarro College's competitive cheerleading team has taken over the internet. "Cheer" is filled with personal stories - kids who find homes and families in a team bound by the singular mission to come out on top at the national championship. ​
  2. Queer Eye on Netflix
    The style experts forge relationships with men and women who often have different beliefs from them, leading to moments of social commentary interspersed with style advice. Bring tissues!
  3. ​Homecoming on Netflix
    A film by Beyonce... enough said.
  4. ​Knock Down the House on Netflix
    Documentary about four women looking to make a change to American politics. This film documents their individual journeys, their challenges and their victories and defeats.
  5. ​Self Made on Netflix
    Inspired by the life of Madam C.J Walker.     An African American washerwoman rises from poverty to build a beauty empire and become the first female self-made millionaire.
  6. ​Chilling Adventures of Sabrina ​on Netflix
    Sabrina Spellman must reconcile her dual nature as a half-witch, half-mortal while fighting the evil forces that threaten her, her family and the daylight world humans inhabit.

​READ

Follow us on Goodreads by searching 'ThinkHigher' to see what we're loving... Here's a sneak peak at our favourites:
  1. ​To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
  2. Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck
  3. The Art of Being a Brilliant by Andy Cope

National Theatre at Home
The lovely people at the National Theatre have decided to open their archives to make available some of their best products for  in response to the Coronavirus crisis.  NT Live has long since broadcasted great quality recordings into cinemas throughout the UK to broaden its audience.  Now’s it’s bringing those into your home. Beginning with the Richard Bean's brilliant comedy, One Man Two Guvnors, starring James Corden. You can tune into their Youtube channel from 7pm where the plays will be streamed in full and made available for 7 days afterwards.   What a great bunch – thank you NT! The initial programme is: April 2 ‘One Man, Two Guvnors’ by Richard Bean, starring James Corden.  April 9 ‘Jane Eyre’, adapted by Sally Cookson. April 16 ‘Treasure Island’, adapted by Bryony Lavery.  April 23 ‘Twelfth Night’ by William Shakespeare, starring Tamsin Greig.  

​USE

  1. Headspace
    ​Mindfulness App, great for meditation, breathing exercises
  2. ​Calm
    The #1 app currently for Sleep, Meditation and Relaxation
  3. ​Peloton
    Exercise App. 90 Days Free. on demand workouts you can do at home. Treadmill running, outdoor running, Strength, Yoga, indoor cycling, HIIT (high-intensity interval training), Meditation, Stretching, Cardio and Walking.
  4. GoodReads
    Find, get, and share books you love on GoodReads, the world's largest site for readers and book recommendations.