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Rest and Recreation

Rest and Recreation

Written by: Michael Millward
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Rest and Recreation is the part of WorkWorkWork.works where we look at work life balance from a very practical perspective identifying and exploring ways in which you can improve your work life balance in a sustainable way.

The range of topics we cover will be as varied as life itself.

As well as guidance about improving your own work life balance you will practical hints and tips including

  • Reviews of the books, and interviews with the authors
  • Previews and reviews of the films, theatre or other culture events
  • Our experiences trying out new leisure activities, hobbies or learn new skills
  • Ideas of what you can do to enjoy life away from work
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Episodes
  • 12 Months of Rest and Recreation – Michael Millward
    Dec 26 2025

    Looking back on twelve months of Rest and Recreation

    Michael Millward the founder and managing director of Abeceder marks the first year as host of the Abeceder work life balance podcast Rest and Recreation.

    Find out more about Michael Millward at Abeceder.co.uk.

    Audience Offers – listings include links that may create a small commission for Rest and Recreation

    Travel – Holidays can play an important part in preventing burn out. So take a break to anywhere in the world and pay trade prices on trains, flights, hotels, and holidays as members of The Ultimate Travel Club.

    Health – York Test provides an Annual Health Test. An experienced phlebotomist will complete a full blood draw at your home or workplace. Hospital standard tests covering 39 different health markers are carried out in a UKAS-accredited and CQC-compliant laboratory.

    Visit York Test and use this discount code REST25.

    Rest and Recreation is made on Zencastr, because creating podcasts on Zencastr is so easy, you can as well by visiting Zencastr and using our offer code ABECEDER.

    Tech Problems? – Visit Three for information about business and personal telecom solutions from Three, and the special offers available when you quote our referral code WPFNUQHU.

    If you have liked this episode of Rest and Recreation, please give it a like and download it. To make sure you do not miss future editions please subscribe.

    Remember, at Abeceder we don’t tell you what to think, but we do hope to make you think!

    Being a Guest

    If you would like to be a guest on Rest and Recreation, please contact Abeceder.

    Matchmaker.fm introduce many guests to Rest and Recreation. Matchmaker.fm is where great hosts and even greater guests are matched, and fantastic podcasts are hatched. Use code MILW10 for a discount on membership.

    We recommend potential guests take one of the podcasting guest training programmes available from Work Place Learning Centre.

    Thank you to you for listening.

    We appreciate every like, download, and subscription.

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    6 mins
  • Four Truths and a Lie – a conversation with author Terry Tucker
    Dec 19 2025

    A faith-based self-improvement book that defines four truths that can help us be successful, and the dangerous lie that can stop anyone from succeeding.

    By any standards Terry Tucker has had an extraordinary life. He has been a family carer, police hostage negotiator, and high school sports coach, amongst many other things. So, Terry was destined to deal with being diagnosed with a rare cancer in an extraordinary way as well.

    In this episode of Rest and Recreation, the work life balance podcast from Abeceder Terry and host Michael Millward discuss the Four Truths.

    Terry starts by explaining the research that he did to identify the Four Truths

    Michael explains how the Four Truths connect with the four hobbies that he tries to live his life by.

    They discuss how people develop the values that we chose to structure our lives around, and how we make decisions about our behaviour.

    Without really trying the two men show how a good book can prompt meaningful discussions about how we all have the potential to live better and create a positive impact on the lives of others.

    You can find more information about both Terry and Michael at ABECEDER.co.uk

    Audience Offers – listings include links that may create a small commission for Rest and Recreation

    Buy books by Terry Tucker from Amazon

    Travel – Holidays can play an important part in preventing burn out. So take a break to anywhere in the world and pay trade prices on trains, flights, hotels, and holidays as members of The Ultimate Travel Club.

    Health – York Test provides an Annual Health Test. An experienced phlebotomist will complete a full blood draw at your home or workplace. Hospital standard tests covering 39 different health markers are carried out in a UKAS-accredited and CQC-compliant laboratory.

    Visit York Test and use this discount code REST25.

    Rest and Recreation is made on Zencastr, because creating podcasts on Zencastr is so easy, you can as well by visiting Zencastr and using our offer code ABECEDER.

    Tech Problems? – Visit Three for information about business and personal telecom solutions from Three, and the special offers available when you quote our referral code WPFNUQHU.

    If you have liked this episode of Rest and Recreation, please give it a like and download it. To make sure you do not miss future editions please subscribe.

    Remember, at Abeceder we don’t tell you what to think, but we do hope to make you think!

    Being a Guest

    If you would like to be a guest on Rest and Recreation, please contact Abeceder.

    Matchmaker.fmintroduce many guests to Rest and Recreation. Matchmaker.fm is where great hosts and even greater guests are matched, and fantastic podcasts are hatched. Use code MILW10 for a discount on membership.

    We recommend potential guests take one of the podcasting guest training programmes available from Work Place Learning Centre.

    Thank you to you for listening.

    We appreciate every like, download, and subscription.

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    29 mins
  • Discovering Your Culture – a conversation with Wendy Jensen
    Dec 12 2025

    Children of immigrants can be caught between cultures, or they can embrace both and build a business that is inspired by their heritage.

    Wendy Jensen was a corporate executive who became an author, artist, and the founder of Scandinavian Hearts.

    What started as a passion for sharing her family’s Scandinavian traditions has grown into a business built on meaningful stories, handmade gifts, and cultural connection. I’ve written four Amazon best-selling children’s books and created a line of home décor that celebrate Nordic heritage.

    In this episode of Rest and Recreation, the work life balance podcast from Abeceder Wendy describes host Michael Millward how she built Scandinavian Hearts.

    They explore Scandinavian culture and the values that underpin it, and the elements that have influenced the world.

    You can find more information about both Wendy and Michael at ABECEDER.co.uk

    Audience Offers – listings include links that may create a small commission for Rest and Recreation

    Buy books by Wendy Jensen from Amazon

    Travel – Holidays can play an important part in preventing burn out. So take a break to anywhere in the world and pay trade prices on trains, flights, hotels, and holidays as members of The Ultimate Travel Club.

    Health – York Test provides an Annual Health Test. An experienced phlebotomist will complete a full blood draw at your home or workplace. Hospital standard tests covering 39 different health markers are carried out in a UKAS-accredited and CQC-compliant laboratory.

    Visit York Test and use this discount code REST25.

    Rest and Recreation is made on Zencastr, because creating podcasts on Zencastr is so easy, you can as well by visiting Zencastr and using our offer code ABECEDER.

    Tech Problems? – Visit Three for information about business and personal telecom solutions from Three, and the special offers available when you quote our referral code WPFNUQHU.

    If you have liked this episode of Rest and Recreation, please give it a like and download it. To make sure you do not miss future editions please subscribe.

    Remember, at Abeceder we don’t tell you what to think, but we do hope to make you think!

    Being a Guest

    If you would like to be a guest on Rest and Recreation, please contact Abeceder.

    Matchmaker.fmintroduce many guests to Rest and Recreation. Matchmaker.fm is where great hosts and even greater guests are matched, and fantastic podcasts are hatched. Use code MILW10 for a discount on membership.

    We recommend potential guests take one of the podcasting guest training programmes available from Work Place Learning Centre.

    Thank you to you for listening.

    We appreciate every like, download, and subscription.

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    28 mins
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