Hajar J. Woodland: The Long Voice Note

Stream of consciousness

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 13:08:39 GMT

A little rambling about Iran, hiphop classes and being on Channel 4's new show, Secret Genius with Alan Carr and Susie Dent! I started a thought about 'performed intelligence' and didn't finish it - the point was I think school encourages us to work for grades to show that we're clever, rather than follow our curiosity and push our brains for own own sakes. Anyway, sorry for the long voice note.

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I broke up with ChatGPT

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 16:53:32 GMT

Adults talking about their terrible sleep is boring, but I think there's a story in here to amuse you. Plus, I talk a bit about why I've broken up with ChatGPT and I share some - again, very personal - writing from a while ago about when your soul is crying out for connection.

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Hey friend!

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 18:53:44 GMT

I woke up really wanting to restart my podcast... Briefly covering: the jokes we make in relationships; this year's dating life; meeting Simon Squibb.

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Reflecting on the past year with Jules Kelly

Mon, 09 Oct 2023 12:39:00 GMT

I'm back podcasting and I'm back talking with Jules Kelly, who recorded an episode with me last year about losing her daughter Chloe. A year on, in Baby Loss Awareness Week, Jules reflects on the past year, which has, tragically, been filled with further unimaginable grief and loss. But this episode is, strangely, filled with laughter and very dark humour - while some might find it a welcome break from traditional discussions about grief, others might find it a difficult, so please handle yourself with care. This episode contains references to baby loss and suicide. All my love to Jules and Ed xxx

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Gambling and headscarves

Mon, 22 May 2023 17:37:11 GMT

I decided to actually share some of my old bits of writing - including a disjointed monologue on gambling in a casino at 4pm, and my life in headscarves!

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Why the Wembley Arena sucks

Sun, 14 May 2023 19:46:41 GMT

To make sure I got the podcast done this week, Curtis decided to join me to chat about our weeks, why the Wembley Arena is not suited to comedy, and whether or not we'll ever get off our phones.

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A Fool's Philosopher

Mon, 08 May 2023 18:53:42 GMT

This week I talk you through my weekend's activities of bowling, aqua aerobics and two singing gigs and I start looking up philosophers. Deep stuff.

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Talking for therapy

Mon, 01 May 2023 20:08:17 GMT

I've taken a break for work and surgery and my predictable lack of discipline, but I'm back and today I talk a little bit about energy psychotherapy and getting out of a survival mindset!

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Another check-in

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 19:39:17 GMT

I'm tired, and didn't have time to properly edit this week's episode, so I'm pushing that back to Wednesday 23rd November (podcasts will switch to Wednesdays), and in the meantime I'm just pondering things again.

Book tickets to my WIP at the Hen & Chickens in Islington - Monday 21st November 7:30pm! Click to book!

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Breakups with Rosie Wilby

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 19:44:07 GMT

This week I chat to the award-winning comedian, author and accidental relationship guru Rosie Wilby. Rosie talks about what she's learnt about breakups through her podcast, The Breakup Monologues, and while writing her book The Breakup Monologues: The Unexpected Joy of Heartbreak.

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Joy and Travel with Jen Willis-Jones

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 19:13:51 GMT

A lighthearted episode that I really hope will give you some joy. My fabulous friend, Fabulous Jen aka Jen Willis-Jones aka JWJ talks to me about travel, Spain, skincare and clothes. She's an utter delight and a sponge for life's joys - I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I loved catching up with her!

My first WIP is on Monday, November 21st at the Hen and Chickens in Islington, 7:30-8:30pm. I'm doing a split bill with the 2-Mouthed Men - come see me in a major personal milestone!

Buy your ticket here

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Checking in and sleepy rambling

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 21:26:27 GMT

I've had a busy week so this is just a sleepy, nonsensical stream of consciousness, where I touch on the idea of performing our personalities and why unfinished creative projects haunt me!

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Baby loss with Jules Kelly

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 22:21:31 GMT

This episode deals with baby loss and grief.

My beautiful friend Jules Kelly talks openly about losing her daughter Chloe. Jules asked me to release this episode to time with Baby Loss Awareness Week (9th-15th October), in the hope that it will help raise awareness of the issues surrounding baby loss, and even provide some form of comfort and healing to bereaved parents, or those trying to support friends and family.

In this episode, Jules talks about her inspirational friend Charlotte, who's currently raising money for Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity. Charlotte and her husband Alan have already raised over £20,000. You can support their fundraising efforts in their daughter Margot's memory here: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/margot-bennett

Please be aware that this episode goes into detail about medical issues and stillbirth, and Jules talks extremely honestly about the days leading up to Chloe's birth, so please take care while listening.

All my love to Jules and Ed xxx

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Digging deep with Jess Impiazzi

Fri, 30 Sep 2022 14:03:24 GMT

Actor and writer Jess Impiazzi talks to me about caring for her father in his last days and how - despite their previously fractured relationship - she was able to dig deep to show him the love he'd not been able to show himself. The interview starts at 13 minutes, so jump straight there if you want to avoid Hajar's opening chat.

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Talking Polyamory with Amanda Keeling

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 19:30:01 GMT

This week I'm joined by my good friend Amanda Keeling who talks to me all about polyamory and how her choice to practise it has helped her deepen her understanding of herself and her relationships. We talk a bit about sex (and how it's not all about sex), handling jealousy and insecurity, and blaming our mothers...

Enjoy!

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Edinburgh Fringe

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 18:09:55 GMT

I went to Edinburgh for the final week of the Fringe and came back with a decent clutch of interviews from some top comedians, who were wonderfully open and honest about their Fringe experiences, from their feelings about their own shows to their opinions on how the festival needs to improve.

Huge thanks to Sikisa, Amy Annette, James Barr, Davina Bentley, Tessa Coates, Christof Epaminondas, Victoria Melody and Georgia Thorp.

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Starting somewhere

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 18:24:59 GMT

And we're off... not the episode I intended to put out today but I thought I'd kick this off with a rambling monologue. I touch on whether there's any point arguing about the Queen, feeling a bit down today, and pondering the void that religion left in my life.

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Trailer: The Noisy Hajar Podcast is coming!

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 13:08:46 GMT

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Every week, I’ll invite a guest to talk about whatever they want; it could be something they’re passionate about, an event or moment that’s changed their lives, it might be about their lifestyle, a current affairs topic or a subject they’re expert in. You can expect laughs, shared experiences, disagreements and some heart-breaking stories of intense bravery and resilience. Whatever we’re talking about, it will be authentic and meaningful conversation that I hope you’ll want to join in with.

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