Empathy Museum

A Mile in My Shoes

Society EN ↓ 195 episodes

Nominated 'Best New Podcast' at the 2019 British Podcast Awards. A weekly podcast that invites you to walk in the shoes of a stranger and listen to their story. Take 10 minutes to hear from people from all walks of life, with each story part of Empathy Museum's audio projects – including A Mile in My Shoes, From Where I'm Standing, and Brixton Memories. More information about our projects at empathymuseum.com. Please be aware that some stories are more appropriate for adult listeners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Empathy Museum

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Society

Podcast website

www.empathymuseum.com

Latest episode

Jun 16, 2026

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Episodes

Maysa - A Mile in My Shoes 24.02.2021

"I always find beauty in the small details" Try on Maysa's shoes and take a moment to see the world through her eyes. Maysa's story is produced by Rob Eagle and was collected when our A Mile in My Shoes exhibit visited The Migration Museum in South London. More about our A Mile in My Shoes project: https://www.empathymuseum.com/a-mile-in-my-shoes/ Find out where Empathy Museum will travel to next:...

Marion - A Mile in My Shoes 17.02.2021

"People actually come here with broken fingernails, I kid you not" Try on Marion's shoes and take a moment to see the world through her eyes. Marion's story was produced by Rose de Larrabeiti and was collected when our A Mile in My Shoes exhibit collaborated with The Health Foundation. More about our A Mile in My Shoes project: https://www.empathymuseum.com/a-mile-in-my-shoes/ Find out where Empat...

Julie - A Mile in My Shoes 10.02.2021

"It's really important that young Asian people see themselves represented." Try on Julie's shoes and take a moment to see the world through her eyes. Julie's story is produced by David Waters and was collected when our A Mile in My Shoes exhibit visited The Migration Museum in South London. More about our A Mile in My Shoes project: https://www.empathymuseum.com/a-mile-in-my-shoes/ Find out where...

George - A Mile in My Shoes 03.02.2021

"At times a mask can feel like your own skin" Try on George's shoes and take a moment to see the world through his eyes. George's story is produced by Rose de Larrabeiti and was collected when our A Mile in My Shoes exhibit visited The Migration Museum in South London. More about our A Mile in My Shoes project: https://www.empathymuseum.com/a-mile-in-my-shoes/ Find out where Empathy Museum will tr...

Evelyn - A Mile in My Shoes 27.01.2021

"When you are new in one country you feel like you have to catch up with everything" Try on Evelyn's shoes and take a moment to see the world through her eyes. Evelyn's story is produced by Sinéad Mangan and was collected when our A Mile in My Shoes exhibit visited Perth International Arts Festival. More about our A Mile in My Shoes project: https://www.empathymuseum.com/a-mile-in-my-shoes/ Find o...

Claire - A Mile in My Shoes 20.01.2021

"Public health really is about social justice" Try on Claire's shoes and take a moment to see the world through her eyes. Claire's story is produced by Rachel Simpson and was developed with, and commissioned by the Health Foundation. More about our A Mile in My Shoes project: https://www.empathymuseum.com/a-mile-in-my-shoes/ Find out where Empathy Museum will travel to next: https://www.empathymus...

Aleksandra - A Mile in My Shoes 13.01.2021

"The questions 'are you going home for Christmas?' is always a scary one" Aleksandra's story was produced by David Waters, and was collected when our A Mile in My Shoes exhibit was in London, with the help of the city's Migration Museum. More about our A Mile in My Shoes project: https://www.empathymuseum.com/a-mile-in-my-shoes/ Find out where Empathy Museum will travel to next: https://www.empath...

Adrian - A Mile in My Shoes 06.01.2021

“The day we went for the summit, sadly is not the happiest memory" Try on Adrian's shoes and take a moment to see the world through his eyes. Adrian's story was produced by Sinéad Mangan and was collected when our A Mile in My Shoes exhibit traveled to Australia for the Perth International Arts Festival in 2016. More about our A Mile in My Shoes project: https://www.empathymuseum.com/a-mile-in-my-...

Becky - A Mile in My Shoes 30.12.2020

“A simple task is made twenty times more difficult because you have to be aware” Try on Becky's shoes and take a moment to see the world through her eyes. Becky's story was produced by Robbie MacInnes. More about our A Mile in My Shoes project: https://www.empathymuseum.com/a-mile-in-my-shoes/ Find out where Empathy Museum will travel to next: https://www.empathymuseum.com/where-to-find-us/ Hosted...

Ciro - A Mile in My Shoes 23.12.2020

“Things should not be confused between graffiti and vandalism" Try on Ciro's shoes and take a moment to see the world through his eyes. Ciro's story was produced by Simon Clarke, commissioned by Mayflower 400, and was collected when our A Mile in My Shoes exhibit traveled to Southampton for The Mayflower 400 anniversary in 2020. More about our A Mile in My Shoes project: https://www.empathymuseum....

Lou - A Mile in My Shoes 16.12.2020

“Colonialism had landed firmly in that country”  Try on Lou's shoes and take a moment to see the world through his eyes. Lou's story was produced by Simon Clarke, commissioned by Mayflower 400, and was collected when our A Mile in My Shoes exhibit travelled to Southampton for The Mayflower 400 anniversary in 2020. More about our A Mile in My Shoes project: https://www.empathymuseum.com/a-mile...

Eva - A Mile in My Shoes 09.12.2020

“In a weird way there was a rebirth that took place then" Try on Eva's shoes and take a moment to see the world through her eyes. Eva's story was produced by Richard Latto, commissioned by Mayflower 400, and was collected when our A Mile in My Shoes exhibit travelled to Southampton for The Mayflower 400 anniversary in 2020. More about our A Mile in My Shoes project: https://www.empathymuseum.com/a...

Kelly - A Mile in My Shoes 02.12.2020

“Every day is a great story” Try on Kelly's shoes and take a moment to see the world through his eyes. Kelly's story was produced by Simon Clarke, commissioned by Mayflower 400, and was collected when our A Mile in My Shoes exhibit travelled to Southampton for The Mayflower 400 anniversary in 2020. More about our A Mile in My Shoes project: https://www.empathymuseum.com/a-mile-in-my-shoes/ Find ou...

Aaron - A Mile in My Shoes 25.11.2020

“I did it in a wheelchair and got beat by absolutely every runner, but loved it” Try on Aaron's shoes and take a moment to see the world through his eyes. Aarons's story was produced by Simon Clarke, commissioned by Mayflower 400, and was collected when our A Mile in My Shoes exhibit travelled to Southampton for The Mayflower 400 anniversary in 2020. More about our A Mile in My Shoes project: http...

Margaret - A Mile in My Shoes 18.11.2020

“Originally the term ‘computer’ wasn’t actually a machine it was a person”  Try on Magaret's shoes and take a moment to see the world through her eyes. Magaret's story was produced by Richard Latto, commissioned by Mayflower 400, and was collected when our A Mile in My Shoes exhibit travelled to Southampton for The Mayflower 400 anniversary in 2020. More about our A Mile in My Shoes project:...

Dahlia - A Mile in My Shoes 11.11.2020

“It was a step up for women to come out of the house and be amongst themselves”  Try on Dahlia's shoes and take a moment to see the world through her eyes. Dahlias's story was produced by Richard Latto, commissioned by Mayflower 400, and was collected when our A Mile in My Shoes exhibit travelled to Southampton for The Mayflower 400 anniversary in 2020. More about our A Mile in My Shoes proje...

Tom - A Mile in My Shoes 04.11.2020

“Clinical trials take months and years to set up, we had a matter of days and weeks.” Try on Tom's shoes and take a moment to see the world through his eyes. Tom's story was produced by Richard Latto, commissioned by Mayflower 400, and was collected when our A Mile in My Shoes exhibit travelled to Southampton for The Mayflower 400 anniversary in 2020. More about our A Mile in My Shoes project: htt...

Clare - A Mile in My Shoes 28.10.2020

"The first time I ever went out into the woods was the moment it all clicked" Try on Clare's shoes and take a moment to see the world through her eyes. More about our A Mile in My Shoes project: https://www.empathymuseum.com/a-mile-in-my-shoes/ Find out where Empathy Museum will travel to next: https://www.empathymuseum.com/where-to-find-us/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat...

What My Mother Told Me – Brixton Memories (Bonus Episode) 26.10.2020

This podcast was created by young people in Lambeth, who are participating in the Townscape Heritage Initiative. It explores personal reflections on place, heritage and the built environment of Brixton. Facilitated by the Empathy Museum and Boldface. Produced by the Brixton Project in partnership with Our Hut and The Independent Film Trust. Funded by Lambeth Council and the National Heritage Lotte...

Waliyah – Brixton Memories: Eight Walks, One Area 25.10.2020

This podcast was created by young people in Lambeth, who are participating in the Townscape Heritage Initiative. It explores personal reflections on place, heritage and the built environment of Brixton. Facilitated by the Empathy Museum and Boldface. Produced by the Brixton Project in partnership with Our Hut and The Independent Film Trust. Funded by Lambeth Council and the National Heritage Lotte...

Raquel – Brixton Memories: Eight Walks, One Area 24.10.2020

This podcast was created by young people in Lambeth, who are participating in the Townscape Heritage Initiative. It explores personal reflections on place, heritage and the built environment of Brixton. Facilitated by the Empathy Museum and Boldface. Produced by the Brixton Project in partnership with Our Hut and The Independent Film Trust. Funded by Lambeth Council and the National Heritage Lotte...

Mickola – Brixton Memories: Eight Walks, One Area 23.10.2020

This podcast was created by young people in Lambeth, who are participating in the Townscape Heritage Initiative. It explores personal reflections on place, heritage and the built environment of Brixton. Facilitated by the Empathy Museum and Boldface. Produced by the Brixton Project in partnership with Our Hut and The Independent Film Trust. Funded by Lambeth Council and the National Heritage Lotte...

Shane – Brixton Memories: Eight Walks, One Area 22.10.2020

This podcast was created by young people in Lambeth, who are participating in the Townscape Heritage Initiative. It explores personal reflections on place, heritage and the built environment of Brixton. Facilitated by the Empathy Museum and Boldface. Produced by the Brixton Project in partnership with Our Hut and The Independent Film Trust. Funded by Lambeth Council and the National Heritage Lotte...

Olivia – Brixton Memories: Eight Walks, One Area 21.10.2020

This podcast was created by young people in Lambeth, who are participating in the Townscape Heritage Initiative. It explores personal reflections on place, heritage and the built environment of Brixton. Facilitated by the Empathy Museum and Boldface. Produced by the Brixton Project in partnership with Our Hut and The Independent Film Trust. Funded by Lambeth Council and the National Heritage Lotte...

Ramla – Brixton Memories: Eight Walks, One Area 20.10.2020

This podcast was created by young people in Lambeth, who are participating in the Townscape Heritage Initiative. It explores personal reflections on place, heritage and the built environment of Brixton. Facilitated by the Empathy Museum and Boldface. Produced by the Brixton Project in partnership with Our Hut and The Independent Film Trust. Funded by Lambeth Council and the National Heritage Lotte...

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