A Mile in My Shoes

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...

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...

Please be aware this episode discusses domestic violence.  “When I was first told I’ve got Alzheimer's I couldn’t believe it’  Try on Josie’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-...

Please be aware this episode discusses mental health & suicidal ideation. “Everything was almost like living outside your own body, looking in“ Try on Gav’s shoes and take a moment to see the world through his 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/...

"The sacrifices that woman made for us have really encouraged me to give more“ Try on Adrians’s shoes and take a moment to see the world through his 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...

Please be aware this episode discusses suicidal ideation. "Here was a nine-year-old who really wanted to die by suicide..." Try on Dafna's shoes and take a moment to see the world through her eyes. Dafna's story was produced by Ryan Foo, and was collected when our A Mile in My Shoes exhibit travelled to Denver, USA, with the help of the Biennial of the Americas. More about our A Mile in My Shoes p...

Please note this episode explicitly discusses complications with labour and surgery. "I was put on this earth to take care of girls and women." Try on Kimberly's shoes and take a moment to see the world through her eyes. Kimberly's story was produced by Ryan Foo, and was collected when our A Mile in My Shoes exhibit travelled to Denver, USA, with the help of the Biennial of the Americas. More abou...

"Very hard to imagine it, but if you think overnight you've got to pack everything from your life into one suitcase." Try on Saira's shoes and take a moment to see the world through her eyes. Saira's story was produced by Olivia Humphreys, and was collected when we took over a shop space off Carnaby Street in London with our Choose Love x A Mile in My Shoes exhibit – a collaboration with Help...

"When I was two years old, my left leg was amputated below the knee." Try on Emily's shoes and take a moment to see the world through her eyes. Emily's story was produced by Ryan Foo, and was collected when our A Mile in My Shoes exhibit travelled to Denver, USA, with the help of the Biennial of the Americas. More about our A Mile in My Shoes project: https://www.empathymuseum.com/a-mile-in-my-sho...

"I ended up sleeping on buses because I had nowhere to go... Or waiting in McDonald's for hours in the cold weather." Try on Consilia's shoes and take a moment to see the world through her eyes. Consilia's story was produced by Melissa Viney, and was collected when we took over a shop space off Carnaby Street in London with our Choose Love x A Mile in My Shoes exhibit – a collaboration with H...

Are we in the midst of an empathy deficit? Can we teach ourselves and others to be more empathic? What can we do with the empathy that we have? In this bonus episode, we speak to educators, GPs, nurses, designers, philosophers and artists to explore how our society uses empathy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"It's a privilege to know that as humans, we are still fundamentally good." Try on James' shoes and take a moment to see the world through his eyes. James' story is produced by Leo Hornak. 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. Se...

"A smile is an act of defiance." Try on Yazan's shoes and take a moment to see the world through his eyes. Please be aware that this story contains adult themes. Yazan's story was produced by Melissa Viney. 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/ H...

“You shouldn’t be given health care on how good a person you are, how hard you worked or how much money you earn” Try on Catherine's shoes and take a moment to see the world through her eyes. Catherine's story was produced by Andrea Rangecroft, and was collected with the help of The Health Foundation. More about our A Mile in My Shoes project: https://www.empathymuseum.com/a-mile-in-my-shoes/ Find...

"My HIV status was pretty devastating." Try on Allan's shoes and take a moment to see the world through his eyes. Allan's story was produced by Rob Eagle, and was collected with the help of The Health Foundation. Please be aware that this story contains adult themes. More about our A Mile in My Shoes project: https://www.empathymuseum.com/a-mile-in-my-shoes/ Find out where Empathy Museum will trav...

"I think you can achieve a good death..." Try on Sam's shoes and take a moment to see the world through her eyes. Please be aware that this story contains adult themes. Sam's story was produced by Robbie McInnes, and was collected when our A Mile in My Shoes exhibit travelled to London for the Totally Thames Festival. More about our A Mile in My Shoes project: https://www.empathymuseum.com/a-mile-...

"My one aim is to preserve life." Try on Ryan shoes and take a moment to see the world through his eyes. Ryan's story was produced by Rose de Larrabeiti. 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 inform...

"There is a price you pay for the work that we undertake" Try on Chris' shoes and take a moment to see the world through his eyes. Chris' story is produced by Eleanor McDowall. 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/...

"This is how life is – here today, gone tomorrow." Try on Yunus's shoes and take a moment to see the world through his eyes. Yunus's story is produced by Rachel Simpson. 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...

"Migrating here was a big cultural shock..." Try on Myrtle's shoes and take a moment to see the world through her eyes. Myrtle's story was produced by Olivia Humphreys. 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...

"I wince when I think what my neighbours might be hearing." Try on Nora's shoes and take a moment to see the world through her eyes. Nora's story was produced by David Waters, and was collected when our A Mile in My Shoes exhibit was part of the London International Festival of Theatre. More about our A Mile in My Shoes project: https://www.empathymuseum.com/a-mile-in-my-shoes/ Find out where Empa...

"If I hadn't been on the Kindertransport, I don't think I would've survived the Holocaust." Try on Alf's shoes and take a moment to see the world through his eyes. Alf's story was produced by Rachel Simpson, and was collected when we took over a shop space off Carnaby Street in London with our Choose Love x A Mile in My Shoes exhibit – a collaboration with Help Refugees. More about our A Mile...

"I grew up as a closeted gay kid in a very Christian community." Try on Sarah's shoes and take a moment to see the world through her eyes. Sarah's story was produced by Ryan Foo, and was collected when our A Mile in My Shoes exhibit travelled to Denver, USA, with the help of the Biennial of the Americas. More about our A Mile in My Shoes project: https://www.empathymuseum.com/a-mile-in-my-shoes/ F...

"I was in Yarl's Wood [detention centre] for six months... Your heart is always in your mouth. You don't know when you're going to come out." Try on Vivian's shoes and take a moment to see the world through her eyes. Vivian's story was produced by Eloise Stevens, and was collected when we took over a shop space off Carnaby Street in London with our Choose Love x A Mile in My Shoes exhibit – a...

"Growing up in London, you were always ashamed of being an outsider, someone who wasn't born in London..." Try on Ramla's shoes and take a moment to see the world through her eyes. Ramla's story was produced by Rachel Simpson, and was collected when we took over a shop space off Carnaby Street in London with our Choose Love x A Mile in My Shoes exhibit – a collaboration with Help Refugees. Mo...