Empathy Museum

A Mile in My Shoes

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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

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www.empathymuseum.com

Latest episode

Jun 16, 2026

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Episodes

Dalwinder Singh - A Mile in My Shoes 31.10.2018

"It’s not about stealing jobs, it’s about working hard."  Try on Dalwinder's shoes and take a moment to see the world through his eyes. Dalwinder's story was produced by Meri Fatin. 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...

Ian Waterman - A Mile in my Shoes 17.10.2018

"Now I'm in a wheelchair, I can enjoy my environment again. Being able to just say yeah I’ll stop and have a look – it’s fabulous you know." Try on Ian's shoes and take a moment to see the world through his eyes. Ian's story is produced by Rachel Simpson. 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-sho...

Paddi Creevey - A Mile in My Shoes 03.10.2018

"What was it about being a nun that became so important to me?" Try on Paddi's shoes and take a moment to see the world through her eyes. Paddi's story was produced by Meri Fatin, and was collected when our A Mile in My Shoes exhibit travelled to Perth International Arts Festival, with the help of Centre for Stories. More about our A Mile in My Shoes project: https://www.empathymuseum.com/a-mile-i...

Peter - A Mile in My Shoes 19.09.2018

"I’m a barber, I’m not a psychologist..." Try on Peter's shoes and take a moment to see the world through his eyes. Peter'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...

Danny Bulman - A Mile in My Shoes 12.09.2018

"Being English is quite a tough thing really." Try on Danny's shoes and take a moment to see the world through his eyes. Danny's story was produced by David Waters, 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-in-my-shoes/ Find out where Empathy Museum will...

Christine Brown - A Mile in My Shoes 05.09.2018

"Mum, I feel like I’m going to kill myself." Try on Christine's shoes and take a moment to see the world through her eyes. Please be aware that this story contains adult themes. Christine's story was produced by Meri Fatin, and was collected when our A Mile in My Shoes exhibit travelled to Perth International Arts Festival, with the help of Centre for Stories. More about our A Mile in My Shoes pro...

Kamaal - A Mile in My Shoes 29.08.2018

"This was a cultural gap that couldn't be bridged." Try on Kamaal's shoes and take a moment to see the world through his eyes. Please be aware that this story contains adult themes. Kamaal's story was produced by Andrea Rangecroft. 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.empathymuseu...

Sarah - A Mile in My Shoes 22.08.2018

"The first day of my marriage, he slapped me." Try on Sarah's shoes and take a moment to see the world through her eyes. Please be aware that this story contains adult themes. Sarah's story was 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/wher...

Gari Pattison - A Mile in My Shoes 15.08.2018

"A lot of people think it's just a big cesspit of poo..." Try on Gari's shoes and take a moment to see the world through his eyes. Gari's story was produced by Rachel Simpson, 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-in-my-shoes/ Find out where Empathy M...

John Gilmour - A Mile in My Shoes 08.08.2018

"I realised that they're human like everybody else." Try on John Gilmour's shoes and take a moment to see the world through his eyes. Please be aware that this story contains adult themes. John's story was produced by Sinéad Mangan, and was collected when our A Mile in My Shoes exhibit travelled to Perth International Arts Festival, with the help of Centre for Stories. More about our A Mile in My...

Dianne Lawrence - A Mile in My Shoes 01.08.2018

"I'm the only one allowed to call Nick a girl" Try on Dianne's shoes and take a moment to see the world through her eyes. Dianne's story was produced by Meri Fatin, and was collected when our A Mile in My Shoes exhibit travelled to Perth International Arts Festival with the help of Centre for Stories. More about our A Mile in My Shoes project: https://www.empathymuseum.com/a-mile-in-my-shoes/ Find...

Victoria Milligan - A Mile in My Shoes 25.07.2018

"I was so terrified of my grief..." Try on Victoria's shoes and take a moment to see the world through her eyes. Please be aware that this story contains adult themes. Victoria'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-m...

Elaine White - A Mile in My Shoes 11.07.2018

"London can be really lonely, it can be. Not here it's not... It's a proper community this is." Try on Elaine's shoes and take a moment to see the world through her eyes. Elaine's story was produced by Rachel Simpson, 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-...

Gary Mansfield - A Mile in My Shoes 04.07.2018

"It's as bad sometimes telling old friends that I'm an artist as it is telling new people that I've met that I used to be a con." Try on Gary shoes and take a moment to see the world through his eyes. Gary's story was produced by Rob Eagle, 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://...

Jeremy Smith - A Mile in My Shoes 20.06.2018

"The most painful injection any human being can have..." Try on Jeremy's shoes and take a moment to see the world through his eyes. Jeremy's story was produced by David Waters. 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/...

Saige Divine - A Mile in My Shoes 13.06.2018

"I prefer to call myself a sexual healer..." Try on Saige's shoes and take a moment to see the world through her eyes. Please be aware that this story contains adult themes. Saige's story was produced by Meri Fatin, and was collected when our A Mile in My Shoes exhibit travelled to Perth International Arts Festival , with the help of Centre for Stories . More about our A Mile in My Shoes project:...

Bilal - A Mile in My Shoes 06.06.2018

"I'm a man without country. I have nowhere to go." Try on Bilal's shoes and take a moment to see the world through his eyes. Bilal’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/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

Tristan Gibbs - A Mile in My Shoes 30.05.2018

"People think you're a bit mad..." Try on Tristan's shoes and take a moment to see the world through his eyes. Tristan’s story was produced by Karen Gregor, and was collected when our A Mile in My Shoes exhibit travelled to Worcester with the help of The Company of Others . More about our A Mile in My Shoes project: https://www.empathymuseum.com/a-mile-in-my-shoes/ Find out where Empathy Museum wi...

Sian Phillips - A Mile in My Shoes 22.05.2018

"It's always hard to believe at first and then you think oh no, that's really happening..." Try on Sian's shoes and take a moment to see the world through her eyes. Please be aware that this story contains adult themes. Sian’s story was produced by Eleanor McDowall, 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 M...

A Mile in My Shoes - Trailer 21.05.2018

Welcome to A Mile in My Shoes. This is a weekly podcast that invites you to walk a mile in the shoes of a stranger and listen to their story. All the shoes and stories are part of Empathy Museum’s ‘A Mile in My Shoes’ interactive shoe shop which tours internationally. This podcast is best experienced whilst walking! Please be aware that some stories are more appropriate for adult listeners. Produc...

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