Higher Love with Megan

In Part 2 of this two-part episode "Meet the Angry Young Women" Megan and Dr Phoebe o'Brien @tenshioppai address the article of the same title in The New Statesman in which they and a handful of British women were misrepresented and manufactured into what the journalist branded 'The Femosphere'. Megan and Phoebe continue to address the missing realities and contexts behind the words and look at th...

In this episode, Megan Cooper and Dr. Phoebe O'Brien @tenshioppai critically analyse the recent article in The New Statesman entitled 'Meet the Angry Young Women' in which they, and a handful of other British women, were misrepresented and had their work repackaged to manufacture a 'Femosphere'. Together, they trawl the article offering rebuttal and clarity, comb through the ra...

In this insightful interview, David Chambers shares his journey from a wild, adventurous life to becoming a men's coach focused on emotional connection, masculinity, and relationship health. He discusses societal narratives around masculinity, the impact of the man box, and practical ways men can evolve to create deeper, more authentic relationships. About David : David is a dating, relationsh...

This week on The Higher Love with Megan Podcast , we’re doing something a little different. Instead of one full guest conversation, this episode is a special compilation — a collection of snippets from recent podcast episodes, all centred around one simple but very important question: What brings you hope at this time? Because let’s be honest… the world is A LOT right now and when you're payin...

In this episode, I am joined by the brilliant Leah Kim who shares her deeply personal journey through motherhood, racial identity, and mental health, exploring systemic challenges and pathways to liberation. This conversation offers profound insights into maternal mental health, racial identity, and collective healing. About Leah: Leah 수진 Kim is a storyteller, consultant, podcaster, community or...

Storyteller, decoloniser and miseducator, Muhammad draws upon his background in NHS therapies, his skills as a teacher and love of humour and satire to create entertaining but impactful content on our political landscape and current affairs. Together we explore themes of unlearning and the importance of engagement in the face of societal challenges. Muhammad shares his journey from educator to mis...

In this conversation, I am joined by Andrew 'Bernie' Bernard to explore the complexities of masculinity beyond the 'man box' and address the crisis of violence against women and girls. Bernie has spent the past decades educating teens about gendered inequality and coercive control recognising the importance of education in shaping healthier relationships. Together, we discuss the s...

In this conversation, Megan Cooper hosts past guests Kaia Allen-Bevan and Viv Grant, who together share their personal and professional experiences around education. Kaia and Viv describe how their own personal experiences as students catalysed their journeys into education, with Viv being the youngest head teacher in the UK turned founder and director of Integrity Coaching, supporting school head...

This week I am joined by masculinities educator Lewis Wedlock. Together we explore the complexities of masculinity, the impact of patriarchy, and the importance of self-care in activism. Lewis discusses the roots of his advocacy for men's wellbeing and the need to address systemic issues like misogyny and violence against women. We delve into the 'Not All Men' debate, emphasising the i...

ANDDD we're back! After a January hiatus, the Higher Love with Megan Podcast returns to usher in a new year. And we are kick-starting 2026 with Zack Alexander. In this episode, Zack and I explore the tumultuous landscape of 2026 so far, reflecting on the disillusionment of 2025 and the collapse of false structures in society. We discuss the intersection of spirituality and politics, the challe...

In this special edition of Higher Love with Megan , I look back at the podcasts past and present as we draw this year to a close. When I relaunched this podcast 18 months ago, my intention was to host the conversations I felt were most missing from the wellbeing space, taking listeners on a journey to learn, unlearn and grow together. This episode is a celebration of that shared journey. I revisit...

In this episode, I am honoured to welcome Ashira Darwish, a Palestinian healer and former journalist who I first encountered through the film Where Olive Trees Weep . We have a raw and necessary conversation about the reality of the last two years for Palestinians, discussing how the ongoing genocide has shattered illusions about Western institutions, international law and the concept of justice....

In this episode, I sit down with the actor and activist Khalid Abdalla. Known for his roles in The Kite Runner and as Dodi Fayed in The Crown , Khalid joins me for a conversation that is as raw as it is necessary. We recorded this shortly after he received news of the passing of a cherished colleague and on-screen father, bringing a palpable sense of vulnerability to the space. Together, we explor...

In this milestone 100th episode, I am honoured to be joined by 88-year-old Stephen Kapos and his daughter, filmmaker Andrea Kapos. Stephen, a child survivor of the Holocaust, has recently found himself in the public eye as a vocal activist for Palestinian solidarity. Together, we explore Stephen's journey from a retired architect to a prominent voice at protest marches, where he speaks as a witnes...

I had a brilliant conversation with Marina Purkiss , a political commentator known for her straight-talking, highly opinionated perspective on current affairs. Marina shared how her political journey began by simply putting out tweets, which grew into a large platform. We discussed how political apathy is a privilege , and for many, including Marina, the Brexit referendum was the wake-up call that...

I had the profound honour of sitting down with Kieran Andrieu , a journalist with Novara Media and an academic with a background in macroeconomics and politics. Kieran recently returned from the Gaza Freedom Flotilla , where his vessel was illegally intercepted and he was detained in an Israeli prison. Kieran, who is half-Palestinian, shared his deeply personal connection to the struggle for liber...

I was joined by speaker, community-organiser and activist, Kaia Allen-Bevan, to discuss the deeply interconnected nature of social justice, education, and wellness. Kaia, who identifies first and foremost as an activist specialising in racial justice and racial equity, shared her insights on how systems of oppression are perpetuated and how we can work towards collective liberation. We delve into...

This episode I welcome shadow-work practitioner, facilitator and spiritual satirist, Charles Myssy to the show. We delved into his work on shadow integration, his use of the trickster archetype to challenge the spiritual ego, and his recent shift toward discussing urgent global issues. Charles, who is based in Australia and has Lebanese heritage, shared his journey of reclaiming his cultural ident...

In this deeply moving episode, I have the honour of speaking with Antoine, a survivor of the 1948 Nakba, and his daughter, Yasmine. Recording on the anniversary of October 7th, we contextualise the current genocide in Gaza not as an isolated event, but as the continuation of an incremental process of erasure that has unfolded over the last 77 years. Antoine shares his personal story of being exile...

In this episode, I speak with "Marnie" (pseudonym for security reasons) who recently returned from volunteering in the West Bank with the International Solidarity Movement (ISM) . Marnie shares her firsthand account of providing protective presence and solidarity to Palestinian families in the Jordan Valley. She describes the daily realities of the occupation, from the psychological impa...

In this RELOADED episode, I speak with educator and father, Fernando Deveras, about the fundamental importance of collaboration and community in fostering human progress. Fernando shares his perspective on how we have moved from a collective species to an individualised one, and how systems can benefit from this alienation. We discuss the power of focusing on shared values to create collective cha...

In this urgent and timely episode, I am joined by Mary, the national lead for the UK delegation of the Global Sumud Flotilla. Mary provides a direct update on the recent drone strike against one of the ships and shares the core objectives of this nonviolent humanitarian mission.  We discuss the international legal context surrounding the flotilla, the historical significance of this action, and wh...

In this episode, I have a powerful and moving conversation with the wonderful Illiyin Morrison. Illiyin is a midwife, author, and birth debrief facilitator who specialises in processing difficult and traumatic perinatal experiences. We explore the crucial difference between being 'nice' and being 'kind,' and why she doesn't care about being liked. Illiyin shares her personal bi...

This week's episode is recorded with Olive Gray, the Protecting Children in Crisis Squad Lead at Save the Children UK. In this episode we discuss the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza, where children are facing extreme physical, mental and emotional distress and starvation due to ongoing escalation of the past 22 months. Olive highlights the organisation's efforts to provide essential su...

In today's episode we're going to do something a little different, by having a core theme that has run through many conversations. This theme is "where are the men?" This is a conversation that was ignited by activist, photographer and film-maker Misan Harriman on his social media last October, which started an ongoing inquiry and exploration behind closed doors with my husband and with other grea...