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A Mile in My Shoes

Empathy Museumwww.empathymuseum.com

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.

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Episodes

Sue - A Mile in My Shoes

"The role of children in funerals I feel very strongly about" Try on Sue's shoes and take a moment to see the world through her eyes. Sue's story was produced by Dan Fox and was collected when our A Mile in My Shoes exhibit visited Lakes Alive 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 travel to next: https://www.empathymuseum.com/where-to-find-us/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform...

Mar 24, 202112 min

Suddy - A Mile in My Shoes

"It feels like more and more is being thrown on us" Try on Suddy's shoes and take a moment to see the world through her eyes. Suddy's story was produced by Olivia Humphreys 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 Empathy Museum will travel to next: https://www.empathymuseum.com/where-to-find-us/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...

Mar 17, 20219 min

Sean - A Mile in My Shoes

"I'm confronted with this absolute wall of fire" Try on Sean's shoes and take a moment to see the world through his eyes. Sean's story is produced by Meri Fatin and was collected when our A Mile in My Shoes exhibit visited Perth International Arts Fesitval. 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 in...

Mar 10, 202110 min

George - A Mile in My Shoes

"Having been given another chance, it was then up to me to make the very most of it" Try on George's shoes and take a moment to see the world through his eyes. George's story is produced by Mark Vernon and was collected when our A Mile in My Shoes exhibit visited the National TCAT Conference in Edinburgh 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/ Ho...

Mar 03, 202112 min

Maysa - A Mile in My Shoes

"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: https://www.empathymuseum.com/where-to-find-us/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf...

Feb 24, 202112 min

Marion - A Mile in My Shoes

"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 Empathy Museum will travel to next: https://www.empathymuseum.com/where-to-find-us/ Hosted on Acast. See ...

Feb 17, 202110 min

Julie - A Mile in My Shoes

"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 Empathy Museum will travel to next: https://www.empathymuseum.com/where-to-find-us/ Hosted on Acast....

Feb 10, 202113 min

George - A Mile in My Shoes

"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 travel to next: https://www.empathymuseum.com/where-to-find-us/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

Feb 03, 202113 min

Evelyn - A Mile in My Shoes

"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 out where Empathy Museum will travel to next: https://www.empathymuseum.com/where-to-find-us/ Hosted ...

Jan 27, 20218 min

Claire - A Mile in My Shoes

"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.empathymuseum.com/where-to-find-us/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jan 20, 20219 min

Aleksandra - A Mile in My Shoes

"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.empathymuseum.com/where-to-find-us/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jan 13, 202111 min

Adrian - A Mile in My Shoes

“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-shoes/ Find out where Empathy Museum will travel to next: https://www.empathymuseum.com/where-to-fin...

Jan 06, 202111 min

Becky - A Mile in My Shoes

“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 on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Dec 30, 202012 min

Ciro - A Mile in My Shoes

“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.com/a-mile-in-my-shoes/ Find out where Empathy Museum will travel to next: https://www.empathymuseum...

Dec 23, 20208 min

Lou - A Mile in My Shoes

“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-in-my-shoes/ Find out where Empathy Museum will travel to next: https://www.empathymuseum.com/where-to-fi...

Dec 16, 202010 min

Eva - A Mile in My Shoes

“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-mile-in-my-shoes/ Find out where Empathy Museum will travel to next: https://www.empathymuseum.com/...

Dec 09, 202012 min

Kelly - A Mile in My Shoes

“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 out where Empathy Museum will travel to next: https://www.empathymuseum.com/where-to-find-us/ Hosted o...

Dec 02, 202013 min

Aaron - A Mile in My Shoes

“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: https://www.empathymuseum.com/a-mile-in-my-shoes/ Find out where Empathy Museum will travel to next: htt...

Nov 25, 202010 min

Margaret - A Mile in My Shoes

“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: https://www.empathymuseum.com/a-mile-in-my-shoes/ Find out where Empathy Museum will travel to next: https...

Nov 18, 20209 min

Dahlia - A Mile in My Shoes

“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 project: https://www.empathymuseum.com/a-mile-in-my-shoes/ Find out where Empathy Museum will travel to next: h...

Nov 11, 202013 min

Tom - A Mile in My Shoes

“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: https://www.empathymuseum.com/a-mile-in-my-shoes/ Find out where Empathy Museum will travel to next: htt...

Nov 04, 202010 min

Clare - A Mile in My Shoes

"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 information....

Oct 28, 202013 min

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

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 Lottery Fund. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Oct 26, 20202 min

Waliyah – Brixton Memories: Eight Walks, One Area

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 Lottery Fund. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Oct 25, 20205 min

Raquel – Brixton Memories: Eight Walks, One Area

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 Lottery Fund. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Oct 24, 20206 min

Mickola – Brixton Memories: Eight Walks, One Area

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 Lottery Fund. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Oct 23, 20206 min

Shane – Brixton Memories: Eight Walks, One Area

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 Lottery Fund. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Oct 22, 20205 min

Olivia – Brixton Memories: Eight Walks, One Area

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 Lottery Fund. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Oct 21, 20206 min

Ramla – Brixton Memories: Eight Walks, One Area

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 Lottery Fund. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Oct 20, 20205 min

Sainabou – Brixton Memories: Eight Walks, One Area

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 Lottery Fund. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Oct 19, 20206 min
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