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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

Aisha - A Mile in My Shoes

"Being a young, Muslim woman dressed head-to-toe [in black, with a niqab] – look I get it, it is absolutely confronting." Try on Aisha's shoes and take a moment to see the world through her eyes. Please be aware this episode contains adult themes. Aisha'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.co...

Mar 06, 201911 min

Peter Butler - A Mile in My Shoes

"When you've got delirium, you don't trust anybody – or at least I don't." Try on Peter's shoes and take a moment to see the world through his eyes. Please be aware that this story contains adult themes. Peter's story was produced by Olivia Humphreys, 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 out where Empathy Museum will travel to next: https://www.empathymuseum.com/where-to-find-us...

Feb 27, 201912 min

Reuben Christie O'Connell - A Mile in My Shoes

"There was no hint of him saying goodbye, I'm done." Try on Reuben's shoes and take a moment to see the world through his eyes. Please be aware that this story contains adult themes. Reuben's story was produced by Siobhan Harrison, and was collected when our A Mile in My Shoes exhibit travelled to Coventry for Theatre Absolute's Shop Front 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: http...

Feb 20, 201912 min

Jeremy Smith - A Mile in My Shoes

"The doctor said: make sure that boy never has children." Try on Jeremy's shoes and take a moment to see the world through his eyes. Jeremy's story was produced by Marnie Richardson, 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 out where Empathy Museum will travel to next: https://www.empathymuseum.com/wher...

Feb 13, 201911 min

Karen Lang - A Mile in My Shoes

"I couldn't believe that somebody would kill Jess." Try on Karen's shoes and take a moment to see the world through her eyes. Please be aware that this story contains adult themes. Karen's story is produced by Marnie Richardson, 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 out where Empathy Museum will trav...

Jan 23, 201915 min

Teresa Marinka - A Mile in My Shoes

"I was beginning to be really scared of this man I’d married, and this strange country where I couldn’t speak a word of the language." Try on Teresa's shoes and take a moment to see the world through her eyes. Teresa's story was produced by Rose de Larrabeiti, 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 trav...

Jan 16, 201911 min

Kaliyugan Pathmanathan - A Mile in My Shoes

"I had to remember what freedom was like." Try on Kaliyugan's shoes and take a moment to see the world through his eyes. Please be aware that this story contains adult themes. Kaliyugan'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 acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jan 09, 201910 min

Edin - A Mile in My Shoes

"Hard work is an escape from this horrible reality." Try on Edin's shoes and take a moment to see the world through his eyes. Edin's story is produced by Olivia Humphreys. 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 travel to next: https://www.empathymuseum.com/where-to-find-us/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jan 02, 201910 min

Craig Hollywood - A Mile in My Shoes

"To walk into a hairdressing salon or barber shop and be made a little bit of a fuss of is something that we take for granted." Try on Craig's shoes and take a moment to see the world through his eyes. Craig'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 out where Empathy M...

Dec 19, 201811 min

Camilla Gabriel - A Mile in My Shoes

"It’s the first time I’ve been allowed to take up space." Try on Camilla's shoes and take a moment to see the world through her eyes. Camilla'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 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. ...

Dec 12, 20189 min

Skye Windbank - A Mile in My Shoes

"Is having an affair bad? Is killing someone bad?" Try on Skye's shoes and take a moment to see the world through her eyes. Please be aware that this story contains adult themes. Skye's story was produced by Marnie Richardson, 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 out where Empathy Museum will travel...

Nov 28, 201811 min

Kenneth Tharpe - A Mile in My Shoes

"Even in silence, you’re still sharing something." Try on Kenneth's shoes and take a moment to see the world through his eyes. Kenneth's story was produced by Leo Hornak, 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 travel to next: https://www.empathymuseum.com/where-to-find-us/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...

Nov 21, 20189 min

Carly Dudley - A Mile in My Shoes

"When babies aren’t alive, their bodies deteriorate very quickly." Try on Carly's shoes and take a moment to see the world through her eyes. Please be aware that this story contains adult themes. Carly'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 Shoes project: https://www.empathymuseum.com/a-mile-in-my-shoes/ Find out where Empathy Muse...

Nov 14, 201811 min

Katie Emma Hodgkins - A Mile in My Shoes

"I do feel I have more empathy with animals." Try on Katie's shoes and take a moment to see the world through her eyes. Katie's story is produced by Siobhan Harrison, and was collected when our A Mile in My Shoes exhibit travelled to Coventry for Theatre Absolute's Shop Front 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 ...

Nov 07, 201810 min

Dalwinder Singh - A Mile in My Shoes

"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 acast.com/privacy for more information....

Oct 31, 201810 min

Ian Waterman - A Mile in my Shoes

"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-shoes/ Find out where Empathy Museum will travel to next: https://www.empathymuseum.com/where-to-find-u...

Oct 17, 201812 min

Paddi Creevey - A Mile in My Shoes

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

Oct 03, 201811 min

Peter - A Mile in My Shoes

"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 more information....

Sep 19, 201813 min

Danny Bulman - A Mile in My Shoes

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

Sep 12, 201812 min

Christine Brown - A Mile in My Shoes

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

Sep 05, 201811 min

Kamaal - A Mile in My Shoes

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

Aug 29, 201812 min

Sarah - A Mile in My Shoes

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

Aug 22, 201812 min

Gari Pattison - A Mile in My Shoes

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

Aug 15, 20188 min

John Gilmour - A Mile in My Shoes

"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 Shoes project: https://www.empathymuseum.com/a-mile-in-my-shoes/ Find out where Empathy Museum will ...

Aug 08, 201811 min

Dianne Lawrence - A Mile in My Shoes

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

Aug 01, 201810 min

Victoria Milligan - A Mile in My Shoes

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

Jul 25, 201811 min

Elaine White - A Mile in My Shoes

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

Jul 11, 20189 min

Gary Mansfield - A Mile in My Shoes

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

Jul 04, 201814 min

Jeremy Smith - A Mile in My Shoes

"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/privacy for more information....

Jun 20, 201815 min

Saige Divine - A Mile in My Shoes

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

Jun 13, 201811 min
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