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, 2020•47 sec
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-find-us/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Aug 05, 2020•12 min
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/where-to-find-us/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jul 29, 2020•9 min
"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 information....
Jul 22, 2020•11 min
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 project: https://www.empathymuseum.com/a-mile-in-my-shoes/ Find out where Empathy Museum will travel ...
Jul 15, 2020•10 min
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 about our A Mile in My Shoes project: https://www.empathymuseum.com/a-mile-in-my-shoes/ Find out where E...
Jul 08, 2020•9 min
"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 Refugees. More about our A Mile in My Shoes project: https://www.empathymuseum.com/a-mile-in-my-shoes/ F...
Jul 01, 2020•10 min
"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-shoes/ Find out where Empathy Museum will travel to next: https://www.empathymuseum.com/where-to-find-u...
Jun 24, 2020•10 min
"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 Help Refugees. More about our A Mile in My Shoes project: https://www.empathymuseum.com/a-mile-in-my-shoes...
Jun 17, 2020•12 min
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.
Jun 10, 2020•24 min
"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. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jun 03, 2020•10 min
"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/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 27, 2020•13 min
“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 out where Empathy Museum will travel to next: https://www.empathymuseum.com/where-to-find-us/ Hoste...
May 20, 2020•9 min
"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 travel to next: https://www.empathymuseum.com/where-to-find-us/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...
May 13, 2020•10 min
"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-in-my-shoes/ Find out where Empathy Museum will travel to next: https://www.empathymuseum.com/where-...
May 06, 2020•10 min
"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 information....
Apr 29, 2020•12 min
"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/privacy for more information....
Apr 22, 2020•15 min
"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 for more information....
Apr 15, 2020•12 min
"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 for more information....
Apr 08, 2020•10 min
"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 Empathy Museum will travel to next: https://www.empathymuseum.com/where-to-find-us/ Hosted on Acast. See...
Apr 01, 2020•14 min
"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 in My Shoes project: https://www.empathymuseum.com/a-mile-in-my-shoes/ Find out where Empathy Museum wil...
Mar 25, 2020•11 min
"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/ Find out where Empathy Museum will travel to next: https://www.empathymuseum.com/where-to-find-us/ Ho...
Mar 18, 2020•10 min
"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 collaboration with Help Refugees. More about our A Mile in My Shoes project: https://www.empathymuseum.c...
Mar 11, 2020•12 min
"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. More about our A Mile in My Shoes project: https://www.empathymuseum.com/a-mile-in-my-shoes/ Find out where...
Mar 04, 2020•11 min
"Imagine walking in flesh that people generally agree is dangerous flesh to walk in." Try on Theo's shoes and take a moment to see the world through his eyes. Theo'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/ Find out where Empathy Museum will travel to next: https://www.empathymuseum.com/w...
Feb 26, 2020•10 min
"It was ethnic cleansing..." Try on B.B.'s shoes and take a moment to see the world through her eyes. B.B.'s story was produced by Rob Eagle, 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 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 19, 2020•12 min
"One day I realised how many incredible people I'd met, and how many incredible people I'd left behind." Try on Shawna's shoes and take a moment to see the world through her eyes. Shawna'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/ Find out where Empathy Museum will travel to next: https://...
Feb 12, 2020•9 min
"We became a target of the secret service; they wanted to infiltrate..." Try on Aloysius's shoes and take a moment to see the world through his eyes. Aloysius's story was produced by Rob Eagle, 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 in My Shoes project: https://www.empathymuseum.com/a-mile-in-my-shoes/ Find out where Empathy Museum will travel to ne...
Jan 29, 2020•11 min
"When I came home, while my kids were asleep, I would cry. I'd cry until the morning and then I knew I had to do it all again." Try on Emily's shoes and take a moment to see the world through her eyes. Emily's story was produced by Rachel Simpson, and was collected with the help of Nesta and BEAM when our A Mile in My Shoes exhibit travelled to Nesta's Government Innovation Summit. More about our A Mile in My Shoes project: https://www.empathymuseum.com/a-mile-in-my-shoes/ Find out where Empathy...
Jan 24, 2020•9 min
"My name is Scottie Carlyle. I've done drag since 1963 and I'm now 81." Try on Scottie's shoes and take a moment to see the world through her eyes. Scottie's story was produced by the Denver Office for Storytelling, 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/ Find out where Empathy Museum will travel to next: https://www.e...
Jan 15, 2020•10 min
