Truthfully Human Podcast

Victor & Courtney•podcasters.spotify.com

There’s no manual to life. We go about aimlessly finding our own ways of navigating the world; we take unusual paths with strange endings. This interesting journey that we all take, the good and bad choices we make along the way, map out the unique story that is us. We’re all on this journey together, and we believe in sharing the lessons we’ve learnt along the way. The Truthfully Human Podcast is a platform for people to talk about their unique, inspiring stories. We love people. We share, listen, and learn something off the back of every interaction.

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Episodes

Episode 10. "The human experience is universal" with Sarah Walker

Episode 10 of the Truthfully Human Podcast sees Victor Vardøy and Courtney-Leigh Oakes interview Sarah Walker. Sarah is a friend from Indiana, USA, but wasn't destined to stay there. Working as an English teacher, Sarah travels across continents to educate children; we find out what she's learnt along the way - from culture and customs to dishes and dating. Click play to hear more! And don't forget to follow @sarahs.scoop on Instagram! There’s no manual to life. We go about aimlessly finding our...

May 15, 2021•1 hr 3 min

Episode 9. "Don't let change in plans change you" with Jaga Wygoda

Episode 9 of the Truthfully Human Podcast sees Victor Vardøy and Courtney-Leigh Oakes interview Jaga Wygoda: a student who had a 10-year long career in tennis. After an injury, she trained to be an umpire. Jaga shares her journey as we explore the world of competitive tennis, but also her connection to the Erasmus Student Network. Click play to hear more! And learn more about the Erasmus Student Network (ESN) here: https://esn.org/. There’s no manual to life. We go about aimlessly finding our ow...

May 08, 2021•56 min

Episode 8. "Be creative and, if you’re passionate about something, you should really do it" with Gilbert Loiseau

Episode 8 of the Truthfully Human Podcast sees Victor Vardøy and Courtney-Leigh Oakes interview Gilbert Loiseau, Student and Podcaster at Another 40 Hours. We talk with Gilbert about our podcasting journeys - the highs and lows - but also his studies and interests. Click play to hear more! And don't forget to follow check our Gilbert's Podcast, Another 40 Hours, here: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/another-40-hours/id1539992224. There’s no manual to life. We go about aimlessly finding our...

Apr 24, 2021•32 min

Episode 7. "Do what you're passionate about" with Liam Silcox

Episode 7 of the Truthfully Human Podcast sees Victor Vardøy and Courtney-Leigh Oakes interview Liam Silcox, Founder and Director Alien Dance Company. Liam talks in depth about his introduction to dance, and how he's managed to make his passion into a career by creating his company in 2020. Click play to hear more! And don't forget to follow Alien Dance Company on Instagram: @alien.dance.company. There’s no manual to life. We go about aimlessly finding our own ways of navigating the world; we ta...

Apr 17, 2021•33 min

Episode 6. "Learn to find happiness within" with Matias

Episode 6 of the Truthfully Human Podcast sees Victor Vardøy and Courtney-Leigh Oakes interview Matias. Matias is a young man from Finland who suffers with a gambling addiction, and together they explore Matias' story. Click play to hear more! And if you know anyone suffering with a gambling addiction, we would highly recommend you visit Gamblers Anonymous: https://www.gamblersanonymous.org.uk/. There’s no manual to life. We go about aimlessly finding our own ways of navigating the world; we tak...

Apr 10, 2021•25 min

Episode 5. "Listen, because you never know what you could learn from it" with Mathieu Chevarie

Episode 5 of the Truthfully Human Podcast sees Victor Vardøy and Courtney-Leigh Oakes interview Mathieu Chevarie, a bubbly French-Canadian who is finishing his Masters in Occupational Therapy. Mathieu speaks about the importance of occupational health, what it is, and who it can impact. Click play to hear more! There’s no manual to life. We go about aimlessly finding our own ways of navigating the world; we take unusual paths with strange endings. This interesting journey that we all take, the g...

Apr 03, 2021•37 min

Episode 4. Bonus Episode: #StopAsianHate with Jolene Jang

Episode 4 of the Truthfully Human Podcast is a bonus episode and sees Jolene Jang join Victor Vardøy and Courtney-Leigh Oakes to discuss the #StopAsianHate movement; they share thoughts and experiences from an American and European standpoint, discuss the importance of checking in on your Asian friends, and Jolene shares how to be the best ally to the #StopAsianHate movement. Click play to hear more! Report Asian hate crimes here: https://stopaapihate.org/. There’s no manual to life. We go about...

Apr 01, 2021•56 min

Episode 3. "Believe in yourself" with Trina Hawkins

Episode 3 of the Truthfully Human Podcast sees Victor Vardøy and Courtney-Leigh Oakes interview Trina Hawkins, Founder of Si Personalised Clothing. Trina talks about balancing being a mum and managing her creative start up, and how she managed to find direction in her business during 2020. Click play to hear more! And don't forget to follow Trina's businesses on Instagram: @sipersonalisedclothing and @standoutdanceandgymwear. There’s no manual to life. We go about aimlessly finding our own ways ...

Mar 27, 2021•27 min

Episode 2. "Know who you are with or without the approval of any other human" with Walter Thompson

Episode 2 of the Truthfully Human Podcast sees Victor Vardøy and Courtney-Leigh Oakes interview Walter Thompson. Walter has an interesting and complex past, and together they touch on Walter's experience as a black American man in 2020 and 2021, his time in the education system, and as a narcotics addict. Click play to hear more! There’s no manual to life. We go about aimlessly finding our own ways of navigating the world; we take unusual paths with strange endings. This interesting journey that...

Mar 20, 2021•44 min

Episode 1. "It's OK to not be OK" with Sarah Walker

Episode 1 of the Truthfully Human Podcast sees Sarah Walker join Victor Vardøy and Courtney-Leigh Oakes. Together, they delve deep into women's safety and mental health, following the recent Sarah Everard case. Click play to hear more! There’s no manual to life. We go about aimlessly finding our own ways of navigating the world; we take unusual paths with strange endings. This interesting journey that we all take, the good and bad choices we make along the way, map out the unique story that is u...

Mar 20, 2021•49 min

Truthfully Human Podcast: Trailer

Welcome to the Truthfully Human Podcast, hosted by Victor Vardøy and Courtney-Leigh Oakes. There’s no manual to life. We go about aimlessly finding our own ways of navigating the world; we take unusual paths with strange endings. This interesting journey that we all take, the good and bad choices we make along the way, map out the unique story that is us. We’re all on this journey together, and we believe in sharing the lessons we’ve learnt along the way. The Truthfully Human Podcast is a platfo...

Mar 17, 2021•1 min

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