A Mile in My Shoes
by Empathy Museum
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.
Episodes
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Beverley – '81 Uprisings
Beverley’s story. Produced by Riharn Moussa. In 1981, Black communities in Brixton rose up in bloody confrontation with the Met Police – against a backdrop of racism, severe economic recession and high unemployment. They followed on from similar events in Bristol the year before, and the summer…
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Leroy – '81 Uprisings
Leroy's story. Produced by Flora Zajicek. In 1981, Black communities in Brixton rose up in bloody confrontation with the Met Police – against a backdrop of racism, severe economic recession and high unemployment. They followed on from similar events in Bristol the year before, and the summer of…
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Ros – '81 Uprisings
Ros’s story. Produced by Sandra Jean Pierre. In 1981, Black communities in Brixton rose up in bloody confrontation with the Met Police – against a backdrop of racism, severe economic recession and high unemployment. They followed on from similar events in Bristol the year before, and the summer…
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Michelle – '81 Uprisings
Michelle’s story. Produced by Flora Zajicek. In 1981, Black communities in Brixton rose up in bloody confrontation with the Met Police – against a backdrop of racism, severe economic recession and high unemployment. They followed on from similar events in Bristol the year before, and the summer…
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Jimi – '81 Uprisings
Jimi’s story. Produced by Flora Zajicek. In 1981, Black communities in Brixton rose up in bloody confrontation with the Met Police – against a backdrop of racism, severe economic recession and high unemployment. They followed on from similar events in Bristol the year before, and the summer of…
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Sonia – '81 Uprisings
Sonia’s story. Produced by Flora Zajicek. In 1981, Black communities in Brixton rose up in bloody confrontation with the Met Police – against a backdrop of racism, severe economic recession and high unemployment. They followed on from similar events in Bristol the year before, and the summer of…
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Raymond B – '81 Uprisings
Raymond B’s story. Produced by Ngaio Anyia. In 1981, Black communities in Brixton rose up in bloody confrontation with the Met Police – against a backdrop of racism, severe economic recession and high unemployment. They followed on from similar events in Bristol the year before, and the summer of...
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Jennifer & Pat – '81 Uprisings
Jennifer & Pat’s story. Produced by Sara Conkey. In 1981, Black communities in Brixton rose up in bloody confrontation with the Met Police – against a backdrop of racism, severe economic recession and high unemployment. They followed on from similar events in Bristol the year before, and the…
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Ras Judah – '81 Uprisings
Ras Judah’s story. Produced by Ngaio Anyia. In 1981, Black communities in Brixton rose up in bloody confrontation with the Met Police – against a backdrop of racism, severe economic recession and high unemployment. They followed on from similar events in Bristol the year before, and the summer of...
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Christine – '81 Uprisings
Christine’s story. Produced by Deborah Shorinde. In 1981, Black communities in Brixton rose up in bloody confrontation with the Met Police – against a backdrop of racism, severe economic recession and high unemployment. They followed on from similar events in Bristol the year before, and the…
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Vanley – '81 Uprisings
Vanley’s story. Produced by Sara Conkey. In 1981, Black communities in Brixton rose up in bloody confrontation with the Met Police – against a backdrop of racism, severe economic recession and high unemployment. They followed on from similar events in Bristol the year before, and the summer of…
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Jaqi – '81 Uprisings
Jaqi’s story. Produced by Andrea Rangecroft. In 1981, Black communities in Brixton rose up in bloody confrontation with the Met Police – against a backdrop of racism, severe economic recession and high unemployment. They followed on from similar events in Bristol the year before, and the summer…
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Cecil – '81 Uprisings
Cecil’s story. Produced by Joshan Chana In 1981, Black communities in Brixton rose up in bloody confrontation with the Met Police – against a backdrop of racism, severe economic recession and high unemployment. They followed on from similar events in Bristol the year before, and the summer of ‘81...
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Dirg – '81 Uprisings
Dirg’s story. Produced by Veronique Belinga. In 1981, Black communities in Brixton rose up in bloody confrontation with the Met Police – against a backdrop of racism, severe economic recession and high unemployment. They followed on from similar events in Bristol the year before, and the summer…
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Ted – '81 Uprisings
Ted’s story. Produced by Sam Walsh. In 1981, Black communities in Brixton rose up in bloody confrontation with the Met Police – against a backdrop of racism, severe economic recession and high unemployment. They followed on from similar events in Bristol the year before, and the summer of ‘81...
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Sutara – '81 Uprisings
Sutara’s story. Produced by Jaja Muhammad. In 1981, Black communities in Brixton rose up in bloody confrontation with the Met Police – against a backdrop of racism, severe economic recession and high unemployment. They followed on from similar events in Bristol the year before, and the summer of...
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Femi – '81 Uprisings
Femi's story. Produced by Deborah Shorindé. In 1981, Black communities in Brixton rose up in bloody confrontation with the Met Police – against a backdrop of racism, severe economic recession and high unemployment. They followed on from similar events in Bristol the year before, and the summer of...
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Barrington – '81 Uprisings
Barrington’s story. Produced by Joshan Chana. In 1981, Black communities in Brixton rose up in bloody confrontation with the Met Police – against a backdrop of racism, severe economic recession and high unemployment. They followed on from similar events in Bristol the year before, and the summer…
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Lee – '81 Uprisings
Lee’s story. Produced by Jaja Muhammad. In 1981, Black communities in Brixton rose up in bloody confrontation with the Met Police – against a backdrop of racism, severe economic recession and high unemployment. They followed on from similar events in Bristol the year before, and the summer of ‘81...
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Barry – '81 Uprisings
Barry’s story. Produced by Joshan Chana. In 1981, Black communities in Brixton rose up in bloody confrontation with the Met Police – against a backdrop of racism, severe economic recession and high unemployment. They followed on from similar events in Bristol the year before, and the summer of…
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Tracey – '81 Uprisings
Tracey's story. Produced by Joshan Chana. In 1981, Black communities in Brixton rose up in bloody confrontation with the Met Police – against a backdrop of racism, severe economic recession and high unemployment. They followed on from similar events in Bristol the year before, and the summer of…
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Delphine – '81 Uprisings
Delphine’s story. Produced by Jaja Muhammad. In 1981, Black communities in Brixton rose up in bloody confrontation with the Met Police – against a backdrop of racism, severe economic recession and high unemployment. They followed on from similar events in Bristol the year before, and the summer…
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Linda Bellos — ‘81 Uprisings
Linda Bellos’ story. Produced by Joshan Chana. In 1981, Black communities in Brixton rose up in bloody confrontation with the Met Police – against a backdrop of racism, severe economic recession and high unemployment. They followed on from similar events in Bristol the year before, and the summer...
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Steadman — ‘81 Uprisings
Steadman’s story. Produced by Eloise Stevens. In 1981, Black communities in Brixton rose up in bloody confrontation with the Met Police – against a backdrop of racism, severe economic recession and high unemployment. They followed on from similar events in Bristol the year before, and the summer…
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Down the Rabbit Hole #6 – Angel's story
In this episode, Angel tells her personal story to accompany the letter she wrote and read in episode five. Down the Rabbit Hole is a series of letters and personal stories from three women, Elizabeth, Rita and Angel. They all access The Beth Centre – a space supporting women living in Lambeth…
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Down the Rabbit Hole #5 – Angel's letter
In this episode we hear a letter written and read by Angel. Down the Rabbit Hole is a series of letters and personal stories from three women: Elizabeth, Rita and Angel. All three access The Beth Centre – a space supporting women living in Lambeth who are at risk of, or affected by, the criminal...
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Down the Rabbit Hole #4 – Rita's story
In this episode, Rita tells her personal story to accompany the letter she wrote and read in episode three. Down the Rabbit Hole is a series of letters and personal stories from three women, Elizabeth, Rita and Angel. They all access The Beth Centre – a space supporting women living in Lambeth…
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Down the Rabbit Hole #3 – Rita's letter
In this episode we hear a letter written and read by Rita. Down the Rabbit Hole is a series of letters and personal stories from three women: Elizabeth, Rita and Angel. All three access The Beth Centre – a space supporting women living in Lambeth who are at risk of, or affected by, the criminal...
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Down the Rabbit Hole #2 – Elizabeth's story
In this second episode of the series, Elizabeth tells her personal story to accompany the letter she wrote and read in episode one. Down the Rabbit Hole is a series of letters and personal stories from three women, Elizabeth, Rita and Angel. They all access The Beth Centre – a space supporting...
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Down the Rabbit Hole #1 – Elizabeth's letter
In this first episode of the series, we hear a letter written and read by Elizabeth. Down the Rabbit Hole is a series of letters and personal stories from three women, Elizabeth, Rita and Angel. They all access The Beth Centre – a space supporting women living in Lambeth who are at risk of, or...
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Our Justice: Episode #6 – Chris & Gary
Episode 6 of 'Our Justice': a mini series of true stories and conversations co-produced with young people with experience of the Scottish justice system. In Chris’s second episode, he interviews Gary Brown – a development co-ordinator for young people with care experience. They discuss the...
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Our Justice: Episode #5 – Chris
Episode 5 of 'Our Justice': a mini series of true stories and conversations co-produced with young people with experience of the Scottish justice system. In this episode, we hear from Chris – a young activist and advocate for people with care experience. He shares his experiences growing up in…
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Our Justice: Episode #4 – Elio & EJ
Episode 4 of 'Our Justice': a mini-series of true stories and conversations, co-produced with young people with experience of the Scottish justice system. In Elio's second episode, they speak to their sibling EJ (who is currently studying law) about the impact of having a parent sent to prison....
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Our Justice: Episode #3 – Elio
Episode 3 of 'Our Justice': a mini-series of true stories and conversations, co-produced with young people with experience of the Scottish justice system. In this episode we hear from 18-year-old Elio, who loves theatre and is a huge fan of Doctor Who. They share their experience of growing up…
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Our Justice: Episode #2 – Reece & Kayleigh
Episode 2 of 'Our Justice': a mini-series of true stories and conversations, co-produced with young people with experience of the Scottish justice system. In Reece's second episode, he invites his friend Kayleigh to discuss class, mental health and generational trauma in relation to the Scottish...
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Our Justice: Episode #1 – Reece
Episode 1 of 'Our Justice': a mini-series of true stories and conversations, co-produced with young people with experience of the Scottish justice system. In this episode we hear from 25-year-old Reece, who works at a nightclub and is training to be a social worker. He talks about going into...
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Dermot - From Where I'm Standing
“We had a workshop full of tools and equipment and right from the start I was thinking, yes, this is our time” – Dermot's story was produced by Alia Cassam and was collected as part of From Where I’m Standing, our project collecting audio stories and portraits from 2020. More about the project:...
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Onjali - From Where I'm Standing
“We get treated like we’re a little bit dumb because we believe in God” – Onjali's story was produced by Melissa Viney and was collected as part of From Where I’m Standing, our project collecting audio stories and portraits from 2020. More about the project:...
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Helen - From Where I'm Standing
“Actually it’s OK not to be OK. We all have days when we’re not OK, and that’s fine.” – Helen's story was produced by Sara Conkey and was collected as part of From Where I’m Standing, our project collecting audio stories and portraits from 2020. More about the project:...
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Claire - From Where I'm Standing
“Dying is hard. It’s hard work like birth is hard work.” – Claire's story was produced by Nada Smiljanic and was collected as part of From Where I’m Standing, our project collecting audio stories and portraits from 2020. More about the project: https://fromwhereiamstanding.empathymuseum.com
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Kathleen - From Where I'm Standing
“For me, the way I entertain my patients is to sing with them.” – Kathleen's story was produced by Olivia Humphreys and was collected as part of From Where I’m Standing, our project collecting audio stories and portraits from 2020. More about the project:...
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David - From Where I'm Standing
“I remember asking her when does this get any easier? And she said it never does, and the day it does is when you should stop.” – David's story was produced by Sara Conkey and was collected as part of From Where I’m Standing, our project collecting audio stories and portraits from 2020. More…
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Beverly - From Where I'm Standing
“This woman nearly fell in the pond to avoid walking past us” – Beverly's story was produced by Deborah Shorindé and was collected as part of From Where I’m Standing, our project collecting audio stories and portraits from 2020. More about the project: https://fromwhereiamstanding.empathymuseum.com
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Ellen - From Where I'm Standing
“To see nurses crying with marks and sores on their faces, that was really hard.” – Ellen's story was produced by Cheeka Eyers and was collected as part of From Where I’m Standing, our project collecting audio stories and portraits from 2020. More about the project:...
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Matilda - From Where I'm Standing
“How would you feel managing someone’s life over the phone? No face to face, no verbal clues, no examination...” – Matilda's story was produced by Mae-Li Evans and was collected as part of From Where I’m Standing, our project collecting audio stories and portraits from 2020. More about the…
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Bravo - From Where I'm Standing
“He calls me Mr Nice Guy, even though I told him my name” Bravo’s story was produced by Deborah Shorindé and was collected as part of our project From Where I’m Standing: audio stories and portraits from 2020. More about our From Where I’m Standing project:...
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Grace – From Where I'm Standing
“As nurses we will continue. I’m so proud to be one of them.” Grace's story was produced by Joshan Chana and was collected as part of From Where I’m Standing: our project collecting audio stories and portraits from 2020. More about From Where I’m Standing:...
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Joanna - From Where I'm Standing
“Some people who you think are fragile actually are strong. They have coped better than the rest of us” Joanna's story was produced by Nathan Gower and was collected as part of our new project From Where I’m Standing: audio stories and portraits from 2020 More about our From Where I’m Standing...
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Avi - From Where I'm Standing
“All that I could hear through my open window were the birds and that was so beautiful” Avi's story was produced by Rose de Larrabeiti and was collected as part of our new project From Where I’m Standing: audio stories and portraits from 2020 More about our From Where I’m Standing project:...
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Helen - From Where I'm Standing
“It made me think about all those women throughout history who’ve had to do it by themselves” Helen's story was produced by Sara Conkey and was collected as part of our new project From Where I’m Standing: audio stories and portraits from 2020 More about our From Where I’m Standing project:...
About this show
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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