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In My Own Words

There is nothing worse than someone else telling your story. In this podcast, we provide a platform for people to tell extraordinary stories, overcoming hate, stereotypes and limitations.

  1. 28/07/2021

    EP19- What have we learnt?

    In our final episode, we wanted to spend some time with just our host Pia, and discuss what she's learnt on this journey of conversations. We want to know from her perspective what can the rest of the country learn from Manchester and how it has dealt with tragedy?

    16 min

  2. 28/07/2021

    EP18- Is Britain still a christian country?

    This episode is a debate that looks into the role that religion plays in British identity. The country is often described as a Christian so how much can it still be considered a "christian" country now that notable people from other faiths have played a part in this country. Is it even a positive thing to be seen as a "christian" country?

    36 min

  3. 28/07/2021

    EP17- How to deal with problematic friends

    How do you deal with a friend who is showing early signs of harbouring hate that may lead to action. The way we handle friendships with those around us can be the difference between someone being hateful towards someone else, or learning how other people feel.

    34 min

  4. 28/07/2021

    EP15- Would you sing Rule Britannia?

    Colonialism, statues, songs, and how we celebrate historic events have a huge impact on different groups, especially those of the BAME community. This episode is all about discussing what our Flag mean to diverse communities? There is a complex relationship people have with our flag. What can be done about it? Should it even be that way?

    30 min

  5. 28/07/2021

    EP16- Hate speech vs Free Speech

    Freedom of speech is a something that we all believe we have the right to. But sometimes, people's views and freedom to say their mind can lead to hurting other people's feelings. This episode is all about discussing the difference between saying your mind and hurting someone with your comments?

    36 min

  6. 28/07/2021

    EP14- Can I still be proud to be British?

    Is there actually a healthy way to channel patriotic sentiments? In this episode, we consider what it means to have national pride in the UK without being labelled part of a hateful group. How can we make the British Identity feel positive so that all people can feel proud to be British?

    39 min

  7. 28/07/2021

    EP13- Us vs Them

    Sometimes it's easy to see life from only your perspective, this can lead to huge segregation in society. This episode is all about exploring the part that the media plays in driving divisive narratives and whether this is down to the profit motive.

    38 min

  8. 28/07/2021

    EP12- Where do I belong?

    "Home is where the heart is", that is what they say, but how do we choose where we call home? How do we all choose where we belong- especially those in hateful groups? In this episode we explore what make hateful groups so attractive? Is it the sense of belonging? How do we spot some of these things before its too late

    28 min
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There is nothing worse than someone else telling your story. In this podcast, we provide a platform for people to tell extraordinary stories, overcoming hate, stereotypes and limitations.

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