Curious Systems

Curiosity Society

Even Lara’s Nan says the system is broken, but what does that actually mean? Each episode Lara Norris and Andy Schofield interview a guest about a different system, exploring what’s broken and how it can be fixed. Produced by Curiosity Society curiositysociety.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

  1. What is missing from mental health care? Is it love, actually?

    17/12/2024

    What is missing from mental health care? Is it love, actually?

    “In this episode, Lara and Andy talk with Paul Standbrook, a therapist, counsellor, and coach, who has held trustee and executive roles across a wide range of organisations working on mental health provision. They discuss Paul’s own personal journey, the silos that exist between physical and mental health care, and why love actually needs to shape the mental health system.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    50 min
  2. In activism, what if the game of two halves isn't equal?

    11/12/2024

    In activism, what if the game of two halves isn't equal?

    In this episode, Lara & Andy talk with Huda Jawad, an intersectional Muslim feminist, co-founder and Executive Director of the Faith and VAWG Coalition, and one of The Three Hijabis whose campaigning with fellow football fans has been influential in building a movement of anti-racism. They talk people power, identity, community, and what it takes to share responsibility for change. Please note: this episode contains references to racism, domestic violence, and sexual violence, as well as strong language. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    41 min
  3. What if local communities could be fund managers?

    20/11/2024

    What if local communities could be fund managers?

    What if local communities could be fund managers? How would money work differently and could a community still make a return? In this episode Lara and Andy talk with Jack Webb, Programme Manager at Barking & Dagenham Giving, about a collaborative project with Curiosity Society that established the UK’s first community-led investment fund.To find out more about Democratic Money visit https://www.curiositysociety.org/welcome-democratic-money Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    38 min
  4. Why can't Social Housing be more like the NHS?

    29/10/2024

    Why can't Social Housing be more like the NHS?

    What’s wrong with social housing and how can we fix it? Lara and Andy talk with John Swinney, CEO of Just Housing Group and a long-time innovator in the social housing sector, about how to give real decision-making power to people, why pride matters (and where it comes from), and how the different parts of the housing system affect each other. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    37 min
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Even Lara’s Nan says the system is broken, but what does that actually mean? Each episode Lara Norris and Andy Schofield interview a guest about a different system, exploring what’s broken and how it can be fixed. Produced by Curiosity Society curiositysociety.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Curiosity Society
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    4
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Curiosity Society
  • Show Website
    Curious Systems