A Mile in My Shoes

"When you get married... you create a little prison. And when you create a prison, you feel safe inside it."Try on Amarjit's shoes and take a moment to see the world through her eyes. Amarjit's story was produced by Karla Marie Sweet, and was collected when our A Mile in My Shoes exhibit was in London, with the help of the city's Migration Museum.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.

"They don't have to like it, but it's not their job to destroy it."Try on William's shoes and take a moment to see the world through his eyes. William's story was produced by Melissa Viney, 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 acast.com/privacy for more information.

"I don't have any more friends. All of them died."Try on Ammar's shoes and take a moment to see the world through his eyes. Ammar's story was produced by Leo Hornak, and was collected when our A Mile in My Shoes exhibit was in London, with the help of the city's Migration Museum.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.

"I was really inspired by my mother putting on her make-up when I was a kid – she used to do it really quite quickly. So I've always adopted this notion that putting on drag shouldn't take any more than 20 minutes."Try on Tim's shoes and take a moment to see the world through his eyes. Tim's story was produced by Marnie Richardson, 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-to-find-us/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"The actions of our generation will determine the fate of humanity."Try on Simon's shoes and take a moment to see the world through his eyes. Simon's story was produced by Meri Fatin, and was collected when our A Mile in My Shoes exhibit travelled to Perth International Arts Festival, with the help of Centre for Stories.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.

"You earn lots of money, you put it in the bank... But this thing I own – this is special, something for myself. This is my lifetime achievement."Try on Chetna's shoes and take a moment to see the world through her eyes. Chetna's story was produced by Andrea Rangecroft, and was collected when our A Mile in My Shoes exhibit was in London, with the help of the city's Migration Museum.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.

"Being a young, Muslim woman dressed head-to-toe [in black, with a niqab] – look I get it, it is absolutely confronting."Try on Aisha's shoes and take a moment to see the world through her eyes. Please be aware this episode contains adult themes. Aisha's story was produced by Meri Fatin, and was collected when our A Mile in My Shoes exhibit travelled to Perth International Arts Festival, with the help of Centre for Stories.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.

"When you've got delirium, you don't trust anybody – or at least I don't."Try on Peter's shoes and take a moment to see the world through his eyes. Please be aware that this story contains adult themes. Peter's story was produced by Olivia Humphreys, 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/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"There was no hint of him saying goodbye, I'm done."Try on Reuben's shoes and take a moment to see the world through his eyes. Please be aware that this story contains adult themes. Reuben's story was produced by Siobhan Harrison, and was collected when our A Mile in My Shoes exhibit travelled to Coventry for Theatre Absolute's Shop Front 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-to-find-us/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"The doctor said: make sure that boy never has children."Try on Jeremy's shoes and take a moment to see the world through his eyes. Jeremy's story was produced by Marnie Richardson, and was collected when our A Mile in My Shoes exhibit travelled to Perth International Arts Festival, with the help of Centre for Stories.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.

"I couldn't believe that somebody would kill Jess."Try on Karen's shoes and take a moment to see the world through her eyes. Please be aware that this story contains adult themes. Karen's story is produced by Marnie Richardson, and was collected when our A Mile in My Shoes exhibit travelled to Perth International Arts Festival, with the help of Centre for Stories.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.

"I was beginning to be really scared of this man I’d married, and this strange country where I couldn’t speak a word of the language."Try on Teresa's shoes and take a moment to see the world through her eyes. Teresa's story was produced by Rose de Larrabeiti, 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-to-find-us/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"I had to remember what freedom was like."Try on Kaliyugan's shoes and take a moment to see the world through his eyes. Please be aware that this story contains adult themes. Kaliyugan's story was produced by Meri Fatin.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.

"Hard work is an escape from this horrible reality."Try on Edin's shoes and take a moment to see the world through his eyes. Edin's story is produced by Olivia Humphreys. 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 for more information.

"To walk into a hairdressing salon or barber shop and be made a little bit of a fuss of is something that we take for granted."Try on Craig's shoes and take a moment to see the world through his eyes. Craig's story was produced by Meri Fatin, and was collected when our A Mile in My Shoes exhibit travelled to Perth International Arts Festival, with the help of Centre for Stories.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.

"It’s the first time I’ve been allowed to take up space."Try on Camilla's shoes and take a moment to see the world through her eyes. Camilla's story was produced by Eleanor McDowall, 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-to-find-us/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Is having an affair bad? Is killing someone bad?"Try on Skye's shoes and take a moment to see the world through her eyes. Please be aware that this story contains adult themes. Skye's story was produced by Marnie Richardson, and was collected when our A Mile in My Shoes exhibit travelled to Perth International Arts Festival, with the help of Centre for Stories.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.

"Even in silence, you’re still sharing something."Try on Kenneth's shoes and take a moment to see the world through his eyes. Kenneth's story was produced by Leo Hornak, 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-to-find-us/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"When babies aren’t alive, their bodies deteriorate very quickly."Try on Carly's shoes and take a moment to see the world through her eyes. Please be aware that this story contains adult themes. Carly's story was produced by Sinéad Mangan, and was collected when our A Mile in My Shoes exhibit travelled to Perth International Arts Festival, with the help of Centre for Stories.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.

"I do feel I have more empathy with animals."Try on Katie's shoes and take a moment to see the world through her eyes. Katie's story is produced by Siobhan Harrison, and was collected when our A Mile in My Shoes exhibit travelled to Coventry for Theatre Absolute's Shop Front 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-to-find-us/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"It’s not about stealing jobs, it’s about working hard." Try on Dalwinder's shoes and take a moment to see the world through his eyes. Dalwinder's story was produced by Meri Fatin.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.

"Now I'm in a wheelchair, I can enjoy my environment again. Being able to just say yeah I’ll stop and have a look – it’s fabulous you know."Try on Ian's shoes and take a moment to see the world through his eyes. Ian's story is produced by Rachel Simpson. 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 for more information.

"What was it about being a nun that became so important to me?"Try on Paddi's shoes and take a moment to see the world through her eyes. Paddi's story was produced by Meri Fatin, and was collected when our A Mile in My Shoes exhibit travelled to Perth International Arts Festival, with the help of Centre for Stories.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.

"I’m a barber, I’m not a psychologist..."Try on Peter's shoes and take a moment to see the world through his eyes. Peter'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.

"Being English is quite a tough thing really."Try on Danny's shoes and take a moment to see the world through his eyes. Danny's story was produced by David Waters, 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-to-find-us/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Mum, I feel like I’m going to kill myself."Try on Christine's shoes and take a moment to see the world through her eyes. Please be aware that this story contains adult themes. Christine's story was produced by Meri Fatin, and was collected when our A Mile in My Shoes exhibit travelled to Perth International Arts Festival, with the help of Centre for Stories.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.

"This was a cultural gap that couldn't be bridged."Try on Kamaal's shoes and take a moment to see the world through his eyes. Please be aware that this story contains adult themes. Kamaal's story was produced by Andrea Rangecroft.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.

"The first day of my marriage, he slapped me."Try on Sarah's shoes and take a moment to see the world through her eyes. Please be aware that this story contains adult themes. Sarah's story was 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.

"A lot of people think it's just a big cesspit of poo..."Try on Gari's shoes and take a moment to see the world through his eyes. Gari's story was produced by Rachel Simpson, 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-to-find-us/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"I realised that they're human like everybody else."Try on John Gilmour's shoes and take a moment to see the world through his eyes. Please be aware that this story contains adult themes. John's story was produced by Sinéad Mangan, and was collected when our A Mile in My Shoes exhibit travelled to Perth International Arts Festival, with the help of Centre for Stories.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.

"I'm the only one allowed to call Nick a girl"Try on Dianne's shoes and take a moment to see the world through her eyes. Dianne's story was produced by Meri Fatin, and was collected when our A Mile in My Shoes exhibit travelled to Perth International Arts Festival with the help of Centre for Stories.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.

"I was so terrified of my grief..."Try on Victoria's shoes and take a moment to see the world through her eyes. Please be aware that this story contains adult themes. Victoria'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-to-find-us/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"London can be really lonely, it can be. Not here it's not... It's a proper community this is."Try on Elaine's shoes and take a moment to see the world through her eyes. Elaine's story was produced by Rachel Simpson, 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-to-find-us/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"It's as bad sometimes telling old friends that I'm an artist as it is telling new people that I've met that I used to be a con."Try on Gary shoes and take a moment to see the world through his eyes. Gary's story was produced by Rob Eagle, 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-to-find-us/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"The most painful injection any human being can have..."Try on Jeremy's shoes and take a moment to see the world through his eyes. Jeremy's story was produced by David Waters.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.

"I prefer to call myself a sexual healer..."Try on Saige's shoes and take a moment to see the world through her eyes. Please be aware that this story contains adult themes.Saige's story was produced by Meri Fatin, and was collected when our A Mile in My Shoes exhibit travelled to Perth International Arts Festival, with the help of Centre for Stories.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.

"I'm a man without country. I have nowhere to go."Try on Bilal's shoes and take a moment to see the world through his eyes. Bilal’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.

"People think you're a bit mad..."Try on Tristan's shoes and take a moment to see the world through his eyes. Tristan’s story was produced by Karen Gregor, and was collected when our A Mile in My Shoes exhibit travelled to Worcester with the help of The Company of Others.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.

"It's always hard to believe at first and then you think oh no, that's really happening..."Try on Sian's shoes and take a moment to see the world through her eyes. Please be aware that this story contains adult themes.Sian’s story was produced by Eleanor McDowall, 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-to-find-us/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to A Mile in My Shoes. This is a weekly podcast that invites you to walk a mile in the shoes of a stranger and listen to their story. All the shoes and stories are part of Empathy Museum’s ‘A Mile in My Shoes’ interactive shoe shop which tours internationally. This podcast is best experienced whilst walking! Please be aware that some stories are more appropriate for adult listeners. Produced by Loftus Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.