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The Ins and Outs with Ruby and MeganThe Ins and Outs with Ruby and MeganHappy Galentine’s Day!Galentine’s is a day to celebrate platonic relationships (yay!) and on this podcast we get a front row seat to Meg and Ruby’s gorgeous friendship. These are some nourishing moments from previous episodes where Ruby and Meg share dating app advice, give sex playlist tips, and get vulnerable about singleness and weird crushes.   What are the most important relationships in your life? Get in touch and tell us! Also hot Valentine’s plans for tomorrow? Let us know!!! We are taking a little break now - see you soon!E...2025-02-1326 minThe Ins and Outs with Ruby and MeganThe Ins and Outs with Ruby and MeganHappy Galentine’s Day!Galentine’s is a day to celebrate platonic relationships (yay!) and on this podcast we get a front row seat to Meg and Ruby’s gorgeous friendship. These are some nourishing moments from previous episodes where Ruby and Meg share dating app advice, give sex playlist tips, and get vulnerable about singleness and weird crushes.   What are the most important relationships in your life? Get in touch and tell us! Also hot Valentine’s plans for tomorrow? Let us know!!! We are taking a little break now - see you soon!E...2025-02-1326 minThe Ins and Outs with Ruby and MeganThe Ins and Outs with Ruby and MeganOur friend, the clitoris!Did you know the clitoris is a wishbone shape? Or that it’s made up of the same stuff as the penis and testes? Mind blown over here! Ruby and Meg get into the anatomy of the clitoris, chat pleasure and tell us about their own personal discovery of the clitoris. Dining room tables and bed frames may be involved... Listen with care as Ruby and Meg also briefly discuss FGM. If you have been affected by FGM, the NHS offers information and support: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/female-genital-mutilation-fgm/national-fgm-support-clinics/ Ema...2025-02-0625 minThe Ins and Outs with Ruby and MeganThe Ins and Outs with Ruby and MeganOur friend, the clitoris!Did you know the clitoris is a wishbone shape? Or that it’s made up of the same stuff as the penis and testes? Mind blown over here! Ruby and Meg get into the anatomy of the clitoris, chat pleasure and tell us about their own personal discovery of the clitoris. Dining room tables and bed frames may be involved... Listen with care as Ruby and Meg also briefly discuss FGM. If you have been affected by FGM, the NHS offers information and support: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/female-genital-mutilation-fgm/national-fgm-support-clinics/ Ema...2025-02-0625 minThe Ins and Outs with Ruby and MeganThe Ins and Outs with Ruby and MeganWhen you bump into a relative at a sex party…Wondering if a sex party is for you? Ruby and Meg chat to Logan Star who has been in the sex party and play party space for eight years. Logan created the organisation Little Black Book, which used to run sex parties and now supports people who want to set up their own play parties.Ruby, Meg and Logan get to the bottom of the difference between a sex party, a play party and a fetish party. They talk about what happens at these parties and how consent and aftercare works. They also speak about how to...2025-01-3039 minThe Ins and Outs with Ruby and MeganThe Ins and Outs with Ruby and MeganWhen you bump into a relative at a sex party…Wondering if a sex party is for you? Ruby and Meg chat to Logan Star who has been in the sex party and play party space for eight years. Logan created the organisation Little Black Book, which used to run sex parties and now supports people who want to set up their own play parties.Ruby, Meg and Logan get to the bottom of the difference between a sex party, a play party and a fetish party. They talk about what happens at these parties and how consent and aftercare works. They also speak about how to...2025-01-3039 minThe Ins and Outs with Ruby and MeganThe Ins and Outs with Ruby and MeganMeg and Ruby get vulnerable about consentConsent is the bedrock of sexual interactions but so many of us have had experiences that we have not consented to. This is a vulnerable episode where Ruby and Meg share some of their personal experiences with consent and talk about damaging narratives around consent - something that isn’t spoken about openly enough. Please listen with care. Ruby and Meg spend significant time talking about rape and sexual assault.If you have experienced rape or sexual assault, the NHS has guidance around how to find help and support. (https://www.nhs.uk/live...2025-01-2331 minThe Ins and Outs with Ruby and MeganThe Ins and Outs with Ruby and MeganBeing cheated on and the green-eyed monster, jealousyWhy do we shy away from messy emotions? Meg and Ruby get into the nitty gritty of jealousy - an emotion that’s often labelled as “ugly” or “shameful”.  Meg and Ruby talk about their experiences of being cheated on and how that can impact feeling jealous in relationships. “Mystic Meg” even had a dream about being cheated on which turned out to be true! Ruby opens up about jealousy in non-monogamous relationships and together they chat about ways of communicating jealousy to other people in a constructive way. Healthy stuff!  Do you experience jealousy in relationships...2025-01-1633 minThe Ins and Outs with Ruby and MeganThe Ins and Outs with Ruby and Megan"Is my big sexual fantasy normal?" Your sex questions and stories!We have been gagging for an episode full of your sex questions and stories and finally here it is! Ruby and Meg de-stigmatise a listener’s kink - wanting to watch his partner have sex with someone else - and discuss the “cuck” chair in hotel rooms. (You’ll never be able to see a hotel room in the same way again). Ruby and Meg get deep talking through a listener question about whether BDSM should be on the sex ed curriculum. And we settle in for story time as a listener message transports us back to a noughties hip hop...2025-01-0930 minThe Ins and Outs with Ruby and MeganThe Ins and Outs with Ruby and MeganOpening up your relationship?Wondering if you should open up your relationship or try out polyamory? You’re not alone! More and more people seem to be having this conversation. Ruby and Meg get into what it truly means to be non-monogamous. Ruby shares what her life looks like as a solo polyamorous babe and Meg contemplates whether non-monogamy could ever be for her. They chat about what it means to build relationships outside of the “norm” and why we’re taught to believe that love can run out. A hot Countdown collab is floated with (non-monogamous?) Carol Vorderman. Plus plot twist - M...2025-01-0238 minThe Ins and Outs with Ruby and MeganThe Ins and Outs with Ruby and MeganGrindr for girls?Buckle up as Ruby and Meg reveal their Hinge and Feeld dating profiles, offering each other (and you listeners!) dating app tips along the way. We hear about Ruby and Meg’s best and weirdest dating app stories - from Ruby’s first date at a sex party to Meg’s phase of dating furiously to get a ‘festive boyfriend’. They laugh about creating romantic fantasies about people before and after dates - “what will my wedding speech be like?!” And Meg prepares for a first date TONIGHT! Also… where is the Grindr for girls please?? Email...2024-12-1937 minThe Ins and Outs with Ruby and MeganThe Ins and Outs with Ruby and MeganSelf-love slobStress can be a b**ch for us and our sex lives. Ruby and Meg share what happens to their sexual desire when they’re stressed, Ruby reveals the science behind stress and they both share their tips for how to deal with stress impacting your sex life. Meg also petitions for a national holiday where only hibernation and self-love slobbing is allowed. Sounds great, no?!Email the podcast: hello@insandoutspod.comFollow Ruby on socials: @rubyrare Follow Megan on socials @meganbartonhanson_The Ins...2024-12-1235 minThe Ins and Outs with Ruby and MeganThe Ins and Outs with Ruby and MeganI’m on Grindr not Children in Need! With Ash SelfRuby and Meg chat to actor, comedian and writer Ash Self (best known for playing Felix in Heartstopper), who debunks the myth that disabled people either can’t have sex or don’t want to. We hear about sex education (or lack of it) in the hospital youth ward where Ash spent some time and how he feels people expect to see him on Children in Need rather than Grindr. Ruby, Meg and Ash also debate whether Love Island is ready for a trans wheelchair user (or even just hairy armpits?!). Ash shares his dating highs...2024-12-0535 minThe Ins and Outs with Ruby and MeganThe Ins and Outs with Ruby and MeganIs squirt actually wee? Strap in!There are stories akimbo in this episode as Ruby and Meg continue chatting about the holy trinity of sex topics: lube, squirting and strap-ons!   Ruby shares whether squirting is actually pee and reveals the world record for the highest volume of squirt. (Pimms jug anyone?!). Ruby and Meg exchange surprising squirting stories and discuss wearing a strap-on to… watch TV. This is the second half of a two-part episode. Scroll back to last week’s episode for part one!   Email the podcast: hello@insandoutspod.comFollow Ruby on socials: @r...2024-11-2842 minThe Ins and Outs with Ruby and MeganThe Ins and Outs with Ruby and MeganGliding and sliding, baby!Ruby and Meg tackle the holy trinity of sex topics: lube, squirting and strap-ons! Ruby gives us the lowdown on different kinds of lube and Meg shares the moment lube got her featured in The Sun. Ruby builds up to revealing an explicit lube-related story that her book editor asked her to remove before the book was published. This is a two-part episode. Part two out next week!   Email the podcast: hello@insandoutspod.comFollow Ruby on socials: @rubyrare Follow Megan on socials @meganbartonhanson_2024-11-2131 minThe Ins and Outs with Ruby and MeganThe Ins and Outs with Ruby and MeganSlut shaming and secret fantasies with Charlotte Fox WeberWho are you when no one else is watching? Ruby and Meg have a raw and candid discussion with their first ever guest: author and psychotherapist Charlotte Fox Weber. From painful stories of being slut shamed to laughing at the shame you can feel for f*cked up TV crushes, Ruby, Meg and Charlotte get shame out in the open. This is a complex and tender discussion. Sexual violence is discussed in this episode so please listen with care. If you’ve been affected by anything raised in this episode and want extra support, we enco...2024-11-1430 minThe Ins and Outs with Ruby and MeganThe Ins and Outs with Ruby and MeganSpeedy sperm, awkward sex-ed and Meg asks: why are we learning about triangles but not sex?Was your sex ed growing up giving Mean Girls vibes? Ruby and Meg give you the sex ed you wish you’d had…. Including a fun fact about the speed of sperm! As a sex educator on the ground, Ruby shares some of the most popular questions kids ask in sex ed classes and Meg shares her mortifying 1970s-style sex ed experience at school. They chat about the things they wish they’d been told and why a more open dialogue would help cut the shame and stigma for teens figuring out their sexuality. 2024-11-0737 minThe Ins and Outs with Ruby and MeganThe Ins and Outs with Ruby and MeganPorn: Sexy or unrealistic?Ruby and Meg chat about the first time they watched porn, growing up queer, the history of porn, and the ethical porn industry. Plus, what are the top 5 search terms of PornHub? Ruby and Meg reveal all. Email the podcast: hello@insandoutspod.comFollow Ruby on socials: @rubyrare Follow Megan on socials @meganbartonhanson_Links and resources:Mozart’s “Leck mich im Arsch” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C78HBp-Youk Ruby’s steamy sex playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3v...2024-10-3127 minThe Ins and Outs with Ruby and MeganThe Ins and Outs with Ruby and MeganKinks, BDSM and fetishes: What's the difference?Do you know your fetish from your kink? Ruby and Meg have got you covered. Meg spills the beans (or should we say custard and gravy?!) on things she was asked to do as a sex worker and Ruby gets hot and bothered talking about jelly. Email the podcast: hello@insandoutspod.comFollow Ruby on socials: @rubyrare Follow Megan on socials @meganbartonhanson_Ruby and Meg recommendations:The New Topping Book and The New Bottoming Book by Dos...2024-10-2429 minThe Ins and Outs with Ruby and MeganThe Ins and Outs with Ruby and MeganBeing single: love or loathe?Ruby is newly single and to use her own words, entering a ‘slaggy era’. Megan has been single for years. So what’s their take on singleness? Ruby and Meg chat about their personal lives, the shocking cost of being single, solo sex and w**king stories, and where the “modern Bridget Jones” would be living today.Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InsandOutspodEmail the podcast: hello@insandoutspod.comFollow Ruby on socials: @rubyrare Follow Megan on socials @meganbartonhanson_Ep links and...2024-10-1741 minIt Can\'t Just Be MeIt Can't Just Be Me41: Why do I feel so lonely? With Gaby RoslinLast week, it was reported that the middle-aged population in Britain is the loneliest in Europe, so Anna has invited TV presenter and broadcaster, Gaby Roslin, to interrogate why that might be. Gaby is passionate about curbing the epidemic of loneliness, which can impact people of all ages and looks different for everyone. In this episode, she shares some of what she’s learnt from her investigations into loneliness – including tips on how to prevent it, as well as explaining just how detrimental loneliness can be for both our physical and mental health. Alongside super-psychotherapist, Sam Pennel...2024-03-2744 minIt Can\'t Just Be MeIt Can't Just Be Me40: My dad’s secret life? With Jaz SinghThe entire nation was gripped by the lies and betrayals in the hit TV show The Traitors, with viewers particularly impressed by Jaz Singh’s (a.k.a Jazatha Christie) ability to sniff out the traitors. Today, Anna has Jazatha Christie himself in the studio to talk about earth-shattering family secrets, to which Jaz is no stranger.When Jaz revealed on The Traitors that his dad has a second family, he was overwhelmed with messages on social media from people going through similar heartbreak over family betrayals.  Together, Jaz and Anna tackle a dilemma from a lis...2024-03-2037 minIt Can\'t Just Be MeIt Can't Just Be Me39: The Cult of Wellness? With Charlotte Church and Michele KnightThe wellness industry is worth about $5 trillion worldwide and it feels like there's always something we should be spending money on to benefit our mind, body and soul. But the quest to feel our best can come at a cost that extends beyond the financial - it can impact our relationships too.Here to unpack the world of wellness, spirituality and radical healing with Anna is Charlotte Church (singer and founder of wellness and healing centre, The Dreaming) and Michele Knight (psychic, astrologer and Sunday-Times best-selling author). Together, they discuss a dilemma from a listener who i...2024-03-1342 minIt Can\'t Just Be MeIt Can't Just Be Me38: International Women’s Day Special - With Charlie WebsterTo mark International Women's Day this week, Anna puts the spotlight on one of the most dangerous issues that many women are facing - domestic abuse. Anna is joined in the studio by Charlie Webster (award-winning broadcaster, journalist, and Women's Aid Ambassador) who shares her own moving story of surviving abuse, Sarah Davidge (Women's Aid Head of Research) and psychotherapist Fiona Kau. Together, the group unpack a dilemma from a woman who had an abusive partner when her daughter was young. Along the way, they also touch on the subject more broadly, considering how society views vi...2024-03-0644 minIt Can\'t Just Be MeIt Can't Just Be Me37: Facing shame as a trans person? With Jake GrafThis episode centres around one powerful voicenote from a listener called Fiona – a trans woman who grew up in the 1950s. Fiona got in touch to share the turmoil she went through growing up and the ripple effect it’s had on her life. Fiona asks how we can stop young trans people today feeling the same level of shame and ultimately create a more accepting society for future generations. To unpack this question, Anna is joined by one of the most prominent trans male voices in the UK today Jake Graf, along with Sarah Taylor – a trans-woman who app...2024-02-2846 minIt Can\'t Just Be MeIt Can't Just Be Me36: Can Porn be Ethical? With Megan Barton-Hanson and Ruby RareNearly 14 million people watch porn every month in the UK alone. Yet, many people keep their relationship with porn under wraps – a secret between us and our screens.In this episode, Anna opens conversations about porn into the public sphere by having an honest and frank conversation about porn and the ethics behind its production. She’s joined by television personality, Megan Barton-Hanson, who made a name for herself on Love Island and is now one of the UK’s highest earners on Only Fans. And, she’s also joined by two friends of the show, sex educator and pres...2024-02-2146 minIt Can\'t Just Be MeIt Can't Just Be Me35: Lover or Scammer? With Kelle Bryan and Becky HolmesFor this Valentine’s Day special , Anna is joined in the studio by actor, broadcaster and CEO Kelle Bryan, alongside author Becky Holmes to deep dive into romance scams and coercive relationships.With psychotherapist Fiona Kau, Anna and her guests share their personal experiences of scams and coercive relationships and tackle a dilemma from a listener who’s worried their colleague is caught up in a romance scam.You can find out more about fraud, including how to report it, via ActionFraud. You can find suggestions of where to go for emotional support following a scam on t...2024-02-1446 minIt Can\'t Just Be MeIt Can't Just Be Me34: Menopause Special – with Kate Thornton & Dr. Louise NewsonA couple of weeks ago, Anna asked you to get in touch with your questions about the menopause. And, oh boy – did you deliver! We were inundated with your responses – which varied from questions about vaginal dryness, worries about the impact of menopause on libido, concerns around HRT, and experiences of mental health struggles during the menopause. So today in the studio, Anna is joined by broadcaster and presenter, Kate Thornton and GP and menopause specialist, Dr Louise Newson. Together, they’re on a mission to answer your burning questions and share everything they know to support you through...2024-02-0745 minIt Can\'t Just Be MeIt Can't Just Be Me33: Grief and Guilt? With Vogue WilliamsAnna is joined this week by Irish icon, Vogue Williams – one of the few people who could bring a touch of humour to the difficult subject of grief. Vogue reflects on her own experience of navigating grief, after losing her dad, Freddie, in 2010. She recounts the guilt she felt following his passing, and – with the power of perspective gained after 14 years – considers her reaction in the early days of grief. With the assistance of psychotherapist Fiona Kau, Vogue and Anna respond to a dilemma from a listener who is looking for advice on how to support her partner to move...2024-01-3139 minIt Can\'t Just Be MeIt Can't Just Be Me32: Falling out with Family over Politics? With Grace CampbellThis week, Anna is joined by comedian, author, actor and host of the podcast 28 Dates Later, Grace Campbell to talk all about family breakdowns over politics and toxic jealousy in friendships. Anna, Grace and psychotherapist Fiona Kau discuss Grace’s experience growing up in a family where she witnessed her fair share of intense debates. Now, as an adult, Grace speaks about how she sees her feminism influencing her father's (Alastair Campbell) politics.Together, they get into a dilemma from a listener who has fallen out with a family member over differing political views, and discuss whe...2024-01-2438 minIt Can\'t Just Be MeIt Can't Just Be Me31: Why is my Partner so Angry? With Anna MathurIn today's episode, Anna digs into rage, anxiety and intrusive thoughts with Psychotherapist, best-selling author and fellow podcaster, Anna Mathur. Together, they speak candidly about collective rage in the world today, the shame attached to anger and how to express this emotion in a healthy way in our personal relationships. They also tackle two dilemmas - one from a listener who’s struggling to live with her partner’s temper and another from a listener who is experiencing intrusive thoughts after having a baby.If you are worried that you might be in an abusive relationship, pleas...2024-01-1734 minIt Can\'t Just Be MeIt Can't Just Be Me30: From lovers to friends? With Sue PerkinsIs it ever possible to transition from a romantic relationship to a friendship? This week, Anna welcomes writer, actor, presenter, comedian and all-around National Treasure - Sue Perkins - to unpick this very question, along with the help of psychotherapist Sam Pennells-Nkolo.The trio hear from a listener who, after coming out as gay to her husband, is struggling with their new dynamic. Together they consider how deep love and respect can still exist in a relationship even when it's no longer romantic, how younger generations are finally embracing more fluidity when it comes to sexuality and Sam...2024-01-1037 minIt Can\'t Just Be MeIt Can't Just Be Me29: Struggling in Early Motherhood? With Jess PhillipsThis week, Anna invites the Labour MP for Birmingham Yardley into the studio to respond to a dilemma from a listener who is apprehensive about preparing for her second baby. She recounts just how challenging she found her first weeks and months of early motherhood and shares some of her unique memories of this time. Anna and Jess are joined by psychotherapist, Sam Pennells-Nkolo, who shares her professional advice, as well as relating to Tiffany as a mum. The trio discuss the importance of building a network, consider the value they found in returning to work, and encourage T...2024-01-0338 minIt Can\'t Just Be MeIt Can't Just Be Me28: Navigating Big Life Changes? With Shirley BallasThis week we have a special treat for anyone missing the glitz and glam of the BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing – Anna is joined in the studio by the show’s head judge, Shirley Ballas! In the spirit of looking forward to the New Year, and the changes that may be on the horizon, they’re talking all about change, and how best to navigate it. With the assistance of psychotherapist Fiona Kau, Shirley and Anna respond to a dilemma from a listener called Amanda. She’s experiencing two major changes – one personal, and the other professional – and is looking for...2023-12-2733 minIt Can\'t Just Be MeIt Can't Just Be Me27: The Series So Far...This week we’re looking back on some of the fun, powerful and moving moments captured on It Can’t Just Be Me so far.  Since launching the podcast, we've welcomed extraordinary guests and experts into the studio who have shared their personal stories with us and given their advice in response to your burning dilemmas.So here are just some of our highlights from the series - are they the same as yours? Get in touch and let us know your favourite moments from the series so far! We’ll be back next week wit...2023-12-2023 minIt Can\'t Just Be MeIt Can't Just Be Me26: Festive Fun with Sophie HabbooIt’s a festive special in the studio today as Anna and guests tackle the classic seasonal dilemma of how to split your time at Christmas while doing your very best to keep everyone happy. Our listener Ellie is not only trying to figure out how to fit in time with family and friends alongside a job with anti-social hours, but she’s also in a long-distance relationship.Luckily, Anna has seasoned podcaster, TV personality and content creator Sophie Habboo on hand to help work through Ellie’s conundrum. Sophie not only co-hosts the podcast Wednesdays but she is, of...2023-12-1341 minIt Can\'t Just Be MeIt Can't Just Be Me25: Mental-load, work and motherhood? With Sophia WebsterToday’s dilemma is from an entrepreneur and mum to two young children. She’s finding it increasingly frustrating that the responsibilities of parenting aren’t split equally between her and her male partner. It’s a cliche she’s always been keen to avoid, so she wants to know what practical steps she can take to redress the balance in her relationship.Cue iconic shoe designer, entrepreneur, and mum to five – Sophia Webster. Sophia has found a way to make this seemingly impossible balancing act work, although she admits that it isn’t always easy and she doesn’t have e...2023-12-0634 minIt Can\'t Just Be MeIt Can't Just Be Me23: Coming out as a teenager? With Riyadh KhalafCome on into this episode where we’re talking all about coming out as a teenager.   In the studio with Anna, we have the inspiring LGBTQ+ advocate, author, TV presenter and celebrity-masterchef, Riyadh Khalaf. Riyadh’s challenging, but incredibly powerful, story of coming out as a teenager to his then Irish Catholic mother and Iraqi Muslim father, means he has much wisdom to pass on to our listener today. Our dilemma is from a listener struggling to come out to her parents, whilst also dealing with grief over losing the only family member who knew she was gay...2023-11-2247 minIt Can\'t Just Be MeIt Can't Just Be Me22: Intimacy after Trauma? With Grace VictoryGrace Victory is one of those people who just draws you in — she is utterly compelling. So, it was a total pleasure to have her join Anna in the studio to offer some advice to a listener who is struggling with intimacy following a previous trauma. Having experienced trauma herself — both in her early years, and more recently — Grace generously shares her own story and the wisdom she's gathered on her own healing journey. With the assistance of super psychotherapist, Sam Pennells-Nkolo, Grace and Anna discuss the listener’s dilemma, consider its echoes with Grace’s story, and ultimately...2023-11-1541 minIt Can\'t Just Be MeIt Can't Just Be Me21: Managing Perimenopause? With Gabby LoganAnna can really relate to this week’s dilemma - it comes from a woman who’s severely struggling with her perimenopause symptoms and is asking why it seems to be so much harder for some women than others. So, Anna has called on the expert sports broadcaster and host of The Mid.Point podcast, Gabby Logan, to share her sage advice. With the assistance of TV doctor extraordinaire, Dr Ellie Cannon, Anna and Gabby share anecdotes from their own perimenopause and suggest some of the tips and tricks that have helped them navigate this aspect of their mid-l...2023-11-0843 minIt Can\'t Just Be MeIt Can't Just Be Me20: Dwindling Sex Drive? With Gizzi ErskineThere’s no question about it - sex is a big deal in an intimate relationship. How often do we have it? How do we feel about it? Do our expectations align with our partner? And, how should we communicate when they don’t? Well, this week Anna has a listener dilemma that skirts around all of these questions. It’s from a woman in a happy relationship, who’s looking for some advice on how to navigate her dwindling desire for sex with her partner. To help out with this one, Anna is joined by someone who is no...2023-10-1837 minIt Can\'t Just Be MeIt Can't Just Be Me19: Pets and Mental Health? With Pandora MorrisIt’s Mental Health Awareness day this week, so who better to join Anna in the studio than mental health advocate and the host of the Hurt to Healing Podcast, Pandora Morris. Pandora’s story is one of survival and resilience. And, in today’s episode, she shares her journey in response to a listener’s dilemma — as a reminder that everyone’s mental health journey is different. With the guidance of psychotherapist, Shabnam Yasmin, Anna and Pandora respond to a dilemma from a listener who found that having a dog was detrimental to their mental health. What follows is a...2023-10-1139 minIt Can\'t Just Be MeIt Can't Just Be Me18: Questioning my sexuality? With Milena SanchezThis week, Anna is responding to a dilemma from a woman in her late 40s who has questions around her sexuality. This listener was in a relationship with a man for 30 years, but after the breakdown of this marriage, she had a whirlwind romance with a woman. Now, she’s navigating teenage kids, questions around her sexuality, and to top it all off… the menopause. Yikes! To help Anna get to the bottom of this dilemma, she’s joined by the brilliant Milena Sanchez. Milena is one-third of The Receipts Podcast, and has a lot to share on the...2023-10-0443 minIt Can\'t Just Be MeIt Can't Just Be Me17: Non-monogamy? With Ruby RareAnna’s getting the low-down on non-monogamy this week, and, who better to guide us through this rich and fascinating topic than sex-positivity advocate, and practicer of non-monogamy themselves, Ruby Rare. Ruby offers some guidance to a listener who has just opened up their previously monogamous relationship and is asking for some advice around how to approach conversations about their new sexual-liaisons with their long-term partner. With the assistance of Chris Sheridan (The Queer Therapist), Ruby shares some top tips and tricks on how they make non-monogamy work in their relationship. And, they open up about all the bea...2023-09-2737 minIt Can\'t Just Be MeIt Can't Just Be Me16: Kinks, Icks, and Parenthood: An Extended Quick Fire Round with LalalaLetMeExplainAnna Richardson is back with a brand new season of It Can’t Just Be Me, and she's primed and ready to answer your burning questions! To kick-start the season, Anna is joined by superstar anonymous Agony-Aunt, LalalaLetMeExplain. Anna and Lala trawl through some of the juiciest dilemmas in the inbox. From belly-button kinks, parenthood, icks, and dating apps - Anna and Lala leave no stone unturned and have a good old laugh along the way. For more from LalalaLetMeExplain, you can listen to her podcast It’s Not You, It’s Them…But It Might B...2023-09-2038 minPlease Protect AbrahamPlease Protect Abraham10. JusticeThose who knew Abraham want further investigation work to take place to try to identify his killer and bring them to justice. Experts say Abraham’s story opens up questions about how suitable the current system is for protecting witnesses. Presenter and Original Research: Sam Holder Series Producer and sound design: Anishka Sharma Story Consultant: Robert Awosusi Additional Research: Christy Callaway-Gale Theme music written and performed by Rebekah Reid and Tapp Collective. Original music compositions by Femi Oriogun-Williams A Whistledown Production for BBC Radio 4.2022-12-0526 minPlease Protect AbrahamPlease Protect Abraham9. InquestA letter out of the blue informs Ronke that - four years on - an inquest will take place looking at how Abraham was killed. For the first time, documents from the police and council are released. Presenter and Original Research: Sam Holder Series Producer and sound design: Anishka Sharma Story Consultant: Robert Awosusi Additional Research: Christy Callaway-Gale Theme music written and performed by Rebekah Reid and Tapp Collective. Original music compositions by Femi Oriogun-Williams A Whistledown Production for BBC Radio 4.2022-12-0530 minPlease Protect AbrahamPlease Protect Abraham8. SilenceThe police launch an investigation for answers, but four years on, the person who shot Abraham hasn’t been brought to justice Presenter and Original Research: Sam Holder Series Producer and sound design: Anishka Sharma Story Consultant: Robert Awosusi Additional Research: Christy Callaway-Gale Theme music written and performed by Rebekah Reid and Tapp Collective. Original music compositions by Femi Oriogun-Williams A Whistledown production for BBC Radio 42022-12-0522 minPlease Protect AbrahamPlease Protect Abraham7. Just PrayThey remember it in vivid detail. The images have stayed in their minds for years. Abraham’s friends and family come together to retrace the events of a night that changed all of their lives. Presenter and Original Research: Sam Holder Series Producer and sound design: Anishka Sharma Story Consultant: Robert Awosusi Additional Research: Christy Callaway-Gale Theme music written and performed by Rebekah Reid and Tapp Collective. Original music compositions by Femi Oriogun-Williams A Whistledown production for BBC Radio 42022-12-0526 minPlease Protect AbrahamPlease Protect Abraham6. The ParcelAbraham returns to Hackney, but a series of events that begin with an innocuous delivery lead him to believe that his true identity has been revealed. The family are desperate to leave the area. Presenter and Original Research: Sam Holder Series Producer and sound design: Anishka Sharma Story Consultant: Robert Awosusi Additional Research: Christy Callaway-Gale Theme music written and performed by Rebekah Reid and Tapp Collective. Original music compositions by Femi Oriogun-Williams A Whistledown production for BBC Radio 42022-12-0530 minPlease Protect AbrahamPlease Protect Abraham5. RecognitionWhat is the process for securing new accommodation if you are fearful of your safety? What role do the police and local councils play? Sam Holder follows the journey of Abraham’s mum towards a new home - and finds that the best possible solution is short lived. Presenter and Original Research: Sam Holder Series Producer and sound design: Anishka Sharma Story Consultant: Robert Awosusi Additional Research: Christy Callaway-Gale Theme music written and performed by Rebekah Reid and Tapp Collective. Original music compositions by Femi Oriogun-Williams A Whistledown production for BBC Radio 42022-12-0532 minPlease Protect AbrahamPlease Protect Abraham4. EscapeAfter digital threats seem to manifest into physical ones for Abraham, he maps out his own route to safety. It’s a decision that results in him leaving everything he knew behind. Presenter and Original Research: Sam Holder Series Producer and sound design: Anishka Sharma Story Consultant: Robert Awosusi Additional Research: Christy Callaway-Gale Theme music written and performed by Rebekah Reid and Tapp Collective. Original music compositions by Femi Oriogun-Williams A Whistledown production for BBC Radio 4.2022-12-0525 minPlease Protect AbrahamPlease Protect Abraham3. TestifyAs Abraham makes a decision about whether to stand and give evidence, journalist Sam Holder examines how the court process works for those who feel threatened. Where could Abraham have turned to for support? What makes someone a vulnerable witness - and what can be done to keep them safe? And are there wider concerns about how the justice system operates? Presenter and Original Research: Sam Holder Series Producer and sound design: Anishka Sharma Story Consultant: Robert Awosusi Additional Research: Christy Callaway-Gale Theme music written and performed by Rebekah Reid and Tapp Collective. Original music compositions by Femi Oriogun-Williams A...2022-12-0536 minPlease Protect AbrahamPlease Protect Abraham2. Betrayal15-year-old Abraham faces an almost impossible decision. He has saved a teenage girl from a brutal attack. He is asked to provide evidence in the upcoming trial. But already, Abraham is receiving threatening messages to stay silent. How real are the risks? Journalist Sam Holder investigates what types of protections are available to witnesses of violent crimes. Presenter and Original Research: Sam Holder Series Producer and sound design: Anishka Sharma Story Consultant: Robert Awosusi Additional Research: Christy Callaway-Gale Theme music written and performed by Rebekah Reid and Tapp Collective. Original music compositions by Femi Oriogun-Williams A Whistledown production for BBC...2022-12-0532 minPlease Protect AbrahamPlease Protect Abraham1. Hackney, 2007In Hackney, 2007, 15-year-old Abraham saves a stranger from a brutal attack. That split-second decision and act of astonishing bravery changes his life forever. Journalist Sam Holder has been following Abraham’s story for years. Together with Abraham’s friends and family, they retrace how this young boy finds himself in fear of his own life. This series explores the protections in place for witnesses of violent crimes, the obligations for witnesses to give evidence in court, and what can be done if someone feels their life is at risk. Presenter and Original Research: Sam Holder Series Producer and Sound Design: Anis...2022-12-0529 minRightsUp: The Oxford Human Rights Hub PodcastRightsUp: The Oxford Human Rights Hub PodcastEpisode Four- “…that’s the key question”: Institutional Responsibility for InequalityWe ask human rights experts who has ultimate responsibility for protecting the most vulnerable in times of crisis. This is the final episode of a four-part series. The series takes a deep dive into whether equality law is cut out to protect the most vulnerable in times of crisis, and if not, then why not and what can we do about it? This podcast series is part of the Exponential Inequalities project, led by Shreya Atrey as the Principal Investigator of the British Academy Leverhulme Small Research Grant on Equality Law in Times of Crisis.2022-06-2723 minRightsUpRightsUpEpisode Four- “…that’s the key question”: Institutional Responsibility for InequalityWe ask human rights experts who has ultimate responsibility for protecting the most vulnerable in times of crisis. This is the final episode of a four-part series. The series takes a deep dive into whether equality law is cut out to protect the most vulnerable in times of crisis, and if not, then why not and what can we do about it? This podcast series is part of the Exponential Inequalities project, led by Shreya Atrey as the Principal Investigator of the British Academy Leverhulme Small Research Grant on Equality Law in Times of Crisis. Transcript and show notes available...2022-06-2723 minRightsUpRightsUpEpisode Three- “...plug those gaps”: Reforms to Equality LawHuman rights experts reveal how we could reform equality law to make sure it protects the most vulnerable in times of crisis. This is Episode Three of a four-part series. The series takes a deep dive into whether equality law is cut out to protect the most vulnerable in times of crisis, and if not, then why not and what can we do about it? This podcast series is part of the Exponential Inequalities project, led by Shreya Atrey as the Principal Investigator of the British Academy Leverhulme Small Research Grant on Equality Law in Times of Crisis. Transcript and...2022-06-2019 minRightsUp: The Oxford Human Rights Hub PodcastRightsUp: The Oxford Human Rights Hub PodcastEpisode Three- “...plug those gaps”: Reforms to Equality LawHuman rights experts reveal how we could reform equality law to make sure it protects the most vulnerable in times of crisis. This is Episode Three of a four-part series. The series takes a deep dive into whether equality law is cut out to protect the most vulnerable in times of crisis, and if not, then why not and what can we do about it? This podcast series is part of the Exponential Inequalities project, led by Shreya Atrey as the Principal Investigator of the British Academy Leverhulme Small Research Grant on Equality Law in...2022-06-2019 minRightsUp: The Oxford Human Rights Hub PodcastRightsUp: The Oxford Human Rights Hub PodcastEpisode Two- “…patriarchal mentality”: The Functioning of Equality Law in Crisis.Human rights experts help us determine whether equality law is set up to protect the most vulnerable in times of crisis. This is Episode Two of a four-part series. The series takes a deep dive into whether equality law is cut out to protect the most vulnerable in times of crisis, and if not, then why not and what can we do about it? This podcast series is part of the Exponential Inequalities project, led by Shreya Atrey as the Principal Investigator of the British Academy Leverhulme Small Research Grant on Equality Law in Times...2022-06-1321 minRightsUpRightsUpEpisode Two- “…patriarchal mentality”: The Functioning of Equality Law in CrisisHuman rights experts help us determine whether equality law is set up to protect the most vulnerable in times of crisis. This is Episode Two of a four-part series. The series takes a deep dive into whether equality law is cut out to protect the most vulnerable in times of crisis, and if not, then why not and what can we do about it? This podcast series is part of the Exponential Inequalities project, led by Shreya Atrey as the Principal Investigator of the British Academy Leverhulme Small Research Grant on Equality Law in Times of Crisis. Transcript and show...2022-06-1321 minRightsUp: The Oxford Human Rights Hub PodcastRightsUp: The Oxford Human Rights Hub PodcastEpisode One- “I can hear another ambulance”: The Rise of Exponential Inequalities During COVID-19Human rights experts tell stories of inequalities from around the world, revealing how these inequalities have been exacerbated during crises like the COVID-19 pandemic. This is Episode One of a four-part series. The series takes a deep dive into whether equality law is cut out to protect the most vulnerable in times of crisis, and if not, then why not and what can we do about it? This podcast series is part of the Exponential Inequalities project, led by Shreya Atrey as the Principal Investigator of the British Academy Leverhulme Small Research Grant on Equality...2022-06-0618 minRightsUpRightsUpEpisode 1- "I can hear another ambulance": The Rise of Exponential Inequalities During COVID-19Human rights experts tell stories of inequalities from around the world, revealing how these inequalities have been exacerbated during crises like the COVID-19 pandemic. This is Episode One of a four-part series. The series takes a deep dive into whether equality law is cut out to protect the most vulnerable in times of crisis, and if not, then why not and what can we do about it? This podcast series is part of the Exponential Inequalities project, led by Shreya Atrey as the Principal Investigator of the British Academy Leverhulme Small Research Grant on Equality Law in Times of Crisis. ...2022-06-0618 minRightsUp: The Oxford Human Rights Hub PodcastRightsUp: The Oxford Human Rights Hub PodcastUnderstanding Institutional Racism: A Response to the Sewell Report (with Shreya Atrey)In this episode, Seun Matiluko, a journalist and a current BCL student at Oxford Law Faculty, speaks with Dr Shreya Atrey, an Associate Professor in International Human Rights Law at Oxford's Department for Continuing Education and Faculty of Law, about a recent report from the UK Government's newly formed Commission for Race and Ethnic Disparities. Hosted and recorded by: Seun Matiluko Edited by: Christy Callaway-Gale  Produced by: Gauri Pillai Executive producer: Kira Allmann Show notes by: Sarah Dobbie Music by: Rosemary Allmann A...2021-04-1325 minRightsUpRightsUpUnderstanding Institutional Racism: A Response to the Sewell Report (with Shreya Atrey)In this episode, Seun Matiluko, a journalist and a current BCL student at Oxford Law Faculty, speaks with Dr Shreya Atrey, an Associate Professor in International Human Rights Law at Oxford's Department for Continuing Education and Faculty of Law, about a recent report from the UK Government's newly formed Commission for Race and Ethnic Disparities. Hosted and recorded by: Seun Matiluko Edited by: Christy Callaway-Gale Produced by: Gauri Pillai Executive producer: Kira Allmann Show notes by: Sarah Dobbie Music by: Rosemary Allmann Additional thanks to: Sandra Fredman and Megan Campbell Full transcript available at: http://ohrh.law.ox.ac.uk...2021-04-1325 minRightsUpRightsUpGender in Colombia's Peace Transition (with Isabel Jaramillo Sierra)In this episode, we speak with Dr Isabel Cristina Jaramillo from Los Andes University in Colombia about “Gender in Transition: Studies about the Role of the Law in the Distribution of Resources for Implementing the Transition in Colombia after the Peace Agreement." We explore what gender has meant during Colombia's transition to peace and reconciliation and what the peace agreement has meant to the construction of Colombian feminisms. Full transcript available at: http://ohrh.law.ox.ac.uk/media/ Hosted and recorded by: Mónica Arango Olaya Edited by: Christy Callaway-Gale Co-produced by: Mónica Arango Olaya Executive producer: Kira Allm...2021-02-1232 minRightsUp: The Oxford Human Rights Hub PodcastRightsUp: The Oxford Human Rights Hub PodcastGender in Colombia's Peace Transition (with Isabel Jaramillo Sierra)In this episode, we speak with Dr Isabel Cristina Jaramillo from Los Andes University in Colombia about “Gender in Transition: Studies about the Role of the Law in the Distribution of Resources for Implementing the Transition in Colombia after the Peace Agreement." We explore what gender has meant during Colombia's transition to peace and reconciliation and what the peace agreement has meant to the construction of Colombian feminisms. Hosted and recorded by: Mónica Arango Olaya Edited by: Christy Callaway-Gale Co-produced by: Mónica Arango Olaya Executive producer: Kira Allmann Show notes by: Sara...2021-02-1232 minRightsUpRightsUpRhodes Must Fall (with Rekgotsofetse Chikane)This episode is part of a four-part series in support of the Black Lives Matter movement. In this episode, guest host Simphiwe Laura Stewart talks with Rekgotsofetse Chikane about the "Rhodes Must Fall" movement. They discuss the intersections and tensions of #MustFall with black consciousness, black feminism, and pan-Africanism, and the diverse histories of oppression and resistance across time and borders. Rekgotsofetse Chikane is the author of “Breaking a Rainbow, Building a Nation: The Politics Behind #MustFall”. He was one of the leading figures of the Rhodes Must Fall movement in South Africa. Hosted and recorded by: Simphiwe Laura Stewart Edit...2021-01-2246 minRightsUp: The Oxford Human Rights Hub PodcastRightsUp: The Oxford Human Rights Hub PodcastRhodes Must Fall (with Rekgotsofetse Chikane)This episode is part of a four-part series in support of the Black Lives Matter movement. In this episode, guest host Simphiwe Laura Stewart talks with Rekgotsofetse Chikane about the "Rhodes Must Fall" movement. They discuss the intersections and tensions of #MustFall with black consciousness, black feminism, and pan-Africanism, and the diverse histories of oppression and resistance across time and borders. Rekgotsofetse Chikane is the author of “Breaking a Rainbow, Building a Nation: The Politics Behind #MustFall”. He was one of the leading figures of the Rhodes Must Fall movement in South Africa. Hosted and recorded by: Simp...2021-01-2246 minRightsUpRightsUpPolice Brutality in the United States (with Shea Streeter)This episode is part of a four-part series in support of the Black Lives Matter movement. In this episode, we talk to Shea Streeter about the seemingly intractable issue of police brutality and race in the United States and how race and gender shape the ways that people experience, perceive, and respond to incidents of violence. The Oxford Human Rights Hub is an anti-racist organisation, and we are committed to continuously working to be better allies to communities protesting against deeply entrenched systems of racial domination and oppression. In this spirit, this podcast series aims to amplify the voices of...2020-12-1151 minRightsUp: The Oxford Human Rights Hub PodcastRightsUp: The Oxford Human Rights Hub PodcastPolice Brutality in the United States (with Shea Streeter)This episode is part of a four-part series in support of the Black Lives Matter movement. In this episode, we talk to Shea Streeter about the seemingly intractable issue of police brutality and race in the United States and how race and gender shape the ways that people experience, perceive, and respond to incidents of violence.  The Oxford Human Rights Hub is an anti-racist organisation, and we are committed to continuously working to be better allies to communities protesting against deeply entrenched systems of racial domination and oppression. In this spirit, this podcast series aims to amplify t...2020-12-1151 minRightsUpRightsUpRacial Hierarchy and Role of Whiteness (with Savala Trepczynski)This episode is part of a four-part series in support of the Black Lives Matter movement. In this episode, we talk to Savala Trepczynski about racial hierarchy and the role of whiteness in the Black Lives Matter movement. The Oxford Human Rights Hub is an anti-racist organisation, and we are committed to continuously working to be better allies to communities protesting against deeply entrenched systems of racial domination and oppression. In this spirit, this podcast series aims to amplify the voices of Black and Brown scholars, activists and practitioners. We also want to acknowledge a long legacy of work that...2020-12-0454 minRightsUp: The Oxford Human Rights Hub PodcastRightsUp: The Oxford Human Rights Hub PodcastRacial Hierarchy and Role of Whiteness (with Savala Trepczynski)This episode is part of a four-part series in support of the Black Lives Matter movement. In this episode, we talk to Savala Trepczynski about racial hierarchy and the role of whiteness in the Black Lives Matter movement. The Oxford Human Rights Hub is an anti-racist organisation, and we are committed to continuously working to be better allies to communities protesting against deeply entrenched systems of racial domination and oppression. In this spirit, this podcast series aims to amplify the voices of Black and Brown scholars, activists and practitioners. We also want to acknowledge a long legacy...2020-12-0454 minRightsUp: The Oxford Human Rights Hub PodcastRightsUp: The Oxford Human Rights Hub PodcastA Decolonial Approach to Education and the Law (with Foluke Adebisi)This episode is part of a four-part series in support of the Black Lives Matter movement. In this episode, we speak with Dr Foluke Adebisi, a Senior Lecturer in Law at Bristol University in the United Kingdom, about decolonizing education.  The Oxford Human Rights Hub is an anti-racist organisation, and we are committed to continuously working to be better allies to communities protesting against deeply entrenched systems of racial domination and oppression. In this spirit, this podcast series aims to amplify the voices of Black and Brown scholars, activists and practitioners. We also want to acknowledge a l...2020-10-3036 minRightsUpRightsUpA Decolonial Approach to Education and the Law (with Dr Foluke Adebisi)This episode is part of a four-part series in support of the Black Lives Matter movement. In this episode, we speak with Dr Foluke Adebisi, a Senior Lecturer in Law at Bristol University in the United Kingdom, about decolonizing education. The Oxford Human Rights Hub is an anti-racist organisation, and we are committed to continuously working to be better allies to communities protesting against deeply entrenched systems of racial domination and oppression. In this spirit, this podcast series aims to amplify the voices of Black and Brown scholars, activists and practitioners. We also want to acknowledge a long legacy of...2020-10-3036 minRightsUpRightsUpThe Voice of Hong Kong in Exile (with Nathan Law)During the Umbrella Movement in 2014, Nathan Law was one of the five representatives who took part in the dialogue with the Government debating political reform. Upholding non-violent civic actions, Nathan, Joshua Wong and other student leaders founded Demosistō in 2016 and ran for the Legislative Council election. Nathan was elected and became the youngest Legislative Counsellor in history. Yet, his seat was overturned in July 2017 following Beijing’s constitutional reinterpretation. Nathan was later jailed for his participation in the Umbrella Movement. Due to the risk imposed by the draconian National Security Law, Nathan left Hong Kong and continues to speak up for...2020-10-1630 minRightsUpRightsUpThe Transformative Possibilities of a Constitution (with Joel Modiri and Gautam Bhatia)Constitutions are the legal bedrock of many countries, but they're also political, and are produced within a specific socio-historical context, much like any text. As much as Constitutions are there to protect citizens, they can also exclude certain groups of people. And when a Constitution doesn't work for all, how do we best address this? To what extent can we reinterpret a Constitution so it's more inclusive? And when do we need to start again, from scratch? In this episode, Gautam Bhatia and Joel Modiri discuss these questions in the context of India and South Africa. Transcript available: http://ohrh...2020-09-2535 minRightsUp: The Oxford Human Rights Hub PodcastRightsUp: The Oxford Human Rights Hub PodcastThe Transformative Possibilities of a Constitution (with Joel Modiri and Gautam Bhatia)Constitutions are the legal bedrock of many countries, but they're also political, and are produced within a specific socio-historical context, much like any text. As much as Constitutions are there to protect citizens, they can also exclude certain groups of people. And when a Constitution doesn't work for all, how do we best address this? To what extent can we reinterpret a Constitution so it's more inclusive? And when do we need to start again, from scratch? In this episode, Gautam Bhatia and Joel Modiri discuss these questions in the context of India and South Africa. Interview...2020-09-2535 minRightsUp: The Oxford Human Rights Hub PodcastRightsUp: The Oxford Human Rights Hub PodcastThe Politics of Global Health Data (with Sara Davis)The COVID-19 pandemic has brought questions around global healthcare financing and equitable access to treatments to the fore. But this is not the first time a spotlight has been thrown on the thorny issue of fair resource allocation in efforts to tackle global health issues. In her book, “The Uncounted: Politics of Data in Global Health” (Cambridge University Press), Dr Sara Davis considers how human rights issues can affect the data which underlie global healthcare funding. She looks closely at the indicators which drive resource allocation, the metrics used to measure success in tackling health issues, and the people whos...2020-07-2429 minRightsUpRightsUpThe Politics of Global Health Data (with Sara Davis)The COVID-19 pandemic has brought questions around global healthcare financing and equitable access to treatments to the fore. But this is not the first time a spotlight has been thrown on the thorny issue of fair resource allocation in efforts to tackle global health issues. In her book, “The Uncounted: Politics of Data in Global Health” (Cambridge University Press), Dr Sara Davis considers how human rights issues can affect the data which underlie global healthcare funding. She looks closely at the indicators which drive resource allocation, the metrics used to measure success in tackling health issues, and the people whose expe...2020-07-2429 minThrough the WardrobeThrough the WardrobeEdith-"The clothes that I've been the most attached to have all come from friends or they've been swapped"Edith tells the tale of an early date at a clothes swap in the Swedish summer sun, just after finishing high school.   Music: Storybook by scottholmesmusic.com Cover Art: @beth_barnett 2020-07-0510 minRightsUpRightsUpRightsUp - The Impact of Covid-19 on Workers' Rights in the UK (with Michael Ford)The spread of Covid-19 has affected many areas of our lives with major implications for our rights and freedoms. The instigation of a UK-wide lockdown has had an especially pronounced effect on our rights, and the burden of this disruption will fall most heavily on those whose livelihoods, health, and security were already fragile. Furloughed employees, those who are self-employed, and those who must now seek social security benefits face an unprecedented level of uncertainty. Today we discuss the impact of coronavirus on worker's rights in the UK. Full transcript available: ohrh.law.ox.ac.uk/media/the-impact-of-covid-19-on-workers-rights-with-michael-ford Interview...2020-05-1534 minRightsUp: The Oxford Human Rights Hub PodcastRightsUp: The Oxford Human Rights Hub PodcastThe Impact of Covid-19 on Workers' Rights in the UK (with Michael Ford)The spread of Covid-19 has affected many areas of our lives with major implications for our rights and freedoms. The instigation of a UK-wide lockdown has had an especially pronounced effect on our rights, and the burden of this disruption will fall most heavily on those whose livelihoods, health, and security were already fragile. Furloughed employees, those who are self-employed, and those who must now seek social security benefits face an unprecedented level of uncertainty. Today we discuss the impact of coronavirus on worker's rights in the UK. Interview with: Michael Ford, QC (University of Bristol & Old...2020-05-1534 minRightsUp: The Oxford Human Rights Hub PodcastRightsUp: The Oxford Human Rights Hub PodcastThe Need for Empathy: Understanding India's COVID-19 Lockdown (with Kalpana Kannabiran)The COVID-19 pandemic has affected all of us in many ways. States around the world have imposed restrictions of varying levels of stringency to control the spread of the virus. The Central Government in India introduced a nationwide 21-day lockdown on 24th of March 2020. The lockdown saw an almost complete restriction on the movement of people and the closure of all establishments except those providing essential services. India’s lockdown has been described as the world’s biggest coronavirus lockdown and the harshest coronavirus containment measure in the world. The lockdown was declared with a four-hour notice period. It has...2020-05-0837 minRightsUpRightsUpRightsUp - The Need for Empathy: Understanding India's COVID-19 Lockdown (with Kalpana Kannabiran)The COVID-19 pandemic has affected all of us in many ways. States around the world have imposed restrictions of varying levels of stringency to control the spread of the virus. The Central Government in India introduced a nationwide 21-day lockdown on 24th of March 2020. The lockdown saw an almost complete restriction on the movement of people and the closure of all establishments except those providing essential services. India’s lockdown has been described as the world’s biggest coronavirus lockdown and the harshest coronavirus containment measure in the world. The lockdown was declared with a four-hour notice period. It has been...2020-05-0837 minThrough the WardrobeThrough the WardrobeSimon- "I like it like I like Christmas trees, just put everything that you ever got onto it"A denim jacket, covered with badges collected since the 1980s, creates a colourful map of a life lived so far.  Music: Storybook by scottholmesmusic.com  Cover Art: Beth Barnett2020-05-0311 minRightsUpRightsUpRightsUp - Defending Human Rights During a Global Pandemic: Lessons from UNAIDS (with Luisa Cabal)In this episode, we discuss the intersection between the responses to public health crisis and human rights with Luisa Cabal, Acting Director of the Community Support, Social Justice, and Inclusion at UNAIDS. UNAIDS recently published a guidance paper of lessons learned from other pandemics, such as the HIV pandemic, about how to respect and uphold human rights during exceptional times. Download a full transcript: http://ohrh.law.ox.ac.uk/media/how-to-uphold-human-rights-during-a-pandemic-lessons-from-unaids-with-luisa-cabal/ Interview with: Luisa Cabal (UNAIDS) Hosted by: Mónica Arango Olaya Produced and edited by: Christy Callaway-Gale Executive producer: Kira Allmann Shownotes: Sarah Dobbie Music: Rosemary Allmann2020-04-2428 minRightsUp: The Oxford Human Rights Hub PodcastRightsUp: The Oxford Human Rights Hub PodcastDefending Human Rights During a Global Pandemic: Lessons from UNAIDS (with Luisa Cabal)In this episode, we discuss the intersection between the responses to public health crisis and human rights with Luisa Cabal, Acting Director of the Community Support, Social Justice, and Inclusion at UNAIDS. UNAIDS recently published a guidance paper of lessons learned from other pandemics, such as the HIV pandemic, about how to respect and uphold human rights during exceptional times. Download a full transcript: ohrh.law.ox.ac.uk/media/how-to-uph…ith-luisa-cabal/ Interview with: Luisa Cabal (UNAIDS) Hosted by: Mónica Arango Olaya Produced and edited by: Christy Callaway-Gale Executive producer: Kira Allman...2020-04-2428 minThrough the WardrobeThrough the WardrobeThis April Fools...Meet Alex. He's enigmatic and so is his jumper, which was sent to him anonymously in the post... This April Fools episode was made in collaboration with my friend and improv comedian (also called Alex) and comes to you at a time when everything seems like an April Fools. I hope it makes you smile wherever you are self-isolating/social distancing and makes you feel connected to other humans (yay).   Music: Storybook by scottholmesmusic.com Cover Art: Beth Barnett2020-04-0113 minThrough the WardrobeThrough the WardrobeRose- "We've just drifted, but I have this cardigan to remember him by"A colourful cardigan still holds the warmth of a close friendship between two people who've since drifted apart. Music: Storybook by scottholmesmusic.com  Cover Art: Beth Barnett2020-03-0112 minThrough the WardrobeThrough the WardrobeDad's Partner- "It was just that connection with other women who'd been married in it"Between layers of tissue paper, in a box, in a cupboard, in the spare room...an antique veil holds the memories of marriages in times gone by. Music: Storybook by scottholmesmusic.com Cover Art: Beth Barnett2020-02-0207 minThrough the WardrobeThrough the WardrobeDad- "These different threads of me all come together into that jacket"A black velvet jacket takes us back thirty five years to Hong Kong.  Music: Storybook by scottholmesmusic.com Cover Art: Beth Barnett2020-01-0511 minThrough the WardrobeThrough the WardrobeAlice- "She always had the most amazing dressing up clothes"A blue dress opens a little window onto the life of Alice's granny Hazel. Music: Storybook by scottholmesmusic.com Cover Art: Beth Barnett2019-12-0810 minThrough the WardrobeThrough the WardrobeGreat Aunt- "This started a long, long time ago"A quilt made with old summer dresses sparks memories of youthful, happy times. Music: Storybook by scottholmesmusic.com Cover Art: Beth Barnett2019-11-0806 minThrough the WardrobeThrough the WardrobeMum - "I'm reluctant, despite its worn edges, to give it away"An old work coat turns out to have a romantic story from the past attached to it.  Music: Storybook by scottholmesmusic.com Cover Art: Beth Barnett2019-10-0808 minThrough the WardrobeThrough the WardrobeTrailer- Through the WardrobeA podcast series sharing stories about clothes and the memories we attach to them.  Music: Storybook by scottholmesmusic.com2019-09-1701 minTalking SenseTalking SenseEpisode 4: 'The Senses and Disease: A Renaissance Perfume Burner and a Victorian Poisonous Bookcase' – PART 2In this episode, Amélie Bonney (DPhil Student, History of Science) examines a toxic Victorian bookcase to discover the sensory world of disease. Further reading: https://www.talkingsenseoxford.com/podcast. Originally delivered as the first half of a gallery talk in partnership with Christy Callaway-Gale (DPhil Student, Medieval and Modern Languages). Listen to Episode 3 for the first half of the talk.2019-07-1215 minTalking SenseTalking SenseEpisode 3: 'The Senses and Disease: A Renaissance Perfume Burner and a Victorian Poisonous Bookcase – PART 1In this episode, Christy Callaway-Gale (DPhil Student, Medieval and Modern Languages) examines a Renaissance Italian perfume burner to discover the sensory world of disease. Further reading: https://www.talkingsenseoxford.com/podcast. Originally delivered as the first half of a gallery talk in partnership with Amélie Bonney (DPhil Student, History of Science). Listen to Episode 4 for the second half of the talk.2019-07-1213 minTalking SenseTalking SenseEpisode 2: The Workshop DaysJonathan Lawrence and Christy Callaway-Gale, two participants in the TORCH-Ashmolean Talking Sense project, introduce the workshop days. The workshop days are a combination of handling sessions in the Ashmolean museum and discussions of recent scholarship on the senses. For this episode, Jonathan and Christy re-create the feel of one of the workshop days. They review some of the recent scholarship on the senses discussed during these workshop days, before interviewing Dr. Jim Harris who is in charge of the Talking Sense handling sessions in the Ashmolean museum. For sources used and further reading, see a collated reading list from the...2019-04-1841 minTalking SenseTalking SenseEpisode 1: Introduction to Talking SenseJonathan Lawrence and Christy Callaway-Gale, two participants in the TORCH-Ashmolean Talking Sense project, introduce the inter-disciplinary research project. They talk to the organisers of the project (Hugo Shakeshaft and Helena Guzik) about the origin of the project and its aims, before speaking to two other participants in the project about their research and why they joined Talking Sense.2019-04-1815 min