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Humanism Now | A Podcast on Secular Ethics and Compassionate Change44. Lizzi Collinge MP on Applying Humanist Values in British Politics“I believe in autonomy, I believe in choice, I believe in human freedom, and I believe in having less suffering… all of which are fundamentally humanist values.” – Lizzi Collinge MPLizzi Collinge—Labour MP for Morecambe & Lunesdale and Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Humanist Group—shares how openly declaring “I am a humanist” now shapes her work on championing freedom, autonomy and human rights through cross-party collaboration at Westminster. Lizzi Collinge MP🏛️ Parliament contact –Lizzi Collinge MP 𝕏 Twitter – @LizziCollinge📸 Instagram – @lizzicollinge👍 Facebook – @LizziCollingeTopics we cover ✔︎ Owning a humanist identity in Parl...2025-08-1038 min
Humanism Now | A Podcast on Secular Ethics and Compassionate Change43. Katherine Lacefield on Moving from Confrontation to Connection & Campaigning for Causes that Welcome Everyone"Compassion has no borders" - Katherine LacefieldKatherine Lacefield—founder of Just Be Cause Consulting—shares why swapping confrontational animal-rights tactics for compassion-first community building creates deeper, lasting change for animals, people and the planet.Connect with KatherineWebsite – justbecause.consultingFacebook – @JustBeCauseConsultingInstagram – @just.because.consultingTikTok – @justbecauseconsultingThreads – @just.because.consultingLinkedIn – /in/katherine-mac-donaldTopics we cover ✔︎ From “I hate people” to human-centred advocacy ✔︎ Closing the values–action gap ✔︎ Why confrontation backfires—and what works instead ✔︎ One Health: linking human, animal & environmental wellbeing ✔︎ Letting go of perfectionism in activismResources...2025-08-0436 min
Humanism Now | A Podcast on Secular Ethics and Compassionate Change42. Peruvian Association of Atheist on How Humanist Weddings, Naming & Funerals are Driving Peru's Secular Revolution“Rituals are in the roots of our humankind.” — Iván AntezanaAdrián Núñez and Iván Antezana—leading organisers of the Peruvian Association of Atheists (APERAT)—reveal how their victory in the 2025 Humanist Accelerator Program is turning the dream of legally-recognised humanist ceremonies into a nationwide reality, challenging deep-rooted stigma and funding vital support for Peru’s growing secular community.Topics we cover ✔︎ Founding APERAT and its legal battles for recognition ✔︎ Why “the atheist closet” remains so deep in Peru ✔︎ Lessons from the Humanist Ceremonies Accelerator ✔︎ Designing inclusive, inter-faith-friendly...2025-07-2735 min
Humanism Now | A Podcast on Secular Ethics and Compassionate Change41. Bridget Shirvell on Parenting in a Climate Crisis: Teaching Kids Curiosity, Resilience & Hope “Research has found that the amount of questions kids ask dramatically decreases once they start formalized education.” – Bridget ShirvellJournalist and climate-communicator Bridget Shirvell joins Humanism Now to share a four-part roadmap—feel, love, build, act—for raising climate-resilient kids. Drawing on her new book Parenting in a Climate Crisis, she explains how families can turn eco-anxiety into everyday action, nurture curiosity, and help children transform concern into hope. Hachette Book GroupConnect with BridgetWebsite – https://breeshirvell.com Newsletter – Raising Climate Resilient Kids -Substack Instagram– @breeshirvellLinkedIn – /in/breeshirvell Topics we cover2025-07-2032 min
Humanism Now | A Podcast on Secular Ethics and Compassionate Change40. Nick Cooney on Going Beyond Good Intentions & the Ethical Impact of What We Leave Undone“Focusing on the positive outcomes gives you agency; you can literally see the progress happening and that keeps you moving forward.” - Nick CooneyNick Cooney is a social entrepreneur, alternative‑protein investor, and author. He joins Humanism Now to discuss to unpack the hidden moral cost of doing nothing. Drawing on insights from his new book What We Don’t Do, Nick explains why inaction outweighs mis‑action, how to count the suffering we can prevent, and why business, capital and compassion must pull in the same direction.Topics we cover✔︎ The f...2025-07-1344 min
Humanism Now | A Podcast on Secular Ethics and Compassionate Change39. Dr Bo Bennett on Sharpening Critical Thinking, Logical Fallacies & Persuasive Dialogue“We need to care more about believing what is true than being right and being proved right.” - Bo BennetWith outrage-bait, memes and “gotcha” clips swarming every feed, being able to think about our thinking is no longer optional. Social psychologist, entrepreneur and Positive Humanism author Dr Bo Bennett joins host James Hodgson to show why critical thinking is a life skill for everyone, not a luxury for academics. Drawing on decades spent dissecting logical fallacies (plus a generous dose of humour), Bo maps out how we can swap combativeness for curi...2025-07-0838 min
Humanism Now | A Podcast on Secular Ethics and Compassionate Change38. Julie Pham on Mastering Curiosity as a Practice“Curiosity isn’t a trait — it’s a practice. And like any practice, we have to keep doing it even when it’s hard.” — Dr. Julie PhamIn this episode of Humanism Now, we explore curiosity as a practice. Dr. Julie Pham — social scientist, community builder, and author of the bestselling 7 Forms of Respect® — joins us to unpack how curiosity, respect, and communication transform not just workplaces, but our relationships and communities.As the founder and CEO of CuriosityBased, Dr. Pham teaches leaders and teams how to embed curiosity into daily practice...2025-06-2932 min
Humanism Now | A Podcast on Secular Ethics and Compassionate Change37. Rachael Reign on Coercive Control Beyond the Home: Protecting Cult Survivors“Surviving isn’t just about leaving — it’s about learning to trust yourself again after someone else’s voice has lived in your head for years.” — Rachael ReignIn this powerful episode of Humanism Now, Rachael Reign, survivor and founder of Surviving Universal UK, shares her deeply personal story of escaping spiritual abuse and coercive control and her ongoing campaign to protect others.As founder of Surviving Universal UK, Rachael supports other survivors of high-control groups and leads a growing campaign to amend Section 76 of the UK Serious Crime Act.I...2025-06-2249 min
Humanism Now | A Podcast on Secular Ethics and Compassionate Change36. JC Candanedo on Art as Activism for Solidarity, Identity and Representation "Inclusion isn’t about ticking boxes. It’s about creating a space where people feel safe enough to stay." - JC CandanedoArtist, activist, and humanist JC Candanedo shares his journey from a Catholic school in Panama to the art studios of London. His work weaves together identity, displacement, and community action, exploring how creativity can challenge injustice and build inclusive, compassionate societies.In this epsiode, JC reflects on growing up atheist in a deeply religious culture, navigating migration and marginalisation, and why the arts are one of the most powerful tools we have...2025-06-1541 min
Humanism Now | A Podcast on Secular Ethics and Compassionate Change35. Lindsay de Wal on Redefining Chaplaincy & the Rise of non-religious Pastoral Care in the NHS"Transcendence is the connection with something wider; the world, the cosmos, nature, other fellow human beings, and doing good in this life"— Dr Lindsay De Wal When Dr Lindsay De Wal became the first non-religious head of chaplaincy in the NHS, she redefined what spiritual support can look like in modern healthcare. From sceptical colleagues to international media headlines, her appointment marked a turning point for inclusive pastoral care. In this powerful and personal conversation, Lindsay shares how she built a humanist framework for care grounded in deep listening, horizontal transcendence and unwavering comp...2025-06-0831 min
Humanism Now | A Podcast on Secular Ethics and Compassionate Change34. Michael Bauer on Community Services Without Religion: Practical Humanism for a Secular Future“The highest value, the most precious value we have is not peace—it’s freedom.” — Michael Bauer This week on Humanism Now, we’re joined by Michael Bauer, CEO of Germany’s Humanistische Vereinigung—a 175-year-old humanist organisation offering professional community services without religion, grounded in ethics, dignity, and freedom.From ceremony to solidarity, Bauer shows how organised humanism is more than a philosophy—it’s a movement of services, institutions, and action. Discover how practical humanism is creating a visible, inclusive, and values-driven future.We discuss:How the Humanist Associati...2025-06-0131 min
Humanism Now | A Podcast on Secular Ethics and Compassionate Change33. Audrey Simmons & Lola Tinubu on Keeping the Faith Out of the Classroom: Smart Move or Overreach?This episode was originally recorded in May 2024."What we have in common is what is taking us forward." — Lola Tinubu In May 2024, the High Court ruled that Michaela Community School’s “prayer ban” did not unlawfully interfere with students’ rights to religious freedom. This landmark decision reaffirmed the importance of secular education in promoting social cohesion — and raised questions about how schools should handle religion in increasingly diverse societies.In this episode, Audrey Simmons and Lola Tinubu — co-leaders of the Association of Black Humanists and long-time Central London Humanist...2025-05-2622 min
Humanism Now | A Podcast on Secular Ethics and Compassionate Change32. Alan Palmer on Finding Common Ground Through Faith Dialogues“If we focus so much on the 5% that divides us, we miss the 95% we already share.” — Alan PalmerAlan Palmer is the former Chair of Central London Humanists, a trustee of Humanists UK, and a long-time NHS Trust Director. With over 17 years of experience in grassroots organising, Alan shares how London’s most active humanist group grew from pub chats to public campaigns, and how dialogue, ethics, and diversity remain central to its mission.In This EpisodeHow Central London Humanists became the UK’s largest humanist groupWhy participation is harder...2025-05-1818 min
Humanism Now | A Podcast on Secular Ethics and Compassionate Change31. Katherine Stewart on Money, Lies & God: How Billionaires Weaponised Religion to Undermine DemocracyThe pro-life religion we see today is a modern creation. It was created for political purposes." — Katherine StewartKatherine Stewart is an award-winning journalist and author, who has investigated the rise of religious nationalism and its impact on democracy for over 15 years. Her work appears in The New York Times and The New Republic. She is the author of The Good News Club, The Power Worshippers, and the new release Money, Lies, and God.Key Topics CoveredHow the "Good News Club" exposed the stealth strategies of religious nationalists.Th...2025-05-0734 min
Humanism Now | A Podcast on Secular Ethics and Compassionate Change30. S.I. Martin on Uncovering Britain's Hidden Histories & the Power of Storytelling"Isn't it true that we are the stories we tell ourselves?" — S.I. MartinThis week on Humanism Now, we’re joined by S.I. Martin—historian, author, and patron of Humanists UK—whose work has reshaped how we understand Black British history and the power of storytelling.From his upbringing in a religious family in Bedford to decades spent uncovering erased narratives, Steve shares how early exposure to music, books, and doubt led him to scepticism and ultimately humanism.We discuss:The importance of embedding Black British history into everyday...2025-04-1329 min
Humanism Now | A Podcast on Secular Ethics and Compassionate Change29. Faith to Faithless on Finding Community after Leaving High-Control Groups (part of Podcastathon 2025)This special episode of Humanism Now is released as part of Podcastathon 2025, the world’s largest podcast charity initiative. We’re proud to dedicate this episode to Faith to Faithless, a programme by Humanists UK supporting those leaving high-control religious groups. Three incredible guests—George, Leena, and Sarah—share raw, courageous accounts of their journeys out of fundamentalist religions and the new communities they're helping to build.Faith to Faithless is proudly marking its 10th anniversary in 2025, celebrating a decade of support, solidarity, and advo...2025-03-3045 min
Humanism Now | A Podcast on Secular Ethics and Compassionate Change28. Susie Alegre on the Algorithmic Assault on Human Rights: How AI Threatens Our Core FreedomsAI technologies pose significant threats to fundamental human rights, reinforcing historical biases and power imbalances. This week, we are joined by Susie Alegre, international human rights lawyer and author, to explore the impact of generative AI on gender and racial equality, labour markets, and information ecosystems.Susie has worked for international NGOs like Amnesty International and organisations including the UN, the EU and the Council of Europe. Susie has published two books covering the critical issue or technology's impact on human rights; “Freedom to Think” (2022) was a Financial Times Technology Book of the...2025-03-0939 min
Humanism Now | A Podcast on Secular Ethics and Compassionate Change27. Happy Human Lithuania on the Magic of Humanist Ceremonies & Growing Social EnterprisesHumanist ceremonies—weddings, namings, and funerals—are growing rapidly worldwide, offering non-religious, deeply personal ways to mark life’s most significant moments. Laimingas Žmogus (Happy Human) is a social enterprise based in Lithuania, dedicated to making these ceremonies accessible and meaningful. This week we are delighted to be joined by Urtė Žukauskaitė-Zabukė, Founder and CEO, and Gerda Surgautaitė, Co-Founder of Laimingas Žmogus to share insights into establishing meaningful non-religious ceremonies that resonate with diverse populations and the launch of the Humanist Ceremonies Accelerator, a pioneering initiative designed to he...2025-03-0230 min
Reading Between Deadlines PodcastIntermezzo? I Killed It the Way an Irish Book Would Want—Gently, and With Whiskey 🥃🚨 Book rants & wildly fluctuating opinions incoming! 🚨This week, Rachael Johns and Anthea Hodgson take on Sally Rooney’s latest, where two brothers navigate grief, romance, and existential dread—all while occasionally playing chess.Along the way, we discuss:♟️ The many, many chess metaphors—how far is too far?📖 Why this book is giving Ulysses energy (but make it Rooney)💔 A love triangle that had us screaming “just pick someone already!”🎭 The existential crisis of two brothers navigating grief, relationships, and DublinAnd, of course, we rate it: Kiss, Kill, or Marry...2025-02-2744 min
The Bye Round With James GrahamEngland's Finest: Josh HodgsonThis week James Graham is joined by one of his closest mates from his playing days Josh Hodgson. Hodgy returns for a 2nd time as the boys go down memory lane with some classic stories from their playing days. We go deep on what Hodgy's up to now, the changing pathways at Parramatta & why he is pursuing coaching! 0:00 Pumpkin Hodgson 14:00 Retirement Decision 21:05 Move Into Coaching 52:30 Honesty In Coaching 1:10:07 How Much Praise Is Too Much Praise? 1:14:50 Dr. Scott Goldman, A.I.Q & The Eels 1:22:05 Jason Ryles...2024-11-171h 47
Inside Commerce: Ecommerce Strategy, CX and Technology PodcastEP263: Common Issues with ERPs: How They Hamper Ecommerce Teams & What To Do About Them, With Luke HodgsonFOLLOW US:
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In this episode of the Inside Commerce podcast, Luke Hodgson from Commerce Thinking explains the common issues with ERPs and their integration with ecommerce platforms.
The conversation explores the importance of understanding ERP systems for ecommerce leaders, the evolving role of ecommerce directors post-COVID, and the demand for ERP in new businesses.
The discussion also delves into the role of middleware in ecommerce integrations, challenges related to peak order volumes, and strategies for maximising back office performance...2024-11-0545 min
Humanism Now | A Podcast on Secular Ethics and Compassionate Change26. Nathan Stilwell on the Need for Compassionate Assisted Dying Legislation & End of Life CareWelcome back to Humanism Now for a special episode coinciding with the critical upcoming UK Parliament vote on assisted dying — a pivotal moment we've long campaigned for and debated. In this episode we hear how what the bill entails, why it matters and how safe assisted dying aligns with values of compassion and autonomy.Joining us is Nathan Stilwell, Humanists UK's Assisted Dying Campaign Coordinator, Campaigns and Communications Manager at My Death My Decision and a member of The Assisted Dying Coalition Secretariat. Nathan joins us to discuss the context of th...2024-11-0331 min