Can you imagine growing up in a home where you have to compete with your siblings in order to be able to eat, go to school, and sleep? Our guest today can,  as that was her reality growing up in a polygamist home in Nigeria with eight siblings.  Growing up in the slums, our guest was exposed to young girls being raped and teenage pregnancies from an early age. While many may have accepted this reality to be their future, this ambitious young girl did not. She was determined to give herself an...

Do women's lives always matter? It's a question with such a seemingly obvious answer and yet in so many parts of the world this is not a given. Our guests in this show shares her powerful - and yet often controversial - work in women's rights with specific focus on the right to choose an abortion, safely. She explains the stories of women from around the world who do not have the right to choose and the impact of abuse, rape and ill health on the ultimate lives of women everywhere. Running an...

Can you imagine leaving home for work not knowing if you'd come back alive to your children and family? Every single day. Today's guest faces that reality. The reality of not knowing whether she'd live to see another day as soon as she steps out of her home every day. Living amidst The Anglophone Crisis where Cameroon is losing all of its sons and daughters in the conflict, our guest emphasises the need for dialogue in order for this Crisis to end. Businesses are being shut down, leading to...

In this episode, we are joined by a woman living deep in Northern Nigeria with the terror of Boko Haram. She joins the show today because she sees her story as her superpower and that sharing her story far and wide is important for her because “You never can tell who you are influencing, you never can tell who will empathise with your story and somehow make a change or be encouraged to do something.” Our guest's story begins with her older brother who tragically passes away when she is just...

Can you imagine living, knowing you are going to die? This show allows us to step into the shoes of Africa's longest living triple organ transplant survivor and to follow her lifelong journey to becoming “well” (and staying alive!). As she talks us through her entire childhood and youth spent wishing that she could breathe as her friends did, she shares what true gratefulness for health, for life and for breath really means. She shares her reality as she celebrated her 30th birthday party and...

This episode comes from India where our guest tell us of his decision to leave his corporate career to become a “Mentor Father” to over 38 abandoned, abused or orphaned girls. Having found the true meaning and purpose of his life he explains how he has devoted his heart, mind, soul and wealth as a full-time volunteer and a ‘Mentor Father’ for over 10 years. Telling of his journey to change the path of child brides,abadoned children and cast aside female youth, he talks of his belief that all...

"Daddy fell asleep, mummy" Our guest this week shares the moment when her husband fell "asleep" reading a bedtime story to her 6 year old daughter, and never woke up. She tells us how she moved on from being the person she "used to be" as she said goodbye to her high school love and became a single mom. Realising that "the person I was prior to this night, knew nothing about the world I had to go through and so I had to lose myself" she tells of the story of her and her daughter as they...

Can you ever overcome the loss of your children? Does time ever really heal anything at all? Are we all getting "grief all wrong" and what does this mean? Our guests today shares the story of the tragic accident that saw his teenage children, Ruby and Hart, killed by a drunk driver just four years ago. He honestly recounts his journey to share this experience widely with others to help more people understand grief in ways that society doesn't talk about. With themes of isolation, loneliness...

When you dream of having a baby you don't often stop to wonder what that dream really entails. For many new mothers post natal depression is an unexpected and often unknown reality of becoming a mum. Our guest in this episode shares her journey as the sadness she felt postpartum led her all the way to hospitalised care. Within a traditional community, that found the reality hard to understand, she shares how she accessed the help she needed. Surrounded by endless advice from relatives (none...

"Mummy, who will die first, me or my cousin?" Losing a child is reality that many people feel they could never survive. In this episode our guest talks us through her own journey facing the acute illness and loss of her young daughter. She recounts the conversations they had around life and death, and how terminal illness becomes a "truth serum" that leads to living life consciously connected to the things you love. She talks about pain and laughter and how they intertwine, and the complex...

A mum of three joins the show to talk about the realities, opportunities and challenges associated with being the mum to teenagers who she terms as "Wonderfully Wired" - which she uses to refer to her own children, and those of others, who experience giftedness or neurodiversity in some form. She bravely unpacks how learning for children with neurodiversity is often seen as a draw back but that in her opinion it also comes with powerful viewpoints and talents that can be missed if we are...

When you lose someone close to you it often prompts us to reconsider "what would I do if I knew my own days were numbered?" In this episode our guest asked himself this exact question and decided that whilst he had loved his corporate life, it was time for a change and he headed on a sabbatical to train as a Field Guide on a safari camp in Africa. When his year ended he wasn't ready to come home and his journey into a brand new culture - with wild animals and local staff alike - took...

Kicking off Season 2 with a never seen before format, this show features two family members together, openly discussing their journey with transgender identity, acceptance and confidence. As the daughter of the family, a young woman shares her journey to finding her identity as a female, having being born a male, and takes us through a candid explanation of her reality to get to this moment. Her father joins her to share his perspective and experience of that same path and talks to the...

In this episode a young man shares his story of his struggles with a debilitating stutter throughout his childhood, feeling trapped and voiceless in his own body. Feeling a failure and amidst peak puberty and relentless teasing, he longs for change and looks ahead for a time when he can stand up and finally share his opinion. Fate intervenes and his family relocates from the UAE to India, where he is forced to adapt and confront his fears head on in a whole new way. He shares his...

In this extremely emotional and unique episode, you will step into the world of a new mother just two days after giving birth, as she shares her unbelievable story for the first time ever. Having just given birth to her baby boy, her days postpartum are thrown into turmoil when a brain tumor diagnosis shatters her reality and leads her to a journey of tenacity as she fights to find Dr's who will take her case, visas to allow her to travel to reach them and the financial and emotional...

In a dimly lit nightclub, our guest once danced to the rhythm of the night as a DJ. Little did he know, that the same rhythm would lead him down a long path of anxiety, addiction, and escapism. Seeking refuge from the darkness, he traded neon lights for the comforting aroma of the coffee, opening his own store and hoping to escape the demons of the drugs he had discovered in the night hours. Unfortunately, the reality of running a business caused infinitely more stress which led him into a...

After losing her step-father during her formative years, a woman finds herself spiraling into a prolonged period of depression. Desperate for a fresh start, she leaves the UK behind and embarks on a journey as a teacher, traveling to various countries around the globe. Despite the transient joy she experiences, her bouts of depression persist, leaving her emotionally drained. A turning point arrives when she participates in a session that completely changes her and her life coming...

In the serene tranquility of their small mountain home, a woman and her partner relished a life filled with happiness. Nestled amidst nature's beauty, their cozy abode became a sanctuary of love and contentment. However, fate abruptly took a turn one fateful day. As her partner climbed down the mountain to retrieve his ratchet, a sudden misstep caused him to plummet, landing harshly on his back with a pipe ripping through his body. In a race against time, only hope and help can save...

Meet Christina, a woman whose life took an enchanting turn when she fell in love with a Muslim man. As their connection deepened, her heart resonated with the beauty of Islam - the value of peace, and the profound spirituality it offered. Embracing her newfound faith, she embarked on a transformative journey, guided by prayer and self-discovery. Listen in to learn how spirituality gracefully weaved through every aspect of her life, illuminating her path with love and serenity. Music Credits:...

A woman embraces the trailing spouse role and shares her dynamic life on social media. However, as time passes and reality settles in, she begins to lose sight of her true purpose. Along the way, she faces numerous challenges, including the devastating discovery of her husband's affair, which shatters her trust and further diminishes her sense of self. Stripped of her professional identity, she navigates a tumultuous journey of self-discovery, grappling with the meaning of life and the...

In a world resistant to truth, one man's unwavering honesty led to time in prison, testing his resilience and transforming his family. The experience ignited empathy within their hearts, awakening them to the struggles of others. Rather than succumbing to bitterness, the man became an advocate, using his voice to champion truth and compassion. Tune in to find out how 47 days impacted a man and his entire family - forever. Music Credits:  https://ncs.io/PLHome and the sentence: NCS /...

In the world we live in today, workplace bullying is not uncommon. Many individuals have experienced different forms of workplace bullying, exploitation, or toxicity. In this episode, an anonymous guest shares her experience of being bullied by her manager and how it led to her facing serious physical and mental health issues. It's easy to empathize with people who are wronged, but what about those who wrong you? Our guest took a step ahead and empathized with what her manager was going...

The world doesn't need another podcast. This has been rippling through my head daily for over a year. 365 days of procrastination. And then one morning I woke up knowing that if I wanted to launch a new show about empathy, then I had to ensure I was making a contribution and NOT creating more noise. MimiYouYou is this. In an increasingly "us and them" world, this is a platform that gives you the chance to understand and empathize with others. Most shows are about the input, for example,...