Join us for a special festive episode where we take a look back on Series 2 and share some of our favourite moments. A big thank you to all our guests across the series, and to you the listeners. We'll be back in 2021 - until then!Support the s

S2E9: Women In Science with Gabriela Ivan, Stephanie Okeyo and Ammad Haider

Dec 7th, 2020 39m 27s

In this penultimate episode of the series, we hear from 3 guests in 3 continents, who share 1 goal: to elevate the role of women in science. Gabriela Ivan, Stephanie Okeyo and Ammad Haider work in the fields of robotics, STEAM education and int

S2E8: Yoga, Mindfulness and Substance Abuse with Colleen Lally

Nov 23rd, 2020 30m 37s

In this episode, we hear from Colleen Lally, a yoga and mindfulness practitioner supporting families, friends and children affected by substance abuse. Through her company Splendour Wellness, she helps people discover new ways of expressing dif

S2E7: Paying It Forward with Richard Foster

Nov 9th, 2020 29m 58s

In this episode, I speak to Richard Foster, a secondary school teacher from Wigan, Greater Manchester. Growing up, he faced bullying and isolation, and turned to food for comfort. I spoke to him to hear about his journey, emotional eating, the

S2E6: Wellbeing in the Workplace with Tracy Douthwaite

Oct 26th, 2020 33m 5s

In this episode I speak to Tracy Douthwaite, founder of Way to Wellbeing, a training and consulting service that helps businesses prioritise the wellbeing of employees. It was such a warm conversation, ranging from simple mindfulness practices

S2E5: Buddhism and Addiction Recovery with Dr Paramabandhu Groves

Oct 11th, 2020 44m 13s

Dr. Paramabandhu Groves is clinical director of Breathing Space, the health and wellbeing wing of the London Buddhist Centre, and teaches mindfulness meditation for depression, addiction, and for carers. In this episode, he tells us how he ende

S2E4: Communities Helping Communities with Alexandra McMillan

Sep 27th, 2020 21m 46s

In this episode, we speak to Alexandra McMillan, co-founder of the Legendary Community Club, a grassroots project delivering emergency food provision across Lewisham, London, and campaigning for systemic change alongside Save The Children, the

S2E3: A Crisis of Climate & Masculinity with Jonathan Wise

Sep 13th, 2020 30m 39s

What lurks behind the climate crisis? Could it be that the child-like view we have of the world – as something separate from ourselves, as a resource to plunder, control and colonise – sits at the very heart of it? And could it be that our patr

S2E2: Helping Rebuild Lives with Wendy Lewington

Aug 30th, 2020 25m 30s

How does somebody end up homeless? What's the best way to help a rough sleeper? We put these questions and more to Wendy Lewington, CEO of DENS, a Hertfordshire charity supporting people facing homelessness, poverty and social exclusion. It was

S2E1: Breaking Stereotypes in Advertising with Michael Brown

Aug 17th, 2020 34m 37s

We’re kicking off Series 2 with advertising legend and diversity champion Michael Brown, to learn about the people daring to break stereotypes in UK advertising, and the power of media in shaping cultural norms.Visit lovelouderproject.com for s

Trailer

S2E0: Trailer

Aug 13th, 2020 1m 15s

We're back! Series 2 of the Love Louder podcast is landing this Monday 17th August 2020, and every 2 weeks after that. We can't wait for you to hear what we have in store!

S1E6: Behaviour Breeds Behaviour

Feb 3rd, 2020 15m 42s

Chris, Sim and Mario discuss an idea Episode 5's guest John left with them - a piece of police training that says 'behaviour breeds behaviour'. In other words, approach someone with aggression and they'll likely respond aggressively. What if in

S1E5: Compassion, humanity and loving louder in the police

Jan 6th, 2020 48m 58s

In this brilliant episode we talk to John Purcell, former Met Police and British Transport Police Chief Inspector, to find out what he's learnt about compassion, humanity and loving louder from his time spent in the police.

S1E4: Staying grounded in highs and lows

Nov 4th, 2019 31m 8s

In this episode we reflect on our interview with Alessi's Ark, discussing the highs and lows of the music industry and life in general, and how to stay grounded when things go well - and when they go wrong, too.

S1E3: Alessi's Ark - love, mental health, faith & resilience in the music industry

Oct 6th, 2019 40m 24s

In our first interview we speak to Alessi & Jason of Alessi's Ark, about the realities of the music industry, the pressures of success and how love pulled them through hard times.

S1E2: Who's in charge of pop culture?

Sep 2nd, 2019 51m 22s

In this episode we discuss pop culture, who really shapes it, and how aliens might just be the key to bringing everyone together...Referenced in this episode:The Great Hack (Netflix)

S1E1: What Does It Take To Love Louder?

Aug 4th, 2019 1h 3m

Meet the team in this first episode, hear what loving louder means to us, and find out what happens when foxes start loving a little too loudly...Search for the Love Louder Project on social, or visit lovelouderproject.com for more.