The Meaning of Home Podcast
Welcome to The Meaning of Home Podcast, where we discuss the complexities and connections between home and homelessness. Every month we’ll release a new episode with a range of guests to provide commentary and conversation on different themes. The Meaning of Home Podcast is hosted by Sara Christou and produced by Dave Angel. We are Doctoral Researchers at Loughborough University, part of The Harnessing Opportunities for Meaningful Environments Centre for Doctoral Training (the HOME CDT).
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Episodes
Monday Aug 21, 2023
Monday Aug 21, 2023
Welcome to The Meaning of Home podcast, where we discuss the complexities and connections between home and homelessness.
This episode's theme is ‘Change’. We discuss what action is needed to address the national rise in homelessness. Our guest is Bridget Young, Director of NACCOM (the no accommodation network).
Tuesday Jul 18, 2023
Tuesday Jul 18, 2023
Welcome to The Meaning of Home podcast, where we discuss the complexities and connections between home and homelessness.
This episode's theme is ‘Discrimination’. We discuss the systemic and institutional failures experienced by Black and minoritised groups in accessing housing. Our guests are Michaela Queensborough (our first returning guest), who is the Children and Young People Programme Manager at AVA (Against Violence and Abuse), and Amma Antwi-Yeboah, Corporate Manager of Housing Solutions at Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Council.
Tuesday May 30, 2023
Tuesday May 30, 2023
Welcome to The Meaning of Home podcast, where we discuss the complexities and connections between home and homelessness.
This episode's theme is ‘Resilience’. We discuss how the concept of resilience is used, what it means and unpack whether this is an inherently problematic term. The podcast’s very own co-producer Dave Angel, is one of our guests, plus we are joined by George Foden, also a Doctoral Researcher at Loughborough University.
Tuesday Apr 25, 2023
Tuesday Apr 25, 2023
Welcome to The Meaning of Home podcast, where we discuss the complexities and connections between home and homelessness.
This episode's theme is ‘Displacement’. We discuss research on how policing anti social behaviour impacts on people experiencing street homelessness. Joined by Dr Vicky Heap and Dr Alex Black from Sheffield Hallam University, and Dr Chris Devany from University of York.
Tuesday Mar 28, 2023
Tuesday Mar 28, 2023
Welcome to The Meaning of Home podcast, where we discuss the complexities and connections between home and homelessness.
This episode's theme is ‘Choice’. We discuss the need for a variety of housing options and types of support for people experiencing homelessness. Joined by Louisa Steele from Standing Together, Eilidh Stringer from Action Homeless, and Jen Kiernan from Centre for Homelessness Impact.
Monday Feb 27, 2023
Monday Feb 27, 2023
Welcome to The Meaning of Home podcast, where we discuss the complexities and connections between home and homelessness.
This episode's theme is ‘Embodied’. We discuss the physical experience of homelessness and the impact of trauma on the body. Joined by Michaela Queensborough, Children and Young People Programme Manager at AVA.
Wednesday Dec 21, 2022
Wednesday Dec 21, 2022
Welcome to The Meaning of Home podcast, where we discuss the complexities and connections between home and homelessness.
This episode's theme is ‘Youth’. We discuss the impact of homelessness on young people. Joined by Phil Kerry, CEO of NHYC, and Hannah Deignan, Shine Project Co‑ordinator at YMCA Leicestershire.
Wednesday Nov 30, 2022
Wednesday Nov 30, 2022
Welcome to The Meaning of Home podcast, where we discuss the complexities and connections between home and homelessness.
This episode's theme is ‘Voice’. We explore finding a way to speak about the loss of home through your own words. We’re joined by Andreena Leeanne, a Workshop Facilitator, Poet, and a Speaker with lived experience of homelessness.
Wednesday Oct 26, 2022
Wednesday Oct 26, 2022
Welcome to The Meaning of Home podcast, where we discuss the complexities and connections between home and homelessness.
This episode's theme is ‘Belonging’. We explore how a sense of belonging relates to our identity. We’re joined by Hannah Kumari, a performer, writer, director and producer; and Shaniece Martin, a poet and PhD student at Coventry University.
Monday Oct 03, 2022
Monday Oct 03, 2022
Welcome to The Meaning of Home podcast, where we discuss the complexities and connections between home and homelessness.
This episode's theme is ‘Visibility’. We discuss the hidden nature of homelessness and the experiences of women. We’re joined by Lucy Campbell, Head of Multiple Disadvantage at Single Homeless Project; and Kate John, Women’s Recovery Coordinator at St Mungo’s.
Welcome to The Meaning of Home Podcast
We discuss the complexities and connections between home and homelessness. Every month we’ll release a new episode with a range of guests to provide commentary and conversation on different themes.
Hosted by Sara Christou and produced by Dave Angel. We are Doctoral Researchers at Loughborough University, part of The Harnessing Opportunities for Meaningful Environments Centre for Doctoral Training (the HOME CDT).