The Social Matters Podcast

Episode 17 (S8). Connecting With Your Why: The Heart of Social Change

We have a new episode for you! In this conversation, we explore the idea of “connecting with your why,” and reflect on what this means in the context of social change, ch

Episode 15 (S8). More Than a Meal: The Hidden Impact of Breakfast on Young Lives (feat. Dr Ben Dunn)

In this episode, we’re joined by Dr Ben Dunn, Head of Impact and Innovation at Magic Breakfast — a charity champion and provide nourishing breakfasts that help children a

Episode 15 (S8). Inside the Manosphere: Our Reflections

We have a new episode for you! In this conversation, we explore the Louis Theroux Netflix documentary 'Inside the Manosphere', reflecting on our reactions, what

Episode 14 (S8). Sitting With Uncertainty

We have a new episode for you! In this conversation, we explore the systemic concept of safe uncertainty, originally developed by Barry Mason, and reflect on what this id

Episode 13 (S8). Beyond the Pitch: Equality and Representation in Refereeing (feat. Arran Williams and Karan Rai).

In this episode, we’re joined by Arran Williams and Karan Rai from the Professional Game Match Officials (PGMO), the organisation responsible for refereeing across the pr

Episode 12 (S8). The Statements Episode: Agree or Disagree?

In this episode, we open up a conversation around Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) by responding to a series of thought-provoking statements and questions. Rather

Episode 11 (S8). Breaking Cycles of Domestic Abuse: Starting With the Baby (feat. Lauren Seager-Smith)

In this episode, we’re joined by Lauren Seager-Smith, CEO of For Baby’s Sake, a pioneering charity working to break cycles of domestic abuse and transform life-chances fo

Episode 10 (S8). Health Is Not Equal: Confronting Health Inequities

We have a new episode for you! In this conversation, we take a critical look at health inequities, the unfair and avoidable differences in health outcomes that continue t

Episode 9 (S8). Beyond Trauma: Supporting Lives Affected by Violence (feat. Dr. Ron Dodzro)

In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Ron Dodzro, an experienced Clinical Psychologist and Co-Founder and Director of Psychologists The Streets Deserve (PTSD). With over a

Episode 8 (S8). Faith in Focus: Exploring Religion and Spirituality Today

We have a new episode for you! In this conversation, we explore religion and spirituality, a topic that continues to shape identities, values and the way we understand ou

Episode 7 (S8). The Kamelion app: Youth Mental Health, Reimagined (feat. Vivian Tanaka)

In this episode, we’re joined by the insightful Vivian Tanaka, creator of Kamelion, a gamified mental health and personal development app for 11–18-year-olds. Rooted in P

Episode 6 (S8). Allyship in Action

We have a new episode for you! In this conversation, we discuss allyship almost three years on from our first episode on the topic, a conversation that remains essential

Episode 5 (S8). What Does It Mean to Be British in the Current Climate?

In this episode, we dive into an important and timely question: what does it mean to be British today? Against the backdrop of a rising far-right movement and growing soc

BONUS EPISODE. The Next Chapter: Inside the Global Centre for Contextual Safeguarding

In this episode, The Social Matters Podcast team takes you inside the launch of the Global Centre for Contextual Safeguarding, a two-day international event hosted by Dur

Episode 4 (S8). Turning Experience into Empowerment. (feat. Jade Barnett)

In this episode, we’re joined by the inspiring Jade Barnett, co-founder of Power2Prevail, an organisation dedicated to empowering vulnerable young people to see that thei

Episode 3 (S8). Loneliness: A Quiet Conversation We Need to Have

We’re back with a brand new episode of the Social Matters Podcast! Released just two days after World Mental Health Day, this conversation explores into a topic of loneli

Episode 2 (S8). From Hackney, With Love: The Human Cost of Gentrification. (feat Richard Yeboah)

In this episode, we’re joined by the brilliant Richard Yeboah, author of From Hackney, With Love: An Intimate History of Gentrification. Richard grew up in Hackney and s

Episode 1 (S8). Moments or Movements? Rethinking Social Change in EDI

We’re back with the first episode of Season 8 of the Social Matters Podcast! To kick things off, we’re jump right into a conversation about the idea of moments vs movemen

Episode 18 (S7). The Quiet Power of Hope

In this final episode of the season, we reflect on the theme of hope: what it means to hold onto it, nurture it, and protect it, especially in times that feel unjust. We

Episode 17 (S7). Breaking Barriers in Women’s Football (feat. Kerry Davis)

In this episode, we’re honoured to be joined by a true trailblazer: Kerry Davis, the first Black woman to represent England at football. Kerry shares her incredible jour