Anthems

Jen is an aspiring comedy writer. Home for Jen is the flat she once shared with her partner.

Her word of the day is Craughing.

CW: This episode contains discussion of suicide.

#AnthemsHome is a collection of original pieces about our lived experiences throughout this time, written and voiced by people from all over the world. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown and assistant produced by Bea Duncan. The artwork is by Mars West.

Resources: 

CALM

CALM is the Campaign Against Living Miserably, for men aged 15 to 35.

Phone: 0800 58 58 58 (daily, 5pm to midnight)

Website: www.thecalmzone.net

Samaritans

Confidential support for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair.

Phone: 116 123 (free 24-hour helpline)

Website: www.samaritans.org.uk

SANE

Emotional support, information and guidance for people affected by mental illness, their families and carers. 

SANEline: 0300 304 7000 (daily, 4.30pm to 10.30pm)

Textcare: comfort and care via text message, sent when the person needs it most: www.sane.org.uk/textcare

Peer support forum: www.sane.org.uk/supportforum

Website: www.sane.org.uk/support

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Lalah-Simone is a writer and freelance marketing consultant. Home for Lalah-Simone is a warehouse full of creatives and kittens.

Her word of the day is Lust.

#AnthemsHome is a collection of original pieces about our lived experiences throughout this time, written and voiced by people from all over the world. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown and assistant produced by Bea Duncan. The artwork is by Mars West.

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Carl is the founder of “Stretch” yoga studio and former DJ. Home for Carl is Hackney with his Wife, two boys and a growing community. 

His word of the day is Respair.

#AnthemsHome is a collection of original pieces about our lived experiences throughout this time, written and voiced by people from all over the world. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown and assistant produced by Bea Duncan. The artwork is by Mars West.

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Anton is an actor and aspiring writer. Home for Anton is Glasgow, with his Granny (who for the record, is a pure legend)

His word of the day is Homevideo.

CW: This episode contains discussion of grief.

#AnthemsHome is a collection of original pieces about our lived experiences throughout this time, written and voiced by people from all over the world. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown and assistant produced by Bea Duncan. The artwork is by Mars West. 

Resources:

Cruse Bereavement Care

Offering support, advice and information to children, young people and adults when someone dies.

Phone: 0808 808 1677 (Monday and Friday, 9.30-5pm/Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 9.30-8pm)

Website: https://www.cruse.org.uk

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Leonor is an actor and freelance content writer. Home for Leonor is Portugal, with her (very) new boyfriend. 

Her word of the day is Resiliency.

#AnthemsHome is a collection of original pieces about our lived experiences throughout this time, written and voiced by people from all over the world. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown and assistant produced by Bea Duncan. The artwork is by Mars West.

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Sami is a journalist. Home for Sami will always be Turkey, but for now it is outside of London with his family.

His word of the day is Living.

#AnthemsHome is a collection of original pieces about our lived experiences throughout this time, written and voiced by people from all over the world. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown and assistant produced by Bea Duncan. The artwork is by Mars West. 

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Introducing Anthems Home

We called and YOU answered. Anthems Home is our new floating series of 31 podcasts from 31 people around the world during our time at home. 

Starting 27th April, we’ll bring you the first set of 7 podcasts, and then 7 more in each set during our months in isolation.

These are our anthems!

#AnthemsHome

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Joelle Taylor is an award-winning poet, playwright, author and editor. She has performed her work globally, in venues such as the 02 Arena, Buckingham Palace and the Globe. She founded the national youth slam championships SLAMbassadors, and runs workshops and residencies.  

Her word of the day is Anthem. 

CONNECT WITH JOELLE: 

T: @JTaylorTrash

#AnthemsWomen is a collection of 31 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional women. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown, with producers Jaja Muhammad and Bea Duncan. The artwork is by Mars West.

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Diyora Shadijanova is a multimedia journalist and host of news and culture podcast Your Broccoli Weekly. Her work can be found in places like gal-dem, The Independent and i-D, where she talks about everything from pop culture to identity to music. 

Her word of the day is Sensitive. 

CONNECT WITH DIYORA:

I: @thediyora

T: @thediyora

#AnthemsWomen is a collection of 31 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional women. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown, with producers Jaja Muhammad and Bea Duncan. The artwork is by Mars West.

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Bea Duncan is a podcast producer and presenter. She is the host of financial education podcast Money 101 on BBC Sounds, and is also the assistant producer of Anthems.

Her word of the day is Surface. 

CONNECT WITH BEA: 

I: @beaduncan

T: @beaduncan_

#AnthemsWomen is a collection of 31 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional women. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown, with producers Jaja Muhammad and Bea Duncan. The artwork is by Mars West.

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