In episode two of Swords & Mental health I speak to my friend Janna Datahan in Utah, United States, about community, therapy, and sobriety. The episode was recorded 6 July 2021

In today’s episode I talk to HEMA instructor Anouk Post in the Netherlands about her collection of antique swords. The episode was recorded live 4 July 2021

In this episode I talk to Jess Perry of Melbourne, Australia, about her study into women in historical fencing and their experiences. The episode was recorded 19 June 2021

In today’s episode I talk to antique sword dealer and HEMA practitioner Thierry Flekier-Wathen. We explore an assortment of beautiful antique swords, and discuss the career path of becoming an antique sword collector. The episode was recorded live 20 June 2021.

This is the final episode in the makers and merchants series, where we meet Youval and Marlies from Crossguard – the team behind the ProGauntlet HEMA glove. We discuss the human story behind the much longed for Progauntlet, and the challenges faced along the journey.

The episode was recorded on Instagram live 13 June 2021

In this episode we historians Elizabeth Champion and Iason Tzouriadis discuss the exciting rediscovery of Joachim Meyer’s 1561 manuscript. The episode was recorded 11 June 2021.

In this episode we meet Natasha Darcé of Purpleheart Armoury in the USA. We discuss 22 years of selling HEMA equipment, Game of Thrones, and a BIG announcement. The episode was recorded live 6 June 2021.

Fran Lacuata and Janna Datahan talk about historical European martial arts and its intersections with mental health, body image and motherhood. As well as learning martial arts in a pandemic. The episode was recorded 3 June 2021.

In this episode we meet swordmaker Carina Cirrincione of Raven Studios USA. We discuss martial arts, movement, and making swords. The episode was recorded live Sunday 30 May 2021.

Today we meet Andrzej Zmuda Trebiatowski from Poland - founder and owner of Spes, one of the largest suppliers of HEMA protective gear. We discuss ten years of innovation, historical research and plans for the future. The episode was recorded live 23 May 2021.