Dr Rageshri Dhairwayan is an NHS Consultant in Sexual Health and HIV Medicine.

Her book 'Unheard: The Medical Practice of Silencing' takes us on a journey through history to show how not listening to patients has been ingrained in medicine from its inception.  

Western medicine has been built on the assumption that power should always lie with the doctor, and that patients should be powerless to decisions made about their body if it is done to make them well.  This, alongside the prejudices of society, has led to dramatic gaps in medical knowledge because for centuries people have not been heard.

Dr Dhairwayan offers a way to reshape our health system for a future where active and engaged listening is the new frontier. 

Buy her book here: https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/unheard-the-medical-practice-of-silencing-dr-rageshri-dhairyawan/7647729?ean=9781398718692

Find our more about Dr Rageshri here: https://www.drrageshri.com/about

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Bernice Hewson is founder of Raising Racial Consciousness Ltd, an education and coaching organisation on a mission to disrupt our common-sense mode of thinking in pursuit of a racially equitable society. 

She believes that if we’re serious about being effective coaches, we need to understand our own racial identity.  That the coaching profession cannot operate in a bubble, detached from context.  That coaching can be part of the solution to systemic harm - but only if we’re willing to face it.

Working with leadership teams, DEI practitioners, executive coaches and supervisors, she provides a critical thinking environment in which to learn and unlearn. 

Towards the end of our conversation, we reference a Linkedin post she had shared about the tensions in coaching - here is the link to it: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/bernicehewson_contradictions-in-coaching-activity-7307702312620224512-lazY?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAAVbYOYBWTEo34hLUrKQx9NeUq7CTFzGpOg

Find out more about her organisation here: https://raisingracialconsciousness.com/

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Ann Fordham and I have known each other since we were 11 years old (and my first ever podcast guest, recorded over 2 years ago*).

It was only fitting that I invited her back to talk about what it means to 'Age' as women today.

Having known each other for over three decades, we reflect at what it means to be at this stage in our lives and what it means to 'age' in our youth obsessed culture. 

From Childhood insecurities to Botox to Gravestones, we cover lots of ground!

Ultimately, the art of 'ageing well' turns out to be same as 'living well.'

*Link to our first episode here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2C5lrWoB14UEVzaCnoyZlI?si=NfeUJuywRQa5bEYFB-tAqg

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Hetty Einzig and Liz Rivers created Purpose Power Presence to help women leaders recognise their brilliance, strengthen their resolve and fine tune their skills. 

They have each trained to work at depth – in psychotherapy, neuropsychology, and embodiment techniques. Committed to bringing this depth to their work with women – it’s this combination of real world experience and deep self-awareness that forms the basis of their programmes .

In our conversation, they answer questions like: When was the last time you realised your insignificance in the world? What's an expression of love you're trying to get better at?

And how they're creating 'Archipelagos of Sanity'. 

They both have decades of experience working in and with organisations, corporate and small businesses, charities and social movements. 

Find out more about their programmes here: 

Athena Leadership Intensive:
https://purpose-power-presence.com/athena-leadership-intensive/

Our free monthly webinars for women:
https://purpose-power-presence.com/free-resources/

Anima: Our ongoing group for women:
https://purpose-power-presence.com/anima-co-vision-groups/

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Pooja Sachdev is an experienced business psychologist, organisational consultant and founder of Rewire Consulting.   She is co-author of 'Rewire: A Radical Approach to Tackling Diversity and Difference.'

We met when I was compelled to message her after reading this article:  https://www.rewireconsulting.com/post/is-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-dei-too-western-centric

In this conversation, we share our reflections on an article we had just co-authored titled 'Feminism Across Cultures'.  

Starting (and finishing our podcast chat) with the question 'Is My Mum a Feminist?' - this is an exploration in identity, our scripts growing up, and the different lenses we can wear to locate our place in this world as fellow 'feminists' ! 

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Dr Poornima Luthra is a speaker, author and leading academic who specialises in shifting mindsets towards inclusion.  

In this episode, we dive into her learnings from listening to 920 minutes of podcast content from 'right wing voices' like Robby Starbuck, Jordan Peterson, Candace Owens, Matt Walsh, Joe Rogan, Tomi Lahren, Tucker Carlson, Lex Friedman, Andrew Tate and Coleman Hughes.

As a DEI researcher and practitioner, this was a project that was both challenging and insightful.  Enjoy the conversation! 

Listen to our previous podcast conversation: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5oDqZIMj7XsvBFB7cgoHc1?si=ONtl1SM3RvmZ9dnSxtWzCQ

Find out more about Dr Poornima here: https://poornimaluthra.com/#about

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Monika Jiang is a writer, community builder, and experience designer for meaningful connection, helping individuals and organisations navigate the journey from loneliness to oneliness - a state of wholeness and interdependence.  

Being in reflective, curious conversation with a fellow Chinese immigrant and  seeker of connection -  felt like an appropriately intentional way to start 2025. 

Find out more about her work here:
https://www.monikajiang.org/
https://oneliness.substack.com/about

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Daniel Guinness is co-founder and managing director of Beyond Equality - a charity dedicated to engaging boys and men in brave and transformative rethinking of what 'being a man' means.

From schools to workplaces, Beyond Equality equip boys and men with new perspectives, kick starting the process of community change, personal development and gender equality.

In this conversation, we explore Dan's personal journey to this work, myths of masculinity he's had to personally debunk, and the power of brave conversations.

Find out more about Beyond Equality here: https://www.beyondequality.org/

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Emma Warren is a journalist and author of 'Dance Your Way Home: A Journey Through the Dancefloor."
In this conversation, we discuss themes from her book ranging from:
"If you dance, you're a dancer" to "Dancing to the reality of our cross-cultural stories" to "dance as a form of protest" to what "bass face" is.
Her book inspired reflection about the power of dance, and what it means to see the dancefloor as a portal to solidarity and belonging.

A tune she can't resist dancing to: https://open.spotify.com/track/27gBxsxac6Y7ed7dLVIAjQ?si=YerfHZ8yS5KwadTUJ5ChGA

Upcoming summer event at the Southbank inspired by her book: https://www.southbankcentre.co.uk/events/dance-your-way-home/

Link to her book here: https://www.faber.co.uk/author/emma-warren/

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Fadi Kattan is a Palestinian Chef from Bethlehem, owner of two restaurants: Akub in London and Fawda in Bethlehem.

He has also recently launched his first cookbook - Bethlehem: A Celebration of Palestinian Food. 

I had the pleasure of sitting across the table from Fadi in his restaurant.  
We talked about resilience, community, deep roots and the importance of preserving and celebrating the ancient culture of the Palestinian people. 

We also finish the episode with him sampling a bowl of red bean soup made from my grandfather's slow cooker.  An exchange of stories and cultures passed down through generations - in the form of a comforting bowl of soup. 

Details on his cookbook here:https://www.akub-restaurant.com/shop/p/fadi-kattan-bethlehem-a-celebration-of-palestinian-food

Akub restaurant in London here: https://www.akub-restaurant.com/

The Cook for Palestine Supper Club here: https://www.akub-restaurant.com/event-tickets

About Fadi Kattan here: https://www.fadikattan.com/

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