Season 1 | Ep 1 | Amy’s story

Season 1 | Ep 1 | Amy’s story

Author: Emmaus UK June 1, 2022 Duration: 10:49
In episode 1 of Homelessness Matters, you’ll hear from Amy at Emmaus North East. Amy escaped a violent relationship and is now looking forward to a future where she can help other women who have experienced domestic violence. Amy shared her story with Emmaus UK’s Katie Lowe. [Trigger Warning: Domestic Violence, Physical Abuse]. Homelessness can happen for many different reasons and to people from all walks of life. To shine a light on some of those reasons, we’re brin...

Emmaus UK presents Homelessness Matters, a podcast that moves the conversation around homelessness into more nuanced and often overlooked territory. This isn't just a collection of personal testimonies, though you will hear directly from people who have lived experience. The discussions here actively connect those individual stories to the wider systems and societal structures that shape them. We examine the intersections with business, culture, and mental health, questioning whether homelessness is ever truly an isolated personal crisis. Each episode unpacks the larger factors at play, from housing policy and economic pressures to community support and personal wellbeing. By fostering these conversations, the podcast aims to build a more comprehensive and compassionate understanding. It’s for anyone who suspects the issue is more complex than it appears on the street corner and is looking for a deeper, more connected analysis. Tune in for a thoughtful exploration that challenges assumptions and highlights the multifaceted reality of homelessness in society today.
Author: Language: en-gb Episodes: 11

Homelessness Matters
Podcast Episodes
Season 2 | Ep 6 | Transforming Homelessness Support [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:25
Welcome to Homelessness Matters, a podcast by Emmaus. In our final episode of season two, we'll be discussing positive approaches and talking about how by focusing on assets, strengths, goals and achievements, we support…
Season 2 | Ep 5 | Mental health and homelessness [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:57
Welcome to Homelessness Matters, a podcast by Emmaus. In our penultimate episode of season two, we'll be discussing mental health and homelessness, exploring the connections between a stable place to live and the impact…
Season 2 | Ep 4 | A Home is a Basic Human Right [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:33
Welcome to Homelessness Matters, a podcast by Emmaus. In our fourth episode of season two, we'll be discussing how a home should be a basic human right. The UN states that “housing as a human right, not a commodity. Unde…
Season 2 | Ep 3 | Rough sleeping is just the tip of the iceberg [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:35
Welcome to Homelessness Matters, a podcast by Emmaus. In our third episode of season two, we'll be discussing how rough sleeping is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to homelessness. Listen to Erin, a previous Em…
Season 2 | Ep 2 | The Pressure Cooker Effect [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:33
Welcome to Homelessness Matters, a podcast by Emmaus. In our second episode of season two, we'll be discussing how life pressures can unwittingly build up without us noticing - until disaster strikes. Listen to Brad, who…
Season 2 | Ep 1 | Why does homelessness happen? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:38
Welcome to Homelessness Matters, a podcast by Emmaus. In our first episode of season two, we'll be discussing the many reasons as to why homelessness happens. Listen to Radek, who lives at Emmaus Salford, explaining what…
Season 1 | Ep 5 | Beckie's story [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:55
*2022 World Homeless Day special* In the season finale of Homelessness Matters, you’ll hear from Beckie at Emmaus Lancashire. Before joining Emmaus, Beckie was sofa surfing after experiencing domestic violence and losing…
Season 1 | Ep 4 | Tony's story [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:12
In episode 4 of Homelessness Matters, you’ll hear from Tony and Ade at Emmaus North East. Before joining Emmaus, Tony experienced homelessness after the breakdown of his marriage. Ade was homeless for nearly three years…
Season 1 | Ep 3 | Anthony's story [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:46
In episode 3 of Homelessness Matters, you’ll hear from Anthony at Emmaus Glasgow. Before joining Emmaus in 2013, Anthony was struggling with rent payments, moving constantly and was unable to lead a stable life. Through…
Season 1 | Ep 2 | Phil's story [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:00
In episode 2 of Homelessness Matters, you’ll hear from Phil at Emmaus Coventry & Warwickshire. Before joining Emmaus, Phil experienced homelessness after losing his job, family and home due to alcohol addiction. Through…