Why do young offenders re-offend, and what gives them their best chance at rehabilitation into normal life? In this episode of the Leeds Sanctuary podcast, we’re joined by Mark Screeton, Executive Director of local charity “In2Out”, which aims to reduce reoffending among young people through their mentoring and resettlement process. Mark and Emily discuss the… Continue reading The Leeds Sanctuary Podcast: Encounter – In2Out and Caring for Young Offenders
Author: Emily Smith
Justice: Leeds’ history of Activism and Non-Conformity
Did you know Leeds has a strong history of activism and non-conformity? In this episode of the Leeds Sanctuary podcast, we're joined by "walking time capsule", local historian and artist Clifford Stead, who has a real passion for Leeds and it's history. He shares with us some of his learning about John Marshall, Victorian mill-owner;… Continue reading Justice: Leeds’ history of Activism and Non-Conformity
Making sense of eco-anxious emotions
A member of our Leeds Craftivists campaign shares their experience of and reflections on Eco-Anxiety as part of our Eco-Anxiety campaign…. At first it was motivating; I was anxious, angry, upset, yes, but also in love, full of curiosity for the world. I threw myself into campaigning, volunteering, studying problems and solutions. I had purpose,… Continue reading Making sense of eco-anxious emotions
Leeds Craftivists: Eco-Anxiety Campaign
How do we act for climate justice without burning out? Our next Craftivists campaign will look at Eco Anxiety, and how we take care of ourselves as climate activists. Many people are so overwhelmed by the climate emergency that they struggle to even begin to take action. Some ignore the problem entirely, some people take… Continue reading Leeds Craftivists: Eco-Anxiety Campaign
Join The Enneagram Book Club!
We’re thrilled to share that this September, we’re launching an Enneagram Book Club! Every month from September to July, we’ll be reading a chapter of a book about the Enneagram and opening up an online space to discuss our reflections and this inciteful personality typing tool. The book is “The Road Back to You” by… Continue reading Join The Enneagram Book Club!
The Leeds Sanctuary Podcast: Sanctuary – Everything happens for a reason?
Thank you for choosing the Leeds Sanctuary podcast! This is our “Sanctuary” stream, and in this episode, Emily, Sam and Tim talk about the popular platitude, "everything happens for a reason". How true is it, and how helpful is it to hear? TRIGGER WARNING: In this podcast, there is mention of premature birth and stillbirth.… Continue reading The Leeds Sanctuary Podcast: Sanctuary – Everything happens for a reason?
The Leeds Sanctuary Podcast: Flourishing – Burnout
Thanks for choosing the Leeds Sanctuary podcast! This is our "Flourishing" stream, and in this episode, Sam discusses Burnout with Lucile Allen-Paisant, Director of Mind It and Founder of Leeds Wellbeing Week. They discuss the joys and challenges of flexible and hybrid working, connecting to joy, personality traits and what organisations might do to reduce… Continue reading The Leeds Sanctuary Podcast: Flourishing – Burnout
The Routes we’re Rooted in
This September, we’re hosting our Social Justice Lunch during the Heritage Open Days Festival, and we’re excited to be offering an opportunity to learn more about the heritage of dissent and non-conformity in Leeds. “The Routes we’re Rooted in” will be co-hosted by Clifford Stead, local artist and historical tour guide, who you’ll have met… Continue reading The Routes we’re Rooted in
Listen and Challenge
Emily recently wrote this blog for Network Leeds, inspired by the coverage of the 2024 General Election... The upcoming general election is predictably a source of much discussion and speculation. I don’t know about you, but I am finding it challenging to watch much of the coverage of the different parties and politicians as it… Continue reading Listen and Challenge
The Leeds Sanctuary Podcast: Special Episode – Methodist Conference
Thank you so much for choosing to listen to The Leeds Sanctuary Podcast! In this special episode, David has a chat with Revd Dr Jonathan Hustler about the Methodist Conference. Jonathan is Secretary of the Conference, which is meeting in Leeds this month (June 2024) for the first time in 30 years, and he shares… Continue reading The Leeds Sanctuary Podcast: Special Episode – Methodist Conference