Changes with Annie Macmanus

Baroness Beeban Kidron

<p>Prepare to be amazed by Beeban Kidron, a woman who took on the tech giants and won, making urgent, life impacting changes to digital regulation and the online experiences of children and young people. As a member of the House of Lords, Beeban pushed through the world’s first ever Design Code into law in the UK, radically changing how social media treats children. Beeban is also a film and documentary director, her credits including ‘Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason’, the 3 time BAFTA winning adaptation of Jeanette Winterson's autobiographical novel ‘Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit and the drag queen road movie ‘To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar’ starring Wesley Snipes and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patrick_Swayze" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Patrick Swayze</a>.</p><br><p>For her documentary called InRealLife, Beeban spent hundreds of hours with children discovering how the internet affects their lives including meeting people, porn and bullying. It was this experience that encouraged Beeban to change her life from film maker to lawmaker in order to protect children. She is one of the most impressive people to ever be on Changes.&nbsp;</p><br><p>Here she shares what she’s learnt, what change looks like in the digital world and, really helpfully, shares some tips for those who want to help children navigate the internet. Warning, you may want to leave your job and go and join her.&nbsp;</p><br><p>You can watch the documentary InRealLife here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/InRealLife-Beeban-Kidron/dp/B00J8PGGI8</p><br><p>Beeban's 5 Rights Foundation, with more information, is here: https://5rightsfoundation.com/</p><br><p>Changes is a deaf friendly podcast, transcripts can be accessed here:<a href="https://www.anniemacmanus.com/changes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.anniemacmanus.com/changes</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Sasha Goodman

<p>In support of World Aids Day on 1st December, Annie spoke to Sasha who was born with HIV but only found out about her hidden diagnosis when she was 16 after going to A&amp;E with an injury.&nbsp;She had spent most of her childhood in hospitals but wasn’t told why. Sasha is part of the first cohort of babies to survive with HIV and has struggled with treatments for most of her life. After she found out about her diagnosis, she faced a lot of stigma. Now in her 30’s, she has had 3 children and lives a happy and healthy life. Sasha’s mum, who also had HIV and had lived for 20 years unmedicated, sadly died in her forties. It was Sasha’s experience with her mum that motivated Sasha to do what she does today. Having gone on a course which changed her perspective completely, Sasha now mentors and educates others about the realities of HIV today, the misconceptions and stigmas, how it affects people, how to manage pregnancy and how to live life. Here, Sasha shares her knowledge and unbelievable story.&nbsp;</p><br><p>Thank you to<strong>&nbsp;</strong>the Terrence Higgins Trust, the UK's leading HIV and sexual health charity for putting us together with Sasha. You can find out more about HIV and the support available on their website:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tht.org.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.tht.org.uk/</a></p><br><p>Changes is a deaf friendly podcast, transcripts can be accessed here:<a href="https://www.anniemacmanus.com/changes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.anniemacmanus.com/changes</a></p><br><p><br></p><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Goldie

<p>Goldie is a music legend; a producer and DJ, graffiti artist and actor, instantly recognisable for wearing gold grills on his teeth. In the 90’s he became a pioneer of jungle and drum and bass music in the UK and launched the now legendary music label Metalheadz with DJ duo Kemistry &amp; Storm. He released his ground breaking album Timeless in 1995, which went on to sell 250,000 copies. He dated Björk and Naomi Campbell. His success was immense and his impact and influence hasn’t stopped since.&nbsp;</p><br><p>Born Clifford Joseph Price to a Jamaican father and Scottish mother, Goldie was raised in children’s homes and foster families from the age of 4. During his time in care, he was physically and sexually abused, which he discusses here. The man Annie speaks to today has sought to heal from his past and tells us how. He now lives with his wife and youngest daughter in Thailand and spoke to Annie from there about the many twists and turns in his life.</p><br><p>Goldie's two memoirs can be bought here:</p><p>https://www.waterstones.com/book/all-things-remembered/goldie/9780571332090</p><p>https://www.amazon.co.uk/Nine-Lives-Goldie/dp/0340824786</p><br><p>Should you be affected by any of the issues raised in this episode, in the UK, The Samaritans can be reached on 116 123. Hotlines in other countries can be here: <a href="http://www.suicide.org/international-suicide-hotlines.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://www.suicide.org/international-suicide-hotlines.html</a></p><br><p>Changes is a deaf friendly podcast, transcripts can be accessed here:<a href="https://www.anniemacmanus.com/changes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.anniemacmanus.com/changes</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Cariad Lloyd

<p>How and why should we change the conversation around death and grief? Cariad Lloyd is an award winning actor and comedian but she might be best known for starting a much needed public conversation around grief. In 2016, Cariad launched her multi award winning podcast, Griefcast - a podcast that examines the human experience of grief and death but with comedians, so it’s cheerier than it sounds. Having lost her Dad as a teenager, Cariad made it her mission to help anyone dealing with grief. With a new book ‘You Are Not Alone’ coming out in January, Annie speaks to Cariad about her personal changes and experience with grief, something we will all experience at some point. This is a brilliant and insightful episode which may just change your approach to both life and death.</p><br><p>You can find out more about Cariad's work here: https://cariadlloyd.com/</p><br><p>Pre order her book 'You Are Not Alone' here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/You-Are-Alone-Cariad-Lloyd/dp/1526621835</p><br><p>Listen to Griefcast: https://play.acast.com/s/griefcast</p><br><p>Should you be affected by any of the issues raised in this episode, in the UK, The Samaritans can be reached on 116 123. Hotlines in other countries can be found http://www.suicide.org/international-suicide-hotlines.html</p><br><p>Changes is a deaf friendly podcast, transcripts can be accessed here: https://www.anniemacmanus.com/changes</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Patrick Cox

<p>Patrick Cox was the most sought after shoe designer of the 90s, now he is a toad facilitator in Ibiza. When it comes to changes, you can’t get much more extreme. Patrick (otherwise known as Party Pat thanks to Janet Jackson) is the creator of the Wannabe, a modern style loafer, wanted and worn by everyone in the Brit Pop era. Every pop star you can think of had them - George Michael, Bob Dylan, Michael Jackson, the list is endless. The queues to get a pair were huge and at the peak frenzy, as many as 1 million pairs a year were sold. Patrick lived the high life and became great friends with Elton John, Kylie and Elizabeth Hurley. So, why then does he now live an entirely different life living in Ibiza on his own working with the psychedelic toad poison? Annie headed to Ibiza to find out.</p><br><p>Changes is now a deaf friendly podcast, transcripts can be accessed here:<a href="https://www.anniemacmanus.com/changes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.anniemacmanus.com/changes</a></p><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Tembi Locke

<p>This week’s episode is a story of love and how love can change your life. It’s a story about marriage, family, health and grief but at its core is love. Love at all costs.&nbsp; Tembi Locke is an actress and an author and now the co-writer and executive producer behind the new Netflix’s series, ‘From Scratch’, based on Tembi’s beautiful and heartbreaking life story which she wrote about in her New York Times best-selling memoir. ‘From Scratch’ has been adapted and produced by Reece Witherspoon and stars Zoe Salanda.&nbsp;</p><br><p>As an actress Tembi has appeared in TV shows, comedies and films including The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Beverly Hills and 90210. But it’s her improbable and extraordinary story which has captured attention; meeting and marrying her Sicilian husband Saro, winning over his estranged family who rejected his life choices, including Tembi as a black American, and ultimately caring for Saro as he died.&nbsp;</p><br><p>Tembi writes so beautifully in her memoir about her life and the intimacy of witnessing Saro dying and raising a grieving child. Her story is defiant and moving. It’s about bringing families together despite their differences, changing your life because of love and the challenges that come with that.&nbsp; It may even change your idea of romance and what it is to love someone.&nbsp;</p><br><p>'From Scratch' is on Netflix now and you can buy the memoir here:</p><p>https://www.tembilocke.com/book/</p><br><p>Changes is now a deaf friendly podcast. You can access transcripts here:<a href="https://www.anniemacmanus.com/changes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.anniemacmanus.com/changes</a></p><br><p>Should you be affected by any of the issues raised in this episode there is always someone to talk to. In the UK, The Samaritans can be reached on 116 123. You can also contact Mind on 0300 123 3393 or head to<a href="http://mind.org.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> mind.org.uk</a>. In the US, the National Suicide Prevention Hotline is 1-800-273-8255. Hotlines in other countries<a href="http://www.suicide.org/international-suicide-hotlines.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> can be found http://www.suicide.org/international-suicide-hotlines.html</a></p><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Gabor Mate

<p>Can you heal yourself from trauma and change the course of your health? Gabor Mate believes you can. Gabor is a physician and an internationally renowned bestselling author and addiction expert in huge demand to speak about his expertise on addiction, trauma, childhood development, and the relationship of stress and illness. Gabor teaches that as human beings we are creatures of our environment and that our bodies are inseparable from our psychology and social relationships. His new book<em> The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness, and Healing in a Toxic Culture</em>, which he wrote with his son,<em> </em>looks at the context in which illnesses originate and develop looking at social context and trauma.&nbsp;</p><br><p>Gabor was born in Hungary, in 1944 during the second world war and is a survivor of the Nazis holocaust. His maternal grandparents were killed in Auschwitz when he was five months old and he was separated from his mother for safety. He emigrated to Canada in 1956.<strong> </strong>Gabor believes this start in life impacted the way he behaves today and is part of why he now helps others. Here, he speaks to Annie about all of the above, change, the problem with being too nice, authenticity, oh, and clubbing at Berghain in Berlin at the age of 78.</p><br><p>You can buy Gabor's new book <em>The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness, and Healing in a Toxic Culture </em>here: https://drgabormate.com/book/the-myth-of-normal/</p><br><p>Changes is now a deaf friendly podcast, transcripts can be accessed here:<a href="https://www.anniemacmanus.com/changes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.anniemacmanus.com/changes</a></p><br><p>Should you be affected by any of the issues raised in this episode there is always someone to talk to. In the UK, The Samaritans can be reached on 116 123. You can also contact Mind on 0300 123 3393 or head to<a href="http://mind.org.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> mind.org.uk</a>. In the US, the National Suicide Prevention Hotline is 1-800-273-8255. Hotlines in other countries<a href="http://www.suicide.org/international-suicide-hotlines.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> can be found http://www.suicide.org/international-suicide-hotlines.html</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Sophie Willan

<p>Sophie Willan is fabulous; an actor, comedian and writer from Bolton, whose sitcom ‘Alma’s Not Normal’ earned her two BAFTAs. Her writing manages to be both fearless in tackling serious themes, and incredibly funny. You only have to watch Sophie’s reaction to winning her first BAFTA and acceptance speech for the second to realise how hilarious Sophie is and just how much her success means.&nbsp;</p><br><p>Growing up Sophie was looked after by her Grandma and spent time in the care system due to her mother being a heroin addict. When she was older, to help fund her career, Sophie worked as an escort. She has utilised her past experiences in her shows ‘On Record’ and ‘Branded’, selling out at the Edinburgh Fringe with national tours and a subsequent Radio 4 series of ‘On Record’.&nbsp;</p><br><p>Sophie founded a writing and outreach organisation called Stories Of Care for exceptional new writers from diverse backgrounds and set up a paid training programme for young people from low income and Care Experienced backgrounds on the production of her sitcom Alma’s Not Normal. &nbsp;Alma’s Not Normal is a semi autobiographical comedy which focuses on Alma living in Bolton trying to make the most of what she has and dreaming of being an actress, detailing the ups and downs of her relationships including with her mum, grandma and best friend, played by Strictly star Jayde Adams. The show looks at class, sexuality, prejudice, mental health, abuse, and societal systems like social care, all whilst making you laugh out loud.</p><br><p>This is a conversation about Sophie’s personal changes but also change in systems, change in prejudices and changing the concept of normal.&nbsp;</p><p>Alma’s Not Normal is back on iPlayer for the month of October.&nbsp;</p><br><p>Should you be affected by any of the issues raised in this episode, in the UK, The Samaritans can be reached on 116 123. Hotlines in other countries can be found http://www.suicide.org/international-suicide-hotlines.html</p><br><p>Sophie mentions Lemn Sissay who’s Changes episode can be found here:&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://podfollow.com/changeswithanniemacmanus/episode/d006cf556767a3eb86b4249eb1704a789cb3d618/view" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://podfollow.com/changeswithanniemacmanus/episode/d006cf556767a3eb86b4249eb1704a789cb3d618/view</a></p><br><p>Changes is now a deaf friendly podcast. You can access transcripts here:<a href="https://www.anniemacmanus.com/changes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.anniemacmanus.com/changes</a></p><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Anne Marie Duff

<p><br></p><br><p>‘You never quite know the ripple effect you have when you’re telling a tale’. Anne Marie Duff is a storyteller at heart.&nbsp;She is currently starring as Grace, a wife in an&nbsp;abusive relationship in Sharon Horgan’s phenomenal dark comedy, Bad Sisters which is being talked about everywhere. She’s an award-winning actress known for her BAFTA nominated roles in Shameless, The Virgin Queen and Nowhere Boy. She’s also starred on Broadway and at the National Theatre playing women like Lady Macbeth or Joan of Arc and alongside Dame Judy Dench in Notes On A Scandal and Meryl Streep in Suffragette, amongst others. Recently she appeared in Netflix’s Sex Education playing the role of a Mother who is a recovering drug addict, and now with the character of Grace in Bad Sisters, she portrays a bullied and abused women who is being slowly isolated from her sisters and the world. Anne Marie is incredibly versatile and, in her work, takes on complicated women in all forms.&nbsp;</p><br><p>Anne Marie grew up in a working-class Irish family in London and has been through lots of change, from school to marriage to the actor James McAvoy, divorce and having a child all whilst balancing a successful career. Here, she spills the tea on Bad Sisters, and&nbsp;brings&nbsp;us through the biggest changes in her life to date.&nbsp;</p><br><p>The final episode of Bad Sisters airs this Friday, 14th October on Apple TV.</p><br><p><strong>Content warning: </strong>domestic abuse </p><br><p>Should you be affected by any of the issues raised in this episode, in the UK, The Samaritans can be reached on 116 123. In the US, the National Suicide Prevention Hotline is 1-800-273-8255. Hotlines in other countries<a href="http://www.suicide.org/international-suicide-hotlines.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> can be found here http://www.suicide.org/international-suicide-hotlines.html</a></p><br><p><strong>Changes is now a deaf friendly podcast. You can access transcripts here:</strong><a href="https://www.anniemacmanus.com/changes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong> https://www.anniemacmanus.com/changes</strong></a></p><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Sam Smith

<p>Sam Smith is back and on fire. They’re releasing new music and being completely themselves, knowing exactly who they are. Sam’s achieved monumental success - four Grammy Awards, three Brit Awards, a Golden Globe and an Academy Award. In 2019, Sam came out as non binary and today, their music is more popular than ever with their current single Unholy instantly becoming the number 1 trending song in the world.&nbsp;</p><br><p>Having known Sam for many years, Annie, along with the rest of the world, has watched Sam evolve as a person and it’s beautiful to see. In this wonderfully honest conversation, Sam talks about not waiting for people to come with them anymore, this is it now, and goes deep on their career, family, identity and heartbreak. So, are you in?</p><br><p>Changes is a deaf friendly podcast and you can access transcripts here:<a href="https://www.anniemacmanus.com/changes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.anniemacmanus.com/changes</a></p><br><p>If you missed it, you may also be interested in a recent Changes guest Shon Faye, a writer and journalist who wrote&nbsp;<em>The Transgender Issue - an argument for justice</em>&nbsp;having provided commentary as a Trans Woman for years. It is a really important and insightful conversation covering representation, shame, education, addiction, love and so much more. https://podfollow.com/changeswithanniemacmanus/episode/639b08b60e2c49d1961ce4bb2558591452c8e5c2/view</p><br><p>Should you be affected by any of the issues raised in this episode, there is always someone to speak to. In the UK, The Samaritans can be reached on 116 123. In the US, the National Suicide Prevention Hotline is 1-800-273-8255. Hotlines in other countries<a href="http://www.suicide.org/international-suicide-hotlines.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">&nbsp;can be found here http://www.suicide.org/international-suicide-hotlines.html</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Shon Faye

<p>This week on Changes, we welcome Shon Faye journalist and author of <em>The Transgender Issue: An Argument for Justice, </em>the biggest selling book on this topic in Britain and a Sunday Times Bestseller. Shon also hosts the podcast <em>Call Me Mother</em> which features conversations with LGBTQ+ trailblazers about what it means to be queer today. Shon’s book has been described as both urgent and important and something which everyone should read. It presents the facts about trans people in Britain today uncovering the reality of what it means to be trans in a transphobic society whilst offering solutions.</p><br><p>Here Shon talks Annie through her changes, her own experience of being trans, media misrepresentation, education, family, shame, addiction and love.</p><br><p><strong>Content warning:</strong> references are made to abuse, alcoholism and drug addiction.</p><br><p>You can buy Shon’s book<em> The Transgender Issue: An Argument for Justice</em> here:</p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Transgender-Issue-Argument-Justice/dp/0241423147" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.co.uk/Transgender-Issue-Argument-Justice/dp/0241423147</a></p><br><p>Should you be affected by any of the issues raised in this episode, in the UK, The Samaritans can be reached on 116 123. In the US, the National Suicide Prevention Hotline is 1-800-273-8255. Hotlines in other countries<a href="http://www.suicide.org/international-suicide-hotlines.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> can be found here http://www.suicide.org/international-suicide-hotlines.html</a></p><br><p>Changes is a deaf friendly podcast and you can access transcripts here, spread the word!<a href="https://www.anniemacmanus.com/changes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.anniemacmanus.com/changes</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Professor Brian Cox

<p>How can knowing more about the Universe change your life? Professor Brian Cox has the answer. A Former rock star turned physicist who has gone from playing keys in the band D:Ream, which had a UK No. 1 hit with "Things Can Only Get Better", to becoming everyone’s favourite physicist selling out arenas around the world with his fascinating shows about the Universe.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Brian has previously been compared to David Attenborough in the science world having presented numerous documentaries for the BBC including the ‘Wonders of’ series, starting with ‘Wonders of the Solar System’. He’s also co-written 8 books with his latest ‘<em>Black Holes: The Key to Understanding the Universe’ </em>coming out in October.&nbsp;</p><br><p>This episode will make you think about our significance in the Universe and maybe even change your mind about your ability to change things - Brian's certainly tried to do that with our world leaders delivering a definite mic drop moment which he relives here.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>You can buy tickets to the world tour of <em>Horizons – A 21st Century Space Odyssey </em>with Brian and comedian Robin Ince here: <a href="https://briancoxlive.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://briancoxlive.co.uk/</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>You can also pre order Brian’s new book here:</p><p><a href="https://www.waterstones.com/book/black-holes/professor-brian-cox/professor-jeffrey-forshaw/9780008597061" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.waterstones.com/book/black-holes/professor-brian-cox/professor-jeffrey-forshaw/9780008597061</a></p><br><p>Changes is a deaf friendly podcast and you can access transcripts here, spread the word!<a href="https://www.anniemacmanus.com/changes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.anniemacmanus.com/changes</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Robbie Williams

<p>It’s fair to say Robbie Williams knows a thing or two about change - catapulted from Stoke On Trent to superstar fame as a teenager in Take That before becoming one of the best selling artists of all time, a spotlight which came with relentless scrutiny and pressures. Robbie has achieved 13 number one UK albums, a record 18 Brit Awards and sold 80 million records worldwide. Today, he is a husband and father to four children, makes his own art which was showcased at Sotheby’s in London and has just released a new album, ‘XXV’ celebrating 25 years as a solo artist. There’s also a big tour coming up and a biopic of his life being made called ‘Better Man’, so it felt like a good time to speak to Robbie about the changes that have defined his life.&nbsp;</p><br><p>In this conversation we get a real insight into his childhood, what it really felt like to join Take That, the fame game and its impact, his purpose and why he’s up for trying new things, including his first experience of DJing in Ibiza. As you’d expect Robbie is incredibly giving and doesn’t shy away from the big stuff.</p><br><p>You can buy tickets to Robbie's tour and buy the new album here: https://robbiewilliams.com/</p><br><p><strong>Content:</strong> references to suicide and drug use</p><p>Should you be affected by any of the issues raised in this episode, in the UK, The Samaritans can be reached on 116 123. In the US, the National Suicide Prevention Hotline is 1-800-273-8255. Hotlines in other countries<a href="http://www.suicide.org/international-suicide-hotlines.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> can be found here http://www.suicide.org/international-suicide-hotlines.html</a></p><br><p>Changes is a deaf friendly podcast and you can access transcripts here, spread the word!<a href="https://www.anniemacmanus.com/changes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.anniemacmanus.com/changes</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Joanne McNally

<p>Get ready for a South Dublin takeover! Annie is joined by the Irish comedian Joanne McNally, who, as well as hosting the&nbsp;phenomenally successful podcast ‘My Therapist Ghosted Me’ with her friend Vogue Williams,&nbsp;has sold out 60 nights at the Vicar Street venue in Dublin with her stand up show&nbsp;<em>The Prosecco Express&nbsp;</em>(that’s 63,000 tickets for that venue alone), played 4 sold out shows at the Palladium in London and recently sold out the Apollo with extra dates added.&nbsp;</p><br><p>As the Guardian says, 'she radiates relatability; she’s able to sum up many women’s innermost thoughts and feelings with lightning wit and an invariably hilarious turn of phrase.'</p><br><p>In her late thirties now, Joanne has had a completely unconventional route to comedy success, taking in seven years to complete her university degree, a phase working in PR, and spell in an eating&nbsp;disorder&nbsp;recovery programme. Joanne is unflinchingly honest and open about her life and this episode is predictably hilarious but also revealing and inspiring for anyone who feels like they are lost or unsure of what their path in life is.&nbsp;</p><br><p><strong>Content: </strong>eating disorders are discussed.</p><p>Should you be affected by any of the issues raised in this episode, in the UK, The Samaritans can be reached on 116 123. Hotlines in other countries<a href="http://www.suicide.org/international-suicide-hotlines.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> can be found here</a>.</p><br><p>Changes is a deaf friendly podcast and you can access transcripts here, spread the word!<a href="https://www.anniemacmanus.com/changes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.anniemacmanus.com/changes</a></p><br><p>For tickets head to: <a href="https://www.joannemcnally.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.joannemcnally.com/</a></p><p>Listen to My Therapist Ghosted Me Here: <a href="https://podfollow.com/1560176558/view" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://podfollow.com/1560176558/view</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Changes Revisited: Billie Piper and Bexy Cameron

<p>This week we are revisiting actress and director Billie Piper and Bexy Cameron who was born into a cult called the Children of God.</p><br><p>Billie Piper has been famous since she was 14, first a popstar then an award winning actress often playing complicated female characters, starring in Doctor Who, Secret Diary of A Call Girl, Collateral, I Hate Suzie, Yerma (for which she won 6 best actress awards) and, in 2021, Rare Beasts, which she wrote and directed. On Changes, Billie opened up about her life, relationships and early fame and the impact of that on her, including having to answer inappropriate questions in high profile interviews.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Bexy Cameron, was born into one of the world’s most notorious cults called the Children of God which her parents became the leaders of. She was 9 years old when she experienced her first exorcism. Children in the cult were raised to believe that sex was love and there were no boundaries. Bexy escaped and is now leading a happy life and is able to speak about what happened to her having written a book about her experience called 'Cult Following: My Escape and Return to the Children of God'. Here we revisit the beginning of her story before she escaped.&nbsp;</p><br><p><strong>Content warning: child abuse is referenced</strong></p><br><p>You can buy <em>Cult Following: My Escape and Return to the Children of God</em> by Bexy Cameron here: <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Cult-Following-escape-return-Children/dp/1786580926" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.co.uk/Cult-Following-escape-return-Children/dp/1786580926</a></p><br><p><strong>Listen to the full episodes here:</strong></p><p><strong>Billie Piper</strong></p><p><a href="https://podfollow.com/changeswithanniemacmanus/episode/8a434451433883c231836d9712570fe60355a3e8/view" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://podfollow.com/changeswithanniemacmanus/episode/8a434451433883c231836d9712570fe60355a3e8/view</a></p><br><p><strong>Bexy Cameron&nbsp;</strong></p><p><a href="https://podfollow.com/changeswithanniemacmanus/episode/c6f46ccbea3e9988fb9e901a3cfdd9a26e639543/view" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://podfollow.com/changeswithanniemacmanus/episode/c6f46ccbea3e9988fb9e901a3cfdd9a26e639543/view</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Changes Revisited: Davina McCall and Billy Porter

<p>Looking back at some stand out episodes, this week we revisit Davina McCall and Billy Porter.&nbsp;</p><br><p>National treasure and TV legend Davina McCall has become a voice for women going through menopause raising awareness and understanding. She has also been through a lot in her life, here talking about being left with her Granny as a child and her subsequent fear of abandonment which she unintentionally came to face as an adult with a hypnotist. She also spoke so openly about her experience and knowledge of the menopause. We revisit some important lessons.&nbsp;</p><br><p>Billy Porter, the incomparable Emmy, Grammy, and Tony Award winning actor, singer, writer and fashion icon literally sings to you about change here. In spite of all his success with Kinky Boots, Pose, a Strange Loop and so much more, Billy has had a difficult life leading up to it with a lot of trauma. He has overcome huge obstacles, prejudices and changes in his life, so we had to revisit this episode and his relationship to change. Billy’s directorial debut Anything's Possible is now out on Amazon Prime.&nbsp;</p><br><p><strong>Content warning: references child abuse and homophobia</strong></p><br><p><strong>Listen to the full episodes here:</strong></p><p><strong>Davina McCall&nbsp;</strong></p><p><a href="https://podfollow.com/changeswithanniemacmanus/episode/d05c49b36647de927e41b9b57dc24c68ae04c73e/view" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://podfollow.com/changeswithanniemacmanus/episode/d05c49b36647de927e41b9b57dc24c68ae04c73e/view</a></p><br><p><strong>Billy Porter</strong></p><p><a href="https://podfollow.com/changeswithanniemacmanus/episode/b0b7620c4ec62f86dc1850cf9c439a21239ec115/view" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://podfollow.com/changeswithanniemacmanus/episode/b0b7620c4ec62f86dc1850cf9c439a21239ec115/view</a></p><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Changes Revisited: Jhemar Jonas and Zadie Smith

<p>This week we revisit highlights from two impactful episodes, the incredible author Zadie Smith and Jhemar Jonas who’s brother Michael was fatally stabbed to death.</p><br><p>Since the night of his brother’s death, when Jhemar was 16, Jhemar has been trying to change the world advocating for youth-led solutions to violence and knife crime. He has mentored students and provided consultancy for City Hall, the Metropolitan police and Google about youth culture and violence prevention. He’s also a rapper who goes by the name of Rippa. The episode is one of Annie's favourites to date, an essential listen for an insight into the problem of knife crime in London. Here, we revisit that fateful night he lost his brother, as well as how Jhemar’s own mentor has changed his life.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Highly celebrated, bestselling and award winning author Zadie Smith spoke to us about New York and coming home. In her early days she wrote about her experiences as a young black woman growing up in London and changed the landscape in the publishing world. She spoke to Annie during lockdown when she had just written six personal, powerful and reflective essays called Intimations exploring ideas and questions around the new reality during the pandemic and the things it made her reflect on including socialism and the dangers of individualism. Zadie had just moved back from New York to her home city of London, when Trump was still President, and spoke about that change, the events of 2020 and the differences between the two cities.</p><br><p><strong>Listen to the full episodes here:</strong></p><p><strong>Jhemar Jonas</strong></p><p><a href="https://podfollow.com/changeswithanniemacmanus/episode/374003823e75775dd520a560e71f7e88c7b1b8fc/view" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://podfollow.com/changeswithanniemacmanus/episode/374003823e75775dd520a560e71f7e88c7b1b8fc/view</a></p><br><p><strong>Zadie Smith&nbsp;</strong></p><p><a href="https://podfollow.com/changeswithanniemacmanus/episode/04620326c73bb820b8cc28750958f7811ee42d59/view" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://podfollow.com/changeswithanniemacmanus/episode/04620326c73bb820b8cc28750958f7811ee42d59/view</a></p><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Katherine May

<p>In August 2015 author Katherine May set out to walk the 630-mile south west coast path. Setting her feet down on the rugged and difficult path by the sea answers long standing questions. What followed was the journey of self discovery documented in her book The Electricity of Every Living Thing which has just been adapted into an immersive Audible Original drama.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>This week, we invited Katherine to talk about the physical and psychological journey that she undertook in the Electricity of Every Living Thing. Katherine kindly and patiently tells us her story of discovery, the repercussions of growing up unaware that she was autistic, the ways she coped and struggled and masked over the years, the profound relief of being able to put a name and a community around her experiences, and how nature has become her best friend, in all its sensory glory.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Katherine’s story gives a life affirming message of what it means to be different and how we handle change within ourselves.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The Electricity of Every Living Thing is now available as an Audible Original immersive audio drama. Listen for free with your 30-day trial at&nbsp;<a href="http://audible.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">audible.co.uk</a>. From £7.99/month after 30 days. Renews automatically. See&nbsp;<a href="http://audible.co.uk/FT" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">audible.co.uk/FT</a>&nbsp;for eligibility</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Changes is now a deaf friendly podcast. You can access transcripts here:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.anniemacmanus.com/changes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.anniemacmanus.com/changes</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>If you've been affected by today's show or want further resources around autism or autism diagnosis please visit:&nbsp;<a href="https://katherine-may.co.uk/autism-resource-page" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://katherine-may.co.uk/autism-resource-page</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Changes Revisited: Romesh Ranganathan and Katie Price

<p>This week we are revisiting highlights from two very prominent people in British Media - Romesh Ranganathan and Katie Price.</p><br><p>Romesh is one of the UK’s most successful comedians but as you will hear in this conversation he experienced seismic changes in his life before he became famous. His whole world was turned upside down as a child when within the space of six months, his house was repossessed, he changed schools, his mum found out his dad was having an affair and his dad went to prison! Here we revisit him telling us about his childhood and relationship with his Dad after these events.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Katie Price, best known as a glamour model ‘Jordan’ has had a rollercoaster of a life, so this episode in March 2021 was the same. She discussed her early days and fame, her relationships (she’s been married 3 times), her five children, online abuse and feeling more herself. But here we revisit Katie telling us about her mental health, what was then her recent stay in the Priory and her relationship with the press.&nbsp;</p><br><p><strong>Listen to the full episodes here:</strong></p><p><strong>Romesh Ranganathan</strong></p><p><a href="https://podfollow.com/changeswithanniemacmanus/episode/6c73fb35adf9f5a1b1667634f5086aeb09d98778/view" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://podfollow.com/changeswithanniemacmanus/episode/6c73fb35adf9f5a1b1667634f5086aeb09d98778/view</a></p><p><strong>Katie Price</strong></p><p><a href="https://podfollow.com/changeswithanniemacmanus/episode/ca37ffd7ecfa29c243f45d9a3caaaca2b2b55144/view" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://podfollow.com/changeswithanniemacmanus/episode/ca37ffd7ecfa29c243f45d9a3caaaca2b2b55144/view</a></p><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Dr Gwen Adshead

<p>Why do people commit violent crimes? Do we all have the capacity to be evil? And is it possible to change the mind of a murderer?&nbsp;</p><br><p>This week on Changes, we speak to one of Britain’s leading forensic psychiatrists Dr Gwen Adshead, co-author of the Sunday Times Bestseller&nbsp;<em>The Devil You Know: Encounters in Forensic Psychiatry.&nbsp;</em>Dr Adshead has spent over thirty years providing therapy inside secure hospitals and prisons like Broadmoor working with violent offenders who have committed terrible crimes - serial homicide, stalking, arson. Her job is to help them to better know their minds and in turn understand why people do what they do. In this conversation, we look at the concept of evil, her work and lessons learnt, her experiences and the benefits of therapy. It will challenge you, it may even change how you think about offenders and evil.&nbsp;</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Denise Gough

<p>Denise Gough is a double Olivier Award winning actress having blown away critics in the plays People, Places and Things and Angels in America, but before seeing her name in lights, Denise was a homeless drug addict begging on Shaftesbury Avenue. This is her&nbsp;account of her remarkable story of change, from a small town in Ireland to being one of the most in demand actresses today. That success includes starring alongside Keira Knightly in Collette, giving a phenomenally powerful performance in a psychological crime drama Too Close on ITV with Emily Watson and this summer becoming an even bigger star in the new Star Wars series Andor. Denise’s story is one of tragic revelations from her childhood in Ireland, where she grew up with 10 brothers and sisters, coming to terms with the experiences that she lived through and ultimately now owning her past and using it to be able to touch people through her acting today.</p><br><p><br></p><p><strong>Content warning: </strong>references to child abuse, sexual abuse and drug addiction.</p><p>Should you be affected by any of the issues raised in this episode, in the UK, The Samaritans can be reached on 116 123. In the US, the National Suicide Prevention Hotline is 1-800-273-8255. Hotlines in other countries<a href="http://www.suicide.org/international-suicide-hotlines.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> can be found here http://www.suicide.org/international-suicide-hotlines.html</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Big Zuu

<p>Big Zuu is changing the face of television. From growing up on the Mozart Estate in West London to winning two BAFTAs for Big Zuu's Big Eats, delivering a powerful acceptance speech, he is a shining example of what people can achieve given the chance. Big Zuu’s mum arrived in the UK from Sierra Leone when she was pregnant. Since then, together, they have navigated changing circumstances, with Big Zuu studying to be a youth worker before becoming a rapper/grime MC and now huge TV personality and chef, winning people over by being unapologetically himself - upbeat, fun, charismatic, warm. He’s a man people want around and luckily for us we will be seeing much more of him. In this conversation he walks us through the biggest changes in his life from his humble beginnings to now and importantly, the changes he’d like to see.&nbsp;</p><br><p>Watch</p><p><strong>Hungry For It</strong>, out now on BBC Three</p><p><strong>Big Zuu’s Big Eats Series 3</strong>, just returned to Dave on Mondays&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Sneakerhead, </strong>Zuu’s acting debut, out on Wednesday 13th July on Dave</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Lady Unchained

<p>At the age of 20, Lady Unchained went to prison. She didn’t believe she was the type of person who would ever do that. She went to church, was about to launch her own business and had no former convictions, but one day everything changed. She spent eleven months behind bars and five months tagged. Inside, she faced systemic racism and had to adapt to survive. It changed her, and leaving prison, she realised she was facing an uphill battle in changing people’s perceptions. Here, she shares her gripping account of her story leading up to, during and after her prison sentence.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Since her release, Lady Unchained has made it her mission to become an advocate for life after prison - a poet, performer, award winning broadcaster and now author with her new book ‘Behind Bars: On punishment, prison &amp; release’. She is the Founder and Creative Director of Unchained Poetry, an artistic platform for artists with lived experience of the Criminal Justice System and runs poetry workshops in prisons and in Women Centres.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>This is an inspiring and moving conversation. It will make you think, perhaps even change you.</p><br><p><strong>Content warning: </strong>references to suicide and racist abuse.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Should you be affected by any of the issues raised in this episode, in the UK, The Samaritans can be reached on 116 123. In the US, the National Suicide Prevention Hotline is 1-800-273-8255. Hotlines in other countries<a href="http://www.suicide.org/international-suicide-hotlines.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> can be found here http://www.suicide.org/international-suicide-hotlines.html</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>You can buy Lady Unchained’s book <em>Behind Bars: On punishment, prison &amp; release </em>here:</p><p><a href="https://linktr.ee/lady_unchained" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://linktr.ee/lady_unchained</strong></a></p><br><p><a href="https://www.unchainedpoetry.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.unchainedpoetry.com/</strong></a></p><br><p><strong>Changes is now a deaf friendly podcast. You can access transcripts here:</strong><a href="https://www.anniemacmanus.com/changes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong> https://www.anniemacmanus.com/changes</strong></a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Grace Dent

<p>This is a conversation about class, identity, ambition and grief. It's Grace Dent stripped back. Grace is a broadcaster, columnist, author, award winning food critic and now host of the brilliant podcast Comfort Eating. But she is also just a woman from humble working-class beginnings who grew up in Carlisle in the north of England and grafted and adapted to get to where she is today. Despite now living a glittering media life in London, appearing on MasterChef, dining in some of the best restaurants in the world and critiquing the food of Michelin star chefs, Grace has never forgotten where she is from or shied away from who she is - her accent, relationship to money, her perspective, all of which is covered here. She also lost her mum last year and dealt with her Dad having dementia before he died, experiences that changed her and which she doesn’t shy away from.&nbsp;</p><br><p>In her own words, “why on earth did I choose those subjects, they’re so intimate and confessional”. But that is why this conversation is so illuminating, from Carlisle to London to facing mortality, it’s real, relatable and heartfelt.&nbsp;</p><br><p>Grace's memoir&nbsp;<em>Hungry: A memoir of wanting more&nbsp;</em>can be bought here:</p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hungry-Highly-Anticipated-Greatest-Writers/dp/0008333173" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hungry-Highly-Anticipated-Greatest-Writers/dp/0008333173</a></p><br><p>You can also currently watch Grace hosting a new show with Ainsley Harriott called Best of British By The Sea for Channel 4</p><p><a href="https://www.channel4.com/programmes/best-of-britain-by-the-sea" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.channel4.com/programmes/best-of-britain-by-the-sea</a></p><br><p>Changes is now a deaf friendly podcast please spread the word. You can access transcripts here:<a href="https://www.anniemacmanus.com/changes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.anniemacmanus.com/changes</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Emily Eavis

<p>&nbsp;</p><p>It’s been 3 years but finally Glastonbury will be back in all its magnificent glory this week. The biggest festival in the world. A festival like no other. To get excited, co-organiser Emily Eavis made a visit to Annie’s rave shed to talk about all things change; personal change and changes at the festival which turned 50 in 2020! This year back on Worthy Farm in Somerset, the family and 200,000 revellers will finally be able to properly celebrate. Emily grew up on Worthy Farm so has witnessed it evolve since the 80s, taking on the role of co-organiser after her mum died when Emily was 19. Since then, she has had her own family and made her mark on Glastonbury, a festival with the most legendary line ups of all time. Annie and Emily talk through early memories, the festival's beginnings and roots, personal highlights and that defining moment of booking Jay Z to headline in 2008. All hail Emily Eavis.</p><br><p>Changes is now a deaf friendly podcast. You can access transcripts here:<a href="https://www.anniemacmanus.com/changes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.anniemacmanus.com/changes</a></p><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Róisín Murphy

<p><br></p><p>This week, ahead of Glastonbury, we welcome to Changes the incredible powerhouse that is Irish singer Róisín Murphy! Former frontwoman of Moloko and a solo artist with five solo albums to her name, nominations for the Mercury Music Prize, the Brit Awards and the Ivor Novello Awards and an icon in the world of fashion, with incredibly extravagant stage outfits and wild performances to match. She’s the queen of electronic music. Bold, unafraid and uniquely herself. No one exists like Róisín Murphy. Born in Arklow in Ireland, she moved with her family when she was 12 to Manchester. It was here that her life got turned upside down experiencing huge changes at a young age and ultimately immersed herself in music. Fearless, unique and not to be missed, on stage or otherwise.&nbsp;</p><br><p>Find out more here:</p><p>https://www.roisinmurphyofficial.com/</p><br><p>Róisín has two playlists she curates and updates regularly on Spotify you can listen to here:</p><br><p>Mum's Old School:</p><p>https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3GLct83KuPD9lfpPcSa7ON?si=54b69510fa3e448a</p><br><p>Róisín Caviar:</p><p>https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6ewxLnbONaLb2keK5fCTC9?si=b7c1420ccf07495e</p><br><p>Changes is a deaf friendly podcast and you can access transcripts here, spread the word!<a href="https://www.anniemacmanus.com/changes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.anniemacmanus.com/changes</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Ella Vaday

<p>The first ever live guest for Changes!!&nbsp;Ella Vaday is the drag persona of Nick Collier and self-proclaimed “drag beast from Dagenham East” who dominated the UK’s third series of Drag Race UK, almost winning. In this special episode recorded in front of a live audience at the London Podcast Show, Nick explains how despite appearances he hasn’t always been so confident in his identity.&nbsp;</p><br><p>As a young boy Nick went through numerous challenging changes in quick succession and was always in denial about being gay unti much later in life. Here, he discusses how he came through these changes, came out to his family and starred in West End musicals like Wicked, Book of Mormon, Joseph and his Technicolour Dreamcoat and Cats. That is before the pandemic forced him to stop rehearsing for Hairspray and start stacking shelves in Morrisons. It was then that Nick honed his skills as drag queen Ella Vaday, on instagram, in lockdown before applying for Drag Race, the rest, as they say, is history! This is a conversation about identity, gender conditioning, starting things later in life, believing in yourself to overcome setbacks and how we can change the world if we can just allow ourselves to to live our truth!&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><br><p>Changes is now a deaf friendly podcast and you can access transcripts here, spread the word!<a href="https://www.anniemacmanus.com/changes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.anniemacmanus.com/changes</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Kate Weinberg

<p>Long Covid is something which has changed many people’s lives, Kate Weinberg is one of them. According to the Office for National Statistics 1.3 million people in the UK were experiencing Long Covid symptoms as of 2 January 2022. Of those people more than four in 10 (so 42 per cent) were experiencing Long Covid symptoms more than a year after their first suspected infection. But what is it? How does it impact people? And most importantly, how do people get better?&nbsp;</p><br><p>Kate Weinberg is an author who was at the height of her career having released her first novel ‘Traunts’ to great acclaim when she got Covid, which then developed into Long Covid. She is also a journalist and since suffering with Long Covid has written about her experience, being completely debilitated by it and coming through the other side 18 months later. In this episode, Kate shares the many symptoms she had, the countless things she has tried and tested and what she has learnt along the way and through her research. Long Covid has changed her. Much of what Kate has been through and felt could also apply to other long term conditions and will be relatable to many. Kate is incredibly articulate and we hope this will be a helpful insight for anyone suffering or supporting others.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>You may find the following websites useful for further information, statistics, advice and tips on symptoms:</p><br><p><a href="https://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/heart-matters-magazine/news/coronavirus-and-your-health/long-covid" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/heart-matters-magazine/news/coronavirus-and-your-health/long-covid</a></p><p><a href="https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/long-term-effects-of-coronavirus-long-covid/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/long-term-effects-of-coronavirus-long-covid/</a></p><p><a href="https://www.yourcovidrecovery.nhs.uk/what-is-covid-19/long-covid/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.yourcovidrecovery.nhs.uk/what-is-covid-19/long-covid/</a></p><br><p>We must note the first port of call for anyone with covid symptoms should be your GP.&nbsp;</p><br><p>You can find more about Kate and buy her novel here:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kateweinbergwriter.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.kateweinbergwriter.com/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Roddy Doyle

<p><br></p><p>Roddy Doyle is a cultural beacon of Ireland and an absolute joy to listen to. In this episode the renowned novelist speaks to Annie about art, identity, growing older and a changing Ireland. Roddy won the Booker Prize in 1993 for his seminal novel <em>Paddy Clarke Ha Ha Ha</em>, and is the author of eleven acclaimed novels including <em>The Commitments</em>, <em>The Snapper</em>,<em>The Van </em>and<em> Smile</em>. Roddy grew up in Dublin in the 60s and talks in this episode about his really uncomfortable experience of attending a Christian Brothers School in Ireland and how that shaped him, how he started out as a writer, bad reviews, his use of the Dublin dialect, and how becoming a Father didn’t just change when he wrote but how he wrote.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Content warning:</strong> references to sexual abuse of children and corporal punishment.&nbsp;</p><br><p>You can find more about Roddy’s work and buy his books here:</p><p><a href="http://www.roddydoyle.ie/index.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://www.roddydoyle.ie/index.html</a></p><br><p>BIG NEWS! Changes is going Live tomorrow on 24th May at the Podcast Show in London with drag queen Ella Vaday! Find out more and buy your tickets here:</p><p><a href="https://www.thepodcastshowlondon.com/home" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.thepodcastshowlondon.com/home</a></p><p><a href="https://thepodcastshowlondon.seetickets.com/event/changes-with-annie-macmanus/business-design-centre/2338017" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://thepodcastshowlondon.seetickets.com/event/changes-with-annie-macmanus/business-design-centre/2338017</a></p><p>Changes is now a deaf friendly podcast and you can access transcripts here, spread the word!<a href="https://www.anniemacmanus.com/changes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.anniemacmanus.com/changes</a></p><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Joe Lycett

<p>Joe Lycett is one of Britain's most loved comedians affecting change through his comedy in the most brilliant and beautiful ways. Not one to shy away from the bigger issues at play, Joe invites people to think, and actively questions about the systems we live in. After the death of his friend who died in lockdown, a change which has had a huge impact on Joe’s life, his mockery of the official inquiry into party gate by tweeting a fake Sue Grey report made headlines. Even the Government was concerned there was a serious leak! And, as you will hear, a chance meeting with Conservative MP Nadine Dorries at the BAFTAs went really well!</p><br><p>Joe is also an artist, pansexual and openly addresses LGBTQ+ issues in his work.&nbsp; His current UK tour <em>More More More! How Do You Lycett? How Do You Lycett? </em>does just that and has a big reveal which Joe has been working on for years, a show which confirms just how possible it is to change communities for the better.&nbsp;</p><br><p>We love Joe. This episode will show you the changes that fuelled his life today, why he does what he does and the changes he still wants.&nbsp;</p><p>You can find ticket details to Joe’s tour here:</p><p><a href="https://joelycett.com/Comedy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://joelycett.com/Comedy</a></p><p>You can find Joe’s tweeted fake Sue Grey Report here:</p><p><a href="https://bit.ly/3PfCPQf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/3PfCPQf</a></p><br><p>BIG NEWS! Changes is going Live on 24th May at the Podcast Show in London with drag queen Ella Vaday! Find out more and buy your tickets here:</p><p>https://www.thepodcastshowlondon.com/home</p><p>https://thepodcastshowlondon.seetickets.com/event/changes-with-annie-macmanus/business-design-centre/2338017</p><br><p>Changes is now a deaf friendly podcast and you can access transcripts here, spread the word!<a href="https://www.anniemacmanus.com/changes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.anniemacmanus.com/changes</a></p><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>