Homelessness Matters

Dec 04 2023 11 ep. 23 mins 2
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Welcome to Homelessness Matters, a podcast by Emmaus.

We take a fresh approach to understanding homelessness. In every episode, you’ll listen to someone who has actually experienced homelessness, sharing their real stories. In Season Two, we go beyond individual experiences and also ask important questions.

Is homelessness just about a few people’s own situations? We think there’s more to it. By talking to experts, we explore how larger factors in our society can lead to homelessness. Each episode will explore a different topic, featuring a guest who has faced homelessness and been supported by one of 30 Emmaus charities across the UK.

New episodes will be released every two weeks until December 2023. If you enjoy the podcast, please help to spread the word by leaving a review.

- Visit emmaus.org.uk to find out more about Emmaus
- Visit emmaus.org.uk/podcast to find out more about each episode

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Season 2 | Ep 6 | Transforming Homelessness Support

Dec 04 2023 30 mins  
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 companions to turn their lives around. Listen to Carlton, a companion at Emmaus Norfolk & Waveney who talks candidly about his struggles with homelessness what

Season 2 | Ep 5 | Mental health and homelessness

Nov 20 2023 28 mins  
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 on people’s mental health. Listen to Lawrence, a companion at Emmaus Dover who talks candidly about his struggles with homelessness and mental health. We will als

Season 2 | Ep 4 | A Home is a Basic Human Right

Nov 06 2023 26 mins  
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. Under international law, to be adequately housed means having secure tenure - not having to worry about being evicted or having your home or lands taken away.” But

Season 2 | Ep 3 | Rough sleeping is just the tip of the iceberg

Oct 23 2023 21 mins  
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 Emmaus companion who now works as a trainee support worker at Emmaus North East. Erin talks about her experience sofa surfing and living in temporary accommodations. A

Season 2 | Ep 2 | The Pressure Cooker Effect

Oct 09 2023 18 mins  
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 lives at Emmaus Oxford, about his experience with this and how it led to him losing his home. Also featured in this episode is Maura Jackson, CEO of BACKUP North W

Season 2 | Ep 1 | Why does homelessness happen?

Oct 09 2023 24 mins  
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 caused him to lose his home and how the charity has supported him to move on from his past. Also in this episode is Emmaus UK Chief Executive, Charlotte Talbott, w

Season 1 | Ep 5 | Beckie's story

Oct 06 2022 24 mins  
*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 her two children to social services. Now with the support of Emmaus, Beckie is starting an Access to University course to become an adult social worker. Then you

Season 1 | Ep 4 | Tony's story

Sep 20 2022 26 mins  
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 before discovering Emmaus in 2009 when he needed support. Now, as Deputy Community Manager, Ade helps to support other people out of homelessness. Homelessness Ma

Season 1 | Ep 3 | Anthony's story

Aug 08 2022 22 mins  
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 Emmaus, Anthony has received the support and stability he needs to get back on his feet and is now a regular volunteer at the community’s soup kitchen, which su

Season 1 | Ep 2 | Phil's story

Jul 17 2022 20 mins  
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 Emmaus, Phil received the help he needs with his addiction to get back on his feet. Then you’ll hear from Johnny Szyndler, the Support Manager at the Emmaus