Our Lives with Michelle McManus

Oct 15 2022 52 ep. 49
Our Lives with Michelle McManus Podcast artwork

Michelle McManus gathers together a whole host of stories which reflect contemporary Scotland. Upbeat, positive and inspirational, giving us energy to face the week ahead.

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The Non Binary Wrestler, the Yarn Bomber, and the Protest Musician.

Oct 15 2022 27 mins  
Brandon is a non binary wrestler known as London Love Lust. Caroline yarn bombs Nairn's post boxes, and Kapil's music highlights issues of honour violence, caste and disability.

The Pet Finder, The Eco-Artist, and The Clutha Survivor

Oct 08 2022 28 mins  
After the Clutha helicopter crash, Michael struggled with PTSD, and now he supports trauma survivors. Katie finds missing pets. Scott encourages locals to protect wildlife.

The Bodyguard, sewing2gether All Nations, and Knockengorroch

Oct 01 2022 28 mins  
Alan the bodyguard teaches personal safety to women. Gabi and Corinne bring refugees together through sewing. Katch runs the Knockengorroch festival on the land where she was born.

The Singing Meditator, The Ultra Triathlon Winner, and The Foula Filmmaker

Sep 24 2022 28 mins  
Britain's Got Talent singing star Edward learns to meditate. Eilidh wins the Norseman ultra triathlon. Gareth returns to the remote island of Foula where he grew up.

The Walrus Chaser, The Rainbow Family, and a Passion for Vintage

Sep 17 2022 28 mins  
Nicola and Heather decide to start a family and turn to their friend Scott. Tragic O'Hara becomes a professional Walrus Chaser, and Rachel opens her own vintage clothing shop.

The Outdoor Community Organiser, The Tiny Home Renovator and The Rock Photographer

Sep 10 2022 28 mins  
Roberto is living the dream photographing the world's biggest rock stars. Maryanne reconnects families with nature. YouTuber George restores a tiny house in his home village.

A Green Face, Glassblowing, and Shiatsu for Kids

Sep 03 2022 28 mins  
Rachel becomes a green faced star on TikTok. Natalie's first book Mak the Dragon teaches shiatsu to children. Armed police officer William makes floral glass paperweights.

Tumbleweed to Typewriters, The Autistic Hijabi Farmer, and Rainbow Valley

Aug 27 2022 27 mins  
Abby-Leigh's love of cows leads to a career in farming. Inspired by her daughter, Angela runs Rainbow Valley. Tom shares their passion for typewriters and a letter from Tom Hanks.

The Beauty Pageant Ambassador, The Sneakerhead, and Scotland's First Female Rapper

Aug 20 2022 28 mins  
Lauren defies her disability and wins a beauty pageant! Sneakerhead Rob turns his passion into a surprising business, and rapper Lotos shares her musical inspiration.

The Vegan Butcher, The Cheerleader, and DJ Jolly Jilly

Aug 13 2022 28 mins  
Traditional butcher Alan makes a mean vegan lorne sausage. Emily wins the World Cheerleading Championships, and a Barlinnie prison chaplain becomes DJ Jolly Jilly.