True Story London Podcast

35 - To Cancel or Not to Cancel w/Donna Freed

Thu, 09 Jan 2025 00:00:02 GMT

Today's storyteller is Donna Freed making her return to the podcast with an intense and insightful story of confronting her father over a moment of seriously unacceptable behaviour. In our conversation afterwards we discuss how the events of the story changed her relationship with her dad, reflections on surviving the Me Too era, and the life changing value she has found in the storytelling process.

Find Donna's memoir 'Duplicity', published by Muswell Press here: https://muswell-press.co.uk/authors/donna-freed

Or find it on audiobook here: https://play.google.com/store/audiobooks/details/Duplicity_My_Mothers_Secrets_Unabridged?id=AQAAAEASzWuNaM&hl=en_GB&pli=1

Find out more about True Story London on our website: truestorylondon.com

CREDITS:

Hosted by Michelle Toth

Produced by Ellis Ballard

Theme Music by Sea Noise

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34 - Kicking, Punching & Speaking Up w/Michaela Agapiou

Thu, 02 Jan 2025 00:00:20 GMT

Today's storyteller is Michaela Agapiou sharing the story of when she, as a self-proclaimed "non-sporty" person, decided to take up taekwondo. In our talk afterward we discuss the nature of belonging and achievement, being an outwardly emotional person and craving the same from others, and how she found and fell in love with storytelling.

Find Michaela on Instagram at @michaelaagapiou

Find The Story Collider online at storycollider.org

Find out more about True Story London on our website: truestorylondon.com

CREDITS:

Hosted by Michelle Toth

Produced by Ellis Ballard

Theme Music by Sea Noise

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33 - Different Worlds, Same Guy w/Julian John

Thu, 26 Dec 2024 00:00:36 GMT

Today's storyteller is Julian John sharing the story of his attempts to make both himself, and his parents, proud. In our discussion afterwards we talk about family expectations, the cultural differences between growing up in Nigeria and working in Britain, his fascination with the true stories of creative people, and more.

Find Julian on Instagram at @mc_saabii_boi

Find his Korak podcast and events at @korakevents

Find out more about True Story London on our website: truestorylondon.com

CREDITS:

Hosted by Michelle Toth

Produced by Ellis Ballard

Theme Music by Sea Noise

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32 - Beyond the Court w/Jess Kasriel

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 00:00:03 GMT

Today's storyteller is Jess Kasriel sharing her story of attending the prestigious Bath Academy at age 14 whilst being ranked number 2 in the UK for tennis. In our discussion afterwards we talk about the unfair pressures and outdated attitudes to health and nutrition she faced as a teenager in elite sports, the important role her family plays in her life, and how the events of the story have influenced her work today.

Find Jess on Instagram at @jess.kasriel

Or visit her website jesskasriel.com

Find out more about True Story London on our website: truestorylondon.com

CREDITS:

Hosted by Michelle Toth

Produced by Ellis Ballard

Theme Music by Sea Noise

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31 - Love in the Time of Propaganda w/Sergey Katsuba

Thu, 12 Dec 2024 00:00:17 GMT

Today's storyteller is Sergey Katsuba sharing the story of how his relationship with his mother developed alongside the backdrop of increasing anti-LGBT laws and propaganda in his home country of Russia. In our conversation afterwards we discuss reconciling love and politics, how the message of his story changed during the writing process, Russia's LGBT 'extremism' laws, and his PHD work studying the effects of anti-LGBT propaganda.

Find out more about True Story London on our website: truestorylondon.com

CREDITS:

Hosted by Michelle Toth

Produced by Ellis Ballard

Theme Music by Sea Noise

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30 - Speed Dating for Introverts w/Heenu Nihalani

Thu, 05 Dec 2024 00:00:14 GMT

Today's storyteller is Heenu Nihalani sharing her story of looking for love as an introvert by taking part in an introvert's worst nightmare - speed dating. In our talk afterwards, we discuss the aspirational nature of romantic love, not feeling loveable, her journey towards being authentic on dates, and the realisations she made during the story's development.

Find Heenu's writing on Substack here: Field Notes From Existance

Find Heenu's zines on Etsy here: RainbowSplatZines

Find out more about True Story London on our website: truestorylondon.com

CREDITS:

Hosted by Michelle Toth

Produced by Ellis Ballard

Theme Music by Sea Noise

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29 - There's Always Hope w/Anil Qasemi

Thu, 28 Nov 2024 00:00:32 GMT

Today's storyteller is Anil Qasemi sharing his story of surviving a terrorist attack and subsequently having to flee his home country of Afghanistan. In our discussion afterwards we talk about his inspiring outlook on the world, how he maintains his amazing resilience, optimism and generosity in the face of stark adversity, and get insight into his humanitarian, political and entrepreneurial aspirations.

Find Anil on Instagram at @anilqasemi

Anil's hats can be found online at hatopia.co.uk

Find out more about True Story London on our website: truestorylondon.com

CREDITS:

Hosted by Michelle Toth

Produced by Ellis Ballard

Theme Music by Sea Noise

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28 - Not the Fairytale w/Kaitlyn Kelly

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 00:00:44 GMT

Today's storyteller is Kaitlyn Kelly sharing the story of how her wedding, which she and her parents had been dreaming of since she was a child, didn't quite turn out they way they'd expected. In our conversation afterwards we discuss the significance of weddings, defying parental expectations, her experiences living and performing in Paris, and her techniques for bringing true stories to the stage.

Find Kaitlyn on Instagram at @msultraviolet

Find out more about True Story London on our website: truestorylondon.com

CREDITS:

Hosted by Michelle Toth

Produced by Ellis Ballard

Theme Music by Sea Noise

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27 - Betrayal and Forgiveness w/Christopher Wade

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 00:00:22 GMT

Today's storyteller is Christopher Wade sharing a truly shocking story of betrayal, deceit and radical forgiveness. In our talk afterwards we discuss the influence of his working class upbringing, the meaning and action Christopher has taken in the aftermath of this story's events, and his wise outlook on healing.

More information about Christopher's foundation Mulwade can be found at mulwadefoundation.com

Or find them on Instagram or Facebook

Tickets to Mulwade's World Aids Day event 'Riot Act' can be found here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/mulwade-presents-riot-act-tickets-1047815553527

Find out more about True Story London on our website: truestorylondon.com

CREDITS:

Hosted by Michelle Toth

Produced by Ellis Ballard

Theme Music by Sea Noise

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26 - Failing Life Skills w/Martha McBrier

Tue, 03 Sep 2024 23:05:02 GMT

Today's storyteller is Martha McBrier telling us about the time she received a terrrifying warning from one of her students. Martha is a brilliant comedian and storyteller who manages to have us in stitches whilst also presenting a story with some truly frightening stakes. As you'll hear, Martha has lived a remarkable life and afterwards we dive deeper into what makes her such a talented storyteller, how deafness led to her evolution as a performer, her as-yet unfulfilled dreams of being a "proper writer" and more.

Find more from Martha on her website here: marthamcbrier.com

Find out more about True Story London on our website: truestorylondon.com

CREDITS:

Hosted by Michelle Toth

Produced by Ellis Ballard

Theme Music by Sea Noise

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25 - A Father's Loss w/Ryan Sheehan

Tue, 27 Aug 2024 23:05:01 GMT

Content notice: this episode contains the discussion of pregnancy loss.

Today's storyteller is Ryan Sheehan sharing a story of pregnancy loss from a father's perspective. It's an emotional, courageous and important perspective on an under-discussed topic, and we're so grateful to Ryan for sharing it with us. Afterwards we talk about just how much has changed in Ryan's life since both the events of the story and the telling of it.

More information about Ryan's bar Low Country in Shoreditch can be found on Instagram here: @lowcountrybar

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CREDITS:

Hosted by Michelle Toth

Produced by Ellis Ballard

Theme Music by Sea Noise

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24 - You Don't Deserve to be Called Sina w/Sina Leasuasu

Tue, 20 Aug 2024 23:05:36 GMT

Today's storyteller is Sina Leasuasu, sharing her story of how a careless comment from a stranger led to a crisis of identity. Her story highlights the reflective power of the storytelling as she grapples with concepts of both cultural and social identity - and what they mean for her. In our talk afterwards, we discuss just how much has changed and evolved for Sina since the telling of the story.

Sina and her work can be found on Instagram here: @stuffbyseener

Sina's collective Mixed Rage can be found on Instagram here: @mixedrage

Mixed Rage's exhibition 'Unapologetically Other' will be at Waterside Arts Manchester until 12th October - more info here: https://watersidearts.org/whats-on/3585-unapologetically-other/

Find out more about True Story London on our website: truestorylondon.com

CREDITS:

Hosted by Michelle Toth

Produced by Ellis Ballard

Theme Music by Sea Noise

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23 - Defying the Anti-Bridget Club w/Bridget Leigh

Tue, 13 Aug 2024 23:05:52 GMT

Today's storyteller is Bridget Leigh telling the story of her unconventional childhood obsession, and its impact on her life as a 'weirdo'. Now an experienced teacher, in our conversation afterwards Bridget provides some real insights into both the challenges she faced as an adolescent, and the challenges her students face today.

Find Bridget on Instagram here:@msbridgetleigh

Find out more about True Story London on our website: truestorylondon.com

CREDITS:

Hosted by Michelle Toth

Produced by Ellis Ballard

Theme Music by Sea Noise

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22 - Coming Out as Colour Blind w/Ezio de Mauro

Tue, 06 Aug 2024 23:05:53 GMT

Today's storyteller is Ezio de Mauro sharing how, and why, he kept his colour blindness a secret for thirty years. Ezio is such an entertaining and compelling storyteller who manages to simultaneously convey both the funny and poignant naure of his unusual situation. In our chat afterward we delve deeper into the topics of shame, acceptance, difference, and inclusion.

Find out more about True Story London on our website: truestorylondon.com

CREDITS:

Hosted by Michelle Toth

Produced by Ellis Ballard

Theme Music by Sea Noise

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21 - My Dead Dad w/Emma Morgan

Tue, 30 Jul 2024 23:05:11 GMT

Today's storyteller is Emma Morgan sharing her story of visiting her dying father in hospital during the COVID-19 pandemic. Emma is an executive producer for factual television shows, and in our chat afterwards we dicuss how bringing her own personal true story to the stage differs from the creative process of her day job. We also discuss the emotionally and politically-charged context of her story, the realities of grief and loss, and more.

Emma Morgan is a freelance creative consultant and executive producer working across popular factual formats and documentaries as well as scripted projects based on factual stories and IP. She is currently exec producing Chateau DIY for C4 - other credits include Stacey Dooley Sleeps Over and Emma Willis Delivering Babies both for UKTV, Mums Make Porn and The Fried Chicken Shop both for C4 and Style it Out for CBBC. You can contact her via LinkedIn.

Find out more about True Story London on our website: truestorylondon.com

CREDITS:

Hosted by Michelle Toth

Produced by Ellis Ballard

Theme Music by Sea Noise

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20 - Growing up a Black Nerd w/Heleana Blackwell

Tue, 23 Jul 2024 23:05:20 GMT

Today's storyteller is Heleana Blackwell sharing her story of growing up as a black nerd in a conservative, mostly-white small British town. Heleana is an stand-up comedian who also works as a strategist and this story shows us why she excells at both. After the story, we delve deeper into the challenges she faced, and the strategies she used to overcome them.

Find Heleana on Instagram here: @h_a_blackwell

Find out more about True Story London on our website: truestorylondon.com

CREDITS:

Hosted by Michelle Toth

Produced by Ellis Ballard

Theme Music by Sea Noise

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19 - A Neurological Short Circuit w/Tihane

Tue, 16 Jul 2024 23:05:18 GMT

Content notice: this episode contains reference to rape.

Today's storyteller is Tihane, sharing her story of how a bizarre neurological experience unlocked unsettling, once-buried memories. As a musician and artist, Tihane's distinctive creative style really shines through in this intimate yet bold telling. Afterwards, I talk with Tihane more about the context of her story, the nature of unexplained and mystical phenomenons, and the experience of living beyond trauma.

Find more about Tihane, her online courses and creative coaching here: https://linktr.ee/tihane.

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CREDITS:

Hosted by Michelle Toth

Produced by Ellis Ballard

Theme Music by Sea Noise

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Bonus - True Story Soundtrack 2023

Sun, 31 Dec 2023 00:00:35 GMT

Happy New Year! To mark the end of a year of firsts and experiments for True Story London, we're sharing something special with you. In 2023 we debuted some unique live shows in which songwriters wrote and performed original songs inspired by another person's true story. We'd like you to have a taste of these magical shows as we close out the year - this is True Story Soundtrack.

Stories:

Bonnie's full story: https://www.truestory.london/10-make-me-one-with-everything-wbonnie-oddie/

Lili's full story: https://www.truestory.london/04-my-refugee-story-wlili-sulejmanovic/

Songwriters:

Tihane - Instagram: @tihane___

Hari - Instagram: @harimusiq

John Chisholm - Sea Noise (Instagram): @sea_noise, Lost Moons (Bandcamp): lostmoons.bandcamp.com

Amarra - Instagram: @iamamarra

Ellis Ballard - Instagram: @ellis.ballard, Bandcamp: ellisballard.bandcamp.com

Lauren Lucille - Instagram: @iamlaurenlucille

Wandering Lex - Instagram: @wandering_lex

Segnon - Instagram: @segnontv

Find out about our live shows, workshops and past podcast episodes on our website: truestorylondon.com

CREDITS:

Hosted by Michelle Toth

Produced by Ellis Ballard

Theme Music by Sea Noise

Sound effects recordings by 'magedu' via Freesound: https://freesound.org/people/magedu/sounds/273437

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18 - A Tale of Two Mothers w/Donna Freed

Wed, 27 Dec 2023 00:00:15 GMT

Today's storyteller is Donna Freed, telling us the wild and fascinating story of finding out she was adopted - and the shocking revelation of just who her birth parents were. Donna has written an entire excellent memoir on this topic, so we have plenty to talk about in our discussion after the story.

Donna's memoir 'Duplicity: My Mother's Secrets' is available now, published by Muswell Press: https://muswell-press.co.uk/product/duplicity-9781739638290-paperback

Donna can be found on Instagram at @donnafreed

Find out about our live shows, workshops and past podcast episodes on our website: truestorylondon.com

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17 - Long Distance People Pleasing w/Maria Shehata

Wed, 20 Dec 2023 00:00:56 GMT

Today's storyteller is Maria Shehata, talking about the time she fell in love with someone across the Atlantic, then quickly fell out of love when they met in person. Maria is a brilliantly funny stand-up comedian and her story follows suit. Though, in our talk afterward, you'll also hear about how this story has more serious meaning in her life, and how both Maria's approach to her craft and understanding of herself are evolving.

Maria can be found online at mariashehata.com

Find out about our live shows, workshops and past podcast episodes on our website: truestorylondon.com

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16 - Sex, Love & Sofas w/Jess Carrivick

Wed, 13 Dec 2023 00:00:14 GMT

Today's storyteller is Jess Carrivick, sharing her story of being diagnosed with the chronic pain disorder vulvodynia. Jess delights in shocking the audience into laughter while talking candidly about this rarely-discussed and really important health issue. After her story, we discuss the use of humor to broach serious topics, the nature of chronic illness, and how people with vaginas could be better served by the medical world.

Jess can be found online at jesscarrivick.com

Find out about our live shows, workshops and past podcast episodes on our website: truestorylondon.com

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15 - What Could Go Wrong? w/Michael Noel

Wed, 06 Dec 2023 00:00:47 GMT

Today's storyteller is Michael Noel, sharing his story of how an optimistic road trip turned very dark. Since Michael is based in California, this is our first interview conducted entirely online - but we just had to give him a call to hear his developing insights into how he makes sense of this dramatic and transformative episode in his life.

Follow Michael on Instagram here: @itsreallymichaelnoel

Michael's sidecar tours of San Francisco can be found at ridesbyme.com

This episode contains references to suicide.

For suicide prevention support in the UK, Samaritans can be reached on 116-123 or by email at jo@samaritans.org. For help elsewhere, befrienders.org lists local services.

Find out about our live shows, workshops and past podcast episodes on our website: truestorylondon.com

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14 - Not Just a Walking Head w/Dee Gibson

Wed, 29 Nov 2023 00:00:07 GMT

Today's storyteller is Dee Gibson, sharing how she realised her charmed life wasn't actually going in the direction she wanted - and what she did about it. Despite the difficult and unique circumstances, Dee manages to make this story highly relatable with insights into breaking with tradition, listening to intuition, and pursuing an unexpected path. Stick around after the story to hear Dee go into more depth about all of these topics and more.

More information about Dee's hotel in Sri Lanka, Kalukanda House, can be found here.

Find out about our live shows, workshops and past podcast episodes on our website: truestorylondon.com

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13 - A Perilous Proposal w/Joe Milik

Wed, 22 Nov 2023 00:00:53 GMT

Today’s storyteller is Joe Milik, sharing his adventures in helping his friend and doppelganger to stage a proposal in the Welsh countryside. It’s a funny, risky, highly entertaining story and afterward I’ll talk with Joe about how he came to storytelling, what drives us to take risks, and look closer at story structure and craft.

Find out about our live shows, workshops and past podcast episodes on our website: truestorylondon.com

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12 - A Complicated Honour w/Ayanda Tambo

Wed, 15 Nov 2023 00:00:18 GMT

Today's storyteller is Ayanda Tambo, sharing her surreal experience of receiving a prestigious award from a prominent yet divisive public figure. Ayanda has such a measured and wise outlook on the events of the story, the wider societal context, and her own future as she steps into the working world. Stick around after the story when we dive deeper into all of these topics and more.

Ayanda (and the things she bakes) can be found on her Instagram here.

Find out about our live shows, workshops and past podcast episodes on our website: truestorylondon.com

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11 - The Knowing w/Clair Whitefield

Mon, 06 Nov 2023 00:00:31 GMT

Today's storyteller is Clair Whitefield, sharing her story of uncovering the cause of her sudden onset and life-altering IBS. Clair is a talented poet and performer with a knack for making this taboo topic funny and accessible, without shying away from the harsh realities. In our conversation afterward, we discuss the experience of revisiting dark periods in your life, the power of performance, listening to our bodies, navigating the tube and more.

Clair can be found online at clairwhitefield.com

The nutritional therapist Clair mentions is Eve Kalinik: evekalinik.com

Find out about our live shows, workshops and past podcast episodes on our website: truestorylondon.com

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Season 2 - Coming 6th November

Tue, 31 Oct 2023 19:31:50 GMT

Season 2 of the True Story London Podcast is coming on 6th November! Make sure you’re subscribed to be notified as soon as they go live. And if you haven’t already, check out our past episodes from Season 1 featuring 10 brilliant stories and some fascinating conversations with the storytellers.

Oh, and remember to #BeNumber9 and give us a rating on your podcast app if you enjoy the show - it really helps us to reach more listeners and share these fantastic stories further. See you soon for Season 2!

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10 - Make Me One with Everything w/Bonnie Oddie

Tue, 15 Aug 2023 23:00:58 GMT

Content warning: this episode contains the discussion and description of assisted suicide.

Today's storyteller for our season finale is Bonnie Oddie, sharing the story of her mother - newly diagnosed with dementia - asking for Bonnie's help going to Dignitas for assisted suicide. It's a profound story which Bonnie somehow manages to make as funny as it is serious. In our conversation afterwards, Bonnie shares the insight and wisdom she got from her experience.

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09 - Not Waiting to Crash w/Petra Gatek

Tue, 08 Aug 2023 23:00:01 GMT

Today's storyteller is Petra Gatek, sharing a story about how her cancer diagnosis precipitated a major shift in pursuing her true passion. Then we have a conversation about growing up under communism in Czechoslovakia, and becoming an entrepreneur after The Velvet Revolution.

Petra's branding and photography services can be found here: https://petragatto.com

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08 - A Young Comedian in London w/Osman S

Tue, 01 Aug 2023 23:00:58 GMT

Todays storyteller is Osman S, telling a story about power, control and redemption in the London comedy scene. Stick around aterwards for a conversation about being a young person in comedy - and what age 'old' really is.

Follow Osman on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/osnerdculture

Find out more about the Student Kitchen Comedy Club here: https://www.instagram.com/studentkitchencomedyclub

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07 - No Such Thing as a Bad Hair Day w/Kitty Dry

Tue, 25 Jul 2023 23:00:46 GMT

Today's storyteller is Kitty Dry, telling the story of entirely losing her hair, learning she has the autoimmune condition alopecia, and navigating her twenties as a bald woman. In our conversation we talk about being stared at on the tube, techniques for coping with anxiety, hiding and being seen, social media and self-worth, and finding support online and off.

More information about Alopecia UK can be found here: https://www.alopecia.org.uk.

Updated information on The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence's decision not to recommend JAK inhibitor drugs to treat alopecia areata on the NHS, and what Alopecia UK are doing to oppose this, can be found here: https://www.alopecia.org.uk/news/baricitinib-nice-consultation-update

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06 - Let Them Eat Cake w/Sophia Blackwell

Tue, 18 Jul 2023 23:00:52 GMT

Today's storyteller is Sophia Blackwell, telling us how she went from 'good girl' to 'not so much' when she accidentally got her parents high. Sophia is a performance poet who has a wonderful way with words - so stick around for the conversation we have afterwards.

Find out more about Sophia's live show Wife Material here: https://www.wifematerial.co.uk

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05 - How to Stay Safe and Ruin Your Life w/Jimmy Jameson

Tue, 11 Jul 2023 23:00:38 GMT

Today's storyteller is Jimmy Jameson, telling us about having his absolute worst childhood fear come true. We then talk about the frustration of bystanders, humour as a defense mechanism, the risks of negative manifestation and more in the conversation afterwards.

Follow Jimmy online: https://www.instagram.com/jimmy.doodle

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04 - My Refugee Story w/Lili Sulejmanović

Thu, 15 Jun 2023 23:05:56 GMT

Today's storyteller is Lili Sulejmanović. Lili is telling us about being a teenager in Bosnia when the Yugoslavian war breaks out, meaning she and her family are forced to flee to the UK. It's a remarkable story and stick around for our fascinating conversation with Lili afterward.

Find out more about Lili's snack company Bardo here: https://bardo.uk

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03 - Living with Food Allergies w/Ellis Ballard

Thu, 15 Jun 2023 23:00:56 GMT

Today's storyteller is Ellis Ballard and if you've ever wondered what it's like to live with life-threatening food allergies, this is a must-listen story. Ellis is a brilliant storyteller so it's highly entertaining - but stick around for the conversation afterward where we talk about how all of us can be more inclusive and supportive of people living with food sensitivities.

Find Ellis's music and videos on their YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@ellisballard

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02 - A Dangerous First Kiss w/Pran Darshan

Thu, 15 Jun 2023 23:00:18 GMT

Content Warning: This episode contains references to and a discussion of physical abuse.

Today's storyteller is Pran Darshan, telling us the story of his first kiss. On the surface it's fun and light, if a little frightening - but it's the open conversation we have afterwards about the difficult circumsatances behind Pran's story which we're especially keen to share with you.

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01 - An IVF Story w/Dalia Cohen

Thu, 15 Jun 2023 23:00:11 GMT

Today's storyteller is Dalia Cohen. When Dalia first told this story at the very first True Story London show, everyone was blown away. It's moving, funny and important. We can't wait to share it with you - and stick around for an insightful talk with Dalia afterward.

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Coming Very Soon

Tue, 13 Jun 2023 11:01:13 GMT

The True Story London Podcast launches on Friday 16th June - subscribe now.

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