We interview game-changers from around the globe about digital ethics, online activism and social media. We get to know them, their stories and how they have harnessed one of the greatest phenomenons of our time. Hosted by Róisín Bevan and Daisy Grant. Socials @projectharness Email [email protected] We are proud friends of Rafiki Mwema and The Carly Ryan Foundation - both charities work tirelessly to protect young people from harm. www.rafikimwema.com www.carlyryanfoundation.com
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S02 E13 Iso-Diaries: Sage Flowers on Accountability
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27:47Harness is back! Welcome to isolation... we are exploring how people are harnessing this unique time of COVID-19 and whether (or not) they are coping.This week we continue our discussions around BLM with particular focus on Pride and Trans issues. We have the pleasure of interviewing Romy and Iona from Sage Flowers in South London. Romy and Iona ar…
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S02 E12 Iso-Diaries: A Note on Black Lives Matter
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25:12As two white women, we acknowledge our responsibility to keep the conversation about anti-racist activism and white supremacy continuing past its most recent iteration in the wake of George Floyd's death. We unreservedly and wholeheartedly support #blacklivesmatter.In this episode we discuss our responses, pledge our support and acknowledge our cul…
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S02 E11 Iso-Diaries: Surviving Anorexia - Leah's Story
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23:37Harness is back! Welcome to isolation... we are exploring how people are harnessing this unique time of COVID-19 and whether (or not) they are coping. TW: Eating disorders. Following on from Nadia Craddock’s episode last week, we wanted to share Leah’s story about her fifteen year journey from being hospitalised with anorexia to self love and accep…
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S02 E10 Iso-Diaries: "Eating disorders thrive in isolation"
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24:34Harness is back! Welcome to isolation... we are exploring how people are harnessing this unique time of COVID-19 and whether (or not) they are coping. TW: Eating disorders. In this episode we chat to Body Image Researcher Dr Nadia Craddock about ED's and self-loathing in the time of COVID-19. You can listen to more of Nadia's work on her own podcas…
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S02 E09 Iso-Diaries: Deeba Syed on Harassment in Lockdown
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28:28Harness is back! Welcome to isolation... we are exploring how people are harnessing this unique time of COVID-19 and whether (or not) they are coping. We were challenged by Sonya Ryan (our favourite person) and the Carly Ryan Foundation to share a ‘Coronapiphany,’ namely an epiphany we have had in lockdown. We skip our news segment to bring you our…
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S02 E08 Iso-Diaries: Hospitality Industry After COVID-19
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24:02Harness is back! Welcome to isolation... we are exploring how people are harnessing this unique time of COVID-19 and whether (or not) they are coping. In today's episode, we replace the news chat with podcast and viewing recommendations. In case you missed any of the titles, here they are below. Please note, this is just what we are currently consu…
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SO2 E07 Iso-Diaires: The Completion Coach
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21:41Harness is back! Welcome to isolation... we are exploring how people are harnessing this unique time of COVID-19 and whether (or not) they are coping. In todays episode, we chat PPE and community spirit. We also hear from three more of our lovely listeners about what isolation looks like for them. Our VIP guest in this episode is the lovely Wendy O…
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S02 E06 Iso-Diaries: "Work is part of my self care"
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27:16Harness is back! Welcome to isolation... we are exploring how people are harnessing this unique time of COVID-19 and whether (or not) they are coping. For today's episode: we chat news (sort of), hear from our lovely listeners (including Daisy's mum!) and discuss isolation with junior doctor Radhika (AKA @veggierad on Instagram). It was such a trea…
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*TRIGGER WARNING: We do briefly discuss eating disorders in this episode. If you would prefer to skip this one, see you for our next episode!* Harness is back! Welcome to isolation... we are exploring how people are harnessing this unique time of COVID-19 and whether (or not) they are coping. In this episode, we bring our usual 'good and bad' news …
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S02 E04 Iso-Diaries: Facing Death at 22 - Lessons from an 8 Week Lockdown
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25:42Harness is back! Welcome to isolation... we are exploring how people are harnessing this unique time of COVID-19 and whether (or not) they are coping. In this episode, we've skipped our usual news and voice note segments to get straight into a story. This story is about our dear friend Nathan Whitebrook and his complicated journey with his health a…
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S02 E03 Iso-Diaries: "I'm bored out of my f***ing brain"
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23:12Harness is back! Welcome to isolation... we are exploring how people are harnessing this unique time of COVID-19 and whether (or not) they are coping.In this episode, we bring our usual 'good and bad' news items to the table and hear from friends and followers of the podcast about how they're finding lockdown. We also chat to Annaliese Dent (podcas…
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Harness is back! Welcome to isolation... we are exploring how people are harnessing this unique time of COVID-19 and whether (or not) they are coping. In this episode, we bring our usual 'good and bad' news items to the table and hear from people in Canada, Scotland and London about how they're finding lockdown. We also chat to Dr Jason "Tik Tok Do…
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S02 E01 Iso-Diaries: "Are we going to be okay?"
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28:52Harness is back! Welcome to isolation... we are exploring how people are harnessing this unique time of COVID-19 and whether (or not) they are coping. This week we muse on Jacinda Ardern, Boris Johnson and what it means to be a leader. We also chat to Lisa, founder of Gather Woman in London. If you want to get in touch, please email us at projectha…
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Our third and final bonus episode features the incredible writer Clementine Ford, recorded in October 2019. This was the second time we got the chance to interview Clementine, this was such a treat because we could delve into all of the topics that we missed out on last time! Our chat ranges from porn to Justin Trudeau and back round to her impecca…
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Bonus Episode 1: Natalie Lee and Illana Gambrill
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This episode of Harness is with Lucy Thomas. We deliberately end season one of Harness with this uplifting and positive episode. Lucy, along with her sister Rosie, is the Founder and CEO of Project Rockit. Project Rockit was launched in 2006. Over a decade on, the team has reached hundreds of thousands of people and grown into Australia's youth-dri…
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This episode of Harness features Taylah Roberts. You may recognise Taylah from Australia’s Next Top Model, but since leaving the modelling industry, Taylah has embarked on a body confidence journey. Through social media, she was able to find self acceptance as well as utilise Instagram as a platform to help others. We caught her in London to chat a…
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This episode of Harness is with writer, poet, educator and activist Mahogany L. Browne. We discuss her beautiful compilation of poems called “Dear Twitter: Love Letters Hashed Out Online in 140 Characters or Less,” creativity, taking up space as a black woman and the impact of social media in her life and within the world of poetry. Her books Woke …
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This episode of Harness is with Sarah Rosborg. Sarah is the CEO of charity Rafiki Mwema. Rafiki offer support and refuge to children who have been sexually abused. They have four therapeutic safe houses in Kenya. Sarah made her first trip to Kenya to volunteer in children’s homes in 2005 and knew instantly she would return. A week after her visit s…
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This episode of Harness features Jess Morales Rocketto. Jess is an activist and was the digital director for Hillary Clinton during her presidential campaign. She is currently the political director for the National Domestic Workers’ Alliance in the United States. We discuss female rage, Brett Kavanaugh, the state of democracy and make up tutorials…
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This episode of Harness is with Ai-jen Poo. Ai-jen is an American activist with an impressive career spanning more than two decades. You may recognise her as Alfonso Cuaron’s Guest of Honour at this year's Golden Globes, or perhaps Meryl Streep’s date from the year prior. Ai-jen Poo is the Director of the National Domestic Workers Alliance, Co-Dire…
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This episode of Harness is with Badass Brown Activist, otherwise known simply as N. She is protective of her identity, as she is what it says on the tin: badass, brown and an activist. That combination, plus her vocal campaigning for LGBTQ+ rights in India, can attract some vicious hate. Join 15,000 people and follow her on Twitter and Instagram @b…
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This episode of Harness is with Becky Young. Becky is the founder of Anti Diet Riot Club which aims to dismantle diet culture and speak out against systemic fat-shaming. ADRC isn’t just online, they hosts events and meet-ups, in London and the UK, that connect people struggling with diet-cycling, poor body image, and disordered eating. Becky is all…
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This episode of Harness is with Clementine Ford. Clementine is an Australian feminist writer, speaker and activist. She has written regularly for Daily Life, Sydney Morning Herald, The Age and others, and is the best-selling author of Fight Like a Girl and Boys Will Be Boys. Clementine is an internet-warrior. She fends off trolls, abuse and tabloid…
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This episode of Harness is with the glorious Honey Ross. Honey is an activist and writer who uses social media to openly explore body confidence and mental health issues. She is a co-founder of activist group The Pink Protest, who have changed the laws on period poverty in the UK and are now working to break the stigma around female masturbation. W…
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This episode of Harness is with Sonya Ryan. Sonya's beautiful and fun-loving 14 year old daughter Carly was murdered in 2007 at the hands of an online predator and master manipulator. Determined to prevent harm to other innocent children and families and to help them navigate their online journey safely, Sonya set up The Carly Ryan Foundation in 20…
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This episode of Harness is with Natalie Lee, known to her followers at @stylemesunday. She blogs and posts all things fashion, feeling and feminism. She is passionate about making women feel good and challenging toxic beauty standards; one vibrant, hilarious and open-hearted post at a time. Her website is www.stylemesunday.com. Hosted by Róisín Bev…
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Welcome to the Harness Trailer! Season one features 12 incredible guests from around the globe. Episodes will be released in pairs every Monday between the 24th June and 29th July. Hosted by Róisín Bevan and Daisy Grant. Socials: @projectharness Email: [email protected]
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