Me, Myself, & Isla - Lifting the Lid on Loneliness
Isla Stewart
11 episodes
4 days ago
Welcome to the first episode of my podcast, ‘Me, Myself, and Isla – Lifting the Lid on Loneliness’. I volunteer at a charity called Mental Health Aberdeen where Astrid Whyte is the Counselling Services Manager, and Laura Simmons is the Manager of a project called One to One Counselling Services Deeside. I can’t think of another two people that I would rather kick things off with.
I’ve got to know both of them across the past few years, and value the wisdom, kindness, and compassion they have for people. They are also skilled counsellors, who regularly support people who are experiencing loneliness for the many reasons that we do.
I didn’t want to begin my journey into podcasting, covering such an emotive topic, without involving professionals who could guide me when required, and perhaps offer advice and support if we find ourselves in a situation where it’s needed.
I was over the moon when they agreed to join me for a chat about loneliness in general, share our own experiences of it, chat about the various causes of loneliness, and the importance of having the courage to speak up if you’ve been feeling lonely because you are not alone.
Full disclosure – I’ve never done this before. Podcasting is not my area of expertise, and neither is interviewing. Some these podcasts are recorded in Zoom with questionable audio, whilst some are in the studio with my Dad who is a media professional so there’s occasional differences in quality.
All I’m really hoping is that my guests, who were kind enough to join me to share their knowledge and experiences, have a voice and can be heard, and that they go on to help others feel less alone by opening up.
So, with that covered, brace yourselves, buckle up, let’s do this…
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Welcome to the first episode of my podcast, ‘Me, Myself, and Isla – Lifting the Lid on Loneliness’. I volunteer at a charity called Mental Health Aberdeen where Astrid Whyte is the Counselling Services Manager, and Laura Simmons is the Manager of a project called One to One Counselling Services Deeside. I can’t think of another two people that I would rather kick things off with.
I’ve got to know both of them across the past few years, and value the wisdom, kindness, and compassion they have for people. They are also skilled counsellors, who regularly support people who are experiencing loneliness for the many reasons that we do.
I didn’t want to begin my journey into podcasting, covering such an emotive topic, without involving professionals who could guide me when required, and perhaps offer advice and support if we find ourselves in a situation where it’s needed.
I was over the moon when they agreed to join me for a chat about loneliness in general, share our own experiences of it, chat about the various causes of loneliness, and the importance of having the courage to speak up if you’ve been feeling lonely because you are not alone.
Full disclosure – I’ve never done this before. Podcasting is not my area of expertise, and neither is interviewing. Some these podcasts are recorded in Zoom with questionable audio, whilst some are in the studio with my Dad who is a media professional so there’s occasional differences in quality.
All I’m really hoping is that my guests, who were kind enough to join me to share their knowledge and experiences, have a voice and can be heard, and that they go on to help others feel less alone by opening up.
So, with that covered, brace yourselves, buckle up, let’s do this…
Episode 4 - A Chat with Laura Antonia Jordan About Loneliness, Her ’Favourite Unsexy Subject’
Me, Myself, & Isla - Lifting the Lid on Loneliness
47 minutes
3 years ago
Episode 4 - A Chat with Laura Antonia Jordan About Loneliness, Her ’Favourite Unsexy Subject’
Laura Antonia Jordan is the Fashion and Lifestyle Features Director at Grazia, my favourite ever magazine, so I was over the moon when she agreed to join me on my podcast.
I approached Laura after reading an incredible article that she wrote about loneliness in lockdown. I felt every word she said, and it turns out I wasn’t alone because it was one of her most read articles to date. I also watched a short clip of a Zoom call she shared, where she talks about loneliness being her ‘favourite unsexy subject’, and that clip became one of my main reasons for starting this podcast.
I sent Laura a DM, and couldn’t believe my luck when she replied, and with utter kindness given that I was a complete stranger, and hadn’t even started the podcast yet. We spend the next wee while trying to sort out a suitable time to chat as Laura jetted around the world for each of the Fashion Weeks. That last bit is important, because if someone who is kind, cool, and sassy like Laura can also talk openly about loneliness, then I think we all can, and we don’t need to be embarrassed.
Laura speaks so wisely, and with an incredible self-awareness, throughout this chat, which only helps to highlight that I’m a little star struck at times, but I don’t care. I loved every bloody minute of this podcast, I still can’t believe it happened, and I hope you love it too.
Me, Myself, & Isla - Lifting the Lid on Loneliness
Welcome to the first episode of my podcast, ‘Me, Myself, and Isla – Lifting the Lid on Loneliness’. I volunteer at a charity called Mental Health Aberdeen where Astrid Whyte is the Counselling Services Manager, and Laura Simmons is the Manager of a project called One to One Counselling Services Deeside. I can’t think of another two people that I would rather kick things off with.
I’ve got to know both of them across the past few years, and value the wisdom, kindness, and compassion they have for people. They are also skilled counsellors, who regularly support people who are experiencing loneliness for the many reasons that we do.
I didn’t want to begin my journey into podcasting, covering such an emotive topic, without involving professionals who could guide me when required, and perhaps offer advice and support if we find ourselves in a situation where it’s needed.
I was over the moon when they agreed to join me for a chat about loneliness in general, share our own experiences of it, chat about the various causes of loneliness, and the importance of having the courage to speak up if you’ve been feeling lonely because you are not alone.
Full disclosure – I’ve never done this before. Podcasting is not my area of expertise, and neither is interviewing. Some these podcasts are recorded in Zoom with questionable audio, whilst some are in the studio with my Dad who is a media professional so there’s occasional differences in quality.
All I’m really hoping is that my guests, who were kind enough to join me to share their knowledge and experiences, have a voice and can be heard, and that they go on to help others feel less alone by opening up.
So, with that covered, brace yourselves, buckle up, let’s do this…
