Our Lives with Michelle McManus Podcast
1) The Non Binary Wrestler, the Yarn Bomber, and the Protest Musician.
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.
2) The Pet Finder, The Eco-Artist, and The Clutha Survivor
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.
3) The Bodyguard, sewing2gether All Nations, and Knockengorroch
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.
4) The Singing Meditator, The Ultra Triathlon Winner, and The Foula Filmmaker
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 Singing Meditator, The Ultra Triathlon Winner, and The Foula Filmmaker
28:06 | Sep 24th, 2022
5) The Walrus Chaser, The Rainbow Family, and a Passion for Vintage
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.
6) The Outdoor Community Organiser, The Tiny Home Renovator and The Rock Photographer
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.
The Outdoor Community Organiser, The Tiny Home Renovator and The Rock Photographer
28:09 | Sep 10th, 2022
7) A Green Face, Glassblowing, and Shiatsu for Kids
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.
8) Tumbleweed to Typewriters, The Autistic Hijabi Farmer, and Rainbow Valley
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.
9) The Beauty Pageant Ambassador, The Sneakerhead, and Scotland's First Female Rapper
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 Beauty Pageant Ambassador, The Sneakerhead, and Scotland's First Female Rapper
28:04 | Aug 20th, 2022
10) The Vegan Butcher, The Cheerleader, and DJ Jolly Jilly
Traditional butcher Alan makes a mean vegan lorne sausage. Emily wins the World Cheerleading Championships, and a Barlinnie prison chaplain becomes DJ Jolly Jilly.