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. 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 are small business owners who are making a big difference when it comes to matters of inclusion and diversity within the British flower world. The traditional art of floristry in the UK, is typically associated with whiteness and elitism.  Romy and Iona have taken many impressive measures to challenge the status quo and hold themselves and others accountable. Please follow their creative work and activism via their instagram page @sage.flowers You can also find them through their website www.sageflowers.co.uk where (if you are UK based) you can order their gorgeous arrangements.   If you want to get in touch, please email us at [email protected], feel free to send over a voice note with how you are passing the time (a template for this is available on our Instagram if you are stuck). 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. Links to their websites below. www.rafikimwema.com www.carlyryanfoundation.com

As 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 culpability. None of what we discuss is remotely new or revolutionary. Nonetheless, we wanted to make our position clear.  As we mention in this episode, if you are Black or a Person of Colour thinking about starting your own podcast, we are offering free technical support and production advice. If you are Black or a POC and would like space on our platform right now, our virtual doors are open.  Please do not hesitate to get in touch at [email protected]

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. 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 acceptance. Leah dedicates her Instagram to uplifting messages of body positivity and as an outlet to share her experience. We skip our news and voice note segment to share Leah’s full story and get some advice to help others who may be struggling at this time! Follow Leah's Instagram @leahelleloves If you are affected by any topics discussed in this episode, you are able to contact the following helplines: UK - https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/support-services/helplines AU - https://butterfly.org.au/ If you want to get in touch, please email us at [email protected], feel free to send over a voice note with how you are passing the time (a template for this is available on our Instagram if you are stuck). 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. Links to their websites below. www.rafikimwema.com www.carlyryanfoundation.com

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.  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 podcasts: Appearance Matters: The Podcast! (brought to you by Centre for Appearance Research) and The Body Protest (which she hosts with the delightful Honey Ross, who you may recognise from S01 E03 of Harness).   You can follow Nadia on social media @nadia.craddock  We cite the following in our news segment: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2020/may/17/like-losing-control-fears-eating-disorders-on-rise-amid-lockdown   https://www.theredhandfiles.com  We also give a shout out to Sophie Robertson's online yoga classes. The best way to keep up to date with the classes is to either follow Sophie on social media @sophiecrobertson or register your interest by emailing her at [email protected]  If you want to get in touch, please email us at [email protected], feel free to send over a voice note with how you are passing the time (a template for this is available on our Instagram if you are stuck).  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. Links to their websites below. www.rafikimwema.com www.carlyryanfoundation.com

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. 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 coronapiphanies but you will still hear from our listeners about how they’ve been coping! In this episode we chat to Deeba Syed, an employment lawyer and political activist based in the UK. Deeba works alongside Rights of Women and runs their free advice line for women sexually harassed at work. Her work is incredibly vital and we wanted her perspective on how lockdown has affected victims of domestic abuse and those who have been harassed in the workplace. Follow Deeba: Twitter @deebasyed Instagram @deebaalinasyed For legal advice from Rights of Women please see the link below. https://rightsofwomen.org.uk/ If you want to get in touch, please email us at [email protected], feel free to send over a voice note with how you are passing the time (a template for this is available on our Instagram if you are stuck). 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. Links to their websites below. www.rafikimwema.com www.carlyryanfoundation.com

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 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 consuming. Head over to our Instagram page for some of our all time favourite podcasts.  PODCASTS: Grounded with Louis Theroux, American Scandal, We Regret to Inform You, Crime Junkie, Man In The Window and The Adam Buxton Podcast. TV & FILM: Alison, Unbelievable, The Innocence Files, The Biggest Little Farm, Killing Eve, After Life, Ru Paul's Drag Race and Vera Drake. Our guest today is Niamh Brennan-Bernatt. Both Niamh and her husband both work in hospitality. In these unstable times, and with a new baby, we wanted to know how she was feeling and her thoughts on what the industry will look like post lockdown.  Jay Rayner: "Will Britain's restaurants survive coronavirus?" https://www.theguardian.com/food/2020/apr/19/will-britains-restaurants-survive-coronavirus If you want to get in touch, please email us at [email protected], feel free to send over a voice note with how you are passing the time (a template for this is available on our Instagram if you are stuck). 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. Links to their websites below. www.rafikimwema.com www.carlyryanfoundation.com

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 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'Beirne: The Completion Coach. Wendy is the Co-Founder of She Grows Events and The Four Retreats. You can find Wendy on instagram @thecompletioncoach or learn more about her via her website: www.thecompletioncoach.co.uk   If you want to get in touch, please email us at [email protected], feel free to send over a voice note with how you are passing the time (a template for this is available on our Instagram if you are stuck). Links to the articles referred to in this episode are below: https://www.refinery29.com/en-gb/women-ppe-risk-coronavirus https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/apr/05/food-heroes-who-reach-out-to-the-isolated-vulnerable-and-hungry 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. Links to their websites below. www.rafikimwema.com www.carlyryanfoundation.com

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.  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 treat to chat to Radhika, she gave us a comforting perspective on how hospitals in the UK are coping right now. She explains to us how she sees work as part of her self care and how it was to have coronavirus herself! We think Radhika's insight is invaluable at the moment and we suggest following her on Instagram to keep up to date.  If you want to get in touch, please email us at [email protected], feel free to send over a voice note with how you are passing the time (a template for this is available on our Instagram if you are stuck).  Follow Radhika on Instagram @veggierad  "COVID-19 Informer: South Africa expects 45,000 deaths and years of lockdowns" - https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/6733636/south-africa-expects-45000-deaths-and-years-of-lockdowns/  "Postman delivers 'somewhere in Sheffield' parcel" - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-south-yorkshire-52395609  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. Links to their websites below.  www.rafikimwema.com  www.carlyryanfoundation.com

*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 items and hear from some of our favourite listeners! We have a chat with Breeahn, who runs The Aussie Mummy blog, about navigating social media as an influencer during uncertain times.  If you want to get in touch, please email us at [email protected], feel free to send over a voice note with how you are passing the time (a template for this is available on our Instagram if you are stuck). Follow Breeahn @the_aussiemummy on Instagram You can check out Fauve's work on Instagram @fauveloufilms Ruby Tandoh's article "Why is the BBC trying to fat-shame the nation?" available on The Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2020/apr/22/why-is-the-bbc-trying-to-fat-shame-the-nation Credit for both clips played goes to @nowthispolitics Instagram page. 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. Links to their websites below. www.rafikimwema.com www.carlyryanfoundation.com

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'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 and lockdown. Nathan has already been through a lock down of sorts. At 22 he was hospitalised for 2 months. He faced death, and had to deal with a string of medical issues as a result. He has a lot of wisdom about how to survive (and thrive) in times of isolation and loneliness. He’s also the sweetest human in the planet and we are beyond grateful for him sharing his story. If you want to get in touch, please email us at [email protected], feel free to send over a voice note with how you are passing the time (a template for this is available on our Instagram if you are stuck). 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. Links to their websites below.  www.rafikimwema.com  www.carlyryanfoundation.com