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Leeds Sanctuary
A charity in Leeds, UK creating sanctuary spaces where community is built, power is collective, and the message that you matter is constant. Visit www.leedssanctuary.org.uk to find out more.
Episodes
Leeds SanctuaryEveryday Mindfulness - Grief and Gratitude
Press play for a Leeds Sanctuary meditation encouraging you to take time to reflect on Grief and Gratitude. How might we find peace after experiencing loss? If…
Leeds SanctuarySocial Solidarity - How Not to Save the World
In this episode of Leeds Sanctuary's Social Solidarity Podcast, Emma talks to Anthea Lawson, campaigner and author of the book, "How Not to Save the World"…
Leeds SanctuarySocial Solidarity - No Leeds Data Centre
In this episode of Leeds Sanctuary's Social Solidarity Podcast, Emma talks to Lianne from the No Leeds Data Centre campaign. They discuss: - How Lianne came to…
Leeds SanctuaryGood Neighbours - Sanctuary Singers
Welcome to the "Good Neighbours" stream of the Leeds Sanctuary podcast, where we discuss how our Christian faith drives our work and calls us to live well in…
Leeds SanctuaryEveryday Mindfulness - Self Criticism
Press play for a Leeds Sanctuary meditation encouraging you to take time to reflect on Self-Criticism. How can you be kinder to yourself? If you enjoyed this…
Leeds SanctuaryEveryday Mindfulness - Fear
Press play for a Leeds Sanctuary meditation encouraging you to take time to reflect on Fear. What are you holding, and how do you process it? If you enjoyed…
Leeds SanctuarySocial Solidarity - Imagine Leeds
In this episode of Leeds Sanctuary's Social Solidarity Podcast, Emma and Anna talk to Simon Dixon, Venue Manager at Imagine Leeds. They discuss: - What Imagine…
Leeds SanctuarySocial Solidarity - Joanna Project
In this episode of Leeds Sanctuary's Social Solidarity Podcast, Emily talks to Sarah Dransfield, Director of local Leeds charity, Joanna Project. They discuss…
Leeds SanctuaryEveryday Mindfulness - Building Relationships
Press play for a Leeds Sanctuary meditation encouraging you to take time to reflect on Building Relationships. If you enjoyed this Meditation, why not visit…
Leeds SanctuarySocial Solidarity - Creating Community
In this episode of Leeds Sanctuary's Social Solidarity Podcast, Eleanor and Anna talk about "Creating Community". They discuss: - Why so many find creating…
Leeds SanctuarySocial Solidarity - St George's Crypt
In this episode of Leeds Sanctuary's Social Solidarity Podcast, Emily chats with Chris Fields from St George's Crypt, a local charity which aims to end…
Leeds SanctuaryGood Neighbours - Chaplaincy
Welcome to the "Good Neighbours" stream of the Leeds Sanctuary podcast, where we discuss how our Christian faith drives our work and calls us to live well in…
Leeds SanctuaryEveryday Mindfulness - Wintering
Press play for a Leeds Sanctuary meditation encouraging you to take time to reflect on your Winter Wellbeing. If you enjoyed this Meditation, why not visit the…
Leeds SanctuarySocial Solidarity - Community-created Machines with Roadblock CIC
In this episode of Leeds Sanctuary's Social Solidarity Podcast, Emma and Anna interview Lewis Hemingway from Roadblock CIC, a community interest company which…
Leeds SanctuaryThe Suffragettes of Leeds Sketch Walk: A History of Politics, Power and Protest
Thanks for choosing to listen to The Suffragette Sketch Walk! At Leeds Sanctuary, we host Sketch Walks with local artist and historian, Clifford Stead. These…
Leeds SanctuaryThe Rainbow Sketch Walk: An LGBTQ+ History of Leeds
Thanks for choosing to listen to The Rainbow Sketch Walk! At Leeds Sanctuary, we host Sketch Walks with local artist and historian, Clifford Stead. These Walks…
Leeds SanctuaryGood Neighbours - Following Jesus
Welcome to the "Good Neighbours" stream of the Leeds Sanctuary podcast, where we discuss how our Christian faith drives our work and calls us to live well in…
Leeds SanctuaryEveryday Mindfulness - Polarised Times
Press play for a Leeds Sanctuary meditation encouraging you to take time to reflect on your coping strategies for dealing with panic, anxiety and sadness in…
Leeds SanctuarySocial Solidarity - The Dear Academy
In this episode of Leeds Sanctuary's Social Solidarity Podcast, Emily interviews Elizabeth Powell of local learning centre, The Dear Academy. They discuss: -…
Leeds SanctuarySocial Solidarity - The Art Of Failing
In this episode of Leeds Sanctuary's Social Solidarity Podcast, Eleanor, Emma and Emily talk about doing arts and crafts badly. They discuss: - What stops…
Leeds SanctuarySocial Solidarity - Designing Hope
In this episode of Leeds Sanctuary's Social Solidarity Podcast, Anna and Emma meet with Sarah Housley, author of the book, "Designing Hope: Visions to Shape…
Leeds SanctuarySocial Solidarity - Digital Inclusion
In this episode of Leeds Sanctuary's Social Solidarity Podcast, Emily interviews Amy Hearn from 100% Digital Leeds. They discuss: - The work of the 100%…
Leeds SanctuaryEveryday Mindfulness - Autumn
Press play for a Leeds Sanctuary meditation encouraging you to take time to reflect on the transition from summer to autumn. If you enjoyed this Meditation…
Leeds SanctuarySocial Solidarity - Gentle Protest
WHAT IS GENTLE PROTEST? In this episode of Leeds Sanctuary's Social Solidarity Podcast, Anna and Emma chat about Gentle Protest. They discuss: - What Gentle…
Leeds SanctuarySocial Solidarity - Mindfulness
WHY IS MINDFULNESS SO GOOD FOR US? In this episode of Leeds Sanctuary's Social Solidarity Podcast, Emily and Eleanor talk about the value of Mindfulness. They…
Leeds SanctuaryJustice - The Commonweal Trust
HOW HAVE NON-VIOLENT ACTIVISTS STOOD UP TO POWER, AND WON? In this episode of The Leeds Sanctuary Podcast, Emma speaks to Emma Goodway of The Commonweal Trust…
Leeds SanctuarySocial Justice Lunches - Prophet or Provider?
HOW CAN WE RESPOND TO POVERTY? SHOULD WE BE MEETING NEEDS OR MAKING CHANGE? This special episode of the Leeds Sanctuary podcast is a live recording of the…
Leeds SanctuaryThe Enneagram Series: Type Seven - "The Enthusiast"
WHAT'S IT LIKE TO BE AN ENTHUSIAST? At Leeds Sanctuary, we run popular Retreat Days and a Book Club all about The Enneagram - an ancient personality typing…
Leeds SanctuaryThe Enneagram Series: Type Six - "The Loyalist"
WHAT'S IT LIKE TO BE A LOYALIST? At Leeds Sanctuary, we run popular Retreat Days and a Book Club all about The Enneagram - an ancient personality typing tool…
Leeds SanctuaryJustice - Transforming Trade
WHO MADE YOUR CLOTHES? This simple question is the basis of our Winter 2025 Leeds Craftivists campaign, called "Transform Trade". In this podcast episode, Emma…
Leeds SanctuaryThe Enneagram Series: Type Five - "The Investigator"
WHAT'S IT LIKE TO BE AN INVESTIGATOR? "They're often people with very good boundaries between home and work, but sometimes this can show itself…
Leeds SanctuaryEncounter - Pride of Place Living
WHO HAS THE RIGHT TO LIVE SOMEWHERE SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE? This week, Emily talks to Jane Stageman, Chair of Pride of Place Living. Pride of Place is a charity…
Leeds SanctuaryThe Enneagram Series: Type Four - "The Individualist"
WHAT IS IT LIKE TO BE AN INDIVIDUALIST? "They're a type that really appreciate honesty and integrity, that is what you will always get from…
Leeds SanctuaryFlourishing - Menopause and Mental Health
DID YOU KNOW THAT 23% OF WOMEN CONSIDERING LEAVING THEIR JOBS BECAUSE OF THE EFFECTS OF THE MENOPAUSE? In our first Leeds Sanctuary podcast of 2025, Sam talks…
Leeds SanctuaryThe Enneagram Series: Type Eight - "The Challenger"
WHAT IS IT LIKE TO BE A CHALLENGER? "They love to challenge themselves and others. They have a huge amount of energy and are often at the…
Leeds SanctuaryThe Enneagram Series: Type Nine - "The Peacemaker"
WHAT IS IT LIKE TO BE A PEACEMAKER? At Leeds Sanctuary, we run popular Retreat Days and a Book Club all about The Enneagram - an ancient personality typing…
Leeds SanctuaryThe Enneagram Series: Type Three - "The Achiever"
WHAT IS IT LIKE TO BE AN ACHIEVER? “As we're having these conversations, I'm really struck by how these periods of stress, when we're aware of them, can…
Leeds SanctuaryThe Enneagram Series: Type Two - "The Helper"
WHAT IS IT LIKE TO BE A HELPER? "But I guess that's part of the reason why we're doing this series, isn't it? Because if we can acknowledge that that is a…
Leeds SanctuaryEncounter - West Leeds Dispatch
WHO TELLS OURS STORIES? In this episode of the Leeds Sanctuary podcast, our Communications and Digital Lead, Emily Smith, talks to Founder and Editor of West…
Leeds SanctuaryFlourishing - The Jordan Legacy and Suicide Prevention
HOW ARE YOU REALLY DOING? In this episode of the Leeds Sanctuary podcast, our Wellbeing Practitioner, Sam Havis, learns about the work of local charity, The…
Leeds SanctuaryMonday Mindfulness - Sitting Practice with Mountain Focus
Welcome to Leeds Sanctuary's Soundcloud page! This recording is of one of Monday Mindfulness sessions in December 2024, when Kate (our Mindfulness…
Leeds SanctuaryMeditations - Blue Christmas
HOW DO YOU FIND THE CHRISTMAS SEASON? This year, we at Leeds Sanctuary are acknowledging that the Christmas season can be a complicated time. We recognise that…
Leeds SanctuaryJustice - Eco-Anxiety
HOW DO WE ACT FOR CLIMATE JUSTICE WITHOUT BURNING OUT? Leeds Craftivists' Autumn 2024 campaign theme was "Eco-Anxiety", creating space for reflective activism…
Leeds SanctuaryThe Enneagram Series: Type One - "The Reformer"
WHAT IS IT LIKE TO BE A REFORMER? "And that's where the Enneagram is fascinating, and has real complexity to it, because a lot of what it's about is our core…
Leeds SanctuaryThe Enneagram Series: Personality Typing and The Enneagram
IS PERSONALITY TYPING VALUABLE? "If there's ever a message for this moment, then what's right about you is a good place to start..." At Leeds Sanctuary, we run…
Leeds SanctuaryEncounter - In2Out and Caring for Young Offenders
WHY DO YOUNG OFFENDERS RE-OFFEND, AND WHAT GIVES THEM THEIR BEST CHANCE AT REHABILITATION INTO NORMAL LIFE? In this episode of the Leeds Sanctuary podcast…
Leeds SanctuaryJustice - Leeds' history of Activism and Non-Conformity
DID YOU KNOW LEEDS HAS A STRONG HISTORY OF ACTIVISM AND NON-CONFORMITY? In this episode of the Leeds Sanctuary podcast, we're joined by "walking time capsule"…
Leeds SanctuarySanctuary - Everything happens for a reason?
Thank you for choosing the Leeds Sanctuary podcast! This is our “Sanctuary” stream, and in this episode, Emily, Sam and Tim talk about the popular platitude…
Leeds SanctuaryFlourishing - Burnout
Thanks for choosing the Leeds Sanctuary podcast! This is our "Flourishing" stream, and in this episode, Sam discusses Burnout with Lucile Allen-Paisant…
Leeds SanctuarySpecial Episode - Methodist Conference
Thank you so much for choosing to listen to The Leeds Sanctuary Podcast! In this special episode, David has a chat with Revd Dr Jonathan Hustler about the…
Leeds SanctuaryJustice - Women in Politics
Thank you so much for choosing to listen to The Leeds Sanctuary Podcast! In this episode of our "Justice" stream, Anna talks to Dr Sally Osei-Appiah. Sally is…
Leeds SanctuarySanctuary - Control
Thanks for choosing the Leeds Sanctuary podcast! This is our "Sanctuary" stream, and in this episode, Emily, Sam and Anna talk about "Control" - how does our…
Leeds SanctuaryMonday Mindfulness - Body Scan
Press play for a Leeds Sanctuary meditation encouraging you to take time to check in with yourself, by doing a mindful Body Scan. What do you notice - are you…
Leeds SanctuaryMonday Mindfulness - Mindful Movement
Welcome to Leeds Sanctuary's Soundcloud page! This recording is of one of Monday Mindfulness sessions in April 2024, when Kate (our Mindfulness Practitioner)…
Leeds SanctuaryFlourishing - Quiet Quitting
Thanks for choosing the Leeds Sanctuary podcast! This is our "Flourishing" stream, and in this episode, Sam, Anna and Emily discuss "Quiet Quitting", a topic…
Leeds SanctuarySpring
This Leeds Sanctuary meditation was recorded to give you the opportunity to reflect on Spring; how does the transition of spring affect you? If you enjoy this…
Leeds SanctuaryJustice - Food Waste
Thanks for choosing the Leeds Sanctuary podcast! This is our "Justice" stream, and in this episode, Anna talks to Husain from Compost-It and Emma Temple from…
Leeds SanctuarySanctuary - Inclusive Language
Thanks for choosing the Leeds Sanctuary podcast! This is our "Sanctuary" stream, and in this episode, Emily talks to our Universities Chaplain, Revd Tim…
Leeds SanctuaryJustice - Public Transport
Thanks for choosing the Leeds Sanctuary podcast! This is our "Justice" stream, and in this episode, Anna talks to Matthew Topham of We Own It, an organisation…
Leeds SanctuarySafety
This Leeds Sanctuary meditation was recorded to give you the opportunity to reflect on safety; how do we feel when we feel safe, and what do we notice about…