Lending Voices
Lending Voices
Podcast Description
From South Lanarkshire Libraries comes "Lending Voices," a curated collection of heartfelt tales, candid memories, and vibrant narratives. This podcast is more than just a series of stories and perspective. It's a tapestry of the rich heritage, diverse experiences, and the unbreakable spirit of the South Lanarkshire community.Brought to you by the innovative "Portable Podcasting in Your Library" initiative, Lending Voices offers individuals and groups from all walks of life the platform to share, inspire, and connect.Each episode is a testament to the power of storytelling and the unique perspectives that make our community whole. Whether you're a native of South Lanarkshire or a curious listener from afar, tune in to delve deep into the heart and soul of this vibrant region.Listen, reflect, and join us in celebrating the chorus of voices that is South Lanarkshire. Welcome to Lending Voices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast weaves together themes of storytelling, personal journey, community initiatives, and cultural insights. Episodes explore diverse topics, including local musical talent like Wolfbeam, educational journeys through the SWAP program, and book discussions in Mairi's Musings, focusing on literature's impact on community and individual growth.
From South Lanarkshire Libraries comes “Lending Voices,” a curated collection of heartfelt tales, candid memories, and vibrant narratives.
This podcast is more than just a series of stories and perspective. It’s a tapestry of the rich heritage, diverse experiences, and the unbreakable spirit of the South Lanarkshire community.
Brought to you by the innovative “Portable Podcasting in Your Library” initiative, Lending Voices offers individuals and groups from all walks of life the platform to share, inspire, and connect.
Each episode is a testament to the power of storytelling and the unique perspectives that make our community whole.
Whether you’re a native of South Lanarkshire or a curious listener from afar, tune in to delve deep into the heart and soul of this vibrant region.
Listen, reflect, and join us in celebrating the chorus of voices that is South Lanarkshire. Welcome to Lending Voices
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Descent into MS
A podcast by Grahame Brown
Episode 2: Making Use of Broken Pieces and MS Thinking
In this four-part episode, Grahame Brown explores the cognitive and emotional effects of Progressive MS. Through personal stories, reflection, and dry humour, he examines how the condition affects memory, thought, and self-understanding.
Part 1: Reframing the Broken
Grahame shares three memories: a ruined tower seen on childhood visits to his granny, a chaotic bullfight in Madrid, and an imagined white horse tethered to a roundabout. These moments explore how damaged or invented things can still offer direction, comfort, or meaning, especially when life becomes difficult to navigate.
Part 2: Misplaced Meaning
A story about a broken statue mistaken for a lucky charm becomes a reflection on how we assign value when familiar roles are lost. Humorous but pointed, it raises questions about usefulness, embarrassment, and the stories we build to make sense of change.
Part 3: Disruption, Memory and Meaning
Grahame describes the period before his diagnosis, marked by confusion, low moods, and intrusive thoughts. He recalls the shift that came with understanding his symptoms as neurological, and contrasts this with memories of childhood in the 1980s, now experienced as both nostalgic and alien.
Part 4: Support and Survival
In closing, Grahame reflects on how shared experience and conversation offer a way through. Exchanges with others who have MS help make sense of what is happening. He returns to One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest to explore the limits of escape and the quiet act of staying, not fixed but present.
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