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The Meet the Mancunian podcast: social impact stories from Manchester Podcast cover art designed by artist Mahua Roy (https://www.instagram.com/mahua_r/).

The Meet the Mancunian podcast introduces listeners to inspirational Mancunians who are making a difference in the local community. Whether they run a charity or a social enterprise, volunteer, or coach others, host a community, or go it alone; all my guests have fascinating stories to tell. Presented by Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe, newbie Mancunian (https://www.instagram.com/meetthemancunian/). Tune in every Tuesday for your weekly dose of inspiration.

29/05/2026

This episode is a heartfelt reminder of community in action 💙🚑

Marie-Anne Eckersall from Transport for Sick Children shares the life-changing work of supporting families who need hospital transport for critically ill children.

🔊 “Look into what’s going on around you. Look into your community. If you need support with life, reach out. If you feel you can give support, reach out and see who you can help.”
Such a simple but powerful message about connection, care and looking out for one another 🌍💛

🎧 Listen to the audiogram
📌 Full episode & transcript: www.meetthemancunian.co.uk

26/05/2026

NEW PODCAST EPISODE — 12.10 Transporting Sick Children with Marie-Anne Eckersall

Host Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe speaks with Marie-Anne Eckersall from Transport for Sick Children about the incredible work supporting families with hospital transport for critically ill children. 💙🚑

This moving conversation explores:
✨ Volunteer drivers making a real difference
✨ The realities families face during treatment journeys
✨ Challenges and motivation
✨ Future plans for the charity
✨ How people can support the cause
💡 Did you know?

Across the UK, 8–10% of children have a long-term health condition.

🎧 Tune in now and discover how community support can transform difficult moments for families. https://www.meetthemancunian.co.uk/s12e10

22/05/2026

💚 12.9 Designing a Healing-Centred Work World with Kerry Tottingham

Check out this inspiring quote from Kerry Tottingham, Co-Director of A Brilliant Thing, on the :
🔊 “A genuine trust in people. I do really believe that change is possible. I really believe in possibility.” – Kerry Tottingham

Kerry talks about creating healing-centred workplaces for charities and purpose-led organisations, and the importance of trust, wellbeing and possibility in the world of work 🌱

🎧 Listen to the audiogram to hear more!
📌 Full episode & transcript: https://www.meetthemancunian.co.uk/s12e9

Brilliant Thing

18/05/2026

🎧✨ New podcast episode!
This week, I’m joined by Kerry Tottingham, co-director of A Brilliant Thing, to talk about designing healing-centred workplaces for charities and purpose-led organisations 💚

We discuss:
🌱 Trauma-informed practice
💡 Systems thinking
🤝 Sustainable work cultures
🔥 Burnout in the voluntary sector
🌍 Creating ripple effects for social change

Some powerful stats:
📊 66% of voluntary sector organisations are worried about burnout and mental strain
📊 940,000 charity workers have experienced stress or overwhelm in the last year

⏱️ Episode highlights:
(00:56) Meet Kerry Tottingham
(03:16) Founding A Brilliant Thing
(06:35) Healing centred services
(10:34) Defining success and ripples
(18:53) Challenges, hope and design it in
(24:34) Future Plans

🎙️ Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or
https://www.meetthemancunian.co.uk/s12e9

Brilliant Thing

15/05/2026

🎙️ On the latest podcast, Isobel Lepist shares her inspiring journey as a neurodiversity coach and ADHD advocate. 💙

Founder of At The Millpond, Isobel talks about helping adults with ADHD and neurodiversity thrive both at work and in everyday life. 🌱

🔊 “You have to be brave and do things anyway. If you don’t give it a go, you’ll never forgive yourself. You’ll never know what might occur.” – Isobel Lepist

This is a thoughtful and encouraging conversation about confidence, courage and creating supportive spaces for neurodivergent people. ✨

🎧 Listen to the audiogram below!
📌 Full episode & transcript: https://www.meetthemancunian.co.uk/s12e8

12/05/2026

🎧 New episode out now! 💙
Host Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe chats with Isabel Lepist, founder of At The Millpond, about supporting adults with neurodiversity and ADHD.
Isabel shares her inspiring journey from 25+ years in HR to becoming an ADHD coach after receiving a late diagnosis. Together they discuss:
💡 Neurodiversity in the workplace
💡 Coaching adults through overwhelm and burnout
💡 Inclusion, belonging and retention
💡 Entrepreneurship with ADHD
💡 Building confidence and balance
📊 Did you know?
• About 1 in 7 adults in the UK is neurodiverse
• Around 2.5 million neurodivergent adults in the UK may be undiagnosed
⏱️ Episode highlights:
✨ From HR to ADHD Coaching
✨ A life changing client story
✨ Staying motivated with ADHD
✨ What’s next for At The Millpond
🎙️ Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or visit:
https://www.meetthemancunian.co.uk/s12e8

AAt The Mill Pond

08/05/2026

Everyone deserves a second chance—and Sean Chaplin is living proof of what’s possible 💬

From addiction and 42 prison sentences to co-founding Rehab Fitness, Sean is now helping others stay connected and supported in recovery.

🔊 “No matter what happened in your life, drugs are not the solution. You can’t fix internal pain or feelings with external things.” – Sean Chaplin

His story is honest, powerful, and full of hope 🙌

🎧 Have a listen to the audiogram
📌 Full episode & transcript: www.meetthemancunian.co.uk

REHAB Fitness

05/05/2026

🎧 New episode out now!
This week on Meet the Mancunian, I’m joined by Sean Chaplin, co-founder of Rehab Fitness 💙

Sean shares his journey from 30 years of addiction and 42 prison sentences to rebuilding his life—and now helping others do the same.

Through Rehab Fitness, he and his team are creating a supportive community with free gym sessions, yoga, boxing and more—helping people stay connected and rebuild their lives 🙌
💬 It’s an honest, powerful conversation about recovery, second chances and the importance of kindness.

🎧 Listen here:
https://www.meetthemancunian.co.uk/s12e7

fitness

01/05/2026

🎙️ New audiogram clip
Check out this powerful quote from Chrissy Carr, Co-founder of Mums in Recovery 💜

🔊 “Keep your mouth shut in times when you want to say something… I’ll say what needs to be said at the right time.”
Such an honest reflection on patience and choosing the right moment—something that can make a real difference when supporting someone through addiction recovery.

Chrissy shares how community, compassion, and lived experience are helping mothers rebuild their lives 🤝

🎧 Have a listen to the audiogram
📌 Full episode here: www.meetthemancunian.co.uk

Mamas Recover

28/04/2026

🎙️ New episode out now!

This week on the podcast, I’m joined by Chrissy Carr from Mums in Recovery 💜

We talk about supporting mothers recovering from addiction, rebuilding family life, and the importance of connection and understanding.

Chrissy’s story is powerful—rooted in lived experience and a passion to help women feel less alone. What started with helping one mother has grown into a supportive community offering wellbeing check-ins, workshops, and peer support 🤝

💭 Sometimes, the simplest way to help someone is just to listen.

🎧 Tune in: https://www.meetthemancunian.co.uk/s12e6

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