{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/65b7db472ed1750016dc04ec/6703a46cc88f09c3e0e235ec?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Climbing to Freedom: Mina's Story of Freedom and Resilience","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/65b7db472ed1750016dc04ec/1728291890044-97d6da81-6f49-4edb-9b50-6422377cfef7.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this episode timed with World Values Day, we hear from Mina, who shares her profound connection with climbing as a source of freedom. Recorded for our Freedom Exhibition in Manchester, Mina discusses how climbing trees during her childhood served as an escape from restrictive thoughts, offering a sense of freedom that cost nothing but effort. She reflects on how this provided not only a physical release, but also shaped her understanding of freedom beyond societal labels.</p><p><br></p><p>Mina explains how her experiences of freedom in nature have helped her navigate life's challenges, with climbing offering new perspectives and resilience.</p><p><br></p><p>Listen to this beautiful episode as Mina shares her unique insights on freedom and resilience.</p><p><br></p><p>This episode was hosted by Colette Burroughs-Rose and Caroline Dyer.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Production was expertly handled by Big Tent Media <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/bigtent.media/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.instagram.com/bigtent.media/</a>&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Artwork was lovingly crafted by Ben Vulliamy.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Heard Storytelling is a spoken stories company that creates positive change. Further info on our work can be found at <a href=\"https://www.heardstorytelling.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.heardstorytelling.com/</a> or <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/heardstorytelling/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.instagram.com/heardstorytelling/</a>&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Special thanks to our storyteller Mina and to Kampus MCR <a href=\"https://www.kampus-mcr.co.uk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.kampus-mcr.co.uk/</a> who commissioned the exhibition.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>If this story has moved you, please reach out. Follow this link<a href=\"https://shorturl.at/ITY02\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> https://shorturl.at/ITY02</a>&nbsp; to our Google Form to send a message to Mina or to share your personal story with us. Your words could offer support, inspire change, or even be featured in a future episode. Join the conversation and be part of our storytelling community.</p><p><br></p><p>Please note that the views and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the individuals expressing them and do not necessarily reflect those of the Heard Storytelling team.</p>","author_name":"Heard Storytelling"}