The Podcast
Hand Baggage Only
A podcast about the things we carry through life; our experiences, relationships, expectations and the stories we tell ourselves.
About the show
What the show is about
Through honest, thoughtful and sometimes unexpected conversations, Suzette explores the complexities of friendship, human connection and the different ways we navigate life's challenges.
Because although our journeys may be different, there is so much we can learn from one another.
Episodes
Recent episodes
Dr Tal Ben-Shahar·5 December 2024
How Moving from Home Can Impact on Friendships
What happens to our friendships when we move away from home? Positive psychology expert Dr Tal Ben-Shahar joins me to explore belonging, making new connections and maintaining friendships across countries — and how relocation affects our families and sense of identity.
Listen Now →Natalie Silverman·14 November 2024
How Fertility Issues Can Affect Friendships
Fertility challenges can affect far more than our plans for a family. Natalie Silverman, founder of The Fertility Podcast, joins me to discuss how her fertility journey affected her friendships, family relationships and experiences at work.
Listen Now →David Gant·10 October 2024
How Friendship Is Affected by Long-Term Hospitalisation
How important are friendships when we're unwell? Actor and model David Gant joins me at the MediCinema in Chelsea and Westminster Hospital to explore loneliness, connection and the role of friendship during long periods of hospitalisation.
Listen Now →Lord Bird, Founder of The Big Issue·17 May 2024
How Friendship Is Affected by Homelessness
What does friendship mean when you don't have somewhere to call home? Lord Bird shares his experiences of homelessness and the importance of community, belonging and human connection in rebuilding lives.
Listen Now →More episodes
More Conversations, More Perspectives
From friendships across cultural divides to relationships after breakups, coming out and the challenges of university life, Hand Baggage Only explores the many ways our experiences shape our connections with others.
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