Life throws darkness but Mending Lives ignites the light within. Listen to people willing to share their real-life stories of coping with significant loss. Through inspiring conversations and a touch of spirituality, we explore themes of resilience, adversity and grief.
Latest Episodes
Beyond the Bars, Beyond the Stereotypes: Vassilis Manoussakis on Prison Education
In this thought-provoking episode, Jane Houng speaks with Vassilis Manoussakis, a remarkable educator and poet who challenges the stereotypes surrounding prisoners. Th...
From Ashes to Everest: The Life and Lines of Yuyutsu Sharma
In this fascinating episode of Mending Lives, host Jane Houng converses with Yuyutsu Sharma, a revered poet and translator based in Nepal. From accompanying his father...
Reclaiming Humanity: Ravi Shankar's Journey Through Culture, Confinement and Creativity
Join Jane Houng for an engrossing dialogue with Ravi Shankar, the American poet whose life encapsulates the essence of resilience. Ravi takes us through his challengin...
E15: The Intersection of Poetry, Tarot, and Healing: A Deep Dive with Tony Barnstone
How can you maintain your humanity in these challenging times? How can Tarot help you discover your better self? How can you turn pain into something graceful? Join Ja...
Rising from the Depths: Tim Tomlinson's Journey to Renewal
Join Jane Houng for a heartfelt conversation with Tim Tomlinson, a poet, fiction writer and educator whose life is a testament to the human capacity for self-mastery. ...
