BIG NEWS! After four and a half brilliant years of recording this show together, we have decided to hit pause on 115 Miles. It's been the most incredible journey for us - we've learnt, grown, argued, but most of all, had so many laughs together. Along the way, we found some of you to join us - dedicated listeners & members of our 115 miles communit…

We're pulling one of our most popular ones from the archive this week. We recorded it way back in March last year. It's about being mates. And it's poignant because we need our mates more than ever these days. Apparently, the average friendship lasts 17 years. We dig into: Are you still friends with people from school? Who is in your closest circle…

One of the realest, most raw conversations that we have ever had about our friendship. With the recent race riots occurring in the UK, we track back a little further to what began with an innocuous Whatsapp message from Josh to Has that led to an heated conversation about race between us. Within that, as ever between us, the conversation led to ins…

In this episode, we did deep into meditation, stretching & listening to yourself. We explore why it's hard to take wisdom and advice from friends and why sometimes, you just need to find your own path on things. The show was not the planned one - we just organically found ourselves flowing into a really intuitive conversation that had us surface so…

In this episode, we explore emotional comedowns after big events and are asking where are all the normal, smart people? After Josh's mammoth 2 week book tour, we dive into what life feels like after this as normalcy sets in. We dig into why people often crash after big events and how to navigate that period. From there, we move into a conversation …

Two perfect moments come together in this latest episode of 115 miles. Not only does it mark our 100th episode (which I think we actually forgot to mention), but also it is the launch week for Josh's book, It's Them, Not You. For anyone that has followed us since the early days of this podcast, you'll know how momentous this week is and we're delig…

In this episode, we (Josh & Has) first go deep on the check-in, exploring the things we think about and don't often say. We then dive into the topic of therapy vs coaching, which stemmed from an online conversation that began the previous week. A well known and pretty active on social media founder in the therapeutic space made a claim about coachi…

It's Men's Health Week, and we go deep into it this week. We bust some fallacies that men don't do emotions (just look at football fans if you don't believe us), and we explore why it is so much harder for some to do it in normal life. Has talks about his journey with his family, and also his struggle to let go and cry via a discussion around visua…

With the recent launch of tyllr for Has and Josh being off grid this week, we have a special re-issue of one of our most popular episodes ever. Do you have persistent feelings of inadequacy, self-doubt and fears of being exposed as a fraud? If the answer is yes, then you could one of the many millions of us that suffer with Imposter Syndrome. Accor…

FINAL EPISODE OF THE SEASON!!!!! We've come to the end of another road. Our 6th season goes out with a bang! In this episode, your favourite trio of social workers talk about how Introducing Difference can help to create change. This episode is full of fun, laughter, intrigue and hopefully some helpful knowledge for you. Thank you for your support …

We recorded this special episode on a very special day - May 14th, which is also Josh's 12 year sobriety anniversary. As you might imagine, we dedicated our conversation to exploring Josh's journey, but also in doing so, we go deeper into society's relationship with addiction, our own less obvious addictions and the importance of active listening v…

In this episode, your favourite trio of social workers are joined by the brilliant Emma Slade Edmondson. Emma is the co-author of a brand new book 'The Half Of It'. Emma is a London-base creative strategist, journalist and recent TEDx speaker - she specialises in social change and sustainability. In her debut book, along with co-author Nicole Ocran…

There's no sugarcoating this one...in today's episode, we're talking about 'death'. Before you switch off your sets, let us (Josh & Has) explain...it's a taboo subject that people are afraid to talk about. We dig into why that is, as well as our personal views on life, mortality and death. We discuss regrets, how the best time is now and how to tel…

This episode is an absolute banger! Your favourite trio of social workers were join by the brilliant Luke Billingham. Luke is a Youth and Community worker, Research Associate and Author and joined the Social Matters Podcast to discuss his work and perspective on youth violence. In a society where many people hold a narrow understanding of youth vio…

On this episode, we dive into superhuman feats and whether we can all do them, or the exceptional few that are born with special powers. We discussed, Russ Cook, who recently ran the length of Africa in 352 days. Nicknamed 'Hardest geezer', he had several moments during the journey where mere mortals would have turned around and gone home, but he p…

Your favourite trio of social workers are back for their 14th instalment of the season! In this episode, we explore what is meant by Organisational Trauma. What does this mean? How does trauma show up in your organisation? How can organisations respond to the experience of trauma? Tune in to listen to this informative conversation. if you enjoy thi…

In this episode, we (Has &Josh) dive into a recent published study that suggested that playground bullies are more likely to be successful in later life. The study, which began from 1970 through to 2016, tracked 7000 individuals and points to some interesting findings about aggression in younger years positively impacting opportunities and success …

The clocks just went forward by an hour, the days are longer and brighter so we thought it will be a good moment to look back at some of our favourite 'check-ins' over the past 6 years. From our very first episode where we bumbled our way through explaining the podcast, to some episodes that left us in fits of laughter and tears. If you are looking…

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Ok...this is a special one for us. In this episode, we (Josh & Has) dig into our secret projects that we've been alluding to on the podcast for the last year. Has talks about his new manager platform that he's launching today, tyllr, and what makes it so different from everything else out there. And although Josh's book, "It's Them, Not You", isn't…

In this episode your favourite trio have a conversation International Women's Day and Women's History Month. From celebrating the contributions of women to exploring some of the interpersonal, structural and systemic challenges that women face in society today. What does International Women's Day mean to you? Tune in to listen to this reflective co…

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In today's episode, we (Has & Josh) talk all about ethics and moral dilemmas. We’re at a foul point in our global history - there is an incredible amount of division, war, genocide, poverty, individualism and state oppression in the world. As humans/citizens, we are being forced into choices and dilemmas in a way unlike in our living memory - so we…

THIS IS A MUST LISTEN EPISODE! We were extremely lucky to be joined by the brilliant Amani Simpson for this informative, moving and powerful episode. Amani Simpson is an award winning social entrepreneur, film maker, campaigner and youth coach. He is the producer and the protagonist of the acclaimed short film Amani which has now been watched over …

Welcome to the second part of our conversation on shadows. We start by digging into our emotions using the 'emotions wheel' before doing our usual lighthearted trip into our unique and often polarised views on life. We (Josh & Has) then go deeper into exploring our shadow sides, diving into the what they are and some of the work that is needed to b…

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This was a fun one! In this episode, we were joined by a 'Badass' CEO, Executive Coach and friend of the podcast Hasan Khair. Hasan shares his wealth of knowledge on what Inclusive Leadership means to him. What does it take to be an Inclusive Leader? How can you create an environment where people can be their authentic selves? What are some of the …

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We all have parts of ourselves that we don't like and try to keep hidden - these are called our 'shadow sides' and in today's episode, we (Has & Josh) dig into it. In the conversation, we uncover what the term shadow side means and we explore where it might begin in our lives. We talk about our own shadow sides and give a perspective on what we thi…

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In this episode your favourite trio have a conversation about the notion of Professionalism. What does it mean to be Professional? What are the benefits and constraints of Professionalism and how does our relationship with Professionalism impact how we are in the workplace? Tune in to listen to this insightful and reflective conversation. If you en…

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In this episode we (Josh Connolly & Hasan Khair) get into body image. Research suggests that girls are more likely to be dissatisfied with their appearance and their weight than boys. In a recent survey, 46% of girls reported that their body image causes them to worry 'often' or 'always', compared to 25% of boys. We discuss the increasing pressures…

Your favourite trio of social workers are back with another insightful episode discussing what their understanding is of Unconscious Bias. This is a term that is used in a number of different contexts but what does it actually mean? How can we become more aware of our Unconscious Biases and what can do we do to address them? Tune in to listen to th…

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Welcome back to our first episode of 2024! In this episode, we (Hasan Khair & Josh Connolly) reflect on our big years ahead before diving into the controversy that engulfed our content from the last episode around Joey Barton. We explore what happens when you unwittingly get pulled outside of your echo chamber and get exposed to the darker side of …

Informative, powerful, inspirational, fun and an important listen! Just some of the words we’d use to describe this episode. Nadia, Fran and Eugene were privileged to be joined by Craig Pinkney. Craig Pinkney is a nationally and internationally recognised Criminologist, Urban Youth Specialist, and esteemed CEO of several organisations, including SO…

Merry Christmas everyone! We have a fun and informative new episode for you. In this episode, we have our own little christmas celebration and have a discussion about the Social Graces (again!). We share presents, learn more about the 'Wheel of Discussion' created by Collective Space and continue to discuss about our intersecting identities. This i…

Welcome to our Christmas 2023 special! It's been a big year and we reflect on the biggest things for us - both positive and negative. Then we move full force into Xmas cheer - dad jokes for the cracker, and the most important discussion of all time, who are top 5 greatest bands of all time are. Expect sparks to fly on this one! Hosted on Acast. See…

This episode was recorded in November 2023 It was our pleasure to welcome Lisa Matthews to our podcast. Lisa works for an organisation called Young Roots and she is their first ever Policy and Campaigns Manager. Lisa has worked in the area of migrants’ rights for over 15 years, working across casework, psychosocial support, legal representation, ca…

In this episode, we're talking about the fears we carry. We first lightheartedly explore the UK's top 10 most feared things and some very weird ones (clusters of holes, anyone?) before diving into our own personal fears and why they show up. We discuss ways we can begin to overcome our fears too. It's scary stuff - we hope you're sitting comfortabl…

Conversations a meant to be started, continued but not necessarily always finished. In this episode, we decided to start a conversation about the war in Gaza. There are many narratives and challenges with having such a conversation. Despite this it's necessary to start a conversation and hopefully it will be continued by many who listen to this. If…

With International Men's Day 2023 approaching, we go deep on the topic of men, feelings, talking and support. The theme for this year is Zero Male Suicide. We discuss what leads to 1 in 4 men taking their own lives in the UK and explore some of the complexities of talking about male issues in the context of their privilege in the world as it relate…

We were lucky to be joined by Anna Glinski from the Centre of expertise on child sexual abuse (CSA centre). Anna was previously the CSA Centre's Practice Improvement Advisor for Social Work and, before that, the practice development lead for CSA within the local authority and contributed to local and regional service and policy development. Anna de…

Today, we talk about deep friendships and loneliness. We are in an epidemic. 1 in 4 people in the UK are affected by loneliness. According to some reports, the impact on loneliness on people is like smoking 15 cigarettes a day and increases overall risk of death by 26%. The total number of people in the UK who say they “often” or “always” feel lone…

The episodes keep on coming! In this second episode of season six, we explore the notion of Psychological Safety. What does this mean to you? How can we feel Psychologically Safe in work spaces, in relationships and other areas of our lives? What do you think you need to help you to feel Psychologically Safe? There were so many different questions …

We've put together a special episode of 115miles where we let our followers ask the questions. No limits, nothing off the table. We had some deep and meaningful ones And some straight up weird ones. You might learn more about us than we were ready to share...like what Josh does in the shower that Has doesn't... 👀 Lots of laughs and banter along the…

GUESS WHO'S BACK, BACK AGAIN..... YES, that's right. After an extended summer break, your favourite trio are back for a brand new season! We are excited to bring you our sixth podcast season. Get ready for some fun, exciting, powerful and important conversations! We've also mixed things up a bit so you will be able to watch some of our episodes on …

With the Tory party seemingly on the brink of a calamitous election defeat, Has began by saying how much joy and glee he was taking from the situation and the potential demise of some of he sinister players in the party. This led us to the topic of 'schadenfreude', which is the pleasure derived by someone from another person's misfortune. We explor…