Episodes

"How to Belong" Podcast - Episode 1: In the debut episode of How to Belong, host Naomi E Lloyd explores belonging through the lenses of deafness, grief, and resilience. Naomi, an author, photographer, and deaf awareness advocate, shares her experiences with sensorineural hearing loss and profound grief. These challenges led her to a deeper understanding of what it means to belong in a world that often isolates differences. Naomi chats with her friend and brilliant interviewer, producer Steve O'N...

In this compelling episode of How to Belong, host Naomi E Lloyd delves into the extraordinary journey of Donna Freed, a New York-based author of the memoir Duplicity. After losing her adoptive mother in her 40s, Donna embarked on a life-changing quest to uncover her birth parents. What she discovered was a staggering story of deception, identity, and resilience that not only reshaped her understanding of belonging but also inspired her to pen her riveting memoir. In this episode we discuss the f...

In this thought-provoking episode of How to Belong, host Naomi E Lloyd sits down with Clemence Devaux, a renowned gemologist and jewellery designer also known as 'Clemence Loves Diamonds.' Clemence brings a fascinating perspective to the conversation, viewing diamonds not just as valuable stones but as profound symbols of individuality and the quest for belonging. Her insights reveal how the unique qualities of each diamond mirror our own journey to embrace who we truly are and find our place in...

In Episode 4 of How to Belong, host Naomi E. Lloyd sits down with Jodie Goodchild, author of "The LinkedIn Revolution" and a LinkedIn strategy expert who empowers businesses to transform their sales and marketing using LinkedIn. Jodie shares her incredible journey of self-discovery and finding belonging, from a teenage crush on Mel C from the Spice Girls to coming out as a proud lesbian. Jodie’s story is filled with courage, resilience, and profound moments of self-realisation. Join us as Jodie ...

Simon Houghton, a devoted advocate for deaf awareness, joins me this week to share his powerful journey of navigating life with hearing loss. We discuss how growing up with hearing aids made him feel caught between two worlds, never quite knowing where he fit in. Simon opens up about the challenges he faced during the pandemic when masks made communication even harder, heightening his sense of isolation. We also delve into his groundbreaking initiative, Unseen Aware, and how he’s working to crea...

In today’s episode, we are honoured to bring you the first part of a powerful two-part series featuring John Cameron, the antiques expert and beloved BBC presenter known for his work on Bargain Hunt, Homes Under the Hammer, and Cash in the Attic. John, who has become a master of inspirational quotes, shares his profound insight: “Learning to love yourself is the greatest love of all.” This episode almost didn’t happen. Just days before we were scheduled to record, John was rushed to the hospital...

In this second part of our inspiring conversation with John Cameron, the beloved BBC presenter of Bargain Hunt, Cash in the Attic, and Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is, we dive deeper into the personal side of John's journey. This episode takes you beyond the bright lights of TV fame as John shares his reflections on: How his ADHD diagnosis gave him a new sense of belonging and self-understanding later in life. The profound impact of grief on his outlook toward love, family, and connection. Wh...

In this episode of How to Belong, I sit down with the amazing Hannah Roper, the force behind the Country on the Coast Festival, presenter of the Express Country Show on Express FM, and an inspiring business coach for female creatives. We dive deep into how music can be a powerful source of belonging—how the sounds we connect with can shape our identity, create communities, and even influence how we express ourselves through things like fashion. But this conversation goes far beyond just music. H...

In this powerful episode of How to Belong, I have the absolute honour of sitting down with the legendary Fatima Whitbread—Olympic champion, I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! star, and advocate for children in care. Fatima shares her incredible journey, from overcoming a challenging childhood to becoming an Olympic icon. We dive into her unforgettable appearance on I'm a Celebrity, including the famous cockroach incident that had everyone talking! Fatima also opens up about the exciting proj...

In this special bonus episode of the How to Belong Podcast, we strip back the layers and dig a little deeper. Why the title Naked Christmas? Because sometimes, the festive season reveals more of our hidden feelings than we expect. It asks us to bear it all — our joys, struggles, and everything in between — and face the challenges of finding true belonging. Host Naomi E Lloyd is joined by Steve O’Neil, the very first guest and producer of the podcast. Together, they reflect on the incredible jour...