Episode 10: Sophia Blackwell on a lost time between two loves
In this episode, I speak to poet, novelist and broadcaster Sophia Blackwell about the time when a relationship brutally ended, leaving her flailing around to find a sense of home.
Episode 9: Remona Aly on breaking an engagement and the transformative force of grief
In this final episode of Season One, I speak to journalist and broadcaster Remona Aly about her life-changing decision to call off an engagement, and how it echoed through the years to teach her about forgiveness, faith and empathy.
Episode 8: Raynor Winn on losing everything and finding home
Author Raynor Winn talks to Katherine May about the losing her home when her husband was diagnosed with a terminal illess, and finding new life from having nothing
Episode 6: Huma Qureshi on the pregnancy that diverted her writing dreams
Author Huma Qureshi talks to Katherine May about a wintering period during her third pregnancy
Episode 5: Jini Reddy on bereavement and finding a way through life
Jini Reddy, author of Wanderland, talks to Katherine May about a dark season in her life.
Episode 4: Rebecca Armstrong on giving up alcohol
In this thoughtful and incredibly honest conversation, journalist Rebecca Armstrong talks to Katherine May about a huge change that she undertook at the end of last year - giving up drinking alcohol.
Episode 3: Catherine Cho on postpartum psychosis
In this week’s episode, Katherine May talks to Catherine Cho, author of Inferno, a beautifully told account of postpartum psychosis.
Episode 2: Leah Hazard on changing career after having her first child
This week, I talk to Leah Hazard, NHS midwife extraorinaire and author of Hard Pushed, part memoir of Leah’s life on the labour ward, and part exploration of the current state of the profession.
Episode 1: Penny Wincer on being a carer twice over
In this episode, Katherine May talks to Penny Wincer - photographer, activist and author of Tender: The Imperfect Art of Caring - about the wintering seasons in her life.
The Wintering Sessions with Katherine May: Trailer
Coming soon: The Wintering Sessions, based on Katherine May’s book of the same name. Each episode will feature a conversation with a writer or performer, talking about the times they’ve fallen through the cracks, felt left out, isolated, rejected or humiliated. Hit subscribe to make sure you catch Episode 1!