Hi, I’m Dr Jen Henderson - CEO and co-founder of Escendant and The Human Archive. Welcome to The Human Archive Podcast, where each week we explore the power of stories and why preserving them matters now more than ever. As a doctor, I’ve spent decades listening to people’s stories - often in their most vulnerable moments. I’ve witnessed how our voices, memories, and experiences shape who we are. And I’ve also seen how easily those stories can fade. That’s why I’m on a mission to make sure no ...
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012 Echoes of wisdom, reflection, growth, and the challenges that shape Us
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12:42Welcome to The Human Archive – Episode 12 ✨ Hello and thank you for joining me for this week’s episode. I’m Dr. Jen Henderson, and today I’m inviting you to sit with me in the space where challenge transforms us. I’m not entirely sure where we’ll land, but I do know we’re staying with the questions that shape us, especially the ones we rarely voice…
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011 Recalling our Younger Years: Childhood Memories and the Stories We Almost Lost
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15:45Welcome 👋 Thank you for joining me, Dr. Jen Henderson, on The Human Archive. Today, I’m inviting you to pause with me and explore why our childhood stories matter so much. Together, we’re stepping into care homes, not just with microphones but with curiosity and care, to collect the memories that shape who we become. Episode Summary 📝 In this episo…
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010 The Power of Reflection, Poetry and Connection
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31:18⚠️ Trigger Warning This episode discusses topics related to mental health challenges, including suicide. Please take care while listening and reach out for support if needed. 🌟 Welcome to The Human Archive! In this episode, I’m joined by John, a remarkable individual whose journey through mental health challenges has led to profound healing, creati…
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009 The People You Don't See: Life, Memory and Joy Inside a Care Home
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36:48Hello and welcome to another episode of The Human Archive. I am Dr. Jen Henderson, and today I am joined by Sarah, an extraordinary activities coordinator whose passion for care and connection truly shines. Episode Summary In this heartfelt conversation, Sarah shares what a typical day looks like in her role, the importance of meaningful activities…
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008 The Quiet Witness: What Doctors Carry
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27:03Welcome 🌿 Thank you for joining me once again on The Human Archive. In today’s episode, I invite you into a conversation that often lives in the quiet corners of healthcare. We explore what doctors carry, not just the knowledge or the diagnoses, but also the emotional weight, the quiet witnessing, and the stories that linger long after the clinic d…
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007 Notes to Self: Mental Health & the Power of Recording
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15:17Welcome 🌱 Thank you for joining me once again on The Human Archive. If you are new here, I am so pleased you have found us. This podcast is a space to explore what it truly means to be human – to remember, to feel, to connect, and to speak honestly about life as it is right now. Today, and over the next few episodes, I am delving into a subject tha…
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006 A Lifetime of Stories from First Words to Final Reflections
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30:53Welcome to The Human Archive Podcast! 🎙️ Hi everyone, I’m Dr. Jen Henderson, and I’m so glad you’re here for another episode of The Human Archive. This week, I’m joined once again by my colleague Em, a fellow Story Collector here at The Human Archive. Together, we dive into a fascinating and thought-provoking conversation about storytelling and how…
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005 From Cave Walls to Cloud Storage: The evolution of how we preserve stories.
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14:54Welcome to The Human Archive Podcast! 🎙️ Hi, I’m Dr. Jen Henderson, and I’m so glad you’re here. Whether you’re walking, driving, or curled up at home, thank you for spending this time with me. Today’s episode is a little different, it’s just you and me. Together, we’re going on a journey through the story of storytelling itself. Episode Summary ✨ …
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Welcome to The Human Archive Podcast! 🎙️ Hi everyone, I’m Dr. Jen Henderson, and I’m so glad you’re here for this week’s episode of The Human Archive. Today, we’re exploring something we all long for - how to unlock the stories and memories that make us human. Episode Summary ✨ In this episode, I share five powerful tools to help bring buried memor…
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Your everyday moments hold the power to inspire, connect, and transform. Discover how sharing your stories can make a difference, for yourself, your loved ones, and even strangers. ✨ Welcome to The Human Archive Podcast! 🎙️ Hi everyone, I’m Dr. Jen Henderson, and I’m so excited to share this episode with you. Today, I’m joined by Em, a Story Collec…
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002 The Power of Storytelling: Why It Matters and Why It’s So Hard
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12:27Storytelling is fundamental to being human. It’s how we connect, pass down wisdom, and make sense of the world. But why do we often struggle to share our own stories? In this episode, I explore the power of storytelling, why it matters, and how even the smallest, everyday moments can hold meaning. 📖 Episode Summary From oral traditions around fires…
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001 The Human Archive: How It Began and Why Stories Matter
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13:19Welcome to the very first episode of The Human Archive Podcast! I’m Jen Henderson, CEO and co-founder of Escendant, The Human Archive, and I’m thrilled to share this journey with you. In this debut episode, I take you back to the beginning, to the moment I realised how precious our stories, voices, and memories truly are. As someone who has spent d…
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Welcome to The Human Archive Podcast! 🎙️ Hi, I’m Dr. Jen Henderson, and I’m so excited to invite you into The Human Archive a podcast where every story is a time capsule and every voice matters. What’s This Podcast About? ✨ Have you ever noticed how a single story can change the way you see everything? That’s the heart of The Human Archive. This is…
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